And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (NLT) ( Romans 8:28 ) 

God is masterful in weaving events together for His glory, even if it is painful, challenging, or traumatic. When your world comes crashing down, keep your faith focused on God. He will not fail you. When your attention is focused on a solid rock, your perspective changes and the rest moves into your peripheral view. How can you stay focused on God when all else fails? Plant yourself in God's word. Be persistent in prayer. Confide in an accountability partner who is mature in their faith. - Devotional

If You Want Me To

IF YOU WANT ME TO:

By Ginny Owens

The pathway is broken

and the signs are unclear

and I don’t know the reason 

why You brought me here

But just because You love me 

the way that You do

I’m gonna walk through the valley

If You want me to

Cause I’m not who I was

When I took my first step

And I’m clinging to the promise 

You’re not through with me yet

so if all of these trials bring me closer to you

Then I will walk through the fire

If You want me to

It may not be the way 

I would have chosen

When you lead me through a world 

that’s not my home

But You never said it would be easy

You only said I’d never go alone

So when the whole world turns against me

And I’m all by myself

And I can’t hear You answer my cries for help

I’ll remember the suffering 

Your love put You through

And I will go through the valley 

If You want me to.

Fear

In the face of fear, we need to hear Jesus ask, “Why are you fearful?” (v.26) and be reminded that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5-6). There is nothing that He can’t overcome and therefore nothing for Him to fear. So, next time you’re haunted by your fears, remember that you can rely on Jesus, our fearless Champion!

Lets keep it going

Supertyphoon Yolanda

2 weeks ago, Nov 7, 2013, Supertyphoon Yolanda struck. The main path was my hometown, Roxas City and Capiz as a whole. Categorized as a CAT 5, strongest ever recorded in the world. 

It hit Roxas at 11am. In Iloilo it was around 1pm. It didn't stay long and moved on pretty fast, but what was left was so hard to see. 

I have no words. I am currently on bed rest now and its impossible for me to go back and see all this for myself. 

Thankful to the Almighty Father my family and all I know are safe. Material things can be replaced over time. In that I rest my hope.

Despite all this, God's hand is clear. Its in the hearts of all those who have come to help and serve so selflessly. Trying to do our best regardless of the circumstances.  There is always a way. After the storm comes the hope of a new day. 

The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the stronghold of my life—

    of whom shall I be afraid?

- Ps 27:1

In the face of fear, we need to hear Jesus ask, “Why are you fearful?” (v.26) and be reminded that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5-6). There is nothing that He can’t overcome and therefore nothing for Him to fear. So, next time you’re haunted by your fears, remember that you can rely on Jesus, our fearless Champion! 

- Our Daily Bread

Father, open my eyes to those struggling to have enough food, enough love, enough hope; then open myheart to find ways to help them receive love, using myhands in service to them—and through them, to You.  By serving others, we serve God. 

- ODB