Clairest Of Them.....All (thoughts of a lighthouse )

Numbers 24 (New International Version) 1 Now when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not resort to sorcery as at other times, but turned his face toward the desert. 2 When Balaam looked out and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God came upon him 3 and he uttered his oracle: "The oracle of Balaam son of Beor, the oracle of one whose eye sees clearly, 4 the oracle of one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who falls prostrate, and whose eyes are opened: 5 "How beautiful are your tents, O Jacob, your dwelling places, O Israel! ( My Identity) 6 "Like valleys they spread out, like gardens beside a river, like aloes planted by the LORD , like cedars beside the waters. 7 Water will flow from their buckets; their seed will have abundant water. ( Fluorishing and Growth) "Their king will be greater than Agag; their kingdom will be exalted. (Leadership) 8 "God ...

Its Christmas afternoon of 2004. I'm cozying up in my brother's room contemplating on the niceties of my life. The 3rd floor of this building makes it special enough for me to gaze the sky and appreciate the calmness of the season. Right at the heart of Manila near the business district of Makati, it's rare to experience such slowness in a normal day. A rowdy traffic and noisy street is already a part of my daily life. But not today, because it's a holiday. Six hours ago, I just came from my work in a call center. I've been working graveyard shifts for three years and holidays are no exception. For some reason, this Christmas is special in such a way that all my siblings are complete and together with my mom we celebrated it as a family after my dad passed away three years ago. This morning, on the eve of Christmas, we call it “Noche Buena” (dawn feast) it’s very unusual that my mom didn’t prepare the food. We had it ordered and catered. We just treated ourselve...

What a beautiful year it was! And before the year ends, there is Christmas! I attended the Christmas party at work and I enjoyed it because I was with my closest friends from work namely: Ann Pingol, Grace, Carol and Evic. Of course Batch 2(Yeng, meong, Carlo, Isay, Amie, Joe and Ann) is almost complete except for Carmina and Obe. It has been a great year primarily because i have learned how to be a woman after God's own heart. "The fact that I am a woman doesn't make me a different kind of a Christian. The fact that I am a Christian, makes me a different kind of a woman"-Elizabeth Elliot. Being woman doesn't mean that I use my natural gift of being opinionated and dominate guys. I used to think that being a strong woman means winning arguments and proving myself right. I was proven wrong while reading Wild at Heart (by: John Eldredge) he explained that it is in the woman's femininity and use of charm that men listen to her because that...

While reading Boy Meets Girl by Joshua Harris, there was an excerpt of the book Love that Lasts by Gary and Betsy Ricucci where they shared ten tips for communication that could help you guide in the area of conflict in relationships. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 1. Learn to express your feelings and frustrations honestly, but without accusing or attacking the other person (Proverbs 11:9). @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 2. Choose words, expressions, and a tone of voice that are kind and gentle. Dont use speech that could easily offend or spark an argument (Proverbs 15:1). @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 3. Don't exaggerate, distort, or stretch the truth. Avoid extreme words like never and always (Ephesians 4:25). @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 4. Give actual and specific examples. If necessary, make notes before you communicate. Stay away from generalities. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 5. Commit yourself to seeking solutions instead of airing your grievances. Getting even isn't the goal- you want to get things resolved (Romans 12:17-21). @@@@@@@...

I've been so dry the past few weeks. It all started with a vision given by my friend Weng with a statement that at the point of my desperation, God will provide. She saw Isaac being offered and all at once, there was a ram at the thickets and it was made the replacement for Isaac. No bloodshed, they went back home happy. Now it's over and I am walking secure, cradled by the arms of my loving Father. I have proven that "God is all yo need, when He's all you've got". and Jon Piper's words became reality to me, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. I can't explain my excitement in the days ahead because he is doing a new thing. I remember Isaiah 43 and I am encouraged whenever God is doing something new because he reminds me that his work is something supernatural, like springs in the desert. And only a discerning spirit will I be able to run along with it. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Isaiah 43 1 But now, t...

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ "Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires" was spoken thrice in the whole book of Solomon in Song of Songs ( Song of Solomon 2:7 ; Song of Solomon 3:5 ; Song of Solomon 8:4 ) @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ . Females were created by God to be pursued by man and not the one to pursue; to be a support and not to lead the relationship. I am so turned off by women who cannot control themselves from pursuing men. They orchestrate time, events and circumstances so as to make themselves available for the guy. Why do I disagree? Men are created to live an adventure and be the prince charming to rescue a beauty...the night and shining armor. I have settled in my mind even when i was young to never ever do the pursuit because I am precious in the eyes of my creator and only then will I be able to test the sincerity and purity of a man's intention. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ I was talking to my one good friend ...

(1-10) Never Complain About What You Permit - Individual sin create corporate curses (Achan’s sins, Korah) - Don’t give an instruction twice- Peter Daniels (Billionaire) The Problem That Infuriarates You the Most Is the Problem That God Has Assigned You To Solve - Anger is a clue to where you belong (i.e Benny Hinn hates sickness) - Anger is the birthplace of solutions or the catalyst of change Those Who Unlock Your Compassion Are Those To Whom You Have Been Assigned What You Are Willing To Walk way From Determines What God Will Bring To You - Change is discomforting but the price of your future is your present The Secret Of Your Future Is Hidden in Your daily routine - Successful men do it daily while unsuccessful men do it occasionally - When you choose an obsession, you create a habit Your Rewards In Life Are determined By The Problems You Solve For Others - The problems nearest you is your door to promotion (joseph solved the famine) When You Want Something You ...