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This is one of my favorite songs that touches my heart so deeply. Whenever I hear this song I feel as if I'm drowning from the love of Jesus. It's so overflowing and so moving that it makes me jump out of my chair and sing with praise because my spirit is so alive. I always play this song at times that I am lonely & burdened by different problems. Singing this beautiful song relieves my stress and brings back my composure.. so I also want to share this to you. At times that you are lonely, at times that everything is not clear, at times that you feel as if everyone has abandoned you & you cry out loud questioning, "Where is God? Where is God?", just know that God loves you no matter what. And try to contemplate on this song. Someway, somehow you will realize that God is near, God is always beside you.. & He wants to raise you up.
I dedicate this song to all of the Filipinos out there who don't lose hope that our country will get better if we only just change our attitudes. It is possible because Jesus doesn't lose hope for our country either. =)
Recently I just heard from TV that Joey Velasco, the painter behind the images on my video passed away so I also dedicate this song to him whom I admire so much for his unwavering passion and love for the poor. I'm sure he died happy because he was able to carry out his mission as a good Christian, a good father to his family and also a good Filipino. He once said in his documentary entitled "Ang Lumang Paintbrush", "nais ko nang matunton ang dapat kong paroonan, nais ko nang magbalik tulad ng tula ni tatang..."
Salamat sa Diyos ang nabigkas ko
Nalalaman nilang darating ako
Nang ako'y pumanhik sa aming tahanan
Mata'y napapikit sa aking namasdan
Aking Amang nagbabantay
At Siya'y nagwika 'Kaytagal kitang hinantay..'
Jesus was waiting for him & now he came home. Heaven now celebrates..
Here's the lyrics of the song:
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary; When troubles come and my heart burdened be; Then, I am still and wait here in the silence, Until you come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains You raise me up to walk on stormy seas I am strong when I am on your shoulders You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains You raise me up to walk on stormy seas I am strong when I am on your shoulders You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains You raise me up to walk on stormy seas I am strong when I am on your shoulders You raise me up to more than I can be
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains You raise me up to walk on stormy seas I am strong when I am on your shoulders You raise me up to more than I can be You raise me up to more than I can be
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and its turns, As everyone of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about When they might have won, had they stuck it out. Don't give up though the pace seems slow, You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than, It seems to a faint and faltering man, Often the struggler has given up When he might have captured the victor's cup; And he learned too late when the night came down, How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out The silver tint of the clouds of doubt And you never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems so far; So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit, It's when things seem worst that you must not quit!
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This is a movie clip from LOTR Fellowship of the Ring. I like to share this because it's very motivational especially when you're in a pinch. It gives me a message that all of us like Frodo have a mission to fulfill in this world. And like Frodo we often lose hope, give up and wish that none of our problems have happened. Yet we should be thankful that 'there are other forces at work in this world besides the will of absolute evil'. We should be thankful that we have friends and a family who are always there for us. I believe there is a God who loves us and guides us in our every path and there are angels who guards us from evil forces. Therefore we need not to be weary and afraid because there are positive forces that helps us fulfill our destiny and I hope 'that is an encouraging thought' to you. May you be very blessed! =)
