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October 2021 Theme:
Lord, bakit?

Theme Verse:
"Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide
yourself in times of trouble?" Psalm 10:1 ESV

Sa bawat “Lord, bakit?”

Asahan mong may sagot.

Sa bawat “Lord, kelan?”

Asahan mong meron nang itinakdang panahon.

At sa bawat “Lord, saan?”

Maasahan mong Siya ang gagabay sayo
at ni kailanma’y, hinding hindi ka mabibigo.

Written by Mikee Bercasio

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SUNDAY
away? Why do you hide yourself in
3 4
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Listen to “Thank You
Lord” by Don Moen
https://youtu.be/sax4aT
gZ9dw
10
Isaiah 55:8-9
Write down five (5)
things you prayed for and
God's better answers.
17
1 Corinthians 7:8-9
Write down your heart's
desire for the relationship mean in our verse today?
you have or have been
praying for.
24
Luke 5:31-32
On your journal, list down
all the things that you still
need to surrender to God
and pray and declare His
victory over it.
31
Romans 8:28
Share to your journal
what God revealed to you
through today's
devotional.
MONDAY TUESDAY
"Why, O Lord, do you stand far
A devotional and journaling experience
times of trouble?" for all Filipinos who desire to grow
Psalm 10:1 ESV deeper in God's word.
5 6
1 Thessalonians 5:18 Jeremiah 1:5
List five (5) things to be Avoid social media today
grateful for. and find time to walk on a
park or a quiet place near
you and just talk to God
and tell Him your
questions about yourself
and your life.
11 12
Proverbs 9:10-12; Proverbs 9:10-12;
Deuteronomy 13:4 Deuteronomy 13:4
Go get your journal and Listen to "God of
write down how will you Wonders" by Paul Baloche
fear God this week. https://youtu.be/TTXBLsp
w_Z0
18 19
1 Corinthians 7:24 Psalm 13:5-6
What does “remain” Avoid watching or reading
news today and spend
your free time meditating
on God’s love and His
Word.
25 26
2 Corinthians 1:1-7 2 Corinthians 1:1-7
Share and testify to a See today’s devo for the
friend how God helped daily challenge.
you overcome a certain
problem.
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
#PINOYDEVO
7 8
Jeremiah 1:5 John 14:27
Listen to “The Blessing” Journal your thoughts
by Elevation Worship about today’s devotional
https://youtu.be/uZ55mD and share this to someone
L7dA0 you think who needs to
read this.
13 14
1 Peter 1:22 1 Peter 1:22
Write down two (2) things Share today’s devo with a
to do to show your sincere friend.
love to someone today.
20 21
Psalm 13:5-6 Ecclesiastes 12:14
Share today's devo to a Take a moment to
family or a friend who has meditate on today's
lost a loved one or a job. verses. Journal your
reflections.
27 28
Matthew 16:24 Matthew 16:24
Write in your journal the Anu-ano ang mga
tests you are going pagsubok na nalagpasan
through these days and mo noon? Sa paanong
cross them out. Then, paraan kumilos ang
write this phrase above it: Diyos? Ibahagi ang
God will help me through kabutihan Niya sa isang
this. malapit na kaibigan.
O C T O B E R 2 0 2 1
FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2
Jeremiah 31:3 Jeremiah 31:3
List the ways in which God Listen to “Reckless Love”
has shown His love for by Bethel Music
you. https://youtu.be/Sc6SSHu
ZvQE
9
John 14:27 Isaiah 55:8-9
Listen to "Ako'y Write down five (5) things
nagtitiwala sa'Yo" by that happened to you that
Musikatha you believe God saved
https://youtu.be/5PchuG you from.
go_-k
15 16
Joshua 1:9 Joshua 1:9
See today’s devo for the Write down your five (5)
daily challenge. scariest/worst experience
that becomes your turning
point to trust Jesus.
22 23
Ecclesiastes 12:14 Luke 5:31-32
Talk to a leader in church Set today’s verse to come
and ask how you can up as a reminder on your
correct other people with phone for one week from
love and grace. today or write it in your
calendar for one week
from today.
29 30
Mark 11:25 James 4:3
Ponder on the following Journal your reflections on
questions: (1) Gaano today's devo. Ask God to
kabigat sa puso mo ang lead your prayers.
magpatawad? (2) Ang
bigat ba sa puso mo ay
kagustuhan ng Diyos?
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Friday, October 1
Topic: Bakit Mo ako mahal?
Daily Verse: “The Lord appeared to him from far away. I
have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have
continued my faithfulness to you." Jeremiah 31:3 ESV
Daily Devo: You often see love portrayed in dramas,
movies or even in books. You even feel many emotions
by simply watching it unfold gradually, like when the
protagonist experiences a tragedy. Such things can
make your heart flutter, and you wish the same
happened to you in real life. Now, how about talking
about how God showed His love?
The world’s definition of love can sometimes confuse
people because what they read or see online doesn’t
fully tell the whole story behind it but only a glimpse of
it. And somehow, it influences how they perceive things.
They sometimes think that love is all rainbows and
butterflies, but the truth is, love isn’t all that.
What kind of love is greater than this? Jesus is the
epitome of that Great Love. God has been there since
the beginning of time. Even when you meet stumbling
blocks on your way, He has shown His grace. Even when
you try to stay away, His arms are opened for you to
embrace. When you cry out in despair, He wipes those
tears for you. When you were happy and in bliss, He
celebrated with you. When you were feeling lonely and
sad, He comforted you. When you’re about to give up,
He is there to encourage you. He showed what love truly
means—unconditional; giving without expecting in
return. He has only your best interests in His mind. Do
remember that His love transcends time and goes
beyond what you can imagine.
Written by Angelica Chen Reyes
Daily Challenge: List the ways in which God has shown
His love for you.
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Saturday, October 2
Topic: Bakit Mo ako mahal?
Daily Verse: “The Lord appeared to him from far away. I
have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have
continued my faithfulness to you." Jeremiah 31:3 ESV
Daily Devo: Pag-ibig at katapatan ng Diyos? Siguro
iniisip mo na dalawa ito sa mga regalong ‘di mo
deserve matanggap galing kay Lord. Ikaw nga na hindi
mo magawang mahalin si Lord ng lubusan at kung
pagiging tapat naman sa Kanya ang usapan,
malamang bagsak ka rin d’yan. So, kung ‘di mo
naibibigay ang mga bagay na deserve ni Lord, bakit
tapat pa rin Siya? Bakit mahal ka pa rin Niya?
Ang sagot? Dahil sa dakilang kayamanan ng Kanyang
biyaya (see Ephesians 2:7). You are loved not because
of what you’ve done but because of who God is. Hindi
nakadepende ang pag-ibig ng Diyos sa kung gaano
kaganda ang performance mo sa school o sa trabaho.
Hindi rin sa mga mabubuting gawa mo. Hindi rin sa
level ng obedience mo. Your love for God does not affect
His own choice of loving you. His love rests upon His
eternal, unchanging, and divine character.
Kaya naman tama na ang pagtakbo palayo kay Lord,
kapatid. Kung may kasalanan ka mang nagawa,
kailangan mo itong pagsisihan at ihingi ng tawad. May
kasiguraduhan ang kapatawaran ng Diyos. Huwag
mong paniwalaan ang kasinungalingang hindi ka Niya
tatanggapin. Hindi kailanman maaapektuhan ng iyong
kasalanan ang malawak na pag-ibig ng Diyos para
sa’yo.
Mahal ka Niya at hinihintay ka Niya.
Written by Rein Malabana
Daily Challenge: Listen to “Reckless Love” by Bethel
Music
https://youtu.be/Sc6SSHuZvQE
Week 3: Listening to Godly Appointed Leaders
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Sunday, October 3

Topic: Bakit dapat akong magpasalamat?

Daily Verse: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ
Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV

Daily Devo: Ironically, you can be blinded easily by what you see. You might have
missed an opportunity that you badly wanted to get. There might be doors that
have to close for some reason and some messed-up decisions you cannot take
back anymore. At dahil sa mga ito, madaling maramdamang ang dilim-dilim ng
iyong paligid.

Ngunit baka hindi mo lamang makita na kaya hindi mo nakuha ang ninanais mo,
ay mayroong mas magandang nakahanda ang Diyos para sa iyo at kailanagan
mo lamang itong hintayin. Siguro hindi mo lang maintindihan sa ngayon na kaya
may mga isinasara Siyang pinto ay dahil natapos na ang layunin nito sa buhay
mo. Marahil kailangan mong pumalpak sa ilang mga daang tinahak mo dati
sapagkat 'di ka matututo kung di mo binagtas ang mga ito.

Our life here on earth is not always rocky roads and tough battles. It is in us to look
from another perspective. And when we look at God's, we'll surely be filled with
gratitude.

Don't treat these words as toxic positivity. Indeed, you have to acknowledge the
weight of the realities that you're facing. But at the same time, you also need to
look in a place where you can realize that you're still here, alive and thriving despite
its difficulty.

Hindi madali, ngunit sa pamamagitan ng handog Niyang habag at lakas ay

magtatagumpay ka. Magpasalamat, dahil sa Kanya, ano man sa buhay ay iyong
makakaya.

Written by Dranreb Marvida

Daily Challenge: Listen to “Thank You Lord” by Don Moen

https://youtu.be/sax4aTgZ9dw

www.pinoydevo.carrd.co Week 4: Listening to God Through His Word

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Monday, October 4
Topic: Bakit dapat akong magpasalamat?
Daily Verse: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is
the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians
5:18 ESV
Daily Devo: “In everything give thanks.” Madali lang
magpasalamat, lalo na kung answered prayer ka at
nakatanggap ka ng pagpapala. Ngunit paano sa
panahon ng sakit, lungkot, at kawalan? Kailangan mo
pa rin bang magpasalamat?
How can you be grateful kung nawalan ka ng trabaho,
may nagkasakit sa pamilya mo, wala ka ng
panggastos, bumagsak ka sa exam, o di ka natanggap
sa ina-applyan mo? How can you thank God when you
don’t feel thankful at all?
Kapatid, hindi naman sinabi sa verse na ito na
magpasalamat ka lang kung feel mo. God commanded
you to give thanks dahil ang kalooban Niya ay
pasaganahin ka. Kalooban ng Diyos na pagpalain ka
ng lubos upang kusang umapaw sa puso mo ang
pasasalamat. Hindi layunin ng Diyos na pahirapan,
masaktan at mawalan ka. God allow those things to
happen for you to know He’s in control. God wants you
to look beyond the pain and suffering to find a reason
to be thankful knowing His plans are greater and so
much better than yours.
Kaya kung nasaang sitwasyon ka man ngayon, sa saya
man o kalungkutan, kasaganahan o kawalan, nawa’y
makahanap ka ng dahilan para Siya’y pasalamatan.
Written by Rein Malabana
Daily Challenge: List five (5) things to be grateful for.
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Tuesday, October 5
Topic: Bakit ako ipinanganak?
Daily Verse: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew
you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I
appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5
ESV
Daily Devo: There are days where you become so
self-aware that you start to ask questions about
yourself.
“God, what do you want me to do in this season?”
“God, how can I be of use to you?”
“God, why am I here? What’s my purpose in this life?”
If you try and look for answers from your peers and find
the answers on social media, you’ll find that most
people are empowered to believe that they should do
what they want to do in this life, they only live once
anyway. Go get that dream job, travel to your dream
destination, and live your days satisfying all of your
wants—live for you. But before you get to explore what
you want to do in this life, did you know that God
already has appointed you to do one specific thing?
Just like Jeremiah, whom God appointed as a prophet,
you also have a specific role for the Kingdom of God.
And you don’t have to look far to know what God wants
you to do. Just look within you—all of the resources and
gifts that God gave you now, are tools that you can use
to minister, help other people, and ultimately become a
physical manifestation of God’s love and power to your
church and your community. When you become so
self-aware and you ask what is the purpose of it all,
always go back to the very beginning—where God
created you to become an object of His love and to
respond to His love through believing in Him and caring
for His sheep. And when you become so full of that love,
service and working for God’s Kingdom is going to be a
joy-filled experience.
Written by Mikee Bercasio
Daily Challenge: Avoid social media today and find
time to walk on a park or a quiet place near you and just
talk to God and tell Him your questions about yourself
and your life.
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Wednesday, October 6
Topic: Bakit ako ipinanganak?
Daily Verse: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew
you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I
appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5
ESV
Daily Devo: Sa dami ng mga bagay na nangyayari sa
universe minsan napapatanong tayo, “Ama, bakit nga
ba ako ipinanganak? Ano nga ba ang purpose ko sa
mundong ito?”
Lahat tayo ay may kakaibang kwento patungkol sa
mga bagay na ginagawa ng Diyos sa ating buhay pero
bakit nga ba iyon nangyari? Ano nga ba ang dahilan
Niya para bigyan ka ng magandang kwento? Bakit ba
ang Dakilang Diyos ay hindi ka pinapabayaan noon pa
man? Sino ka ba sa Kanya?
Alam mo bang bago ka pa man isilang ay planado na
ng Diyos ang buhay mo? (see Jeremiah 29:11) Alam
Niya na ikaw ay para sa Kanya and He always wants the
best for you. You are created in His image di ba? (see
Genesis 1:27) In the end of the story, ikaw ay nilikha
para sa Kanya.
Bawat kwento ay ginagamit ng Diyos upang makilala
Siya ng ibang tao bilang dakila at mabuti. Bago pa
man ikaw isilang ay alam na Niya ang mangyayari sa
buhay mo. Sa bawat bagay ay mayroong dahilan, sa
bawat buhay ay mayroong planong nakalaan. Buhay
ka pa dahil hindi pa tapos ang kwento na isinulat Niya
para mas makilala mo pa Siya. Maaaring gagamitin ka
pa Niya sa iyong mga kaibigan, pamilya, o mga taong
nakakasalamuha mo. Lagi mong tandaan na may
plano Siya noon pa man at kahit anong mangyari ay
sagot ka Niya. Ang sweet ni Lord di ba? Patuloy mo lang
na gamitin ang iyong buhay para sa Kanya at sa huli ay
maririnig mo na sabihin Niya sa iyo, “Well done, my
faithful child” at makikita mo ang ngiti ng Diyos na
matagal nang ninanais ng lahat.
Written by Jona Marie Mendoza
Daily Challenge: Listen to “The Blessing” by Elevation
Worship https://youtu.be/uZ55mDL7dA0
Week 3: Listening to Godly Appointed Leaders
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Thursday, October 7
Topic: Bakit kailangan akong magtiwala?
Daily Verse: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to
you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your
hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." John
14:27 ESV
Daily Devo: Napansin mo ba na as you grow older, mas
mahirap magtiwala sa mga bagay-bagay?
Namumuhay ka na unti-unti sa “to see is to believe.”
Kailangang makita mo muna ang outcome bago mo ito
paniwalaan. Kung oo, napansin mo din bang it makes
you restless? Walang inner peace? To the point na
nago-overthink ka na and it consumes your time and
strength. Doon na nafo-focus ang mind mo instead sa
nais sabihin ng Diyos sa iyo.
Yes, it may be part of one’s maturity to think more
before doing things. But let’s not forget to check the
truth first in His Words. May mga bagay na kailangan
mo munang paniwalaan bago mo talaga ito makita.
Katulad ng pananampalataya mo sa Diyos. It all
started when you first believe that Jesus is your Lord and
Savior. Literally, hindi mo man Siya nakikita pero mas
nakilala at mas pinaniwalaan mo Siya noong hinayaan
mong samahan ka Niya sa iyong buhay, di ba?
Magpatuloy ka lang sa pagtitiwala sa Kanya. Wala
kang talo. May bonus gift pa! Sabi sa John 14:27 NLT, “I
am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart.
And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So
don’t be troubled or afraid.”
Kaya huwag kang matakot at mangamba pa. Let go
and let God be God, kapatid!
Written by Leewy Ann Gayo
Daily Challenge: Journal your thoughts about today’s
devotional and share this to someone you think who
needs to read this.
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Friday, October 8
Topic: Bakit kailangan akong magtiwala?
Daily Verse: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to
you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your
hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." John
14:27 ESV
Daily Devo: Minsan nahihirapan ka lang magtiwala sa
isang tao kapag may hindi ka magandang experience
sa kanya o may bad record siya sa iyo sa past di ba?
Kaya nga siguro nire-require tayo na magsubmit ng
NBI Clearance kasi ito yung assurance ng employer
kung naging mabuti ka bang mamamayan. Hindi ko na
lang binanggit na naging "mabuting tao" kasi lahat
tayo hindi papasa duon. Bukod duon, tatanungin ka pa
kung may experience ka na kahit kakagraduate mo pa
lang para mapatunayan kung kaya mo bang gawin
ang trabahong inaapplayan mo. Dagdagan pa na may
trust issues ang HR nyo.
Buti na lang hindi sila si Jesus. Hindi ka Niya iiwan sa
gitna ng mga pangamba at pagdududa. Bagkus,
bibigyan ka Niya ng kapayapaan at lakas ng loob na
harapin ang mga pagsubok na darating. Kaya wala
kang dapat ikabahala. Sa verse 26, sinabi din Niya na
tutulungan tayo ng Holy Spirit at ipapaalala ang mga
sinabi Niya. Kaya nga mahalaga din na alam mo ang
mga salita ni Lord dahil kung hindi, anong ipapa-alala
sayo eh hindi ka nga nagbabasa ng Bible?
At sa susunod na itanong mo sa sarili mo kung bakit
dapat kang magtiwala kay Lord, ito ay dahil ibinigay
na Niya ang kapayapaan sa iyo. At anong kasiguruhan
mo sa pangakong ito? Ang ginawa ni Jesus sa krus.
Written by Jael Madrinian
Daily Challenge: Listen to "Ako'y nagtitiwala sa'Yo" by
Musikatha https://youtu.be/5PchuGgo_-k
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Saturday, October 9
Topic: Bakit minsan mahirap Kang intindihin?
Daily Verse: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as
the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways
higher than your ways and my thoughts than your
thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9 ESV
Daily Devo: Adventure. What do you imagine when you
hear this word? Maybe you see yourself riding a car
going to a never-been-there place. Trying out extreme
activities, eating exotic food, etc. Minsan hindi
maiwasan ang kapahamakan o accidents. But we’re
still trying because YOLO—you only live once.
Sometimes you do the same in your life. Trying things
that you know will hurt you hoping that you will
understand life by doing it. You challenge God so He will
answer. You test Him to save you because He said He is a
Savior. You cry because He doesn't give the answer you
want.
Good news! You will never fully understand God and He
will not give you the exact answer you want. Why is it a
good news? Because through it you will see how He
saved. Imagine God dragging you out of a dangerous
forest that you see as adventure—that’s how it works,
that’s how God sees you. The way He saves you might
not be a cool thing for you but it is the best. Maybe up
until now there are questions in your head why God
allowed it to happen or why it doesn't happen. Even if
you don't understand, believe that His ways are the best.
He knows it perfectly and He is good. Always.
Written by Ishi Dignos
Daily Challenge: Write down five (5) things that
happened to you that you believe God saved you from.
Week 3: Listening to Godly Appointed Leaders
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Sunday, October 10

Topic: Bakit minsan mahirap Kang intindihin?

Daily Verse: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,
declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways
higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9 ESV

Daily Devo: Lahat tayo may plano sa buhay. We hope for a perfect timeline of our
life. It can include getting good education, having successful career, happy family,
retirement and be a good parent someday. We adore those people who have
already experienced these things. We pray for God’s blessing also.

But when we look around, we see more of the other side of life: poverty, crimes,
corruption and lies. Why did God allow this? Can He not give us what we hoped for?

You know why? Life and being blessed are more than what our eyes can see. More
than we had hoped for. More than you can ever recognize.

God has a better plan—and that phrase itself is the answer. God has seen the end
of it all. He has been there too, where your life will end. He sees every detail of your
time here on earth and knows where the down lows and the curbside—He is the only
One capable of bringing you safely to your promised land.

Trust Him with your eyes close, heart open and spirit ready to worship all the way.

Written by Ishi Dignos

Daily Challenge: Write down five (5) things you prayed for and God's better
answers.

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Monday, October 11
Topic: Bakit natin dapat igalang ang Diyos?
Daily Verses: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
For by me your days will be multiplied, and years will be
added to your life. If you are wise, you are wise for
yourself; if you scoff, you alone will bear it.” Proverbs
9:10-12 ESV
“You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear him
and keep his commandments and obey his voice, and
you shall serve him and hold fast to him.” Deuteronomy
13:4 ESV
Daily Devo: What does the fear of the Lord mean? The
constant awareness that our loving heavenly Father is
looking and is aware of everything we think, say, and do
is what fear of the Lord means. To develop this, we must
acknowledge God for who He is. With our spirits, we
must see the Lord God Almighty's power, beauty, and
brilliance. Those who fear the Lord are always aware of
Him. They have a deep respect and love for Him, and a
real desire to obey Him.
Without the fear of the Lord, you may gain knowledge of
earthly things and make some practical choices. You
make final decisions based on your sinful human
knowledge. But when you put the fear of the Lord in
every aspect of your lives, you make decisions based on
His approval. You honor God with your choices. Your
gratitude for His mercy motivates you to do your best to
serve Him. And knowing the God of love is also a God of
wrath, gives enough fear in you to keep you from doing
evil. If the real character of God made you fall into
worship, then you are in a good position to acquire
wisdom. Wisdom simply sees and responds from the
point of view of God. Sin is foolish; righteousness is wise.
You are on the way to wisdom when you live righteously.
And those who walk in wisdom receive the Lord’s
guidance in their lives. God will not allow a situation
unless He intends it for your own good.
Written by Joanne Arce Villanueva
Daily Challenge: Go get your journal and write down
how will you fear God this week.
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Tuesday, October 12
Topic: Bakit natin dapat igalang ang Diyos?
Daily Verses: Proverbs 9:10-12 ESV; Deuteronomy 13:4
ESV
Daily Devo: Kung pagmamasdan mo ang nature at ang
buong universe, makikita mong may bakas ni Lord ang
lahat ng bagay. Everything in creation bears the seal of
a loving God.
This is just one of many reasons we revere the Lord our
Creator.
We honor God because of His majesty that spoke things
into existence. We glorify Him because no one else could
do what He has done—including salvation by way of the
cross. He is Omniscient, Omnipotent and Omnipresent.
No one is above Him, and Wisdom is found in Him
alone. He deserves the utmost respect and reverence.
May iba pa bang makakapagligtas gaya Niya? May
pag-ibig bang mas selfless at all-encompassing, at
kasing-lalim ng sa Kanya? Sa kabila ng pagkakasala
at patuloy na paglayo sa Kanya ng tao, binibigyan pa
rin Niya ng pagkakataon ang bawat isa para bumalik
sa Kanyang grasya. His Sovereignty does not depend on
your perception, nor anything you could or could not do.
He remains the same Almighty God despite your
circumstance. Wonderful news, hindi ba?
Who is like Our God? Who else is as merciful and
gracious, slow to anger, and rich in faithful love? (see
Psalm 86:15)
His wisdom is what created the universe. His faithful love
is what sustains it. Truly, no one deserves to be glorified,
praised and worshipped other than Him.
Written by Rhia
Daily Challenge: Listen to "God of Wonders" by Paul
Baloche https://youtu.be/TTXBLspw_Z0
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Wednesday, October 13
Topic: Bakit may hindi pagkakasundo sa mga
mananampalataya?
Daily Verse: 1 Peter 1:22 ESV
Daily Devo: Isa sa mga masakit na katotohanan na
mapapansin sa Church ay ang hindi pagkakasundo ng
mga mananampalataya. Masakit na katotohanang
hindi mo kailangang i-deny. May mga nasaksihan ka
na rin sigurong mga pag-aaway o di
pagkakaintindihan, siraan, pagkakampi-kampi, o di
kaya’y division sa loob ng Church. Bakit ito nangyayari?
Tandaan na ang Church ay binubuo ng mga tao. At ang
mga taong ito ay imperfect people who are saved by
God’s grace through faith. Isa ka dun sa mga imperfect
people na bumubuo ng Church. Pinagsama-sama ng
Diyos ang mga taong magkakaiba ng upbringing,
desires, personalities, and giftings sa iisang katawan ni
Kristo. Kaya di maiiwasang kung minsan ay may mga di
pagkakasundo. Salamat sa Diyos na kahit na imperfect
people ang mga kabilang sa Church ay tinawag pa rin
nya itong saints and children of God. What a privilege
to be called children of God and saints! Our Scripture
today emphasizes three important words/phrases:
Sincere, earnestly, and with all your heart. When it
comes to how believers should relate with other
believers, they should be sincere, earnest, and
whole-hearted. Kapatid, kung magmahal ka na rin
lang sa kapwa mo mananampalataya, huwag nang
pakunwari, kundi buong ningas at buong puso. Di kaya
ito rin ang rason kung bakit may mga di pagkakasundo
sa Church? Dahil ba ito sa kadahilanang ang mga
believers ay pakunwari o pakitang tao na nga kung
magmahal, malamig pa kung mag-aruga at di taos sa
puso kung mag-accept sa iba?
God showed His sincere love to you by giving His only
Son. He loves you earnestly despite your imperfections.
You should do the same to those who belong to His
family—the Church.
Written by Glenn Howard
Daily Challenge: Write down two (2) things to do to
show your sincere love to someone today.
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Thursday, October 14
Topic: Bakit may hindi pagkakasundo sa mga
mananampalataya?
Daily Verse: “Having purified your souls by your
obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love
one another earnestly from a pure heart.” 1 Peter 1:22
ESV
Daily Devo: When you see people stir up trouble, what’s
your common reaction? It’s to get angry. But how about
being understanding? Take a deep breath first to have a
hold of the situation before coming to a decision?
Wouldn’t it be better?
Misunderstandings or conflicts between people inside
the church is not always seen, but it does happen. You
may have experienced it at some point because you
have different personalities and habits. You may even
feel humiliated if you don’t get to say a word. Or you
might be thinking of ending the good relationship you
have with them. Whatever the case, it is not solved
independently without taking action to clear it.
Let’s ponder on God’s words: He wants us to take care of
each other the same way He treats everyone of us.
To pray fervently for one another’s welfare.
To nurture relationships built with each other.
To treat everyone with love like a family.
Written by Angelica Chen Reyes
Daily Challenge: Share today’s devo with a friend.
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Friday, October 15
Topic: Bakit ako natatakot?
Daily Verse: Joshua 1:9 ESV
Daily Devo: Maraming bagay tayong kinatatakutan.
Takot tayong masaktan (pain), mawalan (loss),
mabigo (failure), at ayawan o iwanan (rejection). Sa
panahon ngayon, napakarami sa atin ang humaharap
sa isa pang uri ng takot–ang kawalan ng
kasiguraduhan (uncertainty). Maraming bagay ngayon
ang walang kasiguraduhan. ‘Di natin alam kung kelan
magwawakas ang pandemya. Safe ba ako? Ang
pamilya ko? This fear of uncertainty might not sound as
intimidating or as paralyzing as the others mentioned
above. But come to think of it, hindi ba’t ang
pinakamadalas na pagkakatisod natin ay sanhi ng
takot sa outcome na hindi natin nako-control? Dahil
hindi tayo sigurado sa mga mangyayari, it leads to
worry which then leads to fear. Tingnan natin si Josue.
Siya ang halimbawa na lingkod ng Diyos na humarap
sa sangkaterbang bagay na walang kasiguraduhan.
Unang una, patay na si Moises na siyang namumuno sa
kanila. Ikalawa, ang buong bayan ng Israel ay dayo sa
lupang pangako. They have very scarce information
about the land and the people there. Moreover, they’re
clueless of what awaits them when they cross the river
Jordan. There’s a lot of things to be fearful of. However,
sabi ni Lord “Huwag kang matakot” at ibibigay ko sa
iyo ang tagumpay. At ganun nga ang nangyari. Ito ay
hindi bulag na katapangan. Ang tagumpay ni Josue sa
takot ay kakambal ng kanyang pagsunod sa
instructions ni Yahweh sa Joshua 1:8, “This book of the
law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall
meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful
to do according to all that is written in it..” Nais mo
bang mapagtagumpayan ang takot? Unawain mo ang
kalooban ng Panginoon at sundin ito ng buong puso at
buhay.
Written by Rone Dollesin
Daily Challenge: Isulat ang Joshua 1:9 sa iyong
devotional notebook. Gawing personal ito sa
pamamagitan ng pagsulat din kung ano ang
kinatatakutan mo sa panahon ngayon. Hayaang
mangusap ang Diyos sa iyo sa oras na ito.
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Saturday, October 16
Topic: Bakit ako natatakot?
Daily Verse: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong
and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be
dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever
you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV
Daily Devo: Ang dami natin kinatatakutan. At
kadalasan, ang mga bagay na eto ang pumipigil sa
pagkakaroon natin ng malalim na relasyon sa Diyos.
Pero eto ang lagi natin tandaan, Siya ay laging
nandyan at nagmamasid sa kung anong sitwasyon ang
meron ka. Sa panahon man iyon ng lungkot at saya,
lagi mong isipin na kailanman ay hindi Siya nagkulang.
Alam Niya ang Kanyang ginagawa. Naririnig Niya ang
bawat patak ng iyong luha sa mga panahong
sukong-suko ka na dahil hindi mo na kaya. Pero
alalahanin mo na ang Diyos ay makapangyarihan at
kaya kang tulungan sa iyong sitwasyon kahit gaano pa
‘yan kalaki. Naririnig ka Niya bago ka pa magdasal at
magsalita. Nararamdaman Niya ang bawat tibok ng
iyong puso. Sa gitna ng takot at pangamba, nandyan
Siya. Nakaalalay at pinagmamasdan ka lagi. Ang
pagmamahal Niya sa’yo ay mas malawak pa sa dagat
at mas mataas sa mga bundok. Ang nakakatuwa, ito
ay pang habambuhay na pagmamahal na galing
lamang sa Kanya.
Tanggalin mo ang duda at takot na lagi mong
dala-dala dahil kailanman ay hindi iyan makakatulong
sa sitwasyon na kinalalagyan mo. Hayaan mong ang
Diyos ang kumilos. Sumunod ka lang sa plano Niya sa
buhay mo. Hangga't kasama mo ang Diyos, wala kang
dapat ikatakot.
Kaya 'wag kang matakot, kapatid. Hindi ka nag-iisa.
Tumingala ka sa itaas at makikita mo kung gaano
kalawak ang pagmamahal ng Diyos sa’yo. Hinihintay
Niyang makipag-usap ka sa kanya.
Written by Princess Dena Gamata
Daily Challenge: Write down your five (5) scariest/worst
experience that becomes your turning point to trust
Jesus.
Week 3: Listening to Godly Appointed Leaders
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Sunday, October 17

Topic: Bakit ako single?

Daily Verse: “To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to
remain single, as I am. But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry.
For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.” 1 Corinthians 7:8-9 ESV

Daily Devo: When we talk about life in general, there will always be a place where
marriage seems to be a "need" that all of us should strive to have. It is as if we
should be married to be called "complete," and being single is equivalent to being
lonely.

What should you know about being single?

1. It is not loneliness or being cursed. Everybody has a choice, and staying single is a
decision that will fulfill a person who wants it. God is a God who gave us what we
need. If you are single right now, that is what you need in this season, and surely His
grace will give you the joy to finish this season with a victory.

2. Singleness is a testimony of grace. Imagine being fulfilled with your life with God
being your everything? Not everyone can do that, so if you enjoy this season, know
that you are doing well.

Do not be afraid what will tomorrow bring just because you see people advancing
to the next stages of their lives. You will always be fulfilled and happy when you
learn to trust God with your heart. He is the source of joy, unspeakable and
unlimited grace. We cannot see what tomorrow will bring, but what is important is
we know who holds every page of our life—Jesus.

Written by Ishi Dignos

Daily Challenge: Write down your heart's desire for the relationship you have or
have been praying for.

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Monday, October 18
Topic: Bakit ako single?
Daily Verse: “So, brothers, in whatever condition each
was called, there let him remain with God.” 1
Corinthians 7:24 ESV
Daily Devo: It's easy to get swayed with whatever
romantic movies you watch online or stories you read in
books because it's just so perfect when the male lead
meets the love of his life, and they eventually get their
happy ending. And you can't help but ask, "Why am I
still single?"
You might question why it's taking so long. Why others
can easily be in a relationship, and you didn't even get
one. Why do others make it seem so easy to be in love
with the opposite gender, and you didn't even
experience it once. Why are others not noticing you?
Waiting doesn't seem okay anymore.
You might feel envious of somebody who already has a
partner or someone who found the match for them. But
fret not. Everyone has his timeline, choices, and desires.
But at the top of it, believe that God has a plan for you.
God's will shall always prevail.
Have you ever wondered that God is preparing you
before you actually meet the one who is made just for
you? You need to be equipped first to be able to handle
that. And while in preparation, as you go along
according to what God is telling you to do, you're
fulfilling God's purpose for you.
Written by Angelica Chen Reyes
Daily Challenge: What does “remain” mean in our verse
today?
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Tuesday, October 19
Topic: Bakit tayo nagtitiis?
Daily Verse: “But I have trusted in your steadfast love;
my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the
Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.” Psalm
13:5-6 ESV
Daily Devo: With all the pain, loss, and struggle that you
see today, it’s easy to label this world as a big ball of
dirt destined to ruin.
Looking at the natural can sometimes shake your faith.
“Lord, where are we headed? Is there an end to all of
this?”, you might have asked Him already. But when all
seems lost and you can’t find a reason to praise God
today, go back to the cross.
Go back to the time when humanity was filled with sin,
filth, and even self-righteousness that people were
labelled as God’s enemies. And yet even in the midst of
humanity’s ugliness, God still came down and sacrificed
Himself just to save us and have fellowship with us. He
could have easily wiped us away, but He chose to reach
down for us and provide us a way out of our mess. He
chose to die on our behalf, than to live without us.
To say that God is good won’t even be enough to
describe the fullness of His grace and His kindness
towards us.
So if you’ve been grappling with life, and you start to
doubt God’s goodness towards you, go back to the cross
and see His grace poured out in full for you. And when
you become so aware of His goodness, you’ll see a faith
that is so firm that even when the ground beneath you is
shaken, you will never be.
Written by Mikee Bercasio
Daily Challenge: Avoid watching or reading news today
and spend your free time meditating on God’s love and
His Word.
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Wednesday, October 20
Topic: Bakit tayo nagtitiis?
Daily Verse: “But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart
shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because he
has dealt bountifully with me.” Psalm 13:5-6 ESV
Daily Devo: "Lord, nandyan ka pa ba? Bakit parang
nakalimutan mo na ako? Bakit tuwing darating ang mga
pagsubok, pakiramdam ko ay nag-iisa na lang ako?
Pinabayaan mo na ba talaga ako?"
Naitanong mo na siguro ang mga ito sa Diyos. At hindi din ito
nalalayo sa sitwasyon ng manunulat sa Psalm 13. Sa unang
bahagi ng kabanata ay mapapansin mo na marami siyang
katanungan at maaaring tumagos rin sa puso mo ang
nararamdaman nyang kalungkutan at paghahanap ng
kasagutan. Subalit paglaon ang kanyang naging tugon ay
panalangin at pagpupuri pa rin sa Panginoon. Pinanghawakan
Niya ang kabutihang ginawa ng Diyos noon dahilan para
patuloy pa rin na magtiwala sa kanyang kalagayan sa
kasalukuyan.
Minsan hindi mo talaga maiiwasan na magtanong din sa
Diyos sa tuwing nahaharap ka sa matitinding pagsubok ng
buhay. Lalo na sa panahon ngayon na kaliwa't kanan ang mga
problemang dumarating. May iba na nawalan ng mga mahal
sa buhay. At ang iba naman ay nawalan ng hanapbuhay.
Kaya kung may itinuturo ang Diyos sa bawat isa ngayong
pandemya, ito ay ang magtiwala sa Kanya na ang lahat ng
paghihirap at pagtitiis ay matatapos din.
Written by Jael Madrinian
Daily Challenge: Share today's devo to a family or a friend who
has lost a loved one or a job.
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Thursday, October 21
Topic: Bakit kailangang magpatuloy tayo na gumawa
ng tama kahit marami na ang masama sa paligid?
Daily Verse: “For God will bring every deed into
judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.”
Ecclesiastes 12:14 ESV
Daily Devo: Doesn't it seem unfair na habang
nagpapatuloy kang gumawa ng mabuti, may mga
taong patuloy din sa paggawa ng masama?
Napakaraming mali sa paligid. May mga oras na
parang gusto mo na lang din mag-give in. Pero alam
ng puso mo kung ano ang nararapat—kahit madalas,
hindi mo makita ang sense at justice sa mga
nangyayari. Bakit mo nga ba patuloy na pinipiling
gawin ang tama at mabuti? Hindi ba at sinabi sa
Gospel na hindi nakakapagligtas ang mga gawa, kundi
ang pananampalataya? And the Bible doesn't
contradict itself. Totoong we are not saved by works, but
by faith (see Ephesians 2:8-9), and through Christ
alone. Pero manifestation ng pagiging tagasunod Niya
na gawin mo kung ano ang tama. Ang pagsunod ay
bunga, at hindi ba sa bunga nakikilala ang puno? (see
Luke 6:43-45) Imitating Christ is also your
acknowledgement of your sinful nature, and submission
to His Sovereignty.
Again, there's none that you do could save you, but this
would be a living testament of the Grace you received
from Jesus. Kaya nga, gaano man kasama ang mga
nangyayari, you have faith na si Lord pa rin ang may
hawak ng lahat ng bagay. The Lord sees, and nothing is
hidden with Him. At para sa mga tinawag at hinirang
ng Panginoon, patuloy din ang Kanyang paggabay. The
end of things doesn't scare you, because you no longer
fear judgement. You do what's right, because you have
freedom to follow His lead and there is now no more
condemnation for you. Where there should have been
judgment, Mercy and Grace were given instead. To
those for whom much is forgiven, much gratitude and
humility manifest.
Written by Rhia
Daily Challenge: Take a moment to meditate on today's
verses. Journal your reflections.
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Friday, October 22
Topic: Bakit kailangang magpatuloy tayo na gumawa
ng tama kahit marami na ang masama sa paligid?
Daily Verse: “For God will bring every deed into
judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.”
Ecclesiastes 12:14 ESV
Daily Devo: The world’s normal is already in full contrast
to the will and commandments of God. What is wrong is
being deemed right, and if you stand against the
majority to fight for your beliefs, then you are called a
close-minded hypocrite who doesn’t know how to adapt
to the world’s new demands.
If you have been persecuted, made fun of, and been
told that you are too traditional and you should accept
how ideals have progressed and is being embraced by
the modern society, then stand firm and rejoice. For God
said that there will come a time where wickedness will
become acceptable in the eyes of people, and those
who are on His side will be persecuted. But to those who
will strive to do what is right until the end and does the
will of the Father will be rewarded.
Today, choose to fight for what you know is right, but do
it with grace and with love. Make sure to stand for God,
but avoid condemning those who are lost, for only God
has the right to judge. We are called to resist evil, but
love even those who are stumbling, so that they too will
know that God loves them just as He loved us when we
were still sinners. And by making your love louder, you
are magnifying God’s voice that calls them home.
Written by Mikee Bercasio
Daily Challenge: Talk to a leader in church and ask how
you can correct other people with love and grace.
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Saturday, October 23
Topic: Bakit patuloy mong binibigyan ng pagkakataon
ang mga taong tahasang gumagawa ng mali?
Daily Verse: And Jesus answered them, “Those who are
well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.
I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to
repentance.” Luke 5:31-32 ESV
Daily Devo: Wala nang mas masaya pang feeling na
malaman na ang Panginoong Hesus ay malapit ang
puso sa mga sinners. Pero bakit ganun? Bakit sa mga
sinners? Di ba dapat sa mga righteous siya malapit
kasi siya ay holy God? Sa ating daily verse, inihayag ni
Jesus ang purpose ng Kanyang pagparito–to call
sinners to repentance. Sinabi ito ni Jesus sa mga
religious leaders na nag complain bakit Siya at ang
kanyang mga alagad ay “nagsisikain at nagsisiinom
na kasalo ng mga maniningil ng buwis at ng mga
makasalanan?” Sa isipan ng mga religious leaders,
dapat sila ang kasama ni Jesus at hindi ang mga
makasalanan kung totoong Siya ay isang moral
teacher. Ang tagpong ito ay naglalarawan din ng
response ng karamihan sa maling nakikita. Kung
minsan mas madaling mapansin ang maling ginagawa
ng iba kaysa sa maling ginagawa mo. At mas madali
ring kilalanin na mas maayos, mas malinis, at mas
righteous ka kaysa sa iba. At para bang nararapat lang
na dahil mas righteous ka mas malapit sa iyo ang
Diyos. Ngunit sa text, ang tinatawag ni Jesus ay ang
mga taong nakaka recognize na sila ay may
pagkakamali o kasalanan at kailangan nila ang
kapatawaran ng Diyos–both the sinners and the
righteous in their own eyes. Jesus is calling everyone to
repentance–to make a radical turn from one way of life
to another, from being “sick” to being “healed”. Do you
recognize that you are also “sick” and needs the doctor
of your soul? God is still inviting you who is lowly at
heart to come to repentance that you may be “healed”.
Di mo kailangang magkunwari at magmalinis sa Diyos.
Kailangan mong magpakumbaba at kilalaning
kailangan mo Siya upang baguhin ka.
Written by Glenn Howard
Daily Challenge: Set today’s verse to come up as a
reminder on your phone for one week from today or
write it in your calendar for one week from today.
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Sunday, October 24

Topic: Bakit patuloy mong binibigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga taong tahasang
gumagawa ng mali?

Daily Verse: And Jesus answered them, “Those who are well have no need of a
physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners
to repentance.” Luke 5:31-32 ESV

Daily Devo: If you read the whole chapter of this book, you will find Jesus visiting
the tax collectors and prostitutes, the thieves and the liars, and all other characters,
welcoming them into God’s presence for forgiveness. I know many of us will easily
question Jesus about it, just like the Pharisees did. You may ask, why do Jesus
continuously show His love and grace to those unworthy, stubborn sinners? Well,
that is the very reason and purpose why He came to this world, because of His great
love and grace towards us.

In verse 32, it says, “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to
repentance.” Do not focus on the word “righteous” because that’s not us. That
unworthy, stubborn sinner is none other than you and me. Romans 3:10 says, “There
is no one righteous, not even one.” We may not be tax collectors, but I believe we’ve
received more than what we were supposed to have at some point in our lives. We
may not be a prostitute but having lustful thoughts toward someone outside
marriage is an impurity in the sight of the Lord. We are all sinners. If we see
ourselves as sinners, who have the sickness of sin, we could ask for healing from our
Great Physician. And it would be easy for us to see that we, ourselves, also need a
Savior. God wants us to fall on our knees in repentance of our sins, accept Jesus
Christ as Lord and Savior and have a life that reflects His light and brings glory to
His name.

Written by Joanne Arce Villanueva

Daily Challenge: On your journal, list down all the things that you still need to
surrender to God and pray and declare His victory over it.

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Monday, October 25
Topic: Bakit may pagsubok?
Daily Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 ESV
Daily Devo: Para sa isang nilalang na kakarampot pa
lamang ang nalalaman sa kabuuan ng mga hiwaga sa
sansinukob, hindi maalis na maghanap ng sagot kung
bakit may mga pagsubok sa ating pananatili dito sa
lupa. Kung iyong maaalala, nang magkasala sina
Adan at Eba sa libro ng Genesis, pinarusahan ng Diyos
ang mga ito at pinaalis sila sa paraiso upang maghirap
at subukin ng buhay. Sa unang tingin, marahil maiisip
mong ito ang tanging sagot, na dahil may isang
nangyari, ito ang naging bunga. Ngunit kung iisipin pa
nang mas malalim, mayroon pang ibang kadahilanan
tayong mapagtatanto. Narito ang tatlong “G” sa mga
iyon:
1. For us to see our GOAL. Ano ang dahilan mo kung
bakit ka nagpapatuloy? Ano ang iyong layunin sa
pananatili rito? Tinutulungan ka ng mga pagsubok na
itanong sa iyong sarili ang mga ganitong tanong.
Binibigyan ka ng panahon ng mga ito upang maalala
mo uli kung ano ba dapat talaga sa buhay ang
pinagtutuunan mo ng pansin at halaga.
2. For us to find for His GUIDE. Kung wala ang mga
pagsubok, ‘di mo na hahanapin ang gabay Niya.
Tinutulungan ka ng mga problema na umasa sa habag
Niya at gawing moog ang lilim ng kapangyarihan Niya.
3. For us to GROW. This is what’s important in life—we
seek growth. Ang progresong dulot ng mga pagsubok
ang siyang makakatulong upang ‘di tayo matakot na
harapin ang mas malalaki pang mga pagsubok na
maaaring dumating. Sa paglago ng iyong mga
pananaw sa buhay, matututo kang harapin ano man
ang ibato nito sa’yo. As you thrive in the testings, you
will see that God makes beautiful things out of the
deepest pains and darkest despair in life. The blooming
that comes after the testing is a testimony that no
matter what, His grace will see us through.
Written by Dranreb Marvida
Daily Challenge: Share and testify to a friend how God
helped you overcome a certain problem.
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Tuesday, October 26
Topic: Bakit may pagsubok?
Daily Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 ESV
Daily Devo: Kung papipiliin tayo, madalas gugustuhin
natin ang mga bagay na madali. Meron nabalita
kamakailan sa TV tungkol sa FB page na kopyahan.
Daan libong estudyante ang nagpapalitan ng sagot sa
mga lessons at modules sa page na ito. Ito ay
nakakalungkot at nakakabahala dahil may malaking
damage ito sa quality ng education ng mga bata. Sa
isang banda, natural sa tao na gustuhin na kung maari
mas madali na lang sana ang lahat. Gayunpaman, it is
very important that we realize the value of struggling.
When Paul wanted to encourage the church in Corinth,
sabi niya, ang kanyang pagdurusa ay para sa
kapakanan nila. At kung sila naman ang dumaan sa
pagsubok, ito ay pakikibahagi sa kanilang pagsubok
which means pakikibahagi rin sa biyaya na kaloob Ng
Panginoon upang lampasan ito. Maraming beneficial
purposes ang pagsubok: (1) If we respond with the
correct attitude sa mga trials and afflictions, this could
serve as a powerful testimony of faith which glorifies the
Lord Jesus. (2) It gives us the opportunity to discover
more deeply about the Lord Jesus Christ–how He has
been merciful, good and faithful. Kahit hindi Niya
tinanggal ang mga pagsubok, binigyan naman Niya
tayo ng kaunawaan at kalakasan upang magpunyagi.
(3) It also gives us a deeper understanding of what
other people has gone through. We grow through
empathy kasi na-experience natin yung hirap na
naranasan ng iba (not necessarily the same, but
similar). Empathy is important. It is the first skill of love.
So, when we go through trials and afflictions, let us
remember: (1) Biggest mistakes are complaining,
blaming, and running away. (2) Own it. Then, surrender
it to the Lord. (3) Be thankful. It could have been worse.
Still, God is good.
Written by Rone Dollesin
Daily Challenge: Our trials can become our testimony
someday. Isulat sa iyong journal ang ibabahagi mong
testimony sa iyong pinagdadaanan na pagsubok
ngayon. End in prayer time knowing in your heart that
testimony will soon be shared with others.
O C T O B E R 2 0 2 1
Wednesday, October 27
Topic: Bakit sunod-sunod ang dumarating na problema
sa akin?
Daily Verse: “Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone
would come after me, let him deny himself and take up
his cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 ESV
Daily Devo: Kapag nalulubog ang tao sa mga suliranin
ng buhay, madaling makaramdam ng kawalan ng
pag-asa. May mga bigat ka sigurong dinadala at hirap
na hirap kang umusad sa iyong lakbayin dahil sa mga
ito. 'Yun bang 'ika nila'y "the struggle is real."
Ang totoo niyan, kailangan nating tanggapin na
bahagi ng buhay ang mga pagsubok. On the surface, it
would seem that we're unfortunate beings having to
endure it all. But when you look deeper, even these
troubles can be a part of God's work to help us see that
there's beauty in life.
The lessons that testing holds mold you to be the person
God wants you to be. Let the fire harden the clay in you
because that clay is a vessel of God's message. Believe
that the strength and grace that He gave, you've carried
through. The difficulties you had to experience prepared
you to keep holding on to His promises that better days
would come. You've come so far. Life will keep on
throwing us hardships, but there is where God comes. He
will help, He will guide. He didn't say you won't have to
go through rough times, but he said He's there to guide
you when they come.
Of course, you have to minimize the chance of these
problems getting into your life. Make good choices.
Make decisions that agree with God's will. Life will run in
its course, and we are the ones who should adjust and
submit to its laws. Plant good, and you will reap good.
Written by Dranreb Marvida
Daily Challenge: Write in your journal the tests you are
going through these days and cross them out. Then,
write this phrase above it: God will help me through this.
Week 3: Listening to Godly Appointed Leaders
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Thursday, October 28
Topic: Bakit sunod-sunod ang dumarating na problema
sa akin?
Daily Verse: “Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone
would come after me, let him deny himself and take up
his cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 ESV
Daily Devo: "Pas-an"
Ganito kung bigkasin ng mga kababayan natin sa
Batangas at maaaring sa iba pang bahagi ng bansa
ang salitang "pasan". Ang iba pang kahulugan nito ay
"karga" at "dala". Madalas ginagamit din ang salitang
ito sa paglalarawan ng mga problema o bigatin sa
buhay. Nabanggit din ni Jesus ang salitang ito sa
kanyang mga disciples sa Mateo 16:24. Sabi Niya,
“Sinumang nagnanais sumunod sa akin ay kailangang
itakwil ang kanyang sarili, pasanin ang kanyang krus,
at sumunod sa akin."
Akala ng ilan na kapag sumunod sila kay Jesus,
mawawala ang lahat ng problema nila. Nagkamali sila.
Kaya naman marami pa rin ang tumatalikod sa Diyos
sa tuwing may mga dumarating na pagsubok sa
kanilang buhay. Kasi hangga't nandito ka sa mundo,
hindi ka exempted sa problema. Tingnan nalang natin
ang buhay ng mga disciples Niya. Ang iba sa kanila ay
iniwan ang kanilang hanapbuhay para sumunod sa
Kanya. At halos lahat din sila ay dumanas ng
matinding pagdurusa hanggang sa kanilang
kamatayan. Nawalay kasi tayo sa orihinal na plano ng
Diyos dahil sa kasalanan. Pero dahil likas na
mapagmahal ang Diyos, binigyan Niya tayo ng buhay
na walang hanggan sa pamamagitan ng buhay na
inialay ni Jesus sa krus. Kaya huwag mong sayangin
ang ginawa Niya para sa iyo. Sumunod ka at
magpatuloy sa kabila ng dinaranas na problema.
Written by Jael Madrinian
Daily Challenge: Anu-ano ang mga pagsubok na
nalagpasan mo noon? Sa paanong paraan kumilos ang
Diyos? Ibahagi ang kabutihan Niya sa isang malapit na
kaibigan.
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Friday, October 29
Topic: Bakit mahirap magpatawad?
Daily Verse: “And whenever you stand praying, forgive,
if you have anything against anyone, so that your
Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your
trespasses.” Mark 11:25 ESV
Daily Devo: “Sorry, sana mapatawad mo ako, it’s a
mistake, my apologies.” Madalas nating naririnig ito sa
mga taong nagkakamali, sadya man o hindi. Naging
linya na rin ito every time na nakakagawa tayo ng mali.
Pero it’s normal. Normal!!! Normal ang magkamali
dahil di naman tayo ipinanganak na perpekto. But the
frequency and repetition of the same errors means
there is something wrong. But we're not here to judge
anyone just because of their mistakes. Sa biyaya ng
Diyos ay tinuturuan Niya tayong magpatawad kung
tayo ay nagawan man ng pagkakasala ng iba.
Forgiveness takes time but one thing is for sure, use your
heart, mind and talk to God. He wants us to have inner
peace. Hindi ka mapupunta kung saan ka balak dalhin
ni God kung may extra baggage ka na hindi naman
kailangan. All the non-essential things like grudges,
hatred at marami pang negative emotions sa iyo. Si
Lord na ang nagsasabi “iwan mo na yan”.
Life must be celebrated free from anger. God made us
as rational being. Pakawalan mo ang galit,
magpatawad, magdasal. The best thing to do when
someone wronged you is to pray. Praying for yourself is
healing and praying for them is forgiveness.
Written by Lito Pascual
Daily Challenge: Ponder on the following questions: (1)
Gaano kabigat sa puso mo ang magpatawad? (2) Ang
bigat ba sa puso mo ay kagustuhan ng Diyos?
O C T O B E R 2 0 2 1
Saturday, October 30
Topic: Bakit may panalangin ako na hindi Mo
sinasagot?
Daily Verse: “You do not have, because you do not ask.
You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to
spend it on your passions.” James 4:3 ESV
Daily Devo: You pray and try so much to be good and do
good, all with good intentions and a faithful heart. So
why are your prayers not answered? Before asking why
they're not answered, ask yourself what you're praying
for and why. Will it be truthful to His Word if what you
hoped for was given? Will it bring more good? And most
importantly, is it aligned with His will?
It's a sad truth that even when humans acknowledge
God's sovereignty, there's still that part that we want
control. There's that part of you that longs for a lot of
things to be good—for justice and peace to come, for a
greener world and more comfortable life. But then, even
the best intentions could be misled. This is something
that God's intervention could only fix. Humans must
learn to accept that God's "No" could be a redirection.
Taking some time to answer us means He is still working
in and through you. God's "silence" is still an answer.
Remember that His ways are higher than yours. Besides,
didn't He say not to worry about things because He
knows what you need? Matthew 6:33 even says it's His
Kingdom (including His will and direction) that you
should seek. Having true faith means him above all else.
A faithful prayer is what leads your spirit to pray for his
will. This is how the holy spirit intercedes.
Remember what prayer is, which is your way to
communicate with God so that He can align your heart
with His. And never forget that the Lord is Sovereign.
Release the control, and let Him be your God.
Written by Rhia
Daily Challenge: Journal your reflections on today's
devo. Ask God to lead your prayers.
Week 3: Listening to Godly Appointed Leaders
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Sunday, October 31

Topic: Bakit may panalangin ako na hindi Mo sinasagot?

Daily Verse: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for
good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 ESV

Daily Devo: Ang hirap magsalita kapag hindi nakikinig ang kausap mo. Pero bakit
hindi natin maisip minsan na ang hindi Niya pagkibot ay ang mismong sagot Niya.
O baka naman kaya hindi Siya sumasagot ay dahil sa salita ka nang salita imbis
na matuto kang makinig sa sagot Niya. Ganito rin madalas kapag ang tao ay
nananalangin.

Madaling makaligtaan na iba at higit ang pamamaraan at kaisipan ng Diyos

mula sa atin. He works in ways we cannot fathom most of the time.

Baka ang hirap sa iyo, may gusto ka nang sagot mula sa Diyos bago mo pa
simulan ang iyong panalangin. Hindi Siya ganoon. Matapos mong ilahad ang
iyong saloobin at hangarin, manahimik ka't makinig dahil baka Siya naman ang
magsasalita. Remember, prayer is a conversation with God and it's hard to have it
with someone who just wants to talk and does not want to listen.

Kapag nananalangin ka, hinihingi mo ang tugon ng Diyos ukol sa isang bagay. At
kahit ano pa man iyon, matuto kang yakapin ito sapagkat alam Niya ang
makabubuti sa iyo. May you strive to be where God wants you to be.

Sa halip na “dinggin mo nawa ang aming mga panalangin” ang ating sambitin,
sana'y mas mangibabaw ang mga katagang “kalooban mo nawa ang maghari sa
buhay namin.”

Written by Dranreb Marvida

Daily Challenge: Share to your journal what God revealed to you through today's
devotional.

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