LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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 Servant

“You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.” - - - Isaiah 49:3

Prayer      

Here I am, Lord; use me.  Amen.

Wise Words

“A little person in the little place can use a little thing, perform a little task, and receive a great reward.” - - - Jack Hyles

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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Light

“I have called you in righteousness… I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations.” - - - Isaiah 42:6

Prayer      

Father, than You for Your kindness.  May I be like You in every way.  Amen.

Wise Words

“I would rather make mistakes in kindness and compassion than work miracles in unkindness and hardness.” - - - Blessed Mother Teresa

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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Finish It!

“The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced . . . I have set my face like flint.” - - - Isaiah 50:7

Prayer      

Lord, even when it seems difficult, let me walk on, seeing the victory at the finish line with You!  Amen.

Wise Words

“Whatever good is to be attained, struggle is necessary.  So do not fear temptations,  but rejoice in them, for they lead to achievement.  God helps and protects you.” - - - St. Barsanuphius

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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Evangelization

“My dwelling place shall be with them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” - - - Ezekiel 37:28

Prayer      

Lord, please continue to use us as a people to help spread the Good News in whatever land we set foot on.  Amen.

Wise Words

“God has given believers the responsibility of spreading the Gospel to all the world, and we need to use all at our disposal to accomplish this task.” - - - Theodore Epp

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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Sing To The Lord

“Sing to the Lord; praise the Lord!” - - - Jeremiah 20:13

Prayer      

Lord, thank You for putting a new song in my heart.  Amen.

Wise Words

“As in all warfare, the two essential elements of victory are knowing your enemy and knowing your resources.” - - - Sinclair B. Ferguson

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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Never See Death

“Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” - - - John 8:51

Prayer      

Lord, please help me live out Your Word all the days of my life.  Amen.

Wise Words

“Faith enables us to obey when obedience is costly or seems unreasonable to the natural mind.” - - - Jerry Bridges

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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Word Over Me

“Let it be with me according to your word.” - - - Luke 1:38

Prayer      

Lord, I surrender myself to You today.  Let it be with me according to Your word.  Amen

Wise Words

“It is impossible to know the commandments and to do rightly unless the heart too is right.” - - - St. Gregory of Sinai

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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God’s Favor

“The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him.” - - - John 8:29

Prayer      

Dear Jesus, thank You for a grace-filled life.  May I always do what is pleasing to You. Amen.

Wise Words

“When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance.” - - - Joel Osteen

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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World’s Pressures

“I choose not to do it; I will fall into your hands, rather that sin in the sight of the Lord.” - - - Daniel 13:23 (NRSVCE)

Prayer      

Give me strength to stand up for You, Lord; to choose to do what is right especially when I’m being tempted.  Amen.

Wise Words

“He who chooses the beginning of the road chooses the place it leads to.  It is the means that determines the end.” - - - Harry Emerson

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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Answered Prayer

“He was heard because of his reverence.” - - - Hebrews 5:7 (NAB)

Prayer      

Lord, I am ready to do Your holy will.  I present my needs to You and receive the the answers to my petitions!  Amen.

Wise Words

“Seek by reading and you will find by meditating.  Knock by praying, and it will be opened to you in contemplation.” - - - St. John of the Cross

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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What About You?

“Some in the crowd said, ‘This is really the prophet’.  Others said, ‘This is the Messiah.’” - - - John 7:40-41

Prayer      

Lord, I come before You and say that You are my Lord and my Savior and my All in all.  Amen.

Wise Words

“If, then, you are looking for the way which you should go, take Christ, because He Himself is the way.” - - - St. Thomas Aquinas

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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Point to Jesus

“Now the Jewish festival of Booths was near.” - - - John 7:2

Prayer      

Lord Jesus, help me find You in all the observances of lent, and in all things.  Amen.

Wise Words

“It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you; He is the beauty to which you are so attracted; it is He who provoked you with that thirst for fullness that will not let you settle for compromise.” - - - St. John Paul II

@Living Water 2015

Peculiar Food We Enjoy! - March Selections

For almost 3 months when I started this blog, almost 200 varieties of peculiar food were emailed to me.  Of the 200 contributions, 72 were selected by a panel of food connoisseurs as the most peculiar to them. 

As individuals, we have our own taste preferences.  Through this blog, I would like to solicit your opinion on the peculiarity of the food selected.  From among the featured food below, which one would you consider as the most peculiar to you?  Please put your favorite peculiar food at the COMMENT Section at the end of this publication.

Thank you very much for your participation :)

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Panel Selection No. 13 - 

Tostillas Dipped in Mango Juice

Taste Description

Salty, Sweet with crunchiness!

Panel Selection No. 14 - 

Balut Chocolatey (Balut Dipped in Nutella)

Taste Description

Tastes good, like eating ‘Ferrero Rocher’ Chocolate!

Panel Selection No. 15 - 

Tangy Red Apple (Red Apple Dipped in Chili Vinegar with Salt)

Taste Description

Sweet, sour, spicy and salty!

Panel Selection No. 16 - 

Haw-Haw Sandwich

Taste Description

Delightfully sweet and tasty!

Panel Selection No. 17 - 

Sweet and Chili Pancake

Taste Description

Sweet and spicy!

Panel Selection No. 18 - 

Dried Seaweed Sandwich

Taste Description

Salty and Tasty!

Watch-out for the next selections :)

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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 Builders of the Kingdom

“I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.” - - -        2 Samuel 7:13

Prayer      

Lord, help us to deny ourselves, that You may establish Your kingdom in us.  Amen.

Wise Words

“Let us allow ourselves to be ‘infected’ by St. Joseph’s silence!  We need it greatly, in a world that is often too noisy, that does not favor meditation or listening to the voice of God.” - - - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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Super-Heroine

“I will cut a road through all my mountains, and make my highway level.” - - - Isaiah 49:11 (NAB)

Prayer      

Dear Jesus, I am nothing without You.  Do as You will with me.  Amen.

Wise Words

“By relying on God’s power and being obedient to His Word, you can be an overcomer in any situation.” - - - John Broger

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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 Blessings

“Wherever the river goes, every living creature that swarms will live, and there will be very many fish, once these waters reach there.” - - - Ezekiel 47:9

Prayer      

Lord, refresh me today with Your blessings!  Amen.

Wise Words

“If we let Christ into our lives, we lose nothing, nothing, absolutely  nothing of what makes life free, beautiful and great.” - - - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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 Only Believe

“The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and started on his way.” - - - John 4:50

Prayer      

Lord, increase my faith to believe that You are a sovereign and answering God.  Amen.

Wise Words

“It is not the actual physical exertion that counts towards one’s progress, nor the nature of the task, but by the spirit of faith with which it is undertaken.” - - - St. Francis Xavier

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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 Way of Life

“For we are…  created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to b your way of life.” - - - Ephesians 2:10

Prayer      

Lord, may I always place You first in my life no matter what is going on around me.  Amen.
Wise Words

“God means every Christian to be effective, to make a difference in the actual records and results of Christian work.  God put each of us here to be a power.” - - - AB Simpson

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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Steadfast Love

“For I desire steadfast love.” - - - Hosea 6:6

Prayer      

Father, I pray that through the seemingly outrageous situations of my life I may continue to love as You love me.  Amen.

Wise Words

“We must truly serve those whom we appear to command; we must bear with their imperfections, correct them with gentleness and patience, and lead them in the way to heaven.” -  - - Francois Fenelon

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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 Love For All

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” - - - Mark 12:31

Prayer      

Lord, teach us how to love as You love.  Amen.

Wise Words

“God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.” - - - St. Augustine

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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 Blessings for the Obedience

“Obey my voice… so that it may be well with you.” - - - Jeremiah 7:23

Prayer      

Thank You, Lord, for working in mysterious ways.  Amen.

Wise Words

“You can’t analyze God.  He is too awesome, too big, too mysterious… I know now, Lord, why You utter no answer.  You yourself are the answer.” - - - CS Lewis

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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 Spirit of the Law

“I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.” - - - Matthew 5:17

Prayer      

Lord, forgive me for my unkind thoughts and words towards others.  I appreciate now their efforts to serve You in their own ways.  Teach me to love like You.  Amen.

Wise Words

“Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.” - - - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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Still

“Then Azariah stood still in the fire and prayed loud.” 
- - - Daniel 3:25

Prayer      

Lord, I pray for us who are undergoing deep trials.  Do not put us to shame, but deal with us according to Your mercy.  Amen.

Wise Words

“One of the most arduous spiritual tasks is that of giving up control and allowing the Spirit of God to lead our lives.” - - - Henri Nouwen
@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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Nothing Incurable

“Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored and you shall be clean.” - - - 2 Kings 5:10

Prayer      

Lord Jesus, nothing is incurable for You.  Thank You for reassuring me.  Amen.

Wise Words

“Begin to rejoice in the Lord, and your bones will flourish like an herb, and your cheeks will glow with bloom of health and freshness… Joy is balm and healing, and if you will but rejoice, God will give power.” - - - AB Simpson

@Living Water 2015

LEDO - Live Everyday Die Once

LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!

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At the Foot of the Cross

“We proclaim Christ crucified… Christ the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:23:24

Prayer      

Beloved Savior, thank You for Your great love.  When I falter in life, help me look at the cross and remember.  Amen.

Wise Words

“God proved His love on the cross.  When Christ hung and bled and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.’” - - - Billy Graham

@Living Water 2015