Christmas

Christmas is a season that comes at the end of the year. We all grow up wrapped with our very own Christmas culture. Attuned with this ethos, everyone motions to the usual celebration of Christmas every year- gift giving, noche buenas, caroling, parties and reunions.

But as we get into the mood of festivity, we also remember the quintessence of Christmas. That Love is the driving force why we celebrate Christmas. We heard this over and over before that Jesus Christ came to earth to display the unconditional love of the Father. We simply could not remove the basic truth of this season. This is the kind of love that moves us to love and share to others.

Without this love, we could not connect to other people with genuinely love but rather our relationship is swathed with personal motives like "spongers". But since Jesus Christ came and told us to love one another… that relationship is important than the material things this world can offer.

Christmas reminds us that family and friends are the real treasures. 0 comments

Posted by Maria Lileth at 2:17 PM

Does Anybody Hear Her

I blog this song in my other blogsite. I "copy-pasted" the lyrics and embedded the video. But i never really made an in-depth analysis about it [gone are the days of writing a critique; i missed doing it though-- hey, just "thinking out loud" so to speak].

Anyway, I think the lyrics of the song though contain both schemes and tropes, still can simply be understood even if you do not apply the steps in critical analysis.

I just want to throw the truth in this song. You may be are in the same boat with the persona in this song. Which road would you take in this crossroad of life? What would you rather do? 

As the listener of the song... would you show compassion for the person? Or would you have that "holier-than-thou" attitude like one of those characters in the song, the "lofty people"?

I hope people who seek refuge from people in church will find compassion, kindness, grace and even see the light that they need. They will find the real "Hero" that they long for and that they will meet our Lord and Savior through us. Let's remember that we were once lost. 

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Posted by Maria Lileth at 4:54 PM

912

September 12 is a significant date in our lives. It is not only because it is our wedding date but it was also on this day last year that our eldest son got operated on for an open-heart surgery. In several entries of my blog, I talked about Jason and how we thrive for his condition as a family. The sacrifices were all worth it because our son is already okay.

We always celebrate this day with gratefulness and thanksgiving. Indeed, God is so good. It's our eleven years as couple and it's Jason first year after the operation.

To God be the glory!

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Posted by Maria Lileth at 7:32 PM

Basketball ... breakthrough

I love ball games. Back in College, I joined the volleyball varsity team. I trained and played, until I got injured from "ARNIS", a filipino martial arts that we learned in our Physical Education class. That injury hindered me to play volleyball again.

Anyway, much as I love trying different sports, I got hooked with Ultimate Frisbee and table tennis in 2006; I could not seem to watch and enjoy my husband play basketball. We have been married for 11 years... and he played basketball ever since we got married, yet I could not have the zeal to watch him play and cheer for him (of course there is an issue behind it).

But just two weeks ago, there was this breakthrough for me... I watched and cheered for John. And I honestly enjoyed the game. I will write about what happened to me in that particular process some other time in my other blog. 

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Posted by Maria Lileth at 3:30 PM

Blessed

I was surfing some praise and worship songs... I do this every time I am enjoying my time out. I just love to listen to Leeland or third day or hillsongs or Chris Tomlin or Sonicflood or casting crowns [the list could go on] online. It is better this way than downloading it all because my PC does not have enough space to store my music. As i googled, I came across this old favorite PW song. I used to sing this song way back... Blessed Be your Name.

Well, I am in the midst of difficulty [just so you know] ... and being in this season, I sometimes find it hard to focus and do my quiet time... there are moments that I would come to reason that it is okay not to talk to God because I simply cant... because no matter how I tried... I find myself blank and empty... but when you are used to it... you will just go through the motion, just like washing your face when you wake up and brush your teeth. When habits are formed, it is hard to break... So I did it anyway. I do my quiet time, I read... but praising God with all my heart and with the contents of my heart... that is so hard to fake.

So going back to what I was doing-- googling PW Songs. I stumbled on this music video, like I said my old fave one, so I eagerly clicked and listened... in the midst of enjoying the song... I began to be reminded that regardless of my circumstance... God is worthy of all praise. Worshiping the Lord is not reserved when situations are good... because at all times, God is good. Bad times are inevitable... but it is a personal choice to worship God in the midst of difficulty. It is hard but you have a lot of reason to thank God still. Plus knowing your position in Christ is one good reason to thank God for.




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Posted by Maria Lileth at 1:22 AM

No Excuse

Those who knew me said I can manage pressure... the cliche "Poise Under Pressure" is indeed a banality because I can go through it fluidly... Thus "mind over matter" is a truism when situation as such arises...

But sometimes I snapped. Despite being composed... sometimes behavior falters and reaction skews left... and I was guilty of that last week... I am not going to justify my reaction if i did vociferate. I can't say it is a righteous anger... and I was sorry because there was no excuse to the words that came out of my mouth. It is hard to repair the damage that were caused by your words.

I learned my lesson...need to relearn the virtue of holding your tongue in all circumstance.

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Posted by Maria Lileth at 12:52 PM

Heavy Rain and Umbrella

I love rain. I am one of the few who love rain so much. I don't mind walking in the rain. I am excited when it rains. But that euphoria is exclusively for the literal side of the rain.

Figuratively, the Downpour in our lives connote negative circumstance... and it is hard for me and for any one loving the figurative side of the rain. Lately, I am in this season. And I wanted to be extremely angry at someone... I am actually getting there but then I have people around me who serve as my umbrella. They covered me with their prayers... and I am thankful that they do intercede for me. I am protected from the effects of the heavy rain. 0 comments

Posted by Maria Lileth at 12:54 PM