It has been a
couple of months since my last entry here.
Last August, I
conducted two HIV&AIDS workshops. One in Cagayan De Oro City for two and a
half days. The other one is at this private company in Quezon City through a pastor
friend’s invitation and connection. Since it is just a half day, I have decided
not to share my testimony as first planned. However, I was moved (by the Holy
Spirit) to share it towards the end. People who were so grateful with what I
shared! Some were touched and cried but mostly were blessed. Last Sunday of the
month, I was invited to preach at this house church in Caloocan. The message
was about “Embracing the Pain.”
Early of the
following month, I was given an opportunity to share “How to love our LGBT
neighbors as we love ourselves?” at this forum. Then I traveled to Pangasinan
for another Channels of Hope HIV workshop and another with the staff of this
private hospital in Tondo. All were great and blessed experiences, a testimony
how God can turn things around even the worst situations into our favor when we
trust Him.
The month was
capped off with teaching on “Understanding Depression and Positive Psychology”
at this college in Munoz, and “Stress Management Workshop” at our counseling
and training center. I believe that Mental health should be focused on
including wellness through stress management especially nowadays. This has
become part of my advocacy since I got a calling into helping profession of
counseling and psycho-education. Thus, motivated me to pursue my doctorate
degree in clinical counseling.
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Counseling and
teaching on topics that address our total well-being are truly my passion and
calling. Truly, speaking the truth in love is both an honor and a
responsibility especially doing it all for the honor and glory of our Lord
Almighty! And there’s more to come. In the meantime, as I have mentioned
already about my studies, coming middle of this month my classes start. It is
time to be a student again and focus. Shalom and God bless!
