Hello Steemians!

This would be my first post here in steemit. I was invited by my girlfriend @sharaine to also experience this good community. As one of the newest member, introducing myself to you all is a privilege.

I am a lawn tennis player and basketball addict. I spent 5 to 6 hours in a week to play the game.
I am 26 years of age living in the hospitable and humble country, Philpillines.

I am a pastor's kid. As what they say, children ought to follow the footsteps of the old. So here am I now, a men of God pastoring in a mission church in our beloved town, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao. I am the second son who becomes a pastor in our family. All my siters were pastor's wife except for our youngest who is still in high school. We grew in a family where discipline is strictly implemented. We experienced hardships in life but continuing on to the work of God seems that struggles were never been a burden and a reason for us to quite in the ministry. Bountiful blessings was showered to us as we went on. That's about my family.

Knowing me more, I enrolled in secular school. I went to AMA and chose a career which is Computer Science. I had a bad social life when I stayed in the City. My circle of friends weren't been a good influence to me. They have vices and were also addicted to computer games (DOTA). As the familiar quote says, "Tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are". So am I also like them?? Half way only. I became addicted also to computer games and a little to vices. I continued that kind of life for 2 years. I wasn't happy. It never been joyous deep within me. The Lord doesn't want me to continue in this way of life until the turning point for me came in.

The Lord spoke to me in the way I never expected. I met a car accident. I dont know that time if I am half dead but God was so gracious that He gave a a second chance to correct everything that I did which hurts Him. He doesn't want me to live that kind of life until He spoke to me during our summer camp. I cried so hard like a little kid. My heart burst with regrets for the things i've done in the past. I realized that the Lord still loves me. I AM HIS CHILD. As our earthly fathers who doesn't want their children to go in a wrong direction so more for our Heavenly Father. I surrendered my life to Him. That time was so memorable and would always be the best decision I made.

(Now, I want to share more of the brighter side with a picture because this is what I want to be remembered of you.)

So then I entered bible school. Trainings was all over those years. We were trained on how to deal with different people and loving them as the Lord loved each and everyone of us. I started to love teaching kids. They enjoy my company because I am a jolly person. They laugh so hard, shout so hard as they play with me with there full energy.

We also go for visitation thou the road is rough and never been easy. Reaching people for Christ sake is a journey on a narrow road but would promise you the true meaning of joy.

(At Panici, Tarlac. We need to ride on that 'balsa' to cross the river and go to the other side
to visit more people )

(This was when we are visiting people in Sablan, Benguet.)

Seeing them accepting Christ in their heart as their Lord and Savior makes you feel privilege that you've been a channel of blessing to them.

I am so blessed being with fellow christians and enjoying the fellowship with them.

Those were my experience during my schooling and training in the bible school until I graduated.

Here am I now still on my foot standing strong as I continue to preach the gospel by the grace of God. As this verse says, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

Thank you so much for reading my life's story. I pray that everyone of us here would find blessing among us all.

GOD BLESS AND HAVE A GOOD DAY :)

Thanks for Reading

@gifford