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Gratitude Is A Magnet

Here’s my message today: If you want to receive more blessings in 2012, you need to be more thankful for blessings you received in 2011. Because gratitude is a magnet.

Let me ask you a few questions.

Did you have food on your table last year? Thank God. (From the way I see you, you had too much food.)

Did you have clothes to wear last year? Thank God.

Did you sleep well at night last year? Thank God.

Did you have work last year? Thank God.

Did you earn money last year? Thank God.

Did you have friends last year? Thank God.

Did you serve God last year? Thank God.

Open your eyes to see that you were swimming in an ocean of blessings last year.

I looked back at last year and couldn’t help but say, “Wow.”

I can’t say anything else. Because when I think of the year, I feel overwhelmed at what God has done in my life.

Choose: 2 Weeks Or 40 Years?

There are two ways of living on earth:

You can grumble or you can be grateful.

Both habits are powerful. (I’ll explain in awhile.)

Do you know how long the Israelites travelled from Egypt to the Promised Land? The Bible says it took them 40 Years. I find that weird. Do you know how quickly it should have been?

The distance from Cairo to Jerusalem is only 391 kilometers. That should have only taken the Israelites 14 days to travel from Egypt to Israel. But why did they take 40 years?

Let me tell you one major reason: They followed the grumbling path instead of the grateful path.

And the grumbling path is much longer than the grateful path.

40 years longer…

Think about it. They were rescued from 400 years of slavery. But they weren’t grateful. They saw 10 mind-boggling miracles, from water turning into blood, and a staff turning into a snake, and frogs leaping out of the lake… But they weren’t grateful. They crossed the red sea on dry land. But they weren’t grateful. A pillar of fire accompanied them by night and a pillar of smoke accompanied them by day. But they weren’t grateful.

I don’t know about you, but I want to enter the promised land quickly. And the way to do that is to learn to be grateful.

What do you have that you did not receive? … Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! (1 Corinthians 4:7-8)

Marriages Can’t Be Strong Without Gratitude

Do you know why married people have affairs? It’s not because of sex. It’s because they grumble instead of being grateful.

Your spouse has 90% of what you need.

But because you’re not grateful for that 90%, you search for that missing 10% in a mistress. Someone fresh. Someone prettier. Someone more affectionate. Someone who smells nice.

But when you go home, your wife smells of paksiw.

She isn’t affectionate because she’s tired, taking care of the kids the entire day.

So you have an affair. At first, it’s exciting. It makes you feel wonderful.

But one day, you’ll wake up and realize you’re holding Miss 10% in your arms. You’ve lost your Miss 90% to get Miss 10%.

Gratitude Attracts Blessings

I know some people who can’t be grateful today.

They’re waiting for something big to happen for them to be grateful.

Some people say, “I’ll be grateful if I win the Lotto…” Or “I’ll be grateful if I get promoted…” Or “I’ll be very grateful if I have a baby…” Or “I’ll be grateful if I marry someone like Brad Pitt, or John Lloyd, or Bo Sanchez…” (I apologize for my hallucinations.)

Don’t wait to be grateful. Be grateful now!

Why? Because both grumbling and gratitude are a magnet.

Grateful people get more of what they’re grateful for.

If they’re grateful for happiness and love and friendships, they’ll have more happiness and love and friendships. If they’re grateful for financial blessings, they’ll have more financial blessings.

In the same way, grumbling people get more of what they grumble about.

If you grumble about your problems, you’ll have more problems. If you grumble about lack, you have more lack in your life.

Be grateful.

And receive more blessings this 2012.

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

PS. Get The Blessing For Your New Year! This Sunday, at the Feast, I’ll be praying for your 2012. Join me at the Feast in PICC, Roxas Boulevard. I preach in the two morning sessions (8am-10am and 10:45am-12:45pm). My friend and fellow-Preacher Alvin Barcelona preaches in the afternoon at 4pm-6pm, also at PICC. (Or join the other Feasts nearest you. For more details, contact Annie at Tel. 7259999 or email her feastsecretariat@yahoo.com.) Start the year right. Get your blessing for 2012!

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146 Responses to “Gratitude Is A Magnet”

kresha, on January 2nd, 2012 at 12:39 pm Said:

thank you for Brother Bo Lord and thank you for this article Brother Bo God bless you more
jerah, on January 2nd, 2012 at 12:45 pm Said:

dear bro bo,
Thank you so much for this message. This is a wake up call for me to be grateful for the blessings last 2011
Vinnie Jimenez, on January 2nd, 2012 at 12:48 pm Said:

Gratitude is easily given to the best that happens in life… but even the best in life can take the form of heartaches.. or rejection… or any kind of pain. For me, looking back at the year that passed, I am more thankful for the tough times that went through. It was (figuratively) “hell on earth” and I came to a point of mental exhaustion and an immense sense of doubt over my dignity and purpose in life. I flunked out and made a mess of myself at work… frustration took a hold on me and got me all wound up and making so many mistakes. I felt I wasn’t good enough. But a moment of tears and a moment of God made me take that pivotal step in looking things at brighter way. I saw the need for change, not to appear smug before the people who doubted me, but all for the benefit of my personal growth and for the Glory of God.
So dear God, thank you for the storms… it was well worth it… even if blabbered endlessly and complained a lot… all things happen for a good reason.
juvie, on January 2nd, 2012 at 12:51 pm Said:

Dear Bro. Bo,

Nice Article Sir. I hope we all realize how bless we are…

Thank you!
Lianne, on January 2nd, 2012 at 12:52 pm Said:

Thank you very much, Brother Bo. Recently I’ve stopped being grateful and I became such a grumbler instead. Thank you for the discreet re-directioning.
Mineth Calimbas, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:00 pm Said:

I continously receiving miracles after miracles bec I appreciate even small blessings that come into my life.
Alex, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:02 pm Said:

Thank you so much brother BO, for being an inspiration for me to be a blessing to other people. I have realized that our purpose in Life is not just a mere existence but to SERVE OTHERS!!! Because of you, I was inspired to change other people’s lives to be better. Learned that there is no such thing as negative happenings, as they or it has given us some lessons in life!!! Always praying for your good health and inspiration, more books to be written to inspire more people!!!
zanne, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:03 pm Said:

Thanks Bro. Bo. Your faithulness and obedience to God touches many lives.
john bautista, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:07 pm Said:

isang malakas na bagsak!!! nakakaaliw at nakakagiliw na mensahe para sa pagbubukas ng taong 2012… maraming salamat Bro. Bo!
Lou, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:07 pm Said:

Hi Bro. Bo! Happy New Year to you & your family! Thanks for sharing this message on gratitude. So timely to start the new year right!!!
Audi Nunez, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:13 pm Said:

Thanks Brother Bo.

I miss The Feast!!! Cant wait till Jan 8!!
Rai M.C., on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:14 pm Said:

AMEN!!! the more grateful i am the more blessings i receive…. thank you LORD as always. thank you too for the person of Bro. Bo….
vic sambale II, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:14 pm Said:

Dear Bro Bo,
thank you for sharing your abundance with us, thank you for sharing your blessings to many people you encounter in your life…
thanks God, He is always there for us, I thank you Lord for all the Blessings you have given me to be able to share it to my brothers.

(kung pwde lang yakapin si Lord, kagaya ng nanay ko at mahal ko sa buhay, sabay kiss di ba…)
Pano kaya yun Bro bo?
Gima Mendoza, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:15 pm Said:

Bro. Bo,

Thanks for the message…pa share with my friends. A more grateful year 2012 to us!!!!
Gabby, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:17 pm Said:

Thank you Bo for that wonderful sharing. I am have been enlightened and touched. I now pray and thank the Lord for all the blessings he showered me and my family in 2011 and I claim for more blessings in 2012!
Gabby, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:17 pm Said:

Thank you Bo for that wonderful sharing. I have been enlightened and touched. I now pray and thank the Lord for all the blessings he showered me and my family in 2011 and I claim for more blessings in 2012!
Ning, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:18 pm Said:

Thank you, Bro. Bo for this very timely and inspiring message! Made me realize how ungrateful I have been and how grateful I should be. Made me remember to have a positive and thankful outlook for 2012!
SHEY, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:22 pm Said:

Thank you Bro Bo for an inspiring message its makes me more grateful for all my blessings for 2011 whether happiness or disappointments. Looking forward to be more grateful this year.
Joey, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:31 pm Said:

Thank you brother bo for your message about gratefulness. This is my first time to write and say thank u for the knowledge and wisdom u have shared. god bless
The Silent Spectator, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:33 pm Said:

Thank you, Bo.
Jaymar, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:36 pm Said:

The message is awesome.. Thanks Bo for being a blessing.
mary, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:37 pm Said:

so grateful for all that has been…and for all that will come….all for GOD!
tony Galvez, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:37 pm Said:

Thank you Bro Bo for this inspiring message, This will help me motivate my group members.
Bong Montales, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:39 pm Said:

so inspiring Bo. Sanchez… its nice food for thought this 2012… God bless you and continue to inspire others.
auxie b.juan, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:40 pm Said:

Bro.Bo,
Happy New Year! thasnk you for youyr Article for today..I know GOD has more blessings for me this year esp. a permanent home.. am waiting for the His promise..
ROM, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:43 pm Said:

Thank you Bo for this article.. and thank you for the inspiring tons of people…
Boyet Belen, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:49 pm Said:

An eye-opener. Thank you Bo! Happy New Year to you and to your family! God Bless us all!
ian, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:53 pm Said:

amen!
naomi, on January 2nd, 2012 at 1:55 pm Said:

thank you po Kuya BO!
Jennifer Manzanilla, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:02 pm Said:

Thank you Bro. Bo for the inspiring messages. They makes me smile & just simply makes my day.

Thank you for the time.

More power. God bless us all always.
karen, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:03 pm Said:

thank you Brother Bo

Godbless
Adel Villegas, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:06 pm Said:

Happy New Year Bro. BO, maraming maraming salamat sa Diyos sa taong nagdaan, Thank you also Bro Bo, Lets all be grateful and be ready for a more fruitful year. May we all experience God’s Best in our lives, God Bless Us All.
Cesar, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:12 pm Said:

A great way to start the new year right! Thank you, Bro. Bo, for such a clear and incisive article. Yes, incisive, because it cut right through my ungrateful heart – for thinking that 2011 was a struggle, a failure, a loss. I should have thought otherwise: of all the other blessings and “miracles” that God sent my way in spite of my weaknesses. More power to you and your work this new year! Burn on!
Khell, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:13 pm Said:

Yes last year was full of God’s love but it was also the most difficult time for me because I almost lost my eldest son due to dengue. But despite all the pain, fear, and uncertainties, I hang on to GOD and I’m really glad I did. He did not only gave me back my son but he made me a better person, mother and wife through that experience. Today as I face another year full filling the roles you have for me I was to always remember the assuring love that you have enveloped me with during the most terrifying days in my life. I promise not to be afraid again no matter what because GOD is with me……….. I will trust in His Great Love!!!
Khell, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:15 pm Said:

Yes last year was full of God’s love but it was also the most difficult time for me because I almost lost my eldest son due to dengue. But despite all the pain, fear, and uncertainties, I hang on to GOD and I’m really glad I did. He did not only gave me back my son but he made me a better person, mother and wife through that experience. Today as I face another year full filling the roles you have for me I will always remember the assuring love that you have enveloped me with during the most terrifying days in my life. I promise not to be afraid again no matter what because GOD is with me……….. I will trust in His Great Love!!!
Maricel Salazar-Joson, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:15 pm Said:

Thanks Bo, you keep on inspiring people like me. Have a blessed 2012!
Marie, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:16 pm Said:

Thank you Bro. Bo, for this very timely reminder…as we sometimes fail to acknowledge the awesomeness of God even in the little blessings that come our way. God bless!
Norman Tarala, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:19 pm Said:

Hi Bro. Bo,

Thank you for this inspiring article. As I type this comment, I am here in Kish Island Iran. I exited Dubai to wait for my employment visa and I was advised by by employer to wait for only 2 to 3 days. Today, I am still waiting for my visa for 20 days now. I spent Christmas and New Year here in this Island. For the past 20 days of me being here, God never failed to assure me of His love. He made me realize many things especially how to help many Filipinos here spiritually, financially and emotionally. Even though it is very hard to be here in this Island, I am still grateful to God for allowing me to experience Him in a situation like this. Thank you again for the article and God bless you more.
Roderickson, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:29 pm Said:

Thank you Brother Bo for inspiring us. More power to you and God bless..
suzy, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:40 pm Said:

Dear bo,

It was an indeed great message for everyone who receive blessings in their life. Thank you so much for enriching our soul.
rowena, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:40 pm Said:

THANK YOU LORD GOD FOR EVERYTHING!!
thank you brother Bo youre such a blessing to us!!
Namikoh, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:50 pm Said:

Hi Brother Bo,

Thank you so much! Another article to start a another in 2012!

Almighty God bless and lead us always.

FANTASTIC:-)

AMEN
myr s. mateo, on January 2nd, 2012 at 2:55 pm Said:

dear BO…thank you for this email
thank you oh my GOD for all your blessings, kindness and mercy..
THANK YOU that we three siblings grew up in HSJ.
THANK YOU FOR MY husband
thank you for my 4 children
thank you for my answered prayers for giving me
good, GOD FEARING CHILDREN in laws
thank you for my 5 grandchildren …our JEWELS of our S.C. years.
thank you for our future HEALTH, NORMAL, handsome and will be GOD FEARING BABY.
thank you for all my friends
thank you for all nakaka istorbong friends.
thank you for everything
also for GOOD HEALTH and plenty of WEALTH
all these i say together w/ our MAMA MARY
AMEN
Brigith Puerto, on January 2nd, 2012 at 3:08 pm Said:

Thank you Bo!

Blessed New Year to you and your family!
jackie, on January 2nd, 2012 at 3:09 pm Said:

thank you for the very inspiring article. may God bless you with good health and more excellent writing skills and may The Feast continue to live on. can’t wait to attend the first “Feast” this year. Happy New Year! (”,)
Romeo, on January 2nd, 2012 at 3:09 pm Said:

Thanks Bro Bo for the reminders it is true indeed and I will be grateful now inspite of the hardships in life. God bless you and your ministry. Happy New Year
Joh Ramas, on January 2nd, 2012 at 3:09 pm Said:

Lot of things happened to me last year. Lots of first time experiences, lots of happy moments, & lots of heartaches as well but I’m very grateful about it because it helped me cling more to God. There were also moments that i grumbled & complained a lot because of the trials I went through & i didn’t hesitate to open my feelings to God. But He’s always been faithful to me; He opened my eyes to all the blessings He has granted to me - good health, protection, wisdom, strength, loving family & friends, His love, grace & forgiveness. Instead of withdrawing from His care, I trusted more to His promises that He has great plans for me (Jeremiah 29:11) & that He will never fail or abandon me (Hebrews 13:5). Though I’m jobless & temporarily broke but I will not falter because God is with me & I’m more than grateful for that.

Thank you Bro. Bo for this inspiring & wonderful sharing. You are so blessed because you always share your blessings to others. God bless you more as well as your family. Happy New Year!!! ^_____^
evelyn, on January 2nd, 2012 at 3:11 pm Said:

DEAR LORD,
MARAMING SALAMAT PO SA LAHAT. AMEN.

Kay Bro. Bo Sanchez,
Maraming salamat sa inspirasyon at sa mga itinuturo mo para gumaan at gumanda ang buhay.
Nanz, on January 2nd, 2012 at 3:11 pm Said:

Thank you Lord God for the wonderful blessing of 2011, may it be more on 2012.

thanks Bro Bo..
rodolfojoseramon, on January 2nd, 2012 at 3:11 pm Said:

yes and yes, I am a Witness to his bounty.
ody_espinosa@yahoo.com, on January 2nd, 2012 at 3:41 pm Said:

THANK GOD FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU, YOU INSPIRE SO MUCH PEOPLE, YOU PULL THEM TOWARDS GOD. THANK YOU ! MORE BLESSINGS FOR YOU BO!
Nathaniel, on January 2nd, 2012 at 3:50 pm Said:

Thank you Bro Bo. You inspire me so much. More blessing for 2012…
Milav, on January 2nd, 2012 at 3:53 pm Said:

Thank you Lord for the gift you gave me an my family - PICC FEAST - the greatest gift that we received which brought the family members closer to God and an opportunity to serve too.
Thank you for the gift of wisdom in the person of Bro Bo who effectively guided us in very practical ways to be true Christians by our relationship and to reach out even to the “unchurched”
Thank you that thru the FEAST we even were exposed to learn how to be financially literate and be generous to become blessings to others!
To God be the glory!
Cleo, on January 2nd, 2012 at 4:44 pm Said:

Showing my gratitude, is to say THANK GOD that you were given to us to inspire people like us!!! More blessing and more life. Happy New Year!
Crispin, on January 2nd, 2012 at 4:53 pm Said:

Dear Bo,

Perhaps, our bahala na attitude is a form of grumbling ? As well as the manana habit and the crab mentality?

To be grateful is to accept God’s providence in our lives.

To be grateful in the midst of difficulties.
francesca dacca, on January 2nd, 2012 at 5:11 pm Said:

Thank you Bo for this message, It was a great message for me, it serves as a great start for me this 2012. Thank you for sharing this message from our God. Happy New Year!
Mary Luz Guan, on January 2nd, 2012 at 6:02 pm Said:

Thank You Bo Sanchez. It was an enlighting and inspiring message. I really need this.
aileen, on January 2nd, 2012 at 6:05 pm Said:

Thank you lord for all the blessing that we received, Thank you Bo. Bo for your inspiring message, you are blessed because you keep a blessing to others, can’t wait to attend again the FEAST…
aileen, on January 2nd, 2012 at 6:05 pm Said:

Thank you lord for all the blessing that we received, Thank you Bo. Bo for your inspiring message, you are blessed because you keep a blessing to others, can’t wait to attend again the FEAST…
aileen, on January 2nd, 2012 at 6:05 pm Said:

Thank you lord for all the blessing that we received, Thank you Bo for your inspiring message, you are blessed because you keep a blessing to others, can’t wait to attend again the FEAST…
nestie, on January 2nd, 2012 at 6:10 pm Said:

nothing can be farther than the truth , most people complain about what they don’t have, and compare themselves to people who have more than them, instead of looking on what they have, and how they compare to most of the people who will give anything just to trade place with them even one day
noel cantiga, on January 2nd, 2012 at 6:10 pm Said:

Thank you brother Bo for your nice and inspiring blog. Natuto po ako sa lahat ng pagsubok sa buhay. Salamat Panginoon sa lahat ng biyaya at darating pang biyaya. May God bless us always.
Rowel jardeNil, on January 2nd, 2012 at 8:03 pm Said:

Hope to see you in person bro. Bo.

-will
SFC Dumaguete
Randy Cubillo, on January 2nd, 2012 at 8:03 pm Said:

God bless you Brother Bo.
Maria Meliza Rocabo Morano, on January 2nd, 2012 at 8:21 pm Said:

Happy New Year,I thank God for the 2011,and you Bro.Bo for nourishing
our souls……To God be the glory..
Hutch, on January 2nd, 2012 at 8:22 pm Said:

Thank you Bro. Bo! What a nice article to start the year! May you touch and bless more lives! GOD bless you and your family more! Happy New Year to you and your family Bro. Bo!

love&prayers,
Hutch ;-D
Mitchi, on January 2nd, 2012 at 8:35 pm Said:

Thank you Bro. Bo..everyday, i learned to be grateful in anything that happened to me. I am grateful also that God gave you as my mentor in every most aspect of my life. truly , you are God’s instrument to let us know how God loves us and how His works are great! Looking forward of meeting you in person,soon. As this year started, I’ve already felt that this would be a grateful year for everyone. God’s blessings are on its way. Thank you so much Bro. Bo…:) much love and happiness and success!!!Happy new year!!!
raul, on January 2nd, 2012 at 8:56 pm Said:

nice sir Bo,….

HAPPY NEW YEAR and GODBLESS!
Jovy, on January 2nd, 2012 at 10:17 pm Said:

Thank you bro. Bo for reminding us at the very start of the year to count our blessings and be grateful always whether these be big or small. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Bernie, on January 2nd, 2012 at 10:24 pm Said:

dear bro bo… a very inspiring message to start the year with so much gratitude.. thanks a lot for sharing and continue giving a positive view to continue life with more contentment. God bless and have a blessed 2012 for all of us.
Noemi, on January 2nd, 2012 at 11:32 pm Said:

Thanks Bro Bo for that very inspiring message shared to us for the new year. We are really blessed everyday in our life. Our life alone is a great blessing to us, so there’s no reason why we don’t have to be thankful or grateful to GOD our creator.

Thank you Lord for all the blessings we have received the rest of our life. Even in our unworthiness, you continue to show your love for us so that we could share that love to others.
maria, on January 2nd, 2012 at 11:51 pm Said:

happy happy new year Bro Bo…thank you for all your message..its really a wake-up call for me… thank God for he made an instrument out of you…please continue to inspire more other lives….GOD BLESS YOU MORE AND ALWAYS….
niki, on January 3rd, 2012 at 12:38 am Said:

hello,bro bo!

salamat sa article ngayon…:)

it is easier to be thankful in the midst of blessings and good events..and much a thought to be grateful if problems and trials pour on us. or maybe i am speaking for myself :)…but i tried.

your message is another reminder that trials and problems can be turned into triumphs and prosperity and lessons of humility and thanksgiving..

i hv started to be grateful for small miracles and blessings that come my way…though at times worries still creep my heart, i hold on to God’s promises of his grand plans of prosperity, future and hope for me and my family…

my eyes may be blinded sometimes to see God’s hands working in through me, but its my prayer that my heart will not miss His presence and love..always my faithful God.

for the year 2011, i am most grateful that i discovered the kerygma family and the feast.though i only watch it in youtube it has made a great impact in me..praying to be more blessed so that i can bless more people in return…and forward.

i am one w/your dream of 1000 feasts…as it is my dream to bring kerygma feast in bacolod city one day..

thank you so much. im excited for God’s outrageous blessings for 2012

God bless us all.mwah
jeanne, on January 3rd, 2012 at 12:49 am Said:

its nice to read your article bro. bo. especially this one, it made me realized how blessed i was last 2011. and i got a great news on the first day of work in 2012.
teresa, on January 3rd, 2012 at 12:53 am Said:

happy new year Bo,

im grateful bcoz i know u and u shared the words of God.!
SittieCates, on January 3rd, 2012 at 4:10 am Said:

I know how it is to grumble and how it feels to be grateful. Sometimes, during the past months of 2011, I’ve noticed that there was a very thin line separating those things. While it’s really so easy to grumble, I’ve realized it won’t help that much. Being grateful is truly the way to go for because it makes us see that we actually have more to be happy about. Thanks for sharing this lovely post, Brother Bo. All the best!
Nice, on January 3rd, 2012 at 6:03 am Said:

Thank you Bro. Bo for sharing all your blessings…

I often times grumble for all the trial;s and problems I’ve been or my family have been through but truly I say that ‘blessed are those weak in spirit” because the mercy of God will be his…
the good lord draws me nearer to him every time I fall…at the end of the day God will save me.
I thank God for giving me strength to face everyday battle…I may not wealthy in terms of money but i am definitely wealthy in terms of love from my family and friends who were always there for me. i know they are God’s gift for me to keep me strong and bring the smile back.

Thank you Lord Jesus…glory and praise be with you always
joy, on January 3rd, 2012 at 6:15 am Said:

bro.bo,
i am grateful for your words of wisdom.
Joan, on January 3rd, 2012 at 7:51 am Said:

maraming salamat po sa pagpapaalala sa amin kung gaano kami ka-blessed at kamahal ng Diyos

more power to you Bro Bo
May the Lord bless you and keep you
joselita, on January 3rd, 2012 at 7:51 am Said:

thank you, Lord for giving Bro. Bo to us… thank you Bro. Bo for your untiring service, for being a guide and light to a lot of people and for the opportunity you give to everyone.
pj, on January 3rd, 2012 at 8:17 am Said:

Thank You Bro. Bo and Thank You Lord for all the blessings.
Noeh, on January 3rd, 2012 at 9:11 am Said:

thank you bo for this wonderful message reminding us once again of the goodness of God in our lives.
God bless u more and ur clan this year 2012.
Hallelujah to the new born KING!
The Emmanuel.
Gerardo Tan, on January 3rd, 2012 at 9:16 am Said:

Thanks bro! GODSPEED & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!! =>
jeng addun-carag, on January 3rd, 2012 at 9:29 am Said:

tenks for the sharing kuya bo! happy new year
Elnard, on January 3rd, 2012 at 9:34 am Said:

WOW….such a wonderful article….truly…you are a blessing to each one of us….MAY GOD BLESS US MORE….HAPPY NEW YEAR…

Thanks bro….
Erlinda G. Aquino, on January 3rd, 2012 at 9:47 am Said:

the most significant and important event that happened in my life last year 2011 is that I was able to be a regular attendee of the Feast and at long last first attended the KCON 2011. thanks God for this dream and wish ko lang, answered prayers. Praise the Lord. thank you Bro. Bo. sa PICC Feast ako attend palagi. God bless you and your ministry, in Jesus name, amen.
nelben, on January 3rd, 2012 at 9:52 am Said:

Happy new year Bo! You are a wonderful creation of God.
Michelle, on January 3rd, 2012 at 9:56 am Said:

very inspiring! thanks Bro. Bo. I feel very blessed, and I feel God will bless me this 2012 also. on a lighter note, I don’t mind having someone like you as a husband.who needs a Brad Pitt-look alike when he can’t even inspire me to be grateful to God?

This is my favorite quote from you, “wag maliitin ang small blessings”. I started investing in mutual fund last year, c/o Phil-Equity. while my investment seems small, I don’t belittle it. I started a passbook savings account, and it doen’t have any 6-digit amount yet. still,hindi ko sila minamaliit. nakikita ko silang maliliit na blessings na lalaki din…
Mary Joy Bo-oc Fortun, on January 3rd, 2012 at 10:07 am Said:

dear Bo, happy new year. you message always reminds me of how beautiful life is.. sometimes my weaknesses pulled me down but everytime i open my email and your message pop up it guides me to the path where i supposed to not the other way around. truly your message helps alot especially i am married and a mother too.. i am grateful.
Mon Von Possel, on January 3rd, 2012 at 10:07 am Said:

Hi Bo,

Happy New Year.
As always your messages hit the nail on the head and drive the message thru. The message was loud and clear even probably the hallucinations. Thank God for your ministry.
Eugene V. Tusi, on January 3rd, 2012 at 10:17 am Said:

I always take the risk of being branded as a broken record when I say to myself and to others that “ I have no reason not to thank the Lord for all the things that happened to me. By the phrase “things that happened to me” includes those things that did not take place in my life. And so, I just would like it to reverberate, by way of giving gratitude, to Almighty God that all things that happened to us are blessings if we are in Christ Jesus. True, all things happen for a good reason. Such reason comes from Him.
tess, on January 3rd, 2012 at 10:46 am Said:

Having read your message before starting my work made me realize how lucky I am that I have this job to support my family. I grumble a lot because of my low salary, but this job helped us survive the financial crisis we went thru last year. We’re still having financial struggles now but I know God we’ll help us survive again if we just learn to be more grateful for every blessings we receive.. Thanks Bo!!
Ersan G. Leonor, on January 3rd, 2012 at 10:55 am Said:

I am Greatful to read this great article of Bro. Bo for this new year.

Thank you & God Bless Bro Bo.
mye, on January 3rd, 2012 at 10:56 am Said:

I praise GOD for all the blessing and i praise HIM more for the heartaches/storms in my life.. It made me stronger and a better person. Everything in my life is a blessing from HIM. HIS love is amazing
Leth Brazil, on January 3rd, 2012 at 11:32 am Said:

Dear Bro. Bo,
Thanks for your message. You touched many lives on this. It is a great reminder to all of us. You’re right, we need to be grateful all the time. Thanks for reminding us that God is always given us on such blessing. God bless you and your family all the time.
Deo Rodriguez, on January 3rd, 2012 at 1:01 pm Said:

Dear Bro. Bo,

Thank you for all the inspiring messages that you share. It always gives me a moment to meditate and reflect of how I can turn things 360 degrees of how it used to be. I knew that everything should start from the inside.
RS, on January 3rd, 2012 at 2:27 pm Said:

Indeed what do we have to say but Thank You, Lord! For all the blessings we have received and will be receiving! Praise the Lord for all the beautiful mornings we wake up to and the breathtaking sunsets when we go home. Thank You, Lord for the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the shelter to comfort and shield us. AMEN!
carl, on January 3rd, 2012 at 3:37 pm Said:

Happy New Year Bro. bo… Thanks.. very nice…
Thanks GOD & BRO for giving us more blessings last 2011.
GODBLESS always bro bo.
Anselm Reyes, on January 3rd, 2012 at 3:39 pm Said:

Dear Bro. Bo,

Thank you very much as always for this very enlightening blog.

Your advocacy, your message through this blog will serve as a lamp post to many. Challenges and trials will be thrown at us, what will enable us to carry on is our ability to be thankful even in the most trying times.

My problems in the past have become huge blessings today. Looking back, our financial difficulties made me finacially responsible and smarter today. My struggles, my mistakes, all my failures have made me a better and stronger person.

I believe that one controls his/her destiny the moment he/she says that, “whatever happens to me, I will face it thinking that a blessing is waiting for me in the end”.

God bless.

Regards,
Anselm Reyes
Dubai, UAE
Manny, on January 3rd, 2012 at 3:41 pm Said:

Thank you Bo. A Blessed New Year to all!
Rizza, on January 3rd, 2012 at 3:43 pm Said:

Dear Bro. Bo,

I thank you for helping me realized how bless i am.

Thank you GOD for all the blessings you have given me, for all the love and happiness and thank you for giving me my mom, my brother, my sisters and my nephews and nieces…thank you so much.
Roel, on January 3rd, 2012 at 3:45 pm Said:

thank you very much bro bo.
lai, on January 3rd, 2012 at 6:18 pm Said:

thanks Bo for inspiring me again… i have so many blessings to thank to.. Thank you Lord for all the things that you’ve given me… my life, my parents, my husband, my daughter, my friends… persons around me.. Thank you is not enough to express how grateful i am with you..
To you bro BO, continue to bless and inspire other people like the way you did to me. The moment i read your books, i fell in love with it.. and it changes everything.. my mindset, my priorities in life.. thank you so much..
daryl, on January 3rd, 2012 at 7:38 pm Said:

Nice article Brother BO! A good way to start the year… that is to be thankful for last year’s challenges, trials, triumphs, and blessings.

Your article indeed inspires a lot of people and gives them a chance to share a few lines of their story as well…

It surely is inspiring! Happy new year indeed!

Thank you and the community!
ferdie sta. maria, on January 3rd, 2012 at 9:29 pm Said:

Hi Bo,

I am the one who introduced myself to you at the front desk of Bellevue on the January 1st.

I may have missed out telling you then, but I sure hope you have a great year this 2012!!
Dane Carlson, on January 3rd, 2012 at 10:41 pm Said:

Bro. Bo, I am undergoing this kind of situation. I choose and want to choose to be grateful kahit na maraming iniindang hirap at problema. I was so ungrateful kahit na maraming blessings.
Joy, on January 3rd, 2012 at 11:43 pm Said:

Hi Bro. BO,

Thank you for reminding me to be always grateful. 2011 has been a great year for me and my family, and I thank the good LORD because of that…..

God bless us all…
omeng, on January 3rd, 2012 at 11:57 pm Said:

thank you Bro Bo! another inspiring message and reminder for all of us!
Truly Rich, on January 3rd, 2012 at 11:58 pm Said:

Thanks for this timely message!
Gina saringan, on January 4th, 2012 at 12:38 am Said:

Thank you Bro. Bo. Thanks be to God for everything!
Sis Ley, on January 4th, 2012 at 3:30 am Said:

Thank you Bro. Bo for another inspiring entry.

I thank the Lord for the year 2011. I thank the Lord for all of my encounters of the past year. I was so blessed that even if for a while, I lost my job, God instantly gave me another. If I didn’t lose my former job, I won’t be able to seek for myself and get stumble with Bro. Bo’s book “8 Secrets Of the Truly Rich.” With this, I was able to guide my family especially my sister to start saving and investing. For more than 10 years, she was working and then after she read the book, she had realized that she wasted those 10 years of buying girls’ luxury stuff (bags, shoes, clothes etc). I thought it was still not late and so we (together with our father) invested in stock market. We also started to manage our respective incomes and not just spending them. The book also inspired me to be blessings to others and so I registered to Kerygma Family and pledged to donate to the Light of Jesus Ministry.

Again, if I didn’t lose my former job, I won’t have time to attend Feast and didn’t meet my new friends in the Caring Group. These are all the blessings I received in 2011 and I’m looking forward to more blessings this 2012 to share them to those who are in need.
Rene, on January 4th, 2012 at 9:30 am Said:

Bro Bo you are one of my blessings!
Thank you Lord for the people you send who tirelessly minister so that others may live. Thank you Lord for the year that was ,very fruitful, and so many lessons learned ! Thank you Lord for 2012 , another great year to look forward to!
mila, on January 4th, 2012 at 9:55 am Said:

Thanks for the inspiring messages…you really help people who are at the lowest point of their lives… most of the times I forget the goodness,love, sacrifices of our Lord Jesus Christ..I focus on problems..but I realize now how great and good is Our God!…I must now be thankful now no matter what happen to me…bec. I know God hold my life and must not be weary of anything… He’s in control of this earth and our lives..Thank be to God!!!
daphne, on January 4th, 2012 at 10:29 am Said:

short but very direct to the point. tagos sa puso
Rowena Waga, on January 4th, 2012 at 10:38 am Said:

Hello,
Thank God you, Jomar, and your team at the conference held in Davao last year at PWC, that you all came in my life. I love reading the daily bible reflections and the lessons of Jomar - online marketing. I will attend the next conference. I will learn more from Jomar and earn while doing the job at home. There’s so much to thank for. I would like to return back to God all the favors He bestowed upon me. I love you Lord.
Nancy Javier, on January 4th, 2012 at 12:24 pm Said:

I thank God for all the beautiful things that happened to me in 2011.

I thank God for the nice people He gave me.

I thank God for all the happy thoughts.

I thank God for all the material blessings He gave me.

I thank God for good health.
Philip, on January 4th, 2012 at 1:42 pm Said:

I thank God for a meaningful job experience in 2011.

I thank God for keeping my family away from any danger or sickness.

I thank God for the grumbles I made in the past for it uplifts my level of positive outlook.

I thank God for having Bro. Bo as one of the wonderful blessings in my life.
natee relativo, on January 4th, 2012 at 6:12 pm Said:

Dear BO,
im so grateful all the time i have been reading ur articles! Thank so so much!
The giver of all these things give more when give appreciation. Thank u for reminding us the raight things we should.. Your God’s gift to everyone reading ur article
jayson, on January 4th, 2012 at 7:07 pm Said:

THANK YOU BO FOR EVERY BITS OF INSPIRING WORDS THAT YOU HAVE SHARED AND ABOUT TO SHARE! YOU’RE TRULY A BLESSING TO US!

THANK YOU GOD FOR REACHING ANOTHER YEAR OF OUR JOURNEY CALLED LIFE!

THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!
I LOVE YOU!!!
Lhora Gabatan, on January 4th, 2012 at 9:14 pm Said:

Thanks Bro. Bo…. Its great enlightenment for me this year 2012. I know everyone is so grateful to have you as a blessings to all of us! God bless
dudes, on January 4th, 2012 at 10:33 pm Said:

Thank you much Bro.Bo for this blog,.for this wonderful statement that you given and always sharing to us.Im really, grateful to know that Gratitude is the best way to give back the love that had missing in our life…like a magnet it has a positive and negative side…We need to have be a Greatful+Attitude…Happy New Year Bro.Bo…God bless you always…thank you The Feasts!Thanks God,Thank you Jesus…
dudes, on January 4th, 2012 at 10:37 pm Said:

Thank you much Bro.Bo for this blog,.for this wonderful statement that you given and always sharing to us.Im really, grateful to know that Gratitude is the best way to give back the love that had missing in our life…like a magnet it has a positive and negative side…We need to have be a Grateful+Attitude…Happy New Year Bro.Bo…God bless you always…thank you The Feasts!Thanks God,Thank you Jesus…
almz, on January 5th, 2012 at 3:26 am Said:

hAppy2x new year Bo and to your beloved family….;)

2011 was really amazing for me as i was able to know you and i am more closer to God with your inspirational message..

i believe that this 2012 i will be truly rich!!! not only with money but with grace and bliss… praying you and the group with success of your mission always!!! thanks a bunch!!!
Carolyn, on January 5th, 2012 at 7:57 am Said:

haha.. i love reading your articles! It’s very enlightening for me. By the way it’s not a hallucination to think that many women would like to marry some one like you. Because, I want to marry someone like you in the future^^
rietzel, on January 5th, 2012 at 8:16 am Said:

im so grateful to have read this article
Thanks God and more blessing this 2012.
jeff malana, on January 5th, 2012 at 9:38 am Said:

Thank You So Much!

GOD!

BROTHER BO!

FOR YOUR GRATITUDE TO US ALL!
rox, on January 5th, 2012 at 11:39 am Said:

Let’s be grateful!!

Thank you GOD!!
maurie jo, on January 5th, 2012 at 2:34 pm Said:

dear BROTHER BO!

The difference in my life started last year when i signed up in Your daily KERYGMA message and Soulfood. I was and am deeply inspired by your messages for each day. Thank you so much. Now i just signed up to your TRULYRICHCLUB to guide me in my future plans..i have been feeling so locked up in the company where i am right now…but still grateful for this blessing yet i feel that it’s time to unleash some skills and invest my time in the fields where i think could let me grow personally and financially as well..with your daily inspirations and guidance, i hope i can manage my plans in God’s time.

Thank you BROTHER BO!
rio, on January 6th, 2012 at 5:08 am Said:

Yes Bro. Bo. ma realize pala natin…hhhmmm. Yes God has blessed us of so many wonderful things,even challenges and mistakes that trailed us. He just made us stronger and closer to Him.
Manny, on January 6th, 2012 at 3:34 pm Said:

I’ve never been so grateful for everything God has given me. Thanks for this reminder Bro. Bo!
jesson, on January 7th, 2012 at 11:53 am Said:

i suppose to have the year 2011 as my year.. but unforunately it was not my year… i been through a lot of trials for the past 4 years… but this year 2011ly pains me a lot… my father diead last november 2011 and i don’t think i will thanked Gdfor that… i hope this year 2012, God will explain why he gets my father to me
elvie araullo, on January 7th, 2012 at 1:20 pm Said:

thanks, bo sanchez, for all your blogs/articles. you write so simply and so well, it gets to the point. most of the issues i didn’t quite understand in so many years, you ably explain in so down to earth fashion. you have changed the way i think in a spectacular way. thank you so very much. more power and God bless you.
virginia brown, on January 7th, 2012 at 1:54 pm Said:

Yes i am bless so bless for the year 2011 & i claim that i am more bless for the year 2012 coz i practice to be grateful all the time. I become an american citizesn last nov. 4 then the following wk. i got my service award fr. kerusso the company where i work an now my time to let my bro. & sis. to come over in jesus name i calim they can come amen and amen. God bless us all.
steve, on January 7th, 2012 at 3:14 pm Said:

Bro,
Because of this article, i now only realized how God really loves me. Last year, my tons of problems almost made myself commit suicide. But because help showers toward me, that didn’t matterialize. And now, its 2012, tho i thank God everyday for all the blessings to come, after reading this article, i say i should be more grateful not just because of these things around me but also and most important is every morning, i still able to live, i still able to wake up. And for me, thats the greatest blessing i have. Thank you Lord.
joybell, on January 7th, 2012 at 3:33 pm Said:

thanks Bo for your inspiring articles..i learned to be greatful in every trial and problem i encountered because it gives me more wisdom to use the gifts and talents that God has given me..it makes me a strong and better person.
Happy new Year and God Bless you Always.
nette, on January 8th, 2012 at 2:14 pm Said:

thank you so much bro. bo for all your inspirations…
may God continue to bless you more as you help in blessing other people’s lives…
Richard S. Celeste, on January 9th, 2012 at 11:20 am Said:

Thank you so much for this great reminder. I firmly believe in the power of gratitude and how the world gives back to what you are thankful of. With God as the source of all blessings, everyone will be happy and the only way to be happy is to be grateful
Maria Geneza Cabahug, on January 10th, 2012 at 3:36 pm Said:

I’m glad I was and I am grateful, thanks so much to you Bro. Bo you inspire me with all your insights and your books.

Keep spreading the good news.

God bless
Irene Meguillo, on January 10th, 2012 at 6:33 pm Said:

Thank you Lord for everything.

Thanks also to Bro. Bo, you’re a blessing to me and to the whole world.

God bless you and your family more and more!
Jus, on January 11th, 2012 at 10:16 am Said:

This is so true! In my prayers I seldom ask, I thank more and everyday I have more as in more to be thankful for that I need not ask anymore.
Jeanne, on January 13th, 2012 at 10:50 am Said:

Thank you Lord for everything….
Jane, on January 14th, 2012 at 4:50 pm Said:

I have so many things to thank to, I have a blessed life, husband and family back home, but this article still makes me feel so blessed..thanks Bro Bo, for always inspiring people like me…GodBless you more!
Jane, on January 14th, 2012 at 4:55 pm Said:

I have a prayer request, a sister in law of my friend is currently suffering from illness of cancer (Levi Punongbayan Bernardo) please pray that after all her pain she feel loved and may not feel her illness at all,…:-)
Freddie Ong, on January 18th, 2012 at 11:02 am Said:

I am thankful that I am alive today, after surviving my accident last April 24, 2011, I tank God for giving me this 2nd chance in my life. Also thank you LORD for giving me a mentor for my business. I have failed in construction business for 2 times. and nothing seems to work right. Thank GOD for everything and also to Bro Bo for inspiring my life.
thines, on January 20th, 2012 at 8:47 am Said:

I am thankful Bro Bo. for giving my youngest son his 1st bday! i am also thankful for the protection that God is doing for my family… for having a good health…. and for everything that we currently enjoying, me & for my family! may God continue to bless you and spread ur goodness to others, who needs motivation, like me… to continue to fight and be more grateful for the life & things that we currently enjoy!
nitz, on February 11th, 2012 at 11:42 pm Said:

Big thanks Bo for all the inspiring articles…God bless & more power!!

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