Inside Mae

The way we treat others is usually a reaction to their behavior to us. However, I read a reflection about, "treat people like Jesus died for them". That a person’s value is not earned or subjective, but rather "bought" at an infinite price. In a world obsessed with hierarchy, the CROSS is the ultimate equalizer. When we look at others through this lens, labels like "enemy," "outcast," or "stranger" begin to dissolve. ❤️‍🩹If Jesus deemed someone worthy of His sacrifice, we have no right to deem them unworthy of our kindness. 💖KILL our pride. We cannot look down on someone while acknowledging that we both required the same divine rescue. Jesus did not die for a perfected version of us; He died for people while they were still broke. Treating someone like Jesus died for them means offering grace when they fail. It means realizing that their current mistakes do not erase their eternal value.  So, behind the anger, the addiction, or the po...

  Most of us treat loneliness like an intruder. When the walls feel the silence too loud, our immediate instinct is to flee. This resistance, however, is what transforms simple "aloneness" into "suffering." There is a subtle but monumental shift that occurs when we stop resisting. In the heat of surrender, the "pain" of loneliness begins to melt into the "peace" of solitude. Loneliness implies that something is missing; solitude implies that you are complete as you are. "Then see how the miracle of surrender transmutes deep suffering into deep peace." This peace doesn't come because your external circumstances changed, but because your internal state is no longer at war with reality. You find that the "void" you were afraid of is actually a space of profound stillness. Dealing with loneliness is not about finding someone to fill the gap; it is about realizing there was never a gap to begin with—only a misunderstanding of t...

  Nilalamon na tayo ng makamundong bagay. Pero nasaan ang presensya ng Diyos sa gitna ng mga ito? Handa ba tayo sa pag bisita ng Panginoon sa atin?  Yes we need to make effort for living. But make sure that those efforts may not clout our recognition to the Lord when the time comes that He will arrive. Jesus is inviting us to walk with Him. When we walk with Him, everything will become better. When we love Him, our love for our family and friends become stronger.  If we are aware of the importance of the Lord in our life, everything we do will be done consciously and that His name is being magnified. 

Happiness is fleeting, a brief moment where we pause to appreciate life's beauty. It's not a permanent state, but rather a feeling that comes and goes. On the other hand, living is a constant, ongoing process. To find true fulfillment, we must embrace life's journey, with all its joys and challenges. Happiness is not all the time. It’s just a moment of appreciation. What is constant is living Sacrifice is inevitable if we want to achieve our goals. Giving up something we value now can lead to greater rewards in the future. But if we're unwilling to make sacrifices, our dreams may slip away, becoming the very thing we've lost. If you don’t want to sacrifice, what you want to achieve becomes a sacrifice. Our values define who we are, but they're meaningless if our actions don't align with them. When we act inconsistently with our beliefs, we risk losing our sense of self and integrity. Living authentically means staying true to our values, even when it'...

  The idea that God prioritizes obedience over safety can be unsettling, but it's a theme that runs throughout the Bible.  Let's delve deeper into the stories of Job, Jeremiah, and Jesus to explore this concept further. Job, a righteous and blameless man, faced unimaginable suffering when God allowed Satan to test his faith. Despite losing his family, health, and possessions, Job remained obedient to God, refusing to curse Him or turn away from his faith. His obedience in the face of adversity serves as a powerful example of unwavering trust and devotion. Jeremiah, known as the weeping prophet, was called by God to deliver unpopular messages to the people of Judah. His obedience led to persecution, imprisonment, and ridicule, yet he continued to speak God's truth, even when it was unsafe. Jeremiah's story demonstrates that obedience to God's will can require great courage and perseverance.   He calls us to be obedient. By looking at Job, Jeremiah and Jesus...obedien...

  Jesus Christ's life and teachings are a powerful example of love. His willingness to sacrifice Himself for the sake of humanity demonstrates the depth of God's love for us, even in our sinful and imperfect state. Jesus's selfless act encourages us to emulate His example, putting the needs of others before our own and loving without expectation of reward or reciprocation. Selflessness is a core value in Christianity, and Jesus's life is the ultimate manifestation of this virtue. He came to Earth not to seek power or glory, but to serve others and bring salvation to all people. Through His ministry, Jesus healed the sick, fed the hungry, and comforted the afflicted, showing us the importance of compassion and kindness towards our fellow human beings. Jesus's humility is another key aspect of His character that we should strive to emulate. Despite being the Son of God, He did not seek to elevate Himself above others. Instead, He humbled Himself, taking on the form of...