Use Your Words To Bless Others
One day, I was preaching about expressing our love more.
After the talk, two grey-haired gentlemen walked up to me.
The first man said, “Brother Bo, in all the years that I’ve been married, not once have I have ever told my wife that I loved her. I was never trained to be expressive.”
The other man added, “Bo, I don’t feel a need to say ‘I love you’ to my wife. What other proof does she need? I’m still here married to her, am I not? I guess I want my actions to speak more than my words.”
I studied the men in front of me. And I understood them.
Because I realized what epoch they came from. Let me give you an idea of how old they were: I was wondering if they were classmates of Jose Rizal or Emilio Aguinaldo.
Just kidding.
They were as old as my father.
And that’s why I understood them.
Because I understood my father.
Dad’s Favorite Word
I loved my father.
And I know that he loved me so much.
Everyday, he would spend time with me. He filled my heart with love.
But he wasn’t perfect.
Like those two older men, I remember how Dad didn’t speak much.
His favorite word was a grunt.
He had this special grunt language that I learned to decipher through the years.
Here’s a typical conversation I had with him as a boy…
Little Bo: “Hi Dad!”
Dad: “Mmm.” (Blank stare.)
Little Bo: “Where’s Mom, Dad?”
Dad: “Mmm.” (Slightly jerks his head towards the kitchen.)
Little Bo: “Can we go to the toy store this Saturday?”
Dad: “Mmm.” (Shrugs his shoulders.)
Little Bo: “Will you buy me a Voltes V robot?”
Dad: “Mmm.” (Frowns.)
Little Bo: “Can you explain the theory of Relativity?”
Dad: “Mmm.” (Blank stare.)
Little Bo: “Wow Dad, everything makes sense to me now.”
Dad: “Mmm.” (Blank stare again.)
Did They Teach This in Fatherhood 101?
I think Filipino fathers of that generation were trained in this special “grunt” language. When they took up Fatherhood 101, they were taught how to be strong, aloof, and stoic as a grey wall.
Don’t get me wrong. I repeat: My Dad loved me. Very much.
But he just wasn’t good with his words.
In my entire life, I don’t remember my father telling me, “I love you”. Not once did he tell me, “I’m proud of you” or “I’m happy that you’re my son.”
Looking back, I wish he said these words to me. My spirit hungered to receive that blessing from him.
If you’re a parent, don’t hold back simply because you’ve never done it before.
You might be saying, “But Bo, my kids are now adults. I guess it’s too late.”
No, it’s not. It’s never too late.
You can pick up the phone and tell them how much they mean to you. Honor them and give them the blessing.
Remember: You’re the only one who can do it. You’re the only one who can give them this special blessing.
As a parent. As a spouse. As a friend.
I know this from personal experience…
In His Strange Way, He Honored Me
I was eighteen and already preaching.
But I was receiving so many invitations to preach, I was turning them down.
So one day, Dad scolded me. He said, “Bo, you have a gift to preach! I don’t have that gift. I wish I had it. But I don’t. You do. If I were you, I’d say yes to every single invitation. Because you need to use your gift. If you won’t use it, God may take it away from you!”
There was anger in his voice. But in the process, words of honor slipped out of his lips. In a tangential way, he was praising me. And my spirit was rejoicing. Though he didn’t say it, I got an inkling of how proud my father was for me. Those words meant so much to me, because I still remember them today—after 20+ years!
A Deep Desire In Every Human Heart
There I was, getting applause from everyone in the planet.
My audience admired me. People were praising me.
But all that wasn’t enough. Deep inside, I still wanted my own father to praise me. I wanted my Dad to honor me.
I believe that in every human heart is a deep need to be honored by one’s parents. All of us want to hear these words: “I’m proud and happy that you’re my child.”
Friend, honor your loved ones today with your words!
Don’t say, “Oh Bo, I’m too old to learn.”
Don’t be stuck in your old ways. For the sake of the children, you can change. Use your words to bless others.
Remember: When you honor a person with your words, you’re not just making that person feel good. Because words have power. God has imbued our words with immense creative power. Your words can create life. Your words can perform miracles. Your words can heal wounds. Your words can refresh the spirit.
But I know some people do the very opposite: They use they’re incredible power to curse.
You Have The Power To Bless Or Curse
One day, a woman came up to me and asked for prayers. She said a mangkukulam cursed her. She’s been sick for a year, suffering terrible pains in her body, but doctors couldn’t find anything wrong with her.
It was probably true. Because when our prayer team prayed for her, the healing was instant. She never suffered pains again.
Mangkukulams are feared by everyone. Because these witches have the power to kill or harm simply by cursing their enemies.
Scary, right?
I’ve got news for you: You don’t have to be a mangkukulam to have this power. All of us have this power.
When Parents say, “Buwiset ka! Wala kang kuwentang anak! Ang tigas tigas ng ulo mo! Ang bobo mo!” (You’re worthless, You’re dumb), they’re cursing their kids. They’re prophesying doom to their children. They’re acting exactly like voodoo witches.
Yesterday, I was reading about J. Paul Getty. He was a billionaire. He owned 200+ companies. He was a total success in business but a total failure in family.
He was married five times and divorced five times. He had six sons. But he was so busy building his empire, he never really spent time with his children. He was also very critical.
For example, his son Paul Jr. would write letters to his father. The letters would come back with the spelling and grammatical errors corrected—but there was no reply from the father. Paul later became a heroin addict.
His other son, Gordon, dealt with his father only through the court, fighting over money.
His other son Ronald went into filmmaking, and his father ridiculed him.
Another son worked with the father in the family business. But he took his life, stabbing himself in the stomach and taking an overdose of pills.
In one sense, J. Paul Getty cursed his kids.
You too have the power to bless and curse people with the use of your words. The Bible says that life and death are in the power of the tongue.
Let me share a very weird story from the Bible.
A Very Weird Story
Isaac had twin sons—Jacob and Esau.
When some Filipinos hear “Esau”, they automatically get hungry. (Focus on the story, please.)
Isaac and his wife Rebecca played favorites. With disastrous results. Daddy Isaac favored Esau while Mommy Rebecca favored Jacob. (Parents, don’t play favorites. The Esau-Jacob conflict continues to this day in the Middle East, about 3000+ years later!)
When Isaac was old and blind, he called his son Esau and said, “I’m going to die soon. I want to give you my blessing. Go and hunt a wild animal for me, cook it the way I want it and serve it to me. Then I’ll give you my blessing.”
But Rebecca was outside the tent, eavesdropping.
Quickly, she cooked a goat from their flocks. She then told Jacob to bring the meal to his father and pretend that he was Esau, so he could get the blessing.
Isaac, being blind, was fooled. He thought Jacob was Esau and gave him his blessing. He said, “May you have abundance, may the nations serve you, may all those who bless you be blessed, and may all those who curse you be cursed.”
When Jacob left, his brother Esau came in. Isaac was so surprised. And he said, “Sorry Esau, I gave the blessing to Jacob. I can’t take it back anymore.”
What Were These Guys Fighting For?
What’s weird? The brothers weren’t fighting for their father’s gold, or their father’s cattle, or their father’s land.
They were fighting for their father’s words.
They were fighting for an old man’s blessing.
Why?
Because in Bible thinking, words aren’t just meaningless sounds. Words aren’t just noise. Words have creative power. Words define our reality.
When I tell my son, “I’m so happy that you’re my son. I know you’ll be very successful in all areas of life and everything you touch will prosper,” I’m not only honoring my son, I’m also giving him a supernatural blessing.
When I tell my wife, “I love you. You’re the best thing that ever happened to me,” I’m not only honoring her, I’m also giving her a supernatural blessing.
Part of this supernatural blessing is a prophecy…
People Will Rise To The Level Of
What You Prophesy
You’re a prophet.
You can shape the destiny of your children, of your friends, of your loved ones by your words.
Here’s what I learned: People will rise to the level of what you prophesy. People will adjust to your prophecy.
Remember, if you don’t tell your kids who they are and what their destiny is, someone else will. The television will tell them. The internet will tell them. Bullies in school will tell them.
Don’t let that happen. Honor your kids!
This is the story of my life.
Once upon a time, I was 13 years old who was a poor student in school. I didn’t know what to do with my life.
But one day, this woman came up to me, prophesied to me and said, “Bo, you’ll receive the gift of wisdom. I believe in you. You’ll preach God’s Word to many people.” She then asked me to give a talk to our prayer group. She did it again and again.
From a nobody, I rose up to her prophecy.
“But Bo, My Parents Didn’t Honor Me!”
Perhaps your parents failed to give you the blessing.
Then here’s what you do.
Go to God and receive that blessing directly from Him.
When the Father introduced Jesus to the world, He said, “This is my son with whom I am well pleased.” What was the Father doing? He was honoring and blessing the Son.
I believe God says these same words to you. “This is my child whom I am well pleased!”
You may have a difficult time swallowing that. “No Bo, I’m a big sinner. I’ve failed God. I’m sure He won’t say that about me.”
But that’s Grace. When God looks at you, He doesn’t see your mistakes. He sees the goodness He created in you.
Last Thursday, I listened to Fr. Cantalamesa preach.
Who is he? Fr. Cantalamesa is the Retreat Master of the Pope. Whenever the Pope goes on retreat, he’s the guy who gives it. For 30 years, he’s been the Preacher to the Papal Household.
Fr. Cantalamesa said something that blew me away. He said he likes saying to God, “Father, look at me… and rejoice!”
Wow.
Friend, God delights in you.
He doesn’t only love you, He rejoices over you. When God sees you, I believe He’s so happy, He sings, jumps, and dances for joy.
What Do You See In The People Around You?
Once upon a time, I was a “negative” spiritual leader.
My most predominant question was, “What is wrong with my flock?” I focused on their faults. I looked at their weaknesses. I’d say, “They lack commitment,” and “They’re so hard headed…”
So I preached fear, hoping that people will get scared enough to change their lives. I looked down at my listeners. I told them to shape up or else…
But one day, my leadership changed.
Because I changed.
I believe I changed when I became a father.
Because I learned that focusing on my children’s weaknesses only multiplied them. I learned to focus on their strengths, and by doing so, their strengths increased. The good news? Their strengths spontaneously pushed out their weaknesses!
So I became a “positive” spiritual leader.
Now, when I look at my flock, I ask, “What’s wonderful about them?” Today, I’m amazed at how committed, generous, and loving they are. I can’t ask for a better spiritual family!
Today, I preach love. I can’t help it. God has filled my heart with so much love, it overflows.
Let me tell you my last story …
You Are My Sunshine
I love this story so much.
One day, 3-year old Michael wished for a baby sister.
So when his mother got pregnant with a baby girl, the little tyke was delighted. Everyday, he’d rub his mother’s tummy and sing to his baby sister, You are my sunshine, You are my sunshine, You make me happy, when stars are grey…
But when the baby was born, there were complications. The baby was in critical condition.
Little Michael waited at home, wondering why his mother and his baby sister weren’t coming home yet.
A few days later, the doctor told the mother that the baby may not last long. The mother decided to bring Michael to the ICU and see his baby sister before she died.
She knew it was against the ICU rules, but she knew she had to do it. She brought in little Michael and let him stand beside his very sick baby sister.
That was when the Head Nurse saw Michael and shouted, “Children are not allowed here!”
But before they could pull him out of the room, little Michael sang to his baby sister, You are my sunshine, You are my sunshine. You make me happy, when stars are grey, You never know dear, how much I love you, please don’t take my sunshine away…
Immediately, the baby grew calm. Her heart rate, which was abnormally fast, slowed down.
The Head Nurse noticed what was happening and said, “Little boy, whatever you’re doing, keep doing it. Something is happening to the baby!”
Michael kept singing to his sister. And everyday, she got better. Until she got totally well.
Because little Michael used words of honor to bless his sister.
Friend, you too can heal others.
You have the power of God in your tongue.
Use your words to bless others.
May your dreams come true,
Bo Sanchez
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hi…wonderful stories…very inspiring…makes me think a lot…thank you so much brother bo…i know how much God loves me…and i love Him too…no matter what…May God bless you more so you can bless a lot of people too…thanks…
Hi Bro. Bo, Thank you for this wonderful stories , i know God Loves me and my family. we had many trials in our life but He never abandon us because He Love Us. Thank you Lord for giving Bro. Bo the wisdom , as he used it to affirmed your love to us.
May God will bless you Bro.Bo and your Family
Hi Bro Bo!
Thank you very much and thank you for sharing your gift of preaching to us…GOD bless you more and your family.
I remember 12 yrs ago when i was not a member of LOJ yet, when i first heard you preached, it was almost exactly the words that you’ve said that change my life. That “GOD loves me”… what a powerful words and before my father passed away i was able to reconciled with him and uttered the word ‘I Love You, Pa”.
Truly words are powerful but we need to be more responsible in using for the good of all…
im so blessed bro bo..i finished reading the last story with tears in my eyes just like yesterday at the feast after you shared the same story to us. You’re touching lives Bro bo and it is my desire to be one of the active servants in your ministries. Thanks & God bless!
Once again, thank you Bro. Bo for inspiring us. More blessings to come.
Thank you for reminding us to be a positive person.. 
God bless!
Bo, you made me feel better everyday. From now on, I will apply this new learnings to my kids. Thank you.
Thank you so much for inspiring us. the story about the little boy and her baby sister in ICU made me cry.
God bless!
i’m so touched…my youngest son and I have a themesong which we would always lovingly sing to each other ..it’s the song “You are my sunshine”. that’s why the story about Michael and his baby sister moved me to tears.
you’re right about some fathers…they’re not very expressive, but we know that they love their children dearly. I am a “papa’s girl”…and tho’, like other fathers his age, who are grumpy and strict on the outside , I know deep in my heart that he has a soft heart not only for me but for all my 8 siblings as well.
thanks for this article Bo. God bless you always!!
I feel so blessed that I have the opportunity to read your blogs.
It is really inspiring. I hope I can inculcate all these in my mind and deeply in my heart.
There’s a line here that struck my heart, I hope the Holy Spirit comes to me so I will not do it again… may God forgive me for commiting this sin.
Thanks Brother Bo, you are indeed God sent.
Mr. BO!
This is my first time commenting in your site. Thank You for making me happy! Tahnk you for reminding me that GOD loves me….
teary eye ako sa story…so wonderful and inspiring…thank you so much…i know God loves the universe so much that you sent an angel like Bo Sanchez. may you continue blessing everyone’s lives.
Thanks once again for your inspiring words! I too did not grow up surrounded with people who inspire and bless. But now i remember one grandmother, actually she is a cousin of my real grandfather who always reassurres me when i was young and suffering from the harsh words and treatment i got from one of my father’s sister, I lived with them to have a secondary education. Now, with all these blessing I received from the FATHER, I thank HIm that He sent an Angel to be with me during those times in my life in the person of my Lola Tore! Lord, may your perpetual light shine upon her soul!
wow!!
michael’s singing touched my heart! it is too much to bear!!
I, too, lack possitive words. or on the other hand, I have received too many negative words I couldn’t really absorb the good ones anymore. In fact, whenever I hear praises, I just laugh at them. Say thank you sometimes but i find them really phooey.
wierd.
Thanks brother bo. Hope these words of wisdom remind me to listen and absorb, and BELIEVE the positive comments given to me.
I need to practice my “i love you’s” too.
God bless you and the whold kerygma team.
i proclaim… im my FATHER’s delight. !!!
thank you for these wonderful stories.
Brother Bo, i cried reading your stories. I really thank God for giving us a “bro bo” who constantly reminds us that God truly love us.Thank you also for all the teachings that you have shared.Raising up a 2 yr old daughter is no joke.But with all the sharing that you have given us on this talk,I now know how to raise my kid and lead her to the Lord’s path.
Again,thank you so much! May God bless you more and your family.
Bo, you never fail to amaze me with your words. I am a sinner just like everyone in this earth, but thanks for pointing out that the ultimate love comes from Him. I shall not ask for more and will only give more love with everything I got. Thanks for this enlightenment.
Keep up the good work Bo!
bro bo, cant help but to cry on the last part. the baby sister story. this really touched me. though there are times i thought i am tough but still something in my heart is still soft. thanks for the inspiration.
Sir Bo,
Yes, i believe that words are powerful it can move mountains and can bless others too. It is important to choose the right words because it can either bless or curse a person.Thanks for this article i will use good words to bless people!
God bless you more!
You really have the gift of inspiring people through your write ups. Thank you God for creating people like you.
Can you give me an idea on how to invest in stocks?
thanks for this very nice talk.i was really struck and my heart beat fast…i got the message and hope i can do it and apply it in my life…
God Bless…
Once again, thank you. This article touched me very much.
this is so inspiring…it touched my heart…. thanks bro. Bo for sharing your wonderful gift to us…. you are a blessing to your readers…..
Loved your article as always! God Bless you!
wow! so inspiring.. thanks a lot Bro. Bo. for sharing your wonderful thoughts and messages. More power to you. God bless you always.
Just like you, Bro. Bo, my father comes from that stoic generation. It didn’t help that he was also a soldier and trained to hide their emotion. There were no words of affection coming from him when we were growing up. It took me all the courage in this world to say “I love you” to him. When I said “I love you” to my father first, he didn’t hesitate in saying “I love you, too.” Yes, words are so powerful that they can melt the heart even of the most stoic man.
Dear Bo,
How great we are having this stories from you. I’m a mother of 3 li’l kids, this made me realized the power of words..praises..and honoring that will bring them to a successful life. Thank you very much for the enlightenment! GOD BLESS YOU!
I took a picture of the sunrise this morning, amazing view outside my window. I said, “Good morning, Sunsine!” (while imagining the faces of my loved ones) and posted the picture on my facebook… now im reading Bo’s article with “My Sunshine”… how very coincidental!
very touching. . . i write this with tears rolling down my cheeks. i saw myself in your example. i didn’t realize the power God has given me. i will change for the better. from now on, i will release blessings to others.
Thank you Bro. Bo. I’ve already read this story of little Michael and his sister sometime ago, yet it still make me cry now.
May God bless you.
I couldn’t agree more with the fact that words are powerful. Every day I would say, “I declare that tomorrow will be more beautiful than today.” And true enough, at the end of every day, I am pleased.
I believe that God hears our hearts, but He is delighted with our faithful and positive words.
Thank you once again, brother Bo!
Wonderful! Blessed will be the people who will find time to read this.
You know how to fill people’s hearts with love. I am just bursting with it now…and it has to flow as tears from my eyes.
I am happy about my children and grandchildren. My prayer is that they will grow closer and closer to God to discover His promises to those who abide in Him.
They can discover the words of promises in the Bible.
Thanks Bro.Bo.
Once more we are blessed by your words!
More power to you!
‘te Juliet
Dear Bo,
Thanks so much… i believe God love’s me and I can be a blessing to others with the wisdom He’s pouring me everyday…. may you always be blessed and your family…
Hello Bro. Bo,
Indeed your words are inspired by God coz you write from the heart to a heart (our hearts). I have experienced such uncaring words also when I was younger and they have affected my personality. Good for you, you have changed early and received blessing early also. Up until now I’m still struggling to get out of the bad influences of the words uttered to me (not curses but words giving me low morale and self esteem). But with your messages, thanks a lot - I manage to change. I appreciate verbally, I say “I love you” as often, I give thanks immediately. Now I use words to express my feelings, don’t allow just my actions to speak for me. MARAMING SALAMAT PO… PAGPALAIN KA NG POONG MAYKAPAL!!!
Dear Bro. Bo,
Words indeed have power.
Yes! I can testify to this because it happened.
Years ago, in 2007, I attended my first ever LISS.
I’ve been dreaming of one, and God granted my heart’s desire.
The results were so amazing! So amazing that it changes me.
How did it happened?
WORDS.
Through words, I asked God to heal me of all pains, hurts and wounds.
Through words, I asked God to forgive me of my sins- big and small.
Through words, I asked God to love me with His most perfect love.
These powerful words changes me.
That’s why I really believe that words have power.
I have power because God empowers me. Amen.
very nice.. you almost made me cry reading micheals story..it is he same with my mother. 6 years a go she suffered fomstroe andshe was on coma everyoneof uswas so down and my aunt told us to hold her hands and talk to her non stop until she wake up. ad we all did for 24 hours weae turns in talking to her and telling her how much we love her and we told her to fight. and we read bible scriptures to her. and SHE LISTENED. on the next day she wakes up and untl now thans God she is healthy..
Hi Bo,
Thank you for a wonderful message for this week..the story of “You are my sunshine” is really very touching..teary eyed din ako.
it is really true, WORDS are so POWERFUL..and I realized then that actions is not enough..our love ones still needs to hear the words..and not just them but also us.
once again thank you for an inspiring article..it is really the food of my soul for this week..God bless you and your family..
Words can really hurt us so badly that the scare it leaves has lasting effect. I know. I have been a victim. But good words, encouraging words, words of love has healed me. It has made me bore beautiful, richer, more blessed everyday. And it has helped me become a blessing to others. Thank you, God for words of love and appreciation, and affirmation, of hope and peace and joy. AMEN!
HI Brother Bo,
You have always been a blessing and an inspiration to others. All I wish is you may continue to preach the Word of our dear lord to bless and inspire others.
Hi Brother Bo,
Your stories are very timely for me, I’m having a hard time with my children,and yes kind and loving words are what they need.
Thank you!
I am misty eyed right now. Thank you Bo. I think my dad was a classmate of your dad in Fatherhood 101. I totally get that grunt language. I know where you’re coming from. And like you, i know too trhat my father loves me very much.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us once again. Reading your words always makes me feel blessed ang gives me a vision of what could be in my own life. You are our sunshine Bo! May God continue to pour His blessings into your life brother.
Hi Bro. Bo! I am so glad I am actually commenting on your posts and journals. I have attempted several times to do this but at last I am doing it now. You really are my super inspiration. Since College days, I have been blessed with your stories. I felt that it created a change in me and to all the people whom I share your stories to. I can relate to almost all of your stories and there’s never a time that I did not cry while reading them.=)
I am now in my fifth month here in Saudi working as a nurse. I have been struggling with my situation here from the first time I step on their desert land. hehe! Reading your posts made me see that God’s favor is always with me no matter what the situation is. I became a positive person amidst all hardships and pains. It may sound funny, but I actually constantly write down some striking parts of your journals (esp. the prayer declarations) and I never stopped posting them on my walls here in my room. You can now imagine how my room looks like.haha!It feels good to read and see them everyday because most of the time I just stay here in my room. I only get to go out once a month. I miss going to the Church so much. I am excited to finally go home on June to attend to your seminars and preaches. It’s one of my greatest dreams. I miss going to the Church so much.
I have one request from you, please include me and my family in your prayers.
Thanks for your time. You are my sunshine. You make me happy. May you continuously touch the lives of many others like what you did into mine. =)
Hi! Bro Bo!
i was so blessed by your words… May God use me through my words to bless others too…
I am so grateful with this… it really changed my perspective…
thank you so much.. May God bless you more.
hi brother Bo! you are truely an effective anti-stress pill to this busy day.
I have come to realize one important thing here. I know now why you are so successful, famous, and very rich in love, financially abundant Bo… notice all the comments of every article you write? 99% of us always end our comments like “God bless you Bo!” =)
see? the more abundant you are because countless prophets are using their words to bless you. *smiles* Thank you so much for all the positive energy you radiate to world.
God bless you Bro. Bo and your family.
May your boundless dreams come true.
hello! bro bo.. i felt inspired upon reading your stories.. i felt down, and felt so much burden on my life now with the problems in my family now. i am thankful that I’ve read and i was so touched by your stories. thank you, i felt so enlighten now and i know God is always with me and and i am thankful for the answered prayer today in spite of the trials i know God never forsake me, thank you so much.. . may God bless you
Bro. Bo,
May your blessings continue to flow freely………………..
why am i crying???
Dear Bo,
Thanks. Got so inspired for my own healing. And so timely as I got tips for our ministry in conducting PYRE (Parents Youth Relationship Enrichment) Seminars for the youth with their parents in the Diocese of Tagbilaran. Thanks again and thanks be to God…. God bless you and your family!!! More Power!
Thank you very much for the blessing… God bless us all!
Thank you for the inspiration, Bo. You are admirable in a lot of ways and the blessings you receive are well deserved because you cause a multitude of others to be blessed!
May you prosper more in your mission!
My prayer request: That I use only positive and praising words when speaking to my family so that i, too, may become for them a source joy and enlightenment. I know now that this is the key to their success in the future.
When I got to the part of the story when little Michael sang You Are My Sunshine to his baby sister in the ICU i was fighting hard to hold back my tears. Though successful nagsikip naman ang dibdib ko at nagbara ang ilong ko.
My eldest son Jean Paolo wished for a baby brother/sister when he was five years old. We told him, may kasamang biro, anak hindi madali yang hinihingi mo. I was then 50 yrs old & my wife Oyie was 42. For the next five years every time nagtatampo siya bigla na lang niyang sasabihin “. . . aaah basta gusto ko may kapatid ako!”
After four miscarriages and some unpleasant events Paolo’s long-awaited baby brother was born on Jan.30 last year. . . and he was very helpful & very happy playing host last Saturday when his little brother Jean Michael celebrated his first birthday.
Thank you Bo. Bro, matipid ako magsalita lalo na’t utal at nabubulol ako most of the time. I rarely express myself . . . . . except when I’m angry - he-he-he! I always pray to God to change my attitude for the better, to be a good father to my family, even if until now I’m not a good provider. I thank God I subscribed to your group. Thanks again, bro!
Hi Bo … thank you for always sharing very inspirational stories with us. It means a lot. Everyday, i keep telling my daughter how much i love her. Even if i know there are times she feels i don’t esp when i always don’t give in to her every whims. Like when i have to tell her to always come home straight from school or do not come home late after 6pm (she is only 13y/o). That is what we always argue about. just last night, she got into a brawl with 2 deliquent teeners (12 and 14 y/o) in the neighborhood she doesn’t even know. More than the physical pain and injuries, i know that she was more emotionally hurt bec though stubborn at times, she is a very peace-loving person … doesnt’ fight with anyone and actually hardly can hurt anybody. She even cries when we hurt her pets. So i know how hurt she must have felt when she did not even do anything to the 2 kids who hurt her. She was just “napag-tripan” bec the 2 kids were drunk. with this, I’d like to ask for your help in praying for my daughter … that she will always be safe from any harm like this and that it will not have a negative impact on her character. i keep on praying that God will always bless her and that God will make a way to lead her to His direction. Thank you Bo and God bless.
thank you so much for that very inspiring stories…. i am down and burdened with my life nowadays but you have given me inspiration to love more and more and to become an inspiration to others…praying for you always… you’ve always been a blessing to me and thank God for being a member of Kerygma Family… more power and God bless you mwah mwah mwah
Bo,
Just like other people i was touch most of your story specially the to a little boy who sang powerfully to his sick sibling and how it made a big deference to a new born sick sister. Miracles happens every day. To bless other people is a right thing to do, we just need to remember that it is coming from our heart. I believe each one of us has a gift given by GOD all we have to do is to know it so we can use it to please Him. I am inspired to use the power of good words to bless others today. Thank you so much you touch many broken souls and it is mended because you spread & obeyed God’s words.
Bo,, You help me improve & help me believe.. Thank You!! so much for being an inspiration.. You make me realize things that I never knew before…
What a way to start my day… Thanks for this very powerful and inspiring article. You are awesome, Bo!
Hi Bro. Bo.
Another inspiring stories. Help me to focus on the good side of the person esp. my family.
May God bless you always…. to inspires us……to strenghen our belief., and to improve our self .
These are inspiring and heart warming stories. I love especially the story of Michael.
You are truly a blessing Bo. You inspire us with your stories.
Thank you!
hi bro. bo! very uplifting and touching tlga ng mga articles and preach mo.. i can really feel the love the ur trying to share to each and every reader of your posts.. whether sa The Feast or through this website u have come to inspire us all..thank u! and thank God He is using u as an instrument to share his loving words to us. God bless u and ur family bro!
i needed this. thanks bro.
Bro. Bo,
You make me cry, Michael he is bless with full love and believe in what he wants and words of love to his baby sister. Congratulations Bo! Much on me after reading your message.
God bless Us
Thank you so much.
Liza
Wow bo! as I am typing my reply I can’t help shedding tears as I read the story You are my Sunshine! Actually, heartwarming and inspiring are both understatement of how I would describe the feelings I had after reading it. Now I have a deeper understanding of how our loving father has empowered each of us his children through the words we say and all the more I want to use it to bless others, for sure, I will! Thanks bo for the inspiration. You are truly a blessing to mankind! Thank you father for Bo, I pray that he may continuously obtain favorable and abounding increase in all the resources that he, his family, his endeavors need to continue making a difference in the lives of the people around him…..
Thanks and God bless you and your family……
The last story was really AMAZING. Thanks for another inspiring story Brother Bo. Keep it up and God Bless!
Praise God for this enlightenment story… this will help a lot to me in changing my attitude towards my husband and knowing now the important of the words come out to our mouth….Thanks you very much Bro. Bo…God Bless you Always
I have also read the last story you shared - YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE - it’s from a very old issue of Reader’s Digest…and the first time I read it, it really made me cry as it was a very touching story…and now that you used it to illustrate your point of how words are very powerful and how we can use ‘em to either bless or curse - it again has touched my heart and I must thank you for reminding me..because I have to admit that I sometimes…oh alright…often times…okay…most of the time… forget…that I use cursing words - when I am having difficulties during my daily MRT commute to and from work, etc…thank you very much for the reminder…thank you once more for letting God speak to me through you…God bless you and your family!
Very inspiring
Awesome….
dear bro. bo,
thanks for the inspiring stories. they made me cry i know because they strike me. i’m a mom of three boys and i realized i was hurting them when i don’t talk to them happily. i didnt realized those curses.
anyway from now on i’m here to listen to all your inspiring stories. and hope it will enlighten my day.
thanks and more power…. God bless
how touching… the story about the baby.
Hi Bro Bo,
your messages and stories really made me cry. i will call it tears of joy and i can feel the presence of GOD whispering “come to me my child” and rejoice in me!!! i am so blessed. may god continue blessing you and may you continue sharing us the word of god.
God bless your family and may god be with us all!
Dear Bro Bo,
Thanks for another inspiring article. I can truly relate to the “grunt language” of fathers! ;p But I also truly believe that in our father’s hearts, they love us and are proud of us.
Keep up the good work!
I miss my papa in this story. Had i knew that my papa will die on a tragic accident. I don’t even know if i said that magic word before he died since i was 7 years old by then but all i knew is he LOVE us so much( admittedly, i am his apple of the eye being his eldest child).
I know he had been with God the father and with that short period of time that he is with us we felt that power that even word can’t express.
dear bro. Bo …this is so inspiring…it touched my heart…. thanks for sharing your wonderful gift to us….
as I am typing my reply I can’t help shedding tears as I read the story You are my Sunshine! Actually, heartwarming and inspiring are both understatement of how I would describe the feelings I had after reading it. Now I have a deeper understanding of how our loving father has empowered each of us his children through the words we say and all the more I want to use it to bless others, for sure, I will! Thanks bo for the inspiration.
I HATE MY FATHER. My Father did not honor me either with his words…One time during my teenage years…I wanted to play the guitar…so i learned through self study and practice while singing to my heart’s delight…eventually I learned a few chords.
It was my mother’s birthday then…I don’t have any money to buy her gifts…so i decided to sing her a song of Honor as a Mother. I sit on a chair played my guitar sing the song “Dakila ka Inay” i learned from an older friend in “Kursillo”.
After the song is finished…my mother is so happy…tears flowing down hear cheeks and smiling…saying thank you and I love you to me. My heart filled with Love and Joy.
Then the unexpected happen. My father ridiculed my singing and how bad my guitar playing was…(I was just a beginner then)…My Father’s word Hit my Heart like a two-edged samurai sword. It was so painfull I did not played the guitar ever again.
I’m married now with three children. I make it a point not to curse my children and anyone around me…even my wife–because i don’t want them to feel the way i feel. I want them to feel how I love them so much.
Today I thank God that he send me people like you Brother Bo….though I only see you from the stage or read only your books and articles…and only listen to your Talks…I feel God is the one talking through you. That He’s telling me How much He loves me.
Recently while praying in a very casual way…deep in my heart i hear Him (God) said–your father is here with me…telling me how much he love you and asking for your forgiveness…I cried bucket’s of tears…(my father died in April 26, 2004). And prayed for his souls that may God accept him in heaven.
Forgiveness, Peace, Love and Healing cover my entire being that day…and Now I’m sharing to you how much you are blessing me…Thank you Brother Bo for this wonderfull article…I pray that many people will receive their healing also.
And May I continue to become a blessing to my wife and children–also, to other people that God will entrust under my care.
God Bless Brother Bo…God Bless.
My father is now in the hospital fighting for his life. I never heard him say “I love you, son”, but I know deep down in my heart that he does so (and because this is what my mother told me). I had the honor of taking care of him during his hospitalization and honoring him with the words “Many people love you, Papa. We love you so much.” Amen.
Thank you, Brother Bo… again and again, I’m grateful that God has led me to you and let me hear Him through you. This particular article makes me love my father more despite his shortcomings…
I’m saddened that fathers are taught to be strong and emotionless in this society. My father is one of them. Yet, I know that in his own way, he loves me. Only he doesn’t know how to express himself simply because maybe he needs more time to practice. It is said that practice makes perfect and actions has to be consistent and repetitive to become a habit. Maybe fathers needed just that. So I give my father every chance to show his love to me. If God has given chances, who am I not to give it to His representative here on earth?
So, to all fathers, now is the time to show your kids you love them… There’s no fool-proof fatherhood, it may be hit and miss but the best thing and the beauty of it all is that you went out of your way to be the best father in this world… More power!!!!
I am blessed that I was able to add you onmy facebook. I really appreciate the words,wisdom,everythng you share about..I am refreshed everytime I read your gospel..Thank God He has sent someone like you to inspire everyone..
God bless you
thanks sir Bo! i don’t know what to say.. I’m deeply touched by this blog..
God bless you and your family..:D
You really are a BLESSING to everyone Bro. Bo..
I have been an avid reader of your books and magazines..
Thank you for giving LIFE to us..
To God be the glory for He gave us someone like YOU..
God bless you and your whole family..
Continue being a GREAT blessing to other people..
Dear Brother Bo,
Thank you. Today Your words truly made a difference in me. I’m facing a critical issue and your words strengthened me.
From now, on I will do the same to others
God Bless you all.
“sticks & stones may hurt your bones, but words can never harm you” is an old adage; but this aritcle is correct in stressing the power of a kind or an unkind word. as christians, it is important that we show these in the way we talk too.
thank you for your this great story to remind us to diligiently watch out for our words & actions as there is always the tendency to backslide in our walk with the Lord.
God bless & more power, Bro. Bo
Thanks Bro.Bo and more power to you.You have touched my heart and your stories inspired me to looked what is good to my kids.I learned to blessed them.Thank you so much ,God Bless you!
its a very touching story, teary-eyed ako. May all of us continue to bless each other and grow in God’s love. Thanks the blessings bro. BO.
dear brother bo,
thank you very much po for all of your inspiring and very enlightening articles, compositions and books. I believed po that God gave you po to us to be a living example of a very good man, father, husband and a friend for all of us who is ready to preach and spread the Good news of the LORD, OUR GOD AND SAVIOUR. i will always look up to you po as one of my many inspirations in life ready to spread the Good News to others and to be a blessing to others. Brother Bo I am a born Catholic and will die as a Catholic continuing to think, speak and act as a soldier of Christ ready to love God and my fellowmen by my existing and forever faith in GOD and that is also by the help of course po of you and your words, articles through internet and media and your books. May God showers you with more blessings and more wisdom to continue to inspire and help others in need of spiritual nourishment. Keep up the good work po and I will always be one of your greatest fans. I obey you po Brother Bo in all your words because I know God sends you po for me and us to spread the Good News to be a good person and to mold us to be the better and best Catholics always ready to love God and serve our fellowmen. Thank you very much po Bro Bo. it is an honor to meet you po. God Bless you po and your organizations. I am so glad that you were born for the Lord and for all of us. i believe that You were sent by God to preach for all of us. Thank you po. I will continue to help for my 100 peso donation. I always believe in you po. Thank you po. God Bless you po and your family and all of your clan.
sincerely po,
dada corto(lipa city batangas) region 4
“When God sees you, he is very happy. He sings, he jumps and he dances with joy”..it so moved me! was really crying..Thanks much bro bo..you’re always a blessing~
Hi brother Bo.
Thanks a lot I was enlightened with your words, from now on I will bless my my kids, my family and my friends. GOD bless
Dear kuya Bo,
Im John from Cebu. 21 years old. I am very inspired and blessed by your words. I want to become a preacher and a writer too like you. Can you be my mentor? I hope to hear from you. God bless..
Hi Bro. Bo,
Thank you so much for all the inspiring stories you wrote, as a matter of fact “You are our Sunshine”
God Bless You and your family
Hi Bro. Bo,
Thank you for continuing on touching our lives. Thru your words, you give me hope and wisdom.
We grew up na tatay lang ang nagpalaki sa amin kasi grade five pa lang ako, hiwalay na sila. Kaya noon, takot din ako na baka hindi ako magiging mabuting ina sa mga anak ko.
But I know that God is always present and will continue on guiding us.
Thank you uli Bro.Bo sa lessons na natutunan ko sa’yo.
Godbless you more, give you more strength & good health para mas marami ka pang buhay na mabago.
Thanks for the this message. Indeed words can influence people. Being a father myself, I admit I am having a hard time expressing myself especially in situations where there is a conflict. When there is a conflict, I oftentimes raised my voice in anger and scold the person up to a point that I will tell them my disappointment. That is why, I have a hard time turning the situation into a rather more positive approach. I don’t know if what I am saying makes sense to the person I am talking with. Anyways, I am learning from you and I hope I can improve. More power to you. God bless!
Dear Brother,
Thank you so much for being such an inspiration to the many Filipinos abroad. I am one of the many whose hopes have been rekindled. More blessings to you and your family.
Dear Bro. Bo..
I had tears of Joy…
Thank you
Bro.Bo;
WoW! So Great!!!Thank You Bro.Bo again and again. I truly believe that even just a simple word can change something a lot!!!!My notion is “Everything happens for a reason” and as I live my everyday life I live also by this notion and it helps me a lot.Sometimes if I got so many problems I would just say ah! this is God’s will for me beside from avoiding saying bad words as if accepting that it is God’s Will for me eases my problems. Being a positive thinker is a one way in living our life fruitfully for it shapes who we are as you have said Bro. Bo. and helps us be a better person.
I was overwhelmed when one of my classmates say: you know what I’m Inspired on how you do especially in your studies, everytime we’re together as if I want also to get all the books and read….Hearing that words makes me feel like I did something great though I know it was God’s. Words are really miracles….
Whenever my mom say You can do it anak, I’m so inspired to do everything just to make her say that word again…Iba kasi ang words ng mga magulang their truly powerful..it can make the impossible a possible one…
Once again, thanks Bro.Bo for the continuous blessings that you shared to everyone of us.Today, my confidence is again being added and also my knowledge…God is truly something,,,You’re one of the blessings everyone needs…You’re a true disciple of Christ…
May God Bless Us All!!!!Let us become a blessing to everyone!!!!
Bro. Bo
ITs really a great inspiring words. I also experience that kind of enlightenment. our family is the most precious of all we have in this earth. I treasure them my whole life. God speed and Bless you always and your family.
So true .. and yet easier said than done.
Recently, I cursed somebody through harsh words, and no matter how hard I tried to control my feelings, it was just too much to take. (http://jmjfamily6.blogspot.com/2010/02/juiced.html)
But like everybody else who faltered, I decided to get up once again and start anew.
Better to make mistakes, acknowledge them and decide to do better again. After all, we’re all a work in progress.
Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you po for the very inspiring words and sharing your thoughts. You are a blessing to me. God bless…
may we have more Michael opportunities in healing our sick….
i feel a bit sad… i was disappointed with my class an hour ago and i let out some not-so-good words…. i hope i can bless my students more than just be critical of them. amen
thanks Bro. Bo, for inspiring me with God’s great words each week in the midst of my hectice and stressful week at the office. I miss attending the feast so i just read your soulfood email instead. I was deeply touched by the Michael’s story, hope I can use words to bless my family and others…..and also myself and be more optimistic and see the goodness instead of the weakness of my brothers and sisters in the community……more power Bro Bo!
thanks Bro. Bo, for inspiring me with God’s great words each week in the midst of my hectice and stressful week at the office. I miss attending the feast so i just read your soulfood email instead. I was deeply touched by the Michael’s story, hope I can use words to bless my family and others…..and also myself and be more optimistic and see the goodness instead of the weakness of my brothers and sisters in the community……more power and God bless Bro Bo!
Wow, I’m so guilty for witchcraft — specializing in sibling cursing. Erg, hm, I’ll give your honoring-people-with-words a shot. It might do me and others some good.
Saying the word THANK YOU may won’t be enough Bro.Bo however,that is the only thing that I can do here in my end for all the things that you were able to make in our lives,in MY LIFE.
Reading your articles always remind me to become a sensitive person in addressing other person’s need.
THANK YOU. .
THANK YOU. .
THANK YOU!!
I can totally relate to this article. My parents, particularly my father is not so generous with words. I’m now a parent, and having had that hunger for words of love, I promised to give my children all the words of love and encouragement that they need. My husband is another story, he grew up in a household wherein praises and encoragement is part of their daily routine. We’re both learning from our experiences. And we pray everyday that the Lord may guide us in the rearing of our children.
Thank you for this article Bro. Bo. Godbless!
hi bro.Bo,
U r really a blessed person, and u have been sharing all the blessings to thousands of people by ur writings and through preaching.. u r an extraordinary man bcoz God is using u to touch many lives, helping us to develope more faith,hope and courage. and helping us to have a better sight bout how a beautiful and successful life works despite the many confusions,frustrations,pains,and all.yes, there is really no reason to b unhappy,and it is good to always look at the brighter side. many of us are so well pleased to read ur blogs,and emails,. maybe we can’t thank you enuf, but we are so thankfull.. always touch our lives in God’s name.. God bless u much much more and ur family,..
THANK YOU!!!
Hi…Bo,
Thank you so much for your thought and encouraging words!
I have forward one of your article to my friend:
Use Your Words to Bless Others (i have asked him to subscribe your Web), and this morning i have a reply from him. I know my friend is so easy to get depression, but today your words bless him so much,
Thank You Bo. This is his email,
Dena,
Thank you. I think maybe God had you send this email to me this morning.
I woke up in the morning so angry and unhappy. The stock market is coming
down, my health is not up to par, and so many
many bad things happening around me that I have lost perception of what’s
important to me. I really really wanted to get angry at the world! But
after reading your email, I feel so much better now.
Thanks and God bless.
Bo,
Hope your Bigger Dreams Come True!
magsusulat ang anak ko sa school.. yan ang dapat ko lagi sabihin sa kanya, at alam ko mangyayari yun kasi yung ang sinabi ko….
Bro Bo,
Maraming salamat sa mga kuwento mo na puno ng pagmamahal at pag asa. At sa iyong taos pusong pagbibigay ng positibong kaisipan at paguugali kahanga hanga ang katulad mo. Sa lahat na patuloy na nagbabasa ng iyong artikulo sila ay magtatamasa ng biyaya mula sa Kanya.
Pagpalain ka Bro. Bo, ang iyong pamilya at tayong lahat .
Danny
hi bo!
I’m an avid fan of yours.you change me in so many ways.don’t stop inspiring other people.hope to see you again in person not in tv.wish to meet you personally & be able to buy one of your inspiring book.
Godbless!
Jules
Dear Bro. Bo,
This is my first time to comment on your blogs.. I thanks God for guiding me in your website..Very inspiring po ang mga articles nyo. Nakakagaan ng pakiramdam.. Now I realize how powerful every words that we speak to everyone..God please forgive me for being negative and sometimes i speak bad words to my brothers and kids..please pray for me to give me strength everyday to face positively my problems…Thank you….Leth
Bro. Bo, everytime i read your articles I am always blessed, my heart is filled with joy and i always end up teary eyed. God is touching my heart through the articles you publish. I know that one day after following all your directions here i even print it out and post it on my bedroom wall ..i will be a better person and an obedient servant of God..
May GOD bless you and your family more…continue to share your blessings with others and enjoy being used God as an instrument of abundant love, peace, faith and joy…
Thank you very much….
very nice Bro., Bo..
I wish to meet you if there’s a chance..
bro. bo. thanks so much.. i almost cried with this sharing…
My dad told me that I’m “walang silbi” He even asked me not to go home anymore since I do not live with them. Instead of taking it as a negative feedback I took that as a challenge and show my dad that i do have worth in our family. I just hope that in time my dad and I will be closer and that he would respond whenever I say I love you to him.
You’re still an annointed writer, preacher and evangelist. I guess you’re also a great dad! Your article just healed me from the abusive language of my parents and I thank you for such an instrument. I’m now a mom also and following through your teachings even until now that I’m already in America.
God bless you BRo BO!
Bro Bo,
I’m raising a 5 yr old boy and because he is the only kid, I think he is a brat. Yup, It’s hard to raise a kid here in the states. Next few months he’ll be in school and he is making up words like:” my mom hit me” which is not true at all…I appreciate if you could send me an article or any website that I could go to.
Neni
Phoenix,Arizona
i appreciate the words you have shared and i believe that i can share the blessings to others and with you as an example. thank you, Bo.
clap,clap,clap!: )
Thank you for the enlightenment Bro. Bo! You are such a blessing!; )
hello po..
i just had a hard time understanding God being a forgiving father… not until this day…. I was able to talk and share my confusions with my friend… Praise God, she was able to show to me the things that i was certainly seeking for…realative to that, i was greatly moved with these passage she got from your aricle, as it says: “When God looks at you, He doesn’t see your mistakes. He sees the goodness He created in you.”
thank you bro. bo for your inspiring thoughts… u have indeed touched my heart… i was also crying while reading the last story… certainly, it uplifts my tiring mind and fills in my empty heart… continue touching souls… to that, may God be praised!
Bro Bo,
Wow, another inspiring reflections from you. Thank God for your presence. i was so touch by Michael in the story. Huh! Really God uses words. I am also a Sunshine to everyone.
Bro Bo, please pray for my ex-boyfriend also he lost in God’s sight because of fears and denials of life. I hope and pray that all the inspiring messages that i sent to him would be of great help. God use my words to heal him.
Early this 11:30am his flight to aboard the vessel.
Thank you & i continue praying you Bro Bo for your health. Gods Love You
i just lost my wallet the other and i have my valuables there.. i felt sad and depressed..but i thank God so much because i am still complete and nothing bad happen except the stolen wallet..i am grateful because i am so blessed. i dont have to steal other people’s belonging just to live.. brother bo, help me pray for the thief..she needs guidance..a lot..
I was amaze of all the stories that you share… your the best. And I’m so blessed also because our family never really forget say I LOVE YOU every single day and we always express out feeling every time. We are four in the family… a small family me, my sister, father & my mother… and my mother she’s in the Philippines and all of us work abroad even the distance is so miles away still everyday is other day and we never forgot and start our day to say how much our love is… Thanks God for my best parents and sis that I have in my life.. to My friends and to you Bro. Bo.. I love you and thanks.
u are right!!i’m a teacher…and like what uve said use your words to bless others…it’s true…..because words are powerful….so to all the teachers out there…..watch your words!!!