I received lots of gifts on my birthday, and I love all of them! I am currently reading a book, given to me by my bestfriend Janine and good friend Leslie, entitled "Did You Get What You Prayed For?". It's about improving one's prayer life. It provided me with insights about prayer, my prayer life and building my relationship with God through prayer. I am learning so much from this book, I am so excited to finish reading it! Maybe, when I finish the book, I might be able to answer the title...
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This week was a big challenge for me. I want to be the best version of me but I can't seem to do it in all aspects of my life. I have so much to work on. Everyday is a STRUGGLE! It seems that the more I try to be close to God, the more hurdles I have to jump over. Yesterday, I was battling with something in my mind, to do what is right or to do what I WAS USED TO DOING in situations I was in . I chose to do what is right. I really wanted to turn back and do what I wanted to do, but someone kept on telling me to look the other way. So, I turned to my bible. And so I read something that was sort of the answer to my problem, I read it in the book of Proverbs, Chapter 17 and 18. Here are some of the exerpts:
"You will keep your friends if you forgive them, but you will lose your friends if you keep talking about what they did wrong. A sensible person accepts correction, but you cant'b beat sense into a fool."
"Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honor. It's stupid and embarrasing to give an answer before you listen. Being cheerful helps when we are sick, but nothing helps when we give up."
"Drawing straws is one way to settle a difficult case. Making up with a friend you have offended is harder than breaking though a city wall. Make your words good, you will be glad you did. Words can bring death or life! Talk too much and you will eat everything you say."
My biggest sin is PRIDE. I have to work on some HUMILITY. I want to think I am the "bigger man", but what's the use of extending my understanding to a person who has the maturity of a child? I chose to be quiet, I chose not to think of what the person did to me, even if that person does "bad" things to me over and over, because I do not want to carry this on my shoulders anymore. It ends here and I am moving on.
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This week, I was absent for one whole day. If my guy friend (ex-boyfriend) read this, he will be surprised. He once teased me of being too dedicated to my work that I even prioritized my work over him. Even if I went to work, I would still not be able to attend my classes because I had no voice. It didn't hurt when I talk, but it's just that no voice comes out of my mouth. What a challenge to teach without my main TOOL. The only solution is to just rest and sleep.
Last night, Benjiegirl and I went out to watch 7th Soul. We met Adam, Bam's friend, who lives in Malaysia. He's a Filipino who's born in Malaysia and came to the Philippines to visit his relatives. It was a challenge speaking with him because he understood little Tagalog, so we spoke with him in English (again, NOSEBLEED!). He is such a cheerful and talkative person. I ran out of stories!
The show ended at around 2:30am but we waited for Bam until 3am, we were all very sleepy and tired. Bam prayed for me and my voice because Benjiegirl asked me to do something for her birthday, and I really don't want to disappoint her! Overall, I enjoyed another gimik night. A nice ending to a challenging week!
*****
This week was a big challenge for me. I want to be the best version of me but I can't seem to do it in all aspects of my life. I have so much to work on. Everyday is a STRUGGLE! It seems that the more I try to be close to God, the more hurdles I have to jump over. Yesterday, I was battling with something in my mind, to do what is right or to do what I WAS USED TO DOING in situations I was in . I chose to do what is right. I really wanted to turn back and do what I wanted to do, but someone kept on telling me to look the other way. So, I turned to my bible. And so I read something that was sort of the answer to my problem, I read it in the book of Proverbs, Chapter 17 and 18. Here are some of the exerpts:
"You will keep your friends if you forgive them, but you will lose your friends if you keep talking about what they did wrong. A sensible person accepts correction, but you cant'b beat sense into a fool."
"Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honor. It's stupid and embarrasing to give an answer before you listen. Being cheerful helps when we are sick, but nothing helps when we give up."
"Drawing straws is one way to settle a difficult case. Making up with a friend you have offended is harder than breaking though a city wall. Make your words good, you will be glad you did. Words can bring death or life! Talk too much and you will eat everything you say."
My biggest sin is PRIDE. I have to work on some HUMILITY. I want to think I am the "bigger man", but what's the use of extending my understanding to a person who has the maturity of a child? I chose to be quiet, I chose not to think of what the person did to me, even if that person does "bad" things to me over and over, because I do not want to carry this on my shoulders anymore. It ends here and I am moving on.
*****
This week, I was absent for one whole day. If my guy friend (ex-boyfriend) read this, he will be surprised. He once teased me of being too dedicated to my work that I even prioritized my work over him. Even if I went to work, I would still not be able to attend my classes because I had no voice. It didn't hurt when I talk, but it's just that no voice comes out of my mouth. What a challenge to teach without my main TOOL. The only solution is to just rest and sleep.
Last night, Benjiegirl and I went out to watch 7th Soul. We met Adam, Bam's friend, who lives in Malaysia. He's a Filipino who's born in Malaysia and came to the Philippines to visit his relatives. It was a challenge speaking with him because he understood little Tagalog, so we spoke with him in English (again, NOSEBLEED!). He is such a cheerful and talkative person. I ran out of stories!
The show ended at around 2:30am but we waited for Bam until 3am, we were all very sleepy and tired. Bam prayed for me and my voice because Benjiegirl asked me to do something for her birthday, and I really don't want to disappoint her! Overall, I enjoyed another gimik night. A nice ending to a challenging week!
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