I Can Conquer The Day!

Conquering the day is by choosing "what is right" rather than what is easy. It's about living a victorious life in Christ. So! By doing that, we're the true winner. It might be "hard" to do what is right, but in the long run, it would be the "Best"!

(Soccer Players & Coaches, All for HIM!)

It's our (Otnie & I) first time to be part of Mega Sports Camp last May 23 - May 27. Our roles in Mega Sports Camp! are!!??...Otnie as a soccer player, while I'm a huddle coach! Yey! 😁  we're not in same team.. hehehe! Each day, we learned the MEGA Points and MEGA verse together up until now  😊

(with my very "supportive" PARTner & "spiritual" leader)

Mega Point for DAY 1 is I Can Conquer The Day When I..."Practice With Purpose." 1 Samuel 17 is a story of David that he learned lots of new skills as a shepherd boy, which is proven that God trained David so "well", then later on...David became king! David loved God so much! even though taking care of sheep is pretty much boring, but David spending a lot of time talking with God. He could sing, play harp and write songs to God while he's watching the sheep. David as a shepherd boy gave time to practice many skills (Not only one skill!) and improved it even more.

(with my soccer team & Otnie the photo bomber)

Practicing with purpose is not always fun, sometimes can be frustrating, but it can help us stay focused and improved "more skills". God loves us so much, we are "unique!" (never compare to others!) He gave each one of us a greatest purpose in our lives. We can won a battle in life and be useful to God if we are humbly enough to accept ourselves on what God wants us to learn or to improve more.

(stacking their hands together then throw it up in the air and shout "All for HIM")

Lately, I've wondering why Otnie needs to practice violin at least 4 hours a day!!?? 😮 😱 but for me, 1-2 hours a day would be enough. It reminds me the story in the bible about "parable of the talents." In Luke 19:11-27 & Matthew 25:14-30. God gave us talents...or what we called "skills." We should be productive in using our talents, don't stick with "only one" talent. As i've mentioned before that David practiced and improved many skills. We use our talents not only for our own "selfish purposes", but to honor God. We should be "satisfied" and "joyful" from doing our best with what God had given us.

(Otnie is in Coach Gab's soccer team play with Coach Mimi's soccer team)

Otnie and i have particular skills or task that we need to practice with purpose. Our first priority is by waking up early! then having a devotional time together with "no" interruption! meaning to say that when it comes to spend time with God, i should have peaceful mind, my heart should focus on God, i shouldn't be thinking of what to do for the day.

(Otnie with Mega and other soccer players)

Second is more on attitude or let says... more on fruit of the Spirit (But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself. There is no law against things of that kind - Galatians 5:22-23).

(my big Josh and small Josh)

• Alertness - being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right responses.
• Boldness - CONFIDENCE that what I have to do say or do is true, right, and just.
• Compassion - investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others. 
• Discernment - understanding the deeper reasons why things happen.
• Discretion - recognizing and avoiding words, actions and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences.
• Endurance - the inward strength to withstand stress and do my best.
• Enthusiasm - expressing joy in each task as i give it my best effort.
• Flexibility - willingness to change plans or ideas according to the direction of my authorities.
• Forgiveness - clearing the record of those who have wronged me and not holding a grudges.
• Gentleness - showing consideration and personal concern for others.
• Gratefulness - letting others know by my words and actions how they have benefited my life
• Humility - acknowledging that achievement result from the investment of others in my life.
• Initiative - recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.
• Joyfulness - maintaining a GOOD ATTITUDE, even when faced with unpleasant conditions.
• Obedience - quickly and cheerfully carrying out the wise direction of those who are responsible for me.
• Orderliness - arranging myself and my surroundings to achieve greater efficiency.
• Patience - accepting a difficult situation without giving a deadline to remove it.
• Responsibility - knowing and doing what is expected of me.
• Self-control - rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right.
• Truthfulness - earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts.
• Wisdom - making practical applications of truth in daily decisions.

 (my soccer team play with Coach Euri's soccer team)

Lastly! our talents or skills...ummm???....😃 😊

(Coach Jorge & Coach Seth busy training with the soccer players)

• soccer! ⚽...even though i'm not good at it & volleyball is my fave sports, learning new things is good, i really want to spend more "quality" time with my son and be involve with lots of kids (which is my ministry). During training time, Otnie should persevere, be more responsible, obedience, attentive & initiative.
• drawing! 🎨...after we're done with a basic! Yey! my hubby is going to teach me and Otnie!!..Yahoo! At last!
• programming! 🖥...i dunno if i could "Still!" remember all the programming languages (Uh-Oh!) which i've done before because i focused so much time in taking care of my son's needs and homeschooling..(Oh! Too Busy! Of!..as a "Full-time" mommy). But lately! I didn't expect that God provided me a project in web developing! (Yey! 😁😊 So happy to be back as "programmer!" Whew! For a very very! Long Time 😮) God wants me to improve & to learn more, so that I could teach & transfer my skills to Otnie or anyone who love to learn more! Hoping that Otnie would be more responsible & had a "humble heart" to obey during lesson time.
• violin! 🎻..."Maybe" i would try to learn? or ask "someone" to teach me? 😊 umm...who could that be? (Just maybe!..ok?) 😉 During lesson/teaching time, Hoping! Otnie won't makes me cry "again!" for being so stubborn! he should be "Humble" and "Obedience" to learn/listen well! During practice time, he should be more "initiative" (no need to remind!), enthusiasm, diligent & responsible.
• guitar! 🎸...oh! i shouldn't stopped practicing, i should "persevere" & be more "enthusiasm"..😊 when i'm frustrated 😂...ask hubby to help me (he's the expert! 😎). Same with Otnie, he should learn how to play guitar too!
• piano keyboard! 🎹...otnie & i should give time to improve more bec. we should think that we're doing it "All for HIM".
• cooking! 🍲🍳🍚...otnie loves to eat 😊 so he must learn how to cook 😋

(Yey!)

We can't accomplished those things, if we do it by our "own effort." It's "possible" if we're dependent to God. Sometimes we may failed because of our imperfectness, but by the grace of God, He's always there to help us through! 😊 Just remember! We do it for God (not to boast & not to please people) and don't give up! 💗 😉

(We "Mega Sports Camp Volunteers" do the 6am devotional before starting our fun activities! with Mr. Paul Tan-chi sharing about remember to recharge & his life experience)

Mega Point for DAY 2 is I Can Conquer The Day When I..."Listen To Leaders."  1 Samuel 16 is a story of Samuel on how to listen God "carefully." Samuel anointed David by listening to God. Jesse brought seven sons (except David) to Samuel, but God told Samuel that He does not look on the outside, but at the heart of a person. Samuel still listen to God even though Jesse hesitated about his youngest son David, because Jesse looked at David as a shepherd boy.

(At 6am devotional, Coach Avi sharing about listening to leaders and her life experience)

God put leaders in our lives to help us make good choices. And obeying leaders in the Lord is right. God is the "first leader", but being a wife to my husband, i should be a submissive wife...meaning to say that i should listen to my spiritual leader. Otnie should obey us (me, my hubby, coaches, teachers, any leaders), sometimes we make mistake!..we are all not perfect. Obeying someone should be pleasing to God.

(Yey! nice one Rad!)

For the 2 past years until now, my homeschooling days aren't smooth, i thought.."we're so delay! i don't know how can we cope all it up easily." Every time when we start our day and i looked at the lesson, i asked God puzzledly..."Is it worth to continue homeschooling? We're all delay??!! It's impossible to track on time!!?? Am I a good teacher?" God spoke to me..."What's the point of being delay? you're still on track! Otnie has his own creative ways of learning, even! exploring new things, which you don't even! notice at all! because you're too busy worrying on something which is not helping to your homeschool​. Just listened to Me and be like Samuel!" Oh well!...We never know what's the future lies, but i must listen to God.  😊

(my soccer team received certificate, sadly!..one got injured)

Sometimes, we may encountered people which are unlovable and hard to understand. God reminded me that I should forgive, it doesn't matter if they don't treated well, be understandable and humble enough to accept it. I know... that i should listen to God because He made that situation for us to learn something very important which is to "grow spiritually."  😉 💗

(with my "sweet & friendly" huddle coaches)

God "speaks" each one of us, either through His Word or directly or through Godly leadership. It is important for us to listen His voice.

(my small Josh versus four!)

Mega Point for DAY 3 is I Can Conquer The Day When I..."Remember To Recharge." Psalm 23 is a songs made by David when he needed to recharge physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually, he sang praises to the Lord. David sang that he doesn't lack anything because God is his shepherd , The Lord refreshes David's soul too! But even the darkest times, David isn't afraid because God is with him all the time. God gives David a feast in front of David's enemies, meaning to say that no need to worry, God is always there for us.

(Otnie & his soccer team received certificate)

We are like sheep that needed guidance, caring and help. God wants us to be his shepherd. He wants to give us rest and taking care of Him. If we are willingly to ask God, He will help us to recharge physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually!

(Skill Coaches! - i love them much! they are my encourager, best buddies, teachers!)

Sometimes, we are too busy doing something or too focused on learning new things, but we forgot to recharge. Rest is the most important part of being healthy. When i forgot to spend "good quality" time with God, even though i slept and ate enough, our homeschooling days get worst and I'm easily "losing my temper" or being "so emotional" (madrama! Over Acting..haha! 😄). That's why i need a spiritual recharge first! 😊 then goes along with "physical, mental and emotional"  😊 💗

(Skill Coaches! - friendly and accommodating!)

We all stressed out to our daily activities (interacting with people, facing problems, activities that need to be done) because we forgot to spend time with God..at least 15 minutes of praying together with reading God's word before we do our day. God is the only one who could give us an "overflowing recharge" of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

(praying, cooperating and encouraging one another)

Mega Point for DAY 4 is I Can Conquer The Day When I..."Compete With Courage." 1 Samuel 17 is a story of David facing Goliath without fear. David is a shepherd boy with staff on his hand, slingshot and 5 smooth stones for his weapon. Goliath was tall, strong and mean soldier, he fought a lot and had big weaponry. David loves and trust God so much. He knew who God is. That gave him courage to fight Goliath. That's why David won the battle!

(fun activities - storytelling! like.. about the story of David "Compete with courage")

Do we have Goliath in our lives? Yes! All of us have Goliath in our lives. But it depends how we face it!

(fun activities - sing and dance!)

Since in my teenage life, i have "fear of losing friends" one by one. I'm inadequate at choosing to be my close friends. Couple months ago, i had an incident of losing a friend, i treated "that someone" not only a friend in spite of to be part of my family. As time goes by, "that someone" doesn't respect me at all, too mean! even though i demonstrated my love and care, but still...it gets worst, i thought was a close friendship had simply been "wishful thinking", i cried and wondered.."Why are you getting worse? & so rude? Did i say something bad? What did i do that make you feel so annoyed? Is it about asking you twice if you have compassion?" Because of that incident, God and my spiritual leader (that's my hubby..💗) made me realize that i should let go! nothing to be afraid of losing "that someone", it's "that someone" lost, not mine. I forgave and learned that it's wiser to let go, then start developing other friendships that are lasting which is "loving, open (be honest to one another), respectful, speaker of truth (confront of wrongdoing... for improvement! ...umm... speaking truth in love & trying not to be hurtful), positive person, servant (unselfishness) and trustworthy." In Proverbs 13:20 says, "He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm." God will direct us by finding the right friends as long as we're faithful and obedient to Him. Even i let "that someone" go, i still pray for "that someone" that God may touch "that someone" heart and be transformed into God's likeness 😊 Being friendly to anyone is "great", but letting them to influence by setting a great example to one another. I'm always reminding Otnie in 1 Timothy 4:12 "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Set an example for the believers in what you say and in how you live. Also set an example in how you love and in what you believe. Show the believers how to be pure." 😄 😊

(fun activities - reciting Mega Points & Mega Verse)

All of us face different challenges in life, but God is the ultimate source of courage and strength to help us overcome whatever comes our way.

(praying together, encouraging one another)

Mega Point for DAY 5 is I Can Conquer The Day When I..."Skip the Shortcuts." 1 Samuel 18, 24, 26. A story about how David honors God without skipping the shortcuts. While Saul disobeyed God and took shortcuts. Saul was the first king of Israel. David didn't skip shortcuts by killing Saul twice to become king, but later on he did become king as God had promised.

(lifting & treating one another like real brothers and sisters)

I should be submissive wife to my "beloved" hubby, it's not that easy, though, sometimes, too! tempting to do the easiest way (shortcuts) which is too risky in the long run. My hubby and i started as freelance programmers since we got married. We lived in a simple and contented life..in other words!..we're joyful and healthy relationship (Christ-Centered Relationship 💕) as a couple. Suddenly! Otnie came in, we're "so" happy joyful (Christ-Centered Relationship 💖) as a family. When Otnie was almost 6 years old, this is where i started not to submit to my hubby, which I made God unhappy. In the family, all of the members could join for decision making, but the "final decision" would be the spiritual leader of the family which is my hubby. Instead of submitting at my hubby's decision, i argued with him. I thought that when my hubby had a job could sustain all our financial needs, but it was a big! biggie! mistake! I worried too much and thinking of.."Can a freelancer sustain all the financial needs? What will happened to our future to come? Otnie is here! he needs more support!" To make an argument end, my hubby got a job (he loves me much & he doesn't want me to be unhappy...i'm bad! 😈 that's not a wise decision i've made 😢). I'm "so" foolish! i took the shortcuts, i didn't submit to my hubby and didn't trust God either! Because of my foolishness, my hubby lost his job a lot of times, it's either the company closed of bankruptcy or got an idiotic boss. Our homeschooling, suffered! little by little, or even getting worse because of being so "worrisome". Relationships toward one another are not good. Oh! I made everything so messy! I realized that i can't bear all the consequences I've done. I asked God for forgiveness, because of God's unfailing love and mercy, He restored one by one.

(Coach Earl makes soccer training to be more fun and creative)

The other way around, if you choose what is right, no matter how hard it is, God will bless you and that is best. A lot of parents been wondering how i trained Otnie by deciding on his own which food he should eat, even you encourage or leave junk food in front of him, but "still" he would choose what is best for him and he would rather advice/encourage you to eat healthy food ..heh! 😉 I remembered how hard it is by choosing the right way (not the shortcut way), but it was all worth it! I asked God for guidance how to take care of my son. God didn't give me extra budget to buy junk food, like chips, ice cream, candies, chocolates, soda drinks, etc., just enough for 3 meals a day, so God gave me a budget for buying only fruits, veggies, fishes, some livestock's meat at the wet market. I thought that God was so unfair to me. When i was young, me and my siblings used to eat junk food, we (my parents, my siblings and me) believe that if we're done with the meal, we could eat any junk food we love, but honestly! it's "not healthy" to eat junk food everyday. God wanted me to remove that kind of believe. So! it's a wise decision that i followed God. When someone (especially! Otnie's grandma! Uh-Oh!) bought chocolates or any junk foods for Otnie, he seldom eat it. Most of the time, we (my hubby and i) are the one who finished the junk food..hehe! 😊

(Otnie is waiting to get in the rally zone)

When we're facing different challenges in life, we "might" tempted to take shortcuts because that's the easiest way to do, but when we think "wisely", that's "not" the best things to do...as i said earlier "too risky!" or "worst consequences!" God can give us wisdom and strength to do the right choices even it's difficult.

(oh! they are too busy aiming at the ball!)

Mega Verse is "In all these things, we are more than conquerors through HIM who loved us. Romans 8:37"

(Dab!!!)

Skip the Shortcuts

😄 How majestic God is! Because of His greatness 😊

God's Word - 1 Samuel 26:9. But David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him! No one can do any harm to the Lord’s anointed king and not be guilty.

My Word - 1 Samuel 26:9. Is about David telling Abishai to skip the shortcuts. Do not kill Saul because God bless him as the king of Israel.

I Will:

• Listening to God, before to others
• Wait for God to do the things that I needed
• Remember! there are consequences to all my actions
• Ask God, "What is the right thing to do?"

Shortcuts are easy to do, but it makes bad consequences. Always pray to God that He would help me to choose the right things. If i failed, ask God to forgive me and do it right next time. 

😀 Today is the day that i should start "Conquer the Day" by skipping the shortcuts! 😊

By: Otnie

Remember to recharge

(me and my dad having fun hand wrestling)
😇When you are recharged, you feel happy and not grumpy😊 

God's word - psalm 23. The Lord is my shepherd. He gives me everything I need. He lets me lie down in fields of green grass. He leads me beside quiet waters. He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths for the honor of his name. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid.You are with me.Your shepherd’s rod and staff comfort me.You prepare a feast for me right in front of my enemies. 

You pour oil on my head. My cup runs over. I am sure that your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life. And I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

My words - psalm 23. Is a song of David when he sang praises to the lord, he sang God is his shepherd. The Lord gives David all his needs. God refreshes David's soul. God directs David the right path to do the right things, even there is darkness near David, he is not afraid because God is always with him whenever he goes, and always comforts David, times that David is in front of his enemies God encourage him, makes him happy. God's happiness and love will stay on David in all of the days of his life.

I Will:

• Follow God's directions in everything I do.   
• Be joyful in everything i do. 
• Be grateful by the things that God gave me.

😄 Even in dark times God is always with us 😄

When i ask God to recharge. He makes me strong physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

These are the things that i need to improve and recharge with God supplying all my needs.

• Spiritually. Target time would be 5AM family devotional (so that me, mom and dad get morning exercise).  Apply God's word in my daily life and use it to share about God's love. 
• Physically. Eat healthy food properly.  Morning exercise (soccer training) with my mom and dad. Sleep and wake up early. 
• Mentally. Gain more wisdom, initiative, creativity in skills and academic subjects.
• Emotionally. Self-control of my bad attitudes. Love others is like loving God.

😊 This video inspired me even i have lots of failures, God is merciful. He loves me so much. 😊

By: Otnie

Compete with Courage

(Me and Coach JC, picture courtesy of Coach JC)

When my mom saw what my coach posted about circumcision. I felt trembling with fear when she said "Come on! Otnie, you must have circumcision or else! by next year...you will be busy." Then i said "no! please! next year instead." She encouraged me to pursue it because my coach and my dad going to accompany me.

On the day of my circumcision, i kept asking my dad.."how painful it is? Is it too painful?" But instead of listening to my dad, i listened to my close friend's advice who doesn't really experience it yet. I cried even there is no pain that i felt, maybe because of "Fear"!

At the moment, i'm having a delusion of lots of pain that i would die. The whole building heard that i shouted twice.."BATMAN!" (kidding!), actually not the word "batman", i just shouted with fear.

The circumcision is done! i realized that it's so easy and it doesn't do anything crazy, like I'm going to die. Fear persuading you not to trust God and even! not to listen to my dad (which God appointed him to be my great leader that i need to obey). God reminded me once again on what i have learned in Mega Sports Camp Day 4 "I Conquer the Day when i compete with courage." I have to face my fears with courage. I failed to conquer that day, but by the grace of God, I'm done with circumcision, it's another new level of maturity.

Me and my coach stack up our hands together, then we shouted.."All for HIM!" and throw hands up in the air.   😊 😉 😄


By: Otnie

God Use Us In Every Way. Be Prepared!

I love kids! Since in my teenage life, I love taking care or taking responsibility on kids, especially my nephews/nieces or neighbors who has kids....umm! they grew so fast and i miss that so much! we do have tons of fun activities...hehehe, most of all! they told me "secrets"! Uh-Oh! it's either their worst nightmare (I mean their worst problems in life) or their love life. Hah! Those little ones??..umm..They might look so cute and innocent, but don't be fooled!  :)  you should be "observant" and be "wise" how to interact with them.

(with my hubby & my son)

When I met my hubby, I started to get involve at his church as teacher in kids' church ministry. I'm so grateful to God that He gave me such supportive and wonderful partner in life. He (my husband) too! loves kids and he's been involved in big kids' church ministry  :)

(thank you so much "Soccer Skill Coaches" for training with us "Soccer Huddle Coaches")

I've stopped in kids' church ministry when Otnie was born. It doesn't matter to me. I know God still use me in every way. I should give priority on my son's need, besides!...this is the best ministry i could ever have  😊  because i'm taking care of my generation and generation to come  😉  they (my generation) are the one who will continue ruling the world.

(In all these things, we are more than "conqueror", through HIM, who loved us - Romans 8:37)

Yes! it's true! Wherever I go, whatever I do, God still use me. My heart is bleeding whenever I listen to what kids been telling me about their worst reality nightmare. Thanks God! He's always there to help me how to handle those kids whose longing to be accepted and be loved by their family or anyone.

(so much fun to be with soccer coaches in kids' ministry!)

Lately, there was a lad (Otnie's friend) been calling and talking with me for several nights then we end up really late. God discerned me that no matter how busy I am, I should give time to this lad. Ok! I obeyed God, I know there's something that God needs me to do with this lad, so i kept waiting. Until one night! that lad open up something to me. Well!.....He needs someone to understand for him and be loved. To make the story short, he's ok...Yey!  😁  When Otnie's friend called again, Otnie said "Hey! counselor mommy, it's your phone and my friend needs to talk with you again!" I said "Hah! I'm not a counselor, it's God who's been doing this, i'm just His instrument."

(Dab!...BooM!)

One of the soccer coaches invited me to get involve in kids' ministry as soccer huddle coach. At first, I never thought it's a "Y-E-S!", i assume it would be 1 (least) out of 10 because lot of things juggling in my mind that i need to be done first and lot of requirements that i need to pass. During my interview (my last requirement), the volunteer staff of kids' ministry asked me lot of questions, i told her that i love kids, telling more stories about kids that i met...Oh! stories about happy moment, but on the sad part of their (kids) stories, my tears started to flow, I've stopped for awhile and immediately wiped all my tears, so that Otnie won't noticed me. While Otnie is sitting at the outside of the room, he noticed it! he doesn't mind whether he's allowed to get in or not, but "still" he immediately came in, then he hugs me "very" tightly and asked puzzledly "What happened? Why are you crying?", the volunteer staff of kids' ministry smiled and said "Oh! Sorry! i'm so sorry, i made your mom cry." I smiled and said (while wiping my tears) "Nothing, just nothing...I'm ok, no worries! See!" She realized and encouraged me that I should be involve in kids' ministry. At last! All my requirements are done in one day! Yipii! I think this is the right time that God wants me to get back  😉  I'm so happy and thankful to God that He used those people for me to get back in kids' ministry. Oh! Well! Otnie will be there too! he will be my "great" helper!  😊

(coaches pray together!)

Each individual was created according to God's plan and purpose. Everything is created for a purpose. In every person's heart there is a desire that God might use him/her. Anybody can be an instrument in God's hand, but it depends on the attitude toward God.. Is it pleasing to God?

(As coaches, we do have fun at times)

In 2 Timothy 2:20-21 says "In a large house there are things made out of gold and silver. But there are also things made out of wood and clay. Some have special purposes. Others have common purposes. Suppose someone stays away from what is common. Then the Master will be able to use them for special purposes. They will be made holy. They will be ready to do any good work"

(All for "HIM")

When God give you a ministry, He never makes mistake. It would be fitted according to your needs, skills, interest and purpose. Actually, as a soccer huddle coach, I had so much fun! I met a lot of new friends. 😊 When i'm down, we pray together and lifting one another. We treated each other like a "real" brothers and sisters in "Christ"... i love it so much to be part of soccer coaches! Yey!  😄   Our soccer head coach always reminding us that "whatever we do, we do it all for HIM"

NO FEAR to accomplish RIGHT GOALS

[Video Source: LC LifeKids]
Being courageous, is by standing firm what is righteous and truthful to God's eyes.

One time I got discouraged when "someone" forces me to do something which made my parents so disappointed and not happy about it. This is my second time for disobeying my parents. GOSH! I made God so unhappy. It's like I'm the same with the seed where thrown down into the road, then a quick snatched by the birds. The seed is the Word of God. So during application time, I always failed to remember and use the Word of God, like what I've said earlier, instead of obeying my parents, I obeyed "someone"!!!...too bad  :(   In Ephesians 6:1-4 says "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right, "Honor your father and mother" - which is the 1st commandment with a promise- so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." (which I supposed to remember and do that!)

Be like Esther, she had courage to fight for her nation in God's power and I too! should have that kind of "courage."  I should always pray for God's protection and wisdom, so that next time, when that "someone" forces me again to do which is not pleases to God's eye, I'm all prepared to fight until the end. Also!!! I should always pray for that...that!...that! "someone" to know and experience the "unconditional love" of God, then! be change from unlovable to compassionate person. ^_^   TAAaaaaTTTttttTTAAaa!!   ^_^

"You live in the King's palace. But you don't think that just because you are there you will be the only Jew who will escape. What if you don't say anything at this time? Then help for the Jews will come from another place. But you and your family will die. Who knows? It's possible that you became queen for a time just like this." - Esther 4:13b-14

Are we brave enough to face the fears of your life? Do we need God's power to face those fears?


By: Otnie

I Offer My Life - Finding Peace in the Midst of Storms

When Otnie was a couple months old, lots of people having a hard time to get him to sleep, the only thing I could tell them that they need to memorize or practice his favorite lullaby song (one of my fave!)!!! This is the only lullaby song you could "ever" sing for Otnie or you will be having a hard time to get him to sleep.

Every time, i sing or play this song. It reminds me whether in midst of stormy days or facing in a crooked life, God is always there for us and He loves us so much. Well...! 😄 God knows "exactly" what we are going through, He can be our "helper" and "compass" in life, if!! we "sincerely" trust Him. God's plans for our lives are "For I know what I have planned for you, says the Lord. I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)"

Our lives is just like an "old sailor" sailing in a calm sea with blue clear sky. Suddenly! A dark storm coming, the sea became rough and choppy! Uh!-Oh!...the boat crazily tossed and turned...SWIiiiSssshy! SwOooosh! Then! the life-jacket accidentally thrown overboard...oh! no!...and the emergency system are malfunction! An old sailor knew the storm would be rough and crazy! but he's at peace to have faith (deep in his heart!) that the rope connects to the anchor are strengthened and the weight of the anchor will hold the boat steadily no matter how big the waves are. He knew his boat would be "fine"! 😉

Life in this world, it may seems so "unfair" or "rude", it might be "painful" or in "harsh moments", but in James 1:2-4 says "My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything." God controls the waves and storms of life. He allows these things to rock "our boat" to test our perseverance (endurance!), in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. He is refining us to become more mature in Christ.

When the strong tides lift so high! will you allow God to be the captain of your boat?

Dial G-O-D in Panic Times

[Psalm 50:15 Photo Source: Pinterest]

Last November 2016. During Satellite Showdown my violin's E-string got broken. I tried to find my violin case, but nowhere to be found, so i panicked!!! and cried, i ran and ran to find my things, even i bugged my parents to help me through. One thing for sure! I learned something very important! Which is i forgot to ask God for help, but still! God was sooo lovable and merciful, He gave me wise helpers to solve my problems. :)

 Handsome guy who fixed my violin!  ;)

These two "kuya" who helped me to find my violin case :)

of course! my parents too! they are the REMINDERS :) 

At last! Thank you God! You Saved the day! YAahHooOOOO!
[Video Source: Lopez Link]


By: Otnie

Set An Example in FAITH

[Hebrews 11:1 Photo Source: Re-Ver(sing) Verses]

Faith is one of the fruits of the Spirit. When you trust God, you have to believe that God will help us out for His goodness. :)

I prayed before that God will provide a soccer sports for me :) I trusted Him that He will do it. Then! :O  whOAH! it happened in His perfect time! :) He also provided the things that i needed in soccer :)

 

Soccer Friends

Soccer Sports

 

Shoes and Socks

Shirt

Ball

By: Otnie