Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Start Time: 6:43 AM

End Time: 7:17 AM

Title: Everything Happens at the Right Time

Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 3:2-8

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing Day with Jesus! Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Today, God's words is timely!  I just had an incredible time with family yesterday and today, God talks about a time for everything.  I want to focus on the irony of God's words in this chapter.  Because God speaks of having time for everything both good and bad.  I want to emphasize on this again because most of the time, when bad things happen in our lives, we don't seem to want it.  I'm not talking about sin but i'm talking about circumstances like someone died due of natural death kind of scenarios here.  But many times, whenever bad things happen, it's hard for us to accept but we don't have any problem accepting all the good things in our lives even if we don't deserve it.  But today, God tells us that there's a time for everything both good and bad, birth and death, healing and killing, destruction and building, crying and laughing, joy and sadness, etc. I'm sure you get the gist.  So let's learn to accept both and prepare ourselves for both situations.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for a wonderful message.  I am blessed to hear such wisdom.  Help me Lord and prepare myself for both good and bad.  Give me the heart to accept and know that everything happens with Your permission.  Help me to realize that You are in charge and everything happens because You permitted them so I am to accept and take all things as it is and know that You are in control.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Monday, December 21, 2015

Start Time: 6:12 AM

End Time: 6:41 AM

Title: A Time For Everything

Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 3:1

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus!  Ecclesiastes 3:1

Today, we are reading one of the most popular verses in Ecclesiastes but very wise.  King Solomon spoke of a time for everything - to be exact a RIGT time for everything.  He declared that everything on earth will happen at the right time, this includes, death, birth, success, failure, sorrow, joy, innocence, wisdom, etc.  Note that Solomon says "everything" that means "All", not some, not few, or others, but all things on earth happen at the right time.  Wow!  This includes the things that you don't like - they still happen at the right time.  So in short, there's really no imperfect timing or wrong timing because when things happen on earth it happens on the right time.  I will end here for today because I want to go through each of the next verses daily.  So for today, rest assured that everything that happens in your life here on earth happens at the right time.  It happened because it is/was/will be the right time.  So it is a good assurance that everything in our lives, whether good or bad, happened at the perfect timing.  With this knowledge, we can be assured that God is in control and although, we may not understand why or what's the reason/purpose for what's happening in our lives, we can be certain that it happened because it's the right timing and when there's a right timing, it means there's one that ensures that it happened at exactly when it should happen.  So there's really someone looking after us and that is Jesus!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for a wonderful message. Thank You for reminding me that everything happens at its perfect time.  Help me to accept and be happy of everything that happens because all did so as it pleases You.  So give me the heart to embrace and accept everything that happens, both good and bad.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Start Time: 6:22 AM

End Time: 6:59 AM

Title: Is There Real Happiness In Life?

Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 2:17 - 26

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing Day with Jesus!  Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Wow! King Solomon's words today just pierced directly to the heart.  Truly, there's no true happiness that only man can attain.  They say happiness is a decision, if that's the case, isn't it just like faking it until you make it?  So Solomon here concluded that real happiness attained by human is a myth.  You work hard then end up dead and leave everything you've achieved to someone who can be worthy or unworthy of it all.  It's a sad thing to think about as there's no happiness in having fun nor is there in working hard.  That's why he said, eat, drink and enjoy the work that you must do.  Make it balance.  Have fun and achieve something but do not make it your life.  So why even work or do good if everything is useless as Solomon said it is?  Well, Solomon himself answered that in verse 26, when we do good, God will give us wisdom, knowledge, and the best part is...JOY!  Happiness may be fake but Joy isn't and God is the author of our joy and He gives it to those who do good.  So don't try to have fun all the time or give everything you have to your work, in the end it will all be useless.  Instead, do good because real joy comes from God alone.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for this wonderful wisdom.  Thank You for reminding me to have a balance life.  Thank You for reminding me that my work is not my life because my life is You.  Help me Lord to balance everything and when i say balance, You get 100% of me.  Help me Lord that in everything I do, whether I work or have fun, I do it all for Your glory and honor.  Help me to always do good because real joy comes only from You.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Friday, December 18, 2015

Start Time: 6:13 AM

End Time: 6:41 AM

Title: Maybe Wisdom is the Answer

Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 2:12 - 16

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Ecclesiastes 2:12-16

After having fun and doing hard work, King Solomon found both to be useless.  So then he thought of wisdom.  It is true that it is better to be wise than stupid, similarly that light is better than darkness, yet in the end the path each one of us take is the same...the result is the same - death.  Whether you're walking to it with wisdom and seeing where each of your step leads you, or you're walking towards it foolishly or with a blind eye.  In the end, the destination is the same and everything we live for in this earth, whether we become famous or not, will be forgotten.  Yes, at times, we will be remembered like our heroes or those who made a difference but then in the end, people will live their own lives and will forget the life you lived.  So there's really nothing that makes one superior than the other, not the way of life, not wealth or wisdom or even the difference he/she makes to others - because in the end, all will be forgotten.  So never think of yourself greater or more valuable than the rest.  Nor should you waste your time doing foolish things, because as Solomon said, it is better to see the path you're taking towards the end than walking to it blindly and foolishly.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, Your words today is deep and I know that it holds greater meaning than how I am able to convey it in my writing.  But Lord one thing I learned today, I am nothing but mere human and there is nothing I do or say or learn that will make me more valuable or important than the rest of us.  I also learned that my end is the same as of any man but your gift to mankind has made my end better.  But still, this should not make me feel or think that i'm better because You've given me eternal life.  Instead, this should remind me that this gift is free for all and all of us still have the same fate in the end because it is given to us by You freely - the choice is in our hands to accept it, whether we accepted it earlier in life or at the last minute of our lives.  So thank You Lord for these wonderful words that will keep me humble and my feet on the ground.  Give me the wisdom to apply them and realize the secrets of Your words.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Start Time: 6:11 AM

End Time: 6:41 AM

Title: Does Hard Work Bring Happiness

Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 2:1-3

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Ecclesiastes 2:4-11

King Solomon after realizing that having fun does not bring happiness, sought to do hard work and see if this bring him happiness.  He did great things and earned a lot of money for himself.  People served him, his wealth and territory just grew and grew and he had everything he needed and wanted, yet in the end, this too did not bring him happiness and became a waste of his time.  This tells me that man is never satisfied.  Our human nature seeks to have more and is never content.  Whether it's about having fun or doing hard work and gaining so many achievements - we are hard to please.  We keep on seeking for more and more.  Thus Solomon says in verse 11, ...It was like trying to catch the wind.  There is nothing to gain from anything we do in this life..." It's sad to think that all we do in the end will become a waste of time.  That's why it is important not to be consumed with what we can do or our skills/talents or abilities.  Because no matter what we do in this earth, we will never be satisfied.  You know why?  Because we are created a spirit and the things that will satisfy us are the ones feeding our spirit - God, Himself.  Our hard work or the "fun" in this world means nothing to us in the end because our true being is our spirit and we need God to satisfies us.  He is the Only One who can do so.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for this realization.  Yes, I admit, I have a lot of things I want.  I want to travel, I want new things, I want a business, an investment, and many more.  At times, I get jealous, frustrated and impatience to acquire these despite of all the blessings You have poured out on me.  But today, You made me realized that all these things may be good but it can never satisfy me because I am a spirit and You are the only satisfaction for me.  So Lord, I ask for more of You.  For what You can offer more than what my hands can do or this world can give me.  Because I know that only You can satisfy me completely.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Start Time: 6:12 AM

End Time: 6:54 AM

Title: Does “Having Fun” Bring Happiness

Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 2:1-3

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Ecclesiastes 2:1-3

King Solomon is in the quest to find happiness.  In the previous chapter, he ended it with the knowledge that with much wisdom comes frustrations.  So the one who gains more wisdom also gains more sorrow.  In chapter 2, he started his study with "Having fun".  He enjoyed everything as much as he can to see if this will bring him happiness and guess what?  It didn't!  In fact, it made him feel useless and foolish to laugh all the time.  He filled his body with wine and tried foolishness because he wanted to be happy.  He wanted to see for himself what was good for people to do during their few days in life and in conclusion, he came up with the realization that having fun does not do any good.  I'm not saying that we shouldn't have fun.  We should but there's a time for everything including having fun.  Maybe having sorrows or going through a struggle or difficult time is just a part of your journey towards becoming happy.  I don't know but one thing is sure, proven and tested, to have fun all the time does not one any good at all.  Don't take my word on it...Take it from the wisest King ever lived. 

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for these wise words. Help me Lord to balance my life and to understand that happiness does not come from having fun.  Although, at times, it is nice to see people having the time of their lives, especially today that you can see everything in FB, but thank You for reminding me that there's a time for everything.  Having fun all the time, does not guarantee happiness, only a waste of time.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Start Time: 6:01 AM

End Time: 6:34 AM

Title: Does Wisdom Bring Happiness

Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Ecclesiastes 1:12 - 18.

King Solomon answered the question, "Does wisdom bring happiness?" The sad realization and truth is found in verse 18, Solomon said, "With much wisdom comes frustration.  The one who gains more wisdom also gains more sorrow." This reminds me of the popular saying, "The truth hurts" Clearly, many times, we are foolish to want to know everything only to end up that the things we long to know are the ones hurting us.  King Solomon being the wisest king ever lived, devoted himself to studying and learning.  He decided to learn how wisdom and knowledge are better than thinking foolish thoughts.  Although, it may lead you to rational or logical decisions...it remains that the process towards attaining that wise decision is not easy.  Oftentimes, there are a lot of hurtful truths that one must learn before deriving the wisest decision.  It's as simple as not being able to please everyone.  Being wise will help you accept that no matter how rational or logical your decision is, it will never please all and in everything you learn, there will be something unpleasant or sad or horrible that comes in the truth.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for letting me know that wisdom will not make me fully happy.  It will help me make the right choices and decision but in the end it brings a certain amount of sadness or unpleasant learnings that I will have to endure having known them.  Lord protect me and keep me safe despite of the truth that I learn and help me use it in accordance to Your will.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Monday, December 14, 2015

Start Time: 6:17 AM

End Time: 6:47 AM

Title: Nothing is New

Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 1:9-11

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Ecclesiastes 1:9-11.

The verses came from King Solomon who says everything is meaningless prior to these words.  Today, King Solomon speaks of another wise truth...nothing is new!  Everything is the same.  People are amazed of new inventions or technology or new learning or knowledge or interpretations but in the end the Lord thru King Solomon says, nothing is new.  All these things has always been here, people may have put the pieces together but it's never new.  It's been here for a while.  And in verse 11, Solomon says that the people just don't remember what happened.  And in the future, they will still not remember what is happening now.  Why is that?  Is it because our minds are incapable of retaining these memories or events?  Or is it because we don't value it as much to pass it on to the next generation?  I think it's the latter and that's why Moses and Joshua made sure to include in their reminds to meditate God's words day and night and to never depart from it because all is written yet we forget, we do not remember and when things happened, we thought it's the first time we experienced it, we are blindsided and we don't need to be.  If we only meditate thru God's words and remember. 

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, help me to remember each day.  Help me to remember what has happened in the past or the things that are happening now that I may be able to pass it on to the younger generation.  Help me to retain it in my memory that I may remain grateful and faithful to You, knowing Your faithfulness and love to us too.  Give me wisdom to remember and connect what's happening today to the past that I may know what to do.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Start Time: 6:50 AM

End Time: 7:14 AM

Title: Things Never Change

Scriptures: Proverbs 31:14-15

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing Day with Jesus! Today, we moved onto the book of Ecclesiastes 1:1-8.  This is one of Solomon's great books and it contains great wisdom from wisest King ever lived.  In these verses, King Solomon speaks of everything being meaningless.  Every effort, every sweat, blood, strength that we put into are useless - nothing to gain from all the hard work we do in this life.  At first read, this may bring many questions but if you truly look into the words of the wise king, we can see that his words are true.  Indeed, all our efforts and hard work are meaningless because whatever success or achievements we get out of it, are all nothing but a gift from God - the One who gives and takes away! So does this mean we no longer work hard or give our effort in what we do?  No to such thing!  In fact, we ought to give our full effort and strength in everything we do for the Lord because God sees and rewards our hard work.  But note that whatever achievements or success we gain after giving all our hard work and effort, note that it's all nothing but a gift because the outcome will always requires God's approval.  So humility is key and knowing our place - don't feel entitled or think that we deserve them because we don't...everything is at the mercy of the Lord.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, wow!  First word that comes out of me is WOW!  I can't imagine such wisdom you've imparted to Solomon to think of such wise perception.  I am privilege and honored that You shared this secret word to me today.  Thank You for a wonderful message.  Help me Lord to know my place and to realize that everything I receive is nothing but a gift from You.  All is at Your Mercy.  Thank You Lord.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Friday, December 11, 2015

Start Time: 6:29 AM

End Time: 6:50 AM

Title: The Good/Perfect Wife

Scriptures: Proverbs 31:14-15

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus!  Proverbs 31:14-15 says...

14 She is like a ship from a faraway place.

    She brings home food from everywhere.

15 She wakes up early in the morning,

    cooks food for her family, and gives the servants their share.

This is still a continuation of what a good/perfect wife is.  Today, we're looking at verses 14-15 that pictures a good wife as someone who provide food for her family and take care of them including the servants.  It's funny how our culture label the men as the ones working and providing food on the table, while the women just wait and prepare the food once the man arrives.  But the Bible tells us that the perfect wife does not only wakes up early in the morning to cook food for her family but she also goes out and find food and bring it to them from everywhere.  This tells me of a woman who works with her hands and again very resourceful because she can find food from everywhere.  And the woman does not only takes care of her family but she evens take care of her servants.  If you ask me, looks like there's a lot of tasks a woman does, and you may ask, what about the woman?  Who will take care of her?  Well, one thing for sure, as the woman is defined by the Bible as a woman with multiple duties and responsibilities, her main purpose is to always do good for her husband and never cause him trouble.  But the man is commanded by God Himself, to love the wife as Jesus loves the church and Jesus died for us, so should a husband if required.  But today, we are talking about the good wife, let's renew our minds and understand the true definition of a real wife.

Happy Freeday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for giving me a true understanding of what a good wife should be.  Lord I want to be the good and perfect wife that is fit for You.  I know I cannot do it by myself.  I know I am not strong enough to make the change but with Your help Lord, I can be and I will.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Start Time: 6:19 AM

End Time: 6:40 AM

Title: The Good/Perfect Wife

Scriptures: Proverbs 31:12-13

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus!  Proverbs 31:12 - 13 says...

She does good for her husband all her life.

    She never causes him trouble.

13 She is always gathering wool and flax[c]

    and enjoys making things with her hands.

Today, we will look into 2 verses that define a good/perfect woman.  She does good for her husband all her life and never causes him trouble. Does this mean that she tolerates all the abuse of her husband?  I don't think so because I believe that a wife who does good for her husband all her life and the husband knows and believes this, will not give any reason for her husband to abuse her.  So it is not enough that as a woman/wife, we do good for our husbands and not cause him any trouble - it is equally important that the husband knows and believes this to be true as well.  This can be achieve with honesty and action.  The 2nd verse speaks of a woman who always gathers wool and flax and enjoys making things with her hands.  This tells me that this woman is not lazy but she is resourceful and creative at the same time.  So there's no time to sit around and waste precious time for her, she can find things to do but not just anything to do, but things to do that are productive and again with the purpose of doing good for her husband and not causing him any trouble.

May we strive to become the perfect woman/wife for the Lord.  Let's always do good for our Groom, Jesus, and never cause Him any trouble.  Let us be resourceful and creative with the purpose of doing good and glorifying God!

Happy Thursday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, I am Your fiance and I can't wait to be Your wife.  But Lord, help me to become the good and perfect wife suitable for You.  Help me to have the passion to do good for You all my life and never cause You any trouble.  Help me to be resourceful and creative to be productive for You.  All these I ask in You Name, Jesus, Amen!

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Start Time: 6:32 AM

End Time: 6:58 AM

Title: The Valuable Wife

Scriptures: Proverbs 31:10-11

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Proverbs 31:10-11 says...

10 [a] How hard it is to find the perfect wife.[b]

    She is worth far more than jewels.

11 Her husband depends on her.

    He will never be poor.

Starting from verse 10 of Proverbs 31 talks about a perfect/good wife.  And to fully understand everything what makes a good wife, it's best to read the whole verses until the end of the chapter.  But for today's sharing, I would like to focus on verses 10-11.  These verses speak of a valuable wife, more valuable than jewels or in another version, it says more precious than diamonds.  But what makes a wife precious?  Is it her wealth? Her money or inheritance?  In verse 11, we find the answer.  The most valuable wife is one that her husbands can depend on.  In "the message" version, it says that her husband trusts her without reserve and never has reason to regret it.  One that a man can depend wth all his life - that's a wife worth far more than diamonds.  So the question for all women out there is...Are we trustworthy?  Can your man depend on you? 

Happy Wednesday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for this wonderful message.  Help me Lord to become a good wife to be.  Help me to become trustworthy and dependable. Give me the strength to build this character in me.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Start Time: 6:02 AM

End Time: 6:40 AM

Title: The Voice Of a Wise Mother

Scriptures: Proverbs 31:8-9

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus!  Proverbs 31:8-9 says...

8 Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Help people who are in trouble. 9 Stand up for what you know is right, and judge all people fairly. Protect the rights of the poor and those who need help.

The Bible tells us that these wise words came from the Mother of Lemuel and upon checking further, Lemuel means one that belongs to God so He is somehow referred to King Solomon.  So if that's true, then these wise words could have come from Bathsheeba, the woman that David coveted and killed for.  If you read proverbs 31 from verse 1 to 9, you would see that this mother is speaking to a grown son and not a child anymore.  She advised him not to waste himself on women and drinks.  But I want to focus on what she told her son on what to do. She said...

1) speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves - to do this, we need to learn to listen

2) Help/Protect the rights of the poor and those who need help - we need to have the strength and resources to do this

3) Stand up for what you know is right and judge all fairly - we need to know God because He is the foundation of what is right and moral.

Her words portrayed what a King should be but her words can also be applied to anyone who is in the position of authority, whether a boss, a president, or an older brother/sister, etc. So in short, anyone of us.  So let's keep ourselves in check...have we done what we ought to do as a person in authority?

Happy Tuesday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for a wonderful message.  Wise words from a mother who knows better than her son.  Thank You that despite the absence of my Mother, I learned from wise Mothers like Bathsheeba, on how to live right and pleasing before You.  Give me the strength to apply and really understand these words Lord that I may live it in my life.  Give me the wisdom to do what You say I should do.  In Jesus' Name, Amen! 

Monday, December 7, 2015

Start Time: 6:12 AM

End Time: 6:42 AM

Title: Live Wisely

Scriptures: Proverbs 30:24-28

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Proverbs 30:24 - 28 says...

24 There are four things on the earth that are small but very wise:

25 Ants are small and weak, but they save their food all summer;

26 badgers are small animals, but they make their homes in the rocks;

27 locusts have no king, but they are able to work together;

28 lizards are small enough to catch with your hands, but you can find them living in kings’ palaces.

There are 4 things we can learn to be wiser in our way of live from the verses above:

1) Ants - Normally, we associate hardworking from the ants but today, more than hard work, I learned from these small and weak creatures to live simple.  The key here is to save.  Clearly, they focus on saving for what they need rather than what they want.  So what I learned today from the ants, aside from working hard and saving, to work and save for what is needed like their food all summer.

2) Badgers - They build their homes in the rocks; 2 keywords I got from the badgers are homes and rocks.  Our rock is the Lord so whatever we make or build, let God be the foundation of the things we create.  Let everything our hands build stand before the Rock of Ages!  Let God be the foundation of all things we create.  Secondly, I learned that we ought to make before anything else, our homes on the Rock.  As we build our careers, our friends, church, etc on the Rock, let it be that we do not forget that we ought to build our homes/family first on Him.  If we put God as the foundation in our Career or our personal lives, let's make sure that HE is the rock we are building our family on too.

3) Locust - Unity and teamwork are two things I learned from the Locust.  It is important that although, you may not like everyone, you ought to know how to live in harmony with them.  More importantly, despite of our differences, we are able to unite and work together as one body for Christ.

4) Lizard - Living in the King's palaces; The best place to live is in the house of the Lord.  But since we are the temple of God so it is wise to ensure that our bodies are God's temple and not a vacant inn for anyone. 

So let us learn from these small and weak animals for they've live wisely despite of their conditions. 

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for teaching me from these small and weak creatures.  Help me Lord to apply what these creatures have learned and developed despite of their conditions or shortcomings.  Help me to learn from them.  Help me to learn from the Ants to not only work hard but to save for what is important and my needs.  Help me to learn from the Badgers, who build their homes in the rocks.  Help me Lord to build my family in You.  You are my Rock!  So as much as I give effort in building my career or my personal life in You, let me put the same passion and commitment in building my family in You Lord.  Help me to learn from the Locust who learned to unite and work together even though there’s no leader to unite them.  Give me wisdom to work with others harmoniously and effectively.  Help me to build bridges with others and to work with them and be united for Your glory.  And lastly, help me to learn from the lizards who live in King’s palaces.  I want You to live in me Lord because that means living with You.  So Lord, take my  body and make it Your own.  Live in me Lord that I may always be with You forever.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

Friday, December 4, 2015

Start Time: 6:09 AM

End Time: 6:25 AM

Title: Don’t Be Greedy

Scriptures: Proverbs 30:15-16

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Proverbs 30:15-16 says...

15 Greedy people know only two things[c]: “Give me,” and “Give me.” There are three other things that are never satisfied—really, four things that never have enough: 16 the place of death, a woman with no children, dry ground that needs rain, and a fire that will never stop by itself.

I want to focus on the first verse mentioned, the Bible says that greedy people know only two things, "Give me" and "Give me". Most of the time, people think that greedy people are people who are already wealthy but are still wanting more.  Although this is one great example to paint what greed looks like, but note that the Word of the Lord says that greedy people are not necessarily wealthy.  Instead the Bible says, greedy people are those who know only 2 things, "give me...give me".  I know people who are poor or those who have only enough who always think of what they can get from others.   These are people who make you feel like it is your duty to share your blessings to them.  Have you met this person?  Maybe once or twice or maybe even until now, you have a few of them in your life.  Or maybe you and I have been guilty of this "give me" attitude in the past or maybe until today?  So it's time to check ourselves, have we become guilty of being greedy?

Happy Freeday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for a wonderful message.  Thank You for warning me not to become greedy Lord.  I know that I can be guilty of this and I only want to ask or have more of You but not on other things or material things.  Help me Lord not to become a greedy person but instead fill my heart with selflessness and the passion to help and bless others. In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Start Time: 6:07 AM

End Time: 6:33 AM

Title: Check Yourself First

Scriptures: Proverbs 30:7-9

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing Day with Jesus!  Proverbs 30:7-9 says...

7 God, I ask you to do two things for me before I die. 8 Don’t let me tell lies. And don’t make me too rich or too poor—give me only enough food for each day. 9 If I have too much, I might deny that I need you, Lord. But if I am too poor, I might steal and bring shame to the name of my God.

These wise words came from Agur Son of Jakeh.  His prayer is not to protect him from liars or protecting him from becoming a victim of greedy/corrupt people instead he prayed him not to become one.   People are so fed up and disgusted of people who lie to get what they want and those who are corrupt because they are driven by greed and ambition that they don't consider/care on anyone in their way.  But we failed to realize that we are all guilty of being a liar and corrupt.  For sure there was a time in our lives that we lied for whatever reason, whether it was a white lie or a full blown deceiving lie.  And Wikipedia defines corruption as is a form of dishonest or unethical conduct by a person entrusted with a position of authority, often to acquire personal benefit.  How many times have we conducted inappropriately towards our younger siblings or anyone younger than us or friends and family to get what we want?  It can be as menial as tricking them into doing something silly to entertain us or just for laughs?  Isn't that a form of corruption too?  So before we judged others for their evil ways, let's look at the mirror like Agur here, because we may be looking in the eye at another Binay, Mar, Duterte or Poe.

Happy Thursday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for a wonderful message.  Help me Lord to apply this.  I know it will be hard on my own.  It is so easy to judge or criticize others but so hard to see my own mishaps.  Help me Lord to see my corrupt ways and change them.  Give me wisdom Lord on how to act appropriately to others and not become dishonest or unethical or selfish.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Start Time: 6:02 AM

End Time: 6:22 AM

Title: Read God’s Words

Scriptures: Proverbs 30:5-6

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Proverbs 30:5-6 says...

5 You can trust this: Every word that God speaks is true. God is a safe place for those who go to him. 6 So don’t try to change what God says. If you do, he will punish you and prove that you are a liar.

Many people today have what we call selective memory.  We only retain those we like or want to learn or keep.  This is in nature a true exercise of our gift of choice from the Lord.  However, the verses above remind us that the word of the Lord is beyond our own understanding and we cannot choose which to believe and which not to.  Yes, God is love.  He is merciful, gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love.  But the word of the Lord also says that the Lord is just.  He is righteous and treats all fairly.  So we can't justify our sins or the things we did wrong with the idea that we will not suffer the consequence because God is love. It's true that God will forgive those who ask for His forgiveness but remember that in every action comes an equal reaction.  So our actions has consequence.  Whether God has forgiven us or not, the truth remains that what we sow we reap.  It will be God's choice whether He spare us from the consequence of our actions but the truth is every action we do, whether good or bad, is a seed we plant and soon it will grow and we will harvest and reap what we have sown in due time.  So don't select just what you want to believe about the Lord.  Don't box Him and define Him as the God you want Him to be.  Read the Bible and know your One and True Almighty God!

Happy Wednesday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for this wonderful and amazing words.  Thank You for reminding me Lord not to take Your words out of context but instead, I should read through Your words and seek Your help in fully understanding the words You speak.  Give me the wisdom Lord to know and understand every word You spoke and not to mis interpret them or believe only what I deemed true or likeable.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Start Time: 6:11 AM

End Time: 6:45 AM

Title: Stop Being A Spoiled Brat!

Scriptures: Proverbs 29:21

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Proverbs 29:21 says...

21 Give your servants everything they want, and they will learn to be wasteful.

Many people today are so dependent.  And i'm not only talking about financial but also in other aspect of their lives.  For example, emotions.  People kept looking for love from others when the truth is, one must first learn to love him/her self before he/she expects it from someone else.  People have become spoiled in many ways and we no longer know how to stand up on our own.  We don't know how to be accountable to our actions because we have allowed ourselves for someone else to always save us.  And maybe (this is just my own opinion), just maybe, this is the reason why some of the things we asked of God is not given to us?  Maybe because we have become so spoiled that our purpose, our sole existence in the world has gone and we have become wasteful.  Today, let us learn to be accountable of the things we do and not depend on others, except God.  But even as we depend on God, remember that our faith is dead without works.  So stop being lazy!  Act now!

Happy Tuesday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus thank You for this wonderful message.  Thank You Lord for reminding me to be accountable and to act.  Help me Lord not to wait and be like a "spoiled" brat.  But give me the wisdom to use myself to do Your will and not just lay around waiting for food to come down from heaven.  Help me to be hardworking and diligent and not lazy.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Monday, November 30, 2015

Start Time: 6:09AM

End Time: 6:34 AM

Title: Use Your Words Wisely!

Scriptures: Proverbs 29:20

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Proverbs 29:20 says...

20 There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.

It's so easy to say whatever we want especially when we are at the peak of our emotions.  We want to say things that will hurt someone because they hurt us.  At times, we just say things without thinking that the words we let out of our lips can actually cause damage to others that will not be repaired.  So it is crucial that we filter our words and understand the impactof it as soon as we let it out from our lips.  Know that whatever words you let go, it will never be taken back, just like time.  So treat your words like a precious asset and not squander it around.  Note that the Bible tells us that a fool has more hope compared to someone who speaks without thinking.  So don't be a fool but more importantly, don't be someone who speak without thinking.  Your words are powerful, so think before you speak.

Happy Monday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for reminding me about my words.  At times, I can be tactless or careless of my words.  I want to say things to hurt someone or at times, i just want to say things without thinking.  Help me Lord to be careful with my words.  Give me wisdom to use my words properly and for Your glory.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Start Time: 6:09 AM

End Time: 6:22 AM

Title: Don’t just talk – Do!

Scriptures: Proverbs 29:19

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus!  Proverbs 29:19 says...

It takes more than talk to keep workers in line; mere words go in one ear and out the other.

How accurate is this truth?  I mean, the reality, most of the time, talking settle things but without trust, the words spoken will just passed by the person's ear.  For an employer and employee relationship, trust is very important.  It is not enough to talk to someone when they are losing their goal or way, it is crucial that a relationship was established for the "talk" to be effective.  Whether trust was established from a strong bond between them or was it established out of fear leaving the employee or employer no choice but to trust the other, it doesn't matter.  Only when the person decides to trust the other can a leader influence someone to do what's necessary or vice versa.  So what's the best way to build trust?  As someone in position, I say one of the major key to building trust is to "walk the talk".  Do as you say and be their role model.  People will respect and trust you when you are true to your words.

Happy Saturday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for the great message.  Help me Lord to build trust among my colleague, family and friends.  Help me to do as I say, to walk the talk and practice what I preach.  I am not perfect but I am able to do what I say with Your help Lord.  Give me the wisdom to walk the talk.  Build my influence to others by strengthening the trust of others to me and vice versa.  Help me Lord to be trustworthy and be Your ambassador because You walk the talk and practice what You preach.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Friday, November 27, 2015

Start Time: 6:11 AM

End Time: 6:31 AM

Title: Accept Corrections

Scriptures: Proverbs 29:1

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus!  Proverbs 29:1 says...

Some people refuse to bend when someone corrects them. Eventually they will break, and there will be no one to repair the damage.

Let us not refuse correction in our lives.  Even the Bible warns us that time will come when it will be too late and we will be broken, the worst part is there will be no one to help us repair the damage.  Sometimes when we are fighting for something we truly believe with all our hearts to be true or right, we fail to see what others see wrong in what we believe in.  We need to have an open mind and ears to listen.  Know that nothing is perfect only God is.  So when people start opposing your actions or what you think is right, it is wise to listen.  Some of them  don't agree for no valid point but some may have solid points.  It is important that we listen and prepare our hearts to accept corrections.

Be willing to learn and change before it's too late.

Happy Freeday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for Your message today.  Help me Lord to change, I am here, willing to learn and accept corrections.  Give me the heart that is able to accept corrections Lord.  Help me to realize that I do not have all the answers, no matter how smart I am, no matter how strong my relationship with You, or no matter what my position or what I achieved in life.  Give me a teachable heart and help me to receive Your corrections.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Start Time: 6:14 AM

End Time: 6:30 AM

Title: Make the Right Choice

Scriptures: Proverbs 29:8

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Proverbs 29:8 says...

8 Proud people who laugh at what is right cause problems that divide whole cities, but people who are wise are able to calm those who are angry.

Many people today are too proud to humble themselves and recognize their mistakes...instead, they point out the mistake of the other person and make it a big deal, with the hopes that their mistakes will be overshadowed by it.  I always believe that in every situation or problem, it always takes two to tango.  So if you are involve in a heated argument or issue, then you took some part ot it.  So whether you are fighting for what you think is right and the other person was fighting for the opposite, to escalate into a heated argument or a fight, takes you and the other person's full cooperation.  We are too proud to recognize our mistake because we blindly believe that what we are fighting for is what is right and just.  When in fact, when you are fighting for what is right and fighting for it in the right way, it shouldn't have escalated to a full blown argument in the first place.  So don't be the proud person that the Bible speaks of who causes division, instead be the wise who can calm those who are angry.

Happy Thursday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for a wonderful message today.  Thank You for giving me a choice to do what is right, although at times, i still choose what is wrong.  I am blinded by my emotions and i ended up becoming too proud to admit my own mistakes.  So today Lord, I ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing from whatever mistakes I had, have and will make.  I know I am not perfect but every day, You give me the opportunity to choose what is right, yet I still fail You at times.  So Lord, give me wisdom and strength to battle the temptation of giving into my feelings and making the right choices each day.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Start Time: 6:08 AM

End Time: 6:25 AM

Title: Be A God-Pleaser

Scriptures: Proverbs 29:25

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Proverbs 29:25 says...

The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.

How many times have we missed out an opportunity because of fear?  Or how many times have we allowed fear to disable us?  We could have closed that sale but we're too  afraid we get rejected?  We could have gotten that promotion but we're afraid that not everyone's going to like us?  We could have chosen what we like or need but we're too focus on pleasing others because of the fear of losing them in our lives?  Sounds familiar?  It's possible that at one point in our lives, we had the experience of pleasing others more than ourselves, in fact, maybe until this day, we still have that fear of what people think about us and it cripples us. It limits us in a certain way that hinders our progress.  The Bible says that fear of human opinion disables - it hinders you from achieving your full potential because there's no pleasing everybody.  Trusting God is our only protection from the opinion of others.  Remember always that it is better to please God than to please men.  Be a God-pleaser today!

Happy Wednesday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for a wonderful message.  Thank You for reminding me that my protection and security is in trusting You.  Help me to be cautious not to be too concerned of what others think of me but instead help me to be sensitive of what You think of me.  Give me the wisdom and strength to take whatever opinions others have on me with the assurance that what matters is Your opinion of me.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Start Time: 6:12 AM

End Time: 6:31 AM

Title: See What God is Doing in Your Life

Scriptures: Proverbs 29:18

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus!  Proverbs 29:18 says...

If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; But when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed.

This verse was part of our message last Sunday and today I get to revisit what was shared during our service last Sunday.  The real question really boils down to, "Do you see what God is doing in your life?" Because according to this verse above, those who can't will just stumble all over themselves.  So it is crucial that we see God's vision in our lives.  It is important that we see what God is doing.  We are created for a purpose and that purpose is revealed in our Creator's words - the Bible!  So let's pray that God will open our eyes and see what He is doing in our lives and consistently read His words so we get to uncover the secrets of our purposes on earth.

Happy Tuesday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for reminding me about Your vision today.  You have emphasized this once again in my life.  For sure, You are telling me to open my eyes and see my purpose.  Show me Lord, I am ready to see.  Give me the sight to see Your clear vision of my life.  Help me to become the person You created me to be and let Your word guide the way. In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Monday, November 23, 2015

Start Time: 5:43 AM

End Time: 6:05 AM

Title: Don’t Play Favorites

Scriptures: Proverbs 28:21

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Proverbs 28:21 says...

Playing favorites is always a bad thing; you can do great harm in seemingly harmless ways.

How many times have we favored someone just because he/she is family or friend?  I know I am guilty of this.  But God reminds us that to play favorites is always a bad thing, it's doing harm in seemingly harmless ways.  This is so true because oftentimes, we don't feel we are being harmful when we give favor to somoene, in fact, at times, we feel that we did a good thing or one that is harmless.  But God tells us that although it seems harmless, it actually does great harm to many.  To the one being favored, he/she learns dependency or worst laziness.  To the one who was not favored, he/she can learn anger, bitterness, or worst hatred.  Although, it's the person's own choice as to how to respond or react to a certain situation...you can't deny the fact that the person who plays favorites has a role in all of this.  Would you want to be the rock that others stumble on?  So stop playing favorites!  Be fair!

Happy Monday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for a wonderful lesson today.  Thank You for opening my eyes to the truth and helping me realize to be fair and correct my ways of playing favorites to those I like.  Help me Lord to show fairness and not to become a stumbling block to others.  Give me the wisdom to do what is right and just at all times.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Start Time: 6:22 AM

End Time: 6:46 AM

Title: No to Corrupt Leaders

Scriptures: Proverbs 28:28

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Proverbs 28:28 says...

When corruption takes over, good people go underground, but when the crooks are thrown out, it’s safe to come out.

The Presidential election is coming soon and in full honesty, I have no idea who to vote or if I will exercise the right to.  The truth is, it's so hard to be certain of who to vote especially with the current candidates we have.  Media has tainted a lot of politicians in a way that it's so hard for them to come back from (take the example of what happened to Alma Moreno's interview).  We see a lot of bad ads against one candidate like Mar Roxas or Binay, which makes me wonder who supported such ads as this tells me what kind of person he/she is.  So it may be true that Binay is corrupt and Roxas, well.. he's plain careless with his words, making me rethink if I want someone to run the Philippines who doesn't know how to keep his mouth shut or open it and spill out professional and appropriate comments or opinions only.  And as for Poe, well, I really don't know anything about her or her program.  I hear her talks about continuing the legacy of her father but what legacy is that?  And don't get me started with the issue of "loyalty" because of her citizenship, which again makes me wonder if I want a stranger to run my country.  And of course we have Santiago, who I know is very well capable, but do I really want to put the country to the hand of someone who may or may not be alive soon?  So it's really a difficult choice and one that should not be tread lightly because the country's future is at stake.  But thank God, He knows better than we do.  He warned us of what kind of leader we need and verse 28 tells us just what kind of leader we should NOT be electing - one that is corrupt because clearly, we will all go into hiding!  Do you want to spend your life in hiding?  If not, then vote wisely this coming election.  Get to know each candidate and no matter how good their programs or promises are, never elect a corrupt leader in place!

Happy Saturday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for Your word.  For Your warning and lesson.  Help me Lord to discern people's intentions and characters that I may trust You in helping me choose the right person to vote as the next President of the Philippines.  Give me wisdom Lord that I may be able to identify those who are corrupt and those who are doing great harm in seemingly harmless ways.  Help me to be sensitive and alert to point out the wicked.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Friday, November 20, 2015

Start Time: 6:23 AM

End Time: 6:52 AM

Title: Come Clean and Take Accountability

Scriptures: Proverbs 28:12

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Proverbs 28:12 says...

You can’t whitewash your sins and get by with it; you find mercy by admitting and leaving them.

I often wonder why hiding the wrong things a person did seems to be always the first choice for man rather than coming clean and taking accountability to the wrong actions he took.  Have you ever thought of this?  It seems easier to hide it than confessing or admitting what we've done wrong.  Despite the fact that all secrets will always come out to the open sooner or later.  Just look at Adam, when he did something wrong, his first reaction was to hide from God.  But God knows how we think and He knows that we need to change the way we think regarding hiding our sins and to understand that our sins can hold us down if kept hidden.  So He warns us in verse 12 that there's no way for us to hide our sins and get away with it.  Then God offers a solution, our freedom.  How? He said find mercy by admitting what you did wrong and leaving them behind - not holding on to them anymore but letting it go.  Thank You Lord for Your Mercy and Grace!

Happy Freeday! 

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, Gracious and Merciful Father.  Thank You for wonderful message that time and time again lifts our soul and encourages our spirits.  Thank You Lord for the truth that Your mercy is for us but we need to come clean and take the 1st step of taking accountability for the actions we took.  Help me Lord to be accountable and to find it easier to repent than hide whatever sins I have in my heart and mind.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Start Time: 7:09 AM

End Time: 67:25 AM

Title: Mediate and Interceed

Scriptures: Proverbs 28:23

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus!  Proverbs 28:23 says...

23 Correct someone, and later they will thank you. That is much better than just saying something to be nice.

As Filipinos, we are known to be polite - at times, we are too polite to a point that we don't really mean what we said or we say nice things to make people feel better but end up hiding the truth of what we feel or think.  It's good to consider other people's feelings but when you know someone is in the process of ruining their lives, whether that person is family, friends, coworkers or even someone you just met, isn't it somehow our obligation to stop the person from ruining his/her life?  The saying, "mind your own business", has been very popular today that we end up not caring at all.  But we are not designed that way.  God Himself gave 2 greatest commandments: first is to love Him with all of us and the 2nd is to love our neighbors as we love ourselves.  I'm not saying that we make everyone's business our business but if we can do something to correct or prevent someone in ruining their lives, I believe, it's worth it!  We have a duty as God's children to love our neighbors.  So don't allow someone to destroy their lives today, interceed or mediate if necessary and save a life :)

Happy Thursday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for a wonderful and amazing lesson today.  Help me to care and love others.  I have been isolated and limited with my interaction with people that at times I feel like I have become numb to other's needs.  Give me the sensitivity to understand and feel what other's are going thru and give me the wisdom to help them choose the right path or choices in their lives. In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Start Time: 6:13 AM

End Time: 6:32 AM

Title: Become Trustworthy

Scriptures: Proverbs 28:20

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Proverbs 28:20 says...

20 People who can be trusted will have many blessings, but those who are just trying to get rich in a hurry will be punished.

We all want to be rich; to have a life of abundance is something, I believe, humans desire.  And sometimes, our desire is so strong than our morals that we end up prioritizing making money than doing what is right.  Thus, the verse tells us that those who are trying to get rich in a hurry, they will be punished.  But one thing that I learned from the verse today is the value of being trustworthy.  Honesty, integrity, reliability, are just a few character traits that make a person trustworthy and God tells us that if you are someone who can be trusted, you will reap many blessings.  Today, the word is telling us that instead of focusing on getting quick or fast money, why not build the right characters to become trustworthy, then see for yourself, blessings upon blessings coming your way! 

Happy Wednesday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for this wonderful verse that tells me to nurture and build my character to become someone others can trust.  Thank You for teaching me what to prioritize and to value.  Help me to work on myself and my character and not concerns myself of materialistic views or gains.  Give me the wisdom to identify what's more important and I know that You will bless me more than I could ever think of.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Start Time: 6:03 AM

End Time: 6:24 AM

Title: Choose Hard Work

Scriptures: Proverbs 28:19

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus! Proverbs 28:19 says...

19 Whoever works hard will have plenty to eat, but whoever wastes their time with dreams will always be poor.

Many people have this fear of losing their jobs.  To some, job security is what they're looking for in every company.  But the truth is, no job or career is secured.  Anything can happen and in one blink of an eye, you can lose a job that you've invested on for years.  But you know what, God tells us that our provision does not come from our jobs, in fact, the verse above tells us that when we work hard, we are sure to have plenty to eat.   But those who waste time with dreams will always be poor.  Dreaming is not wrong but to continue to dream without doing anything about it, is just purely a waste of time.  So today, don't put your trust on your job or on a company or on a certain position you have...know that when you work hard, God will bless the works of your hands, and you will always have plenty to eat.  So don't waste time, instead invest on hard work!

Happy Tuesday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for a wonderful message.  Thank You for reminding me that my security is not in my job or my work or any company but it is only in You.  And You said it Yourself that You will bless the works of my hand and whoever works hard will always have plenty to eat.  So help me Lord to trust in You and not in my job, my company or position.  Give me the peace and assurance that every need will be satisfied because You will satisfy them for me.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!