Sunday, December 28, 2008

Yes, There Are Still Angels In The Internet



Despite the growing cynicism of the times where people tend to be more greedy and avaricious; despite the widespread distrust of man against his fellowmen; despite the turbulent situation of the world's economy; yes, and despite the coldness of man against his fellowmen, it is heartwarming to note that, yes, there are still angels in the internet. No, it is not the winged kind with glowing halos on their head. These are faceless angels I have met in the internet in the course of my blogging activities. It just so happened that I made an innocent comment in one of the post of a Christian blogger friend from the Philippines about how the verse she posted- Proverbs 3: 5-6 ("Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths."), came to me like a sudden burst of spring shower in the desert land I was in, facing a financially gloomy Christmas. She asked for my paypal account address. I said no, she needed the money herself because of a very recent and expensive major operation of her mother. But she insisted and I finally consented. Yesterday she deposited a generous amount to my account. It was heaven sent and what could I say but thanked the Lord for the generosity of this lady angel. I will not mention her name lest a beeline of opportunist bloggers come knocking at her door. Suffice it to say that I prayed hard for her that the Lord will return back to her a thousand fold what she gave me.

Another blogging friend from Canada who is suffering from multiple debilitating and painful diseases offered to send me a custom built cane that functions as a seat as well. I gently declined the offer, citing her own need for the medicine and treatment cost of her diseases and the exorbitant cost of shipping it from Canada. I can't believe that there are still people out there whose hearts are gold and still beating with love and tenderness for their fellowmen. May your tribe increase. Yes Virginia, there are still angels in the internet.

Tags: God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Angels, Internet, Blogging, Heart of Gold, Uplifting, Feel Good, Good Samaritan, Generosity, Blessings, Philippines, Canada, Disease, Healing, Faith, Love, Joy, Peace

Posted by: Mel Avila Alarilla
Philippines
Inspirational/Motivational/Feel Good

16 comments:

krystyna said...

Yes, Mel. There are stil Angels in the world, also in the Internet.
God use His people and they are true God's Angels.
Your Angels are miraculous.

God bless You, your Family
and
your Internet's Angels!

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Krystyna,
You're one of the beautiful angels I've met in the internet and I thank God that I have you as my friend and fellow worker in Christ. Thanks for your visit and inspired comments. God bless you always.

Tey said...

I am having goose pimples again Mel on your post. very touching. And let me say this to you, you're one of those angels on the internet. You have a very sweet, loving and thoughful heart. We need people like you on the blogsphere
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Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Tey,
Aw, Tey, that's too much but as always, TO GOD BE THE GLORY. I'm just doing what I am doing as a full time ministry for the Lord since He took me out from a full time ministry in the church and other active ministries such as Bible studies in Christian houses. Sickness and debilitating weakness have not left me since and I was left with no other ministry by my family (where I am the father and mother since my wife is working in the US) and my blogging to please the Lord and give glory to His name. I have always prayed for those who patronize and visit my blogs and I always call upon the Holy Spirit to enliven each article I write. But thanks for your encouraging words. You are a friend indeed whom I will treasure for the rest of my life. I pray that you will succeed in your newest venture which is online selling. Thanks for your visit and encouraging comments. God bless you always my friend.

Chubskulit Rose said...

May God continue to bless you Kuya Mel for your compassion to others. Happy New year!

Anonymous said...

Happy Nwew year Kuya mel!

Anonymous said...

Just came by to wish you a happy new year.. God bless!

Anonymous said...

Hello Kuya Mel, may you have a wonderful new year!

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Chubskulit,
Thank you so much for your wonderful wish and prayer. May God grant you all of your fervent wishes this coming year. God bless you always.

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Ryliej,
Happy New Year to you too. Thanks for your visit and greetings. God bless you always.

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Joops,
Thanks so much for your visit and greetings. God bless you always.

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Misty,
Same to you my friend. Thanks for your visit and greetings. God bless you always.

krystyna said...

Thank you Mel for this year!
You did really great job!!!
Let God be your guide in 2009 too!

I can tell you the same about you!

I wish you and your family a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
God bless!

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Krystyna,
Thank you so much my dear friend. God bless you always.

Sameera Ansari said...

Very true Mel.There indeed are angels on the net,and one of them is you :)

God Bless You always my dear friend!

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Sameera,
Thanks for the compliment but TO GOD BE THE GLORY. Thanks for your visit and inspiring comments. God bless you always my dear friend.


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