Inside Mae

Moral of the story: don’t let your circumstances steal your joy. It's easy to think that joy is dependent on our circumstances. That our happiness is tied to our possessions. But the book of Philippians, widely regarded as the happiest book in the Bible, offers a different perspective. Paul, the author of this book, was locked up, but his heart was free. Even from behind bars, his joy shone bright, proving that real happiness comes not from our circumstances, but from the strength of our faith. So, when life throws us into the pits, remember to look up and find joy in the Lord. As we read Philippians, we see that Paul's joy was rooted in his relationship with God and his purpose in life. He knew that his struggles were part of a greater plan, and he trusted in God's sovereignty. When we allow our joy to be dependent on external circumstances, we give power to those circumstances. But when we anchor our joy in God, we are resilient in the face of life's ups and downs. So

  When the world tries to label you, remember this: God calls you His child, His beloved, His friend. When you open your Bible, you discover the truth of who you are in God's eyes. You are not defined by your mistakes nor your past. You are defined by the love, grace, and mercy of a God who knows you intimately. He created you and He has a plan for your life. When you turn to God's word, you find a beautiful picture of who you are meant to be. You are a light in the darkness. You are not defined by your failures, but by your faith. The world may try to knock you down, but the Word of God lifts you up. When the labels start to stick, remember: You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are a child of God, chosen and beloved. Open the Bible and let the truth set you free. When people try to define you, remember that only God knows your true identity. Turn to his Word and let it guide you to your true self. Because in the end, it's not about what others call you. It's abo

  Ang buhay ay maraming pagsubok. Minsan, tila hindi mo na kaya. Pero dapat alalahanin na ang Diyos ay nandyan para ibigay sa atin ang Kanyang mabuting Balita at proteksyon. Kailangan natin kumapit sa Kanyang salita upang hindi tayo malunod sa kalungkutan. Gayunpaman, minsan nakaliligtaan natin na ang salita ng Diyos ay kasangkapan natin sa paglaban sa mga pagsubok. Gumugulong ang mga pagsubok sa ating mga buhay, tulad ng mga ulap na bumabalot sa kalangitan. Ngunit laging may    araw na handang manatiling maliwanag. Ang salita ng Panginoon ay tulad ng isang batong tugon sa kabila ng pagsubok. Hindi siya maaaring mabasag ng bumabagsak na ulan. Ito ang batong papawi ng mga kalungkutan natin. Ito ang batong kailangan natin. At sa lahat ng mga pagsubok, makikita rin natin ang pag-asang naghihintay sa kabilang ulap. 

  When we learn to put aside our pride and live in service to others, we open ourselves up to a deeper level of healing and spiritual maturity. Humility allows us to see the world from a different perspective, to value others' opinions and to learn from our mistakes. When we embrace humility, we become more receptive to the lessons life is trying to teach us. In addition to its power to heal, humility leads us to a place of self-awareness. It encourages us to be honest with ourselves about our strengths and weaknesses, and to learn to forgive our shortcomings. Self-denial, on the other hand, requires us to let go of our desires for recognition. This is not an easy task, as our culture often glorifies self-indulgence. When we embrace humility and self-denial, we open ourselves up to a deeper level of healing and spiritual maturity. We learn to live with gratitude for what we have, and to focus on the things that truly matter in life. Humility and self-denial are not easy paths to wa

In the midst of life's ups and downs, it's important to seek Him for strength. In the sunny days, we can rejoice in His goodness; in the darker moments, we can rely on His unfailing love. God is indeed a constant presence in our lives, no matter what season we find ourselves in. His presence in every season is a testament to His unending love to us. May we seek Him in all seasons of life, for He is the anchor that steadies us in the storms, the light that illuminates our path, and the source of endless love and joy. Seek Him always, and we will find the peace that surpasses all understanding.

  I am bursting with joy as we celebrate the life of our beautiful daughter, Maria Emmanuelle. As she turned one recently, I am filled with immense gratitude to God for this wonderful miracle that we have been blessed with. Truly, God is with us! It has been a dream-come-true journey for us, watching her grow from a tiny bundle of joy to a bubbly, curious toddler. The road has been sort of magical, filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable moments. This miraculous journey began the moment my husband and I first found out that we were expecting. It was a moment filled with equal parts excitement, awe, and nervousness as we enter a new chapter of our lives. The months that followed were a whirlwind of doctor's appointments, baby stuff hoarding, and countless conversations about parenthood. With each kick and movement, we fell more and more in love with our little one, even before she made her grand entrance into the world. After a year of firsts, from her first smile to her first