When Saul becomes David

When Saul becomes David.

Previously, I have posted about finding ourselves in the shoes of Saul. And somewhere in the process, we have also found out how gracious and merciful our God looks at us even in the dark, darker, and darkest of us.

Now let us look at that struggle in David's perspective. I believe it's no coincidence that what we are going through can be of 2 perspective. After all, everything is in the Master-plan.

Just as every tear we shed God has a counter plan for it. The same goes with our struggles. Here's a message in a different perspective with what we are struggling:

When God rebukes us, it's painful and we tend to misunderstand what is happening around us. But over all, His message goes down like this: Be faithful even at the least. Makes sense? It's easy to show how we can be faithful and be grateful in great happenings. So God wants (and I guess expects) us to have the same vigor, when facing difficulties. He's got His reasons for our struggles you know.

He wants to get rid of something isn't right in our life right now - mentality, principle, thoughts, actions, etc..

He wants us to pray, to communicate with Him.

He wants us to get back on track.

He wants us to grow spiritually.

He wants us to receive the blessings He wants us to have.

He wants to us Himself under different situation - of how big HE can be.

He wants to tell us: Hey, I am here.

He wants to tell us: I don't care of your past, of who you are, nor how dirty you are.

He wants to tell us: This is how much I love you, child.

Our obedience requisites awesome things! Here's a concise statement of our obedience:

So children of God, let us not be afraid to face the truth to what has become of us. Let's stop deceiving ourselves that we are fine, alright, awesome, or okay. It's okay to admit we are not. It won't hurt if you tell it to anyone. Just like crying. It doesn't mean when you cry over something or someone, you are weak - rather, it means you are brave enough to let go what seems to be controlling you.

When your eyes start to see things like Saul, divert your attention and look up to God just like David. 

Yes, just like David.

You are the man after God's heart.

Come in Power!

God was with David so Saul developed jealous eyes on him. The more Saul realized that God was with David in everything he did, the more he became terrified and anxious of David.
It's good if you were on David's position, but what if you were on Saul's? Can you be acquitted from all the evil plans you have tried against him? Can you find resolution, a chance to change, when all you are is full of insecurities? (1 Samuel 18, 19)
Jesus said: I am the way, the truth, and the life. So when we find ourselves in the depths of anguish just like Saul's - a terrified and anxious soul, remember to come to Jesus. Because He, Himself testified that no one (else) can have the access into that vacuum we are into except Him, the Father. No one (else) knows the truth about who we really are, what we are going through, how's our day, or where are we today except Him, the Father. And no one (else) can ever have enough courage to tell you constructively the truth of what has become of you, with of course, remedies to offer. (John 14)
Just because Saul ended his life in the old testament in such a hard way doesn't mean he didn't have any reconciliation with God or something. I believe God loved Saul and he didn't want to make Saul do any ridiculous things that's why He decided to let him be in the hands of the enemies.
God is much much much graceful and merciful than before. We are now living in the generation where God loves everyone for every reason! So when we're headed for a fall or we're already knocked down, He'll let you stand and make you continue the journey of life. There's so much more of it and we just have to realize it. No need to decipher any codes behind everything but just simply appreciate how everything works for you.
In the end, God wants us to come back to Him. No matter how bad, no matter how dirty, how coward, how selfish we see ourselves. He wants us back. After all, Jesus came into the world for this very reason - reconciling us with the Father in a very easy way. It might be hard; the enemy whisper lies and you entertain deceits but: Don't let your hearts be troubled, God is to the rescue! He left us the Holy Spirit to be the Advocate of leading us to where we should be really heading, to who's side we should be walking with. And that is beside, side by side, following, being protected, and carried by Jesus.

Something great to post for August?

What do you think?

Hmmm.

I just realized that I don't have any recent album in facebook. I mean, it doesn't actually matter but you know, photographs tell the whole story, speak words can never describe and emotions hidden in reality.

Things beyond are things over understanding. Full of mystery, thrill and adrenalin. But somewhere, somehow, it feels strange. We become afraid of uncertainty. Just as we have started to walk believing everything is going to be exciting, in small bits it breaks apart.

Anyways, Intramural is coming on the first week of September. Time flies sure fast! And a few months apart from this semester, I'll bid my farewell as a student; and hola big gold world!

I don't know how I'll end myself with a few things. I mean, I want, no, I need to say goodbye to it if I have to say it. I'm not getting any younger you know? There are specially few things that I need to know and be able to do already as a young adult.

I want to be a beautiful blooming flower after I graduate. I want to explore myself in a bigger world. I want to soar higher knowing no limits in life.

Something like that... Only if I could.

I don't know what's in that kind of life that really interests me. I don't want no gold coins no crispy paper dollars for it. It's just that I want to do what I really wanted to do in life without any regrets. I want to live a life leaving the legacy "dreams do really come true" behind. I want people to continue to believe. To have faith. To keep holding into what they believe even if others are dumping every hope you prove to be.

That's how it works for me. Maybe. I don't know. Maybe this is just a wishful thinking but as long as I dare to dream, that this desire still burns inside me, that this hope is never fading, I'll never stop.

If it is in my time, then it is for God's glory. If it is not, it's not that it never or not meant for me, rather, God has a better plan - a greater plan for what I think is already great for me. And I'm looking forward.

I'm joining Dictocomp on my last 1st semester. I don't know about this competition much but it intrigues me like JSDHGIUSHDG - so I'm winning. I'm gonna win. I'm not sure nor confident but all I know is I want to win. It's something I think awesome. 
Loooord, lemme have this ooooooone pretty please?!
 

Off to retreat!

There are things better off not saying.
There are words better not to express.
There are wonders hard to explain.
And there is a love beyond understanding.

When things are so overwhelming, make a pause and look inside. You'll find something worth cherishing, worth remembering, and worth fighting. You might find reasons to quit, to be tired, to say you I am better along. But there will always be no reason why He won't let you go.

Its embarrassing when your mind play tricks on you.
I find it unfair when the heart even deceives you.
My soul gets weary and distressed yet so strong -
I don't understand but I don't give up, I don't want to.

A longing that only His desire can satisfy
tells me that I belong to a world beyond.
Beyond infinity, beyond what you believe,
beyond what everyone else can actually see.

The wonders of your creation
never fails to give me awe.
Your love for humanity
never ceased to end.

Oh how You love us.
Fill us with Your Spirit.
Make us stand in Your righteousness.
Give us courage and prudence.

You have been gracious to rise the sun.
The moon and the stars speaks your mercy.
Your breathe has been our life, our air;
You O Lord has nothing, no one to compare.

Find me when I get lost.
Help me when I can't stand.
Wipe away my tears when I am in despair.
Heal me when I am broken.

I have always have this hope
A confident hope that's never lose.
Even in the midst of the thick lonely rain forest,
it finds strength through the dews of dawn.

Make me stand on what You have taught.
Make Your words ring into my being.
Make me a vessel that overflows
Then I shall become Your channel.

Area no Kishi

I didn't expect this will be dramatic. *heavy feelings

Just as Suguru wanted to tell badly that dream of his brother becoming his ally, his greatest companion as a striker in the pitch, then that accident happened. That really hurtsss. >_< I'm carried away.

I never thought someone will die with the Last Pass.

 
These parts were like "I knew it! And his heart... And the problem..."
And Suguru... Reminds me of Sasuke, huehue.
I haven't finished yet. I'm still on the 7th chapter and I feel like not moving forward anymooore. My heart's breaking. Hahaha.

Into Shingeki no Kyojin

Bakit Di Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo (movie review)

Funny and so realistic! A full RomCom!

Bakit di ka crush ng crush mo is a movie based on the wit to book of Mr. Ramon Bautista. I don't know much about him but all of his creations are really worth reading. He is oblivious in everything under the sun. His wit comes from his not so critical but observant and the natural random thinking. He even makes you realize what is evident, what is common, what is obvious. Truth hurts but that's just the way it is.

Ramon Bautista is only one of the many authors in the country who has the power to stir up humor in the truth. This character is absolutely a gift. I love the way their mind processes everything. It so carefree yet so observant. They seem to not over stress themselves and just enjoy the complexity of life. He's also behind the famous youtube storyboard: the tale of friendzone.

I haven't read the book yet but I think the movie wasn't able to justify the title or the contents of the book. The plot of the movie was really lovely! It was very humorous with the facts about when being in-love. People seem to know a lot when it comes to love doesn't it? It's so easy to make an article about it or criticize it - make it and destroy it.

The 2 main characters in the movie, I don't know if they suit the character or they were the character themselves. It was as if, some excerpts in the movie came from their experiences which spices up the humor. The intensity of what they had recently experienced hyped the emotions in the movie.

As what I am saying, the movie wasn't really the book. Everything was beautiful but it just so happened that I guess I was expecting for something. Anyways, I enjoyed giggling with my 2 sistahs (Merajoy and Ate Roselle) who really had a 2nd round watching the entiiiire movie (No, Ate Roselle met her quotaaaa! She watched it 3 times already! HAHAHA)

So here's an OST from the movie

The story's a typical love story but the chemistry between the protagonists were really sparkling! And everything ignited when Ramon Bautista's brain was working in it.

I just realized that this movie is promoting OPM. So to all Filipinos out there, let's support our very own music industry! Music doesn't go old, it just changes. And I am proud to say that we are competitive enough for the industry. We've got lots of good artists, songwriters and instrumentalists! Filipinos are just so awesome and gifted and creative in this field. And for this, we have what it takes for that change.