High Standards

I am the eldest in the family among four siblings. I am surrounded by older people with old fashioned knowledge. I always love to ask for counsel whenever I get confuse or can’t make up my mind. I go to them and ask for their help and guide. Eventually growing up, leaders I’ve encountered adapted the common reminder “Do not settle for less.” And so I made my standards on my own.

I am not going to deny that my standards were so high, that it came to the point I announce them publicly. Just last night I have realized the point why you have to keep your standards high. Here are some few reasons why you, ladies, have to keep it high:

1. First and foremost- You DESERVE THE BEST. Just like the same reminder I mentioned above, “DO NOT EVER SETTLE FOR LESS.”
2. It keeps me on track. Whenever I am on a tempting situation, like you’ll meet some man who is so close to the qualities you’ve listed, I’ll always go back to my journal and be reminded of them.
3. It protects me. It protects me from giving in to something that I don’t deserve and from desperation.

Those were just some of the few reasons why you have to keep your standards high. But don’t let your standards/ qualities be the main focus. Seek God and let Him lead you to the specific qualities you have to pray for. Actually, our standards may change, and eventually God will still bring that someone who can’t meet your standard. He’ll just touch your heart and be prepared for some reason. Just list down the qualities and lay it all down before God. But don’t let it preoccupy you. The most satisfying relationship is still with Jesus, no one else and no other name. Believe me, I know!

Abba Father

“how great is your love for me
that you gave up your son for me
now i am alive and free
father i love you
father i love you

your love made a way for me
into me you see
you love every part of me
father you love me
father you love me

oh, the love of my father
is deeper than any love i know
oh, the grace that he shows me
his love overwhelming
this i know
the love of my father
the love of my father
the love of my father
the love of my father

abba father
your love is never-ending
there’s no other love like yours
in your presence
my heart is overflowing
father i am yours”

This song drives me to worship God. Not only because I love the rhythm and music itself but rather, the lyrics describes the perfect personality of the Almighty God. While listening to this song, I stood up and put my feet to dance. Such an awesome time with the One.

I have resolved to surrender everything to God. That before anything else, He should always be my FIRST. I should always seek His wisdom. Hear His still small voice. Obey what He says. Response like Jesus and most espescially to love even certain circumstances are unloving just like what Jesus did.

Each day has its different story, either fun-filled or blue day. But whatever the situation is, I must always decrease. It is not about me. The glory does not belong to me. Its not about the person who will receive or hear your response. But rather it is for Jesus’ glory. Less of me and more of Him. It is really funny that we get tired of our repititive unresolved problems but what’s funnier is that at the end of it, sorrow turns to joy because we learned that each problems has its own solutions.

What we usually do when we are in trouble we sometimes kneel down,put our hands together, wipe the tears from our eyes, go to some quiet place, scream out loud what’s holding you inside and reflect. These are just some ways how we contemplate our complicated life. Life is pretty boring without challenges. We may get tired but I believe that God won’t give us situations that we cannot handle. He believes in us and He hopes that we also believe in His mighty power.

I am just in awe how He surprisingly meet all of my needs in an inexplicable ways. I just can’t contain the joy He gave me. This joy is just really an overflow of His everlasting love for me. And I am forever grateful for His grace and trusting me with His treasures here on earth. ❤️

True that it is all about Jesus. My desire for this year not only to have a deeper relationship with Jesus but also respond with love and peace just like Jesus. 💕

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. “John 14:27

“to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; “Isaiah 61:2

“and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. “Ephesians 2:16

Cleared water

Its New Year, 2015, how fast can it be? Its been a long time since I blogged. A lot of things changed. Some things were added and lost. Can’t describe how grateful I am to enjoy and taste the bittersweet moments of my 2014. God has been really faithful and awesome. His grace made me to the final day of 2014. It was really all about Him.

I would like to share my top 10 highlights of my 2014:

1. I resigned from my previous work – I had my blog about it regarding how thankful and pleased I was to be with great mentors/seniors. And it took me a year to let go of them before I said goodbye.

2. Had a short experience at Operating Room as a volunteer nurse– before I resigned, I desired to be rotated to other area for the sake of “experience” since I have plans of leaving already. Thank God! I was able to enjoy few major cases.

3. I learned how to bake! – cookies are my favorite! Tested and tried from an oven toaster, my cookies are always sold out! My siblings loved them…

4. Got new friends– absolutely to be treasured for a lifetime! Young? Yes! But everytime I’m with them, I always learn and laughter never ends by their superb humors! Oh! Boys!

5. Answered prayer: iPhone! Woohooo! Said goodbye to Blackberry, and now I’m an Apple user!

6. Took some risk from job hunting– tried to pass my resumès to the nearest hospital here at our place. Able to be interviewed and took their exam. Unfortunately, didn’t get any call from them anymore…. But its alright, because of that, I wouldn’t experience …. The number

7. I was hired as an information clerk at San Pedro Doctor’s Hospital– part time job while I was an OR volunteer nurse. Praise God for provision and preparation. Learned how to give calls and accounts to the recipients.

8. When I resigned at SPDH, I was hired as a company nurse at Cardinal Santos Medical Center for assigned at Meralco Sucat/Alabang sector– answered prayer again! 3 months trainee, was evaluated then another 6 months under probationary. At least with salary and light duties. I also saw the real big difference from being a company nurse to hospital staff nurse.

9. God heard my heart’s desire– A man courageously laid down his interests on me last year on July 29’th 2014 outside Starbucks. Then as we agreed to put label on our relationship, God has given me additional blessing “LOVELIFE” on August 31st 2014 ❤️

10. New Year’s Eve– My siblings and I got a chance of spending our New Year’s eve with my boyfriend’s family place. Great evening with laughter and a movie night! So blessed to have spent the New Year with them.

Ready to enjoy what God has planned for this year. So there you go! My highlights for 2014. Looking forward to my 2015 be exciting and full of love. How about yours? What are your top 10 highlights of 2014? 😁