What is it that enlightens your mind, comforts your soul, and brings forth healing to your body?
To me, it is by transcending to see through the “Eyes of Faith”, and listening in earnest to hear Master Jesus’ preaching and teaching the ever living “Sermon on the Mount”, the substance of which embodies the principle defining the way of righteous and holy living.
Listen & hear now with a docile and humble heart the Great Preacher-Master Ever delivering the reassuring Message of Hope, Comfort, and Healing:
“Blessed are the POOR IN SPIRIT, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are those WHO MOURN, for they shall be comforted.
“Blessed are the GENTLE (humble, meek), for they shall inherit the earth.
“Blessed are those WHO HUNGER & THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS, for
they shall be satisfied.
“Blessed are the MERCIFUL, for they shall receive mercy.
“Blessed are the PURE IN HEART, for they shall see God.
“Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS, for they shall be called the sons of God.
“Blessed are those WHO HAVE BEEN PERSECUTED FOR THE SAKE OF
RIGHTEOUSNESS, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are YOU when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all
kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me.
Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great, for so they persecuted
the prophets who were before you.” – Matthew 5:3-12, NASB
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
"Success Is A Journey...!"
The meaning and sense of the word, "SUCCESS", is as many as there are individuals or group of persons vying to "Be It" or "Have It" as the case may be.
The American Heritage Dictionary, 3rd Edition of 1994, defines Success as the achievement of something attempted; the gaining of fame and prosperity.
Following my 2-year sabbatical (1986-1988) in the home town of my wife and in-laws in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines, I decided to make a come-back and re-entered the world of commercial & trading business by working as a buddy of the owner-manager of a medium-scale garment manufacturing firm in San Juan City, NCR.
Virtually playing the role of an "Alter Ego" of the General Manager-Proprietor, not only was I put at a privileged pedestal in the hierarchy of the organization, but I have had the ease of access to the inner sanctuary of the boss' thoughts, feelings, sentiments & temperaments.
Manager July, as his workers would address him, is a phenomenal success in his own right. From a mere technician-employee of a garment manufacturing firm in Mandaluyong City in the late 1960s to early 1970s, he eventually ventured into an enterprise of his own.
His case is a typical "Rags-to-riches" success story. For, within one turbulent decade since its inception in the early 1970s, Manager July's business progressively grew and expanded despite the socio-economic-political quake that rocked and virtually devastated the fledgling Philippine Republic, during and after Martial Law was declared by then President & Commander-in-chief Ferdinand E. Marcos in September 21, 1972.
In his high-spirited speech before the general assembly of all company workers in March 27, 1991, Manager July delivered his fresh and new insight on the meaning of Success as he actually enjoyed it, lived with it, and learned the depth & breadth of its practical sense. He confessed that at first, particularly at the height of his rising socio-economic stature & power of influence that he thought he already made a real success in life. But this time in his speech, Manager July painted a rather mystical portrait of what success is, after all.
In a nutshell, he said, "SUCCESS IS A JOURNEY...". Being a man of few words, he didn't elaborate further on what he said. I discerned though that success is not something that stops and ends when and where economic wealth or material possessions are acquired & possessed to bolster a person's pride of life. Rather, Success is something that continually grows, bears plentiful fruits, and progressively prospering from glory to glory in an endless enjoyment of inner rewards & fulfilment, not only for one's own satisfaction and contentment, but even so for the well-being and enjoyment of those who painstakingly work and stick it out with him through thick & thin in the journey-through-entrepreneurial life.
Sounds profound and lofty, but a wonderful picture of real success. Don't you agree?
Come on, Friends, let's go for success in Peace, Joy, Love, Goodwill, Good Health, and Wisdom which no amount of silver or gold can buy!
By the way, Manager July is just around in low-profile enjoying the prime of his life while staying close to nature in his 25-hectare orchard & integrated farm in the province of Rizal.
The American Heritage Dictionary, 3rd Edition of 1994, defines Success as the achievement of something attempted; the gaining of fame and prosperity.
Following my 2-year sabbatical (1986-1988) in the home town of my wife and in-laws in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines, I decided to make a come-back and re-entered the world of commercial & trading business by working as a buddy of the owner-manager of a medium-scale garment manufacturing firm in San Juan City, NCR.
Virtually playing the role of an "Alter Ego" of the General Manager-Proprietor, not only was I put at a privileged pedestal in the hierarchy of the organization, but I have had the ease of access to the inner sanctuary of the boss' thoughts, feelings, sentiments & temperaments.
Manager July, as his workers would address him, is a phenomenal success in his own right. From a mere technician-employee of a garment manufacturing firm in Mandaluyong City in the late 1960s to early 1970s, he eventually ventured into an enterprise of his own.
His case is a typical "Rags-to-riches" success story. For, within one turbulent decade since its inception in the early 1970s, Manager July's business progressively grew and expanded despite the socio-economic-political quake that rocked and virtually devastated the fledgling Philippine Republic, during and after Martial Law was declared by then President & Commander-in-chief Ferdinand E. Marcos in September 21, 1972.
In his high-spirited speech before the general assembly of all company workers in March 27, 1991, Manager July delivered his fresh and new insight on the meaning of Success as he actually enjoyed it, lived with it, and learned the depth & breadth of its practical sense. He confessed that at first, particularly at the height of his rising socio-economic stature & power of influence that he thought he already made a real success in life. But this time in his speech, Manager July painted a rather mystical portrait of what success is, after all.
In a nutshell, he said, "SUCCESS IS A JOURNEY...". Being a man of few words, he didn't elaborate further on what he said. I discerned though that success is not something that stops and ends when and where economic wealth or material possessions are acquired & possessed to bolster a person's pride of life. Rather, Success is something that continually grows, bears plentiful fruits, and progressively prospering from glory to glory in an endless enjoyment of inner rewards & fulfilment, not only for one's own satisfaction and contentment, but even so for the well-being and enjoyment of those who painstakingly work and stick it out with him through thick & thin in the journey-through-entrepreneurial life.
Sounds profound and lofty, but a wonderful picture of real success. Don't you agree?
Come on, Friends, let's go for success in Peace, Joy, Love, Goodwill, Good Health, and Wisdom which no amount of silver or gold can buy!
By the way, Manager July is just around in low-profile enjoying the prime of his life while staying close to nature in his 25-hectare orchard & integrated farm in the province of Rizal.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The DOOR to LIFE in ABUNDANCE!
Welcome to Sublime Paradigm!
Hasn't someone ever promised you something of value but after some time of waiting and expecting, not even a shadow of the promised thing is on sight at the date specified? Doubtlessly, that fellow isn't real though he sounded ideal.
But who can distinguish and determine definitively "Who" and "What" is Ideal and Real, indeed?
Acknowledging in good faith, only The All-Knowing God holds anything pertaining to matters yet to come - be it a promise, a significant turn of event & development, or whatever beneficial and rewarding is in stored for you and me.
Believe it or not, The Same All-Knowing Being made a promise of Holistic Blessing and same said Promise stands as ever (Galatians 3:25-29, NASB). And, if you care to believe it, many are already enjoying in real terms the fulfillment of the promised blessings.
Friends, here's one Real Thing: To him who has had his share of life's "Sweaty-Teary-Bloody” downside and now, by grace, emerged justified, purged, purified, and uplifted to a refreshing hill of victory, cherished liberty, relief & restored vigor, the blessed promise of "Life in Abundance" now appears closest to Real Terms than when it once seemed illusive at the time it was first heard as a mere promise.
The Key Factor lies in establishing, building, strengthening and enhancing intimate personal relationship with Him Who holds the future – The King & Lord of All.
The DOOR is open and inside is the inscription which reads,"...I CAME THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE LIFE, AND MIGHT HAVE IT ABUNDANTLY!"(John 10:10, NASB).
Enter by The DOOR. He is within the range of sight and reach through the Eyes of the same Faith which was once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3).
May The Grace & Truth of God in Christ Jesus abound in us NOW and FOREVER! Amen.
Hasn't someone ever promised you something of value but after some time of waiting and expecting, not even a shadow of the promised thing is on sight at the date specified? Doubtlessly, that fellow isn't real though he sounded ideal.
But who can distinguish and determine definitively "Who" and "What" is Ideal and Real, indeed?
Acknowledging in good faith, only The All-Knowing God holds anything pertaining to matters yet to come - be it a promise, a significant turn of event & development, or whatever beneficial and rewarding is in stored for you and me.
Believe it or not, The Same All-Knowing Being made a promise of Holistic Blessing and same said Promise stands as ever (Galatians 3:25-29, NASB). And, if you care to believe it, many are already enjoying in real terms the fulfillment of the promised blessings.
Friends, here's one Real Thing: To him who has had his share of life's "Sweaty-Teary-Bloody” downside and now, by grace, emerged justified, purged, purified, and uplifted to a refreshing hill of victory, cherished liberty, relief & restored vigor, the blessed promise of "Life in Abundance" now appears closest to Real Terms than when it once seemed illusive at the time it was first heard as a mere promise.
The Key Factor lies in establishing, building, strengthening and enhancing intimate personal relationship with Him Who holds the future – The King & Lord of All.
The DOOR is open and inside is the inscription which reads,"...I CAME THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE LIFE, AND MIGHT HAVE IT ABUNDANTLY!"(John 10:10, NASB).
Enter by The DOOR. He is within the range of sight and reach through the Eyes of the same Faith which was once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3).
May The Grace & Truth of God in Christ Jesus abound in us NOW and FOREVER! Amen.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Are you MADE FOR NOTHING?
Welcome to Sublime Paradigm!
Perhaps, you are one of those fortunate few who at an early age already came to a vivid realization of who you really are as meant to be. And since then, your life headed the path as defined and directed by such realization.
Little wonder, you are now making great difference in your vocation & avocation in life. Little wonder, many are looking up to you as their inspiration. Little wonder, you are enjoying life and living it to the full. Yours must be one of exceptional kind!
My personal case came a little later, that is, shortly after experiencing a crisis of faith in my latter 30s. My earlier vision then was not as vivid as when I was finally led to an in-depth and intense contemplation and introspection from my early forties to early fifties about who I really am, and what my “post-ordeal” self is meant to be.
By way of meditative prayer, I am pleased to share my vision with you, my friends, and with everyone who may relate to it and be blest, too:
“I believe, dear Lord, You didn't make me for nothing. Yes, I fell short of Your Glory because of my transgressions.
“But, by Your Mercy and Grace, You intervened and restored in me Your Light and Life that make my being whole again.
“With Your Light and Life, You made me able to visualize and cherish the vastness of Your Glory.
“Within the vastness of Your Glory, You made me foresee the limitless possibilities of my becoming-to-be.
“Given now this unmerited Gift & Power of Faith, Certainty of Hope, & Greatness of Love at my disposal,
“I commit to embark on a decisive come-back to share Your Mercy & Love with as many as can be reached and touched for Your Honor, Praise, and Glory.
"For, indeed, right from the beginning You didn't make me for nothing.
"To You, dear Lord, be the Glory forever and ever, in Christ Jesus’ Name. Amen & Amen!"
Perhaps, you are one of those fortunate few who at an early age already came to a vivid realization of who you really are as meant to be. And since then, your life headed the path as defined and directed by such realization.
Little wonder, you are now making great difference in your vocation & avocation in life. Little wonder, many are looking up to you as their inspiration. Little wonder, you are enjoying life and living it to the full. Yours must be one of exceptional kind!
My personal case came a little later, that is, shortly after experiencing a crisis of faith in my latter 30s. My earlier vision then was not as vivid as when I was finally led to an in-depth and intense contemplation and introspection from my early forties to early fifties about who I really am, and what my “post-ordeal” self is meant to be.
By way of meditative prayer, I am pleased to share my vision with you, my friends, and with everyone who may relate to it and be blest, too:
“I believe, dear Lord, You didn't make me for nothing. Yes, I fell short of Your Glory because of my transgressions.
“But, by Your Mercy and Grace, You intervened and restored in me Your Light and Life that make my being whole again.
“With Your Light and Life, You made me able to visualize and cherish the vastness of Your Glory.
“Within the vastness of Your Glory, You made me foresee the limitless possibilities of my becoming-to-be.
“Given now this unmerited Gift & Power of Faith, Certainty of Hope, & Greatness of Love at my disposal,
“I commit to embark on a decisive come-back to share Your Mercy & Love with as many as can be reached and touched for Your Honor, Praise, and Glory.
"For, indeed, right from the beginning You didn't make me for nothing.
"To You, dear Lord, be the Glory forever and ever, in Christ Jesus’ Name. Amen & Amen!"
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Thoughts & Feelings for the day!
Welcome to Sublime Paradigm!
This is just to share with every friendly buddy around my "Thoughts & Feelings for the day!":
"AS FAR AS THE MEMORABLE PAST IS CONCERN, THE PRECIOUS MOMENTS OF TODAY may either be 'Morning of the Dream New Day' or 'Midway toward Full Light of that Dream Day, if not already the FULL LIGHT of the D-NEW-DAY!...". Proverbs 4:18 states, "...the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn shinning brighter and brighter until the Full Day".
May The Good Lord be honored and glorified in our thoughts, words, and deeds today!
Glory be to God in the Highest, and on earth Peace amongst men with whom He is pleased!!!
This is just to share with every friendly buddy around my "Thoughts & Feelings for the day!":
"AS FAR AS THE MEMORABLE PAST IS CONCERN, THE PRECIOUS MOMENTS OF TODAY may either be 'Morning of the Dream New Day' or 'Midway toward Full Light of that Dream Day, if not already the FULL LIGHT of the D-NEW-DAY!...". Proverbs 4:18 states, "...the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn shinning brighter and brighter until the Full Day".
May The Good Lord be honored and glorified in our thoughts, words, and deeds today!
Glory be to God in the Highest, and on earth Peace amongst men with whom He is pleased!!!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Unmerited Gift!
Welcome to Sublime Paradigm!
A good and Godly TODAY makes the lessons and learning of YESTERDAY some real reasons to be happy. And, the bright prospect of TOMORROW is a vision to pursue, in light of the blessed promises of Father God Almighty to His ever faithful trustees...!
Rejoice & be glad faithful trustees of the unmerited gift of Eternal Life!
The merciful and gracious Lord is faithful all the time...
Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!
A good and Godly TODAY makes the lessons and learning of YESTERDAY some real reasons to be happy. And, the bright prospect of TOMORROW is a vision to pursue, in light of the blessed promises of Father God Almighty to His ever faithful trustees...!
Rejoice & be glad faithful trustees of the unmerited gift of Eternal Life!
The merciful and gracious Lord is faithful all the time...
Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Taking A STEP back to BASIC!
Welcome to Sublime Paradigm!
Are you the Performer who desires the best & finest outcome in any given task? I mean, not just any performer, but One who acts in the name of and for the sake of Uprightness, Truth, & Beauty.
In moments when you find yourself at the crossroad, or at the thick or thin, or even at a plateau in your career life, what do you usually do?
Haven't you noticed someone who can't seem to tackle the load of works and complex tasks confronting him even when all material supports are at his disposal?
What of the still able-bodied performer who already made some good marks & impressive breakthroughs, yet at some point in his career life such a one seemed dried up and therefore wanting the fervor to sustain a disciplined focus, much less a zealous drive consistent with previously expressed commitment & purpose in life? Is it because he is not that equipped to become equal to the task which is unlikely? Or, is it because he is no longer in sound condition (psychologically & morally) as he used to be?
In the devotional book, "Into His Presence" authored by Rev. Charles Stanley, I came across an insight that remained hidden in my heart for quite some time until it came out at a time when this blog post is developing. Paraphrasing a portion of that devotional, it is said that a person dries up due to lack of Righteous Spirit. He blows up due to lack of The Word of Life. But when same said person is filled & equipped with The Spirit & The Word, he grows up. Thanks, Rev. Charles Stanley for that! It works in my case!
But the one practical thing that really works day-in & day-out is Taking A STEP back to BASIC when things get rough & tough in the journey-through-life. Translated & placed within its scriptural context, I find the Apostle Paul's exhortartion very basic, it applies to every believer. Here's what Apostle Paul said, "Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice! Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:4-7, NASB,1971).
Amen!
Are you the Performer who desires the best & finest outcome in any given task? I mean, not just any performer, but One who acts in the name of and for the sake of Uprightness, Truth, & Beauty.
In moments when you find yourself at the crossroad, or at the thick or thin, or even at a plateau in your career life, what do you usually do?
Haven't you noticed someone who can't seem to tackle the load of works and complex tasks confronting him even when all material supports are at his disposal?
What of the still able-bodied performer who already made some good marks & impressive breakthroughs, yet at some point in his career life such a one seemed dried up and therefore wanting the fervor to sustain a disciplined focus, much less a zealous drive consistent with previously expressed commitment & purpose in life? Is it because he is not that equipped to become equal to the task which is unlikely? Or, is it because he is no longer in sound condition (psychologically & morally) as he used to be?
In the devotional book, "Into His Presence" authored by Rev. Charles Stanley, I came across an insight that remained hidden in my heart for quite some time until it came out at a time when this blog post is developing. Paraphrasing a portion of that devotional, it is said that a person dries up due to lack of Righteous Spirit. He blows up due to lack of The Word of Life. But when same said person is filled & equipped with The Spirit & The Word, he grows up. Thanks, Rev. Charles Stanley for that! It works in my case!
But the one practical thing that really works day-in & day-out is Taking A STEP back to BASIC when things get rough & tough in the journey-through-life. Translated & placed within its scriptural context, I find the Apostle Paul's exhortartion very basic, it applies to every believer. Here's what Apostle Paul said, "Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice! Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:4-7, NASB,1971).
Amen!
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