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I was listening to RX931 live streaming earlier, and in relation to the Philippines' National Heroes Day their discussion topic was somethin' like.. "what is the most heroic deed you've done in your life?"

There were funny responses, and there were also serious ones.. some jaw-dropping stories, to which all you can utter is.. "wow!"

But I guess some will choose not to share theirs. We'll probably just learn about their stories through some people who witnessed the person's heroic act(s). These people are like those fictional heroes where their looks is far from their real identity. Like for the case of Clark Kent who hides his true identity by wearing eyeglasses, hahaha. This is the reason why I'm wearing glasses too (ngeks!) But people often mistaken me for Lex! nyahaha (you know, for obvious reason, hehe)

I believe some of us have stories to tell when posed with the same question. While others will simply have heroes of their own, be it fictional or true heroes of their lives.

Rizal, through his novels (one of his original manuscript can be seen here), was labeled as the Philippines' National Hero. His fearless exposure of the injustices committed by civil spanish officials gave him this mark.

While at the Hall of Justice, SuperFriends (headed by Superman), were on standby and alert, ready to save the world (well, in DC comics)

Seriously though, in times of trouble to whom do we cling on to? I know of a Hero who never hides His identity. Always ready to help. Always there by the call of His name. I believe He is everybody's hero for He chose to die to save the world. Because a hero cares. And now He lives supernaturally to guide and protect us. Because a hero saves. And He's the only hero who gives us strength in times weakness.

So if I am to shift the question to.. "Who do you think is your greatest hero?"

I hope we share the same answer :)

Save Me
Artist: Remy Zero
(Theme from the TV Series Smallville)

I feel my wings have broken in your hands
I feel the words unspoken inside
And they pull you under
And I would give you anything you want to know
You were all I wanted
All my dreams have fallen down
Crawling around

Somebody save me
Let your warm hands
Break right through me
Somebody save me
And I don't care how you do it
Just stay woo hoo
Stay
Come on
I've been waiting for you

I see the world has folded in your heart
I feel the waves crash down inside
And they pull me under
I would give you anything you want to know
You were all I wanted
And all my dreams have fallen down
Crawling around

Somebody save me
And two warm hands break right through me
Somebody save me
I don't care how you do it
Just stay whoo hoo
Stay
Come on
I've been waiting for you

Crawling around
Somebody save me
And let your warm hands break right through me
Somebody save me
I don't care how you do it
Just save you and me
I've made this whole world shine for you
Just stay
Stay
Come on
I'm still waiting for you

[+/-]

Good morning

If you were to describe your daily life in emoticons, are they like these?

Mon :-|
Tue :-(
Wed :-((
Thu :-/
Fri :-)
Sat :-$
Sun ;-)

I’m sure most of you can relate to some of these. But what if we render these emoticons instead:

Mon :-)
Tue :-)
Wed :-)
Thu :-)
Fri :-)
Sat :-)
Sun :-)

Too good to be true, isn’t it? Yet possible.
For everything that God created is wonderful :)

Some might argue, “But how about those gloomy days? Or the dreadful days? Because I’m pretty sure people experiences such”

Yup, that’s true. Only a small fraction of what we did today may be the same tomorrow but each day will be different from another. Hence, some people have these so-called Gloomy/Rainy days and Happy/Sunny days. And though we may have no control over some things that takes place during the day, but we surely have control over how we respond to them. No matter how dull or awful your day may seem, you can always have the option to turn things another way.

If your boss gets mad at you for bein’ late even just for a minute (okay I’m exaggerating it, hehe) because of uncontrolled situations like you missed the train, or someone cut you off while driving, how you respond emotionally (not physically, of course, haha) matters a lot.

We live in a troublesome world and bad things do happen. The enemy is roaming around seeking someone to devour by trying to disfigure our mind. A good response maybe as simple as acknowledging the presence of our mighty Savior through a simple gesture like thanking Him for such a pleasant day each morning. In doing so, He will definitely send His legions of angels to protect you from enemy attacks -- disappointments, confusions, uncontrolled temper, negative thoughts, or any unhealthy feeling.

Do you remember the story about the Philippian Jailer, when Paul & Silas were in prison and the earthquake shook open the prison doors and broke their chains? The jailer drew his sword and was about to kill himself, for fear that the prisoners might’ve fled. And Paul shouted not to harm himself assuring that all prisoners are still inside. What if Paul and the rest of the prisoners took their chance & escaped? What if the jailer killed himself before Paul sees him? Well, the end of that story was good, for they chose to respond in a good way. They were in control of their emotions.. emotions not corrupted by the enemy but blest by God.

So start your day right, smile, relish every moment with thanksgiving, and by the end of the day you might be surprised by how awesome your day has been :)

“For everything that God created is good..”(1Tim4.4)

Have a great week ahead! c",)