"I will never fear failure. Victory is His promise."

Today, I devoted my time in attending the youth conference held in Olivarez Stadium. I woke up around 5am and returned to dreamland since I intend to wake up at 6am. Rain started to pour heavily so I was reluctant to get up. Kuya Arvic texted me that they were unsure because of the heavy rain. So I texted Judy that we might not come to the event. But God is good because there's no flood (considering that a creek lies near PNHS). So we were able to gather in Olivarez Stadium.

The program had already started when we entered. We took the seats near Mommy Lans to have a better view of the stage (btw, I saw a familiar face, my schoolmate, Joseph). Ok, to cut the story short, this is what struck me most:

"Do not be imprisoned by your own mindset."

A person of many opinions and views, I tend to look things the way I wanted to see them. I gradually change them if someone of stronger views made me realize what I failed to see. It is difficult to let go of your opinions and vies because it is as if you're giving up yourself. But I have to let go of this as Matthew 18:4 says, "Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

I am just a nobody. The thing with us, we tend to uplift our name into the spotlight. We tend to cleanse our name with fame. But it's not about us, IT'S ABOUT HIM.

As the song Arise (Don Moen) goes, "Arise, take Your place. Be enthroned on our praise, arise. King of kings, Holy God, as we sing, arise."

Yes, it's not about us, it's really about Him. All the things we do should be done to glorify His name. We should not seek materialistic/worldy things but "Seek first the kingdom of God." (Matthew 6:33) As week seek His kingdom, everything will fall into their right places.

(This part is very much applicable to STUDENTS.)

Do not be imprisoned by your mindset. I am not an excemption to doubts and fears. I fear a lot of things but fear increases your worries and weakens your faith. As I take my journey in seeking His kingdom, I learn to remove my fear and strengthen my faith. Yes, nothing is impossible with God by your side and in your heart.

"Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord."(Psalm 31:24) To those who believe/trust and have faith in Him, never fear failure for victory is His promise.

"This is my cry. My one desire. More of You, more of You."

Ciao!