The Coffee Table

  ☔“Umuulan Pa Rin, Tapat Pa Rin ang Diyos”☔ Pag-asa sa Gitna ng Baha at Bagyo 📖 Mga Talata sa Biblia Panaghoy 3:22–23 “Ang pag-ibig ng Panginoon ay hindi nagmamaliw, at ang kanyang mga awa ay hindi nauubos. Ito’y laging sariwa tuwing umaga; dakila ang iyong katapatan!” Awit 29:10–11 “Ang Panginoon ay naghahari sa itaas ng baha; siya ang Hari magpakailanman. Bibigyan niya ng lakas ang kanyang bayan; pagpapalain niya sila ng kapayapaan.” Isaias 43:2 “Kapag dumaan ka sa malalim na tubig, sasamahan kita; at kung tumawid ka sa mga ilog, hindi ka malulunod.” 💧 Pagninilay Ilang araw nang walang tigil ang ulan. Lumipas na ang bagyo ngunit tila nananatili pa rin ang mga epekto nito—mga baha, pagkalugmok, at pagod na damdamin. May mga lugar nang natuyo, ngunit ang langit ay nananatiling madilim. Subalit kasama pa rin natin ang Diyos. Sa bawat patak ng ulan, bawat hangin, bawat panalangin sa gitna ng dilim—nananatiling tapat ang Diyos. Tulad ng sinabi sa Awit, “Ang Panginoon ay naghahari s...

🌧️ “Kasama Natin ang Diyos sa Gitna ng Baha” Mga Talata sa Biblia: 📖 “Kapag dumaan ka sa tubig, sasamahan kita; kapag tumawid ka sa mga ilog, hindi ka malulunod.” — Isaias 43:2 📖 “Ang Panginoon ay kanlungan ng mga naaapi, matibay na muog sa panahon ng kaguluhan.” — Awit 9:9 📖 “Pinatigil niya ang bagyo, kaya’t tumahimik ang alon ng dagat.” — Awit 107:29 ====== 🌊 Pagninilay: Sa araw na ito, marami sa atin ang literal na nakararanas ng unos—walang tigil na ulan, tumataas na baha, at pagkabalisa na baka pumasok na ang tubig sa ating mga tahanan. Nakakatakot. Nakakapagod. Nakakapraning. Ngunit kahit tila magulo ang mundo sa ating paligid, ang presensya at pangako ng Diyos ay hindi nagbabago. Sa Isaias 43:2, hindi ipinangako ng Diyos na hindi tayo daraan sa baha, pero tiyak Niyang sinabi: “Sasamahan kita.” Ang bagyo ay maaaring malakas, pero mas makapangyarihan ang Kanyang tinig. Ang baha ay maaaring tumaas, pero ang Kanyang pag-ibig ay hindi kailanman nawawala. Ang mga bagyo—pisikal ma...

Hearing and Obeying God's Word 📖 "He replied, 'Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.'" — Luke 11:28 (NIV) 🕊️ Reflection: As we rise to greet this new day, Jesus reminds us that true blessing is not found in status, appearance, or even religious talk—but in obedience. Hearing God's Word is the first step, but living it out is what brings the fullness of His blessing into our lives. Jesus shifts the focus from admiration to action. It's not just about knowing Scripture—it's about letting it shape how we treat others, how we work, how we respond to hardship, and how we serve. Each morning is a new opportunity to align our lives with God's truth. Today, let’s not only hear the Word—but live it. 🙏 Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for this new morning, full of Your mercy and grace. As I read Your Word today, help me not to be just a hearer but a doer. Give me the courage to obey even when it’s hard and the wisdom to recogniz...

HE cares about You 🌿 📖 “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) 💭 Reflection: There are days when our hearts feel heavy—burdened by fear, uncertainty, and silent battles no one else sees. But in 1 Peter 5:7, God lovingly reminds us: "You don’t have to carry it alone." He invites us to lay down our worries, our fears, and every anxious thought at His feet. Not because we are strong—but because He is. Because He cares. Deeply. Constantly. Faithfully. God doesn’t just see your struggle—He holds it, and He holds you. 🙏 Prayer: Panginoon, salamat po sa Iyong paanyaya na ipasa sa Iyo ang lahat ng aming alalahanin. Sa mga oras na kami'y nabibigatan, paalalahanan Mo po kami na hindi kami nag-iisa. Nariyan Ka, laging handang umalalay, makinig, at magmahal nang walang kondisyon. Tulungan Mo po kaming magtiwala nang buo sa Iyo—na sa bawat takot, may kapanatagan; sa bawat luha, may kaginhawahan; at sa bawat pagod na puso, may kapahingahan sa Iy...

 "Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled"✨ 📖 John 14:1–4 (NIV): “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” 💭 Reflection: In times of fear, uncertainty, and loss, Jesus gently whispers these words: “Do not let your heart be troubled.” He speaks not to dismiss your pain, but to redirect your focus—from fear to faith, from the present to the promise. Jesus reminds us that our journey on earth is not the end, but a path toward something greater—an eternal home, prepared personally by Him. In these verses, we find hope beyond our troubles, and assurance that we are never forgotten. Heaven is not a concept—it is a promise. And Jesus, our faithful Savior, is preparing a place for each one of us. 🙏 A Prayer of...

🌿Pressed but Not Crushed “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” — 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 (NIV) Life can hit us hard. We face trials, disappointments, confusion, and pain that sometimes leave us breathless. But this verse reminds us of a powerful truth: we may be pressed, but we are never crushed. We may not understand why we go through certain things—but we are not alone. God’s presence sustains us, even in the darkest valleys. His grace holds us together when everything else seems to fall apart. What may seem like a breaking point is often God’s shaping point—refining us, strengthening us, and reminding us that we are never abandoned, never destroyed. 🙏 A Prayer for Strength and Hope Aming Ama sa Langit, Maraming salamat po sa Iyong pangako na kailanman ay hindi Mo kami iiwan. Sa mga panahon na kami ay pinipighati, nalilito, o pinapahirapan ng mga pagsubok sa buhay, tulungan Mo ...

  🌟 Eyes on the Unseen 🌟 "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." – 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV) In a world full of distractions, disappointments, and daily noise, it’s easy to fix our eyes on what we can see—problems, pain, setbacks, and uncertainties. But God calls us to lift our gaze higher. What we see may look overwhelming, but what we can’t see is even more powerful—His presence, His promises, His purpose working behind the scenes. Faith isn’t about ignoring reality; it’s about seeing beyond it. It’s trusting that there’s more than meets the eye—that God is moving, even in silence. ✨ Let This Encourage You Today: That closed door might be redirecting you. That delay might be protecting you. That trial might be strengthening you. Fix your eyes not on the visible… but on the eternal. God is always at work. 🙏 A Prayer to Focus on the Eternal 🙏 Lord, Help me to lift my eyes above what I...

  🌟 Be Still -The Battle Is Not Yours 🌟 “...Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.” — 2 Chronicles 20:15 (KJV) Life can sometimes feel like an overwhelming battlefield. We face struggles that seem insurmountable—financial pressure, emotional pain, health issues, broken relationships, spiritual warfare. But this verse reminds us of a powerful truth: God steps in when the enemy rises up. King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah were facing a vast and terrifying army. Yet God’s message to them was clear: Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged. The battle isn’t yours to fight— it belongs to Me. This isn’t just a story from the past—it’s a promise for today. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to fight alone. Your role is to trust, stand firm, and worship. God will handle the rest. 🙌 Let go of fear. Let God take over. 🙏 A Prayer of Surrender and Strength 🙏 Heavenly Father, Thank You for r...

✨ GOD is a Waymaker ✨ No matter what you're facing today, remember this: God is a waymaker, a promise keeper, a miracle worker, a chain breaker, and a light in the darkness. He’s never early, never late—always right on time. What He says, He will do. His promises are sure, His power unmatched, and His love unchanging. Even when you don’t see a way, He is making one. Even when it feels like nothing is happening, He is working. Even when you’re tired, broken, or confused—He remains faithful. "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." – Psalm 119:105 (NIV) Keep trusting Him. He’s not finished with your story yet. 🙏 A Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, Thank You for being my waymaker when I see no way, my promise keeper when doubt creeps in, my miracle worker when hope runs low, my chain breaker when I feel bound, and my light in the darkest moments. Help me to trust in Your perfect timing. Strengthen my heart while I wait. Let me hold tightly to Your promises ...