My praise breaks chains

“Upon receiving this order, the jailer threw them into the inner cell and fastened their feet between heavy blocks of wood. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, which shook the prison to its foundations. At once all the doors opened, and the chains fell off all the prisoners.”

Acts 16:24-26

Decided to listen to Steven furtick's sermon and what I took away was my praise breaks chains.

If I was Paul or Silas, I would have give up as I would feel forgotten. They were preaching and spreading the gospel and yet they were thrown to jail. However, they did not let their current situation to destroy them. Though their feet were between heavy blocks of wood and their bodies were full of scars, they lift up their hands and praise God. And because of their praise, their chains were broken. Likewise, I'm not gonna let my chains destroy my praise but I'm gonna continue to shout His praise even when it hurts. Time is all I need. Time will show. And when I look back, it's all worth it.

Picking up myself

So... Second day of airborne course! Tired? Of course! However, I'm just glad that I'm able to have this opportunity to go through this course. There are other regulars from other units joined us but they have to go through selection if I'm not wrong. Therefore, I'm thankful. 

“I have told you this so that you will have peace by being united to me. The world will make you suffer. But be brave! I have defeated the world!”

John 16:33

Today, the verse of day is John 16:33. I was feeling discouraged because of some personal struggle... And as I scrolled through my notifications, I saw this verse. It spoke to me a lot as I'm reminded that as long as I stay close to God, nothing can break me down. I will be brave. I will continue to praise Him not matter what as He have defeated the world. 

Just feel so much better after blogging this out. Well, I'm single now and I do not have anymore to text... And I'm extrovert! Therefore, blogging really helps me... Right now, before I sleep, Im using my phone to blog while I'm in camp, so pardon me for my bad grammar. 

Missing it but waiting for it

Advance demolition course is gonna end this week and basic airborne course is gonna start next week. Everything seem so different now. I do not know how to describe... I'm doing good, don't worry. I have a lot of things to be thankful for! It just that I would rather keep everything to myself now and communicate to God only. Army life.... Makes me miss a number things I used to have/do...

1. Doing my quiet time whenever I want

2. Listen to Steven furtick's sermons 

3. Playing guitar almost everyday 

4. Spending my time with someone I love

5. Having someone

6. Jogging in midnight 

I'm sure there's a reason for me to be in this season. I believe that one day I'm able to serve Him and spread His words. On top of that, I believe I will find a girl that will be a huge blessing in my life. Not in hurry though... As I think I need to be alone for awhile and just grow in Him.

“So do not worry about tomorrow; it will have enough worries of its own. There is no need to add to the troubles each day brings.”

Matthew 6:34

Army

Yes... This journey may be tough but I really believe once I get that red beret, I will be a different man... A stronger man. 

Don't stop me

Reminder

Your love is higher

Than the skies up above

Your love is wider

Than what I can dream of

Your love is deeper

It’s the greatest of all

Constantly reminding myself.. How great is He. 

I'm finally letting go

I'm finally letting go, I'm finally letting go
Hands in the air
Let Your love take over
I need a miracle, I need a miracle
Down on my knees, Jesus I surrender

Pain

    God, these few days I just do not know why I feel like crappy. There are certain thoughts in my mind… that I just doesn’t really want to share because I don’t really know if anyone will understand me. Sometimes I don’t even know what I’m thinking. Nonetheless, I will still praise You. Though I may be going through a season of darkness, I will still praise You.

I’m hurt and in pain;

Give me space for healing, and mountain air.

Let me shout God’s name with a praising song,
Let me tell his greatness in a prayer of thanks.

For God, this is better than oxen on the altar,
Far better than blue-ribbon bulls.

The poor in spirit see and are glad—
Oh, you God-seekers, take heart!

(Psalm 69:29-32)