The challenges. .

I felt that my church is in financial difficulties and it was because God convicted me through His word. I read in Holy Bible in the old testament when i was closing my eyes and praying, "Gave a thousand to the church." I really felt and knew in my heart that they were. They're in difficulties now because their kids started going to school in face to face classes already. They were also supporting our baby church in Balirong Naga and also for added payments for electric bill, water bill and rental to pay. I know i had given and helped them but it was still not enough. I put 1,000 pesos in the basket without an envelope because i don't want them to know. It was the biggest money i have put on the basket but i know it was still only a little help. That was the money i kept for my coming wedding and i sacrificed it. Actually i was convicted to give also 1,000 pesos before when i was new but i am afraid to give it all because that's the last money i had. I was really afraid that i don't have money anymore to go to church and to buy for my needs. But now i am so amazed that God never lack for everything i need though. We have enough food to eat and i could also pay for my bills and my mother's debts. Actually i don't even have a design for my coming wedding and my neighbor who was newly got married let me borrowed their designs. Just like florals, balloons and cloth. Jayson and i already completed our requirements for our marriage contract. We can get it by this month on October 12 and we'll get married sooner this month in God's will. I was opening my phone and i have read a message post, "My child, you made it this far and i am glad you learned a lot. I am opening new doors for you because what you're praying for is about to happen. You will encounter new things and i will be with you in good times and bad." ❤️➕️❤️

We had a revival service at Cebu City in our mother church. Every church activities my pastor and his family were always present. Jayson and i went there and i noticed that they're not there and i was very worried. Actually i wanted to ask my pastor but during our Sunday service he shared to us what truly happened. He was searching and applying for a job because he can't carry it anymore but he never accepted that job because he knows that it was not God's will. He was only thinking about all of us! For our souls and our church! I have seen in his eyes and felt in his heart for their great needs and i was crying so much while talking to God because of his sacrifice. 🙏😭🙏 I was telling God sorry for what i lack for my church and his people. Where would we be now without our pastor and the church God placed me. My pastor also told us that we will soon depart from the little church we rented. We prayed so much about our situations. Fasting and having a corporate prayer deeply on saturday. They searched for many rentals again and again but it was very expensive. Until God really answered and hear our prayers because they had seen a perfect place. It was near a mountain top with a beautiful views, fresh air and a bigger space. When the rain is heavy in our church we are so worried because it would be muddy and rain sheds inside. But in our new church it looks very stable and safe. The owner was a Christian before but he was a backslider. My pastor begged him so much to help us and let us rent it for a lower amount. They were so glad that he approved our request and understand our situation eventhough we didn't have the down payment yet.

It was Sunday service again and i was a bit late that time because i had invited a friend who i waited for too long. It was her birthday and i have only given her money to cook for a spaghetti and one whole chicken. She told me that she dreamt of herself attending in our church and was putting 50 pesos inside the basket. That she recieved something in return in her dreams. Then i replied to her, "God is calling you now. You know and believe me and my God i am serving just try to visit in our church and take the step for your family." When we arrived at church i was shocked because many people were present. The chair was almost full and only little space was left for us. My pastor grabbed that opportunity and also made a love offering for downpayment for our coming new church. He collected a little amount but still he was very happy that moment because many attended and made a help. Time would come that God will provide us for everything. He only collected every Sunday mornings and it was very fine for everyone. My friend was the only first time who attended that morning and we let her repent and accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour. She went home after our fellowship that noon and cook food during the night. When we went home i bought many cupcakes for her too and we ate together with her family. We were so happy and so full! ❤️➕️❤️ Many days passed by she got a good news because she was chosen to be approved to be given 10 pieces of roofs. Their house before was completely destroyed by the storm odette. She told me, "Ivie, God is really really good. I have only given 50 pesos and He had given me more of it." I replied, "You're right and it's not yet over because when you continue to know Jesus you would know and learn more of Him. Don't run for His blessings but to Him. God can change you and your family too and you would really be amazed! Make a decision now." I am really always praying for them and hoping that the day would come that they could be a part of my family in church too. Until now we were good friends and their family always attends during our bible studies at home on Saturday nights. ❤️➕️❤️