Watch Flywheel and Fireproof!

I praise God for inspiring the people behind the film "Flywheel" for coming out with a movie that not only touches the heart but the spirit as well!!!  Zig Ziglar, author and motivational teacher, said that it is an entertainment that packs a message right where we all live and work.

"Jay Austin wants to sell used cars in the worst way... and that's exactly how he does business at his dealership.  Promising much more than he can ever deliver, he'll do whatever it takes to sell a car.  His manipulative ways permeate all of his relationships- -even his wife and son know they can't trust him.  But as Jay works on restoring a classic convertible, he begins to see that God is working on restoring him as well.  Coming face-to-face with the reality of how he truly conducts himself, Jay Austin begins the ride of his life as he learns to honor God with his business, his relationships, and his life!"

It's one film you would want to see over and over again.  It would have you cheering and crying at the same time as you hear and see the word of God becomes alive in the film.  Just approach the film with a prayerful attitude, and you will hear God speak in your heart.

The film was produced by Sherwood Pictures, and distributed in the Philippines through Magnavision Incorporated.  Get your copy, sit back, relax and let God speak to your heart!  Watch it with your loved ones!

To the married people out there, I strongly recommend "Fireproof" from the makers of "Flywheel."  It's a powerful story of triumph, honor and forgiveness.  I'd like to thank my sister, Yae, for recommending the said films.  To God be the glory!

Just a Little Smile

I am sharing with you one of my Gospel reflections (John 6:16-21) which was published in Didache, a widely-read Catholic Daily Bible Reflection Guide. May we be inspired to stand up for the truth ALL THE TIME... whatever it may cost us.

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In our parish community, I have a friend and prayer partner who is like a mother to me. She is a committed Christian who is very much in love with the Lord. She is a God-first-others-second-and-myself-last kind of person. The Lord takes precedence over her priorities in life.

She often tells me to put God first in everything and the blessings will just continue to flow like a river that never runs dry. She always reminds me to consult and obey the Lord in all things, even if it means going the opposite direction of the world. “Let them hate you as long as you are telling the truth. It is better to lose them rather than destroy a good relationship with the Lord.”

My friend is right. The world will hate me if I continue to strive to obey the Lord in everything. Trusting in God’s faithful love, I would not care if I lose the world’s friendship as long as I could get just a little smile from Him.

REFLECTION:

Do you constantly strive for the approval of others? Seek God’s smile instead.

“Lord, in everything I do, grant me the grace to seek Your smile… if not Your laughter.”