REKLAMADOR!

Yes there are things that we do not like to hear, see or feel. Yes we have the right to share our negative opinions. We are free people to be considered and so we are also given the right to utter complaints. Apparently for some people, it is much easier to complain than to think and talk about the solution to their problem. I say, it is never wise to perceive complain as the initial act to solve a conflict. It is never a solution nor a help to find a solution to any problem. Complaints are not a pleasant music to listen to. It knocks down the one who hears it and steals one's peace. Talk about torment.

In Exodus 16, the Israelites complained to God because they thought it was much better for them to stay in Egypt as slaves rather than walk in the desert heading towards the promise land having nothing to eat. During that point of their lives as chosen people of God, they had forgotten that it was God who brought them out of Egypt and that brought them into complaining. See, the same thing applies to us. Whenever we forget the Lord our God and the mighty things he has done over our lives, we start to complain.

One afternoon, I had a one-on-one meeting with the school principal. One of the many things we talked about was my pay for a "task" (I'm afraid this would be read by "odd" people). The amount she told me that I'm gonna receive was less than what I had in mind. I almost fell from where I was seated because of disappointment. But the Christian in me shouted at me to remind me of who i am in Christ Jesus: that i am well-provided for by God. He is my Rewarder. Right then, a positive attitude arose in me. I thanked God for saving me from complaining. I thanked God for reminding me that I have more than enough. A few hours later, Karl, one of my members in my cell group, shared to me how hungry he and Bryshniff (also one of my 12) were after going to a school to talk to the principal. With only a few coins in the pocket, they bought something to eat. They were both enthusiastic servants in the ministry and I am blessed to see them not complaining while serving even though they were already hungry.

Whether you do not like you current job, or how you are being treated at school; whether you are always short with your allowance or don't have anything to wear for the party tonight; whether you are a boy who's too short of to be accepted in the basketball team or a girl who's too fat; whether you don't like you boss's leadership or your teacher's terroristic love for teaching; whatever the circumstances may be, remember the Lord our God and the marvelous things he has done in your life. Stop complaining.

old time favorite :D

Intro =>

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Morning has brok-en, like the first morn-ing

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Blackbird has spok-en, like the first bird

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Praise for the sing-ing, praise for the morn-ing

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Praise for them spring-ing fresh from the world

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Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heav-en

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Like the first dew fall, on the first grass

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Praise for the sweet-ness of the wet gard-en

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Sprung in complete-ness where his feet pass

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Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morn-ing

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Born of the one light, Eden saw play

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Praise with ela-tion, praise every morn-ing

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God's recrea-tion of the new day

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Morning has brok-en, like the first morn-ing

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Blackbird has spok-en, like the first bird

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Praise for the sing-ing, praise for the morn-ing

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Praise for them spring-ing fresh from the world

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why are we not okay? what's wrong? is it because of me again? my being busy? my immaturity? my insensitivity?

are you tired of me? are you angry with me? can you forgive me? do you still love me?

is God not with us? are we the right one for each other? is this the end?

HARDROCK (late post)

3PM and Montalban Youth Networks: rocking hard with the hard Rock.

Undignified for Jesus.

They gave to Him their lives.

Kamusta ang 808?

Hindi sa dami nakikita ang pagiging matagumpay ng isang "evangelistic event". Hindi rin sa init ng pagtanggap ng mga tao sa programang inihanda. Oo, maaaring parte ang mga ito ng kabuang tagumpay pero hindi ang mga ito ang nagsasabing tapos na ang lahat.

Kamusta na kaya sila? Silang 808 na mga kabataang dumalo sa HARDROCK? sila na naging saksi sa bawat parte ng programa. Sila na, maski maalinsangan ang panahon, piniling dumalo sa nasabing gawain. Kamusta na kaya sila?

Lagpas 500 sa kanila ang dumalo sa ganoong uri ng gawain sa unang pagkakataon. Masasabi mo talagang naghanda ang marami para makapagdala ng kaibigan, ng kaklase, ng kapatid o di naman kaya, maging ng kaaway. Marami silang dumalo. Nawa'y marami rin ang manatili sa pagkilala kay Hesus. Mahirap man umpisahan, pero nararapat lamang na muling balikan sila at kamustahin. Nararapat lamang na patuloy na diligan ang buto na salita ng Diyos na naitanim sa kanila. Hindi pwedeng pabayaan sila.

Nakakapagod walang duda ang magsagawa ng ganitong uri ng programa, pero walang panama ito sa tindi ng kagalakan na nadarama ko mismo bilang parte ng grupo ng mga kabataang ginamit ng Diyos para makakilala kay Kristo at mapalakas ng Kanyang salita ang mas marami pang iba. Pero hindi natatapos sa nadarama ang lahat. Marami pang gagawin. Marami pa. Kaya...

...tama na ang salita.

I WON'T STOP

These youth in my church, the 3PM Family of JCSGO Central, are excited and on fire. Their faces shine so bright which just goes to show how in love they are with their Creator. Together with other enthusiastic leaders, we are discipling them to become leaders that would help other people be saved.

Although sometimes I get tired, go home hungry, run out of sleep, and get mocked, I won't stop. I won't stop doing this for God. For I know in due time I will reap a great harvest.

(Pictures taken during AKO MISMO: Camp Part 2 Promotion, April 18)

The SELFLESS JESUS

In this world where most people have gone distrustful and corrupt just to have their cups of power and fame and wealth filled, I couldn't believe that to be selfless is still possible. But through Christ Jesus' example, I now understand that one can still be able to deny himself of the pleasures this world offers for the sake of those people around him. In book of Matthew, chapter 26, Jesus demonstrated before his disciples another act of great compassion.

⁷There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.⁸But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? ⁹For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. ¹⁰When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. ¹¹For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. ¹²For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

He let that woman pour on that expensive perfume, not because he wants to smell great and be noticed, but because he believed she did it for his burial. Let us remember that Christ went from heaven down to forsaken earth not to own people's respect and admiration and be enthroned over us and make money over us like what an egoistic politician would do. He came to save us; and even if death was part of God's plan of redemption, he stayed. Actually, this purpose he lived did not get out of his mind. he is focused because he is in love with us and wants us to be saved. In his heart there was no room for selfishness.

We often times expect people to treat us nicely; and if they don't we get hurt and/or react the same way. Sometimes we wait for a friend to say hi to us first before we say hi to that person even though you're the first one who saw him. We go after positions thinking that this is the way to be like God and to be respected. Little that we know, according to the Bible, if we want to be like God, then we need to be servants of men. Even church leaders should be careful in how they want themselves to be treated by church members. Selfishness should never be present in our ministry and service (this is for me too). Our needs only come after other people's needs. And when we humble down ourselves or sacrifice even the food we eat just for the others to be satisfied, we should make sure we are not after praises of men.

Quite a challenge, I know.

And I can't; really, I can't. But I want to and so I will try my best to be SELFLESS - for God's glory and for the salvation of more. So help me God.

MAGNIFY GOD, Allen

(http://www.higherpraise.com/lyrics/woah/b/BE_MAGNIFIED.htm)

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O Lord, be magnified.

I PASTOR

February 26, Dr. Mervin (or Merwin, I'm not sure) shared about the radical move God is doing in Pagadian City. I got really inspired with his testimonies. I could feel the power of God's presence which was upon us during that event. And if there is something that God taught me while I was there, it is to be determined. Sa tagalog ay paninindigan. Clearly he impressed in my heart this words, "Bakit hindi mo na lang panindigan na tinawag Kita."

See, when I accepted this offer from Pastor Vicky Sebastian, the senior pastor of J. C. S. G. O., to work as the high school chaplain of the school ministry of the church, I did not right away threw the idea that I am still a nurse by profession; that there will come a time I am gonna be working as a nurse and not as a church worker or anything related to it.

Whenever people would ask me what do I do, I'd always mention first that I work as a school nurse. I was really hesitant to admit before people where I am working and what do i do. I was not ready to see regret on their face. Or I guess, I was not sure either if I know what I am called to do. This scenario went on for so many months, over a year, and whenever someone would ask me, you don't have any idea how I wanted to refuse to answer his question that would reveal the truth - that I was on denial.

March 25, another pastor visited the church to preach. He's Pastor Carlo Panlilio and he preached something about discouragements. When he called the people to the altar, I was the first one who responded. There, God said this to me, very gently, "Ikaw ay pastor ng mga kabataan." He assured me that I was called and appointed not by anyone including myself. I was called by Him and this pastoring task is my fare share in the last days so that more will be saved. He even gave me a vision wherein I was signing up my name as a pastor.

I AM A PASTOR. In awe of my God, I will do it that more will be saved. Actually, even if I am going to give my life as an offering to Him, it will still be not enough compared to what Jesus has done for us.

REMINDER

It is really amazing how God turns a not-so-good situation into a learning experience where love will be emphasized.

Like 5 minutes ago, I was browsing my girlfriend's Facebook account. I like her shout out. It is so her. When I was scrolling down the page, I saw this comment about her post by a common friend who don't like me as a boyfriend to my girlfriend. I've been hearing sarcasms from her since the time my girlfriend and I got back together.

It was okay with me until a little while ago because of her comment. For the past few days I have been telling my girl just to ignore her and the the other people who are boldly confessing that I am no good for her until I saw that specific comment which is very unnecessary and unsolicited.

I was struggling the very few minutes I saw it - struggling whether to correct her "thought" or just let it go. Minutes passed and the struggle became more intense and harder; and so, I prayed. See, I don't want to sound self-righteous or what, I was just really upset and wanted to fight back. So that God may enlighten my mind which was being clouded with anger and revenge, I prayed. Gradually I began to calm down starting from the inside. I thought there was no use if i would reply to her statement. I thought the issue would just get bigger. I worried about her (my girl) getting hurt if the "issue" progresses. I kept my piece and sighed deeply.

Few minutes after, I got reminded of one important thing: they are not enemies but siblings in faith. I thought I would definitely regret it if I have chosen to wage war against them and not just let go of the issue. I thanked God for helping me become calm and steady and collected. Yeah, collected! :)

Before we say anything it is really much better to think twice, thrice or twenty times before letting those words come out from our mouths. We're supposed to be peacemakers not fire-starters.

Extraordinary Little Ways to Relax

5 - Eat hopia. This is a favorite.

4 - Watch Shaun the Sheep. My nephews' influence.

3 - Listen to All About You by Hillsong London. "It's all about You and the world can't stop us..."

2 - Play with Matt and Isaiah. Kulitan. Maingay pero nakarelax na tawanan.

1 - Kwentuhan with Chari. Call it quality time :)

God Has Spoken

One evening, I asked myself, "Where should I draw the excitement in loving her?"

I recalled, " Love should never be based on emotions. It should never be based on anything superficial. It is a decision." I added, "I must not love just the idea of having a girlfriend. It is unfair on her part." And so I continue to resolve the conflict in my head trying to find out how will I keep the excitement in a relationship.

Then I remembered to ask God. He said, "Draw it from me. I want you to see what I see in her as I have created her. I want you to discover the very reason/s I gave her to you. You'll thank me for sending her to your life once you've found out the reason/s. You're gonna love her ultimately and you will enjoy (and not just endure as in other relationships)as you love her and spend with her the rest of your life. I have matched you to her for she is a compliment to you and vice versa. See, I am your God. I am Love.

"Amen!", I said.

malambot na unan

Mula noong bata pa ako, ang unan na malambot na meron ako ang yakap-yakap ko sa tuwing ako'y matutulog. Kinakagat, nilalamutak, pinangigigilan ko ito sa tuwing mapapasa-kamay ko. Dumaan ang panahon, di nagbago ang naging papel ng malambot na unan kong ito sa aking buhay. Siya ang unan na tila may hiwaga. Minsan, mainit ang ulo ko dahil sa isang pangyayari sa bahay. Sa pagpunta ko sa aking silid, nakita at nahawakan ko ang malambot na unan kong ito. Nanggigil ako. At sa sobrang gigil ko, kinagat-kagat ko ito. At natawa na lang ako sa sarili ko nang makita ko sa salamin ang ginagawa ko. Parang isang batang naghihimutok dahil naagawan ng kendi ang aking mukha nang biglang napahinahon ng isang malambot na unan na nakagigigil.

Talagang iba siya sa lahat ng aming unan sa bahay.

Parang ikaw...parang ikaw.