RODNEYGARCIA.COM » guidance http://rodneygarcia.com The Official Website of Rodney Garcia Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:48:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Meeting of minds http://rodneygarcia.com/meeting-of-minds/ http://rodneygarcia.com/meeting-of-minds/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:12:56 +0000 Rodney http://rodneygarcia.com/?p=61 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.

PR

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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

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