How God Reminds

It's funny how we are continuously reminded by God on His faithfulness and how magnificent He is in our life using little moments, and all we can do is smile and acknowledge the truthfulness of what He reminded us of. 

Allow me to share this chess game scenario. I would also like to know what it implies to you by just looking at it through jotting down the comment section. Here's the short clip:

Okay, I'll give you a minute. Then if you can, please share how it resonated with you.

As for me, I am reminded of the King who always goes before and with me to conquer difficult situation in my life. It's like God is saying, "just take the step, I'm with you". And yes, there are supporting verses about the chess game scenario above:

Psalm 23:4: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

Isaiah 41:10: "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

Joshua 1:9: "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest"

I hope this reminded you of God's greatness and faithfulness too. And I would also like to reiterate that the pawn who made a checkmate to the opponent displays dependency to the King that is supporting it, without the King by its side there will no be a checkmate and the pawn is powerless. Therefore, another bible verse "John 15:5 - I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."

And, indeed, He is greater than I.

Feel free to share your thoughts. Shalom!

2026

Eph 1:15-20

"Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers, That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,"

John 17:15-17

"I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth."

If prayer is your lifestyle, this reminder for the year 2026 might sound redundant, because I am hundred percent sure that you are really including your loved ones in your prayers, always. But this time, remind yourself to also pray for the specifics mentioned in the verses above, and alot a specific time for it. You can set an alarm to remind yourself to pray for them on this aspect at a given time. So you can have a reassuring peace that they are under God's favor and that God got them and you can leave your worries and anxieties behind. That's one of the wonders of prayers, it eradicate any form of fears and anxieties because you let God be God. The God who moves mountains and faithful to His words. 

And may we always remember, that:

1. Miracles happen when we pray, not because of who prayed, but because God is simply being the God He is.

2. When we pray, we don't command God to work, but it settles our hearts and mind with peace by reminding ourselves of who God is. 

3. Prayer is not an act to please God, but it is solely something that benefit us physically, mentally, and spiritually. 

4. Faith plays a big role when praying. It is something you get when you have a relationship with Jesus. It grew bigger as you get to know Him more and as you continue to walk your life with Him.

May your prayers be full of faith this 2026! Shalom!

2025

 

Another in the Fire

Dan 3:23-25:

"And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spoke, and said unto his counselors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God."

The words above, though it happened literally, can also be viewed metaphorical. We go to situations where we can describe as something alike above -- burning fiery furnace. And what goes in our heads and hearts during that time? Fear. Lost. Defeat. Regret. Sorrow. Shivers from the inside out of your whole being. Helplessness. And the list goes on. 

The good thing about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is their unwavering faith with God. It's not that they know, they wouldn't be burned. And what they showed was not an act of courage. We could only imagine how fearsome they were inside their head knowing they will be thrown in the fiert furnace. But there's peace in them. Knowing that whatever happen they know that God got them because they know who their God is in their lives. Perhaps, they have experienced Him so much that they couldn't doubt Him anymore. There's Peace. And that Peace can only be obtained by having a genuine relationship with God.

This 2025, I pray that we all receive that unexplainable Peace. Especially during situations alike to a burning fiery furnace. And please know, that we can only have that kind of peace by having a personal genuine relationship with God, with our Savior Jesus Christ. 

Marry someone who is...

For all the singles out there, you may list down your standards you're looking for in a lifetime partner all you want but please take note that this will be a vital part of your life. You will spend the rest of your life with that person, maybe 60-80 percent of your life, so you got to be very careful and really pray hard for this.

For all the women, put Proverbs 31:10-31  in your hearts. Bind it. We can call ourselves new generation women and be virtuous still. Time has passed and women's role in the society has changed too. But if you'd read Proverbs 31:10-31, you'll notice that these words of God is timeless too and will always be applicable whatever timeline we are in.

For all the men, I wish you find your Proverbs 31 Woman, but before that ask yourself if you are worthy to have her? If not please work on yourself and may the first verses of Proverbs 31, which is 1-9 be your guide too to becoming a better person (ladies, please read it too so you'll know when a man is a walking red flag).

 Prov 31:10-31:

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."

Reminder this Holy Week

I hate to break it to you, but you're not automatically saved by the blood of Jesus.

Yes, Jesus died for our sins but unless you believed the fact that He indeed died for you to save you and have a genuine personal relationship with Him, you will not truly be saved. And that is not according to me but the Bible -- His Word.

John 3:16: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Luk 13:23-27: "Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity."

In Pilipino: Luc. 13:23-27: "At may isang nagsabi sa kaniya, Panginoon, kakaunti baga ang mangaliligtas? At sinabi niya sa kanila, Magpilit kayong magsipasok sa pintuang makipot: sapagka't sinasabi ko sa inyo na marami ang mangagsisikap na pumasok, at hindi mangyayari. Kung makatindig na ang puno ng sangbahayan, at mailapat na ang pinto, at magpasimula kayong mangagsitayo sa labas, at mangagsituktok sa pintuan, na mangagsasabi, Panginoon, buksan mo kami; at siya'y sasagot at sasabihin sa inyo, Hindi ko kayo nangakikilala kung kayo'y taga saan; Kung magkagayo'y pasisimulan ninyong sabihin, Nagsikain kami at nagsiinom sa harap mo, at nagturo ka sa aming mga lansangan; At sasabihin niya, Sinasabi ko sa inyo na hindi ko kayo nangakikilala kung kayo'y taga saan; magsilayo kayo sa akin, kayong lahat na manggagawa ng kalikuan."

Rom 10:9: "That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved."

I don't know how will you spend the rest of your Holy Week but I do hope you get to use these free days getting to know more about why we have this week. 

I pray that we all get to experience peace and serenity, above all the Salvation that God offers (if you haven't yet), this Holy Week. And may we never missed the point that genuine peace and serenity that our soul longs for can only be found with the one and only source -- Jesus.

John 14:27: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

2Ths 3:16: "Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all."

And only by accepting you are saved by the blood of Jesus, you can savor that genuine peace and serenity. 

May we never missed the whole point of the Holy Week. Have a blessed one.

2024

Unlike the last and previous years, which God had already impressed me His Words that I will cling on for the whole year even before the new year arrived, this time I had a hard time knowing His Words for me for 2024.

So I kept asking Him to reveal His Word for me this 2024. And then I realized that perhaps I am not hearing His Word for me this year because I am lacking personal time with His Word. I got so used to my relationship with Him to the point that I became complacent. And although I already have an intimate relationship with God, it's not a reason to forget reading about His Word. Although He has already put His laws into my heart and mind, as long as we are free to open up and read a Bible, we must take advantage of this freedom.

So  I am sharing you His Words for me this year: 

1.

Jam 1:22: "But be you doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves."

2.

Prov 1:20-30: "Wisdom cries aloud outside; she raises her voice in the open square: She cries in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she utters her words, saying, How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? and the scoffers delight in their scoffing, and fools hate knowledge? Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Because I have called, and you refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; But you have ignored all my counsel, and would have none of my reproof: I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear comes; When your terror comes as desolation, and your destruction comes as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish comes upon you. Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: Because they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: They would have none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof."

3.

Prov 2:1-2: "My son, if you will receive my words, and lay up my commandments with you; So that you incline your ear unto wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;"

4.

Prov 1:8: "My son, hear the instruction of your father, and forsake not the law of your mother:"

5.

Eph 6:1-3: "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor your father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth."

I hope we all get through this 2024 with God's Word lighting our path. Have a wonderful new year with God as our lead. Shalom.

2023

Before the year starts, God kept reminding me of this Word as if telling me to take a hold of this for the coming year. 

Romans 12:2: "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

With this present time, where there is so much going on the world, how do I know what is good, acceptable, and perfect will of God? Perhaps, this Word answers that. 

I believe that God is speaking and impressing His Word to us individually if we only know how to listen, observe, and be perfectly still with Him. But before these, a relationship with Him. So, I wonder, what is God's Word for you, this year? Have a wonderful season of new beginnings! 

May we Always be Reminded

Awit 103:1-5:

"Purihin mo ang Panginoon, Oh kaluluwa ko: At lahat na nangasa loob ko ay magsisipuri sa kaniyang banal na pangalan. Purihin mo ang Panginoon, Oh kaluluwa ko, At huwag mong kalimutan ang lahat niyang mabubuting gawa. Na siyang nagpapatawad ng iyong lahat na mga kasamaan; Na siyang nagpapagaling ng iyong lahat na mga sakit; Na siyang tumutubos ng iyong buhay sa pagkapahamak: Na siyang nagpuputong sa iyo ng kagandahang-loob at malumanay na mga kaawaan: Na siyang bumubusog sa iyong bibig ng mabuting bagay; Na anopa't ang iyong kabataan ay nababagong parang agila."

I need to be reminded of these every millisecond. I don't want to ever forget how gracious God is. I need my soul to always be in worship and thankful of God. These words are so true. And may my whole being praise God for who He is in my life. He deserves all the glory, praises, and gratitude. 

And may you be reminded of these too. 

God bless and Shalom.

Awit 103:22: "Purihin ninyo ang Panginoon, ninyong lahat na mga gawa niya, Sa lahat na dako na kaniyang sakop; Purihin mo ang Panginoon, Oh kaluluwa ko."

P. S. You can use English translation if you can't understand this Bible version. Awit is Psalm. 

For the anxious

If you are being bothered with anxiety, here are some of the verses I've encountered and chased away the dark clouds surrounding my mind.

Hope these help you as well as it did to me. Truly, God is a promise keeper and a refuge in times of needs. Truly he gives peace to the anxious mind and will never abandon you whenever you need help. Just keep on trusting Him and you will see. 

These are translated in Filipino version, feel free to search for a King James Version for English translation. 

Awit 89:2: "Sapagka't aking sinabi, Kaawaan ay matatayo magpakailan man: Ang pagtatapat mo'y iyong itatatag sa mga kalangitlangitan."

Awit 89:34: "Ang tipan ko'y hindi ko sisirain, Ni akin mang babaguhin ang bagay na lumabas sa aking mga labi."

Awit 92:5: "Kay dakila ng iyong mga gawa, Oh Panginoon! Ang iyong mga pagiisip ay totoong malalim."

Awit 91:1-16: "Siyang tumatahan sa lihim na dako ng Kataastaasan. Ay mananatili sa lilim ng Makapangyarihan sa lahat. Aking sasabihin tungkol sa Panginoon, Siya'y aking kanlungan at aking katibayan, Ang Dios ko na siyang aking tinitiwalaan. Sapagka't kaniyang ililigtas ka sa silo ng paninilo, At sa mapamuksang salot. Kaniyang tatakpan ka ng kaniyang mga bagwis, At sa ilalim ng kaniyang mga pakpak ay manganganlong ka: Ang kaniyang katotohanan ay kalasag at baluti. Ikaw ay hindi matatakot sa kakilabutan sa gabi, Ni sa pana man na humihilagpos kung araw; Dahil sa salot na dumarating sa kadiliman, Ni dahil sa paggiba man na sumisira sa katanghaliang tapat. Isang libo ay mabubuwal sa iyong siping, At sangpung libo sa iyong kanan; Nguni't hindi lalapit sa iyo. Iyong mamamasdan lamang ng iyong mga mata, At iyong makikita ang ganti sa masama. Sapagka't ikaw, Oh Panginoon, ay aking kanlungan! Iyong ginawa ang Kataastaasan na iyong tahanan; Walang kasamaang mangyayari sa iyo, Ni anomang salot ay lalapit sa iyong tolda. Sapagka't siya'y magbibilin sa kaniyang mga anghel tungkol sa iyo, Upang ingatan ka sa lahat ng iyong mga lakad. Kanilang dadalhin ka sa kanilang mga kamay, Baka matisod ka ng iyong paa sa isang bato. Iyong yayapakan ang leon at ang ulupong: Ang batang leon at ang ahas ay yuyurakan mo ng iyong mga paa. Sapagka't kaniyang inilagak ang kaniyang pagibig sa akin, kaya't iniligtas ko siya: Aking ilalagay siya sa mataas, sapagka't kaniyang naalaman ang pangalan ko. 

Few verses before these talks about God being silent, but Him being silent does not disprove Him being faithful to His promises and words. 

Have a great day! Shalom. 

2022

 What's yours? 😊

Lies Vs Truth

Last few days, I've been attacked by my own anxious mind (as always). Lies tried to linger in my mind. This lie kept popping up whenever I'm appreciating the goodness of God in my life. But few days ago, that lie has been so strong I cannot longer fight it with truth. It wants me to doubt, and I am slowly losing my confidence with the truth I have.

It says to me, "What if your God is not the real God? What if it's not God who kept saving you? What if you're not talking to the real God? What if He's not the One who kept sending your rescue? Because you don't deserve it all. Why would God bless and keep on saving someone who always fall short of His expectation?" 

But you know what, even in those silent battles, God hears. God sees. And here, right now, God gave me Isaiah 43:10 as an answer...

"10 You [are] My witnesses, says the LORD, and My servant whom I have chosen; that you may know and believe Me, and understand that I [am] He. Before Me no God was formed, nor shall there be after Me." (Isaiah 43:10).

Some verses from Psalms 37

 

There are two things that are being emphasized in the verses above:

1. Trust in the Lord - God has not failed yet and He never will. In Him there is victory. In fact, He is the victory. We know this for a fact but there are still times we forget about this truth because of certain circumstances. And may these verses serve as a reminder because really we needed to be reminded of this most of the time. He is faithful and He is true to His Words.

2. Righteousness - Was there a time in your life you have asked why it seems that the bad people are more blessed than the the ones who are always doing right? Honestly, I too, don't know why. But what we should do is not to keep on looking what's on the other people's plate and focus on what is there to be grateful for -- to look on your own plate instead. Because really  God never abandon those who trust and walks in His ways. He even went to get that 1 lost sheep who's been astraying, what more to those who are heeding His voice. And if you are doubting if you are righteous enough, I'm sorry but there is none that is righteous, no not one. Good thing, there is righteousness in Christ. If you have a personal relationship with Jesus, you are already clothed in His righteousness. Anyway, let's talk about it in another separate blog or you may want to open your own bible and have a quiet time with that topic. 

You can share your own insight by commenting. But most especially, hope these verses speak to you in a way that the Holy Spirit want it to be. 

God bless! 

"...hindi niya mauunawaan ang mga gawa ng Diyos."

 

Your Impossible

 (Mark 5:35-43)

"35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.

42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat."

"Be not afraid, Only Believe"

Most of the time impossible things or so doing them comes in a package with fear. You refrain yourself from doing something which this world considers impossible because of fear: fear of failure, fear of what's going to happen next, fear of what other people might say, etc.

When Jesus said in Mark 5:36, to not be afraid, He acknowledges the fear that the leader of the synagogue is currently feeling due to the situation of his daughter. Now, I will tell you personally, that what Jesus said "be not afraid" is not easy, especially when you're in the situation that is so fearsome for you. But right after that phrase, he said, "only believe", I am not telling you that it's much easier to do so but it does give relief. Relief in a sense that all you have to do is replace your feeling of fear with believing... believing in who He is, in what He can do. And once you cross that line, just like what happened in the verses I provided, you too will be amazed and awed of how God worked through your impossible.

Bible Verse Photo Blog (Eighth Entry)

(Since I've been challenged by a friend to post inspirational Bible Verse for 14 Days, I decided to indulge deep into God's Word I'd be sharing and post it here. Here is my 8th entry.)

"Sapagka't akong Panginoon mong Dios, ay hahawak ng iyong kanang kamay, na magsasabi sa iyo, Huwag kang matakot; aking tutulungan ka."

Isaias 41:13

"For I, Jehovah your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, Do not fear; I will help you." 

Isaiah 41:13

DO NOT FEAR

I've been told that based on study there are 360+ DO NOT FEAR phrases in the verses of the Bible. Enough for our everyday lives for a whole year. It signifies that we have something to hold on to everyday against fear. When fear crept in, we can rely on God's Word and promises that there is nothing to fear. 

The verse above doea not only say to NOT FEAR, i love the words that follow it -- I WILL HELP YOU. And that is very comforting words to someone who has been experiencing panic attack or anxiety. It gives reassurance and a reminder that God's help will come there is nothing to worry about. 

I pray that you take a hold of this God's promise whenever you are in fear. God bless. Shalom. 

See you again on my next entry. 

Bible Verse Photo Blog (Seventh Entry)

(Since I've been challenged by a friend to post inspirational Bible Verse for 14 Days, I decided to indulge deep into God's Word I'd be sharing and post it here. Here is my seventh entry.)

"Tumiwala ka sa Panginoon ng buong puso mo, at huwag kang manalig sa iyong sariling kaunawaan:"

(Kawikaan 3:5)

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding."

(Proverbs 3:5)

TRUSTING FULLY

If you are following this blog, you know that faith and trust in God have been my topic most of the time. I tackle in  https://thewogspeaks.blogspot.com/2019/12/what-i-learnt-this-year.html?m=1 how is it hard to do. And maybe, I have wriiten in there all what I have to say regarding faith.

And the vese above is one of the verses in the Bible that urges us to have faith in God regardless of the situation you are in. And if you think it as easy as how you read it, your faith maybe have not been put to test yet (please correct me if I'm wrong) because oftentimes we tend to look at what we understand. Forgetting that God sees the whole picture. That's why we need to continuously draw nearer to God. Because that's how our faith grows too. 

When we keep on knowing God, we are developing a bigger trust on Him each day. He gives and strengthens our faith. Just keep on holding on unto Him. It is not easy but He will sustain and will never leave you behind, just trust Him. 

See you on my next entry. 

Bible Verse Photo Blog (Sixth Entry)

(Since I've been challenged by a friend to post inspirational Bible Verse for 14 Days, I decided to indulge deep into God's Word I'd be sharing and post it here. Here is my sixth entry.)

"Ang kalangitan ay nagpapahayag ng kaluwalhatian ng Dios; at ipinakikilala ng kalawakan ang gawa ng kaniyang kamay."

(Mga Awit 19:1)

"To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork."

(Psalms 19:1)

MAJESTIC ARTWORK

What do you feel when you look at the sky? I hope we all feel the same way when looking at it. I hope the blue sky and bright clouds give you hope too; i hope it brightens and cheers you up too; I hope the nightsky keeps you awestruck of its beauty; i hope it gives you inspiration. 

I guess, because I can only guess, that God made it with the thought of making us in awe of His creation. So that with His majestic creation we can feel a little more okay. Making us feel His majesty and love through His creativity. To make it harder to disproof His existence. 

And how can you not believe that heaven and earth is God's creation when the creations themselves are declaring naturally that Someone made them. And oh, how Creative that Higher Being is. It's too obvious with His work. And you, too, is His work of art. 

Have a look at the sky. Shalom! 

Bible Verse Photo Blog (Fifth Entry)

(Since I've been challenged by a friend to post inspirational Bible Verse for 14 Days, I decided to indulge deep into God's Word I'd be sharing and post it here. Here is my fifth entry.)

"Hindi ba kita inutusan? Ikaw ay magpakalakas at magpakatapang na mabuti; huwag kang matakot, ni manglupaypay: sapagka't ang Panginoon mong Dios ay sumasa iyo saan ka man pumaroon."

(Josue 1:9)

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed. For the LORD your God [is] with you in all places where you go." 

(Joshua 1:9)

NOTHING TO FEAR

This verse should be written in our hearts and minds. So the moment fear starts to bother us, we have a strong reminder who is with us. Fear is always around the corner of our minds, that's why we must have a weapon against it. People with anxiety know exactly what I'm talking about. And if you can't relate to this, at least know this for the sake of someone you know who has.

According to the data, 40M Adult in US alone suffers from anxiety and only almost 37% of it receive treatment. Most of them fight this battle alone. And if we will based it on this data, there is a high probability that you know someone who is battling with anxiety, not to mention depression. And am telling you, knowing and sharing them things that could help their battle is also a treatment. Them, knowing that someone is there for them in their battle, most of the time ease their anxiety.

It maybe a long process before they fully conquer anxiety or maybe they wont. Just continue to be there, like how God is to them. They need to be reminded always of that -- that God is with them always, nothing to fear. 

See you on my next photo blog. Shalom! 

SOURCE: https://nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Anxiety-Disorders

Bible Verse Photo Blog (Fourth Entry)

(Since I've been challenged by a friend to post inspirational Bible Verse for 14 Days, I decided to indulge deep into God's Word I'd be sharing and post it here. Here is my fourth entry.)

"Huwag kayong mangabalisa sa anomang bagay; kundi sa lahat ng mga bagay sa pamamagitan ng panalangin at daing na may pagpapasalamat ay ipakilala ninyo ang inyong mga kahilingan sa Dios."

(Mga Taga-Filipos 4:6)

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."
(Philippians 4:6)

SOMEONE YOU CAN FULLY TRUST

This verse is relatable in every angle. I don't have to share much about this, because I believed, the readers themselves have experienced the truth and reality of this verse.

Also, the message is very clear. "Do not be anxious about anything..." - this is very powerful once you master it. But believe me, it wont be easy. That's why "...but in everything by prayer and supplication," comes right after. Because we need to acknowledge the fact that our anxiety can only be lifted away by entrusting it to God. Don't forget "...with thanksgiving" because we need to be reminded of what God has done and given, reminding yourself that He got you, what else can't He handle? And then, "...let your requests be made known to God." - because He is your friend, Someone you can fully trust. 

Comment down if you have something to share too or thoughts to share. Shalom!