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Wednesday, December 19, 2007 This post is a text directly lifted from my devotional "Our Daily Journey". God spoke beautifully through this message that I wanted to share it to everyone. I encourage you to take off a few minutes of your time and read Romans 10 first (specifically verses 8-13) before proceeding.
And I quote: For me, the most memorable image from the Iraq War is the desert baptism. Perhaps you recall the photo of a chaplain in camouflage as he immersed a new convert in a "field expedient" baptisml constructed of sandbags and tarp. Two days later that new believer was killed. His Christian family found comfort in his recent decision for Jesus. They had prayed for him for years! Some have the impression that the important aspect of baptism is the way it's performed, but the Bible teaches that the significance of baptism is found in what it symbolizes - a new relationship with Jesus. God won't reject us on technicalities. He won't say, "Well you believed in My Son, but I saw your hand stay above the water when you got baptized. Sorry. No heaven for you." Some may say the thief on the cross prayed the wrong prayer. He never asked Jesus to forgive him for his sins. He never got baptized, nor had the chance to do one good deed to atone for his life of crime. He said simply, "Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom" (Luke 23:42). Jesus replied, "Today you will be with Me in paradise" (v.43). Ironically, the other criminal - the one who rejected Jesus - said the right words: "Aren't you the Christ? Save Yourself and us" (v.39). But he said it mockingly. The vital element for our salvation isn't a magic phrase we repeat. The only essential element is genuine faith in the right Person - Jesus! No amount of water, good deeds, self-denial, or faith in a religious system can wash away our sins. Only the blood of Jesus can do that. Is He the object of your faith? - Tim Gustafson End of quote. A Godly Christmas to all of you, go and spread the word! macky
traveled on - 11:07 PM
Comments (0) Saturday, November 24, 2007 a week has passed since the Lord answered my prayer regarding my ministry. He told me then that i should not be worrying about how i would go about the ministry that God has entrusted me - that He will be the one who will work in the lives of the young men that God led me to.
God's living Word has once again spoken so timely to me. He affirmed His promise to me, and i have decided that these verses should be my guide in ministry for this semester. Proverbs 4:11 - 12 11 I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. His promise has encouraged me so much to continue doing the work God gave me, all for His Greater Glory! with his promises, i know that He - the Lord Almighty - will back me up in all of my endeavors for Him. All praises and honor is for God and God alone! macky
traveled on - 10:51 PM
Comments (0) Sunday, November 18, 2007 earlier today, i was thinking and meditating ways on how i will go about my personal ministry this semester. i was thinking of how i would handle the guys that the Lord has entrusted me. i was thinking particularly on how they would be faithful and truly commit themselves to the Lord. but tonight, after my quiet time, God answered me in the Book of Proverbs.
God told me to "Trust in (Him) with all (my) heart and lean not on (my) own understanding..." - Proverbs 3:5. what a beautiful answer. God reminded me that i am simply an instrument through which God's work is being accomplished. I should not be worrying on how and when they will be faithful to the Lord: He will take care of that. it is not my work, but it is His work. even though how hard i try to "make them faithful", it won't matter. because in the end, it will be God - not my "understanding" - who will touch the hearts of these boys in unique ways. then verse 6 said to me that "He will make my paths straight". oh what joy to know that He will be the one to guide me to the right path and the right ways! but of course, i still have to do my part. He will straighten my paths, but i still have to walk through them! obedience is always a must. finally, God reminds me that above everything else, i should always "fear Him" and "shun evil" (verse 7). thank you o God for reminding me to hate the things that you hate. praise be to the Lord and His living Word! macky
traveled on - 8:58 PM
Comments (0) Sunday, November 11, 2007 i had this multiply account for a very long time now but still have not added anything in it. during this vacation, i decided to put something in my multiply and placed some songs and music videos that i have been listening to recently... try to visit it! its http://mokmoki.multiply.com
macky
traveled on - 11:01 PM
Comments (0) Saturday, November 10, 2007 i opened my high school friend's multiply account (hi jenjen!), and i saw an album of our 4th year section... it was so nostalgic! here are some pics... kulet ng itsura ko...
 i don't remember having rimless glasses... maybe these weren't mine.. macho effect daw... nakasuot naman ng turtleneck haha! i miss highschool... i miss tau... :D macky
traveled on - 8:18 AM
Comments (0) Sunday, November 04, 2007   i just said goodbye to my favorite games. actually, i said goodbye to almost all of my games. i just purged my computer of all my games... though it's very, very, very, very hard on my part, i had to do it. let's just say that games are starting to eat up a lot of my time lately. i plan to divert my attention to somewhere more productive. T_T macky
traveled on - 6:23 PM
Comments (3) Monday, October 29, 2007  bakit siya tinawag na curly tops? hindi naman curly yung top nya? macky
traveled on - 6:02 PM
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 Name: Macky Agarrado Walked since: 12th May 1988 Walked with Jesus since: 18th Apr 2005 Walks in: Los Banos, Laguna tagboard
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