Irish Kris

Irish Kris Adulting with Grace and Finding Hope in Jesus

You know that feeling when you've been mentally preparing for something for years, and then it actually starts happening...
13/07/2025

You know that feeling when you've been mentally preparing for something for years, and then it actually starts happening? Yeah, that’s me. Right now. Slightly panicked, moderately excited, and fully unsure if I should laugh, cry, or take a nap.

But here's the thing: this is a start.

Maybe it’s not a grand, fireworks-in-the-sky kind of beginning. Maybe it’s more like...waking up before your alarm and just lying there thinking, “Wow. I’m doing it. I’m alive. I even drank water today.” Small wins, okay?

Not perfect. Not polished. But moving. And isn’t that the point?

So if today feels like the start of something—even if you’re not 100% sure what that something is—celebrate it. Wear the outfit. Post the thing. Take the risk. Send the message. Dance in your pajamas (but maybe close the curtains first, for the neighbors’ sake).
Because ready or not, …it’s finally happening. And honestly? That’s kinda iconic.

Growing Daily With Grace,
Irish🤎

I don’t know what it is I’m waiting for.A season?A breakthrough?A soft place to land after all this noise?Some days it f...
05/07/2025

I don’t know what it is I’m waiting for.
A season?
A breakthrough?
A soft place to land after all this noise?

Some days it feels near—like I could touch it if I just reached a little farther.
Other days, it’s fog. Heavy and quiet.
And I wonder if it’s lost, or if I am.

But deep in the silence, there’s still a whisper: “I’m not done with you yet.”
And somehow, that’s enough to keep going.

So until we meet again—
Whatever you are,
Wherever you come from,
Whether you arrive with a bang or barely a sound...

I’ll wait.
I’ll grow.
I’ll believe that what God has ahead is not behind.

Because hope doesn’t always shout.
Sometimes, it just quietly stays.

Growing Daily With Grace,
Irish🤎

In Esther 4:14, Mordecai speaks powerful words to her:“Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such ...
02/07/2025

In Esther 4:14, Mordecai speaks powerful words to her:
“Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

Esther wasn’t a warrior. She wasn’t a prophet. She was a young woman pulled into a royal position she never asked for. But when the moment came, when her people ere in danger and fear could’ve kept her silent, she chose to obey God and step into purpose.

She could have played it safe. But purpose rarely lives in safety—it lives in surrender.

There will be moments when God calls you to speak, to lead, to risk. Not because you’re the strongest or loudest, but because He placed you exactly where you are for a reason. Your influence, your voice, your very presence—it matters.

So don’t let fear keep you on the sidelines. Step forward.

Obey, even when it’s uncomfortable. You were made for this moment—not by accident, but by divine design.

You were made for such a time as this. The question is—will you say yes?

“Who am I, Lord, that You’ve brought me this far?”(2 Samuel 7:18)Same, David. Same.Some days feel like chaos behind a ca...
28/06/2025

“Who am I, Lord, that You’ve brought me this far?”
(2 Samuel 7:18)

Same, David. Same.

Some days feel like chaos behind a calm face.
You smile, but you’re carrying silent battles,
unfinished prayers, and questions you don’t say out loud.

And yet…
God still shows up.
Still provides.
Still chooses you.

Not because you’ve earned it—
but because His love runs deeper than your doubts.

David wasn’t being dramatic. He was in awe.
And maybe that’s where we are too:
Awestruck. Held. Seen.

You’re not falling behind.
You’re being carried—by a God who never left.

Growing Daily With Grace,
Irish🤎

Hosea 2:15"There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope."Life has a way of...
26/06/2025

Hosea 2:15
"There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope."

Life has a way of leading us through valleys we never asked to enter.
Valleys of heartbreak, regret, or silence from God.

Hosea 2:15 reminds us of something powerful: even in the “Valley of Achor” (a place of trouble), God can plant vineyards and open a door of hope.

He doesn't just fix broken things; He repurposes pain.
He turns what once hurt into something that heals.

That valley that nearly broke you? God says it can become the very place He meets you, restores you, and reminds you of your worth.

Your story doesn’t end in trouble. If God has allowed a valley, it’s because He’s already planned the hope that will rise from it.
So don’t fear the dry places—He’s about to plant something beautiful there.

What looks like the end might just be the beginning of your vineyard.
Hold on. There’s a door of hope opening.

Growing Daily With Grace,
Irish🤎

As a kid, I wanted to be a veterinarian—we had a small zoo at home (a.k.a. lots of dogs), and I thought I was destined t...
21/06/2025

As a kid, I wanted to be a veterinarian—we had a small zoo at home (a.k.a. lots of dogs), and I thought I was destined to heal the furry. Then I discovered vet school involves math, science, and actual animal guts. Hard pass.

Then I dreamed of being a journalist. You know, chasing truth, breaking stories… until I found out I get anxious just ordering at Jollibee.

After that? I became a poet. Deep. Brooding. Mysterious. Unfortunately, my best line was: “Roses are red, I’m overwhelmed.” So there’s that.

Now? I write with grace (and lots of snacks), and I’ve learned: It’s okay to outgrow old dreams.

So if your old dream doesn’t fit anymore, don’t squeeze into it like jeans from high school. Let it go. Try something new. You're not stuck—you’re allowed to change your mind. Even Jesus didn't stay in the tomb—so why should you stay stuck in a dream that no longer gives you life?

Grow. Shift. Laugh. Repeat.

Growing Daily With Grace,
Irish🤎

Let’s be real—have you ever had such a good day, then all of a sudden your brain goes, “But what if tomorrow everything ...
10/06/2025

Let’s be real—have you ever had such a good day, then all of a sudden your brain goes, “But what if tomorrow everything falls apart?”

Boom. Anxiety activated.

You're sitting there, peacefully sipping your iced coffee like a child of God, and then out of nowhere:
“What if you mess up that presentation?”
“What if you’re not good enough?”
“What if your dog is silently judging your life choices?”

Let me tell you right now: the devil is out here trying to hijack your joy like it’s a shopping cart with a wobbly wheel.

Why? Because he knows if he can distract you with what’s next, you won’t fully enjoy what God has already given you right now.

And friend, let’s not forget—the devil is a liar. Like, professional level. If lying were a sport, he’d have medals. Gold. Every year. He wants you stuck in worry, spiraling in “what ifs,” when God’s already saying “I got this.”

So here's your spiritual pep talk:
Worrying won’t change tomorrow.
It will definitely ruin your today.
And God is not in the future biting His nails. He’s already there, making a way.

Jesus said in Matthew 6:34, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.”
In other words: chill. God's got your Tuesday.

So take a breath. Smile. Eat that donut. Laugh at that corny meme. And thank God for this exact moment—messy, sweet, uncertain as it may be—because this is the day the Lord has made.

And if the devil tries to whisper lies in your ear again, just smile and say,
“Not today, Satan. I’ve got joy and Jesus—move along.”

Growing Daily With Grace,
Irish🤎

Adulting is basically a series of “I’m fine”s layered over mild breakdowns and reheated leftovers.Truth is: you could be...
07/06/2025

Adulting is basically a series of “I’m fine”s layered over mild breakdowns and reheated leftovers.

Truth is: you could be standing next to someone who’s this close to falling apart—but still showing up. So whatever you do today, do it with kindness in your heart.

Kindness doesn’t have to be dramatic. No need to donate a kidney. Sometimes it’s just:
1. Saying, “How are you… really?”
2. Letting someone cut ahead in line (yes, even when you’re hungry and your
snacks are your last thread of sanity).
3. Smiling at the barista who got your name wrong again—congrats, you're Kris
now.

Pause. Be interruptible. Stop for the one. You might just be the plot twist someone’s hard day didn’t see coming.

Because your small act of grace might be the Wi-Fi signal their soul needed to reconnect.

Growing Daily With Grace,
Irish🤎

Lately, I’ve been praying this one simple but powerful line:“Lord, if it’s not from You, shut it. But if it is from You,...
04/06/2025

Lately, I’ve been praying this one simple but powerful line:

“Lord, if it’s not from You, shut it. But if it is from You, swing it open—and please give me the wisdom (and courage) to walk through it.”

Sounds mature, right?
Very grown-up. Very Proverbs 3:5-6.
But here’s how it usually goes:

God shuts the door.
And I’m standing there like,
“Wait—was that You, Lord? Or did I just miss my chance?”

Other times, He swings the door wide open.
And guess what? I freeze.
“Uhhh… is this a blessing or a trap with better lighting?”

I ask for discernment… but let’s be real:
I want signs, directions, maybe even a talking burning bush. 😅

So here I am—praying, waiting, second-guessing… and laughing at myself along the way.

But one thing I’m sure of:
If God is the one opening or closing the door,
I’m exactly where I need to be.

Growing Daily With Grace,
Irish🤎

Let’s talk about something wild from the Bible:In Isaiah 38, God told King Hezekiah, “Get your house in order, you're go...
30/05/2025

Let’s talk about something wild from the Bible:
In Isaiah 38, God told King Hezekiah, “Get your house in order, you're going to die.” 😳
Now, if that were me, I’d probably pass out, cry ugly tears, or start Googling, “How to make peace with God in under 10 minutes.”

But Hezekiah? He prayed.
He turned his face to the wall and poured his heart out to God.

And guess what?
God gave him 15 more years to live.
No life hacks, no green juice, no fitness tracker. Just one powerful prayer and God’s mercy.

So what’s this got to do with adulting?

Adulting is basically being told “get your house in order”... every day.
Bills. Deadlines. Family drama. Existential crises while folding laundry.

Sometimes we feel like we’re running out of time — like we’re behind, failing, or stuck. But Hezekiah's story reminds us:

👉 Pause. Pray. Don't panic.
👉 God still hears heartfelt, honest prayers.
👉 You’re not done. If you woke up today, God’s not done with you.

Here’s your practical takeaway (a.k.a. Adulting Homework):

✅ Talk to God before the spiral begins.
✅ Look at your life — what needs “putting in order”? Your calendar? Your mindset? That laundry pile from last week?
✅ Use whatever time you have on purpose. You don’t need 15 more years — just today.

Hezekiah didn’t just get more time. He got a second chance to live intentionally.
So maybe, instead of stressing over the mess, we start by giving God our yes.

You're doing better than you think. Keep growing, keep praying, and maybe drink some water too. 😄

Growing Daily With grace,
Irish🤎

Lately, I’ve been learning to slow down—not just in pace, but in heart. I’ve stopped chasing people. Stopped forcing mom...
29/05/2025

Lately, I’ve been learning to slow down—not just in pace, but in heart. I’ve stopped chasing people. Stopped forcing moments. Stopped sprinting after things I thought I needed. Because the truth is simple: what’s meant for you in Jesus won’t leave you.

If it’s from God, it will stay.

We live in a world that tells us to hustle for love, prove our worth, and beg to be seen. But grace tells a different story. Grace says, “You’re already chosen. You’re already enough.” When your identity is rooted in Christ, you stop panicking over who walked away or what didn’t work out. You start trusting the One who holds every detail of your life in His hands.

You stop chasing. And you start living.

That’s what it means to romanticize life in Jesus. It's not just lighting a candle or drinking a cute coffee. It’s finding the sacred in the simple. It's knowing that your steps are ordered even on the days when you feel lost. It’s looking at a quiet sunrise or a deep belly laugh and whispering, “This is holy.”

Brandon Lake said it best in Daddy’s DNA—
“I don’t have to prove myself. I was already enough before I ever started.”

Let that sink in. You don’t have to perform. You carry Daddy’s DNA. You’re wired with heaven’s fingerprint. That means you don’t have to beg people to stay. If they’re meant to be in your life, they’ll stay. If not, let them go without bitterness. You’re not for everyone, and that’s okay.

What’s meant for you won’t miss you. And what misses you was never meant to stay.

God isn’t in the business of confusion or chaos. He’s a God of peace. The friendships that feel safe? The doors that open without striving? The quiet, unshakable joy? That’s Him.

So maybe today, instead of asking “What’s next?”, ask “What’s here?”
Instead of striving, be still.
Instead of fearing loss, trust in the Keeper of every gain.

And the next time you feel like chasing something, stop.
Breathe.
Worship.
Remember whose DNA you carry.

You are already chosen. Already loved.
And grace doesn’t run from you—it runs toward you.

Growing Daily With Grace,
Irish🤎

Maybe the happy ending isn’t about everything falling perfectly into place.Maybe it’s not the big house, dream job, or p...
27/05/2025

Maybe the happy ending isn’t about everything falling perfectly into place.
Maybe it’s not the big house, dream job, or perfect relationship.

Maybe…
It’s learning to breathe again after the breakdown.
It’s laughing at memes at 2 AM kasi ayoko munang umiyak ngayon.
It’s paying your bills and still having a little left for milk tea.
It’s getting out of bed kahit pagod ka na sa buhay.

Maybe it’s slowly falling in love with your own life again.
The quiet mornings.
The clean laundry.
The random messages from friends na hindi mo inaasahan pero sobrang sakto.
The little prayers answered.

Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.
Healing doesn’t have to be loud to be real.
And you don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward.

So if today you’re just trying—
trying to smile, to hope, to show up—
that’s more than enough.

That’s grace.
And maybe, just maybe,
that’s the beginning of your happy ending. 💛

“The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.”
— Isaiah 58:11

Growing Daily With Grace,
Irish🤎

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