Grace Grace Grace!

Alo alo!

Not that I have run out of things to say my peoples, but I just want to share with y’all my favourite websites that give me grace and righteousness filled teachings that changed my life-LITERALLY. =)

(and I also kinda figured out that they have much better things to say than me…)

Grace Walk Ministries

Dynamic Love Ministries

Searching For Grace

Joseph Prince

Ungrind (this site is more for women though)

Have an awesome Thursday peoples!

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DAY 23

Make a hot chocolate/milk for your sibling  tonight. Sometimes, care can be shown without words too…=)

Dear YOU,

I’m not going to ask you where you are now. I’m not going to be impatient. This season, I will inhabit one day at a time. I will sail into the future on mystery’s wings and I will not look back. I have been too much like the man who asks, “Are you looking for me?” Our hearts yearn backward. We long to be found, hoping our searchers have not given up and gone home.

But I no longer hope to be found. Do not follow me! Let’s just be fabulously where we are and who we are. You be you and I’ll be me, today and today and today, and let’s trust the future to tomorrow. Let the stars keep track of us. Let us ride our own orbits and trust that they will meet. May our reunion be not a finding but a sweet collision of destinies!

Until that time you can call me yours, I remain,

Lovee

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DAY 22

Choose to Forgive. Let’s put our LOVE challenge up a notch, shall we? Talk to the person that you have had an argument/tiff with in the past, and I am telling ya, PEACE will overflow in your heart!

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Authors Note: So sorry guys if I miss one day in this 30 day Love Challenge. I was a bit busy with some other things (namely: My JESUS, Family, Church Stuff, Friends, How I Met Your Mother, Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and Word of Warcraft/Silly stuff).  And OMG! I can’t believe that September is almost up! Where have all the days gone?

Anyway, since I only got less than a week for this “Love Challenge” I have decided to bare my heart out for a bit (as if I haven’t done it in the past aye?), and share with y’all this old old old open letter to my future Claimer.

I know I haven’t met you yet but whoever, wherever you are…please know that I’m always praying for you. And one day, someday, “all these things will make sense and it will be the perfect moment”.

My GOD is a GOD of Romance

¹ If only you were to me like a brother,
who was nursed at my mother’s breasts!
Then, if I found you outside,
I would kiss you,
and no one would despise me.

² I would lead you
and bring you to my mother’s house—
she who has taught me.
I would give you spiced wine to drink,
the nectar of my pomegranates.

³ His left arm is under my head
and his right arm embraces me.

⁴ Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you:
Do not arouse or awaken love
until it so desires.

⁵ Who is this coming up from the desert
leaning on her lover?

Under the apple tree I roused you;
there your mother conceived you,
there she who was in labor gave you birth.

⁶ Place me like a seal over your heart,
like a seal on your arm;
for love is as strong as death,
its jealousy unyielding as the grave.
It burns like blazing fire,
like a mighty flame.

⁷ Many waters cannot quench love;
rivers cannot wash it away.
If one were to give
all the wealth of his house for love,
it would be utterly scorned.

⁸ We have a young sister,
and her breasts are not yet grown.
What shall we do for our sister
for the day she is spoken for?

⁹ If she is a wall,
we will build towers of silver on her.
If she is a door,
we will enclose her with panels of cedar.

¹⁰ I am a wall,
and my breasts are like towers.
Thus I have become in his eyes
like one bringing contentment.

¹¹ Solomon had a vineyard in Baal Hamon;
he let out his vineyard to tenants.
Each was to bring for its fruit
a thousand shekels ^[e] of silver.

¹² But my own vineyard is mine to give;
the thousand shekels are for you, O Solomon,
and two hundred ^[f] are for those who tend its fruit.

¹³ You who dwell in the gardens
with friends in attendance,
let me hear your voice!

¹⁴ Come away, my lover,
and be like a gazelle
or like a young stag
on the spice-laden mountains.

Song of Songs 8

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DAY 21

Try to help out your community by joining any feeding programs for the poor…

(If you’re from Sydney, let me know coz I can hook you up with people that does it every week)

Love Project V.1

Today was fun. It was really fun.

Touching. And Fun.

Most of us were teary eyed (I know I am). But we all had Fun.

Even though we had to do impromptu singing and play improvised games of dominoes, not to mention an instant presentation of our useless talents…all in all, it was a heart stopping experience with the Oldies at a Nursing Home in Stanmore, Sydney. Our “East meets West” Connect Group will be definitely coming back for sure. And this time, we’re gonna arm ourselves with more Nail Polish colours (would you believe that the hot oldies asked for a flaming red colour to polish their nails? LOL!), Guitar to make up for our ashy voices, and more “Useless Talents” to amuse them.

I could really get used to this Love Projects people. I am definitely looking forward to our next visit!

Oh before I forget, I just want to encourage you guys to think about some other ways to be able to serve the community around you. Don’t you think that it’s about time to share the overflowing Love of Christ to those who are needy? Seriously, looking at other people would make you refocus your priorities and remember how blessed you are in the Lord!

Let me know if you got any other Love Projects up your sleeves yea? We can feature them here to stir other people as well!

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DAY 20

Ever had a heart to heart talk with your parents/spiritual parents lately? Why don’t you start one today?…It’s NEVER too late to open up. You’d be surprised how wise they can be. =)

My Daddy’s got a song for me

…and it’s good. =) Check out the video too.

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I have heard so many songs
Listened to a thousand tongues
But there is one
That sounds above them all

The Father’s song
The Father’s love
You sung it over me and for eternity
It’s written on my heart

Heaven’s perfect melody
The Creator’s symphony
You are singing over me
The Father’s song
Heaven’s perfect mystery
The king of love has sent for me
And now you’re singing over me
The Father’s song

The Father’s song
The Father’s love
You sung it over me and for eternity
It’s written on my heart

It’s Heaven’s perfect mystery
The king of love has sent for me
And now you’re singing over me
The Father’s song

The Father’s song
The Father’s love
You sung it over me and for eternity
It’s written on my heart
It’s written on my heart
You sing it over me
The Father’s Song

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DAY 19

Write a post it note to everyone in your family and put it on their table, computers or even the fridge…Tell them something sweetly random.

As for me, how does “I love you to pieces” sound?

My Name is Agape Lovelle…

And I am a child of GOD (See John 1:12). HE loves me with an intensity that refuses to be diminished (Song of Solomon 8:7) HIS plans for me are always good. (See Jeremiah 29:11) HE loves me because HE has chosen to and not because of what I do or don’t do. (See Ephesians 1:4) HIS goodness and favour will chase me all the days of my life. (See Psalms 23:6)

Every blessing in Christ Jesus is already mine. (See Ephesians 1:3) By faith, I will enter into a path that is abounded by GRACE  that my Heavenly Father has prepared for me. (See Romans 5:2) I am everything HE says I am. (See 1 Corinthians 15:10) I can do everything HE has called me to do. (See Philippians 4:13) I can have all that HE has called me to have. (See Psalm 84:11)

My days will only grow brighter.(See Proverbs 4:18) HIS favour is upon me and will never leave me.(See Lamentations 3:22-23) Nothing that comes my way can harm me. (See Isaiah 54:17) HE orchestrates my circumstances so that everything works out for my good. (See Romans 8:28) Without respite and fear, I will hold tightly to the hope I say I have, because my GOD can be trusted to keep whatever it is that HE has promised. (See Hebrews 10:23)

I am LOVED with an everlasting LOVE (See Jeremiah 31:3). All my needs are already taken are of (See Phillipians 4:19), so there is no room for fear (See 1 John 4:18). Halelu YAH! =)

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DAY 18

Bake/Buy a cake and share half of it to your neighbour/flatmate/friend. Invite them to hang out with you once in the week. You would be surprised how many people needs a friend nowadays…

And sometimes, people don’t really care how much you know, unless they know how much you care.

Waffles and Frappe Talk

So a newfound friend and I had a heart to heart talk tonight.

While drowning ourselves with Waffles and Banana Frappe, we shared about the infiniteness of GOD’s grace and the miracles that entailed our coming to Sydney as we both came from the Philippines (we also laughed about our funny stories as “freshies” in this land). I praise Jesus for giving me another lady that is in the same grace walk as I am. We were both giggling like little girls as we talked about our heavenly Father sorting out our visa and heart problems. It truly is an amazing season for anyone who is in Christ!

She also shared with me this verse that sent our hearts soaring as we pondered upon God’s goodness in our lives:

“For here’s what I’m going to do: I’m going to take you out of these countries, gather you from all over, and bring you back to your own land. I’ll pour pure water over you and scrub you clean. I’ll give you a new heart, put a new spirit in you. I’ll remove the stone heart from your body and replace it with a heart that’s God-willed, not self-willed. I’ll put my Spirit in you and make it possible for you to do what I tell you and live by my commands. You’ll once again live in the land I gave your ancestors. You’ll be my people! I’ll be your God!” -Ezekiel 36:25-27

I read it again when I got home tonight and I was like WHOA! So much revelations! The whole time that the Lord was saying this to Ezekiel, there was never a mention of any effort on Israel’s part. He has taken care everything…omg, that is just too good! And since I am still in a “Lovee daze”, allow me to enumerate the things that my GOD has done for me (and to you too!):

• Took me out of my bondage and chains;
• Brought me back to my First Love (which is Jesus);
• Cleansed me! (Literally scrubbed me clean that no amount of blemish can be seen!);
• Replaced the old Lovee with a NEW one! (Thank you Lord);
• Transplanted a heart that is GOD-willed, not self willed;
• Put HIS Spirit IN me; and
• Bestowed upon me a new land (that represents prosperity and favour)

I just love it when Jesus takes over! All I have to do is BELIEVE that all these things is already given to me so there is no room for doubt and self condemnation. His GRACE empowers us to live a life that is at full dependence to HIM.

Grace Grace Grace for every moment!

Oh before I forgot, you know how the Love Challenge for today was to SMILE at people all the time. Well, there this one lady in the train station that thought I was trying to make fun of her (I don’t blame her, it’s not everyday that someone gives you a toothpaste commercial smile. LOL). So she gave me the dirties and walked away. hahaha. I just chuckled inwardly, may God bless her dear soul.

How about you? Was your Day 16 Love Challenge experience as challenging as mine?

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DAY 17

Is there anyone in your life that makes you cringe at the mere mention of the person’s name? Why don’t you pray for that person tonight and ask the Lord to give you the LOVE that forgives and forgets? =)

…♫ I got JOY down in my heart…

Not just because my Laptop is up and running again (Praise JESUS for Apple Care!) but because of the truth that my Heavenly Daddy has only GOOD things in store for me!

As I was looking at my Mum and Dad today while they were trying so hard to run at the treadmill together (i knoe, it’s the silliest idea EVER!) to no avail, I just can’t help but be thankful to my GOD that gives and gives and gives.

Today, HE added another year to my Mum’s life. We surprised her with Chinese Food, Egg Pie, Filipino Puto, Pasta and some huggin’ luvin’. Today, HE fixed my highly treasured Macbook. Today, HE reminded me that NOTHING should ever steal the joy that is in my heart. Today, my JESUS held my hand and said that I will always be deeply loved and highly favoured. Today, HE told me that all I have to do is delight (Meaning: To take pleasure and joy) in HIM-I don’t even have to try so hard to do anything-and HE is always ready to give me the desires of my heart, according to HIS will.

So what happens when I can’t reconcile my random emoeness to what I know about HIS Love? I trust in HIS heart. I remember that old old song that goes like this:

” GOD is too wise to be mistaken, GOD is too good to be unkind.

So when you don’t understand, when you don’t see HIS plan, trust HIS heart.”

My Father is always smiling at me and there is no tantrum, no mistake, no sin that can wipe that smile away. When I read HIS word, it’s not about what I can “know” about GOD anymore, it’s a book of HIS awesomeful promises and revelation that renews and changes my heart everyday. Truly, when you are bathed and soaked with HIS love and grace, all you can do is just be amazed and sing the good ol sunday school song everywhere you go.

It’s all about JOY JOY JOY all the way!

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DAY 16

Smile to everyone you see today. And when I say everyone, EVERYONE. Even to those people that you know. Who cares if they think you’re weird? A smile can cure any wounded soul ya know. =)

On Board Agape

…okaay, im not talking about myself. It’s about this boat that my favourite author, Steve McEvey sailed with many many moons ago. Just want to share with y’all his thoughts about sailing and resting. Enjoy!

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As we take this trip toward the Florida Keys this week, I am the first mate on board the trip. As I previously mentioned, I’m certified to skipper a boat, but the Agape is Roger’s boat and his sailing experience stands over mine by an exponential distance.

The Captain of the boat is responsible for everything that takes place aboard the vessel. As I’ve sat by his side at the helm this week, I’ve felt at times like I needed to be doing more myself. I’ve not wanted to be a slacker on the trip and have had to fight the urge to try to find something to do while he navigated through narrow channels or did other “Captain duties.”

Today, the thought hit me: “I’m doing what I’m supposed to do. I am intentional in waiting for the Captain to give me instructions.” When Roger asks me to do something, I do it immediately. I don’t ask a question. I don’t delay. I just do it. That’s a crew member’s role.

When I have no particular duty to do, my role is to simply enjoy the journey. I don’t have to feel guilty that I’m not doing more. I don’t have to try to find something to do. I’m just supposed to “abide in the Captain” and do what he says. If I have no specific orders, I just enjoy the ride.

That’s exactly how it is in our journey with the Captain of our Salvation. As we abide in Him, we do what He says when He says to do it. Otherwise, we just relax as we enjoy the journey. We don’t have to feel guilty that we aren’t doing more. We don’t have to try to prove ourselves. We just rest and enjoy life’s journey.

In some ways, it’s easier to be the Captain of the boat. At least then, we feel like we’re doing something productive at every minute. But the truth is that in life we aren’t called to be the Captain. We’re called to rest in an eternal Vessel called Agape and just enjoy the ride with Captain Jesus. If there’s something we need to do, He will tell us. In the meantime, feel the wind of the Spirit in your face and the sun of His love shining on us and relax. The joy of sailing isn’t reaching your destination. It’s the ride itself.

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Isn’t that refreshing? aah…the joy of relaxing in God’s perfect will. Awesomeness!

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DAY 15

Comment on any of your friends’ FACEBOOK wall. Let them know how much you love them by announcing it in the web!

Repairs

Just so you know, my MACBOOK gave me the blue screen of death last night. Pretty long story people. A story I’m not really excited to tell.

Maybe tonight, I’m gonna give the Apple people a call to sort out my RAM and all the other geeky-techie stuff that needs to be fixed.

So…please pray for me yea? Coz apparently, it’s not only my laptop that needs renovations- I honestly need a major overhaul too.

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DAY 14

Send an “How are you?” SMS to five of your friends that you haven’t seen in a while. Oh and please, make it sincere.

Love: it’s the only way to go. =)