Then You Came And Whispered

for the past 7 days the Lord made me realized a lot of things. i was convicted from my phone bill, then being sicked (emotionally, physically, spiritually). i was really sicked for 3 days. my heart beats faster that it almost consume my breath. i worked so hard 13 hours a day and been sleeping only 4-5 hours everyday so my body couldn't bear it. i am longing for my mom those days wishing she is here with me and it hurts so bad because the person you are expecting to comfort you as family can't be there for you. i got so many messages from the Lord those past 7 days. when i got my bill, the Lord said "no matter how hard you work, mo matter how much overtime you'll render, you will not gain anything because you don't have much time for me" i wrestle with Him telling Him ok my Lord give me until april i just need to pay a lot of things then He said, "my child i will provide, remember i am your Shepherd and i didn't bring you here to work i brought you here for my church" so i bargained till march (what a stubborn heart) till i get sick! but God is so good because He revealed me a lot of things. when i called my family my mom said when pastor mar asked them to pray my name was her first word. she prayed for my health and that was tuesday. i was crying on the phone telling her wishing she was here and made her burst into tears. then before i even told pastora jane to pray for me because i am sick, the Holy Spirit already asked her to pray for me. through this i experienced how much the Lord loves me and protecting me. so ended up composing this poem telling my story and how the Lord moved me and my spirit. i am so blessed! praise JESUS!

Then You Came And Whispered

Gayle Galang

I am so hopeless and desperate
I can't control the pain and torment
Then You came and hugged me tight
And whispered, "my child it will be alright."

Depression came and I don't know what to do
I can't find someone I could talk to
Then You came and took me out of my blue
And whispered, "my child I love you.

Feeling down and loneliness I can`t bear

Can't stop the tears `coz no one seemed to care

Then You came and comforted me from despair

And whispered, "my child don't cry I am here."

Had financial problems and I was worried

Worked so hard until I get really tired

Then You came and my hand You held

And whispered, "my child don't worry I will provide."

I became busy and can't find time for You

I almost forgot that to You I should look up to

Then You came with Your love so true

And whispered, "my child I miss you."

I was sicked, lying, and praying on my bed

Trying to fight though my body and soul was tortured

Then You came and touched my head

And You whispered, "my child you are healed."

I have sinned and hurt You so often

I repented coz I know Your heart was broken

Then You came and grace You've given

And whispered, "my child you are forgiven."

To obey is my oath and to You I'll always come

I'll fix my eyes on You and seek wisdom

Then You came showed me a glimpse of Your kingdom

And whispered, "my child welcome home."

life is too short. let us live everyday of our lives for His glory. make Him always number one or you will loose everything. Love is time! Time is the best gift you can give to your love ones. If love Jesus then spend quality time with Him. God bless you guys! Jesus loves you and so I do.

Psalm 23

1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;my cup overflows

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

friends forever (till life after death)

I composed this poem for my close friend mark. He was about to leave Japan that time and be back in the Philippines but praise God he stayed here. I was about to sleep then around 3 am then upon hugging the pillow he gave I remembered him and the moments we had so I came up with this poem.

friends forever (till life after death)

Gayle Galang

hugging the pillow you gave makes me feel you're so near
feeling comforted as if your voice I could hear

it gives strength to my heart and helps me face anything i could fear
knowing you are there i am confident that any pain i can bear

so blessed for having a friend like you who do really care
you uplift my soul for every torment and burden i share
you bring joy, love, hope, and fun that is so rare
you're never afraid to be yourself like no other could even dare

our friendship is a treasure worth keeping forever
moments we have spent will remain and i will always remember
you are heaven's sent and answer to my prayer
even fate will separate us i will forget you never

so take care my friend and be still
it's surely the best for us whatever His will
there's always space in my heart that only you can fill
friends forever no matter what and my vows i'll fulfill

the care and love you give i appreciate
time may pass but my love for you will never depreciate
so touched with your thoughtfulness and your heart so passionate
we may be miles away but i will be still affectionate

wherever our dear Lord may lead us both
hoping our friendship will not end till life after death
promise to serve and strengthen each other's faith
and may God let us meet again and cross the same path

My So Called Life In Japan

Japan.. is it really a dream come true to be here? Before my flight I was really nervous as if I've seen myself struggling. I had second thought of going here but I asked the Lord to be with me. I know that the Lord sent me here for a reason and that is enough for me. I don’t have any idea what awaits me but one thing for sure, my Lord will not forsake me.

When I arrived on June 23, 2006, my baggage was left so we came back to pick my bag up. The next day, Daneth and I had an accident. While Daneth is driving on our way to work, another car bumped into our car. I thought we will be dead because the impact was so strong but praise God we were not hurt. The Lord protected us indeed. My first experience of God’s miracle and love.

At work, I am expecting to work in the office but it didn't happen. My job instead was on production. The work was fine but you have to stand for 12 hours a day. During my first week I am really crying asking the Lord if that is really the job for me. But then I told Him, "ok my Lord, if this is Your will then I will do this for You. I won't work for anyone else but for You. If You're gonna ask me, I really don't like this job." As months passed by, I was able to realize His purpose for letting me work in that department. People there don't have God. Their god is money. It was really saddening to discover that most people who came here in Japan were changed. There are lots who were Christians before going here they are backslidden now. Lots of married people who lived as single here and commit adultery. Your life will be changed here and so to speak mine was. I easily get mad, hard to control my temper, loosing my patience but the Lord is molding me and little by little changing me. It seems that it is really hard to get closer to the Lord here because you have to work 12 hours a day then you have to do house chores after while because no one will cook and wash clothes for you. I lived alone here for almost 5 months and I find it really hard and tiring. Sometimes I have to cook for others and I sleep 2 am in the morning just to get all things done. It came to the point that I cried to the Lord and vent Him my pain. I keep asking Him to strengthen me for me to serve His people my way of serving Him. Many times I get mad and hurt with my friends here and I am always praying to the Lord to help me love as He loves, serve as He serves, think as He thinks, and have an understanding and generous heart. It really hurts to bad to get upset with someone. I am having a hard time spending quality time with my Savior. I see to it that I could spend more time with Him despite of being tired. He sent me here for a mission not to work so I have to fulfill that and maintain an intimate relationship with Him and I find that really hard.

There were times, that I miss my life in China. Despite of difficulties, I am closer to Him. I could pray and read for 2 hours before sleeping and spend some time with Him even at work. I am trying hard to do that here but it was really hard. I am active in every church activity, attending bible studies and prayer meetings however, having a quiet time with Him is still needed because being a Christian is not a religion but a relationship with Him. He is my reason for living and I want to keep that though it was really hard. That is the spirit of Japan! There are many lost souls here. People live for the money. There are lots of Japanese who killed themselves because of stress. Even elementary students committed suicide. I warn those who want to work here to find a church before going here. Daneth and I often quarrel but because of God's mercy and grace our friendship survived and still going strong.

Right now, my soul is struggling. I just asked the Lord to send me back in the Philippines if my life here will be ruined. I feel like I am losing my direction. I love the Lord so much and I don't wanna hurt Him and sin against Him but I can't control it. But I know that He understands my weaknesses. Because of His grace I stay alive. He'd been really faithful to me. His unfailing love remains. I am so grateful still because I met a lot of friends here specially having Mark in my life. He’d been really helpful to me. I could only share him my secrets that I can’t share with others. He’d been a true brother and a friend to me. We are both struggling and willing to help each other and strengthen our weaknesses through prayers because we believe that only God can change us. He knows exactly my torments aside from the Lord. We made a mistake but we both regretted it and trying hard to fight the good fight of faith. Despite of hardships and pain, I thank the Lord because Japan made my dream come true, glory to God. I was regularly part of the Praise and Worship team that I always dream of. I've learned to dance tambourine which is also my dream. The Lord really loves me and I can't trade that for anything and anyone else. I am praying that He will purify my heart and soul because I keep on sinning against Him. I really don’t understand what is happening to me right now. I’ve been asking the Lord to use my life for His glory and to win more souls though it will hurt me and I don’t know if this is part of it but I am sure the Lord will use it for good though the enemy is trying to destroy me and separate me from my Lord. The enemy is trying to steal me again and again and I am afraid that I will fail my Lord. I can’t afford to be apart from Him really. May the Lord continue to fight with me, I am sure He will because He loves me that much.

However, I don't wanna stay here for more than 2 years. I am actually planning to go home this June when my contract will end but I will still obey His will. Whatever His will for me then I will follow. I would rather go back in China or stay in the Philippines jobless than stay here. Japan is different. It is a sin city. You'll witness different kind of sins here. So much struggles, pain, heartaches, stress, pressure, and tortures and I can't bear more than that because I can't afford to be separated from my Lord. He is my life and I don't want to mess up His plans for me. May I be the exact person the Lord wants me to be.


“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” Psalm 23