Etymology of Grace

Have you found the meaning of your name? Is your name significant? I heard from others that they wanted the name “grace” as name for her child.  Where does “Grace” originate?  Grace was originated in Latin, it derived from the word gratia and the meaning of Grace is “favor, blessing”.  According to Greek Mythology: the Three Graces were goddesses of nature: AGLAIA (Brilliance), THALIA (Flowering), and EUPHROSYNE (Joy).  To Christians, Grace means unmerited favor and free salvation from God.

During the 15th century and coming to fame by the 1540s, Grace often crowned the watch list in local parishes. Popular particularly in Scotland and northern England, Grace was a name also borne by Grace Darling, lighthouse keeper's daughter, who saved sailors during a storm in 1938. In more recent times, it was famous as the name of actress Grace Kelly, who became Princess Grace of Monaco. In terms of name popularity, Grace was the 17^th most popular name in the US in 2006, and ranked as #1 name in the United Kingdom in 2007. It is also very popular as middle name.

But what does the Bible tells about our name? Names often are specific indicators of God's plans and purposes for every individual. God is very particular when giving names to his people.  My name would be different from yours but I believe God has been particular in you when you were conceived by your mother.

I believe that where I am now is because of God’s grace. I don’t have a unique name as yours, I have nothing to boast except that I know that God is my only Savior and Lord. I have nothing to offer Him of any worth but, He still gave me His grace.

Everlasting God

I would like to share this video of New Life Worship entitled "Everlasting God". I almost played the video several times everyday because I have seen how Everlasting God love is to me. I hope you will find time to listen and meditate the lyrics.

Everlasting God

One thing I know that I have found
Through all the troubles that surround
You are the Rock that never fails, You never fail

Verse2:

One thing I know that I believe
through every blessing I receive
You are the only One taht stays, You always stay

Chorus
You never change, You're still the same
You are the Everlasting God
You will remain after the day is gone and the things of earth have passed
everlasting God

Verse 3:
One thing I know that I have found
Through all the troubles that surround
You are the Rock that never fails, You never fail

Chorus
You never change, You're still the same
You are the Everlasting God
You will remain after the day is gone and the things of earth have passed
everlasting God

Why do we cry?

87 of 196 Days

Did you know that we actually cry about 250,000,000 times in the course of a lifetime? Tears flow from tear glands into your eyes through tiny tear ducts. The tear glands are located under our upper lids, and when stimulated, produce tears to form a thin film over your eyeballs. Whether we are awake or asleep, happy or sad, this salty fluid is always flowing from the tear glands when something makes us happy or sad, our tear glands will produce emotional tears.

Why do we cry? Scientists have discovered that emotional tears contain high levels of manganese and a chemical called prolactin. It is believed that crying is a way of removing “excess” chemicals, which are not very good for the body. This might help explain why people say they feel better after "a good cry." Some says that they cry to show emotion and to relieve true inside feelings perhaps from greatest pain, sorrow and disappointment in life.

But what does it feel like after you’ve been crying? It may help to release the pressure of sadness so we can feel better. Jesus himself has cried when he experienced greatest pain, he says "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death" (Mt 26:38). Three times He asked God to let the trial pass but then God let Jesus suffer from pain so he will be a testimony to the world. A place where Jesus poured out his heart and shed tears, a place called Gethsemane.

I believe that when a person cries there’s an emotional longing within. I guess we cry because we want to unload our emotional feelings, they may not notice how sorrowful and painful we are, but I believe that God will use the greatest pain to be a powerful force in my life, in your life and in the in the lives of other. I believe that God sees our hearts, our cries and our tears.

“I always knew looking back on my tears would bring me laughter, but I never knew looking back on my laughter would make me cry.” Cat Stevens

Deactivated Account

All the information and content including photos in my account were permanently deleted says by Friendster. Yes, I deactivated my account. I opted to delete some pictures in social networking sites for some simple reason.

Memories are kept in my heart forever.

Desconectado

It might be strange telling a person that you are temporarily disconnecting yourself. It might be saddening but I know its for our own good. Tears fell on face when I fell on my knees. I smiled after a simple prayer. I look forward for a better Me after this season of life. I will certainly miss a lot. I am slowly drifting away.

I hope to come back soon. Adios.

Book Review

Currently reading book of Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray and Love. A journey of woman in search for everything across Italy, India and Indonesia.

Moment (Part 2)

I am staring upon my notebooks and blogs then I started to realize the importance of taking notes of my past, present and future happenings in life. I realized that I need to really write a lot because through writing I became more aware of the things that I am going through.

Just last night, God has put passion in my heart to pray for Makati and my Team as well. I almost fell down on my knees for the burden God has entrusted to me. I have seen my nothingness in God's sight, I have seen how broke I am. Thank God for the moment of truth and honesty in his sight.

I will cherish the moments I have been with the King. I always thank HIM for his love and passion to save the lost and perishing souls.

I have been lost for quite a time due to circumstances. Now, I will start to write again for his glory.

The day of breakthrough is near. I am faithfully waiting. I am waiting.

Moments

I celebrated my Birthday last 17th of August. There were a lot of realizations in my life after the day of my celebration. I know that I received a lot of greetings and gifts. The most important person in my life-- the Author of Life- God.

I know that I lack of things, unstable emotionally and financial, spiritually weak at times and lacking of happiness with some aspects of life. I know that i should not cling on the things that will not glorify God but I realized that this is point that I should look upon to for me to be able to see the plan of God in my life.

I cannot wait for the time I will be free. Everyday in my life, I am wishing and praying that the 196 Days will be ended up so soon. I believe that the road is too long, I could not fast track the things I have been going through. I need to patiently wait until the time will come.

I also uttered something that I have to wait for the time where we can be freely express our thoughts and feelings. I am not sure if this will happen but I am clinging to the Almighty God for the right time and place to utter his gift upon us.

On the other hand, I am also waiting for the perfect will of God in my life. The man of my life. I do not where he is now, I am not sure if we already met but I want to assure him that I am faithfully waiting for him to come and ask my hand.


I pray that God will bring joy in my heart everyday. I pray to God that I will alive and sensitive in his present.


In your hands I commit once again my life. Take it and hold it. In Jesus Name