Words of Wisdom in the Moments of Despair, Temptations and Hopelessness (For my own Reflection)

1. Life is a prayer and the prayer we say shapes the life that we live just as the prayer life we say live shapes the prayer we say.

Questions for my reflection: What do I pray for in my dialog with God? Do I
live the way of God?

2. Counter the trails and problems with a great sense of gratitude.

Reflection - Am I a negative thinker? Do I see the good things that I
receive after an experience that I thought was a punishment for me? Were there
blessings for me?

3. Let not your face contradict your faith.

Reflection - Is it easy for me to smile? Do I consider individual differences
among those I come in contact with? How can I be not judgmental in dealing with
others?

4. In the midst of a storm, remember the rainbow.

Reflection - How prayerful am I? How do I show trust in the Lord's works and
words? Do I listen to witnesses of God's mercy in times of want and need? What
is my response to the blessings I received? Do I give with the heart? Do I share
experiences related to the Lord's generosity? A witness to God's words?

5. The evil way will not take you to Hell, remaining there will.
Reflection - Do I do my best to avoid sin? Is it easy for me to say "I'm sorry"? What kind of friends do I have? Am I a person who is dependable, nurturing and encouraging to others? Do I commune with the saints? What acts of contritions do I do? Prayers?

6. The Lord is in control of everything. Change - The humility to accept the things I cannot change. The courage to change the things I can change. Wisdom to know the difference - To offer to the Lord to bring change to those I cannot change.

Reflection - What do I do if I can not bring change? Nothing is impossible
with God - I pray to the Holy Spirit for their enlightenment. I pray to my
guardian angel to commune with their guardian angels for help? (God will make a
way)

Husbands and wives

complete and compete with

one another.

Traffic Signs in My Life (The Way, The Truth, and the Life)

Traffic signs along the way are very important. If we did not put up these signs there will be chaos, disasters and deaths. Even with these, we can not avoid accidents due to arrogance, inconsideration of motorists, disobedience to the signs and undescribable personalities of drivers. We can only refer to statistics to prove destruction to life and property although there are traffic signs.

I believe we also need traffic signs in our life. Here are some helpful ones; warning signs in our daily life.

Stop

I've learned not to rush, calling on the wisdom of the Holy Spirit in making
decisions. It is worthwhile to pause and pray to derive wisdom to go on with the
action I would like to do based on the knowledge I have on the matter.

Look

It is wise to look ahead, to find out people who may be affected by my action,
ones I may hurt, ones I must help, ones who can be with me in the decision I
make.

Listen

It is wise to pause and listen. Open your heart and mind to God. After prayer,
listen to what God has to say. Listen to words of the elders, others who know
how to help you make right judgments and correct choices.

Avoid overspeeding, have someone push you when you are slow. Be aware of the Lord's words when you are about to lose your way. Watch for traffic jams in your life. Listen to God's siren and obey.

I've learned to do these things.

01.15.2006 Ang ngayon ay bukas ng nagdaang kahapon

(Apologies for the blurred pictures, just took this via my camera phone..will upload better ones soon)



Where and what am I now?

(the card says: To Ma'am Cruz, Merry Christmas & a Very Happy New Year
From: the LEGARDANS Nena J. Acop, Arlet, Mary Adore Caeg)

In the care of loved ones, relatives and friends, a grateful child of God.

(Nena Acop & Arleta (+) )

Lord - My hands are folded...in supplication. I need your help. I need to relax. I need light, peace. I need calm, courage, and forgiveness.

From you, Lord, I can expect these things. You said, "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you." You are my Savior, my only hope, my haven of peace. Amen.

01.16.2006 The Lord closes the door but He opens windows for His graces to come in

A single person may miss many things in life. However, the Lord in His infinite wisdom compensates for graces missed. Hence, we say "Single Blessedness".

When one is alone and no one to talk to, one can dialog with God through prayers. Send Him your words in despaid, when in joy, in gratitude, ask for help. He is always ready to listen. Wait for His answer.

You can find Him in the people you meet, most especially in the innocent, sincere-hearted children around. You can see Him among your loyal friends, poor neighbors, and needy people.

He send you blessings through the experiences you have and opportunities for progress. He is most happy when you can reach out to others and share the talents and blessings you have.

We believe in the Communion with saints, the help of our beloved dead so we pray to them to pray for us. The Lord knows our needs before we know them. We should only ask Him for help. He is true to His word.

12.20.2005 Concepts for Reflections

1. Heaven is not a place to look for or to find. It is a decision to make. It is here for you to make it.
2. Life is a test. Life is a trust.
3. Big things come from small beginnings.
4. The lost, the least and the last the Lord's beloved.
5. The impotency of money in the face of the will of God.
6. The good Samaritan

Pity -> Compassion -> Action -> Sacrifice -> Commitment

7. Man always wants certainty of things. Hence the cause of sins (control of things).
8. Look beyond one's behavior (reason for bad acts). Seek the innocence - focus on the beauty of life.
9. Make peace with imperfections.
10. What you practice you will become.
11. Think of problems as potential teachers.
12. Hope with humility.
13. A true Christian's way of life

Less for oneself, more for others, enough for all.

14. There never was a saint without a past; a sinner without a future. (Contrition and a sincere desire for amendment)
15. God answers all prayers in His time and is the way that is best for us.
16. It takes time for fruits to mature and ripen. (Patience)
17. Thought -> Action -> Habit -> Character -> Destiny
18. Best expression of love is time.
19. Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.
20. A little thing is a little thing but faithfulness in a little thing is a great thing.
21. Without God, life has no purpose, without purpose life has no meaning, without meaning life has no significance.