Tanglaw - CBN Asia Daily Devotional

Freedom is a gift that keeps on giving. Kung tayo ay pinalaya ng Diyos, ibahagi natin sa iba ang karanasang ito.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Our destiny is God's appointed future for us. It is to walk as an adopted child of God, living a life pleasing to Him, reaching out to lost souls, and giving Him all praise and glory.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Kapag kasama tayo sa conversation, sumasarap ba ang usapan? Kapag nagsasalita tayo, may sense ba ang sinasabi natin? Does it show wisdom?Kapag may chance, do we share the Good News that Jesus is the remedy for sin? That He alone can cleanse us and heal us?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

“Dad, are you a gambler?” Napatigil si Ramon sa tanong ng kanyang panganay. Matagal na niyang tinatago ang bisyong unti-unting sumisira sa kanyang buhay. Di niya inaasahang manggaling sa sarili niyang anak ang tanong na ito.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Alam mo ba ang term na “keyboard warrior”? Nagiging sikat ito dahil many people have access to social media. A keyboard warrior is a person na madalas mag-post ng mga negative comments sa iba. The reasons may be out of jealousy, insecurity, or hatred for others.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Have you ever said something and then regretted it the moment the words came out of your mouth? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

We can develop healthy self-talk when we come to the ultimate source of good news. He is Jesus Christ. He came to save us from our sins and transform us from being the worst to the best version of ourselves. Hindi madali pero hindi rin imposibleng matutunan.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Ikaw, naranasan mo na rin bang masaktan dahil sa panlalait ng iba? Words truly can make or break us. Minsan ang mga salitang hindi natin pinag-isipan ay naka-offend na pala.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Do you know that negative words can contribute to long-term anxiety and broken relationships? It's not easy to forget hurtful words because they can cut deep into our hearts. Sometimes people manifest these negative words into reality, as they can influence our actions and feelings. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

May isang kilalang basagulero, babaero, at sugalero sa may Tondo — lahat na ata ng bisyo ay nasa kanya na. “Wild man” o “mad man” ng Tondo ang bansag sa kanya. Ngunit dahil sa matiyagang pagbabahagi ng Magandang Balita sa kanya ng kanyang kapitbahay, naging Christian siya.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Imagine na naimbitahan ka sa awards night to honor all the great men and women na malaki ang kontribusyon sa Christianity throughout history. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Has the Lord been making radical changes in your life? Are you resisting the transformation? Or are you embracing this new life? I hope it's the latter. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

In our spiritual lives, we also tend to think that the ordinary days are less important. Dapat lang naman na pahalagahan natin ang special occasions at big events. But can God make the usual things special, too?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

What makes you sad? Gusto mo rin bang magkaroon ng joy in your life? Isang relasyon lamang with Jesus Christ ang maghahatid ng blessings on earth as well as glory forevermore in eternity. Magiging masaya si Jesus sa paghingi mo ng tulong at gusto ka rin Niyang bigyan ng kagalakan sa buhay. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Papaano ba na-sustain ni Gary ang kanyang popularity in his four decades as a celebrity? Ito ang sagot niya: “My faith has brought me through every obstacle in my life.” A devout Christian, it is his strong faith in God that keeps him going all through these years.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Ano ba ang sikreto ng ating pambansang kamao? “Pacquiao's confidence, optimism rooted in God” — ito ang headline ng kanyang newspaper interview. Sabi niya sa reporter, “I have peace of mind. God is with me. His strength is with me.”All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Kamusta naman ang iyong pamumuhay? Nakikita ba ang liwanag mo sa inyong bahay, eskuwelahan, opisina, o sa komunidad?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Sana ganito rin ang laman ng puso mo — that Jesus is your greatest desire. Hindi masamang maging successful o magkaroon ng magagandang bagay sa buhay, pero hindi sana palitan ng mga ito si Cristo sa buhay mo.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

But what if we feel na hindi bagay sa atin ang new self na ito? If there are models for clothes, meron din tayong Model who can show us the right way to live. Jesus exhibited all the good values na nakalista sa verse 12 during His time here on earth. And we, as His followers, can learn to do the same if we look to Him for guidance.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Out with the old, in with the new. Isa itong idiom that means leaving behind old things and replacing them with new ones. Sometimes, madali lang iwanan ang isang bagay and replace it with a new one. But because humans are naturally resistant to change, mas madalas na nahihirapan tayong gawin ang pagpapalit na ito.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Sabi sa Hebrews 12:2 (GNT), we should fix our eyes on Jesus, “on whom our faith depends from beginning to end.” If we focus on Jesus, our faith in Him will grow. And as our faith grows, it will be easier for us to turn our backs on things that are not aligned to what He wants for us.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Sabi sa Mga Kawikaan 15:18, ang taong madaling magalit ay humahantong sa alitan, pero ang mahinahon ay nagdadala ng kapayapaan. Madalas tayong tinutukso na bumigay sa galit, lalo na kapag hindi tama ang trato sa atin. Pero ang tunay na panalo ay hindi sa pagsigaw o pakikipagtalo.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Is the Lord leading you to do something for Him? Perhaps a leadership role at work or a new opportunity to influence more people? Ito ang dilemma ni Mich nang ma-assign siya to plan and facilitate a workshop for a group of leaders. Ang dami niyang naisip na excuses not to take on the role, but her boss insisted.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

God started a good work in us when we were saved and called us to everyday obedience to be more like Christ. Mahirap talagang maging mabuti kung galing lang sa effort natin. Lalabas talaga ang ating sinful nature at pagiging selfish. Pero nariyan ang Holy Spirit upang tayo ay tulungan, palakasin, at gabayan para makagawa tayo ng mga mabubuting bagay.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Even Moses prayed, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12, NIV), Gusto ni Moses na maging wise sa bawat araw ng kanyang buhay. Paano nga ba ito gawin? Isa sa magandang paraan para maging wise sa pag-invest ng ating time ay ang pagkakaroon ng eternal perspective. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

May inintroduce rin na concept ang Bible para sa atin to help us not just manage our stress but to maximize the benefits of what Jesus Christ has already accomplished for us. And this concept is rest. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Ngunit na-realize din niya ang pangako ng Diyos in Hebrews 13:5b (NIV), “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”. “Hindi pala ako dapat na mangamba. Hindi Niya ako pababayaan,” sabi ni Jimmy.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Isa sa challenging pagbigyan ay ang mga taong tinulungan mo na nga pero sa huli ikaw pa ang niloko at hindi nirespeto. Sino ba naman ang gugustuhing mabastos ng taong pinagmalasakitan mo? Valid mainis pero kahit nakakagalit ang ginawa sa atin, ni minsan hindi tayo tinuruan ni Jesus na mag-isip ng masama at gumanti sa ating kapwa.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

“Problema na naman!“ 'Yan di ba ang sigaw mo ngayon? ‘Yung tipong di pa nga natatapos ‘yung isang problema may kasunod na agad. Parang walang katapusan, parang hindi nauubos. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Have you ever felt like you had to hustle to keep up, achieve your dreams, or support your family? What the Japanese call "Karōshi,” or overworking to death, is becoming widespread in their society. Some people collapse and die from sickness due to overwork or work-related stress and exhaustion.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Nakita mo ang picture ng friend mo from his recent beach vacation. Na-curious ka sa napakapinong buhangin kaya nag-zoom in ka. Pagkatapos ay nag-zoom out ka para makita ulit ang buong photo. Ang ganda ng view!All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Maybe you are going through a difficult time today. Is it a relationship issue, financial problem, or health concern? Oftentimes, when we are in the midst of a chaotic or depressing situation, feeling natin ay end of the world na. Para bang wala ng solusyon sa ating problema lalo na doon sa mga bagay na wala tayong control. But remember, God is not done yet!All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

As Jesus traveled in Galilee and shared about the Kingdom, He healed every kind of disease and illness of all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease … demon possessed, epileptic, or paralyzed — He healed them all (Matthew 4:23–24 NLT). He healed the multitudes with compassion (Matthew 14:14) and by just commanding.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Narinig mo na ba ang term na “Quiet Quitting”? The idea behind quiet quitting is this: gawin mo lang kung ano ang trabaho mo. Do not go the extra mile. Protect your peace and maintain your boundaries.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Sino nga ba sa tatlo ang may pinakamalaking problema? No one knows. Pero bakit kaya nagagawa pa rin ng ikatlong babae ang ngumiti? It's because despite her seemingly impossible situation, she has put her hope in Jesus.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Hesitant si Gigi mag-join ng small group kasi baka ma-judge siya because of her past. Dagdag pa rito, introverted pa ang personality niya. So she didn't see the need to be a part of a small group. After all, feeling niya ay OK naman ang buhay-Cristiano niya. That is, until the Lord spoke to her in one of the Sunday services to sign up for a small group.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Tila huminto ang mundo ni Tippy Valiente nang mabasa ang sagot ng New Zealand Immigration. Hindi na mare-renew and kanyang student visa due to her health condition. Diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia si Tippy at mahal ang mga gamot na iniinom niya. Magiging pabigat siya sa health care system ng New Zealand.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Kung ganito kalaki ang pag-ibig ng Diyos, hindi mo ba gugustuhing matawag na “anak” Niya? Won't you be happy na tawagin Siyang Ama? Aba, ie-enjoy mo na ang sobra-sobrang pagmamahal Niya!All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

A lot of times, gaya ni Marine, napupunta tayo sa mga sitwasyon na hindi natin maintindihan. But once we are there, God uses us to help others. Just like Marine, it is always a fulfilling experience once we are able to do what the Lord has intended us to. He guides our steps and takes delight in what we do.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Sino ang hinihingan mo ng advice? Siguro ay sila ang mga taong mas mature sa iyo. Puwedeng parents mo, mentor mo, or small group leader mo. You seek counsel from them because they are wiser and more experienced in life. At alam mo rin na hindi ka nila ipapahamak. But what if their advice is different from what you want to hear? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

“Keep calm and carry on,” ang sabi ng maraming posters or t-shirts. Magandang paalala, 'di ba? Kalma lang at tuloy lang. Pero sa Awit 46:10, parang iba ang pinagagawa sa atin although parehong nagpapaalala na dapat kalma lang tayo. In English, it reads, “Be still… and know that I am God.”All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

The Bible is our daily spiritual food, the spiritual nourishment for our soul. Kung paanong hindi lilipas ang isang araw na hindi ka kumakain ng pisikal na pagkain, mas lalong higit na hindi mo dapat hayaang magutom ang iyong espiritu.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

This is why we should yield to God to allow Him to search our hearts. How do we do that? By saturating our hearts with the Word of God by reading it daily and following it. We should allow the Word of God to fill our hearts and pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance as we seek wisdom for the small and big decisions.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Just like birds, there are things in our midst that we thought don't exist simply because we don't see them — kagaya ng mga anghel! They exist among us, and they have very important roles in God's Kingdom. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Do you have a green thumb? During the pandemic, isa ka rin ba sa naging plantito o plantita? Or are you the type who is just happy to admire what others grow?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Feeling mo ba parang mag-isa ka lang sa sitwasyon mo? When God seems silent, it is good to humble ourselves and ask God to reveal sin in our lives. Willful disobedience breaks the heart of God. But because of His love, He reveals our blindspots.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

We love hearing stories from others. Natutuwa at nai-inspire tayo kapag nakakarinig ng mga kuwento ng paghihirap na nagtatapos sa tagumpay. We laugh and cry as we relate with other people's stories especially kapag dumadaan din tayo sa katulad na difficulties and challenges. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Whether we are a foundling or not, we are guaranteed protection from the One who made us — our ultimate Parent, God Himself. God's Word says that anyone who comes to God through His Son Jesus Christ and receives the Spirit of God becomes a child of God (John 1:12; Romans 8:15–16).All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

In our season of waiting, may we all be reminded that God will accomplish what He has started in our lives. You can be assured that He loves you and will take care of you. He will give you the go signal.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Our good Father in heaven shows His love for His children this way. In the Bible, God said, “I am with you” and “I will be with you” many times (such as Exodus 3:13, Isaiah 43:5, Jeremiah 30:11, Joshua 3:7). Sa lahat ng pangyayari sa buhay natin, God is actively involved.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Kapag may nag-share sa atin ng kanilang sama ng loob, ano ang unang reaction natin? Nakikinig ba muna tayo? O ready na agad tayong magbigay ng advice, kahit unsolicited ito? Minsan hindi natin ito mapigilan kasi feeling natin ito ang reason kung bakit tayo nilapitan. Pero paano kung kailangan lang pala ng kausap natin ng makikinig sa kanya nang walang panghuhusga?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show