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Monthly Verse:
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of
God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still
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of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 ESV ARTISTS GUEST WRITERS
Footnotes:
[a] Galatians 1:10 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Laarni De Leon April Allaine Conejos
Preface @mlcdeleon Eunice Oderon
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Monthly Theme: Sheryl Maluya Jeisel Alama
Me, my selfie and I @sherylmoana_me Joyson Manzanares
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Your selfish desires that destroys you wholly Ed Azañes
Your self-centered ambitions that divides @marxism1.0
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Your manipulative skill, sure will go too far

My selfie — Nesh Tubil Mikee Bercasio

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Circulate the image all on facebook, twitter and @ishidgns Reyes
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Janella Linsangan
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But for whom do you live? Roby Jane Labor
Is it for yourself or for others you love so deep? @blessedrobrob Valkyrie Arcee
You gave all your best but still felt empty Cabalo
You were there for others but you were still lonely Hanna Improso @cabalooney
Maybe you are living it the wrong way @improsohanna
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Thursday, August 1 Friday, August 2 Saturday, August 3

Daily Verse: Ephesians 2:19-22 Daily Verse: Esther 4:14 Daily Verse: Genesis 1:27

Daily Devo: God has loved you Daily Devo: "Ako, ako. Puro nalang Daily Devo: “Who are you?” What if
wholeheartedly. He always engulfed ako." God asks you that question today?
you with His unconditional love ever
since the beginning even if you can’t Narinig mo na ba ‘yan sa commercial? "Who are you?" How will you describe
see it properly before. It was Him who Nararanasan mo ba ‘yan ngayon? yourself as a servant? Would God see
showed you how blessed you are for Bakit nga ba sa walumpong milyong His identity in you?
having someone you can lean on tao sa Pilipinas ay ikaw na lang palagi
without preamble, who will listen to ang nagkakaproblema? Hindi ka Every time na tumitingin ka sa
your cries of plea and will continue to naman si Daniel Padilla pero "nese ye salamin, nakikita mo ba ang reflection
give hope despite your shortcomings, ne eng lehet”. Yung kakatapos mo ng Diyos sa buhay mo? Sa bawat
who will forgive you many times and lang sa isang problema, mayroon na desisyon ba na ginagawa mo, naiisip
will never leave you comfortless, who namang parating na isa. mo pa rin ba ang katagang ito:
will bless you with so much more, and "Matutuwa kaya ang Diyos kapag
who will love you more than you’ll Bakit.. lasenggo ang Tatay mo? ginawa ko ito?" o isa ka rin ba na
ever know. ..namatay agad ang Nanay mo? ganito mag isip: "Gagawin ko ito.
..tumigil ka sa pag aaral? ..iniwan ka Buhay ko naman ito eh. Sarili ko ‘to."
His love has transformed you ng kasintahan mo? ..may kapansanan
tremendously to become the person ka? ..may sakit ka? ..mahirap ka? Lagi mong tatandaan na God designed
He wanted you to be. The journey ..pinagdaanan mo ‘yun? .. *insert your you based on His identity. God
wasn’t easy. There were tribulations bakit" here* created you unique. Huwag mong
or persecutions that slowed your hanapin yung identity mo sa iba dahil
progress but you didn’t stop. You Hindi masasagot ng devo na ito ang unique ka, matindi ka, matapang ka!
continued to take it head on. And as mga bakit mo sa buhay pero may Because you are like Jesus. Every time
eras passed, you discovered more magandang balita para sa’yo. Alam na dadaan ka sa isang tough decision
about Him. mo ba na ang iyong pinagdaraanan ay or situation, always ask yourself,
blessing para sa iba? Sa bawat patak "What would Jesus do if Siya ang nasa
You’re not defined by your ng iyong luha ay may buhay na sitwasyon ko ngayon?"
insecurities, flaws or mistakes — nabibigyan ng bagong pag-asa. Alam
remember to whom you belong. mo ba na sa tuwing tatayo ka at God knows you so well that He knows
susubukang muli ang mga bagay ay your heart’s desire, your cries, and
You are free. may taong nagsasabi sa sarili nya ng, what makes you happy. Kung may
You are loved. "Kung kinaya niya ay kakayanin ko isang higit na nakakikilala sa’yo, wala
You are His. rin.” Sana malaman mong ikaw ay nang iba kundi ang Diyos. Kilala ka
pagpapala. Oo, may pinagdaraanan ka Niya higit pa sa pagkakakilala mo sa
Written by Angelica Chen Reyes pero ang buhay ay hindi lang tungkol sarili mo.
@anngelicachen sa’yo. Mula nang sinabi mo sa
Panginoon na, "Opo, susunod ako" ay Huwag kang mamuhay sa idinidikta ng
hindi na ikaw ang sentro ng kwentong mundo, sa sinasabi ng tao, at sa
ito kundi ang Diyos. May magagawa paraang gusto mo. Mamuhay ka sa
ka para sa kaharian Niya kahit pa may disenyo ng Diyos sa’yo.
hinaharap kang problema. Hindi
kailanman magiging hadlang sa Diyos And please, beloved. Know your
ang problema mo sa bahay, sa pera, identity in Jesus.
sa puso at sa kung saan pa man para
mabigyan mo Siya ng papuri. Tumayo Always check your heart.
ka ngayon at magsimulang muli. Piliin Always check your mind.
mong bumangon at yakapin ang Always check your life.
presensya ng Diyos. Piliin mong If you're still living like Jesus.
papurihan Siya kahit masakit, kahit
parang walang nangyayaring Written by April Allaine Conejos
maganda.

"Anong malay mo? Baka nga napunta

ka riyan para maging kasangkapan sa
ganitong pagkakataon!" —Mordecai

Written by Ishi Dignos

@ishidgns
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Sunday, August 4 What have you learned about your devo this week?
Daily Verse: Proverbs 27:20 Journal, draw, write a poem, or write a prayer about it
below.
Daily Devo: Why do you keep clicking? You knew there was
nothing but you kept going as if you are glued to it. Why
do you keep scrolling when it didn’t even satisfy? Though
your heart screams “enough” why does your thumb keep
moving?

We are in the “itching era” and the so called “social

media”. Your eyes itch, your ears, and your flesh itch for
new things, for interesting and juicy bits of information.
You are not satisfied and are always looking and itching for
something. This endless journey for trendy news manifests
itself in your life in many subtle ways: the continuous news
feed that keeps you up-to-date on netflix, facebook,
twitter and instagram, more click on those suggestive
website like Lazada, the gossip chatter when you get
together with friends, the appeal to obtain the latest
gadget, the desire not to be left out, the ambition for
promotion while degrading others. All of these don’t bring
satisfaction in your life yet you keep craving for more. Now
who will rescue you from this ceaseless itch? Yourself?
Your friends? We need something from outside this cursed
world to satisfy your flesh’s endless search.

Jesus who directs your path and give you the fullness of
joy.

He promised to one day put an end to your fleshly pull into

the dead ends of life. Until then, He has given you His Spirit
and His word to always remind you of the greatest news
that satisfies every itch. When gossip fire flares up, when
the notifications from your facebook calls you to take your
eyes off your work, when the current event begs you to
join in, let the words of God dwell in you more richly. For
He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills
with good things. (Psalm 107:9)

Written by Nesh Tubil

www.dkrmsjltm04.wordpress.com
@dkrmsjltm
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Monday, August 5 Tuesday, August 6 Wednesday, August 7

Daily Verse: Romans 12:2 Daily Verse: 2 Corinthians 10:12-18 Daily Verse: Hebrews 3:1

Daily Devo: You try to do your best to Daily Devo: Let’s take a moment for Daily Devo: So you’re tired. You come
live up to everybody’s expectations some self-reflection. Have you ever to a point where you overthink every
and wants for you. They expect you to tried boasting about your abilities, single thing: Are you doing this right?
be this and that as if they know the your wisdom, your nice home or your Are you saying the right thing? Do you
right and best things for you. As a recent promotion? look okay? Are you really enough?
result, you act according to their
words just to let them see that you’re The desire to boast about your Oh little fighter, why do you let these
capable. You do until your last vein accomplishments, especially yourself, trivial things hold your reins? Why do
gets stretched and your soul be is rooted deep within your hearts. Just you keep on looking at the mirror
consumed by the idea of keeping up. like before Saul became Paul, his every now and then, as if what you
self-righteousness and loyalty to his see is all that you are? Can’t you see
“If you’re the Messiah, then you own rules triggered pride in his heart. why you’re exhausted to the core? It’s
should be able to save yourself.” He thought his outward obedience to because you want to be everything to
the law will make him theologically everyone. You want to become the
Sounds familiar. Jesus had been on superior. But later on, when Paul epitome of a great daughter/son, an
the same boat. Yet He did not encountered the risen Christ, he A-1 student, the employee of the
conform to the world’s expectations, embraced true righteousness given to year, a star to everyone who sees you.
rather continued the mission from him by the Lord. He then refused to
God. For Him, the voice of His Father prove his worth and challenged his Hey, slow down. You don’t have to be
matters the most because it is good, persecutors to end the “boasting more.
pleasing, and perfect. What He will be war.”
doing that time will serve a greater You should know that those eyes
purpose than what the people are You are in the same world where the you’re trying to impress are nothing
telling Him to do. tendency of proving one’s worth is so but spectators. They don’t have to
important. The boasting war hold much sway in your life. Their
It might be painful. Obeying to God continued up to this day for people voices shouldn’t be the one that
resulted to Jesus being crowned with who always seek comparison and defines you. For there is only one
thorns, rejected and betrayed, and approval. Are you in this danger zone voice that deserves your attention.
worst, nailed to death. But because of of life? Are you trying to win your Don’t let the noise of this world crowd
Jesus’ obedience, you receive detractors by firing them your degree, out His song that calls you home. And
freedom and salvation from sin, certificates and trophies you had? as long as He calls you, you don’t have
eternal life, and Jesus. to strive to be everything
Remember this: don’t live to be liked. anymore—because you are His. And
In your case, conforming to God might The best way of proving your worth is that identity overpowers all worldly
require you to give up some people, pointing towards the work of God on description.
some ideas of your own, and some the cross. Rather than boasting about
worth in the eyes of the world. You your favorable position and Now, you can rest. Put down the
don’t have to keep up to other’s extraordinary accomplishments (even mirror and start looking up. Align your
standards because their wills are not in your heart), you can follow Paul’s heart with His and set priorities
always good, pleasing, and perfect. example and boast about your according to His will. For everything
Let Jesus’ obedience on the cross be weaknesses, so that the power of you see now is like a flower that will
your standard of decision making. Christ may rest upon you. soon wither. And the only thing that
Following God may cost you a lot, but will remain is His love.
nothing can ever amount to what you His words are clear: don’t boast about
already have—Jesus. anything you do or anything you have. So invest in Him, and not on yourself.
Boast only in the truth that you are Fix your eyes on Jesus and let His
Will you conform to this world? Or loved by the Lord and you are clothed peace and confidence guide you into
follow Jesus and conform to God? in His righteousness. Remember, the doing things with lasting impact.
Lord has already commended you, not
Written by Hanna Improso of anything you’ve done, but because You are for the eternal.
www.improsohanna.wordpress.com of the Son He loves, that is in you.
@improsohanna Written by Mikee Bercasio
Written by Eunice Oderon intothequirkysphere.tumblr.com
@eunice_oderon @Mikeekaaay
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Thursday, August 8 Friday, August 9 Saturday, August 10

Daily Verse: Ephesians 6:6 Daily Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 Daily Verse: Psalm 139:1-16

Daily Devo: It isn't new for humans to Daily Devo: "Maiksi lang talaga ang Daily Devo: Whenever you go straight
always think of what other people buhay dito sa mundo." to a mirror. How do you see yourself?
would say. It seems like the validation Or how these words affect you?
of others is so important that it Marahil ay narinig mo na ang mga
became their basis for doing things. If salitang ito lalo na sa mga malalalim "You're not enough for me."
it's okay with many, they'll do it. If na usapin tungkol sa buhay. Ito rin ang
not, they won't. Little did they know dahilan kung bakit maraming tao ang So you keep seeking for that enough
that they let those people control nabubuhay by the principles of "Living to be accepted by people. "You are
them by living up to their life to the fullest" at "YOLO: You Only not like your sister." So you've grown
expectations — by letting others' Live Once". Wala naman sigurong tao a competition in your heart to please
opinions penetrate their lives. na gustong magkaroon ng regrets in your parents. "Your output seems to
the end, so they keep experimenting be coming from a highschool
Isn't it tiring? on how they want to live their lives, student." So you keep on calling
making sure they wouldn't miss yourself a dumbass.
Love, can't you see it? God has not anything. Some live with a strong
designed you to be a slave of others. desire to have wealth, power and You keep on repeating this words like
Your purpose is not to win the fame, or to meet or even exceed the an old plaque on play. You even want
approval of the persons around you. expectations of people around them. to stay away and get tired of yourself.
Your purpose is to live your life for But, is living life to the fullest enough?
God. Your reason to live should be to I hate to say this but if you have a
fulfill the purpose God has put in your May isang bagay na kulang. Purpose. view of yourself defined by the things
heart. God is reminding you na ang buhay ay you lack or the mistakes you've done
maiksi, and it has an ultimate it is also hard for you to believe the
What matters most is to do what God purpose: To live a life pleasing to Him One who says "YOU ARE WORTHY
has called you to do — with or and to give Him glory sa kung paano AND YOU ARE WORTH DYING FOR."
without witness. It is not necessary mo ginagamit ang buhay mo. Many Now He wants you to lay down the
for you to let others know about your fail to see this important reminder, things you keep on picking up when
good deeds. Remember, what you're since people have free will on how He already bore those on the cross.
trying to win is not the applause of they want to spend their short stay He already overcome the lies that the
men but the favor of God. here on earth. You need to give the enemy is throwing at you, so stop
highest priority on seeking God's redefining yourself with those. Stop
So what if your only audience is God? approval over what you or other soliciting validation for the world sets
Isn't it better to please Him alone? people expect you to be. You need to a different standard that one can
Isn't it better to please the One who acknowledge, ask and obey Him kung never be satisfied to settle with.
never gets tired of appreciating your saan ka Niya gustong gamitin.
every efforts? Before you sneak out of this fallen
Sa maiksing buhay na pinahiram sa'yo world let God hold your hands as you
Love, God knows how tired you are in ng Diyos, sulitin mo ito sa paggawa ng go outside; because through it all, He
pleasing every people around you; mabuti, sa pagpapatawad, sa has the final authority to define you.
which will never happen. People have pag-unawa, sa pagmamahal at higit sa He has the final details about you. He
always something to say. That's why lahat sa pagsunod sa kalooban Niya. already saw those flaws. He already
God is reminding you this today. You Keep on learning. Gawin mong saw the mistakes you made and will
can start now to live your life for Him. precious ang bawat oras na mayroon be committing in the future. But not
It doesn't matter if your progress may ka at huwag mong sayangin sa mga you nor the lies this world keeps on
be slow at first but at least you tried bagay na walang bunga at walang throwing can ever stop Him from
to take that one big leap for God. You kabuluhan. admiring you. Dear, know that you are
don't know how much joy you'll bring His wonderful and treasured
to His heart for trying. Hindi pa sapat ang "living life to the possession. You are His joy. You are
fullest". Living each day of your life His inspiration. You are His child.
How lovely it is to know that there is pleasing God is what a full life is.
someone like God who'll cherish with You are breathlessly amazing. Keep
you in every step of faith that you'll Written by Jeisel Alama that in mind, wonderful soul.
still make. www.jeiselalama.wordpress.com
@caryyyyyyl Written by Roby Jane Labor
Written by Reinalyn Manacsa @blessedrobrob
@ynaaahhh_
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Sunday, August 11 What have you learned about your devo this week?
Daily Verse: 2 Timothy 2:15 Journal, draw, write a poem, or write a prayer about it
below.
Daily Devo: Naranasan mo na bang mapuri dahil sa mga
achievements mo sa buhay? Mayroon na bang taong
humanga sa’yo dahil sa galing mong mag-explain at
mag-share ng salita ng Diyos? Have you ever been praised
by someone because you did a great job in playing your
guitar, drums, bass or keyboard? Lahat ng ito ay maaaring
naranasan o nararanasan ng mga taong may taglay na
galing, talento at madami ng achievement sa buhay.
Walang masama kung mayroong mga taong nakaka
appreciate ng mga ginagawa mo, especially ng mga
ginagawa mong paglilingkod para kay Lord. But you have
to keep in mind that you are not a performer, you are a
worshipper of God. Serving God doesn't need an approval
of men. It was all for God and only for God. In 2 Timothy
2:15, the Lord reminds us to win God's approval as a
worker. We are bringing the word of God to people who
doesn't know Christ and this should be our goal. When you
do something for God, you have to think that you are
doing that because you want someone to know Him more.
Kung gusto mong magpasikat bakit hindi ka pumunta sa
mga noontime shows at doon mo ilabas ang pagka-bibo
mo? Tandaan mo na ang entablado ng Diyos ay para sa
mga taong may puso na purihin, sambahin, at pasalamatan
Siya.

Ngayong araw na ito, confess to God and get back to Him

as a true worshipper of your Creator.

Written by Robert Balon

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Monday, August 12 Tuesday, August 13 Wednesday, August 14

Daily Verse: 2 Corinthians 10:18 Daily Verse: Exodus 4:13 Daily Verse: Romans 5:6

Daily Devo: Nasubukan mo na bang Daily Devo: When God told Moses Daily Devo: You don’t owe the world
magpa-approve ng leave sa boss mo? that he would speak to Pharaoh for explanations of how you handle the
Naranasan mo na bang humingi ng the deliverance of His people (see extremities of your life. You might be
pabor sa isang tao? Ano ang reaksyon Exodus 3:9-10), Moses responded that feeling that you do but you are just as
niya? Ano kaya ang expression ng he is a nobody, no one would believe much as everyone else. It’s how you
mukha mo noong mga oras na iyon? him, and he is eloquent which made turn into perspective the things that
Marahil ikaw ay nakangiti at parang Him say, “Oh, my Lord, please send are happening. You’re entitled to your
maamong tupa. Sa bawat araw at sa someone else” (see Exodus 4:13 ESV). own decisions, may it be a yes or no
hindi maipaliwanag na dahilan, kind of thing, more so by asking God
minsan ang buhay natin ay Have you ever experienced this to guide you along the way.
pinapatakbo na ng mundo at sa scenario that God wants to use you
sasabihin ng ibang tao. Ang social but because of the situation you are Comparing yourself with others will
media ay may malaking parte sa kung in, your limits, or your dark past, you only make you feel inadequate. But
anong paniniwala ang mayroon tayo are so hesitant and faithless that you don’t lack anything. Nothing’s
ngayon. Lagi mong tandaan na ang nothing will bear fruit? wrong with you either. It’s just the
salita ng Diyos ay mas mahalaga sa devil’s way of trying to persuade you
anumang bagay na nakikita sa social Then let me remind you. that you’re not capable. You are
media at sa mundo. In 2 Corinthians dearly loved, beautiful one. For even
10:18, ipinapakita na ang bawat salita All of these are not about you. It may the stars, He calls them by name, and
na nagmumula sa Diyos ay mas turn out that you won't please others. so are you.
mahalaga kaysa sa sinasabi ng tao. Or you would feel bad. Or everything
Kung feeling mo ngayon ay parang will not be in your favor. He even loved you at your darkest
talunan ka na dahil sa dami ng moments. His love is greater than the
negative criticism sa paligid mo, sa I repeat, beloved. This is not about waves of the sea. He crafted you just
trabaho, sa school, at sa bahay mo, you or other people. This is not for the way you are, fearfully and
you have to hold on sa sinabi ni Lord you. Everything is not from you. All of wonderfully.
sa’yo at panghawakan ang mga salita them, name it! Calling, skills, abilities,
Niya at hindi sa sinasabi ng ibang tao. and other things that you do. They all So let everything you do be done with
Ang bawat cristicism ay gamitin mo came from God. It’s about God's love. Show kindness to everyone even
para maging stepping stone papunta abundant power and grace. Most of if they won’t show the same courtesy
sa iyong pangarap at huwag maging all, they are to serve and glorify God. to you. Pray for peace whenever
stumbling block sa iyong buhay. God You may be discouraged and lacking someone’s making your emotions go
is always looking at you and He never confidence right now, but it’s okay. overboard. For whatever you’re
thought of you as a loser because in Stand in faith over everything. He is doing, God sees and honors it.
Him and through Him, you are a not done with you yet. He has more in
victor. store for you. Never fear. His power is Have the courage to be your real self
made perfect in weakness and His and make them see Him in you.
Written by Robert Balon grace is sufficient to sustain you (see 2
Corinthians 12:9) He will keep you Written by Angelica Chen Reyes
from stumbling. @anngelicachen

If God calls you, do not be ashamed.

Don't mind pleasing people. Don't
mind your limits. Remember His love.
Live for Him alone. He is always with
joy to say, "This is my child, and I am
well-pleased."

Do everything for the glory of God

alone, and you shall never worry
about anything anymore.

Written by Joyson Manzanares

@joystsundere
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Thursday, August 15 Friday, August 16 Saturday, August 17

Daily Verse: John 3:30 Daily Verse: Romans 12:2 Daily Verse: Colossians 3:23

Daily Devo: In this world where ‘selfie’ Daily Devo: In heredity we have this Daily Devo: Have you experienced
is the name of the game, are you so called dominant traits and the doing your best but no one
willing to switch it from front to the recessive. Dominant is the most appreciated your efforts? Maybe
back camera in order to see the bigger present traits in the individual while there's some point in your life
picture? Are you willing to die to recessive is the rare one to appear. wherein you've reached your limit at
yourself every single day to gain Let’s say, your being too “attached to napasabi ka na lang ng "Ayoko na!
Christ? Are you willing to decrease so the world” as the dominant and on Nakakapagod ibigay yung best, wala
He can increase? Or you’d rather the other hand “righteousness” being namang nakaka-appreciate." If you
choose yourself over God? the recessive. are in a situation something like this,
alalahanin mo na wala mang
Mahirap ba? Oo. Hindi naman In life, admit it or not you’re always in nakakapansin ng mga ginagawa mo,
ipinangako ni Hesus na magiging conflict with yourself as to which you have God who appreciates all
madali ang buhay dito sa mundo, ang traits to enact. Either to go out your efforts. Some people may not
ipinangako Niya ay sasamahan ka Niya clubbing with friends or help your see how you do your best but God
hanggang sa dulo. Kaya kahit gaano mom at home. To drink liquors with knows you are doing your best.
pa kahirap, nariyan Siya upang your buddies or to just be contented
tulungan at samahan ka sa with water or smoothies. To engage Have a self check, whose approval do
paglalakbay mo. yourself into fights or to be the you really crave? Seeking approval for
peacemaker. To cheat on the exams personal satisfaction is not the
Madalas nakakaligtaan ng mga tao for good grades or to accept honest solution for your thirst. Jesus is the
kung anong rason ng kanilang scores. To impress your boss for living water, it is only through Him
pagparito dahil sa dami ng kanilang promotion or just to work diligently your thirst will end. When you
gusto. Hindi naman masama ang without expecting anything. To gossip prioritize and focus impressing others
mangarap, pero kung ang pangarap people’s life or to shape your own life. not God, mapapagod ka talaga. Kasi
mong iyon ay mas matimbang kaysa To flirt with someone else’s lover or to when you fail to impress them,
sa Kanya, iyon ang hindi maganda, stay single without hurting anyone. mafufrustrate ka at mada-down ka
kapatid. Sa lahat ng pagkakataon, Have you ever thought what rules lang. Everyone desires to be loved and
mabuti man o hindi ang iyong your life? Is it the world or your noticed and when we seek what
sitwasyon, alalahanin mong may mas pursuit for righteousness? Most of the pleases God you will find true
malalim pang reason kaya ka nariyan time it’s the world. So to justify fulfillment. Continue doing your best
sa posisyon mo ngayon. yourself because you don’t want to in whatever you do for God. Fulfill
accept the fact that the world is what God wants you to do and God
Mahal na mahal ka Niya, higit pa sa dominant in you, bargaining to God will fulfill yours.
nalalaman at nararamdaman mo. saying “I did it just today LORD. I
Hindi naman Siya mahirap mahalin won’t do it ever again” is what you Some may not appreciate you but
pabalik. Ang problema, masyado oath. there is God who accepts you and that
tayong busy at nakatuon sa sarili. is all you need. Even if other people
Hindi namamalayan na may mas The world sure has a lot to offer that give you reasons to stop yourself from
malaki pang litrato at plano sa likod feeds your pride, your ego, and your striving in everything you do, DON'T
ng lahat ng ito. Hayaan mo Siyang flesh’s desire. In verse 12:2 God YOU EVER STOP. Remember that you
maghari sa puso mo, hayaan mong reminded you not to get swallowed by are dedicating everything you do for
Siya mismo ang magbukas ng mga the norms of this world. He told you God. At the end of the day, it's not
pinto ng oportunidad na matagal mo not to destroy yourself conforming to other people's approval or praises ang
nang kinakatok. Hayaan mong Siya those earthly activities. God told you makakapagsatisfy sayo. Only God can
ang umupo sa Driver’s seat ng buhay to have a mind that is able to discern satisfy your heart.
mo. what His will is, what is good and
what is wrong, what is acceptable and Written by Valkyrie Arcee Cabalo
Written by Natasha Paguirigan what is unacceptable, and what is @canalooney
www.natashapaguiriganblog.wordpre worth your transformation.
ss.com
@natashapaguirigan Enough living a life like a puppet of
this world. Resist the dominant and
start cultivating the recessive. Live for
what is Godly. Live for what’s eternal.

Written by Nesh Tubil

www.dkrmsjltm04.wordpress.com
@dkrmsjltm
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Sunday, August 18 What have you learned about your devo this week?
Daily Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:20 Journal, draw, write a poem, or write a prayer about it
below.
Daily Devo: The world will never stop rejecting you.

Don’t be surprised when you experience rejection. Know

that the world you live in is a broken world. And you can't
escape such phenomenon. When people reject you remind
yourself that they rejected themselves first. This happens
when they don't see anything good about themselves.
They throw things at you for what you have because truth
is those are the things they lack. The life that you live is
somehow the life they wanted to live. It will always be
someone's sickness when one cannot understand what it
means to be uniquely created.

Do not be too hard on yourself, instead be that someone

the world needs in the society that one person who cannot
sit still just to understand his worth. Someone who will tell
the world that you all have different stories. God has
appointed you to live with yours. He anointed you to be
someone who can embrace these rejected people who
also come rejecting others. Be the person who can love
the hurting people who also keep on hurting others. They
aren't your enemy but they are a potential recipient of
God's love. So stop thinking of things that might lose your
focus on who you really are in the eyes of God.

You do not have to apologize for who you are just because
the world can't accept you because it is not your job to
please anyway. But be blessed that the way you are makes
the world beautiful. You are destined for greatness. Be the
voice that says, 'Hey you gotta understand this, God never
rejects you because to Him, you are valued more than you
know.'

Written by Roby Jane Labor

@blessedrobrob
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Monday, August 19 Tuesday, August 20 Wednesday, August 21

Daily Verse: Malachi 3:10 Daily Verse: Mark 10:13-14 Daily Verse: Titus 1:6

Daily Devo: Petsa de peligro. Daily Devo: Imagine a child slowly Daily Devo: How true are you?
coming closer to his parent after How true are you in helping those in
Iyan ang tawag ng mga empleyado sa getting scolded for something. need? How true are you in asking
petsa few days bago ang sweldo. Ito Naglalambing, just innocently and “how are you, friend?” How true are
yung walang wala ka na, bawal muna sincerely expressing his affection like you in forgiving people who hurt you?
mag extra rice kasi baka hindi na nothing has happened. How true is it Love?
umabot sa swelduhan yung budget. Sa
students naman ito yung moment na The LORD said that His kingdom How true is your heart in praising
napagastos ka nung monday at belongs to those who are like the little Him? How true are you in following
naisakrispisyo mo na yung pang children. He is telling us that He is also Him? How true are you in sharing the
tuesday at wednesday mo, so looking at our hearts, not at our literal gospel? How true are you in rebuking
pagkakasyahin mo yung Thursday at ages and capabilities. your brother’s and sister’s in Christ?
Friday allowance para sa isang buong How true is it? Is your heart pure in
linggo. Ang sakit sa bangs ‘no? Paano Yet most tend to lose these child-like doing those things? Or is it only for a
kung tawagin kang magbigay ni Lord qualities of purity and confidence as show?
sa petsa de piligro mo? they grow older, and sadly, develop
pride and in need for approval. Oo, In Titus 1:16 it says “They claim that
Lord: Anak, bigay mo sakin yang labis na nagkukulang at walang they know God, but their actions deny
budget mo. kakayahan ang mga bata, but their it. They are hateful and disobedient,
Ikaw: Lord, 100 nalang ito. 10 lang ha. identity as their parents’ children are not fit to do anything well.”
Lord: Gusto ko lahat ‘yan, anak. Ibigay solid strong - unlike the fragility of
mo sa’kin lahat. turning away from Him after sinning. Beloved, kindly check your heart if it’s
Ikaw: Lord, next cut off na lang wala Marami ang nahihiya, natatakot, at true in serving the Lord. Because it’s
Ka sa budget e. nakalilimot sa kanilang not good if you do that just for a
pagkakakilanlan bilang mga anak ng “show”, eventually you will feel
Have you ever want to bless God Diyos. unhappy about it. You will never be
through your finances? If yes, today's truly happy unless you do something
devotional is for you. Sabi ni Kuya Sur Pero kapatid, the value He gives you is with Love.
Del Rosario, "Giving gives way to not based on your situation. Your
receiving. Kapag tinanggal mo ang identity as His beloved is not Let go everything that's holding you
takip ng bote ng tubig, saka mo lang contingent on your circumstances, back and remove that mask you are
ito pwedeng ibuhos". Ganoon din ang discipline or performance. wearing.
pagpapala, takip lang ng bote yung
tithes o offering, yung para sa’yo ay Like a little child, you can come to Offer him your heart without faking.
yung bubuhos na tubig. Sabi sa verse, Him, not shamelessly, but humbly Be pure and true, God loves you
bubuksan daw ng Diyos ang bintana understanding the uselessness of always brave heart.
ng langit at ibubuhos ang masaganang figuring things out yourself; not
pagpapala pero hindi Niya iyon abusive of His grace but loving and Written by Senderluck Javar
maibibigay kung may laman ang iyong hoping; committing, enduring and http://sljavz.tumblr.com
kamay. Kaya kapatid, ibigay mo na repenting. @sljavz
‘yan. Bless God with your finances.
Wag puro kain sa labas with friends Though clouded by doubts, Jesus can
tapos ‘pag tithes and offering pass ka see clearly the soul He died saving.
ng pass. Sabi ni Lord ibigay mo ‘yan sa And as many are judging you as
Kanya. Wag ka nang magtanong kung undeserving, Jesus is speaking for you,
magkano, lalo na ‘pag sinabi Niyang saying you belong in His presence.
lahat. Ang pagiging tapat sa finances
ay isa sa form of worship natin sa So let Him pick you up each time. Let
Panginoon. Baon mo man ‘yan o Him rebuild that confidence as
sweldo. Simula nung isinuko mo ang someone redeemed by His blood. You
buhay mo sa Kanya, wala ng sa’yo are living this life because of Him, with
lang— lahat ay kasama na Siya. Him, and for Him.

I-ready mo na pang-tithes o offering Like a child, press on towards the

mo, dahil matagal nang nakahanda open arms of JESUS.
ang blessings na padating sa’yo.
Written by Marko Rey Tapel
Written by Ishi Dignos @KoReyTapel
@ishidgns
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Thursday, August 22 Friday, August 23 Saturday, August 24

Daily Verse: Mark 8:36 Daily Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:9 Daily Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Daily Devo: Maybe you are tired of Daily Devo: Selfies aren't fun without Daily Devo: A lot of times you feel
seeking approval of this world. You’re filters, right? This face transforming frustrated just because you do not
tired to prove yourself to anyone who tool is often used to hide those have what others have. You feel lack
doesn’t appreciate you. Thus, you end unwanted pimples, eyebags you got and inadequate just because you see
up asking yourself, what’s wrong? from sleepless nights of scrolling your what you want from others. Grades,
What am I missing? Everything is just newsfeed, puffy eyes you got from finances, success, that dream job and
so miserable for you right at this your recent heartbreak and even good relationships. Why do they even
moment. Later on, you will realize feelings. Oh, did I just say feelings? In have it when I want it better than
that no matter how much effort you a nutshell, you just have to choose the anybody else? They are too proud and
put into things or no matter how right filter that will make you look self-centered to have it. And now your
better you’d become there are still good and will earn you thousand of hating on people even despising
people who will look down on you. likes across your social media them.
And even if you get all their praises channels. But is it really worth it? These are the few signs of envy. You
and approval it won’t fill the forget about God’s grace because
emptiness you’re feeling, because In reality, you also use the same filter you’re too blinded about what you
nothing in this world can satisfy you, sometimes. Pinipili mo lang kung ano see from others that you do not
only God. Beloved, whatever that is in yung dapat mong ipakita sa ibang tao acquire. Envy shifts your focus from
the world is just temporary. at kung sino yung pakikisamahan mo. God to yourself. Envy makes you
Sa madaling salita, pinipili mo lang forget about true love that makes you
You can get thousands of likes or yung mga taong gusto mo at whole and complete.
responses on your Facebook post. You pinapabayaan na lang yung mga taong There are two steps to fight envy as
can have many followers on your ayaw mo. Kung saan hindi naman what Ptr. Bo Sanchez discussed in his
social media account. You will be masama, di ba? Because you're just book “How To Deal With Difficult
happy with the praises and saving yourself from trouble and People”.
compliments they give you for a headache. Pero bakit? Maaaring
while. But still, you will never be natatakot ka na hindi ka nila First is to list down every blessings
satisfied. You will long for more and matanggap, makita nila ang flaws at you receive and say a prayer of
more. weaknesses mo at gamitin nila ito thanksgiving to God. It helps you
para i-down ka nila na kung minsan ay realize that you are beyond blessed
People can give you praises and still nagre-result para panghinaan ka at even if you don’t have everything you
talk behind your back, that’s the magdoubt sa sarili mo. wanted. It helps you to be contented
reality. Why you keep on pleasing and see that you have everything that
people? What they say or think about Minsan may mga tao na nilalagay si you already need.
you, is it more important to you? Why Lord sa puso mo para lapitan at
do you always want their approval? i-reach mo nang makita nila yung Second is to celebrate with other
But when it comes to God you keep kabutihan Niya sa'yo. At madalas, ito people’s blessings. Praise God when
on failing. It’s easy for you to hurt God ay sa mga taong ayaw mo at hindi mo your friends are blessed with finances,
intentionally every single day. it’s easy nakakapalagayan ng loob. Hindi mo a new car or a house, and even with
for you to forget him when you got naman sila kailangan i-please eh. Ang good relationships they have.
what you’ve prayed for. kailangan mo lang, sumunod sa Celebrate with them and be
ipinapagawa ni Lord. Yung credits encouraged that God will also bless
The best praise you could ever hear naman ay hindi sa'yo, kundi sa Kanya. you, maybe not with the same things,
will not come from the people. It will but with things that He wills you to
come from God who is proud of you Written by Janella Linsangan have.
for overcoming the world. He will one @janellaelaine
day praise you saying “WELL DONE, Remember to remember that God has
GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT” – already embraced you with love; and
Matthew 25:23 love does not envy.

To God will always be the Glory! Written by Hanna Improso

www.improsohanna.wordpress.com
Written by Senderluck Javar @improsohanna
http://sljavz.tumblr.com
@sljavz
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Sunday, August 25 What have you learned about your devo this week?
Daily Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:9 Journal, draw, write a poem, or write a prayer about it
below.
Daily Devo: Even if you are a teenager, adult, single or
married, in any season of life there's always an endless line
up of standards the world wants you to conform with. The
standards of this world never ends and if you keep chasing
and live for that standards, the more enslaved you
become. Minsan hindi mo kailangang sumunod sa kung
ano ang pamantayan ng kahit na sino kasi mapapagod ka
trying to fulfill it every time. Remember that you live for
God.

God is telling you that there's much better way to live. Ask
God to change the real intentions of your heart. God will
radically change the way you live. You are made to glorify
and please God. You are created to fulfill that purpose.
Once you live pleasing God, you'll start living a peaceful life
at mare-release ka sa maraming mga bagay katulad ng:

1. Fear. Hindi ka na matatakot sa kung anong sasabihin ng

ibang tao. Hindi na magiging big deal sayo ang mga ganung
bagay kasi you live for God not for them.

2. Worry. Hindi ka na mag-aalala how you will fit in. You

will not worry about the things na kailangan para lang
ma-abot ang standards ng mga tao.

3. Discontentment. You will learn how to be thankful and

grateful even for the small things. You will experience joy
because you pleases God.

Can you imagine the things God promised you to have if

you will start living for Him and please Him? Joy,
contentment, peace and many beautiful things coming
your way! Do not let the world's standards drive the way
you live. Examine yourself. Are you living to be liked or
living to please God?

Written by Valkyrie Arcee Cabalo

@cabalooney
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Monday, August 26 Tuesday, August 27 Wednesday, August 28

Daily Verse: Ephesians 6:6 Daily Verse: 1 Peter 4:10 Daily Verse: Romans 8:8

Daily Devo: "Uy, ang galing mo Daily Devo: You might be the type Daily Devo: “Well atleast I am more
naman." who is strong and independent, the beautiful than you.”
Ate or Kuya in the family, or the “But I am more intelligent than you.”
Ang sarap sa pakiramdam kapag Nanay or Tatay to your friends. And “What do you think about me? Am I
nakakarinig ka ng ganito sa office niyo for the most part, the shoulder people handsome?”
lalo na kapag tipong halos araw-araw are leaning on. “I need to update a selfie today, which
nag-oovertime ka para matapos lahat one do you think my likers will like the
ng deadlines, makapagsubmit ng Some days it gets draining. You feel most?”
reports at ma-hit yung target o quota like living two separate worlds: the “Does this outfit look good on me?
niyo. O kaya naman kapag may hero who saves the day and at night, a How about my makeup?”
presentation or project sa school at damoiselle or damoiseau in distress.
nakita ng professor mo yung galing But you find it hard to cry for help at How did you feel reading those? Did
mo. Pero paano kapag wala kang times that you need saving. You say to they make you realize that somehow
narinig na ganito? yourself that you must continue the you are also like that? If those phrases
strong and independent facade above are like a slap on your face
Kapatid, may nakakakita man o wala, because you don’t want your family or sorry to say, you’re not from the
sumunod ka. May appreciation man o friends to see that their tower of heaven’s realm but of this world.
wala, magpatuloy ka. Gawin mo yung strength is also crumbling down.
mga ipinapagawa sa'yo ni Lord ng may God said that He will not be pleased if
puso. Lahat naman ng ginagawa mo It is tempting to be selfish, isn’t it? you live for your flesh desires, instead
at ibinibigay mo, para 'yan sa Focusing on your own happiness can of pleasing Him. Living a life based on
Panginoon. At kailanman, hindi mo appear as a cold glass of water on a God’s perspective is sure hard. But
kayang tumbasan si Lord pagdating sa hot summer day. You don’t have to you must always strive to live out of
pagbibigay. worry about serving people or serving the norms of this world that always
God. And though it may seem like a yearn to please people and ask for
Written by Janella Linsangan heavy load will be lifted off your validation. You must live a life not
@janellaelaine shoulders, it will feel empty. For a dependent on others’ feedback about
person who lives outside of his calling your job and your skills because you
will always feel that something is know yourself better. You must live a
missing. He will never be fulfilled. life wherein you don’t get jealous of
others’ achievement but instead you
God’s chosen path for you is not a make them your inspiration to do well
walk in the park. But beloved, let this in the field you are good at, knowing
fact serve as a lullaby that will hush that someday you will also reach your
your anxious mind: the Lord is holding dreams and endeavors in life.
your hand. He knows how exhausting Remember each of us are good at
it is. And He is telling you right now something. God created us equal. So
that He is proud of you for being you don’t need to compare yourself
selfless and for choosing to die to with others because your worth is in
yourself. Christ.

Someone today lives a better life than If you always live a life comparing and
yesterday, believing in the power of searching for your worth in the wrong
God, in love, in hope—all because of places, you will always lose yourself.
you. Thus, you will end up living a
miserable life hating yourself and
And when times of service gets hard, others around you. Abandon things,
remember that your greatest reward attitudes and ways that are of this
is already yours—Jesus. world. Speak life and speak kindness
to everyone. Before doing something,
Written by Mikee Bercasio ask yourself first “Is this pleasing to
intothequirkysphere.tumblr.com God?”. Remember, God’s will for you
@Mikeekaaay is to live a life pleasing to His sight.

Written by Nesh Tubil

www.dkrmsjltm04.wordpress.com
@dkrmsjltm
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Thursday, August 29 Friday, August 30 Saturday, August 31

Daily Verse: 2 Corinthians 6:14,18 Daily Verse: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Daily Verse: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Daily Devo: Malinaw na malinaw na Daily Devo: You’re a child of God. Daily Devo: In this world full of social
nakasulat sa verses na nabasa mo You’re the light of this world. You’re media. Are you too obsessed making
ngayon na hindi mo pwedeng mahalin worthy and beautifully made. You sure people will not say any negative
ang mga taong hindi mahal ang Diyos have Christ. You have everything. comments about you as you live your
pero many times you push things and Christian life? Are you being bashed
make your own rules that suits the We really love reading those blogs because although you obey God, you
current standard. It also happens sa that says something about our worth, still fail to obey what pleases them. I
non-romantic relationship. We rely in especially when they start with “You remember Lecrae statement “If you
ourselves so much that we forget God are…” Do you know what that live for people's acceptance, you will
and what He can do. God created love means? Even if you include God in die from their rejection.” This is
to be used in His glory. those pleasing statements, in the end, actually a reminder!
you were really thinking about
If you are in a wrong relationship, this yourself. Most of the time you are too You will not be able to please all
is for you: Baka hindi mo makita ang busy thinking about what you will people dahil kahit anong gawin mong
reason kung bakit kailangan mong receive from God and what He can do maganda sa ibang tao, meron at
umalis at mang iwan gayong baka ito in you that you already forget to meron parin silang masamang
na ang pinakatama mong dedisyon na honor Him and do what pleases Him. masasabi against you. Kaya nga
gagawin. Huwag mo nang saktan pa You barely meditate on how tinuruan tayo ni Apostle Paul to
Siya at higit sa lahat huwag mo nang overwhelming He is without painting always aim to please God more in
ipagpilitan pa. Kasi ang tamang yourself at the center of the canvas. whatever you do, not the people, not
relasyon ay matatagpuan lamang sa Truth be told, a lot of times that you even yourself, but you should always
presensya ng Panginoon. only realize God’s power when you please God first.
are so pleased with what He gave you.
If you want to bless God with your Don’t deny it, you’ve been thinking Christians main goal is not to please
love life this is for you: Waiting is about yourself more often. their neighbor but to please the
tiring. Minsan parang wala ng saysay Creator. Loving God is the greatest
kung maghihintay ka pa ba o titigil na. How about God? Surely, He doesn’t commandment!
Maaring nalalabuan ka kasi ano ba need you, but He is more worthy to
ang point ng lahat ng ito? May resulta receive honor and praise than you Although Some people will not accept
ba talaga? Patuloy kang maniwalang receiving His blessings.Get yourself you for doing what is noble. I'm not
may patutunguhan ang lahat, may out of the picture. Think about how saying their opinion is not important.
hinihintay ka at ang nangako sa’yo ay God orchestrated the universe. About But it doesn't matter. What matters
tapat kailan pa man. how the situations are never a most is God's acceptance. Remember
coincidence because of Him. Meditate your lord is not the people. Your Lord
If any of your relationship is hurting about how He has saved you from sin. is still the Lord Himself. His approval is
you, this is for you: Huwag kang No, it’s not about you receiving His your priority. Whether people will
mapagod magmahal. Mahalin mo lang grace, it’s wabout Him capable of disapproved you or not. Si Lord na
sila ng mahalin hanggang makita nila loving an entitled, self-centered bahala sa kanila, Siya ang gagawa ng
na mahal sila ng Diyos. Pero pwede creature. paraan para matanggap nila ito sa
kang umalis, pwede mo silang iwan. sarili nila someday basta gawin mo
You can still love them habang How about you? You’re only painted lang ang part mo para kay Lord
pinoprotektahan mo ang sarili mo. on the corners of the canvas, giving everyday. Kahit si Jesus nga hindi Niya
way, and pointing every praise to God, naplease ang lahat ng mga Pariseo.
You are a valuable gift that someone and doing things to glorify Him. Yes, Hinanapan parin Siya ng butas at
is praying to have. Don't settle for you will delight with the identity that pinapatay. Pero what He did, He
temporary things. Endure pain of He placed in you, yet ultimately, take never stopped the works even till
waiting, like child birth, it will all be it and point it all towards Him, death and resurrection, He continued.
worth the wait. Tandaan mo hindi na knowing that it is never about you but
ito tungkol sa’yo, ito ay tungkol sa Him. I don't know what specific struggles
Kanya. Lahat ng ginagawa mong you are facing. But this is an
pagsunod ngayon ay patungo sa Written by Hanna Improso encouragement for you to continue.
pangako Niya— kaya di ka maliligaw. www.improsohanna.wordpress.com Kahit ireject ka pa o pagtawanan ka,
@improsohanna okay lang yan di talaga yan
Written by Ishi Dignos maiiwasan. Importante nagoglorify at
@ishidgns napapangiti natin si Lord in whatever
we do

Written by John Mark Alba

 TESTIMONY | ME, MY SELFIE AND I | AUGUST 2019

On May 25, 2014 I accepted Jesus as my personal Lord

and Savior. My few years as a new believer wasn't
easy for the scars of unveiled damage came into view
as I was serving Jesus. One of the things I hardly
surrender is striving to be better than others. I saw
one friend who is good at singing and later on I found
myself doing the same thing. I saw one friend good at
playing instruments and I immediately enrolled myself
in our drumming workshop, thinking that it was where
I’m really called to serve. I even tried doing paintings
and calligraphy because someone is good at it and so I
thought that I can also be that good. My time was
spent in these crumbs of potentials I have other than
seeking the Lord which was really my purpose. I was
so frustrated and disappointed not only of people
whom I tried to compete with but with myself as well.
Not later than 2015, my Pastor challenged me to
speak in front of a crowd but I had second thoughts
The one who strived to be noticed all the time has that I am not good at speaking. I felt that facing people
carried big scars in her heart to see her value and is the last thing I would do. Yet, the Lord is just so
worth. I'm Roby, 25 years old and here's my story. good in calling people to serve in His ministry through
the talent He entrusted us. I took the first step and the
I grew up with a mindset of performance motivated. 99 more was by His grace. God lead me to different
My family isn't well-off so I was obliged to strive to trainings at church which involved public speaking. My
become the best in studying. I studied hard so my Pastor is a very supportive mentor for pushing me
parents would become proud of me. I made it to the beyond my limitations. As this potential grows, God
point where I graduated with flying colors in each level also ignited my passion in writing.
from primary school till 3rd year high school. But when
I entered my 4th year, something unexpected Right now, as I am looking back to years when I was
happened. I will never forget that one teacher who struggling I can’t help but to be grateful to God that
came scolding me for not being good at recitation and He has led me to a place where I can show that I am
even called me “dumb”. People knew how shy I was not someone else's shadow; nor to just prove that 'I
back then. A woman with no confidence in herself. A am better' than everyone else. But instead He made
woman who always do what others do so she can feel me that someone who is called for His very unique
the belongingness that she longed for. That scenario purpose. I am enjoying my calling as a public speaker
made the biggest damage in my heart as I was growing and at the same time being one of the writers of Pinoy
up. It caused me to engage to different relationships Devo. I have this peace now that these are the two
just to prove the world and the people around me that major gifts He wanted me to pursue, to declare His
I am worthy. Fortunately, someone accepted me for goodness in me.
who I am. When I reached college, I considered
everyone my competitor that even my connections My beloved, we are all worthy and He sees us not as a
with my friends was put at stake. I do not want dumb person but someone who can bring good impact
someone to be seen better than me and grades have to the world through the talents and potentials He
been my lord. Grades, achievements as a dean's lister have given us. We have all different calling to discover,
was the pride I was holding. As a result, no one ever to improve with, and to be at best with for His glory.
called me “dumb” since then. Stop living someone else's potential and start allowing
Him to work in you. Your purpose isn't hidden, you
As miserable as it may seem, I even brought that just need to ask for it. For when you discover it, God
attitude when I started my first job. I struggled a lot will open His doors for opportunities and at the
proving my superior that I am better than my co moment that you're living it out, the blessings will
workers. 2014 came and I met one of my schoolmates naturally flow upon you and through you, to people's
who happened to be a Christian and she invited me to lives.
attend their Sunday service. I was aware that I am
going to enter a new chapter in my life. To God be all the glory!
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