Anyway, another reason why I suppose I haven't blogged that much because besides that my hands are full - we didn't have internet for months aaaand - I think I was often busy sharing the details of my life with other people or at times before - with specific someones.
Isn't it a drag to just try to recap what has happened so far? I mean - it has just been 4 months - could I possibly feel exhausted just thinking about what to blog about? A teeny bit, yeah. But this is what I've decided to talk about instead.
Apparently my "love blog" wants to be on hold right now and maybe someday soon I'll talk about that again. But for now - I'd like to talk about my love life with God in particular.♥
Honestly speaking, it's really through Him that I get by everyday. Of course it's undeniable that I have my family and friends to lean on - but at the end of it all - it's always been Him that I run to. And I'm quite happy with how things are turning up for us lately.
Those who know me would probably have a gag at this post but I suppose those who personally personally know me would take this ... seriously I guess?
Lately, the books I've been reading are more on about Him. It's like I'm always so hungry for more of Him. I'm starting to be more of a woman after God's heart. And by saying that - remind me to get a copy of that book soon. :)
Yay I actually took a little time to take photos of the books just now HAHAHAHA. And then what's funnier is that just when I was about to download them - I decided to edit them UGHHH so arte sorry!! HAHAHAHAHAHA.
Okay here are my books :)
Here's the book I was extremely happy with. It may have taken me months to finish it - but I'm glad that I ever came across this book. I think I bought this in December along with my mom's and the one I got for Nix. This copy in the photo though is my mom's and it's with me because I've yet to wrap it with glass sticker paper hahahahaha and my copy's with my sister. :)
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| Be The Miracle by Regina Brett |
Everytime I read this book (well more often than not) I cry!!!! HAHAHAHA. No matter where I am! I swear. May it be standing or sitting inside the bus, walking inside the mall, waiting in line at the bank - I cry over the things that touch my heart! This book has really been a huge blessing to me. It has taught me so much and has indeed inspired me all the more to strive harder at being a better person/human being. I CAN BE the miracle. I can't really stress out on it much more right now but I might do a book sharing (HAHAHA not a book review) of it when I have my copy back. I highlight btw. Hihi sorry for others who find their books sacred and *untouchable* :)))
Okay next book I got interested in was
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| God's Not Dead by Rice Brooks |
My mama bought this for me. Well actually I asked her to buy it for me HAHAHA. I was browsing through it when she was already about to pay for my Bible and her book - I just couldn't leave the book, you know? It definitely caught my attention and it intrigued me a lot. I knew for sure that my faith in God is so real and steadfast but the problem is - I have to admit that I'm not yet that well in defending Him. I'm afraid to say that there still are times that I am weak in responding to unbelievers and unfaithful ones - yet all I do is continue to pray for them at night and ask God to help them see and SEEK Him and again give me more strength, wisdom, and knowledge to speak more of Him and let Him be someone visible and real to others too. So when I saw this book - I had high hopes that maybe this time the more I learn about Him and see the arguments of unbelievers - then I could probably have a higher shot at APPEARING more firm with my faith because apparently for others what you can't fully defend may seem to them as though you're not that firm with it. I don't know. It's hard to argue and say, really. Believe it or not, even as I read through these pages and read the arguments of atheists - all I often ever ask is "Why? Why do you feel that way? How can you NOT ACKNOWLEDGE HIM???" Etcetera etcetera. I do not question MY faith - I rather question their strong disbelief and at the same time amused that when I come across unbelievers or the arguments of unbelievers - my faith isn't shaken - it just becomes more firm and sure about Him.
Along with the previous book - I finally have an NLT Bible! :) It's Nix who suggested this Bible. Well - most of her passages were taken from an NLT version - and true enough whenever I compare the passages in this one and the one I used to have (and still have, NKJV) are easier to digest. I'm really happy with this one :) I've been trying really hard to be like my mom. To regularly have a prayer time, and regularly read the Bible. I actually even have a Bible reading guide for Catholics. It's the daily gospel, psalm, and reading. I challenge myself to read the entire Bible. I tried to start using the guide within the Bible but I just can't keep up HUHUHUHU but really, I'll try harder. :) Stories are interesting, really. You guys should try it too. :)
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| A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus by Elizabeth George |
I find it a struggle to read things like these on a daily basis - but I try my best. Nonetheless, it has always amused me how even if I skip days - whenever I read what's next - it speaks to me. Like whatever it is I get to read - is like an answer to whatever it is I needed to know or figure out. I often believe it's God's way of communicating with me.♥ Answering me through books - aww love You :* :)
Anyway, this book has been inspiring as well. :) And I really do want to be a woman who reflects the heart of Jesus - it's not easy, really. But it's always good to start trying.♥ :)
I'm happy, really. That it's through these books, and through prayer and quiet time - that I am able to find inner peace. I am able to not want to contact certain people and end up lifting my worries to God.
There've been a lot of times wherein I was so tempted to speak to this guy again - instead, I pause and start praying. I pray for serenity and pray that God take over whatever it is that's bothering me. Like if I am worried about this person's well-being and I wanna know if he's doing fine - I pray to God and trust that He knows best. That I should sit still and do what's right. Keep my distance. And that He'll take care of the rest. And I'm pretty sure that since this person's very special to me and God knows that - He'll take extra care not just because I ask Him to - but because obviously that's part of God's nature. (next time I'll explain how "happy thoughts" has literally become just "happy thoughts" again)
So in relation to this book, in order to fully become a woman who'll reflect Jesus' heart - he was someone I had to give up.
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| God Is In The Small Stuff by Bruce & Stan |
Here's a book that's so straightforward. It speaks in short phrases and everything can easily hit you. I don't know. There's been no page I have flipped that I wasn't stunned by a line or two. Excuse the dirt btw - thank God for booksales.
Furthermore - it has done nothing but bring me closer to God and be that additional reminder that He IS everywhere - all we ever fail at doing is NOTICING more of Him and His grace.
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| You Are Special by Max Lucado |
This book right here? This one is my ULTIMATE FAVORITE. I have always loved children's books. It's one of the sections I will always be in. There's always something deeper than mere photos, drawings, and kiddie sketches - there's something more to it than green eggs and ham and heffalumps. Children's books will always amuse me and make my mind wander to Neverland and appreciate life and the beauty of it. This book - this book I found in a book sale too!! Can you believe it. I saw this one years ago. Bought it years ago too. And whenever I read it - NO FAIL - I cry over it so much. HAHAHAHA. So. Well. Written. No kidding.
Here's another daily read that I've had with me for years now (see and I'm still not done with it HAHAHAHA) Funny coz I'm no longer a teen too hahahahahaha
And lastly, let me introduce the book that got my God hunger levels the highest -
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| I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris |
This one deserves much more than a book review.♥♥♥♥♥ This book - this man - has helped God in saving me. Thank you, Nix. Easily one of my favorite reads. Hahahahhahaha. But seriously. Joshua Harris can you please drop by and sign my book please please please. Hahahahaha.
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