Thank you so much 2018!

Dear 2018,

     Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to enjoy my journey for the whole year .  You make my life more excited and more favored.    When 2018 knocked, God blessed me abundantly, that  I nourished and enjoyed.   He blessed also my heart in giving, and it was my privilege to support with those I am praying for.  I am so thankful to become a good steward of the blessings that I have, He shouldered all the needs of my daughter in school and  I thank God for the processed healing of my daughter and my son's situation.

  In the middle of this year my soul had been tested of relationship that I never expected.  I opened the door to someone which caused me so much pain but it given me hope because of testing of my faith and obedience.   God you  know, how weak I am, but you make me strong, you gave me wisdom to understand the situation and you help me to decide the right thing to do.  Another  test was my relationship with my friends, I was hurt because I truly love them but I need to accept the truth because of them, I learned a lesson that helps me to be strong and to be trusted.  Though I am not comfortable every time we talked, yet, I still love them and respect them.  I still thank them because in my journey, they contribute a bigger part in my life.

   Closing the door of the said wrong relationship helps me a lot, it gave me freedom to forgive and forget. Obeying you Lord, is one of the greatest test of my faith.

  Thank you so much despite of my shortcomings, you reminded me that I am so much love and you promised me to  endure my life forever.

Ended, my journey 2018 is favored, and I am blessed for experiencing the love of God, and helping me in everything.  I cannot do it alone, thank you  my Heavenly Father for being with me in times of difficulty, trouble and problems.  You never leave me alone, you make me stronger, you gave me wisdom, knowledge and understanding.  Thank you for shielding my heart with joy, peace and love.

Crowning me your tender kindness love, mercy and favor in my next journey of life in this coming 2019, including my daughter, son, mother, sister, brother and his family, my loveone and friends.

Now, I welcome 2019!! with more abundance of blessing, favor and love!!!

Sincerely,

Star Chuu

HATE and FORGIVE

Today is souls day, it is the only time that I and my sister have a great time to travel in our hometown where our late father and brother buried in the Cemetery of Koronadal City. 

When we arrived in the said city, we went first to the cemetery  we ask someone to clean the grave. After an hour that we stayed in the said place, we went in  KCC mall, to take our late  breakfast., then we  visit our friend Lilia. We actually plan to go home after visiting her, but we receive message from our oldest brother that he is on his way to Marbel.  So we decided to go back in KCC Mall, and  wait for him.

While we are walking within the premises, I notice a familiar face  and when I looked at him, I actually felt unusual.  My hatred comes up, I cant understand my feeling that time, but, I felt my heart heart wants to burst out, but thank God I controlled myself as I am afraid to make an scandal inside the mall.  Well, I  and my sister, followed him actually, and he noticed it, and when he look at me, I angrily look him.  I really want to go to him and I plan to confront him, but I decided to stay calm.  

While taken our snacks in one of the fast food, I felt uncomfortable,  I really felt the hate inside.  I want to confront him. I want  him to know how I hated him.  While I shared it with my sister, what I felt.  I secretly ask God in my heart, why I felt this way? How I can forgive the guy, who become the instrument of my xh and even the woman involved in FRAMING  me up which is I considered them all the HORRORS in my NIGHTMARES in my past.

Sometimes, if I think and imagine my past, I felt very which I thought, I had already forgive those who caused my pain and failure.  Observing my inner heart, that time, I really want to hear some answer if I do need to forget and forgive him as I know myself that I had already move on.  It was such an answer from those fourteen years, i thought, wishing that someday, I gonna meet that guy to tell him how badly he is.  Too sad, wasn't able to  punch or strike him, which my left head dictate.  In my right head said, so what, it is a long time ago vilma.  

Luckily, while I and my sister decided to go in the comfort room upstairs, I saw again that familiar face, This time, I said into myself, Yes!! this is my opportunity to confront this guy.  I went straightly to him and asked his name for confirmation. and  I am not wrong he is the guy my xhubby friend which had been use to FRAMED me up in the situation they made against me. I used to introduce my name unto him, but, he used not to know me.or  he was acting that he don't know me neither. I told my name, then I said in vernacular "tung imo amigo nabuang na, mayo ikaw wala pa nabuang" in English, your friend is already insane, "good for you because your still not getting insane" and I walked out straughtly.  I know he was shocked of the event I made.  I did the right decision, why?because I want him to know and understand the effect of their mistakes they made 14 years ago against me.  I just only want him to know that there are someone who hates him and I need to renounce it infront of him, so that I can forgive him.  Of course, I believe it happened because of the reason that it is time for me to FORGIVE the people who HURT me for a long time ago.  I felt relieve anyways!! I felt the freedom because after all, the hate that I felt gone and my heart is ready to FORGIVE  and FORGET them.  Only God can do miracle in every human heart.

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.Colossians 3:13 | NIV |

My Prayer:
Dear God, please help me to forgive those people who become the instrument of my failures, cover my heart with love so I know how to love and pray those who hurt me. Thank you father God for the opportunity to met that person whom I hated, and expose to him the reality of their wrong doings, may you open his heart to understand the consequence they made and he shall be able to ask forgiveness unto you. Give us peace in our heart that the time we meet again, love and mercy shall cover my heart. In Jesus name.  Amen.

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Tuesday Thanksfulness#1:Thank You Sir

This man sitting beside me had become the source of my finances until now. This is the time for me to thank and acknowledge him because of his kindness. Behind it, I want to thank God for the day when He answered my prayer. It was on February 2004 when I was struggling to look for a job. My extra job before was not enough to sustain our daily needs. It was so depressing and I don't know how to start my life before. I was so grateful that somebody introduced with me this certain man and I did not hesitate to apply for any vacant jobs in his office.

Of course, I undergo an interview and he only asked me if I was willing to volunteer in his office without salary. I accepted the offer and I received my weekly allowance from my boss. To make it short, I received my everyday allowance, monthly salary and talent fee from my extra job which is now I am enjoying. Through this Tuesday Thankfulness, I will share the countless blessings which I am enjoying now.

This time, I would like to say thank you for my boss who become part of the blessings that I received from Above.

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I would like to say thank you to Lainy of Lainy's Musings and Our Journey To Forvever, for the wishes and prayer.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STAR!

by Lainy of Our Journey To Forever

Star who blogs from A Maiden's Testimony, is celebrating her birthday today. Many of you may not be too aware of it but we see each other everyday because we work in the same office, hehe. You would frequently hear us talk and discuss not about work but blogs, blogs, blogs, hahahaha!

I have no material things to offer her on her big day but a simple wish and prayer that may all her heart's desire be granted.

This is for you, Ate V:

DON’T GROW OLD

Many people are afraid of growing old,

I’m afraid of growing old and boring.

Many people are afraid of growing old, alone.

I’m afraid of growing old, insane.

Many people are afraid of losing their looks,

I’m afraid of losing my dreams.

Many people are afraid of losing their youth,

I’m afraid of losing my soul.

When you’re 15, 35 seems ancient.

When you’re 35, 15 seems juvenile.

A turn-around in a split second- two decades zoom past

and before you know it, it’s only a mile to the next millenium.

Don’t fear age- it’s a right of personhood.

Don’t fear death- it’s God’s greatest jest.

Don’t grow old- you don’t have to.

Don’t date because you’re desperate;

Don’t marry because you’re miserable;

Don’t have kids because you think your genes are superior

Don’t separate because you think it’s fashionable;

Don’t drink because you have troubles;

Don’t gamble because you think winning is inevitable;

Don’t philander because you think you’re irresistible;

Most likely, you are not.

Don’t associate with people you can’t trust.

Don’t cheat. Don’t lie. Don’t pretend.

Don’t try to buy your way into the Kingdom of God.

Don’t dictate because you’re smarter.

Don’t demand because you’re stronger.

Don’t sleep around because you think you’re old enough and know better.

Don’t hurt your kids because loving them is harder.

Don’t sell yourself, your family or your ideals.

Don’t stagnate. Don’t regress. Learn a new skill.

Find a new friend. Start a new career.

Don’t live in the past. Time can’t bring anything or anyone back.

Don’t put your life on hold for possibly Mr. (Ms.) Right.

Don’t throw your life away on absolutely Mr. (Ms.) Wrong

because your biological clock is ticking.

There’s always a mad rush to something, somewhere.

But victory does not always belong to those who finish first.

Sometimes, there is no race to be won…

Only a price to be paid for some of life’s more hasty decisions.

You can’t always go with the throng who could be wrong.

Sometimes, you have to be alone to be enlightened.

To terminate your loneliness, reach out to the homeless.

To feed your nurturing instincts, care for the needy.

To fulfill your parenting fantasies, get a puppy.

Don’t bring another life into this world for all the wrong reasons.

To keep yourself warm, buy a jacket.

In the long run, it will be less complicated and less costly.

To make yourself happy, pursue your passions and be the best of what you can be.

Simplify your life. Take away the clutter.

Take care of destructive elements, abusive friends, nasty habits and dangerous liaisons.

Don’t abandon your responsibilities but don’t overdose on duty.

Don’t live life recklessly without thinking and feeling for your family.

Be true to yourself.

Don’t commit when you’re not ready.

Don’t keep others waiting needlessly.

Fall in love. It’s the greatest thing on earth.

But take care and remember, after the fall must come the rise.

Go on that trip. Don’t postpone it.

Say those words. Don’t let the moment pass.

Do what you must even at society’s scorn.

Write poetry. Love deeply.

Walk barefoot. Hold hands.

Dance with wild abandon. Cry at the movies.

Take care of yourself. Don’t wait for someone to take care of you.

Light up your life. Drive yourself to your destination.

No one completes you except you.

It is true that life doesn’t get easier with age.

It only gets more challenging. Don’t be afraid.

Don’t lose your capacity to love.

Pursue your passions.

Live your dreams.

And don’t lose faith in GOD.

DON’T GROW OLD, JUST GROW UP ! ! !

written by Melanie T. Lim

May you have a wonderful and blessed birthday!

Love yah!

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