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BUHAY SI LORD! (Resurrection Sunday Message)

OUR SOURCE OF HOPE (Romans 8:18-30)

This pandemic has brought many people to their knees. We have found ourselves looking for the elusive light at the end of this dark historical tunnel. It has also  proven that human strivings are inadequate and God is the only reliable source of wisdom and strength. 

God’s children are not insulated to earthly sufferings. Paul’s letter to the Romans instructs us to take solace in the fact that our present hardships are incomparable to the glorious destiny we have in Christ (v.18). Hence, the need for us to stand firm in faith until the redemption of our earthly bodies (v. 22). This period of expectation is always assisted by the power of the Holy Spirit who “intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express” (v. 26). God can always bring us through painful circumstances. 

Our hope lies in the truth that in “all things” He works for the good of those who love Him (v.28). It is only Him who can turn things around. What the enemy or other people have meant for evil, He can intend it for good to accomplish His purposes (ref. Genesis 50:20). This promise, however, is only reserved for His children who have acknowledged His authority over their lives (ref. Matthew 22:28-30, John 1:12).

 Always remember that God, in His infinite grace and wisdom, would never let His children suffer without a noble purpose. This was beautifully revealed when He gave His Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for the salvation of humankind (ref. Isaiah 53). He provided the ultimate solution to a hopeless, broken and dying world. We cannot have genuine peace and comfort apart from Christ’s loving presence.   

Let’s pray: “Father God, thank you for giving us Your Son to be our source of hope and salvation. Always remind us, Holy Spirit, of the hope and security we have in Christ. Amen.

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BAKIT KAILANGAN NINYONG IPAG-PRAY ANG INYONG MAPAPANGASAWA?

May isang babae akong niligawan noong college years at talagang hiniling ko sa Panginoon na aking mapangasawa at makasama sa ministeryo. Pero may mga tao talagang pinagtagpo pero hindi itinadhana. Pangalawang heartbreak (may nauna noong high school). I just cried to the Lord. Then, doon ko na-realize na I have been doing things my way. Nang ibinigay ko kay Lord ang pagmamaneho ng love life ko, doon dumating ang aking beloved wife.

Maniwala man kayo o maniwala kayo, nalaman ko na si DearestGie ang ibinigay sa akin ng Panginoon sa pamamagitan ng isang God-given dream. For the full story, you may click this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61sCWTEw3x4. Matagal na kaming magkasama sa ministeryo (gitarista ako, worship leader siya) pero wala lang. Aso’t pusa nga kami niyan kapag may practice. Ganoon daw minsan: nagkakatuluyan ang nagkaka-asaran. Eniweiz, punta tayo sa punto ng post na ito: bakit kailangang hinugin sa panalangin ang ating buhay pag-ibig?

Una, prayer is an act of humility. Na parang sinasabi mo kay Lord na unless Siya ang gumawa ng paraan para maayos ang love life mo, hindi mo kayang ayusin iyan. Apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5). God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6,10, 1 Peter 5:5). Binabago ng panalangin ang mga maling ugali at pananaw natin sa buhay. At kapag nasa gitna ka ng kalooban at favor ni Lord, hindi ka kailanman magkakamali.

Pangalawa, kasi si Lord ang nakakaalam ng the best para sa iyo. When you seek His will through prayer and meditation of His Word, He would reveal Himself to you. Your spirit would be more sensitive to the leading of His Spirit. Hindi ka basta-basta kikilos kung wala kang go signal sa Panginoon. Siya ang magri-reveal ng mga bagay na hindi mo alam at mga kailangan mong gawin (John 16:13, Psalm 143:10).

Pangatlo, para maihanda ka at ang future partner mo sa inyong pagtatagpo. Naniniwala ako na may mga tao talagang potential na maging partner mo for life pero minsan hindi matched ang season ninyo sa buhay. Ipanalangin ninyong kapag nagkita kayo, pareho kayong handang magbigay ng pag-ibig sa isa’t isa.  Everything is made perfect in God’s appointed time (Eccl. 3).

Pang-apat, at palagay ko ay ang pinakamahalaga sa lahat: para hindi mawala sa hulog ang iyong ugali kapag nagka-jowa ka na. Maraming pumasok sa relasyon pero nawala na sa trono ng puso nila ang Panginoon. Kapag ibinabad mo sa panalangin iyan, alam mong kapag si Lord ang nagbigay. And you would be forever grateful. Hindi mo makakalimutan ang author ng love story ninyo. You will always be reminded that all good things come from Him (James 1:17). At ang relasyon na iyan should always glorify Him all the days of your life.

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QUEEN GAMBIT'S LESSONS

Na-refresh ang utak ko sa larong chess mula sa Siclian moves hanggang sa mga numero ng chessboard. Ilang dakilang aral mula sa mini drama series na ito:

Una, hangga't hindi nareresolba ang mga childhood wounds and unfinished business, there is a possibility that you would act them out. Naging promiscuous at alcoholic si Beth para takasan ang dilim ng nakaraan at unawain ang pagkawasak ng kaniyang pamilya. Naging sedative ang green pills (tranquilizers) para malimutan ang tunay niyang sarili.

Pangalawa, may post-traumatic growth. Kaya mong gawing platform ang kasakitan at childhood wounds para mas maging mabuting nilalang. From ashes to beauty. Hangga't hindi nananalo, laban lang nang laban sa buhay. Play again and again and again and again. 

Pangatlo, we all need friends in times of trouble. Iyan ang papel ni Jolene sa kaniyang buhay, at ang kaniyang chess buddies. She won the game with Borgov with a loving and supportive community. She needed that kind of family.

Pang-apat, hindi sukatan ang biological sex para hindi magtagumpay. Hindi dahil babae ka ay hindi mo kayang gawin ang ginagawa ng mga kalalakihan. God uses us according to our giftings and calling, not according to our socially-constructed roles at kung ano ang sinasabi ng marami.

Finally, napakaganda ng huling eksena. Binalikan niya ang ugat ng kaniyang talento--ang makasama ang mga ordinaryong taong ginawang libangan ang ajedrez (chess in Spanish), tulad ng janitor na naghasa sa kaniya, si Willam Shaibel. Huwag na huwag kakalimutan ang mga taong tumulong sa pagtupad sa pangarap mo.

4 out of 5 stars. R-16 dahil may mature scenes and topics.

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