Tanglaw (audio devotional) from CBN Asia

Akala natin sinusubok tayo kapag nakakaranas tayo ng failure. Pero pati pala ang success, isang test din. Naka-focus pa ba tayo kay Lord o sa sarili natin? Paano kaya tayo hindi matutulad kay Uzias? Why not begin by asking the Blesser of wisdom?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

We experience God's blessings not when we receive what we hope for, but when we fully trust and joyfully anticipate that He, who loves us, will always give what is best for us. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Ang buhay natin ay punong-puno ng mga bagay na inaakala nating mahalaga. Minsan, nagiging busy tayo sa work, pag-aaral, o iba't ibang activities. Pero ano nga ba talaga ang mahalaga?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Kaya mga kapatid, ngumiti palagi. Ito ay simpleng gawin pero isa itong powerful tool na nage-enhance ng ating well-being, nagi-improve ng ating mga relationship at nakakatulong para mag-create ng more positive environment. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Sa corporate setup, may mga company na liability ang tingin sa isang babae kapag naging isang ina. Lalo na ‘yung mga nag-aapply sa work after how many years of being a stay-at-home mom at ang work experience ay pagiging nanay lang. Ang tanong: Bakit may “lang”? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

There are different parenting styles, pero kung hahayaan nating pangunahan tayo ng Panginoon sa pangangalaga sa mga anak natin, susundin natin ang sinabi Niya na disiplinahin sila nang naayon sa Kanyang salita (Proverbs 22:6).All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Can you imagine the atmosphere during those times? Imagine being with somebody day and night, for many years, and all you hear from them are rants. I’m sure at some point in our lives, we have met someone who only focuses on the negativeAll Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Totoo bang nabuhay muli si Jesus? Hindi ito fairytale. Hindi rin urban legend. Sa dami ng tanong ngayon sa mundo, ito siguro ang pinaka-crucial na tanong ng Cristianismo. Kasi kung hindi Siya nabuhay muli, balewala ang lahat — ang Bible, ang simbahan, ang pananampalataya natin.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Sadly, many of us are prone to acting like Lynette and the nine healed lepers. We knock on God's door, He lets us in and gives us what we want, and then we rush out of the door without even looking back to acknowledge the Giver. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Waiting on God doesn’t mean He’s not moving. Minsan, hindi lang talaga ito dumarating sa paraang inaasahan natin. It’s in the waiting that He’s doing His deepest work. Kaya   kung nasa season ka ng paghihintay ngayon, kapit lang. God is shaping you in ways you can’t see yet.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Hindi dinisenyo ng Diyos na maging mahirap ang buhay. God created a perfect life for Adam and Eve with Him in the Garden of Eden. They had everything they needed in paradise, but when they disobeyed God, sin ruined everything. Doon nagsimula ang paghihirap ng tao na mabuhay.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Sa buhay, may mga pagsubok tayong pagdaraanan na maikukumpara natin  sa isang bundok na sobrang hirap akyatin. The feeling of uncertainty can sometimes create fear in our hearts that can paralyze us. Mapapasabi ka minsan, “Bakit naman sa lahat ng tao ay ako pa ang nakasalo ng matinding pagsubok sa buhay?” All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

What is the first thing you do as soon as you wake up? Check your phone? Rush to work or school? Many of us hurry to get the tasks done, and because of the busyness, forget to pray or spend time with the Lord. How does this practice of making the Lord the priority determine our future? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Working to earn an honest living is definitely something to be more proud of than earning money from deceitful means. Ang motivation  natin ay ang magtrabaho nang buong sipag at tapat. Why? Dahil ang Diyos ang nagbigay ng pagkakataon para tayo makapagtrabaho at Siya rin ang maggagantimpala sa atin.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Who has not dreamed of becoming a prince or princess in real life? Pero hindi mo na kailangang daanin sa cosplay ang iyong fantasy dahil sinabi ni Jesus na sa simula pa lamang ay we’re meant to be part of God’s Kingdom. Jesus stressed this when He talked about the importance of child-like faith in receiving this truth.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Have you been feeling a little bit more thirsty since summer is here? Drinking water is a necessity because it plays a big role in keeping us healthy. Nowadays, getting water is a lot easier compared with how they did it in the Bible times, just like in the story told in today’s passage. There’s actually more to discover in the story of the Samaritan woman who came to the well for  water. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Breastfeeding is truly a wonder in itself, and God uses it to give life to the next generation. Ginagamit Niya ang mga nanay bilang channel ng Kanyang care. Wow — what a privilege for mothers to be part of God’s beautiful design!All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Madalas, isa sa mga pinakamalaking tanong na bumabagabag sa isip ng marami ay ito: “Paano ba talaga ako maliligtas? Sapat na ba ang maniwala lang, o kailangan ko pa bang gumawa ng maraming kabutihan para maging karapat-dapat sa Diyos?” Maraming tao ang lumalaki sa ideya na ang kaligtasan ay parang isang timbangan — kung mas marami ang mabuting gawa mo kaysa sa masama, doon ka maliligtas. Pero totoo ba ito?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Bakit ito kapangyarihan? Dahil ang gospel ang sagot ng Diyos sa problema ng kasalanan. Ang gospel ang mensahe ng Diyos para muling makalapit tayo sa Kanya. Ito ang magandang balita: Tayo ay nagkasala at hindi natin kayang iligtas ang ating sarili, kaya si Jesus ay namatay sa krus para bayaran ang ating mga kasalanan at  buhayin tayong muliAll Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Madalas, naririnig natin ang tanong na, "Bakit ko kailangan ng pagliligtas? Hindi naman ako masamang tao. Ginagawa ko naman ang tama, at sinisikap kong maging mabait sa kapwa." At totoo, marami sa atin ang nagsisikap na mamuhay nang maayos, na may mabuting puso. Pero kung titingnan natin ang tanong na ito mula sa pananaw ng Diyos, makikita natin ang isang mas malalim na katotohanan. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

New season. New beginnings. A good future. A happy family. A healthy well-being. Ilan lamang iyan sa mga pinapangarap ng marami sa atin. Added to these, we might have a “bucket list” o mga bagay na gusto nating magawa bago tayo mamatay. These are the things — possessions or circumstances — that, we think,  will make our lives better. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Naitanong mo na ba kung naririnig talaga ni Lord ang prayers mo? Bakit kaya ‘yung ibang tao, isang pray lang nila, may sagot agad? Why does it seem like God is giving you the silent treatment? Will He ever answer your prayers?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Thank God for people who stand by our side. They are extensions of God’s presence. Pero kahit na wala sila, God remains by our side. He never leaves; He is always present.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Tulad ng kung paanong si Jesus Christ ay walang bahid ng kasalanan ngunit inako ang kaparusahan ng ating kasalanan sa krus upang matanggap natin ang forgiveness at reconciliation mula kay God. God also gave us the ministry of reconciliation through Christ Jesus.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Nagbabakasyon si Ninoy kasama ng kanyang best friend, si Jimmy, sa Bangkok for five days. One time, pumunta sila sa isang busy intersection malapit sa BKK Zoo. Maraming pedestrians ang naghihintay ng green light. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Ethics is a daily practice. Ethical principles should guide our daily decisions and actions.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Iin life, we will face a lot of pressures na minsan mapapasabi ka ng “I give up!” or “Hindi ko na kaya, puwede bang tapusin na lang natin ito?” But remember, when facing pressures, whether these are troubles or challenges, you are not alone to deal with them yourself. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

We all go through times kung saan overwhelmed tayo sa mga problema at para bang kahit anong gawin natin, ayaw tayong tantanan ng mga ito. God is a great source of comfort and hope. Pero paano kung pakiramdam mo, hindi mo kayang lapitan si Lord? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Have you ever wanted something so badly that you went to great lengths to get it? You spent many sleepless nights kakaaral para pumasa sa board exam. Ginive-up mo ang maraming pagkain para maging healthy. Hindi ka gumastos for 6 months to buy your dream phone. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

We can never reverse the consequences of our sin, but we can always choose to turn to Jesus and let Him do His sovereign work to redeem and restore us. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Iba’t ibang simula, sari-saring pinagmulan, nabago ang buhay dahil naging kaibigan nila si Jesus. Ikaw? Paano kayo nagtagpo ni Lord? Kung hindi pa, ready ka na ba? Ready ka na bang maniwala na Jesus wants to be your friend, forever?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

It doesn’t matter whether you own a digital Bible or a physical one. What matters is your reliance on God’s Word and living it out. Applying what you learn from the Bible is something AI cannot do.  All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Ilang beses na ba tayong umiwas sa volunteer work hanggang “ma-voluntold” — 'yung na-assign kasi walang handang tumulong? Naiisip kasi nating mauubos ang ating oras. Gagastos tayo. O di kaya ay magpa-participate lang tayo kung may price tag — kailangang bayaran ang ating pagod.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

When we put our trust in Jesus, we will realize na maganda talaga ang plano Niya para sa atin.Kumusta ang plot ng buhay mo? Agree ka ba sa ginagawang storyline ng Great Scriptwriter?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

We know that the Lord provides. But why is it that when we face a crisis, we rise from our praying knees to work in ways that are not pleasing to God, such as gambling?  Kadalasan tuloy, sabog ang buhay natin. Sira ang relasyon natin sa Diyos at sa ating kapwa. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Do you feel unqualified para gawin ang  inuutos ni God? Tandaan mo, God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called. Ang kailangan lang Niya ay taong may willing heart, kaya kahit kabado ka, struggling to speak before a crowd, o wala kang confidence, puwede ka pa ring gamitin ni God! All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Isang beses lang binanggit si Susana sa New Testament. Hindi siya tulad ni Mary Magdalene, na pamilyar kahit sa mga hindi mahilig magbasa ng Biblia. O ni Juana, na malamang ay isang influential person noong panahon nila. Parang pahabol lang ang pagdagdag ng pangalan ni Susana sa Gospel ni Luke. Madali itong ma-miss, madaling makalimutan.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Natawag ka na bang quitter? Na-tag ka na bang mabilis mag-give up? Masakit marinig ito especially when other people mock your decision to stop and let go. Besides, this world gives out medals to those who persevere and pursue until they get to the finish line, not to those who quit.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Ang lahat ng ito, hindi magiging posible kung wala ang pagkilos ng Panginoon sa ating buhay. So instead of stressing over the negative things that come with aging, let us count our days with a grateful heart.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Maybe today, you are carrying fear, regret, or anxiety. May pinagdadaanan ka bang mabigat, where peace feels far away? Here is the good news: the same Jesus who stood in the middle of that scared group of disciples and spoke peace is the same Jesus who stands with you today. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Many of us go through seasons of Holy Saturdays in our lives, too. Minsan, the wait is too long, and we wonder if God would ever fulfill His promise. We sometimes wonder if God even listens o kaya naman ay kung may plano ba Siyang sagutin ang prayers natin.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

What day is today? Good Friday. This day can only be called good because of what Jesus has done.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Think of one person in your life na masama ang trato sa 'yo. Recall the hurtful words or actions he/she did towards you — the unfair treatment, the betrayal, the abandonment. Now, hear the Lord telling you to love that person. Kaya mo ba?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Recently, the term “toxic” is used in a different light. Originally used for harmful substances, it can now be used to label people, places, and practices. Pero ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng salitang “toxic”? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

This Holy Monday, let’s ask Jesus to “overturn” whatever tables of distraction or hypocrisy we have in our lives, and let’s commit to walking in faith that is both real, fruitful, and honors God. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Minsan, ganito rin tayo. Madali tayong magpuri sa Diyos kapag maganda ang takbo ng buhay. Pero paano kung iba ang plano Niya sa gusto natin? Susunod pa rin ba tayo kay Jesus bilang ating Hari kung hindi natin makuha ang gusto natin mula sa Kanya?All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

“You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” Theme song iyan ng movie franchise na Toy Story. Sa pelikulang ito, masusubaybayan ang pagkakaibigan ng dalawang  laruan na sina Buzz Lightyear at Woody. Magkaiba man sila ng pananaw at nasubok man ang kanilang pagkakaibigan, sa dulo ay nanatili silang tunay na magkaibigan. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Kung ikaw ay isang cellphone na wala nang charger at meron ka na lamang 20% battery charge, saan mo gagamitin ang nalalabing porsyentong ito? Maglalaro ka ba ng games? Magpo-post sa social media? Magbabasa ng devotional? Or tatawagan ang mga mahal mo sa buhay? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

And that when he dies, he will be with God forever just like the criminal who pleaded to Jesus …”remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus answered him, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise’” (Luke 23:42–43, NIV).All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Consider what happened sa isang grupo ng magkakaibigan. Naalala ni Jhasmine  ‘yung nangyari sa kanilang magkakaibigan noong nagbakasyon sila. Dahil hindi sila nakapagplano, ang ending, hindi naging maganda ang kanilang experience.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show