The Birth

The pregnant Mary and her husband Joseph knocked at the door of every house they passed by, hoping that they will be accommodated for the night. They traveled from a rather far place ad her condition was not comfortable. She was near term and se knew that anytime, she may give birth to her Son. This Birth, had it been known and recognized by the people who were waiting for the coming of the One who has already come!

Consider a very young mother, bearing the weight of her awaited newborn. It is quite heavy and inconvenient. But she cannot do otherwise. She cannot unload for a while and take it back again and continue what she is supposed to do. Mama Mary would have experienced some labor pains as her time to give birth drew near. She did not complain. She accepted her fate as God’s partner in giving His beloved humankind a Savior, the Messiah!

Imagine how a mother would give birth to her baby after a long travel, I a very inappropriate place – the stable- which was intended for animals. In the midst of the hurry and the noise of the crowd outside, the Birth took place. In witness were the unnoticed but important people – the mother, the father, the angels and the shepherds; but most importantly, this was the time when the plan of salvation was being laid down.

Did Mary have her prenatal check-ups? Whom did she consult? How long did her labor last? When did her bag of waters rupture? Was the newborn Jesus able to cry lustily at birth? Did he receive the routine newborn care we give to our babies? Was a paltera around to help Mary I this situation? this was very new to her considering that she was very young, only about 13or 14 years old! This is a case of a teenage pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy at that!

But Mary’s FLAT made her keep all these in her heart. She was totally aware and committed to do her part in God’s plan as she was chosen. Like Mary, may we faithfully entrust our lives to our Heavenly Father Who knows and wants only the best for us in the proper time. A blessed Christmas to all!

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Jesus is Born!

In those days, the emperor wanted to count all the people the at he ruled.

He ordered everybody to return to where they were born.

Joseph and Mary had to return to Bethlehem.

It took them nearly a week to travel there.

When Mary and Joseph arrived, they saw people everywhere.

People were camped in the streets and besides the road.

Mary was tired.

They found a cave. The people kept their animals inside that cave. Since they kep the animals in the cave, they called it a stable.

Joseph said to Mary, “Let’s go into the stable. We can make a bed on the straw. It’s better than sleeping outside.”

They went to the stable so Mary could rest and Joseph made her a nice bed using the straw.

The night, Mary’s Baby was born.

Mary wrapped Him in and long strips of cloth to keep Him warm.

She made a bed for Him in a manger full of straw. Mary and Joseph were very happy. Mary and Joseph named Him Jesus as the angel had said.

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God created turtles to remind us to slow down. Ant to reminds me a little things. The sky to remind me to lookup and pray and HE created YOU to remind me how beautiful friends can be.

Trials exists not because God wants to test you. That's a lie. He already knows your capabilities, more than you could imagine. Trials exist because you need to learn.

The happiest people don't have everything they want. They make the most out of what they already have.

God said, " Don't get tired of doing what is good, don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap the harvest of blessings at the appropriate time.

May god inspire you when you fall down, encourage you when you fell like quieting, and guide you when all things become confusing. Stay happy because that's how I want you to be.

God can do the most with what what we think is the least, sow we need to leave every worries with what we have right now. Sometimes, we need to stay behind and just wait to get ahead.

If all your seeing is brown today, remember that one day you will look back and see the green pasture HE prepared. Rejoice in his goodness and trust HIM with the many colors of life.

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If fate favors you one day and you’re asked what you want to be, don’t wish to be someone else…..

Because I tell you, you’re wonderful the way you are.

(Ano daw?)

Each of us are unique so don’t ever change the way you are because that’s the trademark people around you will remember, being funny is a good one, who make others happy.

UBE THOUGHTS

There are no such things as a bad day only bad moments that people choose to nurse all day. Think of happy moments and create a happy day.

A beautiful prayer to share:

“Lord when I lose hope because my plans have come to nothing; help me to remember that your love is always greater than my disappointment and your plan for my life are always better than my dreams, amen.”

a beautiful allegory

Let me share with you a beautiful allegory.

The Pencil maker told the pencil 5 important lessons:

1^st: Everything you do will always leave a mark.

2^nd: You can always correct the mistakes you make.

3^rd: What is important is what is inside in you.

4^th: In life you will undergo painful sharpening which will make you a better Pencil.

5^th: And the most important is to be the best pencil you can be. You must allow yourself to be held and guided by the hand that holds you.

It means that we are the pencils and the hand that holds and directs our life is our creator. The only one who create us and all the pleasant things we viewed now. PRAISE HE LORD GOD for his graciousness!

Beautiful one-liners

Beautiful one-liners:

1.) Give GOD what’s right, not what’s left…

2.) A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing….

3.) He who kneels before God can stand before anyone….

4.) In the sentence of life, the devil may be a comma, but never let him be the period…

5.) If you are wrinkled with burden, come to the CHURCH for a face lift..

6.) When praying doesn’t give GOD instructions, just report for duty…..

7.) We don’t change God’s messages, His message change us…..

A Gift from God

At first glance
you were so small
I hardy saw a baby at all,
with tubes and wires
a frightening sight
but you were in for a
big fight.

Not even two pounds
just skin and bones,
Your body so small
with problems so big,
but you fought hard
and continued to grow.

So many fears
So many tears

You are home now
and growing big
I love you dear,
more than words can say.
A miracle baby
A gift from God.
You showed the world
You showed us all.

- Dianne, Autumn's Grandmother

Mighty God

Mighty is our God!

This can be challenging words to believe. If God is mighty why many people suffer from poverty, why do our loved ones still suffer from any diseases? Why our family broken apart by divorce? Surely the creator has the power and authority to change this situation. GOD rarely tells us the reason why HE allows suffering. But HE does ask to trust Him even when we don’t have any answer. This times test our faith in God’s character. We will never be hopeless as long as we believed in the truth of God’s character. When we can’t see His mighty power at work, just look to the cross and remember that what appears to be defeat may just be GOD preparing for an even bigger victory.

How Mighty is our GOD!!
[Ps. 93:4]