Beautiful Journey

Not Time Yet

Michelle Angelie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:56:50 +0000

On one of my previous post I mentioned I want to buy a car. Even used cars would do. But something came up. And I truly believe that it was a sign that now is not yet the time. I know someday soon. But I am not sad. In fact I am glad because I learned patience. Dying to myself is what I call it. Crucifying myself with its passion and desire maybe too heavy but it really is. God knows how much I wanted to own one already. But there is always a right time for everything. And now is not…

Next Favorite Place

Michelle Angelie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:59:23 +0000

They say that you can know the personality of a person you just knew by taking a look at his bathroom. That’s what they say. Whether it’s true or not, I would always want my bathroom to look good and smell good all the time. American Standard toilets is not a bad idea. But I know that it does not matter. What matters is I can stay in my bathroom as long as I want because next to my bedroom, it’s my next favorite place in the house.

I Do?

Michelle Angelie — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:17:12 +0000

You can never joke about marriage. You really have to be totally 100% ready before you say yes to it. Once you are sealed with marriage, there is not getting out. No matter how much money you spent for your wedding day, or all the wedding favors the world can give, cannot guarantee a happy marriage if there is no trust and love. Make sure that you really, truly love the person you’d marry before you say yes. Be ready to spend the rest of your life with the person and get ready to accept the undesirable things you will discover along the way.

A Daily Cup of Coffee…Reflection 8

Michelle Angelie — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:43:20 +0000

A young man had been walking along a desert trail for several days when he came upon the oasis. There were no luscious trees or visible reservoirs of water…only a rusted hand pump near an old shed. Others had told that his only chance for survival was to stop at the oasis and replenish his water supply. He approached the pump with a slow walk, parched from the late afternoon sun. He saw a large cup of water with a sign nearby that read: “Please use this cup of water to prime the pump. You will be able to pump as much water as you need from the well. Then, kindly leave one cup of water for the next traveler that comes along.” Like most of the wearied travelers, the man was tempted to drink the water in the cup to quench his thirst. Instead, he poured the only water available to him in faith to prime the pump. Soon, after several pumps of the handle, cool water began gushing from the underground well.
God asks us to test Him with the same principle in our lives. He promises us in the Book of Malachi that when we offer Him our tithe of time, talent, and resources, the floodgates of heaven will open with more blessings than we have room to store. It takes faith to give to God from what we have today. Remember, God has promised to return His blessing many fold to those who are faithful.

A Daily Cup of Coffee…Reflection 7

Michelle Angelie — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:31:34 +0000

A strong bond of friendship cannot be formed overnight. It takes time and in some instances-it may take a lifetime. Rebecca West describes friendship as a “definite process, involving talking to people and listening to them for hours at time.” Think of friendship as a cup that must be filled. The cup contains many shared experiences. A listening ear, a caring heart, comforts in times of grief, and joy shared in the triumphs of life-all help fill the cup. Samuel Johnson illustrated it this way, “We cannot tell the precise moment when friendship is formed. As in filling a vessel drop by drop, there is at last a drop which makes it run over, so in a series of kindness there is at last one which makes the heart run over.”

Our friendship with God is no different. Although He knows everything about us because He created us, we need shared experiences of faith with God to be able to know Him as a true friend. Pour trust, obedience, and whole hearted devotion into your friendship cup with God. He will cause your cup to run over with contentment, joy, and blessing in your life. You can then turn to close friends and family and help fill their cups with God’s merciful heart and perfect love.

Lord, thank you for laying down Your life for me. You’ve shown to me genuine love and care like no other friend ever could. Guide me by your Spirit to read Your Word, follow your commands and fellowship in prayer so I can know You even more intimately as my true friend.

A Daily Cup of Coffee…Reflection 6

Michelle Angelie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:08:52 +0000

A young American couple volunteered to manage a hospitality house serving missionaries and ministry leaders traveling through London. By hosting guests with cultures from all over the world, they learned quickly that their visitors had different perspectives on many things. Once a visitor from India requested a heater for his room. The same day in the next room a visitor from Canada asked for a fan. Some guests expected to be waited on for every need while other guests wanted to serve the hosting couple. Each of these guests also had vastly different tastes for food and drink. Serving tea and coffee to all the guest became the discovery of culture and good taste. Hospitality was also measured differently in a story from the Bible. Martha and her sister Mary had opened their home to Jesus. Martha was distracted by all the preparations and started complaining while Mary sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what He said. Jesus responded in Luke 10: 41-42, “Martha, Martha “the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

God gives us all daily opportunities to serve. If we take time to listen to others, God will show us how we can be a blessing. Remember that true hospitality always comes from the heart of God.

Lord, show me opportunities to practice hospitality. Give me Your grace to love those with different customs. Help me to reach out to others in Your love, giving glory to You in all I do.

Necessity

Michelle Angelie — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:49:44 +0000

I started to get little headaches every now and then. I especially have this when I get to spend too much in front of the computer. I know it’s about time to have my eye checked. It gets teary once in a while too. I am ready for an eyeglasses already. I have convinced myself that sooner or later, no matter how I avoid it, I’m just going to wear it. Since I will have my glasses soon, I might as well get a good one. One that would not make me looks old too. Price matters as well. It should not be expensive too. I know Zenni glasses has its personal and fashion styles. It is durable, safe and comfortable to wear at a truly reasonable and affordable price. I tried checking out their glasses. I never thought I could get quality glasses at a low cost. But when I saw Zenni glasses, I realize it’s possible. With these kind of glasses, I don’t mind wearing them everyday. I should not complain anymore because I know that I really need to already. No more excuses. Just have to deal with the fact that I ma not getting any younger and that wearing glasses is not for fashion but now a necessity for me.

Precious Moments

Michelle Angelie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:27:39 +0000

There are days in our life that we wanted to always remember. If only those precious moments that we want to always remember was captured either through still photos or thru videos then we can always get back to it every time we want to. Digital Offset Printing is just easy. But we could not do anything anymore to those things that happened in the past that we want to remember and looked backed to that was not captured with either by photos or videos. What we can do is picture those moments in our minds and try to make those memories become alive in our mind as much as possible. But nowadays, that won’t be any problem. Because of modern technologies, we can always buy digital cameras and other gadgets that could capture beautiful moments and memories. Even mobile phones can be used to capture those moments. It is even easy to have Digital Offset Printing. Share it through networking or duplicate videos. Thanks to modern technologies it’s not so hard to get back to those beautiful memories that we always would want to remember. All you need to do is go open your flash drive, disk drive or even online photo and video storage to get back to those memories or you can use Digital Offset Printing to make it look more alive. Or you can just get those DVD’s that contained those videos of those memories that you have cherished. Life is getting easier indeed.

A Daily Cup of Coffee…Reflection 5

Michelle Angelie — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:35:56 +0000

Eight-year old Jessica was helping her Grandpa in his workshop one summer afternoon. She had noticed a jar of stones that sat under the old clock every time she visited. “Grandpa, what is that jar of rocks on the workbench?” asked Jessica. “It’s and Ebenezer jar of blessings,” answered Grandpa, with an eagerness in his eyes to share its meaning. He recounted the Bible story in which the Israelites had been victorious in battle Samuel placed a stone on the trail and named it “Ebenezer” to remember God’s provision and blessing in the future. Grandpa emptied the jar of stones onto his workbench. One by one he described he stones. A large rock of blessing of marriage with grandma…another for his brother’s safety during the war…two stones for each of his children…five stones for all his grandchildren. Jessica admired a beautiful rock with green marbled streaks. “Grandpa, is this a new stone? I don’t remember seeing this one before,” Inquired Jessica. “I added it just two months ago,” said Grandpa. With tears welling up in his eyes he continued, “It was just after your Mom had called and told Grandma and I that you gave your heart to the Lord that Sunday morning.”

Take time to remember how God protected and provided for your family. What stones would you include in your “Ebenezer” jar? Thank the Lord for the many blessings he has bestowed in your life.

Lord, You are the source of all blessings in my life. Help me to realize that Your hand works all things together fro my good. I want to fill my heart with remembrances of your grace and mercy You’ve shown to my family and me.

A Daily Cup of Coffee…Reflection 4

Michelle Angelie — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:12:47 +0000

Everyday it was the same routine. A man in need, asking others to fill his cup. Many people did respond with compassion, while some passed by, not wanting to be bothered. The crippled man was about to begin his daily ritual again. He was carried to the edge of the temple courts where he would start begging for money. As people began to pass by him, he smiled and thanked those who dropped a small coin into his beggar cup. One day, a man named Peter walked near the crippled man. The story recorded in Acts 3:6-8 describes how the disciple Peter responded differently to the beggar. Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk”. Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping and praising God.

Many of us look only to our friends and family to satisfy our needs when God is ready to give us what we really need. His perfect love and saving grace. When you allow God to touch your heart, you can set aside your beggar’s cup. You will be too busy walking and jumping and praising God.

Help me not take physical capabilities fro granted. Lord, open my eyes that I may see the needs of others. Help me to always look to You to satisfy my desires. Thank You for your faithful provision.