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Lately (Just last weekend) I was reminded (Very Much!) of Guarding my Heart. The Enemy may not have me anymore- I’m already dead from Sin when Christ Died for me on the Cross. But He can still instill thoughts and emotions in my Heart. Especially with the Opposite Sex. Hay…It’s one of the things I’ve surrendered to God during my Encounter and I was again reminded with my commitment that I made 5 months ago(Wah!I’m only 5 months with the Lord and His Grace is soooo Sufficient) as I joined another God Encounter (This time I’m one of The Spiritual Guides). What a Reminder!!We were singing

“While I’m Waiting” by John Waller:

I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience
While I’m waiting
I will serve You
While I’m waiting
I will worship
While I’m waiting
I will not faint
I’ll be running the race
Even while I wait

I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it’s not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve you while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting on You, Lord

I’m waiting

I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Takeing every step in obedience
While I’m waiting
I will serve You
While I’m waiting
I will worship
While I’m waiting
I will not faint
I’ll be running the race
Even while I wait

I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it’s not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve you while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting on You, Lord

- I was struck by those lines…“I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience”. Yes Obedience on God and my Leader. Once Again- Even if My Leader was not present, I renewed my vow to God to

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1. Protect my Heart,

2. My Emotions be disciplined

3. My Body be controlled

What a day!!The commitment was supposed to be for my Disciple-Nak Zend but how can I help her disciple her Heart if I myself is not Guarded? So I must give what I have..

Then the day was eventful once more, I was tested! Just a few minutes after renewing my vows to God, here comes the testing..jajajaja!!But the testing came with a “Cute-Smiling-Spirit-Empowered-Guy-Leader” package. So it was ok. Jajajaja..and it happened in front of my Disciple!!Yay!!to set an example for her!!

She was laughing her head off after the “Testing”..She said: “Nay, halata ka masyado!” (Ma, you are so obvious!) jajaja…But I kept myself composed! no more distractions..

Reminded myself that I have to keep myself composed and controlled and most especially TRANSPARENT! Especially to my Leader and to God. If there’s nothing hidden, the enemy could not use anything against you. That night, I told my Discipler-Ma Weng of the “Testing” and she was laughing to- she was super “Kilig” but in the end she kept reminding me to Guard My Heart.

We know Our Priorities- “Win the Lost and Make Disciples”,

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and Kabacan Community Center is just pushing through with my Parents as the Church there, I still have to Win many girls, Consolidate them and Disciple them so for them to be also sent. I also have my work. The list goes on especially the part that I’m still a Working progress- I still have to change(I think it will never end!Can’t wait for a new Me everyday!). I want that my “HoneyBunch” will not be disappointed with me- I will be a Warrior, A Pastor and Spirit-empowered Leader with my Doce and 144 when we finally meet. jejeje…I’m also praying for him- wherever he is, Who and what he is doing- I’m praying that He would stand firm, Sold out for God and willing to change for God.

And I’m also praying He’s Guarding His Heart
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