It’s been quite awhile since my last blog. I celebrated my birthday silently. Far from the noise of this world. I have lots of things in my mind lately. But it’s kinda very personal that’s why I was silent here for the past few weeks. It’s better to just keep it for awhile. ‘Cuz there are certain things that can be easily shared with just anybody. But what’s been in my mind lately requires sensitivity and a tender heart for those who will know what’s inside my mind and most of all — my heart!
Behind my smiles are discouragements and frustrations. And I’ll be a liar if I will tell you that I’m not struggling and crying from time to time. Crying is kinda hard for me to do. But somehow a good cry do restore my senses back to normal…
But God is faithful! He is Sovereign! With these great truths I can persevere (by His grace)… He knows when to uplift me, encourage me and to inspire me. I can still remember the last time I already told God, "God enough na po… Hindi ko na talaga kaya…" I was so grateful that He allowed me to feel His presence that time — all the more. I was able to enjoy my Basic Sight Reading workshop at Cavite two Sundays ago. His grace was so evident in me that time — and always will be…
Hmmmmmmmm…. I always speak my mind — but not this time… It’s better to keep silent and just keep my conversations between me and God. Because with God I know He understands me so perfectly…
God, please enable me to persevere for Your glory! In Jesus’ name I pray — AMEN!!! 
God’s perspective on our future is this: "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him" (James 1:12). That’s a great promise. It encourages us that things will change; whatever we feel stuck in now isn’t permanent.
But this promise also reminds us that change requires perseverance. It doesn’t usually happen overnight. God honors loving obedience and faith that can stick it out over time. And the reward for enduring is a crown of life.
— Chip Ingram
