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The God of All Grace, Pampang (2025)

20/10/2025

O Kay Buti Mo

May mga araw na mahirap, mabigat,
mga panahong tila tahimik ang langit at walang sagot sa panalangin.
Minsan, napapatanong ako, “Nasaan Ka, Panginoon? Bakit ito nangyayari?”
Pero sa gitna ng katahimikan, may paalala Siyang dumarating —
ang awitin na “O Kay Buti Mo.”

Ang awit na ito ay nagpapaalala
na ang Diyos ay mabuti, hindi lang kapag maganda ang nangyayari,
kundi kahit hindi ko maintindihan ang Kaniyang mga paraan.
Kapag nilingon ko ang nakaraan,
nakikita kong tinuruan, iningatan, at inihanda Niya pala ako para sa mas mabuting bagay.

“Di ko man kita, nasa puso ko na sadyang Kay Buti Mo.”
Ito ang linya ng pananampalatayang kumakapit kahit hindi ko makita ang Kaniyang kamay.
Alam kong gumagawa Siya para sa aking kabutihan,
kahit minsan ay sa masakit na paraan.

Kapag tila walang sagot ang langit at sugatan ang puso,
ang krus ang nagpapaalala na
kahit ako’y mahina at makasalanan,
ang Kaniyang habag ay patuloy na sumasaklaw sa akin.

Tunay na pananampalataya ang masabing,
“Panginoon, mabuti Ka,” kahit puno ng tanong ang puso.
Dahil sa sandaling iyon,
ang pagtitiwala ay nagiging pagsamba—
hindi dahil sa mga biyayang natanggap,
kundi dahil Siya mismo ay mabuti.

Hindi lang Siya mabuti kapag ibinibigay Niya ang aking gusto,
mabuti Siya dahil alam Niya kung ano ang tunay kong kailangan.
At kahit ako’y umiiyak,
ang Kaniyang kabutihan ang patuloy na umaakay sa akin.

Kaya ngayong, ako’y magpapahinga—
hindi dahil naiintindihan ko ang lahat,
kundi dahil alam kong ang Diyos na may hawak ng lahat
ay laging mabuti.

19/10/2025

Your First Step Matters

Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t finishing the race — it’s starting again.
It’s not the distance that discourages us, but the doubt that whispers, “You can’t anymore.”

Maybe you’ve fallen, wandered far, or grown tired of trying. Maybe you’ve been stuck for so long that the idea of getting back on track feels impossible. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to see the whole road — you just need to take the first step.

If you think you can’t go back on track — just do the first step.
If you think you can’t do it — just do the first step.
If you think you have no strength — just do the first step.

Because the first step isn’t about your ability — it’s about your decision.
It’s the moment you tell fear that it won’t have the final say.
It’s the moment you choose faith over feeling, progress over perfection, and grace over guilt.

God never asked you to do it all at once. He only asked you to trust Him enough to start.
And when you take that small, trembling step forward, He meets you there — with strength you didn’t know you had, with mercy new every morning, and with direction for the next step after that.

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)

So go ahead. Take that step.
You may not be where you want to be yet, but you won’t stay where you are either.
Because your first step — no matter how small — still matters to God.

18/10/2025

Don’t Let Insecurities Destroy Your Confidence

Insecurities have a way of whispering lies so convincingly that sometimes they sound like truth. They tell you you’re not good enough, not talented enough, not worthy of love or attention. They magnify your flaws, remind you of your failures, and make you question your worth. And if you’re not careful, those small whispers can grow louder than God’s voice in your heart.

But here’s the thing — your confidence was never meant to be built on what you can do, but on who God says you are.
The enemy wants you to look at your scars; God wants you to remember His grace.
The enemy wants you to measure yourself by others; God calls you to rest in His design for you.

Confidence doesn’t mean you have it all together — it means you trust the One who holds you together. You don’t need to prove your value; you already have it in Christ. You don’t need to compare your journey; you just need to keep walking faithfully where God placed you.

When you let insecurities rule your heart, you start shrinking from the very places God called you to stand tall. You start hiding when you’re supposed to shine.
But when you let faith speak louder, you begin to rise — not because you’re fearless, but because you’ve learned to anchor your confidence in the Lord who never fails.

So don’t let insecurities destroy what God is trying to build.
Let Him heal the parts of you that doubt, and strengthen the parts that believe.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:14, KJV)
You are chosen, loved, and called for a purpose.

Walk in that truth — humbly, but boldly.
Because your confidence isn’t arrogance; it’s assurance — that the One who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it. (Philippians 1:6, KJV)

17/10/2025

When Prayer Is Left Out, So Is God

E.M. Bounds once wrote, “Nothing is well done without prayer for the simple reason that it leaves God out of the account.”

The weight of that truth hits deeply — because it reminds me how often we try to carry things on our own strength, thinking effort alone can make something blessed.

But the truth is, effort without prayer is energy without direction. It may look busy, but it’s not necessarily fruitful.
When I look back at moments when I failed to pray first, I see how quickly I leaned on my own understanding — how I planned, pushed, and pressed… only to realize I left the most important Person out of the process.

E.M. Bounds reminds us that real success in the Christian life begins where prayer begins. Prayer isn’t an addition to work; it’s the foundation of it. To pray is to invite God into the picture — to acknowledge that without Him, even the most sincere plans are incomplete.

I’m learning that it’s not about doing many things for God, but doing everything with God.
Because prayer changes more than circumstances — it changes the heart that prays.

Today, I don’t just want to do well; I want to do what’s pleasing to Him.
So before I act, I’ll kneel. Before I decide, I’ll listen. Before I speak, I’ll pray.

Because anything that begins in prayer will end in peace,
and anything that leaves God out will leave me empty in the end.

> “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:6 (KJV)

17/10/2025

God’s timing may not move at the pace we hope for, but it is never mistaken.
In seasons of waiting, He is not silent — He is sovereignly working behind the scenes, aligning hearts, preparing paths, and arranging divine moments we cannot yet perceive.

What we often call delay may in truth be deliverance — His gentle way of shielding us from things not meant for us yet, or not meant for us at all. Every waiting room of life is a classroom of trust, shaping our hearts to depend not on outcomes, but on Him who holds all things in His perfect time.

So do not despise the pause — it carries purpose. The unseen hand of God is writing a story that requires patience to unfold. When the appointed time comes, you’ll see that the waiting was not wasted.

> “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)

10/10/2025

Pray Until the Line is Connected

There are seasons when it feels like heaven is silent — when prayers seem to rise only to fall back down unheard. We speak, we cry, we wait… and yet, there’s no answer. It’s in those moments that faith is tested, not by how loud we pray, but by how long we’re willing to stay connected.

Sometimes, it’s not that God isn’t answering — it’s that He’s still teaching us to listen. Like a weak signal on a phone line, our hearts may be full of noise — doubt, worry, impatience, or even sin. Most of the time, it’s sin that hinders us from clearly seeing and hearing God in prayer. Sin creates a wall between the soul and heaven — not because God is unwilling to hear, but because we’ve drifted away from the frequency of His voice.

That’s why before we ask, we must repent. Before we speak, we must listen. Before we rush to tell God our plans, we must let Him purify our hearts. The clearer the heart, the stronger the connection.

Prayer is not just a request line; it’s a lifeline. It’s not about how fast we get an answer, but how deeply we stay in communion. Because every moment you choose to pray instead of panic, every tear you turn into worship, every silence you meet with surrender — that’s when the connection strengthens.

So pray — even when you feel unheard. Pray — even when your heart is tired. Pray until the line with God is clear again. Because the truth is, the call was never dropped. You were just in a season of static.

And when the connection comes through, when peace starts to flow again, you’ll realize — God never left the line. He was always there, patiently waiting for your heart to stay.

> “Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”
— Jeremiah 29:12–13 (KJV)

05/10/2025

"What Shall I Render To The Lord?"

Words and Music: Preacher Rico Angelo Castro

04/10/2025

"Kung sana noon, nung gumagawa ka pa ng desisyon ay nakinig ka lang. Hindi mo sana naranasan ang ganyang regret sa buhay mo."

Life has a way of teaching us through choices. Some lessons are learned the easy way, but many come through pain. Regret often whispers when we look back at the crossroads we once faced — when someone advised us, when wisdom was spoken to us, but we chose another path.

At that moment, we thought we knew better. Pride, haste, or desire blinded us from listening. Now, regret sits quietly in the heart, reminding us of the “what ifs.” But even regret is not the end. In God’s hands, regret can be turned into redirection. Mistakes can become lessons. Pain can shape character.

The past cannot be undone, but the future is still open. What matters now is not how many wrong turns we’ve taken, but how we choose to walk today. Will we keep repeating the same mistakes, or will we finally pause, listen, and let wisdom guide us?

Proverbs 19:20 (KJV) says, “Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.”

Regret reminds us to value advice, to listen when someone cares enough to speak truth, and to trust that God’s guidance often comes through voices we ignored before. Next time, may we choose to listen — not just to others, but to the still, small voice of God.

Because regret can be a teacher, but obedience brings peace

03/10/2025

Wag Magmadali

In a world that constantly pushes us to hurry — to achieve more, to get ahead, to not be left behind — it is easy to feel restless when things don’t happen according to our timeline. Yet, the Lord gently whispers, “Wag magmadali.”

Don’t rush what He is preparing.

Just like seeds buried in the soil, growth doesn’t happen overnight. The roots must first go deep before the plant breaks through the ground. A foundation must be laid before the house can be built. A character must be shaped before blessings can be carried.

When we rush, we often miss the beauty of process. We settle for something half-baked, half-ready, half-strong. But when we wait on God, we receive something whole, complete, and aligned with His perfect plan.

The Bible reminds us:
"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." (Ecclesiastes 3:1, KJV)

Seasons are designed by God, not by us. And every season has a purpose — even the waiting. Waiting teaches us trust. Waiting humbles our pride. Waiting molds our faith.

So, wag magmadali.
The breakthrough will come when you’re ready. The answer will arrive when it’s time. The blessing will be released when it won’t destroy you but will bless you.

Rest your heart in this truth: what God is preparing is worth the wait.

Because when it finally comes, you won’t just see the answer — you’ll see the faithfulness of the God who held you steady in the waiting.

03/10/2025

Sometimes, the Most Powerful Action Is to Simply Stop

There are moments in life when we feel the pressure to keep moving—keep running, keep doing, keep proving. The world around us glorifies motion, applauds busyness, and equates productivity with worth. Yet, beneath all the noise, there is a whisper: “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10 KJV)

To stop is not always weakness. Sometimes, it is the bravest thing one can do.
To stop means to resist the urge to rush into decisions birthed from fear or loneliness.
To stop means to let go of striving and instead surrender to the One who holds time and seasons in His hands.
To stop is to recognize that not every battle is ours to fight, and not every door must be forced open.

Stopping is an act of humility. It admits: “I cannot do this on my own strength. I need God.” In the pause, in the silence, in the waiting—we discover that what we thought was emptiness is actually sacred space. A holy ground where God can speak, heal, and redirect.

Sometimes, we stop because we are tired.
Sometimes, we stop because we realize we are walking down the wrong road.
Sometimes, we stop not because we’ve lost, but because we finally understand: moving forward without God is the real defeat.

Stopping does not mean the story ends. It simply means a new chapter is about to begin—one not written by our hurried hands, but by the gentle, sovereign hand of God.

When the Israelites stood trapped between Pharaoh’s army and the Red Sea, they panicked, ready to run or fight. Yet Moses said: “Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD.” (Exodus 14:13 KJV). The miracle came not when they moved, but when they stopped and let God move first.

So, if life feels heavy, if love feels unreturned, if prayers seem unanswered—maybe it’s not time to push harder. Maybe it’s time to stop. To breathe. To rest in the truth that God is still God, even in the pause.

Sometimes, the most powerful action is to simply stop—
Stop holding on to what’s breaking us.
Stop chasing what God has not written for us.
Stop fighting battles never meant to be ours.
Stop and allow God to be God.

For in that stillness, we may just find that the strength we were searching for was never in our running, but always in His presence.

03/10/2025

Your Relationship With God Matters Most

In life, we are surrounded by many relationships—family, friends, loved ones, colleagues, and even ministry partners. All of these connections are valuable, but none of them should take the place of the most important relationship of all: our relationship with God.

Above all else, our walk with Him should remain our first priority. Ministry is important, yes, but ministry can never replace intimacy. Serving God is good, but it should never overshadow seeking God. Even in doing great works, if we lose our fellowship with Him, we have missed the very heart of what it means to belong to Christ.

The Lord is not primarily after our talents, achievements, or even the results of our labor. He is after us. He desires our love, our obedience, and our hearts. Jesus Himself reminded us in John 15:5 (KJV): “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” Ministry without abiding in Him is empty, but a life rooted in Him will bear fruit that lasts.

When we put other relationships above Him, even good ones, they eventually become burdens rather than blessings. But when God is first, all other relationships and responsibilities fall into their rightful place. As Matthew 6:33 (KJV) declares: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

So let this be a reminder: nurture your relationship with God before anything else. Protect it, guard it, and prioritize it. Because at the end of the day, your ministry, your achievements, even your closest relationships will fade. But your relationship with the Lord—that is eternal.

The God of All Grace

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