I Am Ready to Rumble...

About a couple of weeks ago, I have shared my knowledge and experience on personal finance with emphasis of the one-sided game of swipes called the credit cards with the Homebuilders' Ministry and some invited attendees of Word International Al Ain. I have felt then that God has given me this ministry of financial education. Aforesaid feeling was seconded by our Pastor Edward when he expressly told me that it was God's grand plan of using my knowledge and experience on personal finance.

After discovering this ministry, my life then went on a roller coaster ride. There were days where I suddenly heard some depressing words from my loved ones and people dear to me. This may have been the direct result when one allowed himself to be used for the ministry of God. The enemy would go crazy and would plot so many crazy things on you through some other persons.

This was what happened to me last Thursday and Friday (March 20 & 21, 2008) was the worst days. I felt so depressed on these two days. It even resulted to my first car accident of my 15 or so years of driving. I hit a sedan which suddenly made a full stop while its brake light was not functioning on our way to the Friday worship service. It was still my fault though; I admit.

Aside from the hassle that the accident has brought, I failed to attend the second part of the 13th year anniversary celebration of our Church, Word International Ministries - Al Ain. I would not be able to update my Album with photos of the event.

The accident made me contemplate. I prayed and thanked the Lord that the accident was not serious and that the life and limbs of all the persons involved in the accident were spared.

Thank God for all the brothers and sisters who showed their concerns and who comforted me and my family for what had happened.

From now on, I will be extra careful of any possible scheme of the enemy everytime I stood up and shared the goodness of the Lord. This is lesson learned the hard way.

Contemplating further on, I come to a conclusion that in bad or good days of our lives, you are still blessed. I have Jesus and no one could take Him away from me. I can overcome the bad days of my life and turn it to a good day by coming to the Rock of our salvation, Jesus.

Satan and his dark forces are always battle ready. They are always on the offensive. I am no longer afraid. I can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens me. And all I can just say to the enemy is I AM READY TO RUMBLE...I am very confident to face you anytime and anywhere.

My Colorful Experience of PACMAN vs. Marquez

photo grabbed from philboxing

Deprived of a live coverage, as my wife did not consent to paying a pay per view for this bout, I was hooked on the net following a blow by blow account from www.philboxing.com and www.inquirer.net. Good thing that I am off from work today so I have the luxury of making it to the fight via the net.

I never have imagined that I would find this set up as colorful as a live coverage on the television. Every word spoken of in the write ups made my brain work and create pictures of how the fight had been, round after round, until the reading of the scorecards.

I am happy and proud that a fellow Filipino won this bout. Pacquiao did not only earn belts here, but he had engraved his name in the annals of boxing history as the first Asian to have held three championship belts and being a champion in three divisions. Go Pinoy as most of the Filipinos around the world have shouted due to this victory.

Similar to the previous fights of Pacquiao, the whole of Philippines is glued to the television. As a result, police stations recorded zero crime rate, military forces and the reds are having a ceasefire, and political foes have their own version of ceasefire too. Some political foes were even seen watching the fight side by side.

After the fight and with Pacquiao winning, i could just imagine how loud the celebrations in in the different towns and cities all over the Philippines. Malacanang sending congratulatory messages and in return Pacquiao calling for unity is a common scene. Whether or not this latest triumph of Pacquiao could overshadow the ZTE scandal and the spate of rallies that have already been started by different sectors.

Will the ZTE and Lozada's testimony be set aside by this Pacquiao triumph. Let us just observe in the days to come.