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A death that brings life of fullness
by Anne Jayme
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Tita Ellen is the Provincial Couple Coordinator of KFC in Davao and has done a lot for the kids and to YFCs and SFCs as Ate and kuya.
It is just so sad that she will be leaving behind her family, her special kids on program and the KFC family. But last night, I was struck by what Fr. Marben read from the gospel..."I tell you the truth, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds." John 12:24. The subject surely is specially appropriate in the prospect of commemorating the death and sufferings of our Jesus. But like Jesus, Tita Ellen indeed bears Jesus in everything she did and showed to us Christ’s love and compassion always. She maybe is just one single person doing in her own little way of serving God through KFC but I believe Tita Ellen’s death will not be in vain. Her life that is single hearted in God’s mission will bear fruits. Fruits that would remain. Fruits that would inspire. Fruits that would guide us to love the kids. Fruits that would lead us to give our all in loving God and his mission till our last breath. Tita Ellen’s life would really move us to think and thank….like how it moved me to also thank and think…
Thank you, Lord, for another day to live for your love and glory. There may be hard times, Lord, but I know I am journeying with you. Thank you for letting me go through my life with you. Thank you for bringing people to me that inspires me and taught me to love you more. Help me to live purposefully. Help me to live with joyful anticipation that, at the end of this life on earth, you will accept us in open arms to your heavenly glory. Amen
The article below allowed me to have this reflection. May I share it also with you too.
Happy reading! Smile…God loves you!
When the Future seems Uncertain
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans ... to give you a future and a hope ... You will find me when you seek me, if you look for me in earnest." Jeremiah 29:11, 13 (LB)
No matter what the pollsters, pundits, and prognosticators claim, no one can accurately predict all that is going to happen this year, let alone in the next few weeks. Our best forecasts are just educated guesses.
Change is not only increasing in speed and intensity, but also in unpredictability.
The Bible suggests three timeless principles for facing an uncertain future:
Set goals according to God`s direction
It`s foolish to make plans without first consulting God. He`s the only one who DOES know the future - and he`s eager to guide you through it.
The Bible says, "We may make our plans, but God has the last word." (Proverbs 16:1) In other words, planning without praying is presumption. Start by praying, "God, what do YOU want me to do in 2010?"
Live one day at a time -- While you can plan for tomorrow, you can`t live it until it arrives. Most people spend so much time regretting the past and worrying about the future, they have no time to enjoy today!
John Lennon once wrote, "Life is what happens to you while you`re busy making other plans." Decide to make the most of each moment this year. Jesus said, "Don`t be anxious about tomorrow - God will take care of your tomorrows. Live one day at a time." (Matthew 6:34)
Don`t procrtatsinate - DO IT NOW! - "Don`t boast about what you`re going to do tomorrow, for you don`t know what a day may bring forth." (Proverbs 27:1)
Procrastinating is a subtle trap. It wastes today by postponing things until tomorrow. You promise yourself that you`ll do it "one of these days." But "one of these days" is usually "none of these days."
What did you plan to get done last year that you didn`t do? When do you intend to start working on it?
Date added 2010-01-20 19:02:40
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