I just want to re-post this article from the Purpose Driven Daily Devotional.

Why Worry? by Rick Warren “And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?” (Matthew 6:30 NLT).

Do you tend to expect the worst? Do you panic when you get a letter with IRS stamped on the envelope or when you hear a rumor about layoffs at work? The word worry comes from an old English word meaning “to choke or strangle.” Of course, that’s exactly what worry does to your productivity and happiness. It’s a self-defeating waste of time. In his famous Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:25–34), Jesus gave four reasons for not worrying and the secrets of overcoming it: 1. Worry is unreasonable. To worry about something you can’t change is useless. To worry about something you can change is foolish! And every time you review a worry in your mind, it just gets bigger. Worry amplifies problems out of proportion. 2. Worry is unnatural. You weren’t born a worrier. It is a learned response to life. In fact, you have to practice to get good at it. Fortunately worry can be unlearned. The only species in God’s creation that worries is human beings. We don’t think God will take care of us. 3. Worry is unhelpful. It doesn’t work. It can’t change the past. It can’t control the future. It only makes you miserable today. Worrying about a problem never solves the problem. 4. Worry is unnecessary. God has promised to take care of you if you’ll trust him with the details of your life. As a child, if you asked your father for lunch money you never worried about where it would come from. That was his problem. Let God be God in your life! “God will take care of you, just have faith.” How can I break the worry habit? First, trust God with every area of your life: “But your heavenly Father already knows perfectly well that you need them, and he will give them to you if you give him first place in your life and live as he wants you to” (Matthew 6:32 LB). Second, live just one day at a time: “So don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time” (Matthew 6:34 LB).

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He Opens a Window by Jim Rule

I thought that I was well prepared for all life had in store.
It seemed that I had everything and could not ask for more.
Now the things I thought I wanted have vanished with the wind.
But I won’t give in to despair. I’ll look again and look within.

Chorus:
For when God closes a door
He opens a window
But we need to open our eyes.
For when God closes a door
He opens a window
Blessings can come in disguise,
But we need to open our eyes.

It’s hard to know just what to do or even what to say
When hope is gone. You can’t go on, and everything looks gray,
And the things you thought you wanted are nowhere to be found.
If you feel lost and all alone then look again, and look around.

Chorus

Sometimes we pray for an answer.
Sometimes the answer is “No!”
But what we do with each answer
Can show us how we live and how we grow.

And now, at last, I understand. I know just what to do,
And though it’s not the way I planned,
His plan comes shining through.
Thought I knew just what I wanted. Got what I need instead,
And with His love to guide me through,
I’ll look again and look ahead.

Chorus

But we need to open our hearts.
Believe it, and that’s how it starts.

I’m not sure how this song goes but the message is very nice.

We shouldn’t lose hope eventhough there may be times that the future looks bleak. He provides us with various opportunities. We just have to be patient and trust Him completely.

Thank you, dear Father, for the windows you open.

May God be praised.

God bless you all!!!

I’ve been to White Beach several times already. If you want to be seen and if you are looking for party mood, White Beach is really the place for you. However, this year, I wanted something different. I wanted to experience the sea, sand and sun  in a more peaceful and serene way. After much research, we decided to try out Talipanan Beach, Puerto Galera.

We booked ourselves at Mountain Beach Resort. Getting there is the same as going to White Beach. Just hop on a ferry boat from the Batangas Pier. We rode one which dropped us off directly at Talipanan. I think you can also reach it by tricycle from White Beach. I am just not so sure about the fare.

The resort was great and the staff was very friendly. Food was also great at their restaurant. We loved their mango pancakes!

It was indeed peacefule there. It wasn’t that crowded. Kaya lang, I wasn’t so happy with the beach there. Fortunately, when we walked around, we found this very beautiful area. Medyo mahirap lang to go there because it was a choice between going into the waters or climbing steep rocks (we tried both!). But the view was so much worth it!

There were only a few dining places there. I think the most upscale would be Luca’s Italian restaurant. We were not so happy with what we ordered the first time we ate there.We had carbonara (not so creamy) and 4 cheese pizza (was there any cheese?!). However, we were so much happier with our food the next night. We had their putanesca and a pork dish. It was so yummy that there was nothing left to take home.

I would love to spend some time there again.

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Heart’s Day was approaching and most of us had no dates. We then decided to hold our planning session on Valentine’s weekend. We were looking for a venue that was out of town but still near and wouldn’t cost much. Fortunately, we found out about Starlake Resort in San Pablo, Laguna.

Don’t expect too much becuase their charges are really minimal. However, the owner and staff were very accommodating and helpful. Masarap din silang magluto.

While at the resort, you must visit Mojicap lake. The owner was suggesting another tourist spot, which I forgot, but we didn’t have time anymore.

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I was writing something regarding long distance relationships. Just want to share a few lines….

I want to be able to laugh with you when I am happy.

I want to be able to cry on your shoulder when I am sad.

I want you to be able to hug me to comfort me when I am lonely or angry.
I want to be able to see you smile.
I want to be able to share a simple meal with you.
I want to be able to go to mass with you.
I want to be able to kiss you just because.

And I want someone who would also want and need the same things from me.