2022 Week 48 Filipino Value Focus: PEAC E

8/6/2020

St. Augustine is considered to be the most significant Christian thinker after St. Paul. He is known as the father of the church for defending the Christian faith from the attacks of the Greek’s pagan culture and philosophy. As a young man, he studied the different schools of thought and engaged in immoral relationships with women. Yet, such endeavors have not satis3ied the longings of his heart for truth and peace. When Augustine was in his 40s, and still dealing with the pangs of lust and human desires, he finally cried out to God for help. In one of his prayers, he says, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rests in you.”

A lot of people, in all walks of life, long and clamor for peace. They want to have and experience peace in their relationships, workplace, and at home. The citizens of the nations desire national and world peace, which to them, the halt of struggles and wars. Peace, as with all virtues, starts in oneself before it would be experienced by the family, community, and humanity. In man’s sinful condition though, he is an enemy to God. Christ’s sacrifice, however, paved the way for the restoration of the relationship of peace with God. Thus, peace is obtained by receiving from “the Prince of Peace”, Jesus Christ. He says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest”. Truly, “our heart is restless until it 3inds its rest in him.”

A Hebrew word that embodies peace is shalom. It is used as both a greeting and farewell. Peace, however, does not only mean the absence of quarrel and trouble, it also means “success, completeness, and welfare.” The Scripture on Shalom says, “Peace and prosperity be with you, and success to all who help you, for your God is the one who helps you”. Shalom is holistic, it pertains to economic and societal prosperity and success, and to an individual’s welfare and completeness. Shalom is possible in your life, family, and workplace as Jesus Christ becomes the Lord in each of the said spheres. Shalom!

ACTION PLAN

Resolve to be at peace with yourself, your neighbor, your co-worker and loved ones today. Identify things that caused you to lose peace in all areas of life and avoid them.
In the workplace, approach a co-worker whom you don’t have a good relationship with. Initiate the peace-making process. Do this to your estranged neighbors as well.

DECLARATION

We are peace-loving people. Everywhere we go, we bring the atmosphere of peace. We make peace with nature, our families, neighbors, and co-employees. We endeavor to bring peace in the midst of strife and misunderstanding. As channels of peace, we make sure that we are at peace with our own selves by making our conscience clear and trusting the sovereign God who keeps watch over us.

PRAYER

Lord, allow us to 5ind peace that transcends all understanding in You. When we find that peace, make us the channel of that peace to other people. Everywhere we go, allow us to be the carrier of Your comfort to the grieving, rest to the suffering and peace to those who are restless. In our workplace, make peace the administrator and righteousness the supervisor. These, in Lord Jesus’ mighty Name, amen.

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Andres L. Dela Cruz Jr.

12/11/2021 03:24:45 pm

I am thankful for being part of this group. Thank you for your regular reminders on weekly focused-values that i sharr with my kaPhilRice here in Isabela station.

Venesse Rachelle I. Budlong

5/13/2022 02:07:41 am

Our work values are the subset of our fundamental beliefs and ideas—core principles that are an important part of who we are. They include things like honesty, service, self-respect, respect for others, peace, and success.

Maria Glenda C. Lagunzad

8/6/2022 06:46:24 pm

It was really meant to be part of the CRFV. It was God's purpose for VROs like me to fullfil the responsibility and trust that the Lord God Almighty bestowed upon His public servant. So humbly grateful to my CRFV family who have been my pillars to be courageous and given me the wisdom and strength amidst of challenges of life. All for the Glory of God 🙏😇

Suarez, Hyrene Joewie D

9/5/2022 04:38:47 am

The world is cruel enough that is why we must not contribute to the cruelty, Kindness won’t cause us anything, so let us try to be more kinder each day, in any way possible, may it be through material or not, anything good you make here counts in heaven.

Ashlyn Eisma link

9/5/2022 05:09:10 am

I am enlightened with the verse, when you feed the hungry, clothe the naked, or even consoled the discouraged or encouraged the heavy burdened and helped the needy, you were doing it to the Lord. I pray and that God would help help people, I pray that he would be my motivation to help others.

Aleicka Jade Capulong

9/5/2022 05:11:53 am

In this society, and in this generation we must be loved and care by each other. For me, love is our greatest shield to protect our aspects and to fullfill the genuine happiness we deserve. Being kind is not that hard to do, let us normalize doing it. Pray for yourself, your love ones, your enemy and your surroundings.

Irish Y. Manglicmot

9/5/2022 05:14:17 am

When you choose to give, you may not realize that donating to charity will do more than just help your favourite cause, giving can also provide you with many personal benefits.

Sophia Bianca Ericka Eya

9/5/2022 05:17:24 am

This is a good inspiration for everyone. Let's learn to give to each other and don't forget to help.

Lorraine I. Ignacio

9/5/2022 05:22:07 am

It helped me to open myself more in terms in giving, 'cause I know to myself that I am not a giver. So, thank you in enlightening me.

Aaron Kurt C. Gamboa

9/5/2022 05:22:20 am

Values are powerful and directing. They give people different levels of desire and direction regarding where they go and what they do. The direction is more certain the clearer it is. The more significant something is, the more motivatinh it becomes.

Lyka Mae T. Rafael

9/5/2022 05:22:29 am

Kindness in words creates confidence. We should be kind to each other no matter what happens.

Michelle M. Merindo

9/5/2022 05:23:30 am

Giving and sharing gives us inner satisfaction that one gets out of knowing that we were able to help others

Kae Anne N. Ortiz Luis link

9/5/2022 05:29:29 am

In this world, we need to be a good Samaritan to every people especially who suffered enough. That's why every little things we donate or small amount of money will help, even a sweet smile. Be kind always and grateful that we are capable of helping people.

Jhensel Espino link

9/5/2022 05:31:53 am

Giving and sharing our blessings with others is a big help to those people who need this. Donating or giving something, even if it is a small thing, is more than enough for them. It makes me realize that it's not too late to help.

Jeannielyn De Vera

9/5/2022 05:32:45 am

It's amazing to think that some people still value unity and support those in need by donating their time, resources, and other things to them. The world is not inherently cruel, rather, those who are selfish and choose not to unite with others have made it .

Kenroz M. Dela Cruz

9/5/2022 05:36:37 am

This helped me realize that deeds of compassion have the power to improve the world. As Pia said, we can all be beautiful with a heart. We can also inspire others to repeat the good deeds we have experienced to themselves, building a more positive community

Pauline Joy G. Medino

9/5/2022 05:37:40 am

"It is better to give than to recieve". I believe in this saying and it gives me a huge impact of happiness when I give like donation or helping hands to others. We must care not only for our self but also to others.

Jenelyn R. Ibe

9/5/2022 05:39:40 am

To give is to invest yourself in the life of someone else and the value of money isn't what it can buy, but how many it can help.

Kayra Dungca

9/5/2022 05:43:00 am

We need to love and care for each other in this society and generation. Love, in my opinion, serves as our greatest defense against harm and as a means of achieving the actual happiness we all deserve. Let's keep being kind a standard because it's not that difficult to accomplish. Pray for your surrounds, your loved ones, your rivals, and yourself.

Glaine Julian M. Nuguid

9/5/2022 05:47:23 am

We can’t deny the fact that poverty is real. Difficulties and struggles isn’t easy to solve. It is not always about material things that other people needs. Sometimes, support, motivation and inspiration is what they need in order to move forward to whatever they are going through. Like what Bukhari said “Your smile for your brother is a charity. Your removal of stones, thorns or bones from the paths of people is a charity. Your guidance of a person who is lost is a charity.” Everything we do for other people whether we act or give material things, it is charity, and charity can help an individual to feel the relief from the difficulties that they experience.

Reynalyn C. Mina

9/5/2022 05:52:52 am

It's so overwhelming to think that others still have humanity and love for other people by giving donations or anything kindly or voluntarily that will help other people and can at least make them happy. Let's always be kind.

Eugelen Florece

9/5/2022 05:54:39 am

There are many possible ways on how we can help other people. All we need to consider when helping them is that, it should always comes from the heart. Giving and helping them gives us satisfaction so that, like what the statement said, “give until it feels good” because what we get from this is not just satisfaction but peace, joy and fulfillment.

John Patrick F Lanuza

9/5/2022 05:54:44 am

for public benefit, relief and to provide assistance to people at times of need in any part of the world, especially those who are the victims of COVID-19

Jessa May Balangue link

9/5/2022 05:55:00 am

Let's not ignore those people who needed some help. We can help other people by simply donating some of our stuffs that we don't use anymore. Help as long as you can or as long as you have a chance. It really feels good when we are able to help others.

Kaycie Ann M. Garcia

9/5/2022 05:57:03 am

All of us are facing diffirent battle in our lives. Helping other people doesn't mean you need to give all the things you have, rather it is all about sharing what you have. Even if it is just a small guesture from others, but for the people you helped it means a lot.

Angelica Tayag

9/5/2022 06:03:14 am

"its better to give than to receive", whether you are poor or rich, helping others without hesitation and expecting nothing in return is a wonderful habit that everyone should learn, especially the youth.

Rosemarie Maniti

9/5/2022 06:04:35 am

It's all about giving and sharing of what you have; helping others doesn't require you to give everything you have. Even a modest act of kindness from others can mean a lot to the individuals you assisted. Each of us is dealing with a different struggle in life.

Glenn Ignacio

9/5/2022 06:07:02 am

"We acknowledge that we are more than blessed and we can be a blessing to others. Life in charity is no sacrifice at all because the more we give, the more we receive." In our life not all of us have the ability to be resourseful as the others, Just like in this phrase, as long we cam give to others who needs it, we must share it freely to those who are not capable much.

Joey Maye Quiambao

9/5/2022 06:12:45 am

If the world is cruel and betraying enough, we need to be kind more than ever. It is not that the world was created as cruel and betraying, but we humans have made the world so. So as much as possible, if we can, always try to be as kind as we can be.

Iriesh Claire D. Layug

9/5/2022 06:19:07 am

I grew up with a mindset of helping people who are less fortunate, and who are those in need. It's just that I am willing to help but I wasn't capable enough to send some help financially, but I've realized that it's not about money, it's about the kindness you can give to someone who needed it the most. Life is too short, why not live it to the fullest? Let's help one another, especially those who are in need. Let's be their light in their darkness. Let's give them hope, life must go on no matter how difficult it is. What I've realized is, that helping those who struggle the most is heart-fulfilling, and I think it's true that seeing them smile is worth the risk and sacrifices. And one more thing helping others without asking for any exchange is priceless. Let's be kind to everyone let's say that we see and encounter life differently. It's rare to have a pure heart and I am sure that every one of us could turn our hearts into pure.

Kyla Joy Concepcion

9/5/2022 06:20:57 am

After reading this, I've learned that giving gives a deeper meaning to life and helps us see our purpose to the people in our society. So, whatever it is that you care about, there will be a charity working on it. Charities help in lots of different ways, but the main ways are by raising awareness of an issue, or providing direct help.

Michaela Mercado

9/5/2022 06:26:40 am

Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.

Joweena Cristino

9/5/2022 06:28:06 am

Heaven has a treasure that is unfailing. In order to aid them, we must do so from the bottom of our hearts. To give, to care for, and to love one another. Our devotion to God is sufficient reward. And keep in mind that if you truly assist people, God will quickly repay you.

Michelle Ashley V. Radoc

9/5/2022 06:28:45 am

just like jesus christ fed crowd of hungry, we can too by giving our excess grace to needy. Either you're rich or poor you can help other people who are in need even in a simple way." It's better to give than to receive" this behavior must learn or apply of the youth. I am thankful to people that giving their time and willingness to help.Lift others and always find opportunity to make people smile. Offer random acts of kindness in every life.

Alyssa Mae De Jesus

9/5/2022 06:31:13 am

It's not required to help others, but your small gesture will be a big help to them. You don't know other struggles. Always remember to be kind and generous all the time. so that blessings will not stay away from you.

Michael Joseph Mallari

9/5/2022 06:38:16 am

John Paul O. Vasquez

9/5/2022 06:40:41 am

Volunteering your time, money, or energy to help others doesn't just make the world better it also makes you better. Studies indicate that the very act of giving back to the community boosts your happiness, health, and sense of well-being.

Lhay Hernandez

9/5/2022 06:42:47 am

I had a lot of realization on this verse. Our wants may not be fulfilled all the time, but there are a lots of people who are in a tougher situation who wish to be in our position. To simply get by in a day without worrying about their food, shelter, etc.. because of that I am encourage to help the people who are in a tough situation in my own ways, as inspired by the action plans written, instead of prioritizing my wants. Kindness is indeed spreadable. This article became a bridge to enlighten people to help who are in need and be kind in our own ways.

9/5/2022 06:44:53 am

There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.

Kyla Gomez

9/5/2022 06:51:44 am

Everything revolves around giving to others and sharing what we have. When we open our hearts and hands to offer, we are also making space for more. The more we give and help to others can make a big difference in their lives.

Klent John C. Dancel

9/5/2022 07:04:08 am

In contrast to the situation for the rich idiot, where his money was not enjoyed by him but by those who inherited his fortune, the treasure in heaven is ours and will not be passed on to others.

Jesus encourages his followers to intentionally put themselves in a position where they may need him in addition to simply having faith in him. Sell your possessions, donate the proceeds to those in greater need than yourself, and have faith in God. Only his resources are sufficient and limitless enough to continuously meet all of our needs.
Maybe we are like the person holding the hefty bag of one pound coins who lowers it to take the bag of 50 pound notes that was being held by the other person.

Jerico N. Gandalera

9/5/2022 07:09:43 am

Part of being a person is about helping others, that's why we must learn to help each others in small or big ways. Because in that act of kindness can change a person's life.

KRISTINE ANNE ANGELES

9/5/2022 08:05:16 am

Nowadays, what is paid matters the most. We sometimes forget the act of giving without waiting for something in return.. And often forget that the world is so much beautiful with pure kindness and unselfish love.

Ashlyn Salas

9/5/2022 05:19:58 pm

I've realized that extending help to others help us to see what other people's true situation, and we'll learn what's being compassionate really means.

Maricar D. Lutap

9/5/2022 06:07:12 pm

Always be responsible.

9/5/2022 06:18:52 pm

People are not the same, so treat everyone fair, because we have a different lives . Be an inspiration and a person who always help to everyone. Be kind and caring.

Lean Ricohermoso

9/5/2022 08:25:54 pm

Give people hope by extending help for charities. No one will help those people if there's no one willing. Spread love and be someone's light.

Rheian Perez

9/6/2022 09:18:10 am

Having what you need you should be grateful, so when you received more than enough share it with others and be their light in their darkest time. Being an inspiration to others is fulfilling to you

Arc Aquino

9/14/2022 02:23:23 am

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