Happy 30th Anniversary Mom and Dad!

Today would have been my parent's 30th wedding anniversary. However, my dad's in heaven right now with Jesus... so yeah. Mom's here in San Diego with me and we're gonna take her out today. She's staying at the Torrey Pines Hilton down the street. Happy Anniversary.

So anyway, I had such weird dreams last night. I dreamt that i kept spilling things everywhere on people. I'm such a clutz (is that how you spell it?). And also, Toni had a concert, and we spent so much time practicing, but we didn't sing any of the songs that we practiced and the whole show lasted as long as a PCC! ECK.

Moving on.

It's been a while since i've written in here. Life has been SOOOO busy because of PCC, and now that it's over, it's a little better. PSST (Pilipino Students Saving Tagalog) is taking up more of my time now. But after this banquet is done, hopefully my schedule will be freed up.

Today I read Oswald Chamber's My Utmost For His Highest. It really caught my attention when he said, "You did not do anything to achieve your salvation, but you must do something to exhibit it." Salvation is free, yes, but once you receive it, it is your responsibility to share it and make it known to others that you have been saved. You can't just keep your free gift to yourself.

Two good passages related to this:

Philippians 2:14-16

Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life--in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.

1 Timothy 4:12

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.



Jesus,

Today, I pray that your light shines through me and that I work at exhibiting my salvation to others. I pray that people would notice the difference that You have made in my life. Thank you for restoring me and refreshing me with Your Word and Your love.

I lift up to you my mom, who is alone today for her anniversary. Give her comfort Jesus when she feels sad. Help her to rejoice in the fact that Dad is with you. Help her to find joy when she has none. Fill her Lord with your love and wrap your loving arms around her.

God, I lift up to you the burdens in my life as well. I ask for strength when it seems like i have none left. I pray Lord that I may finish off this quarter strong. I also pray that you guide me in matters of the heart. You know Lord what is going on in my life and the choices that have been laid out in front of me. Help me to choose according to your word and your will. All i want to do is do your will.

I love you, Jesus.

In your most precious name I pray. Amen.