Why We Need God?

Why We Need God

When we first come into this world, we are extremely dependent on others. We need parents or other providers to feed and clean up after ourselves. Even as small children, we sense our need for parental care and protection. As we get older, it is common to believe that we no longer need anyone or anything. Starting in adolescence, where many think they no longer need their parents. Often continuing throughout adulthood, where many think they can take care of themselves.

Mankind is not as self-sufficient as many would like to believe. We are extremely dependent on many things despite our denials.

Assuming that one believes in God, let's begin with three simple yet significant reasons why we need God in our lives. Starting with the fact that HE IS OUR CREATOR. GOD IS THE CREATOR of the heavens and the earth, of mankind, both male and female. Even in the womb, God has a role in giving us life. He made us, not we ourselves. GOD AS OUR CREATOR knows us better than we know ourselves.

Even as the manufacturer knows his product better than anyone else, God knows our weaknesses and our strengths. He is the best source to find the answers to such questions as Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? How should I live?

We need God because as our Creator He is the only reliable "tech support" to help us make sense and use of our lives! Another reason we need God is because HE IS OUR REDEEMER. GOD IS THE REDEEMER. Unfortunately, all have made a mess of their lives. Some more than others, but all are in need of major correction. But God offers Himself as our Redeemer. GOD AS OUR REDEEMER makes it possible for us to start anew. This He did by sending His Son, Jesus. He offered His Son's blood to redeem from our sins. We need God because as our Redeemer we have the opportunity to be forgiven of sins and to start our lives anew! A third reason we need God is because HE IS OUR PROVIDER. GOD IS THE PROVIDER of physical life itself which sustains our physical life and our spiritual strength that we need. GOD AS OUR PROVIDER has promised to meet our physical needs. If we will put Him and His righteousness first in our lives, he has promised to meet our spiritual need if we will put on His armor.

More things could be said to illustrate our need for God, but for now let these suffice. God is our Creator, God is our Redeemer. God is our Provider. Those who reject any need for God go through life with no true knowledge of self or purpose in life have no way to atone for or to truly correct the many mistakes they make, have their lives devoid of the fullness of God's providential care. How much better to confess our need for God, and look to Him for wisdom and guidance in making the best of our time here on earth, for forgiveness and renewal when we mess up our lives through sin, for providential care and spiritual strength to live the truly "abundant life". Yes, dear friends and brethren that is why we need God!

Game of Life

Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them - work, family, health, friends and spirit and you're keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls - family, health, friends and spirit - are made of glass.

If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life.

How? Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special. Don't set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for you. Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as they would your life, for without them, life is meaningless. Don't let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live ALL the days of your life.

Don't give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying. Don't be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect. It is this fragile thread that binds us to each together.

Don't be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave. Don't shut love out of your life by saying it's impossible to find time. The quickest way to receive love is to give; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; and the best way to keep love is to give it wings.

Don't run through life so fast that you forget not only where you've been, but also where you are going.
Don't forget, a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.
Don't be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily.
Don't use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savoured each step of the way.
Yesterday is History,
Tomorrow is a Mystery and
Today is a gift: that's why we call it The Present.

-Author Unknown

Kailan ba ako huling nagalit sa aking saliri, nagwala at nawalan ng tiwala sa mga taong tinuring kong pamilya? Since then naging ibang tao na ako sa sarili ko. Akala ko hawak ko ang bawat galaw ko. Akala ko tama ang bawat pagpapasya ko.

Mabilis umusad ang mga araw. Nadagdagan ng mga taon ang buhay ko. I never thought my life would be this lonely. I chose my own path. I journey a life without direction. Every day I ask myself, “Why am I this lonely?” It’s difficult to always ask for love for I know I am just hurting myself. Love, shall I deny it when it visits me? There’s always the end to every road. And usually it’s the sad one. Ngayon ko naisip, ang dami ko pa palang dapat gawin sa buhay ko. May katuparan pa ba kaya ang mga pangarap ko. My God! I am not getting any younger anymore. Most people my age are already establishing their own family.

A voice echoes: “Kaya mo yan Zaldy. Akala mo lang yon…nag-sesinti ka na naman. Ngayon ka pa ba bibitaw sa mga pangarap mo? Di ba noong araw pinangarap mo lang ang buhay na meron ka ngayon? Andito kana. Ano pa ba ang gusto mo? Gear up! Soar high!”

Retrospect S.Y 2009-2010

Gusto kong baguhin ang approach ko sa aking blog. Naisip ko na gamitin ang mga salitang alam na alam ko para mas ma-express ko pa ng husto ang mga bagay-bagay na madalas naglalaro sa isip ko. At ipakitang hindi hadlang ang ibang salita para maparating ang gusto kong ma-absorb ng aking mga blog followers.

Retrospect School Year 2009-2010

I'm in Tarlac City

Today is my second day in Tarlac. Walang masyadong mapagkaabalahan, gumagala nalang around the city lulan ng van as our service vehicle. I like the tour. Now we're going to Tarlac National High School. Yesterday, I busied myself making a movie I always dreamt to finish. Kailangan pa bang mapunta ako dito sa Tarlac to finally realize it? Indeed, it was fulfilling feeling!

Zal, congratulations!

It was my dream to win in competitions like Science Investigatory Project (SIP). That dream came true when I finally decided, with the help of my co-teachers in the science department, to give it a try.

It‘s no easy thing to conduct an experimental research with limited resources at hand and with so little time to do it. It was even more difficult when I had to do it alongside with my training and coaching my students for the Student Technologist and Entrepreneurs of the Philippines (STEP) Skills Competition particularly in Techno Quiz.

But sacrifices paid off. It is true that success is achieved and maintained by those who keep trying with positive mental attitude. I won in the regional science fair in Butuan City and I would represent Caraga Region. My students also won in the Techno-Quiz.

The next level of competition was about to unfold in National arena. The 7^th National Science Quest was held in Tabaco City, Camarines Sur on February 3-5, 2010. This event was spearheaded by the Association of Science Educators of the Philippines (ASEP). The mere thought of it brought me lots of mixed emotions. What would I do? It was really breathtaking. I kept myself motivated and in high spirit all the time I thought of it. I told myself that I am doing it not only for own benefit but for the honor and glory of Caraga Region; my province, Surigao del Sur; and my school in particular, the Jacinto P. Elpa National High School.

This line of thinking kept me energized. It kept my adrenaline running. I remained high even on the day of the science congress. I presented my science investigatory project with so much confidence. After seeing my teacher- contenders demonstrating the same interest, passion and professionalism as I do, I showed up all the best I know how.

We were all 16 contestants for Applied Science Teacher category, each representing his or her own region. Only top five scientific studies would be chosen. After all the entries were presented I felt a rather negative feeling. I told myself I never gonna make it. My appearance in the National contest means I am already a winner. Not everybody had the chance to be here, I reasoned out. If they pick me up, it’s already a bonus. The next day, the moment of truth came as a thunderstruck. My name was called during the awarding ceremony. I got 3^rd place! I couldn’t believe what I had heard.

Going back home with the bacon was the nicest thing that ever happened in the entire trip of the contest. When I got back to school, I saw a congratulation streamer hanging high in the school entrance. I felt a sense of pride in myself and became grateful to the people behind the success. A large part of it would be credited from my co-teachers in the science department who motivated me to participate in the first place.

Everybody in the school campus flashes a smile on me. But the feeling I couldn't forget was when our school principal said these lines, "Zal, congratulations. Thank you for bringing pride to our school."

New Life, New Beginning

I have often wanted to change things in the past and I have not followed through. I think now is the time in my life that I can finally implement these changes. I am tired of things which never working out when I start them. Now I am a better place with my mental health and I should remember that this is different than ever before. How can you do all these changes if you can’t stick to healthy lifestyles?

After a long trip down a painful period in my life, I try to find beauty in everything I see and every person I meet. I hope I will feel the happiness inside. Honestly, aside from God, tayo ang gumagawa ng ating kaligayahan.( We are the ones making our own happiness.) May this year bring prosperity and good things in my family and in my life. May this become my new life, my new beginning.

I listed down here the things I want to happen to me this year 2010. I resolve to:

1. Save for the rainy days. I want to save my first Php 100,000.

2. Maintain positive outlook in life despite the misfortunes.

3. Study the art of questioning and learn how to ask the right questions.

4. Go where few feet have trodden.

5. Live life like there’s no tomorrow.

6. Build my knowledge and seek excellence.

7. Learn something new every day.

8. Follow my head and not my heart.

9. Exceed my own expectations.

10. Make ethically responsible decisions.

11. Stay fit and healthy.

12. Spend quality time with my family members.

13. Make weekly plan and follow it.

14. Dare to start a business that really earns.

15. Attend church activities and fellowships.

16. Follow a time management program.

17. Take good care of my siblings and mind their needs.

18. Renew my relationship with my family members.

19. Regularly update my blog.

20. Compile photo albums of my family, students and friends.

21. Be effective in my teaching and become a proactive teacher.

22. Welcome people to love me and be loved by me in return.

23. Spare time in my artistic diversions like writing poems and stories and blogging, now movie directing.

24. Be kinder in myself.

25. Worship Jehovah God with all my heart and soul.