"WHY IS IT SO HARD TO SAY" (PART 1)

Im writing a series entitled "why is it so hard to say" . This 3 part series will talk about statements that are so simple but for some weird reason I find hard to say.

STATEMENT #1 "I DONT KNOW"

I experience this specially when im lost on my way somewhere and my wife Macy asks me if i know where are going. I get irritated,and become extra defensive.( men im sure you know what im talking about) somehow there is something in me that just wont say "I DON'T KNOW"

We would be saving ourselves from a lot of trouble if we just learn to be humble and admit the fact that

1. we dont know everthing ( yup, that can be a revelation for some)
2. we need help from people who know better ( we have blind spots)
me

i have learned to say "I don't know" at certain times( not all the time) when church members ask me for counsel,when a campus minister asks whats the next step for his minstry, when macy and I are lost going somewhere :)

Next time you are caught in a situation wherein you are not sure what to do..throw pride out of your doorstep and learn to say "i don't know the answer, can you help me please"

“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 1Peter 5:5

VALUE=TIME

Heard this equation years ago "value=time", basically what you value means you will move heaven and earth to make time for it.

That explains

-why people wake up early to play golf but never wake up for church
-why people will take time to watch Twilight but never have time to read the Bible
-why people spend time playing basketball but never spend time with their kids
-why people set aside morning meetings but never date their wives

Jesus had rockstar status during his ministry on earth.. yet he never defocused from his number one value which is God. time with God.

" Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed". Mark 1:35

ASk yourself 2 questions after reading this blog

1. what/who do i value?
2. Do i spend enough time investing in those things I value.

DO YOU HAVE SOMEONE WHO CAN TELL YOU , YOU HAVE BODY ODOR?

Spoke at the the School of Campus Ministry recently about the need for them to look for mentors as they go through my preaching class. Challenged them to look for people who will encourage them, motivate them and sometimes tell them they stink!! haha

This is concept is not only for preaching class,it applicable for life.

Unfortunately, this is kind of mentoring relationship is lacking in a lot of churches. We sometimes limit fellowship into just hanging out, starbucks coffee or watching movies. ( nothing wrong with that , I love movies). but there is more to this...

We need to surround ourselves with people who will tell us WHAT WE NEED TO HEAR, NOT WHAT WE WANT TO HEAR. People who will get in our face and tell us we are wrong.

A PREACHER ONCE ASKED THIS QUESTION ...
DO YOU HAVE SOMEONE WHO CAN TELL YOU, YOUR BREATH STINKS OR YOU HAVE BODY ODOR?

HMMM.. INTERESTING....

SPIRITUALLY, WE NEED THIS IN YOUR FACE APPROACH AT TIMES, WILL YOU ALLOW A MENTOR /FRIEND TO GET IN YOUR FACE EVEN IF ITS UNCOMFORTABLE? Do you have this kind o friend?

Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. Proverbs 27:6

HIPHOP AND BIBLICAL THINKING

When I was in High School I was totally HipHOp. Listened to rap, walked with angas ( with an attitude, wore low waist and a really big shirt.

Why did I wear big shirts and pants ... cause GOD WANTS US TO THINK BIG!!!
( AYOS SA TRANSITION, GASPANG NUN HA, that has no connection talaga, my students in preaching will stone me 4 that one.)

haha.. kidding aside...

BIG SHIRTS!!! BIG JEANS!!! BIG THINKING!!!

leaders need to think BIG!!!

NO ONE HAS CHANGED THE WORLD WITH SMALL THINKING.... SO I CHALLENGE YOU THINK of crazy , impossible things for your personal life, finances, family, church and even this nation!!!

SECRET TO PERSONAL GROWTH

People have been asking me lately L.a. what is God's formula for spiritual growth. Man, after praying and studying I have come to this conclusion


The secret to spiritual growth is.................









.....THE SECRET IS... THERE ARE NO SECRETS to spiritual growth !!!

these are not secrets.. these simple principles are scattered all throughout the Bible.

1. GET YOUR BIBLE AND READ IT !!!
2. PRAY AND INTERACT WITH JESUS!!!
3. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH PEOPLE WHO WILL CHALLENGE YOU TO LOVE GOD.
4. ATTEND A CHURCH THAT PREACHES THE GOSPEL, AND SERVE there

there are some others but for the sake of space I listed down the most important.
My personal revelation : WE KNOW WHAT TO DO... WE JUST NEED TO DO IT

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22




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SOME PHRASES GOD has been TEACHING ME RECENTLY....

God has really been teaching me a lot of things the past few weeks. Here are some of the phrases I have really been thinking and praying about.

1. BIG THINKING.. too often I look at the natural rather than believe God for impossible things.
2. BE PATIENT... ironic cause, im the type who wants to learn patience NOW!!!
3. THINK TEAM... If Michael Phelps needed one, i am sure I need one . Whether that is TEAM MUMAR, TEAM ENCM OR TEAM VICTORY.. always think and protect the team

4. DON'T QUIT .. Olympic series fever ( our series in church) no matter how hard life is never ever quit!!!
5. LOVE JESUS .. the ULTIMATE PRIZE, LIFE'S AND ETERNITY'S GOLD MEDAL!!! ( again Olympic series) my relationship with Jesus is the most precious thing I have. Mwah ,I love you talaga Jesus.