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Be still, there is a healer His love is deeper than the sea His mercy, it is unfailing His arms are a fortress for the weak

Why do I always feel tired? Why do I always feel like I am so weak? I just woke up one day asking these things to myself. I’m not really okay with it. It keeps me from being productive and active into such physical and mental activity. I can’t even do my tasks that much at work and even at home. It’s really a struggle. And things aren’t used to be this way. Just lately. I wasn’t so sure when and where did all this start. Then I’ve searched online and end up reading an article. FATIGUE. Yes, I’m pretty sure I’m suffering from fatigue because I’ve been experiencing the same symptoms. That is why I really wanted to see a doctor. Not now, but quite real soon. Tbh, I’m afraid of Doctors and Hospitals. That’s why it will took enough courage. Lol. But I’ve been reading through online articles and found some Self-help tips to fight tiredness that I’m gonna try for a while.

So, if you’re having the same situation as mine, here are some self-help tips I’ve read from an online article:

Eat often to beat tiredness

A good way to keep up your energy through the day is to eat regular meals and healthy snacks every 3 to 4 hours, rather than a large meal less often.

Get moving

You might feel that exercise is the last thing on your mind. But, in fact, regular exercise will make you feel less tired in the long run, so you'll have more energy.

Sleep Well

Many people don't get the sleep they need to stay alert through the day.

Reduce stress to boost energy

Stress uses up a lot of energy. Try to introduce relaxing activities into your day. This could be working out at the gym, listening to music or reading and spending time with friends.

Whatever relaxes you will improve your energy.

Cut out caffeine

The Royal College of Psychiatrists recommends that anyone feeling tired should cut out caffeine. It says the best way to do this is to gradually stop having all caffeine drinks over a 3-week period.

You may find that not consuming caffeine gives you headaches. If this happens, cut down more slowly on the amount of caffeine that you drink.

Drink more water for better energy

Sometimes you feel tired simply because you're mildly dehydrated. A glass of water will do the trick, especially after exercise.

Obviously, I am so unwell lately spiritually and yes everything in me is so affected particularly my emotions. My faith wavered. Faded. Until I felt like I’m drowning. I didn’t realize so soon that it’s all part of my trials. That I should have been bolder in my faith. But hey, I’m almost carried away by the circumstances. Everything got blurry. Unclear. Unsure. But I never stopped talking to God even when I’m too lazy; even when I’m too down and feeling lost. At least I know I didn’t disconnect myself from Him. That’s what really happened to me. And now, I am really grateful for everyone specially to my prayer partner who prayed for me; who cheered me up; most of all, our ever loving and merciful God for giving me these trials I never imagine to happen because I believe it really molded my faith into a bolder one. And I just wanna share these two songs entitled HIGHS AND LOWS and PEACE by Hillsong Young and free that made me cry so hard a while aback. Just check it out if you’re interested.

I’ve been through my Highs and Lows but He’s with me consistently and I was just blinded by the situation that causes not to notice Him. And He is and He will always be the peace to a restless soul, peace when my thoughts wage war, peace to the anxious heart, peace when I feel enclosed, peace when I lose control, peace when my fear takes hold.

Hello! It’s been a while since my last blog. Things just happened unexpectedly and here’s how my life goes lately:

I was hired already at the Provincial Government of La Union specifically at the Office of the Provincial Governor – Environment and Natural Resources Division. So far, I am feeling and working good with this division and with my officemates. They aren’t hard to deal with. And I love it because we are almost always out, travelling.

So, the first activity that I joined and assisted is the Earth Hour 2018 Celebration. It was indeed a great privilege to be one of those who exerted full effort on such annual event. And gladly, the celebration is successful.

I haven’t been doing a lot lately because some things came unexpectedly and it’s trying to disturb me emotionally but my God is strong enough to hold me and to comfort me in times like this.

So, here’s how my life has been lately:

We had our February Cell Fusion (Youth Night) last February 28, 2018 and it turned out great and fun just as we’ve expected it and how fulfilling it is to see my trainees doing well in their Ojt.

My favorite little cousin got a Hand, foot and mouth disease. He lives with us and his parents are working in Bataan and in Hongkong. So, my mom is his guardian for now. I’ve got those sleepless nights looking after him and he got most of my time in the day making him feel comfortable. I really spend those sleepless nights praying and crying out to the Lord because it breaks my heart seeing him crying due to itchiness and he couldn’t sleep that much. But right now, I am thankful for his recovery. He’s not yet fully okay but I believe he is healed.

To make my cousin feel comfortable during his fight through this disease, we’ve watch the film Coco. It made us cry. And I really love the story. It’s just that they are showcasing some traditions about spirits coming back to their families. But I am really touched because it pertains about family; about our sacrifices for our family.

Since this TV Series “The Walking Dead” is finally airing again, I watched the previous episodes that I haven’t watch yet so I could cope up for the latest episode and as I watched the episode 8 and 9, which is the latest one that time, it broke my heart. Carl is really dead and I really cried. After Glenn, now Carl. But at least his death is peaceful unlike Glenn.

One thing I love about having my devotion every morning is that most of the time, it emphasizes the reminders of God towards me and this is also one of the reasons why I am so eager to wake up early each day.

I was reminded once again that we must keep our minds, our thoughts, our purposes, our perception and our lives clearly grounded in God’s truth. Yes, we must be rooted in truth. And that’s the best way to recognize the false. But how do we do that?

Reading, meditating and thinking about; God’s Word.

Applying His Word to our lives and our situations

Praying His Word over our lives and the lives of others

Refocusing our thoughts on a spiritual and eternal perspective

Intentionally seeking to keep our love and devotion to Jesus Christ pure

Honestly, I always do these and I am just so grateful for our God being faithful. Oftentimes, it’s so hard to keep going especially when we’re being burdened by life’s struggles. But If we still do what we should ought to do, our God will be pleased.

The battle for our hearts begin in our minds. Our minds are incredibly powerful. What we think…determines what we believe… who we are and what we do and say.

Materials I’m using for my Daily Devotion:

Bible (NIV)

Journal

Pen and a highlighter

My nostalgic coffee time…

LISTEN TO: "Take All of Me” by Hillsong Worship

*This is my new blog series and most likely a challenge because I’ll be blogging such verses or any phrases or sentences I’ve received that may be helpful for you to read and will be adding also a link for you to listen to. 

2 Corinthians 7:10 “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but world sorrow brings death.”

Godly sorrow focuses on the mercy and grace found in Jesus. Worldly sorrow merely frets over the thoughts and opinion of a man.

You’ll know it’s a Godly sorrow when it brings you to humility to the Lord and Worldly sorrow when you did only pretend to be humble in front of everybody for the sake of your own reputation yet deep inside it leads you to selfishness.

“Worldly sorrow simply put is feeling sorry for yourself, but not sorry enough to turn to God in true life change.”

“Godly sorrow is turning from something that is bad, while turning to something that is good is the essence of repentance.”

God convicts us so He can restore us. Restoring us to right relationship with Him. Restoring us to joy. Restoring us to the plans and purposes He has for our life.

Materials I’m using for my Daily Devotion:

Bible (NIV)

Journal

Pen and a highlighter

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