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[cherimd]

Today our org president asked us to do the spiritual gifts test. At first, I was slightly hesitant because at the back of my mind, I already know my spiritual gifts. On top of my list are these: faith, administration, and mercy.

On first try, however, I got Faith, Serving, and Pastoring. Faith? Check. Serving? Check. Pastoring? Really? I was surprised to get that Pastoring! Then I thought maybe I wasn’t so true about who I really am when I was answering the questions. So I did the test again, and I still got the same results.

Oh Lord. Maybe I was just anxious. I know you are calling me to shepherd​ Your people, especially the lost but thinking about it makes me feel incapable. I feel like, can I really do this? Do I have the qualities for shepherding? This is really out of my comfort zone. I can’t believe that this is my gift.

But then again, as I was answering the questions, it made me think “These should be the things I’m doing for the Lord and for His kingdom!” I mean, there’s a certain joy to see myself doing these things, being like these, being used by God through these gifts. It’s making me anxious but there’s also an exciting feeling about it. It made me excited about how God will use me mightily through this gift which I never thought I have! Can't​ you feel me? It’s like another way that God would reveal himself to me, by letting me see the wonders of His works. Isn’t that exciting!

On a serious note, I believe that all of us Christians should have all these spiritual gifts–we should all be using and exercising these gifts whenever opportunities or situations call for it. And yet some gifts are more apparent or dominant for some people, while some others are not. These gifts, they are able to exercise accordingly through the different avenues or ministries they handle. For example, in the churches, those who have gifts of leadership, pastoring, knowledge, or teaching, they often serve as the pastors, ministers, or evangelicals; whereas those who have gifts of administration, service, or hospitality, they are more commonly seen in churches as the ushers, volunteers, committee heads, and others. As we can see here, yes, we all have different dominant gifts, but these differences are so beautifully designed so that we can work in unity--complementing each other through our gifts, working hand-in-hand--as one body, with Christ as our head.

This activity reminded me today that these spiritual gifts, since they are God-given and unique for each one, should be used to testify of Jesus Christ, to edify the church, and glorify God. There are a lot of service opportunities or areas of service where we can utilize our gifts. It’s now up to us to discover them and to willingly commit to them.

So here are my top 3 gifts: Faith. Serving. Pastoring.

[As for me, let it be my heart’s desire that my gifts be utilized for God: for the advancement of His kingdom, the building of the Body of Christ, ultimately for His glory. Amen.]

#spiritualgifts #cherimddiaries #cherimdforchrist #faith #serving #pastoring

[sighsandfrissons]

V-Neck and still a scholar, all by the grace of God.

Extremely in awe of how God perfectly orchestrates things to happen according to His will and purpose!! Thank You Lord for sustaining me. Nakakaiyak pa rin isipin na Ikaw talaga ang pumili sa akin. Ikaw ang nagdala sa akin sa kung nasaanman ako ngayon. Kung sarili kong kakayahan lang ang basehan, wala akong mararating. But You have always been there for me. If not for Your strength, power, and all-sufficient grace, I WOULDN’T HAVE MADE IT. Grabe lang Lord yung overflowing na blessings mo sa buhay ko. Hindi ko po maisip na karapatdapat ako sa lahat ng ito, pero GANITO MO PALA TALAGA AKO KAMAHAL. I’m sorry Lord for the times that I relied on myself, and doubted your plans for me; I’m sorry for the times I forgot that You are in control, and that You are making all things work together for my good. I’m sorry Lord. Help me to become more faithful and even more trusting… Thank You so much, God. All the praises and glory belong to You!!!

Proud to say that I’m still in the running towards becoming a Lukan doctor by 2020! Thank You God. Let Your will be done! 🙏

#cherimddiaries #labanlukan #doctorforchrist #mdby2020

[cherimd]

Immeasurably More Day 01

Our word for today was about our possession, position, and purpose, which is in Christ. We were told that because we know our possession, our blessing from the triune God, we must NEVER HOLD BACK in serving Christ. And since we know our position in Christ (before and after), we must NEVER GO BACK to our old way of life. And since we know the purpose which God has given to us, we must NEVER LOOK BACK; one thing we must do... forget what is behind but instead strain forward, win the prize heavenward. We were asked at the end of the session the following: 1. What are the things that are hindering you as a medical student from serving the Lord? 2. What are the things that is making you want to go back to your old way of living? What are you going to do about that? 3. What do you think is the reason or purpose that God has placed you in medical school? These are the things to ponder and I thank God for all the people I encountered today for sharing their lives and their stories, their struggles. As for me, that one revelation I shall keep from this message is that... God created me. Jesus saved me. The Holy Spirit lives within me. Nothing should really ever hold me back. The power that raised Christ from the dead is the same power that's living in me, that's working in me. My God, His riches, His power, is immeasurable. When He gives a vision, he'll provide all that I need to fulfill it, for His glory to be displayed. So what is the vision, God? God I pray for a clearer vision. Make me see it Lord. Help me. Reveal to me what is it that you really want me to do. Give me the discernment. Holy Spirit lead me to the vision.

#heartbeat2017 #cheriMDdiaries #immeasurablymore

[cherimd]

Me on Christmas break

“You should be doing something apart from med.”

Okay, so what should I be doing that is non-med?

What are my hobbies? What is it that i love doing aside from med? Why do I feel like I don’t have one?

Badminton? Stargazing? I’m not even adept in Astronomy. Astrology? Why does it feel irrelevant? I’m looking for something that I can share, something that feels productive. Not just watching TV, reading a book. How about calligraphy? No. I’m not that good at it. I don’t have the tools. I’m really not that into it. Making music? I play the guitar. I can sing. Perhaps I could set a cover until I go back to QC. What do you think? But can I do some other things? I don’t feel like starting my readings for next year. I want to do something like that of Dani (the typewritten poetry), or AnthRab (the haiku). What if I continue making graphics with Inkscape? Perhaps I could do another piece this break. But I’m afraid I’d be running out of creative ideas. And besides, all I’m really doing is like copying a piece. Perhaps that’s what I’m really good at, copying. I’ve got no originality. What am I going to do? Painting? I don’t have the materials. Puzzles? I really want to do a jigsaw puzzle. But I don’t have one.

I want to learn to do something new. I want to be great at whatever that would be. I want it so badly.

*sighs*

#medstruggles #cherimddiaries

[cherimd]

Bottled Brain

Thank you.

I have been a fan of your writing even before I entered med school. I am so blessed that I stumbled upon your blog two years ago and I must say you have influenced not just my med journey, but more so my walk as a Christian medical student.

Your passion in your profession, the purpose for which God has called you, iis undeniably inspiring. I just pray to God that you would continue to be rooted in Him and that you’d be able to inspire and influence other more. Continue to be who God has made you to be, senpai!

Sana ganun din sakin. I know I still have a lot to learn, a lot to experience. Marami pa akong pagdadaanang challenges, and that’s truly terrifying. But I believe that I am here for God’s faithful plans. And because it is Him who placed me here, I’ll be all here.

I know I can’t do this without God, and so my heart will trust only in Him--His plans, His process, His promises.

“I am a Chistian who happens to be a medical student.”

#cheriMDdiaries #medmotivation #doctorforchrist

[sighsandfrissons]

I made it through first year single. I hope I can make it through second year single, too. (Weh.) 072616

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