Lapis at Papel para sa mga taga Pange

I always have the desire to teach kids. Although I haven't had any experience on it, I believe that God planted this desire in my heart for a greater purpose.

I've been reading some article over the internet about the poorest barangay here in the Philippines.
And I found out that this barangay is suituated in Mindanao, particularly in Zamboanga.
According to the article, this barangay has no passable road, no elecricity, no daycare center, no portable water system and health center at all.

It is sad to know that even though we are already in the 20th century, many are still left behind. Many are still unable to experience the benefit of techonology. Specially when it comes to health & education.

I realized that I'am greatly blessed by my Heavenly Father and I know that He wanted me to share whatever blessing I have to those who are in need. Particularly the children.

And with the increasing number of OOSY (out of school youth), awareness and donations are highly needed to supply the needs of our less fortunate kababayan.
Honestly, I don't know where and how to start this project. I know some maybe raising their eyebrows, thinking that this will not materialize. But I know deep in my heart, God is calling me to do this. I know He wanted me to go there and make Him known to those people. I've been praying for this, and maybe this is His answer.

The Heavenly Man

I'm always excited when payday comes. First, I'm gonna be able to eat some good food (for real ^_^), second, I'm gonna be able to buy some cool stuff, third I'm gonna be able to share some of it to my fam and lastly, I'm gonna be able to buy some really worth reading books!

I never realize that I'm slowly collecting a dozen of books! From fiction, to autobiographies, to suspense, I even got a dozen of Archie comics too! It seems that my passion for reading is slowly taking place.

When I became a Christian, I've started buying books that will help me know more about God. My most precious book of all would be my Bible (TEV). I first got my own one last Feb (of this year). Since then, I became hooked to it. It was the most amazing thing I ever bought. I also purchased the Purpose Driven by RIck Warren, Chicken Soup, What Matters Most, Roadtrip, How to mend a Broken heart, I kissed dating goodbye (which I got from my sister) and so much more. And lately, I purchased a new one entitled: The Heavenly Man. It was a true story from a preacher from China. It talks about the man's conversion, calling, suffering, persecution and deep faith in Jesus.

It is such an amazing story to read (I encourage you to get a copy and be moved as well on how God uses this man to spread the Good News in China). It highlights God's magnificent power, love, greatness & the man's unshaken faith.

While reading this book, I once asked myself, "Will I ever be like this man?, will I ever be as bold, courageous, faithful, humble as he is?" I feel like crying after I asked that to myself. I always thought that I'm already doing some great work for my Lord, (I know God pays attention to everything that we're doing for His kingdom) but I feel guilty because I know deep inside my heart that I'm not as dedicated as this man. I'm still struggling, still attached to this world, still longing for something.

I know there is a reason for everything. And I know that God wanted me to read this book and realize that I'm here for a purpose. For His purpose.

I'm not yet done reading this book, but I know God is speaking to me through it. I wanted to become like Brother Yun (the preacher), Sister Juan, and Deling. I know one day, I'm gonna be used by God to speak boldly about His Son. Soon, we will all be called to fulfill our purpose here on earth like the Heavenly Man...