In line with the recent trending news about Christopher Lao I just realized that people are quick to judge. I myself is judging him that he even blame others for what is supposedly common sense for him. Good thing, John reminded me about the last week teaching -- Managing your emotions. As repeatedly said at church do not judge -- perhaps he was on a hurry to go home.
It's hard to manage emotions especially if you are in a difficult situation. Situations such as these where in something goes wrong and you wanted to blame others. His emotions that time is so high coupled with huge frustration that he didn't think straight and admit mistake. It really takes a lot of courage and character to accept your mistake and humbled yourself in front of all.
I'm like that most of the time, I know I'm wrong but wouldn't accept it. I would even defend and give excuses just so I wouldn't be totally wrong.
Anyways, sorry to Christopher Lao that I judged him as well. He got a point really, someone should have told him when they already saw that he is trying to pass the flooded road. There are a lot of people lurking in there and they should have warned him. Oh well, perhaps the people there didn't know either.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Managing Your Emotions
Master Your Emotions
- delayed gratification means to WAIT ....
What is Emotional Intelligence?
- ability to recognize moods, feelings and process them into right thinking and actions
When Expectations do not match Reality there is Disappointment
The more we shelter our children with disappointment, the more devastating their future will be.
Master your emotions by being GOD-CENTERED
How to be God-centered:
1. Turn to God all the time. PRAY
2. Process with God
3. Trust Him. Entrust circumstances, problems
4. Wait for the Lord
5. Praise Him
SAUL --> Example of Human-centered
1 Samuel 18:14-16 --> Insecurity
1 Samuel 15:24 --> Fear
1 Samuel 20:31-33 --> Anger
Do not make decisions when emotionally high
DAVID --> Example of God-centered
1 Samuel 17:28-29
1 Samuel 30:3-4
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.
Psalm 57:1-2, 9
1 Samuel 24:4-10
Fact - Faith - Feeling
this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the LORD
and to seek him in his temple.
>> David's attitude toward God
- delayed gratification means to WAIT ....
What is Emotional Intelligence?
- ability to recognize moods, feelings and process them into right thinking and actions
When Expectations do not match Reality there is Disappointment
The more we shelter our children with disappointment, the more devastating their future will be.
1 Peter 2:2
"Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation"
>>> if you have tasted the goodness of God there is hunger for the word of GodLuke 2.52
52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. 1 Corinthians 3:1-3
1 Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. 2 I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. 3 You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans? Master your emotions by being GOD-CENTERED
How to be God-centered:
1. Turn to God all the time. PRAY
2. Process with God
3. Trust Him. Entrust circumstances, problems
4. Wait for the Lord
5. Praise Him
SAUL --> Example of Human-centered
1 Samuel 18:14-16 --> Insecurity
1 Samuel 15:24 --> Fear
1 Samuel 20:31-33 --> Anger
Do not make decisions when emotionally high
DAVID --> Example of God-centered
1 Samuel 17:28-29
1 Samuel 30:3-4
1 Samuel 30:6
6 David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. Psalm 56:3-4, 11-12
3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
4 In God, whose word I praise—
in God I trust and am not afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?
4 In God, whose word I praise—
in God I trust and am not afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?
11 in God I trust and am not afraid.
What can man do to me?
What can man do to me?
12 I am under vows to you, my God;
I will present my thank offerings to you.
I will present my thank offerings to you.
Psalm 43:5
5 Why, my soul, are you downcast?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God.
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God.
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.
Psalm 57:1-2, 9
1 Samuel 24:4-10
Fact - Faith - Feeling
Psalm 27:4
4 One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the LORD
and to seek him in his temple.
>> David's attitude toward God
Reading the Bible
I love reading books. I read novels, romance, suspense, mystery, children, educational, series and a lot more. Books of Sidney Sheldon, Johanna Lindsey, Nora Roberts, Dan Brown, Paulo Coelho, Nicholas Sparks, J.K. Rowling, Stephanie Meyer and many more.
However, I came to realize that I haven't read the most important book -- the BIBLE.
It was just now that I learned how can I finish the bible. At first, I was planning to read it on January. So i could really start it from the start. However, I realize why start on January if I could actually start today.
I pray that I could finish the bible every year, and learn to apply God's word. Even though I'm in the office or anywhere I should vow to have a few minutes to read what is in store for the day.
I pray that I could finish the book every year.
Good thing, Our Daily Bread is already online.
I could access it at the office and read bible online as well.
However, I came to realize that I haven't read the most important book -- the BIBLE.
It was just now that I learned how can I finish the bible. At first, I was planning to read it on January. So i could really start it from the start. However, I realize why start on January if I could actually start today.
I pray that I could finish the bible every year, and learn to apply God's word. Even though I'm in the office or anywhere I should vow to have a few minutes to read what is in store for the day.
I pray that I could finish the book every year.
Good thing, Our Daily Bread is already online.
I could access it at the office and read bible online as well.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Faithfulness
Faithfulness - being "BIG" in the "LITTLE" Things.
Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble.
- Proverbs 25:19
Like their fathers they were disloyal and faithless, as unreliable as a faulty bow.
- Psalm 78:57
These little things are unimportant in the eyes of the world but they are important in the eyes of God.
1. The SOURCE of faithfulness
The faithfulness that pleases God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.
- Galatians 5:22
We came to a point where we surrender ourselves to the Lord. And at the point of that surrender is the Holy Spirit that dwell in us. And the fruit is the faithfulness. But in all these we need God's help to receive the Holy Spirit.
2. The APPLICATION of faithfulness
Being BIG in the Little Things.
We are asked to play small roles without significance. But if we are faithful because we believe that God has called us to do these little things it blesses the name of the Lord and it blesses other people.
Faithfulness means a great reward from the greater rewarder.
He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much.
- Luke 16:10
Being faithful in "little" things puts these to the test:
* our MOTIVES
- why we are doing what we are doing?
- who is it for?
* our CONSISTENCY
- Being faithful till the end
* our SENSE of WORTH
- where does our sense of worth come from? From applause of the people? Or from pleasing God?
Faithfulness is an "EVERYDAY" practice
- Has regular quiet time with the Lord
- Tithes regularly
- Keeps promises
- Is the same person at home, at work or in church
- Doesn't seek the limelight, but to finish the job
- Speaks the truth always
- Admits mistakes without rationalizing or blaming
- Takes initiative without being told
- Keeps accountable / gives update without being asked
- pay debts without being asked
- Meets deadlines
- Keeps right priorities - God, family, work, ministry, others
- Spends according to a budget
- Does not give up despite setbacks
- Cares for others' things as if they were his own
- Keeps confidential matters confidential
- Flees from, rather than flirts with temptation
- Is true to his marriage vows
Faithfulness is a LIFESTYLE, comes from inside-out. We cannot do it alone without the Holy Spirit.
3. The MOTIVATION of faithfulness
- Pleasing GOD -
Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
- Galatians 1:10
Real Rewards of Faithfulness:
His master replied, "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Master's happiness!"
- Matthew 25:21
Our greatest motivator of faithfulness is because GOD is always faithful to us.
Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble.
- Proverbs 25:19
Like their fathers they were disloyal and faithless, as unreliable as a faulty bow.
- Psalm 78:57
These little things are unimportant in the eyes of the world but they are important in the eyes of God.
1. The SOURCE of faithfulness
The faithfulness that pleases God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.
- Galatians 5:22
We came to a point where we surrender ourselves to the Lord. And at the point of that surrender is the Holy Spirit that dwell in us. And the fruit is the faithfulness. But in all these we need God's help to receive the Holy Spirit.
2. The APPLICATION of faithfulness
Being BIG in the Little Things.
We are asked to play small roles without significance. But if we are faithful because we believe that God has called us to do these little things it blesses the name of the Lord and it blesses other people.
Faithfulness means a great reward from the greater rewarder.
He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much.
- Luke 16:10
Being faithful in "little" things puts these to the test:
* our MOTIVES
- why we are doing what we are doing?
- who is it for?
* our CONSISTENCY
- Being faithful till the end
* our SENSE of WORTH
- where does our sense of worth come from? From applause of the people? Or from pleasing God?
Faithfulness is an "EVERYDAY" practice
- Has regular quiet time with the Lord
- Tithes regularly
- Keeps promises
- Is the same person at home, at work or in church
- Doesn't seek the limelight, but to finish the job
- Speaks the truth always
- Admits mistakes without rationalizing or blaming
- Takes initiative without being told
- Keeps accountable / gives update without being asked
- pay debts without being asked
- Meets deadlines
- Keeps right priorities - God, family, work, ministry, others
- Spends according to a budget
- Does not give up despite setbacks
- Cares for others' things as if they were his own
- Keeps confidential matters confidential
- Flees from, rather than flirts with temptation
- Is true to his marriage vows
Faithfulness is a LIFESTYLE, comes from inside-out. We cannot do it alone without the Holy Spirit.
3. The MOTIVATION of faithfulness
- Pleasing GOD -
Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
- Galatians 1:10
Real Rewards of Faithfulness:
His master replied, "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Master's happiness!"
- Matthew 25:21
Our greatest motivator of faithfulness is because GOD is always faithful to us.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Balance Sheet of Life
I got this from my forwarded message from my D-group leader, just wanted to share it here :D
BALANCE SHEET OF LIFE
Our Birth is our Opening Balance!
Our Death is our Closing Balance!
Our Egoistic Views are our Liabilities
Our Creative Ideas are our Assets
Heart is our Current Asset
Soul is our Fixed Asset
Brain is our Fixed Deposit
Thinking is our Current Account
Acts of Self-giving are our Capital
Character & Morals, our Stock-in-Trade
Friends are our General Reserves
Values & Behavior are our Goodwill
Patience is our Interest Earned
Holiness is our Dividend
Children and Followers are our Bonus Issues
Education is Brands / Patents
Personal Formation is our Investment
Experience is our Premium Account
The Aim is to Tally the Balance Sheet accurately
The Goal is: To make God smile when He looks at your Balance Sheet.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Some very Good and Very Bad Things
The most destructive habit.............................. Worry
The greatest Joy....................................... Self Giving
The greatest loss............................ Lack of Sincerity
The most satisfying work................... Helping others
The ugliest personality trait..................... Selfishness
The most endangered species....... Dedicated leaders
Our greatest natural resource... Our youthfulness, beginning again
The greatest 'shot in the arm'............. Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome.............. Cowardice
The most effective sleeping pill............. Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease..................Excuses
The most powerful force in life........................ Charity
The most destructive act............................... Infidelity
The world's most incredible computer.........The brain
The worst thing to be without............................ Hope
The deadliest weapon.................... .........The tongue
The two most power-filled words.................. “I Can”
My greatest asset.................... “I am a child of God”
The most worthless emotion...................... Self- pity
The most beautiful attire.............................. SMILE!
My most prized possession............... ..... Reliability
My most powerful channel of communication... Prayer
The most contagious spirit..................... Enthusiasm
Life ends: when you stop Fighting for Holiness,
Hope ends: when you stop Trusting God,
Love ends: when you stop Caring for the Others,
And Friendship ends: when you stop Sharing …!!!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Calm & Mildness
I'm a warfreak and Thank God I was able to calm myself in replying back to a Facebook friend (rather acquaintance). I went to a retreat last last week. And I posted pictures in my FB account. He commented about my baptism pictures, such as "Why are they drowning this poor kid?" , "Oh it's you, Why are they trying to kill you?" and even tag one of my picture as "Pool to drown innocent people in". During my one hour travel I was praying to the Lord to calm myself and stop me from replying back and arguing with him. By the grace of God, I was able to stop myself and calmly deleted all those comments, untag the pictures and just reply to what really matters. :)
Monday, July 4, 2011
Formula One Retreat
I attended a Single's retreat last June 25-26 @ CCT Tagaytay. I know I believe in my heart that God is my savior and I will be saved and have eternal life through Jesus. But, I never fully surrender myself to Him. I realize that I have God as a mere help with all that is happening to me. I pray and ask for His help. Little did I know that all I need to do is to fully ask Him to take control. For me to just surrender and have faith in Him that everything will be done according to His will.
It's really hard surrendering everything, because there's always this fear. Sometimes I want this and that, but God wants the other way. Either way, I need to trust God that He know's what's best and it's for my own good.
I wanted to be spiritually mature for my boyfriend so I could be his strength in times of need. I wanted to grow spiritually for him so we could face life challenges. After this retreat I came to realize that I wanted to be God's best for him as well. I pray that I will be.
It's really hard surrendering everything, because there's always this fear. Sometimes I want this and that, but God wants the other way. Either way, I need to trust God that He know's what's best and it's for my own good.
I wanted to be spiritually mature for my boyfriend so I could be his strength in times of need. I wanted to grow spiritually for him so we could face life challenges. After this retreat I came to realize that I wanted to be God's best for him as well. I pray that I will be.
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