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!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
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.
"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!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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!
Monday, August 18, 2008
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!
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!
Friday, August 8, 2008
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.
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.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
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!
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!
Friday, August 1, 2008
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!
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