World full of Smileys
I want to put smiles in every person's heart...to share the ultimate joy that can only be achieved from Big Dad. :)
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
When He Breaks
It is painful, yes it is. It is hard, an excruciating one. It is common associated with tears, with poignant feeling. You know what I’m talking? You’re right, it’s about breaking.
I had a chance to talk to different people regarding breaking. And sure enough, I got one common answer, it is hurting. Though in diverse reasons, whether it’s related to relationship break ups, shattered career, ruined friendship, or related with a thing and the like, there’s always a feeling of sadness, and a sense of piercing the two very sensitive parts of human body, the heart and the mind. It was mentioned also that breaking sometimes unintentional, not planned. But, have you ever wondered what if it’s not a person, a situation or a thing that caused the breaking? What if it’s Him?
I pondered on the stories in the bible related to breaking. Yeah, there are a lot of stories allied to this. And here’s the thoughts that normally speaks up.
1. He breaks with a purpose. Like the potter and its clay illustration, God will break our lives to produce a brand new one. He will let our heart undergo a bypass operation to improve the flow of blood in every single veins of our body, or smash our decaying bones and creates a fresh, strong one. He’ll let our souls experience His double-edged sword, or put into fire to fabricate the best qualities of us. Yes, it is throbbing. But let us be reminded of the goal God wants to do – that is to bring the best in you.
2.He breaks in a very unique way. He made us special, with different, unique qualities. Hence, He breaks us in an extraordinary way, the one that would fit our whole package.
3. He breaks in an organized and creative way. Our Lord is an organized Lord. Like the pattern He sets when He created the world, His artistic techniques in teaching, definitely, He breaks in a very careful way. He cares for us dearly; therefore, He will consider everything about us.
4. He loves us. In a single formula, God breaks us because He loves us, so much.
Our God is so good and great than we can imagine that He breaks us to teach us to trust Him more. And the more we trust Him, the more we can smile.
“But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him.” Jeremiah 18:4
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Not Alone
But now, this corner seems to be chaotic and frenzy, disorganized and loud. Sounds and voices are coming from left and right. I can sense other’s inhalation, feel their pulse rates, and perceive their thoughts. Now, it is filled up with many people. And yes, I am not alone anymore.
Every day, I yearn for peace, for tranquility – same as what I have felt twenty four years ago. I heed to experience the same silent sensation, to taste the tingling effect of stillness. But, it can’t happen. I have to face the truth, I am not a kid anymore and I don’t have time machine, gadgets or gizmos to make me a child again. I am now a grown-up, and I have a lot of responsibilities to fulfill. I need to be with other people, to mingle with them – that sometimes, I felt anxious about that fact.
Well, I don’t know why, but every now and then, I have this “angst” feeling. I worry, guilty of being fretful. And I’m not happy of it. Worrying REALLY makes me feel sick. I need to battle this, and eventually, to win this war.
Twenty four years have passed when I saw myself standing at this same corner. Only to realized later that during that time, I am not alone. Yes, I am not. I have this “buddy” alongside that I am not aware of. Until, he introduced himself. And he promised me two things: 1) that I’ll be sensing again the peace I wanted and 2) that he’ll help me battling the war of fearing people. I just have to have “faith” on him.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Train Riders
“Let us give seats to the elders, ladies and persons with disabilities”.
“Please avoid pushing one another while getting in and out of the train”.
“Please give way to the passengers in entering and leaving the train”.
“Please take care of your belongings. Kindly check your things in the train and in the station”.
“Hesus ang tsuper ng buhay
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Hard day? Nah...
You rushed to the elevator to reach the 10pm FX cut-off going to your home. Traffic jam caught you in the middle of the road that you arrived home starving. Unexpectedly, you forgot your home keys. You waited again for 15-minutes. At last, the door was opened. You kissed your mom good night, go straight to your room, and sigh.
Sounds familiar, isn’t it? Are you this person I’m talking about right now? If you are, before blowing up, pause for a while and watch this video (btw, this post do not aim to advertise,:)).
Well, that’s it. Sometimes, we are bombarded by the many “bad things” in our lives, but, we need to be reminded that our responses to that bad things matters most. It’s really 1% situation and 99% response. The way we perceived situation has a great impact of what will be the outcome. Always remember that positive outlook in life, a thankful heart and leaving all things in Big Dad’s hand will turn a bad day into a great one. It’s really up to us if we will live with the bad, hard day, or to celebrate each day with smile and gladness.
“Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart” Psalm 32:11 NIV”
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Mundane Monday
Monday, July 18, 2011
Realizations
Street children in Quezon Ave.
Sampaguita vendor in North Edsa.
Blind couple singing besides MRT station.
Families living in the underpass of Buendia.
Little girl starring at the roasted chicken along Ayala.
Little boy running along EDSA asking for alms.
Crippled man begging in MRT Taft Station.
Every day, I can’t help but noticed these people, in different gender, age, and status in life. I wonder if there are also other humans that can perceived them. But whether or not I’m the only one, I really felt the urge to do something about this. I’m actually having this “small little voice” pushing me step out of my comfort zone and act. I wanted too… but how?
Now, if someone’s reading this post and has the same sentiment as with I have right now, let’s talk.
I want to be of someone’s angel, in my own little ways. But it can be bigger, if you and I will mingle.