Dakilang Pagmamahal

Dakilang Pagmamahal

(Papuri Singers)

Sa pagmamahal ng Dios sino ang makahihigit,
mayron ka bang nababatid?
Bugtong na Anak hindi Nya ipinagkait,
nanaog sa mundo, nagdusat dumanas ng libong sakit
Oh, purihin Ka sa dakilang pagmamahal Mo,
kahit bayaran Ka,
Hindi sapat ito upang ibalik
ang dugong itiniis ng Iyong Anak para sa kin.

Dakilang Dios, kaybuti Mo
sa isang tulad kong na suwail sa nais Mo
Di man pansin laki ng pagmamahal Mo,
tinanggap pa rin Ako, pinatawad sa mga kasalanan ko.
Oh, purihin Ka sa dakilang pagmamahal Mo,
kahit bayaran Ka,
Hindi sapat ito upang ibalik
ang dugong itiniis ng Iyong Anak para sa kin.

Salamat po, Panginoon dahil sa pag-ibig Mo,
buhay ko ay nabago
Tanging Ikaw lamang papupurihan ko,
purihin ang Ngalan Mo,
O Ama dakila ang pagmamahal Mo
Oh, purihin Ka sa dakilang pagmamahal Mo,
kahit bayaran Ka,
Hindi sapat ito upang ibalik
ang dugong itiniis ng Iyong Anak para sa kin.

In the Garden

Just like my Mama, gardening is my way to enjoy and beautify the outdoors. In fact, I have been maintaining a pocket garden in my apartment. But with very limited outdoor space here in Manila, it has always been difficult to grow nutritious fruits and organic vegetables. (sigh)

 

The garden or patio is indeed my favorite outdoor area. It is a great place to enjoy my solitude. Its soothing sound of gently flowing waterfalls creates a conducive study environment. My eyes just take pleasure in the sight of lovely flowers. The luscious aroma of plants is like a sweet smell of success and the birds singing sounds are like gentle lullabies. Let me share with you the hymn that plays in my heart whenever I’m in the garden:

            

IN THE GARDEN
(written by C. Austin Miles)

I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The son of God discloses
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known

He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet that the birds hush their singing
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing

And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known

And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known  

Teach Me Lord, to wait....on my kness

Teach me Lord, to wait......on my knees

Teach me, Lord to wait
Down on my knees
Till in your own good time
You will answer my please

Teach me not to rely on what others do
But to wait in prayer
For an answer from You

"He has made everything beautiful in His time"-Ecc 3:11

Teach me, Lord to wait
While my heart is all aflame
Let me humble my pride
And call on our name
Keep my faith renewed;
Keep my eyes fixed on You
Let me be on this earth
What You want me to be

"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary but what is unseen is eternal."-2 Cor 4:18

Those who wait upon the Lord
Shall renew their strength
They shall mount up with wings like eagles
They shall run and not be weary
They shall walk and not faint
Teach me, Lord to wait

"But He said to me,'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'"-2 Cor 12:9

"Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." -James 1:4

-Poernomo-

Religious symbolism of The 12 Days of Christmas

It is going to be my very first time to celebrate the Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) alone in my pad. Fixing stuff to organize and plan a fruiful new year forced me to stay in Manila. I will probably miss my mama who cannot afford to leave her little apos (grandchildren) in Palawan and the sea breeze, sea foods, etc. of my hometown (sigh).

Sensing that i will be having home alone Christmas, my neighborhood invited me this morning to join their party after my Christmas eve worship service. Maybe on the 25^th, I would just be singing all day " The 12 Days of Christmas" and would be reflecting its interesting Religious symbolism that I recently stumbled upon on this site: http://www.carols.org.uk

Religious symbolism of The Twelve Days of Christmas

(The 12 Days of Christmas)

1 True Love refers to God
2 Turtle Doves refers to the Old and New Testaments
3 French Hens refers to Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues
4 Calling Birds refers to the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists
5 Golden Rings refers to the first Five Books of the Old Testament, the "Pentateuch", which gives the history of man's fall from grace.
6 Geese A-laying refers to the six days of creation
7 Swans A-swimming refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments
8 Maids A-milking refers to the eight beatitudes
9 Ladies Dancing refers to the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit
10 Lords A-leaping refers to the ten commandments
11 Pipers Piping refers to the eleven faithful apostles
12 Drummers Drumming refers to the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed

I Have Decided

I sometimes get tired of reaching out the people dear to my heart to the saving grace of God. It is frustrating when long-term efforts in drawing them to Him appear futile. Painstaking as it may seem, “Though none go with me, still I will follow Jesus” keeps resounding in my soul.

http://www.imeem.com/people/u5MFv7T/music/CoqGrBvq/i-have-decided-to-followmp3/

I have decided to follow Jesus;

I have decided to follow Jesus;

I have decided to follow Jesus;

No turning back, no turning back.

Though I may wonder, I still will follow;

Though I may wonder, I still will follow;

Though I may wonder, I still will follow;

No turning back, no turning back.

The world behind me, the cross before me;

The world behind me, the cross before me;

The world behind me, the cross before me;

No turning back, no turning back.

Though none go with me, still I will follow;

Though none go with me, still I will follow;

Though none go with me, still I will follow;

No turning back, no turning back.

Will you decide now to follow Jesus?

Will you decide now to follow Jesus?

Will you decide now to follow Jesus?

No turning back, no turning back.

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Be Still

Psalm 46:10
"Be still, and know that I am God;”

A very timely and encouraging song to play in our hearts:

http://www.imeem.com/people/6faEWMB/music/3dg5siQc/hillsong-still/

STILL

by Hillsong

Hide me now
Under Your wings
Cover me
Within Your mighty hand

When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You above the storm
Father you are King over the flood
I will be still and know YOU are GOD

Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know His power
In quietness and trust

When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You above the storm
Father You are king over the flood
I will be still and know YOU are GOD