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Saint Joseph, Pillar of Families

I didn't use to pray novenas.  I always thought that praying directly to God was better.  But I read this passage from the Bible: "The continual prayer of a just man availeth much." - James 5:16 I thought of the matter more and now I see that novenas are a humble way of praying.  It is asking those closest to Jesus (and holiest) people who walked the earth, to pray for me. This is not a new way of doing things as Moses intervened for the Jews when God wanted to punish them for making a bull with their own hands and started worshipping them. I now think God is pleased whenever I pray a novena.    Since then, I have seen so many SIGNS AND WONDERS in myself and in my circumstances because I prayed a novena.   I credit Saint Joseph for my happy home life and also for helping us with our finances though the best thing for me is the way novenas help us to lead holy lives.  The saints want no applause but rather, they will always draw us closer to God.   Instead of idolizing cel

113th Independence Day

Today is a special day for 3 reasons. First, it is our country's 113th Independence Day. We celebrate the freedom that Philippine heroes Apolinario Mabini, Gregorio del Pilar and Emilio Jacinto have won for us Filipinos.

More so we commemorate Dr. Jose Rizal, our peace-loving national hero on his 150th birth anniversary. His life was marked by personal sacrifice to ignite the Filipino's passion for independence. The third event today is the birthday of the Christian church. The beginning of Pentecost. "Pente" means "50" marking the 50th day of Passover. We've had 50 days of Easter, more than Lent's 40.

It is a deeply significant freedom that Christ won for us that day as He sent a mighty wind over the timid, anxious apostles and transformed them into bold warriors defending the cross and eloquent preachers of His life and Word.

His Holy Spirit now dwells within our hearts for those of us who believe and from Him we draw the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety and Fear of the Lord. He gave us a 7 in 1 deal on a permanently free promo offer!

Whenever we feel unsure, we can draw upon these gifts that reside in our heart and know that we are never alone.

We are truly blessed with abundance!

"Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance." - Matthew 13:12


I've been following the Lord since I was 16 years old and I've been extremely blessed at every turn. Sometimes I think I've seen everything, and have reached the ultimate limit to God's generosity. But this Pentecost, Christ promises even more abundance than I have ever known.





There is more that He desires for us. He is not yet finished. For those that love Him, He has an overwhelming urge to give like a high-powered waterfall that never ends.

My sister Patsy gave a Creative Journaling session yesterday and this is what I made. I only used a permanent marker and a silver gel pen. We only had about half an hour to finish our journal entries.

It's really a big scribble but it's something to remind me of a truth that I must never forget. That there is no limit to what God can do in our lives and today all we have to do is to accept all He offers us and say "Yes Lord I want even more"!!!

“What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived the things God has prepared for those who love him." - 1 Corinthians 2:9



Comments

  1. Hello Christina! This is a very insightful post. I never realized the fact that a national celebration and a significant event in our life as Christians coincide with each other. It was perhaps destined to happen. We have so much to be thankful this day.

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  2. Beautiful post!!!! I too have been marveling in the fact that GOD has an abundance...an overflow for those that love and obey HIM! Thanks for keeping folks reminded of this very thing! Matthew 16:33 "But seek ye first the Kingdom of GOD, and HIS righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you!" Also so glad that the "all these things" is so more than material things!!! Be blessed, and keep up the good work!

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  3. Happy Independence Day. Not only national independence, but personal independence. Freedom in Christ - that's the very best. I'm so glad you chose to share with us on Spiritual Sundays. I've enjoyed visiting your very interesting blog. Love the journal entry you made. You are very artistic. I'm looking forward to more sharing from you in the future.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  4. Your blog is so beautiful, so uplifting, visually and spiritually. Happy Independence Day, indeed -- to all of us who know and love Him. I'm thankful He is not finished yet with us. Oh, the blessings He must have in store!

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  5. Happy Independence Day! This is my first visit to your blog and I found it so beautiful and encouraging.

    Thanking God for ABUNDANCE!
    Pamela

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