Switchfoot mirrors Proverbs
This entry is all about Switchfoot, Salamin and Proverbs..
[Non-Filipino friends, Salamin means mirror.]
First, I want to thank God for giving me the permission to watch Switchfoot's first concert in the Philippines. That was last night, 10 September 2007, in Cuneta Astrodome. All provisions have been set; ticket sponsored by my godparents and transportation met by the prize I won from our College's essay writing contest. Psalm 23:1!
Salamin
This was the concert's first act band. I love what the vox said about rock music, which the elders usually view as a music of Satan. He said that why not do it the other way 'round? Why not have rock music for Lord... something like that.
I want to state a personal opinion here (and I will have it italicized). Music is created by God. All of it. What matters to the Lord is the heart, the purpose of your soul. It's all that matters. There was a time before, during a concert in a youth camp, when the youth were being 'wild' because of the music. I had a negative thought about it. But the Lord rebuked me and reminded me of King David, who used to worship God in undignified way. He was a king. The Lord reminded me that He looks at the heart.
Switchfoot
I want to thank Switchfoot for coming all the way from the west to perform here in the Philippines for a good cause. 20% of the sales will benefit IJM (International Justice Mission). IJM is a non-profit organization that documents and monitors conditions of abuse and oppression, educates the public about the abuses, and mobilizes intervention on behalf of the victims.
The concert was really wonderful. One great musical performance for a good cause... awesome!
I wasn't alone when I came to Cuneta Astrodome. There were three of us, but we have different seats. It was okay, though. I did enjoy the night.
During the performance, I felt a presence that swept the whole place. I could even imagine seeing it. That presence almost made me raise my hand in awe, in worship. I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit speaking, but I couldn't tell what the precise message was. I should ask the Lord about it.
Proverb
I love taking pictures. And I was taking pictures when Salamin was performing. Then a lady approached me and told me that I am not allowed to take pictures. lol. I said I won't use it again. But the desire in me to take pictures was really strong. I just like to take pictures. I love doing so. I don't have any intention of selling it or whatever. Just documentation purposes. But I have to keep my word. Courage, Integrity, Loyalty. I love these three words. It's so PMA (Philippine Military Academy).
Wisdom calls aloud in the street,
she raises her voice in the public squares;
at the head of the noisy streets she cries out,
in the gateways of the city she makes her speech:
-Proverbs 1:20, 21
Wisdom kept reminding me of what should and should not be done. There were ways not to keep my word, ways to take pictures of Switchfoot. But doing so means losing the character of integrity. Am I going to allow pleasure and passion ruin my character? Am I going to allow good things to make me fall (into mistake/s)? Allowing these things mean lack of wisdom. I have no intention to be a fool.
But I did have a picture during the performance. But it was only Jon who's in the picture. That was when he encouraged the people to take picture at the same time. My shot was even blurry. He was on the other side of the ring. How I wish my seat was there. If so, I would ask him to allow me take picture of us together. (Tapos iinggitin ko si Timmy.) =p
Pictures and others
That's Jon in black, raising both hands.
-more blurry-
I also took some pics after the concert. Can't help it. XD
my seat number and when Switchfoot left the stage
Salamin
I came home at one in the morning, third time in a row to come home so early in the morning. =p Today is my second day of rotation in OsMak's OR. During my stay, I kept having Switchfoot LSS. I already miss the concert.
[Non-Filipino friends, Salamin means mirror.]
First, I want to thank God for giving me the permission to watch Switchfoot's first concert in the Philippines. That was last night, 10 September 2007, in Cuneta Astrodome. All provisions have been set; ticket sponsored by my godparents and transportation met by the prize I won from our College's essay writing contest. Psalm 23:1!
Salamin
This was the concert's first act band. I love what the vox said about rock music, which the elders usually view as a music of Satan. He said that why not do it the other way 'round? Why not have rock music for Lord... something like that.
I want to state a personal opinion here (and I will have it italicized). Music is created by God. All of it. What matters to the Lord is the heart, the purpose of your soul. It's all that matters. There was a time before, during a concert in a youth camp, when the youth were being 'wild' because of the music. I had a negative thought about it. But the Lord rebuked me and reminded me of King David, who used to worship God in undignified way. He was a king. The Lord reminded me that He looks at the heart.
Switchfoot
I want to thank Switchfoot for coming all the way from the west to perform here in the Philippines for a good cause. 20% of the sales will benefit IJM (International Justice Mission). IJM is a non-profit organization that documents and monitors conditions of abuse and oppression, educates the public about the abuses, and mobilizes intervention on behalf of the victims.
The concert was really wonderful. One great musical performance for a good cause... awesome!
I wasn't alone when I came to Cuneta Astrodome. There were three of us, but we have different seats. It was okay, though. I did enjoy the night.
During the performance, I felt a presence that swept the whole place. I could even imagine seeing it. That presence almost made me raise my hand in awe, in worship. I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit speaking, but I couldn't tell what the precise message was. I should ask the Lord about it.
Proverb
I love taking pictures. And I was taking pictures when Salamin was performing. Then a lady approached me and told me that I am not allowed to take pictures. lol. I said I won't use it again. But the desire in me to take pictures was really strong. I just like to take pictures. I love doing so. I don't have any intention of selling it or whatever. Just documentation purposes. But I have to keep my word. Courage, Integrity, Loyalty. I love these three words. It's so PMA (Philippine Military Academy).
Wisdom calls aloud in the street,
she raises her voice in the public squares;
at the head of the noisy streets she cries out,
in the gateways of the city she makes her speech:
-Proverbs 1:20, 21
Wisdom kept reminding me of what should and should not be done. There were ways not to keep my word, ways to take pictures of Switchfoot. But doing so means losing the character of integrity. Am I going to allow pleasure and passion ruin my character? Am I going to allow good things to make me fall (into mistake/s)? Allowing these things mean lack of wisdom. I have no intention to be a fool.
But I did have a picture during the performance. But it was only Jon who's in the picture. That was when he encouraged the people to take picture at the same time. My shot was even blurry. He was on the other side of the ring. How I wish my seat was there. If so, I would ask him to allow me take picture of us together. (Tapos iinggitin ko si Timmy.) =p
Pictures and others
That's Jon in black, raising both hands.
-more blurry-
I also took some pics after the concert. Can't help it. XD
my seat number and when Switchfoot left the stage
Salamin
I came home at one in the morning, third time in a row to come home so early in the morning. =p Today is my second day of rotation in OsMak's OR. During my stay, I kept having Switchfoot LSS. I already miss the concert.