"My Precious.." - God

Many young men and women today wear revealing clothes especially young women. Some female dancers as well wear clothes na parang belt na lang ang suot.

As what God told me to reveal to you when I saw a young famous lady wearing revealing costume, "Instead of thinking of it as you sinned against me which you have repented already, why not tell people my word for them?"

I'm gonna ask you a question which God asked me through a story: Where do you think precious pearls are seen? Where do you think gold are found? Where do you think precious stones like diamonds are kept?

Pearls are hidden underwater, nasa loob pa ng shell. Gold are hidden under mines. Precious stones are hidden under thick layers of rocks. All God created precious in nature are hidden.

How much more you are precious and valuable than these things? Sa lahat ng creations ni God, tao ang pinaka paborito Niya. Why? For we are created in His image and likeness. :)

Cover up. Dress modestly. Dress with self-respect. We are made stewards of God's temple which is our bodies. Do not degrade God's temple. As how God makes precious stones hidden, so as ourselves. We are more precious than these stones.

Gold are need to be mined. Pearls needed to be dived. Let's somehow be hard to get as well. We are preciously made by the precious heart of God.

I am not saying cover your bodies from head to foot. 'Di sana sinabi ko na ibalot niyo na lang sa wrapper ang sarili niyo. What I am saying is, i-cover ang dapat i-cover. 'Wag sobrang revealing.

Some say uso daw. Some 'uso' are made for danger. Without caution, ikapapahamak niyo pa. In fact, we can make our own styles out of the uso. Experiment on your own taste and on where God our Father will be honored. Parang pagluluto lang. :)

Some women are complaining about men kasi nababastos sila. Well, God created you preciously. Dress in modest apparel and with self-respect. As well as us, men. Hindi nakaka-astig ang lumalabas ng bahay ng nakahubad ang pang-itaas. Nakakabawas sa pogi points 'yon at sa respeto ng iba sa'tin.

Ganoon kasi 'yon. If we do not respect God and His creation, in which one is ourself, no one will respect us. Yes, iisipin natin na we don't need to listen to what others say (kahit sa'kin), but do in your most effort to please God. How? By being stewards of His temple--our bodies.

We live in a world na kahit anong uso. Well, some 'uso' nga are not quite good. Check and ask God muna. There are consequences at the end. God wants to put you in a safe place na bago ka pa mapunta sa dead end.

Maybe some will say, "ok lang naman kahit anong suot ko. 'Di naman mahalaga sasabihin ng iba. 'Di naman 'yon tingin ni God sa'kin." Yes. 'Di nga. Pero ask yourself..

How can God make you feel secured (without insecurities) if you do not secure yourself? You are made secured and righteous through JESUS CHRIST. Now, ISABUHAY MO. Live your life in this security given through our Lord. :)

When we disciple naman, it's okay to dress modern. Kasi that's when we capture the attention of the one we are to disciple. Especially if they are in that taste of fashion. Still, dress in modesty.

God's word: "Likewise the women are to dress in suitable apparel, with modesty and self-control." | 1 Timothy 2:9

This is not a commandment, but a 'be.' Be a steward of God's creation--yourself. We can take care as well on what belongs to us. Start on ourselves. Dress in modest apparel.

Glory and honor to God who made creations preciously! May His unfailing love and compassion enable us to be a steward of His creation, starting in our bodies. Amen. :)

#MyPrecious

#EncourageEveryone

Push Mo 'Yan

In the middle of a work (not specifically job, but everything we do), especially hard ones, we feel like giving up, and there's no reason to go on. Parang, "bakit ko pa tatapusin or gagawin eh wala naman nang mangyayari?"

We sometimes easily give up. I tell you, it blinds us to the real way that our Creator prepared for us para sa purpose na He gave to us. It's the Holy Spirit that tells you to push through and go on. How can a miner get gold kung 'di niya tatapusin ang paghuhukay?

We easily stop at the middle of the road. Why? FEAR is one reason. Natatakot ka sa magiging resulta. Just like I have mentioned by the grace of God before ("Makatapos oMatuto?" blog), we cannot reach the destination, if we do not prepare for the execution. And besides, whatever we do, do it for God as our WORSHIP. Thanking and praising Him for the opportunity, and for more great things to happen. Whatever we offer to Him, IT IS GOOD IN HIS EYES. What matters is the heart to do it for Him. He looks at your character build-up. Not on your work results. Malamang sasabihin ni God sa'yo afterwards, "I am pleased with your work. It is good. Now, what have you learned?"

Some questions for us to ponder and assess why are we stopping to do things:

• Why stop, with a limitless God who doesn't give up on us?
• Why give up, if God picks us up every time?
• Why break down if God makes us whole?
• Why stop worshipping God in faith, hope, love, peace, spirit, and in truth, if worshipping is between YOU and GOD only?
• Why stop on others' words of discouragements or standards, if God looks at you as the best and encourages you everyday?
• Why easily give up on hardships if the Lord knows you can surpass it and make you a better and stronger person He wants you to be?
• Why think "It's impossible," if with God, "all things are made possible, to [people] who believes"? (Mark 9:23)

It's now time to assess our fears. 'Di tayo takot mag-fail o bumagsak. Takot tayo sa mga pambu-bully ng ibang tao. SUCCESS is at the end. Be an 'end-person.' 'Yung tipong "kaya 'to!" Being optimistic while being realistic (ex. Like my mentor said, 3 mins. na lang start na 'yung program, from Manila to Malolos, tapos Meycauayan ka pa lang tapos sasabihin mo, "abot 'yan."). Know the feeling of success through experienced people. :)

Ngayon, what's stopping us? Here are some reasons of stopping:

• Insecurities - what others say or look to you
• Requirements/Standards - chains and bondage of others for do's and don'ts
• Persecutions and Oppressions - words of discouragements from others

Pero look at this way, if we have the heart to give it all to God and let His plans happen, we won't mind these things eh. If we have His peace that He gave us (John 14:27), we won't give attention to bringing down. If He secures us, we won't feel insecure. If He looks at you as the best, for we are His creation, we won't look down on ourselves as well. Why? FOR HE DIED ALREADY FOR ME AND YOU TO SOW HIS LOVE, AND GAVE US ETERNAL LIFE WHEN HE RESURRECTED.

The heart beats continuously. Meaning, the Lord lets it happen for us to continue and never stop. If we have the heart, it means it beats continuously to tell us that we shouldn't stop, for God gives us everyday and another life to continue walking on the road with Him, 'til we all lived the purpose He had prepared for us.

Another thing..at the middle of the road, we can rest naman eh. What is RESTING? Simply, it's taking a break. 'Yung dahi nabigay mo na kay God and you did what He wants you to do, you will let God do the working and fight for you. Why? Because you have FAITH (naniniwala ka) that the Lord will help us carry this loads, and through Him, WE CAN DO ALL THINGS (Philippians 4:13).

And you've praised Him for even greater and bigger things that will happen by His will. Naniniwala ka sa Kanya na He will do even greater things despite circumstances. With FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE FOR GOD because He loves us. Kasi nga, alam natin na may nakaplano si God na magandang mangyayari after trials. FAITH STRENGTHENING. Kaya we should push through to God. Keep on going, while pursuing God in all things. :) God first, 'di ba? :)

Why rest? Because God loves us and won't like for us to get hurt and feel down. He said in His word, "I will never leave you, nor forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5) Why? Kasi alam ni Lord na kapag naiwan tayong mag-isa, 'di natin kakayanin. We can accomplish nothing apart from God (John 15:5). Now, because we did what the Sovereign Lord wants us to do, and Him already finished the work to battle sin, SEE HIM FIGHT LIFE'S BATTLE FOR ME AND YOU naman. Sit back, relax, have FAITH AND BELIEVE THAT GOD WILL TRAMPLE THE ENEMY UNDERNEATH OUR FEET!

Resting is to be done when trials try to pull us away from God. Sa tug of war, 'di naman puro hila lang. Mauubos ang lakas natin. Sometimes, we need to rest or give way, para mas malakas ang hila natin against the opponent. Gets? Example lang 'yung hila pero as we pull the rope, we are pushing forward towards the goal from God, 'til we meet Him at the midst. :)

We may feel and experience troubles and trials, we may see opportunities fly away, but God is telling us, "Do not worry about your life." (Matthew 6:25) God is preparing SOMETHING BIGGER and EVEN GREATER THINGS THAN WHAT WE WANTED. Remember, He is greater and bigger above everything else (problems, things of the world, etc.). Let it all happen by His will, when and how God knows to give it in His timing. We can ask Him in spirit and in truth while praying and How will it happen, anyway. Kasi, He wants to guide us in every way. :)

And remember, GOD'S DELAY, IS NOT HIS DENIAL. It's His perfect timing--'yung tipong alam niyang kailangan na kailangan mo talaga. And 'yung during the situation na ia-accept mo talaga. Ganon! :)

KEEP ON GOING, WHILE PURSUING GOD ABOVE ALL THINGS. Push mo 'yan, in simpler words. Keep pushing, 'til you and God meet at the center. Be in persistent prayer and faith. Why? For God leaves us His Spirit to guide, help, and fill us every time.

Trials may come, troubles may rise. Remember, the God who is above all is with you. WHOM SHALL I FEAR OF THIS WORLD? NONE! Trust God, have FAITH, HOPE, and His LOVE--PEACE of God will rest (us never worrying what will happen for God promises to do greater things and will work all things out for the good of those who love Him | Romans 8:28) upon us. :)

Do not stop, do not worry. PUSH MO 'YAN!! Para magkita kayo ni God in the middle of the purpose. HOLD NOTHING BACK, AND KEEP GOING! This 2014, NEVER STOP for the GLORY OF GOD! :)

Glory and honor are all to God who is greater and bigger above all things! Grace, faith, hope, love, and peace from the Lord may abide in you forever for His glory, friends with Christ! Amen! :)

#PushMoYan

#EncourageEveryone

The Year of Release! (New Year's Service Repost)

Q: What current relationships do you want to improve this year? How will you do it?

Last year (2013), Restoration - act of bringing back something that existed before.

It is taking you back to your old happenings.

This 2014, do we let go, or do we hold on for the things we're praying for last year? God says, "let's go, and let's go on."

Is letting go and holding on even possible? How?

1. Let it GO!

  - if we focus on the things we have mistakes, we will have regrets and never give attention to coming things. If we focus on things that we cannot do, we will miss the point of the future--where bigger and easier opportunities are coming.

Mistakes can be your friend if you learn from it, and let it go. But it can be your foe if you let it repeat on your life.

There is nothing that we can do about the past but we can do something about the future. What really matters is not how we started but HOW WELL WILL WE FINISH (God doesn't look upon the results, but on the heart to do it for Him).

Remember the story of Samuel? 1 Samuel 16:1 God will ask us if we do not go on, "How long will you mourn?" "If you quit mourning, there is another king for you."

If we let go, what can we retain? How can we survive the calamities that is told to happen this year? This..

2. HOLD ON!

  * before, the cross symbolizes roman death penalty. Dove is Holy Spirit. Fish for great commission. And Anchor for hope that they wanted to hold on to (Hebrews 6:19).

  - the ANCHOR used to be the symbol of Christian Church. Now..what is the anchor of your lives? Job? Money? Relationships? It should be.. JESUS CHRIST! Whatever happened, our anchor is still our Lord! Why? For He already DIED FOR OUR SINS!

If we believe that at the end of the road is RESURRECTION, God will say, "Well done, my faithful servant." If storms of life come, we should say, "God is in control!"

Hold on to the HOPE OF JESUS CHRIST. We should not let go of it, because there is a CERTAINTY OF HIS PROMISES. (Hebrews 6:13)

Naturally, people swore to someone greater than them. But on this verse, because there is no greater than Him, he swore by Himself.

Why is it valid for us to have hope no matter how bad the situation will be in 2014? BECAUSE HE SWORE BY HIMSELF!

Let go of the past, and HOLD ON TO GOD'S PROMISES MORE! For He is in CONTROL!!!

What is in store for us this 2014?

1. All of God's people are to receive their respective PROMISED LAND!! (Deuteronomy 29:5-7)

  - no longer will we wander or running in circles for we are to step both feet onto the PROMISED LAND OF GOD!!

God is telling us, "Do not be afraid, FOR YOU WILL CONQUER ALL OF THEM AS YOU STEP ON THE PROMISED LAND!"

2. WE ARE ALL ABOUT TO BE RELEASED IN OUR SEVENTH YEAR!!

What will happen in the seventh year? DREAMS ARE TO COME TO REALITY! All we need to do is agree to God that YES! We will enter our seventh year! Every chain will be broken!! God will break us free!!

We will be released, TO INCREASE!! We'll be released, whether financial problems, addictions, relationships, etc.!!!

2014 is the year of conquests and release!! Why do we have to be encouraged? What is the guarantee? (Hebrews 6:18 - GOD IS IMPOSSIBLE TO LIE!)

What are unchangeable traits of God?

•The character of God won't be changed!

• God's plans for our lives are unchangeable! It's not dependent on our performances but on His plans!

2014 will be a year of release and conquest!! (Isaiah 61:1-2)

- Ptr. Erick Fernandez, Victory Malolos

Glory is all to our God who is greater, stronger, and higher than any other!

Declare the year of release! Amen!

#TheYearOfRelease

#EncourageEveryone