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"I will stay should the world by me fold Lift up Your name as the darkness falls I will wait and hold fast to Your word Heart on Your heart and my eyes on Yours"

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at Touch of Glory Prayer Mountain Antipolo

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God has made a "city of refuge" in our life that whenever we fall, rest assured that there's a safe place we could run into towards Him. ✊

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"Let us have the courage to stand for what is right. I know that one day, the shame of standing alone for the sake of standing for the right will turn into a trend that will make every one having the fear of being left out for not doing good. I believe every people regardless of past and background could be an instrument of influence to make society better. Let our lives be the standard of others. Therefore, live a life with highest standard of values within." Thank you FEU-JPIA for this recognition! 😆 #TenOutstandingTamarawJPIAn #2ndAnnualConvention #FEUJPIA #BackOnFacebookAgain (at FEU- Mini Auditorium)

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5 FILIPINO QUALITIES THAT KEEP US AVERAGE AND POOR

I have been following the news about the Philippine economy lately and I have noticed the good things that are happening to our beloved country:

- Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) is breaking new records. As I am typing this, the PSEi marked its 14th record finish this 2015 reaching the 7800 levels. 

- Credit agencies (Standard & Poor’s, Fitch and Moody) upgraded our country’s credit ratings. 

- International companies branding the Philippines as the new Strong Man of South East Asia.

and just last night, we were in the news again after Bloomberg said that the Philippines will be the 2nd fastest growing economy this 2015.

Haven’t you noticed?

Our country is on the upswing now!

However when you look around you, many Filipinos still live below the poverty line. Many are still unhappy. Many are still unsatisfied.

I started to wonder: What causes us to stay average and poor?

I kept on thinking and this is what I found out. Many of us remain mediocre, down and broke because of these 5 common Filipino qualities:

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Numbers 35:34 (NLT)

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FEU's NEXT: A Vision From God

“For God speaks again and again, though people do not recognize it. He speaks in dreams, in visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on people as they lie in their beds.”

-Job 33:14,15 NLT

  August 28, 2014, around 7PM to 9PM, I took a two-hour nap -- this is probably no longer a nap but a short sleep. While sleeping, I had a dream and I was crying -- crying out because of overwhelming joy. Surprisingly, God gave me a vision of people being saved soon through my dreams. I could no longer recall their names since I have a short-term memory when it comes to my dreams. But this one is another thing. I just only forgot their names but I actually knew these people and what was happening. I still remember that I was with overflowing joy seeing these unexpected people being saved.

There were this two person's names I am certain with. One is close to my blood and one is non-teaching personnel in FEU. The former is said to be a "Christian" believing in idols who abandoned Jesus and adopt other belief which is known to persecute Christians especially in Middle East. But God gave me the vision that God will bring him back. I was surprised that he will be part of our church. The latter is an influential non-teaching personnel who’s holding the authority over student organizations in FEU. I know most of you knew him. In the vision God gave, that person is at peace and it is evident in him that he has just been saved.

  Just as I woke up, I was wondering why these two people were in my dreams. Never did they come in my mind. Maybe once? But I can’t recall when. And I was wondering why these two are the persons I remembered with names wherein there are lots of people I have been praying for salvation. But as I compose this, God gave me an answer. I have to pray for these two people. Simply, I have to pray for their salvation because God can use them extraordinarily -- to testify that Jesus is the One and to use their influence in advancing God's kingdom.

But God is telling us, IT WILL COST PRAYERS! Will it be hard for you to pray for them?

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"The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,107 out of 5,540 passed the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination given by the Board of Accountancy in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Legazpi last July 2014.

The results were...

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GOD'S REVELATION: HE'S THE SOURCE OF WISDOM

When we experience victory, we should never forget to look back -- God is the source and He will surely provide in His perfect time. When I qualify to become 3rd Year Accountancy way back in 2012, my Academic Life has changed. I struggle in academics. To aim for 75% was enough. To pass was just my goal. But unfortunately, it was really rare for me to get such passing mark. Failure -- yes, I did experience that for so many times. That failure is slowly demoralizing me and breaking my confidence into pieces. A confidence to comprehend lessons. A confidence to be excellent. A confidence to live as a normal student. Honestly, I suffered from "intellectual illness". I understand that since I entered the Accountancy Student Life, I would probably experience the greatest challenge in academics ever through the university's preparation for us for the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination, the 2nd toughest licensure exam next to Bar Exam. Departmental quizzes and exams, unjustly mismatched coverage of these, leakage and more -- how can I adjust to this unscrupulous environment? I was left behind. I was a Magna Cum Laude in standing but suddenly I lost in the track. Even though my cumulative average still qualifies for a Cum Laude, but the tragic part is that I am automatically disqualified for such honor -- because I failed. Despite of these, I still have the hope for the rewarding part of God's plan for me. It might not be favorable to me during the process and I might not be able to understand His plans yet, but I wanna Let GO of all these bitter pasts and let GOD do His will. Failure, I used to call, becomes God's blessing in disguise. Just this summer, I enrolled simultaneous classes for Advanced Accounting Part 1 & 2 and Government Accounting. These were essential parts of Practical Accounting 2, a killer subject in the CPA Board Exam. I hated and feared Advanced Accounting!! During the 1st part of the Midterm period, I've got failed in the first two quizzes that gave me no confidence to pass the Midterm Exam. I've got no enough review. I just had a moment of Quiet Time. While I was taking the exam, I was praying for the wisdom from God since I was very vulnerable for failure. The exam has never been easy. After the exam, our professor gave the official answer and by God's grace, I topped the said exam. There's a feeling of overflowing joy that I couldn't contain because of overflowing God's grace. Because of what had happened, it seemed like there's a switch that turned on the fire I had before -- the confidence to excel not because of my own but because of God's grace. Final period was a bit more difficult but by God's grace, I've got no more failed quizzes. I don't just get a passing score but if not high, one of the highest scores only by God's grace. Final exam approached so fast. I arrived home too late around 9PM the night before our final exam. I can't afford to have enough review because I have a headache and due to time constraint as well. When I tried to look back on our previous lessons, I find it hard to answer all the problems. It was like I was "back to zero". But you know what, God reminded me of something. If God allowed me to experience His life changing grace what more in my exam? (Tuluy-tuloy na ituuuu!!) God can and God will! During the final exam in Advanced Accounting, I felt no fear not because my knowledge is sufficient but because God will work for me. I believe! All I need to do is to relax. While I was reading each question, I was praying. While I was manipulating my calculator, I was praying. There were many problems I almost gave up on answering that I have tried everything but I cannot produce any answer in the choices. I tried to use the last resort -- the SHOTGUN APPROACH. But truly, God is with me. I prayed again, "Lord, give me wisdom to answer these problems." Then I looked back for those problems. Amazingly, I was able to solve the remaining problems and discover the areas where I did go wrong. It's truly amazing how God revealed to me the answer one-by-one. I was aiming for a flat 1.0 final grade in Advanced Accounting. Of course, aim high! Haha! This is one of the killer subjects in the CPA Board Exam so it seemed like it's just a dream. In the end, surprisingly, I got a final grade of approximately 93% which is equivalent to 1.25, the highest final grade in our class. Never did I expect to have such kind of grade in Advanced Accounting before. All I want is just a passing score because my grade previously was 47%. Imagine, 47%??? Sometimes, I was confused if it was just a raw score or a grade itself. But you know what, even though I didn't get a flat 1.0 grade in Advanced Accounting, I am truly blessed for I have experienced God during the exam. I was not alone. God revealed Himself to me that He is the ultimate source. Imagine, from "nothing", He was able to produce "something". Something that is worth glorifying Him. And even though I was excelling in our summer class, I never have the confidence to pass it on my own. I always asked God for wisdom because He is the ultimate source. I fasted for five days. I never forget to look back to God for He will provide everything. To experience God in my every exams is something I would never forget and something that I will always look forward. Seemed like I had my Victory Weekend again. God is a great provider. He is the ultimate source. And I will cling on to what He has revealed to me. Until the upcoming exams -- 5th Year Comprehensive Exams, Pre-Board Exams and the October 2015 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination. It's not impossible to top the board as long as God is with me. With teary eyes and fresh encounter with God, All the best! To God be the glory forever!

  [written last May 2014]

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The GWA enough to be a "Magna Cum Laude" that I have worked hard for "three and a half years" has been diluted and resulted to DISQUALIFICATION from Latin Honor. I have never ever imagined that I would come to a point of having a failed grade. Yes, it happened. I got a failing grade of “5.0” in Advanced Financial Accounting Part 1 & 2. That’s 6 units. I was scared that I might also be disqualified in Accountancy. It really breaks my heart and tears fall whenever I remember that I could no longer have a Latin Honor even though my cumulative General Weighted Average is qualified. My four and a half months sleepless nights were not enough to pass. It hurts. It really hurts. I am slowly moving on.

Grades was my life. If I am still same as before, I possibly gave up. But I thank God because I have known Him more through my Spiritual Family - that Jesus is the ultimate and genuine source of our lives, not grades or any other.

Despite of having a 6-unit failure, I learned to see things in perspective. Way back this past semester, my academics was really struggling. I failed 21 units during Prelim and Midterm and a big chance of failing those in the Finals. That’s more than 75% of my academic load on the said semester. To take note, "Failure of more than 75% of academic units will result to NO READMISSION to the University." Honestly, I was scared. In comparison with SINS, para kong "Dead Student Studying". Wala nang pag-asa yung "Raw Score - Look Like" na grades pero pumapasok at nag-aaral pa rin ako. I decided not to “Drop” those subjects though that is way better than having a final grade of “5.0”.

And by the GRACE of GOD, though may bagsak pero isa lang naman. I can still enroll in FEU. And most importantly, 4th Year Accountancy Student pa rin ako at Batch 2015 pa rin!

I have had my VICTORY over Spiritual Errors! No more IDOLS - grades and the like. Grades will never be the genuine source of life. Jesus will forever be the ultimate source of my life. Kahit ulanin man ako ng SINGKO o mawala ang lahat sakin, my faith will no longer be shaken. I have God who’s bigger than anyone else. He’s everything. Therefore, I have EVERYTHING. We will never taste the sweetness of success if we will not experience trials.

I am proud of my grades as these bear INTEGRITY! Failed yet will TOP (through Christ).

I am standing still but NOT standing alone.

I blame no one.

No one will ever stop me from serving God.

Jesus is my Lord!

I will never get tired of proclaiming the Gospel!

I am for Christ!

I am confident in Christ!

It’s not me against the world. It is Jesus who have overcome the world! (John 16:33)

And to those who’s currently experiencing a short victory, maybe you thanked and praised God for your current success. But would you still be the same when you experience the darkest moment of your life? Would still be able to find a way to glorify Him? That’s the challenge of faith. Always find ways. A matter of perspective.

For God’s grace, I thank Him!

In FEU, I am still your Accountancy Student…

To BSA Batch 2015, I am still your blockmate and batchmate…

To members of the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants - FEU Chapter, I am still your Director for Lecture Series…

To my sports writers, I am still you Editor…

To my spiritual family, I’m still a LifeBox FEU and Victory Group Leader…

To my Lord Jesus, I am still your follower…

For my answer sheet in October 2015 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination, just wait ‘coz I will fill you up with the answers that will TOP among others.

A testimony of God’s grace!

No storm can take my faith away!

JOHN PAOLO DULA y RELUCIO

Saved | Changed | Set Free

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Hidden Agenda Of A Christian: Outreach Leading To Salvation

NSTP has no place in the curriculum of FEU Accountancy Students. We had taken our NSTP 1 and 2 during summer simultaneously and it was a fast-track. We didn't even have community immersion in NSTP 1 - that is purely series of seminars. Our NSTP 2's immersion was like Student Apprenticeship Program where we, our group, became volunteers in the Accounting Department of Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Manila. That's totally an office work, a kind of job we will have.

I used to be a volunteer in our community just this 2012 where we go to different barangays in the seven municipalities and one city of the fourth district of Nueva Ecija. It lasted for two months. My skin then turned from fair to black. There, I encountered the things I have never encountered before - to humble myself and associate with people I'm not used to associate with because of societal class differences. We have encountered wild dogs which I never had an experience of being bitten. We have encountered New People's Army (NPA). We have encountered arrogant people where in fact, they have no right to act such thing. We did more than an outreach. We did a sustainable help for every family. Not just every family but all the families in the fourth district of Nueva Ecija. And this has been a stepping stone that made me persistent in achieving my goal and surviving the impossible things.

This only shows that outreach has never been new to me. I love it and I was excited on our recent outreach at Ulingan, Tondo.

Our outreach is called "IBAhagi ang Saya: A Special Christmas Outreach" initiated by the University of the Philippines - Diliman Intershool Business Association (UP-IBA) and Mirriam College - Intershool Business Association (MC-IBA) in cooperation with the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants - Far Eastern University Chapter (FEU-JPIA) and UP-ICTUS held last December 20, 2013.

With the help of IBA, we somehow brought hours of fun for the children in Ulingan. We gave them foods and toys. We had some games for them so they would, at least, enjoy. We associate with the kids making sure they were able to eat. At the end of the event, IBA gave them noche buena packages and gift of school supplies. With this little help, we were able to contribute happiness for once in their lives.

Outreach programs are not sustainable unless you will teach them something that they will have benefit for a lifetime. What sustainability means is that to teach them how to fish rather than giving them a fish. It's a matter of teaching than giving so they will be able to survive.

More than this outreach is my hidden agenda for the community in Ulingan. While walking and observing in the community, as a Christian and disciple maker, I felt like praying for the community. I felt compassionate for them because there is something that lacks in them - Jesus. I know that their souls are crying out for salvation and it's never too late! As Christians, we can do something. I prayed and laid hands to the community believing that God will work on them. I prayed that salvation will be received by every family. I believe that Ulingan will someday be a Christ-centered community. If not me, I prayed that someone will be used by God to plant a church and preach the Gospel which will make them closer to salvation. I guess this is the most sustainable help we could ever give as Christians.

As I end this message, allow yourself to pray this simple prayer:

"Our Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your grace from the moment we wake up. I thank You because You provide everything even we do not ask for it. You are indeed a great provider. Thank You for giving Your Son our Lord Jesus Christ for surrendering His life on the cross and died the death we should have died. I thank You Father because through Jesus, we were cleansed. We were born again. And by your grace, we are now saved. I repent, Father and my tongue acknowledged Jesus as my Lord.

I thank You for the opportunity to reach out Ulingan. More than giving them material things are our agenda to help them receive the salvation. Lord, I pray that salvation will come to the community of Ulingan, Tondo. Touch their hearts, Father. I pray that every family will accept the Gospel. May You reveal to them Yourself, Father. I pray that someone will have to take courage in preaching the Gospel in Ulingan. I believe that by the Your power and grace, the community in Ulingan will be saved and a Christ-centered community. Lord, bless them. Provide their needs and in every need, I pray that they will always find hope in You. I pray that for everything they have, they will glorify You.

Father, I know that nothing is impossible with You. Your plans are much better always. I'm giving You the praises and honor. Praying these through Christ our Lord. Amen"

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Happy birthday to our living Lord, Jesus Christ! He has a gift for everyone. Ooops! Worry no more because unlike your so-called "Santa Claus", Jesus' gift is not exclusive for good people - it's especially for bad ones ( for the sinful). And let me tell you that the standard of goodness is God. In short, we were supposedly not qualified to receive such gift but because God is good, He qualifies us for the gift of Salvation through Jesus. When Jesus said, "It is finished", our sins have been already paid and no amount of good work could ever pay the same amount Jesus has paid. So, do not pay anymore. It has been paid. Acceptance nalang ang kailangan sa'yo and you're way closer to salvation. #MerryChristmas #Gospel

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Closer To Salvation

I am a fan of superheroes with supernatural powers. When I was a child, I dreamt of having such powers. I thought it would always be a dream. But when I've got saved, it's no longer impossible. I become a superhero with a mission to save. I'm not kidding. This is serious. It's a matter of eternal death or eternal life. Now, the way I categorized people is this: saved or unsaved, found or lost, alive or death, with identity or without identity. Before I got saved, I was lost. I was dying with my sins - a "dead man walking" in a Christian sense. I do not know my identity that is why I always used to be like with whoever I associated with. But when I was introduced to a Christian church, my whole life changed. There I met my Victory Group Leader who discipled me for six months. We had "One2One" discipleship which strengthened my foundation in Christ. And finally, I had my "Victory Weekend" where I truly become a Christian. It feels like "Independence Day" because I am FREE! I am no longer bound with my sins, traditions and whatsoever. I am alive in Christ. I thank the people around me who are being used by God for sharing me the Gospel which flows through my whole being. The Gospel that made me free! The Gospel that moves me! My mission as a Christian is to share the Good News that I have received which set me FREE. I feel compassionate to the people who have not been even given the opportunity to hear the Gospel or if they have heard of it, they do not really understand. (Deep sigh!) Seeing them breaks my heart. They are actually spiritually dying. They are living dead - dead with sins. I have the mission to save them. To give them the opportunity to hear the Gospel. For them to accept Christ, repent and be saved. Discipleship is a big responsibility - a responsiblity more than the President or Head of a state or any highest position. Because we are concerned about saving souls here. We will never abandon you. We will keep on chasing you because this is the way you will be saved. I am telling you, you are way closer to be saved. Though discipleship is a big responsibility, we will never get tired to seek someone who needs to be saved. Many people are not yet alright. Many people still need God. Many peole are lost. Many people are in Spiritual Error. Many people still worship idols. God's revelation will change these people. They need to know the TRUTH. There's no other way where truth can be found, except through Jesus. Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE.

Open your eyes. Let your ears hear. Let the words touch your heart. You are way closer to be saved and I'm excited for you!

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He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well." After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it. -Mark 16:15-20

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." - Jesus (Matthew 28:19,20) We Honor God. We Make Disciples.

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Victory Over Failure

The GWA enough to be a "Magna Cum Laude" that I have worked hard for "three and a half years" has been diluted and resulted to DISQUALIFICATION from Latin Honor. I have never ever imagined that I would come to a point of having a failed grade. Yes, it happened. I got a failing grade of "5.0" in Advanced Financial Accounting Part 1 & 2. That's 6 units. I was scared that I might also be disqualified in Accountancy. It really breaks my heart and tears fall whenever I remember that I could no longer have a Latin Honor even though my cumulative General Weighted Average is qualified. My four and a half months sleepless nights were not enough to pass. It hurts. It really hurts. I am slowly moving on.

  Grades was my life. If I am still same as before, I possibly gave up. But I thank God because I have known Him more through my Spiritual Family - that Jesus is the ultimate and genuine source of our lives, not grades or any other.

  Despite of having a 6-unit failure, I learned to see things in perspective. Way back this past semester, my academics was really struggling. I failed 21 units during Prelim and Midterm and a big chance of failing those in the Finals. That's more than 75% of my academic load on the said semester. To take note, "Failure of more than 75% of academic units will result to NO READMISSION to the University." Honestly, I was scared. In comparison with SINS, para kong "Dead Student Studying". Wala nang pag-asa yung "Raw Score - Look Like" na grades pero pumapasok at nag-aaral pa rin ako. I decided not to "Drop" those subjects though that is way better than having a final grade of "5.0".

  And by the GRACE of GOD, though may bagsak pero isa lang naman. I can still enroll in FEU. And most importantly, 4th Year Accountancy Student pa rin ako at Batch 2015 pa rin!

  I have had my VICTORY over Spiritual Errors! No more IDOLS - grades and the like. Grades will never be the genuine source of life. Jesus will forever be the ultimate source of my life. Kahit ulanin man ako ng SINGKO o mawala ang lahat sakin, my faith will no longer be shaken. I have God who's bigger than anyone else. He's everything. Therefore, I have EVERYTHING. We will never taste the sweetness of success if we will not experience trials.

  I am proud of my grades as these bear INTEGRITY! Failed yet will TOP (through Christ).

  I am standing still but NOT standing alone.

  I blame no one.

No one will ever stop me from serving God.

Jesus is my Lord!

I will never get tired of proclaiming the Gospel!

I am for Christ!

I am confident in Christ!

  It's not me against the world. It is Jesus who have overcome the world! (John 16:33)

  And to those who's currently experiencing a short victory, maybe you thanked and praised God for your current success. But would you still be the same when you experience the darkest moment of your life? Would still be able to find a way to glorify Him? That's the challenge of faith. Always find ways. A matter of perspective.

  For God's grace, I thank Him!

  In FEU, I am still your Accountancy Student...

  To BSA Batch 2015, I am still your blockmate and batchmate...

  To members of the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants - FEU Chapter, I am still your Director for Lecture Series...

  To my sports writers, I am still you Editor...

  To my spiritual family, I'm still a LifeBox FEU and Victory Group Leader...

  To my Lord Jesus, I am still your follower...

  For my answer sheet in October 2015 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination, just wait 'coz I will fill you up with the answers that will TOP among others.

  A testimony of God's grace!

  No storm can take my faith away!

  JOHN PAOLO DULA y RELUCIO

Saved | Changed | Set Free

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God Knows What Our Heart Desires

June 30, 2013

It's Sunday and supposedly the teambuilding of LifeBox FEU-IABF. I do have five departmental quizzes the week after this, that's starting tomorrow (July 1). I haven't review any of the subjects yet but I'm still more than willing to come. I don't know why but one thing is for sure, God loves me.

  Here we go, it's raining to hard. I didn't pray for the suspension of our teambuilding and yet God suspended it. Maybe God's plan is to give me more time for review. I thank God because He knows and gives what I need even though I didn't ask for it.

  Since I woke up early, I am already sleepy by eight in the morning. I slept and felt bad about what I had dreamt. It feels like I was "homesicked". I missed my mother though it's just one week the last time I was with her. I usually see her once every two weeks and at most once a month but I never felt any "homesickness" before. Maybe it's brought about the stress in my studies. I'm actually too stressed with my studies but God handles my stress. So back to my "homesickness", I felt so bothered about my dream. And suddenly, I receive a text message from my mother saying, "Dito ko sa labas". I can't contain my overflowing joy in my heart 'coz my mother surprisingly visited me. Yehey! I was energized to do things for school.

  I am really grateful for what God has been doing in my life. There's nothing in this world that could give the love we get except the love of God. God knows that my heart was in pain and He responded to what it can cure. He knows what my heart desires. God is indeed a great provider.

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July 6, 2013 (Saturday)

July 6, 2013 (Saturday)

  We had our First Departmental Quiz in Business and Transfer Taxation. I cannot afford to read the book because my physical exhaustion prevails that's why I almost cram. Good thing we were given time to review first before we had our quiz. Honestly, during the quiz, I hardly comprehend the questions. I don't know what to answer. My brain did not function well and I was sleepy. I was also bothered by a call of my spiritual brother, who is a president of one of the student organizations, telling me that their reservation at the University Conference Center was cancelled and favored upon FEU - East Asia College. I was so sad because I cannot execute my project on July 23. Despite of that, I feel that God want my project execution date be moved so that I will be able to prepare for it. So that I could find the best resource speakers. So that I will not cram. I'm really touched by God. Every single thing that happens in my life, I thank God whether some are not based on my will but I know, all of these are God's will.

  It has been exactly a year already when I was reached out to Victory. I thank my spiritual family for not giving up on me. This is a LIFETIME commitment to CHRIST.

  I will never get tired of praising God. I won't ever be tired of working for Him. I love God because He loved me first. I committed myself to God.

  My tongue will confess that Jesus is LORD.

  Amen!

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BACKED-UP BY GOD

July 5, 2013

  Start time of writing: 12:57am

  A lot of things come to my mind. I am thinking of my Victory Group because God is really working for it. I'm also excited for the Youth Service later entitled, "The Voice". I prayed that I could reach out more students.

  On the other hand, I'm bombarded with heavydose of school stuffs. We have DEPARTMENTAL QUIZ in LAW3, PRE-TEST in ADVANCED ACCOUNTING and QUIZ in OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT later. I just have finished reading in law and just take a moment of break just to write this. After this, I shall start making advance reading in Advanced Accounting for our pre-test. There's not a day passed without having exams. Maybe this is a life of an accountancy student. I feel like giving up telling myself if I can still do this. And I was reminded of some people. If they, who are more academically challenged than me, were still not giving up so do I. Life goes on as long as it won't kill me. Anyway, I'm not the only person who suffers from sleepless nights and sleepy day during the class. That's how it goes.

  In life, we may experience a lot of problems that we tend to quit. But we must remember, our lives are from God and He gave His Son, Jesus, to save us. Jesus never had a thought of backing out during the day He was persecuted to death just to pay for our sins which He never had.

  Treasure our lives. I treat every problem as a blessing because this is how I feel God's support to me. I am not afraid to do anything in His Will because I am backed up by a POWERFUL and UNLIMITED GOD.

  God bless everyone!

  End time of writing: 1:18am