00:00So today, I want to share with you a story that has touched countless hearts over the years.
00:06So you may have heard this before, and this is the story about the footprints in the sand.
00:11And it goes like this, at the start of life's journey, there are two sets of footprints in the sand.
00:18One is yours, and the other is God.
00:20But as you continue walking, you notice that at some point, there's only one set of footprints.
00:27And that's when the person cries out, Lord, I think I'm going to be with you.
00:32Why is it just one set of footprints that I can see? Why did you leave me alone?
00:38And God answers with these beautiful and powerful words.
00:42What he said, it was when I carried you.
00:47You know, brothers, this story reminds us God is with us not just at the beginning or the end,
00:54but every true trial, every heartbreak, and every moment of joy.
01:01Hi, this is Brother Arjen. Welcome to our OBM of the Week.
01:06So the classic story, it's so simple, right? But it's so powerful.
01:11It tells us that even when we feel abandoned, even when life gets heavy,
01:17and we think God has left us behind, He hasn't.
01:22He carried us. But here's the thing.
01:25What if, just what if, the story isn't quite finished?
01:29What if God's presence in our lives isn't just about carrying us?
01:35What if He also invites others to walk with us along the way?
01:41Think about that for a moment.
01:44Imagine, I want you to imagine this.
01:46Instead of one set of footprints suddenly disappearing,
01:51you start seeing more and more set of footprints along the way.
01:57It only means that other people are coming in like friends, mentors, colleagues, family, believers,
02:05people that God sent to walk alongside you.
02:11This isn't just a feel-good idea.
02:15It's how God's love works.
02:17His love, it flows through us, to others, creating path of shared support, encouragement, and growth.
02:27So, here's my twist on this classic story.
02:31The footprints never really become just one set.
02:35You know what? Instead, they multiply.
02:38And that is intentional.
02:39Why? Because God wants us to journey with others.
02:44When we mentor someone, when we encourage someone,
02:48or just walk beside someone in life's struggles,
02:51we become part of God's footprints.
02:55Think about it.
02:57When you guide someone closer to God,
02:59when you share a story,
03:01when you pray for someone and show up for them,
03:04you are creating a pathway of love.
03:08You are walking God's love into their lives.
03:13This, my dear brothers and sisters,
03:16is discipleship in action.
03:19And discipleship doesn't have to be complicated.
03:23It can be as simple as what?
03:25Sending a message of encouragement,
03:27praying consistently for someone,
03:29spending time and listening without judgment,
03:32sharing a lesson you've learned from your faith.
03:35Every small step you take with someone else
03:39is a set of footprints in the sand,
03:43reflecting God's love.
03:45And if this is resonating you,
03:47my dear brothers and sisters,
03:49here's something simple you can do right now.
03:52Can I invite you to follow,
03:54subscribe,
03:54or share this video?
03:56Why?
03:56Because when you do,
03:58you're joining a community of people
04:00who are intentional about walking in God's love.
04:03And that ripple effect can reach so many lives.
04:08Amen?
04:08Thank you very much for sharing.
04:11Thank you very much for your support.
04:12So let's continue.
04:14Life is not meant to be lived alone.
04:19Even Jesus didn't go alone.
04:20He surrounded himself with disciples,
04:24people to learn from,
04:26people to journey with,
04:28people to love and guide.
04:30When we embrace this,
04:33life's challenges becomes lighter,
04:36our joys become sweeter,
04:38and our spiritual growth becomes richer
04:41because it is shared.
04:44Imagine a world where every believer
04:48intentionally invested
04:49in someone else's walk with God.
04:53The times when we feel carried alone,
04:57the heavy lonely stretches
04:58could instead become a path
05:02filled with God's love,
05:04reflected through the people
05:06He places around us.
05:08My dear brothers and sisters,
05:11you have the power
05:12to multiply footprints,
05:14to be God's love
05:16in someone else's life,
05:18to walk intentionally
05:19and leave a trail
05:21of encouragement,
05:23faith,
05:24and hope
05:25behind you.
05:27So today,
05:29let me invite you
05:30to do something intentional.
05:32Why don't you mentor someone?
05:35How about encouraging someone?
05:37How about walking with someone in faith?
05:39How about praying for someone?
05:41Be the footprints that God sent
05:43to carry,
05:45to guide,
05:46and to love someone else.
05:49Always remember this,
05:51God is in you,
05:52His light shines through you,
05:54and He calls you
05:56to be a blessing.
05:58Amen?
05:59Let's just pray.
06:00In the name of the Father,
06:01the Son,
06:01the Holy Spirit,
06:02Amen.
06:03Lord,
06:04thank you
06:05for carrying us
06:06when we are weak,
06:08for sending people
06:09in our lives
06:11to walk alongside us,
06:12and for calling us
06:13to be your hands
06:15and feet
06:16in the world.
06:17Help us to reflect
06:19your love
06:19in every step we take,
06:21and to be a blessing
06:23to someone today.
06:25All this we pray today
06:27in the mighty name
06:28of your Son,
06:29Jesus the Lord,
06:30Amen.
06:31In the name of the Father,
06:32the Son,
06:32and the Holy Spirit,
06:34Amen.
06:35Mga kapatid,
06:36thank you very much again
06:36for watching.
06:37Again,
06:38let me invite you
06:39to like and share this video.
06:41If you are on YouTube
06:42or even on Facebook,
06:44kindly follow
06:45or hit that notification button,
06:46and let others be blessed
06:48through you.
06:49Amen?
06:50God is in you
06:51kung tayo is shining His light
06:52because believe me or not,
06:53you are a blessing.
06:54God bless.
06:55See ya!
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