Mental Fragments

When the Christmas season is near what do we usually think about? Christmas parties, shopping gifts, 13th month and Christmas bonus (also nth month pay for the privileged ones), family gatherings / reunions, Christmas rush and heavy traffic… the list just goes on and on…

The Christmas season is so commercialized nowadays that it’s hard to imagine spending it without experiencing these things. With all these during the holidays, sometimes we do forget what Christmas is really all about. It’s not bad to be occupied with these things but all of these are just icing to the cake. The reason why we celebrate Christmas is Jesus: the greatest gift of all. Let us take this time to thank Him for the gift of salvation and also prepare out hearts for His Second Coming.

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Matthew 24:36 (NIV) "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

Matthew 24:42-44 (NIV) "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. 43 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. 44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

Yesterday was just… WOW!

Watched the VH concert with my sister some friends. We all had a great time. The band sang 14 songs and the crowd was with them throughout the show. Also had the opportunity to meet and chat with the members of the band after the show! At first I was worried that I may not have the opportunity because this time maybe my only chance. Lo and behold! I was able to get in touch with an MTV Phil person that helped me to get into the after party of the concert! How cool is that?!?!

Meeting the members of the band for me was like connecting the ends of a very long string from Manila to US together. Imagine, there I was chatting with the people whose music has been a big part of my life even if I only hear them on my CD / MP3 player. Sometimes it’s amazing how music can connect people. It’s like they are just there talking to you and sharing their experiences and at the same time you can relate to them. Somehow I was able to express my appreciation for their music. =)

Links:

Concert Pics

Meet and Greet Pics

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Sometimes it’s the simple things / experience in life where God chooses to reveal Himself. We just have to be aware and sensitive of those times that He uses.

This might sound corny to others but because of this, I experienced how powerful and faithful God is. Even if its just watching and meeting my favorite band. I really thank God for this experience. I know this is from Him ’cause VH having a concert here at this time when they don’t have a new album out is close to impossible. God knows I might be the person here in the Philippines with the greatest desire to watch them. I also learned that I should put my full trust in Him. That He can and will make a way to grant the desires of our heart if it will be good for us.

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