A Time for Love

God, I'll wait.

Further readings:

• Lessons from the book of Ruth
• A Time for Love

One day, it's my turn

I know and I am sure.  One day it will be my turn to love and be loved back in return.  One day, it will be my turn to be found by true love.

I know and I am sure. It's going to be beautiful.

I know and I am sure.  When that time comes, he is God-given.

Faith

Magic of beginnings

Let Your will be done.

Trusting the Lord

I was skimming through my old journals and this particular entry has made me smile.  I wrote it in 2011.


It was one Thursday afternoon at St. Pio after work. 

Priest: Bakit kayo andito?  It’s not Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or a Friday or Saturday and Sunday.  Wala namang novena or anything pag Thursday.

You’re here kasi may dahilan.

You’re trusting God na may magandang mangyayari kahit di nyo alam kung ano.

You just know God will make something good out of what you’re going through.

You are trusting the Lord.

Walk by faith not by sight

Today's homily was beautiful and meaningful.  Thank You.

We have depression because we worry.
We worry because we always want to be in control.
So, don't worry.  Put your confidence in God's will.

You only need a faith as small as a mustard seed.  That will be enough.

New term I learned today: Faith Goals

Instead of ""What are your goals, say, What are your "faith goals""?  And I agree, it sounds more proper and positive.

What are your "faith goals" for 2015?

"Complete" ~ art print by Shira Sela

Let me share with you these four faith-based tips when setting goals.  I am learning these the first time, too.

1. Banish Perfectionism.

It says to toss it aside since it has the potential to freeze us in our tracks.  And that, perfectionism is an illusion.  Now, I am slowly realizing that striving for excellence is better.  

2. Purge away the past.

I like this part, it asks us to "Completely forget."   The way a runner forgets his opponents in a race–completely in the zone, completely focused on the finish. Let’s learn to release the past so it doesn’t hinder our progress. 

3. Do what's good and pray for guidance.

Do good works that will also benefit others and glorify the Lord.

As Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”

4. Lean into it - and spread the word.

Source: Ready to Set Some Goals?, Going by Faith, http://goingbyfaith.com/ready-to-set-some-goals/

I am renewed

Declare that your past is already over.

God made all things new in your life. You are already renewed, don't go back.

Surrender your life to Christ, move forward.

Maria

Claim it

An old man said to a young lady, "Something and someone better is coming your way."

She was puzzled and asked, "How?"

He responded,