The Quiet Time Series: September 29, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.29.12
Saturday
12:15
Proverbs 26:11

I don't want anymore to commit the same sins all over again. When I go back to manila, and focus on my career, I want to be 100% dedicated to it already; or was this given to me because because if I go back to our business I will be feeling the same, is this for me Father?

A moment of prayer, Lord, I pray to be more trusting to You Father, to have more faith in You. Father, praying for my brother bryan's business as well, may his new branch be as blessed as the first one. Thankful for the healing of our brother AP that You have renewed him to worship You Father, thank You for protecting Him. Praying for our brother Ken, that he may find You again Father, may You guide Him back towards to You. To our brother Alek, keep Him safe Father, send Your angels to fly with Him. My mom, keep her safe Father as she flies back to Manila tonight. Our brother Jason and Adrian as well, with their business and work as well Father. We thank You for bringing us Clifford Father, we thank You that he is now comfortable with us and vice versa, amen!

All for Your Glory Father, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 28, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.28.12
Friday
07:15
Eccl. 3 : 1 - 11

Pansin ko lang lately, if hindi ako nagquiet time, something would always bound to get wrong. That one day when I didn't get to do my quiet time, like what would my niece say, :"I'm having a bad day." That statement, coming from her, was when things didn't go her way. For me, it will never be my own way. It will be forever His way. He deliberately make things happen for us to learn, to depend on Him, because He loves us, He knows us so well, He wants us to become whatever He wants us to become, all about Him.

In His perfect time, His plan will become into fruition.

All for the Glory of God, amen!  

The Quiet Time Series: September 27, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.27.12
Thursday
10:53
Eccl. 1 : 2 - 11

"All things which appear good and fulfilling will prove themselves empty unless they are built on the foundation which is Jesus Christ." What Edmund Chan said about being in communion with God, like Lois Lane, at first she was afraid, because it was her first time to fly with superman, but as the night progresses, she became more comfortable with it. At a time when superman and Lois Lane was joining hands, they were in "communion" with each other. She trusted superman.

I'm praying to have that kind of relationship with God. Trusting Him fully, "immediately" and "at once" following Him. I pray that in everything that I have, in everything that I do, in everything that I am, I will put Him at the center of my life. Little by little, with my brothers helping me, praying for me, and by His will, it will be done, amen!

I'd like to pray for my brother who is currently looking for a job, that he may find what Jesus wants him to find, the kind of work where Jesus has appointed it. For my best friend who is now patching things up with his family, who has forgiven each other with his wife and trying to forget the past mistakes they have done to each other. May they welcome Jesus fully in their lives one day.

For my brothers and I, may we grow more and more in faith with Jesus us our ultimate goal, to be more and more like Him. May Jesus guide each one of us where He wants us to go. May we become His "fishers of men" and let the world know of His grace and mercy to the people we love, amen!

All for the Glory of God, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 26, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.26.12
Wednesday
09:46
Luke 8 : 19

There is a large crowd right now in my walk towards my Father. I just had a dream about me being caught cheating when I almost had gotten away with it. Even when I almost admitted defeat, I still thought of a way how not to get caught by denying it. I pray that when I'm being tested by God, I would take the test, with a teachable heart..

I missed one day of quiet time and as my niece would put it:"I'm having a bad day.." indeed, I had a bad day yesterday for missing out on one day without "talking" with my Father.

I'm happy to let everyone to about my Praise Report. My parents met up with one of my mom's school friend and goes to Church when she heard I was in a renewed relationship with Jesus, she invited me to attend this Sunday at her church. I'm excited to spend time again with my Father this Sunday, amen!

All for the Glory of God, amen!

P.S. Father, I ask for forgiveness for all my sins the ones that I lift up to You and the ones that I have forgotten or at the back of my mind refuse to lift up to You...amen!

Oh, also praying for my families relationship with each other, may we be more understanding and open to each other, Lord, let us be kind to one another and understanding of each other..amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 24, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.24.12
Monday
05:32
Luke 8 : 16-18

I want to confess my sins, whatever they may be. My Father knows me better than I do. I pray that the sins that I am afraid to admit, may I find the courage to find it and confess it to the Lord. Whatever I think I'm doing is right or in my own will and not the Father's will or standard, I pray He forgives me for it.

 I pray those little things that I fail to confess, or have forgotten, may Father forgive me and my brothers and sisters. May You bless people Father to point out my sins so that I may realize and ask for Your forgiveness, amen!


All for the Glory of God, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 23, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.23.12
Sunday
23:21
Mark 9 : 30 - 37

After praying that I be more patient with my niece, I'm happy that I'm playing with her right now and we're both getting accustomed to each other. Though she's playing with me during my quiet time, I'm happy that I came across “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”

Lord, I pray to be of service to You, I guess sakto din ung sinabi ng dgroup leader namin about the devotion :)

All for the Glory of God, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 22, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.22.12
Saturday
05:25
Luke 8 : 4 - 15

Which seed am I? I feel that I'm the seed that has "fallen among the thorns" where I am usually "choked on life's worries." But because of this, I turn to the Lord, just this morning, I wasn't sure how to respond to my mother, I asked the Lord for guidance, to grant me patience. I'm always praying to God when I have sinned. To not be afraid when I am tested.

I'm praying so that I may know how to respond the way He wants us to respond. I'm asking for forgiveness for the sins have done, the sins I am committing and the sins that has to be done. Asking for prayers that I may do His will, with a teachable heart, with humble obedience. Prayers for my brothers and sisters who needs You Father, who are seeking You, may they find Your light and be guided by You according to Your will.

Father, have mercy on us, forgive us our sins. Guide us Father, to do Thy will. Heal us Father from our sins.

All for the Glory of God, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 21, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.21.12
Friday
12:55
John 18:38

Indeed, what is the truth? I seek the truth, if only Pilate could've meant what he said when he asked Jesus that. When I tried researching about it, there was a lot of things that popped out of the internet. Truth is the truth, it is not subjective, but objective. But when someone like Jesus says it, you should believe it. That is faith. After showing us His love for us, who wouldn't believe Him? But in His perfect time, when people who would seek Him, He will welcome them.


Job 9 : 2-4

And that my brothers, is the truth. Amen.

All for the Glory of God, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 20, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.20.12
Thursday
22:38
John 17:24-26

I really loved Jesus prayer for Himself, His disciples, and for all believers. I'm want to have it as my prayer as well. Especially the ones that need/seek Him the most.

1 Cor. 15 : 10, I was struck with "But by the grace of God, I am what I am..." I thank God for everything, for my character, for everything that is happening because He is molding me.

I'd like to ask for prayer, I was quick to anger with my mother awhile ago and more patience for my niece. She's really "makulit" and sometimes I just let her be when I ran out of patience, but I know I should show her more love. Also for my quiet time, that I may be consistent with the time of my quiet time and listen to Him more...asking for forgiveness from Him..amen.


All for the Glory of God, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 19, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.19.12
Wednesday
10:58
John 16 : 24

I was struck with this line while reading the chapter, "Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete." I felt that I still lack in faith, I haven't fully grasp His teachings, because if I have, I would be asking the Father in His name. Parang, feeling ko pag wala ng mintis ung faith mo, meron ka nung confidence na i-claim ung prayers or whatever You ask of Him.

From utmost.org, my reflection about John 6:66, reading the previous verse John 6:65 "Yet there are some of you who do not believe.” For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray him." Parang for me, dito pumapasok ung quote na "Jesus qualifies the called and not the other way around:" Tipong, in His perfect time, He knows us so well that He knows who believes in Him or not, ginagawaan niya ng paraan kung time mo na maniwala sa kanya.

Last night, my mom and I had a talk regarding the way she "takes care" of us. I'm not really sure if we both got to understand what each other was saying, but I'm lifting it all up to Him.

Just read Proverbs 13:4 "Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper." I have to honestly say, my spiritual journey is slow and weak, but I always pray that He disturb me and push me to be "radical." too bad I would miss the "trust" talk on MBS(Monday Bible Study) but I know that everything is all planned out by Him.

I'd like to pray for thanks to Him that He has healed our borther AP. Praying that Jesus walks with us in our dgroups spiritual journey, amen.

All for the Glory of God, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 18, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.18.12
Tuesday
14:22
John 15 : 9 - 17

Jesus is showing us how He was loved by His Father. He even wanted us to experience the peace and love that comes with it. He is loving us, how His Father loves Him. If we only follow Him, obey Him, only if He remains in us.

That is why I'm thankful that I have my dgroup every week so that I could share and be blessed together with my friends in prayer and worship Him together. So that I won't be lost along the way..It is such a blessing to have friends who worship together and be in Christ.

I'd like to give this a moment to pray for my brother AP, who's in the hospital right now because his blood plates went down again. Lord, You're the only one who can heal AP, forgive us Lord for our sins against You, Father, continue to do miracles for us, we believe in You Father, amen!

All for the Glory of God, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 17, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.17.12
Monday
06:00
John 14

Reading this chapter, I ask myself, how much do I know Jesus? Yes, I do believe in Him, but how much? Because my faith was challenged when I read this chapter. Thomas, who was already His disciple, still asked Jesus to show Him the way. He was explaining to His disciples during this time about He is the way, the truth and the life. Thomas asked Jesus to show him the "way", when during all this time the 12 was with Him, some still didn't know. That's why  I ask myself, I do believe Jesus is my Lord and Savior, but how much? Jesus explained to Thomas Jesus that by knowing Him, obeying His command that we get to "see the way." But it was also a blessing in disguise when I got to read Luke 7 : 1 - 10 it was about the centurion, how he humbled himself and how Jesus was so proud of Him because of his faith. The centurion didn't know Jesus, but his faith was favored by Jesus.

 I remember telling this to my dgroup friends about how "radical" I wanted to be, but my friend told me to take it easy, little by little, because if these small ARK's(Acts of Random Kindness) we can't even do, what more the g stuff?

Also, reading from utmost.org, "Temptation is not something we can escape; in fact, it is essential to the well-rounded life of a person. Beware of thinking that you are tempted as no one else–what you go through is the common inheritance of the human race, not something that no one has ever before endured. God does not save us from temptations–He sustains us in the midst of them (see Hebrews 2:18 and Hebrews 4:15-16)." It's just a blessing knowing that God allows these temptations for us to make our relationship with Him stronger. He lets us know that we NEED Him NOT TO sin...

All for the Glory of God, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 16, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.16.12
Sunday
01:00
John 13 36 - 38

How the Lord knows us. He knows that, like Peter, we want to follow where our Father goes, we want to be more and more like Him. But because He knows Peter, He told him that he will deny Him 3 times before the rooster crows. This one struck me the most, because I feel that I'm like Peter now, who says that he loves Jesus very much(no doubt) but to how far? Peter's faith was tested. Yet, our Father knows that Peter loves Him and still blesses him with what he needs in becoming a fisher of all men.

I have been missing on my quiet time with the Father with all this excitement going to Canada. Before this week started, I prayed that I do all the things that I have planned before leaving and that I may find and glorify His name. I almost get to finish the things I was supposed to do, but did I glorify Him? There was instances when I failed Him, there were more than 3 times...

Father, forgive me for my shortcomings. May You bless my heart to be more obedient to You Father, and only You, all for Your glory, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 11, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.11.12
Tuesday
23:59
John 11 38 - 44
Jesus Raises Lazarus From The Dead

I am assured with how Jesus prayed to His Father when He wanted to raise His brother Lazarus from death. "Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me." Grabe, I pray that like Christ, we  have His kind of relationship with His Father.

Lately, going through Proverbs for daily reading or what God is telling me, I can't seem understand Him, but with John, I get to know Jesus. I lift all my sins up to Him so that I may hear Him, understand Him, obey Him.

I'm praying for that with just a few more days before I leave, that, with His grace, I finish everything I have to do before I leave.

Lord, with your grace and mercy, with these things that I will be doing, may I find You, and glorify You.

- Reserve 2 dates for my charity birthday

- Take my dogs to grooming and vet

- pack things

amen Lord. All for the Glory of God, amen!

P.S. Lord, Forgive me for my sins, I lift them up to you...

The Quiet Time Series: September 10, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.10.12
Monday
23:59
John 10 22 - 40
The Unbelief of The Jews


It just hit me why John was suggested to be read when reading His word. It was for us to "believe" in Him. He would always perform miracles. During this time, people were divided, those who believed in Him, and those who doubt Him.

Jesus kept doing these miracles for people. To help them, but for some, like the pharisees, He never gives up on them. He would always find ways to "teach" them, to open their hearts.

Galing talaga ni God, in His perfect time talaga. It was when my friend Byron mentioned to our dgroup leader that he wanted us to pray for Him because like me, was feeling that Jesus wasn't talking to us. I also remember our dgroup leader Bryan, that sometimes, when you don't feel His presence, you've sinned and should ask for forgiveness.

I am praying for our new friend Clifford, that Jesus bless our hearts and worship and glorify God together. Use us Lord for Thy will, use us Father to do Thy will.

Praying for AP, may You take away his suffering Lord, heal Him, it is only You who can. For Jason, we thank You for blessing him with an opportunity to do what he loves. For Byron, that may You forgive for whatever sin, may You speak to him Father, forgive us for whatever sins we have committed and for what sins we are about to do. To Alek, for his safety, where ever he may be Father, protect us Father. To Ken, that may he find You again Lord and seek You, guide him Father to You. And our dgroup leader Bryan, Father may You protect him, may he seek You more and continue to use him Father, AMEN!

All for the Glory of God, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 9, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.09.12
Sunday
23:59
John 9 35 - 41
Spiritual Blindess

I pray that I could be like the blind man whom God healed. He was asked by Jesus if he knew who the Son of Man was, and the man with much hunger in Jesus, to the one who healed him replied: "Tell me so that I may believe in Him."

I pray to be like the man who is healed of his "disability" and come to know Jesus, the one who have healed me, amen!

All for the Glory of God, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 08, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.08.12
Saturday
23:59
Proverbs 6 1 - 19
Warnings Against Folly

The verse is about being lazy, not just literally but in seeking God, in obeying Him. Before I opened it to Proverbs, I was praying for my career, at first, it was actually Proverbs 8 : 29, but I didn't understood it, so I flip it to the start of the chapter, I accidentally turned 2 pages before that and have read Proverbs 6. This one struck me.

He really does know me, because I myself feel lazy to engage our customers, I would always find ways to avoid confronting them. I would always ask my uncle for the majority of the bike parts our customers would ask me. I'm too excited to leave the country.

I have been praying for Him to disturb me. I attended a prayer meeting last night and was amazed by the statement the speaker said, "trivia lang, alam niyo ba, the phrase "do not be afraid" is mentioned in the bible 365 times?" Each day, knowing God, I am putting that phrase into heart. With His grace and mercy, I am putting it to heart.

All for the Glory of God, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 07, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.07.12
Friday
23:59
John 8 31 - 39
The Children of Abraham

"The truth shall set you free" was one of the lines that struck me with the verse, and "“Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed..." somewhat in line with utmost.org, about Jesus's overflowing blessing. After my retreat, a friend of mine told me before being baptized in water, he told me that I am free of satan and my sins, that from then on, I have accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour, thus, we are protected by Him and will avoid sinning again.

All for the Glory of God, amen!

Father God, I'd like to pray for my bestfriend, whose health is again deteriorating. Lord You're the mighty healer, only You can take away our sufferings. Our business, that little by little, that we may walk the right path, that someday soon, we would not be afraid of our country's BIR because we have nothing to hide anymore, because "the truth will set us free." To my brother's who request for Your guidance, that we may continue to strengthen our faith in You. Please continue to disturb us Lord, take us away from our comfort zone, and Thy will be done. Amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 06, 2012

The Quiet Time Series
09.06.12
Thursday
23:59
Luke 5: 1-11
Jesus Call His First Disciples

I was really touched when "Simon Peter fell at the knees of Jesus saying, "Leave me, Lord. I am a sinful man."" But Jesus gave them affirmation NOT to be afraid of Him, and that from then on, they were going to be fishers of men. As I have read some of the verse's reflection, this story had a few meaningful reflections to it. One was when Jesus got in the boat with His disciples, it was overwhelming for the disciples, if Jesus got into the boat with me, I will be blessed as well. I think that the boat represented life, He is now with me in my life. And now, with His blessing and grace, I would be able to have bountiful, blessed journey ahead of me. I pray that He would disturb me more, so that my faith would be tested and choose Him more, depend on Him more and more with each trial He gives me.

All for the Glory of God, amen!

The Quiet Time Series: September 05, 2012

The Quiet Time Series:
09.05.12

Wednesday

23:59

Luke 4: 38 - 39
Jesus Heals Many

The booklet I was reading explained this verse to me that we should share God blessing to other people. Simon's mother-in-law, who was instantly healed by Jesus, did not rest after she was being healed but quickly got up and shared Jesus blessings to her neighbors who were sick. She tried to bring people to Jesus. Also, Luke 4 : 18 I feel that, is trying to tell me that, I have been renewed with the holy spirit, and I should be sharing His blessings to those who are poor in spirit and are captives of evil. Ang hirap lang sobra kasi ngayon pa lang, sa work, "under pressure" na nararamdaman ko...but I am blessed kasi, I feel that God is "disturbing" me, is trying to get me out of my comfort zone...

As I continue on my reading on the book John, chapter 7 and some of the previous chapters, I have read that, is trying to tell me, not to glorify myself, but Him. Do these things for no one but for Him alone.

The Quiet Time Series: September 2012

This series of blog post will be dedicated to my quiet time.


The Quiet Time Series:
09.04.12
Tuesday
23:59

I've been reading the book of John lately, and so far(John 6), there are previous verses that really gave me an impact. To summarize the chapters I have read, it was Jesus journey and performing miracles, and as I was reading, I felt, irritated by the people whom Jesus saves, or performs His miracles to. The people of Jerusalem wouldn't believe Him, would always find ways to persecute Him. I felt really irritated and sad at the same time...He even asked His 12 if they too wanted to leave Him John 6 67 - 69. But I was really amazed at what Simon and Peter replied: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”


I'm really blessed to have recently attended a retreat. I was renewed. Praise God.

My quiet time, aside from reading the book John, I came across 1 Corinthians 2:10-16, at first I was really confused by it, but the booklet I was reading thank God had a short explanation on the daily readings. I finally understood what the verse meant. Let us be spiritual men, and not normal men, amen.



All for the Glory of God!