Tuesday eManna: The Grace of the Lord

I have random posts every Tuesday, posting only what comes into mind. However, after the reflections on the happenings of our today's environment, I decided that I would post my reflections on the word of the Lord every Tuesday of the Week. To make this a double digest, I decided to make this a meme and would call it , "Tuesday eManna". To know what is Manna , know it here.

Word for Today:

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Phil. 4:23
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.
2 Tim. 4:22
That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:6

When Paul says, "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit," he means that the supply and enjoyment of the Triune God by and through the bountiful supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ should be with us. When we have such a supply, we enjoy and experience the Triune God all day long. The spirit here is our regenerated spirit indwelt by the Spirit of Christ. It is in this spirit of ours that we enjoy Christ and experience Him as Paul did. Many Christians today have missed the mark of the regenerated spirit. They speak much about the Holy Spirit, but not of the human spirit. Because of this neglect of the regenerated human spirit, there is very little experience of Christ or enjoyment of the all-inclusive grace.

If we would enjoy the grace which is with our spirit, we need to exercise our spirit. The way to exercise the spirit is to pray, pray-read the Word, and call on the name of the Lord Jesus. Whenever we call on the Lord Jesus or pray to God the Father, we automatically exercise our spirit. ...when we call on the Lord, pray in a proper way, and pray-read the Word, we truly exercise our spirit. Exercising our spirit in this way is the secret to enjoying the grace which is with our spirit. Oh, we all need more exercise of the spirit to enjoy the Lord!

We know that man has three parts: the spirit, the soul, and the body. Bodily exercise is necessary and profitable. When I exercise physically, I sleep better at night. It is hardly necessary to speak of the exercise of the soul, especially of the mind, since this is emphasized so much in the schools. But there is a great need to emphasize the need to exercise the spirit. The church is a spiritual gymnasium where we can exercise our spirit. The more we exercise the spirit, the more we shall be healthy and strong in our entire being. Our physical body will be healthy, our mind will be sober and keen, and our spirit will be energized. Again I say, the exercise of the spirit is the secret, the unique way, to participate in the very grace which is the Triune God as the all-inclusive Spirit. As we enjoy Him, we become healthy and strong in our spirit and in our whole being.

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Optical Illusion

(I saw an article in Yahoo today , that made me think to post about the topic.. Read through the bottom as there is a little mind test for you there. )

An optical illusion (also called a visual illusion) is characterized by visually perceived images that differ from objective reality. The information gathered by the eye is processed in the brain to give a percept that does not tally with a physical measurement of the stimulus source. There are three main types: literal optical illusions that create images that are different from the objects that make them, physiological ones that are the effects on the eyes and brain of excessive stimulation of a specific type (brightness, tilt, color, movement), and cognitive illusions where the eye and brain make unconscious inferences.

Whether it’s an optical, physiological or cognitive illusion, the design plays a trick on your eyes (and mind). Check out some of the interesting illusions below—but beware, you may not be able to absorb them all in one sitting.

FLOWING LEAVES
The brown leaf shapes against a green background make this look as if the entire group is flowing—making waves if you focus on the picture as a whole.

PULSING VORTEX
If you stare at the image for long, you'll notice a fast pulsing vortex..

HYPNOSIS
Although this image is comprised of simple purple and green squares outlined in black, it looks like it is bulging out in the center

BULLS-EYE
If you stare at the center of the image, it looks as if the outer rings are rotating in alternating directions—an effect meant to mesmerize the viewer

Optical illusions are actually tricks to the eye. There are images that can be misleading to the mind perception. Now, I got a photo here and I myself was mislead by the illusion I have found in here. . It's a dirty Minded test. It might give you a clue. I won’t talk any further, chances are I could ruin the illusion for you accidentally.

Don't be shocked once you discover it, It's not what you think.. LOL

Did you find out the Illusion?

Lord's Day Memory Verse: John 6:57

Every Lord's day of the week my post would be a memory verse. Sharing the word of the Lord strengthens us and refreshes our spirit..

As the living Father has sent Me and I live because of the Father, so he who eats Me, he also shall live because of Me.
John 6:57

To eat is to take food into us that it may be assimilated organically into our body. Hence, to eat the Lord Jesus is to receive Him into us that He may be assimilated by the regenerated new man in the way of life. Then we live by Him whom we have received. It is by this that He, the resurrected One, lives in us. Amen

Baby Stuffs from Kate @ Your Babyneeds

Mr. Air 21 arrived just after lunch today to deliver my pouch. It was the baby items I purchased at an online shop which is my online buddy at multiply. I got the baby stuff from Your Babyneeds- Kate's site. She sells a lot of baby stuffs like baby apparels, mittens, booties, kids clothing, washcloths, toys, play mats, nursing pillows, etc. Check out her site, you might be interested.

I ordered to her recently some onesies , mittens, and washcloths.. This is my first time to purchase with her so it's like test buy. I was so excited to see the products and yes I made a good purchase. I let Kate chose the designs for me and I admit she has a fair taste. The items are so cute and in good quality. The fabric are soft and the designs are cool and so girly. Look at them..

Cute Onesies, washcloths and baby mittens

Washcloths- got them for Php40/ each..

cute mittens- got them for Php 40/pair

The cute onesies- Size 0-6 months - got them for Php 50/ each

See how adorable they are? These are not pre-loved items , all are brand new and the brand are mostly Carters.. Items for baby boys are available too. You might be interested to check out. Some of the other sites are selling the same items at higher price. The onesies for one in other sites are sold at Php100/ each or higher but to her those are half their price. I will be ordering pajamas, booties, and maybe more onesies soon. Will show it her whenever I got them. By the way, she accepts G-cash and Metrobank deposits for payment. The shipping cost for within Metro Manila is very acceptable I swear. She got all your baby needs. She can be reached on her mobile phone for faster transaction. So Check Kate's site now!!

Of course my daughter won't let it pass without me posting her photos with some of the items.

"She said, Mama take photo of Me with Baby Jepjep's cloth"

Bebay with the washcloth..

So we Chat

Oh how I miss my Boys all the time. They are at the province with mama and we seldom see each other.

Longings of a mother to be with her children are sometime unbearable. Loneliness befalls my heart. Aljodon and Al'jered never grew up with me. They live with my mother ever since they were wee babies till now that they are grown up pretty boys.

Chat. That is how we often communicate. We chat through the IM messenger. Just sharing you one of our recent chat yesterday...

Click on the image to read part of our conversation.. (Kuya is using my moms Yahoo ID)
FYI: rivera_she (that's me) and aubrey_river(that's kuya using mama's id)

Keeping in touch with them, bridge the distance even separated by oceans and hundreds of miles.

Friday Photo Flashback No. 11

It's Friday Photo Flashback again. Time to showcase your precious pre-digital photos. The meme is hosted by Alicia of More than Words. If you want to play along, hit the badge above and be sure to put your link in her Mr. Linky for us to visit your posts.

I have told you, I have my heart into outdoors before when I was younger. I love the mountains, the beaches and scenic places that I could visit.

I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. ~John Muir, 1913,

Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.

Mommy Moments: A Day at the Mall

Actually this is my second post for this week for Mommy Moments, but I rescheduled the first one when I saw Mommy Chris' post. It's so funny I was so advanced as I made a post last night about Kids' Tantrums, LOL that topic is for next week. This week's topic is A Day AT the Mall..

Visiting Malls is one of our children's favorite activities. They love to be there to play, shop for toys and eat. Well, so good that I have handy dandy files of my kids' photos on Mall. However, it's only few here at the office as I have them at home. But glad that I am still able to share few with you.

This was taken, I think three years ago during vacation time when My boys came to Manila to be with us..

My second son and my daughter at the Mall's activity center..

Here's a pic of my daughter's favorite place when we are Mall of Asia, she love the bay at the back of the Mall where she could play and play all she cares..
She really love it here..

us at Mall of Asia..
bebay sitting at her favorite jolli-seat

Sorry some of the photos here are not of good quality, these happened when I forgot to bring my camera and just use my cellphone. He he.

Love to see your kids at the mall too. Share it with us on Mommy Moments!!!

New Template from Template Mama

Lookie!!! Mi Mundo del Amor has a new template. I love it. I decided to change it tonight before sleeping. Got this one from Template-Mama. I so love all her creations. I really admire such talented individuals who are never tired of designing and giving them as freebies. The credit goes to her.

The tweaking has been hassle-free at all as almost all my widgets loaded just the way it is. Template-Mama is really a wiz..

Now, presenting Mi Mundo del Amor's new look. Hope you like it.

52 Weeks Challenge: 2/52

I am participating in a year long challenge hosted by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans. The goal is to be one picture a week of us moms with our children for 52 weeks. Mostly we moms have always the joy of taking photos of our children leaving us behind, now our goal is to have a picture with them even once a week. I think it would be a real fun. If you want to play along click here and join in on the fun!

2/52

And so I called my daughter last night when I remembered it's 52 Challenge tomorrow.I have to have a photo with her. So here I am with messy hair, looking so fat nearing my due date for our coming baby. Alikah has her hair cut and lookie it's short now. She said she wanted it short like mine. She has a funny look in here. LOL

Couple's Corner: Meet Zel and Mie

Rodliz has launched a new meme. The ball starts rolling today in fact. The meme is officially called, " Couple's Corner" It is all about couples and everything directly related with being partners for life in sickness and in Health. As a start, today's theme would be: "Meet Mr. and Mrs. ______________" . In this topic , we have to introduce ourselves and our partners , where we are from, race and our personalities. Can't wait to start.. So here we go...

Meet Zel and Mie

I am Shelomi and my brother husband is Eucel. We are a couple for the Lord and our home is for the Lord. Zel is the nickname I call my husband and Mie is the nickname he gave to me right from the time we first know each other. Actually, in my entire life no one else calls me "mie" as my popular nickname is really "shelo". My family calls me that. But he addresses me uniquely.

We are originally from Mindanao, particularly in Misamis Occidental. Zel is from Ozamis City while I am from Aloran , another locality of Mis. Occ. Due to work and living, we are here presently in Metro Manila building our own family. Now, know a little about us...

I am a graduate of BA Political Science in the University of the Philippines. I have never met my husband if you would believe when I was in high school nor in college though we came from the same province and have the same faith. I only met him after the dark days of my life. I will tell you more about this next week maybe. Zel graduated at MIT (Ozamis City) of BS Marine Transportation. Now we are both working here in Metro Manila. I am connected with a Worldwide Relocation Company and work as a Move Manager, having the task of move management. Hubby in other hand is connected with SM.

It is always my prayer to have a husband who would love the Lord too and the Lord never failed me. I believed that a marriage is always ordained by the Lord. That from the beginning He has taken a woman out of a man's ribs and that at the end the woman will find that man , the one who could make her complete and be home at last. Thank you Lord for this man. We are married for 6 years already and have officially one daughter and another one coming (though my kids are already 3 at present and will be officially 4 this coming December, do you get what I mean?)

In a marriage life, it can never be avoided that between partners there are flaws that one will notice while being together. Zel has a lot of that. But I still say amen for that. His flaws are blessings to make me more strong in the Lord and to lead me to examine myself in how I am to him too. He is the head of the family and it is always God's will for us wife to submit to our husbands as our husbands would also submit to the Lord as head.

Anyway, our love story is quite one of a kind. After what I have been through, I myself have never deemed that I would finally be complete with the man who would love me for who I am and not questioning my ability to be a wife and a mother of our children.

Know more on Couple's Corner about how we meet next week!!