Kay ako imo man
Kay ako imo man… a very simple statement, yet unbounded in
its essence. A person can’t proclaim such words if there is something or
someone pushes him to do so. This simple statement can be pictured out as a testimonial
of someone who has an experience of being assured or secured. It can also be associated
as a promise or as a declaration of someone being caught up with his or her strong
feeling or emotion.
My life as a seminarian, saying "Kay ako imo man" is indeed a concrete
verbal expression of my willingness and desire to embrace the sacred
priesthood. What moves me to arrive such reflection is my concrete experience of
God in my everyday living. His presence is very lucid in my life’s circumstance.
I
felt God’s call to serve when I was six years old. I started to love attending
the mass every Sunday, and saying rosary with my family every six o’clock in
the evening. In my childhood days, I have already this eager conviction to
serve God in my own little way by becoming an altar server and at the same time
a choir member.
Time
passed so swiftly and yet my desire to serve God and His people pushes me to
think continually the possibility of becoming a priest. I have faith and trust
in God that I am one of the called ones as laborers of his harvest. I felt that
there is an overwhelming desire in me to follow Christ. I’ve found fulfillment
in offering my whole self to Christian suffering, generosity and love. There is
this burning desire in my heart that motivates me and pushes me to serve God
and His people through the sacred priestly ministry.
In my
almost six years in the formation, many things changed but one thing remains
the same – my desire to embrace the priestly life. Over the years of
configuring my heart and mind to the heart and mind of Jesus, and after the
years of reflections and discernments, I firmly believe that this is God’s
precious plan for me.
This song Kay Ako Imo Man is my original composition
dedicated to God during my investiture. My heart sings and shouts with exultation
for the favor God has done for me. This is a song of promise, a song of thanksgiving
and a song of joy to the Lord. A song of submission to the will of God for I know
and I believe that “kay ako iya man”. Allow me to end this article in a word of
the late Sem. Dulchenar, “No one owns me except God.” 
I believe that your statement is true for all...no one owns us except God...God alone! This is the immensity of Gods love... He search for us when we are lost... He awaits for our joyful return to Him..and He would run to embrace us and ready to restore our lost dignity... we can all claim and shout with joy, "Lord, I am yours forever!"
ReplyDeletethank you very much brother emman for yur insight... God bless you...
DeleteNice blog. i hope i can hear you voice while you sing that song :)
ReplyDeletethank you so much angel for visiting my blog...God bless you always... mag ingat ka palagi...
DeleteWhen I first heard this song, I liked the lyrics. It is on a reality through an outpouring inspiration.
ReplyDeleteIn our lives we are tagged as the followers of Christ. I remember Msgr. Lasco here, he once said that in serving Christ and the Church our answer will always be a Yes and never will be a no. For it is an insult to the hardships of Jesus Christ just to win us back.
We may have different vocations right but I'm sure we have the same goal. It is to bring more people closer to God. Our response to God's call is not by coincidence rather it is destined to happen whether we like it or not. Thus we already accepted the challenge without the assurance of having a luxurious life. We may experience a lot of downfalls but on the other hand it perfects our faith.
As a minister of the church serving mainly the young people, I made my covenant with God that is to be with the long journey of the youth as it to pursue its mission.
I can say that it's not that easy at all but time runs quickly and unconsciously I remained and sustained my promise. Up to these very moment i find my optimum happiness being with the church whom I consider the best home of mine. Accepting God's challenges is just like a student who prepares oneself to acquire new learnings. Never in my anticipation that most if my strengths and capabilities right now were once my greatest fear and weakness. I didn't what happened but Im sure it was God through the Holy Spirit who gave it all to me.
Some will find it rude but for me it is in the church where I find fulfillment, happiness, peace, belongingness and solace.
I can entail that I am not afraid of anything at all and instead I trust and lift to God everything. For I know that this is one of His great plans for me. And thus I am proud to say: Go on Lord on whatever want me to be and to do so.
Thank you for the great reminder that your song has brought to me.
I am always reminded that I am for God all the time.
And one thing regarding your blog you made me miss a one good friend of mine who's now in the company of God it's Dulcenar.
I salute you for the great effort, keep on making music that is made by inspirations.
You are a chosen one you deserve a bountiful harvest.
Keep on rocking with God brother.
For he has the best plans for all of us.
Greatness.
thank you ray for such a wonderful point to ponder upon. God bless you and please continue to read my other articles. thank you very much...merry Christmas in advance.
ReplyDeleteI have no other words to say, Bro. Darwin, but thank you for your song compositions. The song bespeaks not just you, but for all the seminarians who willed to respond the call bestowed upon them. It has been my source of motivation to on to the path where the Almighty He may send me to. May not be for priesthood, but for anything else the God has a purpose for me.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Don't be surprised that I finally found your blog. I was so diligent then to find you. hehehehehhe
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