Filipinos can continue to rely on God for guidance amid economic difficulties and political tensions, trusting that He can also use the country despite these challenges.
In his CIA 365 vlog on Facebook on Tuesday, April 7, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano shared his ‘3Ps framework’ – purpose, potential, and power — and explained how it applies to both the nation’s current situation and everyone’s personal life.
“Sobrang daming pagsubok ang ating dinadaan and everyone is telling us that it will get worse with what’s happening… But remember that God always gives hope, always gives an answer,” Kuya Alan said.
Cayetano said the 3Ps can apply to the country, stressing that God can use the Philippines as an instrument of blessing or use other nations to help Filipinos in times of need. He cited the Biblical story of Joseph where one nation was able to help others survive a crisis.
“Nagkaroon ng napakalaking famine, pero ginamit si Joseph. Noong marami pang ani, nakapag-store siya sa warehouse. Kaya ginamit ang Egypt noon. Kaya pwedeng gamitin ni Lord ang kahit anong city at kahit anong probinsya. Pwedeng gamitin ni Lord ang Pilipinas o pwedeng gamitin y’ung iba at maging blessing sa atin,” he said.
On a personal level, he said every person is given a purpose by God along with the potential and resources needed to fulfill it. He cited his own work on legislation to strengthen Filipino families, saying that if God intends for him to accomplish more, God will provide the ability and support needed to accomplish it.
“If God meant to sponsor 10 (laws) and I only sponsored five, hindi ko nagawa ang potential ko. And if talagang 10 (laws) y’ung purpose ko, bibigyan Niya ako ng power at ng resources para doon sa 10 (laws),” Kuya Alan said.