Hey guys! Manila is so wonderful to the extent that I've extended my stay until Fri, Aug 15!
There's so many things to say.. so many things that happened, and a lot of first time experiences, but I just wanna say that God is soo great indeed!! :) It amazes me how God is working in the midst of all of us, even in different countries such as Philippines, Brunei, Singapore, etc. Forever He is faithful man :)
I love it here in Manila- I swear I feel like I live here now!
I just attended Lizette's 18 debut party, which was quite an experience!
Learned how to drive a motorbike- I can FINALLY balance!
Victory is great :) we're on a series- FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER, in relation with the Beijing Olympics hehe.
I miss my mummy and the team back in brunei, and Rora of course and Bernardo Tornado!
God has indeed opened up my eyes and heart to a bigger picture of "LIFE"!
Here are some pictures of what I have been doing the past few week and the people I've been with. :)
When the going gets tough, PERSEVERE! We are saved so that we can not only start the race, but to finish the race He has in store for us! Grabe talaga, I'm just so in love with God right now... falling on my knees again to worship Him, I just love Him so much.
In a place like Manila, it's so hard not to notice the beggars, orphans, drunkards, etcetc.. it just breaks my heart when I see someone lying on the streets, with no home, no food, no money, sometimes no full clothing. It's REALITY, it's LIFE, and it's not so glamorous out there when you've finally stepped out of your comfort zone and in that box you've been in for a long time. You see things that sticks through your mind, you experience different atmospheres, and you meet all kinds of people on the streets. One thing is for sure, we are called to be salt and light in the world, and to be the church that He has called us to be.
Fix your eyes on Him and it will be a.o.k :)
The sun is rising up, it's 5.25a.m., cars, jeepneys, taxis are already so busy on the road, Manila sure doesnt sleep at all! I've got a free day today (Monday), the car is on coding (can't take out my aunt's car on a Monday, only after 7pm) so maybe I'll get a cab if I want to go out hmmm.
I have 5 more days here in this wonderful place, I'm going to make the most of it, but at the same time I have to face reality: PRACTISE PIANO! AS EXAM RESULTS! READ JANE EYRE! READ WIDE SARGASSO SEA! READ REGENERATION! PRACTISE PIANO! COMPLETE ART COURSEWORK!!
ngekkkkkkkkkkkk and school will be starting soon.
But for now, mhmmmmmm:) man, if only you knew the wonderful, amazing and exciting future He has in store for you :) if only you knew.. just continue to trust in Him.
When the storm is raging all around me
You are the peace that calms
My troubled sea
And the cares of this world
Darken my day
You are the light that shines
And shows me the way
Oh, the beauty of Your majesty
On the cross You showed Your love for me!
Beautiful Lord
Awesome and mighty
I’m captured by this love I see
Beautiful Lord
Tender and holy
Your mercy brings me to my knees
It’s Your mercy that has made me free
Beautiful Lord
When my sin is all that I can see
Your grace remains the shelter that I seek
And when my weakness is all I can give
Your gentle Spirit gives me strength again
And oh, the beauty of Your majesty
On the cross You showed Your love for me
And I am lifted by Your love to sing!
It’s Your mercy that has made me free!
You’re beautiful, my Lord
In a place like Manila, it's so hard not to notice the beggars, orphans, drunkards, etcetc.. it just breaks my heart when I see someone lying on the streets, with no home, no food, no money, sometimes no full clothing. It's REALITY, it's LIFE, and it's not so glamorous out there when you've finally stepped out of your comfort zone and in that box you've been in for a long time. You see things that sticks through your mind, you experience different atmospheres, and you meet all kinds of people on the streets. One thing is for sure, we are called to be salt and light in the world, and to be the church that He has called us to be.
Fix your eyes on Him and it will be a.o.k :)
The sun is rising up, it's 5.25a.m., cars, jeepneys, taxis are already so busy on the road, Manila sure doesnt sleep at all! I've got a free day today (Monday), the car is on coding (can't take out my aunt's car on a Monday, only after 7pm) so maybe I'll get a cab if I want to go out hmmm.
I have 5 more days here in this wonderful place, I'm going to make the most of it, but at the same time I have to face reality: PRACTISE PIANO! AS EXAM RESULTS! READ JANE EYRE! READ WIDE SARGASSO SEA! READ REGENERATION! PRACTISE PIANO! COMPLETE ART COURSEWORK!!
ngekkkkkkkkkkkk and school will be starting soon.
But for now, mhmmmmmm:) man, if only you knew the wonderful, amazing and exciting future He has in store for you :) if only you knew.. just continue to trust in Him.
When the storm is raging all around me
You are the peace that calms
My troubled sea
And the cares of this world
Darken my day
You are the light that shines
And shows me the way
Oh, the beauty of Your majesty
On the cross You showed Your love for me!
Beautiful Lord
Awesome and mighty
I’m captured by this love I see
Beautiful Lord
Tender and holy
Your mercy brings me to my knees
It’s Your mercy that has made me free
Beautiful Lord
When my sin is all that I can see
Your grace remains the shelter that I seek
And when my weakness is all I can give
Your gentle Spirit gives me strength again
And oh, the beauty of Your majesty
On the cross You showed Your love for me
And I am lifted by Your love to sing!
It’s Your mercy that has made me free!
You’re beautiful, my Lord
