Sunday, January 17, 2010

Prayer for Today


Here's something i am dying to share.I'm sharing with you "A Prayer for Today" by W. Heartstill Wilson.

This is the beginning of a new day.
God has given me this day to use as i will.
I can waste it or use it for good, but what i do today is important, because i am exchanging a day of my life for it.
When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, leaving in its place something that i have traded for it.
I want it to be gain, and not loss, good and not evil; success and not failure, in order that i shall not regret the price i have paid for it.
This day is all we have . Is there someone to whom an act of kindness not tomorrow but today could make a world of difference?
Today, whether we spend it well or throw it away, will be gone tomorrow.What is there to do that is worth our effort?

Just One Choice

One choice, just one choice can change your life forever.Simply put, your life today is what your choice have made it, but with your new choices, you can change the direction of your life.

Your choice might be: to change career, to go back to school, to start a business (like me), to change your life style, to stop smoking or not to quit in a relationship.If you have the courage to make a choice today you will see the difference it brings.

That's what my friend and former student Carlo Sumugat did.From being "just" a student, from being "just" a member of the community, from being a typical son who ask allowance from parents he choose to be a leader and make a difference in the lives of the youth. At first people say he is way over his head but he pursued that choice. He then run as president of Youth Federation of Sipalay City and he won.

Seeing the needs of his constituents he made great programs for the youth.That one choice made him somebody in the province of Negros Occidental. He is presently the Vice President of the Sangguniang Kabataan of Negros Occidental.From being a nobody Carlo become a somebody just because he made a choice.

You are one choice away from changing your life.Begin to shift your perspective and make a choice.Make one today and the path to growth will open to you.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

vote wisely

Allow me to share with you this story.


Vote wisely on the coming election!

A powerful and influential politician was tragically hit by a car and died while walking down the street.His soul arrives in heaven and was met by St.Peter at the entrance.

Welcome to heaven" says St.Peter. "Before you settle in Mr. Politician i want you to know that there is a little problem.We seldom see politicians around these area, you see, so we're not sure what we will really do with you sir"
"No problem just let me in" says the politician.

"Well,id like to but i have orders from my boss. What we will do is have you spend one day in hell and also a day in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity.
"Really, i made up my mind. I want to be in heaven". Says the politician.

"I am so sorry sir but we have rules here". St Peter then escorted the politician to the elevator and they went down, down and down to hell.

The doors opened and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course.In the distance is a club house and standing in front of it are his fellow friends in politics.They are having a party.They run to greet him and give him a hug and they went talking about their good times while getting rich at the expense of their constituents.After playing golf they enjoy a great meal of lobster, lukon, lechon, checharon and of course the caviar and some expensive wines.

Also present is the devil, who is very very friendly and has a good time dancing and entertaining the guest.They are having a good time that before he realizes it is time for him to go.
Everyone gives him a big hug and waves while the elevator rises. The elevator went up and then re-opens at the gate of heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him.

" Now it's time to visit heaven"

The politician then joined a bunch of contented souls moving from one cloud to another , playing their harp while singing. They are having a good time and, before he realizes another 24 hours is over and St. Peter returns.
"Well then, you've spent a day in hell and a day in heaven. Now choose your eternity"

He reflects for a minute, then the answer: " well, would never have thought it, I mean heaven has been a delightful place, but i think i would be better in hell"

So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and goes down, down and down to hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and he is in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees his friends, dresses in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags. The devil then appears and put his arms on his neck.

"I don't understand" stammers the politician. Yesterday i was here and there was a golf course and a club house and there was a party. Now all there is a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable.

The devil looks at him, smiled and says, " yesterday we were campaigning. Today you voted for us!

Vote wisely in the coming elections !!!

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Treasure In You

There is a treasure inside you. It is the treasure of JOY, HOPE, LOVE, PEACE and GOOD HEALTH. You don't have to search around the world for it. It is right inside you now waiting to be discovered !


As you discover the treasure in you please try to reflect on the following life's lesson:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doub't, just take the next small step.
3.Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Agree to disagree. Don't try to win every argument.
5.Cry with someone. It is much healing than crying alone.
6.Make peace with your past so it wont screw up the present.
7. Believe in miracles.
8.Don't audit your life, make the best of it.
9. Find time to be alone with God.
10. Be an instrument of God's miracle.