what the Dream Master told me

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just as when i always question my dreams and plans about going to Japan, (like, "is this the Lord's plan for me or am i just trying to push my own will to get into this dream?") something in my prayer and devotion life happened. there are lots and lots of things that the Lord is telling me for the past few months or year about this dream. 

May 25, 2014Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

June 12, 2014Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.

June 23, 2014Exodus 33:19; 21-23

And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before you; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and you shall stand on a rock: And it shall come to pass, while my glory passes by, that I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and will cover you with my hand while I pass by And I will take away my hand, and you shall see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen.

July 8, 20142 Cor 9:8

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

July 19, 2014Ephesians 4:1

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation with which you are called

July 19, 2014Deuteronomy 1:20-21

"I said to you, 'You have come to the hill country of the Amorites which the LORD our God is about to give us. 'See, the LORD your God has placed the land before you; go up, take possession, as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has spoken to you. Do not fear or be dismayed.'…

October 23, 20141 Thes 5;17-18

pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

January 10, 2015Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 

January 13, 2015Psalm 42:5

Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence.

January 15, 2015Isaiah 41:10

'Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'

March 29, 2015Deuteronomy 1:21

Behold, the Lord thy God hath set the land before thee: go up and possess it, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged. 

This Japan thing made my heart smile, frown, break, laugh, cry then laugh again. there are too many emotions invested in this dream but EVERY SINGLE TIME I read the Scripture about this dream, i can' t help it but cry and cry and cry and feel happy about it! there is hope! and that is all that matters in our dreams. we keep pushing  and pushing our dreams if there is hope. AND this is not just hope from the people i talked to, but hope from the GIVER OF DREAMS! :)

We hope that you'll answer all questions without any reservations.

i have been out for quite some

time. (i guess blogging is not really for me. it is difficult to be consistent!). sarreh!! been busy working, learning japanese, looking for a job and waiting for love (did i say love?ewww...) well, well... let's move on with all my excuses because this morning the online school sent a survey sheet/teacher's feedback form. i know it is not typical for people to be soo happy to see and answer a survey form BUT in my case, i feel happy, excited and have mixed feelings answering the questions (you might be thinking that you are wasting your time reading this post. sorry again.)

so the mixed feelings of happiness, anger and disappointment made my morning so bright and dark at the same time. well, i will only share one question that made me realize why i am doing what i am doing right now. :)

Can you share your good and memorable experiences in your lessons?

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each lesson is unique on its own way. one of the best experiences i have is when my students asked advice about their private lives. :) I guess, that is one of the best  aspects in teaching. it is not only about the lessons, but also the connection between the teacher and the student. it is not about teaching grammar and pronunciations all the time, but more on teaching on how to communicate properly. basically that is my idea of teaching: connecting to people through good and proper communication.

well, i am not the best teacher, but i am trying to be better. i know i have a lot of work to do and it takes a lot of time, experience and heart and more heart in doing my work. 

what if...

thinking about the possibility that the Lord might not want me to go to Japan really breaks my heart. like TOTALLY!

what if I am the only person who likes this idea?
what if I am the only one who is pursuing this dream?

things flooded my head as I imagine "what if this is not part of the Lord's plan?"
what am i supposed to do next?

will I still get a real job that I really really really really waaaant?
will the Lord just let me dream things if He doesn't want me to pursue it in the first place?

whatever that is, the only way to know is to WAIT.

just like what my friend told me, "waiting is a refining and a revealing process."

aja! tuloy ang buhay! :)

What is Your Favorite English Word?

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my favorite english word is GRACE. i'm not sure about the exact translation of this word in Japanese but the most accurate meaning (according to my student) is onnkei. GRACE means something that is given to you without putting any effort on your part to have it. In short it is something you get even if you don't deserve it.  

do you think it is fair?

why do you think so?

can you think of an example in your life that uses the word GRACE?