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Things I learned In My 20s

Things I learned In My 20s

September 17, 2021. The very last night that I’m in my 20’s, I’m breaking down some of the random things I learned through the years 🙂 P.S: I tried to squeeze it in up to 29 items lang, but I can’t so here it is haha, almost double the target!! You will lose friends and it’s okay. Outgrowing people is part of self-growth. Good news, you’ll gain new friends and matitira ang mga dapat ma-tira 🙂…

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Lighthearted

At last, she felt free.

She had peace.

The burden is lifted.

And she can finally smile again genuinely, fully.

Without any guilt and shame.

When finally, the worry is absent.

Even though there are pain and sadness.

There is hope, and this time, it’s no longer false.

It’s anchored now on the right Source.

The kind that will not disappoint.

The kind that will not leave you hopeless.

And then, there…

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When All Seems Lost

When you’re too tired to even try

To fight. And to lift your spirit.

Stop running to these worthless idols and just hold on to your faith.

Your faith will keep you from drowning altogether.

How little it may be, it has the amazing power to move the mountain.

The mountain that is so intimidating, so paralyzing.

The mountain that seems to be immovable.

The pile of loads, things to do, people to…

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When There Is Nothing To Write

When There Is Nothing To Write

When the words are not there

When the understanding is scarce

When the energy is low to even begin to write, to even ask why

When there is more doubt than hope

When you’re still figuring things out

Learn to listen.

Listen to the voice that matters

Listen to the song of His heart

Dwell in His goodness and holy presence

Until the words come out

Until the energy is enough for you to write this down.

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A Decade of Lost

A Decade of Lost

10 years ago, I lost the man who first held me. The man who fondly called me his “bunso.” The man with a handsome smile whom I first loved and miss.

4 years since I wrote this short prose. And whenever I read it, same familiar feelings come. Feelings of lost,  regrets, of longing. The memories we shared seems to always be few, while my “had beens and what ifs” seems to be many.

Every 2nd day of…

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One Day

One day, you will be facing the man of your prayers.

A man who is passionate about God, who loves to talk about Him and share Him to others.

One day, you will no longer have to doubt and over analyze, because you know that this man is sure.

You will hear him lay down his intentions to pursue you, clearly and confidently.

With him, you no longer have to wonder if he’s ready.

One day, you will open…

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An Open Letter To The Guy Who He Once Was

I’m letting you go, slowly.

On each places we’ve been.

On every memories we’ve shared  that will often pop out of my head.

On each Star Wars item that I will see.

On each rose that I will notice.

On each bear figures that I will spot.

On every photo booths that I will pass by.

On every black Toyota Vios that I will see on the road.

On every paper flowers that I will find.

On every photos, poems,…

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You Were My Illusion

You Were My Illusion

My admiration to you started almost instantly.

By your kind gestures, you being the gentleman that any girl will appreciate. Plus the bonus of your handsome smile.

I barely get attracted to someone, maybe because of the standards that I set. The promise that I made to myself.

“He has to be a Christian, a godly man. That is a non-negotiable from now on.”

And then, there was you.

The Unicorn, in…

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To You, Weary Soul

To You, Weary Soul

You got used on being the warrior, the giver, the supporter who offers it.

It becomes natural to you, like a good habit.

However, the good habit becomes dangerous when you fail to re-fuel your tank.

No wonder you have moments where you feel empty and tired.

Like giving yourself becomes harder and painful.

You sometimes wonder, when will it be my turn?

To be fought for, cared for.

To be held, to…

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There in #LIFEGOALS

There I was, staring at the ceiling of this function hall, about to deliver His message in 2 minutes. Crying out to God silently for help. It was my first time speaking in a big group of people, I can’t remember specifically what I was praying for but I remember what I’m feeling –  I feel anxious, nervous and thus, my face directed upward the ceiling is me, surrendering everything to Him Who…

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A Simple Rule. "It doesn’t have to be a remote beach on tropical island. It could easily happen on a car ride home that he graciously offered.

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The Voice That Matters

Have you been haunted by your past? Do you have stories that you would rather be kept in private? Conversation shared with someone that you trusted and never thought it’ll scatter like a wild fire?

Recently, the Lord had to deal with my heart on this area. Immediately, this word came to my mind when I found out that some stories concerning me have been circulating:

R E P U T A T I O N

Feeling of…

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When God Heals

You know the feeling of finally closing a chapter of a good book you’re reading, not knowing what will come next, not entirely getting all the answers but still, the feeling is so satisfying. So exciting to read the succeeding chapters.

That’s how it feels like when you know you’re totally healed. That even though someone re-reads to you what happened or throw in some parts that you’ve missed, it…

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A Plead to Men

“Wala akong Tatay.” (I don’t have a father) 

I was left speechless when an 11 y/o girl from our Kids Church class gave me this answer. What should a talkative, animated, sleep-deprived Sunday school teacher says to a young girl on Father’s day after hearing this? I was panicking inside.

I asked her shyly where is her father, she just said “Wala”. And her mother, “Nandun, naka-kulong. Na-singhot…

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Faith found, face down

Faith found, face down

You know the kind of worship where you just can’t help but to lift your hands and head up high and just savor the opportunity to praise your God? That’s what I used to long for every single time I attend Sunday service, worship nights or concerts. Not until few days ago, when I attended a camp for young professionals. And during worship time, I started having the desire to express my heart out in…

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Faith found, face down

Faith found, face down

You know the kind of worship where you just can’t help but to lift your hands and head up high and just savor the opportunity to praise your God? That’s what I used to long for every single time I attend Sunday service, worship nights or concerts. Not until few days ago, when I attended a camp for young professionals. And during worship time, I started having the desire to express my heart out in…

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My Delight

August 4, 2017 You realized that your delight is in the Lord, not on him anymore. Yes it can be tempting to look back and long for those fond memories, feelings again But you have this deep understanding now, by God’s grace That nothing, nothing in this world can fill your heart with the love that you need than the love of Christ. You want to Abide, more and more and remain, rooted deeply in His…