So now, what will we live for?

Bible says: 

Eclesiastes 12:1-8

Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near when you will say, “I have no delight in them”; before the sun and the light, the moon and the stars are darkened, and clouds return after the rain; in the day that the watchmen of the house tremble, and mighty men stoop, the grinding ones stand idle because they are few, and those who look through windows grow dim;  and the doors on the street are shut as the sound of the grinding mill is low, and one will arise at the sound of the bird, and all the daughters of song will sing softly. Furthermore, men are afraid of a high place and of terrors on the road; the almond tree blossoms, the grasshopper drags himself along, and the caperberry is ineffective. For man goes to his eternal home while mourners go about in the street. Remember Him before the silver cord is broken and the golden bowl is crushed, the pitcher by the well is shattered and the wheel at the cistern is crushed; then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it. Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “all is vanity!”  

While we are still at the prime of our lives, we have to spend our time wisely. Don't waste it with things of frivolity. The video below is an advertisement for a bank in Taiwan done years ago. Obviously, it encourages people to prepare for their "future". It is good to plan ahead, but there is a thing called eternity that we should give more focus to. Before that day comes, a rigid preparation has to be done. It is saddening that, little did many people realize that no matter how we plan for our lives, inevitably, all of us will die in whichever way and timing God will allow. And our borrowed life will go back to God. Everything that we worked hard for will be left behind.

                

                                

Still, the big question remains: What will we live for:? Save and work for things of this world OR, prepare  on something that God has prepared for us after everything here on earth is done? Will we still be bothered much on keeping things that is seen in this place called earth? The problem with us, people, is we are so much attached to things we see around. We are very much disturbed on how to acquire more and more material things each and everyday. In one of Thanksgiving day, Bro. Daniel discussed about how can God destroy all people's riches in a single wink. All He can do is send typhoon or earthquke, maybe. Then everything will be gone. Forever. What happened to Japan was his example.

Bible says: 

2 Corinthians 4:18

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Japan before part it was stricken by Tsunami this year.

And this is what 's left after the tragedy.

                                      

In a matter of hours, all was gone. many died. few survived. The once so progressive place looks like a haunted town now. Riches cannot save anyone. God can take it away in a snap. And if calamity don't come our way, still everything you have will rotten in time.

Bible says: 

Matthew 6:19-20 Treasures in Heaven“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

 This was once a beautiful house. Now, a beautiful house no more.

God has given us life for us to spend in servicing Him, with our whole capability and ability.

 Bible says:

(Luke 10:27) And he answered, " You shall love the Lord God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and neighbors as yourself."

So, are you interested know how to spend your younger years to get to eternity? Go here and keep reading. From this man, you will learn more about salvation, trust me. He will teach you the truth about God and the bible. All these learnings, I owe to God through this man.

We dont pick who we fall in-love with...

 Here I go again. This is an after-effect of watching too much love stories so please have a basket full of patience if you intend to finish reading this entry.

Though this is not a new line, I love this dialogue in the movie we just watched: We dont pick who we fall in-love with... Oh yes. It is so, so true. This can probably the reason why there are pairs that seem to be odd: tall girl with a so short man;and intelligent girl married to an average guy; head-turner gal holding hands with not-so-goodlooking boy. And love being "magical" and "mysterious" does'nt stop here. We can never tell. I have a friend who got married to his college teacher and a schoolmate who got married to her bigtime crush that never gave her the attention she has been dreaming of since elementary days. For sure, a lot of you got more fascinating love stories to share and these might not be too shocking for you. But it is, at least, for me. 

Shudders and giggles aside, we certainly cannot choose who we fall in-love with. It will come from nowhere and  we will be caught unaware that we started to fall slowly. But it is not because we feel something special about a person, we can say that he is "the one" already.  Will a boy fall for a girl who's already committed with another boy? Yes, this is so possible, but it is rightful and just? Will you choose to  be in the  "loving arms" of a drug addict o a drug lord? There are some who will readily get into this. Would that be good? Definitely not.We don't pick who we fall in-love with but we do have guide to avoid getting caught in a serious trouble because of falling in-love.  Be very careful of the character of the person you'll get involved with. Always  be guided by God's words. Remember this verse:

Proverbs 19:14
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Do not do things your way. God has something good for each one of us. Just follow Him first and everything will follow. We should entrust things to Him. He knows best.

Matthew 6:33 

But seek ye first the kingdom of God,and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Falling in-love and getting into a relationship is a serious commitment. We should know. It is not all about snuggling, hugging, holding hands and sweet-nothings.  It is not like a fairy tale story that, most of the time, ends happily everafter. Its a promise. A commitment that we should keep. We are all aware that in anything, along the way problems pop up. Conflicts arise. Intruders get into the scene. Always remember that we are tied in a covenant.

Galatians 3:15

Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case. 

And with this commitment, we should learn to accept our partner's shortcomings and lapses. Who does'nt commit mistakes, anyway? As what Bro. Eli Soriano told us weeks ago: Marry a person who loves you so much. True, indeed because a person who is deeply in-love can accept and endure anything for the love of his life.

Before I end this blog, there is one very important pointer I want to share (I learned this, of course, from Bro. Eli Soriano), never ever select a person who will keep you away from God and bring you to danger instead. If that would be the case, let go. The pain will not last a lifetime, anyway. There is more to life than having a lovelife.Well, no need to say more. Be wise!


Related links:
http://esoriano.wordpress.com/category/marriage/

The False Prophets and Their Insane Prophesies

 

The number of persons who preach using the name of God, is increasing in number. They also dare to have prediction of what will happen in the future, particularly about the coming of Christ. Little do they know that the bible already knew they were coming.

Matthew 24:11, 24

...and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.
 ...For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

Today, another false prophet in the person of Harold Camping,  is proven wrong. This 89 year-old man "prophesied" that Jesus Christ's second coming is 21 May, 2011 and world will end on 21 Oct 2011. And today is 21 May 2011, and what he said did not take place. This is no the first time he  predicted  about this. Sometime in 1994, he presented his insights about the upcoming rapture, and obviously, it did not happen. Reason behind? Nobody knows the exact time and day that Jesus will descend from heavens, only the Father.

Matthew 24:36
But of that day and hour knoweth no one, not even the angels of heaven, neither the Son, but the Father only.

Anyone who dare use God's name in anything he say and that thing never happen, then he is surely a liar and arrogant. God commanded us not to believe.

Deutoronomy 18:22 

When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD has not spoken, but the prophet has spoken it presumptuously: you shall not be afraid of him. 

However, even this deceivers have been proven  wrong and exposed, it is really sad to know hat there are still some that undoubtedly listen and believe. Blind followers, no doubt. Well, whatever, wherever, whenever- the bible has always something to say.

Matthew 15:14

Let them alone: they are blind guides. And if the blind guide the blind, both shall fall into a pit.


 Here are some false prophets' predictions in the past that never come into reality.

Jehovah's Witness
21 March 1844, 22 Oct 1844, 1914, 1918, 1920, 1925, 1941, 21 May 1975, 1994

Mr. Bang Ik Ha
October 1992 and October 1999

Mr. William Miller
1843 and 21 March 1844

On 21 December 2012, we have this another falacy about the end of he world. Ridiculous, really. This is the fruit of not knowing the real God.

Among predictions that we have heard for ages, Nostradamus' is I think the most famous- and many believes in him. This famous physician, astrologer and "prophet" of his time, I assume, is an intelligent man. However, he disappointed me having these predictions. He should have concentrated in astrology and medicine. Man's intelligence is nothing to God. Besides, only God is the authority on knowing the future.

Why shall we rely on these demon-inspired "prophesies"? There is no basis but the bible alone. All things that wants us to follow and listen to is written there. Let's just be ready all the time because He will come back as a surprise and pity on us all if we are not prepared. 

Matthew 24:44 
So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

Thanks be to God, that because of Bro Eli Soriano, noboby can deceive us as we are equipped with the correct knowledge from the bible.

Related links:

http://esoriano.wordpress.com/2011/04/26/gods-power-is-the-missing-link/
http://esoriano.wordpress.com/category/jehovahs-witness/
http://esoriano.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/greatest-religious-crime/

A Christian's Overview for the Movie "Hall Pass"

One time, on our way home from I-don't-remember-where, my husband and I had this conversation:

My husband:  Have you heard of the movie "Hall Pass"?

Me: No. Why? What is the story about?

My husband: It is about two married men who were given the chance by their wives to do philandering for a week.

Me: You want me to give you Hall Pass, too? Is that what you mean by telling me that?

My husband: (Paused for a while). No. I don't want it. It sounds like "HELL PASS". I Don't want to be there!

Me: Hahahahaha! Learned Christian.

And we both laugh out loud :-)

There is nothing more I can say but thanks be to God for a  loving, considerate, and mostly, God-fearing husband. And  I am so grateful that we are continuously growing  in faith thru Bro Eli Soriano.

Seriously, this movie got a lot important  points to discuss with regards to violating  God's  will.  The chaotic story started when Rick's (Owen Wilson) and Fred's (Jason Sudeikis) wives got irritated and so overly annoyed with their constant cracking of dirty jokes and sidelong and slyly lascivious glances to other girls. So, to stop these crazy stuff on their better halves' heads,  they came up  with  this hall pass idea. They didn't worry much because they were quite confident that their husbands are lousy girl hunters. And as the husbands were busy "hunting", the women had their break and almost had extramarital affairs, too.

However, even with a wife-approved philandering, best buddies Rick and Fred  had difficulty living out their psychotic beliefs about life as unmarried guys. But in the end, they  have realized that they are so much dedicated to their vows more than how they imagined they were. 

There is no such thing as perfect, not even a marriage. And as what I have learned from Bro Eli Soriano, that is the very reason why God made all  the commandments. He knows that people has the tendency to go the way they shouldn't take. So, to keep the  relationship properly nurtured, it must be flourished with the best guides to  follow everyday. A lot of books now have been written on how to this or how to do that- books about almost everything for everyday living. But there is this one book that will provide the only correct set of rules to follow- the Bible.

To Christians, marriage is a very sacred thing and a life-long commitment. Its a vow blessed by God that once you said yes to marriage, there is no turning back.
  

James 5:12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.

Only death can separate a Christian couple. In sickness and in health, for better or for worse,until death do they part.So, whatever difficulties and struggles come in each couple's way, they should stick together until the end. A Christian couple is strictly and firmly bounded to God's law.

(Romans 7:2) “For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.”

 In marriage, philandering and adultery is not acceptable for Christians. In the story, women let their husbands do it because they got pissed off. But, if you are a  Christian, you will never push your husband to do such  because it is a serious offense against God's will. In the story's climax, the wives had nearly done cheating, too. In real life, this scenario makes satan so, so happy since preys bite his bait willingly. So, when we see bad thoughts pop up on your partner's mind- block it immediately so as not to let satan step in.

Hebrews 13:4   Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. 

The main guys in the film were so inconsiderate about how their wives would feel when they openly express their wild lunatic thoughts when seeing other gal's skin and curves laid before their eyes. Women are fragile by nature, emotionally and physically. And that is the reason why God commanded husbands to be so protective extra careful with their wives.

1 Peter 3:7   Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. 

And discussing about their crazy fantasies about other females is not only about being uncaring and insensitive about their wives' feelings, but the act  of fantasizing about other girls also made them commit adultery already. Only few knows that adultery is only committed if there is a physical contact. Well, blame it to the religious leaders that only cares for the tithes. They Pretend to be of God, but their teachings show otherwise and most of the times, using God's word for profit.

 Matthew 5:27-28  “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery,²⁸But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

 

Ones married, the man is one with the woman and they should be working and moving as one body. They have to work hand in hand. A Christian couple is admonished by God to live under God’s law.

1 Corinthians 7:4-5  The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife. 

So to couples, put God and His law in the center and with His mercy and grace, everything will be alright.

Related links:

 Love is lovelier the second time around.. with God

Strangers Again

Why Relationships Fail 

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Will God hear the Prayer of a Woman Facing an Abortion?

I saw this poem in one of my Facebook friend's posts. The title caught my attention  and so, I read it. Initially, I don't have the intention of putting the link here, but when I was halfway done, I realized I have to.

So, here is the poem that obligated me to compose this entry.

Prayer of a Woman Facing an Abortion

The choice has been made.
One of the hardest of my life.
Bless me as I go forth.
Help me to face the guilt I feel
so that I may not run from the truth.
Empower me to own the fear in my heart
that I may have compassion
for others who share my pain.
Bless all who support me
with the strength of their love.
Amen.

People, most often than not, thinks that he is always doing the right decision, without him knowing that it will bring him to perdition. Bible is right, and it can never go wrong.

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. 

 

Firstly, a human knows in his heart that he must not kill anyone and yet, will still commit such crime. God has placed commandments in each person's heart. So, even if he never had the chance to listen to the true God-sent preacher, he can recognize right from wrong. 

  

Romans 2:15 They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.

And God loved us all so much that He gave us freedom to choose, and even reminded us to pick the way going to Him in eternal life. But in this poem, it says that the choice has been made. Well, then its a wrong choice- abortion should never be an option.

Deutoronomy 30:19 This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.

 

But why is it that there are a lot of women committing abortion? Is it because they do not feel emotionally and financially responsible and ready enough to have children? Or can it be that, they are too self-centered that they want to take more care of themselves than look over a child? Is it  also possible that its an unwanted child from a forbidden relationship? Rape victim? Among all these reasons, nothing is good enough to justify aborting a child in his mother's womb. God is the only one who can give and take away life, and however which way He wish, He is God and His will, we follow and accept. 

Deuteronomy 32:39 Now see that I, even I, am He,And there is i kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; Nor is there any who can deliver from My hand. no God besides Me...

I am a human- and I am a woman. So, I know how the feeling would be like if I will be in any of these female dilemmas, but  thanks be to God that I  was able to understand God's will and His loving kindness to us, humans. In everything, He has reasons. God is far more bigger than any problem we will encounter in this journey called life. God is good. He is just a prayer away and He will not forsake anyone who sincerely asks for His help. Even friends or parents, in some cases, may urge a confused gal to resort to abortion. One should not listen.God knows better than any parent ever lived. And, mind you- killing is to satan.

Psalms 103:8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

Lastly, there are things that God hates the most. and this includes abortion. So, why pray for guidance when you are about to commit abortion? its completely absurd.

Proverbs 6:17 There are six things the Lord hates,seven that are detestable to him haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers. 

So, will God listen to this prayer? I dont think so. It is against His will and commandment.

Thanks be to God that I have learned all these from the only sensible preacher I have ever heard, Bro Eli Soriano. 

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