Two brothers working together in their family-owned farm. Which one is married and has a large family. The others are single. When it starts to dusk, the two brothers would share equally the results they get.
On one day, you who are single is thinking, "It's not fair if we divide the average of all the results we get. I'm still single and needs only a little." Therefore, every night he took his sack of rice from the barn and put it in the barn owned by his brother.
Meanwhile, relatives who have married man thinks in his heart, "not fair if we divide the average of all the results we get. I have a wife and children who will look after me in old age later, while my brother did not have anyone and no one was will care for him in his old age. " Therefore, every night he took his sack of rice from the barn and put it in a shed owned by her only brother.
Over the years the two brothers would keep their secret, while the rice they never really diminished, until one night the two met, and then when they knew what had happened. They hugged each other.
Do not let the brotherhood damaged property, without confusing it pereratlah fraternity property.
How we are able to build brotherly kind of love story that marked the above? Both the brothers had to learn to understand each other's needs. Who are single, can see more certainly needs his brother who are married rather than her own needs. Meanwhile, those who are married are able to understand his brother who was single it did not have anyone, he is more in need of wealth than he. Ability to understand it can become a reality in deeds if they no longer make wealth as the only source of life. They better come first how other people can live well in this world, with consequences, then they themselves dinomorduakan. Does this reflection relation with the readings we have just heard about?
In Reading I, Abram tithe of loot (property seizure outcome in the war) to Melchizedek as the high priest at that time. Willingness to give a tenth is not easy to make, but it's not one-tenth of the maximum rule, but minimal. People find it difficult to present his fortune because he considered his fortune as the only reliable source of life and future life. So also narrated in the Gospel of Matthew, the apostles asked Jesus actually commanded the multitude to go to find lodging and food, but they do not have lodging conditions and without food. Weird is not it? People who have no home and no food even asked to leave. In short, "Do not disturb us, we are busy! Dizzy just thinking about their own needs really think about your needs! Ah .. EGP (Emangnye I Think)!"
What is the reaction JESUS? Jesus asked the disciples to feed them! "You give them something to eat!" Whereas the existing stock only five loaves and two fishes! "How is possible!" think his disciples? That's where the "lack of confidence in the students on JESUS!" Who was Jesus? For a long time and hang out with Jesus, they're also not putting full trust in Him. Because the minds of the apostles was that there was "impossibility" to provide 5000 people with 5 loaves and 2 fish. In doubt and indecision because "dead end", Jesus invites his disciples to ask God the Father, "He took the five loaves and two fish and looking up to heaven and give thanks, then divide the bread and gave it to the disciples to be distributed to the people! "
By inviting the students give thanks and say a blessing, Jesus wanted to change their thinking styles of narrow self-love a generous attitude. "Hunger is not just a starving man food in a sense a matter of eating rice and so on. More than that, there are many people who "have an abundance of wealth" but not able to share with other people for himself is still "hungry", ie spiritual hunger ... He still felt less loved by God and each other. How are people going to the dry love to share with others.
By saying the blessing, the disciples and the crowd was invited Jesus to realize their own self that we had taken and created by God because of love. Self-esteem and value our dignity is not determined by "all belong to" us, but rather is determined by the love of God. People who have actually received and considered himself God, he will easily moved to share with others. Confidence "beloved of God" that is constantly renewed by the Holy Spirit every time we participate in the celebration of the Eucharist.
So also the people who invited Jesus prayed, they finally realized God loved even though life without lodging. But people are traveling, it must be of the many people they bring lunch. However, anyone who is not worried and anxious when asked to share with others who more or less even though they own a little stock. Well Jesus prayer to the Father, strengthen their faith so that they are not anxious and worried about their future but still full of hope to share lunch with each other. What happens then? There are 12 baskets full of food left.
That is why, every time we celebrate the Eucharist we are invited to live according to Christ's lifestyles are willing to share his life for others, even with the risk of death though. "This is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me!" .... "This cup is the new covenant sealed by my blood, Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me!" (1 Cor 11:25-26)
Let us ask the HOLY SPIRIT, that we are "still hungry" because they have not felt loved by God and others, we too will experience the love of God, so that finally we are also willing to share life with others.
Monday, October 4, 2010
In the Shoulder by a Priest.
" The priest that offereth it for sin shall eat it: in the holy place shall it be eaten, in the court of the tabernacle of the congregation." (Leviticus 6:26)
read: Leviticus 6:24-30, Hebrews 4:14.
I read this verse a bit confused with what the Lord said to the priest who sacrifices it takes a sin offering. But when we took a few chapters ahead we will see why priests should eat it. The Bible says, " Wherefore have ye not eaten the sin offering in the holy place, seeing it is most holy, and God hath given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before the LORD? " (Leviticus 10:17).
I realized that the meat that would typify the people of Israel sin that must be endured by the Priest. Because when the sin is in the shoulder by a priest was then pardoned sinner his guilt. And the other reason you can see in Ezekiel 44:27-30.
You see that the main function of the priest is an intermediary between GOD and man sinned, Jesus is the intermediary for the largest. She "eats" meat offerings filled with the sins of the world. You see so much sin that should be on his shoulder, then Jesus had a great tussle in the garden of Gethsemane. Jesus had to drink the cup that contains all of our sins, so that we can be justified by faith in Him.
The sacrifice of Christ is the essence of salvation. Without the sacrifice of Christ there would be no promise of GOD, heaven, eternal life, and happiness. Do not believe the variety of 'ad' which offers a path to heaven to you without going through Jesus. Because there is only one true and straight path, and He is Jesus.
Jesus not only Lord and King, but He is also our Priest. Are like the Bible says ,...." Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. "(Hebrews 4:14 ).... AMEN.
Lord Jesus bless you and your family ....... AMEN.
read: Leviticus 6:24-30, Hebrews 4:14.
I read this verse a bit confused with what the Lord said to the priest who sacrifices it takes a sin offering. But when we took a few chapters ahead we will see why priests should eat it. The Bible says, " Wherefore have ye not eaten the sin offering in the holy place, seeing it is most holy, and God hath given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before the LORD? " (Leviticus 10:17).
I realized that the meat that would typify the people of Israel sin that must be endured by the Priest. Because when the sin is in the shoulder by a priest was then pardoned sinner his guilt. And the other reason you can see in Ezekiel 44:27-30.
You see that the main function of the priest is an intermediary between GOD and man sinned, Jesus is the intermediary for the largest. She "eats" meat offerings filled with the sins of the world. You see so much sin that should be on his shoulder, then Jesus had a great tussle in the garden of Gethsemane. Jesus had to drink the cup that contains all of our sins, so that we can be justified by faith in Him.
The sacrifice of Christ is the essence of salvation. Without the sacrifice of Christ there would be no promise of GOD, heaven, eternal life, and happiness. Do not believe the variety of 'ad' which offers a path to heaven to you without going through Jesus. Because there is only one true and straight path, and He is Jesus.
Jesus not only Lord and King, but He is also our Priest. Are like the Bible says ,...." Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. "(Hebrews 4:14 ).... AMEN.
Lord Jesus bless you and your family ....... AMEN.
LOVE LANGUAGES
A priest had testified that interesting. He recalled that during the teenage years, each time to buy chicken for her, she always bought the chest. During courtship, he saw his wife always eat the chest, so he must assume his wife liked the chicken breast. After a dozen years of running, when they were opening themselves to each other, then he knows that in fact she most likes the chicken thighs. Then why did his wife used to always choose the chest? Chest turned out he chose because she knew her husband liked the thigh. A dozen years of running, but still there are things that have not known about a spouse. This can happen to anyone, including you and me.
Often we assume that what we like must also favored by our spouses, our children, family, friends or others. There are many fathers who think that if they are able to meet the material needs of the children or his wife, he has been engaged in the function as an exemplary father. And perhaps on many occasions, his wife and children require much more attention and attendance rather than the fulfillment of material needs. As long as I teach and interact with many people throughout my life, I came to one conclusion: God created human beings is different. Both of the properties, behavior, hobbies, hobby, and so forth. That is, what I like, not necessarily someone else likes. What is the best for me, not necessarily best for others.
Lord Jesus teaches that: "a new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another, just as I have loved you, so you must love one another." (John 13:34). Then on another occasion: "This is my commandment, That ye love one another as I have loved you." (John 15:12) and "This is my commandment unto you: Love one another." (John 15:17). JESUS is the command to love others, like the Lord Jesus himself has loved us. How did Jesus love us? Lord Jesus loves us tremendously, to sacrifice Himself to die on the cross for us all not perish but have everlasting life. Love others as Jesus loved us what would make us have to start thinking of loving others in accordance with what they need / want, and then try to provide exactly that. Not by us, but according to them. Because everyone is different needs / wants it.
In these circumstances, it takes an in-depth understanding of the "language of love" so we can reach the hearts of people around us. What I mean by the language of love is something we give to someone else who is based in accordance with what they expect, not according to what we like. There are 5 things that usually becomes the "language of love" for people: 1. PujianOrang words that have a language of love is usually going to be happy or feel loved if they get positive words, such as support, praise, recognition and others. If they get the opposite, such as insults, foul language, abusive and so on, will be something very menyakitkan.2. At this BersamaJenis will feel loved if their loved one would take the time to listen to them, talking heart to heart, the streets and sebagainya.3. HadiahTipe like this would be very happy if they received a gift, even the simplest sekalipun.4. BantuanOrang with love like this type of language will be very happy if their loved one would take the time to help them, despite being very busy. That would mean a lot to mereka.5. SentuhanTapping on the shoulder, or for a husband and wife or parents on the child's: hug, kiss or holding of hands, it could mean a very big for them.
Different people, different language of love. Did you know the language of love from your spouse, your children, your friends, and your parents? In order to fulfill Christ to love people just as He loves us, we must know what they most need, just as Jesus knew exactly what we most need. Despite everything that we give in good faith based on a genuine love there is still good, there are times when outpouring of love we will not give the maximum if we are wrong. Sometimes without knowing the language of love from the people we love, we may fail in expressing our love for them. In fact, can lead to quarrels, because we feel our giving is not appreciated, they feel ignored and others. If Jesus loves us to provide the best for us, because He knew exactly what we need, it's time we give the best also for the people we love, by knowing in advance what they most need in accordance with the language of their love. Let's get to know the language love each, and let it be known love with the maximum.
Identify the language of love from the people we love
Often we assume that what we like must also favored by our spouses, our children, family, friends or others. There are many fathers who think that if they are able to meet the material needs of the children or his wife, he has been engaged in the function as an exemplary father. And perhaps on many occasions, his wife and children require much more attention and attendance rather than the fulfillment of material needs. As long as I teach and interact with many people throughout my life, I came to one conclusion: God created human beings is different. Both of the properties, behavior, hobbies, hobby, and so forth. That is, what I like, not necessarily someone else likes. What is the best for me, not necessarily best for others.
Lord Jesus teaches that: "a new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another, just as I have loved you, so you must love one another." (John 13:34). Then on another occasion: "This is my commandment, That ye love one another as I have loved you." (John 15:12) and "This is my commandment unto you: Love one another." (John 15:17). JESUS is the command to love others, like the Lord Jesus himself has loved us. How did Jesus love us? Lord Jesus loves us tremendously, to sacrifice Himself to die on the cross for us all not perish but have everlasting life. Love others as Jesus loved us what would make us have to start thinking of loving others in accordance with what they need / want, and then try to provide exactly that. Not by us, but according to them. Because everyone is different needs / wants it.
In these circumstances, it takes an in-depth understanding of the "language of love" so we can reach the hearts of people around us. What I mean by the language of love is something we give to someone else who is based in accordance with what they expect, not according to what we like. There are 5 things that usually becomes the "language of love" for people: 1. PujianOrang words that have a language of love is usually going to be happy or feel loved if they get positive words, such as support, praise, recognition and others. If they get the opposite, such as insults, foul language, abusive and so on, will be something very menyakitkan.2. At this BersamaJenis will feel loved if their loved one would take the time to listen to them, talking heart to heart, the streets and sebagainya.3. HadiahTipe like this would be very happy if they received a gift, even the simplest sekalipun.4. BantuanOrang with love like this type of language will be very happy if their loved one would take the time to help them, despite being very busy. That would mean a lot to mereka.5. SentuhanTapping on the shoulder, or for a husband and wife or parents on the child's: hug, kiss or holding of hands, it could mean a very big for them.
Different people, different language of love. Did you know the language of love from your spouse, your children, your friends, and your parents? In order to fulfill Christ to love people just as He loves us, we must know what they most need, just as Jesus knew exactly what we most need. Despite everything that we give in good faith based on a genuine love there is still good, there are times when outpouring of love we will not give the maximum if we are wrong. Sometimes without knowing the language of love from the people we love, we may fail in expressing our love for them. In fact, can lead to quarrels, because we feel our giving is not appreciated, they feel ignored and others. If Jesus loves us to provide the best for us, because He knew exactly what we need, it's time we give the best also for the people we love, by knowing in advance what they most need in accordance with the language of their love. Let's get to know the language love each, and let it be known love with the maximum.
Identify the language of love from the people we love
Four panacea
A young child. He has tried to provide a firm foundation for his family. But he found a void in his soul base. He was hit by anxiety and lose their way of life. Every day the situation is getting worse. He decided to go to the doctor before it becomes too late.
After listening to complaints, the doctor gave four packets of drugs as he advised: "Tomorrow morning before nine o'clock in the morning you shall sticks beach alone, carrying the four pack of this medicine. Do not bring books or magazines. Also, do not bring a radio or tape. On the beach you'll unwrap the drug in accordance with the time recorded on the package, ie, at nine, at twelve, at three and five hours. By following the recipes in it I believe your illness will be cured. "
That person is between trust and doubt will be given to a doctor prescription. However, the next day he went to the beach. Upon arriving on the coast in the morning, while the morning sun began to emerge in the eastern horizon and the blue sea reflecting back the golden red rays, while the roar of the waves came and went, his heart filled with joy that is very deep.
Promptly at nine, he unwrapped the first drug. But he found no drugs in it, just a piece of paper with the words: "Listen." Bizarre, the person is obedient to what is ordered. He then sat quietly listening to the wind rustling the beach and splashing waves that breaks down the beach. He even secra slowly able to listen to every beat of his own heart that blend with the natural melodic music on the beach. It has been so long since she'd never sit down and be really calm like today. He was too busy with his business. Currently, he felt as if his soul washed clean.
Twelve o'clock precisely. He unwrapped the second drug. Of course as the first package, no drugs were found except a piece of paper inscribed: "Given". He switched from music to listen to beautiful beaches and cozy it and slowly remember every step of his own footsteps since childhood. He was given the old school times, given that both parents love always shined in their faces. He also remembers all the friends he loved and would also love him. He feels there is a piece of strength and warmth radiating from the bottom of inner life.
When he unwrapped the third time shows at three in the proper time, he found secaraik paper with the words: "Considering and assessing motivation." He memejamkam eyes, focusing his attention to re-evaluate first intention when he built his business. It was a major inspiration he opened his business is in a persistent work to serve the needs of others. But when his business has now obtained its shape, he forgets this and just think about the benefits that would be obtained. The advantage is now the ruler himself, he has turned into a selfish man, and forget to pay attention to the fate of others. He now seemed to have been able to see the roots of the disease itself, he found the reason that always made him anxious.
When the sun had disappeared and the expanse of the sea turned red, he unwrapped the final remedy. There is written: "Write down any concerns your at the beach." He was toward the coast, and wrote the word "anxious". Waves come in unison and just delete what he wrote. The shoreline as if wiped out, the word "worried" that the new writing lost in the waves.
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Who is the main character in the story above? Maybe I, maybe you too. Have I ever genuinely listen bathinku own language? Or have I remember all the sweet and bitter that occurred in the past but have shaped who I am today? What was the main motivation of my life today and tomorrow? And what is anxiety?
Let us meuliskan every burden and anxiety of death on the cross of Jesus, the Cross that gives strength. For he himself ever thanks to: "Come to Me, all who weary listless and heavy load, I will give relief to you." (Matt. 11:28)
After listening to complaints, the doctor gave four packets of drugs as he advised: "Tomorrow morning before nine o'clock in the morning you shall sticks beach alone, carrying the four pack of this medicine. Do not bring books or magazines. Also, do not bring a radio or tape. On the beach you'll unwrap the drug in accordance with the time recorded on the package, ie, at nine, at twelve, at three and five hours. By following the recipes in it I believe your illness will be cured. "
That person is between trust and doubt will be given to a doctor prescription. However, the next day he went to the beach. Upon arriving on the coast in the morning, while the morning sun began to emerge in the eastern horizon and the blue sea reflecting back the golden red rays, while the roar of the waves came and went, his heart filled with joy that is very deep.
Promptly at nine, he unwrapped the first drug. But he found no drugs in it, just a piece of paper with the words: "Listen." Bizarre, the person is obedient to what is ordered. He then sat quietly listening to the wind rustling the beach and splashing waves that breaks down the beach. He even secra slowly able to listen to every beat of his own heart that blend with the natural melodic music on the beach. It has been so long since she'd never sit down and be really calm like today. He was too busy with his business. Currently, he felt as if his soul washed clean.
Twelve o'clock precisely. He unwrapped the second drug. Of course as the first package, no drugs were found except a piece of paper inscribed: "Given". He switched from music to listen to beautiful beaches and cozy it and slowly remember every step of his own footsteps since childhood. He was given the old school times, given that both parents love always shined in their faces. He also remembers all the friends he loved and would also love him. He feels there is a piece of strength and warmth radiating from the bottom of inner life.
When he unwrapped the third time shows at three in the proper time, he found secaraik paper with the words: "Considering and assessing motivation." He memejamkam eyes, focusing his attention to re-evaluate first intention when he built his business. It was a major inspiration he opened his business is in a persistent work to serve the needs of others. But when his business has now obtained its shape, he forgets this and just think about the benefits that would be obtained. The advantage is now the ruler himself, he has turned into a selfish man, and forget to pay attention to the fate of others. He now seemed to have been able to see the roots of the disease itself, he found the reason that always made him anxious.
When the sun had disappeared and the expanse of the sea turned red, he unwrapped the final remedy. There is written: "Write down any concerns your at the beach." He was toward the coast, and wrote the word "anxious". Waves come in unison and just delete what he wrote. The shoreline as if wiped out, the word "worried" that the new writing lost in the waves.
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Who is the main character in the story above? Maybe I, maybe you too. Have I ever genuinely listen bathinku own language? Or have I remember all the sweet and bitter that occurred in the past but have shaped who I am today? What was the main motivation of my life today and tomorrow? And what is anxiety?
Let us meuliskan every burden and anxiety of death on the cross of Jesus, the Cross that gives strength. For he himself ever thanks to: "Come to Me, all who weary listless and heavy load, I will give relief to you." (Matt. 11:28)
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Every Storm Will End
Did you suffer a loss recently?
A job? A relationship? Material things stolen from you?
My friends lost homes. My friends lost businesses. With tears, my auntie said, “Bo, I lost all the material things I’ve collected over the past 50 years of my life!” Some friends told me that what was most painful was loosing all their photographs—the memories of a lifetime.
Friend, I’ve got a message for you today: Believe that every storm will end. And after the storm, a new morning begins.
Remember that every loss is temporary.
If you lost a loved one, that loss is temporary. In heaven, you’ll see your beloved again and your reunion will last forever.
If you lost photographs, believe that in heaven, God will give back to you DVD copies of all the sweetest memories you’ve had in your life. (I’m not sure what video version they use up there, but I’m sure it’ll be the most modern. Perhaps it’ll be a virtual reality video!)
If you lost material things or opportunities or relationships, believe that God is creating room for something better to come your way.
How will this “better” happen?
Start being grateful.
That’s not a typo.
In the midst of your loss, be thankful.
I know you’ll complain, “Bo, there’s nothing to be thankful for! I lost half my life!”
Well, be thankful for the other half that you still have.
Don’t focus on what you lost, focus on what you still have.
You’ve got too many good things happening to you to be down!
Say this with me, “I’m too blessed to be stressed.” (Not original from me. Got it from a bumper sticker.)
Why be grateful?
Because you attract what you focus on. I’ve said that before so many times, but I’ll keep saying it until God calls me home. Because it’s so powerful.
When you become grateful, you attract more of what you’re grateful for.
Gratitude is a blessings magnet.
My Business Loss
Many years ago, I lost a lot of money in a businesses venture.
It was a big loss for me. At that time, I lost almost my entire net worth.
I was tempted to mope, to sulk, to carry a heavy burden for a long time.
Actually, I allowed myself to grieve for awhile—which was very healthy.
But I decided not to grieve for too long, or I would be stuck forever.
After some time, I declared, “God has something better for me.”
I chose to smile. I chose to look at the brighter side. I chose to believe that better businesses would come my way. In fact, I began declaring the unbelievable. I said, “I’ll earn ten times what I lost!”
Later that week, a friend asked me, “Is it true that you lost a lot of money in that business?”
I said, “Yes, I did.”
“It happens to you too, huh? And I thought people like you are exempt from these things. So why are you smiling?”
“Because I believe God is redirecting me to a better business. And I know that I’ll earn ten times what I lost.”
It was a big claim and some friends couldn’t understand why I was so relaxed.
But a few years later, what I declared happened.
I started new businesses and I began to earn ten times what I lost. What I lost—my savings for years—I earned in a few months. Today, my new businesses are multiplying. I ask myself sometimes, “What if I didn’t fail in that business? I would still be stuck in that business! I wouldn’t have the new business that I have now.”
And imagine if kept moping and sulking—would I have seen the new opportunities around me? Imagine if I kept mourning my loss—would I have had the energy to venture into something new?
Friend, don’t focus at the problems in your life.
Don’t focus on what you loss.
Instead, focus on two things: look at what you still have and look at the new things that God will give you.
And be grateful.
Where Is The Real Storm?
Typhoon Ondoy came and went.
But the real storm is not out there.
The real storm is in your mind.
Do you believe that great things will happen to you?
Imagine a party balloon.
At first, it’s bright and fat and goes up to the ceiling.
But after a few days, it becomes deflated.
It stays on the floor.
We’re like balloons.
What keeps us up is hope.
But life happens, and everyday, we leak hope.
Especially when big trials come, we surely leak out a lot of hope.
And we’re deflated.
Here’s what you need to do: You need to refill your heart with hope.
So that you can rise up again.
Dispel the storms in your mind.
It may be stormy on the outside but it shouldn’t be stormy on the inside.
The only way to dispel the storms is to be grateful for what you have today and what will happen tomorrow.
God is redirecting you to something better.
Sit up straight. Out loud, say this declaration with me…
I’m strong in the Lord. I’m blessed. I’m forgiven. I’m protected. I’m redeemed. I’m equipped. I’m anointed. Healing flows in my body. New doors will open before me. I’ll meet the right people, the right opportunities, at the right time, at the right place. I’ll regain ten times what I lost…
In Jesus name!
May your dreams come true,
Bo Sanchez
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A job? A relationship? Material things stolen from you?
My friends lost homes. My friends lost businesses. With tears, my auntie said, “Bo, I lost all the material things I’ve collected over the past 50 years of my life!” Some friends told me that what was most painful was loosing all their photographs—the memories of a lifetime.
Friend, I’ve got a message for you today: Believe that every storm will end. And after the storm, a new morning begins.
Remember that every loss is temporary.
If you lost a loved one, that loss is temporary. In heaven, you’ll see your beloved again and your reunion will last forever.
If you lost photographs, believe that in heaven, God will give back to you DVD copies of all the sweetest memories you’ve had in your life. (I’m not sure what video version they use up there, but I’m sure it’ll be the most modern. Perhaps it’ll be a virtual reality video!)
If you lost material things or opportunities or relationships, believe that God is creating room for something better to come your way.
How will this “better” happen?
Start being grateful.
That’s not a typo.
In the midst of your loss, be thankful.
I know you’ll complain, “Bo, there’s nothing to be thankful for! I lost half my life!”
Well, be thankful for the other half that you still have.
Don’t focus on what you lost, focus on what you still have.
You’ve got too many good things happening to you to be down!
Say this with me, “I’m too blessed to be stressed.” (Not original from me. Got it from a bumper sticker.)
Why be grateful?
Because you attract what you focus on. I’ve said that before so many times, but I’ll keep saying it until God calls me home. Because it’s so powerful.
When you become grateful, you attract more of what you’re grateful for.
Gratitude is a blessings magnet.
My Business Loss
Many years ago, I lost a lot of money in a businesses venture.
It was a big loss for me. At that time, I lost almost my entire net worth.
I was tempted to mope, to sulk, to carry a heavy burden for a long time.
Actually, I allowed myself to grieve for awhile—which was very healthy.
But I decided not to grieve for too long, or I would be stuck forever.
After some time, I declared, “God has something better for me.”
I chose to smile. I chose to look at the brighter side. I chose to believe that better businesses would come my way. In fact, I began declaring the unbelievable. I said, “I’ll earn ten times what I lost!”
Later that week, a friend asked me, “Is it true that you lost a lot of money in that business?”
I said, “Yes, I did.”
“It happens to you too, huh? And I thought people like you are exempt from these things. So why are you smiling?”
“Because I believe God is redirecting me to a better business. And I know that I’ll earn ten times what I lost.”
It was a big claim and some friends couldn’t understand why I was so relaxed.
But a few years later, what I declared happened.
I started new businesses and I began to earn ten times what I lost. What I lost—my savings for years—I earned in a few months. Today, my new businesses are multiplying. I ask myself sometimes, “What if I didn’t fail in that business? I would still be stuck in that business! I wouldn’t have the new business that I have now.”
And imagine if kept moping and sulking—would I have seen the new opportunities around me? Imagine if I kept mourning my loss—would I have had the energy to venture into something new?
Friend, don’t focus at the problems in your life.
Don’t focus on what you loss.
Instead, focus on two things: look at what you still have and look at the new things that God will give you.
And be grateful.
Where Is The Real Storm?
Typhoon Ondoy came and went.
But the real storm is not out there.
The real storm is in your mind.
Do you believe that great things will happen to you?
Imagine a party balloon.
At first, it’s bright and fat and goes up to the ceiling.
But after a few days, it becomes deflated.
It stays on the floor.
We’re like balloons.
What keeps us up is hope.
But life happens, and everyday, we leak hope.
Especially when big trials come, we surely leak out a lot of hope.
And we’re deflated.
Here’s what you need to do: You need to refill your heart with hope.
So that you can rise up again.
Dispel the storms in your mind.
It may be stormy on the outside but it shouldn’t be stormy on the inside.
The only way to dispel the storms is to be grateful for what you have today and what will happen tomorrow.
God is redirecting you to something better.
Sit up straight. Out loud, say this declaration with me…
I’m strong in the Lord. I’m blessed. I’m forgiven. I’m protected. I’m redeemed. I’m equipped. I’m anointed. Healing flows in my body. New doors will open before me. I’ll meet the right people, the right opportunities, at the right time, at the right place. I’ll regain ten times what I lost…
In Jesus name!
May your dreams come true,
Bo Sanchez
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God knows
All in good time ....
All beautiful in time ...
The Lord will be late ...
Also there will be faster ....
Some Things You can push you to stay
If you feel tired and weary of the effort seems futile ...
God knows how hard you've tried
When you've been crying for so long and your heart still aches ...
God has counted your tears
If you think that your life is waiting for something and the time seemed to pass you by ...
God is waiting along with you
When you feel alone and your friends are too busy to call ..
God is always beside you
When you think that you've tried everything and did not know what else to do ...
God has the answer
When all things are not reasonable and you feel depressed ...
God can calm
If suddenly you can see traces of hope ...
God is whispering to you
When things are going smoothly and you feel you want to give thanks ..
God has blessed you
When something wonderful happens and you're filled with awe .. .
God has been smiling at you
When you have goals to fulfill and a dream to come true ...
God has opened your eyes and call you by your name
Remember that wherever you are or wherever you're facing ...
GOD KNOWS
All beautiful in time ...
The Lord will be late ...
Also there will be faster ....
Some Things You can push you to stay
If you feel tired and weary of the effort seems futile ...
God knows how hard you've tried
When you've been crying for so long and your heart still aches ...
God has counted your tears
If you think that your life is waiting for something and the time seemed to pass you by ...
God is waiting along with you
When you feel alone and your friends are too busy to call ..
God is always beside you
When you think that you've tried everything and did not know what else to do ...
God has the answer
When all things are not reasonable and you feel depressed ...
God can calm
If suddenly you can see traces of hope ...
God is whispering to you
When things are going smoothly and you feel you want to give thanks ..
God has blessed you
When something wonderful happens and you're filled with awe .. .
God has been smiling at you
When you have goals to fulfill and a dream to come true ...
God has opened your eyes and call you by your name
Remember that wherever you are or wherever you're facing ...
GOD KNOWS
BE FAIR
BE FAIR
Isaiah 11:1-5
11:1. A shoot will come out from the stump of Jesse, and the buds that will grow from his roots will bear fruit.
11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will be there to him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and courage, the spirit of recognition and fear the Lord;
11:3 yes, the fun is the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge by just a glance or drop decision according to what they say.
11:4 But he shall judge the people weak with justice, and would impose a decision against the oppressed people in the country with honesty, he would beat the earth with a word such as with a stick, and with the breath of his mouth he shall slay the wicked.
11:5 He shall not deviate from the truth and fidelity, as a belt still tied at the waist
Two young men applying for work. The first intelligent, hardworking, and honest, but not eloquent. His appearance was less tidy. Both a lazy youth who are not honest, but smartly dressed and smoothy. When interviewed, the second boy was accepted! An unfair decision, but can be understood. We tend to judge people based on first impressions. Not objective, because we do not know the contents of his heart. As a result, we are so hard to be fair.
In an unjust world, the prophet Isaiah foretold the coming of the Messiah as Judge Adil. This prophecy refers to Christ. He could be fair because the have the Spirit of wisdom and understanding. He knew the contents of someone's heart; can see objectively, so that it can be fair. His Judgement is not based on a deceptive first impression. Not too influenced by what anyone says (paragraph 3). Messiah will defend those who have been the victim of injustice of the rulers. He will side with those who were not treated fairly: weaker, marginalized, and not understood.
Do you feel treated unfairly? Do people often misunderstand you? Come to Jesus, who knows you inside out. He will not judge you like everyone else. Our Lord the King of Justice! Check also how do you judge others, especially your subordinates. Have you been fair? Does your assessment is often influenced by what they say or tehadapnya your first impression? Ask for wisdom that He may enable you to be fair.
EVERY PERSON THAT GOD CHILD SELF CONFESSING
JUSTICE MUST BE fighters
Isaiah 11:1-5
11:1. A shoot will come out from the stump of Jesse, and the buds that will grow from his roots will bear fruit.
11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will be there to him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and courage, the spirit of recognition and fear the Lord;
11:3 yes, the fun is the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge by just a glance or drop decision according to what they say.
11:4 But he shall judge the people weak with justice, and would impose a decision against the oppressed people in the country with honesty, he would beat the earth with a word such as with a stick, and with the breath of his mouth he shall slay the wicked.
11:5 He shall not deviate from the truth and fidelity, as a belt still tied at the waist
Two young men applying for work. The first intelligent, hardworking, and honest, but not eloquent. His appearance was less tidy. Both a lazy youth who are not honest, but smartly dressed and smoothy. When interviewed, the second boy was accepted! An unfair decision, but can be understood. We tend to judge people based on first impressions. Not objective, because we do not know the contents of his heart. As a result, we are so hard to be fair.
In an unjust world, the prophet Isaiah foretold the coming of the Messiah as Judge Adil. This prophecy refers to Christ. He could be fair because the have the Spirit of wisdom and understanding. He knew the contents of someone's heart; can see objectively, so that it can be fair. His Judgement is not based on a deceptive first impression. Not too influenced by what anyone says (paragraph 3). Messiah will defend those who have been the victim of injustice of the rulers. He will side with those who were not treated fairly: weaker, marginalized, and not understood.
Do you feel treated unfairly? Do people often misunderstand you? Come to Jesus, who knows you inside out. He will not judge you like everyone else. Our Lord the King of Justice! Check also how do you judge others, especially your subordinates. Have you been fair? Does your assessment is often influenced by what they say or tehadapnya your first impression? Ask for wisdom that He may enable you to be fair.
EVERY PERSON THAT GOD CHILD SELF CONFESSING
JUSTICE MUST BE fighters
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