Thankful Thursday

I'm going through some serious stuff. Two people wanted to take advantage of my situation. The fact that I didn't have peace anymore about what's happening means my red flags are up. It means DANGER. I sought God last night for guidance and wisdom. My friend Karl prayed for me. Now I'm faced with some tough decisions that I have to make. This move will either make me or break me. When I read the verse for today in my CWO's Daily Snippets from the Word, I found such comfort. I knew God's speaking to me.

Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble therewith." Proverbs 15:16

Lord, thank you for being there, always helping and protecting me. Thank you. In Jesus' mighty name, amen.



For more Thankful Thursday, visit Iris over at Sting My Heart.

Iris, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! God bless you always! (((HUGS)))

Slam Book

Tagged by Devita. Felt like I was back in High School... Anyway, here goes...

What are you wearing right now? Office uniform
What is right next to you? My desk
What was the last thing you ate? Chicken
Where do you want to go on your honeymoon? Anywhere with my husband.
How is the weather right now? Rainy
What did you do last night? I slept.
Who is the person you talk to the most on the phone? My mom
How are you today? I'm good.
Height? 5′2″
Do you wear contacts? Nope
Do you have siblings? If yes, how many? Yes, three.
What’s the best advice that’s been given to you? Good things come to those who wait on God's time.
How do you see yourself 5 years from now? Happy and very fulfilled.
What are your goals right now? To be debt free.
Who are the funniest people you know? Hmm...
Are you too shy to ask someone out? No.
If you could change your name what would it be? Even if I could, I won't.
Worst sickness you ever had? None that I haven't recovered from.
What is your first daughter’s name going to be? Haven't decided on that yet.
What is your first son’s name going to be? Haven't decided on that either.
Do you like scary or happy movies better? Happy movies
Lust or love? Love
Hugs or kisses? Both
If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be? My patience.
Who is the fastest to respond to your tags? That I wouldn't know yet.
Your Location? Office
Do you care about the way you look? Yes
Do you like to give advice? If I'm asked, I don't mind giving an advice.
Are you a daydreamer? Yes
Are you an angel? Some say I am. *grin*
Memory you would like to forget? None
Shampoo: I use different brands
Toothpaste: Colgate
Flower: Orchids
Color: Green
Band: The Corrs
Singer: Enya
Cartoon when you were a kid: Donald & Daisy Duck
Disney movie: The Little Mermaid
Last time you cried: Two weeks ago.
Last time you laughed: An hour ago.
Last movie you saw at the theaters: Get Smart
Last movie you rented: Can't remember, that was I think 20 years ago.
Last CD bought: Hmm...
Next CD to buy: No plans.
Tomorrow’s Agenda: Go to work.
Ironic thing: Intelligent people could be the ones that lack common sense.
Favorite Actress: Julia Roberts
Favorite Actor: Patrick Swayze
Favorite Male singer: None
Favorite Female Singer: Aside from Enya, Shania Twain
Favorite song at the moment: You're still the one by Shania Twain
Worst song right now: I don't know the titles but there are a handful of them.
Song with the most meaning: You're still the one by Shaniah Twain
Longest Relationship: With my husband
Best Relationship: With my husband
Worst Relationship: With my husband
Person who makes you smile: People would be more appropriate... a lot actually.
Person who makes you wanna puke: I'd rather not say.
Person you admire: Julia Roberts
Favorite person at work: Tricky question.
Crush: ?
If you could meet one person dead or alive: Jesus

ON GUYS FOR GIRLS TO FILL OUT (for girls only)
Boxers or briefs: Either
Tall or short: Tall
Six pack or muscular arms: Muscular arms.
Good or bad guy: Good guy
Tan or fair: Tan
Stubble or neatly shaved: Neatly shaved
Rugged or sporty: Sporty
Studly or cutie: Both
Shy or outgoing: A little of both.

ON GIRLS FOR GUYS TO FILL OUT (for guys only)
Cute n’mysterious or wild n’sexy: ----------
Dressy or casual: ----------
Long or short hair: ----------
Long or short nails: ----------
Good or bad girl: ----------
Fat or thin: ----------
Hair up or down: ----------
Tall or short: ----------
Curly or straight hair: ----------
Pants or dress: ----------
Tan or fair: ----------
Pretty indoor chick or party chick: ----------
Shy or outgoing: ----------

Now I tag: Jean and Janice

Autumn Friends & I Love Your Blog Awards

I'd like to thank Peggy for giving me this award -

and Jean for this award -

I'm truly honored to have received these awards from my dear blogger friends. Thank you! Now it's time for me to pass these to my blogger friends who are dear to my heart.

Corry
Kim
Amrita
Sheila
Mel

Thankful Thursday

For some people this might be just a small thing, two simple questions I asked God early Tuesday morning. But God answered those two simple questions with such vivid analogy. I know without a shadow of a doubt that my breakthrough is near... I could almost smell the sweet aroma of my victory.

Thank you, Lord. I give you all the glory.


For more Thankful Thursday, visit Iris over at Sting My Heart. Have a happy weekend ahead y'all. God bless! =D

Smooth Operator

I have been getting emails from a "girl" named Christine Tan. I thought "she" was somebody I knew from school, but the content of "her" email was questionable. "She" seems to know a lot about my life. I began to doubt "her" character and motive when "she" started emailing me which sounded more like "she" was convincing me to let go of my stand. What "she" didn't know was, as I responded to "her" email, I meant it when I said I knew who "she" was. How did I know? Well, suffice it to say that my God has been protecting me all this time. This person knows very well that I'm married. But he (yes you read it right, HE) tried to ignore that fact. Whether he did try to skip that very important FACT of my life or not, I certainly did not appreciate his "friendly advice".

Buddy, I know who you are. Stop hiding behind that pseudonym, stop sending me emails and stop disregarding my marital status. I'm trying my best to give you the respect you deserve for who you are, but don't push it. Please don't make me confront you, but I will if you don't stop. You know how straight forward I can be"

For your sake, I will reiterate my stand.

I know what I want and you can't swerve it. I'm not confused. My eyes are set on the finish line"

Thankful Thursday

This week I thank God for:

• The joy and the hope that He filled me with. I can smile again in the midst of my trials.
• His answers to my prayers. He's confirmed them again. Thank you, Lord.
• The lab test results of my dad. Everything turned out good.
  
• My blogger friends who continuously encourage me and pray for me. God bless y'all.
• Sylvia. Girl, know that you're in my prayers. (((HUGS)))
  
• His divine provision and favor in my life.

For more Thankful Thursday, visit Iris over at Sting My Heart. Have a happy weekend ahead y'all. God bless! =D

I Prayed... God Answered

Often times Valerie wondered what her life will become and what her future holds. Have you ever asked that question? Valerie did last Friday... again. For the nth time she asked God for direction. She asked God what He'd like her to do. She asked Him for wisdom. She asked Him for His will for her life and her marriage. She held that prayer in her heart. And for the nth time God didn't fail to answer.

The past few weeks Valerie was already contemplating of having her marriage annulled. Yes, they have problems. She felt like her time was being wasted and it's time to finally give up the fight. She was tired of waiting, tired of standing in the gap for her husband and her marriage. She wanted to be set free from all these craziness. She prayed. Then last Saturday during her class, their Pastor suddenly said these words -

"To all who are married, stay married."

Valerie was stunned. For a few seconds she felt numb. She was trying to collect her thoughts. Then the Pastor continued -

"Don't give up on whatever you're doing."

Alright. Valerie's thoughts were, "Our pastor just said a few simple words and I didn't need a dictionary to figure out what those words meant. How come I felt like those words filled up the entirety of my brain?"

So Valerie went on with her day carrying those thoughts tepidly. She even attended her classmate's thanksgiving party that afternoon. During the evening service, while she was listening to their Pastor speak, he said these words -

"Our God is a God of second chances."

That struck her again. Then the Pastor continued -

"Our God is a God of restoration."

Hmm... Later that night when Valerie was getting ready for bed, those words she heard from her Pastor kept repeating in her ears. She realized those were God's answers to her questions.

The LORD Almighty has sworn, "Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will stand." Isaiah 14:24

... Is the LORD's arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you." Numbers 11:23

Thankful Thursday

This is just so simple and yet I felt like God was literally watching me from His throne.

On my way to the office this morning while going down the elevator I said, "Father, please let me ride the purple bus and reserve a seat for me behind the driver. Thank you. In Jesus' name I ask, amen." I wanted to take this bus because it's clean, it's big and their air conditioning system is good.

I waited. Then I saw the purple bus coming! I got in the bus and took the seat behind the driver. Wow! Lord, thank you!


For more Thankful Thursday, visit Iris over at Sting My Heart. Have a happy weekend ahead y'all. God bless! =D

Randomness

Today is my nephew Andre's 5th birthday. My SIL said Andre was so happy with the gifts he received from all of us. Good thing he just asked me for a box of crayons. Whew! So I bought him the biggest box of Crayola there is. His dad, my bro who came back from Singapore, bought him a new Batman school bag, new pair of school shoes and a Batman raincoat. His mom bought him a PSP loaded with games. He asked my dad for a bike and he got it! Yesterday he got an award on his Sunday school for perfect attendance.

Happy Birthday, Andre!!!

My sister who's in HongKong with her husband for a vacation, called to say she bought me three camis which happened to be in the colors that I like - white, black and grey. Thanks, sis!

Hmm, oh, do you remember Queen Latifah's movie the Last Holiday? I saw it on HBO twice and that inspired me to start my own Book of Possibilities. I started mine last Saturday.
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