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How then shall I live?

I think December is the month of the year when most people are in their most emotional and reflective mood.

I remember this scenario when I heard Steven Curtis Chapman's Last Day On Earth song...
One morning while I was driving to work, I heard the sound of a siren. And when I looked on the center rearview mirror, there was an approaching ambulance. Cars on both lanes were making way for the ambulance. As I was maneuvering my car to the left to create ample space for the approaching ambulance, I suddenly glanced at the billboard for the "now showing" movie "The Day The Earth Stood Still". The ambulance had passed by and as I was going back to my previous lane, thoughts were racing in my mind. What if I was the one in that ambulance?

Last Day on Earth
by Steven Curtis Chapman

I pull over to the side of the road and I watch the cars pass me by
The headlights and a black limousine tell me someone is saying goodbye
I bow my head and I whisper a prayer, "Father, comfort their broken hearts"
And as I drive away there's a thought that I
I cannot escape, No I, I cannot escape this thought
I can't get away

Oh, if this should be my last day on this earth
How then shall I live?
Oh, if this should be the last day that I have
Before I breathe the air of heaven
Let me live it with abandon to
The only thing that remains
After my last day, here on earth

If this should be my last day here on earth
If this should be my last day here on earth
If this should be my last, last day here on earth

And if tomorrow comes to find me
Looking in the face of Jesus
Will I hear Him say the words "well done"?

Oh, if this should be my last day on this earth
How then shall I live?
Oh, if this should be the last day that I have
Before I breathe the air of heaven
Let me live it with abandon to
The only One that remains
After my last day
Here on earth

If this should be my last day here on earth
If this should be my last, my last day here on earth

Cause this could be my last, this could be my last
This could be my last day

*Last Day on Earth is the 4th track in the album All Things New. You can listen to it for free at Steven's website. Here's the link for the said album.

Want to be a blessing?

Christmas is just around the corner. Want to be a blessing to others? How?
The Edge Radio Manila plans to decorate an orphanage this Christmas!!! Just donate your still pretty and use-able Christmas decors! If you'd like to donate your decor or help out in any other way, please contact The Edge office at 339-0140 or 0918.959.3343. :)

The Edge Radio's first

The Edge Radio is doing its first live remote video webcast at Acel Bisa Van Ommen's album launch at Eastwood tonight, Nov. 6, 2008 6-10PM.
Watch it live at http://www.theedgeradio.net/edgetvpage/manila/

Rainbow

Monday morning rush. I was having temper spurts while driving. I was quite annoyed by the jeeps and cars that were cutting my lane. When I was making the U-turn along Marcos Highway, a jeep tried to cut my lane again. I managed to make that U-turn safely. I was trying to keep my cool and stretch my patience. After making the U-turn, a rainbow greeted me. Whoa, I haven't seen a rainbow for a long time. It was so clear you can see the ROYGBIV colors. If I could just stop the car and stare at the rainbow for some time.hehe. I just managed to drive while glancing at the rainbow once in a while.

How great thou art!

Grace [period]

It's all because of grace [period]

Just when you thought you were invincible, God would always remind you that you cannot do anything without Him.

We're living under grace [period] Nothing more, nothing less.

Half filled or half empty?

Oil price hike every week. Traffic jam every morning. Annoying circumstance.
Perspective in life is really important.
I'm trying to be more thankful.
Oil price hike every week -- I'm thankful I have a car.
Traffic jam every morning -- I'm thankful I could take some pictures and patience level is being put to test.
Annoying circumstance -- I'm thankful because it's a test of my character.
This morning, a passenger jeep cut my lane (as in sharp cut). I was in shock but then my shock became anger. After a few seconds of state of anger I reminded myself to be thankful. Thankful that no accident happened. Suzuki (my car) wasn't hurt. I wasn't hurt. No extra expenses in case Suzuki and I got hurt. Test of patience indeed.

Borrowed time

We were on our way to church earlier this morning when we encountered a traffic jam along Amang Rodriguez Avenue. I was quite irritated by the traffic. My irritation was turned to mixed emotions when I was able to catch a glimpse of the cause of the traffic jam. What I saw is a woman lying on the ground beside a motorcycle. Then men were trying to carry the woman to a car and I supposed they will bring the woman to a nearby hospital.

When I saw that situation, my mind was filled with flashback images. I also had a street accident about 3 years ago. I realized I was living on a "borrowed time" for almost 3 years now. I suddenly have a quick evaluation of my so-called "borrowed life". God reminded me once again that I don't have complete control over my life. He's the boss. He could take it away anytime so I should live a meaningful life.

Unique story 2

Remember my "Unique story" blog entry about two months ago? Well, few weeks ago I was able to buy a new pair of sneakers. We just went to the mall that day to stroll but I ended up with new pair of shoes. It was my mom who noticed the sneakers. I tried fitting the shoes and surprisingly it fits. The salesman said it's the last pair already. I really appreciate the shoes because it's comfortable and has simple design. And the best thing was the price is 50% off! Woohoo! It's only now that I realized that almost all of my shoes were bought at a discounted price ha! Thanks to the unique size of my feet! I knew God has a purpose for everything. :)

Trapped in an "I-land"?

It's mid-year already. For the past weeks I've been "evaluating" my "progress" in this life of mine. Am I more loving... more patient... more generous... more joyful... more serving... or am I trapped in an "I-land"?

Driving here in the Philippines is very challenging. It takes a lot of courage. You try to drive safely but it seems that others don't care about it. I've noticed lately that I'm driving faster than I used to be. Maybe it's because I'm always in a hurry? Well, maybe it's because others are driving pretty fast and I thought I'll be left behind in the "race". Hehe. I guess I should have a sort of "metronome"(in music, it is a device to help you have a steady tempo) in my car. I'm keeping myself aware of my driving speed now... be more giving and patient and especially not to go with the flow of fast driving but not to the other extreme of driving too slow just like a funeral car! Hehe.

God is so thoughtful he remembers even our crazy little requests. Years ago I've been wanting to try other things like being an elevator operator, photocopying machine attendant and (school bus or private) driver. God made my little crazy requests into reality few weeks ago on different occasions. At first I was sort of complaining, but when I realized my requests were granted I had a wide smile. I realized that God is giving me opportunities to be of service to other people. :)

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. (Philippians 2:4 NIV)