BREAKTHROUGH IT ALL

I'm Lara Crizelle Argonsula Morente. 
Grew up in a Christian home and knew God in my younger years, church was my playground when I was a kid.

With God-fearing family, supportive friends, and "not-worthy" achievements (because it was all by His grace), I tried to live my life the way I wanted out from the wisdom & guidance of my parents. But little did I know, I'm also running away from the loving arms of God.

As I earned my degree, passed the board exam, & started my career, pride lingered in to my system. Toxic topics occupied my mind, world's foolishness satisfied my flesh, & selfish desires reigned my heart.

This rebellious heart of mine got even more thirsty to the world than to the word of God. I found happiness but not contentment. I enjoyed but tired. I gained experiences yet it was all wasted time.

Not until God knocked my heart down, wrestled my mind, and weakened my flesh.

I decided to leave my 2-year teaching experience in an academy and decided to apply and work on another school. Surrounded with toxic people, worked in a toxic place, and unmotivated to teach the learners, these weakened and depressed me. I didn't found my purpose anymore on this world full of uncertainties and unstability.

But the real meaning of my life is right just there in His very own presence. To glorify and honor Him in everything I do. I just forgot it. 

"You have left your first love". These were the words from the scripture that really pressed my heart. At those darkest and lowest times of my life, God was just waiting for me to comeback to His loving arms. He alone can offer fully freedom. 

I recommitted my life once more to His feet. Surrendering my mind, my heart, and my whole being for Him to control, seems it was my first time again to received Christ as my Lord and personal Savior.

In following God wholeheartedly, I resigned to my not-so-regretful-job and went as a volunteer to a non-government organization because I want to share to others this indescribable, unfathomable love that I'm experiencing right now that truly changes me every bit of the day.

Indeed, real joy comes from obeying and serving God in everything you do. A breakthrough more than you could ever imagine!