Always for Good

"We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

Children can teach us adults. Sometimes, adults, with all our worries, we've got all these plans, concerns. We're carrying the burdens of the past, we also worry about tomorrow. We forget that today is actually that gift that God has given from us. That's what actually children teach us. Children, they just look at the present moment. They have a toy in their hand, and they enjoy it, they actually love it. They don't think about the past, they don't think about the future, they just enjoy the present.

And it's an invitation from God, that if you want more peace in your life, focus on today. Enjoy the blessing of God, today. Enjoy on the peace and the presence of God wherever you are, whatever you're doing, thank God.

Don't be worried about tomorrow, don't be trapped by your past. Enjoy today.

At the end of the day, everything works out. It may not be as exactly the way I want it to, but everything works out for good for those who love God, so trust Him and believe.

Father in heaven, Lord we surrender ourselves to you, and we praise you and thank you for TODAY, this day. Lord we surrender yesterday, we surrender tomorrow, and we'll enjoy today. This is your gift, this is your present. And we love you and thank you. AMEN.

Surrender!

Surrendering to God is the heart of worship.

It is the natural response to God's amazing love and mercy. We give ourselves to him, not out of fear or duty, but in love, "because he first loved us."

Surrendering to God is not passive resignation, fatalism, or an excuse for laziness. It is not accepting the status quo. It may mean the exact opposite: sacrificing your life or suffering in order to change what needs to be changed. God often calls surrendered people to do battle on his behalf.

Surrender is best demonstrated in obedience and trust. You can't call Jesus your Lord when you refuse to obey him. After a night of failed fishing, Peter modeled surrender when Jesus told him to try again: "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets." Surrendered people obey God's word, even if it doesn't make sense.

Another aspect of a fully surrendered life is trust. Mary expected a miracle without knowing how. Joseph trusted God's purpose without knowing why circumstances happened the way they did. You know you're surrendered to God when you rely on God to work things out instead of trying to manipulate others, force your agenda, and control the situation. You let go and let God work. You don't have to always be "in charge".

If God is going to do his deepest work in you, it will begin with this. So give it all to God: your past regrets, your present problems, your future ambitions, your fears, dreams, weaknesses, habits, hurts, and hang-ups. Put Jesus Christ in the driver's seat of your life and take your hands off the steering wheel. Don't be afraid; nothing under his control can ever be out of control.

Nothing is more powerful than a surrendered life in the hands of God.

Rick Warren, The Purpose-Driven Life

Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo

Basil Valdez classic

Kung ako'y iiwan mo
Kung ako'y iiwan mo,
Sana'y dalhin mo rin ang puso ko
Na di rin titibok kundi sa 'yo,
Ang kagandahan ng ating mundo
Dalhin mo rin paglisan mo

Landas ng pag-iisa
Tatahakin ko, sinta,
Upang di mamasdan ang bagay na
Magpapasakit sa alaala,
Ngunit saan ako tutungo pa
Na di kita makikita?

Kung ako'y iiwan mo
Kung ako'y iiwan mo,
Matitiis ko ba
Muli pang mag-isa,
Kapag wala ka na
Aking sinta?

Pa'no ang gabi kung di ka mamasdan?
At sa pagtulog ko'y pa'no kung di ka mahagkan?
At may umaga ba
Sa ki'y sisikat pa
Kapag wala ka na at di magisnan?
Pa'no ang gabi kung di ka mamasdan?
At sa pagtulog ko'y pa'no kung di ka mahagkan?
At may umaga ba
Sa ki'y sisikat pa
Kapag wala ka na at di magisnan?

Kung ako'y iiwan mo
Kung ako'y iiwan mo,
Matitiis ko ba
Muli pang mag-isa,
Kapag wala ka na
Aking sinta?

Pa'no ang gabi kung di ka mamasdan?
At sa pagtulog ko'y pa'no kung di ka mahagkan?
At may umaga ba
Sa ki'y sisikat pa
Kapag wala ka na at di magisnan?

May pag-ibig pa kayang malalabi
Kapag ang daigdig ko'y iniwan mo at masawi?
May buhay pa kaya
Kapag ika'y wala?
Ang buhay ko kaya ay di madali?
May pag-ibig pa kayang malalabi
Kapag ang daigdig ko'y iniwan mo at masawi?
May buhay pa kaya
Kapag ika'y wala?
Ang buhay ko kaya ay di madali?

Kastilyong Buhangin

Basil Valdez classic

Minsan ang 'sang pangako'y maihahambing
Sa isang kastilyong buhangin,
Sakdal-rupok at huwag di masaling
Guguho sa ihip ng hangin

Ang alon ng maling pagmamahal
Ang s'yang kalaban n'yang mortal,
Kapag dalampasiga'y nahagkan
Ang kastilyo ay nabubuwal

Kayat bago nating bigkasin ang pagsintang sumpa
Sa minumutya, sa diwa't gawa,
Pakaisipin natin kung pag-ibig ay wagas
Kahit pa magsanga ng landas

Minsan dalawang puso'y nagsumpaan
Pag-ibig na walang hanggan,
Sumpang kastilyong buhangin pala
Pag-ibig na pansamantala

Kayat bago nating bigkasin ang pagsintang sumpa
Sa minumutya, sa diwa't gawa,
Pakaisipin natin kung pag-ibig ay wagas
Kahit pa magsanga ng landas

Minsan dalawang puso'y nagsumpaan
Pag-ibig na walang hanggan,
Sumpang kastilyong buhangin pala
Pag-ibig na Pansamantala, luha ang dala
'Yan ang pag-ibig na nangyari sa atin,
Gumuhong kastilyong buhangin

Ngayon at Kailanman

Basil Valdez classic

Ngayon at kailanman
Sumpa ko'y iibigin ka
Ngayon at kailanman
Hindi ka na mag-iisa
Ngayon at kailanman
Sa hirap o ginhawa pa
Asahan may kasama ka sinta
Naroroon ako t'wina
Maaasahan mo t'wina
Ngayon at kailanman

Dahil kaya sa 'yo ng maitadhanang
Ako'y isilang sa mundo
Upang sa araw-araw ay siyang makapiling mo
Upang ngayon at kailanman
Ikaw ay mapalingkuran hirang
Bakit labis kitang mahal
Pangalawa sa Maykapal
Higit sa 'king buhay

REFRAIN:
Sa bawat araw ang pag-ibig ko sa 'yo liyag
Lalong tumatamis, tumitingkad
Bawat kahapon ay daig nitong bawat ngayon
Na daig ng bawat bukas

Malilimot ka lang
Kapag ang araw at bituin ay di na matanaw
Kapag tumigil ang daigdig at di 'na gumalaw
Subalit isang araw pa matapos ang mundo'y nagunaw na
Hanggang doon magwawakas pag-ibig kong sadyang wagas
Ngayon at kailanman

REFRAIN:
Sa bawat araw ang pag-ibig ko sa 'yo liyag
Lalong tumatamis, tumitingkad
Bawat kahapon ay daig nitong bawat ngayon
Na daig ng bawat bukas

Labis kitang mahal (ngayon at kailanman)
Langit may kasama ka (ngayon at kailanman)
Ngayon at kailanman

Rainbow

By: Southborder

Fallin' out, fallin' in
Nothing's sure in this world, no no
Breaking down, breaking in
Never knowin' what lies ahead
We can really never tell it all, no no

Say goodbye, say hello
To a lover or friend
Sometimes we never could understand
Why some things begin then just end
We can really never have it all, no no hoh hoh

REFRAIN
But, oh, can't you see
That no matter what happens, life goes on and on
And so, baby, just smile
'Cause I'm always around you
And I'll make you see how beautiful life is for you and me

CHORUS
Take a little time, baby
See the butterfly's colors
Listen to the birds that was sent to sing for me and you
Can you feel me
This is such a wonderful place to be

Even if there is pain now
Everything will be alright
For as long as the world still turns, there will be night and day
Can you hear me
There's a rainbow always after the rain

Hoh hoh hoh hoh hoh

Hittin' high, hittin' low
Win or lose you should go, yeah yeah
Getting warm, getting cold
Weather can be so good or bad
But, baby, this is life, oh, don't get mad, no no no

REFRAIN
'Cause, oh, can't you see (can't you see)
That no matter what happens, life goes on and on
So, baby, please smile (just smile)
'Cause I'm always around you
And I'll make you see how beautiful life is for you and me

Take a little time, baby
See the butterfly's colors
Listen to the birds that was sent to sing for me and you
Can you feel me
This is such a wonderful place to be

BRIDGE
Life's full of challenges, not all the time we get what we want
But don't despair my, dear (no no no)
You'll take each trial and you'll make it through the storm 'cause you're strong
My faith in you is clear
So they say once again this world's beautiful
And let us celebrate life that's so beautiful, so beautiful

On Anger and Resentment

Most people are driven by resentment and anger.

They hold on to hurts and never get over them. Instead of releasing their pain through forgiveness, they rehearse it over and over in their minds.

Resentment always hurts you more than it does the person you resent. While your offender has probably forgotten the offense and gone on with life, you continue to stew in your pain, perpetuating the past.

Listen: Those who have hurt you in the past cannot continue to hurt you now unless you hold on to the pain through resentment. Your past is past! Nothing will change it. You are only hurting yourself with your bitterness. For you own sake, learn from it, and then let it go.

The Bible says, "To worry yourself to death with resentment would be a foolish, senseless thing to do. "

- Rick Warren, The Purpose-Driven Life