MY BAD!

I was oblivious on whether she was just parked and waiting for somebody to climb up her car or waiting for the car that was backing up so she could take over the parking space. I swirved to her left side and unaware of the offense I was about to commit I just went on ahead and took the parking space that was meant for her. As soon as I got out of my car I heard somebody scream off the top of her lungs. The words coming out of her mouth were thrown towards my direction like a rocket grenade fired from an RPG. She felt offended...I felt embarassed and like a wild animal defending his teritory I wanted so badly to retaliate and say the words "Right Back At Ya!' But I felt a conviction so strong, I backed off and instead did the opposite ... I apologized! A transposition took place, now if I were in her shoes and the same exact thing happened to me I would not immediately assume that the person who stole my parking space was oblivious on whether I was waiting for a parking space or just parking by the side while waiting for a companion, I too would have felt offended to say the least. She accepted my apologies but was still obviously upset. We parted ways, I felt peace that only the Holy Spirit can provide.

And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him take your cloak as well.

Matthew 5:40

PAJIE

Sixteen years ago at exactly one in the morning my wife and I were blessed by God with a bouncing baby girl. Amazing how time flies, now she's all grown up ipod and all and then some. It is the joy of knowing that she remains to be a God fearing individual that continues to comfort me. I hope and pray that she would remain steadfast in her faith in Jesus. This in spite of the speed bumps that she would have to encounter as she is faced with the reality of having to attempt to traverse the treacherous highways of life.

Happy Birthday Pajie, may you continue to remain the sweet and loving child that you are!!!

Even a child is known by his deeds, Whether what he does is pure and right.

Proverbs 20:11

EPIFANIO

He took the risk to say what I had to hear, I sat with utter discomfort as I listened to what he was about to tell me. I was about to become defensive over the words that came out of his mouth until I realized that there was really nothing to defend about if the person telling me all these speak only of the truth. I asked a question... "How did you know all these? How is it that you were able to read my thoughts? to which he replied...I can only say these things to you, because I AM YOU." As a recepient of these words of wisdom, I will forever be greatful...Though the words hit me hard...It it did knock some sense out of me. Thank You Epifanio...You are FAMILY!

Faithful are the wounds of a friend. But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Proverbs 27:6

Calm After The Storm

Once again a little bit of peace and tranquility. But I await with caution the next batch of storms...How long must I hold down the fort O God?...In you and you alone shall I find strength with a steady supply of wisdom coming from the people whom you send towards my path.

Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him. For the help of His countenance

Psalm 42:5

Exhausted

I am battle scarred, tired and on the verge of giving up... but my hope is in Jesus who continues to give me the strength to hold on. Father, I am walking on thin ice but I know that you will let it remain solid no matter how long I will be walking on top of it.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my bruden is light.

Matthew 11:28-29

Tete-a-Tete

Miguel and I work together and oftentimes we would both engage ourselves in a little colloquy about anything under the sun. He thinks that I am an intersesting person to converse with. Today, of all the topics in the world we discussed about religion he claims to believe in a Supreme Being but thinks it is crazy to believe in Jesus being the Son of God who gave His life for the sins of men. He asked me point blank if I believed that Jesus is the Son of God my initial thought was that I should rather err in the side of caution as I did not want to engage in a debate with Miguel certainly not in the middle of work. But instead, I looked at him straight in the eye and said "yes I believe that Jesus is the Son of God". He thought this was crazy but I just gradually and gently spoke about my not being religious yet maintaining a personal relationship with God. I have not gone full circle with Miguel and it is going to be an uphill battle (it's gonna take a lot of work I would imagine). But I know that God ordained that moment perhaps to plant a seed. Please pray for Miguel that he may know Jesus in a personal way and pray for me that I may be able to go beyond just telling him that I believe that Jesus is the Son of God but that I could explain with love and eagerness why I hold this position and then proceed to minister to Miguel and share the joy that I have inside because of having a personal relationship with Jesus.

I am the way the truth and the life no one else can come to the Father except through me.

John 14:6

Unreachable Star

A Movie Actor and Singer who was very popular back in the 60s had everything... he had a good and beautiful wife, three wonderful kids, money and fame. But it seemed like all these were not enough, he later became a philanderer and had gone the way of the world and it was not surprising to everyone that this would soon be the primary reason behind the collapse of his marriage. He later lived a low key life where he finally gave his life to Jesus and became an evangelist. Since then he has reconciled with his wife and children and now enjoys spending time with his twelve grandkids. He also continues to serve God as a Chruch Choir Director and an Evangelist. Asked by a journalist if he has finally reached the "Unreachable Star" his reply was... "the Unreachable Star (alluding to Jesus) has gone down to reach out to me."

What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Matthew 16:26