25 Prayers for my 25th Year

  For the past 24 years of my life, God has been faithful to me; and this year, I’m trusting Him once more for his faithfulness. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The God who blessed me the last 24 years is the same God who will fulfill His promises and cause a breakthrough… IN ALL AREAS OF MY LIFE…

A.    SPIRITUAL

1.    Intimacy. A more intimate walk with God that starts with a deeper devotion and produces more intense prayer and intercession.

2.    Compassion. To share Christ boldly in every way I can. It’s my prayer that people around me would see my good works to the glory of God, so they too will come to serve Christ. (Mt. 5:16)

3.    Commitment. A committed heart as I start to join a small group; willing and humble enough to learn new things even though I grew up in church.

4.    Involvement. That I may be able to start my [new] ministry now that I’m Manila-based. But then, I would still want be able to support in our church in Batangas. I’m no longer in the frontline so might as well be of help in ways I can whenever I visit them. (like preparing the food for the youth fellowship J)

5.    Discipleship. My own small group this year!

B.    CAREER

6.    Promotion. I’m believing God for a “higher level” of service in my work; specialization, that is. Hmmm… Maybe in Cancer or Cardio? I pray that Dietetics practice in the Philippines would really be improved and recognized.

7.    Clients. To establish clients/network of clients for my personal ND Counseling.

8.    Caring Heart. That I’d be an instrument of comfort to the patients I visit, especially the ones with terminal illnesses.

9.    Masters. Additional 12-15 units with good grades. J

10.  Module. A Nutrition Module that talks about Healthy Eating for Cancer or Heart patients and I’ll dedicate this to Ate Ime, my church who died of Breast Cancer with Brain metastasis.

C.    FINANCES

11.  Discipline. Yeah, discipline in spending and in following the budget I’ve set.

12.  Savings. Real savings. In bank. ‘Cause I don’t think that my money in bank right now can be called as savings.

13.  House. A place that my sis (Ehm) and I can keep. For long term. Don’t know yet if for good.

D.    FAMILY

14.  Freedom from debt. Amen.

15.  Family Car. Amen.

16.  House. We already have our own lot. Prayin’ that this year, the building would start.

17. Education (Carla & Jerem). The right school and course for Jerem. Provision for their tuition fees and other educational expenses, including allowances.

18.  Healing. For my Apo’s lung and sugar problems.

19.  Family Vacation. My! The last I guess was in 2000!

E.    HEALTH

20.  100 POUNDS! My target weight of at least 100 to about 110 lbs for me to be more nutritionally reliable to my clients. J

21.  Good Heartbeat. No more palpitations. Clear from thyroid problems, and thus good metabolism. Freedom from anxiety attacks and be able to really rest. (sigh! Choleric-Melancholy downsides)

F.    SALVATION…

22.  Of my officemates, especially the ones that I know are already near ground zero.

23.  Of my highschool and college friends/classmates. That wherever they are right now, I’m praying that God would send people who’ll lead them to Christ.

24.  Of my relatives in Laguna and Muntinlupa.

G.   MY LOVELIFE!

        25.  But of course! J

My dad once told us when we’re younger that it’s okay with him if we’ll enter in a relationship, but that’ll be at age 25! Legally, I can marry without parent’s consent, but I would never do that. And hey! Where’s my groom? My dad already prayed for my groom when I was just a fetus so I know he’s on the way. God will provide as He prepares me to be “a woman behind his man’s success” and “a strong but caring arms to build a home.” NAKS!