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25/09/2024

1 Chronicles 17:26-27: When the Lord grants a blessing, it lasts forever! 🙌 David wasn't asking for more blessings; he was just honest declaring God's goodness! Even though he wasn’t the one chosen to build God’s temple, David was still like, "God, You’re so good!" 🫶

And you know what? I may not be blessed exactly like David (I’m not building temples, okay? 😅), but I’ll praise His name for life! 🎉 I’m thanking Him for everything He’s done and all the surprises He’s got coming. 🙏

Low-key, I've got this dream: a prayer garden 🪴. Yes, if God wills it, I want my own peaceful space—cushions for kneeling, a cute table for Bible study, and of course, a laptop to write about how awesome He is! 💻✨ When I’m old and ministry’s not keeping me running around (or my knees give out 😂), I pray for this quiet spot to worship and reflect on all the blessings He’s given me.

Anyone else praying for their dream space? Let’s lift it up together! 🙏💖

21/09/2024

There are two kinds of friends we can have: those who can lead us astray and those who stick close like family. The latter are the ones who love God and truly know how to love. I’m blessed with many Christian friends, and all I need to do is show them genuine care and concern, knowing they will do the same in return. That’s what true friendship is all about. Inspired by Proverbs 18:24. 🥰
Word Journal Devotional Day 191: True Friends - where can you find them?

16/09/2024

Day 188: Isaiah 53:6: It's Okay Not To Be Okay
Sometimes we tell ourselves, "It's okay, I'm okay, everything's fine." But the truth is, as Isaiah reminds us in this verse, we are all in need. He said, "We all, like sheep, have gone astray." We are broken, sinful, and in desperate need of Jesus. Jesus, the sinless Son of God, died on the cross to save us. Because of His sacrifice, we now experience redemption and the gift of God’s righteousness. He was wounded so that we may be healed.

By His grace, I commit to being grateful every day for a God who helps me in my time of need. With Jesus by my side, I am okay. Without Him, life has no true meaning.

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10/09/2024

A sermon Reflection: Ran Out by Pastor Milo Salazar Rivera
Word Journal Devotional
8 September 2024
at WIN Makati Church
You can find my full reflection at the link below.
https://elisacamara.godaddysites.com/word-journal-devotional/f/day-179-ran-out-by-pastor-camilo-rivera

Sana maranasan natin ang walang hanggang pag-ibig ni Cristo, kahit na hindi natin talaga ito ma-fully comprehend. Parang trying to understand kung gaano kalaki ang cheesecake sa harap mo—imposible, pero sobrang saya!

Ang tunay na completeness ay matatagpuan lamang kay Cristo. Kaya, magtiwala tayo sa Holy Spirit na nasa atin, parang isang GPS na kahit minsan magkamali, sinisigurado ka pa ring makararating sa tamang daan.

Kaya, kapag medyo naliligaw ka ng landas o parang kulang pa, tandaan mo: kay Cristo, makakahanap ka ng tunay na completeness. Trust the process, trust the Spirit, at laging remember—nasa Diyos ang tamang direction! 😊

29/08/2024

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27/08/2024

Heto na, mga kasabihan na kinalakihan ko na paulit-ulit na pinapaalala ng mga magulang ko. Alam mo na, para daw lagi akong may guide sa life. Una, "Kapag may tiyaga, may nilaga!" Ibig sabihin, kung magpupursige ka at magtatyaga, makaka-score ka rin ng reward—parang buy 1 take 1, pero mas challenging. Tapos, meron din "Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa." Gets mo? Habang importante ang prayer at tiwala sa Diyos, kailangan din nating kumilos at mag-effort, hindi pwedeng puro dasal lang.

So, these sayings remind us na habang busy si Lord sa paggawa ng miracles, dapat busy din tayo sa paggawa ng ating best para maranasan natin yung full life na inihanda Niya. Pero teka, kahit masipag naman akong sumunod at magtiwala kay Lord, bakit parang hindi ko pa rin nakikita yung mga pinapangarap ko? Let's worship the Lord with this song, 'Sa Buhay Ko'...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzn_8mto5d0

The song 'Sa Buhay Ko' is a prayer about focusing on God with reverence and understanding of His will. It speaks of a heart that faithfully follows Him.

WORD Journal Devotional
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Continue reading... https://elisacamara.godaddysites.com/word-journal-devotional/f/day-161-enjoy-the-fruit-of-your-labor

22/08/2024

Uno, dos, tres! Kahit tatlong hakbang lang, basta love mo, kayang-kaya abutin ang goals! Sobrang saya kapag ginagawa mo 'yung mga bagay na nagpapasaya sa'yo. Kaya ‘wag lang tayo magtrabaho para magkapera—magtrabaho tayo nang may pusong handang tumulong sa iba. For sure, God will favor our desires. Every day is a fresh start to discover His plan, so live in Him and enjoy a fulfilling, godly life!

Word Journal Devotional
Day 24: gained by living a godly life
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Continue reading...
https://elisacamara.godaddysites.com/word-journal-devotional/f/day-161-gained-by-living-a-godly-life

21/08/2024

Ano ba talaga ang nagpapasaya sa'yo? Relasyon? Kayamanan? Kapangyarihan? Yung tipong feeling mo superhero ka na kapag meron ka ng mga ‘yan? Pero teka, friend, kahit gaano pa ka-bongga ang mga ‘yan, hindi ka niyan mapapalapit sa kaharian ng Diyos. Unless gamitin mo ‘yan para sa pagmamahal mo kay Lord at sa kapwa, hindi ka malalayo sa Hari ng kaharian ng Diyos. Gets mo na ang kasunod, diba? 😄

WORD Journal Devotional
Day 143: love the Lord your God with all your heart
Saturday, August 3, 2024

The song "Heart of a Servant" reminds me that serving the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength gives true meaning to everything I do. Without it, everything else feels empty.

“And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” — Mark 12:30-31

Loving the Lord is the greatest commandment, and it surpasses all else. Just as He has loved us, we are called to live this commandment, knowing that great things will flow from it. God desires us to offer ourselves as living sacrifices, as reflected in Mark 12:33b, where it says, "...this is more important than offering all the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law." Jesus affirmed that this is key to drawing nearer to the kingdom of God.

This principle should be the core of any ministry we are part of. Without nurturing our love for God, we cannot truly refresh ourselves or those around us. The second commandment—to love our neighbors—complements the first. Actions speak louder than words, and even the smallest gestures can convey profound meanings. Loving God and loving people nurtures peace and joy in our surroundings.

Let this love overflow from our hearts, bringing breakthroughs and prosperity to those around us. By His grace, I will recognize and set aside self-motivated ambitions that lead to self-reliance and insecurity, and instead, seek the Lord’s guidance and apply it to my life.


https://elisacamara.godaddysites.com/word-journal-devotional/f/day-143-love-the-lord-your-god-with-all-your-heart

20/08/2024

WORD Journal Devotional
Day 160: How to Invite Spiritual Breakthrough into Your Life
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Nakaka-relate ka ba sa mga araw na ‘makaraos lang’? Pero aminin, may part sa'yo na gusto ng something more, di ba? Totoo, challenge maghanap ng oras para mag-pray at mag-worship, lalo na kung sabog ka sa dami ng obligasyon. Pero isipin mo na lang, ano kayang mangyayari kung nagkaroon ka ng spiritual breakthroughs at isang buhay na buhay na relasyon kay Jesus? Baka ito na ang sign na hinihintay mo para unahin si Lord sa schedule mo! Tara, invite mo na si Lord!

Continue reading...
https://elisacamara.godaddysites.com/word-journal-devotional/f/day-160-how-to-invite-spiritual-breakthrough-into-your-life

19/08/2024

I’m interested in seeing what my musically inclined friends and family come up with on this one! 🎼🎶

OK music lovers — here are the rules:

Answer each category with a SONG. No repeats and don’t use the internet (it's tempting but try not to) Go with the first song that comes to mind, and change the answers to your own (can’t steal mine).
Be sure to put it on YOUR page, not mine.

Place - i left my heart in San Francisco
Animal - eye if the tiger
Number - anong nangyari sa ating dalawa
Color- Yellow submarine
A Girl’s Name - Laura
A Boy’s Name - Mr. Lonely
Day of the week- Tuesday
Weather - You are my Sunshine

YOUR TURN!.