Residents lined up in a muddy street to receive relief goods after floodwater subsides in this aerial picture Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 in Angono town in eastern Manila, Philippines. Typhoon Parma weakened into a tropical storm that linger to Philippines coastline coast drenching northern provinces as well as Taiwan killing 16 people and causing widespread flooding and landslide. -Yahoo News====
my heart dropped in sympathy for the those in the Philippines who faced this disaster firsthand and also for those who have relatives & loved ones in the affected areas. on sunday, pastor ed explained how so many people do not have clean water, no clothes, no shelters, lost their loved ones, undergoing diseases from sanitary issues etc etc. relief goods are being transported over there, but not nearly enough considering the already impoverished status of the country. if you cannot contribute in tangible goods, i hope you pray for those in the Philippines and other countries that are affected by these storms. so many tragedies occurring all over the world every day. i pray that we remember that God is faithful and trust in His providence through it all.
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i was looking through photos and came across pictures of kids playing in the mud or adults smiling as they swim through the murky water. it kind of surprised me. maybe they're kids and do not understand the gravity of the situation... or maybe those in less fortunate countries really understand how to appreciate little things, how to be grateful for the very little they actually have. it was so saddening to learn more about the event in the Philippines and all over the world. but it's also always disturbing to hear complaints of people here. we have so much here to be thankful for, but still exhaust ourselves with our inability to be content. we can easily complain about any and everything. the price of things, the quality of things, having too many things, not having the coolest things, losing things, not having the better&best things. what is the benefit in focusing on these materials and amplifying what you are lacking? ultimately, they're just things-- replaceable, forgettable things that may satisfy for like two days, but then what?
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my heart dropped in sympathy for the those in the Philippines who faced this disaster firsthand and also for those who have relatives & loved ones in the affected areas. on sunday, pastor ed explained how so many people do not have clean water, no clothes, no shelters, lost their loved ones, undergoing diseases from sanitary issues etc etc. relief goods are being transported over there, but not nearly enough considering the already impoverished status of the country. if you cannot contribute in tangible goods, i hope you pray for those in the Philippines and other countries that are affected by these storms. so many tragedies occurring all over the world every day. i pray that we remember that God is faithful and trust in His providence through it all.
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i was looking through photos and came across pictures of kids playing in the mud or adults smiling as they swim through the murky water. it kind of surprised me. maybe they're kids and do not understand the gravity of the situation... or maybe those in less fortunate countries really understand how to appreciate little things, how to be grateful for the very little they actually have. it was so saddening to learn more about the event in the Philippines and all over the world. but it's also always disturbing to hear complaints of people here. we have so much here to be thankful for, but still exhaust ourselves with our inability to be content. we can easily complain about any and everything. the price of things, the quality of things, having too many things, not having the coolest things, losing things, not having the better&best things. what is the benefit in focusing on these materials and amplifying what you are lacking? ultimately, they're just things-- replaceable, forgettable things that may satisfy for like two days, but then what?
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i praise God for satisfying my soul above all things. i feel confident and comforted in His promises of a greater life beyond what i have here, which brings an unexplainable peace and joy in my heart. i thank Him for everything (and everyone) that i do not deserve, but through the sacrifice of Christ, i have the blessed opportunity to enjoy such things. Lord, show me how to love with humility and gentleness. teach me how to live with a servant heart and a life of gratitude to You, the supplier, creator, sustainer, and provider of all things. use me Lord to show others the good fruit of living a life for You, not for my own personal gain, but for your glory always. to God be the glory forever and ever.
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