[welcome] :)

<body><script type="text/javascript"> function setAttributeOnload(object, attribute, val) { if(window.addEventListener) { window.addEventListener('load', function(){ object[attribute] = val; }, false); } else { window.attachEvent('onload', function(){ object[attribute] = val; }); } } </script> <div id="navbar-iframe-container"></div> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://apis.google.com/js/platform.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> gapi.load("gapi.iframes:gapi.iframes.style.bubble", function() { if (gapi.iframes && gapi.iframes.getContext) { gapi.iframes.getContext().openChild({ url: 'https://www.blogger.com/navbar/9002841?origin\x3dhttp://viviene.blogspot.com', where: document.getElementById("navbar-iframe-container"), id: "navbar-iframe" }); } }); </script>

true beauty

Do not let your adornment be merely outward-arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel, rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3:3-4

click the words ^^^ for the navigation

Tuesday, July 19, 2005

My innermost>

Hindi kaya nagagalit na si God?

I prayed for something. He granted it at once! Then, everything seems to fall into place. Until... God shaken my world. "My dear child, seems like your becoming abusive huh?" *toink* God punished me. And because of too much hurt, it made me pray to Him to "undo" what I previously prayed for. Soon after, I realized Im such a hypocrite. I don't want God to "undo" my prayer. That is exactly the opposite of my heart's desire. So I told God I want my first prayer back but I promised along with that to be in control. I also asked Him to control me in doing what pleases Him. God is merciful and gracious. After some time of negotiating, He brought back that something I prayed for!! Isn't God good? I was the happiest woman in the world. However, it seems like I am losing grip once more. I failed God again. I guess what I have been praying for isn't really for me. Could it be? So for the 2nd time, I asked God to "undo" my prayer.

Do you think God is getting mad at me now? Naiinis na siguro sya kasi papalit palit ako ng isip. Hay...

# posted by Viviene | 2:54 AM | 0 comments

Saturday, July 16, 2005

I was broken. I am restored.>

I woke up with a burdened heart and tears on my cheeks. Before I read my Bible, I prayed intently for God's comfort.

My heart is crashed. I am in so much pain Lord. Please heal my grief.

When I opened it, He lead me to this verse found in Psalm 91:4...
"He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. "

My tears kept falling. God is truly amazing! He assured my he is with me and will protect me with His wings.
Why me? I don't know. I don't understand. But I care not. For I know that even if I don't uncerstand this situation, I am not alone. My father is with me.

Thank you Father. I know the whole world can break me into pieces but I know I can find comfort in you. Thank you Lord. Thank you.

# posted by Viviene | 9:38 PM | 0 comments

Sunday, July 10, 2005

Prayer Answered>

Truly, God answers prayers. How did I know? He answered mine yesterday. Yebah! Praise God!

# posted by Viviene | 6:11 AM | 0 comments

Monday, July 04, 2005

14 Things to Smile About>

I'm beginning to believe that the best things in life are free. Let me share with you 14 reasons why I thank God for this day.

1. I woke up breathing.. I'm alive!

2. I stretched my arms. I have all my body parts complete!

3. Nobody prepared breakfast for me but I ate breakfast anyway. Lots of people skip breakfast simply because they can't afford it.

4. God taught me an important lesson through the Sunday worship.

5. God provided me strength through my quiet time.

6. I spent quality time with my CA4 barkada (cleng, con, anna and zsahlee).

7. I played with my adorable niece (Thania).

8. I smiled at the girl who cut (and mind you, sabotaged!) my hair..God taught me patience through this girl.

9. I hugged mama tight (I havent done this for a long time. I've been busy locking myself in my room lately).

10. I kissed mommy.

11. Papa lent me a wonderful book.

12. I imagined happy thoughts (with my crush) while walking in Greenbelt.

13. I texted a word of encourage to Hazel who's taking her exam tomorrow (now this one costs P1)

14. I scanned pictures in my computer's folder. It's fun reliving good old days..

... many beautiful things happen around but we often fail to recognize this simple things in life.

# posted by Viviene | 5:25 AM | 0 comments

Sunday, July 03, 2005

Is "being good" an enough way to go to Heaven?>

Jim Penney started to earn his own money when he was eight years old. His father taught him not only to work hard but also to live by the Golden Rule, doing to others as hewould have others do to him. This principle stayed to him when started clerking in the goodsstore in Colorado. Because of his hardwork and honesty he became a trusted clerk whereever he was employed. He changed jobs several times because of dishonest employers, but he finally put himself up to have his own store. Gradually he opened more stores. People trusted Jim Penney because he always treated them as he would like to be treated.

Because Jim lived by the Golden Rule, he did not realize that he was a sinner and needed a Savior. They his wife died after they had been married only eleven years. In his sorrow, he turned to Jesus Christ and received His salvation. He understood then that living by the Golden Rule was not enough--he needed Jesus just as everyone did.

In 1929, when Jim Penney was fifty-six years old, he lost his money in the great financial crash. Sick and in despair, he was ready to give up when he heard the song, "GodWill Take Care of You." Believing this thought to be true, Jim Penney took courage and trusted God to help him out of his difficulties.

The many J. C. Penney stores in US tell us that God did indeed help him. J.C. Penney also helped others rise above their financial ruin. After all, he was practicing the Golden Rule.

# posted by Viviene | 3:07 AM | 0 comments