book it#5 --> The Alchemist / paulo coelho

Re-reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

This is such one of those books you like to read over, and over, and over again. And since this story is an allegory or a fable, I made a little “I think of” game while reading. It’s when I read a person/place/thing/situation from the book, I think of the person/place/thing/situation that first comes to mind........

Here it is,

1. Santiago, the shepherd – I think of .. David , the young shepherd boy from the bible.
2. Santiago, the dreamer – I think of .. Joseph, the dreamer. From the bible also.
3. Melchizedek – I think of .. my three cousins all named ‘Melchisedech’.
4. the old man/King of Salem – I think of .. God. Wonderful, magnificent, all-knowing God.
5. Abraham – I think of .. my brother, Abrahame, a.k.a Bido.
6. the camel driver – I think of .. my father. Our “Pappi”.
7. the desert – I think of .. life. The sands and the oasis.
8. tribal war – I think of .. the obstacles of life. Of fear and uncertainty.
9. Fatima – I think of .. true love. So giving, so pure, so unconditional.
10. the alchemist – I think of .. Jesus. The Master Teacher.
11. the treasure -  I think of .. one’s one great dream.
12. the Pyramids of Egypt – I think of .. a question. “When can a blue, no-ordinary laddle go there?” hehe.

“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure. You’ve got to find the treasure, so that everything you have learned along the way can make sense. "
-Paulo Coelho

play it! #1: Walk on water/audio adrenalin

DON'T DOUBT!

"You of little faith,” Jesus said, “why did you doubt?”  Matt. 14:31

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W A L K     O N     W A T E R

(Verse) Simon Peter won't you put those nets down? Follow me, I'll lead you out of this town, to a place where no boat has ever been; I will make you a fisher of men.
Jesus walked out on the water, said "Take courage, it is me." Peter trusted and he wanted to go farther, so he stepped out on the sea.
(Chorus1) If I keep my eyes on Jesus I can walk on water. If I Keep my eyes on Him, I can walk on water.
(Repeat verse and chorus1)
(Bridge) Just like Peter I want to go farther; tread on the sea and walk on the water; step where he steps and go where he goes, side by side when the sea billows roll. I'll be alright when the wind comes. I'll be alright when the waves come crashing. I'm not afraid, for this is my father's world.
(Chorus2) If I keep my eyes on Jesus I can walk on water. If I keep my eyes on Jesus I can walk on water. If I keep my eyes on Jesus I can walk on water. If I keep my eyes on Him I can walk on water. 

Read: 

Matthew 14:22-33

New International Version (NIV)

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Teach me to fix my eyes on You, God. Things, places, people, situations are oftentimes tough, hard, and impossible, but I will not doubt. Amen.

my sunny day

no-work day.. no wake-up call.. alarms off.. isn't raining outside..... perfect!!!!
i just can't miss this day.. i need to push my sleepy body out of bed so i can get ready to spend this day... MY SUNNY DAY!!!!!


backpack.. slippers.. shorts.. shirt.. water.. snacks.. hat.. camera.. and i'm ready to go.... off to beach!

and just when i'm about to leave... i met these cuties........

"At the beach, life is different. Time doesn't move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun."

location : beach resorts of Opol, Cagayan de Oro City

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