My Silver Year

When it comes to jewelries, oh how I LOVE silver. Not coz it's cheap but the elegance of it. For my eyes, that is.

25 speaks of a lot of things in my life. I am turning 25 this year on November. And obviously, Cody and I became official on the 25th of April. And we're going to get married on the 25th, if the LORD wills. Oh I'm so excited!

I have watched a new dvd I bought last week entitled "Come What May" and I watched it 5 times already. I admire the principles in that movie. One principle they've shown is not being into "dating" unless both parties are committed to marry. I'd contradict this principle before but when GOD transformed me, I've seen LOVE in a different light. I've given more importance to it. It's amazing. It never occurred to me until today. When I pondered on the very first time Cody and I talked, I admit that I was trying to search for the right man. But it is when I stopped that I knew the man I've desired all my life is already in front of me waiting. He was a very loyal friend. He never tried to get away from me. When I began to realize that, I knew then that he is the man I am going to marry. He was and is still very committed to me. He never (not even once) told me that he wants to break up with me. He is always very gentle and patient with me. Again, GOD confirmed that he has given Cody in my life to cherish forever.

I've heard in a podcast that before marriage, your relationship must be supported by family and friends. No friend or family member had contradicted our relationship. I waited for my parents to approve the visa we're planning to pursue before telling everyone else. I am very ecstatic to inform everyone that my parents officially approved the visa for me to move with Cody and Cody's parents are so excited to welcome me in their family. If the LORD wills, I am going to be married next year to the man I truly love. Well, I've already set the exact date so I just hope that GOD won't back out. hehehe! just kidding! GOD'S PERFECT WILL AND GOD'S PERFECT TIMING. Thank you for everyone who prayed. We will start the visa on October. I'm so excited!

Next is my 25th birthday. Oh yeah! My silver year! More glorious riches from GOD. Not material riches but riches in heaven that could never be bought with money. Seeing the face of my KING. Oh how wonderful! Words won't even suffice to describe the beauty my eyes will behold when I finally see my FATHER.

Last but not the least, our 17th monthsary today on the 25th of the month. Every month with my Cody is so rich with love and things of GOD that are priceless. Thank GOD!

Cody, you are my one-and-only forever. I will never cheat on you. I will always fear GOD that I may always protect you from being hurt. I will always be faithful to you. I will always serve you with all my heart. I will always submit to you because I trust your convictions that are of GOD. I trust that you will always be selfless and consider my best interests. I will always be committed to you. I will always be honest and open with you. I will always communicate with you. I will always be your teammate and partner. Thank you for your love. I know I can never ever find anyone like you. You are so perfect for me. Together we will grow in GOD's love and grace. Thank you for teaching me humility and graciousness. Thank you for being the man who doesn't seem like a "know-it-all" but you consider my convictions and everything I have to say and admire me for them. I am so humbled by your presence in my life. You are mine and I am yours. I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH FOREVER UNTIL ETERNITY!

FATHER GOD, YOU ARE OUR FIRST LOVE. THERE IS NONE LIKE YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFULNESS IN OUR RELATIONSHIP. YOU ALONE DESERVE THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP. THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT OF OUR FUTURE MARRIAGE. THANK YOU FOR WORKING ALWAYS. TRULY, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH YOU. YOU HAVE SHOWN IT ON THE CROSS AND NOW, WE CLAIM THE VICTORY IN EVERYTHING!

Strengthen Your Marriage Through Selflessness

This is a post for the married and the ones yet to marry.

I have been reading a very insightful book entitled "Spirit-Controlled Temperament" by Tim LaHaye. I'd like to share some lines from this wonderful book. I highly encourage you to get a copy (not for advertisement but as a great help for the growth in your life).

"Nothing is more destructive to a marriage than selfishness."

"Anyone considering marriage should carefully examine the prospective partner's treatment of others, especially family members, for consideration of other people becomes a significant indication of future marital harmony."

"Partnerships of all kinds can suffer from selfishness. Two people start out a business as equal partners and selfishness creeps in, turning best friends into worst enemies. They may blame their conflicts on "personality differences" or "philosophical differences," but the bottom-line problem is selfishness."

I just LOVE reading books that correct my mistakes and soften the stubborn edges of my attitudes. This book tackled a lot about temperaments and inborn traits (negative and positive). If you want a happy life, read the books that will edify your soul and spirit, not the ones that will feed and tolerate the negativity of the world. This book is helping me a lot and it's amazing how everyday has a new lesson then whenever I read it, there are new insights that will strengthen me in my relationship with Cody.

Happiness is a choice. We all want to be happy. Selflessness is therapeutic and one of the many ways to attain happiness.

I am just so thankful that Cody is a selfless person. He is VERY considerate with everything that involves me. He is very loving and considerate of his family (parents and brother). We all undergo the teenage stage and we all feel something against our parents but amazing how this gracious man has been so kind to his parents. He is my role model when it comes to graciousness and humility.

FATHER, THANK YOU FOR BEING OUR FIRST LOVE! THANK YOU FOR THE GROWTH AND SPIRITUAL BREAKTHROUGH THAT CODY AND I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING WITH YOU AS THE CENTER OF OUR LIVES TOGETHER! YOU COMPLETE US!

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

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!!!

P.U.S.H.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY!

A Gentle Spirit

Philippians 4:5
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

GENTLENESS
~> This is one of Cody's most obvious qualities.

Okay I don't know if it's time to brag about GOD's blessings but I'll just use the term testify. hehehe! I must and I say, I MUST always testify GOD's amazingness in my life - in whatever aspect.

First of all, I'd like to describe Cody in Psychology terms. hahaha! (For Cody: I know you LOVE Psychology, honey. hahaha!) Cody is a double introvert when it comes to Temperaments. Well, for me, that is. hahaha!

Things I So LOVE About My Cody...

1.) Cody is not a self-professed Christian which is a great thing for me. You'll see his Christianity in his deeds rather than his words. He very much believe that GOD, love and family is priority rather than work, success and money. He desires for justice in every aspect. With how he acts, you'll already feel the holy, convicting fear that Moses once had when GOD revealed HIMSELF to him.

2.) Cody is very gentle when it comes to rebuking. He never just corrects me or rebuke me whenever and wherever. He knows his timing and he always has a gracious attitude. Gentle words but anointing flows from his mouth. You won't ever feel condemned with him unlike how others will act and you'll feel them say, "Hey I'm a Christian so listen to me."

3.) Cody is a gentle man. A lover of my heart, mind, soul, body and spirit. He always thinks of what I think and feel with whatever he say and do. He always thinks of me first before himself. He makes me feel VERY excited to be with him. He makes me excited for the expressive stares that I'll be getting from his beautiful eyes. One of the things that really left me in awe is when he told me that when I move there as his fiancée, I'll be living with his parents first and that we will marry within the first week of my arrival because he wouldn't like us to live in first before marriage. Okay, sorry, honey for revealing that. I'm just really amazed at how GOD gave me one of my ultimate desires that I never knew would happen and that is to have you. Cody believes that we will both discover everything in marriage and whatever comes along the way, we will handle it with GOD's beautiful love and amazing grace. He believes that I am the one and no one is more perfect to be his wife but me. Yay! I'm insisting myself. Yeah I know. Let him talk! hahaha!

For every princess of GOD who desires to meet their prince, wait for GOD'S PERFECT CHOICE according to GOD'S PERFECT WILL in GOD'S PERFECT TIMING.

For every princess of GOD who is now with their princes, let GOD always be the CENTER of your marriage.

For my beautiful blessing from GOD, my gentle Cody, just being with you at last will make my heart fleet like it has never before. Thank you for not believing the misconceptions before marriage. Thank you for your firm and great beliefs and deep convictions. Thank you for transforming into the man that GOD wants you to be. Thank you for being the humble person that you are. I am so grateful that GOD is using you mightily to minister to me in many ways you do not even know. hehehe! Thank GOD for creating you to be my leader, bestfriend, lover, and partner - ALL MY LIFE!

FATHER, YOU ARE ALWAYS OUR FIRST LOVE! ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO YOU ALONE! YOU ALONE CAN GIVE ALL THESE GLORIOUS BLESSINGS! YOU ALONE ARE WORTHY OF ALL PRAISE, HONOR AND WORSHIP!

ALL THE GLORY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!! ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!!! NO EVIL THING CAN HINDER HIS GREAT POWER!!!

P.U.S.H.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU - NO MATTER WHAT!