Lost & Found

 2 Corinthians 5:17

If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 

Old self

• No acceptance sa past & awareness sa sarili ko at sa paligid ko.
• Sobrang hard ko sa sarili ko & I'm overly emotional
• Full of insecurities
• Nahihiya ako lumapit sa Kanya at magpray kasi pakiramdam ko hindi ko deserve.

New self: (when I met Him during my brokenness & receive Christ in my heart & in my life)

• Nagkaroon na ako ng acceptance sa mga nangyari at mas naging aware ako sa sarili ko at sa paligid ko.
• Nagkaroon ako ng wisdom kung paano ko i-handle ang sarili ko at pati ibang tao, most especially the challenging & difficult ones.
• Found my true identity in Christ, not defined by my past & insecurities.
• Hindi na ako nahihiya lumapit sa Kanya at magpray para humingi palagi ng guidance & protection at kahit nagkasala pa ako ng maliit.

That's how powerful God is as long as you are willing to give fully of your heart to JESUS. 

I am making everything new!

- Revelation 21:5 -

Signs you are growing in CHRIST

"If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."

(Galatians 5:25)

1. You want to please God more than anyone else.

2. You do not want to neglect the Word of God

3. You pray more rather than to feel anxious, doubt, fear or worry. 

4. Asking God's guidance for discernment & His wisdom to avoid regret.

5.You're allowing the Holy Spirit to guide your mind, your word, your action and most especially your heart; wearing the Full Armor of God.

6. You're enjoying the present moment without living in the future or in the past.

7. Being more appreciative & grateful for what God has given in your life.

8. Forgive easily and don't hold grudges because you deserve inner peace.

9. You're turning away from sin & working to overcome your old bad habits because you want to glorify the Lord. 

10. You're becoming more patient with yourself, with everyone, especially difficult people, and in every situation.

11. Whenever you make mistake, whether by deed or word, even if it's something small, you reflect on it, learn from it and ask God for forgiveness.

12. You get excited whenever you listen to a homily or preach that is connected to your life and relatable to you.

13. You're more interested in listening to worship songs rather than worldly songs, whether you're happy and at peace or going through a difficult time.

14. You're not afraid to die because you are walking with Jesus and He's living inside you.  

15. Leaving a legacy in this world is not your top priority; bearing good fruit, being a prayer warrior & becoming a living testimony.