Power Run...

My last marathon was April of this year. I'm looking forward to another one this Sunday. My third one. It has almost been a year since I first challenged myself to try out running. A year after, I'm still continuously challenging myself to lengthen my distances and to build on my endurance.

There is something about running that draws me to it. Probably because it was running that kept me "sane" and "healthy" all throughout my grad school experience apart from my personal walk with God and close relationships. Memories of running after working all day on my thesis or taking a long stride uphill so I could take time out from LA's fast-paced life are just some of these great moments. All of these are but memories that have deepened my love for this sport.

That is why, I have encouraged friends, family and loved-ones to try it out. Running and joining marathons are a different thing yet if you are the type of person who loves challenges and who enjoys taking risks every now and then, then why not try it out. At least, once in your life, you did something outside your comfort zone.

Come and join me as I run. :) It will be all worth it!

New Balance Power Run on Sunday, September 27 @ Fort. 5:00 am

If you have nothing to do after work on Tuesdays, my co-teachers/friends and I have started running around the UP acad oval in the afternoon. (before 5:30 pm)

If you are within Marikina area, I run in Marikina Sports Center MWF and as long as it is not raining.

Just not yet....

Last Friday night, I received a surprise message from an organization. They invited me for an interview on Tuesday. I was overwhelmed. It has always been one of my dreams to work for them. I actually listed in my life long dream list....# 21. to work for _______. I remember sending my resume two years ago and then last June. I simply tried it out, knowing that it would be very impossible to get a post in their organization.
What a surprise, indeed.

In a little while, I will let them know that I will not be available for the interview. Why? Why let go of an opportunity to work for my dream job? Why now? I know in my heart that God has prepared me for something else. This job is not meant for me yet, for now.
At this moment, my heart desires something else. A good friend said, "maybe when the timing is right, I could apply there again...".

True. My heart rejoices in God's surprises. Thank you for letting me experience the excitement even for just a split second. My heart jumps in glee for He teaches me the beauty in waiting for His timing. But more importantly, my heart rests in the thought that He does not withhold His plans for me and He slowly reveals it to me, day by day.

Extra..Extra!

When the new day begins

Lord, Your mercies are new again

How my heart overflows with thanks to my King

When the night closes in

I'm so grateful You are my Friend

You said that You'd never leave

and Lord I believe -- Lord, I believe

All your promises are true

I will lift up my eyes to You

For You're all that I need

And by faith I receive

the wonderful things You will do.

All your promises are true;

I will lift up my eyes to You.

When my heart starts to fail,

Lord, Your strength will prevail,

And all You have said You will do

Your promises are true

-Shannon Wexelberg, "All your Promises are True"

Thank you Lord for today. Another holiday.

I so badly needed this extra day to just relax and to be still in your goodness.

At 5:00 A.M.

The past days, I have been waking up quite earlier than the usual time.
It seems like that my body clock begins at 5:00 a.m.
I love early mornings.
Where everyone is still asleep. No text messages. No calls. No noise.
Complete silence.
I like waking up early. I would normally take a peek outside our lanai and just check on the weather for today. I like feeling the morning dew and the cool breeze.
Stillness.

I realized that adding an extra hour to my schedule changes the pacing of my day.
I badly need this extra hour to spend more time with the Lord and to prepare myself for the challenges that today will bring.
Readiness.

At 5:00 a.m, day in and day out, I always realize the goodness of the Lord.
The reality that His faithfulness is new every morning.
Another life He gives graciously and lovingly for a purpose that He only knows.

Thank you my dearest God.

I shall meet you at 5:00 A.M.

Walking by Faith and not by Sight

Trusting even when it appears you have been forsaken;
praying when it seems your words are simply entering a vast expanse
when no one hears and no voice answers;
believing that God's love is complete and that He is aware of your circumstances,
even when your world seems to grind on as if setting its own direction and not
caring for life or moving one inch in response to your petition;
discerning only what God's hands have planned for you,
waiting patiently while seemingly starving to death...
"this is the victory that has overcome the world,"; this is
genuine faith indeed
-George MacDonald

Lord, it's not about Me, after all. It is about You.
It is only by your Grace and Love that you heed our requests and reach out to us.
Not on any other grounds.

"In his heart, a man plan his course but the Lord determines his step" (Proverbs 16:9).