Prayer for the Victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda

Almighty Father,

I believe that you are the source, maker and giver of life. All, tangible and intangible, we enjoy in this planet are coming from you. The simplest up to the most complex things are all works of Your Hand. I know that I am nothing without You.

I am not a perfect follower, disciple and son to You. I am not a saint. I am not perfect. I am a sinner. For being a sinner, I ask your mercy to forgive my imperfections and I’m trying to take up my cross and follow You. There are times I am not faithful to You but You have been always faithful to me and all of us. You are always there ready to accept and forgive.

I know that I am not a good example of a faithful believer but I know You welcome all kinds of people. You do not choose people. Your love is not exclusive but inclusive and embracing all of us. For this reason, You are my best way and all I have to do is ask in prayer.

Father, I pray for the victims of the recent super typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. 

I am not going to make a discussion how Yolanda flourished. I believe that this is the effect of something obnoxious abuse of nature. I am praying for the victims. They are all weak and devastated. They need help.

Every time I see on the media the destruction Yolanda caused, I can’t help to feel so much pain, sadness and shed tears. Photos of the distorted buildings, uprooted trees, displaced posts and mud-covered streets and pathways break my heart.  But what pains me the most is whenever I witness loss of human life and suffering survivor.

Father, I pray for the survivors of this calamity that they will not lose hope. I want them to feel that they are not alone. I hope that they would feel that that there are many people who are willing to extend help. I hope that they may feel the care and concern from all of us who are doing the best way to share what we can. I want them to never give up on the innate goodness of their fellow men. 

Father, I pray for the survivors to keep the faith. To believe that their One mightier than this adversity is what will help them to continue on living. I pray that they could feel that You never deserted them but actually You are with them. You were never gone. I pray that they will find their strength in you.

Father, I pray for the survivors to be safe and to be healed. I want them to find solace in Your arms that there is a place where they can find comfort. I want them to be exempted from more harm that may come. They had enough. Moreover, I pray for those physically and emotionally wounded that they will be healed immediately. I want them that they’ll be able to face the world on a brighter perspective soon.

Father, I pray for those who were killed by the typhoon. Though their bodies here on earth are still mudded and already stinking, I know that their spiritual bodies will reach Your kingdom. They will find their place at Your side.

Father, I also pray for those who are safe to be grateful and generous. I pray that we will not stop helping and praying for the victims. I pray we will be united despite the differences in race, religion and belief.  This is the perfect time to show that love for our fellowmen is above all.

Yes, I am spared from the devastation. Yes, I am safe. Yes, I am able. And a strong yes, I can help. Let this prayer be one of the things I can possibly do. I believe You grant all prayers in the best way You know because Your divine power is stronger than any super typhoon. 

All these and more, I ask through Christ.

Amen.

Visit the links and see the photos below to know on how to help the victims

#ReliefPH: Victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) need your help

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Workmates, Friends, Him over the Weekend

October 11, 2013 - Workmates

My weekend started quite early. In our office, we had a consensus decision to have a get-together to unwind. We opted to spend our Friday evening at Golden Bay Resort and Spa, Limao Island Garden of City of Samal. We departed from our office around 3:00pm and arrived at the venue around 5:00pm. It was quite windy, cloudy and drizzling when we got there but it didn’t matter because the view was breathtaking. As for me, seeing the scenery relaxed me right away.

Golden Bay Beach Resort and Spa. (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Golden-Bay-Beach-Resort-and-Spa)

It was a night of food, chat, karaoke and establishing relationships outside the walls of our work. We didn’t spend much but we were able to maximize what we contributed. Each of us was tasked what to bring and everyone complied religiously. The best part was of course the boodle fight which we shared saliva and dirt and karaoke which I was the main performer. 

Virgila Supino, CPA - Our boss who was instumental of the success of our gathering.

When the morning came, the fun continued. While some, including me, were sleeping, our older companions prepared our breakfast and lunch for that day. We filled our stomach with a very sumptuous breakfast in boodle fight, of course. When we were already full, we didn't miss to swim and make most of the sea water. We let ourselves got wet of the water and enjoyed the early morning sun. When we were tired of swimming, we played 1-2-3-pass card game which we was really fun before we had our lunch. And by 1:00pm, we left the place and brought along with us pictures and memories

October 12, 2013 (Evening) – Friends

Theo, Myself, Norman and Cre (taking the picture)

As usual, I had an unplanned night out with my closest friends. I was with Norman, Theo and Cre. It is like we are always on the same radar and wavelength. We had our very seemingly endless life conversation. We laughed until our jaw and stomach couldn't take our exploding happiness. We made a toast for career, life and love. This night was good luck for Theo's new career and post birthday celebration of him and Cre. This was one of those nights that we couldn't care less of what was around us as long as we were enjoying and not harming others. 

October 13, 2013 - HIM

Of course, Sunday is rest day and time for God. I attended Eucharistic celebration at St. Jude Parish. I was alone then. However, I opted that way because from time to time I need time for myself to reflect and make conversation with the Lord. I cannot do that if I have a companion. The Gospel on that day was taken from Luke 17:11-19. The priest emphasized GRATEFULNESS on his homily.

St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Church 

My thoughts

I have to be grateful for all that I have and for experiencing life. God has His own of unfolding His goodness to me. All I want to do is to let Him in I should enjoy and savor every single moment and to be thankful for the gift of life, career, friendship and family.

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Dreamer, seeker at the time of Friendster

Every year we turn a year older. It is inevitable. However, to look back at our younger days is quite refreshing. This brings the feelings of happiness and restlessness. I personally feel happy because there are aspects in my life I can say I am changing for the better. But restlessness immediately interferes because I feel stagnant in some areas which I really need to grow. Nevertheless, looking back, in totality, amuses me. It creates a smile on my face and laughter in my mind.

I am still caught off guard by my self-description on my Friendster account and I wrote this during the social networking’s peak of popularity. And I re-posted and affixed a title "What I become now" this on multiply account (social networking site that is now inactive). As I reread how I described myself then, it transports me to that exact time I wrote it. The emotions are coming back. Admittedly, all I have written is still me now.

What I become now...   Sep 21, '09 2:27 PM

(This is my updated Friendster self-description and i was surprised with this. It's a revelation)

I am my dreams and ambitions in life. I am the love of my friends, family and God.

I’m not good in words but I’m good in numbers.

To be morally right is my constant battle. When temptation comes specially if it's about my heart and love, it's difficult for me to survive. I deviate from the right track. However,  I still manage to return to it, when all things are clear to me and I resolve these issues by prayers and more prayers, nothing else.

I’m willing to submit myself to voluntary servitude to love but I’m always saved from it. Lately, I realized that when the right love will come i won’t suffer and God always reminds me that. Love is simple and never complicated. But its presence makes everything else very profound. It doesn't need to be discussed. It has its own voice and speaks for itself.

To do what is right and avoid what is evil is the basic reminder of God.  I just hope I’m faithful enough to heed His reminder.

I have never entered romantic relationships. I’m single but will never be alone. You may see me to walk on my own but I walk with faith that God is by my side. If my vocation in life is single blessedness then i will embrace it with no doubts and hesitations.

Self-Discovery is an endless process. What the future holds, nobody knows. The person i am now might be different tomorrow. But one thing I will strive to be permanent and that is I will love, serve, put HIM in the center of my LIFE. By doing all these, everything will fall into their proper places. I will not worry anymore.

MY ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO BE WITH GOD IN HEAVEN.

First And Hopefully Not The Last

“To new beginnings. To the pursuit of...somethingness.” 
― Cecelia Ahern, Thanks for the Memories

There are times that I feel the need to express myself in writing. If there's pen and paper within reach, instantly, I let myself to be drowned in words. After writing all my feelings, there are only two things I do with my works. It's either I'm going to keep and lose them eventually at some future time or I'd throw them right then and there.

So here I am and decided that I have to write my thoughts on some platform wherein it is not only me who would be able to read it. To share my insights, thoughts, reflections and all other things is such a pleasure. And my decision was made more concrete because I was inspired by my high school friend, co-campus journalist (way back then but I didn't pursue the journalism as a career :-D) and classmate Joyce (check out her blog-site nicajoice.blogspot.com).  Thus, the perfect medium for my intention of writing is through blogging.

This site is for my own pleasure and contentment. To inspire or entertain others is just a bonus but I will feel happy if I can influence though. Here, I will post whatever I can make public out of myself. Anything that I can think of worthy of blogging will be the subject. Happy reading! Cheers for new beginnings! God Bless us all!