IMAGINATIONS. This is the word for it. Some of these pamahiins and beliefs are psychological and cannot be expressed by the heart.
Most known pamahiins are those na nakakatakot. Pagpag, pagtulog ng basa ang buhok, 'wag magsukat ng traje de boda (wedding gown) bago ang kasal, duwende, kapre, etc. Look at the context. Because of sabi-sabi's, naiiba 'yung perspective natin sa isang bagay.
Kung dati nagpunta tayo sa patay dahil gusto lang nating irespeto, ngayon iniisip natin na pagkagaling sa patay, daan na sa ibang lugar para 'di masundan. Kung dati excited kang isukat ang wedding gown, ngayon 'di na.
Pero are these things real? If we are with our Creator, paniniwalaan mo pa kaya 'to?
All of these, are made out of FEAR. My mentor once said na FEAR is only made up from IMAGINATIONS. Let's assess our fears.
F - alse
E - xpectations
A - ppearing
R - eal
Anxieties and fears only come out of false expectations. Ineexpect kasi natin na meron talagang mga creatures, and mangyayari talaga ang mga traditions. Niloloko ka lang ng imagination mo. Why? Dahil may nagsabi sa'yo para ibahin ang mindset mo. Kung dati 'di mo pinapansin 'yung matandang puno sa likod ng bahay niyo, ngayon iniisip mo na may nagtatabako doon. 'Di ba?
Why not expect and believe that the Lord is always with us and guiding every step we take, by His grace? Kahit saan tayo magpunta, the Lord is guiding and always working for our own good.
The word of the Lord says, "Be careful not to allow anyone to captivate you through an empty, deceitful philosophy that is according to HUMAN TRADITIONS and elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ." | Colossians 2:8
It explains it all. Some will think (in elemental creatures context) na may nangangalaga lang sa mga lupa, etc. MERON. SI GOD. HINDI ANG MGA KAPRE O WHATEVER IT MAY BE. HE HOLDS THINGS TOGETHER (Colossians 1:17) NGA EH. HE TAKES CARE OF ALL HIS CREATIONS. WALA NG IBA. :)
These are just FAITH-SHAKERS. Kung maririnig natin 'yung commercial na "Sino 'yang kasama mo?," we can reply "Si God. Takot ka, noh?" :)
Clearly some traditions are made WITHOUT LOVE, FAITH, HOPE, and PEACE. If we believe that God is with us, and is for us, WE BELIEVE THAT THE ENEMY HAS BEEN DEFEATED! NOTHING CAN STAND AGAINST US.
Some may claim na nakakakita sila ng kung anu-ano. Iniisip mo kasing meron kaya akala mo, meron nga. Again, niloloko ka lang ng imagination mo. The enemy is just using these things to weaken our faith. Sinasabi lang niya na you are alone and there is someone standing there to scare you, or something bad will happen to you when you try to do things. These are just his worthless baits [pain (read as pa-aen)]. Remember, just to weaken our faith, the enemy is like..
"..a roaring lion, that is on the prowl looking for someone to devour." | 1 Peter 5:8
So 'wag kakagat sa bait ng enemy. Once he drags your faith away, lagot ka na. So be on guard. How? BY PERSISTENT PRAYER AND FAITH THAT THE LORD IS OUR HELPER AND IS WITH US, AND HE WILL MAKE EVEN GREATER THINGS! :)
Now we, as Christians, wanted to encourage you guys. Na may kasama kayo, beside you, inside your hearts, and HIS NAME IS JESUS CHRIST. That He will work things out for our own good, so do not believe the traditions. Just believe WHAT THE SOVEREIGN LORD SAYS IN HIS WORDS. Learn to surrender yourselves to Jesus (mind, heart, soul, body, and strength). Let Him take control. And you will feel peace. For He said in His word..
"I am leaving you with a gift--PEACE OF MIND AND HEART. And the peace I give is a gift te world cannot give. So DON'T BE TROUBLED OR AFRAID." | John 14:27 nlt
Sa pamahiin, pay respect to the dead, and pray for his/her soul. Jesus wanted His people to pray for people, dead or alive. This is a way to show our love for others as well. Isukat ang dapat isukat. Malay mo tumaba pala. If you believe God will push through your wedding and it is by His will (since the day you both met), He will push it through just for me and you to meet..ay you and your partner to meet pala. :)
Remember, niloloko lang kayo ng imaginations niyo and ng mga traditions. If GOD IS FOR US, WHO CAN BE AGAINST US? | Romans 8:31
Folks with Christ and everyone else, LET OUR FAITH BE BIGGER THAN OUR FEARS AND OTHER ANXIETIES AND WORRIES. :)
Are you going to rely on your FALSE EXPECTATIONS, or on the PEACE OF THE PRINCE OF PEACE, JESUS? LIVE BY FAITH, AND NOT BY SIGHT! :)
Glory and honor is all to God who is with us from the start, 'til forever!
Grace, love, faith, hope, and peace may be with you as we start everyday with Him! Amen! :)
#SinoYangKasamaMo
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