Sunday, 4 May 2008

Don’t Complain!


By Your Words And Thoughts,


You’ll Determine If You’ll Enjoy The Journey Or Not


 


I’m flying again.


On Wednesday, I’m starting a fast, blistering, non-stop 10-day trip to US and Canada. In those 10 days, I’ll be preaching in 10 cities. No joke. From Los Angeles to San Francisco to Vancouver to New Jersey to Maryland… (invite your friends to join me. Click here for my complete itinerary.)


Some people tell me that my schedule isn’t fit for a human being.


But there’s nothing to it, really.


I’ve done this before, so I know the drill: Fly, preach, fly, preach, fly, preach... And inhale oxygen somewhere in between.


If I can also catch a small meal in between, praise God. If not, a banana will do. Now you know why I’m thin.


But I’m strong. I’ve been a semi-vegetarian for the past 14 years. I also exercise daily. And I live a happy life.


Everywhere I go, people ask me, “How can you do all that you do?” They say my calendar is torture.


No, it’s not. I love what I do.


So to me, my calendar is not torture but a thrilling adventure.


 


Warning: People Who Complain


Will Get More Of What They’re Complaining About



One day, I was standing in a long line in the airport.


In front of the X-Ray machines, metal detectors, and tired security personnel.


Behind me was a balding middle-aged man who had so much anger in his face, a rock would melt under his gaze. He cursed, “F_ck, I can’t stand waiting. This is driving me nuts. Don’t you just hate long lines?”


I smiled.


My silence was enough to tell him, “You have a choice to be happy or miserable.”


Because at that moment, I felt happy.


Because I chose to be happy.


I was at peace with God and myself and the entire universe.


I ride planes a hundred times a year and I’ve long decided never to complain about the long lines.


Complaining is useless.


Instead, I appreciate the special gifts that long lines give me.


Long lines force me to chat with a friend, to read a book, to plan for the next 50 years of my life, to pray, to be totally useless, and to do absolutely nothing. Oh what peace!


Don’t complain.


I know of some people who complain before the trip begins.


By doing so, they “create” the misery that they’ll experience. Because their complaints become self-fulfilling prophecies.


That’s just how life works.



Instead of Complaining,


Imagine How You Want Your Journey To Play Out


 


Before each trip, I already make a deliberate decision and declare, “I will enjoy this amazing trip.”


The Bible says, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” I believe that. So before leaving for a trip, I confess, “My journey will be very blessed!”


I also do something that I learned from Olympic champions: In my mind, I visualize what I want to happen.


Part of an Olympic athlete’s training is visualization. Each morning, before he even runs, a sprinter will imagine his 100-meter dash. He imagines everything. The sound of the gun. The leap from the starting block. The wind on his face. The cheer of the crowd. The finish line’s ribbon on his chest. The gold medal around his neck.


And if it’s good enough for Olympians, I guess it’s good enough for me too.


So before each trip, here’s what I imagine…


o In each talk I’ll give, I imagine how my audience will receive God’s love. People will be spiritually nourished. People will experience God as never before. They’ll feel so blessed; they’ll tell their friends about the experience. (Hint for Speakers: This is what I imagine before I give any talk. I don’t go to the stage without doing this.)


o In every human contact I’ll have, I imagine how I’ll learn from the fascinating people I’ll meet. I’ll be blessed by my friends, my hosts, and the organizers of each event. And I will bless them with my love and friendship too. (I enjoy meeting with KerygmaFamily members all around the world. If you’re not yet a member, sign up at www.kerygmafamliy.com and get my spiritual nourishment for FREE.)


o In lull times, whether standing in line or sitting on the plane, I’ll read and write and rest and pray. I imagine myself thoroughly enjoying my lull times of quiet and peace.


o I’ll come home rested, energized, and blessed!


My imagination is my prayer.


I’m claiming that all these will happen in Jesus name.



Life Is A Journey;


It’s Up To You If You’ll Enjoy The Trip Or Not.


 


Remember: Experience is not what happens to you. Experience is what you do to what happens to you.


Each day, you’re moving closer to your destination.


Your destination is God.


Yet God is not only a destination, He also is your path.


So enjoy this journey called life.


At every step of the way, God is there.



May your dreams come true,



Bo Sanchez


 



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93 comments:

  1. Thanks bro. Bo for this reminder!

    God bless you with more nuggets of wisdom from above, In Jesus Name! Amen! & Amen!


    Tessie

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  2. Hello Brother Bo!!! Thank you for the daily refection you gave me. It really help me to surpass daily lives. May GOD bless you always with more wisdom so that you can help other people change their life towards GOD.

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  3. vicenta tusi rusiana4 May 2008 at 17:14

    Dear Bro. Bo:

    Thanks God for sending someone like you! You serevede as one of our hopes in our lives..for every words that came from your preaching really refreshes our empty souls. Keep up your good work Brother Bo, God bless you and your family circle.

    With prayers,

    Vic-Vic

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  4. Dear Brother Bo,

    I cling to your preachings daily as we encounter hardships in my mother's health condition...it brings me hope and understanding and acceptance. I have no complaints in the hardships we endure but i learned not to rush things and take care of myself too so i can take care of my mother and family. God bless!

    Praying for my mother, sister and family...

    Bia

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  5. May Cheryl Negapatan4 May 2008 at 18:32

    Thank you so much Bo for inspiring me everyday.

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  6. Exactly what I needed today Bro. Bo! Thank you so much for enlightening me.

    You are God's gift to people who need spiritual nourishment. May God bless you with good health to continue your mission.

    My prayers are with you always.

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  7. Thank you so much Bro. Bo!!! You always bring me closer to God each day.

    ivy

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  8. Bro. Bo,

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING ONE OF MY GREATEST BLESSINGS! Your words always touches the innermost part of my heart (everytime i hear your preachings i always cry...a lot!;-) I always feel how loved I am by our awesome Father God!.. I'm always blessed by you! Your words inspire me to love God and the people around me, to dream, to give & deny myself for others, to be strong as I journey life, to enjoy life, etc. ---your words really changes me. Thank you, THANK YOU SO MUCH! I believe that you're really a blessing to a LOT of people because you're giving your all to God, and that is also my prayer, pls include me always in your prayers that I may also give my ALL to God inspite of my myriad weaknesses and that I'll be able to bless the people around me in my little ways and that glorify the LORD AND MASTER OF MY LIFE!
    blaze

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  9. hi brother bo,

    i realized that it's really true that the more you complain about something the more you get it. it's just like you are always anticipating the negative things that may happen and forget to appreciate the good things ...tuloy parang pabigat ng pabigat ang buhay pag complain ng complain.

    ang galing mo talga bro bo....i thank the Lord for always blessing you with that wisdom....

    ivy

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  10. Thanks for your words of wisdom??/ it really touches my heart. First time ko sya memeet in person nung meeting nang mga Section heads sa NBS, I was so curious that time kasi palagi ko naririnig sa ibang SH na "uy si Bro Bo ang galing galing nyang mag speech, makipaginteract w/the people, parang ayaw mo ng tapusin ung pakikinig mo sa kanya". True ka kasi talagang all ears ako sa kanya nung sya na ung nasa harap at nagsasalita.. All his words are very inspiring at may sense.....Kaya nga ngayon through ur website na lang me nagoopen kasi I left NBS na since January pa.... Hoping to see you soon ULIT....
    thanks talaga sa blessings mo through words,,,, nakarelate ako kasi pala complain akong tao.....

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  11. rosemarie pascual4 May 2008 at 23:45

    Dear Bo,

    Thanks for all the inspirations. These had helped me a lot most specially now that I will be starting my new career in teaching far away from my family and friends.
    I am nervous but because I know Jesus will be with me in this journey so I will never complain.

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  12. god has blessed me again today. just when i am facing a new challenge, right now, at this very moment, god found a way to let me open my email. though im trying my best to remain strong and focused with all the changes in my life, fear always find a way to creep in. but god loves me so much that he finds a way to comfort me and remind me that he is always there. thank you brother bo, i should never complain, god has reasons for allowing the not so good things (or so i thought) to happen, he has a perfect plan. god bless you more, thank you for touching a lot of souls.

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  13. Hi Bro. Bo, thanks for always inspiring me through your emails and through the Feast together with my family. We missed your talk last Sunday coz we've totally moved out of our old house after 40 years of renting, we now own a townhouse. I thank the Lord for this blessing and many many more blessings that He has given me, esp. the transformation of my husband. God has assured me to leave it all up to him and slowly but surely I am seeing the miracles. One of my dreams in my Novena to God's Love is now happening--- for my husband to be prayerful, to read the bible daily, to be faithful to me, responsible and loving father.

    I love you Lord JESUS Aleluia! We love you Bro. Bo!

    We hope we can put up a local feast in our subdivision soon.

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  14. MARICAR P. DIZON5 May 2008 at 01:24

    Bro.Bo everytime i read your email there is always PEACE inside me, and all my problems and worries washed away, thank you so much for being there Bro.Bo, wishing you long life goodhealth and laso your family, GODBLESS!!!!

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  15. robert de leon5 May 2008 at 03:16

    dear bro. bo,

    just like every individual receiving your mails of WISDOM, LOVE, ENCOURAGEMENT, COMPASSION,
    just name it is all there I always feel the nearness of GOD to sinners like me and how much HE always extends His Love and Patience for all my shortcomings.

    may the good Lord always sustain you as you continue to win more souls for His Kingdom.

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  16. maricar aranas5 May 2008 at 03:35

    hi brother Bo!

    thank you very much! i always feel blessed every time i read your reflections and testimonies.

    every time i feel down i read your testimonies and i am rejuvenated with the presence of the Holy Spirit.

    thanks brother Bo , you are a blessing from heaven.

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  17. thanks, mr. bo, lately before i open my e-mail... i've been complaining for my studies... my summer classes... and after reading this.. i realize something...

    i really appreciate it... God Bless Us....

    Hope things will go right with me... and to you and your company...

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  18. Thank you! More power to you. Your efforts and love has really reached people. You give genuine enlightenment to many of us during times we need it. God bless you.

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  19. What you mentioned about imagining and claiming the positive things that will happen in our life journeys affirms things that were said in a book I recently read called "The Secret." It really made me see my life in a different way.

    Thanks Bo!

    God Bless You!

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  20. I felt God talking to me through you, Bro. Bo. I've been feeling down lately and admittedly, been complaining a lot about everything in my life.

    Thank you so much for that reminder. It really is a choice. I just can't help it 'coz I feel everything is going against me nowadays.

    Ingat lagi.

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  21. Bro. Bo!!
    wow! your story is just in time. i just started my work in GMA Network, i live in Laguna and i commute everyday. I just love being with my family at the end of a tiring day. But human as i am, i can't avoid complaining during trips ( i am afraid to be late) but I just put things to His Hands.. I am not faithful but am not discouraged.

    I just love God beyond my imperfections... He is the perfection in me.

    Jesus in me Loves You Bo!

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  22. thanks Bro.Bo for reminding us that every decision we make starts with the mind.I believe we should have the strong will to choose positive things.So help us God! Cheers!

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  23. thanks so much for the wisdom...
    had been complaining the past few days... been containing it within myself... but reading this really helped... i just have to keep on trusting God... and i hope i'll be blessed with more patience....
    thanks again and godbless...

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  24. thanks Bro. Bo for this wisdom...
    I guess this reminds me that everything has a purpose...
    It is up to me whether I'll complain or act positively...

    again, many thanks

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  26. bro. bo
    hi, sori if i had to complain, but i'm having some difficulty in receiving my e-mail coming from you. for almost a week now, your e-mail to me doesn't include sabbath or companion and they are space so far a part. hope something can be done coz. i feel really blessed and inspired if i read it everyday. thank you.

    God Bless! again Thanks.
    amie

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  27. bro. bo,

    thank you for sending me a soulfull letter!
    and i thank GOD for using you as his instrument to give spiritual message.
    you're right that we should choose to be happy or anything that is positive.. because in my everyday journey riding in MRT.. wow! (traffic sa dami ng tao).
    but, I chose to enjoy my day by simply saying..THANK YOU LORD! for this day!

    God Bless you kuya Bo and I hope that you continue serving GOD..

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  28. hi bro bo

    im a 10 year old kid
    i know many about life life experiences because of you
    im the no.1 fan of yours and bene
    i have a small bible study group in my school
    because i wanted to be like you
    i learned many things in this blog
    because i always complain about life
    so after reading this blog
    i will try to understand everything
    and i will try to not complain as often now

    blessed fan
    sean(",)

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  29. thnx 4 d inspiration... u really rock!

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  30. Laurence Abas5 May 2008 at 20:12

    Hi Brother Bo,

    Thank you very much for the food that you're giving me. It nourshis my soul and my whole being as a human.

    I always complain a lot, specially in my blessings. Thats why I end up loosing. Now, I will change my old ways, instead of complaining and whinning to GOd, I will just sing praises to Him (I have a bathroom voice).

    Thank you again Brother Bo.

    Laurence

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  31. bo
    i think sometime we need to complain, like in some cases in having a hair cut, some barbero dont listen to the cutromers want. have you experience that, yousay trim only and when you wake up you are already Kalbo. sometimes we need to complain for others to change. but in other cases like in the government there are already a lot of complaint but theres no chang, i wonder if they are already immune. im not saying all, official. any way just its just my opinion,probably just dont practice of the way of life like complaining.
    just always mine the gold of good intentions.
    ronnel

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  32. Dear Bro. Bo, thanks again for this inspiring messages you send to me i was so blessed and spiritually nourished cause you know am a person who always complain now ive learned my weakness.More power to your ministry and continue to blessed oihers.God Bless!

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  33. Bro Bo, thanks for the inspiration. And the very important reminder of NOT TO COMPLAIN.

    I love the last part about making your imagination as your prayer, such a beautiful insight.

    Also, the message about life as a journey. I've printed it and placed it on my desk.

    Thank you and God will truly continue to bless you!

    Tom

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  34. Dear Bro bo, I love your line that says, "My imagination is my prayer".
    Very inspiring article that uplifts my heart once again. Im a little bit down these days but there's no reason for me to complain. Life is beautiful indeed. It's just a matter of choice. Thanks once again brother bo for giving me reason to choose happiness despite trials and boredom in life. Please help me pray too, i want to go back to my focus.

    Thanks once again brother Bo and God bless you more... !

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  35. Thanks again bro Bo for another inspiring word from you. Yes life is a journey and its up to us on how to handle this journey. As long as we have Jesus in our life evrything will be blessed/fine. All the trials/problems are all ondinary things in this earth. God permit this to happen because he know that we can..yes we can and God can do this to us. Don't you remember that God suffers a lot of sacrifices but is there any instances that Jesus complained? None, not even a single word. I remembered before that I also experienced lining up in looking for a job, lining up in paying bills and lining up in booking for a trip in Davao. Bad words comes from my mouth..oh what a very bad attitude ( I dont even want to think it again). yeah Bro Bo is right...just read a book,,pray..and wait and think for our future or plan for it. How wonderful this world to live in if complaint will be totally eradicated. THINK ABOUT IT...

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  36. Bro Bo

    I'm thankful that i came across with this online article of yours before i left the office...as if your voice resounds on my ears as the van i'm riding was been stuck at the side of the road encountering minor problems...then i heard other passengers murmuring, and even complaining...i smile... i remain calm and composed as i was reminded by your word.

    Thanks Bro Bo. I pray that God will always gives you strength and inspiration to write for the hungry souls.

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  37. Hi, Bro. Bo

    Thanks for the very inspiring message....may you continue
    inspiring more person....and may god bless you always....

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  38. thanks bo!! i've been through a lot these days. reading this article lifted me up.

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  39. hi bro. bo,
    thanks for this inspiring message. i think that when God wants our attention, that's when He gives us some distractions on our hectic life's journey. this way, we can take a pause and be reminded that He exists! i thank Him for halting me in between life's journey, for it's when He stops me that i become closer to Him. time spent for waiting in the crowd could very well be fruitful if spent in praying, or just simply relax and enjoy His Company. interruptions like sickness, failures, difficulties, are i believe blessings in disguise, for it brings us closer to God; it reminds us to love others and let their needs be foremost, just as Jesus commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves.
    thanks once again...
    May God inspire you more.
    God bless you & your family.
    star

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  40. Hi Bo,

    You're Great! This warning (Warning: People Who Complain Will Get More Of What They’re Complaining About) will change me from now on! I'll make hard copy of this soulfood and let everybody at home understand it especially my wife.
    I just heard your name November last year from an employee of Analog Devices and I'm just curious of your two-letter "Bo" first name until one time I passed by at National Bookstore in Festival mall and saw your book (8 secrets..). That book will change my way of life for good! Promise..so I can bless others.

    Thanks Bo. YOu're strong. God Bless You and your Family!

    neo

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  41. thanks for your message & inspiring thoughts. You taught me to be more patient and positive in life

    God bless you always.

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  42. How wonderful and harmonious our life would be if everyone could develop that habit of not complaining. Imagine everyone is so pleasing. That's totally heaven on earth. So when there are times I could hardly control my emotions. I would always think that I'll be a loser. Thinking that frowning would add wrinkles to my face and would also increase my hyper tension. That's how I convince myself to stay COOL.
    More power bro. Bo. & God bless.

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  43. Michael/boyet6 May 2008 at 01:03

    Peace! Thanks Bro Bo for inspiring me for your experience and advice, its lifting my faith to JESUS that all we do is for HIS Glory. Amen! GOD's loves you!

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  44. Dear Bro. Bo,

    You are God's gift to me and to my family, and ofcourse to everybody who believes. I thank God to have found you, an Angel sent by God to us who tirelessly inspires us and guide towards the right path. Take care always and God bless you and your family.

    Dors

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  45. ....oh... God is great!! I really thank Him for the blessings i'm receiving... i've got good news today... i really didn't expect it... i almost lost my hope... when He makes me realize that He never leaves everyone with nothing... last night.. i almost complaining.. but now, i can't stop thanking Him...

    Thanks Mr. Bo for inspiring messages....

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  46. Arbe M. Alcala6 May 2008 at 04:10

    Hello Brother Bo! It is my first time to ever encounter you. Today i was able to read your book 'You Can Make Your Life Beautiful.' I want to tell you that I have been depressed lately but after reading your book today, i feel so happy. I wanted to hear more of your inspiring words and so i looked you up on the net. Now I just read this. I want to know more and learn from your wisdom. Thank you for uplifting my lonely spirit. You brought me so close to God in a snap. Thank you so much. God's words touched me. You are such an effective and sincere preacher.

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  47. hello bro. Bo lam mo bro. Bo. Hulog ka talaga ng langit. YOu inspired a lot of people to listen the word of God and to be a follower of Christ jesus.:-)

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  48. thnx.. I was really stress all week cause of work...Thanks for this because this, I will enjoy my work tomorrow..

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  49. thanks and godbless...

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  50. Dear Bro. Bo,

    I was on the state of depression when ive come accross your inspirational and spiritual works. And I'm indeed thankful that I was enlightened and touched by your words. Ive learned to value my self and people around me. Ive learned to imagine good things now, because now, my imagination is my prayer. Thank you for being God's steward of His abundant graces. God bless you and the kerygma family!

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  51. may the good Lord continues to shower you, and your kerygma family, with strength, good health, wisdom and a comfortable shoes in all your travels....

    what my imagination is telling me right now is - that I will be one of your lucky audiences listening and interacting with you LIVE here in Australia....

    in Jesus name.....AMEN!!!

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  52. THANX Bro BO for slapping and kicking me side by side by this one.. ;-) hahaha seriously, thank you for reminding me not to complain. just enjoy what life brongs becaus ethat is the will of God. God is great! All things are possible in His time. Praise the Lord. May God bless us all and to all of you..may you always have God's love and favor all the days of your life. .. ;-)

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  53. Kristine Flores6 May 2008 at 19:26

    hi Bro. Bo,
    i agree with this blog. I experienced the same thing when my other family members would tell me how i would be able to survive the summer by only being at home the whole day for two months. They thought that all i do is just sleep and do some little chores. They do not know that i pray, i evaluate the last school year and i prepare myself for another semester. It is in those 2months that i relax and take time to dream again and plan for my tomorrows after those 10months of schoolwork! I'm grateful for vacations and for little vacations like waiting in line or being in traffic. Thank you Bro. Bo! you have always inspired me and you have given me another tips on how to make my day! :D God Bless you in your trips and in your preaching in the US! :D

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  54. Br. BO,

    Thank you so much for enlightening me everyday. Your such a BIG BLESSING for me. I learned a lot from you since i joinned kerygma family but before that i am one who always join in visiting anawim in our office, twice a year we have to visit the elders. Now I know why I am exist in this world. I should not LOVE only myself but extend it to the needy.

    GOD BLESS US ALWAYS.

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  55. simple. wonderful. practical. inspiring.

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  56. Rosenel Marisse S. Beseril6 May 2008 at 22:41

    Thanks Bro. Bo! you have always been a great help. i don't know how you do it but all of the articles that you send seemed like an answer in my dilemmas. all of them just fits my current situation. it seems like you know just what's happening and what i'm feeling..^_^

    i am doing a lot of things and my schedule has always been full these past few days and i tend to complain sometimes and even ask God why does it have to be me.but with your article above, it reminded me that i should not complain and instead love what i am doing and visualize the outcome of those events.

    Thank you so much Bro. Bo! More Power! and may you inspire a lot more people.^_^

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  57. Bro.Bo,
    thank you for your exalting message and words of wisdom.
    Like you, I experienced also to travel a lot when I was working abroad. I complain sometimes but not always in the cue.
    This message will inspire the many of us not to complain and to live a normal way of life in the holy spirit.
    I will always remember that experience is what you do to what happens to you. Guide me Bro. Bo to enjoy this journey of life moving closer to God.

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  58. hey brotha boe

    my first time here.
    this is good stuff!

    twenty points for you!
    yeah!
    =)
    peace_out

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  59. Gina Ealdama-Camacho7 May 2008 at 15:03

    Hi Bro. Bo!

    It's always great to receive fresh insights from you. Complaining is an "automatic" thing we do and yet, we can really turn this bad habbit into a blessing by being thankful instead. God bless your trip to the U.S.A. and I hope to see you soon here in Auckland. We're starting the Kerygma Live prayer meeting in the Community Center in Howick this Satuday. Please pray for us!

    Gina

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  60. Bebot P. Latonio7 May 2008 at 17:10

    Hi Bro. Bo,
    I always open my mail and if there is anything from you i would never miss to read the insightful articles. I made it as my reflection and part of my prayer everytime i start my day for work. It really helped me go through the routine of my day very peacefully and
    relaxed. Simply said, YOUR BEAUTIFUL THOUGHTS
    MAKE AND COMPLETE MY DAY ALWAYS.

    thank you and God bless.

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  61. brother bo,

    thanks for the daily inspirations and guidance you always shared to us...it really helps in my everyday as i face the test of life...i keep reading your book "how to make your life beautiful" so inspiring...

    bro, thanks again...pls continue to preach and share the WORD of GOD...

    mabuhay ka...GOD BLESS...

    den-j

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  62. Dear Bro. Bo,

    This is exactly what I needed! It seems with our present life's situation not only with the crisis our country is suffering now but even in our office, wherein almost everybody is complaining with our current management to the point that I myself is almost affected spiritually. I sometimes can't resist the negative pull of complaining. I pray that God will give me the strength. Thank you ang God bless!

    grace

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  63. Hi Bro. Bo!

    You really are an amazing speaker!
    I like this "Warning: People Who Complain Will Get More Of What They’re Complaining About."

    And also the way you define "Experience is not what happens to you. Experience is what you do to what happens to you."

    Continue being a blessing to others by giving talks that are simple yet very inspiring...

    God Bless :)


    Ayen

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  64. Hi Bro Bo,

    This message really inspire people like me who complains. People like me who become impatience to God. You are truly a Blessing to everyone! May God bless you more wisdom and strength.

    Please offer a prayer for me....Thanks much and God bless you & your family.

    Goldie

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  65. Hello Bro.Bo

    Thank you for inspiring us with your journal. II pray that your trip will be blessed in every possible way.

    I will be starting a new journey in my life and this will take a lot of patience, courage and of course prayer. Despite all the hardships I know I will face I choose to be happy, because I believe God is with me

    God bless you and your family :)

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  66. Hi, anyone here who knows where I can download mp3s of Bro. Bo's preachings? Thanks.

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  67. bro. bo


    thank u so much...... GOD BLESS:-)WW.:-)WW.:-)

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  68. Very inspiring! From now on I won't complain!

    Maraming Salamat po!

    God bless us all.

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  69. hi bro.bo,
    thanks for all the uplifting stories/messages u send me..they are very practical and applicable 2 my everyday life...sometimes i'm so busy and tired from work that i also complain but bless u and thank God for that simple reminder...in this chaotic world of ours, someone's got 2 do what u do..and i pray always that u never tire and will always have good health 2 continue doing what u do....God Bless...

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  70. thanks bro. bo,

    starting today, i'll remind myself not to complain about so many things.... it will help me have a longer, stressed free life.

    Godbless....

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  71. Dear Bro Bo.
    I wish you a very blessed and enjoyable trip. I do agree that life is a journey. A lot of encounter.. troubles, afflictions, trials, temptations but God was so kind and his love is so Great that he let us decide for ourselves. Our freedom to choose is his great gift for all of us that we need to value most. Just now as usual money matters bothers me a lot. And I guessed its a normal reaction for us to complain, but... you know Im practicing and developing a habit of trying to comfort myself and convincing myself that all those trials and problems are blessings. Complaints are just on my mind but Im trying my very best to defeat it to turn them out to blessings. And take all those things positively. Oftentimes the solutions are just near you.

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  72. i remember the book and the video of "the secret" with your example brother bo. thanks for reminding us again about the power of our imagination and of course, our own prayers.

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  73. I havent checked my e-mail for a while until today, because i was busy preparing for an important exam that would change my life (well thats how hard i prepared for that)Last may 10 it was finally over but waiting for the result and praying for the score we been wishing to attained are a lot harder....and then i read your mail and it taught me some basic lessons. From now on i will never forget to visualize all my dreams and ill start from this very hope that i have right now, to get the required score that i need....thanks bo!

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  74. mcyargs2005@yahoo.com14 May 2008 at 16:46

    Dear Bro. Bo:

    Thans God for having someone like you in my life...you really inspires me in every article you published! I know and I admit that I'm type of a person who always love to complain but then I stopped for a while and think of the people who have no food to eat, no family to lean on and even friends to count on because of poverty. I still thank the Lord for the blessings I revceive every day, for waking up in the morning and for having lovenes and a supportive family.

    Again thank you so much fro reminding us to enjoy life to the fullest and count our blessings instead of complaining!

    God bless and more power!

    Ritchie Rusiana

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  75. Hi Bro. Bo!

    Complaints in some ways has always been a part of me. Human as we are, we tend to compare ourselves to anybody and naively complaining that God is unfair... But if we look at the positive side, we almost forgot the blessings the we receive day by day if and only we know how to count it. Come to think of it, the fresh air, the food in our table, friends, our loved ones the people we met are not but a few of God's enormous blessings. With that, I know that I am so blessed... And nothing to complain though admittedly sometimes I also feel envy and I think that's normal. What is important we know how to acknowledge our weaknesses and be more thankful to HIM... God Bless Us All!!!

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  76. Bro. Bo,

    Thanks for the simple yet inspiring message about our usual attitude of complaining. These situations, small as they are, tend to develop in us behaviours that may have greater implications in the way we live our lives, especially our Christian lives. All along we tend to believe these behaviours are nothing, but we come to realize these are significant as you explained the details of its consequences.

    Thanks for shedding light.

    Lito

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  77. Hi bro Bo!
    Thanks for the soulfood message you gave. Im reviewing for my medicine board exam right now, and I know im not that strong, but il keep this inspiring message as a spark of faith, to keep me standing on my lifes journey..


    God Bless!
    Bert

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  78. Thank you so much for this great reminder.you really know the kind of message that i've been badly needing as of this time coz ive come to point when i begin complaining about so many things bout my first job.
    Thanks a lot. God bless!!!!

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  79. hi kuya bo,

    salamat po sa mga insights. if only people adopt this kind of thinkin' then i guess everything is under control.

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  80. Hi! kuya Bo,
    Thanks! you inspired me and teach me how to live life in a better way. I'm one of those people who used to complained but as i read this, I'm enlightened and realized a lot of things. God bless!

    Cathy

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  81. hi Brother Bo!

    everytime i read your article, i can't help but smile (and sigh) in between! ..'Is brother Bo talking about me??'.. i can very much relate to most of your articles; the best part is, i get inspiring ang eye-opening advices from them!

    thanks a lot! God bless!

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  82. hi bro. bo hay i got so bitin with his article! but anyway, thank you for that. because in this time of my life i really need something or someone to encourage me and help me change my point of view in my life. i feel empty kasi. im not that happy with my job din so everyday for me is a struggle. hay dati naman happy ako sa work ko but something happen kaya kailangan ako malipat kahit ayaw ko, i got promoted twice but im not happy with my position.hay i really need help.thanks.

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  83. thanks Bo for the wonderful insights! such a good thing to remind us how Big those blessings that God gave to us. Kip on inspiring! =)

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  84. now, i'll stop complaining on simple things.

    thanks bro. bo for reminding me to love God and trust Him in everything. :)

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  85. hi Bro. Bo, I'm just a new reader of your articles, but I always listen to your talks in the radio before going to school.
    In the starting topics that you discussed, all the messages make a point in the way I live. I always think that I am the difficult person in my community and doing so, makes me anti-social and hated to talk to people. But as I read your passages I think I can gradually change. Thanks a lot. I hope many would appreciate the things you do.

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  86. Thanks for that very inspiring msg. May the Lord continue to use you as an instrument to inspire us to become positive in life & appreciate God's blessing. Thank you & God Bless.

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  87. Thanks Bo for the encouragement. You gave me an idea how am i going to become a good driver. I've taken driving lessons before but still, i'm afraid to drive on the highway... now i know what to do next time i'm going to drive, i'll just have to set my mind and imagine myself doing it. Wish me luck on my driving... God bless you and your family

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  88. Hi brother bo, thx for spreading the very inspiring words of our Lord, if you plan to came here at singapore to preach please drop me a mail... I'll treat you on dinner, my email is herbertjaylao@yahoo.com thx brother

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  89. Hi Bro. Bo, I'VE DECIDED NOT TO COMPLAIN! Naks! idol kasi kita.. hehe

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  90. HI Bro. Bo thanks a lot of your inspiring articles.It helps me a lot of my daily life.Your message it struck and touch me because i'm a kind of person always complaining. Especially the the traffic I encounter in coastal going to cavite.

    Bro. Bo once again thanks a lot you enlightened me.
    God bless us all...

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  91. hi bro.. ive been complaining about almost everything in my life.. im emotionally disturbed.. I don't understand why i have to experience all these.. I complain about my family, friends and my community.. maybe, something is really wrong about me.. The more i complain..the more i experience these situations.. i just hate it.. Thank you bro bo for being such an inspiration.. i would stop complaining and go with the flow.. More power..

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  92. Dear Sir Bo,

    This article is so timely! I kept laughing while reading this. Right now, I feel so useless here at work. I'm an audit assistant in a bank & my workload isn't at all heavy. Awkwardness comes when everyone's busy while I'm not. I feel inferior at times & not belonging. They're all accountants/auditors while, I'm just an Communications major. A secretary, so to speak. I feel like I'm in the wrong place but I'm at peace with my workmates. There came a time that I thought of quitting my job! Ridiculous isn't it??? Everytime I get bored, I read your articles to remind me of everything I need to remind me of. Thanks a lot Sir Bo! You really made my day through God's grace!

    More power! Hope to see you here in Davao soon... God Bless you & your loved ones! :-D

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