ONE WORD WORLD

What does LOVE really mean?

Some philosophers say it is blind. Is it really blind? Or the lover just chose to be blind? not the love in itself?

What's with love that a person doesn't mind waiting no matter how long it takes just to be with the one she loves?

My friend, Abi said, "It's worth the wait."

What's with love that it can change an entire world of a person?

Another friend said that it can give you the best and also the worst feeling you can ever have.

What's with love that once you have it, it's hard to let it go? or I should I say that once it had you, it's hard for it to let you go?

Apostle Paul said love is patient and kind.

Jesus said He loves us with an everlasting love.

Christians like me believe that love is not a mere emotion. It is a decision; or to state it in a greater weight, it is a committment.

Is love a command?

Some say it is a lifestyle.

Some only understand the romantic aspect of love, because I must admit, it is the easiest one to understand.

The kind of love that gives the best happiness when you're together.
The kind of love that gives you the worst pain when you break up.
The kind of love that gives present during special dates on special calender dates.
The kind of love that wants to know everything about a person and the same love that longs to be with that person.

What's with love that an unsatisfied hunger for it can shatter hearts?

Is love a need?

The kind of love that a child longs for a parent to spend quality time with her.
The kind of love that longs for someone's presence.
The kind of love that longs for someone's shoulder to cry on.
The kind of love that longs to be heard.
The kind of love that longs to be talked to.

What's with love that people can endure a painful sacrifice for the good of the ones they love?

The kind of love that prompts a mother t go abroad to give better provisions for her family.
The kind of love that enables a husband to take care of a disabled wife.
The kind of love that enables parents to forgive a wayward child.
The kind of love that wants a person to be happy even if that happiness means pain to him.
The kind of Love that sends His son to save the world.

What does LOVE really mean?

Honestly, the romantic aspect of love is something I can just imagine but I still can not. It is something that I've never gotten into and I wonder when will be the time I could fully understand it on my own.

Or should I understand it?

Love as far as I can remember is one word that has the most definitions, yet not fully understood.

ABOVE THE FLOOD

Who would have thought this would be the picture of Metro Manila last Saturday?

Many of us thought that Typhoon Ondoy was not really terrifying. It was not a strong typhoon after all. But because of continuous heavy rain fall that day, many people were caught unprepared by the sudden rise of water.

Perhaps, you've heard some of the stories. Maybe, you're even one of those who were stranded on the road or in school; or your house was flooded, too; or maybe you were not affected at all.

As I watched the interviews of the victims yesterday, I noticed one thing. All of them are suffering from a great loss: loss of properties and worse, loss of a loved one. But I was touched because most of them still found something to thank for, and that is their lives.

"May awa ang Diyos dahil eto kami, buhay," said someone.

The tragedy is a reminder that in this life, everything we see are all fleeting.

That almost all the things we invest in today, will be gone someday.

That life is short, you'll never know when it will be over.

That we are as bare as we came to the world.

That we have to check our priorities in life because in the end, we can't really take anything from this world but our soul.

That as mere creations, we are in need of God, who is and who will always be above every flood.

(written last September 6, Sunday. ;)


To my dearest Savior, Lord and Father,

This is my second time to disciple someone after 2 long years of setting back from the harvest field and I really thank you for using me to win someone for you again.

I know that Ive been through a lot of roller coaster spiritual rides lately but the thought of YOU as my father makes me feel valued and secure. I used to see myself differently from how you see me. I used to hate and condemn myself but the truth that you died for me makes it plain how much you love me.

I truly hope and desire to be more intimate with you, to be closer to you and I hope you feel the same, too.

You're the greatest father anyone could ever have. You are loving, compassionate and forgiving. You're someone who can transform a life of darkness into a life of light. you have the voice that is able to calm the storm in my mind. You are the joy that makes loneliness sweet. You are the love that makes the weak strong. You are the hope that makes the future secure.

Thank you for making me you daughter.

Kate

DREAM

Seven years ago, I knew what I really wanted in life.

I knew I love writing-- anything! Journals, Poems, Letters..
I knew I love Travelling-- to set my foot on many beautiful places in the Philippines.

Just recently, I knew I love photography. It's an art I really appreciate and it's something I can relate to. I knew I had the skill to take gorgeous photographs. In fact, I dream to own one good professional camera one day.

When I entered College, I doubted what I really wanted because I took up a course that is soo far from what I knew I love doing.

Fours years have passed and I'm about to graduate from school, and you know what? I still love writing journals, poems and letters. I still love traveling, though I seldom have the chance to do it lately. I still love photography, though I haven't held my camera for quite awhile.

I realized that these passions in my heart haven't died, even if at some point in my life, I thought I took a path against them.

These passions are dreams yet to be fulfilled, but I know that in God's own time it will happen.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON"T KNOW WHAT TO DO.

Be still. Wait. and Pray.

It's quite easy to understand but it's definitely not easy to do. If there's something you really want to know; something you really want to have; something that you really want to get rid of as soon as possible; something you really really really want to be done now, it's hard to slow down and sit back for awhile.

But I guess, I have no choice. Jesus doesn't shout at the streets just to be heard. But perhaps, if I'l just try, just try to do what's written above, I'll hear HIM.

FIVE-HOUR WALK

I left Fairview at around 1:30 pm. It was too late when I realized that it was too early. At 2:00 pm, I was already at SM NORTH. So I decided to stay at Fullybooked The Block while waiting for Rona. I read some books and.. One of the books that'caught my attention was GOD CALLING (something like that) It says in the Introduction that I may not feel God stand beside me with a ready smile to encourage me; I may not feel Him but He is there, He's always there.

A perfect message for me in my UNFEELING SEASON.

Rona arrived at around 3:45. It's tiring to be the one who's always waiting.. but no matter how many times I say that, I still choose to be early and I always end up being the one who waits. :p

We went at Fullybooked and we just browsed some stuffs there. She didn't know I''ve been there for an hour already. Then we went to Annex and we spent another hour at Best Seller Bookstore. We had fun browsing Children books while chatting. :)

Marj came at 5pm I think. We ate some tokneneng at Skygarden. At least mas malinis dun! Then we ate Takoyaki. It's my first time to eat one. (hindi masarap. :c) Then we bought Miguelito's ice cream. I was so thirsty. Then we went to Dept Store to look for some wallets and earrings.

And at 6:45pm, I went home.. :) Not knowing whether I was happy or not..

But I'm thankful to be with RONA again. She's one of my closest friends that I need to treasure as long as I can.. :)