dolce vita. everyday is a sweet day.
For he divided the sea and led them through, making the water stand up like walls!
Psalms 78:13 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.78.13.nlt
#devo #GodIs Almighty and Powerful. No need to fear my enemies, He can divide them just as he divided the seas!
But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.
Acts of the Apostles 20:24 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/act.20.24.NLT
#devo Purpose in life. Task given to me by Jesus.
Be an Example
God is the god of order and peace
As parents, our children will imitate what and how they see in us.
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals,
2 Chronicles 17:3 ESV
We as parents should be able to obey Jesus commands so that our children will be able to learn, know and obey God as well.
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
Matthew 5:23-24 ESV
The bible teach us how to reconcile, how not to get angry and to strengthen each other through faith.
but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
Luke 22:32 ESV
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
Ephesians 4:26 ESV
Be creative because Our God is a Master Creator.
Dear Lord, I want to show my spouse how much I care, in the way that matters to them. Forgive me for all too often insisting on loving them in my own way. Help me to learn those little day-to-day things that will make them feel cared for, and do them in the same spirit of love that You have shown me. Amen.
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
Proverbs 24:3-4 NIV
Lord, open my eyes to see those things that matter most to my spouse – and those things that hurt them. If I’m operating under the wrong assumptions, please change my mind. Help me to be the person my spouse needs, so that our home can be filled with those rare and precious treasures.
Amen.
I thank You that Psalm 29:11 says, “The Lord gives strength to his people and the Lord blesses his people with peace.” Instead of fear, I pray for Your peace over my child right now before he or she is even born. Please forgive me, Jesus, for being weak at times and allowing fear to be part of my life.
Help me to remember that when I am weak, You are strong.
Amen.
[A Christmas-y thought this season.]
For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16 NLT
For years in my entire life, I’ve prayed for countless [mostly self-gaining] prayers: salary raise, new car, fully paid condo, physical healing, losing weight, guidance on my career, and a lot more trivial things.
I did not realize that after our wedding, this time I have asked for the most selfless prayer ever: that is to conceive, and a have baby, and be a mother.
And because God is faithful (it was His promise I’ve been holding on to), He granted this prayer right away.
Suddenly, there were tons of selfless things I have to do, and most of this is to give up. I now think less of myself and more of baby for almost everything I do: no more eating of chocolates, no more coffees over cheesecakes, no more impulse buying and shopping-only-because-its-sale, less travels on a whim, and a lot more stuff within my comfort and luxury zones. From my walking to my work habits to my sleep position, all are being done thinking of our baby and how it will affect him/her.
And so it really amazes me how could Mary say “Yes” right away going through all the pregnancy challenges and giving birth in a manger, and eventually giving up that baby for a selfish world. Isn’t it the most unselfish act you could ever think of?
This thought makes my Christmas more meaningful.
Our baby is not just another blessing. It’s God’s way of giving me and Hubby THAT special privilege to experience how it is to be REALLY unselfish with love. I cannot imagine the magnitude of that love to be able to give your Son to a selfish world (us!), which Mary selflessly conceived and raised. How could you reject that love? Two thousand years ago and still this unparalleled loving and selfless act is still celebrated and remembered today.
I hope that amidst the parties, gifts, food, sweets, and decorations, everyone finds also the personal meaning of Christmas in their lives. It’s where all the love in the world began after all.
A blessed Christmas from us and our little J! <3
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
Proverbs 16:9 NIV
I thank God for giving us the ability to plan as He guide our steps in His pace.
We list here all our plans for both of us and for our family.
1. 2-storey house and lot with car garage, 3 bedrooms full of natural lights near school and marketplace.
2. Have 2 kids to extend and enjoy God’s blessings.