Quiebra Las Cadenas

Usted puede imaginarse viviendo en cadenas toda su vida? Te gustaría? La respuesta obviamente es no, mas, muchas personas que están en el mundo están viviendo con cadenas. El problema es que ellos no se han dado cuenta. Aquí is la manera hermosa y feliz que el diablo presenta estas cadenas:

"Tomando una cerveza o dos con tus amigos. Pasándolo bien."

"Estando con el hombre de tus suenos. El te trate bien y te hace sentir muy especial".

"Para que conformase con una si puedes tener dos?"

"Yo te prometo, esto va ser que todas tus preocupaciones se vallan. Para que son la mejores amigas?"

"No te preocupes solo borre la historia después de que termines, nadie se va dar cuenta donde estabas".

Todo estas cosas divertidas y maravillosas son las cadenas que usted a traído puestos. Quiere saber porque usted no se ha dado cuenta que son cadenas? Porque usted no ha tratado de separarse de estas cosas. En el momento que la persona decide que ya no quiere esta vida, el diablo muestra su verdadera cara. Y el empieza a presentar estas cosas mas, para que nunca pares. Si quieres ser libre, tienes que quebrar estas cadenas. 

Los saco de la oscuridad y de la profunda

penumbra; les rompió las cadenas. 

                                                Salmos 107.14

Break the Chains

  Could you imagine yourself living in chains your whole life? Would you like to? The answer is obviously no, yet, most people who are out in the world are living in chains. The problem is they don't realize it. This is the beautiful and happy way the devil presents these chains:

"Having a beer or two with your friends. Having a good time."

"Being with the man of your dreams. He treats you right and makes you feel special."

"Why settle for one when you can have two?"

"I promise, this will make all your worries go away. What are best friends for?"

"Just clear the history when your done, no one will find out where you've been."

All of these fun, happy, and wonderful things are the chains you've been wearing. You want to know why you haven't realized their chains? Because you haven't tried breaking away from these things. The minute you decide you don't want this life anymore. The devil shows his true face and will present these things even more, so you will never stop. If you want to be free, break the chains. 

He brought them out of darkness and the

deepest gloom and broke away their chains. 

                                                Psalm 107.14

CONSEJO PARA LOS PADRES: PARTE 1

Sera que en alguna ocasión usted ya escucho la frase, "las paredes tienen oídos"? En realidad si tienen. Uno de los mayores errores que los padres cometen es tener discusiones o pleitos cuando sus hijos están en casa. Algunos padres hasta tienen sus discusiones en voz baja pensando que sus hijos no esta escuchando, mas, si están. Hace unos meses, yo estaba platicando con una nina de aproximadamente 5 anos. Cuando nosotras estábamos comiendo juntas con su mama, en cuando la mama se fue de la mesa para hacer una llamada, la nina aprovecho para hablar conmigo. Me dijo, "Claudia, necesito decirte algo, pero por favor no le digas a mi mama". En ese momento la levente y la puse cercas de mi y le pregunte que estaba pasando. Y ello bajo su rostro y me dijo, "Claudia, tengo muchos problemas. Ayer, escuche mis padres peleando y yo estaba escuchando-los y ellos dijeron que se iban a separar".

Imaginase como esta nina se estaba sintiendo? Lo peor de todo es que sus padres no se daban ni cuenta de lo que ella sabia. Cuando una pareja esta teniendo problemas o diferencias, es siempre preferible platicar, cuando los ninos no están en casa. Y si por a caso están, entonces, en un lugar donde pueden platicar con privacidad. Porque si los padres no vigilen, ellos pueden lastimar o preocupar el nino emocionalmente o hasta puede causar un comportamiento diferente en sus hijos. Recuerden, la mente de un nino es como una esponja. Todo lo que ellos miran y escuchan, lo absorben, entonces sean vigilantes.

Oid, hijos, la enseñanza de un padre,
Y estad atentos, para que conozcáis cordura.
                        Proverbios 4.1


Consejo #1: Sea Discreto

ADVICE FOR THE TROUBLED PARENT: PART 1

    Have you ever heard that phrase "the walls have ears"? In reality they do. One of the biggest mistakes parents make is having discussions or arguments when their children are home. Some parents even try to argue in a lower tone thinking their kids aren't listening, when in reality, they are. A few months ago, I was talking to a little girl that is about five years old. We were having lunch together with her mom, and when her mom left the table to make a phone call, the little girl took advantage to talk to me. She said, "Claudia, I need to tell you something, but please don't tell my mom". I picked her up and put her on my lap and asked her what was wrong. She then put her down and told me, "Claudia, I have a lot of problems. Yesterday, I heard my parents fighting and I was listening to them and they said they were going to seperate".

Imagine how this child was feeling? And the worst part, was that her parents did not have a clue that she knew what was going on. When a couple is having problems or differences, it is always best to talk preferrably, when the kids are not home, or if they are home, to find a place where they can talk privately. Because if the parent(s) is not careful, they can hurt their child emotionally or even cause their son/daughter to behave differently because of what they are being exposed to. Remember, the mind of a child is like a sponge. Everything they see and hear they absorb, so be vigilant.

Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction;
pay attention and gain understanding
                                                      Proverbs 4.1

Tip #1: Be Discreet

How is your Relationship?

          When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went out to meet them. Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim; so David inquired of God: “Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?” The Lord answered him, “Go, I will deliver them into your hands.” So David and his men went up to Baal Perazim, and there he defeated them. He said, “As waters break out, God has broken out against my enemies by my hand.” So that place was called Baal Perazim.

                           1 Chronicles 14.8-11

   One of the things that David is well known for is being brave. This morning I was asking myself, how does he do it? In this story, when he found out his enemies were coming against him, he didn't hide. The bible says he went out to go meet them. Running away, hiding, being afraid was not an option. He talked to God and asked Him what he should do and God gave his enemies into his hands.

Many times when we go through situations, or hear bad news the first thing that happens is that we have a battlefield ignite in our mind. We begin to worry. We get scared. We stress out trying to figure out how we will manage the problem. But why? Why is our reaction completely differen't from David's, if we seek the same God?

There is one difference. David maintained his communion with God. Whether there was a problem, or if everything was ok, David was always in communion with God. In every decision he would make, he would consult it with God. So when times of tribulation would come, he did not have to worry because he knew that God was with him.

When a person does not have communion with God, the following happens. A situation comes and the person becomes worried and forgets that God is bigger than that problem. The person forgets that He has the solution. Then we get stressed out or frustrated or sad because we start to find ways to try to resolve the situation with our own strength. In other words, we forget Who is with us.

It is the same thing in a relationship. When we don't maintain our communion/communication with our partner, when we talk to them only when we remember they exist, what happens? When a struggle comes up in the relationship: thoughts start to come to their head; they start thinking their partner does not love them; they think their partner is probably cheating on them, etc. In other words, their is no longer trust. When we don't maintain that communication, we open the doors to doubt. And as you know, once doubt enters your heart then comes the anxiety, worries, fears, and ultimately, destruction. 

When we maintain our communion with God, when situations come (which they will), the first thought on our mind is, "God is with me", "God what should I do?", "How can I overcome this situation?" When a person does this, they don't give space for the devil to put fears, doubts, anxiety, nothing. Why? Because the person is aware of Who is with them. 

How about you? How is your communion with God? Has it been a steady marriage or an on-and-off relationship? 

The Hidden Treasure

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
         Matthew 13.44




I was meditating on a message of Bishop Macedo and he was talking about this passage. He explained that this hidden treasure is not gold or silver. It is  something that is hidden inside of you and I. This hidden treasure is our faith. Meanwhile, a person does not discover and use the faith that lies within them, this treasure remains hidden. Why is it that we hear about people in the church that conquered great things? Is it because they got lucky? Because they are more priveleged or more educated? No, it is because they used this treasure; they used their faith. 


When a person uses their faith, they take possession of these riches. How many times have we found ourselves asking, "Why my God? Why is this happening to me? "Why is this happening to my family?" The problem is not God or that He is not listening to us. The problem is that we have not been using the treasure that God has given each of us to conquer and overcome any situation. 


How much longer will you let that situation humiliate you? How much longer will you be able to live in that situation? It's time for you to use this treasure called faith. It's time to face the biggest barrier that has stopped you from overcoming your situation: yourself.

Tie up your fears, anxiety, laziness, and use this faith that lies within you. Your life will be the result of your faith. 

Agua O Sangre?

 Luego Samuel ordenó:Reúnan a todo Israel en Mizpa para que yo ruegue al Señor por ustedes. Cuando los israelitas se reunieron en Mizpa, sacaron agua y la derramaron ante el Señor. También ayunaron durante el día, y públicamente confesaron:Hemos pecado contra el Señor. Fue en Mizpa donde Samuel comenzó a gobernar a los israelitas. Cuando los filisteos se enteraron de que los israelitas se habían reunido en Mizpa, los jefes filisteos marcharon contra Israel. Al darse cuenta de esto, los israelitas tuvieron miedo de los filisteos y le dijeron a Samuel: No dejes de clamar al Señor por nosotros, para que nos salve del poder de los filisteos. Samuel tomó entonces un cordero pequeño y lo ofreció en *holocausto al Señor. Luego clamó al Señor en favor de Israel, y el Señor le respondió.

                                                                              1 Samuel 7.5-9

Hay momentos en su vida donde oración y ayuno no va a resolver el problema. Solo hay una salida: el sacrificio. El pueblo de Israel derramo agua delante del Senor en cual representaba sus ayunos, oraciones, y confesiones, mas, cuando vino el problema quedaron con miedo y rogaron a Samuel para ayudarlos. Samuel, por el otro lado, derramo sangre, que representaba el sacrificio delante del Senor. El versiculo muestra que cuando la sangre fue derramada, el Senor lo contesto. 

Y Usted? Que es lo que va a presentar el dia 15? 

Blood or Water?

Then Samuel said, “Assemble all Israel at Mizpah, and I will intercede with the Lord for you.” 6 When they had assembled at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the Lord. On that day they fasted and there they confessed, “We have sinned against the Lord.” Now Samuel was serving as leader[a] of Israel at Mizpah. When the Philistines heard that Israel had assembled at Mizpah, the rulers of the Philistines came up to attack them. When the Israelites heard of it, they were afraid because of the Philistines. They said to Samuel, “Do not stop crying out to the Lord our God for us, that he may rescue us from the hand of the Philistines.” Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and sacrificed it as a whole burnt offering to the Lord. He cried out to the Lord on Israel’s behalf, and the Lord answered him.

                                                                              1 Samuel 7.5-9

There are moments in your life, where prayer and fasting won't resolve the problem. The only way out is to sacrifice. The people of Israel poured water before the Lord which represented their fasting, prayers, and confessions, yet when the problem came they became afraid and begged Samuel to help them. Samuel on the other hand, presented blood which was a sacrifice to the Lord. The verse shows that once the blood was poured, which is the sacrifice, the Lord answered him. 

How about you? What will you be presenting on the 15th?

Time to Clean Up

Does this look familiar? You have a million things to do and just by thinking about it you get a headache. So, your mind tries to help you. "You have plenty of time to do it, so worry about that later". "You don't really need to do this". The list goes on and on. I woke up thinking about this, this morning.

I remember a few months ago a Pastor's wife told me, "Claudia, it's not about what you do, its about who you are". And I remember every time she would tell me this, I would feel so confused. I would physically nod my head, but in my mind I would think "wait. . . what?!".

It wasn't until recently that I understood what she meant. I was doing so many things at once, helping here, doing this, doing that, that I was forgetting about why I was doing it. It was starting to be automatic. I was getting lost in the things I was doing, to the point where I was putting myself aside. So, instead of doing things with the same joy and love, I was beginning to see those things as chores and burdens. Little by little I became more and more unorganized.

This doesn't only apply to church but your life. Maybe you used to find joy in something you did, or in someone you would help, but because you began to take on more and more tasks, you went from doing more and more, and giving your best less and less.

The Pastor's wife meant this. Don't be focused on doing more and more, or everything, focus on who your doing it for and focus on giving your best. Because what you do and the way you do it, will reflect who you are.


Today I made a decision; I'm going to clean up my life.

How about you?

THINK ------> ACT

PROVERBS 27.17

The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,
    and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.

Quien Esta Sentado en tu Asiento de Conduccion?

Cuando nosotros entramos en caro para ir al mercado, otra cuidad, cualquier lugar, alguien esta sentado en el asiento de conducción. Me recuerdo que cuando yo empece mi primer semestre del colegio, mi profesora hablo algo que nunca voy olvidar (en el ano de 2008 para ser exacta).

Ella pregunto la clase, "Porque ustedes están aquí?" "Porque decidieron venir al colegio este semestre?" "Quien esta en su asiento de conducción en cual representa tu vida?" Algunos estudiantes respondieron que estaban allí porque sus padres los obligaron. Otros dieron otras respuestas. Mas, lo que se quedo conmigo fue su pregunta. "QUIEN/QUE esta manejando su vida?"

Esta es la misma pregunta que paso para usted. Quien o que ha estado en control de su vida?
  La opinión de sus amigos?
  Su novio?
  Un vicio que usted no consigue dejar?
  Un resentimiento que no lo deja ser feliz?
  Sus padres porque usted no sabe lo que quiere?

Ahora, piense conmigo. Si la cosa/persona que esta en el asiento de conducción (en cual representa su vida) no es usted, entonces para donde va su vida? Para donde vas?

Si usted pare y mire para su vida y no estas feliz con lo que haz conquistado hasta este punto, si usted no esta satisfecho, o si no tienes ni idea para donde va su vida, entonces yo invito usted para venir para evento que se va realizar en Oakland este mes. Para mas información usted puede entra en la pagina del YPG en el facebook.
Comparte esta invitación con sus amigos o familiares. Nos vemos allá!

Who's in Your Driver's Seat?

Whenever we get in a car to go to the store, another city, anywhere, someone is in the driver's seat. I remember when I started my first semester of college, my professor said something that I will never forget (in 2008 to be exact).

She asked the class, "Why are you here?" "Why did you decide to go to college this semester?" "Who's in the driver's seat of your car which represents your life?" Some students said they were there because their parent's forced them. Others gave different answers. But what stuck with me was her question. "Who/what is driving your life?" 

This is the same question I pass to you. Who or what has been in control of your life?
    The opinion of your friends?
    Your boyfriend?
    An addiction you can't seem to break?
    Your parents because you don't know what you want?
 
Now, think with me. If the thing/person in the driver's seat (which represents your life) is not you, then where is your life headed? Where are you going?

If you stop and look at your life and your not happy with what you have accomplished up to now, if your not satisfied, or you have no idea where your life is headed, I invite you to come to the upcoming event that will take place in Oakland this month. Share this invitation with your friends or family. See you there!