You're the Inspiration

GOD is my ultimate inspiration.

But next to GOD is my Cody.

Earlier, while I was on my way to pick up my sister at a 7-11 store because she was coming from Ilocos, I was praying about Cody. On how I'm so blessed. Really. When I was in the jeepney, I was deeply and lovingly thinking about Cody then my eyes got teary. He is a very beautiful blessing in my life. Before I unloaded the jeepney, I heard this song...

Dianne Elise


I love her version!

When I loaded a bus to travel another 45 minutes for my sister, the song was...

Chicago


Amazing, huh? Yeah I was smiling in the bus. Cody and I's love was and is meant to be. I got teary-eyed again. Pondering on the love given to us by GOD to share with each other is just so amazing. I also love the original version. I LOVE the classics!

Also, I want to take this opportunity to share with you some LOVING ACTIONS sent to me daily by Crosswalk. To subscribe with the email devotionals, just click on the link above.

Honoring God...

"When Christ is in control, our negative emotions are replaced by an inner contentment and love that come only from Him."

Increasing your Intimacy 100 Percent...

"Here are some overall ways of building intimacy: Stop waiting for things to get better; make a decision to work on them. Acquire and practice new attitudes and skills that lead to fulfilling relationships. Commit to changing your own behaviors first, without expecting your partner to change his or hers. Support each other in your efforts so that neither of you feels alone or inferior."

Resolving Conflict and Dealing with Anger...

"When you boil down a lot of destructive arguments, what you often find is a simple lack of facts. The conflicts begin when an individual sees something that bothers him and then draws a conclusion. But what he thinks he sees may not be true at all. There's nothing new about this advice. James, the Lord's brother, wrote, "My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" (James 1:19, NIV)."

Learning to Communicate...

"There's more to effective communication than putting together and then practicing the right message. Picking the right time and place to convey it is also crucial."

Keeping Alive Romance and Security...

"A marriage needs security to grow and thrive. To use a different analogy, the first structural support that holds up a meaningful relationship is found in that one word - security."

- From "It Takes Two to Tango" by Gary and Norma Smalley
All excerpts from "It Takes Two to Tango" are copyright 1997 Gary and Norma Smalley, and are used with permission. Find more relationship resources at http://www.smalleyonline.com

I just love these articles. Most of them I send to Cody. All of them are revelations to me. They help me become a better partner for my future husband. When Cody and I was having a complication once, one of those stated above has been an exact revelation for us. A confirmation.

Hope they have helped you.

I love to grow in CHRIST and in my relationship with my partner. Cody is just so different from all the guys I've been with. He is certainly the BEST! Someone I don't know I deserve but GOD has willingly given to me. GOD IS SO AWESOMELY FAITHFUL! I always stand in awe of GOD's favors and blessings upon me.

Cody, you have no idea how much I think of you. You have no idea how much I love you. Words aren't enough to express my love for you. First, we focus on GOD and we focus on each other.

I LOVE what Cody told her mom once, "There are so many available jobs out there but there is only one girl for me and that is Honesty. I want to concentrate on our relationship. It is the most important thing for me."

GOD IS SO GOOD! REALLY SO GOOD. I NEVER EXPECTED ANYTHING BUT HE GAVE ME THIS MUCH! I DID NOT ASK ANYTHING FROM HIM BUT HE KNOWS THE DESIRES OF MY HEART AND HE GAVE ME MORE THAN THOSE DESIRES. AMAZING!

FATHER, YOU ARE MY LIFE! FOREVER YOU WILL REMAIN MY FIRST LOVE! UNTIL I SEE YOU FACE TO FACE, MY DEAR LORD! THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP IN CODY. YOU ARE SO AMAZING!

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS! GOD IS OUR FIRST LOVE!

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

Words of Wisdom for Couples

While I was eating, the tv was on and I was hearing female celebrities say that they'd just want someone unattractive because in that way, the guy won't cheat. In that way, the guy won't be sought by other women that will make the guy cheat somehow.

While I was pondering, I thought of girl friends of mine who have been waiting for so long (with agony) for the man they desire according to GOD's Will.

While I was thinking of a widow, I've thought that I will never tolerate debts made individually or as a couple after my husband and I get married. In that way, when one of us passes away (which is a reality that happens), the bereaved won't be left with all the debts.

I have been thinking a lot, weren't I? hahaha!

I have a booklet entitled "Words of Wisdom for Couples" compiled by Biblicard © Acts.

I'd like to share some of them with you.

Build Your Marriage by Faith

2 Corinthians 5:7
We live by faith, not by sight.

Take CHRIST as Your Partner

Ecclesiastes 4:12
Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Serve GOD in Your Marriage

1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Be Faithful until Death

Ephesians 5:31
"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh."

1 Corinthians 7:10-11
10To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. 11But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.

Be Loving to One Another

Colossians 3:14
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Ephesians 5:33
However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Pay the Price to Build a Better Marriage

Romans 15:1
We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.

Seek Your Spouse's Highest Good

Proverbs 12:4
A wife of noble character is her husband's crown,
but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

Encourage One Another for Excellence

Proverbs 12:25
An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up.

Show Exemplary Lives to Others

1 Peter 2:12
Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

Romans 12:17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.

Discourage Idleness in Your Work

Proverbs 12:11
He who works his land will have abundant food,
but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.

Seek Wisdom to Enrich One Another

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

Make Decisions Together

Mark 3:25
If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

Be Committed in Your Marriage

1 Corinthians 7:3
The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.

Guard Your Heart

Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;

Proverbs 15:13
A happy heart makes the face cheerful,
but heartache crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart,
for it is the wellspring of life.

Don't Let Jealousy Creep In

Proverbs 6:34
for jealousy arouses a husband's fury,
and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.

Learn to Say "I Love You"

Proverbs 25:11
A word aptly spoken
is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

Rejoice with One Another

Nehemian 8:10
...Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

Ecclesiastes 9:9
Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love...

Don't Make Your Partner a Sex Object

Colossians 3:19
Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

Husband, Love Your Wife

Ephesians 5:28-29
...husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it...

Value Your Wife as a Partner

Genesis 2:18
The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."

Value Your Wife as a Person

1 Peter 3:7
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

Take Pride in Your Wife

Proverbs 18:22
He who finds a wife finds what is good
and receives favor from the LORD.

Proverbs 19:14
Houses and wealth are inherited from parents,
but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Proverbs 31:10-12
10 A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.

11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.

12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

To Your Wife, Be Faithful

Proverbs 5:15-20
15 Drink water from your own cistern,
running water from your own well.

16 Should your springs overflow in the streets,
your streams of water in the public squares?

17 Let them be yours alone,
never to be shared with strangers.

18 May your fountain be blessed,
and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.

19 A loving doe, a graceful deer—
may her breasts satisfy you always,
may you ever be captivated by her love.

20 Why be captivated, my son, by an adulteress?
Why embrace the bosom of another man's wife?

Wife, Submit to Your Husband

Ephesians 5:22-24
22Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

Be Beautiful for Your Husband

1 Peter 3:3-4
3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.

Okay...these are the ones I can post for now. The other half maybe some other time if you'd want me to. hehehe!

I will always hold GOD's Promises for me and I will ever remind HIM the Promises HE has in HIS Word.

When it is written...

Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart.

IT SHALL BE DONE!

This is the promise I stood by when I was still single. Well, when I was still not committed to anyone. hehehe! I'm still single but soon to be married. Hopefully very soon.

I am so overwhelmed with joy because I not only have a faithful fiance but he is also very goodlooking. More than what I desired. Expect the unexpected with GOD. I did not really wait so long and that is something I could really be thankful for with GOD. GOD gave me my beautiful blessing at the right time. GOD's Perfect Timing. I am very much pleased that GOD gave me a man who knows how to save and a wise spender so I do not have problems about debts. GOD's love and grace be upon us always! GOD IS AN EXTRAVAGANT GIVER OF LIFE AND BLESSINGS!

ALL OF YOU ARE BLESSED! TAKE CARE OF YOUR PARTNERS! MAKE GOD YOUR FIRST PARTNER AND HE'LL BIND YOUR MARRIAGE TIL ETERNITY!

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR PARTNER ABUNDANTLY!

ALL THE GLORY IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

All i want for Christmas is You

GOD is my satisfaction. Not in a complacent way though. I am just so complete with GOD. Now, the best earthly gift I received from GOD is all I want for Christmas.

I already have everything with GOD. JESUS is my ultimate gift for Christmas and eternally HE is mine. Christmas is for JESUS.

This song is for GOD and for my Cody.

Mariah Carey


Shania Twain


Lyrics:

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is...
You

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You baby

I won't ask for much this Christmas
I don't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeers click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
Ooh baby
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me...

Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is...
You

All I want for Christmas is you... baby (repeat and fade)

SORRY FOR THE SANTA THINGY IN THE LYRICS. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT I DON'T BELIEVE IN SANTA BUT I DO RECOGNIZE NICHOLAS IS A GOOD MAN AND THAT HE HAS A GOOD HEART BUT ALL OF US ARE CONSIDERED SAINTS IN THE HOLY BIBLE.

I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH, MY CODY...FOREVER TIL ETERNITY! I can hardly wait for next year's Christmas that I get to have you. Patience. You are worth the wait, honey.

I THANK GOD FOR HIM, JESUS CHRIST AND THE HOLY SPIRIT!

What do you want for Christmas?

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY THIS CHRISTMAS!

GOD IS WITH US ALWAYS!

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

Loving

Loving is when you still love even if the other stop loving.

Loving is when you aren't staying because you are happy but because he is happy with you.

Loving is when you care enough to confront the other of what you're feeling and not being scared of what he'll find out.

Loving is when GOD tells you to love unconditionally.

Loving is when you don't have reasons to love; you just love inspite of difficulties that will occur.

Loving is when you know you're emotionally tired but you keep going because love moves in mysterious ways.

Loving is when you cry buckets of tears but 1 smile from him takes all your sadness away.

Loving is when you don't see any finish line.

Loving is when you love the same person who made you smile and made you cry.

Loving is not just about happiness but loving the person in times of complications.

Now I know that there is no perfect marriage. At first, it is all about the butterflies in the stomach but as you go through stages of life with someone special, you'll learn that he will always be the first and last person to give you butterflies in your stomach come what may.

Cody, my love for you is eternal. My heart may stop beating but my love for you will never fail. No one else will do. I have never loved like this before.

FATHER, THANK YOU FOR THE BLESSINGS AS WELL AS THE TRIALS THAT MAKE THIS RELATIONSHIP BEAUTIFUL IN YOUR PERFECT WILL AND TIME. THANK YOU FOR TEACHING ME WHAT TRUE LOVE MEANS AND HOW TO LOVE.

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

7th Monthsary

Is he GOD-given,
From up above the heaven,
Until time will end?

At first, it was tough
To know if it was a bluff
GOD made sure 'twas not

All the guys out there
No one will ever compare
Nor will someone dare

Cody, my honey
You are my one-and-only
GOD gave you to me

Seven means perfect
Our GOD who has no blemish
A love to cherish

I wanted something different. I got this idea from C.Beth from The One-Minute Writer. Instead of one single haiku, I've made a 5-stanza haiku. Is that possible? Well, I think so since I've done it already. hahaha!

Anyway, this blog is dedicated to my ever-loving partner, Cody. I can hardly wait to marry you, darling. You just make me feel so special. After all that we've been through, all I can say is that GOD always makes a way for everything. Everything that is according to HIS Will. Truly, you are HIS Perfect Will for me. I am certain about that.

"Love does not answer why or how, but only when, and the answer is always the same: NOW AND FOREVER."

One of the beautiful things Cody told me:

"I wasn't seeking love and then decided to built on it with you. You're a Heavenly blessing and love just happened. It happened because of everything I desire in you. My first love. My only love."

Can I just float in the clouds now? hehehe! I've never been the 'first love' (GOD is our first love...a given! hahaha). Way back then, while I was treated a side dish, I was treated a trash, too. But now, for the very first time in my life, I was treated as GOD's princess.

The only foundation we want for our relationship is CHRIST.

Seven beautiful months and going stronger and further. This is the life worth living. Life has its own bumps but GOD intends happiness for each one of us. Here and everywhere. The Purpose-Driven Life.

I've received an insightful text message today from Pastora Girlie:

"Some people watch things happen, some people wonder what happened. But some people make it happen."

So which one are you?

Just like how the song goes...

"Love moves in mysterious ways. It's always so surprising when love appears over the horizon."

When we choose to be pessimistic, the devil will prove what he can do. But when we choose to be optimistic, GOD will prove HIS ultimate power over all HIS creation.

You may not see how GOD wants it but you can trust in HIS unfailing love. When HE moves, it can be mysterious but it will always be surprising coz HE will make you see life in a beautiful light.

I never stopped believing in LOVE. Love is my fuel. GOD is Love.

If I had to live my life again, I'd still choose to end up with Cody. He is a beautiful man. And I thank my beautiful GOD for him. GOD is Cody's past, present and future.

For all my readers, I will leave you with a quote sent to me by my friend Ate Lenlen:

"Life is full of uncertainties. We'll never know when our time on Earth is up til it's over. So take many pics, laugh much, take time to look up at the stars, sing loudly, smile a lot, love like you've never been hurt coz every 60-second you spend is a minute of happiness you'll never get back."

To my Cody, words are really not enough to tell you how I feel. A beautiful covenant that I have, with GOD, for you is everlasting. If Eve had Adam, and Abigail had David, Honesty found her home in the very heart of GOD with Cody. I will never want to lose you coz if I do, there's no one else in the world I'd rather be with but you. GOD will make a way for us. ONLY BELIEVE. My honey, my darling, my sweetheart, my sweetness, my sweetie, my lifetime partner, HAPPY 7TH MONTHSARY! More monthsaries to come for us. hahaha!

TO MY ONE-AND-ONLY FATHER IN HEAVEN, YOU ARE MY ALL IN ALL! I GIVE GLORY TO YOUR NAME! YOU DESERVE THE HIGHEST PRAISE AND THE UTMOST WORSHIP FROM ALL OF US. THANK YOU, MY BELOVED DADDY. I DEDICATE THANKSGIVING DAY TO YOU. APART FROM YOU, I AM NOTHING.

Enjoy life. Release stress. Trust GOD.

GOD KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING. GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR EVERYTHING. LOVE MORE WITH EVERY MINUTE GIVEN TO YOU. GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY!

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

Unbelievably Amazing

Earlier at service, the sermon was about 'Amazing Grace.'

Then my memory brought me back to the time when I was in sin. After I backslid, sins came running to me, demons rejoicing and world's problems came tumbling over me.

My memory also brought me back to men who abused me. Men who tried to control me. Men who just wanted my body. Men who verbally and mentally abused me. Men who used me financially. Men who just didn't respect me as a precious daughter of GOD.

No grudges though. Forgiven and forgotten.

GOD's undying love, neverending faithfulness and amazing grace led me back HOME.

Ok that was my introduction. hahaha! Now, here's my climax. hahaha!

CLIMAX: My past life can be defined in one word: boys. It revolved around boys. I had plenty of crushes like a normal highschool girl has. I had plenty of boyfriends. Some serious, some weren't. Because of the certain desire of having the 'love of my life', I drowned myself into sin. I even had a boyfriend who always wanted me to drink alcohol with him and his friends. When I compare my life now and back then, I would say it was a battle of good and evil. Sin got me by using a 'boy' but GOD got me by using a 'guy.' I got tired. I was depressed and because of the faith instilled by my parents in me when I was a youngster, I turned to GOD. I sought HIM with all my heart. I changed for HIM. GOD is the love of my life.

That's another introduction. hahaha!

The desire of having a lifetime partner still remained in my heart. I knew I was going to meet him in GOD's Perfect Timing. While I was waiting anxiously (hahaha), I decided to just surrender it to GOD and told HIM that even if HE doesn't give me a husband, I will still love HIM with all of me. I told HIM that I will glorify HIM with my relationship if ever HE gives me my helper.

Months after that, GOD gave me a friend. This friend helped me grow spiritually and emotionally as an individual. This friend helped me grow in character. As I was growing, this friend was growing with me, too. Until now, this friend continues to grow with me. Our strong foundation is CHRIST. This friend became my best friend. He, then, became my special someone, my boyfriend...my fiance´. His beautiful name is Cody Lee Howe (pronounced as how).

Cody never left me. Not even once. He was a very faithful friend. He desires for my spiritual and emotional growth. I can say now that after 11 months, we definitely grew and still growing together as a couple. It became all clear to me now that he is GOD's Perfect Choice for me. Well, I've already known that last April. hehehe! It's just amazing to look back and say, "Wow I've really grown with him. Now I know why GOD gave him to me." After 11 months of being friends and after 7 months of being a couple, I am still deeply in love with him every second of my breathing life. Actually, my love for him grows stronger each day. It's a cliche I know but it is really what I feel. I am in love with him like the very first day I realized that I love him unconditionally 7 months ago. But more than that day, of course. Infinity plus one. hehehe!

I am just so amazed at how Cody treats me with so much love and respect. He tells and shows me things that no other guy in my past had told and shown me. Earlier this afternoon, he made me love him more deeply. How? Well, here's a peek at how our conversation went...

me: you know i'm very excited to marry you for so many reasons but the number one reason would be because of love
cody: me too. because i feel you're the only one for me. you're made for me and i just desire you
me: i love you and you are made for me
cody: not because i had a dream of marriage. it's because of YOU. i love YOU, my blessing.
me: awww that's so sweet of you to say
cody: only you have invoked these feelings in me. i've never talked like this before. and i don't feel like i need to impress you. rather, i desire to satisfy you. not because you demand it, but because you appreciate it. i see the real and unique beauty in you and i want that in my life. we'll be happy in God's grace.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails..."

FYI, I am Cody's first love and he is mine as well. Of course, next to GOD. That should be a given. hehehe!

One of my heart's desires is to glorify GOD alone in my relationship with Cody. I desire to encourage the singles out there to wait and be patient for GOD knows what's best for everyone. I also desire to inspire married couples to always communicate, as what Cody believes. Humility is an effective ingredient in life. Love GOD first, love others second. Then everything else will follow.

Matthew 22:37-39
Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! BE ALL-OUT PATIENT! GOD WILL NEVER DISAPPOINT YOU! GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS!

Matthew 6:33 (KJV)
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

A Gift from Heaven

Write your dreams, goals, revelations and visions in life.
~ I am truly blessed to have a boyfriend who is VERY patient to stick with me through thick and thin. I can't even describe how I'm so grateful to have him in my life. He is truly a GOD-given gift. He gives me unconditional love. I have been transformed but I have to admit that I have a struggle that I should get rid of. I need emotional stability. In the process of going through this struggle and growing in CHRIST, Cody firmly decided 10 months ago to love me for the rest of his life and to patiently deal with me. Oh I am not easy to handle. hahaha! CAUTION:HOT! hahaha! jk Cody has been given a beautiful revelation while they were playing a certain board game. He proposed to me earlier to write certain goals/rules for our relationship to remind us about our character growth. I was then reminded of a Scripture verse I've read...

Habakkuk 2:2 (NIV)
Then the LORD replied:
"Write down the revelation
and make it plain on tablets
so that a herald may run with it.

Habakkuk 2:2 (NKJV)
Then the LORD answered me and said:
“Write the vision
And make it plain on tablets,
That he may run who reads it.

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. BUT always remember that with all our plans, GOD's Perfect Will always prevails. So with all our plans, we should always consider what the LORD wills for us.

James 4:15
Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

Here is a song that has been on my mind for some time now...



Lyrics:

I was down my dreams were wearing thin
When you're lost where do you begin
My heart always seemed to drift from day to day
Looking for the love that never came my way

Then you smiled and I reached out to you
I could tell you were lonely too
One look then it all began for you and me
The moment that we touched I knew that there would be

(chorus) two less lonely people in the world
And it's gonna be fine
Out of all the people in the world
I just cant believe you're mine
In my life where everything was wrong
Something finally went right
Now there's two less lonely people
In the world tonight

Just to think what I might have missed
Looking back how did I exist
I dreamed, still I never thought I'd come this far
But miracles come true, I know cause here we are

(chorus)
Tonight I fell in love with you
And all the things I never knew
Seemed to come to me somehow
Baby, love is here and now there's
(repeat chorus)

I would love to explain every stanza since some of the words/phrases used do not impress me hahaha!

1st stanza - We all long for that certain partner. A special void given by GOD reserved for a special person. A person who will be the closest to us. Well, I came from a heartache when I returned to GOD. GOD used my pain to win me back. Even if I was given that joy from GOD, deep in my heart, I was still yearning for my future lifetime partner (as we all are and did for married couples).

2nd stanza - I would like to acknowledge that GOD reached out to me first before I found my 'one.'

3rd stanza - Of course, we all need a helper, as what GOD desires for us. GOD wants the BEST for us. I was very satisfied with the solitude but when GOD gave me Cody, HE made me see a different light. A partner in flesh. Cody, you are the one. Out of all the billions of people in the world, I just can't believe you're mine! You are so amazing! I don't know what I did to deserve you but you are just so perfect for me.

4th stanza - This part is for GOD. HE is my yesterday, today and forever.

5th stanza - Of course, I do not believe in 'falling in love' so let's remove that. hahaha! Let's probably change that with 'grow in love' to make it more real and heart-to-heart.

Oh c'mon Cody, don't laugh at me. hehehe! Yeah I need to explain. I like the song because I would like you to know that you filled that special void in my heart that only you can fill even when GOD already completes me. You are my beautiful bonus from GOD. The Creator of Marriage.

I am amazed on how GOD uses my relationship with my honey. Cody just told me earlier how his friend is amazed at how we handle our relationship patiently and in a Godly way (no sex involved). I am inspired to do more for GOD. For GOD to consume me and take all of me to glorify HIMSELF!

FATHER, I AM YOURS!

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

the simplest i can do is make a poem for you

I don't know what
makes me
stay...

But my love for you
grows stronger
each day.

I will never
love this way
again.

You are what
my heart
longs for.

My eternal
partner.

MY CODY!

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD LOVES YOU ALWAYS!

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

I'll be there for you

Lyrics:

When the night falls on the world
And you're sad because I'm far away
Just remember you're my girl
Baby, think of how you feel today

All I know is our love will go on
You can dream me there with you all night long
When you need my heaven simply close your eyes
And keep your heart strong

Chorus

I'll be there for you till the earth stops turning
Playing in your heart like love songs do
I'll be there for you like a candle burning
Just believe it's true I'll be there for you

We got awful close of so fast
It's hard to say our goodbyes
Now I've found you girl at last
I can't forget you If I try
When I'm awake or sleeping you'll be mine
You're the one love I'll keep you fill up my mind
I will count the hours till you're here with me for all time

I'll be there for you till the earth stops turning
Playing in your heart like love songs do
I'll be there for you like a candle burning
Just believe it's true I'll be there for you

When you're troubled I'll be there when you're sad I will be there
When you're laughing I'll be there Just think of me and I'll be there
I'll be there coz you're my star I'll be anywhere you are
When you're hurt I'll feel it too and If you leave I'll go with you
I'll be there for you baby count on me I'll be there for you there for you

Repeat chorus

Bridge
I'll be there for you anytime at all
If you need me I'll go to the wall
You'll be in my mind you'll be in my heart
When I'm close to you when we're far apart ohhhh
I'll be there for you

~~~~~

This is a song sung by Sarah Geronimo and Howie Dorough. It's pop so I don't know if you would like it, honey. hehehe! Hope you do coz I'll always be there for you. Also, I'm sorry for the too many baby's in there. hahaha! This is a fun song.

Cody, just please know that I'll be there for you and this song can simplify my feelings for you. There's more that I can't put into words coz my love for you is deeper than all the words (combined) in the world.

I miss your voice that tickles my eardrums. I miss your laugh that stimulates my senses. I miss your smell that fills up my mind with thoughts of loving you all my life. I miss your smile that brightens up my world. I miss your eyes that shine with gentleness and sincerity. I miss your hair that thrill the palm of my hands. I miss your nose that stands out with all its glory. I miss your body --- the sexiest body ever. hehehe! I know I can think of something better than that. Like SEXY? hahaha!

Well, I can literally say now that...I MISS YOU!

Truly, GOD's ways and thoughts are higher than mine coz when HE gave you to me, I knew then that what I have is more than what I've desired, wanted, dreamed of and expected. GOD is so beautiful and so are you, my love.

My forever vow to you:

1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails..."

My covenant will always remain. Our GOD shall bind us forever.

I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH, MY CODY!!!

To my readers, remember 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 always. Divorce should never exist in your minds. When you give up now, you will always be giving up for the rest of your life. GOD BLESS YOUR RELATIONSHIPS!

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS!

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

1 more week!

Oh I'm so counting down the days! 6 more days and I'll be seeing my honey! We've waited long enough. hehehe! Patience is a very beautiful virtue.

Psalm 27:14
"Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD."

Psalm 37:7
"Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him..."

Psalm 130:5
"I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope."

Proverbs 8:34
"Blessed is the man who listens to Me, watching daily at My doors, waiting at My doorway."

Isaiah 26:8
"Yes, LORD, walking in the way of Your laws, we wait for You; Your name and renown are the desire of our hearts."

Romans 8:25
"But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently."

I'm extremely ecstatic or is there something more extreme than that? hahaha!

We've just celebrated our 5th monthsary last September 26, 2008. I am counting the months as well. I can hardly wait to celebrate our anniversary and the years after. I want more! hehehe!

You are the only one I desire to marry, my Cody. Words cannot describe what I feel for you. You are such a great gift from GOD. No man will ever do. Only you.

To my very closest friends, I will be sharing our future pictures with you. You will also be in them. Thank you for everyone who celebrates with me for this love that is a blessing from GOD.

Thank you, our DADDY, for guiding us always and being the center of our relationship. YOU make us grow more in YOU, FATHER. We love YOU with all of us.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD BE WITH YOU! MAY GOD BE THE CENTER OF YOUR LIFE ALWAYS!

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

GOD's power and faithfulness in my lovelife

It was difficult for me to pick a title for this post because I was just going to have a simple testimony. I was amazed though and still am. Should I start? hahaha!

Testimony:
First testimony, I am just amazed that I will see my honey very soon. It is amazing how GOD moved in our relationship and still does. I surrendered my boyfriend's visit to GOD. I prayed that 'GOD will make a way' and HE did. In fact, it was at the perfect time because Cody has a new job now and to top it off, he has a Christian employer who gave him the permission to visit me so it gave Cody a flexible schedule to visit somehow. We were stressing about the visiting schedule. Before, we planned it on July, September and then we almost postponed it to January. As Christians who trust GOD so much, HE never failed us. As what HE promised in Mark 11:24. Second, we were also trying our best to find a way how to lessen expenses with cellphone load because we'd rather use the money for our future. I was using SMS before which costs 2.50pesos/message. Then we tried transferring to the mobile internet which costs 20pesos/hour. Astoundingly, I saw a website beside my friend's yahoo messenger ID while she was online. It says iMessenger - www.sim.ph so I was curious and I visited it. Then I found out it was free trial for your first day of usage and that it's .50cents/message and funny coz I have all networks Smart, Globe and Sun. hahaha! But something is nicer while I was trying to log in my account this morning, I found out that you could actually buy a whole day (24 hours) for only 20pesos. It was such a relief. GOD is so good and faithful! Third, all relationships have rough edges. It's either you deal with them or you don't. Cody and I deal and resolve every complication. One of the best solution is praying together before talking. I have long been a Christian but I only thought of it this week. hahaha! Funny coz I always pray for us but sometimes, I feel like nothing's working coz I get upset for the smallest things (my struggle eversince, for some reason) whenever we talk. But these past 2 days were amazing coz we prayed before we talked. I mean really talk. hehehe! And I can confidently say that I didn't get upset. GOD is already our center but allowing HIM to do that with prayer is WOW! I have never done it before with my past relationships and being able to do it with the man GOD has given me is totally new and unique. Superb!

Cody and I thank GOD so much for the growth each day, for HIS wonderful wisdom and gift of discernment for each one of us. GOD never stops in our relationship. Every day is our day with GOD!

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS! GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY AND MAY HE NEVER STOP WORKING IN YOUR LIFE!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

I am yours

My darling, my honey, my sweetie, my sunshine, my dear boyfriend

Cody, every day is our day.
This is just one of the most special days we have to celebrate;
The day I became yours.
And I will never regret it for the rest of my life.
Coz with you, I am totally new.
You have given me your loving heart,
Your beautiful mind,
Your selfless spirit.
If I have to believe in soulmates, I'd think of you...only you!
I'd see no other man better than you
With you, I see brighter days of all hue.
Not with black or grey;
Coz your blue eyes are like the skies in the light of day.
Your hands are all I want to hold in the dark of night,
You are the most handsome man in my sight.
I have never had a relationship so amazing and beautiful as this,
That I've had my mom to inform first,
I wanted to make everything right,
Right in GOD's eyes.
You are very special.
I hope I make this known to you all my life.
From now on, all my compositions are only for GOD and for you.
GOD made human love so sacred that HE gave me you.

This is such an impromptu composition. I am also in a hurry for work. hahaha! Hope you like it. I'll make more of these for you. For all the days we'll have together. I am so excited to see you! You have no idea. I am so in love with you. And it grows each day. No other man will do. I am sorry for my shortcomings. Forever we will grow in GOD. I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH, MY CODY!!!

HAPPY 4TH MONTHSARY, my darling sweetie!

GOD BLESS YOU!

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

Love is Selfless

1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails..."

One of my most favorite verses that's why it's all over my 2 blogs and some of my posts. hehehe! This verse simply says that love is selfless.

At first, it was difficult to believe that true love still exists. But when GOD started to move in my life mightily, I never doubted anymore that He can provide me the most perfect man ever.

Last night, I have read one of my friend's profiles in Friendster. Just dinking around. Trying to see what's new with my friends without being in Friendster. hahaha! Ok honey, relax. hahaha! Well, so I've read the part wherein it says 'who i want to meet', my friend answered, 'loving, caring, faithful and so on (good qualities)' then she said if that guy still exists. I suddenly told myself as I was thinking of my Cody, "that guy still exists but he's already mine" hahaha!

I've met a lot of Christian men but only a few (very few) have good character but I must say, my Cody has it all! I mean, it is so hard for me to think of negative qualities about him. Not even one. Honest! hehehe! I believe that GOD gave me the best. When I try to ponder about it, those men in my past can't compare to Cody because he's simply incomparable. A beautiful person. An amazing creation. GOD did an awesome masterpiece. Really.

Philippians 2:3
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves."

When it comes to selflessness, I am so speechless but then I would blog it out so I'm not considered speaking. hahaha! jk Cody is selfless. He always, I mean always, thinks of my happiness. He is never happy when I'm upset. He never stops pursuing me if I'm sad. I get sad and upset because of me. hahaha! He believes that my happiness is his happiness. He is not just saying it. It really shows. One more thing that really hit me. He told me that he is willing to endure a lame job just to see me because he knows I'll be very happy to see him and to be my birthday gift. hehehe! I see his sacrifices for me and it is not everyday that you will have the chance to meet that perfect someone so if you do, don't let that person go! But, of course, GOD will make a way! HE always does in HIS perfect time. That's the main reason why I have what I have now and I am who I am now. GOD is so gracious, good and faithful. By GOD's amazing grace and love, HE gave me a partner. A partner whom I will never exchange for anything or anyone else in this world.

My Cody, thank you for sharing with me your life selflessly. I really appreciate you. Your existence in my life can never be replaced by any other man. You are the one GOD has intended for me. I will be forever grateful for the gift of you. Til eternity. I desire to spend my whole life with you. A life on earth and a life in heaven. It is so good to know that you will be with me in Paradise. Paradise with our amazing FATHER!

FATHER in Heaven, YOU are our LOVE and our PORTION! YOU have us forever until we see YOU face to face. WE LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH MORE THAN ANYTHING AND ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD! Always reign in our relationship, our dear LORD!

To my readers, may you all have relationships that glorify GOD alone. Be blessed. Let this be your prayer...

Psalm 119:35-37
35 Direct me in the path of Your commands,
for there I find delight.

36 Turn my heart toward Your statutes
and not toward selfish gain.

37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
preserve my life according to Your word.

GOD BE WITH YOU!

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

My destiny

I am greatly inspired to move this relationship onto a path leading to GOD more each day. I never knew but I hoped and desired for this to happen. I am even more astounded by the truth of love. The mere providence of GOD of this beautiful relationship made me think that GOD really created marriage. I have been given a wisdom from God I never had before. Now, the convictions as well as the revelations in having this relationship are overwhelming.

And to make it simple, I am very much joyous to know that GOD is using my relationship with Cody to inspire young people to wait for the right time and do the right things in front of GOD.

I only desired it before. I desired so much to have a relationship that will glorify GOD alone then I surrendered it all to Him. GOD deserves all the glory in everything. I never want to exclude Him in our plans and in our lives as a couple. GOD gave me a very loving boyfriend. Someone whom I will never regret to have. Someone whom negative things couldn't be thought of and said about. He is a good man. He is incomparably amazing and unique. Of all the men I've met, he has the wisest convictions. Not to insult others. hehehe! Of course, for me, he is the perfect and best of all because I truly know he is my heart's desire and my GPC with GPW in GPT. Puzzled now? hahaha!

I've been sharing my lovelife with my youths. Jergens as the one who knows almost everything because she shows interest and has a trustworthy heart that she shared with me. A youth won by GOD. A youth gifted with wisdom. She has been faithful in asking questions about my lovelife. One day, I told her a story. The Bible story. hahaha! A few hours after that, she texted me that she thinks Cody and I are corny but she feels a certain rush of blood (kilig factor) for us and that she is very much inspired with our relationship. She hopes of having the same relationship in the future. A beautiful relationship. I am truly amazed on how GOD can use even my relationship with my boyfriend to glorify HIM alone. Cody and I are very much thrilled to know that we inspire these young people. This is one of the best things in life. To be able to glorify GOD in everything you do.

One of the most awesome things was when Cody told me that he knows something special is in me even if I didn't show the interest that he has shown for me. He has been very patient that he never backed out of my life. Never even thought of it. Also, that he finds me attractive even in my unattractive moments. hahaha! He never fails to show me that I am the very first lady he has loved and will love forever til eternity. Actually, I am the first for him in almost everything. A very preserved being just for me. Thank you, LORD!

I can never express enough of how happy I am that I do not have a hint of guilt for the very first time in a relationship. Cody is just really so amazing. He is such a hidden character to a lot of people because of the low profile. I'd truly agree that he has gifts that GOD has given to him to touch this one heart...mine! He has ways that would truly leave me in awe. Cody has shown me things I never knew existed in human love. A very humble spirit that focuses on the very heart of GOD by isolation. At the perfect time, GOD gave me to him. As Eve was given to Adam. A helper, a partner, the other half. This is my destiny. GOD as the center and the solid foundation. Thank God for the growth of character and the test of faith. Cody and I are very grateful for the people who believe in us. Thank you so much! You are all appreciated.

Naturally, these verses have been evident in us...

1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails..."

This was just a dream of human love before. Now, I have it. A point of realization. LORD, you are awesome in this relationship!

We both thank our parents for the amazing attitudes given by GOD that they have imparted to us. If not for their upbringing, we won't be the persons we are now. Thank you so much for the humility and the unconditional love.

FATHER, thank you for being our Love and our Life! YOU are our destiny!

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

My beautiful lovelife

"Better to love a man who loves God more than you whom you have known for a few months than a wicked man whom you have known for years."

I am very blessed with my man who respects me as he respects himself. Who loves me as he loves himself. Most of all, who loves GOD above all! No one can ever really judge our relationship. Only God can. Praise GOD for my God-centered relationship that I've never had before!

A cute revelational testimony:
Cody and I have been sharing attitudes. It's fun to have a Godly relationship coz you influence each other in a good way.

2 Corinthians 6:14
"Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?"

First, he has been like me now. Earlier, he told me about a song 'The Great Commands' and how he likes it so much that he had to whistle it a lot. hahaha! Well, I can't whistle. hahaha! Second, he just found out that his Bible was given to him as a gift last November 15, 1998 (my birthday). So neat! That's all!

When you are in a God-centered relationship, you truly rejoice over little things that God gives you. Thank God for my wonderful Cody!

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

My Future Marriage

I just read an article about marriage and I found myself smiling excitedly and agreeing all throughout every page. I will share the pointers shared in that article. You can also visit the website which is found on the lower right section (All about Love) of my blog entitled "Build a Marriage that goes the Distance" by Whitney Hopler.

1.) Pursue JESUS first.
~~~I truly believe this. I was transformed and turned my back from the sinful life I used to have before I met my boyfriend, Cody. I focused on God's ministry. I focused on God. I focused on following Jesus and desiring to be Christ-like in every way. I have admitted to God verbally that I would not really care if I get married or not as long as He is always there. Whatever is His Will for me.

2.) Remove the pressure.
~~~I stopped worrying and trying to make a relationship with every guy I meet. I have learned to surrender my lovelife to God and stop the pressure in me. I wanted a relationship that will glorify Him alone. I never had a relationship like that. I started believing and approving to the verse:

2 Corinthians 6:14
"Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?"

When I started putting a foundation on that verse, I built more friendships with other male Christians. I just stayed a bit farther from unbelievers (or pre-believers as what our pastor said). I examined their relationships with family, friends and churchmates. Also, I stopped forcing myself to get attracted to someone. It's unbearable. While I was reading the last few lines in this 2nd pointer, I was all smiling and nodding. Here are two lines:

"Don’t settle for less than God’s best for you. Remember that, in your search for your future spouse, you can’t find the winner if you’re dating a runner-up."

I just realized that I almost settled for the runner-up but then God led me faithfully to my winner...my Cody!

3.) Build relationships gradually.
~~~Cody and I started with friendship. Real friendship. There was this one time I was having a problem, he was the only person whom I confided to. And to think, we had one major understanding before that. He lovingly stayed with me. He never left me til I felt better. We truly started with friendship without malice. Friendship that naturally grew romantically. It's amazing. We began to share our worlds. Opened up our hearts fearlessly. Shared our dreams carefully.

In the second gear part on page 2 of the article, all my answers were yes. In the third gear, we are moving to the path of marriage. Fourth gear, well, honey, we gotta be engaged! hahaha! jk hahaha! Fifth gear, oh wow I am very much excited to get married with my one-and-only Cody!

4.) Guard your sexual integrity.
~~~True! I am so grateful for a boyfriend who has wise convictions. Sometimes wiser than mine. hahaha! A good, rational brain. He never wants to compromise our sexual life. He is very consistent with this matter. I am so blessed! I have read a book by Joshua Harris entitled "Not even a hint" before I met Cody. But I think it's title has been changed. I'm not sure. It's an amazing book. I recommend it to all of you. My beliefs with sex has been shaken in my past but truly GOD IS FAITHFUL! I wanted to blog earlier about sex in relationships but I was doubtful at first because it's a very sensitive topic but then I read this article and wonderfully it said, "...and writing an inspiring love story to share with others." More to come though. Do not risk your marriage by premarital sex. Sex is sacred. Sex was created by GOD. But it is to be done rightfully at the right time and in the right ways and places too. Lust will destroy the beauty of sex. Learn to wait. Sex is beautiful. Enjoy it at GOD's perfect time and you will never feel guilty or ashamed.

"Nothing won easily is appreciated very long." ~Michelle McKinney Hammond

Thank you, Cody! I know you are my every heart's desire as a future husband. I thank GOD for your wise convictions and your heart for GOD! I am blessed to have you!

5.) Don't play house.
~~~I never believed in living together before marriage. Thank GOD Cody and I will get married before living together. hehehe! Am I right, Cody? hahaha! jk

Marriage isn't a game. It is very serious. God is serious with every command in His Holy Word.

Genesis 2:24
"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh."

Marriage and sex. Very clear. Where does sex happen? In the house privately. So marriage first before living together and having sex. It's as simple as that.

6.) Break up when you need to do so.
~~~If you are with an unbeliever, I advise you to break up. But then, I also believe in commitment. A commitment is a covenant offered to God. When you break a covenant, it becomes a curse. Am I scaring you now? hehehe! Well, it's up to your convictions and what God is telling you. Listen attentively with your whole being and wholeheartedly. Do not be afraid to break up because God has a plan in your life. The best plan ever. I was so afraid to break up with the ex but then God made a way and I am so happy that the ex broke up with me because I met my Cody a few months after. The ex is an unbeliever, by the way, who wanted an ungodly relationship. Now I know why God has allowed everything that happened in my past.

7.) Rewrite the story of your life.
~~~Surrender everything to God. Rely on God's Word, God's Will, God's love and God's grace. God is working all things for the good of those who love Him.

8.) Set your priorities wisely.
~~~GOD, family and ministry. Intimacy with God. Your spouse. Your children. Remember that your family is your first ministry (an insight from my mom). Then your ministry outside your home. Know your priorities and set your feet on THE ROCK (JESUS).

9.) Keep passion alive.
~~~There is never a day that my love and passion for Cody do not grow. I love him more each day. I respect him more each day. I admire him more each day. I trust him more each day. My attraction to him grows more each day. I always make it a point to say that I love him so very much even if we have complications. Love grows more that way. Hatred doesn't have an entry point. He never stops pursuing me. He also reassures me every time that he will never get lazy in our relationship. It is true and I can hardly wait for all the experiences to come after marriage.

10.) Deepen intimacy.
~~~Intimacy with God first. Cody and I always try to communicate every feeling or hurt we have. Every problem. Just everything under God's guidance. We are very open and honest with each other and we both make it a point to listen carefully. Intimacy is very significant in relationships.

11.) Embrace your different roles.
~~~I have my own way of reminding Cody about his roles as a man. Now, he is very strong and he consistently tells me that he's the leader. hahaha! Well, honey, you are doing a good job. We're headed on the right track. The man should always lead you to God's Word and to GOD Himself. Women should always be submissive and dependent on GOD. Only submit to godly husbands though. hehehe! Women should never insult or badmouth their men. It is an insecurity for them. Always be a blessing to your husband in every way. Be gracious as God is full of grace.

1 Corinthians 11:7
"A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man."

12.) Build healthy habits.
~~~Cody and I believe that every change should start before marriage not during. Why? Practice before marriage makes perfect. You will have the tendency to feel that you are forced to change when you do it during the marriage. You will also have the tendency to get tired and sick after that. Healthy habits such as talking over and resolving conflicts before marriage is very useful because it allows both of you to perfect the love God has given both of you and you will have a wonderful marriage that you will not get sick of. All the emotional baggage and insecurities should be dealt with before marriage so you will never bring it up during marriage. You should desire a happy marriage. Overlook offenses and unintended hurts is very important and forgive easily. Hate pride. It is never good for any kind of relationship.

Proverbs 19:11
"A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense."

Grow in GOD together. Cody and I have a habit of reminding each other to pray and read the Bible even though we know that we will both do it. Funny.

Always lead each other to GOD.

13.) Base your marriage in a covenant.
~~~I always tell Cody that I will never leave him because it is a covenant I made to God. Not only that, it's because I love him unconditionally.

How about you? Do you want a Godly marriage? Examine your relationships right now. If you are single and still waiting, don't get tired because God is either preparing you or your future spouse. If you are married, always glorify GOD in your marriage. Fear God above all and He will guide your every step. Surrender everything to Him.

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPS!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!



What captured my eyes is the clouds. Very beautiful. The clouds look like angels flying swiftly in the sky that you won't be able to see them but traces of their swiftness.

A righteous man

Cody, I would certainly love to watch my future children (our children) grow under your guidance and love because you are a perfect model of good character.

Proverbs 23:24
"The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him."

Honey, your dad is absolutely grateful for having a son like you. Your future little Cody's and little Honesty's are already blessed to have you as their daddy. Do not contradict now. hahaha! jk

To my readers, how did your father affect your life and how do you want to affect your children's lives? I challenge you to leave a legacy of good character because that alone cannot be erased in the memory of others.

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

Our Spot in CO

Need I say more? I can hardly wait to be there, honey!

This spot..our spot will be more beautiful when we're both there together. Especially at night. Oooooo romantic! hahaha!

I am so blessed to actually have a spot with someone I can call my partner. A spot in God's beautiful creation. A spot we can dwell in that we can call ours.

Of all the spots in this world, there's that one spot we always want to be ours forever...a spot in GOD's heart!

Leviticus 26:11-12
"I will put My dwelling place among you, and I will not abhor you. I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be My people."

Revelation 21:3-4
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

Thank GOD for a partner whom I can share all His beautiful creations with!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

My love for Cody

"You can't make someone love you, all you can do is be someone who can be loved, the rest is up to the person to realize your worth."

~~~Before I met Cody, I liked another guy so much. Then I did everything positive for him to notice me. It didn't work. He ignored me. I've learned to focus more on God and surrender my lovelife to Him and prepared myself to be the best friend and best wife to my future husband. When I finally met Cody, we started as very good friends. Because of him, I've learned a lot of beautiful things. I've learned patience and respecting others as much as I respect myself. God used and is using Cody to make me a more beautiful person. We've been through a lot but he never left me. He is the only man who never left me inspite of the negative attitude that I have but I don't have anymore. hehehe! After months of friendship, Cody and I started to walk in love. Grow in love. It was and is beautiful. I am in awe until now. He made me feel special and worthy of a man's love. Now, I am contented with Cody and I can hardly wait to walk down that aisle and see him waiting for me at the altar with God's beautiful blessing and anointing upon us.

"The measure of love is when you love without measure. In life, there are very rare chances that you'll meet the person you love and loves you in return. So once you have it, don't ever let go. The chance might never come your way again."

~~~True true true. True love is immeasurable. Whenever I ask Cody if he loves me less, he always tells me that he couldn't measure his love for me but it surely grows everyday. It always leaves me speechless. I can only hope to see his blue eyes staring at me while saying it. I have him and I never want to let go. Grab every opportunity as what they say.

Ephesians 5:16 (NLT)
"Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days."

"It's better to lose your pride to the one you love, than to lose the one you love because of pride. We spend too much time looking for the right person to love or finding fault with those we already love, when instead we should be perfecting the love we give."

~~~Cody and I always work on trials. We never let pride get in the way. We have learned that it is good to humble yourself not only to God, but also to your partner. As what is written in the Scriptures...

2 Peter 1:6-7 (TLB)
"...Learn to put aside your own desires so that you will become patient and godly, gladly letting GOD have His way with you. This will make possible the next step, which is for you to enjoy other people and to like them, and finally you will grow to love them deeply."

Jude 1:14-16 (NIV)
14Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men: "See, the Lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones 15to judge everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of all the ungodly acts they have done in the ungodly way, and of all the harsh words ungodly sinners have spoken against him." 16These men are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires; they boast about themselves and flatter others for their own advantage.

~~~We don't want to be faultfinders. Instead...

Acts 13:15
..."Brothers, if you have a message of encouragement for the people, please speak."

And of course, true humility is a must...

1 Peter 5:6
"So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor."

~~~God will truly bless your marriage and partnership.

Trials come because...

James 1:4 (NLT)
"...for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing."

James 1:4 (NIV)
"Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

"When you truly care for someone, you don't look for faults, you don't look for answers, you don't look for mistakes. Instead, you fight the mistakes, you accept the faults, and you overlook the excuses."

~~~When you look for faults or mistakes, you become judgmental. And the Holy Bible says...

Matthew 7:2 (NIV)
"For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

Luke 6:37 (NIV)
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."

Romans 2:1 (NIV)
"You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things."

When I feel weird, I ponder with love quotes, articles and books. They renew my mind every time. They remind me of how beautiful love is. Instead of watching and listening to negative news on TV, indulge in God's Word and love. They renew the mind. They enrich the heart. 1 Corinthians 13 works all the time.

Marriage before love? Marriage is a commitment. Commitment requires love. Before finding the person to love, marriage must come to mind. Why? Because you cannot love first then not continue into marriage. Love is not a game and so is marriage. You can love anyone but you cannot marry everyone. When I've seen the title of an article "Marriage before Love", I was amazed and I didn't even have to read it to know what's been said. It is simply to instill commitment before actually growing in love with someone. Without the idea of commitment, you will always try to give up when trials come. I've been there, done that. I was never proud to have so many ex-boyfriends. It was a shame for me. But then, I realized God has been so good and faithful to me that He has given me a wonderful boyfriend to start again til the end of time.

My Cody and I have a quote, "If you give up now, you will always give up for the rest of your life." An amazing revelation to me that we always use.

My mom is a perfect example of "marriage before love" because my dad is her first and last boyfriend and of all the sad trials they've been through (which my closest friends know of), they're still together for 24 years now. Whenever I think of giving up, I look at my mom. She's an amazing, living testimony of commitment and love. She always told herself before she met my dad that her first is her last. She always tells me that I shouldn't give up just because of petty things. And that I should always strive to make the relationship work. Amazingly, God gave me a boyfriend who thinks like my mom. hahaha! I would never want to love any man other than my Cody. I am willing to give everything I have. No room for giving up. God never gave up in the first place.

As how the song goes...

"Oh I wonder what God was thinking, when He created you.
I wonder if He knew everything I would need,
Because He made all my dreams come true.
When God made you, He must have been thinking about me."

~~~This is truly what I feel. You are my every dream come true. You are my every heart's desire. You are more than what I expected. You are my love.

Cody, whatever happens, there is nothing you do that will make me love you less. You are never inadequate because for me, you are my perfect man. No one else will do. I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH, MY ONE-AND-ONLY CODY!

MAY GOD'S GLORY SHINE IN THIS RELATIONSHIP!!! ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

My boyfriend

(July 26,2008 9:06pm)
"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." ~Psalm 37:4

One of my favorite verses that really took a theme in my life. I asked but then He gave me more than I've asked for. I've realized it has been my biggest dream. He is my heart's desire. My dream come true. In every aspect. In every bit of him. My Cody.

Now, now, you might tell me that my heart's desire should be God. Just like what my Cody always say, it's a given and God knows our hearts' desires. We desire God first then He gives us a bonus. My big bonus is Cody. My lover, my best friend, my partner. He is always there through thick and thin. I can say now that he is really my partner.

To my everdearest honey Cody, I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH! HAPPY 3RD MONTHSARY, my darling!

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

A beautiful blessing..part 2

(June 26,2008 8:46pm)
Now I feel confident to say that he is my heart's desire. My GPW (God's Perfect Will) and GPC (God's Perfect Choice). Why?

1 Corinthians 13:1-8
1If I speak in the tongues[a] of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames,[b] but have not love, I gain nothing.

4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8Love never fails...

These verses always echo in my head ever since I've met this man. Also, I've had a revelation that was revealed to me twice now. It coincides with our love story. I'll just share one verse though.

Genesis 2:22
"...HE (God) brought her to the man."

A revelation I've asked from God. Every relationship has ups and downs and ours isn't exempted. I have learned a lot in just 6 months. This man, who I'll gladly name Cody (well his parents named him that hehehe), taught me a lot of things. He is not just after making up after every argument. He is not after my body or my face (Well, thats a bonus, as what he always says hahaha). He is after the growth of my character. He brings out the best in me. Insists on getting rid of my past struggles and helping me through them (by being hard on me hahaha jk). He is very loyal. God has given more revelations through other people but sorry I won't state everything in here anymore. hehehe!

Things I have learned:
1.) Love/Marriage knows nothing about giving up. Once you've opened your mind to giving up, it ruins the purpose of love. Giving up is running away. If you give up now, you'll always be giving up. Learn to stand strong with God's grace, hope, help and love. How will you learn to grow together if you give up and not work things together? One of the marriage problems is a soul who easily gives up. God will not give you a problem that you can't bear. He is always there. Do you think God ever gave up on us? No. Why? It is because of LOVE.

2.) Be selfless. Do not be a "me-monster". hehehe! This life is not about you. It is about our Creator and His plans and will for our lives. Focus on God and others (loved ones). Always pray and consider God's will and revelations. Just listen and obey. He won't fail you and He'll give you the best. There are good things but there are sad things too. These sad things are given to you for a purpose. You have a purpose in life. That is to live your life walking with God. Apart from Him, we are nothing. God gives us problems to make us tougher. Tougher and worthy of His Kingdom someday.

3.) We cannot give what we don't have. Know and recognize what you have and give it. What is love? God is love. 1 Corinthians 13. Now that you know, give it. Share it with someone.

4.) Do not instill fears to your partner. Only let him/her know about fear in God and everything will follow. If someone fears God then he/she will be afraid to hurt others coz that will displease God.

5.) Speak less. Stop saying negative things that will hurt the one you love.

6.) Expect less. If you have received God's revelations in your relationship then surrender it to Him. He knows what to do. Only expect more from God not from people. God is an all-knowing God. Nothing will ever escape Him. Focus on making yourself holy and worthy of God's love not on others' mistakes so you'll cease on expecting more from others. Disappointment comes to those who expect a lot from others. Expect and hope in God alone and He will never disappoint you.

7.) Surrender your past and present struggles to God. He is always working in you. He will change you in ways you can never imagine. Encourage your partner always and be his/her strength not his/her weakness. Well, God is our strength. Rely on God alone. He is always ever so faithful even if we aren't. Stand by His promises coz He is a Promise Keeper. Surrender your relationship to Him and He will bless everything you have. Put God first. Put God as the center of your relationship. Always ask Him what He wants to happen. Always pray for your partner. He loves it when you consider Him in every aspect of your life and you'll feel every blessing...every bit of His beautiful love for you!

2 Corinthians 12:9
9But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

7 is a perfect number so that's all for now. hehehe!

Testimony portion:
I've lost my internet connection for more than a month coz I've been moving from one place to another coz of certain circumstances. I have pulled out the internet antenna and cables so I had to schedule the installation from my ISP. This week, I have been praying that I will have my internet back today (June 26,2008 - Thursday) coz it is Cody and I's 2nd monthsary. I went to the wireless center last week but then the agent said I will be contacted for my schedule but no one called so I had to go back to the center. Someone called me that day (Tuesday). She said she'll try to send contractors Wednesday or maybe Thursday onwards. No one came yesterday so I called up the hotline again. The agent said my schedule was Friday. Pretty sad but I just accepted. Thursday which was today, while I was working, one unregistered phone number sent me a text message. One of the internet installers. Amazing! Thursday 10am. Just right after Cody sent me a message. Another answered prayer with a yes. Second one, I prayed for revelations just this week, He gave me enough at the very exact time I needed them. God used people such as my godmother and one of my faithful girl friends for those beautiful revelations based on God's Word. All the glory belongs to God alone! He is so amazing! He answers my prayers positively...believe and you'll get positive answered prayers too!

I must confidently say that God has blessed me with a very goodlooking boyfriend with blue eyes and a sexy body. hahaha! He also have the good character and attitude. Very wise convictions. Faithful to God. Good positive views on things. Wise thinking. Patient and loving heart. Prays a lot for me..for us! He cares so much about my emotional and spiritual growth. Very understanding. Hardworking. Knows his potentials and uses them. He does not idle with worthless things. Rational and stable emotions. He thinks about a bright future together. Very good with finances. Wise spender. Obedient (to me hahaha). Very humble spirit. Not easily influenced coz he believes that "bad company corrupts good character" (we love this verse hahaha). Very much single (but taken) and loyal to me. Last but the best, GOD completes him. GOD is his everything.

Thank God for my beautiful blessing named Cody Lee Howe!

To you honey, happy 2nd monthsary! My love for you grows stronger everyday. I only desire to love you more each day of my life. You are my answered prayer (with a yes, of course). I am always willing to work things out with you coz I can never see myself spending the rest of my life with any man but you. The only difference from my past relationships is that GOD has WILLingly given you to me. God bless you more! Let GOD always be the center of our relationship. May we always glorify GOD through our relationship.

To my readers, thank you for your faithfulness and interest in reading my blogs. You are all a blessing to me and to every person in your lives. God bless you all!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!