Monday, August 13, 2012
My Little Rebuker
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| She just turned 3 last August 7... |
I had a funny yet rebuking moment with my niece two nights ago. I was about to have my devotion or quiet time with God when it happened.
I entered our room knowing that no one was there but when I turned on the light, my niece is on the bed. I grabbed my devotional book (Daily Bread), my bible, my journal and pouch and headed in my place. Little did I know that the little one is observing me. I prayed a very very short prayer and started reading my bible. Then, I heard her saying…
Ayelle: tita, pray ka muna bago ka mag-basa. (Aunt, pray before you read)
Me: nag-pray na ako (I prayed already)
Ayelle: wala man akong narinig (I did not hear anything)
***I assumed that she wants me to hear praying in tongues because she’s used to hear me pray in that language
Me: nag-pray na ako. Eh ikaw, nag-pray ka na? (I prayed already. How about you?)
Ayelle: may ilaw eh… (there’s a light)
Me: pikit mo mga mata mo at pray ka na (close your eyes then pray)
***Her mom turned the lights off and she started praying.
Sometimes, God uses small people to talk to us and to convict us. To tell you the truth, this is not the first time it happened. She always rebukes all of us. I believe that God will use my niece mightily and powerfully in the future because He’s already using her to rebuke us.
***My niece is also my prayer partner and intercessor. If I want something, I will ask her to pray for me. *wink*
Sunday, August 12, 2012
It's UP to US!
While I’m washing the dishes last night, I heard my cousin telling his disciples about the scripture in John 10:27, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” I want to butt in to their conversation but I know the Holy Spirit wants me to learn something from that scripture.
We know that human beings think too much and we hear a lot of voices in our head. Some of the voices and thoughts are not from God. Then if we are His sheep and we know His voice, why are we still doing the things that hurt God most? The answer is because of our “freewill”. He gave us freewill to do the things we want to do even though He knows that He will get hurt from the outcome of our decision.
Now, it’s up to us on which voice we will obey. I pray that the Holy Spirit will give us wisdom and discernment when making a decision so that we won’t blame God and ourselves on the outcome.
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Grafted to God's Vine
We know that grafting or graft is a common term in planting. Grafting is a horticultural technique whereby tissues from one plant are inserted into those of another so that the two sets of vascular tissues may join together.
Did you know that we are also grafted in God’s branch? Let us read the scripture below:
17 But some of these branches from Abraham’s tree—some of the people of Israel—have been broken off. And you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild olive tree, have been grafted in. So now you also receive the blessing God has promised Abraham and his children, sharing in the rich nourishment from the root of God’s special olive tree. 18 But you must not brag about being grafted in to replace the branches that were broken off. You are just a branch, not the root. 19 “Well,” you may say, “those branches were broken off to make room for me.”20 Yes, but remember—those branches were broken off because they didn’t believe in Christ, and you are there because you do believe. So don’t think highly of yourself, but fear what could happen. 21 For if God did not spare the original branches, he won’t spare you either.
(Romans 11:17-21, NLT)
We are grafted in replace of the original branches which are the Jews. Though we are grafted as a replacement, we are favored and blessed to experience the same blessing, favor and grace that the vine has. But of course, as a grafted branch, we don’t have anything to boast about to the vine and to the grafter. If the grafter has the guts to cut-off the original branch, he can also do that to us.
Now, all we have to do is to enjoy being grafted to the vine. As a grafted branch, we must also do the things we have to do and that is sharing the good news and winning souls for Him for us to be more fruitful.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
The Importance of Social Media During Natural Disasters by Sette Capati
I saw the potentials of web 2.0 tools such as blogging and social media during natural disasters in Philippines. I saw the enthusiasm of Filipino citizens who want to help the authorities and rescuers in various places from North to South Luzon. The internet made the world smaller and accessible. See my vantage point from the heart of Luzon. Yesterday, I woke up early around 6AM and found myself staring blankly outside my window. It was still raining. The weather was inviting so I went back to sleep and woke up again around 12NN. It was still raining. It's time to get up. I realized the situation was getting serious. I turned the Wi-Fi and rolled out my laptop, iPod and phone. I read some Twitter updates about "habagat." "The rain with no name." It wasn't a typhoon, but the relentless heavy rains caused so much trouble in my country. (And my original plan was to sit back, relax and drink my hot coffee as I zap the keys for late-afternoon work.)  I saw my fellow bloggers' tweets and RT's. It's getting serious and I really want to help. One thing I learned about social media and blogging on The 8th Philippine Blogging Summit is this:"Bloggers are citizens." Tonyo Cruz discussed social media and social change, and I agree that it can make an impact in our nation.  The torrential monsoon rains have caused flash floods, deadly landscapes, waist and neck-deep water in various provinces and Metro Manila.  Communication is much easier when we use social media as a medium during natural disasters. Participating in tweet updates and re-tweets can help authorities and rescuers acquire real-time situations in various places. Rescue operations will be faster while the information spreads like wildfire amidst the heavy rains. Other residents also uploaded photos on Facebook and shared their thoughts, encouragement to friends and loved ones.  To keep it light and easy, (I'll avoid technical terms), I'll introduce you to my friend on Twitter. The #hashtag Here's what happens when users tweet with #hashtag: #ReliefPH and #RescuePH
 You see, hashtag is very important. It's the number one friend of any internet marketer, promoter and serves as "smoke signal" during natural disasters. Authorities and rescuers can read these hash tags anytime. To get information during natural disasters, use the official Philippine government hashtag#PHalerts  Harness the power of Twitter and use #PrayForThePhilippines to encourage fellow Filipinos locall and abroad. Tweet what's happening in our country and tap the power of Twitter trends. Prayers and encouragements from celebrities and friends all over the world:  Let's maximize what we have. A lot of internet users still don't know how to leverage the power of social media, and as citizens it's time to educate and inform everyone. Let's unite and help in all possible ways. Facebook and Twitter were not designed for posting your daily conundrums. |
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Love Offering Exhortation 3
It's my third time to exhort for a Love Offering during a Sunday Celebration. Before the celebration, I kept praying to our Heavenly Father to give me wisdom and confidence to exhort in front of His people. I know that apart from Him I am nothing or I cannot do anything.
Here is the word that I exhorted yesterday:
31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”
(Matthew 13:31-32, NIV)
The revelation of the word...
Our tithes and love offering are seeds that we planted in the kingdom of God. Like mustard seed, it may only a tiny portion or 10% of our income but when we entrusted them to our Heavenly Father they will grow. When they grow, they will become trees. When they become trees, they will produce exceptional fruits. And these fruits may be in the form of blessing, favor, provision and protection to and to the people around us.
Let’s pray.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are Jehovah Jireh! Every good gift that we receive comes from you. We thank you for all the seeds that you entrusted to us. As we bring back the seeds to you, we believe that you will bless us more. Father, bless each heart that who will give today. We love you. In Jesus’ name. Amen!
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Do It Again
We’re in the 2nd half of this year but I believe God is not done yet. Whatever God did in the 1st half, He can do it again and even greater. Remember, He is able. Just simply and only BELIEVE! The best has yet to come.
Do It Again
By: Planetshakers
[VERSE]
You can do all things.
Heal every sickness free every captive.
You can do all things.
Restore what is broken blind eyes
You open.
[PRE-CHORUS]
The mountains melt like wax before
You God.
So let all the earth rejoice in who
You are.
[CHORUS]
Do it again do it again.
Everything we've seen and more.
Do it again do it again.
Lord we believe for more.
Do it again.
[BRIDGE]
Do it again do it again Jesus.
Whoa.
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
Promise #167
Credits belong to 365Promises.com
Another confirmation!!!! #Pambihira
Ephesians 3:20 WEB
Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly
above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
Promise #167: I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine.
After you read this promise, take a moment and try to imagine the biggest, out-of-the-box thing that you could possibly think of for your life. No matter how big you think, God's plans for you are way bigger! The NLT Bible translates the bigness of God's plans as 'infinitely more' and the NASB Bible says 'abundantly beyond'.
No matter what version of the Bible you choose to read this Scripture in, God is able to do way more for us than we will ever be able to comprehend according to His incredible power that is at work in us...right now! When I think that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in me and how that power is greater than any other power in the universe, it simply amazes me!
Unfortunately many of us limit the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives by what we have experienced thus far. If we haven't seen too many miracles around us, we don't expect to live a miraculous life. It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit will give us the power to take off all of the limitations that we have placed around ourselves so that our Papa can show us the incredible bigness of His plan and purpose for our lives.
May each one of us open our hearts and minds to things that are exceedingly abundantly beyond what we could ever dare to ask for. Are you willing to ask God for a revelation of His great power that is already at work in you?
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- Glaiza Samson-Siron
- A seeker and lover of our Lord Jesus Christ. A favored princess who is patiently waiting for our King’s promises comes to pass. A child of the Most High God who is hungry and thirsty to our Abba Father’s words. A person who wants to be the person God wants her to be.
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