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My Birthday V.O.W. for you dear Kat 🌹🌹🌹

🌹VERSE:
Psalm 43:4 NET

Then I will go to the altar of God, to the God who gives me ECSTATIC joy, so that I may express my thanks to you, O God, my God, with a harp.

🌹ONE WORD: ECSTATIC joy

🌹WHY? Please watch this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8MPdbJBjVc

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Happy Birthday Kat 🌸

My One Word: LOYAL

Verse: 24 Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family. Proverbs 18:24 | MSG

To my dearest Kat,

Our friendship goes a long way. Over the years I have known you to be excellent and dedicated in everything the Lord has put on your hand. You are excellent in serving your ministry, your calling as an employee, and as a student in Melbourne. There are so many words to define you. But for this year let me describe you as LOYAL. Yes, you are my dearest and loyal friend. Looking back you never quitted on me. You were there in my very first ordeal, seven years ago to be exact and walked with me during those difficult times. You finished One to One with me even if it meant cutting off your sleep and time of rest. I remembered you were also going through a tough season then but you pressed forward. You cried and mourned for my losses and disappointments as if they were yours. And you laughed so hard as if that is the funniest joke you ever heard. Distance and time zones never hinder you from checking on me. You rejoice with me when I am happy and you treat me for dinner when I’m sad. Just writing this gets me teary-eyed. How blessed I am to have you as my friend. You are my friend in all my seasons. And I know I am loved by the Lord because I have you.
Happy happy birthday, my Kitkat.

I love you very much!

Nen

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Happiest Birthday, Kat! 🌻
Here’s my birthday V.O.W

VERSE: “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be successful.”
‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭AMP‬‬

ONE WORD: Eloquent

WHY:
Dear Kat,
You are someone who is really good with words and can easily express them. I admire you for that and I am deeply encouraged every time you speak in our victory group. There is so much transparency  that I see that is both beautiful and admirable at the same time.

Thank you for not being afraid to show your struggles and your weaknesses. You have shown me that even if we seem to have it all together, we still falter—-that’s why we need Jesus.

I pray that the Lord will continue to honor the desires of your heart. And may you continue to be a blessing to the people you interact with daily. I also pray for peace of mind from all the stress and worries of the daily grind. May this year be a year of more intimacy with the Lord.
Take care, Kat! Always here for you! Lots of yakap!!!

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Happy, happy birthday Kat! This is my birthday V.O.W. for you—

VERSE:

She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. She makes sure her dealings are profitable; her lamp burns late into the night. She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Proverbs 31:17-18, 25-27, 30

ONE WORD: Well-rounded

WHY:
Kat, getting to know you through everyone’s eyes, and personally experiencing you and your friendship during the pandemic has shown me what God’s design of a well-rounded woman is. Here are the many ways I experienced your well-roundedness:

I’ve witnessed you to be a generous sister to your family by accommodating your ate and her kids at your condo on a regular basis.

You’re an excellent yet humble employee; working hard and late into the nights and weekends and willingly leading a group of people who others might easily dismiss as traditional government employees. I recount the times when you felt challenged by the government culture, and the behavior of your colleagues. Yet you humbly submit yourself God so you can be salt and light in the senate, AND also be transformed into Christ-likeness in the process.

You speak with godly wisdom. In our different one-on-ones and small group conversations, you’ve always spoken with godly wisdom. I remember when we had the GOT hangout at your place, and we talked about our non-negotiables for our future husbands—that comprehensive list you gave opened up new perspective to me when it comes to praying for my future husband. And you didn’t simply rattle off a wishlist, but it sounded like you were truly praying for God’s best, so you can serve the Lord with someone as well-rounded as you. It challenged me to be just as mindful about how much importance God puts in the marriage He wants me to have.

You’re an economical household manager, making the tough call of moving out to a new place so you can save money, when you could have easily chosen the convenience of staying in your previous condo and all the perks that come along with it. While I was surprised that you made this decision, it makes 100% sense! You’ve always talked about how you wanted to strategically manage your finances so you can prepare for a secure future for your family.

You’re the friend who goes the extra-mile, making sure we knew and experienced your love and care, especially during the pandemic. You would drive to our homes bringing gifts for our birthdays, or simply to say hello. You offered your home to me to me so we can celebrate Christmas together, and you opened it up for the rest of our GOT also so we can celebrate the new year together!

You are a woman who loves and fears the Lord. During our GOT hangout at your place, you talked about how you wanted to get to the place of being so intimate with the Lord that you can clearly, specifically and prophetically discern what He wants to tell you. Like the Bible says, “Eagerly desire this gift,” and that, you do! But what’s most amazing to me is that you clearly eagerly desire the gift because you want to really be so in love with the Lord.

I honestly could’ve easily quoted the whole Proverbs 31, but I wanted to highlight specifically the things that I personally experienced in getting to know you better during the pandemic. I’m so privileged to have personally experienced how God has matured you into well-roundedness, and how you manifest Christ-likeness to me as your sister, and to everyone else around you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAT!!! I admire the woman that the Lord is transforming you into, and I am blessed to have you as a friend! I love you, sister!!!

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Happy Birthday, Kat! 🌸🌺

Verse: Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

One word: fearless

Why:
When I look at you, I see a woman who has full trust in the plans that God has for her. Full trust in knowing that His will is good and perfect. You are not afraid to go against the norm just to follow Him. You are fearless in defending what you believe, even if everyone around you doesn’t do the same. You are fearless in standing your ground, even if it seems like the whole world is against you.

May you continue to use your voice to be God’s megaphone to the people around you.

Love you! 😘
Yza

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Happiest Birthday, Kat! 💛

Verse:
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. - Proverbs 31:25

One Word: Generous

Why:
Our dear Kat, you are a generous person - quality time, sweet gestures, words of encouragement and prayer. You have been one of God’s blessing to me in my spiritual journey. I appreciate your generosity in responding to me even if you were already in Australia. Thank you for keeping in touch. 🥺 Most of all, I am grateful because God used you as an instrument for me to be part of this spiritual family. Even if I was a stranger, you didn’t hesitate to introduce me to Tita Sandra. But that’s not the end of it. You also touched my heart when you reached out to me again after your arrived in Manila. I knew it was God who orchestrated it because He sent you to me when I felt lost to help me go back in the right track. Thank you because I knew I can be transparent and vulnerable to you, because you’re very understanding and empathic.

Kat, I see you as a woman of God - full of wisdom, strength, courage and gentleness. You are gracious to those people who need love and support, yet you’re also bold to speak your mind when it’s necessary. I also admire your faith because it does not waver no matter what season you’re into. Your love for the Lord is so evident and is overflowing in the lives of others.

I hope we matuloy na yung overnight natin when things are back to normal 😂 Always remember that you are loved and that you can also count on me. Hope you enjoy this day. Happiest Birthday my dear Kat! Love you 🎂🎊🎈🎁💛

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Happy Birthday Kat! Here's my birthday VOW for you.

VERSE:
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10

ONE WORD: Sweet

Why?
Dear Kat,
Even though we haven't met in person yet, but through our GOTs, messages, and  how you interact with  us ladies in the VG, I see that you are sweet and thoughtful. You find ways to make people feel special with your acts of service and generosity. As I've also worked in the Senate, I know how busy it can be especially that you are a Chief of Staff of the senator, but you amazingly make time to serve and be intentional with the ladies in the VG. That's really so sweet of you Kat. Thank you too for being humble and for being vulnerable in sharing your experiences in our VG. It's always a blessing to hear from you. You are amazing Kat, and just like what the verse says, God has prepared the good works in advance for you to do. I believe that there's more to come, and God has put you in a place to sit in the seat of influential people for His glory and purpose. You are a salt and light in the government. Continue to shine for Jesus Kat. Greater things have yet to come for you and God has not forgotten even your personal desires.

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Happy Birthday! Here’s my birthday VOW.

VERSE:

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38

ONE WORD: Giver

WHY:

My Dearest Sister Kat,

Sending my love and greetings to you Sis! Happy Birthday! You’re one of those instant friends I found in this life. It started with a simple hi and hello, exchanging of numbers and few walks... then boom! I gained a Kat! How great was that and now I have you foreva! Kat, you’re such a great giver you know that? Often you would doubt yourself, but I can truly say that you are a great person inside and out. Yes, cliché sissum, but I really can’t think of an equivalent eh. You are a blessing in many ways and levels! You give and share not only the frozen food you have at home (which Im missing by the way ex-neighbor), but what I love is that you’d always be willing to see and spend time with me. That it didn’t really matter if those plans materialized or not.. what’s more important to me is that YOU.. giving me time. It’s the thought that counts. Seriously, you’re the real model of GOT apart from Tita Sandra. Ikaw talaga yun sis. Thank you for all the love, effort and help you extended to me. For always being there. Just the thought of you gives me comfort. I love you Kat. I hope one way or another, I can also put a smile on your face when you think of our friendship... the same way you put on mine. You’re really the extra salted egg on my ensaymada, a generous amount of cheese on my puto, my favorite yogurt, icecream, soy milk, cookie, my favorite part sa Dolor’s Kakanin! Having you as a friend is like.. I don’t know... having puto bumbong all throughout the year! Brings so much joy to me! That’s how special you are, so thank you.  Enjoy your day Kat! I love you 1 million! Tight hugs sis! I miss you! See you soon! Happy Birthday!!!❤️

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Happy birthday and big hugs to you on your special day Sis!  We celebrate your life with you with rejoicing.  💐🎉🥰

Verse: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:10‬ ‭ESV‬‬

My One Word: Servant leader

Why:

I love how God has put you in a very influential position with a purpose.  You are a servant leader sis and you set the blaze for other leaders to follow with the way that you serve.  Despite your position, you remain humble and I’ve seen how willing you are to give service whenever there is a need.  I remember how you even drove all the way to Ninang Sandra’s house on her 60th birthday to greet her and also visit me at my place.  Mind you, you were just learning how to drive and I can only imagine the courage and effort!  You are so sweet sis and I want you to know that touched my heart sis.

You are so generous to shower people around you because God fills your vats to the fullest level that you overflow with so much blessing.

May the Lord continue to shower you with overflowing love.  Let’s have our date soon.  Lots of love and hearts for your special day!  🥰

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From: Cathy

Verse:  Psalm 20:4 "May he grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans!"

One Word: Loving

Why: Kat, for few times I was able to have some gift of time with you I am so amazed by how loving you are. Your heart is full of compassion and understanding. I would like to thank you for offering friendship with me and a dear sister who is a call away. May God grant your heart's desire.

I love you very much, Kat!

Love always,

Cathy

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Hello dearest Kat!! HAPPY HAPPY MERRY BORNDAY TO YOU! Haha

My verse for you is:

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

John 8:12

AND

Isaiah 40:30-31

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. -

My one word for you is:

DEVOTED.

Grabe Kaaaaaat! Can’t express How much our friendship means to me. All I can say is that Im super duper thankful and blessed to have a friend like you. Love you to bits! Thank you for all the times you messaged to check up on Me. Love chatting with you and laughing with you. From Kdramas to sa lovelife haha You’re like the Ate I never had. So THANK YOU LORD that I gained another sister haha But really, I look up to you. Your devotion and dedication to your work is just so WOW. But most importantly, How you are in your walk with God. You are someone who knows when you need more and when you need to do more and you ACT on it. Your words of encouragement radiates God’s Love. Like you’d know it came from someone who loves God talaga. You are so amazing Kat! I cannot say that enough. You do so much for people, even those people you don’t know. You are a powerful instrument of God and I pray that he Will continue to use you to touch the lives of your workmates, friends, family and your fellow countrymen. You are a force to be reckoned with. God Will guide your steps and he will Meet you wherever he needs to Meet you. Love you Kat! Always. HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

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Happiest birthday, Kat!

Verse: For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on. - Mark 12:44

One Word: Excellent

Why: Just like the poor widow in that chapter in Mark I took the verse from, you are someone who gives her all and gives her best. Kat, in the conversations we've had about your work and when you were transitioning back from Oz, I could tell that a lot of your frustrations were really coming from a place of you just wanting to do your best in all things. And as an heiress of God, of course, this came naturally to you. But I love how you also found ways to get excellent work done despite the challenges you faced. You found excellent solutions, excellent ways through, excellent ways to connect.. which all led to excellent output. Please know God is so pleased with your heart and the work of your hands. He sees you and knows how tired you are, giving as you do all the time. He also wants to remind you to rest and rest in Him. He wants you to also enjoy what you work so hard for.

I love you, Kat. Your strength, tenacity, commitment to excellence, and ability to bend to gentleness and softness when you need to are so impressive to me. I know you're only beginning to scratch the surface of God's destiny for you. I'm so excited to witness that.

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From Malen 🌷🌼

“GOD ’s your Guardian, right at your side to protect you— Shielding you from sunstroke, sheltering you from moonstroke.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭121:5-6‬ ‭MSG‬‬

One Word: Precious

Dearest Kat

Happy happy birthday! My one word for you is precious because YOU ARE! You are too important that God guards and protects you. He is preserving you for something so great that no eye has seen nor eye has heard nor heart of man imagine (1Cor2:9). Keep that in mind Kat, God only has His best interest for you because you are His! You are so precious in His eyes and that He is not stopping and will not stop working in and through you because He loves you. I love you Kat, continue to be a blessing. Shine for Jesus!

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My Birthday VOW for Kat,

Verse: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13

One Word: Warmth

Happiest birthday Kat! I hope you are having an amazing day so far. What a joy to be in the same vgroup as you are sis. I know, we haven't gotten a chance to really get to know each other. But one thing that struck me the most when I first met you in Tita Sandra's Vgroup at the volunteer's hub pa way back 2019 was your "warmth". I remember, ikaw yung isa sa mga unang nakipagusap sa akin haha! Tapos you were asking about theater. I just want you to know that your simple gesture of pangungumusta made an impact to me sis. Dito natin makikita kung gaano kahalaga ang time and words lalo na sa mga panahong ito. And you, Kat generously shared that to me that time. I really appreciate you. YOU ARE MAKING AN IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS. I just want to assure you that sis, in case dumating ang time na hindi mo maisip yun. Love you sis! Enjoy your special day and as what Romans 15:13 says, "May God fill ypu with all joy and peace as you trust in Him." ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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Kat!! Maligayang kaarawan

Verse: 2 Timothy 1:7
"For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind"

One Word: Dedicated

Why:
Dear Kat,
I remember the first time I met you in tita Sandra's house and you took time to talk to me, asked me about what I do in life, and when you shared also your time in Melbourne. I remember feeling           'introverted' at that time but your bubbly spirit just blew off that short but simply and genuine conversation. I a short period of time, your dedicatedfaith in God just shows with how you value people in life and whenever you share about your work stories. This verse is something that I truly see in you and how you inspire me to maintain and improve that spirt of power and love. I hope we get to know more about each other. I also pray that whatever it is you are going through right now, you will be blessed with Godly interventions and guidance with your work and personal life. 🥰

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From Cheska 🌸

Happy birthday, Katrina!! 😊

Here’s my V.O.W. for you

Verse: “Then this Daniel became distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him. And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.”

‭‭Daniel‬ ‭6:3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

One Word: Excellent

Why:

Dearest Kat,

I have two favorite moments with you: first was the car ride from BGC (after the baptism of Trina) to Pioneer. It was the very first time I had a one on one conversation with you. My first impression is that you are intelligent and excellent; not just with your work but also with your personal life (ministry, family and even with your studies). You told me about your work journey, how you ended up in public service and how passionate you are with your work. I told myself, “Kat is the real deal! Excellent and intelligent”. Second - l admire you for visiting Ate Gia in the hospital the day before she underwent hysterectomy. I saw how truly caring you are and how you would go out of your way to be an encouragement and a blessing to someone who needed it most. You are excellent in following God’s command in loving His people.

I pray that God will continually guide you in everything that you want to do in this life, Kat. May you continue to use your gifts, knowledge and resources in the advancement of His kingdom. May He bless you richly, because you are also a blessing to a lot of people. I wish that God will grant your heart’s desires. Happy happy birthday! Cheers! 😊

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From Kate Talusan

HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY TO YOU KAT!!! 🎂🎂🎂

Here’s my Birthday V.O.W for you. 🥰

Verse: “Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us.” -1 John‬ ‭4:11-12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

One Word: Unselfish

Why: Kat, I really appreciate you for showing your love to me through your acts of service. I remember our first hang out with GOT you selflessly offer me a ride from Estancia to Antipolo to my place. And when you excitingly invite us to break the fast in your home. You even prepared delicious food for us. Thank you so much Kat for loving me/us selflessly, His spirit dwells in you. Truly true love is sacrificing not self seeking. I pray that today in your special day and for the rest of your life, you will experience that same selfless love of Jesus. I’m excited how God will faithfully answer all your heart’s desire, as you continue to walk in love. You are never forgotten by Him, He is just preparing you for that answered prayer so that you will  be in awe of His glory. Be excited and expectant. I love you so much Kat! 🎉🥰