What if God says "No"? But why?
"God always answers our prayers, but sometimes the answer is no."
(~Author Unknown)
"Prayer may not change things for you, but it for sure changes you for things. "
(~Samuel M. Shoemaker)
Sometimes, what we prayed for is not answered as we expected, or not answered at all. In His time, God has better things to give for us...As we begin to ask something from God and wait for it, we develop an attitude of patience and humility. We need to appreciate how God changes our attitudes, not only when He grant us what we wish for. And also, let us thank God even when He says "no" to our prayers...God's "no" means that He has better things to give us, but we have to wait! And trust His perfect will for us!
The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
-Psalm 138:8 NLT-
Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
-I Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV-
Monday, March 30, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Pastor's Message
Beloved Brethren in Christ & Partners in the Kingdom of God,
Thank you so much All for the love of God,
Pastor Ferdy Y. Gonzalez GIA President & Senior Pastor
All glory belongs to God! All blessings & abundance, honor & wealth comes from God our Father...
I would like to give thanks to our God & to you for supporting in many ways the work of God here through the years.
We are in the ways of victory, saving & discipling souls for Christ...we are advancing with strentgh & courage...we are living in faith & doing the works of ministry...In God's grace & power we are blessed....We must not stop praying & doing & obeying the will of our Master....Temptations & hard & heavy challenges come our way but the more we must be courageous....we must not stop loving, worshipping & serving our Lord....
As of now, we still have to ask for continous prayer & financial support, even if there are financial needs at present we dont stop doing the work of God or reaching out for people...but now we need to use this opportunity for your support...since we are still paying in installment the temple (church building)quarterly, & the lots monthly.....before this month of March ends, we have a responsibility to pay P150,000....aside from that we plan to hold the inauguration of the Temple of God's Glory on September 13, 2009...I hope you are here on that date....We are praying & believing God that the temple will be completed, the paints, the essential facilities, classrooms, quarters, ceilings, floor tiles, & we are believing it will be air con.....Ths is not luxury this is God's glory....We start poor, but we must not end poor but glorious & victorious & successful & fruitful...this is God's appointed destiny....but all the children of God must work together & love the Lord & His church together...With this e mail are sets of photos of ministries & activities here all for the glory of God....
Thank you so much All for the love of God,
Pastor Ferdy Y. Gonzalez
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
Making A Difference Through The Power Of The Tongue
Making A Difference
Her name was Mrs. Thompson. As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children a lie. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. But that was impossible, because there in the front row, slumped in his seat, was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed that he didn't play well with the other children, that his clothes were messy and that he constantly needed a bath. And, Teddy could be unpleasant. It got to the point where Mrs. Thompson would actually take delight in marking his papers with a broad red pen, making bold X's and then putting a big "F" at the top of his papers. At the school where Mrs. Thompson taught, she was required to review each child's past records and she put Teddy's off until last. However, when she reviewed his file, she was in for a surprise.
Teddy's first grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh. He does his work neatly and has good manners. He is a joy to be around,"
His second grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is an excellent student, well liked by his classmates, but he is troubled because his mother has a terminal illness and life at home must be a struggle."
His third grade teacher wrote, "His mother's death had been hard on him. He tries to do his best, but his father doesn't show much interest and his home life will soon affect him if some steps aren't taken." Teddy's fourth grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is withdrawn and doesn't show much interest in school. He doesn't have many friends and he sometimes sleeps in class."
By now, Mrs. Thompson realized the problem and she was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when her students brought her Christmas presents, wrapped in beautiful ribbons and bright paper, except for Teddy's. His present was clumsily wrapped in the heavy brown paper that he got from a grocery bag. Mrs. Thompson took pains to open it in the middle of the other presents. Some of the children started to laugh when she found a rhinestone bracelet with some of the stones missing, and a bottle that was one quarter full of perfume. But she stifled the children's laughter when she exclaimed how pretty the bracelet was, putting it on, and dabbing some of the perfume on her wrist. Teddy Stoddard stayed after school that day just long enough to say, "Mrs. Thompson, today you smelled just like my Mom used to." After the children left she cried for at least an hour.
On that very day, she quit teaching reading, and writing, and arithmetic. Instead, she began to reach children. Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. As she worked with him, his mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he responded. By the end of the year, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class, and despite her lie that she would love all the children the same, Teddy became one of her "teacher's pets."
A year later, she found a note under her door, from Teddy, telling her that she was the best teacher he had in his whole life.
Six years went by before she got another note from Teddy. He then wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole life.
Four year after that, she got another letter, saying that while things had been tough at times, he'd stayed in school, had stuck with it, and would graduate from college with the highest of honors. He assured Mrs. Thompson that she was still the best and favorite teacher he ever had in his whole life. Then four more years passed and yet another letter came. This time he explained that after he got his bachelor's degree, he decided to go a little further. The letter explained that she was still the best and favorite teacher he ever had. But now his name was a little longer -- the letter was signed, Theodore F. Stoddard, MD
The story doesn't end there. You see, there was yet another letter that spring. Teddy said he'd met this girl and was going to be married. He explained that his father had died a couple of years ago and he was wondering if Mrs. Thompson might agree to sit in the place at the wedding that was usually reserved for the mother of the groom. Of course, Mrs. Thompson did. And guess what? She wore that bracelet, the one with several rhinestones missing. And she made sure she was wearing the perfume that Teddy remembered his mother wearing on their last Christmas together. They hugged each other, and Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson ear, "Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me. Thank you for making me feel important and showing me that I could make a difference." Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back. She said, "Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didn't know how to teach until met you."
[ Author Unknown ]
*Warm someone's heart today...Remember that wherever you go, and whatever you do, you have an opportunity to change someone's outlook in life... Do it in a positive way.*
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit"
(Proverbs 18:21)
Motivation can come from someone's encouraging words or good examples. Some people are motivated by inspiring words and actions; and sadly, some people are motivated by the bitter words or experiences they had. The tongue, which is just a tiny part of the human body, can be so powerful enough to build or wreck someone's life. The wrong words we spoke are many times are the harsh ones- we spoke it because we are angry or we are hurt too; or, because we make judgements first without knowing and understanding the person. We failed to say the right words because we fail to listen more and feel more...Everybody is experiencing his own share of life's difficulty. He or she is just the same as we are- in need of help and encouragement, and in need of a friend. Someday, somehow, whether by intention or not, words we spoke will leave a mark on that person's life...a scar- a painful mark that may cause him to live in bitterness and failure...or, it can shape a thankful heart that will lead him to happiness and success. Learn to listen more and feel more...
Today, start using the power of your tongue to build someone's dream..encourage a friend, your husband or your wife, your kids,your mother or father, your officemate, and everyone! and remember...how you say it..matters most- say it with tones of concern. Make a difference in someone's life today!
Her name was Mrs. Thompson. As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children a lie. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. But that was impossible, because there in the front row, slumped in his seat, was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed that he didn't play well with the other children, that his clothes were messy and that he constantly needed a bath. And, Teddy could be unpleasant. It got to the point where Mrs. Thompson would actually take delight in marking his papers with a broad red pen, making bold X's and then putting a big "F" at the top of his papers. At the school where Mrs. Thompson taught, she was required to review each child's past records and she put Teddy's off until last. However, when she reviewed his file, she was in for a surprise.
Teddy's first grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh. He does his work neatly and has good manners. He is a joy to be around,"
His second grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is an excellent student, well liked by his classmates, but he is troubled because his mother has a terminal illness and life at home must be a struggle."
His third grade teacher wrote, "His mother's death had been hard on him. He tries to do his best, but his father doesn't show much interest and his home life will soon affect him if some steps aren't taken." Teddy's fourth grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is withdrawn and doesn't show much interest in school. He doesn't have many friends and he sometimes sleeps in class."
By now, Mrs. Thompson realized the problem and she was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when her students brought her Christmas presents, wrapped in beautiful ribbons and bright paper, except for Teddy's. His present was clumsily wrapped in the heavy brown paper that he got from a grocery bag. Mrs. Thompson took pains to open it in the middle of the other presents. Some of the children started to laugh when she found a rhinestone bracelet with some of the stones missing, and a bottle that was one quarter full of perfume. But she stifled the children's laughter when she exclaimed how pretty the bracelet was, putting it on, and dabbing some of the perfume on her wrist. Teddy Stoddard stayed after school that day just long enough to say, "Mrs. Thompson, today you smelled just like my Mom used to." After the children left she cried for at least an hour.
On that very day, she quit teaching reading, and writing, and arithmetic. Instead, she began to reach children. Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. As she worked with him, his mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he responded. By the end of the year, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class, and despite her lie that she would love all the children the same, Teddy became one of her "teacher's pets."
A year later, she found a note under her door, from Teddy, telling her that she was the best teacher he had in his whole life.
Six years went by before she got another note from Teddy. He then wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole life.
Four year after that, she got another letter, saying that while things had been tough at times, he'd stayed in school, had stuck with it, and would graduate from college with the highest of honors. He assured Mrs. Thompson that she was still the best and favorite teacher he ever had in his whole life. Then four more years passed and yet another letter came. This time he explained that after he got his bachelor's degree, he decided to go a little further. The letter explained that she was still the best and favorite teacher he ever had. But now his name was a little longer -- the letter was signed, Theodore F. Stoddard, MD
The story doesn't end there. You see, there was yet another letter that spring. Teddy said he'd met this girl and was going to be married. He explained that his father had died a couple of years ago and he was wondering if Mrs. Thompson might agree to sit in the place at the wedding that was usually reserved for the mother of the groom. Of course, Mrs. Thompson did. And guess what? She wore that bracelet, the one with several rhinestones missing. And she made sure she was wearing the perfume that Teddy remembered his mother wearing on their last Christmas together. They hugged each other, and Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson ear, "Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me. Thank you for making me feel important and showing me that I could make a difference." Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back. She said, "Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didn't know how to teach until met you."
[ Author Unknown ]
*Warm someone's heart today...Remember that wherever you go, and whatever you do, you have an opportunity to change someone's outlook in life... Do it in a positive way.*
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit"
(Proverbs 18:21)
Motivation can come from someone's encouraging words or good examples. Some people are motivated by inspiring words and actions; and sadly, some people are motivated by the bitter words or experiences they had. The tongue, which is just a tiny part of the human body, can be so powerful enough to build or wreck someone's life. The wrong words we spoke are many times are the harsh ones- we spoke it because we are angry or we are hurt too; or, because we make judgements first without knowing and understanding the person. We failed to say the right words because we fail to listen more and feel more...Everybody is experiencing his own share of life's difficulty. He or she is just the same as we are- in need of help and encouragement, and in need of a friend. Someday, somehow, whether by intention or not, words we spoke will leave a mark on that person's life...a scar- a painful mark that may cause him to live in bitterness and failure...or, it can shape a thankful heart that will lead him to happiness and success. Learn to listen more and feel more...
Today, start using the power of your tongue to build someone's dream..encourage a friend, your husband or your wife, your kids,your mother or father, your officemate, and everyone! and remember...how you say it..matters most- say it with tones of concern. Make a difference in someone's life today!
Beware: Doing Things In Haste!
"Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. "
(~St Francis de Sales)
Have you ever experienced making a decision or doing things in a hurry, because there was no much time left? Well, I am an expert on that! Hahaha! When everything is to be done in its last minute, many things go wrong than accomplishing things the right way. First of that, is the stress that goes with the hurrying up. I can't help myself being angry because I must do things in just a snap of my finger. And at times, I say words that are unpleasant to the ear,and so, I had created another stress for another person who heard it ; So the "hate feeling" began to spread. Another bad effect of hurrying is that, you forget so many things. When going somewhere, you might left something at the house ,or drop something on the road. Or if the hurrying up is for making a decision, other important details to consider are left out, thus making a wrong decision. Things made in a haste, often create disasters. So what is my point in saying these things? Beware of doing things in a hurry!( I have to remind myself a thousand times about these things-because I am always guilty of this!)I wish you the best of today, though busy and tired, may the spirit of calmness be with you!
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
(Psalm 27:14 NIV)
It is the best time to pray and listen to God's voice, when things might seem to be short of time...and when you think that you don't have the time to pray...then, more is the need to seek God's help, because in hurrying up, the devil's ways are more likely to succeed! Seek wisdom from God. Beware of making things in haste because they often go to waste!
(~St Francis de Sales)
Have you ever experienced making a decision or doing things in a hurry, because there was no much time left? Well, I am an expert on that! Hahaha! When everything is to be done in its last minute, many things go wrong than accomplishing things the right way. First of that, is the stress that goes with the hurrying up. I can't help myself being angry because I must do things in just a snap of my finger. And at times, I say words that are unpleasant to the ear,and so, I had created another stress for another person who heard it ; So the "hate feeling" began to spread. Another bad effect of hurrying is that, you forget so many things. When going somewhere, you might left something at the house ,or drop something on the road. Or if the hurrying up is for making a decision, other important details to consider are left out, thus making a wrong decision. Things made in a haste, often create disasters. So what is my point in saying these things? Beware of doing things in a hurry!( I have to remind myself a thousand times about these things-because I am always guilty of this!)I wish you the best of today, though busy and tired, may the spirit of calmness be with you!
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
(Psalm 27:14 NIV)
It is the best time to pray and listen to God's voice, when things might seem to be short of time...and when you think that you don't have the time to pray...then, more is the need to seek God's help, because in hurrying up, the devil's ways are more likely to succeed! Seek wisdom from God. Beware of making things in haste because they often go to waste!
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
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