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“I have clinical depression, but there’s something that keeps me going.” Disclaimer: This article will talk about sensitive themes such as su***de, self-harm, clinical depression, and anxiety. We believe that these are serious mental conditions which need medical intervention and ministerial support. If you have gone through any of the painful experiences that will be me...

“I can’t sleep.”

A cousin said this while we were waiting for a family member’s COVID test results.

One friend also shared that she’s been having trouble sleeping since her father came home from the hospital. Both her parents were sick and were already in recovery, but thinking that they may fall ill again keeps her half-awake all night.

A niece couldn’t sleep several nights before she took her board exams. She was losing sleep not from test preparations but because of anxiety.

Sleepless nights are nothing new to many of us. There are times when we deliberately stay awake to care for sick loved ones, to pull an all-nighter to beat a deadline for a school requirement, to play video games, or to binge-watch movies or TV series.

And then there are nights when we want or even need to sleep, but we can’t.

How can I sleep when something bad might happen to my loved ones while I’m sleeping? How can I rest well when I do not know what I will wake up to?

A few nights ago, I was praying with a friend whose young nephew just got healed from a fever that resulted in seizures. As we were saying our goodnights, she expressed, “Parang natatakot na akong matulog . . . Pero, naalala ko na hindi pala natutulog si God.”

Anxiety can rob us of restful sleep because threats and dangers are real. But, thankfully, we have a God who keeps watch all throughout the night.

For he is always watching, never sleeping.

Psalm 121:4 (TLB)

God, who made us in His likeness, made us so different from Him in this aspect. He never sleeps while we sleep away one-third of our lives!

Because our God never sleeps, we can sleep.

Does Your Anxiety Rob You of Sleep? "Anxiety can rob us of restful sleep because threats and dangers are real. But, thankfully, we have a God who keeps watch all throughout the night."

“I’m praying for you.”
"Praying!"

How many times in the past week have I sent this response? Or, more aptly: “How many of these people have I actually prayed for?"

Can Prayer Actually Do Something? “I’m praying for you.” "Praying!" How many times in the past week have I sent this response? Or, more aptly: “How many of these people have I actually prayed for?"

Are you in a middle of a crossroad, without a clue where to go, what to do next?
You have no clue how to figure out God's will for you?
Then this article is for you. ^^

How Do I Know God’s Will for My Life? You probably have some questions that are left unanswered and whenever you ask around, you always hear this response, “What do you think is the will of God for you?”. Not knowing the answer paralyzes us from making a decision or taking the first step.

"But he was pierced for our rebellion,
crushed for our sins.
He was beaten so we could be whole.
He was whipped so we could be healed." -Isaish 53:5, NLT

"Ang sakripisyo na ginawa ni Jesus bilang kabayaran sa kapatawaran ng kasalanan ay naging kabayaran din para sa ating paggaling at pagpapanumbalik. Bilang karagdagan, ito rin ang sakripisyo na nagbigay sa atin ng tagumpay laban sa espirituwal na pagpapahirap.

Sa pamamagitan ng ginawa ni Cristo sa krus, napalaya na tayo mula sa lahat ng kapangyarihan ng kaaway."

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Tambak ka na ba ng modules and projects? Stressed ka na ba sa sunud-sunod na synchronous classes? Hindi mo na ba alam kung saan magsisimula o kung paano tatapusin ang lahat ng requirements?

If you’re already lagging behind in school, or if you’re already “laging behind” because of never-ending assignments . . . We hear you! You are not alone!

As the country’s entire educational system transitioned to distance learning, millions of students all over the Philippines are now bearing the brunt of this colossal shift.

But, as they say, there’s no use crying over spilled milk! There should definitely be a space for proper self-care and rest, but if you’re currently enrolled, the fact remains that you must finish your modules and submit your requirements by all means if you expect to pass all your subjects.

The biggest question is how.

In order to answer this question, let’s use an elephant as a metaphor for your overwhelming schoolwork.

How do you swallow an elephant?

Okay, first things first: YOU CAN’T SWALLOW AN ENTIRE ELEPHANT ALL AT ONCE!

But here’s a tip from renowned cleric and theologian Desmond Tutu:

“There is only one way to eat an elephant: A bite at a time.”

[Excerpts from the article.]

How to Swallow an Elephant - Every Nation Campus Tambak ka na ba ng modules and projects? Stressed ka na ba sa sunud-sunod na synchronous classes? Hindi mo na ba alam kung saan magsisimula o kung paano tatapusin ang lahat ng requirements? If you’re already lagging behind in school, or if you’re already “laging behind” because of never-endi...

Hey student!
I know, online classes wasn't easy.
But you made it thus far! :)
Keep on. :)

Dear Student, You Made It! - Every Nation Campus Congratulations, dear student, for having made it this far despite the very challenging year. As you brace yourself for your finals week, be in faith that you will make it, because hope springs eternal within you. Last push!!

Could There Be a Reason Behind My Isolation?

DAY 75 IN QUARANTINE, and this social distancing is starting to take its toll on a lot of people...

If you’re feeling alone at the moment and you’re going through something, the cloud may have a silver lining. God is doing something behind the scenes and achieving something in the world and in our individual lives, even while we’re locked down inside our homes.

The great men in the Bible had their own periods of isolation, after which they moved from obscurity to greatness.

Joseph spent years in prison when he was sold as a slave in Egypt. But God was with him all the way through, strengthening him and preparing him to be the governor of Egypt. Through Joseph’s leadership, many people were saved from a severe famine.

David was a lone shepherd who spent most of his days alone with his sheep. He was overlooked by society and was taken for granted even by his own family. Yet God brought David from the sheepfold to become the king of an entire nation.

Jesus fasted for forty days in the desert alone. He was weak, isolated, and tested before He returned in the power of the Holy Spirit to fulfill the purpose that His Father had prepared for Him.

I wish I had more time to tell you about Jonah, who spent three days in the belly of a big fish, or Elijah, who had only crows for company. What about Paul, who spent his life in and out of prison? All of these men were launched into greatness after a period of solitary confinement.

You see, there’s something about isolation and obscurity that prepares men and women for greatness.

In the silence of solitary confinement, we hit the pause button and reflect on how our lives have been till this point. We recognize the things that are truly valuable. We realize the vanity of some of our pursuits, and we get the chance to start our lives over.

In the silence of isolation, we hear the raging thoughts in our heads and we know ourselves more deeply. Isolation, depending on how you respond to it, can either help you grow and mature, or it can sink you deeper into your struggles and insecurities.

As days turn into months, I hope that we will spend our time wisely and make the most of our numbered days.

Do you feel alone and abandoned? Take courage. You are being prepared for greatness.

After these days in isolation, God will launch you into your destiny.

(excerpt from an enc.ph article by Jello de los Reyes)

Could There Be a Reason Behind My Isolation? - Every Nation Campus DAY 75 IN QUARANTINE, and this social distancing is starting to take its toll on a lot of people. Up to now, the data is working against any hope that this enhanced community quarantine will be lifted any time soon. In fact, experts predict that this could go on until the second quarter of the …