Thoughts on Jesus

Thinking of a song written by Cory Asbury... this goes dedicated to my mother whom I admire with all that I am. I love you mom.

"You are my hope, you are my song, you are my life, you are my salvation.."

Jesus is our hope... for every morning when we wake up and we feel that the burden is so hard to take it. He is our hope for every night, too, when we wonder if the next day would be like the day that has just gone by. Jesus is our hope for our every minute, for our every second of our lives. He is hour hope also for our darkness. He comes. He shows up. He is never late. He is our hope for our kids and future generations. He is taking care of that. He is our hope for when humans, even our own family, fail us once and once again. He is also our hope for when we are joyful and rejoicing. All the time, He is our hope.

Jesus is our song...for when we can't remember the melody or rhythm of life anymore. He is our song for when what surround us does not evoke any melody at all. He is our song to helps us sing again. He sings to us every day if we can listen. He is our song even for when we are singing, because He gives us reasons to sing. Jesus is our song.

Jesus is our life. He made life possible for us in every sense of the word. He makes our lives worth living for. He brings life when all we can see is a valley of death. Do we really realize how deep and true is this? There's absolutely NOTHING more besides Him. He has given us all we have, including a heartbeat. He has changed our eternal destination from death to life for ever. He promised that He WILL heal us and make us new. It doesn't matter how He would do that, what it really mattes is that He will do it! Jesus is our life.

Jesus is our salvation. He saves us from ourselves. He saves us from our selfishness and our weaknesses. He saves us from our desire to control everything and not let Him guide us to the best path. He saves us when we are tired of fighting on our own. He even save us in our deepest joy. His first nature is to save because He is love. His love saves us. Simple. Deep. Let's let this true sink on us. Jesus saves and the only and true salvations comes from Him. Jesus saves.

AMEN

Script for Theater Class

“Coffee Shop”

Characters: Lady- Gentleman

Lady enters the coffee shop. She is wearing a black, medium-length skirt with a white blouse. She also has a white hat in her head.

Lady: (speaking quietly to herself) I wonder what should I drink today? Coffee sounds good, but...

Gentleman: (interrupting her) …But a coffee with company sounds even better, right?

Lady: Oh, hi... well, that wasn’t what I was going to say...

Gentleman: I realize that, but since the moment you entered this room and I saw your big, bright smile I really hoped I could have a drink with you.

Lady: I am not sure. I don’t usually drink coffee or any type of drinks with strangers... I... (Mumbles)

Gentleman: I understand. Could I, perhaps, ask you to accept my invitation for this time? I promise I am harmless. I won’t hurt you.

Lady: Ok. Just know this is an exception. I might never see you again.

Gentleman: Deal. I am honored milady. Please take a sit (he gets the chair for her).

Lady: Thanks gentleman. I appreciate your kindness.

Gentleman: How could a man not be kind to a woman like you?

Lady: What is it with a woman like me?

Gentleman: Please excuse me milady for what I am going to say, but a woman with such a beauty like yours could not be unnoticed. Your green eyes are free grasslands. The smell of your brown hair is like the perfume of a thousand roses. Your smile is melody to my heart. I could go on, but I do not want to embarrass you. Please accept my apologies If I did.

Lady: Oh Mario, of course that I am not embarrassed! You are such a helpless romantic!

Gentleman: My sweet Rita, how can I not be romantic after being married to you for 20 years? I love you darling.

Lady: I love you too honey. Let’s go home now.

THE END

Un Nuevo Tiempo

07 de setiembre del 2008

La mañana ya había comenzado. La brisa suavemente soplaba sus cabellos marrón oscuro. Sus ojos miraban fijos al horizonte. La comisura de sus labios no esbozaba sonrisa alguna. Sentada con una pierna encima de la otra en un banco color marfil estaba. Para ella el tiempo y la gente en ese momento no pasaban. Estaba triste. Y su corazón latía al son de una melodía de dolor. Dolor puro que recorría sus venas. Tristeza que si alguien la observara bien podría notar. No estaba pensando en algo específico, pero sentía aquella tristeza. Sus ojos estaban húmedos, pero no lloraba. Y en esa quietud sólo podía, como un vívido recuerdo, como un gran sollozo, como un eco en la montaña, cruzarse por su mente: su nombre. El nombre de él. Su amado. Al que amaba con todo lo que era. Y el dolor punzante se hacía aún más real. Era tiempo de entender. Tiempo de entender el nuevo tiempo. El día había llegado. Los muros habían caído. Mientras más sufría más real se hacía un reflejo. Reflejo divino. El cielo se había acercado. La mañana ya había comenzado. La brisa soplaba. Muy por dentro ella sabía que el tiempo de cambiar ya había llegado.

Cercana Distancia

Ha llegado. Inevitable y dulcemente se ha quedado. Profunda está. Ya había anunciado su entrada triunfal la fresca y tímida luna. El silencio no puede acallar lo que hoy siento en mi ser. Ni lo más oscuro y denso podría ocultar el amanecer de esta noche.

Cada paso es un segundo que me aproxima. Vivo el presente. Entiendo que no necesito tu cercanía para sentirte cerca. Que la distancia me atrae a ti.Que la noche es día en este corazón enamorado. Que la luna es mi cómplice, mi amiga. Que tus besos me acompañan en esta brisa que ya se ha hecho totalmente mía. Vivo. Puedo respirar la misma esencia de este amor en la libertad de mi alma. Por dentro todo es luz aunque a mi alrededor se anuncien tinieblas. Es porque sé que estás a mi lado. Porque puedo sentir tu mano suave alrededor de la mía. Tu abrazo cálido inundándome de amor. Porque tu mirada me cambió la vida hoy sonrío en esta distancia que sólo puede acercarme más a ti.

Algunas lineas

"Porque vivo cuando vives, porque vivo lo que vives, porque sueño contigo.. por eso, te amo…"

Estas podrian ser las lineas de una poesia.. Una poesia mas.. tal vez.. Una poesia diferente, quiza..

Esta noche me inspira.. El silencio profundo en mi me invita a buscarte.. Desde lo mas recondito de mi ser te quiero amar.. Como un ave que al fin encuentra su hogar, asi te necesito. Cual amanecer surge en mi un nuevo canto.. la sinfonia inicia sus primeras lineas.. y todavia no lo termino de creer.. Brillante fulgor, tibia sensacion, intenso sentir.. porque vuelves.. porque estas aca.. y es verdad,.. Quiero decir todo lo que siento pero es inevitable callar. Callar para reconocer la verdad. Acaso no puedes escucharla? Puedes escuchar sus ecos y risas? Quiere salir, siempre ha querido corer porque siempre ha sido libre. Yo no intentare deterla. Esta vez, no acallare sus susurros, no. LA dejare libre y entera.. que recorra lo mas profundo de mi alma y visite todos mis temores.. esta vez solo mirare asombrada y dire intensa y silenciosamente: Si es posible, es posible volver a amar.

Tonight

Sometimes the road feels lonely, like tonight. Lonely, but not because of friend's absence or joy's absence. I am walking through this waters of the unknown. I discover once again how fragile I am. Desires of something more than this reality invade me. Isn't this real life? or.. is this just a dream? I want to live, I need to live, I desire more. Memories of home make me feel nostalgic. I don't understand why my soul asks for more. Isn't this enough? I long for your embrace, oh God. I need you tonight, I need you right now. Please come and satisfy me. Hungriness is now my reality. Come God, make me new.

Who am I?

She wipes at her tears and says, "Help me, Duke, help me remember who I am. Or at least, who I was. I feel so lost." ....
"You are Hannah, a lover of life, a strenght to those who shared in your friendships. You are a dream, a creator of happiness, an artist who has touched a thousand souls. You've led a full life and wanted for nothing because your needs are spiritual and you have only to look inside you. You are kind and loyal, and you are able to see beauty where others do not. You are a teacher of wonderful lessons, a dreamer of better things."
(The notebook)

Who are we? I wonder.. Are we just souls that live in this world always wanting something better?
Who am I? I ask myself over and over again.. and the silence in this room answers.. I just want to be someone that love others with all my soul.. I wanna live with passion every day of my life.. I want to give everything and die knowing that I enjoyed life.. that I lived.. yes, I lived..
Everything I am is because of Him, my God and Creator.. He is the reason why I live and want to enjoy life at the most.. HE made me the person I am today..
Who am I? I wonder.. and quietly, today.. Jesus answered me.. You are mine..

When I miss home

Today I miss home. I miss my family, I miss everything that I left behind almost a year ago. I miss places, I miss smells, I miss familiar faces... but, maybe more than anything I just miss the feeling of being home, the feeling of a deep sense inside that tells me: everything is gonna be alright, you are home now.
Yeah, is like dying a little every day. Being away from your country is knowing that you are in a different place, with different people and different food ... and you will have to get used to that. Getting used? I don't want to just get used to being here. I want to feel good, really good here. Yet at the same time it seems impossible to forget everything, I don't want to forget, I can't forget. I need to be home. When, OH God? When? I want to wait in you today. I want to trust you today. You are my home, you are my home, you... are my home. I don't want to ever forget that. I want to experience that you are everything I need. My guidance in the darkness, my helper in the midst of trouble, my pastor when I have no clue of what am I suppose to do. You are my shelter. YEs, I need to admit that I am afraid. I am afraid tonight. I am scared. I need you God, I need you dad. I need to hear your voice tonight. I need your embrace. I need your touch. Today I surrender all. Even though is hard I want to experience your love when I feel unlovable. I want to experience your love when I feel alone and scared. I want to experience your smile when I realize that I screwed up. I need you tonight and I need you always. Please come and renew me God. I want to experience you. I know that it doesn't matter where I am, where I come from, how I feel, what I did... you are my home all the time. You are here right now and I will be forever thankful. TE amo!

Today I wish you..

I wish you today a good day... Isn´t that wish a common one? you may ask.. Well, you´ll see, this wish is not a common one because it means so much more.. When I say I wish you a good day, in between lines, I say...Go through the day knowing how valuable and wonderful you are.You rock, you shine, you are more than capable of achieving all you want.. Wake up, open your eyes and feel that rhythm.. toom, toom, toom.. your heart beating for life.. Stretch yourself, open your arms, embrace the day that is about to come. Walk those first steps out of bed as if you were going to the most desirable place.. because, in fact, you are. You are alive and no matter where you are going, you are supposed to live this day.. there is a purpose for your life today. Someone thought of you way back before, you are wanted and loved. Make yourself a healthy breakfast, that one that you really like and eat it, taste it, feel the flavor in your mouth. Now, after you get yourself ready to run, to work or study, to go, to be, to.. fill that space in the blank Know that you are ready, you and not anyone else, ready to live, You are blessed with the opportunity you have right now. Shake hands firmly, smile with your brightest smile, look at people around you, sing loudly, and show them who you really are. You might be surpised of how much you can learn from each "routine" your day might have. Every minute can be well spent if you remember that you are precious and what you do matters now and in eternity too. I wish you take advantage of the time you have to talk with people and get to know them even if you think you do. I wish you all the inconvenients so that you can experience the power of patience and self control. I wish you a safe return home knowing that your home is where people you love are and that can be everywhere, even if you are far away...

Hoy decido vivir

Yo quiero jugar.. hasta que me falte el aire, hasta ya no dar mas.. Yo quiero ganar.. ganarme a mi misma una vez y otra vez, corriendo sin parar.. Yo quiero saltar.. hasta que mis piernas salten solas y mi cuerpo se mueva siguiendo el compas.. Yo quiero nadar, desnuda, al aire libre, sin miedo, sin limites, sin tenerme que preocupar.. Yo quiero correr.. hasta que se me salga el alma, sintiendo la sangre correr por mis venas, sintiendo el ritmo de mi corazon al volar.. Yo quiero gritar.. como nunca, muy fuerte, diciendo todo lo que una vez quise callar.. Yo quiero volar.. en busca de nuevos rumbos.. libre, suelta, con mis brazos abiertos de par en par.. Yo quiero viajar.. recorrer el mundo entero, ir a los lugares donde siempre quise estar.. Yo quiero ver.. mas alla de solo mirar, descubir a cada instante la vida en su intensidad.. Yo quiero reir.. reir a carcajadas, hasta que me duela la panza, sin temores ni ataduras, toda la noche sin parar.. Yo quiero bailar, una, y una, y otra vez.. cada dia, cada segundo, siguiendo el ritmo de mi palpitar.. Yo quiero amar, amar sinceramente, sin egoismos, sin rencores ni mentiras, con locura e intensidad.. Quiero amar como nunca he amado.. Quiero jugar como nunca he jugado.. Quiero ganar como nunca he ganado.. Quiero saltar como nunca he saltado.. Quiero nadar como nunca he nadado.. Quiero correr como nunca he corrido.. Quiero gritar como nunca he gritado.. Quiero volar como nunca he volado.. Quiero ver como nunca he visto.. Quiero Viajar como nunca he viajado.. Quiero descubrir como nunca he descubierto.. Quiero reir como nunca he reido.. Quiero bailar como nunca he bailado.. Porque la vida solo una vez se vive yo quiero vivirla.. para que al mirar atras no descubra que no he vivido con pasion, con intensidad, con gracia, con soltura.. dando todo de mi.. No quiero mirar atras y darme cuenta que no he vivido como hubiera querido vivir.. Hoy vivire.. vivire profundamente.. REspirare cada momento.. Voy a atesorar a cada persona muy dentro de mi. Porque hoy es el dia. Hoy yo decido.. vivir..