Where Do You Draw Your Strength In Times of Trouble?

[glacier_71]

moment of sadness, suffering or pain can break any person. it strikes us at any time due to a loss, tragedy, separation, sickness or death. then we try to cope and get over with it. one day at a time. for many, to do it takes a lot of strength from yourself.

each person's experience of drawing strength is a learning pool for many. maybe, yours can be, too.

share now...that we may learn.

[hofelina]

Yes, there are trying times in our lives, ikaw sa sugdi ang imong sugilanon, doy palihug!

[glacier_71]

to hear about my parents ' delicate condition, while i'm too far away from them, is very painfully hard. i always suffer nostalgia and am wanting to quit this place. but they need my help. and that makes things a bit heavy in my heart.
nonetheless, knowing the fact that they are "happy and alive" is good enough for me to be strong. as they're my inspiration, that God provides me in this freezing world. (kini sa lang).

[hofelina]

Doy, I salute your strength. It happened to me, too. My mother was dying of lung cancer and the money I sent was used by my father for playing mahjong ( he is an inveterate gambler). My mother thought all the while I was not sending any amount, naka utang nagud ko sa bangko. Nabuking tanan pag uli nako kay ilobong na si Nanay.

[glacier_71]

thanks, hofelina.
your family experience has made me humbled.  i wonder, how did you get through with that upon knowing you father squandered your money? must have been hard for you. things like this makes us strong indeed, if we trust in the power of the Almighty.

Keep my family in your prayers, Thanks.

[ms da binsi]

Speaking of mingaw, sadness and ect, etc, i experienced panic attacks, almost nervous breakdown without any relative around in this strange world. But i learned to be tough, the toughest i can be, to survived to all that crisis , Glace. Now, I sometimes  think that i am invincibly tough person, but i can somestimes feel that  i have some  weaknessess in me and i dont know what - maybe i dont want to be alone anymore...

[Lorenzo]

I draw strength from My Lord My God.

I live in confidence with Psalm 27:1
"The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?"

[hofelina]

Belle, I got friends who helped, they were my classmates in my German course, an Irish and a Scottish guy.

[Bad Godesberg]

In times of trouble , mosangpit ko kanunay sa atong Ginoo ug sa atong mahal na birhen  then my family naa kanunay aron usab maka tabang sa panahon sa kalisod.



So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10



+JLY

[fdaray]

In times of of trouble, have peace of mind and draw near to God in silent meditation and prayer.

[glacier_71]

Speaking of mingaw, sadness and ect, etc, i experienced panic attacks, almost nervous breakdown without any relative around in this strange world. But i learned to be tough, the toughest i can be, to survived to all that crisis , Glace. I sometimes came to think that i am invincibly tough person, but i can somestimes feel that  i have some  weaknessess in me and i dont know what - maybe i dont want to be alone anymore...

the common thing between us is certainly being in the place where there's nobody we can turn to. it's very disappointing to think. yet you learn to cope and rise above the occasion. you're very brave. i don't know if i can handle what you've gone through, da bins, but i guess it's true He never gives us a load we can't carry. you're truly gifted with resilience and a persevering heart. happy st. patrick's day

[ms da binsi]

Thank you Glace and

[glacier_71]

Thank you Glace and

that book you're holding looks good. The Road.

[kiamoy]

I prayed. Ako gipagawas tanan. I questioned. I argued. And after that I made peace with Him and submitted..

[Lorenzo]

You are a beautiful soul, Bem.

God Bless you, my friend.

[kiamoy]

the funny thing ana lorz.. kay after I "fought", questioned then surrendered, ring lage dayun cellphone!! solved dayun ang problem. hahaha

sometimes, God has a way of letting us remember Him.

[Lorenzo]

The Lord does work in mysterious ways, Bem. From my experiences lang, bem, all my answers have been answered by HIM. Sure, not all of them went according to my expectations, but all have been answered according to HIS will. His plans.

Ang Ginoo is like a firm amahan that will always listen to our cries. His answers to our prayers may not correlate with our expectations, etc, but they are meant to strengthen us. He has a plan jud for each and every single one of us.

[Lorenzo]

This reminds me of the parable Jesus talks about the lost sheep. Jesus tell us that God The Father is like the sheppard who will stop and look for that 1 lost sheep. Even if 99 sheep follow the sheppard, the sheppard will still look and search for that 1 sheep that has gone astray.

When we analyze this parable, there is so much depth and revelation in it that sometimes, we are, by conviction, fall on our knees and give thanks.

Am happy for you Bem. God Is good bitaw. Everyday.

[Bad Godesberg]

If you are really eager to give, it isn’t important how much you are able to give.
God wants you to give what you have, not what you don’t have.
                                                                      2 Corinthians 8:12





"But they that wait upon the LORD   
shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as EAGLES
they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint"   ( Isaiah 40:31 )

+JLY

[hofelina]

To be alone in a foreign country is tough. I got new found friends but not really the type you can pour your heart out. Dili lalim, kay morag kadtong panahona layo ang Ginoo.

[Bad Godesberg]

Tinuod ka ate tess, dili lalim , usahay makaingon ka ana .
Sa paglabay sa panahon maka ila gihapon ´ta sa atong Ginoo, just beside us, naghulat lang na mudool ug mo sangpit kita sa kanya. Marunong lang tayo tumawag sa kanya.
GOD IS with us always !

Hinaut nga sa makausa pa atong mabati ang Balaang Espiritu nga ana kanato nga atong nadawat diha sa atong bunyag. Siya ang maghatag kanato ug kalig-on aron makapadayon kita sa pag-alagad sa Dios ug sa iyang mga katawhan. Hinaut nga dili nato kini igsapayan kay nasayud kita nga pinaagi sa giya sa Balaang Espiritu makadangat kita ngadto sa lapyahan sa kaluwasan.



+JLY

[glacier_71]

the funny thing ana lorz.. kay after I "fought", questioned then surrendered, ring lage dayun cellphone!! solved dayun ang problem. hahaha

sometimes, God has a way of letting us remember Him.

praise God, kiams

[TOPAC]

from God, whoelse?

[kiamoy]

Mao nang mahadlok jud ko magsolo ug abroad.. i am not brave enough..

[TOPAC]

sometimes, i draw my strength on bondpapers. if the budget permits, i use canvas from national bookstore.

[Lorenzo]

This is one of my favorite verses that I keep close to my heart. 


Psalm 27: 1-5

The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom do I fear?
The Lord is my life's refuge;
of whom am I afraid?

When evildoers come at me
to devour my flesh,
These my enemies and foes
themselves stumble and fall.

Though an army encamp against me,
my heart does not fear;
Though war be waged against me,
even do I trust.

One thing I ask of the Lord;
this I seek:
To dwell in the Lord's house
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the Lord's beauty,
to visit His temple.

For God will hide me in his shelter
in time of my trouble
Will conceal me in the cover of His tent;
and set me high upon a rock.

[hofelina]

I have my rosary, my partner.

[windgate]

let it be - the beatles

[Moyhua]

Where Do You Draw Your Strength In Times of Trouble?

To Him and Mama Mary.

It was really tough since I don't have relatives too here in BC. It made my brave and stubborn. I am just thankful to my husband's relatives, their emotional and spiritual support.

[janjan]

to HIM

[swakee]

sangpit jud ni Lord permi

[glacier_71]

many times a prayer and a talk with a friend do a big miracle to me

[willmerit]

to HIM, daghan na jud kog mga pangaliya nga IYANG gitubag, dili man diha2 dayon but gitubag jud.  PRAISE THE LORD!!!

[windgate]

to HIM, daghan na jud kog mga pangaliya nga IYANG gitubag, dili man diha2 dayon but gitubag jud.  PRAISE THE LORD!!!

Ija man jud nang tubagon tanan.  Ug ihatag, ang tubag ana "yes".  ug di ihatag, ang tubag ana "no"

[willmerit]

very funny lol!

[Lorenzo]

to HIM, daghan na jud kog mga pangaliya nga IYANG gitubag, dili man diha2 dayon but gitubag jud.  PRAISE THE LORD!!!

Amen, Amen and Amen.

[Bad Godesberg]

God Is My Strength
Psalm 28:7

God is my strength and shield, and my provider,
A strong deliverer at my right hand.
And in an alien place though there are giants
We'll win the victory, when He commands.

Oh how perfect are Your works O Lord
How majestic is Your way
He who heals all our diseases
Is the glorious Ancient of Days.



+JLY

[TOPAC]

I have my rosary, my partner.

duha na ka-rosaryohan nawa nako.

[Bad Godesberg]

duha na ka-rosaryohan nawa nako.

try to get one again ug naay blessing ang rosary para sa imo... always keep it with you.
Please, take a moment and watch this short video. It will inspire you to not only say YOUR rosary, but to lead others to this wonderful devotion!

The Miracle of the Rosary! The rosary is our weapon! It is also our comfort!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq08Ljzc36Q&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cukierski.net%2Frosaries.shtml&feature=player_embedded

May the Miracle and Blessings of the Rosary be with you !

+JLY

[Bad Godesberg]

duha na ka-rosaryohan nawa nako.

The 15 Promises by the Blessed Virgin Mary to all of those who fervently pray the Rosary.

1.  Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary shall receive signal graces.

2.  I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the Rosary.

3.  The Rosary shall be a powerful armor against Hell; it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies.

4.  It will cause virtue and good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities and will lift them to the desire of eternal things.  Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means!

5.  The soul which recommends itself to me by the recitation of the Rosary shall not perish.

6.  Whoever shall recite the Rosary devoutly, applying himself to the consideration of its Sacred Mysteries, shall never be conquered by misfortune.  God will not chastise him in His justice; he shall not perish by an unprovided death; if he be just, he shall remain in the grace of God and become worthy of eternal life.

7.  Whoever shall have a true devotion for the Rosary shall not die without the Sacraments of the Church.

8.  Those who are faithful to recite the Rosary shall have during their life and at their death the light of God and the plentitude of His graces; at the moment of death they shall participate in the merits of the Saints in Paradise.

9.  I shall deliver from Purgatory those who have been devoted to the Rosary.

10.  The faithful children of the Rosary shall merit a high degree of glory in Heaven.

11.  YOU SHALL OBTAIN ALL YOU ASK OF ME BY THE RECITATION OF THE ROSARY.

12.  All those who propagate the Holy Rosary shall be aided by me in their necessities.

13.  I have obtained from my Divine Son that all the advocates of the Rosary shall have for intercessors the entire Celestial Court during their life and at the hour of death.

14.  All who recite the Rosary are my sons, and brothers of my only Son, Jesus Christ.

15.  Devotion to my Rosary is a great sign of predestination.

WHEN WE WORK, WE WORK.
WHEN WE PRAY, GOD WORKS!!!
"...With God all things are possible"
(St. Mathew 19: 26)

"For without Me, you can do nothing"
(St. John 15: 5)

"Because no word shall be impossible with God"
(St. Luke 1: 37)

+JLY

[TOPAC]

thanks, badz

[Bad Godesberg]

God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
                                     - Psalms 46:1-6



+JLY

[glacier_71]

the words from my confessor are always like God is speaking to me..

[TOPAC]

sa drawing paper lagi.

[glacier_71]

Mama Mary

[Vito Andoline]

mary diay  ngan sa imong inahan migo?

[glacier_71]

mary diay  ngan sa imong inahan migo?

hahaha. pwde pod.

[simplylee]

sa Pulong sa DIYOS nga nahimo na nga kabahin sa akong kalag(epignosis)

[Lorenzo]

The LORD my GOD.

I merely ask for His guiding hand, and my ways are set before me.
Even if the task is great, I can feel His presence before me.

There is no superstition, no notion of karma or notion of grudge that can affect me because I do not believe in those trifles.

I only believe in THE LORD GOD.
In his mighty power, and in His glory.
For who can challenge the power and anointed hand of the Most High?

No one.

God First. God ONLY.

[Lorenzo]

A friend of mine, God Bless Her, once was worried because of an argument she had with her other friend. She's a spiritual girl, God Bless her, and she worries much about karma and what not.

I told her straight to her face;

Instead of putting so much concern in karma and bad luck, put faith doubly in the righteousness and goodness of the LORD. For who made the voices of men, the deaf, the hearing and the BLIND! Who made the the hairs of your head? Did karma? Who made your face, your foot, your brain, your intelligent capacity? Did karma? spirits?
NO! God ONLY. "

I really do not like it when people put so much concern in notions of karma and gaba-an-gaba-an. etc.

There is no such thing. All of that is superstitions BS. Imho.
All these notions of spiritual mediums and divinations! If you believe in such BS, you will only be affected by it. And all of those are by the DEVIL! May the LORD GOD REBUKE him!!!




Please all remember scripture DENOUNCES divination, and superstition!
"For there is no omen against Jacob, Nor is there any divination against Israel; At the proper time it shall be said to Jacob And to Israel, what God has done!"
-Numbers 23:23


and!


Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."


Therefore, we see that the concept of reincarnation and karma is incompatible with what the Bible teaches about life, death, and the sowing and reaping of eternal life.

Dear brothers and sisters, please remember that Karma is a buddhist/hindu philosophy. If you believe in that, you believe in their spiritula deities/heathen gods.

THERE IS NO SALVATION IN THIS EARTH, aside from CHRIST JESUS!

[glacier_71]

from the wisdom and experience of the people with their God

[Lorenzo]

Our Heavenly Father is so great, that He is so resilient and faithful on us, though we make recompense and sins abound. His resiliency in His belief for us remains unchanged.

With hands wide open. All we have to do is merely call HIM, ask HIM, and the goodness of the LORD will surely rescue us. Comfort us when no living thing can do.


In times of trouble, it helps to read the beautiful verses of PSALM 139.
When I read it, whenever I am feeling down or lonely, I can feel the LORD's spirit around me


PSALM 139: 1-12

O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you discern my thoughts from afar.
3 You search out my path and my lying down
and are acquainted with all my ways.
4 Even before a word is on my tongue,
behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
5 You hem me in, behind and before,
and lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
it is high; I cannot attain it.

7 Where shall I go from your Spirit?
Or where shall I flee from your presence?
8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there!
If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
9 If I take the wings of the morning
and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
10 even there your hand shall lead me,
and your right hand shall hold me.
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me,
and the light about me be night,”
12 even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is bright as the day,
for darkness is as light with you.




God Bless you all.
And never loose your faith.
When you think you're alone, all by yourself,
That is when The LORD is so close to you.
Just call on HIM, ask HIM to be with you,
And HE will guide you. Like a Loving Dad.

[Lorenzo]

Listen to this,



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cyqn2LxKVk&feature=related

[glacier_71]

listening to Ps 23

[grazie7y]

listening to Ps 23

Glace, while in L.A., my elder sister and I went to have hair cut at a parlor owned by Guatemalan couple.  While seated on the high chair, in front of me was a quote of Psalm 23.  Kaso lang in Spanish and so I reread the Psalm once we got home.  Nice kaayo!

[lalyoo]

Ako pud Lorenzo i share the same view with you. thanks sa quote

I draw strength from My Lord My God.

I live in confidence with Psalm 27:1
"The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?"

[glacier_71]

Glace, while in L.A., my elder sister and I went to have hair cut at a parlor owned by Guatemalan couple.  While seated on the high chair, in front of me was a quote of Psalm 23.  Kaso lang in Spanish and so I reread the Psalm once we got home.  Nice kaayo!

nindot kay salmo ang gibutang sa atubangan sa imong chair, ug dili babayeng nag-bikini o laking hunk...

[Lorenzo]

Hey brod. Layloo,

Put all your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. Inasmuch as we put our faith and trust in The Lord's Saving Grace, he will give back to us. For His faithfullness to us is eternal and innumerable.

Our LORD, Jesus Christ told us:

Don't you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. 11Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the miracles themselves. 12I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. 14You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
--John 14: 10-14


---

Ask it of Jesus, and in Faith, He will provide. And HE ALWAYS provides.

God Bless You, Brod. Layloo!~

Your Brother In Christ,
Lorenzo

[simplylee]

from the ten problem solving devices which result from metabolization of bible doctrine through post-salvation epistemological rehabilitation daily.

[Lorenzo]

from the ten problem solving devices which result from metabolization of bible doctrine through post-salvation epistemological rehabilitation daily.

Ate Lee,

I want to know the 10 problem solving devices as well. Can you share with me and the others?

Bran

[simplylee]

no problem Dong, i can't explain the 10 PSDs here but you can visit our website www.gcc.com.ph or to www.rbthieme.org
looking forward on discussing it with you sometime

[hofelina]

Inday Lee, hard words man kini!But I will visit the website, salamat. Para nako I still have my strong faith and count my blessings. This lift me up.

[glacier_71]

from the ten problem solving devices which result from metabolization of bible doctrine through post-salvation epistemological rehabilitation daily.

interesting.

bible-oriented device always carries wonderful healing power.

[simplylee]

1. rebound which is found in 1John 1:9
2. filling of the HOLY SPIRIT, we cannot study HIS word without this
3. faith-rest drill, having a relaxed mental attitude in any situation
4. grace orientation, everything is GOD's provision
5. doctrinal orientation, take-in GOD's word on a daily basis
6. personal sense of destiny, we have to know tha plan of GOD in our life
7. personal love for GOD John 14:15
8. impersonal love for mankind -love your neighbor as yourself, love your enemies
9. sharing the happiness of GOD
10. occupation with the LORD JESUS CHRIST(having the mind of CHRIST)
These are the 10 problem solving devices which i mentioned, we studied these for almost a year.

[Lorenzo]

Thanks for this, Ate Lee!

[chicogon]

Great thread... how did I miss it? Anyway, ako pod, I draw strength from who else but HIM! Patabang pod kos uban nga tua nas langit ug akong anghel nga magbalantay. 

[grazie7y]

I couldn't forget the time when my Mom was fighting for her life during and after kidney surgery.  I never begged God like I did that time.  I was in the church crying my heart out.  I told him I will submit to His will but I still asked him like an obnoxious child to let it be His will to extend my Mom's life.  And He did. 

[gwargz]

Pagkachada sa inyong mga testimonies.
Very inspiring to read.

I draw strength from God also.
Pero sa unsa nga paagi?

1. While working, patugtog ko Don Moen or Hill Songs.
2. If not too busy, maki-jam kos mga barkada, huroton namo ang Glory Songbook.
3. Adto pod ko sa simbahan mga 12 Noon kay mingaw. Makaistorya ko ni Lord intimately.

[Lorenzo]

Bro!

I can tell, you are a choir singer eh?  he he he
I can tell already you have a handsome voice!

Kuyawa uy! The Holy Spirit resounds from you, bro! I can feel it!

---

Ako, mo read ko sa bible.
I have a little portable bible with me, have one in my backpack, and have one in my hospital locker, too. he he he



YES JESUS CAN!

[glacier_71]

i draw strength from those stories and testimonies of Chico, Grazie, Gwargz and Enzo. Their stories are incarnation of His messages to me and the whole world. That God is "with us".

[taga tigbao]

2. If not too busy, maki-jam kos mga barkada, huroton namo ang Glory Songbook.

Ang songbook sa CFC Community. I miss being involved in the ministries of CFC.

Patugtogan ra pud naho ug mga kanta sa Hillsong.

Ug dili na mada, mosimba ug first mass aron peaceful kaajo.

Ug dili na gajud mada pa, magsuwat sa journal, maghimog ug poem ug letter to God.

[gwargz]

To know more on Couples For Christ please see:

http://couplesforchristglobal.org

May God be praised !!!

[Lollapalooza]

from GOD of course....then, ginasulat nako tanan nakong kasakit or tanan nakong gibati sa notebook then akong sunugon para malimtan dayon nako...after that i'm okay...

[gwargz]

Here is a couple who draw strength from Jesus Christ through CFC.
They are both filipinos in America.
The couple looks still way below from the prime of their lives.
I hope this will add sunshine to your life today.

http://couplesforchristglobal.org/v2.1/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=194&Itemid=111

God bless you, igsoon.

[grazie7y]

i draw strength from those stories and testimonies of Chico, Grazie, Gwargz and Enzo. Their stories are incarnation of His messages to me and the whole world. That God is "with us".

Thanks, Glace. 

[Scarb]

Where Do You Draw Your Strength In Times of Trouble?

when im run out of strength bow,
after a short while, I felt as though my heart would break.
No !  my  heart was breaking day by day gyod huh,(last passed yrs.)

and there seemed no end in sight, no hope for  2morow,
and no lightness to break the spiritual darkness,WTF (sori)

went to a place where "all by myself" sitting in the bank somewhere out there,
hangad² sa langit, innerly my heart was crying asking the Lord "pls. gimme more strength"
wont U? i firmly believe the "two foot prints in d sand" twas then U carry me Lord,
begging to carry me again, right now ! or else i will come to Yah (jokes)
after inhale/exhale ug pangulit ni BRO, dah nahuwasan gamay.

got home telebabad mangulit napod sa mga ka berks/cazin talking about the good old days
sa among mga gara²(until now garaon lang japon) they lifted me up,
in a way nga makakatawa kog balik and told me ,
"chin up Babes,katiw ra na sa naagian ni Lord, di ka mohilom dha bakobak ka ron" 
and there "me", bit relieved unja mag kuri kuri to hold mah tears,mahupay raman sad 

we are always concerned about how we will hold up when the time comes
for our persecution(ngiga)
and trial,but the "Almighty" offers us some pertinent and reassuring insights.

just believeth and have faith, ngaks nag serious ang baje bai-morag korekekek !

[chicogon]

Most of the time sa Ginoo mismo; usahay pinaagi sa mga tawo nga iyang gipada like a family member or a friend; some other times in the quiet of just about anything... salamat kay wa ta mag inusara aning kalibutana

[grazie7y]

Most of the time sa Ginoo mismo; usahay pinaagi sa mga tawo nga iyang gipada like a family member or a friend; some other times in the quiet of just about anything... salamat kay wa ta mag inusara aning kalibutana

I totally agree with you, Father.  God manifest His love to us through our friends and family and even strangers. 

[jorgeanna]

i always draw my strenght from my late grandma and late grandpa... whenever i am in the lowest point of my life, i always ask them to guide me and be always there for me and it always work for me...

[Scarb]

i always draw my strenght from my late grandma and late grandpa... whenever i am in the lowest point of my life, i always ask them to guide me and be always there for me and it always work for me...

sa una pod ky mas adto pako mosumbong ako grandma A&J , karon wla na sya

nindot btw. maka share ta kysa iloom sha?

[Bambi]

One time...nagka heart/emotion trouble ko...i went to my dear Papa`s grave and talked to him in silence.  He is/was my friend and advicer.

[nilamaw]

My faith in God, he is my refuge.

[bugsay]

Una gyud ngadto sa Ginoo, kay siya man pirme ang naa sa duol.
Matud pa "The distance between God and man is just from knee to floor)
Ikaduha, by looking at the photos of my family.....lisud ning layo ta's pamilya.

[beyotch]

with the lord.....no one else can make me feel at ease....

[Lorenzo]

My Lord Jesus.
No words can explain or describe my Love for Him.
My Lord Redeems me. My Lord Justifies me. My Lord EMPOWERS me.
My Lord guides me what to say. My Lord who showers His Grace on me.

Jesus is MY Strength.
The One and Only.

[gwargz]

I totally agree with you, Father.  God manifest His love to us through our friends and family and even strangers. 

The song is right, "No man is an island. No man stands alone......"

[gwargz]

One time...nagka heart/emotion trouble ko...i went to my dear Papa`s grave and talked to him in silence.  He is/was my friend and advicer.

Unya mitubag imo papa? Joke, joke, joke. Cheers.

[Lorenzo]

Ug ma worried ko sa hospital mo pray lang ko.
"Jesus, strengthen me. Strengthen me.
Jesus calm my hand so that I may heal the bodies of my brothers.
Jesus give me confidence so that I may make the right decision.
Jesus justify me that I may not stumble, for my foot rests in your Name."


He strengthens me.
Always.
He empowers me.
He uplifts my spirit.
For I can do all things through HIM who strengthens me.

[chicogon]

Kining thread "Where Do You Draw Your Strength In Times of Trouble?" spiritual ra ba kini o maski unsa? Just wondering... usahay man god magpahilot kos mga buta sa atoa kung ang trouble dias akong abaga ug kung panohoton 

[benelynne]

Pads,

Maayo ning usahay pahuway pud ka. Sila sa'y pasermona ug ikaw pamasahe. Rejuvenating bitaw kaayo ning mga buta manghilot.

Kining thread "Where Do You Draw Your Strength In Times of Trouble?" spiritual ra ba kini o maski unsa? Just wondering... usahay man god magpahilot kos mga buta sa atoa kung ang trouble dias akong abaga ug kung panohoton 

[Lorenzo]

kuyawa man ka, Father. Kai tanan imung posts mas ma relate man ta sa Beatitudes.

Puydi mo amen ko sa imung kamot?

[chicogon]

Pads,

Maayo ning usahay pahuway pud ka. Sila sa'y pasermona ug ikaw pamasahe. Rejuvenating bitaw kaayo ning mga buta manghilot.

Mao na. Hehehe. Bitaw I'm just being silly here kay way lingaw; makabuang ning layo tas atong lupang sinilangan... dawaton na lang nato ning atong pa'd.

[Lorenzo]

My spiritual strength:

Hearing stories from good samaritans. Hearing the stories of Ate Ging feeding the poor, doing food drives, attending masses for the recently departed, nursing home volunteering etc.

It reminds me that there are, indeed, many good people out there that still show the epitome of a 'Good Samaritan'.

Other is hearing Fr. Ranulfo's sermons on Saturday Mass. Ma rejuvinated ko and ma-inspired pood ko for the upcoming week.

Another source of strength for me is the Blessed Eucharist.
Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist--mo angay jud ko ana.
Mo sit down ko sa chapel for hours--ug naa koy time. Peaceful kaayo ug uplifting ang experience.

[benelynne]

I'm in exactly the same boat as you, Pads. Pasalamat na lang ta nga naa'y TB. Honestly, right now, I'm just drawing strength from the thought that I will finally be joining my family for good next year.

Mao na. Hehehe. Bitaw I'm just being silly here kay way lingaw; makabuang ning layo tas atong lupang sinilangan... dawaton na lang nato ning atong pa'd.

[chicogon]

My spiritual strength:

Hearing stories from good samaritans. Hearing the stories of Ate Ging feeding the poor, doing food drives, attending masses for the recently departed, nursing home volunteering etc.

It reminds me that there are, indeed, many good people out there that still show the epitome of a 'Good Samaritan'.

Other is hearing Fr. Ranulfo's sermons on Saturday Mass. Ma rejuvinated ko and ma-inspired pood ko for the upcoming week.

Another source of strength for me is the Blessed Eucharist.
Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist--mo angay jud ko ana.
Mo sit down ko sa chapel for hours--ug naa koy time. Peaceful kaayo ug uplifting ang experience.

How 'bout sleeping Enz? Allowing God to rejuvenate both your physical and mental, and spiritual too... as in resting in God? That's why God invented sleeping, it's recreative hehehe... Uyon ba ka?

[Lorenzo]

he he he he!
Sleeping is a Gift of the Lord, too!
You are right Father.


Mo tulug pood ko ug maka human ko sa work nako,
Maluuy ang Ginoo nako kai daghan ko sa ahong worries right now.
Daghang patients that I have to deal with, that combined with theory work for classes,
and juggling emotional feelings for my family etc.

Kinsa man mo hold nako? Wa jud ko yamo ug di pa sa GINOO.
Sija man jud ning uphold nako, sija mo uplift my spirits,
sija mo dry my tears when I am homesick for my family.

Ah, tinuud ka Father. Ang Ginoo bitaw mo rejuvnate nato. Body and Soul.
he he he he

[hubag bohol]

Allowing God to rejuvenate both your physical and mental, and spiritual too... as in resting in God? That's why God invented sleeping, it's recreative hehehe...

Kining pagkatulog, mao jud ni ang labing lalim ug labing barato nga tambaw. King or vagabond, makapahuway jud ang tanang parte sa lawas.
Apan matod pa ni Edmund Spenser,

"Where is the antique glory now become,
What whilom wont in women to appear?
Where be the brave achievements doen by some?
Where be the battles, where the shield and spear,
And all the conquests, which them high did rear,
That matter made for famous poet's verse,
And boastful men so oft abashed to hear?
Bene theyall dead, and laid in doleful hearse?
Or doen they only sleep, and shall again reverse?"

[chicogon]

Wa najoy laing kapadungan gawas sa Ginoo... He's so good!

[Scarb]

Wa najoy laing kapadungan gawas sa Ginoo... He's so good!

korek tnx. Pads, maau si Bro cgihan ug kulit ky andam kanunay sa pagdawat kanato ohom

[Bambi]

sometimes in some stressful work days, i just login TB and read some posted jokes...it lighten the burden and give me enough strength.