Push Mo 'Yan

In the middle of a work (not specifically job, but everything we do), especially hard ones, we feel like giving up, and there's no reason to go on. Parang, "bakit ko pa tatapusin or gagawin eh wala naman nang mangyayari?"

We sometimes easily give up. I tell you, it blinds us to the real way that our Creator prepared for us para sa purpose na He gave to us. It's the Holy Spirit that tells you to push through and go on. How can a miner get gold kung 'di niya tatapusin ang paghuhukay?

We easily stop at the middle of the road. Why? FEAR is one reason. Natatakot ka sa magiging resulta. Just like I have mentioned by the grace of God before ("Makatapos oMatuto?" blog), we cannot reach the destination, if we do not prepare for the execution. And besides, whatever we do, do it for God as our WORSHIP. Thanking and praising Him for the opportunity, and for more great things to happen. Whatever we offer to Him, IT IS GOOD IN HIS EYES. What matters is the heart to do it for Him. He looks at your character build-up. Not on your work results. Malamang sasabihin ni God sa'yo afterwards, "I am pleased with your work. It is good. Now, what have you learned?"

Some questions for us to ponder and assess why are we stopping to do things:

• Why stop, with a limitless God who doesn't give up on us?
• Why give up, if God picks us up every time?
• Why break down if God makes us whole?
• Why stop worshipping God in faith, hope, love, peace, spirit, and in truth, if worshipping is between YOU and GOD only?
• Why stop on others' words of discouragements or standards, if God looks at you as the best and encourages you everyday?
• Why easily give up on hardships if the Lord knows you can surpass it and make you a better and stronger person He wants you to be?
• Why think "It's impossible," if with God, "all things are made possible, to [people] who believes"? (Mark 9:23)

It's now time to assess our fears. 'Di tayo takot mag-fail o bumagsak. Takot tayo sa mga pambu-bully ng ibang tao. SUCCESS is at the end. Be an 'end-person.' 'Yung tipong "kaya 'to!" Being optimistic while being realistic (ex. Like my mentor said, 3 mins. na lang start na 'yung program, from Manila to Malolos, tapos Meycauayan ka pa lang tapos sasabihin mo, "abot 'yan."). Know the feeling of success through experienced people. :)

Ngayon, what's stopping us? Here are some reasons of stopping:

• Insecurities - what others say or look to you
• Requirements/Standards - chains and bondage of others for do's and don'ts
• Persecutions and Oppressions - words of discouragements from others

Pero look at this way, if we have the heart to give it all to God and let His plans happen, we won't mind these things eh. If we have His peace that He gave us (John 14:27), we won't give attention to bringing down. If He secures us, we won't feel insecure. If He looks at you as the best, for we are His creation, we won't look down on ourselves as well. Why? FOR HE DIED ALREADY FOR ME AND YOU TO SOW HIS LOVE, AND GAVE US ETERNAL LIFE WHEN HE RESURRECTED.

The heart beats continuously. Meaning, the Lord lets it happen for us to continue and never stop. If we have the heart, it means it beats continuously to tell us that we shouldn't stop, for God gives us everyday and another life to continue walking on the road with Him, 'til we all lived the purpose He had prepared for us.

Another thing..at the middle of the road, we can rest naman eh. What is RESTING? Simply, it's taking a break. 'Yung dahi nabigay mo na kay God and you did what He wants you to do, you will let God do the working and fight for you. Why? Because you have FAITH (naniniwala ka) that the Lord will help us carry this loads, and through Him, WE CAN DO ALL THINGS (Philippians 4:13).

And you've praised Him for even greater and bigger things that will happen by His will. Naniniwala ka sa Kanya na He will do even greater things despite circumstances. With FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE FOR GOD because He loves us. Kasi nga, alam natin na may nakaplano si God na magandang mangyayari after trials. FAITH STRENGTHENING. Kaya we should push through to God. Keep on going, while pursuing God in all things. :) God first, 'di ba? :)

Why rest? Because God loves us and won't like for us to get hurt and feel down. He said in His word, "I will never leave you, nor forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5) Why? Kasi alam ni Lord na kapag naiwan tayong mag-isa, 'di natin kakayanin. We can accomplish nothing apart from God (John 15:5). Now, because we did what the Sovereign Lord wants us to do, and Him already finished the work to battle sin, SEE HIM FIGHT LIFE'S BATTLE FOR ME AND YOU naman. Sit back, relax, have FAITH AND BELIEVE THAT GOD WILL TRAMPLE THE ENEMY UNDERNEATH OUR FEET!

Resting is to be done when trials try to pull us away from God. Sa tug of war, 'di naman puro hila lang. Mauubos ang lakas natin. Sometimes, we need to rest or give way, para mas malakas ang hila natin against the opponent. Gets? Example lang 'yung hila pero as we pull the rope, we are pushing forward towards the goal from God, 'til we meet Him at the midst. :)

We may feel and experience troubles and trials, we may see opportunities fly away, but God is telling us, "Do not worry about your life." (Matthew 6:25) God is preparing SOMETHING BIGGER and EVEN GREATER THINGS THAN WHAT WE WANTED. Remember, He is greater and bigger above everything else (problems, things of the world, etc.). Let it all happen by His will, when and how God knows to give it in His timing. We can ask Him in spirit and in truth while praying and How will it happen, anyway. Kasi, He wants to guide us in every way. :)

And remember, GOD'S DELAY, IS NOT HIS DENIAL. It's His perfect timing--'yung tipong alam niyang kailangan na kailangan mo talaga. And 'yung during the situation na ia-accept mo talaga. Ganon! :)

KEEP ON GOING, WHILE PURSUING GOD ABOVE ALL THINGS. Push mo 'yan, in simpler words. Keep pushing, 'til you and God meet at the center. Be in persistent prayer and faith. Why? For God leaves us His Spirit to guide, help, and fill us every time.

Trials may come, troubles may rise. Remember, the God who is above all is with you. WHOM SHALL I FEAR OF THIS WORLD? NONE! Trust God, have FAITH, HOPE, and His LOVE--PEACE of God will rest (us never worrying what will happen for God promises to do greater things and will work all things out for the good of those who love Him | Romans 8:28) upon us. :)

Do not stop, do not worry. PUSH MO 'YAN!! Para magkita kayo ni God in the middle of the purpose. HOLD NOTHING BACK, AND KEEP GOING! This 2014, NEVER STOP for the GLORY OF GOD! :)

Glory and honor are all to God who is greater and bigger above all things! Grace, faith, hope, love, and peace from the Lord may abide in you forever for His glory, friends with Christ! Amen! :)

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