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Christians are not perfect. But they are forgiven. (1 John 1:9) But even though they are forgiven; They are worst in judging and murmuring (not just to the unbelievers but as well to other believers). I myself have sinned against judging and murmuring. I didn’t guard my heart for the past week. But after hearing and Meditating this verse…

Ephesians 4:29-31 "29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice."

It Struck my heart. Isn’t that I kept repeating to myself that there is no Perfect Church because no one is perfect. That it is God’s grace we’re serving God. But sometimes, we tend to get angry.. to murmur especially when we feel we are abused; or that no one is appreciating our works; or no one acknowledge us or we feel so alone inside the Church.

Why do we go to Church? Is it for the people? Is it for the other Christians? or is it for God? Isn’t that we go to Church… because of God? Not because of the people? Isn’t that we are serving God and not the people? So why feel bitter? Why do we murmur when no one appreciates our acknowledge our work?

It is kinda sad that most Christians backslide because of other Christians. (Take note of this: BUT BECAUSE of other Christians). Maybe some of you might say that "Well we can’t blame them… as Christians we must show good testimony"

Yes as Christians we must show Good testimony; but as Matured Christians we must also remember that no one is Perfect and if you backslide because of other Christians… then you do not love God Truly. (sorry to be harsh; but its the truth). In my 5 years of being a child of God (A Christian); there were many instances that even other believers persecute me and gives me problems. But I don’t give up because I Love God. I serve God only and I go to Church because of God; and not because of the people.

God just finished dealing this part of my life. When I got rid of the murmuring and bitterness; My Joy of serving God came back.

So Christians…? if you feel so down at Church because of other Christians, Stop Nagging. Stop Bitterness and always remember you are serving God and not the people. Do not give up in Serving God.

God bless us!

JIL Pampanga Anniversary was awesome!  So many Signs, Wonders and Miracles! 

What Miracles you ask? Well.. first of all.. there were 2 storms coming to Pampanga on the said ‘day’ There were already threats how strong the winds are (from 170+ to 200+) Cebu was declared "state of Calamity" (During and after the storm)

So the Leadership of JIL Pampanga declared a three (3) days fasting! We were crying and asking God for a divine Intervention. And God did not let us down, He heard our Prayers. Typhoon Mina current storm trajectory last November 25, 2007 (Morning) went to Region 2. (Pampanga is Region 3) It didn’t come to Pampanga. The Eye of the storm missed central Luzon. How’s that for a Miracle?

During the Ministerial; Brother Eddie, Rev. Madam Dory Villanueva and other JIL Pampanga Pastors ministered to the people who were sick. Right there and there… we have witnessed a LOT OF HEALING and MIRACLES! The Blind… Sees;  The Crippled, Walk! There were other Members who were healed with their sickness. Impossible and incurable diseases where healed MIRACULOUSLY.

Governor Ed Panlilio (he is a priest so he should be familiar with the miracles) but he was shocked and was also amazed at what God did on that Place. During the Ministerial he was told to go to the VIP Room for protection but HE DIDN’T WANT TOO! He just stayed there looking at the Altar where Miracles are happening!

and when Brother Eddie Lay his hands on Gov. Ed Panlilio; we saw him SHIVERED!!! He felt God’s presence!