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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Spreading "The" Word

Recently I saw a video clip of Ninoy Aquino on 700club and after watching I just thought to myself "hey, this is a great time to capitalize on the momentum and push forward the message of God across the country and around the world".
See, most human beings take notice and take action when someone popular says something so obvious. And if we are also eager and willing to spread God's word, then let's be watchful of opportunities that arises. One thing I also did was forward that clip to my friends and peers and hopefully they continue to do the same.
Most of the time, people are deaf to topics concerning or involving their faith in God and my point is, when those ear-plugs seem to open up, we should be ready and take the opportunity to make those people hear again the good word.
It's true what Ninoy said, and I believe it personally that we usually talk to God in times of trouble but when we're okay and doing well we don't seem to care or even think about Him.
I'm not a saint, not even a regular church attendee but I do thank God everyday for the very basic things that only He can provide, and that is "life".
The rest would be our family, our health, our job, our friends and yes even our problems.
I also think that when problems come in numbers, it sometimes mean we're starting to forget Him and it's like a "pinch" or reminder from Him that almost says "hey, I'm still here, your Father in heaven, and your God".
And if we take the wrong interpretation to problems, thinking it's about punishment, then it would defeat us. But I'm not saying to welcome all problems and be happy about them. We can complain, yes I do that a lot, but inside I know it's a test. It's given to me so I can learn something new and become stronger, better person.
So what do I usually do when I talk to Him? First of all give thanks for all the basic things, well, almost all things actually. Then I go ask for forgiveness for my wrong doings and failures. I then ask for His guidance and help all day long so I don't go the wrong way.
I don't usually recite prayers, what I do believe is that if I talk to Him like a son would to his father or mother, then I think God would have preferrred it against me reciting a prayer.

And I have to quote Ted Failon also, he said "mabuti nang walang tulog, kesa walang gising".
And that's exactly why there are so many reasons to thank God everyday.
No life means no everything else (work, play, etc).
So to all of us, God bless and be a blessing to others.

Also, let's try helping street children as much as possible. Hopefully some agency take them and give a long term solution, I don't the government will ever do so I'm counting more on us individually and those Non-profit organizations.