You are so Faithful Chords & lyrics

You are so Faithful Chords & lyrics

               E                   B/D#

Like the sun that rises every day

  A              E/G#    F#m7             Bsus B

You are so faithful, Lord, You are faithful

               E                    B                        A                E/G#

Like the rain that You send and every breath that I breathe

F#m7         Bsus B A/E   E

You are so faithful, Lord

             E                       B/D#

Like a rose, that comes alive every spring

  A              E/G#    F#m7             Bsus B

You are so faithful, Lord, You are faithful

               E                  B                   A              E/G#

Like the life that You give to every beat of my heart

F#m7         Bsus B A/E   E

You are so faithful, Lord

            F#m7                                        Bsus   B

I see a cross, and the price You had to pay

               F#m7          A/E             E    D A Bsus   B

I see the blood, that washed my sins away

                    E              B

And in the midst of a storm

                       A                    E

Through the wind and the waves

   A                G#m7  F#m7           Bsus B

You'll still be faithful, You'll still be faithful

                   E       B/D#                      A               E

When the stars refuse to shine and time is no more

   A                E/G#    F#m7          Bsus B  A/E   E

You'll still be faithful, You'll still be faithful, Lord

“The scars of life”

“The scars of life”

Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore.


His mother in the house was looking out the window saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him.


From the dock, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go.


A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator. Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.


The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom wouldn't let go." You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. No, not from an alligator, or anything quite so dramatic. But the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go.


In the midst of your struggle, He's been there holding on to you. The Scripture teaches that God loves you. You are a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way.


But sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous situations. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril - and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack. That's when the tug-of-war begins - and if you have the scars of His love on your arms be very, very grateful. He did not and will not - let you go.

GODBLESS US ALL...

DO YOU LOVE ME?

DO YOU LOVE ME?

One day, I woke early in the morning to watch the sunrise. Ah! ... the beauty of God's creation is beyond description. As I watched, I praised God for His beautiful work. As I sat there, I felt the Lord's presence with me. He asked me, "Do you love me?" I answered, "Of course, God! You are my Lord and Saviour!"

 Then He asked, "If you were physically handicapped, would you still love me?"

 I was perplexed. I looked down upon my arms, legs and the rest of my body and wondered how many things I wouldn't be able to do and thought about the things that I take for granted. I answered, "It would be tough Lord, but I would still love You."

 Then the Lord said, "If you were blind, would you still love my creation?"

 How could I love something without being able to see it? Then I thought of all the blind people in the world and how many of them still loved God and His creation. So I answered, "It's hard to think of it, but I would still love you."

 The Lord then asked me, "If you were deaf, would you still listen to my word?"

 How could I listen to anything being deaf? Then I understood. Listening to God's Word is not merely using our ears, but our hearts. I answered, "It would be tough, but I would still listen to Your word."

 The Lord then asked, "If you were mute, would you still praise My Name?"

 How could I praise without a voice? Then it occurred to me, God wants us to sing from our very hearts and souls. It never matters what we sound like. And praising God is not always with a song, but when we are persecuted, we give God praise with our words of thanks. So I answered, "Though I could not physically sing, I would still praise Your Name."

 And the Lord asked, "Do you really love Me?"

 With courage and a strong conviction, I answered boldly, "Yes Lord! I love You because You are the one and true God!"

 I thought I had answered well, but God asked, "Then why do you sin?"

 I answered, "Because I am only human. I am not perfect."

 "Then why in times of peace do you stray the furthest? Why only in times of trouble do you pray the earnest?"

 I had no answers ... only tears.

 The Lord continued. "Why only sing at fellowships and retreats? Why seek Me only in times of worship? Why ask things so selfishly? Why ask things so unfaithfully?"

 The tears continued to roll down my cheeks. "Why are you ashamed of Me? Why are you not spreading the good news? Why in times of persecution, you cry to others when I offer My shoulder to cry on? Why make excuses when I give you opportunities to serve in My Name?"

 "You are blessed with life. I made you not to throw this gift away. I have blessed you with talents to serve Me, but you continue to turn away. I have revealed My Word to you, but you do not gain in knowledge. I have spoken to you but your ears were closed. I have shown My blessings to you, but your eyes were turned away. I have heard your prayers and I have answered them all. Do you truly love me?

 I could not answer. How could I? I was embarrassed beyond belief. I had no excuse. What could I say to this? When my heart had cried out and the tears had flowed, I said, "Please forgive me Lord. I am unworthy to be Your child."

 The Lord answered, "That is My Grace, My child."

 I asked, "Then why do you continue to forgive me? Why do You love me so?"

 The Lord answered, " Because you are My creation. You are my child. I will never abandon you. When you cry, I will have compassion and cry with you. When you shout with joy, I will laugh with you. When you are down, I will encourage you. When you fall, I will raise you up. When you are tired, I will carry you. I will be with you until the end of days, and I will love you forever."

 Never had I cried so hard before. How could I have been so cold? How could I have hurt God as I had done? I asked God, "How much do You love me?"

 The Lord stretched out His arms, and I saw His nail-pierced hands. I bowed down at the feet of Christ, my Savior. And for the first time, I truly prayed.

GODBLESS TO ALL....

How To Renew Your Passport in Riyadh

How To Renew Your Passport in Riyadh

Philippines Embassy , Saudi Arabia

Site D3 Collector Road C, Diplomatic Quarter
PO Box 94366
11693
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Phone:
+96-61-482-3615
+96-61-482-0507
+96-61-482-1801
+96-61-482-3816
+96-61-482-4354
+96-61-488-0835
+96-61-482-0474
+96-61-480-3662
Fax:
+96-61-488-3945
+96-61-482-1856
Email:
riyadh.pe@dfa.gov.ph
filembry@sbm.net.sa
Website URL:
www.philembassy-riyadh.org

 If there is only one ID a Filipino should have, it should be a  passport. Not only is it one of the most recognized documents in the Philippines, it's also the most recognized ID in any part of the world. Don't get caught not having without a passport, much less an expired one. So, make sure you renew your passport on time. Please remember that traveling in most countries will require you to have a valid passport for 6 months. For example, your passport expires on December 25, 2011 and you're traveling to Japan today, they won't let you in the immigration because your passport is no longer valid for 6 months.

 When I first went home for vacation in the Philippines, I was so excited and forgot to renew my passport months ahead. Good thing, it only took a month for me to receive my new one or else, I had to re-schedule every thing. My father, who doesn't really pay attention to these "trivial" things, didn't know his passport is expiring in two months and he had to travel to Pakistan for work. He had to ask the embassy for a passport extension, which will only be given with valid (business or emergency) reasons. He finally had his passport renewed and he waited a month or so to receive his new passport.

 The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh has recently introduced a new appointment system for e-passports. You don't have to wait in line anymore and you'll be able to request specific dates and time. It would be less hassle for your work or everyday activities. Only renewals are accommodated on this new system. Lost passports and new passports for children will be entertained as walk-ins. The Consular Section will accommodate 120 applicants daily so it is a must to get your appointment. Wag pasaway! No appointment, no entry! no processing!

 The following information is taken from the Press Release No. 74-2011 (24 August 2011) of the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh.

How to get an appointment to renew your passport

1. The new appointment system is free of charge and the applicants may enlist themselves directly by visiting the Philippine Embassy-Riyadh website at http://www.philembassy-riyadh.org/ and clicking on the E-Passport Online Appointment.

 • Family applicants must indicate all the names of its members. Otherwise only one slot would be provided to them.

 

2. Applicant should make an appointment at least 3 days before his/her intended day of personal appearance in the Embassy.

3. Applicant can request an appointment date and time.

 4. Applicant will be informed of the date and time of appointment.

 5. If the appointment is not confirmed, the applicant must request for another appointment.

 6. The applicant should be at the Embassy at least 15 minutes before the appointment for personal appearance.

 7. Late comers will be entertained after finishing all applicants who came on time.

 The Embassy is open Saturdays to Wednesdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon except on regular Philippine and Saudi holidays.

Requirements for e-Passport renewal:

 1. Personal appearance

 2. Original old passport

 3. Photocopy of old passport (data page only)

 4. Duly accomplished passport application form that can be downloaded from the Embassy website: www.philembassy-riyadh.org or obtained from Window 1 of the Consular Section or at the Information Desk at the Embassy lobby (no photo needed)

Requirements for replacement of damaged passport:

 1. Personal appearance

 2. Original damaged passport

 3. Affidavit of Damaged of passport

 4. Duly accomplished passport application form (no photo needed)

 

 Requirements for replacement of lost of passport:

 1. Personal appearance

 2. Police Report with English translation

 3. Affidavit of Lost of passport

 4. Duly accomplished passport application form (no photo needed)

 (Note:  There is a 15 days waiting period before the approval of the passport application)

Requirements for newly born applicants for e-Passport:

 1. Report of Birth form accomplished in 4 copies. (Form available at the Consular Section of the Embassy or the website)

 2. Arabic and English temporary birth certificate and/or other supporting documents (e.g. Notification of Birth from the clinic/hospital where the child was born) – 3 copies

 3. Marriage Contract of parents duly authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Manila (if married in the Philippines) or authenticated by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs with English translation (if married in KSA) – 3 copies

 4. Photocopies of parents' passports (data page only) – 3 copies

 5. Duly accomplished passport application form (no photo needed)

What to do on your appointment date

 • Come to the Embassy at least 15 minutes before the appointment time.

 • Proceed directly to the encoding Area for encoding

 • After encoding, proceed to Window 6 (Cashier) for payment.

Passport  Fees 

Renewal 

 e-‐Passport  SR  240.00 

Lost  Passport 

 Green  or  MRP   SR  360.00  &  SR100  for  authentication 

 e-‐Passport          SR  600.00  &  SR  100  for  authentication 

Newborn  children 

Report  of  Birth   SR  100.00 

 e-‐Passport          SR  240.00   

 

How do I get my new passport?

 

 • After 30 days after applying for your passport, you may check the Embassy website at www.philembassy-riyadh.org to find out if your passport has been received by the Embassy and is ready for release.  You may also call 482-3815, 482-3559 and 482-1577

 

Releasing of e-Passport (Window 3)

 

 1. Releasing will be in the afternoon only from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

 2. Bring the following: 

 a. Original old passport

 b. Official receipt

 

 If you cannot appear personally to collect your new passport, you may authorize a representative and give him/her a signed letter of authorization stating your full name and the representative’s full name.

GOD BLESS TO ALL ...