DG


Are you tired? Do you have problems? Do you want to cry? I know it’s not easy. Life will never be easy. But you know what? Life becomes easier when you have friends to cry on. I can never promise to take away the pain, but I promise that I’ll feel that pain with you.. I’ll carry that burden with you.. i have my own share on the problems of this world, but like what was said, “Two are better than one.”

So let’s carry this together. Let’s fight together. And at the end, let’s win together!
Smile my friend! :)



Love,
Your Friend
DG


Guess what? Today is gonna be a fun day! :)

I am sure there’s a lot of surprises. Yes I know you may not have any hint, but I am sure it’s gonna be fun today. Don’t frown. Don’t let yourself be ugly. Don’t show the world you’re a carrying a universe. Show them you’ve got the world and you’re ready to give it a bang! Rock it my friend! Let’s party!


Love,
Your Friend
DG


There’s no special “something” today. I just want to remind you that I’m just here. When there’s no one to be with you, just think of me and you’ll know that I’m just beside you. When there’s no one to listen, just close your eyes and you’ll see me intently listening. And when you want to cry, go ahead, I won’t leave you. You’ll find me there ready to hug you.

Love,
Your Friend
DG


Ilan pa?

Lima pa.

Dami pa.

Kulang pa nga yun eh.

Huh? Bakit? Ilan ba dapat?

Marami. Maraming marami.

Ga’no karami?

Yung hindi mabibilang.

HUH?!


Hanggang ilan nga ba dapat? Dapat ba talagang mabilang? Hindi. Pero sa bawat takal ng bigas, may katumbas na takal ng tubig. Sa bawat taktak ng toyo, may katumbas na taktak ng suka para tama ang timpla. Sa bawat pagkilos, dapat may panukat. Sa bawat paghakbang, kailangan alam natin ang ating kinaroroonan. Nasa tamang destinasyon ba tayo? O baka naman may mga maling hakbang tayong nagawa at may mga prosesong hindi natin nagawa ng tama?

DOSE. Yan ang panukat ko. Sa pagtatapos ng taong Dos Mil Onse, may pito na. ibig sabihin, kailangan ko pa ng lima. Pero pag dose na ba, kumpleto na? HINDI PA. dahil ang dose ay timpla lang para sa ISA. At sa mundong ito, marami pang  “isa” ang naghahanap ng tamang lasa.



DG

I was once told, “If ever you feel neglected, just say ‘Ninety-Nine’”.

I was puzzled for a while but it was explained afterwards. 


Remember the parable of the lost sheep?

There was a sheep that got lost, and because the Shepherd loves him so much, He left the other 99 just to look for him.

The question is: Why did He leave the ninety-nine for the sake of ONE?

Then it was explained further, the Shepherd left the ninety-nine simply because He trusted them. He knows those ninety-nine are strong enough to protect themselves no matter what happens. He believes that they won’t get lost even without Him by their side. Unlike that one who got lost, they know how to get back where their Shepherd left them. That’s the ninety-nine, strong and trustworthy.. at least at the sight of their Shepherd.


And now I ask myself, am I ‘ninety-nine’?

Well, whether it’s true or not, that’s what they expect of me – strong and trustworthy.

But then, whenever I feel that I can’t be ‘ninety-nine’ anymore, I just have to say that magic word. And as I say it, I’m not saying that I am strong who can be left alone. I’m not saying that I can get back whenever I get lost. As I say that magic word, I’m shouting that I’m alone and helpless. I’m crying for help and mercy. I’m in need of a rescuer.

And now, I’m feeling so helpless. I’m feeling so alone and empty. I’m feeling so exhausted.

Lord, I once refused to say this.. but now I can’t help it..




"I’m NINETY-NINE.."


DG

“It’s easier to choose between RIGHT and WRONG than to choose between RIGHT and RIGHT.”

For so long, this fact has stayed a fact in my life. From the simple decisions of what to wear for the day, where to eat for dinner, how to spend slack time and when to listen to secular songs up to what message is the best for a Life Group meeting, where to go and share the gospel, how to raise funds for mission trips and when to give up personal dreams for the sake of God’s call.
                                   
Six years have passed and I thought I’ve known Him so well. Never had I realized that every day is a new day to discover a little secret from Him.

Today, June 24, 2011, is a rainy Friday. We’re supposed to have Champions Gathering at church with Ptr.Loi, but it was cancelled due to typhoon Falcon. So since I can’t go out, I decided to stay home and have a wonderful date with God. I haven’t realized that it was what I needed for a very long time.

It’s too difficult to speak out, eventhough I know He hears every single cry of my heart. It was so hard to let tears fall eventhough He knows how long I’ve been crying inside. It’s so heartbreaking.  It’s so.. I don’t know. I will never run out of words.. but I just can’t explain how God talks to me now. He’s so tender. He’s so compassionate. He’s so loving. He’s so gracious. I can’t say it enough.

As this year started, I’ve decided to gave my life to Him. But now I’m thinking if it’s really what He wants me to do. Two months passed since I was called “full-time”. And now, I’m in a big dilemma. What is it? Uhm, I can’t explain. Or better yet, it’s just between me and God.

I love Him with all my heart, soul and mind. But there are just things which make things mixed up. There will come a time when you don’t know what’s right and what’s wrong; you can’t decide when to say ‘yes’ and ‘no’; you don’t know if you should say ‘sorry’ or not; etcetera, etcetera..

And now, my annual sickness is coming thru me. What is that? Again, it’s just between me and God.
All I know is that He gave me this life, this wonderful life. Whether I see it as wonderful or not, it doesn’t matter. God sees it that way anyway. And His perspective is the only thing that matters.

No matter what this “situation” brings me, I know I’ll survive, I’ll stand up again and fight with my fists firmly holding the sword. I’ll run this race and finish strong. I can perfectly remember that I’ve said this line a year ago. But as I look back, that thing which made me say these words was just a small thing compared to what I’m going thru right now. And so maybe next year, if God allows to me live up to that time, I’ll be facing a larger one. And so, I’ve got to hold my shield as well.

The battle field is waiting for me to win this. I’m coming and I’ll be victorious.

And do you know what keeps me going?

His tender voice that says…






“That’s my girl..  strong and courageous!”

DG

This is the right way. I know.
Never go there. I won’t.
Stay beside me. I will.

Stop searching. I’m not.
Stop pretending. I’m not.
Stop lying.

Huh? Me? Oh, You’re barking at the wrong tree God.









God?



Hey! You left me again!



What now God? Where are You?



(whisper) God, still there? I’m afraid..



Okay I give up. You’re right.
But is it wrong? Is it a sin to pretend? I’m just protecting myself.



I can protect you.
From me? From my very own self? From my very own deceiving emotions?
Yes. Only if you will allow me.
I do allow You. It’s just.. I can’t control it. I can’t control my heart.
Because you didn’t surrender it.
I did!
WHOLLY?
Uhm, yeah.. I think so..
No. You didn’t. You don’t trust me.
I do!
WHOLLY?
Of course!
Then why do you panic?
What? Me? Of course not!
Are you sure? You can take it back. I mean your answer. Do you need life line?
Oh God, are you joking around?
I’m not. You are. You call me God but still you lie to me. I am God. I know everything, even the deepest part of your heart, I know it.
Yes, I know that.
So?
That’s why I surrender to You everything.
Okay. So now don’t panic.
I’m not.. Uh.. Uhm.. I mean, maybe a li’l bit.
 
You’re joking around.
(Sigh) Okay. Maybe I really am. And I don’t want it. You will help me, right?
Of course. I’m just here, as always.
Thank you God.



I love you, my child.
I love you, too.


I love you more.

(whisper) I know…