Unsure Footing

Dan Torres is from Bicol who was so afraid and cautious because of his illegal immigration (TNT) status in America. His friend assured him that it is alright and encouraged him to go around using his car, and to do shopping a the same time. His added instruction was to phone him in the office if problem will arise.

At the shopping mall, he got nervous when the cashier asked him if he has a "Visa Credit Card" or "Master Card" for he thought he was asked for his visa. Hastily, he stepped out of the mall and dropped by at the gas station. The guy asked him to "pay first" and he thought that the guy was asking for his papers. So afraid, he ran, and finding a pay phone called for his friend. Raising the phone, he got scared when he heard "AT & T can I help you" for he thought he was already known as TNT. Out of the phone booth, a man stands there and he was asked, 'Are you done?" Dan was already perspiring for he thought the man knew his name. The guy, noticing his state, encouraged him, "Hey, be cool, man, are you a tourist?" Finally, Dan fainted in fear because he thought the guy even knew his surname (Torres) and that his was from Bicol.

CHALLENGE
It is a grace to walk on foreign land/s. Many are longing for it but the opportunity is lacking. But the challenge is - what kind of foot prints do we leave behind?

WALK WITH THE LORD
Lord Jesus, whenever I walk and/or stay in foreign land/s protect me from all dangers and anxieties. Secure me in the knowledge that you are always with me, and that I am 'being sent' for some purpose. Amen.

WALK WITH THE WORD
"Place all your worries on him since he takes care of you." (1 Peter 5:7)

Footprints' Daily Schedule

WALK WITH THE LORD

Monday Wash Day

Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and vanity, so I may serve you with perfect humility through the week ahead.

Tuesday Ironing Day

Dear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles of prejudice I have collected through the years so that I may see the beauty in others.

Wednesday Mending Day

O God, help me mend my ways so I will not set a bad example for others!

Thursday Cleaning Day

Jesus, help me to dust out all the many faults I have been hiding in the secret corners of my heart.

Friday Shopping Day

O God, give me the grace to shop wisely so I may purchase eternal happiness for myself and all others in need of love.

Saturday Cooking Day

Help me, my Savior, to brew a big kettle of brotherly love and serve it with clean, sweet bread of human kindness!

Sunday The Lord's Day

O God, I have prepared my house for you. Please come into my heart so I may spend the day and the rest of my life in your presence.

WALK WITH THE WORD

"Let his presence pervade all your ways and he will make smooth your paths." (Proverbs 3:5)

The Master's Footprints

• Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master.
• Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher
• Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer.
• He had no army, yet kings feared Him.
• He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world.
• He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him.
• He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.
• I feel to serve such a Leader who loves us!

WALK WITH THE LORD
Lord Jesus, as I walk in this life may You be my all. Amen.

WALK WITH THE WORD
I say to the Lord, you are my Lord, you are my only good. (Psalms 16:2)

Footprints' Ways

• People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered; LOVE THEM ANYWAY

• If you do good, people will accuse you of self-ulterior motives. DO GOOD ANYWAY

If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. SUCCEED ANYWAY.

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. BE HONEST AND FRANK ANYWAY.

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. DO GOOD ANYWAY.

The biggest people with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest people with the smallest minds. THINK BIG ANYWAY.

What you spend year building may be destroyed overnight. BUILD ANYWAY.

Give the world the best you have and you’ll get kicked in the teeth. GIVE THE WORLD THE BEST YOU’VE GOT ANYWAY.

CHALLENGE

There will always be a challenge to be Godly different!

WALK WITH THE LORD
Lord Jesus, your ways and examples are absurdities to the modern world; help me to walk the way you walked, even if there are many blocks on the way. Amen.
WALK WITH THE WORD
"Let us do good without being discouraged; in due time we shall reap the reward of our constancy." (Galatians 6:9)

Unique Footprints

The story is told about a farmer’s wife who gave birth to twin girls. The first one they named “KATE.” The second one, for want of a better name, they named “DUPLICATE.”

CHALLENGE
Our footprints will always be UNIQUE! Let's create a DIFFERENCE!

WALK WITH THE LORD

Lord Jesus, I praise and thank you for allowing me to walk on this earth, for my uniqueness; and for the personal love you have for me which surpasses all knowledge. Amen.

WALK WITH THE WORD

"Before I formed you in the womb I Knew you." (Jeremiah 1:5)

Speedy Footprints

For those who speed on the highway, here are few hymns for you:

• 45mph…………..God Will Take Care of You

• 55mph………………..Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

• 65mph………………..Nearer My God To Thee

• 75mph………………..Nearer Still Nearer

• 85mph………………..This World Is Not My Home

• 95mph………………..Lord, I’m Coming Home

• Over 100mph………Precious Memories

CHALLENGEIt is good to be cautious how we journey in life, but let us not lose track that it is more fulfilling to leave a meaningful music behind.
WALK WITH THE LORD
Lord Jesus, as I walk towards the fulfillment of my goal, may I never forget Your desired direction for me. Amen.

WALK WITH THE WORD
"Teach me, O Lord, your way, lead me along a straight path." (Psalm 27:11)

Precious Footprints

Parents, guardians and all those involve in the formation of the young (or ‘old’) are like diamond cutters. If they make the right cuts at the right proportions, they can produce precious jewels. If they make the wrong cuts because of insensitivity, neglect or recklessness, they can shatter the precious stone forever and come up with worthless pieces of glass.

CHALLENGE

The foot prints we make can be an attraction or distraction to others. They can place their feet over ours to follow what we tread on. Let us be careful where and how we set our foot prints.

WALK WITH THE LORD

Lord Jesus, as I walk to help in weaving the life of others, teach me how to cut and trim at proper proportions and at proper time. Amen.

WALK WITH THE WORD

"As a clay in the potter's hands so are you in my hands." (Jeremiah 18:6)

Footprints of every moment!

People are constantly on the go! Upon waking up 'til sundown, we always walk around to do our daily routines or itineraries. At times just mechanically as if success is always at the end or in the corner when those things are met or done. We tend to do so many things but do we find meaning in doing them? In our day to day living, how many of us stop, to look and listen to our trodden paths, whether these are good or not so good? Do we capture the lessons from there or are we just captured by them as if nothing happens?

CHALLENGE
Foot printing is to learn the mutuality of being captured by our experiences and of capturing the lessons therein.

WALK WITH THE LORD
Lord Jesus, as I walk through my everyday life, teach me to capture the lessons of every moment, and may these lessons capture me so deeply to lead a better life. Amen.

WALK WITH THE WORD"A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." (Proverbs 16:9)