Every Storm Will End
Did you suffer a loss recently?
A job? A relationship? Material things stolen from you?
Many of my friends lost many things in the recent flood.
My friends lost homes. My friends lost businesses. With tears, my auntie said, “Bo, I lost all the material things I’ve collected over the past 50 years of my life!” Some friends told me that what was most painful was loosing all their photographs—the memories of a lifetime.
Friend, I’ve got a message for you today: Believe that every storm will end. And after the storm, a new morning begins.
Remember that every loss is temporary.
If you lost a loved one, that loss is temporary. In heaven, you’ll see your beloved again and your reunion will last forever.
If you lost photographs, believe that in heaven, God will give back to you DVD copies of all the sweetest memories you’ve had in your life. (I’m not sure what video version they use up there, but I’m sure it’ll be the most modern. Perhaps it’ll be a virtual reality video!)
If you lost material things or opportunities or relationships, believe that God is creating room for something better to come your way.
How will this “better” happen?
Start being grateful.
That’s not a typo.
In the midst of your loss, be thankful.
I know you’ll complain, “Bo, there’s nothing to be thankful for! I lost half my life!”
Well, be thankful for the other half that you still have.
Don’t focus on what you lost, focus on what you still have.
You’ve got too many good things happening to you to be down!
Say this with me, “I’m too blessed to be stressed.” (Not original from me. Got it from a bumper sticker.)
Why be grateful?
Because you attract what you focus on. I’ve said that before so many times, but I’ll keep saying it until God calls me home. Because it’s so powerful.
When you become grateful, you attract more of what you’re grateful for.
Gratitude is a blessings magnet.
My Business Loss
Many years ago, I lost a lot of money in a businesses venture.
It was a big loss for me. At that time, I lost almost my entire net worth.
I was tempted to mope, to sulk, to carry a heavy burden for a long time.
Actually, I allowed myself to grieve for awhile—which was very healthy.
But I decided not to grieve for too long, or I would be stuck forever.
After some time, I declared, “God has something better for me.”
I chose to smile. I chose to look at the brighter side. I chose to believe that better businesses would come my way. In fact, I began declaring the unbelievable. I said, “I’ll earn ten times what I lost!”
Later that week, a friend asked me, “Is it true that you lost a lot of money in that business?”
I said, “Yes, I did.”
“It happens to you too, huh? And I thought people like you are exempt from these things. So why are you smiling?”
“Because I believe God is redirecting me to a better business. And I know that I’ll earn ten times what I lost.”
It was a big claim and some friends couldn’t understand why I was so relaxed.
But a few years later, what I declared happened.
I started new businesses and I began to earn ten times what I lost. What I lost—my savings for years—I earned in a few months. Today, my new businesses are multiplying. I ask myself sometimes, “What if I didn’t fail in that business? I would still be stuck in that business! I wouldn’t have the new business that I have now.”
And imagine if kept moping and sulking—would I have seen the new opportunities around me? Imagine if I kept mourning my loss—would I have had the energy to venture into something new?
Friend, don’t focus at the problems in your life.
Don’t focus on what you loss.
Instead, focus on two things: look at what you still have and look at the new things that God will give you.
And be grateful.
Where Is The Real Storm?
Typhoon Ondoy came and went.
But the real storm is not out there.
The real storm is in your mind.
Do you believe that great things will happen to you?
Imagine a party balloon.
At first, it’s bright and fat and goes up to the ceiling.
But after a few days, it becomes deflated.
It stays on the floor.
We’re like balloons.
What keeps us up is hope.
But life happens, and everyday, we leak hope.
Especially when big trials come, we surely leak out a lot of hope.
And we’re deflated.
Here’s what you need to do: You need to refill your heart with hope.
So that you can rise up again.
Dispel the storms in your mind.
It may be stormy on the outside but it shouldn’t be stormy on the inside.
The only way to dispel the storms is to be grateful for what you have today and what will happen tomorrow.
God is redirecting you to something better.
Sit up straight. Out loud, say this declaration with me…
I’m strong in the Lord. I’m blessed. I’m forgiven. I’m protected. I’m redeemed. I’m equipped. I’m anointed. Healing flows in my body. New doors will open before me. I’ll meet the right people, the right opportunities, at the right time, at the right place. I’ll regain ten times what I lost…
In Jesus name!
May your dreams come true,
Bo Sanchez
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i ended it up with some tears on my eyes… this is all i need right now…..
just what i needed…thanks Bo!
Thanks for the wonderful post. It reminded me of all the things that happened in my life.
Loosing everything due to fire (except the clothes I was wearing).
Loosing a job opportunity.
Loosing a love one
Loosing my violin, and I think I’m deteriorating on playing it. (Haven’t bought new one since I can’t afford it)
All dark times but God did give something far more greater.
thanks for the inspiration, bo! i cried after reading this. i am also undergoing a trial in my life right now. reading this blog and kerygma uplift me. thanks again.
You have a nice website..Im always visit this site to read some inspirational story..Good job BO..
You have a nice website..I always visit this site to read some inspirational story..Good job BO..
This world need more people like you Bo…. you truly a great inspiration for us, thanks for strengthening us with your message, this is very strong message and truly help me a lot !!
Thanks for sharing Bo. we also experience losing material things but what keeps us going is the hope that things will be better after it. That we are blessed compare with those people who suffers from war, depression, hunger & etc.
Keep the faith
Gosh! Thank you sooo much Mr. Bo! You have no idea how much I needed this post! Thank you for sharing Mr. Bo ^^…
“Im too blessed to be stressed”
bro. bo…you never failed to inspire me.thank u so much!
Just what I needed now Brother Bo. Your blogs come my way, in the most perfect timing and (topic). They are indeed blessings and reminds me to keep the faith.
Thank you very much.
“GOD has something better for me.” me and my boyfrnd broke up, there’s something telling me that we will be back together, should i believe on that thought or ill just keep moving forward? what will i do? please help?! GOD BLESS!
Thank you Bo for that very inspiring article. Like everyone else I also lost a relationship. Negative thoughts occupied me. I was sad, distressed and even think that I am desperate. But God is so good that He love me so much and filled my heart with His love. When I read your article, it is really perfect for me. I realized “I’m too blessed to be stressed.” I know that in the right time I will be healed. Thank you Bo for your words.It helps. I still hope that in time what have been lost will be restored.
Wow. Bro Bo. Thanks for another inspiring article. I have written the same topic as yours in my blog yesterday. I’m hoping we could empower more people. Thanks!
Dear Bo,
I wish to meet you in person in the future. Likewise I am hoping and praying that you will held seminars here in California. Thank you so much for all the enlightenment and power ful words of enrichment. You really helps me keep on going!
Thanks a lot bo.
Thanks a lot … You have enlightened me… You have filled up the deteriorating hope in me…
wow..awesome..i really love reading your articles..it makes me think that life though tough had its brighter side..really need this encouragement this days..thanks bo..
Try to visualize this:
Bo is right:
If you still have your old running vehicle, which gives you the old sentimental values of your childhood, your company when you run away from problems, It was like your good old buddy. But then Ondoy came and your old buddy then becomes dead in one day. .
Now you are lost, you needed another vehicle, a new buddy, a new buddy who will be with you in happy or sad times. Now you looked for another second hand or probably if your budget will cover it, you would prefer a brand new one. You will not realize that you do not need one when you still have your old car… Realization comes only when you are at loss… Thanks Bo..More power.
Try to visualize this: Bo is right: If you still have your old running vehicle, which gives you the old sentimental values of your childhood, your company when you run away from problems, It was like your good old buddy. But then Ondoy came and your old buddy then becomes dead in one day. . Now you are lost, you needed another vehicle, a new buddy, a new buddy who will be with you in happy or sad times. Now you looked for another second hand or probably if your budget will cover it, you would prefer a brand new one. You will not realize that you do not need one when you still have your old car… Realization comes only when you are at loss… Thanks Bo..More power.
Try to visualize this: Bo is right: If you still have your old running vehicle, which gives you the old sentimental values of your childhood, your company when you run away from problems, It was like your good old buddy. But then Ondoy came and your old buddy then becomes dead in one day. . Now you are loss, you needed another vehicle, a new buddy, a new buddy who will be with you in happy or sad times. Now you looked for another second hand or probably if your budget will cover it, you would prefer a brand new one. You will not realize that you do not need one when you still have your old car… Realization comes only when you are at loss… Thanks Bo..More power.
Thanks bo… nakaka boost ng moral… i have lost someone..and i dont know where to start
Bo, I’ve become a recent fan of your works, and nothing is better remedying me now than your way with words, or better yet, GOD’S way with words. I am grateful for the wisdom, hope and love you continue to share with us, and I am now breathing new life and new opportunities to start all over again.
If only I had your perception of things, I’d amass greater bravery to face my inner demons, but then I realized that nothing comes easy in this world. I have learned the hard way that the struggle is more beautiful than the reward, because it is in the struggle that you find out who you really are: your strengths, weaknesses, values and what are most important to you. And because storms have continued to come in my life, I have realized what is most important in my life: God, His enduring and unwavering love for me, and the blessings He already has given me.
I pray that, as more storms are destined to pass in our lives, we may stare them in the eye and see why they come in the first place. If we look hard enough, we can notice the promise of the rainbow in the distance, and that the storms are actually bringing us closer to that rainbow.
I will continue to ask for storms in my life, so that I’ll be able to receive more rainbows in my life, and be thankful for them. Bo, your article was a slap to my face, and I really needed that. Thanks.
May God continue to slap our faces until we are red with gratitude. May you, Bo, stay as the ever eccentric, but good-hearted shepherd of the fold. Amen.
it’s great to receive inspiring message like this. you are truly a blessing to everyone, bo. keep up all your great works.
I was touch by this article of yours Brother Bo, because at this moment of time, I am experiencing so many difficulties in my life. I lost so many things and opportunities in my life. I lost the opportunity to get the job that i really wanted and which will give me a better pay and opportunity to grow as an employee, I was not accepted for that job because of my health, it was discovered that I have a disease. I felt so lost and miserable because of that. But still I’m keeping my faith to our Almighty Father for i know in my heart that He has a better plans for me. I believe in Him, I know He will bless me more.. I know He will heal me.. Thanks for your inspiring words Bro. Bo..I hope that God will always bless you so you may continue to spread your blessings to others.
I am currently experiencing a big storm in my life. Thank you for this inspirational reflection.
I thank God for you…..
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