Mga bagay na aking pinapasalamatan sa araw na ito.

Panginoon maraming salamat po sa biyayang ibinigay Nyo sa amin sa araw-araw
Salamat po sa pagpapatawad nyo sa aming mga sala ng walang sawa. Huwag po sana naming masagad ang grasya at awa ninyo sa amin.
Salamat po sa kalusugan ko na madalas kong kalimutan pasalamatan sa inyo
Salamat po sa lahat ng biyaya ninyo sa pang araw-araw na pangangailangan
Salamat po sa tamang pagiisip na may kapasidad na pumili ng tamang desisyon para sa buhay namin
Salamat po at nakakapag linkod ako sa inyo sa mga volunteer programs na sinasalihan ko, para lahat po iyong sa kaluwalhatian nyo magpasawalang hanggan
Salamat po sa mga oras na napapagaralan namin ang iyong mga salita para mahubog ang makasalanan naming kalooban.
at higit sa lahat maraming maraming salamat Panginoong Hesus sa pagbigay nyo ng buhay nyo para sa aming kasalanan. Kayo ang una at huli, Alpha and Omega. Ang bugtong na anak na Makapangyarihang Ama. Mahal po namin kayo! 

Heavenly Father Thank you for this day! Forgive us from our sins. Forgive us on the times when you use the term "we cannot squeeze you in our schedule". It should not be like that at all, our priority should be your Will and everything else we squeeze in IF they fit in your Will. May the Holy Spirit guide us to remove the things of this world in our hearts and minds that does not fit to please you because this world is quickly passing away of it's sinful nature. We ask you to provide for us from this day on, guide us, protect us and our family. In the mighty name of your Son Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Amen 

Dark Knight RF

Matthew 24: 34-42

Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. "Heaven and Earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. "For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah. "For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and they did not understand until the flood came and took them all away; so will the coming of the Son of Man be."Then there will be two men in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. "Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken and one will be left. "Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming.

These are the things I am thankful for

I am thankful for my life, for a conflict free life that I am having right at this very moment.
for the things I am learning through my daily experiences, other people do not have time to learn and just be mad at the whole process
for the meals I am having each day, other people do not have the privilege of having meals on a daily basis
for my senses and the strength to walk and to allow me to do the things I have to do, other people are fighting for every breath they take in a hospital
for the bed that I slept in last night, other people have no place to stay in
for the good night sleep, other people struggle in getting enough of sleep due to sickness or depression
for the great rapport I am with the people I live with, other people do not want to go home because of the chaos that are happening in their homes
for the daily provisions that makes my life comfortable, other people have no means to provide for themselves
Thank you God for your protection and guidance.

DarkKnight RF

Munting Panalangin ng Pag-asa

Ama namin na gumawa ng lahat, muli akong lumalapit sa inyo at nagpapakumbaba upang sumasampalataya at magpasalamat sa kung anong meron ako sa buhay ko sa mga oras na ito. Patawarin ninyo po kami sa aming pagkakasala. Patatagin Ninyo po sana ang kalooban ko na manatiling kumapit lamang sa inyong anak na si Hesu Kristo ang aming tagapagligtas. Sya lamang ang tamang daan patungo sa inyo wala ng iba. Sa kanya lang po namin makikita ang tunay na kahulugan ng aming buhay sa pamamagitan ng kanyang katotohanan. Bale-wala ang lahat ng meron kami kung hindi rin kami kakapit at aasa sa Kanya. Dahil po sa katapusan ng lahat, si Hesus lamang ang mahalaga. Kaya po itinataas ko sa inyo ang mga kapatid ko at ang kani-kanilang pamilya na hipuin mo ang kanilang puso at isipan upang magkaroon sila ng pagka-uhaw sa presensya ninyo. Unti-unting ilapit nila ang mga sarili nila sa inyo kasama ang kanilang pamilya para magkaroon sila ng tunay na kapayapaan at ilaw sa kanilang buhay, na sa inyo lamang matatagpuan. Sapagkat ang kapayapaan na naidudulot ng kamunduhan ay hindi nagtatagal at kayang kayang bawiin ng mundo sa amin. Samantalang ang kapayapaan na nanggagaling sa inyo na hindi maipaliwanag ng isip ay babantayan maigi ang aming mga puso at isipan sa ngalan ni Hesus. Maraming salamat sa buhay na ibinigay ninyo na syang nagtatalaga ng oras at panahon para ayusin ang aming buhay. Ikaw po Hesus ang huling hantungan ng aming desisyon na aming Diyos at tagapagligtas sa tulong at pag-gabay ng Santo Espirito sa araw-araw, mahal po namin kayo. Amen 

DarkKnight RF

Which is weakness, which is wickedness

I just want to share something to you about my recent thoughts about a small topic I have encountered during a conversation. In understanding the difference between our weakness and our wickedness. A lot of times I myself is guilty of misusing or at the very least get confused in figuring out these two different things. It will be very helpful in the long run if we will catch it as early as possible if we are aiming to become better than we use to be. Hoping that you and I will learn something after pondering together this simple yet important topic for me.

According to dictionary.com the definition of weakness is : the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like. Wickedness is : evil or morally bad in principle or practice. I am sure there are a lot more suitable definitions out there that you can find better but let's just take this ones for now. Later on we are not going to take them by how the dictionary defined these words but we are going to compare their individual context in daily application. 

The importance of distinguishing our weakness and our wickedness is needed for us to have clarity in treading our daily journey. Not only we will open up ourselves we will also have clearer and easier way to identify the things we need to adjust in ourselves. 

In weakness we can easily say " I cannot do anything about it" because it is my nature. We sugarcoat it by saying that's how I am created. There is truth to that. Like for example if you have weak eyesight, speech impediment, learning disability etc. But in spite of having those weaknesses we still want to have some development for us to go about our daily lives. I have seen a lot of people achieved great things despite their disabilities. I am sure you did too.

Wickedness on the other hand is the part of our life that we can say "I can do something about it" because there is an accountability. If we happen to be authentic in using our soul as the umpire for our actions. Soul hinges ourselves whether we align our behavior in spiritual manner or body/fleshly/selfish inclined.

My struggle sometimes is that I tend to misuse in categorizing my wickedness versus my weakness. Looking back at the examples above if your eyesight is weak but you always have the eyes to see the bad/wrong in others then that's being judgmental and that is your wickedness not weakness. If you are weak in speech or have speech impediment but you always have the time to speak slanders, lies, insults, hateful words to others. That's not weakness that is your wickedness. Same thing with learning disability if that is your weak spot, but always have the time and ability to scam, manipulate, taking advantage of others. That is your wickedness not weakness. It's a clear cut. Being wrong has a solution, educate yourself to do what is right so that you will avoid what is wrong. Being bad however has no excuse. You can re-train your mind from doing your wrong habits. That's why it takes years and years to remove bad habits because it is intentional. Weakness is different from wickedness. Seeing things this way personally for me is helpful for our self and others. I believe that we influence others by our actions not by our words. As the old saying goes "action speaks louder than words". Maybe making a list of our weakness and wickedness won't be a bad idea to be more precise for our self improvement.

So then if you think that you are having the same mistakes as I am. It is something that we should all think about and be aware of. If you never had a problem like these in your life ever, then this article is not for you and I apologize for dragging you down to finish this thought that does not really concern you at all. Just keep in mind that judging others is only effective if you include yourself because everyone is guilty.

DarkKnight RF