Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Whoever Will Be will Be
From the News, they already have unofficial and partial result of the Election.
But whoever won, it is allowed by God. So even if others will not be happy with the result, it is still the will of God that prevails.
I have casts a Vote! I have exercise my right. The voting Machine says, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Laying all down to God. Believing that He has purpose for everything.
Fret not thyself now.
But whoever won, it is allowed by God. So even if others will not be happy with the result, it is still the will of God that prevails.
I have casts a Vote! I have exercise my right. The voting Machine says, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Laying all down to God. Believing that He has purpose for everything.
Fret not thyself now.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
For the Lord and my Country: BANGON PILIPINAS
I have so much in mind that i forgot that election time is coming...nearly days from now only. And i haven't even decide whom to vote for. I watch polls, news, advertisements of longing leaders who, ofcourse, will show their best part to pursuade the filipino people to vote for them .
Everyone has it's unique qualities. A temperament that made each of them different.
Well, we cannot judge only God can do that.
As Christian, ofcourse i would like vote for someone who love Jesus. But who amongst those candidates really love the Lord? Only God know.
There are so many black propagandas to turn down people from their choice. Sometimes, a last minute news will make people change their decisions and plans. Sometimes news confuses individuals. Facebook showed lots of it. I witnessed people fighting on facebook because of what they think a good president should be (whew, different opinions)
I have this from my email today from a friend also in facebook. It touches me. But i still haven't decide yet. Praying for the Lord's quidance on this.
This is what the Email Contains:
To all my beloved JIL Pastors:
Once again, please allow me to speak to you from my heart.
The last two and a half months have been a very difficult time for me… physically and emotionally.
Since the campaign period kicked off last February 9, I worked hard in ways which even your most compassionate imagination would not be able to capture. In almost all the sorties that we held, we hit the road with physical strength that was supernaturally provided by our LORD. Why supernatural strength? Because only God could have sustained me to join motorcades, attend multi-sectoral fora and talk for hours in press conferences and campaign rallies with only an average of 3 hours of sleep everyday. In the sorties, we already abandoned what breakfast or lunch or dinner means. A meal comes whenever it comes. Or it is taken whenever it could be taken. Sometimes, breakfast is taken at 3:00 in the afternoon and dinner, at 1:00 in the morning.
Since of all, you – JIL Pastors – are the closest to my heart, let me usher you to it more deeply. I will tell you one agony which I have been trying my best to relegate in the farthest corner of my heart. The pace and the physical demands of our campaign have made me physically weak. So weak that many times I just considered secluding myself in my room. Or how about spending at least a day in a hospital room just for me to have a complete rest? I am tired. And over and over, I would ask myself, why do I have to leave my comfort zone again?
When I would have the time to think of my family in the car or in the plane, I cry. I cry because, at my age, what I really had wished to do is to spend more time with my grandchildren. I miss my JJJ, all three boys now in the States. I miss my Doreen. What is worse is that Doreen is just here in Metro Manila, many times she is at the Zoe Office. But I am not around. Papa Eddie is in the campaign trail. And again, I would ask myself, why do I have to leave my comfort zone?
Also, I will be a hypocrite if I say that survey results do not affect me. They do… they always do. I campaign so hard and then we’d be stuck with 2 percent? Honestly, reports of a fixed 2 percent rating make me sad. Sad, but never demoralized! Again, why do I have to leave my comfort zone?
My beloved JIL Pastors, I believe that we share the same stories of personal sacrifices in order to obey the LORD. Whenever I ask myself the question of leaving my comfort zone, I am led back to God’s calling in my life. And with this, I know that you fully understand what I mean.
“Siguro wala na talagang makita ang Diyos na makikipaglaban para sa Kanya sa bansang ito.” This is how I answer myself. This is how I convince myself to go on.
My life is for God and country… para sa Diyos at Bayan.
All the rest is secondary to me, including my own life.
These are personal concerns which I relay to you because you are my co-Pastors. I mingle around every single day with different people: from other Churches, from politics, from Bangon Pilipinas, from wherever. But always, I will reveal the deepest part of my heart to the ones I consider who know me most intimately: to you, my beloved JIL Pastors.
I thank you because you have always supported me out of your overflowing love and respect… the proof of which was when you released me last year from ecclesiastical work so I could pursue God’s calling in my life. Thank you.
We are on the last stretch of the campaign. In all humility, I am asking you to join me in walking some more extra miles. We can no longer be timid. Let us be bold as the Lion of Judah in an all-out campaign for Bro. Eddie Villanueva and the rest of the Bangon Pilipinas slate.
Research shows that the last three weeks before election day is the most crucial time to raise and maintain awareness about a candidate. Let us not miss the chance. This is our time!
I am happy and blessed that you refer to me as “DAVID” in reference to the prophetic words given to me.
My beloved JIL Pastors, I need people behind me with the passion and courage like that of “David’s mighty men” in 2 Samuel 23. Kung para sa Diyos at bayan ang laban, hindi pa ba natin ibibigay ang lahat-lahat?
This letter from the heart is a call to David’s mighty men. Nasa kahuli-hulihang sandali na tayo. Itodo na natin ang laban! Mahirap iwan ang ating mga comfort zone pero aanhin natin ang ginhawa kung hindi naman tayo nabubuhay sa gitna ng pagkatawag sa atin ng Diyos?
I trust that you will heed to this call. Whatever is there that still hinders you to go all-out, let us surrender it to the LORD. And let us ask Him to bless us with the spirit of passion and courage that would surpass even the passion and courage that guided David’s mighty men in the Bible.
Nagtitiwala ako sa inyong pagmamahal sa Diyos at Bayan!
Pagtulungan natin ang isang bagong simula para sa ating bansa. Bangon Pilipinas!
Para sa Diyos at Bayan,
BRO. EDDIE VILLANUEVA
Everyone has it's unique qualities. A temperament that made each of them different.
Well, we cannot judge only God can do that.
As Christian, ofcourse i would like vote for someone who love Jesus. But who amongst those candidates really love the Lord? Only God know.
There are so many black propagandas to turn down people from their choice. Sometimes, a last minute news will make people change their decisions and plans. Sometimes news confuses individuals. Facebook showed lots of it. I witnessed people fighting on facebook because of what they think a good president should be (whew, different opinions)
I have this from my email today from a friend also in facebook. It touches me. But i still haven't decide yet. Praying for the Lord's quidance on this.
This is what the Email Contains:
April 23, 2010
To all my beloved JIL Pastors:
Once again, please allow me to speak to you from my heart.
The last two and a half months have been a very difficult time for me… physically and emotionally.
Since the campaign period kicked off last February 9, I worked hard in ways which even your most compassionate imagination would not be able to capture. In almost all the sorties that we held, we hit the road with physical strength that was supernaturally provided by our LORD. Why supernatural strength? Because only God could have sustained me to join motorcades, attend multi-sectoral fora and talk for hours in press conferences and campaign rallies with only an average of 3 hours of sleep everyday. In the sorties, we already abandoned what breakfast or lunch or dinner means. A meal comes whenever it comes. Or it is taken whenever it could be taken. Sometimes, breakfast is taken at 3:00 in the afternoon and dinner, at 1:00 in the morning.
Since of all, you – JIL Pastors – are the closest to my heart, let me usher you to it more deeply. I will tell you one agony which I have been trying my best to relegate in the farthest corner of my heart. The pace and the physical demands of our campaign have made me physically weak. So weak that many times I just considered secluding myself in my room. Or how about spending at least a day in a hospital room just for me to have a complete rest? I am tired. And over and over, I would ask myself, why do I have to leave my comfort zone again?
When I would have the time to think of my family in the car or in the plane, I cry. I cry because, at my age, what I really had wished to do is to spend more time with my grandchildren. I miss my JJJ, all three boys now in the States. I miss my Doreen. What is worse is that Doreen is just here in Metro Manila, many times she is at the Zoe Office. But I am not around. Papa Eddie is in the campaign trail. And again, I would ask myself, why do I have to leave my comfort zone?
Also, I will be a hypocrite if I say that survey results do not affect me. They do… they always do. I campaign so hard and then we’d be stuck with 2 percent? Honestly, reports of a fixed 2 percent rating make me sad. Sad, but never demoralized! Again, why do I have to leave my comfort zone?
My beloved JIL Pastors, I believe that we share the same stories of personal sacrifices in order to obey the LORD. Whenever I ask myself the question of leaving my comfort zone, I am led back to God’s calling in my life. And with this, I know that you fully understand what I mean.
“Siguro wala na talagang makita ang Diyos na makikipaglaban para sa Kanya sa bansang ito.” This is how I answer myself. This is how I convince myself to go on.
My life is for God and country… para sa Diyos at Bayan.
All the rest is secondary to me, including my own life.
These are personal concerns which I relay to you because you are my co-Pastors. I mingle around every single day with different people: from other Churches, from politics, from Bangon Pilipinas, from wherever. But always, I will reveal the deepest part of my heart to the ones I consider who know me most intimately: to you, my beloved JIL Pastors.
I thank you because you have always supported me out of your overflowing love and respect… the proof of which was when you released me last year from ecclesiastical work so I could pursue God’s calling in my life. Thank you.
We are on the last stretch of the campaign. In all humility, I am asking you to join me in walking some more extra miles. We can no longer be timid. Let us be bold as the Lion of Judah in an all-out campaign for Bro. Eddie Villanueva and the rest of the Bangon Pilipinas slate.
Research shows that the last three weeks before election day is the most crucial time to raise and maintain awareness about a candidate. Let us not miss the chance. This is our time!
I am happy and blessed that you refer to me as “DAVID” in reference to the prophetic words given to me.
My beloved JIL Pastors, I need people behind me with the passion and courage like that of “David’s mighty men” in 2 Samuel 23. Kung para sa Diyos at bayan ang laban, hindi pa ba natin ibibigay ang lahat-lahat?
This letter from the heart is a call to David’s mighty men. Nasa kahuli-hulihang sandali na tayo. Itodo na natin ang laban! Mahirap iwan ang ating mga comfort zone pero aanhin natin ang ginhawa kung hindi naman tayo nabubuhay sa gitna ng pagkatawag sa atin ng Diyos?
I trust that you will heed to this call. Whatever is there that still hinders you to go all-out, let us surrender it to the LORD. And let us ask Him to bless us with the spirit of passion and courage that would surpass even the passion and courage that guided David’s mighty men in the Bible.
Nagtitiwala ako sa inyong pagmamahal sa Diyos at Bayan!
Pagtulungan natin ang isang bagong simula para sa ating bansa. Bangon Pilipinas!
Para sa Diyos at Bayan,
BRO. EDDIE VILLANUEVA
Friday, March 26, 2010
DISAPPOINTMENTS
(a photo saying, "NO to DISAPPOINTMENTS")
Ok that's a very negative and difficult topic to discuss since what i want for a blog is blessings flowing from God Above... through me... to you (readers).
Let's define it then. Uhm, disappointment is an act of selfishness flowed from being materialistic at times and not understanding a thing or two. Ok, you cannot find that one in your dictionary because it came from a selfish feeling in me.
Help me, LOrd!
Ok here's the thing. I would like to look at the mirror (ok, looking now) and asked my self one simple thing, "How are you, Leigh?"...the devil will answer, "Disappointed!".....Ouch, ouch, ouch. Well, i am. Ok sorry i blamed the devil for my disappointments. Maybe it's not really the devil who answered but the "Me_MONSTER" within me.
I am disappointed because i feel alone.
The past couple of days are real happy ones. But days will not always be a happy days. That's why we have a thing called "Balance" because everything should be fair and balance.
My disappointments came from a dream that maybe will remain a dream. I am trying to wake myself up and try to understand things but to my surprise, i was surrounded with sadness and frustrations and feeling of being left behind... without wings.
I cried and is crying. My disappointment led me to so many question. I don't wanna judge and i will remain standing in my belief of what "God's will" is. God has perfect time to reveal everything. God has perfect choice. God, without a doubt, knows what's better and what's best. I try not to be blinded by the truth the Lord s revealing unto me. I wanted to follow Him and seek Him more and more each day.
Lord, i don't wanna rebel on my disappointments. Help me endure and overcome it.
Cover me , Lord and keep me protected. I don't wanna sway in the faith but to cling unto it.
Honey told me yesterday, "FAITH IS STRONG". Lord, You are stronger.
If my pride caused my disappointments, help me understand Your will and your purpose for everything.
Keep me strong, not on my wings but on my knees. Help me to bow down and not to soar on my pride.
Lord, You are my wings...the wind beneath my wings. Now, i would like to soar in humility...to soar with You.
It just reminded me of the song, "Wind Beneath My Wings" that i always love singing.
Here's the LYRICS:
It must have been cold there in my shadow,
To never have sunlight on Your face.
You were content to let me shine, that's Your way.
You always walked a step behind.
So I was the one with all the glory,
While You were the one with all the strength.
A beautiful face without a name for so long.
A beautiful smile to hide the pain.
Did you ever know that You're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
'cause You are the wind beneath my wings.
It might have appeared to go unnoticed,
but I've got it all here in my heart.
I want You to know I know the truth, of course I know it.
I would be nothing without You.
I AM NOTHING...I AM DEFINITELY NOTHING...I AM ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.....WITHOUT JESUS, the wind beneath my wings....MY WINGS.
Here's a Bible Message for me...BUT if you (yes you) feel disppointed as some point of your life, here's something the Lord wanted us to know:
Psalm 22:5
They cried to you and were saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed.
Isaiah 49:23
...Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in me will not be disappointed."
Lesson Learned:
Life is a series of disappointing views until we give our lives to the only One who can give it eternal meaning. Every other destination will leave you feeling hollow inside - until you're home - in the waiting arms of Jesus Christ.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
IT IS FINISHED
It is always a good thing to stay silent after reading God's Word...feeling His presence, knowing that He's right there and then watching over you and listening to you.
After a year of being away from each other, we finally came to a point in our lives that we have to live together to share the love the Lord has given us. The long wait is FINISHED. Patience paid it all and it's all worth it. We have accomplished something because Jesus guides us all through out. He remained our strength, our song, the center of our life.
Michael and i have been together for seven days now. We're not yet married but praying for it. More things to do and learn.
My family has been so supportive of us. I owe them a lot. They love michael and accepted him in the family. I thank the Lord for giving me wonderful parents and siblings that cares for us all the way.
I received a daily devotion from my mail today and i would like to share it to all the readers out there, just in case you peeked through my blog page. BUt you can always subscribed to Pastor Greg Laurie's Daily Devotion through clicking this link.
Here's the Devotion for Today March 12, 2010, HAPPY READING. Be Blessed in Jesus!
— Colossians 2:14
"Finished" is the word we use after a job is done. It is a word that says we don't need to work anymore, because it is done. "Finished" is also the word Jesus used from the cross. He said, "It is finished!" (John 19:30). In other words, "It is accomplished!"
The devil was soundly defeated at the cross of Calvary—and that is something he doesn't want us to know. Referring to His impending crucifixion, Jesus said, "The time for judging this world has come, when Satan, the ruler of this world, will be cast out." Through His death, Jesus destroyed the one who had the power of death, which is the devil. And when we put our faith in Jesus Christ, the stranglehold of Satan is broken. He cannot control us. We can rest in the finished work of Christ.
This means that when we face spiritual battles, we are not fighting for victory; we are fighting from it. We don't fight to get victory. We fight because it has already been obtained. We don't need to pray, "Lord, give me victory." Rather, we should pray, "Lord, I have victory, and I will live accordingly." As Romans 8:37 tells us, "Despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ."
We can win in the spiritual battle. We can overcome the enemy. I am not saying we will win every skirmish and every conflict, but I am saying we will win the war. I am not saying we never will sin and never will stumble, because we will. We all will. But we can win the battle overall, because we stand in the righteousness of Christ.
So when the devil tries to strike that fatal blow against you, it no doubt will be repelled, because you are standing right with God.
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After a year of being away from each other, we finally came to a point in our lives that we have to live together to share the love the Lord has given us. The long wait is FINISHED. Patience paid it all and it's all worth it. We have accomplished something because Jesus guides us all through out. He remained our strength, our song, the center of our life.
Michael and i have been together for seven days now. We're not yet married but praying for it. More things to do and learn.
My family has been so supportive of us. I owe them a lot. They love michael and accepted him in the family. I thank the Lord for giving me wonderful parents and siblings that cares for us all the way.
I received a daily devotion from my mail today and i would like to share it to all the readers out there, just in case you peeked through my blog page. BUt you can always subscribed to Pastor Greg Laurie's Daily Devotion through clicking this link.
Here's the Devotion for Today March 12, 2010, HAPPY READING. Be Blessed in Jesus!
Victory!
He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross.— Colossians 2:14
"Finished" is the word we use after a job is done. It is a word that says we don't need to work anymore, because it is done. "Finished" is also the word Jesus used from the cross. He said, "It is finished!" (John 19:30). In other words, "It is accomplished!"
The devil was soundly defeated at the cross of Calvary—and that is something he doesn't want us to know. Referring to His impending crucifixion, Jesus said, "The time for judging this world has come, when Satan, the ruler of this world, will be cast out." Through His death, Jesus destroyed the one who had the power of death, which is the devil. And when we put our faith in Jesus Christ, the stranglehold of Satan is broken. He cannot control us. We can rest in the finished work of Christ.
This means that when we face spiritual battles, we are not fighting for victory; we are fighting from it. We don't fight to get victory. We fight because it has already been obtained. We don't need to pray, "Lord, give me victory." Rather, we should pray, "Lord, I have victory, and I will live accordingly." As Romans 8:37 tells us, "Despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ."
We can win in the spiritual battle. We can overcome the enemy. I am not saying we will win every skirmish and every conflict, but I am saying we will win the war. I am not saying we never will sin and never will stumble, because we will. We all will. But we can win the battle overall, because we stand in the righteousness of Christ.
So when the devil tries to strike that fatal blow against you, it no doubt will be repelled, because you are standing right with God.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Counting The Days
Praise God!
Michael will be here on Saturday, March 6, 2010 --- terminal 1 NAIA.
I can still remember the first time he came for a visit. Mixed emotion hehe.
Just two days ago i finally told Michael something that keeps on echoing since day one, this phrase, "Honey, i knew i love you even before i've met you." Well not so unique haha, it's a song by westlife i guess but anyways, it's how i feel and how i know and believe. Michael smile and i just got his answer, something like, "i love you that's why i came for you".
Yippppeee...im going to blush more and more the next days i know but thanks be to God, i am ready. Smiling.
I pray the Lord keep Michael safe and give him a wonderful journey. And also pray that the Lord control the planes and the pilots and the engines as well as people boarding and that no accidents may happen. Praise God's Holy Name.
To anyone who read this blog, kindly consider us in your prayer.
Thank you and God bless everyone.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Draw a Sin
Ok i don't know why the title's like that but i am sure of one thing...I AM A SINNER.
I just painted in my imagination things that linked me to reality and sin. Confuse? Sureness i know hehe. Because i am also confused.
I don't know what to do or what to say but i would like to confess my sins.
I see myself naked and unworthy. I paint that scene in gray and red. I draw a line that separate me and God...SIN. And then i shade the feeling of being left behind in blue. Running down the road i scratched the streets in faded green. And then i sleep empty from within...oh sin.
Lord, i wanna be delivered.
I remembered my first love. I remembered God's purpose for me. Oh no im going to a different way. Judging myself, tears fell. Oh it's my fault, who else to blame? And now my soul's hungry to go back to God's embrace and loving care.
Lord, help me make it through this rain of suffering.
Lord, help me make up and lead me back to You.
Lord, give me strength to say no to sin and YES to You.
Lord, suffer me not but let me pursue deep love for you.
Lord, i need you more now.
Lord, set me free from this bondage.
Let me overcome this things and turn to You in humbleness of the heart.
Lord, create in me a clean heart, a clean hand and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Your salvation. Cast me now away from Your presence o God and renew a right spirit within me.
I draw my sin and God i know will blot it out and remember no more in His faithfulness, grace, righteousness and love.
I just painted in my imagination things that linked me to reality and sin. Confuse? Sureness i know hehe. Because i am also confused.
I don't know what to do or what to say but i would like to confess my sins.
I see myself naked and unworthy. I paint that scene in gray and red. I draw a line that separate me and God...SIN. And then i shade the feeling of being left behind in blue. Running down the road i scratched the streets in faded green. And then i sleep empty from within...oh sin.
Lord, i wanna be delivered.
I remembered my first love. I remembered God's purpose for me. Oh no im going to a different way. Judging myself, tears fell. Oh it's my fault, who else to blame? And now my soul's hungry to go back to God's embrace and loving care.
Lord, help me make it through this rain of suffering.
Lord, help me make up and lead me back to You.
Lord, give me strength to say no to sin and YES to You.
Lord, suffer me not but let me pursue deep love for you.
Lord, i need you more now.
Lord, set me free from this bondage.
Let me overcome this things and turn to You in humbleness of the heart.
Lord, create in me a clean heart, a clean hand and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Your salvation. Cast me now away from Your presence o God and renew a right spirit within me.
I draw my sin and God i know will blot it out and remember no more in His faithfulness, grace, righteousness and love.
Commitment
God makes all things beautiful in His time...yes,IN HIS TIME...not our time. Clear eh.
When you keep on focusing on having a faith-filled, grace-filled, love-filled life you won't go wrong because it's always the right thing to do and to believe in. Leave the past behind. Forget the pain and the people who cause it. But always be thankful that the past made you stronger...strong in the Lord.
I commit myself to being healed and delivered from the past. I commit my life to Jesus. I commit myself to doing what God wants me to do...to forgive those people who hurt me. Looking up...Moving forward...Face the battle. God is with me all the way and this my soul knows very well.
Praise the Lord Most High!
When you keep on focusing on having a faith-filled, grace-filled, love-filled life you won't go wrong because it's always the right thing to do and to believe in. Leave the past behind. Forget the pain and the people who cause it. But always be thankful that the past made you stronger...strong in the Lord.
I commit myself to being healed and delivered from the past. I commit my life to Jesus. I commit myself to doing what God wants me to do...to forgive those people who hurt me. Looking up...Moving forward...Face the battle. God is with me all the way and this my soul knows very well.
Praise the Lord Most High!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Open Rebuke is Better
I love takings photos. I love looking into the lenses of the camera and see things differently like finding a bee on a flower, a mist on the leaves, a morning sky, my nieces and family photos, and my own personal pictures.
I like it a lot but there was one thing that i have reminded long time ago ~ idolatry.
In today's context, idolatry is not limited to religious concepts, however, and considered more of a social phenomenon where false perceptions are created and worshipped, or even used as a term in the entertainment industry. (link here)
Sometimes people like looking at themselves and loving what they see. Choosing the best photos of the day and it will make things well. It brings joy. But then again, there are times that we forgot that whatever or however we look, it will always lead to the fact that God created us in His own image.
I have new photos taken during the Christmas vacation and how we started the new year having some family reunions and stuff. The easiest way for me to share it with family abroad is through facebook, friendster and myspace only. Notice that i didn't say the "only way" because i know it can be made available through prints and send it all the way to their houses. But it would take longer. And it's a sacrifice.
Yay, there are so many temptations from the internet. Just thanking the Lord for His faithfulness as He reminds us what to do and what not to do. Praise the Lord!
I will still share photos. This is my passion. But i desire to glorify the Lord through this. No more idols. I would like to have a glance of the Lord's beautiful creations like the trees, beaches, people and places, flowers (my favorite subject), etc.
My prayer: "Thank You Father for opening my heart and mind today. You used the person i love as instrument of your will for me. Thank You for impressing something that i know would make me stronger and better servant of Yours. Thank You for the open rebuke for i know that You love me and You just wanted me to be wise and to know that Your face is the Most beautiful thing to look at on my lenses. Lord, im sorry for the "me-monster" in me. I believe i will be receiving more rebukes but i won't complain discerning that it all came from You. Thank You for the love, grace, joy, strength and courage you have given me today and always. I love You Lord and all i wanted is to lift Your Name High for You alone deserves all the glory, honor, power and praise. Amen."
I like it a lot but there was one thing that i have reminded long time ago ~ idolatry.
Idolatry is usually defined as worship of any cult image, idea, or object, as opposed to the worship of a monotheistic God. It is considered a major sin in the Abrahamic religions whereas in religions where such activity is not considered a sin, the term "idolatry" itself is absent. Which images, ideas, and objects, constitute idolatry, and which constitute reasonable worship, is a matter of contention with some religious authorities and groups using the term to describe certain other religions apart from their own (sometimes resulting in iconoclasm).
Sometimes people like looking at themselves and loving what they see. Choosing the best photos of the day and it will make things well. It brings joy. But then again, there are times that we forgot that whatever or however we look, it will always lead to the fact that God created us in His own image.
I have new photos taken during the Christmas vacation and how we started the new year having some family reunions and stuff. The easiest way for me to share it with family abroad is through facebook, friendster and myspace only. Notice that i didn't say the "only way" because i know it can be made available through prints and send it all the way to their houses. But it would take longer. And it's a sacrifice.
Yay, there are so many temptations from the internet. Just thanking the Lord for His faithfulness as He reminds us what to do and what not to do. Praise the Lord!
I will still share photos. This is my passion. But i desire to glorify the Lord through this. No more idols. I would like to have a glance of the Lord's beautiful creations like the trees, beaches, people and places, flowers (my favorite subject), etc.
My prayer: "Thank You Father for opening my heart and mind today. You used the person i love as instrument of your will for me. Thank You for impressing something that i know would make me stronger and better servant of Yours. Thank You for the open rebuke for i know that You love me and You just wanted me to be wise and to know that Your face is the Most beautiful thing to look at on my lenses. Lord, im sorry for the "me-monster" in me. I believe i will be receiving more rebukes but i won't complain discerning that it all came from You. Thank You for the love, grace, joy, strength and courage you have given me today and always. I love You Lord and all i wanted is to lift Your Name High for You alone deserves all the glory, honor, power and praise. Amen."
Monday, January 4, 2010
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