When I met Jesus in the year 1985, I was on fire to read my Bible, on fire for the Ministry by doing something good for the kingdom of God.I was bold to share the Gospel.As days passed by I wanted to do more,give more.However I didn't realize that zeal was gradually fading as I feel tired,bored and no time for myself to unwind.I forgot that I am still living physically in this beautiful world, that means I also need physical recreations for a change.
>>So I and a friend decided to meet after our own respective Church Services finished to watch a movie during week-end and trying to satisfy our taste buds by going to different resto after the movie.Aside from that,I and another set of friends went to Christian festival that took place every two years.We loved to go because aside from the pleasure of traveling and watching different Christian artists performing according to their talents and skills, this was also an opportunity for us to explore another places and discover another culture on the other side of the country.I would say France is a beautiful country and rich with historical places.
By giving myself a treat once or twice a month, the boredom was killed and I was able to maintain the zeal for Jesus and doing something good for God' glory ....
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
My funny experience in the Red Sea,Eilat, Israel
I was working as a caregiver in Jerusalem,Israel in the year 2000. We had 3 days off by that time in May of the same year. My housemates and some other friends from the other flats decided to have a trip to the Red Sea in Eilat and to stay overnight along the seashore. Some brought almost of their kitchen materials, sleeping bags, coffee and other foods. Since we didn't check in to any place, it was a problem when the call of nature arose.Well, if it was a pee, it wasn't a big deal especially in the morning when most of the people were still in their tents. The group decided to have an early or sunrise swimming. It was fun.Again it was a problem to find a place to rinse. Then we found one nearby.Again where to hide and change our clothes was a problem, then we decided that 3 people will hold a towel as a hiding place when one was changing her clothes until all of us finished. Whew, it was fun but also uncomfortable...
In the afternoon the group decided to visit the ocean park. I and another part of the company were really, really need of a rest room.A voiding an embarrassment of uncontrollable release, at last we found one rest room. We decided to enter quickly. When we entered I noticed that the urinal bowsl were entirely different. What was on our mind were to release the pee so we can receive the comfort. After a long sitting on the "throne", I was was finished and released a sigh of comfort. I called on my companion because of our friends were already going to another site. When we were about to exit, I noticed several men standing and urinating.Taken by surprise and I realized our mistake I told my companion..." Let's run!!!!!!!!!!" and we ran fast to avoid embarrassment....Whew, we entered the wrong rest room. It was for the men hahahahahahah.......
In the afternoon the group decided to visit the ocean park. I and another part of the company were really, really need of a rest room.A voiding an embarrassment of uncontrollable release, at last we found one rest room. We decided to enter quickly. When we entered I noticed that the urinal bowsl were entirely different. What was on our mind were to release the pee so we can receive the comfort. After a long sitting on the "throne", I was was finished and released a sigh of comfort. I called on my companion because of our friends were already going to another site. When we were about to exit, I noticed several men standing and urinating.Taken by surprise and I realized our mistake I told my companion..." Let's run!!!!!!!!!!" and we ran fast to avoid embarrassment....Whew, we entered the wrong rest room. It was for the men hahahahahahah.......
Thursday, April 19, 2012
When I met Jesus
It was in 1985 when, I do believe, it wasn't an accident that I met a group of
Filipino women at the church in Rue du Bac,Paris,France. I was just new in France by that time, loaded with
problems from un-employment, lack of finances and no connection to land a job. Because of this situation, the only one whom I can turn to was God. I was Catholic myself so I made a visit to the Church believing for a miracle to get a job.
In one section of the church, there was a set of paper and pen, wherein you can write your supplication. I, also wrote down my petition. My mind up to the present still clear what I wrote: God, I want to know you. My heart was thirsty for something spiritual. I didn't know about being born again, I didn't know about being re-established my relationship with God. After I wrote down my wish, something inside me as if telling me to wait and meet the group. Then one woman, I believe, was in her early forties came and approached me, inviting me to a Bible Study. I was at first reluctant but curious and posted several questions like:
1. Who is conducting the Bible Study?
2. If this is a catholic teaching?
3.Who are the attendees?
I agreed to go and try. During our first meeting, it was wow! I feel relieved as if all the problems were gone. Some of my questions had been answered but most of all, as if I was very close to God's heart. Since I felt the thirst and hunger in my heart for spiritual matters, I continued to attend the Bible Study until I witnessed how our church grew and how my faith grow along with the teachings. Up to this date, now, I am back home in the Philippines, I am still attached to the Vine. It's only through Him I feel that I have hopes, sense of belonging, true friend and my avenger. I met a brother who is faithful more than any human being I met through out my entire life. I made the decision to follow Him, regardless if I have more nor I have less.......
Filipino women at the church in Rue du Bac,Paris,France. I was just new in France by that time, loaded with
problems from un-employment, lack of finances and no connection to land a job. Because of this situation, the only one whom I can turn to was God. I was Catholic myself so I made a visit to the Church believing for a miracle to get a job.
In one section of the church, there was a set of paper and pen, wherein you can write your supplication. I, also wrote down my petition. My mind up to the present still clear what I wrote: God, I want to know you. My heart was thirsty for something spiritual. I didn't know about being born again, I didn't know about being re-established my relationship with God. After I wrote down my wish, something inside me as if telling me to wait and meet the group. Then one woman, I believe, was in her early forties came and approached me, inviting me to a Bible Study. I was at first reluctant but curious and posted several questions like:
1. Who is conducting the Bible Study?
2. If this is a catholic teaching?
3.Who are the attendees?
I agreed to go and try. During our first meeting, it was wow! I feel relieved as if all the problems were gone. Some of my questions had been answered but most of all, as if I was very close to God's heart. Since I felt the thirst and hunger in my heart for spiritual matters, I continued to attend the Bible Study until I witnessed how our church grew and how my faith grow along with the teachings. Up to this date, now, I am back home in the Philippines, I am still attached to the Vine. It's only through Him I feel that I have hopes, sense of belonging, true friend and my avenger. I met a brother who is faithful more than any human being I met through out my entire life. I made the decision to follow Him, regardless if I have more nor I have less.......
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