This is a bit of some of my writings. Within these lines you might read Spanish and English. Within these lines, you might see imperfections. Within this lines, you might also find my heart. Hopefully, you can feel identified with some of my thoughts. But most of all, hopefully I can be a vessel to share God's immense love for you. He is crazy about you and He never gives up. Be blessed!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
There is no fear in love
As I was in the plane going from Chicago, USA to Sau Paulo, Brasil something funny and scary (at the same time) happened. First of all, I experienced a lot of turbulence on my first two trips. This was really scary to me. As I went through this, I remembered Jesus and the storm. He was sleeping even when the storm was really strong. I prayed that God would keep me safe. I was already scared because of the turbulence, which explains a little more of what I am about to tell. At some point I fell asleep and when I got up again I saw a bright, white light outside of the left side of the airplane (the side of my window). I first thought that the light was coming from another airplane that was closer to ours, but i thought it was too close. I didn't want to be scared but somehow I was. I tried to think of other options of what that bright light could be, but none of my ideas made much sense. As it seemed to me that the light was getting closer and closer, my heartbeat was also going faster and faster.
Tired of trying to figure out on my own what that light was, I decided to go talk to one of the flight attendants. I got up and told one of them what I was seeing. I showed him the bright light through a window and he wasn't sure what that light was either. He said to me : "Well, let's find out". He got the phone and called someone (I think he called the pilot). As this was happening, another flight attendant came. He asked what was happening, so I told him the story too. This time I decided to show him the bright light from my side of the window. We went to where I was sitting and I showed him the light. After 2 or 3 seconds, he got up and told me what the light was. He said "That light is just a light that comes from the wing of the airplane". We both went to tell the other flight attendant that it wasn't necessary to call the pilot (or whoever he was calling) anymore.
As I sat down, a little embarrassed, and laughed for a while I thought of what just happened. I was terribly scared just 5 minutes ago, but after learning what that light really was I could only smile and laugh. What a change in my heart, mood and overall feeling of wellness!
I also think that this can happen in the spiritual realm. How many times I freak out because I do not know or dwell in God's perfect love? This can happen because of a lack of knowledge. Many times we do not know what God's word says or we do not believe it. The prophet Hosea says in Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge". This is very true.
When we do not rest in the amazing love that God has for us then the enemy of our souls can come and lie to us very easily. God speaks about His love through Paul in Romans 8:38 saying, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Paul uses the word "convinced". I believe His conviction comes from the knowledge and revelation that the Holy Spirit has given Him about God's love. God also wants to give us insight into His word so that we can grow in the knowledge of Him and His name. The experience with the light in the airplane made me think of my experience of knowing who God really is and how just by knowing Him, all fear can be gone.
I pray that I will grow closer to God. I pray God would give me more insight of His very nature so that I can rest in His love for me. There is absolutely nothing to fear when God, the perfect lover and author of love, is inside of us, fighting for us and loving us like no one can ever do. I want to dwell in that kind of love every day of my life.
Thank you Jesus!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
This Is My Philosophy of Education
Friday, April 1, 2011
How much do you wanna play?
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Honesty
God, my prayer tonight is that you would come. I want to let the Holy Spirit work in me. I need you tonight, dad... I just need YOU.
Friday, March 25, 2011
The Beauty of the Lord
His creation tell about His beauty
The color of the Heavens are like a big smile
The clouds are the dimples
Have you seen a rainbow?
Have you ever admire a sunset?
Did you enjoy getting wet with the sweet Spring rain?
If you have, then you have tasted some of His beauty
From the shapes of the trees
To the colors of the flowers
The silence of the wet dew
And the strong sound of a thunder
Everything in creation proclaims that God reigns
No wonder why He has said taste and see
The laws of physics were already known by Him
He is the Creator, it is all perfect, even the unseen
Who tells the birds where to migrate?
Who is the One that helps the penguins chose their mates?
The males dance to win their penguin's love
And females then get to decide
But how do they communicate?
Who gave them instincts to understand?
And tell me, who has given humans the power of speech?
and who was the One that set a distinct tone of voice for each?
Don't you understand? Can't you see?
It was the Lord who made the sea
From ancient times He designed our future
From His own imagination He shaped our minds
The vast galaxy and the planets
The milky way and the shooting stars
God has made it all but His delight
still ,amazingly, remains on us...
If I were to continue attempting to describe
His beauty and radiance, His greatness, His love
I know I would never be able to end
Because the end of my description would just be the beginning of His beauty
So may you find in the name of JESUS
Your delight, your shade, your smile
Because there is no other name nor place
Where you'll find extreme love to the point of death
Oh, He loves you so!
If you could only comprehend
Creation exists to tell His beauty
Creation also exists to speak of His love for you
God, today I wanna give you all
With no reservations I choose to trust
Thank you for creation, you made it with your hands
You're beautiful, even the colors of your eyes are...
Through these words I love you
Through these words I shout
There is NO OTHER GOD, you're the ONLY ONE
May everyone exalt you. You're worthy Dad
God, you're beautiful...
Monday, February 21, 2011
Racial History Paper for Diversity in Education Class
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Three Little Words
Tonight I trust.
Three little words.
How simple is that
Yes, simple, is true.
Like the faith of a child.
But deep are my wounds
And deep is my trust...
In Him, in His plans
Which I know, never fail.
He will never change
No, He remains the same
To the poor and the needy
To the rich and the wealthy
To the compassionate and bitter
To the believer and the one who does not believe
He remains the same
Forever
What a truth!
What a statement!
In the darkest night
You hold my hand
I need not to fear
When I go through the valley
Of death and shadow
Of hardship and rain
Your mercies are new
They speak of your grace
Oh my Savior! How I love you!
Your words have changed my heart and mind
I believe that you are truthful
Your mercy and grace have changed who I am
That is why I can sing your song
That is why I am freed of doubts
You are alive and you are right here
My fears have ran like a fast, fast spear
Oh my King! How I need you now
Without you there is no poetry nor color
My world is You and You alone
My poetry and songs are to praise you Lord
You have changed my heart
You have spared my life
I cannot image
What it would be like
To be without you
To wake up and not feel you around
Only imagining this thought
Gives me goosebumps, please don't go
Stay. Right here. Very close
I need to feel your nearness
I want to hear you heart beating
I desire to know you and know me as you have known me
Please come, again I ask
Take my doubts and my unbelief
Help me see what I cannot see
Help me trust and run free
Free from these fears that feel so near
Free from my own prejudices and tears
Of bitterness and anger
Of selfishness without ending
Savior come, let's take a walk
Only you and I, I don't care about the time
Carry me, just like a child
Whisper to me, sing me songs of life
I have tasted you, and I know, you are sweet
Yet I can't get over, I need more of you indeed
Let me be with you, everyday, every hour
Come and change my heart, transform me, I don't want to be sour
Friday, February 4, 2011
This is my name...
“My name is Ana Demestri” I caught myself saying one day. As I reflect back, I think something in that statement is missing. My mother’s name is Ana María Demestri. She usually says her name is Ana Demestri. I love being able to identify with my mother, but my name is Ana Lucia Mora Demestri. If I was in my own country, I would say “My name is Ana Lucía” or “My name is Analú”.
Many people here in the States can’t get the right pronunciation of my name right away and I opted to use Ana as an easier name. But I identify myself with Analú or Ana Lucía. I like this because it makes me feel like home, it makes me feel that I belong. Analú is my nick name and I like being called like that. This name has shaped me positively because, as I said before, it makes me feel that I belong, it makes me remember my people, friends, and family.
From now and on, next time I introduce myself I will try to say “My name is Analú”. Even if I have to repeat it again, I would because that is my name and that’s part of my identity.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Stranger
Friday, January 21, 2011
To my brother
If I were to tell you how much I love you, this writing will never end.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Scarcity vs. God
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
God Loves People
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thoughts on Jesus
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Script for Theater Class
“Coffee Shop”
Characters: Lady- Gentleman
Lady enters the coffee shop. She is wearing a black, medium-length skirt with a white blouse. She also has a white hat in her head.
Lady: (speaking quietly to herself) I wonder what should I drink today? Coffee sounds good, but...
Gentleman: (interrupting her) …But a coffee with company sounds even better, right?
Lady: Oh, hi... well, that wasn’t what I was going to say...
Gentleman: I realize that, but since the moment you entered this room and I saw your big, bright smile I really hoped I could have a drink with you.
Lady: I am not sure. I don’t usually drink coffee or any type of drinks with strangers... I... (Mumbles)
Gentleman: I understand. Could I, perhaps, ask you to accept my invitation for this time? I promise I am harmless. I won’t hurt you.
Lady: Ok. Just know this is an exception. I might never see you again.
Gentleman: Deal. I am honored milady. Please take a sit (he gets the chair for her).
Lady: Thanks gentleman. I appreciate your kindness.
Gentleman: How could a man not be kind to a woman like you?
Lady: What is it with a woman like me?
Gentleman: Please excuse me milady for what I am going to say, but a woman with such a beauty like yours could not be unnoticed. Your green eyes are free grasslands. The smell of your brown hair is like the perfume of a thousand roses. Your smile is melody to my heart. I could go on, but I do not want to embarrass you. Please accept my apologies If I did.
Lady: Oh Mario, of course that I am not embarrassed! You are such a helpless romantic!
Gentleman: My sweet Rita, how can I not be romantic after being married to you for 20 years? I love you darling.
Lady: I love you too honey. Let’s go home now.
THE END
Un Nuevo Tiempo
07 de setiembre del 2008
La mañana ya había comenzado. La brisa suavemente soplaba sus cabellos marrón oscuro. Sus ojos miraban fijos al horizonte. La comisura de sus labios no esbozaba sonrisa alguna. Sentada con una pierna encima de la otra en un banco color marfil estaba. Para ella el tiempo y la gente en ese momento no pasaban. Estaba triste. Y su corazón latía al son de una melodía de dolor. Dolor puro que recorría sus venas. Tristeza que si alguien la observara bien podría notar. No estaba pensando en algo específico, pero sentía aquella tristeza. Sus ojos estaban húmedos, pero no lloraba. Y en esa quietud sólo podía, como un vívido recuerdo, como un gran sollozo, como un eco en la montaña, cruzarse por su mente: su nombre. El nombre de él. Su amado. Al que amaba con todo lo que era. Y el dolor punzante se hacía aún más real. Era tiempo de entender. Tiempo de entender el nuevo tiempo. El día había llegado. Los muros habían caído. Mientras más sufría más real se hacía un reflejo. Reflejo divino. El cielo se había acercado. La mañana ya había comenzado. La brisa soplaba. Muy por dentro ella sabía que el tiempo de cambiar ya había llegado.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Cercana Distancia
Algunas lineas
"Porque vivo cuando vives, porque vivo lo que vives, porque sueño contigo.. por eso, te amo…"
Estas podrian ser las lineas de una poesia.. Una poesia mas.. tal vez.. Una poesia diferente, quiza..
Esta noche me inspira.. El silencio profundo en mi me invita a buscarte.. Desde lo mas recondito de mi ser te quiero amar.. Como un ave que al fin encuentra su hogar, asi te necesito. Cual amanecer surge en mi un nuevo canto.. la sinfonia inicia sus primeras lineas.. y todavia no lo termino de creer.. Brillante fulgor, tibia sensacion, intenso sentir.. porque vuelves.. porque estas aca.. y es verdad,.. Quiero decir todo lo que siento pero es inevitable callar. Callar para reconocer la verdad. Acaso no puedes escucharla? Puedes escuchar sus ecos y risas? Quiere salir, siempre ha querido corer porque siempre ha sido libre. Yo no intentare deterla. Esta vez, no acallare sus susurros, no. LA dejare libre y entera.. que recorra lo mas profundo de mi alma y visite todos mis temores.. esta vez solo mirare asombrada y dire intensa y silenciosamente: Si es posible, es posible volver a amar.