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Don’t be Distracted!

Rodney — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:13:28 +0000

“I’m busy.”
“I got lots to do.”
“I have to go somewhere.”
“I don’t have time.”

Have we all said these statements many times in our lives? I’m sure we all have.

Whether it is going to the gym, losing weight, learning a new sport or hobby or even going back to church and getting right with God, we sometimes feel other things are more important. It robs us of our time and energy.

But are all the things we do important or distractions?

Sometimes, the things we do are distractions to what really needs to be done.

Work is a blessing. But it can also be a curse when it robs time away from God. Opportunities are great especially when they provide for our family. But when these opportunities take us away from our family, then is it all worth it?

If there is anything I’ve learned these past few weeks, it is this: the enemy will send us plenty of distractions so we can lose focus to what God wants us to set our eyes on.

Don’t let the enemy blur your vision!
Don’t lose your focus!
Don’t be distracted!

When Peter lost his focus on Jesus, he started sinking.

Do we feel the same way sometimes when we lose FOCUS on God?

Perhaps, we can do something about it.

Like what I always say, “Put God FIRST and everything will fall into place.”

I pray that you will not be distracted with the things that make you busy and have the time to things that really matter more.

God bless you!

Until then,

Meeting of minds

Rodney — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:12:56 +0000

I just spent four hours till 1am with a group of individuals who are committed to making an impact in the community. In a house somewhere in Bel Air Makati, Team Rockwell embarked on a historic meeting that will make a mark for Rockwell Campus. It is so big that I cannot tell you any details about it just yet.
But what I can tell you is that I am surrounded with people who are dedicated to get the task done no matter what. As I sit with them, I can feel the creative juices flowing like a river. I can sense innovation at work. I can sense everybody is just pouring their heart and soul into this project without expecting any payment in return.

I witness how people selflessly gave themselves because they love what they do and they love God more. They understand that they are offering back to the Lord their talents and abilities. In the midsts of the creative chaos, I stood back for a while and appreciated God.

“Lord, thank you for blessing me with friends and co-workers in the ministry that love to do your will.”

I am privilege to be part of a group that makes excellence a lifestyle.

After the meeting, though tired and sleepy, you know that they gave their all and did a wonderful job. I know there will be more meetings like this. Sometimes, I shake my head in awe and I smile because I am blessed to have them by my side.

Why do I share this to you? I share this because, through this blog, I want to appreciate them. Though I do not mention their names, they know who they are. I share this story to you because I want you to know that excellence can happen if you want it. I share this story to you because I want you to know that teamwork can get things done.

When people come together with one goal, IMPOSSIBILITIES become POSSIBILITIES.

And when God comes in the picture, POSSIBILITIES become REALITIES.

New Year. Same Fear?

Rodney — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:11:57 +0000

2010 is here. A New Year. Chinese say it is the Year of the Tiger. The Tiger is fierce and aggressive and many great things are expected to happen this year. But for some, they do not expect good things to happen.
When New Year comes, people typically have a sense of new hope. They expect a new beginning – a new start in their life. Unfortunately, some people still have the same fears they have from the previous year and bring them to the new year. I know it is but natural to do so. It happens. Last year’s debt is brought in this year with even higher interests. Last year’s pain is brought in to this year and we are still feeling its effects. Last year’s disappointment are dragged to this new year and we are still blaming others about it.

Now, I’m not saying that you should not pay your debts or deny the pain or pretend that disappointments never existed.

But what I am saying to you today is that 2010 is a new season for you. The new year brings new hope to all of us. Hope is something vital to each person. Without it, probably more than half of Earth’s population are now dead. Without hope, we won’t get up in the morning and start the day. We need hope and God is giving us that hope in 2010.

Let me encourage you today. It’s the new year. Don’t let the disappointments and the hurt of the past year pull you down this year. Remember that God is doing something wonderful in your life everyday. If you set your eyes in the past rather that God and the future, then you will miss it. This year, I am believing that God will do great things in your life that you will never expect. That’s just how God is. Always delivering more than what we expect.

If you have a debt last year that you need to pay, pray that God will open doors of opportunities to help you pay for that debt. Don’t run away from it. Face it and pay for it.

If you have pain carried on from last year, pray to the Lord and tell Him what you feel about it and release forgiveness to the offender.

If you have disappointments, see where you went wrong and make sure that you do not do the same mistakes.

It’s a NEW YEAR! It’s a NEW SEASON for you and me.

I know God has great plans for all of us. Just wait and see.

Happy New Year!

I spent the whole day in prayer today

Rodney — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:46:24 +0000

I spent the whole day in prayer today. Now before you ask if I locked myself in a room or went up a mountain, no I didn’t.
This morning, I spent about three hours with God. I opened my Bible, folded my notebook page in two (to write more on words on a page), loaded my Christian instrumental playlist in my iPod and started writing. When I have a deep devotion time with God, I write in my journal. And it’s amazing when you ask God to talk to you and put it on paper, you will see God literally talk to you. I enjoyed the time.

This evening, I spent the night in prayer with my team members at Rockwell Campus. I am privileged to be surrounded with people who are passionately seeking God’s will. The living room of our tita Olive became Holy Ground because God was there. We prayed together and for each other.

Now, I’m not sharing these things to you to make me look good. Nor am I typing these words to make me more spiritual. No e-mails please.

But what I am trying to tell you is that we need to PRAY.

Prayer is a conversation with God that never ceases. It’s not like a phone call when you press “CALL” and “END THE CALL”. It’s not just done before a meal or before you sleep. Pray not because you are in danger or you are in trouble. Pray because you want to talk to God.

Madame de Stael once said that “Prayer is more than meditation. In meditation, the source of strength is one’s self. When one prays, he goes to a source of strength greater than his own.” Beautifully said.

It’s the beginning of the year. We’re barely a week into January 2010. Let me encourage you to take time in prayer. Talk to the Lord. If you do, He will respond. Those who truly seek God will find Him. God is not hard to find. It is usually harder to find the time for God.

If there is anything I learned today, it’s a basic and unchanging fact – PRAYER IS IMPORTANT.

If you want to seek guidance, PRAY.
If you want wisdom, PRAY.
If you need something, PRAY.
If you are confused, PRAY.
If you are God’s child, PRAY.

My friend, let me encourage you to pray today. God listens.

“Prayer is the voice of faith.” – William Van Horne