Staying Positive

It's not easy staying positive.

It's not easy to look beyond what we see and feel right now.

I went to church today and the lyrics in the song Nothing is Impossible (by planetshakers) hit home... it said..

I'm not gonna live by what I see...

I'm not gonna live by what I feel...

That's exactly what we should speak over ourselves when things are so impossible in the body or in the present.. We need to speak against negative thoughts and feelings.. and stay in the presence of God..

It is not at all easy.. and we have to remind ourselves that it is not through our own efforts that we are able to attain peace or positivity lest we feel completely frustrated.

It is only in God's presence where we can find that "inner peace".

And for those who resist alot or have a whole lot of drama (like myself.. hehe), it doesn't happen overnight.. we have to consistently seek God, thirst for God and reach out to God.. it is an unending learning process on how to stay in His presence and each lesson just gets better and better every time.

I was searching through the internet on devotions about Luke 6:45 "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks" and I chanced upon a page that has this prayer in the end.. which I copied and posted in my wall... I believe God wouldn't mind me copying the prayer that reached out to me.. and just might reach out to others.. :)

Here it is:

And here is a prayer I'd like to pray over myself.. Father I choose to put away all thoughts, words and deeds against others. I only listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd and not the lies and ramblings of the enemy. When I behold the face of the Lord my focus is not distracted. The words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart become more acceptable with each passing day. The attitudes of my heart, which form my words, are submitted to the King of Kings. I have the mind of Christ and hold the thoughts and intents of His heart. Therefore, my words match up and come into agreement with His words. I take every contrary thought captive to the obedience of Christ. I surrender every word of my mouth to the scrutiny of the gospel. I am one who releases life and not death with my words. In Jesus Name, Amen

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And for those of you who are interested in the full lyrics of the song Nothing is Impossible by Planetshakers.. here it is..

Through You I can do anything
I can do all things
'Cause it's You who gives me strength
Nothing is impossible
Through You blind eyes are open
Strongholds are broken
I am living by faith
Nothing is impossible
I'm not gonna live by what I see
I'm not gonna live by what I feel
Deep down I know that You're here with me
And I know that You can do anything
I believe, I believe
I believe, I believe in you

I Worship Jesus!

I got my son to attend Kids Camp 2011 in New Life. :)

It was a 4-day event and the main theme is: I WORSHIP JESUS!
I'm so glad I did. My son not only had fun and enjoyed every minute of it, he is now even more fired up in singing with me and the many christian music i play in the car while driving. In fact he even asks me to not sing with him so he can show that he can sing on his own now. :D

Here is our favorite.. and i think also the favorite of some people around me who always hear me sing it.. hehehe...

Our God
by Tom Colin

Water You turned into wine
Open the eyes of the blind
There’s no one like You
None like You
Into the darkness You shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There’s no one like You
None like You

CHORUS
Our God is greater, our God is stronger
God You are higher than any other
Our God is Healer, awesome in power
Our God, Our God…

Into the darkness you shine
Out of the ashes we Rise
There’s no One like You
None like You.

Our God is greater, our God is stronger
God You are higher than any other
Our God is Healer, awesome in power
Our God, Our God…
Our God is greater, our God is stronger
God You are higher than any other
Our God is Healer, awesome in power
Our God, Our God…

BRIDGE (*this is the part where joey gets really excited and fired up.. hehe)
And if Our God is for us, then who could ever stop us
And if our God is with us, then what can stand against?
And if Our God is for us, then who could ever stop us
And if our God is with us, then what can stand against?
What can stand against?

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I've been singing this song since February of this year.. Most especially during the times when I feel so down and out with Dad being sick.. and even more when Dad died...
I especially love the lyrics that says, if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us and if our God is with us, then what can stand against???

I use those words to counter any form of worry, despair and depression!
It is simply amazing to hold on to it... cause if we truly believe that God is for us and with us, then we have nothing to worry about.

He will provide and He will lead us to the right path.

Try searching this song in Youtube.
I am sure you will feel God in every line and you will feel very blessed.
I know I have. :)

Delegate

My reading of last week still echoes in my head and it says: "Moses' Father in law replied, 'What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you, you cannot handle it alone" --Exodus 18:17-18

Akalain mo yun. hehehe.. there is actually a verse/s in the bible that addresses my being a workaholic and always taking on everything on my own.. hahaha... I was smiling while reading this as it spoke so loudly to me.. WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS NOT GOOD. hahahaha... and it goes on to say.. YOU CANNOT HANDLE IT ALONE... :D :D :D hihihi.. kakatuwa tlga si Lord.. ang galing galing nya mag remind kung san ako nagkukulang..

So this weekend with what my title indicates, which is by the way The word to take with you today, DELEGATE... I delegated a whole lot of tasks this weekend :)

This weekend I had 2 bridal car accounts, 1 catering event, 1 exhibit event, 2 client meetings, 1 food tasting client, plus an overnight outing in San Mateo Rizal and a swimming event for Joey's school! and I was able to make all of it happen without me physically being there in all of it! (i only attended the outing and the swimming hehehe) yipeeee... I actually put into action the word DELEGATE and actually trusted and had faith in my staff that they can do it... :)

And I feel happy and refreshed that I got to spend time with joey and relax a little bit.
I'm really very happy that the Lord is working inside of me.

I liked what my devotional book said about this topic:
Many women.. (and men too!) struggle with the "need" to please everyone. But we simply can't be everywhere at once. We can't even do everything we would like to do. Trying to be all things to all people puts on the fast track to burnout! (yes that is me.. hehe) But when we delegate, we are freed up to focus on the things GOD has given us to do.

Delegating also creates the opportunity for another capable person to grow into a new role. (CORRECT! :) ) The people around Moses might never have become leaders if he hadn't given them the opportunity. It's the same for us today. Sometimes the best thing we can do for others AND ourselves is to step aside so someone else can step up. (TAMA................... hahahaha)

Correct diba?! hehe... jenne step aside na kse so someone else can step up.. hahaha..
Its funny my cousin asked me in a sarcastic manner.. is it your rule in the office to call you all the time? they cannot move if you are not there? hahahahaa... I was laughing but that actually made sense.. bakit nga ba, lahat ng bagay kelangan itawag sa akin, pati mga simpleng bagay kelangan ako pa rin ang magdecide?! why?

Then my cousin followed up by saying, in my office, they will only call me if they cannot solve the problem anymore. Takot lang nila tawagan ako dahil makakarinig sila saken.. hahaa...

So its like all-week God is really pointing out the message of DELEGATE :)

The reflection questions on my devotional book asked these questions:
What are your highest priorities? can you release a current responsibility to someone else and encourage that person to grow? What chores can you delegate to your children so they can grow and learn to serve others?

My answer to this is... my highest priorities are 1)my personal relationship with God. 2)my quality time with my son. 3)my efficient and effective management skills for my business.

There is definitely a whole lot of current responsibilities that I can release to others particularly my staff both office and household. And after much thought about this topic, I'm now looking forward and excited to help other people grow in their responsibilities. Gotta let go of my being tooooooo obssessive-compulsive about work. Gotta let go of getting too wound up about things when it doesn't go right (haha.. goodluck to me on this one!.. im almost always too stressed out when my staff does things wrong... but i'll definitely try my best)

So thank you Lord for your wonderful, loud and clear message. DELEGATE :)
It will surely do me some good.. and maybe, just maybe... to my dear reader, it will do you some good too.