7.29.2012

Graciousness

There are a lot of inspirational books out there that effectively teaches us how to really follow Christ and without a doubt, I would love to read them all. I have actually encountered some that are so powerful I know reading them have really changed my life. I have always been a curious individual and as Christ's follower, I have always wanted to get to know more of Him and His teachings.

Now, my journey has brought me to search for a faith that matters. A faith that does not stop at knowing but also applying. If you've ever heard of the term "analysis-paralysis", my quest for more of God has a somewhat similar concept. I love to read books and sometimes find myself amazed at the revelations I get all the while thinking that I would be needing all these knowledge later.

But, God was never a God of later. God is a here and now God. And in the middle of this search, God made me realize that in order to act, it's really not about the theories. In order to act, it's really just about remembering and realizing that as someone who has been redeemed, God has transformed me to be a dispenser of His grace.

7.20.2012

Random Conversations

My mind is full of conversations with random strangers I "meet" in my daily commute to and fro office.     I never do say them out loud lest I might get misunderstood. But as this is my turf, maybe letting it out here won't be such a hassle:

To the MMDA people who thought of the new traffic scheme in EDSA

"Gusto ko pong matuwa sa thought na at least kayo may tina-try to improve the traffic situation pero di nyo po ba talaga napapansin ang epekto ng scheme nyo sa commuters... para po kasing na-prioritize nyo masyado ang mga can afford ng kotse"

To MRT management

"Really? Ganito na naman? Hanggang kelan po ba? Wala ba talaga kayong paki sa amin?"

To the guy who offered his seat to me sa MRT

"Kuya, maraming salamat po. Hindi mo lang alam anong nagawa nito sa buong araw ko."

To the hot-headed person announcing his woes but still going to take the MRT

"Araw-araw naman pong ganito, hindi pa po ba kayo napapagod sa kakareklamo?"

To the people in the train who just won't budge to give space to others

"Sana na-ge-gets nyo na tulad nyo, ung mga taong nasa platform, may pupuntahan din."

To MRT riders that hates being pushed to and fro

"Can't you just be thankful that you're on your way already?"

To the Buendia MRT - Washington barkers

"Kaunting concern naman po sa trabaho ninyo... pwede naman natin pagbutihin e... wag naman po sahod lang ng sahod ng barya..."

To those people who like cutting in the line

"Seriously?! Di nyo ba talaga kami nakikita?"

To the long-haired girl in the jeep sitting beside me

"Ate, I admire your hair pero di ko naman sya gusto mapunta sa face ko lalo na sa bibig ko"

To God

"Sorry po sa mga naiisip ko. Kayo na po bahalang magturo sa kanila at sa akin."

7.11.2012

Mindfulness

Today, God reminded me to be mindful of my actions. He came to the world bearing the message of love and He expects me to bear this news in my thoughts, words and actions.

Naisip nyo na ba itong katagang ito “Grabe… parang di kristiyano to… “? Ako, first time ever ko naisip yan today at the moment naisip ko sya inisip ko kaagad kung ano kayang naiisip ng ibang tao sa akin, Christian man o hindi.

I’m far from being the good Christ’s follower that people usually expects. But, with God’s grace, I strive to be one. I just hope I don’t cause anyone to stumble or think bad of God, Christ or Christians in general.

THIS is what I understand from this verse:

“I no longer live, but Christ lives in me “ - (Gal. 2:20)

I pray that when people meet and see me, they really do see the Christ that’s living in me.