Categories: Personal

My very late 2017 Goals & Prayers Review.

“Better Late Than Never”

I am in the second month of 2018, but my thoughts are still from the last year. I am really grateful for the special events happened in my life. So here it goes. I don’t have fancy plans and goals last year but I love to look back and realized how God has been answering my prayers. On the other hand, those goals weren’t met will still be pursued for this year. Let us not stress ourselves on the things we didn’t accomplish.

Driver’s License – X

Man, it’s been two years since I am targeting this goal. My gracious Lord, have mercy on me! I supposed to have the test the August of 2017 but I had to go somewhere, out of the island and couldn’t make it. So I changed the date to this year, 2018.

2. New Permit, my 6th.

I got it! Danki Dios! (Papiamento words mean “Thank God”). I wrote beside it ‘Thy will be done’. For someone like me who works in a foreign country, a legal paper is very important to stay on the island. I am blessed and favored by God that I never got denied, It’s such a blessing. I’ve seen Filipinos who struggle to get a permit to stay or to work here, they risked because they want to help their family. I am not against with such bravery to risk everything even they don’t have papers, they still work and be just alert if immigration officers are around, to run when they have to. To stay home for a while if they are in danger. I feel sad for them and happy at the same time. We all have a different perspective on life. I do respect that. If you are a foreigner, legal papers are important for you to stay. I am grateful, the Lord never let me missed one.

3. Read 12 books.

I wanted to finish one per month. Unfortunately, I only have read 6 books:

Have a New You by Friday
You can Begin Again – Joyce Meyer
So Close, I can Feel God’s Breath
Living Courageously – Joyce Meyer
Do It Afraid -Joyce Meyer

As you can see, I focused on motivational books this 2017. I really want to get up again so I chose to read inspirational and motivational books which I love most.

4. Blog MORE

Consistent. Oops. I skipped few months but I could say that I blog more this 2017 than 2016. It was my desire to have 15 more followers. I had 62 followers 2016 year end. The current followers I have are 80. Basically, 18 were added. Wow! Thank you guys and gals! Appreciate it. 🙂

5. Be Confident. Be Fearless.

I had a situation where I really had to be confident. I didn’t have a choice. Once in my life, I could say that I think about myself as Princess. And that is my name. It was my wedding day. There were things happened out of control but GOD taught me to stand up there walk down the aisle and think only about HIM being glorified in the event. God is good.

6. Job

Okay, this is a very sensitive topic for me. I found myself untouchable when this is to be talked about. I didn’t like the fact that I don’t have a stable job because of legal paper. But I am grateful that I could work part-time. I worked at Jewelry Store as Clerk from November 2016 – May 2017. I remember how happy I was working there but things changed later on. I left to visit my mom in the US for five months. I’m glad.

7. Be Beautiful on the inside.

What is being beautiful? I remember the year 2017 as one of the great years of my life. There were circumstances that I have to exercise forgiveness and love. When I asked God for this at the beginning of the year, I looked forward to good events, beautiful memories. Tell you what? The year became beautiful for me because of the painful events. I didn’t realize that until today.

Should I forgive? Should I get mad? I ended up forgiving. That is being beautiful for me. Guarding your heart against any anger and hatred is being beautiful.

8. More of God’s revelations.

WOW. I had plenty and they’re surprises I would never forget. God is a great God. He can make all things possible. He never fails to let me know I am loved and highly favored. In every event, God shows me that He is there working and planning things without me knowing until one day… SURPRISE! 🙂

God’s Surprise #1: Walt Disney World

God’s Surprise #2: Jollibee

God’s Surprise #3 Kari Jobe

God’s Surprise #4 Solar Eclipse God’s Surprise #5 North Carolina

God’s Surprise #5 North Carolina

Alam mo yung feeling na humingi ka lang ng konti pero grabe yung binigay nya? Sobra pa sa inaasahan mo. Sa pahinga at sa pagmamahal na pinakita nya sa akin sa taon 2017, wala akong ibang masabi kundi “Salamat po, Panginoon”

9. Travel to Europe – X

It’s not bad to dream, right? It didn’t happen yet but I still believe I would see it, one day.

10. Visit Mommy in the US again.

My second time. God is so good. I had a wonderful five month with her and my little brother. I give God the glory.

11. Visit the Philippines. X

I was to write impossible things to see at the end of the year how possible it would be if we only believe. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to visit Philippines but hopefully 2018 is the year for me to see my family and friends there. It’s been 6 years…I miss them so much!

12. Ate Queen – to be Happy

She is my gorgeous older sister. I miss her so much. She lives in the Philippines. We still desire her to come back to Aruba but I prayed for God’s will in her life. I just want her to be happy. She didn’t come back but I am really happy for her. After seven years (if I am not mistaken) she finally opened her heart again to someone. She has a boyfriend now and their love story is amazing. My family is rejoicing with her. She needs someone there to keep her strong. She was separated from us. I and my brother are here in Aruba with my father. My other little brother and my Mom are in the US. Ate Queen is in the Philippines. I love my family no matter what.

13. Cover Songs

I covered some songs but not a lot. I still sing almost every day but privately mostly.

14. WEDDING

Tadaaah! I got married last December 2017 🙂 Finally. I and my husband (now) were in a relationship for four years and two months before the BIG DAY.

15. Unexpected Monster Blessing 2017

Last 2016, I looked forward to an ‘Unexpected blessing’ and turned out it was a Monster Blessing. Didn’t expect that my US Visa will be approved. I and some of the church members tried and we are all approved. Thank God. Amazing!

2017. I was challenged to write again and expect more from GOD. Expect the Unexpected. Besides my Prayer and Goals for the year, I have a separate one for my Bucket List. Some of them were accomplished:

Disney World – I only wrote to hope one day to go to Disney. God gave me the best, It’s not Disney Land, it’s Disney World. I am forever grateful.
Kari Jobe Concert – To tell you honestly, she is one of my favorite worship leaders. I wanted to attend a Christian Concert of known artists. God just directed me to my favorite. I was in South Carolina at that time when I saw her post about her “The Garden Tour” and when I asked mommy how far Aiken from her place. She said it’s nearby. I begged her to attend this concert. And we did.
Travel. I waited long for my papers to be processed here in Aruba. I can’t travel outside the island if my paper isn’t ready yet. As soon as I got it, my mom bought (unexpectedly) me a ticket to the US. Before going to South Carolina, I attended some conferences first in Georgia with church leaders. There, we also went to different places such as Stone Mountain, Baby Land / Cabbage Patch kids, Anna Ruby Falls. We also went to Alabama to worship with fellow believers there. It was an awesome experience!

16. Save More Money.

Well. you know? It’s really difficult to do this. HAHAHA.

17. Be Content. All the Time

I’ve learned to be thankful and content with whatever I have. And for that God pours more into my life. He is an amazing God and Father.

18. Be in A Magazine. X

HAHA. Dream dreams! It didn’t happen. Dream pa more.

19. Write a Story.

I always think about writing a story like the others, a novel. I am not there yet (hope, one day) But little did I know, I am truly writing one. MY STORY.

20. Compose New Songs X

I started writing songs five years ago. I stopped. And I literally forget about this. I should, huh?

‘Nah… there’s nothing to write about what happened last year.’ I was wrong. While typing this blog, I realized that there is plenty to be thankful for, prayers answered. Mostly, it’s only because of HIS GRACE why I received these things. To have a good check from what HE has done in your life is a blessing. You only not remember the painful events, but to really look at them, there is more good stuff than the ugly ones. So, for my hand who typed and my thoughts being poured out to this. I am proud. Wow. I said that “I am proud”…

All this time I could only see the negative ones. But I am truly blessed, loved and highly favored. Thank you 2017! I am ready for 2018…

Thank you for reading!

-Princess

Princess Leah

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Categories: Personal

God’s Surprise #5 North Carolina

I am so grateful for all of these things happened in my life. I literally don’t have the budget to travel. But I call this — God’s favor. I was down and depressed for past years but the Lord helped me get up and begin again.

I got to see places I couldn’t imagine I would be able to. The Lord has proven His faithfulness to me. Yes, it is great to have a good paying job, work hard, be diligent and have determination. But the past years were not so good for me, living in a foreign country. I couldn’t do what I want to, I couldn’t get the job I want to. I had to be strong and silently being brave. I would admit that there were days that I wanted to give up but the Lord re-opened my eyes once again.

I felt bad that I couldn’t trust him that much during those times. I only see the negative things in my life. It’s not me. I wasn’t myself and I wanted to get up. So I asked God for help but at the same time, I decided to get up. It is a decision only you can make. I have to be clear that even I serve Him, there were days that problems and trials overwhelm me and anxiety and depression take over. But I believe that God is fighting for us. So here I am, still alive and fighting.

I believed again. I hoped and this is it. God has shown me that my circumstances don’t define me. 2017 was an eye opener for me that HE can do impossible things possible. I live in Aruba for six years and I am thankful that I survived and still surviving.

I got to see the US for the second time. This time was a little bit longer. Since I don’t have any responsibility I was able to visit the US, most of the days in South Carolina. I was in the US for five months. Wow. I am really grateful for God’s favor.

God never ceased to amaze me, huh? I had surprises from Him all the time and I am loving it! Before going back to Aruba, he let me see part of North Carolina.

Down Town Asheville, North Carolina

We went to Downtown Asheville, historical place. I am not really good at HISTORY, you know? So I am not here to tell what happened in that place HAHA :)But what I love about history areas is you get to see and walk where important events took place. I will try next time to learn about the places I went to. For now, I want to share how it looks like somehow.

Thought they were at a rally. I was only gonna take pictures of the building. You know, believe it or not, I am not used to noisy place anymore. I lived in the Philippines for 26 years, I managed to live in a city. But for 6 years in Aruba, where it’s quiet and peaceful, island life and called ‘One Happy Island’, I got shocked seeing people walking around, horning their cars loudly. There’s this car who stopped in a pedestrian lane, so the people were kinda mad at her, they’re giving her strange look. We happened to cross the road and I was talking to Mommy about something and raised my hand pointing to something else, the driver thought I was saying something to her like “Why did you stop here?” Of course, I didn’t say that even it was on my mind. So she started to curse and call me “Bitch”. I had to laugh, looked at Mum and Uncle Mike and they smiled. I hope Nathan, my seven-year-old brother didn’t hear it. We kept walking and on the other pedestrian where people are crossing headed to us, a lady was crossing with a dog on a leash, she was wearing a blouse, an underwear and cardigan, while she was walking you can see the side of her treasure. I don’t usually care how people dress, if that makes them happy, I really don’t mind but of course, I have eyes. Followed by a sports car who drives recklessly and music on playing so loud. OMG. And I suddenly whispered “Welcome to the city”

One thing I realized is I am not a ‘city person’. I prefer tranquility. It’s good to visit places and see huge buildings and many people at times. But I got used to Aruba vibes and I prefer a quiet and peaceful place. It’s not a perfect place all the time. But I think God let me see this another side of life for me to appreciate where I am.

I love music so I took pictures to one of the bands in the street. I also noticed that there are a lot of homeless people. It’s a new thing for Nathan, North Augusta, South Carolina isn’t like this, it’s quiet there. So here in North Carolina is different. I enjoyed it though.

I was amused by this food place. Giant Spiders look real. My childlike character showed up quickly as soon as I see them. The idea was great. Clap clap to the owner.

For more pictures, you can add me on my Instagram account (Naks!Arte!) These are some of the photos taken at DownTown Asheville, North Carolina.

IG: princessyhang01

2. The Blue Ridge Mountains

This is the main reason why we were in North Carolina. Uncle Mike and MOmmy want me to see the beauty of it, not only the mountains but at least it’s about time where leaves are changing. They said some call it ‘leafing’ during Fall Season. It was a long drive, though. But it was really fun especially spent with loved ones.

We went first to Blue Ridge Parkway, where you can get directions and of course souvenirs. I started to collect magnets from places I went to.

I actually don’t want to show my face anymore. The background is more important when you travel. HAHA. Am I right? But yeah, I would still like my face to be seen at times.

Inside, you can see and read the history. As I have said I am not so good at collecting information. I wish I am that kind of person who can give you accurate history. We’ll be like that one day. HAHA 🙂 But Blue Ridge Parkway/Mountain is also known as “America’s Favorite Drive”

We went driving after Blue Ridge Parkway.

I love nature. And I can’t explain how it felt seeing the beauty around me. God is so good. His creation was amazing. Like, God, you’re here. The work of His hands is wonderful.

Do you see that? The green leaves becoming red. Well, it’s my first time to experience this. 🙂 I’m so happy, though I couldn’t see them all changed. I’m still amazed.

As we went further, we got to see this.

What I loved more is the weather. It was cold there. I loved it!

I’m really grateful for the experience. God is so good. To God be the glory.

Truly, God never ceased to amaze us. I know this happened the last year October 2017, I am so late but I am still determined to share things I experienced. For me, they are miracles and favor of the Lord. His surprises are the best. I will be forever grateful!

It’s me,

-Princess

Princess Leah

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Categories: Personal, Travel

God’s Surprise #4 Solar Eclipse

Yes, I am so late in posting this. Haha I am sorry. 2017 was so great to me that I wanted to share good things happened.

I am so happy that I got to experience Solar Eclipse with my little brother and my mom. I live in Aruba but that day I was in the US for vacation. SO I am blessed to see that for the first time.

I am not a photographer so I wasn’t able to take good pictures during that day. But I am just thankful that I got to see it. 🙂

*** Sorry for this super late post. (August 21, 2017) I praise God for this experience 🙂

-Princess

Princess Leah

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Categories: Personal, Travel, Worship

God’s Surprise #3 Kari Jobe

One of my prayer lists is to attend a christian concert. I visited Mommy in the US for few months, while I was browsing on Facebook, I saw a post from Kari Jobe announcing her ‘The Garden’ Tour. My mom lives in South Carolina so I asked her where Aiken is. She said it’s only 15-20 minutes away from their place. And I begged her “Mommy please, I wanna attend Kari Jobe’s concert”

To make the long story short. Me and my mom got to see her and worshiped with her. I cried because I couldn’t believe that it was actually happening. I sent a message to my worship team in Aruba and told them the good news. I went live on Facebook so they could also see. Well, for others this is just a small thing but for me it is a big thing. BLESSING!

I admire Kari so much. I like her heart towards God. She loves Jesus so much. She inspired me through her voice and songs. God bless her. I don’t idolize her, I am just grateful that during my vacation at mommy’s I would experience more of God’s love. First, the Disney World, second – Jollibee and now this… got to see her and worshiped with her. God is so good.

Kari Jobe is so beautiful inside and out.

Her husband: Cody Carnes

With my mom 🙂 Isn’t she wonderful? She supports me. God bless her.

Venue: Millbrook Baptist Church in Aiken, South Carolina. USA

For everything, for all the surprises. I give God the glory! 🙂 So excited for more of His revelation and love.

*** August 5, 2017, God answered my prayer. Thank you for reading. 🙂 God bless you!

-Princess

Princess Leah

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Categories: Personal, Travel

God’s Surprise #2: Jollibee

Sa halos anim na taon na naninirahan sa Aruba, talaga namang nag-crave ako sa lasa ng mga pagkain ng Jollibee. Siguro hindi lang dahil sa lasa e, pero dahil you feel home kapag nakaka-kain ka nito.

Yung kahit na wala ka dun sa mismong bansa mo, pakiramdam mo nandun ka. Inaalala mo yun mga panahon na kasama mo yung mga pamilya at mga kaibigan mo habang kumakain. Mga tawanan, mga panahon na kahit sakto lang pera mo kakain ka pa din kasi masaya sila kasama. Mga iba’t ibang events na doon ka nagce-celebrate.

Good times…

Jollibee Jacksonville, Florida

Nagbukas ng Jollibee sa may Jacksonville, Florida nun mga nakaraang buwan. Pauwi kami galing sa Disney World at nagkaroon ng pagkakataon na makadaan kami doon.

Well, actually talagang sinadyang pumunta. Kung ako ay 5years ago pa nakatikim nito, ang aking mommy ay na-excite din. It’s been ages for her nung huli sya nakakain ng Jollibee.

Talaga namang para akong bata tuwang tuwa ako. Grabe! Wala nyan sa Aruba e. Nagbyahe sa US para makatikim ng Jabee? Ito ang pangalawang SURPRISE ni Lord sa akin. Hindi ko akalain na makikita ko sya ulit at makaka-kain nito. Para bang bumalik ako sa pagkabata.

Ito ang surprise ni Lord sakin. Hindi naman plano na makapunta talaga dito pero God already planned it. Wala e! Love nya ako sobra at talagang pinasaya nya ako.

Surprise # 1 ay sobrang enough na sa akin pero naoverwhelmed ako ng makita ko ulit si Jollibee. Hindi man ako makauwi ulit sa Pinas at least para narin akong nakauwi. Yung sa kalooban ko umiiyak na finally I am home. Woah! Ang babaw ng kaligayahan e no? But really… I am grateful!

***MEdyo late na ang post na ito. Salamat po sa pagbabasa! BLESSINGS!

Princess Leah

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Categories: Personal, Travel

God’s Surprise #1: Walt Disney World

Disney World Experience 2017

I traveled to the U.S. with my churchmates to attend a conference in Georgia. Afterward, I went to my mom in South Carolina to spend a few months before the Big Day! 🙂 And from South Carolina to Walt Disney World in Orlando. What a long crazy drive, indeed!

And the adventure begins…

This Disney experience was unexpected. I only want to visit them, but blessed to be part of their tour. It’s my little brother’s birthday celebration. He turned 7 years old.

Hindi mo maiikot ang buong Disney World in one or two days. We had a two-day trip to Disney. Though I wasn’t able to see everything, I am still ecstatic about this experience, and I would love to share this with you.

Four Theme Parks in Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom
Epcot
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Animal Kingdom

They have a new one: Pandora-The World of Avatar, I believe. They have Water Parks as well: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach.

If you plan to visit Disney, a week or two is advisable if you want to go to all the theme parks. It’s a vast place, you can’t just walk around and see everything in one day.

You should really have a good plan if you want to experience every attraction. It’s very tiring, but if you are adventurous and have a child-like heart and strength, then you are good to go. And of course the finances, one tip is ‘do not stay on a Disney Resorts or Hotel’, they’re expensive. If you could find cheap hotels outside Disney, that would be great to not spend a lot of money during your vacation.

Magic Kingdom

We tour around the Magic Kingdom in two days. So this is the only park I could be able to share with you, since the others are for next time, perhaps. (That’s what we call faith! HAHA)

This Disney tram will bring you to the monorail, monorail to the theme park you are headed to.

That feeling of excitement is rushing over me as soon as I see the entrance. HAHA I’m like a kid

The first place to take a picture

Well, of course, picture…picture! 🙂 with the chipmunks!

A magical experience, I cried!

The days went by so fast. As soon as I left the place, I was speechless, and I cried like a baby. At night, they have a fireworks show with some of the popular songs in Disney shows.

I cried because I couldn’t believe it! They were just on TV shows I used to watch when I was a kid. And I saw the place in real life. It’s just amazing. For someone like me? I wouldn’t imagine I could experience this.

God’s Surprise

We all have our goals and deepest desires wanted to attain, sometimes we share them with others, sometimes we keep them to ourselves. Last January, I wrote my prayers and goals for the year in my journal, some kinda bucket list.

And again, just like last year, I wrote and expected an ‘unexpected blessing’ for this year. I was challenged to write more, you know? Truly, God answers prayers, why not ask more? He is a great God.

It’s all good to have plans and fulfill them one by one but what I was looking forward to is on how the Lord will lavish His love for me by surprising me with the things or situations I didn’t even ask for.

His surprise is surprisingly overwhelming. He freely gives because I am deeply loved by Him, so you are. We are loved by God. Whether you are faithful or unfaithful, He will love you unconditionally.

That. I expected this, the amazing work of His hand in my life.

Unexpected but planned by Him. He already had this on his mind. I am still in awe up to this point. Sharing stories of my life was actually not my thing, I even wrote some of my very personal life such as career, love life, and family when started blogging.

I realized I had to speak to show others that God is real. And through my own stories, I wanna be a blessing. I just love how the Lord move through my life that I could be able to survive all the dramas I went through. We all have situations in life that made us feel seems nothing is going right, in different forms, we all struggled. But “Look at the brighter side”.

So, I want to share some of God’s surprises in my life these past few months. Recently I posted about how the Lord has been providing continually that he even let me travel here in the U.S.A. without worrying about the fare and accommodation. Isn’t he amazing? HE PROVIDES.

“No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dreams that you wish will come true.”

-Cinderella

It’s just amazing how the Lord answered my prayer. I wrote in my bucket list and without even thinking about how I will fulfill them, one of my desires is to see Disney. God reminded me that HE can make impossible things possible. Can you imagine? I didn’t specify which Disney and yet he let me see Walt Disney WORLD.

This is not really my own strength. How can I travel without a job? How the Lord give me this multiple-visa, when talking about finances, I am not qualified. In people’s minds, I am not really qualified. But here’s the thing: “When God says Yes, No one can stop Him” He has his own unique ways and fulfilling His promises to His children. I only and prayed with an expectant heart. Truly, there is a time for everything.

I love surprises and God did it so well. I am loved and highly favored. To God be the glory.

***This was in my draft a few months ago. Catching up! I am so excited to share the rest of God’s love in my life. Thank you for reading.

Princess Leah

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Categories: DIY

DIY Penholders

Hello gals and guys! It’s been a while. My travel post is still pending. I didn’t finish yet. I’m back in Aruba and it’s been hectic since I arrived. A lot of things happened not to mention the wedding preparation. And yes! I am getting married very soon. Finally! Haha

Well this post is not about that. I would like to share this DIY penholders. I was looking for a place or something to put all my pens (I have a lot!) but since I moved in to a new place, I don’t have everything yet but I wanted to organize my stuff especially when I do write, journal and scrapbooking. Thank God I have these to start with.

Materials:

1. Holder (from Pik-nik, peanut can, and piroulie)

2. Pink cartolina (or color of your choice)

3. Ruler

4. Glue gun (with glue! Of course! Haha)

5. Scissor or cutter

6. Washy tape (optional)

Procedure:

It’s easy, cartolina is to cover these holders. You can design it afterwards (sorry! Not so good in explaining procedure. Haha)

Here’s the result:

It’s simple. And you don’t only save money but you exercise your creativity and you can personalize it.

And everytime you are on your desk, doing your thing, remember that “You are awesome”.

Thank you! May God bless your day.

Napadaan lang ako sa inyong mga feed. ❤️

Love,

-Princess

Princess Leah

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Categories: Random Thoughts

Tumitingin ka kasi sa iba, Tingin ka sa Sarili mo.

Kaya tayo nahihirapan makita ang kakayanan natin kasi nakatingin tayo sa iba. Nakatingin tayo sa kung ano meron sila na maganda na wala ka. “Bakit sya ganun?” Bakit may ganun sya ako wala” “Bakit sya nagagawa nya yun, bakit ako hindi” “Buti pa sya..”

Insecurities. Low self-esteem.

Napaisip ako at habang patuloy na nagpapakita ng revelations si Lord sa akin. Binulong nya sa akin “Tumitingin ka kasi sa iba, Tingin ka kasi sa sarili mo.”

Do not get me wrong. Masaya ako sa kasiyahan at success ng iba. Masaya akong makita kapag may mga blessings ang iba, patunay na napakabuti ng Dios hindi lang sa akin kundi sa lahat. May mga panahon lang talga nang dahil sa mga circumstances sa buhay, hindi ko maiwasang magtanong kung bakit naging ganito ako sa sarili ko. Masyado ko ba nilaglag, ganern bes! Ang baba e, to the lowest level, pabagsak na ko nun e.

Unti unti pinakita sakin ni Lord ang mga kalakasan ko. Nung mga panahon na na-depress ako, syempre, hindi mo talaga makita na capable ka. Lahat negative. Ang pangit. Hindi maganda ang depression. Hindi sya nakakatuwa. Nakakaloka sya, literally. Pero tinulungan at tinuturuan ako ni Lord how to deal with it. Nagbasa ako ng mga motivational books, mga personality development, spiritual and inspirational books. Nagexercise ako atbp.

I do not compare my life to others in a negative way. Naniniwala ako na iba iba talaga tayo ng destinasyon sa buhay, iba iba ang nararanasan at tinatahak natin. Nasa sa atin na kung paano natin harapin at iba’t ibang challenges na meron tayo. Kung paano tayo maging grateful and content.

Dumating lang talaga sa point ng buhay ko na ayaw ko na. Wala na! Hindi ko na gusto gumalaw at sumubok ulit. Ayaw ko na harapin yun kaba at takot. Tapos nakatingin lang ako sa iba na nakakatuwa na nagagawa nila mga yun habang binaba ko ang sarili ko, kelan kaya ako? Ang tanong ko.

“Tumitingin ka kasi sa iba, tingin ka sa sarili mo”

I know God wants me to look at Him all the time. That’s the only way I could survive pero gusto ipa-alala sa akin ni Lord na tumingin ako sa sarili ko kung paano nya ako nilikhang kahanga-hanga! O diba?

Kaya nagumpisa ako tignan mga kaya kong gawin, mga bagay na magaling ako, mga talento na binigay sa akin. Andyan na e, andito lang sya, kung bakit hindi ko mailabas at hindi ko makita kasi naging busy ako tumingin sa iba. Naging busy ako sa liwanag ng iba habang ang ilaw ko napundi na.

Hindi masamang mahalin ang sarili. Naniniwala nga ako na dapat matutunan mo muna talagang mahalin ang sarili bago masabing kaya mo na magmahal ng iba. Hindi pagiging selfish ang pagtanggap at pagmamahal sa sarili. Self-love ang tawag dun.

We all know and heard about how God created us uniquely, fearfully and wonderfully. But sometimes we are busy looking at others strength that we don’t have time to look how awesome we are. He made us. Hindi sya nagkamali na nilikha nya tayo. Hindi sya nagkamaling ibigay yung mga kakayanan natin. Na sa atin na e. Ilabas na lang!

Express na bes!

Kung iisa isahin natin ang strengths, abilities na binigay sa atin ni Lord at ititigil na natin ang mga negatibong paniniwala sa sarili, madami tayo ma-achieve, malayo mararating natin. Hindi ko sinasabing maging mayabang na tayo kasi puro sarili ang sinasabi ko dito. Ang point ko, kung isa ka sa mga tao na mahilig at nageenjoy na mag nega thoughts, parang ako, gising gising din tayo! Marami tayong magagawang maganda at dakila. Tingin ka sa sarili mo at maniwala ka na kaya mo.

Kaya ko din. ❤️🙏 So help me, God!

But wait, let me take a selfie!

Maniwala ka sa iyong angking ganda at talino 😂

Thank you so much sa pagbabasa. ❤️

-Princess

Princess Leah

princessleah.co

Categories: Christianity

Unexpected But Planned-Part 2

Unexpected But Planned Part 1

I never thought I will be doing international ministry. I was only planning to join them and get some lessons and expectant for Gods revelations in my life. But I loved it when he calls you to do something impromptu, and yet it turned out great because you did it for Him, for His glory.

I and with some of the leaders of our church in Aruba attended a General Conference of Congregational Holiness Church, our mother church in Georgia. It was held in Gainesville, GA. God had been busy revealing many things to me. Excitingly, he let me see not only one state.

Places/State we went to:

Gainesville, Georgia
Alabama
Helen, Georgia – Anna Ruby Falls
Cleveland, Georgia – Cabbage Patch Kids
Atlanta, Georgia – Stone Mountain, Hyatt Regency

Alabama

Our pastor, Ptr Roel Tangco was assigned to preach in CHC Alabama. It was a great experience. His wife and I were able to lead a worship song as well. Unexpected. God is so good, I love God’s surprises.

While on the road, I was in my thoughts. “God, you are amazing. I love doing things for you. I feel like I am fulfilling what I am called. Thank you for the opportunity!”

Does a good career will make you feel successful, fulfilled? I don’t think so. I heard this from my sister Queen when we talk about ministries “Success is doing what God wants you to do” You’ll only feel the satisfaction in your life if you know in your heart that you are doing what God wants you to do.

What a joy we have in Jesus.

God says, “I will use you mightily if you are willing. Make yourself available.”

We, churchmates from Aruba met the Pastor and wife from this church in Alabama

It was a great Sunday Worship Service.

Helen, Georgia

Anna Ruby Falls

They didn’t only bring us to the conference for the spritual matter, they brought us also to some places to see attractions. God bless them. We went to Anna Ruby Falls. Nice View 🙂

Sorry for my chubby face and body. I love myself HAHA

While walking going to the water falls, God reminded me of His Word.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 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. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Psalm 23

I will never lack anything because God is my provider. The green trees remind me of His peace in my darkest days. He never let me fall, he chases me all the time and when I tend to go the wrong way, the other way, he never let me get lost. The woods represent the distraction in our life, we may go in a different way but He will show the path right back to His presence, secured, loved, peaceful, where I belong. He corrects me and teaches me, it may be a hard discipline but He does that to mold me, to make me a better one.

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life”

Cleveland, Georgia

Cabbage Patch Kids

A doll in a cabbage. It’s cool how this attraction was created. Read the Legend of the Cabbage Patch Kids on their official site. But really dolls here are for sale, they are actually adopted by people. When you buy, they will give you baby’s birth certificate. It is a perfect place for babies and kids who want to adopt a baby doll.

Are you ready to visit the babies in this hospital? Hehe

Who wants to adopt this little one? HAHA

The babies move up and down. Hihi cutie!

It’s so good to be young, huh? Should I get one for me?

I think I will try to make my own baby first, and adopt one day? What do you think?

My School Bus is waiting… Say bye Dora! Next destination…HAHA

Atlanta, Georgia

Stone Mountain

Yung sculpture talaga ang kinukuhanan dito e…Nag-focus lang sa akin!hehe

Georgia – Peach Market/Farm

Georgia is known as Peach State. We went here just to have some fresh peach ice cream. They also sell strawberries, apples etc. I was just focused on peach, I wasn’t able to check other products they have. But what good about here is, they’re fresh.

Peach Ice cream!!!!!

First time to see an apple tree. Thank you, Jesus! Happy kid..

There’s a store there who sells this stuff, I love rustic!

Gainesville, Georgia

Free Chapel Worship Center

Attended Worship Service at Free Chapel. They are amazing! It’s my second time seeing Pastor Jentezen Franklin, an American pastor, author and can be seen on television too. He is the senior Pastor of Free Chapel Worship Center. He is a great preacher.

It was Father’s day when we attended the service. He encouraged the fathers to be a Man of Word, a man that obeys His Word so they could be a good example for their children. Truly, that the Word, the Bible is the lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. Love his heart. God bless him!

This experience was a blast! I thank God for everything. God is so good. When God plans, it is always the best. One thing I am challenged to do, expect more from HIM. He is a great God! HE can do great things. Dare to believe!

Thank you for reading!

Love,

-Princess

Princess Leah

princessleah.co

Categories: Christianity

Unexpected But Planned-Part 2

Unexpected But Planned Part 1

Places/State we went to:

Gainesville, Georgia
Alabama
Helen, Georgia – Anna Ruby Falls
Cleveland, Georgia – Cabbage Patch Kids
Atlanta, Georgia – Stone Mountain, Hyatt Regency

Alabama

While on the road, I was in my thoughts. “God, you are amazing. I love doing things for you. I feel like I am fulfilling what I am called. Thank you for the opportunity!”

What a joy we have in Jesus.

God says, “I will use you mightily if you are willing. Make yourself available.”

It was a great Sunday Worship Service.