Everything Happens for a Reason

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8:
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to seek, and a time to lose;
A time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to be silent, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate;
A time for war, and a time for peace."

No one in this world is perfect. We all have weaknesses. It is human nature to make mistakes, but what truly matters is that we learn from them and strive to walk the right path.

The world we live in is in turmoil. Natural disasters—fires, storms, floods, earthquakes—strike in different parts of the globe. Wars rage between nations, driven by power struggles and the fight for rights and freedom.

In the Philippines, our country faces its own battles. Corruption thrives as some in power abuse their positions for personal gain. Problems that once seemed to have solutions—such as the fight against illegal drugs—have resurfaced due to negligence. Crime syndicates, kidnappings, and robberies have once again taken root.

Anyone who dares to challenge these wrongdoings is met with resistance. Those in power will do everything they can to silence voices of truth, often twisting the narrative to discredit and destroy them in the eyes of the public.

One of the greatest issues we face as a people is our tendency to be easily swayed by misinformation. Too often, we believe in rumors and speculation without verifying the facts. Because of ignorance, many blindly follow orders—even when they are wrong—in exchange for fleeting rewards, only to regret their choices later.

If only we knew how to be content. If only we could stand united. If only we chose to live with love and prioritize our relationship with God, our lives would be different.

Power, wealth, and worldly pleasures are temporary. The trials our nation faces today are not without purpose—they are reminders, lessons from the Lord. Now is the time to change what must be changed, to repent for our sins, and to turn back to Him.

Natatandaan ko noong ako ay bata pa. Tuwing nakikita ko yung mga picture ni Nanay na kuha dito sa Japan pagsapit ng winter, talaga naman sobrang kapal ng snow. Parang sobrang saya maglaro at magpa picture. Hanggang sa dumating yung time na makarating ako dito sa Japan excited na ako makaranas ng ganoon.

Sa una, antay ako ng antay kailan uulan ng snow. At ayun na nga ng nangyari na, picture dito picture doon, ang saya. Pero sa una lang pala yon. Dahil madali akong ginawin at lamigin ang aking katawan. Madalas tatlong doble na yung suot kong damit. Lalo na at medyo mataas ang aming lugar. Higit lalo dito sa aking pinag tatrabahohan. Talagang kung mahina ang iyong katawan ay madalas kang mag kakasakit sa sobrang lamig.  

Isa ring problema ko tuwing sasapit ang ganitong panahon ay sobrang napaka delikado kapag nanigas yung snow sa daan. Napakadulas kaya maraming disgrasya. Kung minsan kahit na sobrang ingat mo ay talaga namang mahirap iwasan ang kapahamakan. Kailangan talaga ng dobleng pag-iingat.

Kamakailan nga lamang nung sobrang kapal ang nyebe dito sa aming lugar, mabuti at ok naman yung aking car at wala naman masamang nangyari hanggang makarating ako sa parking ng kaisha namin. Ngunit sa kasawiang palad, noong ako ay naglalakad na papasok, ayun nag slide ako dahil sa dulas ng daan. Lumagapak ako sa daan kaya ako ay napilayan. Pumasok pa din ako sa work akala ko mawawala yung sakit sa paa ko at tuhod. Pero noong bandang tanghali na ayun nag start na unti unti ng sumakit ang mga paa at binti ko, hanggang di ko na kinaya. Ayun, ako ay nag paalam na para umuwi. Ako'y nag pa check up sa doktor, ayun nga ang resulta napilayan daw ako.  

Sa ngayon ay ok na ako. Ingat po tayong lahat palagi. At sa mga nagbabalak mag punta sa mga mayeyelong lugar, dapat po ang suot nating mga sapatos ay yung siguradong hindi tayo madudulas. Gayon din ang ating mga gulong kahit pa naka winter tire tayo pero kung hindi 4WD ang ating sasakyan ay mahihirapan po tayo.  

Ingat po tayong lahat para ngayong darating na buwan ng pag-ibig ay ma enjoy natin ang araw ng mga puso. Maraming salamat po.