Tanglaw (audio devotional) from CBN Asia

Nasanay tayong isipin na ang katawan natin ay “atin.” Gusto nating kumain ng gusto natin, gawin ang gusto natin, at minsan, abusuhin ito kasi feeling natin, katawan naman natin 'to. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Minsan, ang tunay na pagod natin ay hindi sa katawan kundi sa isip. Punong-puno tayo ng alalahanin — comparing ourselves with others, engaging in negative self-talk, at listening to mental noise. Nagfa-fast ka nga sa pagkain, ang utak mo naman ay busog sa toxic thinking. Wala pa rin. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Kaya ngayong araw, ito ang hamon sa atin: Huwag tayong magpatangay sa distraction. Pakinggan natin ang conviction sa atin. Hayaan nating ang Holy Spirit ang maglabas ng mga bagay na matagal na nating itinatago. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

How tragic it is that some of us think that by memorizing Bible verses, we can disguise ourselves in sheep’s clothing. By hiding behind the façade of being active in church and acing Bible quiz bees, we not only deceive others but we also bring God pain. Using God’s Word to mislead and camouflage our sins is a sin in itself. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

So if you’ve been praying for something, remember this: God sees, God hears, and when He answers, it’s not random. There’s a purpose behind it. And that purpose always goes beyond us. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Reconciliation is a two-way street. Onesimus had to be humble enough to return and face the person he had hurt; Philemon had to be gracious enough to forgive and restore their relationship. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Laban – God will give us the grace to overcome our struggles. Never give up. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Sa kabila ng lahat ng hamon at mahihirap na pagsubok, walang araw na lumipas na hindi naging mabuti ang Diyos. Natutunan ng aming puso na magpasalamat mula sa kaliit-liitang bagay na Kanyang ipinagkakaloob sa amin. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Sa totoo lang, people don’t need grand gestures of chivalry. They need someone to be there for them, who will listen and show love and care. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

His love empowers us to share and make extraordinary sacrifices. When we obey His prompting to make such sacrifice, the Lord is pleased. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Ang pagsunod sa kautusan ng Diyos ang tunay na nagpagaling kay Naaman, which also brought him salvation. Ang napakinis na kutis ay patunay lamang sa kanya at sa kanyang mga kasama ng kapangyarihan ng Diyos at na “walang ibang diyos sa ibabaw ng lupa kundi ang Diyos ng Israel” (v. 15). All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Ikaw, how do you view aging? Napapansin mo ba na hindi ka na sing-lakas physically or sing-talas mentally? While noticing these changes in your body, does it fill you with sadness? Or maybe regret for the lost time and opportunities you didn't take for the Lord? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Jesus is the best example of someone who prayed at dawn to commune with God the Father, to receive strength and guidance before carrying His tasks for the day. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Slander cuts deep. Masakit kapag may nagsabi ng hindi totoo tungkol sa ’yo. Minsan galing ito sa inggit, insecurity, o simpleng sama ng loob. Pero ang pinakamasakit? Kapag ikaw na ang siniraan, ikaw pa ang tahimik. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Choose to be grateful because tulad ng sinasabi sa Psalm 139, the Lord knows everything about us, including our weaknesses and failures. And yet, He loves us. We are precious to Him! All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Ano ang wino-worry mo ngayon? Health issue? Pambayad ng bills o sa large debts? Uncertain future? A family member who has gone astray? You being worried or anxious may be a signal for you to start praying and seeking God’s will for this situation. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Nawa sa darating na Kapaskuhan, huwag nating kakalimutan to let the spirit of Christmas be always in our hearts. Maagang maligayang pasko sa ating lahat. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Napansin niya ang isang malaking puno ng mangga na ang roots ay nakatanim sa tabi ng ilog. Hindi na kailangang diligan ang punong ito. Kahit hindi umulan nang matagal, makakasurive. Why? Kasi may walang hanggang access ito sa tubig mula sa ilog. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Pero alam ba natin na for us Christians, may isang underrated influencer na laging nakapaligid sa atin pero hindi natin masyadong napapansin? Ang Kanyang mga advice, naka-base hindi lamang para iahon tayo sa kung anumang problema ang hinaharap natin sa ngayon, kundi para ihanda rin tayo sa maganda Niyang plano sa hinaharap. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

How unfortunate that the very people who should be teaching kids to be good persons are sometimes the ones who lead them into delinquency. These parents are raising children to be liars, exploiters, and manipulators. Parenting is a calling. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Have you ever wondered if God could use you to change someone's life? Minsan, iniisip natin na kailangang laging may malaking crowd o public stage para magkaroon tayo ng impact. Pero what if God sends you to just one person — would you still willingly go? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Sabi sa Galatians 5:22–23, gentleness is a fruit of the Spirit. Kung ang parents ay guided ng Holy Spirit, natural na lalabas sa kanila ang pagiging gentle sa kanilang approach sa mga anak. Hindi na puno ng galit, kundi merong pasensya, kindness, at self-control. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Ikaw, are you guilty of broadcasting your goodness so you can get a virtual pat on the back? How many times have you posted on social media about your charitable acts and then checked every hour to see how many likes you have gotten? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

When we surrender, we are not giving up. Instead, we are releasing the burdens to the One who can truly carry it — the true Messiah. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

We, too, are called to carry our own crosses. The cross signifies death. As followers of Christ, what are we called to die to, daily? May choice tayo to either say yes to selfishness or die to it; say yes to laziness or complacency, or die to it; say yes to His will and die to our own. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Isang araw, during breaktime, nilapitan siya ni Billy. “Puwede ka bang makausap? O baka busy ka?” “Hindi naman,” sagot ni Omar. “Free time ko ngayon. Naghihintay nga ako sa susunod nating klase,” nakangiting dagdag niya. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Lea was 28 years old when she started volunteering sa Sunday School ng kanilang church dahil mahilig siya sa mga bata. Pinangarap niyang magkaroon sila ng tatlong anak ng kanyang asawa. But 2 years after getting married, wala pa ring baby. Lea prayed fervently that the Lord grant their request. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Does the Bible say anything about how we should treat our parents? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

In our old age, we may forget important details or lose our memory altogether. But the Lord promises to care for us even when we are old and gray. Hindi Niya tayo pababayaan dahil iniligtas Niya tayo para makasama Niya habangbuhay. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Don’t be afraid to celebrate the good times dahil baka natatakot ka na may mangyaring masama after. Remember: every good and perfect gift is from above (James 1:17, NIV), kaya every celebration is a way to give back the glory to God. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Nowhere does the Bible teach us to ask recklessly for selfish reasons. But it does encourage us to know our rights as children of God and to be aware of the things that God wants us to ask from Him. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

After giving her concern to God, nakatanggap ng kakaibang peace si Anna. Nawala ang pangamba at nagka-confidence siya na all will be well. And true enough, she was able to deliver her commitments, God’s way. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Buti na lang, the best model of integrity is our Lord Jesus Christ. He lived a blameless life, no lies, no hidden motives, no pretensions. And as followers of Christ, we are called to be like Him, to reflect Him in our words, actions, and decisions. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Mary wasn’t prideful because of the special child she was carrying. Hindi niya naisip na mas higit siya dahil ipinagbubuntis niya ang Anak ng Diyos. Instead, she immediately gave praise and thanks to God. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Following Christ is not a walk in the park. There are sacrifices to make as we follow Him. But we should be ready for the seasons of abundant blessings that He gives us. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Mahirap i-maintain ang pagiging masunurin, especially when the rules are inconvenient, time consuming, or even seemingly unnecessary. But God calls His people to a higher standard — one of consistent integrity and respect. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

We are called to do the same. Kung may nakasakit man sa atin, God wants us to offer forgiveness. Ibigay natin sa Panginoon ang lahat ng sakit and allow Him to heal our hearts. Let us trust na si Lord na ang bahala sa kanila. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” God sends people to help us in our walk with Him. At the same time, He uses us to be an encouragement to other people. So today, may we be reminded that the journey of faith is never walked alone. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Ano ang mga matututunan natin from Abraham’s obedience amidst uncertainty? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Isang kaibigan ang nagtanong, “Bakit may mga taong parang masyadong blessed at pinapaboran ni Lord? Hindi sila mayaman pero kapag nagkuwento sila lagi nilang sinasabi na si Lord talaga ang nagbigay nito. Talaga ba? By faith lahat? Samantalang ikaw ang todo effort makuha lang ang gusto mo.” All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Ano sa palagay mo ang utos na pinakamadalas banggitin ni Lord sa Bible? Believe it or not, it’s not about going to church or about money. The most common command of God is this: “Fear not.” Very interesting, isn’t it? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Ikaw, do you also want to be called a hero — for the nation or for standing firm in your faith? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

And when we obey Him, He directs our steps because He delights in us. At sakaling madapa tayo, hindi Niya hahayaang tuluyan tayong matumba dahil hawak Niya ang ating kamay. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Merong matandang sabi-sabi na kapag inilagay mo ang palaka sa maligamgam na tubig and slowly turn up the heat, it won't notice the rising temperature until it's too late to jump out of the boiling water. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Narinig mo na ba ang popular term na ginagamit ngayon na “manifesting”? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

A Christian named Mary loves to pray for other people. Ikaw din ba? Do you know people like Mary? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Naranasan mo na bang ma-trigger ang emotions dahil sa random stuff on an ordinary day? You’re going about your day, when suddenly the lyrics of a song you haven’t heard in years — or a certain scent — triggers a painful memory. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Waiting. Patience. Will it work? Ilan lamang iyan sa mga salita na ating nae-encounter in our daily lives. In seasons of waiting. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

Kindness will always go a long way. Ang isang simpleng kabutihan ay maaaring makapagpagaan sa puso. Ang simpleng pagmalalasakit sa kapwa ay tunay na kinalulugod ng Panginoon. All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show

You may be feeling like the unworn gloves. Walang buhay. Walang purpose. The good news is that Jesus is knocking on your heart right now. Will you receive Him in your heart today? All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc. https://www.cbnasia.com/give Support the show