Catanduanes For Jesus (CFJ)

01/02/2025

Kasama si Eremasi Tuilevu Volitikoro – Kinilala ako bilang isa sa kanilang mga nangungunang fan! 🎉

30/01/2025

May you embrace the fresh mercies and unwavering love that God provides each day. Have a blessed and joyful morning!

30/01/2025

Family over cellphones.

29/01/2025

Bird catching a fish!

29/01/2025

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28/01/2025

🌿New Mercies Every Morning 🌿

"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. "
Lamentations 3:22-23

According to my personal research one fascinating bird known for singing every morning is the European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Just like European Robin known for singing every morning, the compassion of God are new every morning..

Life may bring challenges and heartaches, but God’s love never runs out. His compassion is like the sunrise—new, fresh, and full of promise each day. No matter how heavy yesterday’s burdens were, today is filled with God's mercy and grace.

Let this be a reminder: You are never too broken, too lost, or too weary for God's love to reach you.

Hold on to hope, for the One who holds the universe also holds you in His faithful hands.

💛 Tag someone who needs a reminder of God's unfailing love today.

27/01/2025

Topic: Ang Masayang Puso

Kawikaan 17:22
"Ang masayang puso ay mabuting gamot, ngunit ang bagbag na espiritu ay nagpapahina sa buto."

Panimula

High School pa lng ako naririnig ko na ang kasabihang laugher is a good medicine. Pero si King Solomon daang taon na ang nakalipas alam niya na ang katotohanang ito

And mind you, the Book of Proverbs, (Kawikaan) attributed to King Solomon, was written over an extended period, with its compilation believed to have occurred between the 10th and 6th centuries BCE.

Mga kapatid, napakalaking biyaya ng isang masayang puso.

Ayon sa Biblia, ito'y parang gamot na nagpapagaling. Ngunit alam niyo ba na maging ang agham ay sumasang-ayon dito?

Kapag tayo'y ngumingiti at tumatawa, hindi lang ito nagpapasaya sa atin; ito rin ay mabuti para sa ating kalusugan.

Ating talakayin kung paano ang kagalakan ay nagbibigay lakas sa ating katawan, kaluluwa, at espiritu.

1. Ang Epekto ng Ngiti at Tawa sa Ating Kalusugan

Ayon sa mga siyentipikong pag-aaral, ang pagngiti at pagtawa ay parang ehersisyo para sa ating katawan:
- Pinapalakas nito ang ating mga kalamnan. Kapag tayo'y tumatawa, humigit-kumulang 15 na facial muscles ang gumagalaw. Isipin ninyo, sa bawat ngiti at tawa, para na rin tayong nag-eehersisyo!
- Pinapabuti nito ang daloy ng dugo.

Ang tawa ay nagpapababa ng stress hormones at nagpapataas ng endorphins, na kilala bilang "happy hormones." Kaya kapag masaya tayo, bumubuti ang ating pakiramdam at kalusugan.
- Binabawasan ang sakit. Ayon sa mga pag-aaral, ang pagtawa ay naglalabas ng natural na painkillers sa ating katawan.

Sabi nga ni Charlie Chaplin, ang hari ng komedya: “A day without laughter is a day wasted.”. Kaya, bakit hindi natin piliing tumawa at ngumiti araw-araw?
2. Ang Kahalagahan ng Kagalakan sa Espiritu
Hindi lang pisikal na kalusugan ang napapabuti ng kagalakan; nakakatulong din ito sa ating espiritwal na buhay:
- Ang masayang puso ay nagbibigay ng pag-asa at lakas sa mga pagsubok.
- Kapag masaya tayo, mas madali tayong magpasalamat at magpuri sa Diyos.

Samantala, ang pusong puno ng lungkot at bagabag ay nagiging pabigat. Hindi lamang nito pinapahina ang ating katawan, kundi binibigatan din ang ating relasyon sa Diyos.

3. Mga Halimbawa ng Pagpili ng Kagalakan
Ang buhay ni Charlie Chaplin ay isang magandang halimbawa. Sa kabila ng hirap ng kanyang buhay noong kabataan niya, pinili niyang gawing inspirasyon ang kanyang mga karanasan upang magbigay kasiyahan sa iba. Sabi niya, *“You’ll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile.”

Bilang mga Kristiyano, tayo rin ay tinawag na maging ilaw sa iba. Sa pamamagitan ng isang simpleng ngiti o pagpapatawa, maaari nating pagaanin ang kalooban ng mga taong nasa paligid natin.

Paano Tayo Magkakaroon ng Masayang Puso?
1. Lumapit sa Diyos. Ang kagalakan ay biyaya mula sa Kanya. Ang pananampalataya kay Cristo ang magbibigay ng tunay na kapayapaan at saya.

2. Magpasalamat sa bawat pagkakataon. Kahit sa gitna ng problema, piliin nating magpasalamat sa Diyos.

3. Magdala ng saya sa iba.Isang simpleng ngiti o pagtulong ay maaaring magdulot ng malaking pagbabago sa araw ng isang tao.

Pangwakas:
Mga kapatid, piliin nating maging masaya sa kabila ng mga pagsubok.

Tandaan, ang masayang puso ay mabuting gamot—hindi lang sa ating katawan kundi pati sa ating espiritu.
Huwag nating hayaan ang bagabag na kontrolin tayo, kundi piliin natin ang ngiti at pagtawa na magbibigay buhay at kalakasan sa atin. Sabi nga ni Chaplin, “Laughter is the tonic, the relief, the surcease for pain.”

Manalangin tayo:
Aming Ama, salamat sa kagalakang nagmumula sa Iyo. Turuan N’yo kaming ngumiti, tumawa, at magpasalamat sa lahat ng pagkakataon.
Puspusin N’yo kami ng kalakasan at kapayapaan na magmumula sa masayang puso. Ito ang aming dalangin, sa pangalan ni Jesus, Amen.

26/01/2025

“Huwag kayong mag-impok ng kayamanan dito sa lupa, na kinakalawang at kinakain ng mga insekto, at nananakaw ng magnanakaw. Sa halip, mag-impok kayo ng kayamanan sa langit...”– Mateo 6:19-20

Magtuon sa Walang Hanggan, Hindi sa Panandalian

Maraming tao ang masyadong nakatuon sa pera at materyal na bagay, iniisip na dito nakasalalay ang kanilang seguridad at kaligayahan.

Ngunit ang mga bagay sa mundong ito ay panandalian lamang—pansamantala at madaling mawala.

Isang halimbawa ay ang malawakang sunog sa California. Sa isang iglap, maraming tao ang nawalan ng bahay, ari-arian, at kahit ang kanilang pinaghirapang ipundar sa loob ng maraming taon.

Ang California wildfires ay paalala sa atin na ang yaman at bagay sa lupa ay hindi permanente.

Ang hamon sa atin: Anong kayamanan ang iniipon natin—sa lupa ba o sa langit?

Ang pera, bahay, at ari-arian ay mahalaga, ngunit mas mahalaga ang ating relasyon sa Diyos.

AAng kayamanang walang hanggan ay makakamtan lamang kapag inuuna natin ang Kanyang kaharian at kalooban.

Magtuon tayo sa walang hanggang halaga—pag-ibig sa Diyos, paglilingkod sa kapwa, at paggawa ng mabuti.

Sapagkat ang yaman sa langit ay hindi masisira, hindi mananakaw, at magbibigay ng tunay na kagalakan.

Let us be reminded of this timeless wisdom

"Riches that are for eternity are the only riches worth striving for." – Charles Spurgeon

25/01/2025

“Ang tumatahan sa lihim na dako ng Kataas-taasan ay mananatili sa lilim ng Makapangyarihan sa lahat.” – Awit 91:1

Ang anino ay palaging sumusunod sa isang bagay o tao kapag ito ay nasa liwanag.

Ngunit kahit kailan, hindi puwedeng magkaroon ng anino kung walang liwanag.

Ganito rin ang relasyon natin sa Diyos. Kapag tayo ay nananatili sa Kanya—lumalakad sa Kanyang presensya—lagi tayong nasa ilalim ng Kanyang proteksyon at paggabay, tulad ng pagyakap ng lilim sa atin sa kainitan ng araw.

Ang tanong: Kaninong anino ang iyong tinatahanan? Sa Diyos ba, na nagbibigay ng katiwasayan, o sa mundo, na nagbibigay ng pansamantalang aliw ngunit walang kasiguruhan?

Ang paanyaya ng Awit 91:1 ay malinaw: Tumahan tayo sa lilim ng Makapangyarihan.

Sapagkat sa ilalim ng Kanyang anino, nariyan ang proteksyon, kaligtasan, at kapayapaan na hindi kailanman kayang ibigay ng mundo.

Trust in Him, and He will be your constant protector.

23/01/2025

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" - Winston Churchill

20/01/2025

The power of prayer! Watch until the end.

17/01/2025

Count your blessings!

Don't pretend like you didn't see this. I said count your blessings.

17/01/2025

Psalm 27:1 reminds us of a profound truth: *“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”*

This verse is a declaration of trust in God’s power and presence. The psalmist boldly proclaims that God is the light that dispels darkness, the salvation that delivers from trouble, and the stronghold that provides unshakable security.

In our own lives, we often face moments of fear—fear of the unknown, of failure, or of challenges that seem overwhelming. But this verse calls us to shift our focus from the size of our fears to the greatness of our God. His light illuminates our path,

His salvation redeems our soul, and His stronghold offers a refuge that no enemy can pe*****te.

When fear begins to creep in, ask yourself: Who is greater than the Lord? Who can stand against His plans?
The answer is no one. Because of this truth, we can face each day with courage, confidence, and peace.

Let us take time today to meditate on God’s faithfulness. Whatever you’re facing, bring it before Him in prayer and trust in His strength. With God as your light, your salvation, and your stronghold, there is no need to be afraid.

Prayer:
Lord, You are my light and my salvation. Thank You for being my refuge and strength. Help me to trust in You fully and to walk boldly in Your light, no matter what I face. Amen.

16/01/2025

Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God.

In a world filled with noise, busyness, and chaos, this verse from Psalm 46:10 invites us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the truth of who God is. It’s a call to stop striving and trust in God’s power and presence.

1. Be Still – The Call to Rest
The phrase "Be still" doesn't just mean to stop moving. It means to quiet our hearts, to let go of our anxieties, and to stop striving in our own strength. So often, we try to control every detail of our lives, but this verse reminds us that God is asking us to surrender our busyness to Him.

Reflection: What areas of your life are causing stress and anxiety? Are you willing to place them in God’s hands?
Jesus says in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Rest is found in surrender, not in more effort.

2. Know That I Am God – The Call to Trust
This verse reminds us that God is sovereign. He is in control, even when the world seems out of control. Knowing God means recognizing His power, wisdom, and love. He is not a distant God but a personal one who is with us in every circumstance.

Are you trusting God in both the good and the challenging seasons of life?
Isaiah 41:10 says, "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God." When we truly know who God is, fear loses its power over us.

3. Living the Verse – Surrender and Faith
Being still and knowing God isn’t just a one-time act; it’s a daily practice. It’s about carving out time in our busy schedules to pray, reflect on Scripture, and listen to His voice.

Application:
- Spend a few minutes in silence each day, meditating on God’s Word.
- In moments of stress, pause and remind yourself: God is in control.
- Trust God to handle the things that are beyond your ability to change.

Psalm 46:10 is both a challenge and a comfort. It challenges us to stop striving and trust God fully. It comforts us with the assurance that God is powerful, loving, and always in control.

As you leave today, remember: Being still isn’t about doing nothing; it’s about letting God be everything. Surrender your worries, trust in His power, and experience the peace that comes from truly knowing He is God.

Prayer:
Lord, help us to be still in Your presence and trust You fully. In our busyness and worries, remind us that You are in control. Teach us to surrender our lives and walk in faith, knowing that You are our refuge and strength.
In Jesus name. Amen.