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.

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 !!!

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.

You in the Mirror

The sun shines not on you but in you!

Hi !

Do you know who you are? I'm sure you have seen your " self " in the mirror but have you seen who you really are ?

Let me do the honor of telling who you are my friend. Just stay where you are and don't move a muscle please ( but you can inhale and exhale ) ha ha ha.






You are beautiful !

You are unique !

You are amazing !

You are a miracle !

You're a victor and not a victim !

You are God's champion !

Now you know who you are. Get out there and let the world know " you " and be a mirror for others.

much cares and prayers,
brother neil

Honesty is not a lonely word

Who say's people aren't honest anymore?

Last week-end i was in Cebu City for a speaking appointment. Few hours after my arrival my good friend Caliph Mindalano invited me for a great dinner at Mang Inasal Gaizano Tabunok Branch. After enjoying the great meal ( with unlimitted rice! amazing! ) we left the place with our stomach heavy loaded which i thought will last for the next day. The following day just a few hours before my appointment i noticed that mt eye glass is not in my bag. It is one of the important tools in my ministry and in my work. What makes it important is its price and brand which i wont dare buy with my own money.But what really makes it so important is it's a gift from my niece.

I feared that it could have fallen into the wrong hands or somebody will be tempted to keep it and use it to add points to his or her looks like like what it did to me ha ha ha.( just kidding ). I went back to the diner in the evening after my appointment and when i appoach the counter and ask the staff about my eye glass they graciously with all the smile in the world hand it back to me. You guy's of Mang Inasal Tabunok brach deserve's all my thanks. You are wonderful and what you did made me believe that you will be great someday and that honesty is not a lonely word and it is still a virtue kept and practiced by many Pinoy's like you guy's.

To the staff and crew of Mang Inasal Tabunok Cebu branch Congratulations ! You have my honor and my respect. I will surely mention your honest deeds in my retreat's. training and talks. Continue to make a difference. God bless you guys richly

I Love Living Life. I Am Happy.

it's your time to rise and start again.