Im not so sure where to start,let's see..Ok here:One day I was listening to Switchfoot,a contemporary christian band, while spending time with God and there's this song that really touches my inner being and i remember stoppping for a while and crying while telling God.. "Lord,you know how much I want to be a singer".. And as I continued to read His word,He gave me this.. "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." -Jeremiah 29:11For sure almost everybody know this verse but of all the days and the verses and the chapters that i could have read at that time,it was these promises of God that He used to secure me and gave me more meaning to follow what He wants,still by His grace.And on July 28,2007.. I would like you to know that for the first time,i was more than excited for my birthday to come because I couldnt thank God more with how much He has changed me and captured me and if we come to think of it,I could reach 30 years old,married and already have kids but still havent resolved my personal issues,still insecure,bitter and still hurting.In short,my life could have just continued with no changes and no direction,only the years have passed.But no.. God has been so faithful to me as much as much as He is so faithful to other people that by the time I reached my second decade,I am free from hurts,secure by His love,have forgiven the people who has hurt me,wanting to make a difference and better than ever.And at that morning,I was wondering what God's word for me is and to my surprise,it was that Jeremiah 29:11 again,promising me that He knows my future and at that time.. I was more than convinced because I have seen His plans work in my life and in other people's lives and everyday,He just proves Himself to be faithful,more and more.And so.. I claimed His promises and I trusted Him that this time,He's gonna work out my music career.Well,it's not for fame or the mere pleasure of singing and playing and the lovely feeling of being adored,but this is where I can glorfiy God the most through my life.So one night,I had a go signal from God to write a letter to a friend who has been an organizer of local band concerts for years,telling her about my vision and asking her if she could manage me because as what Acel Vann Omen told me,I should look for a manager first.So she read my personal message here in multiply,hehe,texted me that it's a great idea and that she's willing and oh,she has also been texting me in my previous number asking me if I would like to work with her.cool.. So we set a time to meet sometime within the week.By the time that night came,I was asked to play for Samsung and I was supposed to recline due to exams and it was a short notice,we only had 2 nights to practice songs good for 50minutes but then I knew I had to obey God coz night cafe is such a huge crowd and Im sure He wants people to hear the message that He has given to me through the songs,plus++ I had this fieldtrip for my photography class in Bohol and this gig was also God's provision in addition to the amount i needed for the trip.So there,the meeting with Anne Sepulveda,who is now my manager,was smooth and we get along so well and just in time that I have a manager,we also have our first big time exposure.God always puts things into places at the right time.Regarding my fieldtrip to Bohol,I had like 70% of the money I needed and the money i would get from the gig would make it full and ready to go but... I had this problem,our boss was married and failed to give us sites to work on for two months and I have to pay a certain amount for my camera which i bought using my aunt's credit card,so i was thinking of not going to Bohol,instead just use my money for my camera because I wasnt sure then if our boss would give us work any time,and ofcourse,give back the money that i have solicited and for hours,i was settled not to go.. but in our classroom,while discussing about the trip and that was a day before the trip,I was battling,trying to make up my mind whether to go or not.Sad to say,if im gonna stay in CDO,i would still have to pass same requirement of those classmates who are going and that's a hundred photos of scenes,tourist spots and anything about Cagayan de Oro,take note,we are not aloud to go out of CDO whil they are in Bohol.Now,what am I gonna shoot at?? There's nothing much here compare to Bohol,we dont have century old churches or white beaches or chocolate hills,that means,i have to go and not just for the grade,i know God wants me to go because i have to establish my relationship with my classmates.So,i was praying and i told God, "Lord,you would give me the exact amount of the trip if it's not your will for me to go,right? Now,I dont care how you're gonna come through so I can pay my camera,I know that I should not worry about money because I believe that you can always provide".So there,I finally decided to go for the trip.Then.. here's the combo part,we got to the place for the gig and we had such a great time! It was amazing to see people standing on their feet,listening to us playing and hearing my testimony as I explaine each of our original composition and knowing that they were being given the chance that I once needed so much at one point in my life.After the gig,we were commended and told that we will be playing again.Isn't that great?? Then the morning came,first thing I did was to read this text message from Job,there it was written.. "we have new categories to work on".Woohoo!! Now Im at peace knowing that I can pay for my camera and I was off to Bohol that night,very excited and guess what?? The next day,Anne texted me if we're gonna accept the offer form Killerbee,a radio station,we're gonna do a live interview and play two of our songs,and that's gonna be next sunday!
Then.. while enjoying Bohol so much and gaining alot of friends,knowing my classmates,on our way back to CDO,I got a call from Chuck,telling me that he's gonna book us to play for Samsung and that's this Saturday night!I wont stand infront of you and tell you that I havent sinned or failed eversince i started serving God,Im human and perfectly imperfect but God forgives and gives us unlimited chances but I can look at you,straight in the eye and tell you that.. God has really been faithfull to me and He has granted me the very desire of my heart,and that is to serve Him passionately with my life,to use me in any way He can and He joyfully trusts and sends me to places and situations, never failing to fullfill what He has promised.. and if God can do this to me,He can absolutely do this to you! Just surrender your life to Him and He's gonna handle everything.. your PAST,PRESENT and your FUTURE.
You see,this is what you get by obeying God.. BLESSINGS, BLESSINGS and MORE BLESSINGS.And when we come to think of it,we are capable of obeying God because He gives us more than enough grace to do so.
These are just few of what God has done in my life but I just want to write it,hoping that you will be blessed.
 | we should all write it down. God be glorified...have stories too but have yet to present it. |
 | bah?? i believe alot of people will be encouraged in the same that we too were encouraged alot of times by what other people wrote. |
 | Each of us has a testimony, some think that testimony is a story of when we were saved; but our testimony is anything we have learned or experienced through out our walk with Christ.
We all should share our growing testimonies to encourage each other and help each other grow day by day.
Thanks for sharing your testimony! |
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Each of us has a testimony, some think that testimony is a story of when we were saved; but our testimony is anything we have learned or experienced through out our walk with Christ.