The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— (John 1:9-12 NIV)
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9 NIV)
Dear Lord,
You have called me into Your wonderful Light. I will sing praises to You! You have chosen me. I am Your special possession. Lord God, You are my King and Father. Your Will be done.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
He Shall Bring Forth Righteousness
He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday. (Psalms 37:6 NKJV)
Dear Lord,
I've always thought that it's my duty, my job to fulfill my end of the relationship. But Lord, I can't do it myself. See? Just this morning, I slipped again. But Lord, know that I do want to be devoted to You, to find delight in You. I just can't do it on my own.
But You, Lord, said that it is You who will bring forth my righteousness. You will cause me to fulfill my end of the relationship. Lord, I surrender to You. Lead me. Change my heart. Cause me to find my delight inYou.
Dear Lord,
I've always thought that it's my duty, my job to fulfill my end of the relationship. But Lord, I can't do it myself. See? Just this morning, I slipped again. But Lord, know that I do want to be devoted to You, to find delight in You. I just can't do it on my own.
But You, Lord, said that it is You who will bring forth my righteousness. You will cause me to fulfill my end of the relationship. Lord, I surrender to You. Lead me. Change my heart. Cause me to find my delight inYou.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Glory of God
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV)
Dear Lord,
I know You created me for Your glory. Lord, I fall short. I fall so far far far off the mark. I have rage in my heart. It doesn't want to still. It doesn't want to quiet. It hurts people. And I can't help it. Lord, a lot of good things happened this week. I made up with my friend, I got 20% discount from a lady at the cafe, being the youngest president of the club has its perks, my printer finally brought what I had printed, I got new OJTers. But there is a rage in me that chooses to look at the wrong things than the right. The barcode's too small, my marketer seems to not believe in what he's selling, my game is unbalanced, delays! Lord, it's only been the second week of the work year, and I'm already angry. Lord, I can't quiet my heart. Lord, I need Your help. I need Your grace. And what am I to do with Magoo? I'm not satisfied with his work. But I just regularized him. It annoys me that Martin doesn't ask permission when he'll be out.
Lord, help me. My heart rages. I don't know what to do. It's no longer pleasant for me at work. I don't look forward to work.lord, help me. Help me. Help me. All my actions are far from glorifying You. I want to glorify You. But my heart will not cooperate.
Dear Lord,
I know You created me for Your glory. Lord, I fall short. I fall so far far far off the mark. I have rage in my heart. It doesn't want to still. It doesn't want to quiet. It hurts people. And I can't help it. Lord, a lot of good things happened this week. I made up with my friend, I got 20% discount from a lady at the cafe, being the youngest president of the club has its perks, my printer finally brought what I had printed, I got new OJTers. But there is a rage in me that chooses to look at the wrong things than the right. The barcode's too small, my marketer seems to not believe in what he's selling, my game is unbalanced, delays! Lord, it's only been the second week of the work year, and I'm already angry. Lord, I can't quiet my heart. Lord, I need Your help. I need Your grace. And what am I to do with Magoo? I'm not satisfied with his work. But I just regularized him. It annoys me that Martin doesn't ask permission when he'll be out.
Lord, help me. My heart rages. I don't know what to do. It's no longer pleasant for me at work. I don't look forward to work.lord, help me. Help me. Help me. All my actions are far from glorifying You. I want to glorify You. But my heart will not cooperate.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
My Spirit Fails
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— (Ephesians 2:8 NIV)
Answer me quickly, Lord ; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. (Psalm 143:7, 8 NIV)
Dear Lord,
Forgive me. I broke my fast yesterday. Both the food and the Isaiah 58 fast. I gave in to my rage. I burned the whole day. But I know that I have been saved, not by my works, but by Your grace. You have reminded me that. Thank You.
But Lord, my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me. I need You more than ever, Lord. Calm the raging inside me. Reign my tongue, Lord. Today, I will speak to him. Give me the strength to wield power as the leader. But give me the control to be compassionate, Lord.
Thank You for the opportunity. The Ateneo de Davao thing seems like it's going to work. Bless the endeavor, Lord. Be with me always.
Answer me quickly, Lord ; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. (Psalm 143:7, 8 NIV)
Dear Lord,
Forgive me. I broke my fast yesterday. Both the food and the Isaiah 58 fast. I gave in to my rage. I burned the whole day. But I know that I have been saved, not by my works, but by Your grace. You have reminded me that. Thank You.
But Lord, my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me. I need You more than ever, Lord. Calm the raging inside me. Reign my tongue, Lord. Today, I will speak to him. Give me the strength to wield power as the leader. But give me the control to be compassionate, Lord.
Thank You for the opportunity. The Ateneo de Davao thing seems like it's going to work. Bless the endeavor, Lord. Be with me always.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
A Prayer
You have shown me what is good, O God. I will rejoice ever more. Teach me to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with You. In all circumstance, I will do things without complaining. I will submit for I revere You. And I will be strong, and not be afraid. I will believe, for You are with me always.
You have revealed and saved and proclaimed. I am a witness that You are God. May I not keep silent. May I tell my story.
Keep me, Lord, as the apple of your eye. Hide me in the shadow of Your wings. Cover me with Your feathers. Under Your wings I will find refuge. Your faithfulness will be my shield and rampart.
Teach me your way, Lord , that I may rely on Your faithfulness. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you, that I may sing for joy and be glad all my days. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
You have revealed and saved and proclaimed. I am a witness that You are God. May I not keep silent. May I tell my story.
Keep me, Lord, as the apple of your eye. Hide me in the shadow of Your wings. Cover me with Your feathers. Under Your wings I will find refuge. Your faithfulness will be my shield and rampart.
Teach me your way, Lord , that I may rely on Your faithfulness. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you, that I may sing for joy and be glad all my days. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
God's Will
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV)
Sovereign Lord,
Thank You for what You have given me. You have taught me. You have put me in a position to decide. You've given me experiences. You have given me people to love. You have given me people who love me. You have given me a story. Lord, I want to write of what you've taught me. I just don't know if I can sustain it. I want to write love stories, Lord. But You have emptied my heart. It hasn't been filled yet. Lord, I don't want to go back to what I was before. Fill me, Lord, with Your Spirit. Tell me what to write. My heart is still in comics and novels and games and animation. But I've lost my stories. You have emptied me of my old desires, of my old stories. Tell me what to write. Tell me what stories to tell. I want to write romances. What are the love stories You want me to tell? Send me writers, Lord. And comics. Weren't we going to spread hope in a hopeless city through that? But I don't know what to do yet. Lord, I am here. Use me. I know I can't write about love if I don't know love. But You've been teaching me. Lord, inspire me. Give me a story to tell. Mine? Mine isn't done yet. My love story isn't novel-worthy yet, I think. What should I write about, Lord?
Lord, You have given me this area of influence. I can do apps, comics, and games. I can start things. Lord, I have card games of my own. My February Launch is an opportunity. Lord, I have a plan. But is it acceptable to You? Speak to me, Lord. Show me what You want me to do. Use me in my sphere of influence. Teach me how to reach who You want me to reach.
I offer You these hands and this battered, tattered, fumbling heart. I'm sure You can use them. I offer You this game. What do You want with it? Use it, Lord. And use me.
Sovereign Lord,
Thank You for what You have given me. You have taught me. You have put me in a position to decide. You've given me experiences. You have given me people to love. You have given me people who love me. You have given me a story. Lord, I want to write of what you've taught me. I just don't know if I can sustain it. I want to write love stories, Lord. But You have emptied my heart. It hasn't been filled yet. Lord, I don't want to go back to what I was before. Fill me, Lord, with Your Spirit. Tell me what to write. My heart is still in comics and novels and games and animation. But I've lost my stories. You have emptied me of my old desires, of my old stories. Tell me what to write. Tell me what stories to tell. I want to write romances. What are the love stories You want me to tell? Send me writers, Lord. And comics. Weren't we going to spread hope in a hopeless city through that? But I don't know what to do yet. Lord, I am here. Use me. I know I can't write about love if I don't know love. But You've been teaching me. Lord, inspire me. Give me a story to tell. Mine? Mine isn't done yet. My love story isn't novel-worthy yet, I think. What should I write about, Lord?
Lord, You have given me this area of influence. I can do apps, comics, and games. I can start things. Lord, I have card games of my own. My February Launch is an opportunity. Lord, I have a plan. But is it acceptable to You? Speak to me, Lord. Show me what You want me to do. Use me in my sphere of influence. Teach me how to reach who You want me to reach.
I offer You these hands and this battered, tattered, fumbling heart. I'm sure You can use them. I offer You this game. What do You want with it? Use it, Lord. And use me.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Remember
I will remember the deeds of the Lord ; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” (Psalm 77:11, 12 NIV)
Dear Lord,
You are the God I prayed to when I was afraid of the pain of the plaster when they were about to take off my dextrose. But You made my dextrose leak, got the plasters wet, and I felt no pain.
You are the God I prayed to when we had just moved to Manila, and I was worried that my parents weren't home yet. I would pray to You, and moments after, You would bring my parents home and quiet my fears.
You are the God who always protects me. I've had many close calls with choking and almost getting run over. But You are always there to protect me.
You are the God I pray to when I'm worried about payroll. And money would come.
You are the God I prayed to when a man broke my heart and I couldn't fight the pain. I held on to You and You got me through the storm. And now I am over him, and there is no hatred between us.
You are the God I am praying to now, when I don't know what to do, when my closest friend suddenly tells me he loves me, but I don't love him back that way. You are the sovereign God, Lord. Your will be done. But teach me Your ways, Lord. Let me understand Your will. Teach me how to go about this. Teach me how to be sensitive to Your promptings.
Lord, let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul.
Dear Lord,
You are the God I prayed to when I was afraid of the pain of the plaster when they were about to take off my dextrose. But You made my dextrose leak, got the plasters wet, and I felt no pain.
You are the God I prayed to when we had just moved to Manila, and I was worried that my parents weren't home yet. I would pray to You, and moments after, You would bring my parents home and quiet my fears.
You are the God who always protects me. I've had many close calls with choking and almost getting run over. But You are always there to protect me.
You are the God I pray to when I'm worried about payroll. And money would come.
You are the God I prayed to when a man broke my heart and I couldn't fight the pain. I held on to You and You got me through the storm. And now I am over him, and there is no hatred between us.
You are the God I am praying to now, when I don't know what to do, when my closest friend suddenly tells me he loves me, but I don't love him back that way. You are the sovereign God, Lord. Your will be done. But teach me Your ways, Lord. Let me understand Your will. Teach me how to go about this. Teach me how to be sensitive to Your promptings.
Lord, let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul.
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