BoringYetGraceful

A Background

Nothing significant for this post. It's Friday today and the typhoon is on the way. Also, the long weekend was lessen by a day, instead of a four. Life is unfair.

I'll just tell the background of the former post. I was inspired to write something about romance so I decide to add something from Boiling Waters PH first podcast episode after listening to it. I know it can go deeper pa pero hanggang doon na lang ang kaya ko.

I made an outline for that and think a lot. Everything was written based from my 2 cents, about my faith and as well my experience.

I made the jump without thinking, asked God for help and tried to control it. Call it a laban-bawi. Ayun na nga. For those who know the story. I already move on. God is a sweeter song than everything life can offer.

His sweetness doesn't give you a type-2 diabetes, it's more than natural because He Himself is the only true source of the sweetness itself.

Try listening to this song version from Shane and Shane.

'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus Just to take Him at His Word Just to rest upon His promise Just to know, “Thus saith the Lord!”

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If You Can't Define The Relationship. Have You Ever Wondered Why You Need To Fall In Love In The First Place?

It's A Decision

Falling in love is the same as falling into sin. You choose it, and then you end up blaming somebody for falling in love in the first place, such as cupid or destiny. When things get difficult, you'll do the same thing again.

As I illustrate it, you're on top of a staircase, and she's beneath it. Your gaze was drawn to her, and you leapt, hoping she would catch you. Did you really think about why you wanted to jump?

The DTR moments are when you're up in the air, wondering if she'll catch you or not. A defined relationship begins when she or he catches you.

Undefined romantic relationships leave scars and cause someone to be hurt. You can only define things if you have a solid foundation of why you chose to go there and where you truly want to go.

Where Do You Want to Go

If Jesus is the captain of your ship (life), He is also the author of your story, including your romantic love story, which is only one of the ship's cabins.

Falling in love is a cool term, but marriage is a deep word if you add to it, and yet they go together. What happens if you jump the stairs and then fall? Marriage. Does it make you smile? Or are you just testing the boiling waters?

It's like taking the ship's steering wheel from the captain's hands and ending up on rocky beach heads or struggling when a storm comes.

God knows where we want to go, and His plans are far superior to ours. Trusting God in romance is difficult, but there is pain on the other side of the sweetness of love. Does God want us to suffer? It is up to us to decide whether or not we truly trust Him.

Marriage is important, as is having children and grandchildren, and there is a lot more of it. Again, you took that leap into the unknown; do you truly desire to go there, aka Marriage?

Beyond DTR Once Defined

When it comes to romance, as they say, clarity is extremely important. That is why you must understand your why and where you absolutely want to go. When the relationship is defined, it's either a win or a loss, but if you're prepared, you won't have to worry.

For the guys, man up and don't just go fling fling lang. For the ladies, strengthen your defenses not only physically but also emotionally. As it is written, guard your heart; this also applies to men. Our entire being is a priceless package, so think twice before diving into romance.

It takes courage to define the relationship, pero wala namang mawawala kung magtatanong ka. Kung sumabak ka sa gyera na ito sigurado naman na handa kang masaktan.

There is sweetness once things are defined, lalo na kung nag-aasam ka ng kasal at ready na masakal. On the other hand, there's bitterness if you're not careful. Immature people are like ships at war within themselves, attempting to collide with other ships.

We are like ships on a journey; if Jesus is already at the reins, there should be no troubles, unless we rebel.

In the midst of a vast sea of people. He has prepared someone for us to meet. The harbor of marriage awaits, and then a new ship is constructed from the two ships, which have now become one.

#article #loveadvice

a poem written back AD2020 at BoilingWatersPH website but wasn't approve. I took it and now here it is.

You came from behind along with your brush strokes that I hardly find. I'll never forget looking at you while you trace those diagonal lines Is this a sign? We rarely cross paths face to face. But I'm still wondering if I can run this race. Once more, should I wait for the sunrise or chase this sunset?

Allow myself to put this to the test to see if my feet is ready to curve new lines. I only had these phrases for you so that these feelings will fly. Yes, you are dazzling in my eyes and also those hands I admire. Your color palette reflects who you are on the inside.

Now I must conclude; the words have already left my mouth. I'll never hope or wish for you to be mine. Unless it comes from above, Who created everything on time. For those who believe in Him, everything is worth the wait. The One above who gives everything along this kind of line.

#poem

originally posted: October 22, 2022

Life is full of surprise, you did expect that it will be a sunny day then around after lunch dark clouds covered the sky and there was rain. Eh nasa SB ka nagrerelax, tapos yung sinampay mo na-gg na ng ulan, saan ka pa? Relax gone.

It's been a while again, akala nyo wala na ne? ikaw ba naman tamaan ng lagnat 2 consecutive time, nasira din yung sched ng balik alindog session, sad but thats life, what can I do, all I can is trust God, and pray and let His will be done in my life. Lord ano ba plano sa topic na yun?

For those who read the randomness of everything I wrote since the genesis of this written blog, thank you. Isipin nyo na lang kunwari, life update to na vlog. Hi mga ka-boring? kamusta naman ang buhay natin? maayos pa ba? kaya pa ba? if hindi na, hold and don't let go! Supper optimist lang, pero sa bagay na yun hindi.

From the previous weeks yun nagkasakit and then yup, work is busy as usual. Still grateful to God as we did celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Nakakatuwa lang if your household chose God and serve Him, life will not be the same, for sure every family have their own journey.

To us, as for those who know, ewan ko if nasabi ko na, sa bahay minsan wala minsan meron, minsan sobra, that came from my late tita who've been at us for a time. The household has its own testimony how the life of the people inside it live and struggle. The Christian life is a beautiful struggle.

I just came up thinking that, once you got into a position you need to decide stuff, walang formula, just choose, walang review, tapos tingin ka na lang kay Lord with tears, then instead Lord patawad, Lord ano to?! aaagghhhhh! (sana gets nyo ne?)

Oks, dito na lang. and also its already amihan season, as someone born during this season, somehow I'm glad at less rain and humid. Just a few days it will be 2023, I won't hit 100 days within 2022, hoping I'll continue to write.

He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.
— Psalms 23:3 LSB

P.S. prayer request: good health for my parents, matapos namin mga project sa work at financial blessing to our family. Salamat

originally posted: September 12, 2022

It's been a while since I started writing again. From being serious up to being something “si Em ba ito?”

Kunwari vlogger lang tayo pero walang matinong content but for a life update. By the grace of God, i decide to get in shape and that also fuel my daily devo, they go hand in hand if matisod yung isa, then dapa na balik sa simula. In fact yung 3 takal na bigas sa bahay, okay lang samin 3, last na uwi ko, nakakalahati ko na sya.

Work will be stressful soon, so this things are my shield, cuz He is. If i don't put the work (faith must be workout) baka ma high blood na naman ako next na APE next year.

From the past week its a ismol win, I can say. Life a battle so we move forward for the hope we know that God will never let go. Soli Deo Gloria!

In joy, in pain, in Christ

originally posted: September 9, 2022

A Dream of Being There

10% of it I'm happy but 90% of it I was not. It was a sweet dream and also a bitter nightmare. Ever since that day I dream of the girl I like years ago, I don't even trust it. Yes, I did made a move, prayed for it with all my heart, alam mo nangyari? Wala.

For this one, I can't believe it happened in a dream, natawa na lang ako pagkagising ko kanina hahaha! With a cringe smirked in my face. I don't even know how we got together, how the dating started and everything, yes I like her but there's ton of things that hinders heaven and earth...like gravity. Mamaya ko kayo sagutin bakit ganito ako. Pero asa kung sasagutin nya ko.

The dream or nightmare revolve around social pressure and ridicule, I know even in Christian circles and family these things exist like how divisions exist, and levels exist, so where is Christ love?

Ewan ko bakit nagkaganun siguro yung POV ko lang talaga iba kasi yun ang nakikita ko eh? The other side of the river is different. Think of church of Corinth, ang gulo diba? Ano ang love kung para ka lang clashing Zildjian cymbals.

It's sweet we became us, but the people and parents is the challenge instead of a help. Parang si Tomozaki tuloy ako sa POV ko sa life in that aspect. Di ko alam if may plus points once those things happen, but it'll be a MIRACLE. Walang forever, walang himala...kelangan bang mag-ask ako sa heaven ng isang miracle.

A Rant of Cowardice

I've already move on from the past 😁 but I cannot say I'm ready 😒. The chills of feeling in love is there. The kilig and everything pero may pero eh. Ngl, I'm praying this situation bakit ganito ako, siguro takot lang masaktan or manakit or ano pa, tapos walang pambayad ng damage fee ng puso. Sana yung mga narereject pwede mag ask ng compensation of damage.

Yung situation ko siguro I can say I love you with the love of the Lord, but I love you in a romantic sense, hindi ako aabot doon. Normal lang naman yun diba? For sure other guys stand in a different ground if the lady is pretty in their eyes or not. It's like why did you attend there? For me atm again, If I fall in love with Venus orrrrrrrrrrr.... how does it feel? .....wala. Kahit isipin ko pa yung tier ng life, parang Lord why?

Can't say manhid dahil sa nakaraan? The love of Jesus is sweet. But romance is a different one. Songs of songs reflects both Christ love and as well the love within marriage but I see it now on the former one.

Do I already give up? I think yes atm. Hirap na mareject. Try mo ikaw kaya? Friends lang talaga eh sorry.

An Apology

Gomenasai for all the rant and random words. Sa ngayon yan ang position ko. Pupusuan ko lahat ng pwedeng pusuan pero hanggang doon lang talaga ako e, I pray na sana there's always a better Christian guy out there for you and it's not me, walang impossible kay Lord malay mo maging tayo..

...magkasabay papasok ng church, kasama mo sya...ako? smile lang.

originally posted: September 4, 2022

Doing full burpees is pain but worth it to shape the body, as well reading God's Word to shape the soul of man. September comes in, it still rain like there's no tomorrow, few typhoons but soon the amihan season will come in while that known tune plays on the background.

From the last month, I'd try my best to have a solid Bible reading using that known Bible app para makita ko yung daily streak ko, though some days I cheat, yes I confess. I just log but don't read, but as of writing a finished a 7-day devotional and I'm happy, the content hits well to me. Changing some perspective in those kind of things that I'm hoping will come soon in the near future.

I think, that would be all for this chapter. I'll keep it short but hoping I can write more until we hit 100 chapters of this Boring blog.

originally posted: August 27, 2022

Bewildered beyond imagination My reality already conducts electricity Insulators on repair Fighting against the wave of the unknown Will you reach me by your hand Or just stare at me as my ground shatters As I reach my end

While you and your smile You never got hold of something Yet holds everything The pain in my neck that struck me on that trek It was my genesis but to you It's your fulfillment to find the genuine end

Running away from that certain thing I already lost my dream, my goals, everything Forget how to love, even this heart still looks beating Faked happy smiles revolve Oh come on, just let them marry and do the honors That Adam and Eve initiated that filled the planet As I count them gone one by one Then what would be the end? Forget love, forget everything

God can you hear my scream?! Looking for help, help is looking Where, when will you come again? Your Word still lingers in this heart Who longs to be an instrument of your grace The grace that still carry me As I crawl in this mire and you continually lifted me But I still return

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originally posted: August 22, 2022

Alam mo yung pakiramdam na you're trying to force your self to do things you like pero tinatamad ka na, though walang sense at least something achievable naman sya, for the sake of achieving something.

Ano na bang naatim natin sa buhay? Wala. Siguro nabayaran ko na yung mga utang at pinipilit mag ipon pero wala eh. Olats na pre, I quit! Suntukan na lang, aabangan kita sa gate!

Nice drama lang...

Have you ever feel the odds is always against you? Yung sobrang blessed ka sa pagpapala ng odds going against you, parang pagpapalo lang din yun in-short, pero gora bells lang.

Endure until the end, minsan nag-rarant na (parang ako). Pero tuloy pa din. At least, baka sakaling, sana, ano ba? Yung lakad with the Lord, naging gapang with the Lord na.

Siguro dito na lang muna.

originally posted: August 17, 2022

New Platform

I changed the platform again due to the payment needed, I'm not that blessed financially (aka stable) but I'm grateful to have a job and earn some for a living and still troubled what should I aim for. Jowa? Nah, forget them (di nga ko stable)

If it's your first time reading reading these non sense blog post I'm writing and calling them chapters because it's a chapter of my life, I just don't know what volume are we, maybe volume 32?

You can still check the chapters from Write.as but those from Simple note, I'll be no longer sharing them. Lucky for those who with me from the start, I'm grateful, I want to cry.

The Preparation For Tomorrow With A Subtle Hints of Uncertainty

If we are aiming for something, we prepare for it, either we need it or we just loved it. Like preparing for emergencies and preparing for a date with someone then she won't show up. Man, life is cruel but when you have Christ in your heart, there's still hope just trust the process and timing (Boiling Waters PH lang?)

Christians are called, to be always ready, as we walk in this earth, ready to defend and proclaim His Word, ready to help our fellow believer or someone in need and ready for His return. That's something worthy preparing to aim for.

Easier said than done though, as I said life is cruel but Christ is our hope because He is the target of that hope, no more no less.

The Beauty Of Aiming The Unreachable Expectations

As we prepare and aim for something, there's a beauty that comes along with it. It's normal to grow old, have white hairs or no hair at all but growing up is a matter of choice. Aiming someting is also a matter of choice. Believing and accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour is a matter of choice which the body, mind, and soul needs to align and nothing can compare to its beauty once you say Yes to Him.

And once we aim, we are expecting something in return, tumaya ka ng lotto syempre inaasahan mo sana manalo ka. The word “sana” in English “if”...sorry if it's wrong basta yun na yun. My English is now suffering.

Mostly in life expectations can be certain or uncertain but being in Christ, we are always certain, whether it bring us pain or joy, still it's a matter of choice if we will hold unto Him. Growing in Him is hard but its beautiful.

Encircled By Eccentricities, Comforted By Abnormalities

Imagine you're an archer, you spend time training and gaining EXP until you reach level 9999 and now it's looks like you're cheating, infact you used Game Shark (sana gets nyo). That's not life. As we aim for something and beholding the beauty of it along the process, the eccentricity of life aka struggle is like a tsunami that wall around you, facing your giant ikanga nila.

At yun nga, sa kabilang kamay, merong mga abormnalidad na nasa palad mo na tumawag kay Kristo sa oras ng pangangailangan, like that King of Judah from the book of Chronicles, and help comes.

Therefore things we aim for only hit it right when everything is really right. It's not almost perfection but its the joy that counts on our hearts that He can only give to us.

If we aim for wrong things, it wouldn't give us joy and if we missed the mark, it's the same. There won't be an everlasting beauty on it even it looks cool to the world.