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Mar
10th
DON'T BE AFRAID TO TAKE THE RISK TO GAIN SUCCESS.
By Arman Seguis
If you want to be successful, you must either have a chance or take one. You can't get your head above water if you never stick your neck out. Ika nga " Kung duwag ka sa mga hamon ng buhay, mananatili kang duwag habang buhay." You don't like it that your life be that way... right...
A dream that does not include risk is not really worthy of being called a dream. If you'll never take risks, you'll never accomplish great things. Everybody dies, but not everyone has lived.
You know what, i've been putting up business under my name seven (7) companies, i even joined all networking companies and even created one networking company. I succeeded but it did not last. I had taken all the risk to open business and even until now i continue taking risk to gain complete success. Palagi kung sinasabi.."Ang umaayaw ay hindi nagwawagi." ..right...
C.S. Lewis said," The safest road to hell is a gradual one -- the gentle slope, soft under foot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signpost." Elizabeth Kenny reflected, " It is better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life." If you dare for nothing, you need hope for nothing.
If you don't risk anything, you risk even more. Every person has a chance to improve himself, but some just don't believe in taking chances. Being destined for greatness requires you to take risks and confront great hazards in life.
Stemmons once said, "When your chances are slim and none... go, with slim." Morris West remarked, " If you spend your whole life inside waiting for the storm you'll never enjoy the sunshine." No one reaches the top without daring.
Whenever you see a successful person, I guarantee you that person took so many risks and made courageous decisions. Success favours the bold or strong person who always take the risks. The world is a book in which those who do not take risks read only one page.
Tommy Barnett said, " Many people believe that you really walking by faith when there is no risk, but the truth is the longer you walk with God, the greater the risk." If you have found yourself throughout life never scared, embarrassed, disappointed, or hurt it means you have never taken any chances.
The beautiful passages of the Bible of His promises will give us encouragement to take the chances;
Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Joshua 1: 6 " No one will be able to stand up against you, all the days of your life. As i was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you."
Get up and stand on your feet, take your chance and don't be afraid to take the risk to gain your success. Blessings is now on your way. IN JESUS NAME... AMEN...
GOD BLESS US ALL.
A dream that does not include risk is not really worthy of being called a dream. If you'll never take risks, you'll never accomplish great things. Everybody dies, but not everyone has lived.
You know what, i've been putting up business under my name seven (7) companies, i even joined all networking companies and even created one networking company. I succeeded but it did not last. I had taken all the risk to open business and even until now i continue taking risk to gain complete success. Palagi kung sinasabi.."Ang umaayaw ay hindi nagwawagi." ..right...
C.S. Lewis said," The safest road to hell is a gradual one -- the gentle slope, soft under foot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signpost." Elizabeth Kenny reflected, " It is better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life." If you dare for nothing, you need hope for nothing.
If you don't risk anything, you risk even more. Every person has a chance to improve himself, but some just don't believe in taking chances. Being destined for greatness requires you to take risks and confront great hazards in life.
Stemmons once said, "When your chances are slim and none... go, with slim." Morris West remarked, " If you spend your whole life inside waiting for the storm you'll never enjoy the sunshine." No one reaches the top without daring.
Whenever you see a successful person, I guarantee you that person took so many risks and made courageous decisions. Success favours the bold or strong person who always take the risks. The world is a book in which those who do not take risks read only one page.
Tommy Barnett said, " Many people believe that you really walking by faith when there is no risk, but the truth is the longer you walk with God, the greater the risk." If you have found yourself throughout life never scared, embarrassed, disappointed, or hurt it means you have never taken any chances.
The beautiful passages of the Bible of His promises will give us encouragement to take the chances;
Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Joshua 1: 6 " No one will be able to stand up against you, all the days of your life. As i was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you."
Get up and stand on your feet, take your chance and don't be afraid to take the risk to gain your success. Blessings is now on your way. IN JESUS NAME... AMEN...
GOD BLESS US ALL.
Mar
9th
GOD WANTS US TO BE DECISIVE...
By Arman Seguis
Have you ever noticed that some of the most miserable people you know are those who can never make a decision? Many time indecision causes things to go from bad to worse. When the mind is in doubt, it is easily swayed by slight impulses, opening the door to many wrong decisions. The middle of the road is the most dangerous place to be.
We believers should be the most decisive of all people. Christian leaders should have wills, not wishes only.
James 1:8 - "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways."
An indecisive person allows instability to creep into every area of life. If we don't decide what is important to us, we will do only what is important to others. Being decisive, being focused, and committing ourselves to the fulfilment of a dream greatly increase our probability of success, while closing the door to wrong options.
One of my biggest decision in my life is when i enter politics. Last 2007 election i decided to run for Mayor of one of the town in Bulacan. I exerted all my efforts and money, to make the story short i lost my bid to become a mayor. A very expensive experience but i learned something, i learned how to decide. May kasabihan nga, " and umaayaw ay hindi nagwawagi." right...
The challenge is to be decisive dreamers. Harry Truman once said, "Some questions cannot be answered, but they can be decided." Even we do not have all the facts available, we usually have all the facts needed to make a decision.
Colossians 3:15 "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace."
Let the peace of Christ will act as an umpire in our hearts. His peace can literally say "out" to that relationship of indecisive and "safe" to the decisive ideas.
Thank God we serve a decisive Lord. He has given peace and His Word so that we can make a decisions. We should not be the kind of person who claim that God has told us one thing this week and the very opposite next week. God does not change His direction that dramatically, nor does He ever direct anything to act contrary to the good sense and sound judgement shown in His Word.
God wants us to be decisive. As His children, we should be like our heavenly Father with whom there is "no variableness,neither shadow of turning."
James 1:17 - " Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."
We should be people of great wills. If the devil controls our will, he controls our destiny. But if God controls our will, then He controls our destiny.
The choice is ours. Let's be decisive. Let's make the right decision. Don't be a person who says, "My decision is maybe, and that's final."
God wants us to be decisive. IN JESUS NAME... AMEN.
GOD BLESS.
We believers should be the most decisive of all people. Christian leaders should have wills, not wishes only.
James 1:8 - "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways."
An indecisive person allows instability to creep into every area of life. If we don't decide what is important to us, we will do only what is important to others. Being decisive, being focused, and committing ourselves to the fulfilment of a dream greatly increase our probability of success, while closing the door to wrong options.
One of my biggest decision in my life is when i enter politics. Last 2007 election i decided to run for Mayor of one of the town in Bulacan. I exerted all my efforts and money, to make the story short i lost my bid to become a mayor. A very expensive experience but i learned something, i learned how to decide. May kasabihan nga, " and umaayaw ay hindi nagwawagi." right...
The challenge is to be decisive dreamers. Harry Truman once said, "Some questions cannot be answered, but they can be decided." Even we do not have all the facts available, we usually have all the facts needed to make a decision.
Colossians 3:15 "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace."
Let the peace of Christ will act as an umpire in our hearts. His peace can literally say "out" to that relationship of indecisive and "safe" to the decisive ideas.
Thank God we serve a decisive Lord. He has given peace and His Word so that we can make a decisions. We should not be the kind of person who claim that God has told us one thing this week and the very opposite next week. God does not change His direction that dramatically, nor does He ever direct anything to act contrary to the good sense and sound judgement shown in His Word.
God wants us to be decisive. As His children, we should be like our heavenly Father with whom there is "no variableness,neither shadow of turning."
James 1:17 - " Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."
We should be people of great wills. If the devil controls our will, he controls our destiny. But if God controls our will, then He controls our destiny.
The choice is ours. Let's be decisive. Let's make the right decision. Don't be a person who says, "My decision is maybe, and that's final."
God wants us to be decisive. IN JESUS NAME... AMEN.
GOD BLESS.
Mar
5th
An Open Letter about Leadership, Relationship and Communication
By Jelly Lampa
No one undertakes a journey alone. We depend upon each others constantly—in ways tangible and intangible—to move us toward our destination. We cannot succeed without the help of others, but forming positive relationships can be a challenge. Relationships help us reach our fullest potential. – John Maxwell
Relationship is what I'm sure we both have and that makes me proud of our organization. It is the relationship I have with you as a friend and now as a business partner and more importantly as a leader. What we have now can last for a lifetime. Our relationship is our advantage to eye and hit success. We are connected. We have respect and trust with each other, we have shared experiences together and together we are stronger.
As I read John Maxwell’s book about REAL Leadership I realized a lot of things—it is not really easy to be a leader. I felt the need to improve myself for my growing organization. I want to learn how to effectively lead you and our organization to our goals. All I ask is that you to trust and respect my leadership.
The least important word: I
This is not about me. This is about us, all of us and our journey to success
The most important word: WE
We are meant to be together and together let us make a difference and continue to make things happen
The two most important words: THANK YOU
Thank you for saying YES to Financial Freedom. I thank God you’re part of me and that you’re in my world
The three most important words: ALL IS FORGIVEN
Let us move on to a promising 2010 and forgive ourselves for our shortcomings and misunderstandings
The four most important words: WHAT IS YOUR OPINION?
I want to know your opinion especially in our business. You are a brilliant person, let us keep on sharing! Let us be a contribution to each other's lives
The five most important words: YOU DID A GREAT JOB
Congratulations in advance for having an upcoming leader. You already have two unstoppable leaders in your organization. Keep up the momentum!
The six most important words: I WANT TO UNDERSTAND YOU BETTER
Let me enter your world so I can understand you better. I care for you, always... I won’t give up on you, I will be strong for you.
To continue click http://financialfreedom-abundance.blogspot.com/2010/02/open-letter-about-leadership.html
Relationship is what I'm sure we both have and that makes me proud of our organization. It is the relationship I have with you as a friend and now as a business partner and more importantly as a leader. What we have now can last for a lifetime. Our relationship is our advantage to eye and hit success. We are connected. We have respect and trust with each other, we have shared experiences together and together we are stronger.
As I read John Maxwell’s book about REAL Leadership I realized a lot of things—it is not really easy to be a leader. I felt the need to improve myself for my growing organization. I want to learn how to effectively lead you and our organization to our goals. All I ask is that you to trust and respect my leadership.
The least important word: I
This is not about me. This is about us, all of us and our journey to success
The most important word: WE
We are meant to be together and together let us make a difference and continue to make things happen
The two most important words: THANK YOU
Thank you for saying YES to Financial Freedom. I thank God you’re part of me and that you’re in my world
The three most important words: ALL IS FORGIVEN
Let us move on to a promising 2010 and forgive ourselves for our shortcomings and misunderstandings
The four most important words: WHAT IS YOUR OPINION?
I want to know your opinion especially in our business. You are a brilliant person, let us keep on sharing! Let us be a contribution to each other's lives
The five most important words: YOU DID A GREAT JOB
Congratulations in advance for having an upcoming leader. You already have two unstoppable leaders in your organization. Keep up the momentum!
The six most important words: I WANT TO UNDERSTAND YOU BETTER
Let me enter your world so I can understand you better. I care for you, always... I won’t give up on you, I will be strong for you.
To continue click http://financialfreedom-abundance.blogspot.com/2010/02/open-letter-about-leadership.html
Mar
4th
Man in the Mirror - Can Faith and Money Mix Series
By Allen EspejoIs there anybody here who doesn’t know Michael Jackson?
For the benefit of older generation, like my dad (am I going to be in trouble here?), he was Elvis Presley of their time.
I’m not going to talk about the media buzz that are being said about him or his humanitarian works where he supported 39 charity organizations (Reference: 2000 edition of the Guinness Book Of World Records - "Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star").
I just want to borrow a line from his song entitled “Man in the Mirror.”
How is this related with Faith and Money?
Our site’s subtitle is, “Handling your finances with a faith perspective.”
To achieve this, we have to use our faith to discipline ourselves on how we handle our money.
We have to have faith in our self, faith in others and most of all, faith in God. This kind of faith, reinforced by love can achieve this kind of discipline.
If we do not have discipline, we are lacking in self-control.
Handling your finances without self-control is chaos!
The scripture says that we have to love what is good; we have to be self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. (Titus 1:8)
To know what is good, goodness should be found within us. If there are things that prevent us in bringing out the goodness within us, then we need to evaluate ourselves and find the areas in our lives that prevent us in doing these good things.
We need to have full control over our weakness so we can attain the discipline that we want to achieve.
It’s unfortunate that most of us do the opposite.
Instead of controlling our weaknesses, we look for the weaknesses of others and we try to control them. We tell others to change but we do not take the initiative to change within.
I have to admit that I mastered this skill!
I tried to make the world around me a better place by telling other people to change. Unfortunately, they could not see the changes in me so guess what happened? Many of them turned from bad to worse!
The scripture says “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye.” Luke 6:41
My favorite part of the song “Man in the Mirror” is - ”If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change.”
If we want to see changes in our world, the first step is to start fixing the problem within our self. The problem is, we try to fix the world from the outside.
It’s so easy to point our fingers to others. There are times when my wife will to say to me, “it’s all your fault!” Then I would reply back, “Well, look who’s talking!” Then we argue.
(I have to confess that once in a while I still find myself guilty of this weakness. I’m a work in progress. Please pray for me on this.)
There are instances where you think that you are trying to help others but in the end, people would blame you for the wrong reasons.
Whether they are right or wrong, it wouldn’t hurt if we stop and reflect a bit and ask ourselves, “What made them say that?”
Sometimes the answer is obvious. Unfortunately, our first reaction is to put up our defenses and we retaliate back.
We are so focused on the mistakes of others that we missed the opportunity to look deeper into ourselves and ask – is it me?
Our biggest enemy is our own self. We tend to justify ourselves because we favor our self. We are right, they are wrong.
Another problem is, we limit the love we give. We share our love only up to a certain level. If it reaches that point, we expect something in return before moving further or worst we stop giving love.
We cannot forgive, we cannot accept our mistake and we cannot change, because within our self, they are wrong.
We need to have an inside look. We need to look at the man in the mirror.
What is the reason why I am like this?
The significance of looking at the man in mirror is measured by its helpfulness in moving us towards greater love.
When we are able to see our weaknesses, it is easier for us to love.
The same goes with our finances. We often ask, why don’t I have money?
We justify ourselves that we need the things we buy? The question is, do we really need it or do we just want it?
We need to take a look at our self on how we spend our money and change it. Buy objectively. Learn to identify your needs versus wants.
Find these weaknesses and fix it.
In my case, when I started to look deeper into myself, I found out these weaknesses.
1.) I am the Expert Blamer
2.) I am right, you are wrong.
3.) I know everything.
4.) I love to procrastinate.
5.) I choose the wrong friends.
6.) I fail to simplify my life.
After identifying my weaknesses, I became more aware when these weaknesses creep in.
In my next blog, I will share you how I manage these weaknesses.
How about you my friend?
How do you see the man in the mirror?
Do you find any weakness that you need to change?
God is Great!
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Feb
26th
A HOME OF HAPPINESS
By Arman SeguisI am writing more of happiness because I wanted to be happy too. Sometimes our human emotions dictates us whether you are happy or not. Have you experienced it? Na minsan gusto mong maging masaya pero parang ayaw mong maging masaya? Di ba nakakainis noh?" Gusto mong tumawa pero parang wala ka sa mood na tumawa. “But to be happy, we must agree and tell to ourselves that we are happy. We must start TODAY, proclaiming happiness in our life, in our home, in our offices and wherever we go. We must tell ourselves that "I AM HAPPY."
There is something within us which always condemns and tell us not to be happy. It is our selfish act or our ego. I have never known a greedy, grasping, selfish person to be happy. Where these pre-conception dominates in the nature, it is impossible for the things which create love to live. The weeds kill the more tender plants and flowers which radiates sweetness and beauty, contentment and happiness. Let ourselves be a home of happiness, not a home of greed and selfish nature. It is impossible for a selfishness to taste the quality of the highest happiness, as it is for a blind man to appreciate the glories of a sunset.
A person can never realize complete, abiding happiness until he/she gets into the overflowing joy and happiness from God. Because in everything on a material thing is transitory and in constant change. There is nothing permanent, nothing abiding, in that which material things can give.
I have three (3) kids, namely Naomi Mary 20, Gaius Joshua 18 and Symeon Peter 10, I give them material things like PSP up to Laptop…etc, of course they are happy every time I was able to provide their material needs, but when I am went out of the country to do business trips, I can see the loneliness in their hearts. Hindi pa ako nakaalis, tatanungin na nila ako “ Dad kailan balik mo”? Of course they wanted the “pasalubong”. If you give love unselfishly to the person that surrounds you, you are creating and building a home of happiness.
The most unhappy person I know build their own purgatory by their false ideas of life, by putting the wrong emphasis on things, by setting the wrong value on things. The man with the ill-gotten fortune may found colleges, build hospitals, feed and clothe the poor, and yet never find the happiness which has been the quest of his whole career. Happiness can no more be bought.
The bible says:
Psalm 68: 3, “But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.”
There is no superficial happiness if you continue believing and trusting God of His infinite love to us. Try now, by creating happiness at home and you can see the beauty of happiness of having Jesus our Lord at home. Shout the whole word and say,” I AM HAPPY” … IN JESUS NAME… AMEN..
GOD BLESS US ALL
Feb
23rd
Thank You Lord Jesus!
By Kristina Godinez
Ok. So I'm still sick and feeling quite blue today. Bad and very dry cough, headache's getting better, cold is almost gone so yay! Praise the Lord! Been crying out Jesus' name all day, my family must think I've gone bonkers or something but hey, twas worth it. I'm so glad things are settling down a bit. My first day at my new full-time job was quite a success, even though I must've had the flu yesterday. Today was even better coz we got to work on our own and dig into google for research. Not really nerve-wracking, just a bit overwhelming as we had to go through a truckload of information. No complaints here, just reviewing the past couple of days.
I have a whole lot to be grateful for today but I'll try to squeeze it into a few paragraphs coz I still need to rest. I need to take some time out to thank Jesus for guiding me today.
First, I am grateful for the gifts of life and love, family and friends, most of all for God's immeasurable love for all of us. Life's a rollercoaster and sometimes the lows can get me down but I'm not giving up! The highs are worth it so it's only right to give thanks and praise where they are due. Thank you Jesus! Praise you Jesus!
Second, I thank God for curing some of my ailments. It's not easy working while you're under the weather but I'm grateful cuz at least my runny nose is dry now and even though the cough and headache are still there, praise Jesus for giving me kind mentors and co-workers. So this is a double thank you -- for the healing and for the nice people who I've been working with all day. Thank you God for the early break too! :)
Third, I am thankful for the messages from friends and for the daily Gospel which brightens my day. I read it a bit too late but still applicable. I am also grateful for the chance to relax after work and have a snack that's filling and tasty. And I am grateful for everything else in between.
Yes, the confusion remains (along with the cough and headache) but I'm sure that tomorrow will dawn bright and beautiful. Way sapot ron so yehey! Hihihi. Thank You Jesus! Praise You Jesus! Amen.
I have a whole lot to be grateful for today but I'll try to squeeze it into a few paragraphs coz I still need to rest. I need to take some time out to thank Jesus for guiding me today.
First, I am grateful for the gifts of life and love, family and friends, most of all for God's immeasurable love for all of us. Life's a rollercoaster and sometimes the lows can get me down but I'm not giving up! The highs are worth it so it's only right to give thanks and praise where they are due. Thank you Jesus! Praise you Jesus!
Second, I thank God for curing some of my ailments. It's not easy working while you're under the weather but I'm grateful cuz at least my runny nose is dry now and even though the cough and headache are still there, praise Jesus for giving me kind mentors and co-workers. So this is a double thank you -- for the healing and for the nice people who I've been working with all day. Thank you God for the early break too! :)
Third, I am thankful for the messages from friends and for the daily Gospel which brightens my day. I read it a bit too late but still applicable. I am also grateful for the chance to relax after work and have a snack that's filling and tasty. And I am grateful for everything else in between.
Yes, the confusion remains (along with the cough and headache) but I'm sure that tomorrow will dawn bright and beautiful. Way sapot ron so yehey! Hihihi. Thank You Jesus! Praise You Jesus! Amen.
Feb
22nd
Thank You Lord Jesus!
By Kristina Godinez
This is going to be short cuz honestly, I'm kind of feeling under the weather right now. Migraine, cold, cough, sore throat, my body is trying to tell me something... slow down, I guess. Must be stress-related or something. Sigh!
Oh well, now that I'm done complaining, I'm determined to jot down the heaven-sent gifts for which I am truly grateful.
First, just reading my blog post from yesterday, I am reminded of God's indescribable love! No matter how down and out or out of sorts I feel today, I know that God is still there all around me. That alone is worthy of a whole page but since I'm sick and all, please pardon me if I stick to just a few sentences.
Second, I am grateful for yet another day added to my life and my loved ones' life as well. I'd like to insert a small prayer too. Lord Jesus, please guide my Uncle's journey. May he travel in still waters and come home happy and may his trip be safe all the way.
Third, I am grateful for new opportunities and yet another chance to challenge myself and the gifts God has given me. Honestly, I am quite aware that this was not his plan for me originally and I know that my disobedience has a price that's why I'm going to stop complaining about my ailments. God will heal me, and that is enough for me.
Fourth, I am thankful for all the gifts God has showered me. I know I am blessed and this sadness is passing. I believe that God has a great plan for me so no matter what happens, I am secure in the knowledge that I have already surrendered to Jesus and will do so every single day of my life. Yet another prayer... Lord Jesus, I am ready to deny myself and take up my cross. I will follow you Lord Jesus, my God, my Savior, and nothing will ever change that. Thank you Lord Jesus for your love and your guidance. I know you are with me every single day and I will worship you every single day of my life. I love you Lord Jesus. Thank you Jesus! Amen.
Fifth, thank you Lord Jesus for surrounding me with loving family and loyal friends who have stood by me in spite of everything that has happened. I am forever grateful. Praise you Jesus! Thank you Jesus! Amen.
Feb
18th
A HABIT TO BE HAPPY
By Arman Seguis
Most unhappy people have gradually become so by forming a habit of unhappiness. The habit of complaining, of criticizing, of fault finding or grumbling over trifles, the habit of looking for shadows and pervert thoughts makes a person unhappy. "Palaging salubong ang kilay, parang pasan pasan ang boung mundo..." those people are just wasting their time and the opportunity of being happy.
Nothing contributes more to the highest success than the formation of a habit of seeing the bright side of things. Whatever your calling in life may be, whatever misfortunes or hardships may come to you, make up your mind resolutely that, come what may, you will get the most possible enjoyment out of every day; that you will increase your capacity for enjoying life, by trying to find the sunny side of every experience of the day. Resolutely determine that you will see the humorous side of things. No matter how hard or unyielding your environment may seem to be, there is a brighter side if you can only see it. Make up your mind that you will be an optimist, that there shall be nothing of the pessimist about you, that you will carry your own happiness wherever you go.
"There is a wonderful medicinal effect in good cheer. Good news and glad tidings have a magic effect in one's life." It is a great thing to go through life with a smiling face. Think how pleasure of living would be increased if we met smiling faces everywhere -- faces which radiate hope, sunshine and cheer! What a joy to travel in a gallery of living pictures, radiating hope, cheer and courage.
"Cheefulness," says Ruskin, "is as natural to the heart of man in strong health as glow to his cheek, and whatever there is habitual gloom, there must be either bad air, unwholesome food, improperly severe labor, or erring habits of life."
Happiness, says an able writer, " is the greatest paradox in nature. It can grow in any soil, live under any conditions. It defies environment. It comes from within; it is the revelation of the depths of the inner life as light and heat proclaim the sun from which they radiate. Happiness consists not of having, but of being; not of possessing, but of enjoying. It is the warm glow of a heart at peace with itself. Man is the creator of his own happiness. We take less pains to be happy than to appear so.
It is the aim of everybody to make a habit to be happy, joyful nature, a kindly eye, the power of radiating good will toward everyone. It will not only brighten the lives of others, but the reflex action of such kindly effort will also help to develop the exquisite personality, that beauty of character and balance of soul, that serenity, which is the greatest wealth we know.
Be glad for the beauty of the springtime, the blue of the skies, the music of the birds, and the glory of the sunsets. Listen to the laughter of the little children, answer to the handclasp of friendship, grow warm in the love life of countless happy homes, and be sure that somewhere over and above all is a great Love that makes all these things possible.
"Oh. put away gloom and grief and complaining! Do God's work, trust HIS promise and be glad." Make a habit to be happy.
Proverbs 15: 13 - " A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but the heartache crushes the spirit."
Psalm 10: 6 - .."Nothing will shake me; I'll always be happy and never have trouble."
Expect happines today and thereafter, make your life filled with laughter and joy at all times, in season and out of season. Let not sadness and grief overtakes your joy, but triumph it from the joy of the Lord who is our strength.
IN JESUS NAME.... AMEN..
Keep smilling and cheers...
Nothing contributes more to the highest success than the formation of a habit of seeing the bright side of things. Whatever your calling in life may be, whatever misfortunes or hardships may come to you, make up your mind resolutely that, come what may, you will get the most possible enjoyment out of every day; that you will increase your capacity for enjoying life, by trying to find the sunny side of every experience of the day. Resolutely determine that you will see the humorous side of things. No matter how hard or unyielding your environment may seem to be, there is a brighter side if you can only see it. Make up your mind that you will be an optimist, that there shall be nothing of the pessimist about you, that you will carry your own happiness wherever you go.
"There is a wonderful medicinal effect in good cheer. Good news and glad tidings have a magic effect in one's life." It is a great thing to go through life with a smiling face. Think how pleasure of living would be increased if we met smiling faces everywhere -- faces which radiate hope, sunshine and cheer! What a joy to travel in a gallery of living pictures, radiating hope, cheer and courage.
"Cheefulness," says Ruskin, "is as natural to the heart of man in strong health as glow to his cheek, and whatever there is habitual gloom, there must be either bad air, unwholesome food, improperly severe labor, or erring habits of life."
Happiness, says an able writer, " is the greatest paradox in nature. It can grow in any soil, live under any conditions. It defies environment. It comes from within; it is the revelation of the depths of the inner life as light and heat proclaim the sun from which they radiate. Happiness consists not of having, but of being; not of possessing, but of enjoying. It is the warm glow of a heart at peace with itself. Man is the creator of his own happiness. We take less pains to be happy than to appear so.
It is the aim of everybody to make a habit to be happy, joyful nature, a kindly eye, the power of radiating good will toward everyone. It will not only brighten the lives of others, but the reflex action of such kindly effort will also help to develop the exquisite personality, that beauty of character and balance of soul, that serenity, which is the greatest wealth we know.
Be glad for the beauty of the springtime, the blue of the skies, the music of the birds, and the glory of the sunsets. Listen to the laughter of the little children, answer to the handclasp of friendship, grow warm in the love life of countless happy homes, and be sure that somewhere over and above all is a great Love that makes all these things possible.
"Oh. put away gloom and grief and complaining! Do God's work, trust HIS promise and be glad." Make a habit to be happy.
Proverbs 15: 13 - " A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but the heartache crushes the spirit."
Psalm 10: 6 - .."Nothing will shake me; I'll always be happy and never have trouble."
Expect happines today and thereafter, make your life filled with laughter and joy at all times, in season and out of season. Let not sadness and grief overtakes your joy, but triumph it from the joy of the Lord who is our strength.
IN JESUS NAME.... AMEN..
Keep smilling and cheers...
Feb
17th
A JOURNEY TOWARDS LENT SEASON
By Arman Seguis
Today is Ash Wednesday marks a very significant activities of our Catholic faith - LENTEN SEASON.
For me Lenten Season is a journey of faith and hope that our loving Father by His undying love to us has been demonstrated through the sacrificial offering of His Son Jesus Christ.
I remember once i was able to visit a home for unwed mothers and I was able to talked to a young girl name Rebecca a 15 year old who is 4 months pregnant and was indignant to her situation, to her family who called her a disgrace, shame, ignominy and all the harsh words she has got from her family. She told me all her heartaches with teary eyes and her heart filled with hatred. Could you imagine Rebecca's situation? of being alone and literally thrown away from her comforts of being with her family. I just listen to her testimony and after she finished talking, she looks at me and said, "what can you say? Her eyes fixed to my eyes because she wants to hear something from me. Then i told her, don't you know that Jesus seen everything you did in your life? don't you know the Jesus also felt what you feel that very day you are here? don't you know that Jesus wants that your life will be taken care of by Him? don't you know how much Jesus loves you? after i said to her, then i saw tears constantly flowing and her face turns into glowing white and i heard from her lips a soft words , she said." LORD I AM SORRY."
We need to be sorry for everything and realizing that our Lord Jesus Christ is constantly walking with us, live with us and died for us. Our journey towards lent season, will start with 3 R's. Repent, Reform and Renewed.
Isaiah 30:15 ..."In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quiteness and trust is your strength..."
Luke 5:31 - Jesus answered them, " It is not the healthy, who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call for the righteous but sinners to repentance."
I pray that as you read this writting, may you find Jesus telling you how much He loves you...Jesus wants to walk with you to your journey of hope and faith. Jesus cares for you more than anything else in this world. Listen to His voice and follow Him.
IN JESUS NAME. AMEN..
HAVE A BLESSED ASH WEDNESDAY.. JESUS LOVES YOU.
For me Lenten Season is a journey of faith and hope that our loving Father by His undying love to us has been demonstrated through the sacrificial offering of His Son Jesus Christ.
I remember once i was able to visit a home for unwed mothers and I was able to talked to a young girl name Rebecca a 15 year old who is 4 months pregnant and was indignant to her situation, to her family who called her a disgrace, shame, ignominy and all the harsh words she has got from her family. She told me all her heartaches with teary eyes and her heart filled with hatred. Could you imagine Rebecca's situation? of being alone and literally thrown away from her comforts of being with her family. I just listen to her testimony and after she finished talking, she looks at me and said, "what can you say? Her eyes fixed to my eyes because she wants to hear something from me. Then i told her, don't you know that Jesus seen everything you did in your life? don't you know the Jesus also felt what you feel that very day you are here? don't you know that Jesus wants that your life will be taken care of by Him? don't you know how much Jesus loves you? after i said to her, then i saw tears constantly flowing and her face turns into glowing white and i heard from her lips a soft words , she said." LORD I AM SORRY."
We need to be sorry for everything and realizing that our Lord Jesus Christ is constantly walking with us, live with us and died for us. Our journey towards lent season, will start with 3 R's. Repent, Reform and Renewed.
Isaiah 30:15 ..."In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quiteness and trust is your strength..."
Luke 5:31 - Jesus answered them, " It is not the healthy, who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call for the righteous but sinners to repentance."
I pray that as you read this writting, may you find Jesus telling you how much He loves you...Jesus wants to walk with you to your journey of hope and faith. Jesus cares for you more than anything else in this world. Listen to His voice and follow Him.
IN JESUS NAME. AMEN..
HAVE A BLESSED ASH WEDNESDAY.. JESUS LOVES YOU.
Feb
16th
A New Meaning to our Valentine
By JMJ Family(Warning: Graphic photo attached.)
Valentine's Day. A celebration of LOVE.
This was our Valentine's pic last year. We escaped from the kids for a couple of hours to get a quick bite at Don Henrico's to celebrate the day just by ourselves.
It was short but sweet. We were celebrating our love, our marriage, our family, our new blessing ... our 5th child that was growing inside me at that time.
The next day, it was a family Valentine date. We took the kids for the first time to Mines View, Baguio City. The kids loved it there especially since the mountain view, the tall pine trees and the weather reminded them of Canada.
But the joy was quickly replaced by misery.
This was the pic after I suffered miscarriage of our 3-month old baby, Jonathan. The ultrasound showed that he was still very much alive but was already out of my uterus. I desperately wanted to hold on but as I was already bleeding profusely, the doctors had no choice but to deliver him fast.
This was baby Jonathan in a pool of blood after delivery. Such a handsome boy. Our beloved angel. I thank my husband for taking several snapshots of him that day. He would have been 6 months by now if he had completed his term and had been born August last year.
But that's all in the past. We have come to terms with the sad fact and have moved on. Baby Jonathan is still very much a part of our family and the kids love the idea that they have an angel baby brother up in heaven.
And thus, our Valentine's day will never be the same again. It's no longer just a celebration of love ... but of LIFE, most importantly.
Happy Valentine to all!
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