Dreaming Together

#66 Dreams by MichelleHammond

Posted on June 30, 2013 by admin

Excerpt taken from “101 Ways To Get & Keep His Attention” written by Michelle McKinney-Hammond

Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor (Ecclesiastes 4:9 KJV).

Let him be a partner with you in your dreams. Set goals together. In this world where independence is applauded, many men feel as if they are on the outside looking in. Don’t just harbor your dreams, share them. Allow him to be your lighthouse, guiding you toward your destination. The taste of mutual success is sweet. Make him a part of your success, and he will applaud you. Leave him outside of your aspirations, and he will resent your accomplishments.

In the same fashion, encourage his dreams and partner with him in them. Dreams, like secrets, are conspiratorial in nature. They bind two people together. Remember that a helpmeet is a woman who is equipped with everything her man needs to help him complete his God-given assignment in life. Single and married women alike must be cognizant of this and learn to have the man in their life share his dreams. This is an important component of friendship as well as courtship. As you fill this slot in his life, his heart will be drawn to you – the woman who helps him make his dreams come true. Be his dreamweaver, cultivate his dreams to life blend your touch into the fabric of his deepest longings. This is the secret to remaining the woman of his dreams.

+++++++++  lately this has been the desire of my heart. I pray that my future mate will have the same dreams like me. perhaps we have different personal dreams, but still it has one cause. we will dream together, and fulfill it together in the Lord and for His glory.+++++++++++

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#75 Vulnerability

Posted on June 16, 2013 by admin

Excerpt taken from “101 Ways To Get & Keep His Attention” written by Michelle McKinney-Hammond.

“I am your servant Ruth,” she said. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, since you are a kinsman-redeemer” (Ruth 3:9)

Don’t mistake vulnerability for weakness. Just as meekness is strength under control, vulnerability is the capacity to unashamedly yield to your needs and make them known. Nothing pulls at a man’s heartstrings more than your vulnerability. It exposes your inner being, the softer side of you, which is always appealing. It is subtle flavor, not seen with the eye, yet you know it is there when you taste it.

There is something about someone who can simply say, “This is what I need, can you help me?” Lack of vulnerability merely reveals pride. Pride in strength you don’t truly possess. An I can-do-it-all-by-myself attitude repels those who want to be part of your world. Pride builds walls that no man can, or wants to climb. It presents a false bravado that is hard for even the most willing to penetrate. Sometimes we find ourselves trapped behind walls of pride that we no longer know how to tear down. But in order to experience true love, the walls must come down and be replaced with transparency.

Remember, the woman who allows her man to help her will go far. But the woman who insists on making it happen on her own will most likely stand alone and fail alone.

All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5). 

Best @ twenty-7

PSALM 21:2

2 You have granted him his heart’s desire
    and have not withheld the request of his lips.

I want to start this entry with this verse. I started my day claiming and breathing in this promise i received from my Heavenly Father for my Birthday. Yes, it's my 27th year of existence and making life. God's faithfulness and grace is overflowing and no words are enough to contain His greatness. All the Glory Belongs to Him. 

I really want to array everything what occurred  on a 1 big day event of my life. So far, this was the best and memorable birthday celebration i had. Because it is not just about receiving gifts and greetings, perhaps i am given the chance to give back in my own little ways. It was indeed a dream come true. The contents of my heart is more than what my mind and words can conceive. The Lord is so000 good!


1st greeting

the Lord greeted me with this verse. This was so promising and uplifting

for someone like me whose dreams are getting bigger and ambitious.

In this added year, it seems like I'm getting closer more than i think

and sooner everything will be fulfilled in His perfect time.

I have kept this and ponder this promise the entire day

and just allow the Lord to speak to me.

thank you Jesus for granting every desires of my heart.

Your grace and unmerited favor made me who i am right now.

There's more to come . Be magnified!

IT'S NOT ABOUT me....

The Lord never failed to grant this dream i have kept for so long. Supposed to be last year, i wanted to celebrate my birthday on a Home for the Aged. I really have so much love for Grandpas and Grandmas especially for those who are abandoned and forgotten by their families. But Unfortunately, it was not pursued because of legality reasons. So i just let it go and dream once again for the next year. And here comes my 27th bday approaching and Im starting again working it out, but greater opportunity knocked on the door and i know this is the best way that God wanted to fulfill my dream.

Ray of Hope Village

(Maa City Jail, Female Correctional)

I would like to start this by saying Thank you to JO1 Jello Arreza Blanco

who suggested and made all the possible way to make this happen. The moment

he shared to me the idea, it really captured my heart.

Ray Of Hope Village is a cell where women who made criminal acts

were placed and needed to undergo trials and correctional actions.

Perhaps, when we think of "Jail" we  think of a place where 

criminals and worse people can be found. But this place is different.

Yes, law breakers are there, but what the BJMP DAVAO did was they turned the 

dungeon to a home. They made it like a community setting where you can find

facilities just like the free people are enjoying.

One thing that caught our attention was their cells. Though they are bound behind bars 

the atmosphere is still like a home. As you can see the picture above, it is no different to 

a house in a village; Painted with colorful paints, plants around the house and furnished inside. In one cell, there are 15 persons detained and according to one of the detainee, 

they are like "sardines" when they sleep. But during day time, they can lurked around the park, the hall and other areas where they can have their siesta.

Another inspiring thing is they never call the detainees as prisoners but they name

them " BAKASYONISTAS". They believe that they are just on a vacation trip and this is just their temporary home that someday they will be back in their respective homes and love ones. While on their vacation, they will be trained, i believed disciple and disciplined to become better than their past.

We had a tour around the village....

I'm a "little crier"

After our quick tour, they started the program they have prepared for us. We are treated so special that they were so busy preparing their dances and songs prior. And that day, everyone was so excited and nervous, even us are excited what was in store for us.

They started with a Doxology performed by the "Bakasyonistas" with the song - Heal our Land-.

I can really see the passion of what they are doing, and you can never see the trace on their faces of being bound at that time. And this made me start to cry, too early to show some emotion but i can't really help it. Tears was just flowing and i just prayed, "Lord I'm so Blessed". I told God to speak to me, and He did. (though they are bound in jails, their hearts are not. though they are not enjoying the freedom outside, but true freedom is in the heart)

I just pondered everything in my heart and thank the Lord for bringing me there. Going there was to give something what i have , share my blessings and above all share to them the love of Jesus that they surely needed. They are mothers and daughters who missed the embrace and kisses of their loved ones. They are people who whisper's sincere prayers of protection and guidance for their left children in their homes. I can imagine how many sleepless nights they have spent because of loneliness and missing their families. Me and the team just want to freely give our arms and shoulders for them to cry on, hoping that it would ease somehow the pain they are feeling. 

As i was saying, tears started to flow and the revelation did never stop to speak to me. "thank you Jesus" i just keep on sighing this words showing how thankful I am that day. 

Feeling Loved

i was asked come up on the stage... the birthday girl !! :)...

some of the Bakasyonistas started to hand me flowers while Solai

was  singing a song for me ( Still and No Woman No Cry =)

the one who's playing the guitar and singing is SOLAI.. she has indeed

a beautiful voice.. What a talent!

This surprise made me cry even more... T.T

 JO1 Jello Arreza Blanco and the MOVERS in their dance presentation..



" they may be bound behind bars but their God given Talents are not."

TEMPORARY HOME

Blessed to have a talented disciple. This is Gem singing TEMPORARY HOME by Carrie Underwood.

Along with her beautiful voice was the powerful message of the song that captured the hearts of

the bakasyonistas. Indeed, Ray of Hope Village is just their "temporary home" they don't belong in here.

Someday, all of them will be set free and take the road way back to their homes where their hearts truly belong. The truth is everyone of us does not belong here. The world is just our temporary home and soon, we will be in the arms of our Heavenly Father in heaven. 

GODSQUAD " PARTY LIFE"

I am also blessed having this team. Thank you Godsquad  for the support and the service. You will be greatly rewarded. This is all for the Glory of God. 

HEARTSPEAKS.... <3 font="">

I was given the opportunity to speak and share my heart's content. Prior to this event, i kept on asking the Lord what am I going to share, and He led me to Luke 8:40-Jesus Responded To the Faith of the Bleeding Woman- Perhaps all of them has incurable disease, maybe in physical, emotional, above all in spiritual. Just like that bleeding woman, they only need to have a connection to Jesus to be set free. They need that seed measure of faith yet it can move Jesus and release power. They are mothers, daughters, women, that for a long years has been longing to touch Jesus' garment but they were never given the chance. I believe that  moment they were able to have that touch and their hearts has been set free from all the pain of being rejected and forgotten. God never forget them. He still loves them. They just need to be reconciled and be led back to His throne of grace. God's Love Never fails for them.

HUDDLE TIME

the time for free prayers, hugs and kisses....

me and nanay tina .. :)

Joy, Solai, me , Ate belen

with Wardress Jerry Grace Danao =)

i call her idol..hehehe,, she's a PMAer and at the age of 29, became the wardress of BJMP Female

for more flashes click Best @ twenty-7 

This day was  not about me. It's all about the lives who needs Jesus. People who needs freedom and salvation. Perhaps my birthday was just an instrument to fulfill this greater calling. 

Blessed

they gave me these flowers.. so sweet ^.^

thank you to Wardres Danao, for this special gift.. 

and the coin purse was given to me by one of the mothers....

i sooo sooo love it! <3 p="">

LAS GRACIAS HIJAS

So blessed and thankful to have this faithful team/ girls. Indeed they dream with me and supported
me all the way. fr. left-right. che2, novy, jona, me, june, gem, marylyn, rose

SATISFIED

All of us left that place with a bundle of joy, hope and love. truly it's more blessed to give than to receive. All that we wanted is to blessed them but in return we are the one who's more blessed.They did received hugs prayers and comfort from us, but what they did to us and what Jesus did was more valuable. It carried us to the next level. We saw the other side of the world which cannot be found in the four corners of the church. 

Everything Belongs to our Lord Jesus Christ, who never fails to 

show His unmerited grace.

Salamat kaayo Lord. You gave more than what my heart's desire. 

i know this is not what i asked at first, but you showed to me

 what is more important and lasting. I'm excited what's next.. 

I know in your perfect time everything will come into perfection.

Forever i will be your BELOVED......

twenty-7

me time

ipad mini =)

a SMILE :)

When You Say Nothing at All...

Confronted

READY OR NOT?

CONFESSION OF A YOUNG HEART

In for Adventure

it's my 8th day here in SUGBU and I'm enjoying my stay yet quiet feeling  going home.hehehe.

well for this day, i decided to have some adventure  roaming around the city by myself after work. 

I can't stop smiling while riding in the Jeep thinking if it will be a success trip.

Thank God i reached my right destination safely.i  was just enjoying the crowded place, it's just like one of the main streets back in davao. There are familiar stores and establishment, i just need to be very careful looking for the store i want to go to. 

"KILIG" encounter

After buying some stuff, i decided to dine at MCDO to have a fill. The place was quiet full and i need to sit with tables which is not fully occupied. Finally i found my spot. While enjoying my dinner, one  guy stood in front of me looking for a table. I just looked at him, never have the willingness to offer one the vacant seat in my table. But he spotted that vacant seat and just make some nod, asking if he can have the seat. In response i just gave a nod too. He was sitting right in front of me, and i am already feeling the awkwardness bcoz i caught him looking at me. (pamati ra kau..hehehe :p) well, i just focused on my meal and texting. I tried to glance at him feeling curious how does he look like. When i got the chance to look at him, it drew a smile on face, having this cloud over my head (cute xa..)hehehe.. well, i make it sure he will not caught me looking at him. I don't have any plans to start a conversation neither make some moves to catch his attention. -pa simple lng kung baga- :) its just that very uneasy to be with a guy that close and you never knew him. I wanna finish my meal as fast as i can, coz i can't take any longer the awkward feeling. -I assure you he does not look like someone who has a bad intention- cute gani xa, and neat with earing.(the more i find him cool)

At last im done, and im ready to go. i left that place packing with me the smile in my heart and face. 

these are "kilig" moments that i know will just pass by and be forgotten. reminding me of being human having emotion and knows how to appreciate. few days from now i will remember no more that "silent encounter". Maybe, i whispered in my heart - will i ever have the chance to see him again? will he still remember me?- questions which answers is nowhere to be found. Well if it happens then i will allow the Lord to operate it and do it in his way.

Right now, i am more determined to wait and be patient for "TRUE LOVE ENCOUNTER" to happen. It will be a day which is glorious and memorable. 

This is just one of my memories here in Cebu. xoxo

I DESERVED

YES! here it is. my dream job. I have reasons that lies behind

why i called it as my dream job. I have been to a lot

of work in different fields. Those experiences taught me a lot, shaped me

and prepared me for a greater work. 

Being an undergraduate gives a lesser opportunities to grab a job

that would somehow level to those who were degree holders. 

Unlike to a degree holder, undergrads have lesser rate of wages and benefits

and lesser chance of being promoted. Well, that's how the standard projects.

Since i belong to those undergrads, i have this fear and doubts that i will never 

have this what they called "white collar Job".

Everything changes the moment i learned my true identity. Perhaps

people will try to measure me according to a degree but not everyone became

successful because they have diplomas to show up. It all rooted from

a determined and a fighting heart. I did asked the Lord and wrote it in my BOOK OF DREAMS

what kind of have i want to really possess. It takes process to be on that place. A lot of testings

and  failures was at stake. But i never give up on my dream. I know I DESERVED this, 

and only the LORD can make this possible. I may not have my diploma that will prove my capacity,

but I have a God who's on my side and be my approval for everything. 

I am thankful for companies and employers who gives chances to those

who did not owned diplomas, but possess the same capacity and ability.

Making a way for people like me. And mind you that i heard a lot of successful people

who did not owned this proofs but made it to the top bcoz of so much

determination and faith  in God.

HEART OF A DREAMER

mactan cebu itn'l airport

 with Darling in IT Park

Ayala Center Cebu

LIVING THE DREAM!

Until now my heart can't contain the joy and the pleasure of living one of my dreams.

This  may sound of a trifling matter, but it does count to me a lot.

I am actually sitting in a cafeteria, composing this blog and gathering my thoughts 

to exude what's in my content. Yes, it's been a dream to set my feet to one of the Island that Philippines

owned; the Queen City of the South, CEBU. I am not a traveler, but i have these chosen places where i want to conquer and experience it's beauty and specialties. I bet as a sincere Filipini citizen, I MUST CHOOSE PHILIPPINES because it's MORE FUN IN HERE :) And  now, the Lord has already grant this desire of mine altogether with so much favor. I am indeed highly favor. (sigh.... salamat Lord! <3 p="">

FREE DREAM

I might not here for a vacation but the reason of being here is more than enough. I am indeed living 

my two "wildest" dreams. I will share it later for my next entry.

As i have mentioned, this is not a vacation trip; the favor of having a new job sent me here to undergo training. The company i am connected with right now is based here in Cebu. I found it so amazing how God would like to orchestrate and fulfill everything just for me. My plane ticket was free, the accommodation as well. Indeed, to dream in the Lord is free and overflowing, it gives you more than you want. It takes TIME, FAITH, PATIENCE and TRUST to await this moment and to never let go of it. And now, Iam here embracing the memories of being here, possessing every favor HE showered upon me. I have not yet visited a lot of places here, but just taking my time and focusing on the real reason of being here.

THE PRAYER OF A GRATEFUL HEART

Perhaps, some people might not perceive this, but nothing can defeat a heart who's determined and faithful. And this Heart serves and love a relentless and a faithful God.

Thank you Lord for being so faithful to me ever since.

You never withhold wonderful good things 

to your beloved. Even the littlest dream 

my heart treasures you never fail to 

grant with extraordinary favor.

I know this is just the start of my

 NEW, GREAT beginning  with you.

There's more to see.

I will keep my faith in you,

while enjoying every part of my dreams happening

in your will.

Thank you so much Father. You are Generous.

a PROMISE to remember