Survivor Mom

I’m back to work after a two day Christmas vacation. When i woke up this morning, still I’m not in the mood to go to work today however i have to push myself because i’m required to. Anyway, i will be reporting to work for two days only.  Though i still have some Christmas hangover, it will  not be for long since we will be celebrating New Year in a few days.

By the way, how’s your Christmas celebration? Did you receive the gifts you’re expecting from your loved ones? I hope so. Well as for me, i didn’t hahaha. But it’s no big deal to me. What’s important is the Christmas presents i gave to my loved ones and friends. We had plenty of gifts for kids this Christmas. Some of them are still waiting to be claimed.

I’m glad that the topic about finances was preached and discussed in our church last month. It was a 4 week series that tells us about God’s covenant, stewardship, tithing and generosity.

In the book of Genesis, God revealed to us his covenant through the life of Abraham. Abraham was blessed by God because it is His promise to bless him abundantly as he faithfully serves and follows God. And that promise was passed on to us as his descendants and God’s children.

Abraham in return became a good steward of what the Lord gave him and because of that his wealth continued to prosper. Abraham also showed faithfulness in following God’s command by returning back his first fruits. We do not own anything, everything comes from God and God is asking us to return only the tenth of what we received from him in order to support God’s ministries. This is just a matter of a heart test. God simply wants us to show where our heart is. If we delightfully follow him God has a promise to bless us more.

The topic on generosity also has a great impact on me. I have been faithful in giving to the church, so what I want to develop in my character now is to become more generous. Not just in church but outside the church as well. Thought it would really be difficult for us since financially we are also in need, especially next year because my daughter is going to College. But the Lord said we can test Him on this, and that gave me courage to follow and forget about my worries. Just like a slick trick, i will keep my faith, that no matter what happened I will cling and hold on to God’s promise. I believe, 2012 is the year of breakthrough for me, both spiritual and financial. Praise be to God in the highest!

It’s our 16th year wedding anniversary today!

To my beloved husband, this is for you

I love you and thank you for taking care of me and our kids.

May God be the center of our marriage always! Mwah!