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By Cons Amorsolo-Babas & Omni Amisola

In the Shadow of the Almighty

The past few weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster for me. Concerns loomed in my head...let me share some of them:

1. Monotonous prayer life. My prayers seemed either "canned" or a jumble of incoherent babbles. There would be those prayers that were good but the cluttered ones seemed more prevalent. It worried me. It saddened me because I believe that God deserves only the best from me. The Holy of holies desired a good conversation from me and I could not offer one. Til my friend and former staff Omni bought me this book by Philip Yancey entitled Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference. Allow me to quote,

"Whenever I get depressed by a lack of spiritual progress, I realize that my very dismay is a sign of progress. I have the sense of slipping further from God mainly because I have a clearer idea of what God desires and how far short I fall."

I felt relieved that someone could relate to me and more importantly, now I know what I am going through. And now I can just do what God commands, "Be still and know that I am God".

I am still at page 44 of the book and I intend to spend time reading this very beautiful book. Though very different from Max Lucado's style of writing, Philip Yancey appeals to me in a different yet good sort of way. I can't wait to really dive further into the boook.

2. Chaotic surroundings. I spend majority of my waking moments in the workplace. And it is in this same place -- my "second home" -- that I find the opposite of what home is supposed to be. Backstabbing, gossip, foul language, impressionism, "I, me, myself" attitudes, anger, disappointment, revenge, craftiness, lack of sensitivity to name a few. I am not spared from being a victim and because this is so, I tend to retaliate --- not very Christian, I know. I give my best at the workplace and I persevere to be a "candle in the darkness" at the workplace but I do falter at times. Recently, I had a very emotional moment about work and people at work. I felt so defeated and so victimized. I could not help but think that I didn't deserve this, I am a Christian after all. But then during my prayer time as I read the book of Proverbs and Psalms, I understood. Let me share some verses that lifted my spirits and gave me strength.

Proverbs 3: 11-12 My child, don't reject the Lord's discipline, and don't be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.

Psalm 91: 14-16 The Lord says, " I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation."

I knew that because I was not entirely without guilt for the situation I was in, God was correcting my ways. Not to make me upset but to show that he delights in me enough to correct me. And as I read thru the book of Psalms, I was further comforted to remember that my God loves me and that he will not leave me. Rather he will hear me and protect me. My prayers are not falling on deaf ears. In fact, he has rescued me from the "arrows of the wicked". I am moving to a new group in the office and I believe that this is not just a coincidence but deliverance. But, it's not entirely a "harmless" environment coz I basically still belong to the same big team. But I am definitely in a better place now.

Today, I feel a lot better. I am comforted and full of hope for the days to come. The joy of the Lord is my strength. I have witnessed his mighty hand on my life, there is no reason for me not to trust him.

Starting today, I choose...

I CHOOSE LOVE…
No occasion justifies hatred;
No injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love.
Today I will love God and what God loves.

I CHOOSE JOY…
I will invite my God to be the God of circumstance.
I will refuse the temptation to be cynical…the tool of the lazy thinker.
I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God.
I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God.

I CHOOSE PEACE…
I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live.

I CHOOSE PATIENCE…
I will overlook the inconveniences of this world.
Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I’ll invite him to do so.
Rather than complain that the wait is too long, I will thank God for a moment to pray.
Instead of clenching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courage.

I CHOOSE KINDNESS…
I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone.
Kind to the rich, for they are afraid.
And kind to the unkind, for such is how God has treated me.

I CHOOSE GOODNESS…
I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one.
I will be overlooked before I will boast.
I will confess before I will accuse.
I choose goodness.

I CHOOSE FAITHFULNESS…
Today I will keep my promises.
My debtors will not regret their trust.
My associates will not question my word.
My wife will not question my love.
And my children will never fear that their father will not come home.

I CHOOSE GENTLENESS…
Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle.
If I raise my voice may it be only in praise.
If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer.
If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.

I CHOOSE SELF-CONTROL…
I am a spiritual being
After this body is dead, my spirit will soar.
I refuse to let what will rot, rule the eternal.
I choose self-control. I will be drunk only by joy.
I will be impassioned only by my faith.
I will be influenced only by God.
I will be taught only by Christ.
I choose self-control.

LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS and SELF-CONTROL
To these I commit my day.
If I succeed, I will give thanks.
If I fail, I will seek His grace.
And then, when this day is done,
I will place my head on my pillow and rest.

From the book Grace For The Moment by Max Lucado

Making a Big Deal Out of God

We are called to give glory to God, to make a big deal out of God. Not only during Sunday service but anytime and anywhere…but most especially at the workplace because it is here we spend majority of our time.

He calls us to elevate our work…transforming the mundane tasks into opportunities to do great things for God. Opportunities at the work place can include ensuring our work reflects quality, lending a helping hand to people needing our advice, respecting our superiors…there are so many other ways to put our faith into action. And yes, we can do this…because God is working in us and empowering us and he has left us with His word to meditate on day and night.

By placing our faith into action we become shining beacons of righteousness in a confused and tumultuous world…The challenge, really, is to be light bearers as a “lifestyle” and not just as a “fad”…a match stick gives a sudden burst of light but in a matter of seconds, it flickers and chokes out the last of its sparks…it is engulfed by the darkness and becomes one with the darkness. We are called to be perpetual light bearers, constantly aflame and able to share the light to others and eventually, they too will be ready to reveal their own lamps with fuel to the brim which we helped fill. And it will just be a matter of time when the Spirit sets ablaze that wick. And when that lamp starts to burn, something cataclysmic happens, we will see God’s face shine with joy.

Divine Secrets of the "Yahweh Sisterhood"

Have you ever had a friend that looked and acted just like you?

I did, during my college days. We used to call ourselves "Twinies". She has remained a close friend of mine, even if we seldom talked to each other...it even reached to a point that there was entirely no communication at all...but deep in our hearts, we knew we were there for each other...

It wasn't until recently that we got to email each other...

As most of you already know, I have been sending out inspirational texts and emails to people I know...She is one of them...and one day she emailed me that she has been starting her journey as well to know Jesus more...Imagine that, in my college barkada, two of my closest friends (she one of them) are on the road to knowing Jesus more! Praise God!

Then we lost touch again...

Tonight, while watching the news with my husband, my "Twiny" emailed my office email, which I got to read thru my mobile phone...She was asking me if I believed in the gift of speaking in tongues...I immediately got off the sofa and ran upstairs to give her a call.

I was honest with my friend, I have never heard anyone speak in tongues nor have I seen anyone interpret the message of anyone speaking in tongues, but I do believe in the gift. It is Bible-based, a gift that though not the greatest among the gifts of the Holy Spirit, but remains to be a supernatural and precious gift that deserves respect and careful examination and interpretation.

Then came the greatest suprise...

She tells me that she has the gift of speaking in tongues!

It was just such a surprise to know that God is moving in mysterious ways in our group...God is calling people to know Him and people are responding! Praise God!
First it was my friend, MT (not her real name) and then now its my Twiny! And the more surprising thing is, all 3 of us are taking classes/seminars to help us understand the Bible more! This is not coincidence...

Twiny and I had a long chatter of sorts, sharing our experiences, our beliefs...

We have agreed to meet up soonest so that we may really share our experiences face to face. I am in charge of setting this "date" and tomorrow I will give MT a call and share the good news and invite her.

I believe that God has a great purpose that Twiny, MT and myself are somewhat on the same "Yellow Brick Road" towards knowing and experiencing not the Wizard of Oz but our great and indescribable GOD. I have yet to pray about what this purpose is but somehow I know it has something to do with our commonalities and our individual strengths --- we think alike, we love to talk, we love to share, we are passionate about our beliefs and convictions in life and now, we have been touched by the Holy Spirit and share a common passion for God.

I've always seen MT and Twiny more than friends...they are my "sisters"...and it excites me to just relish the thought that this sisterhood has evolved into a sisterhood after Yahweh's own heart.

I can't wait to give MT a call tomorrow...I pray that she will be available to meet up with me and Twiny.

And I push my prayers further --- I pray that if it be God's will, that we three form a small group that meet up at least every two weeks to just share about our journey, encourage each other, talk about God's Word together and lift our prayers as a group.

Whew! It's 12:47am...time to rest...til tomorrow!

No longer just a job that pays the bills

Today, my boss and I resumed praying together. It feels good to pray with people especially with people who influence your daily life more significantly and directly.

The past few days, Max Lucado's podcast talked about "elevating your work" and then it dawned upon me that I must not work just for "money that pays the rent" but I must see my job as a blessing because it allows me to share God's love in the corporate world. I spend so many hours here, I literally spend my waking hours in the four corners of this building...I might as well make the most out of it.

Max Lucado was spot on when he said that people have a tendency to create a "dichotomy between clergy and laity". We think that when we work, we are doing nothing that concerns the glorification of God. Nothing could be farther from the truth!

Another way of seeing it would be to examine God himself. God worked for 6 days and rested on the 7th. And His work brought Him glory. When we work, we can bring Him glory too.

Now, let me get this straight...Workaholism is not what I am espousing...workaholism is an addiction to busyness that is a result of covering up our hurts. We are called to work. We are called to use the talents He gave us.

Going back to my boss, it was from her that I heard that "Work is my prayer to God"...at first I never understood it...

But now I do...

I see my work in a different light...knowing that I not only report to my boss but to the inventor of work itself, God, I am fully inspired to do what I can with my talents. My desk is no longer just a table with four legs but it is a place where I accomplish noble and holy things for God's greater glory.