GRACE by: Laura Story

My heart is so proud
My mind is so unfocused
I see the things You do through me
As great things I have done
And now You gently break me,
Then lovingly You take me
And hold me as my father
And mold me as my maker.

Chorus:
I ask you: "How many times will you pick me up, when I
keep on letting you down?
And each time I will fall short of Your glory, how far
will forgiveness abound?"
And you answer: " My child, I love you.
And as long as you're seeking My face, You'll walk in
the pow'r of My daily sufficient grace."

At times I may grow weak
And feel a bit discouraged,
Knowing that someone,
Somewhere could do a better job.
For who am I to serve You?
I know I don't deserve You.
And that's the part that burns in my heart
And keeps me hanging on.

Chorus*
I ask you: "How many times will you pick me up, when I
keep on letting you down?
And each time I will fall short of Your glory, how far
will forgiveness abounds?"
And you answer: " My child, I love you.
And as long as you're seeking My face, You'll walk in
the pow'r of My daily sufficient grace."
You are so patient with me, Lord.

As I walk with You,
I'm learning what Your grace really means.
The price that I could never pay
Was paid at Calvary.
So, instead of trying to repay You,
I'm learning to simply obey You
By giving up my life to you
For all that You've given to me.

Chorus:
I ask you: "How many times will you pick me up, when I
keep on letting you down?
And each time I will fall short of Your glory, how far
will forgiveness abounds?"
And you answer: " My child, I love you.
And as long as you're seeking My face, You'll walk in
the pow'r of My daily sufficient grace.

***This song has been a great comfort to me.  When I listened to the verses of this song, it seems that it was my heart talking...praise be to God...Laura Story is really blessed with the gift of music writing..her songs are so inspiring..

Be blessed as I was.

Disciplines of a Godly Woman

A book by Barbara Hughes

I am starting to read another book for women.  The book talks about Discipline.  Barbara Hughes is a popular teacher of women's groups and is the author of Common-Sense Parenting, Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome, and Disciplines of a Godly Family.

This book that I am now reading, Disciplines of a Godly Woman, talks about a relationship with God and how that would be of great importance in the Christian walk.  I believe there is more to tell and I am so excited to finish reading this.

Lord I Need You

By : Chris Tomlin

Here is a song from Chris Tomlin, I've been singing this for the past months.  This song has become the prayer of my heart, because truly, I cannot stand without Jesus Christ.  He alone is the owner of my life and I need Him every hour of every day.  He is my One Defense, my Righteousness. 

Listen and be bless!

Lord I Need You
(Chris Tomlin)

Lord I come, I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
Without You I fall apart
You're the one that guides my heart

Chorus:
Lord, I need You, oh I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You


Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Yes where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me

Bridge:
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus You're my hope and stay
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus You're my hope and stay

Lies Young Women Believe

 I bought this book which I think is very helpful in the ministry that I’m in.  It is entitled “LiesYoung Women Believe” by: Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Dannah Gresh.

The book talks about the 25 lies most commonly believed by today’s generation.  As a youth leader, I believe the insights of this book would be of great aid to me in interacting with the young people in church.  I too had my set of dark experiences before Christ found me. 

The authors of this book are passionate in reaching out to the young women who are in bondage to the lies that deceive them day by day.  There is freedom and that freedom is found in the truth…and the truth is in Jesus Christ alone.

The book is available in different christian bookstores.  or you may visit their website at www.liesyoungwomenbelieve.com

Starfield

Starfield has become one of my favorite christian bands.  After their concert on September 18, 2012 at J-Center Mall, A.S. Fortuna, Bakilid, Mandaue City Philippines, I started listening to their songs on youtube.

Their songs are very inspiring.  There is truth to the lyrics of their songs which I believe is very important in worshiping the Lord.  One heart-striking song that really hit me is "Rediscover You".  It tells about a Believer's passion drying out and the longing to be filled with the refreshing presence of Jesus Christ.

 Rediscover You

Starfield

I need to just admit my faith is paper thin

I'm feeling so burned out on religion

I say an empty prayer, I sing a tired song

I need to just admit that the passion's gone

And I wanna get it back

You told me, look for You and I will find

So I'm here like I'm searching for the first time

Revive me, Jesus, make this cold heart start to move

Help me rediscover

I wanna learn to pray the way that David prayed

I want my soul to burn when I hear Your name

I wanna feel like new, I wanna hunger for You

Bring me back to life like only You can do

'Cause I don't wanna stay the same

You told me, look for You and I will find

So I'm here like I'm searching for the first time

Revive me, Jesus, make this cold heart start to move

Help me rediscover You

Lord, I wanna be Yours today

I wanna know the passion of the saints

And how they were changed

You told me, look for You and I will find

So I'm here like I'm searching for the first time

Revive me, Jesus, make this cold heart start to move

I wanna burn for You, bring me back to life

Jesus, help me rediscover You

Another favorite is entitled "I Will Go".  The song talks about being open to where God sends His people.  There are places in the world that needs workers who will passionately serve Christ by reaching out to the lost, the poor, the hungry, and to the ends of the earth.

 I Will Go

Starfield

To the desperate eyes and reaching hands
To the suffering and the lean
To the ones the world has cast aside
Where you want me I will be

[Chorus:]
I will go, I will go
I will go, Lord send me
To the world, To the lost
To the poor and hungry
Take everything I am
I'm clay within your hands
I will go, I will go, send me

Let me not be blind with privilege
Give me eyes to see the pain
Let the blessing You've poured out on me
Not be spent on me in vain
Let this life be used for change

[Chorus]

I wanna live for you
Go where you lead me
I wanna follow you
[Repeat 3x]

[Chorus]

Send me! [4x]

All glory to Jesus Christ alone!

Summer Workshop 2012

This summer, the Young Adults Fellowship Ministry of Light of Life Fellowship Mandaue, Cebu, Philippines is spearheading a summer workshop for kids and the teens offering a lesson on guitar, keyboard, drums and tambourine for free. There are also tutorials on Reading and Spelling, and Mathematics.

Personally, I find this very overwhelming because I get the chance to teach the children and to motivate them to develop their God-given abilities. This is a one in a million opportunity to serve the Lord in the area of teaching.

On our third week, I praise and thank God for making things possible. All glory to Him alone!

Special thanks to the volunteer teachers: Pastor Philip Bihag, Geelrod Gerard Baba, Jason Inso, Timothy Aquino, Marie Cheressa Lyn Pezalbon, Sheila Sasing, and Lieza Gail Salaza.

माय 2012

A whole New Year. A whole new life. The challenge is what can this year bring?

As a head start for the year 2012, the message last Sunday was from Philippians 4:13 which says “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength…”

I don’t know what this year brings, I don’t know what tomorrow holds, but I have faith in Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior.

Happy New Year to all…We can do all things through CHRIST!