10

FEBRUARY 2025

Share with family and friends
[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox"]
Narrated by Miriam Quiambao-Roberto & Written by Justin Meel dela Cruz

Welcome to our series “Pag-ibig na Tunay.” Paano mo ipinapakita ang pagmamahal mo sa iyong mga kapamilya, lalo na sa mga magulang mo? Pakinggan natin ang ating devotion sa araw na ito.

Igalang mo ang iyong ama at ina. Sa gayo’y mabubuhay ka nang matagal sa lupaing ibinibigay sa inyo ni Yahweh na inyong Diyos.

Exodo 20:12

Likas na sa ating mga Pilipino ang magtipon-tipon para sa isang family reunion. Taon-taon, we celebrate different milestones gaya ng birthdays and special occasions like Christmas. Tampok na diyan ang iba’t ibang katuwaan sa pamilya like pagkanta sa videoke, parlor games, at walang sawang kuwentuhan tungkol sa ating childhood memories and experiences that we surely miss so much.

A family reunion gives us a sense of joy and peace because we witness our family members’ growth through the years. Most especially sa ating parents na tumayong sandigan at suporta sa ating buhay. Ang sacrifices, kabutihang-loob, at higit sa lahat ang mahahalagang advice na kanilang nasasabi played a big part on who we are today.

Alam mo ba, sa Bible ay may isang command with a promise that says, “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you (Exodus 20:12, ESV). It is a promise which requires obedience. And what is the result? That you may live long in the land. Napapaisip ba tayo na habang tayo ay nagkaka-edad, nakakalimutan na natin sila, o may mga pagkakataon din na hindi natin sinusunod ang mga utos ng ating mga magulang?

Sa totoo lang, we cannot escape the truth that they will grow old, and that eventually, hindi na natin makakapiling ang ating mga magulang. Let us not take for granted the times na nakakasama pa natin sila. That’s why take time to honor them. Help them with the household chores para makapag-rest din sila. And the next time you have your family reunion, make it extra special and appreciate your parents.

Madaling mahalin ang kapamilya. Pero paano kapag may nadiskubre kang ugali ng asawa mo o kakilala mo na hindi nakakatuwa? Mamahalin mo pa rin ba siya? Tune in again tomorrow para makapakinig tayo ng Salita ng Diyos tungkol dito.

Share this encouraging page to family and friends.
[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox"]

LET’S PRAY

Panginoong Jesus, we are praying for our parents who are still helping and guiding us everyday. Grant them good health, protection, and most especially a longer life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

APPLICATION

Take time to appreciate and visit your parents (if you’re not living with them anymore) and even your lolos and lolas who had an impact on your life. Share God’s love and together, remember all the memories you had with them.

SHARE THIS QUOTE

CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU?

15 + 5 =