Walang Bawi-bawi sa Faith: Kahit Plundered, Push Pa Rin!

A Taglish Devotional for the TikTokostals in Manila

🎬 Intro Scene (TikTok style)
[Background music: lo-fi beats + tambourine]
You, holding a Bible and a cup of 3-in-1 coffee:
“Mga beshie, kung feeling mo na-plunder na ang buhay mo—pera, peace, pati plans—pause ka muna. May mas better possession tayo, and no, hindi Shopee haul. Let’s go Hebrews 10 real quick!”

πŸ“– Devotional Body:

Hebrews 10:32

“Bes, remember nung na-enlighten ka? Akala mo smooth sailing na, pero boom—may pa-sufferings si Lord. Pero ikaw, hindi ka nag-unsubscribe. You endured. Legit ka.”

Daniel 11:32

“Yung mga nag-violate ng covenant? Na-seduce ng pa-cute ni kalaban. Pero ikaw, kilala mo si God. Kaya kahit may flattery, hindi ka napa-fall. You stood firm. You took action. Parang spiritual ninja.”

Psalm 71:7

“Feeling mo minsan ikaw na ang walking warning sign—‘Hala, baka mangyari sa’kin yung nangyari sa kanya!’ Pero chill, God is your refuge. Hindi ka meme ng misfortune, ikaw ang testimony ng triumph.”

Hebrews 10:34

“Na-plunder ang property mo? Na-cancel ka? Na-ghost ng mga ka-faith mo? Pero ikaw, joyful pa rin. Bakit? Kasi alam mo, si Jesus > lahat ng ari-arian. Better possession, besh.”

Psalm 31:20

“God’s goodness? Siksik, liglig, umaapaw. May reward sa mga takot sa Kanya. Pero habang surrounded ka ng mga pa-toxic, God hides you in His VIP section. Sealed and secured.”

Hebrews 10:35–36

“Wag mo i-throw away ang confidence mo, parang ex na hindi mo na-replyan. May great reward yan. Kailangan mo lang ng endurance. Parang gym, pero spiritual. Gains for eternity.”

🎀 Reflection:
“Mga ka-TikTokostals, anong ‘plunder’ moment mo recently? Paano ka nag-stand firm kahit may pa-flattery si kalaban? Share mo naman para ma-encourage ang iba. #BetterPossession #FaithGoals #WalangBawiSaConfidence”

πŸ™ Closing Prayer:
“Lord, salamat kasi kahit na-plunder kami, hindi mo kami pinabayaan. Tulungan mo kaming mag-endure, mag-stand firm, at wag bumitaw sa confidence namin sa’yo. Hindi kami pa-fall sa flattery. Ikaw lang ang forever namin. Amen.”

#Hebrews1010 #DanielStrong #PsalmRealTalk #FaithNotFlattery #TikTokostals #JesusIsBetterThanShopee #EndureLangBes #SpiritualGains

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