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God Will Use You If You Say Yes

Today, I’ll talk to you about a woman named Rahab.

Who is Rahab? She’s a prostitute.

Shocked? But that’s our big message for today: God will use anyone who says yes.

The Israelites, under commander Joshua, sent spies into Jericho to scout the area. Out of all the thousands of people in Jericho, God chose a prostitute to help them. (See Joshua 2:1-12)

Let me summarize the story into two points:

1. God chose Rahab.

2. Rahab said Yes.

That’s it!

Think about it.

What if Rahab said, “Not me, Lord. I’m a bad woman. You can’t trust me. I’ve done bad stuff you can’t even imagine. This won’t work. Why don’t you talk to my neighbor, Liza. She goes to church. She doesn’t have a tattoo on her arm like I do. She doesn’t wear miniskirts like me. She reads the Bible everyday. She plays Christian music on her iPod. And most importantly, she hasn’t slept with 854 men like I have!”

Right now, you may be saying the same thing. You may be saying, “I’m not worthy. Let me clean up my act first before God will use me.”

But that’s not how God operates. Here’s the truth: You can’t clean up your act on your own. Just give yourself to Him, and both you and God will clean up your act together.

Here’s one of my favorite passages: God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong… (1 Corinthians 1:27)

Bad History? No Problem.

One day, I was reading the ancestors of Jesus.

Because Jesus was Jesus, His Genealogy was quite impressive. It had the heavy weights of the Bible in that list. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David,…

But in that Genealogy, inserted in various places were 4 surprising characters: Tamar, Bathsheeba, Ruth, and Rahab.

Tamar slept with her father-in-law. The story is so distasteful, I don’t want to write it down here. (See Genesis 38.)

The second woman is Bathsheba, an adulteress.

While her husband Uriah was fighting in the battlefield risking life and limb, she was lying on David’s comfortable king-sized bed making a baby.

Not a very good wife, if you ask me.

Next was Ruth. She was a Moabites widow.

That may mean nothing to you. But to the Jew, she meant bad luck. Let me explain a bit about the Jewish mindset. In their thinking, a foreigner was not saved. Not chosen by God. Not favored by God.

To top it all, Moab was a sinful place. It was like Sodom and Gomorrah.

Plus the fact that she was a widow.

And finally, there was Rahab.

A prostitute.

Oh my gosh.

Four women. Not very good choices at all.

Here’s my question: Couldn’t God have selected better women to be in the bloodline of Jesus?

Perhaps a woman who didn’t cheat on her husband?

Or a woman who didn’t sell her body for money?

A woman who was responsible, disciplined, mature?

But that’s how God operates.

If God found these 4 women good enough to become the blood ancestors of Jesus, He can really use anyone.

God isn’t interested in your background.

He’s not interested on where you came from—He’s interested in where you’re going. He’s not interested on what you did—He’s interested in what you’re going to do. He’s not interested on how you’ve failed Him in your past, He’s interested on how you’ll serve Him in your future.

He can use me.

He can use you.

In God’s equation, your past doesn’t define your future.

This Is How God Works

I’ve always wondered why God chose Peter.

He was temperamental. When some soldiers came to arrest Jesus, very impulsively, he pulled out a knife and cut one of the soldier’s ear.

Yet a couple of hours later, in front of a lowly maid, all his guts vanished. The girl asked, “Aren’t you with that Jesus guy? Aren’t you his disciple or something?”

And this brave man said, “Je… what? Jesus? Uh, I haven’t heard that name before.”

“No, I’m sure you’re with him,” the woman said.

Peter said, “Gee woman, you’ve got the wrong number. I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Let’s review. Peter was temperamental. Peter was impulsive. Peter was violent. And Peter was a coward. And yet Jesus still chose him to be the leader of the disciples. He in fact became the first Pope of our Church.

That’s how God works. He chooses imperfect people all the time. What am I saying?

You have no excuse not to serve God.

You Have No Excuse

Go through the Bible and you’ll be shocked to see others who how were also unfit to serve God—yet ended up serving God.

· Abraham was too old.

· Jeremiah was too young.

· Gideon was too fearful.

· Elijah was too ugly.

· Moses was too un-eloquent.

· David was too frail.

· Deborah was too plain.

· Zacchaeus was too greedy.

· Mary Magdalene was too sinful.

· The Samaritan woman had too many husbands.

· Bartimaeus was too blind.

· Lazarus was too dead.

· Mother Mary was too unknown.

And yet God chose every single one of them and made them serve Him.

Perhaps you have been giving excuses so you won’t serve God.

· “I’m too bad.”

· “I’m too sinful.”

· “I’m too impatient.”

· “I’m too selfish.”

· “I’m too poor.”

· “I’m too ungifted.”

· “I’m too uneducated.”

· “I’m too quiet.”

· “I’m too sick.”

· “I’m too young.”

· “I’m too old.”

But if God wants you to serve Him, your weakness can’t stop God’s plan for your life. Your weakness, your fault, your sin, your flaw don’t disqualify you from God’s wonderful plan for your life.

God Will Not Waste Your Weaknesses

Don’t be discouraged by your weaknesses.

God will use your weaknesses to bless the world.

Just look at some of my friends who serve with me.

Pio Espanol had a weakness. He was a womanizer. As a married man, he was maintaining 3 girlfriends. Once upon a time, his marriage was on the brink of separation. But today, Pio and his wife Bebot have healed many marriages. (Once upon a time, he was maintaining 3 girlfriends. Today, he’s maintaining 3 Feast areas—Singapore and Canada and the entire province of Rizal!)

Roy Pasimio had a weakness. He had all the vices of the world. For many years, Roy Pasimio would be rarely at home. He’d always be going out drinking and womanizing. God has changed this man. Today, you still can’t find him at home. Because he has become a missionary. Roy, together with his wife Rorie, go to different countries, building God’s Kingdom. Roy started mission Feasts in London, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Middle East…

Their weaknesses went away. But what about weaknesses that stay with us for a long time? Can God still use us?

Alvin Barcelona has a weakness. Fourteen years ago, he had cancer that almost took his life. Even if that happened a long time ago, sometimes, he tells me that he still feels afraid that he’ll die tomorrow. Some self-righteous person might ask him, “Alvin, where is your trust in God? How can you preach?” But that’s his present weakness. Yet I’ve seen how God has used Alvin—in mighty ways—to bless people who have the same fears.

Arun Gogna? This tall, big man has a phobia for flying. How could someone who has faith in God be afraid of flying? But that’s his present weakness. When I flew with him, I felt his fear, and I was tempted to hold his hand. But that would look awkward. Today, this preacher combats his fears and—despite his fear—flies around the world proclaiming God’s Love.

My weakness? I had an addiction that lasted for 20 years. Thankfully, my pornography addiction is gone. But I have other addictions. I continue to battle my approval addiction. Everyday, I need to differentiate between “pleasing others” vs. “loving others”. (I have many more weaknesses. Give me an entire day to tell them to you.)

I wish I had more time to tell you about my other fellow-preachers. Because all our leaders have weaknesses—and they’re open about it. In fact, a very important credential for all our leaders is the ability to confess their weaknesses to others.

We Welcome Anyone In Our Spiritual Family

We accept anyone who wants to join our spiritual family, the Light of Jesus. Anyone can be a member. The wounded. The broken. The sinful. The immoral. The irreligious.

Why? Because Jesus didn’t come to huddle with the holy. He didn’t come to seek the saintly. He came to love the lost and save the sinner.

I believe God created the Church not for the perfect. God created the Church for the imperfect. (If you’re perfect, you don’t need the Church. Or God for that matter.)

And here’s something that shocks a lot of people: We accept anyone who wants to serve in our ministries—even people who don’t have it all together. Because we believe serving has a way of healing you and making you grow.

For example, we accept people struggling with pornography or alcoholism or adultery or premarital sex or homosexuality in our various ministries. Some of those greeting at the door as ushers, or some of those serving in music—they don’t have it all together. Some are still broken. Some are still wounded.

But that’s okay. The Church is for them.

One day, someone came up to me and said, “I’m not married with my partner. I’m separated from my wife. My partner is separated from her husband. We can’t get married because our previous marriages haven’t been annulled by the Church. But we want to serve God…”

I hugged them and said, “Welcome! Come and serve the Lord with me.”

I’ll guide them to get those papers in order—and pray that they’ll get married soon. But I’ll make them servants today. Why?

I believe that it is God who will transform people—not me.

And transformation isn’t an event but a journey. And I will respect that journey. I will walk with them in that journey of transformation.

(Note: Obviously, there are degrees of service. Not everyone can serve as a leader. Leaders will have to be a bit more advanced in that journey of transformation.)

But anyone can serve if he’s willing to serve.

My friend George Gabriel loves to say, “Ang walis, maski madumi, nakakalinis.” You’re like a broom. The broom is dirty. But it still can clean.

Even if you don’t have it all together, if you’re still struggling with various things in your life, you can still serve God and be a big blessing to many people.

Say Yes to God today.

He will do the rest.

My Lack Was God’s Opportunity

I’m not just talking of moral failure.

Others failures don’t disqualify you to serve God too.

This year, my eldest son is graduating Grade school. So last week, my eldest son was filling out an application form for different High Schools. He asked me, “Dad, did you have to do this?”

I said, “Yes I did.” I smiled, “I was rejected.”

“Why?” he asked.

“Because I failed the entrance exam. And these High Schools only accepted black and white report cards. My report card was very colorful. They wanted a boring report card, not an exciting one like mine.

Why did God choose me? I had no credentials. I wasn’t intelligent. I wasn’t good in school.

Today, I realize I have no other credential except one: I said yes to God. That’s it.

And that was enough for God.

Have you failed in the past? And are you asking now if God can use a failure like you? All you have to do is look at me. I was a failure. I was not very intelligent. Yet God decided to use me.

If God can use someone like me, God can use someone like you.

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

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117 Responses to “God Will Use You If You Say Yes”

eric, on October 17th, 2011 at 9:00 am Said:

Thank you bro. bo for another very inspring article! God bless you more!
Michael M. Salazar, on October 17th, 2011 at 9:32 am Said:

Thank you very much bro. Bo. I am a seminarian and for one time i met you in Max Roces ave. I was not able to talk to you and i hope and pray in Gods time i will. I want to serve God, but it seems trials always go with me in my journey in life. It is not easy since i have also my weaknesses and short comings. Please include me in you prayers. Thank you very much and God bless you.
Gerardo T, on October 17th, 2011 at 9:32 am Said:

“Ang walis maski maduma, nkakalinis.”

Very nice! Thanks Bro Bo! =>
James, on October 17th, 2011 at 9:32 am Said:

Saying “yes” to God has been the best decision in my life. A Yes to God is a Yes to Life. Thank you Bo for the wonderful article. I pray that the Lord will bless your ministry to the least, the lost and the last.Shalom!
Nelly G., on October 17th, 2011 at 9:35 am Said:

Thanks bro Bo, for this very timely piece..more power !!!
erlie, on October 17th, 2011 at 9:35 am Said:

If God can use someone like you, may God use someone like me. Thank you for the inspiration….
Liwa, on October 17th, 2011 at 9:40 am Said:

This past few days i am thinking how unworthy i am to serve God or to be used by the Lord because i am a sinner.. As i read your article, i was lighten up.. Thanks Sir Bo for this article that help me realize that my life is still worth it with God..
Thanks again!
zimar mendiola, on October 17th, 2011 at 9:43 am Said:

Everyday i read your articles. I picked up the lesson i learn and strongly battle to put to practice. I am at my mid 50s and time working is eating me up. Thus, retirement is already in my mind. Looking forward to serve the Lord with all my might.
May God Continue to bless you more.
p.s. can’t open the mastermind enterpreneurs meeting.can someone send me an email. thanks so much ^_^
vicki, on October 17th, 2011 at 9:46 am Said:

another inspiring and message. thanks bro bo! God bless you and your staff!!!
Rochelle, on October 17th, 2011 at 9:50 am Said:

Thanks for another very inspiring article Bro.Bo…”Ang walis kahid madumi, nakakalinis” nice one!!! God Bless!!!
Nino Natividad, on October 17th, 2011 at 10:06 am Said:

This is inspiring, Bro. Bo!
Avic, on October 17th, 2011 at 10:10 am Said:

Yes! Hakuna Matata
Vince, on October 17th, 2011 at 10:35 am Said:

omg, for the past few days, i’ve been carrying a chip on my shoulder, so to speak. this is very timely and inspirational. while reading this, i felt teary-eyed. thank you so much! i feel like i was meant to log on the internet and read this today!

i hope i find my calling soon! tc bro bo, may yo u continue to be blessed so that you can continue to be an inspiration to so many.
Julie, on October 17th, 2011 at 10:36 am Said:

Good Day , Bro Bo. I enjoyed reading a lot of your articles here in yahoo, and it helped a lot, if only I can tell you some of my stories and give me your advise, because I have this not bad just an experience, that I want to tell just to let it out, not to just anybody else here but to a person who can really understand and give a good advice. HOPE to hear from you Bro. Thanks
Mark R, on October 17th, 2011 at 10:48 am Said:

Your Article is very relevant to my present situation.
I will say yes to God..

Many thanks.

God bless you always Bro Bo!
Mariss, on October 17th, 2011 at 10:53 am Said:

Thanks, Bo for this article.

I hope and pray that God will use me and my husband… despite our weaknesses and failures.

Please pray for us…

More power and God bless.
LOU, on October 17th, 2011 at 11:12 am Said:

Thanks again Bro. Bo. I will offer my big YES to God and believe that He will do the rest for me. God bless you and your family!!
charie, on October 17th, 2011 at 11:18 am Said:

Dear Bro. Bo

Millions of thanks for being God’s instrument not only to inspire individuals like me but uplifting my dignity as a person. “Here I am, Lord… use me as you will” is all what i can say after reading this life giving article….I do pray that God will use me despite imperfections and weakness to be whole again in his love…. thanks Bro. Bo…. more blessings from above…. pray for me and my fiancee…. God’s will be done always….
SONIA, on October 17th, 2011 at 11:32 am Said:

Sobrang touch ako Bro. Bo to this article… I hope and please pray that i could find God’s way for me to serve Him.

God bless and abundant power…..
Hilda, on October 17th, 2011 at 11:54 am Said:

Nice one Brother Bo…
May God bless you always… =)
Sunshine, on October 17th, 2011 at 12:02 pm Said:

Thank you kuya Bo for this very inspiring article. Godbless!
eds, on October 17th, 2011 at 12:26 pm Said:

I am a sinner but I will say YES to God
Cris, on October 17th, 2011 at 12:39 pm Said:

Thanks Bro. Bo for this inspiring article.
Ersan, on October 17th, 2011 at 12:58 pm Said:

Thank you Bro. Bo,. many peoploe will relate again to this article, Very inspiring,. God Bless you & your Family always
Chic, on October 17th, 2011 at 12:59 pm Said:

Glory and praise to God for you, Bro. Bo! May God continually grant you the grace to say yes over and over again to bless more people. God bless you, your family and your ministry!
ernette, on October 17th, 2011 at 1:06 pm Said:

Indeed, God will use anyone who say YES to His invitation. Thank you Bo.
budoy, on October 17th, 2011 at 1:07 pm Said:

very inspiring…more power to you bro. bo.
angeline, on October 17th, 2011 at 1:09 pm Said:

thank you for another inspiring article, Bro. Bo
belle, on October 17th, 2011 at 1:38 pm Said:

thank you bro. bo for this wonderful message, that God is calling me and wanting me to serve Him though I’m still struggling with my weaknesses. Praise God. Thank you bro. bo for the enlightenment.
emy, on October 17th, 2011 at 1:42 pm Said:

YES to GOD!
gigi, on October 17th, 2011 at 1:44 pm Said:

just what I needed to hear, Brother bo.Though I’ve been in the renewal/community, I’ve held back from saying yes to serving the Lord even in small ways just because, I know (or I beleived) all these time, that with my sins and failures and mistakes and past, I am not worthy. Now, you made me realize all the more (since I had quite a serious discussion/sense from the Lord last week) that God sees beyond all these. In fact, he does not look at them. He knows but He does not mind. All He wants is my yes. So all these years, I’ve said no to service opportunities because I fear what people will say, that I am not worthy or because I am a sinner. Thank you for making yourself available so that God can use you to change my mindset about who I an in God’s eyes and what really matters- that is a “YES”. And the rest is yet to be written later! Thank you, Brother Bo. Won’t forget this article of yours ever. Today marks a significant day of my life, God bless you more and more!
Pinky, on October 17th, 2011 at 2:03 pm Said:

tnx brother bo for this inspiring article… it indeed opened my eyes to a hope that God can and still use me despite of my sins and failures…. more power to you…
Jenalyn Umpad, on October 17th, 2011 at 2:06 pm Said:

I really love this article! Thanks Bro. Bo, it really fitted me, I am now on my on-going missionary training for Singles for Christ in Cebu, and I am also not perfect and I also have my share of weaknesses but I believe God calls me and all I ever did was saying YES LORD!
Red Denal, on October 17th, 2011 at 2:14 pm Said:

Thank you bro Bo!
Fau B. Garduque, on October 17th, 2011 at 2:18 pm Said:

GOD is good.

Always say, “YES TO GOD”

A very inspiring article, Thanks Brother Bo.
Lorina, on October 17th, 2011 at 2:23 pm Said:

thank you sooo much Brod. Bo..this is very inspiring.
Renie, on October 17th, 2011 at 2:35 pm Said:

more power to you Bo.! .. thanks for inspirational message, I have learned a lot….God bless….
Roxan Aliboyog, on October 17th, 2011 at 2:35 pm Said:

It made me pause for not just a minute but almost half of my day. Several times I felt so distasteful for doing things that’s beyond God’s commands. But reading your article today awaken my heart that its not yet too late for me to transform. Thank you so much for inspiring not just me but also other people.
Chel Jane, on October 17th, 2011 at 2:50 pm Said:

Simply one of your great inspiring blogs Bro Bo. God has used you to inspire me and urge me to be a blessing - inspiration to many.

I would never forget these lines.

God is not interested on where you came from—He’s interested in where you’re going. He’s not interested on what you did—He’s interested in what you’re going to do. He’s not interested on how you’ve failed Him in your past, He’s interested on how you’ll serve Him in your future.

Praise God!!! God bless you more Bro Bo!!!
Hutch, on October 17th, 2011 at 2:59 pm Said:

Thanks Bro. Bo! What a great inspiring article! Yes, i say YES to GOD! Thank you for inspiring us again! God bless you more in your ministry! God bless you & your family!

Love&prayers,
Hutch
Ever, on October 17th, 2011 at 3:25 pm Said:

Hi Bo!
This article has reminded me h0w g00d 0ur g0d is.
He’s ever faithful and l0ving that He d0esn’t l00k at wh0 and what y0u are.

Br0. Pi0 and Sis. Beb0t had been part 0f my spiritual j0urney few years back.

And this article als0 has left s0mething in my mind…when can I say YES to Him again despite 0f my unw0rthiness.
Thanks f0r c0nstantly reminding every0ne 0f g0d’s grace and mercy.
Ces, on October 17th, 2011 at 3:32 pm Said:

I wanted to meet you, especially when I saw you during the Maven Summit of Larry Gamboa. But when I came back, you were gone. I really want to serve, even in small ways.

I say “yes” to God!
evelyn, on October 17th, 2011 at 3:32 pm Said:

But if God wants you to serve Him, your weakness can’t stop God’s plan for your life. Your weakness, your fault, your sin, your flaw don’t disqualify you from God’s wonderful plan for your life….

PRAISE GOD!
Lucille M., on October 17th, 2011 at 4:28 pm Said:

Dear Bro. Bo,
My praises to God for another heart touching, spirit filled article today..I thanked HIM so much because even if I had my imperfections, HE’s still interested in me & I have no excuse of serving HIM..& that HE will not waste my weaknesses but rather it can bless others & the world..and this has become an eye opener for me about one quality of being a leader..is one having the ability to confess his weaknesses to others, a sign of humility..& I think I have to work on that..Thank you so much brother..True, I said Yes to God but sometimes failed to reveal my weaknesses..! If God can use someone like you, then HE can also use someone as weak as me!!! May God continue to bless you more & be a blessing to others always!!!
Alex Salazar, on October 17th, 2011 at 4:29 pm Said:

Bro Bo,

Thanks for your Soul Food. Very inspiring.

Forgive me if I compare you to Joel Osteen because you always give inspiring stories and positive approach in teaching God’s message.

May the good Lord Bless you more wisdom and encouraging words.
Eze, on October 17th, 2011 at 4:39 pm Said:

Thank you Bro. Bo for another inspiring article. God bless.

A good way to start the week. =)
Joseph, on October 17th, 2011 at 5:24 pm Said:

Good day Brod. Bo!

I said Yes to God few months ago and I’m now belonged to a teaching ministry. But my problem is the same as what you had experienced before. I’m thinking that is really preventing me from growing spiritually. I’ll have my first talk this coming Nov 26 and i wanna prepare myself spiritually and mentally. Can you give me some advice. I’m excited for it but somehow a bit worry of the outcome. Please help me how to prepare.

Thanks a lot and God bless!
Marivic, on October 17th, 2011 at 5:40 pm Said:

I was just listening to the video archive of the Feast on June 5,2011..It’s all about saying YES to God…while my laptop is playing the video. Your site has tremendously changed my life. I was able to befriend some Kerygma leaders in Cebu thru you site, reason why i am now enjoying the first passive income stream they shared me and looking forward for more.

I said YES to GOD. ..i was preparing to pack my things for my trip to the Philippines on the 28th after 10 moths work in Dubai. I find a way thru the conviction that FAMILIES are designed by the Lord to be together..I am coming HOME!
Noeh, on October 17th, 2011 at 5:47 pm Said:

Thanks bro bo for reminding us of our calling. you are really a great blessing from God
to us from the deceptions of the world. More Wisdom from the Lord be with u. gb.
Louis, on October 17th, 2011 at 6:47 pm Said:

Salamat Kuya Bo
Tess, on October 17th, 2011 at 6:50 pm Said:

Thank you Bro. Bo for another inspiring food for my soul. God Bless.
Anna, on October 17th, 2011 at 7:28 pm Said:

Yes to God!

Thank you Bro. Bo.
Rams, on October 17th, 2011 at 8:09 pm Said:

Bo, for several times reading your articles made me helpless but to think twice, thrice and even more, to go deeper into myself - to discern.

I left a religious congregation for several reasons: one, I opted to help my elder sister to send her 2 daughters to college. Two, I have a huge credit card debts that I really don’t know how to completely pay them off.

Though the 2nd reason is a big challenge for me. It is not that heavy a reason to cause emptiness in my life.

Deep in me is my desire to serve the Lord. And discovering a talent in preaching is merely an offshoot how He brought me to teaching and exposure to various personalities and needs of my students.

It really bleeds my heart to tears looking at my failure to lift my feet forward for the realization of this desire of mine. I lost focus for this desire.

Long time have I been looking for opportunity to seek your help or advice. I know you or the Light of Jesus Community can help me back to the Lord’s way. Or help me ascertain the Lord’s will for my life.

I am waiting for your guidance. Thank you very much.
Melecio, on October 17th, 2011 at 8:12 pm Said:

PRAISE THE LORD..!

I GIVE MY YES. MY BEST YES TO GOD TODAY…
PRAY FOR ME I WANT TO ESTABLISHED FEAST HERE IN MANGALDAN PANGASINSN
Nancy, on October 17th, 2011 at 9:26 pm Said:

Thank you so much Bro. Bo. Your articles have always inspired me. I pray that like you, I will also say Yes to God to use me no matter what.
God bless!
Gay, on October 17th, 2011 at 9:38 pm Said:

Thanks Bro Bo! for another inspiring message. God bless!
Percy, on October 17th, 2011 at 9:40 pm Said:

Thank you Bro.Bo for this truly inspiring message.

I am currently working here in Riyadh and wondering if there’s any FEAST here that I can attend.

More power and God bless
Irene, on October 17th, 2011 at 9:59 pm Said:

Very inspiring. I too am and was a sinner. I am happy serving The Lord. All for His glory. Thanks bro bo
Jeff Badiong, on October 17th, 2011 at 11:10 pm Said:

I thank you for a very inspiring and enlightening words of wisdom.Be Bless
rio rita santiago, on October 18th, 2011 at 12:35 am Said:

Lord you cleanse me and wash out all my dirt and insecurities. I say Amen
LADIE A., on October 18th, 2011 at 3:22 am Said:

BRO BO,i was enlighted by your message today,because i always say to myself that i am not worhty to serve God because of my sinfulness and imperfection,but the thanks now i know i could still serve Him and i will let Him takes the wheel of my life so that i can fulfill the longing of my heart that is to seve Him and His people…Bro Bo please help me pray for my dreams..GOD BLESS!
Delia Ursua, on October 18th, 2011 at 4:29 am Said:

Hi Bro. Bo, It is really a very interesting, deep touching article… many times i felt God is calling me but i’m reluctant due to work, duties at home and i feel i can’t do it due to lack of abilities and skills. I’m also a little bit timid. But this article opens my mind, all I need to say is “YES” to Him and I’m sure He’ll do the rest……May God bless you always in all areas of your life. Please include in your prayer all my children and grandchildren. Thank you so much…….
Lilian Saltore, on October 18th, 2011 at 4:39 am Said:

Br.Bo,

All you have said in this article are true,God calls to qualifies,
thanks for this article…it is a big help to deepen our faith.

God Bless you.
roanne, on October 18th, 2011 at 7:12 am Said:

thank you Bo for inspiring us always and again ..I pray to God for more blessings for you and for blessing us all for reading His massages to us thru you..
Joanne, on October 18th, 2011 at 7:44 am Said:

Hi Bro. Bo, this is another inspiring message. thank you very much!

Indeed, God is a forgiving God that no matter what we did and do in life..He will not forsake us. It is just right that we should always say “Yes” to Him.
Raqs, on October 18th, 2011 at 8:25 am Said:

Thank you for always reminding that we dont need to be perfect to serve God.

It is our willingness and whole-heartedness to serve God that is all that matters.

Always blessed by your articles Bro. Bo
Anthony, on October 18th, 2011 at 8:40 am Said:

Thank you brother Bo for this inspiring and wonderful article. A very touching one. I’m a former seminarian but it seems I wasn’t called by God to be a priest. Please include me in your prayers that I may be able to find God’s purpose for me and be able to serve him for the rest of my life.

God bless.
nani, on October 18th, 2011 at 8:46 am Said:

Very nice line Bo, “YOUR PAST DOESN’T DEFINE YOUR FUTURE” It’s really very inspiring. I hope my son will be able to ponder this beautiful line, he needs transformation. I trust GOD that soon HE will be doing it with my son too, just like what HE did to others. Bo, please help me pray for my son’s transformation, the way GOD wants him to be.
Thank you and more power to you and the entire community.
MARIFE NARCISO, on October 18th, 2011 at 9:45 am Said:

hello bro, bo,

God talking to me tru you, , , ,what a beautiful insperation message for me.. . all servant of God so much complicated life but Gods remain faithful to us, amazing life.

thank you so much , My God Bless you all.
lani, on October 18th, 2011 at 10:09 am Said:

Hi! Bro. Bo…. I will call it miracle… because for some reason, this article really fits my day… very timely… saying YES to our GOD means, giving eveything to HIM, trusting HIM completely… no if’s, no but’s… only YES with a close eyes but open heart.

It enlightens me… really… GOD Bless us all!
Joel, on October 18th, 2011 at 10:12 am Said:

Bro. Bo, we thank God for using You to inspire us every now and then. it lighted up my feelings. I said ”Yes to God”…i feel so blessed to have read your very touching inspiration…Please include me in your prayers.

May God bless us all!
jane tolentino, on October 18th, 2011 at 11:04 am Said:

hi bro bo, i have long wanted to meet and talk to you personally, can you please tell me how? you have inspired me a lot…i would want to become a part of your group..i am a doctor, separated from spouse .
MarcoMacoy, on October 18th, 2011 at 11:49 am Said:

Wow, I am very sure I heard this from Joel Osteen… and by the way, it was not a soldier who Peter cut his ear off. If you read the verse carefully, it clearly states it was a servant of the high priest. Sometimes it is better to check sources before publishing it.
JJ, on October 18th, 2011 at 12:30 pm Said:

The more I read bo’s messages, the more i sensed na they have similarities to Joel Osteen’s messages. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Parang walang originality. di kaya may copyright infringement to?
Allain Jessel, on October 18th, 2011 at 2:15 pm Said:

thank you Bo. i realized this feeling of unworthiness does not come from God. because He wants us to stand up for Him and with Him no matter how many scars we have because of our weaknesses. all glory to GOD. ^____^
Allan L., on October 18th, 2011 at 3:17 pm Said:

This is very enlightening…thank you very much!
Do It Afraid – By Bo Sanchez « Efraim Richard, on October 18th, 2011 at 5:46 pm Said:

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Veirne Heinrick, on October 18th, 2011 at 6:43 pm Said:

Thank you, Bo!

This is exactly an apt message at this very moment when I’m at my lowest. I can’t help but think of how unworthy I am and of all the struggles I am experiencing right now. You’re article somehow opened my eyes to the truths that God doesn’t need me to be perfect in order to be perfect for Him.
Health Shop, on October 18th, 2011 at 8:01 pm Said:

Yes to God’s will and He’ll take care of the rest. God bless you Brother Bo!
Rei, on October 18th, 2011 at 8:24 pm Said:

I’m a volunteer catechist in our parish and at times I wondered why I volunteered to teach public school children about God and values. I have a very bad temper, I’m impatient and not to mention has a tendency to snap people’s heads off.

This article proved me wrong. People are not perfect and as mentioned in Luke, Jesus was sent to save the sinners not the righteous ones. He compared it to a doctor attending to the sick.

Thank you once again for this inspiring article.
omeng, on October 18th, 2011 at 8:35 pm Said:

thanks you Bro Bo!!
A powerful message for everyone!
May God bless you more!
ed Lucena, on October 18th, 2011 at 10:05 pm Said:

Thanks Bro Bo. God bless you.
I said Yes to God already and I am saying it again with all my heart. YES!!!
kardu dizon/cebu city, on October 18th, 2011 at 11:38 pm Said:

hi bro bo,
had fun reading your stories.never had it so good before.!thanx for giving us very delightful insights.
the lord is surely using you to bless all of us who,one time or another have our down times…keep it up bro !

bro kardu
Alex, on October 19th, 2011 at 3:11 am Said:

hi bro. bo,

thank you for another very inspiring article.i’m an ofw here in the mid east and your article really inspire me and my bro. as we always find time to read your articles in the internet..god bless you.
coypponte, on October 19th, 2011 at 5:17 am Said:

Thank you so much Bro. Bo for your inspiring insights. Really, all we have to do is say Yes and God will surely do the rest.God bless us always!
Mark, on October 19th, 2011 at 5:19 am Said:

Hi brother Bo,

Thank you for saying YES! to God. Otherwise, a multitude of people would not have been blessed. Like many of us, i am broken, too. And like you, I want to say YES to Jesus, too.
Dean, on October 19th, 2011 at 8:12 am Said:

Thank you Bo for constantly reminding me that God accepts me who I was and who I am. My family and I always attend the weekly PICC Feast and I always look forward to Sundays. The Feast is indeed the happiest place on Earth where I get recharged to get ready for another week.
If God can use someone like you, God can also use someone like ME.
rietzel, on October 19th, 2011 at 8:41 am Said:

bro thanks a lot…
Khell, on October 19th, 2011 at 8:54 am Said:

Hi Bro. Bo!
I just want to confirm your stories, yes God is really difficult to comprehend. All I know is that He loves me so much that He only sees the best in me, the things that even I cant see. God is always inviting us to share in His love, we wants our YES to entail many other YES’S. I say YES to JESUS no matter who I’am today and who I will be tomorrow………..
b-anne, on October 19th, 2011 at 1:30 pm Said:

Dear Bro. Bo,

Me and my husband already say Yes to God a year ago but until now we havent started the LOJ Al ain.

One of our prayers is to send us the people whom we are going to serve.

Please do pray that God will continuously use us and mold us to become a servant.

God Bless.

B-anne
gene, on October 19th, 2011 at 8:03 pm Said:

I’d say AMEN!!!!!! Saying YES to GOD is the first step to discovering His WILL for us….
He will definitely lead us to where He wants us to go and do……
And when we are THERE, the past will no longer matter…..what we do at the appointed TIME and PLACE is what REALLY matters……

Thanks for this wonderful inspiration… indeed HAKUNA MATATA (no worries)
God is GOOD!!!
Mj, on October 19th, 2011 at 10:08 pm Said:

wow. another inspiring article. thank u Bro bo. ur truly a gift from God.
Jella, on October 19th, 2011 at 11:50 pm Said:

ME: ‎’ I’m tired, suffocated and lost, and maybe I’m just done…

STRANGER: join us sa THE FEAST!! It is the happiest place on earth!! and you will never be lost because many people will guide you to the right path. See yah

then i google THE FEAST…???

when i was young i always read your book “KERYGMA” .i just dont know what happened why i stopped reading KERYGMA.. but out of nowhere GOD use someone as his instrument for me to be found.. i almost give up everything but now im stronger….im lost and now im found.. ^^ thank you.. …… YES TO GOD..AMEN..
Josefina M. Garabiles, on October 20th, 2011 at 7:16 pm Said:

Bro. Bo.

What an inspiring message, nakakagaan ng kalooban, God bless ur ministry, and bless us all.
luzminda, on October 20th, 2011 at 10:12 pm Said:

luzminda, on October 20th, 2011 at 10:00 pm Said: Bro. Bo. I say YES to GOD Ang problema lang poh sa akin malayo poh ako sa Maynila, how can i attend the seminar. More Power, and God Bless us always.
simona, on October 21st, 2011 at 5:13 am Said:

bro. bo
YES TO GOD!!!!
..i really miss my role as a mum of 3 cute and smart kids like my children..but i’m here in uae living in and struggling of something that i really dont know what the message of this..but i keep on listening and giving some piece of advice to those who really troubled..depressed..confused..broken hearted..frustrated..no visa..no money to feed themselves..and you know bro bo..it inspires me a lot to help..inspite i have nothing..the only thing i have is FAITH and i trust to GOD everything.
thanks bro bo..may GOD BLESS u..
Pat Guinto, on October 21st, 2011 at 4:30 pm Said:

Wow amazing! I loved this message…God’s love has no boundary or limit. Always say Yes to GOD!!!!
May God bless us always!
Thanks Bro.Bo
Donna Avelino, on October 21st, 2011 at 6:41 pm Said:

BRO. BO WHERE’S YOUR BLOG ABOUT “DID I MARRY THE RIGHT PERSON” THE KEY TO SUCCEEDING IN MARRIAGE/RELATIONSH IP IS NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON; IT’S LEARNING TO LOVE THE PERSON YOU FOUND.. ARE YOU REALLY THE AUTHOR OF THIS STORY?
beth, on October 23rd, 2011 at 1:08 am Said:

very nice and inspiring bro.Bo.thank you
enya, on October 24th, 2011 at 7:14 am Said:

I’m so inspired. I’ll say YES to God no matter what! Thank you Bro. Bo for this very inspiring and meaningful article!
Educational Songs for Children, on October 24th, 2011 at 1:30 pm Said:

I really like your post it’s inspiring to us.. thank you so much this post to share.
ISHATEC | TV Shows and Movies, on October 24th, 2011 at 1:33 pm Said:

Thank you for sharing like this post for inspiring also me and to us this message . thanks
Berna Lacza, on October 25th, 2011 at 1:22 pm Said:

Thank you very much for this special article..

I am from manila but now i am here in singapore to look for work.. you have mentioned that you also there is a “FEAST” maintained in here..may i ask for a contact person so that i’d know the venue and schedule? thank you!
analyn dela cruz, on October 25th, 2011 at 3:23 pm Said:

Bro.Bo

Your thoughts always make my throat clogging
jtc, on October 25th, 2011 at 5:13 pm Said:

Bravo Bro Bo,

So inspirational. ayan naiiyak na naman ako:-) so touching indeed!
thank you for always touching our hearts and yes, we are all worthy of God’s love and being a member of God’s family
Thank you very much!!!
Corporate Christian, on October 25th, 2011 at 5:37 pm Said:

Thank you for the message, Bro. Bo!

For those who are interested, here’s a simple, quick read about weakness and the courage to move on, especially at work. I hope you like it!

http://www.corporatechristian.com/?p=63
ginalyn, on October 27th, 2011 at 11:10 am Said:

very inspiring Bo,,When is the next feast in london?
dUdes, on October 27th, 2011 at 11:55 pm Said:

God.. you have a wonderful gift to us…,it flows to the Feast thru you bro.Bo and to all LOJ preachers…sEY YES to GOd ,coz He alway”s giB BIG yes to us all…
Arriosto Mina, on October 28th, 2011 at 6:26 am Said:

Bo, I am a reluctant minister because I have often seen myself as weak, lustful and stubbornly possessive of my sinful habits and inclinations. This article is a revelation that I am only called to share in God’s work. Thank you for the inspiration and relief from knowing that I am not a total failure and God can still do miracles through me a frail human being. My life is also changing after I learned to trust in Him more than in myself. Thank you, God is really very good! God bless!
negativeangel, on October 28th, 2011 at 4:15 pm Said:

A very helpful post. Keep it up pal!
rose, on October 29th, 2011 at 6:52 pm Said:

Wow!!!! My Spirit rejoycing again after reading your message. Big “YES” to Gods call. In evry aspect of our lives we could do things if we 100% give up to God our weakness. Im glad today inspite of my weakness He still give me a chance to do things in proper. While I am reading your message I fell ashame to myself.. I knew him since 27 years ago. I am so close to him coz I could feel him. And he is always reminding me if I did mistake…And Im promised him I want to go abroad to satified my family. He blessed me here with a 3 kids and a loving husband…and a comportable life……NOW Its the time to give him back the BIG “YES” I will surrender to him all my weakness. And its true Past doesn’t define your future. Bro. Bo Pray for me…To enlighten me. God Bless you and more power.
Jade, on November 8th, 2011 at 10:09 pm Said:

Very inspiring!
Thank you kuya Bo.. God bless.

YES TO GOD!
Jade, on November 21st, 2011 at 11:39 pm Said:

Thank you for the inspiring message kuya Bo.
God bless
Mitchi, on November 21st, 2011 at 11:56 pm Said:

Hi bro. Bo…this is such a very touching article of yours. I’ve almost cr while reading it. And it made me realize how God love people like me. Thank you for this…and I’m ready to say “YES” to God…:) More power to you and keep inspiring people like me…God bless us and be with us all…:)
Laura, on November 25th, 2011 at 5:44 pm Said:

OMG! This page just popped up from nowhere. I just had 2 tabs open, both with google. I was searching for materials that I could use for the handout that I was making for my students. But I read it anyway. Gosh! I started having goose bumps. I was like, “Lord, you must be kidding. Why is Bo talking about me?”

God’s love works in so many ways, really. I may not be ready and willing to let go right now, but I’m sure I will. In His time.

More power Bo!. May God continue using you in his ministry. More power!
vrose, on December 3rd, 2011 at 2:11 am Said:

Bro Bo, Thank u so much for your amazing and inspiring articles I enjoyed reading a lot ..its really a touching and uplifting message. I hope n i pray that God will use me n my husband in serving Him depite our weaknesses n imperfections..
May God continue to bless u n your family always!
Olive, on December 11th, 2012 at 10:34 pm Said:

I just said to GOD

“honor my commitment.”

and now i’m serving God through FEAST as an usher…

I pray for all the people who serving God including me to be strong and to be faithful to serve God.. now I realized that serving God is really not an easy one..
but I also realized that I’m serving God and it comes from the deepest part of my heart, I feel that I’m just LOVE TO SERVE HIM.

‘if you give yourself to God, He will surely give your life twice of what you give to HIM…”

God is Good all the time.. I’m happy , thankful and grateful He called me to serve Him…

thank you also bro bo.. for this article, and to all your talks, they made me realize to be much more grateful of what i have.thanks again.

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