"Many of us arrive and stay with a bang.And many of us are emphatic and forceful.We shout because we think that he who shouts the loudest gets the service and then we punctuate and underline our statements"WHY BE STRONG
1) DUTY TO GOD * we have a duty to God to do his will ,to answer our calling and to give glory to his name.Kailangan ay makita ng mundo kung sino tayo at makikilala nila kung sino at makilala nila kung sino ang Dios sa pamamagitan ng nakikita nila sa atin.Ang dapat nakikita nila ay strength,hindi weakness.Victory hindi defeat. *you have to be strong because the moment your weakness make you fail,then you lose your mandate to serve. REFLECTION The thing is,there are some preachers who teaches mediocricity.They challenged the church to be contented with what we have and not to ask for more.But I rarely heard someone preach about how to be more and be succesful.I agree though that we should be at our best always and not be contented with what we have specially if tambay tayo or we do nothing to be productive.At work,Christians tend to be passive because we are taught to be contented with what we have.I don't know if I just misunderstood their preachings. I heard a lot of times Christians saying "eh wag kang tumingin sa panlabas na anyo" but just like Ed Lapiz said This shouldn't be the case dahil pare pareho tayong mananagot sa Dios individually.But that's how society works.That's how non believers tend to see us.I think the most effective way to evangelize is by setting a good example.Panlabas na anyo,this way they will the notice the big difference in our lives.Kailangan may iniingatan na patotoo dahil nasisira ang patotoo ng lahat kapag nasira ka. 2) DUTY TO THE CHURCH * kaya ka nga binibigyan ng ministry para magkaroon ka ng dahilan magpakalakas-lakas. I'm honestly guilty to this.I usually don't involve myself because I feel I'm not good enough for anything.The sad thing is until now,I can't figure out what my real gift is.Sure I have some few passion but I don't know how to use them within the church ministry. 3) DUTY TO FAMILY *kailangan magpakalakas ka dahil hindi ka nabubuhay para lang sa sarili. A lot of Filipinos find strength from their family.That's the reason why they work abroad.They make their family as their goal and inspiration.AS for me,I honestly feel the other way around.I know it's a pity but that's what I still feel.Atleast for the past year,I was able to face the road towards them.I'm still trying my way to reach them.I'm still on the start.Just started a few steps and I'm not sure how long do I need to cross that bridge. 4) DUTY TO SELF *GOOD stewardship begins at home.Good stewardship begins with yourself. 5) FAITHFULNESS TO GOD'S WAY AND DESIGN 6) ROOTS OF GODLY STRENGTH *the root of all Godly strength comes from OBEDIENCE to God. *correct timing is important in order to have strength.This means you let God move.You follow him and you just move along.Hindi kinokontra.Hindi natin pinapangunahan.Pero hindi ka naman huling huli. " maraming nagpapahina sa atin dahil tinitignan natin ay ang mga hindi dapat.At hindi din natin tinitignan ang dapat tignan" GENTLENESS "Many of us arrive and stay with a bang.And many of us are emphatic and forceful.We shout because we think that he who shouts the loudest gets the service and then we punctuate and underline our statements" WHY PEOPLE LOSE GENTLENESS a) those who think they're superior to others.Therefore,they think they are entitled to be rude and rough b) when one become financially sufficient,and are able to help other people,they begin to lose gentleness c) when we are in the position of control,don lumalabas ang tunay na ugali d) it comes from Ignorance d) lack of ETIQUETTE-one of the marks of good breeding,sophistication,good eduaction and good training "there are some who doesn't go to school yet they possess this quality.It's a gift" "gentleness is a mark of maturity,mellowness and kindness" "we are able to be gentle in our speech.Even the volume of our speech,our choice of words,our delivery-all these have to be gentle" "to be gentle is to be kind inside and out.We are to be gentle even to the rude and to the rough" "a gentle tongue can break a bone" "empty can strikes loud" "one of the marks of civilized behavior ,and mind you,of godliness is when we can disagree without being ungentle.We can air our opinions without becoming rude" REFLECTION' If there's only an exclusive school that includes training how to be gentle,I'd probably enroll my self.With things being said here,I conclude there's not much gentleness in me.My job entails pleasant conversation and communication to be able to satisfy customers but I know I always sounded rude,grumpy,disinterested and bored with what I'm doing for more than 3 years now.I have issues with communicating in the most gentle way that I don't have to clash with customers. Personally,I also have issues with expressing myself in a nicer way.Two fo my closest friends told me I'm rude and harsh whenever I speak my mind and I should be watchful.I kept that in mind though still I lose myself from time to time,atleast I'm aware and conscious.I'm also very clumsy like I break glasses when washing dishes.I bump into things.I got cuts or bruised too or any part of my body because of my clumsiness.When I walk,my neighbors don't like it because it's too loud.I don't have any hint of "dalagang pilipina" blood in me. BE TEACHABLE A) a person who knows how to ask b) he or she is not afraid to admit lack of knowledge and to recognize authority or better informed people c) a person who asks may look like a fool for a moment ,but he learns and then becomes wiser forever WHY TEACHABLE * alam nating lahat ang problema pero sinusunod ba natin ang katalinuhan?Ang common sense? *ang culture ay umaandar.At ang hindi sasabay sa andar ay mapagiiwanan talaga *but we must not resists positive change.We should not keep on doing things just because they way we do things.dapat nating i-question,i-challenge ang ating tradisyon. *you must be teachable in a positive way,to be like Christ *no one is perfect but perfection is a good goal to strive for.In fact,perfection is a state for us to get nearer to everyday *first of all,maging humble tayo para maging teachable.Then be patient.Not everyone who teaches you teaches the way you want to be taught.Be patient to watch,learn and be open from people then be open *marunong kang makibagay.Kung alam ko kung sino ka sa 'yong kalooban,pwede kang maki-bagay. *we should bring theology to the lower self where everyone can reach it PERFECTION/SACREDNESS " every aspect of our life is sacred.Hindi lang may kinalaman sa simbahan at ang nasa loob nito.Ang buong buhay ay sacred.Ang ginawa ng western thought ay hinati ito ng secular and sacred" "righteousness is not only limited only to theology.It permeates every aspect of our lives.And to make Christ real to the world,Christians are being teachable" 1) God is good even to the bad "being perfect as defined here is not being sinless.Kasi kung sinless ang perfection,wlang magiging perfect.Dito ang pagiging ganap or perfect is defined as being good to the bad" 2) It is doing more than what the pagans do 3) Loving those who don't love you "to love in the new testament means to be committed to the well being of another person,wether or not feel good about the person" 4) Pray for those who persecute you "so mamili ka,ano ba mas prefered nyo-approval nila o paggalang ng sanlibutan" BE LIKE GOD 1) Man was made in God's image 2) pagbabalik sa nawawalang image ng Dios "THE best and easiest way for people to learn is by imitation" 3) Devotion to God is the only Acceptable Motive for Godly Actions 4) the risen Christ who empowers us 5) Development of godly character entails putting on and putting off character traits "everything else falls under these two; Doing good and avoiding evil" *there are people who avoid evil and do good because of the expectation of others.But our thinking should be like that of Joseph when he was tempted by Potiphar's wife,fear God and respect him."Think of how could we even disobey God and do such a thing". "there's only one true and acceptable way for any godly action-devotion to God.Umiiwas tayo sa masama at gumawa ng tama dahil mahal natin ang Dios" "ang mga motives na reputation,habit,expectation to win favor,or just fear of punishment are not acceptable.These are not manifestation of true love.True love is the only acceptable motive-devotion to and love of God" "remember to put off what we should put off and put on what we should put on" 6) the work of godliness is progressive "there should always be growth in our character toward godliness" "Righteousness refers to obedience to God on specific right actions.We can do a righteous act without being holy.Holiness refers to the character resulting from continously doing righteous" "one righteous act leads to a holy character.A holy character will produce a righteous act.A righteous act will definitely add to the holiness .Additional holiness will have additional enablement to do righteous acts.Therefore,this is a cycle" "the only entry point is righteousness through obedience.Obedience leads to holiness.An act of obedience does not make a human holy,but continuing systematic obedience makes us holy and definitely gives us a holy life.it is therefore imperative to obey God,to do one righteous act at a time" 7) holy and righteous living " sa isip pa lang,magkakaroon na tayo ng diciplina" "but for us to make a habbit,we should start with actions,which are sometimes painful and inconvinient actions of goodness" BE FULL TO GIVE A) FULL OF HOLY SPIRIT *the number of sins we entertain is inversely proportionate to the space the H.S. will occupy in our hearts b) FULL OF JOY "happiness is dependent on happenings.Joy is deeper because it's not based on happenings .It's always there no matter what happens. "ang puso natin ay madaling kilalanin.Cycle yan.Kung full of H.S. then full praises ka.Pag ikaw ay full of praises,lalo lang magiging full of H.S. c) FULL OF KINDNESS d) FULL OF GRACE E)FULL OF POWER * ALISIN ang mali at ikabit ang tama at nang mapatuwid ang ating buhay THE BETTER YOU-APPLICATION "are you what you need to be ?Are you what you want to be?And most importantly,are you what God wants you to become?" "but I believe God is fair and that he gives everyone a chance.He has a plan for everyone.It is the will of beautiful and peaceful life.But not all of those good things happen because other things happen along the way" "what stands between us and our potential is our father's loving touch and our co-operation and submission" 1) YIELD TO THE LORD 2)STRIVING WITH GOD 3)SATAN WANTS US TO BE BOASTFUL 4) BE TEACHABLE 5)DON'T BE LAZY 6)ACT WITH INTENTION.MEAN WHAT YOU DO 7) DON'T BE LOW CONTENTED.DON'T BE MEDIOCRE IN OUR GOALS Ang buhay spiritual ay parang aerial view.If we view from above,ang gandang pagmasdan but if you go low you will see the dirt and polluted areas and rivers.Ganon din tayo spiritually speaking.Gawin nating goal ang tempt-free.kasi yung laging natetempt,mababa ang lipad nun kaya naabot ng temptation.There's a level of spirituality na pakunti na lang ng pakunti yung temptation. The challenge is this: Look at what you are now.Huwag laging madaling makuntento.Kailangan we keep on striving and we keep on allowing the Lord to work in us.Look at what you are now.And imagine what you become.Huwag sayangin ang panahon.Yield to God .Let him re-shape you into his delightlful and perfect will. MY REFLECTION It felt like I was reading a book where everything that made me guilty were pointed out.I feel like the words from those of a father scolding a 16 year old daughter for messing her life. I remember years ago,I was desperately in search of a job.And I know exactly how hard it is to get one.So after failing a lot during exams and interviews,I asked God if he will give me a job,I'll do myself to excel and exceed.I'll be a performer.Yet for my first and second ,it was a period of disaster,humiliation and desperation to passs every single exam and interviews.It was my first time so it was a huge adjustment for me.After sometime,I got a job offer here in Teletech as a pioneer.We were told that being a pioneer entails a lot of opportunities and edge.Then 3 years past and I look around,there were only few of us left here.Some were promoted,others resigned because they got better offer outside.And I watch the later waves got promoted one after the other.Then I was reminded of my goal years ago,what happened? It dawned on me that I got very comfortable and I stopped aiming higher.I lost my momentum.I'm still thankful though because my character and confidence develops as years advance right after I started working. It goes with my spiritual life.I can't exaclty remember the last time I read the Bible and was in search of meaning.I can't remember when was the last time I cry my heart out to the Lord out of overwhelming joy.Honestly,my spiritual life went on so low,I think even lower than the ground since last year.And New Year comes,I'm scared to promise anything anymore to the Lord as it was a very heavy thing to do.But in my heart,how I wish I could have done better. There were 3 important things emphasized here by the author that I think I have to focus on because I have totally lost it.That is BEING STRONG,BEING GENTLE AND BEING TEACHABLE. BEING STRONG Just recently,actually it was New Years Eve,I was lying on bed thinking about my family and their was deep sadness there.I was in tears as other stuff also bothered me.And I remember wishing I can just close my eyes and that God will take my life.I mean what's the point of living if I'm only living for myself? And what's even worst is I can't even bring something for myself.I have nothing and no one.I have God of course but I don't have the guts to even pray because all I felt is guilt.I almost gave up I know. BEING GENTLE There's nothing much gentle about me.My action and words were never gentle.If there's one character that I want to learn and master this year,it would be this.How to be gentle in my action,thoughts and words.I'm not that artistic enough to express myself in a less offending way. I am a very clumsy person.I never act like a woman.I don't know even if I can pass the standards of the ettiquette of being a woman. BEING TEACHABLE My tendency is,I fight back if someone tries to correct my action instead of accepting what's being corrected.It's so easy to defend myself and to look smart.But to look stupid also can be a lifetime if I choose to repel the opportunities to stand corrected and learn instead. From this day forward,I pray for STRENGTH to stand against the pressures of this world.I pray for GENTLENESS in my words and actions and to HAVE A TEACHABLE heart always,this way I'll stay humble always and learn as much as possible instead.
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