I could sing of your love forever

Here's my song of the week...or more like song of the month.
This was one of my song choices when I was tasked to lead worship in church 3 weeks ago but I couldn't seem to make it fit...then. I'm once again privileged to lead worship this week and this is included in my song lineup though not exactly this version.
This song would always be one of my favorites and I like all versions but this is the first time I got to listen to this one and I just couldn't help but smile- which I do whenever I hear music that I really really like, not so much in a teary-eyed way.
Thank you Lord for creating music, for speaking to our hearts through it, and for not limiting the ways by which we could sing for you. I'll always strive to be better, not so I would sound better to anybody else but YOU! With your grace, I hope to sing of your love forever!

P.S.
I'll  make a mental note to have Ate Angel and Micah listen to this as well. Ate will surely love all the ad-libs...haha

2013 and my best new year resolve to date:)

I'm a few months late for a New Year Resolve but I've already been doing it in the past weeks so just to make it legit, here's my written commitment:

This 2013, I resolve to be an Inspiration and Encouragement to others, and to shed a glimpse of God's love to people I encounter the best way I can.

I do it every now and then actually- sharing words of encouragement, giving a simple gift, expressing my gratefulness, lending a hand, and showing my appreciation, especially for people I like; but this year, without being biased, I pray that God would give me the eyes to see, the ears to hear, and the sensitivity to His Spirit and to the needs of His children. Further, may I have the courage to go past beyond my shyness, and the strength to overcome personal obstacles, that I may boldly and gladly be a channel of blessing to His children thru the opportunities He has given me.

I've done it before and just today, I randomly left a comment to an old classmate's sad status update, and sent an email to a random blogger I've been following, who seem to be going through a tough time. It feels really great! I am hoping for replies, not for my credit but for God's glory, but even if I don't get them, I know that God is already glorified knowing that I am doing my best to let His light shine in my life.

To my credit, I think this is my best New Year Resolve to date...haha...and if it's any indication, thank you Lord for making me more and more like you each day. I know I'm still a million miles away, but with your Spirit living in me, may I never get tired of trying, never trusting in my own abilities and always holding on to your promise that 'I can do all things through thee who gives me strength.'

Hits and Misses

There's no point in denying it- I haven't been a faithful blogger/journal writer this year. I have been very busy to the point of getting sick but that's no excuse, because even when I had the time and the computer's in front of me waiting to play host to my creative juices and random thoughts, I still felt too tired to write.

But there must be something about today, with my mind seeming to be restless even after taking in PPA for my colds so maybe I have something blog-worthy I can produce today:)

2012 has been a very busy year no doubt. Since I started working at the hospital, it felt like I was alone in Baguio again even though I lived with my sisters. We rarely saw each other, had little time to bond, and I missed some family events and reunions again this year. But on a more positive note, things are still a lot better because God always made a way for me to miraculously make my schedule free on really important events. We were able to celebrate birthdays in the family, I still get to lead worship in church from time to time with adjustments here and there, I got to reunite with Barb and Gregg a few weeks ago, and I've been spending quality time with my cell group on a regular basis:)

My Christmas was spent on the hospital this year and contrary to what I expected, toxic pa din kami...haha...i'm currently nursing some flu symptoms but thank you Lord for not allowing me to be recalled for work yesterday and for rewarding me instead with the longest sleep I've had in weeks. God is my healer and I'm almost completely healed...konti na lang:)

I won't be able to finish the entire Bible this year as I have previously resolved- Old Testament lang po muna Lord, but I got to read Captivating and some chapters of Lies Women Believe through our cell group. There's also The 10 Commandments for Choosing God's Best and lots of blogs that I really follow.

At this point I'm still not sure where this post is headed to but I guess this is my way of looking back and evaluating how I've been in the past year. I haven't been able comply with my resolves completely but God's grace has been sufficient in keeping me on track, surprising me with some detours along the way, helping me overcome obstacles, and giving me the strength to go on and keep trying.

I am half-hearted in saying that I've become a better person, not entirely sure if my hits weigh more than my misses, but if my faithfulness in always trying to apologize and compensate for all my misses would be an added bonus, then I can gladly...and yes, proudly say that I'd make the mark. 

So I say thank you Lord that the world did not yet end last week. Thank you for new chances, for the days to come full of new adventures and challenges. Thank you for helping me make it, and thank you more for helping me stand up again after I've fallen, which is what happens most of the time.

I'll keep on praying hard that you would reveal to me my direction for 2013 very very soon. Until then, I'll do my best to grow where I'm planted, always striving to be excellent at work, in church, in my relationships with others, and most of all, with You.

Help me win my battle against my resources, reminding me always that your grace is enough. Finally, I pray that with every day that passes, may I become more and more of the good and faithful servant you want me to be- more generous, more kind, more understanding, and more loving, all for your greater glory!

Still, with you in my heart, I know that 2013 will be a blast!

Love lots,

Katy:)