Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao said he is shedding his vices after an encounter with God changed him.
In a one-on-one interview with ABS-CBN News, Pacquiao said he has had his share of vices in the past including gambling, drinking and womanizing.
"Pagsusugal, yung pag-iinom, yung mga pambababae.Kung ano mga kalokohan mga barkada.kung anong ginagawa diyan..." he said.
"If I had died last year or in the last 2 years, I am sure I would've gone straight to Hell. My faith in Him is there 100 percent but behind it, I was still doing evil," he added.
In his dream, he said he was walking a beautiful forest when a bright light shone on him and a voice asked: "Son, why are you going away from me?"
"I woke up crying. I remember I was crying in my dream and when I touched my pillow, it was wet," he said.
Pacquiao said he looked for the meaning of the dream and found answers in the Bible.
"Noong unang panahon, kinakausap ng Panginoon ang tao sa pamamagitan ng panaginip. So sabi ko totoo yung panaginip ko na kailangan magbagong buhay na ako at yun siguro ay tawag sa akin ng Panginoon na siyempre alam niya yung puso ko na nananalig ako sa kanya pero sa likod niyan is gumagawa pa rin ako ng mga masamang bagay at yung mga hindi niya ikakatutuwa,” he said.
(In the old times, the Lord talked to people through their dreams. So I said, my dream is real. I have to change my life. Maybe it was God calling because he knows what's in my heart, that I believe in Him but still do bad things, things that don't please Him.)
The change in Pacquiao's lifestyle came slowly and surely. Pacquiao said he is reading his Bible regularly and spending more time with his family.
He has also lost his appetite for his old vices, and gave away all his fighting cocks.
He also said the change came not just because he desired it but because God changed him.
"Di ko naman sinabi na o, magbagong buhay ako. Hinto na ako sa pag-iinom. Hinto na ako sa pambababae ko, sa pagsusugal ko. Kumbaga, binago lang siya. Binago ng Panginoon. Dumating yung panahon na ayaw ko na gawin yung mga bagay na iyon. Dahil because tinanggap ko na si Hesukristo sa katawan ko, Jesus Christ, and siguro yung Holy Spirit ang nagsabi sa akin na iwanan ko na iyon," he said.
"Being a Christian means accepting Christ as your saviour, your God. That is why you are called a Christian. If you remove 'Christ', there's only 'ian' and that means 'I am nothing.'"
SOURCE: ABS-CBN NEWS
SOURCE: ABS-CBN NEWS
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amen and praises be to the God of Pacquiao!!! the God of Abraham, Jacob, Isaac and King David!
God is soo amazing!!! God does delivers what he promised. Praise the Lord for his grace and mercy for us.
Hallelujah!Amen.GOD Bless you for standing your faith to our LORD "JESUSCHRIST".
That's great manny, you are b4 lost but now you've found..
I praise God for your life. May you continually seek to know Him more. "Not to us, not to us, but to HIS name be the glory because of HIS love and faithfulness".
Nothing is impossible with the LORD,,,
Thats good to hear, welcome to the CHRISTIAN Family
Manny, continue fighting.. for the FAITH that God has given you now!! You're so blessed financially & now.. spiritually. I'll continue supporting & praying for your career & new life with God. MannyFJ
Always pray for Pacquiao
wow! keep ur faith burning
One can only be a Christian by believing the gospel. "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
sings that the end is near.
amen!this is the work of God not man if God works surely no weapon formed against us shall prosper!we are proud of you Manny i believe you can knock out the works of the enemy because you have CHRIST within John 4:4 we will continually pray for you i am Ptr Bing Pascua of Love of Christ Christian Family Church we love you my hearts desire is have a picture with you together with my family you are a blessing to us and to our country the Philippines GOD BLESS....
Yes, Always pray for pacquiao
Therefore if any man be in CHRIST,he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new,
11 CORINTHIANS 5:17
Everyone must accept CHRIST as the Lord and Savior
nice bro,keep up the good works and stay close to God,He alone knows what is best for us...
wow,very impressive!..maybe God really sees your heart, your willingness to follow him kaya binago niya yung pananaw mo sa buhay..welcome to the family of God manny,keep it up!
God is going to use you Manny,, in a mighty way. He is the Source of everything. For in Him we live and move and have our being.
100% i CONGRATULATE u-Manny, u-made d-rigth decision,accepting Lord Jesus Christ as ur Lord & Saviour is a decision not choice,"To GOD Be D-Glory"
Yes, To God Be All The Glory, Kaya wag po naten kalimutan isama sa prayers si manny
To God be the Glory!
(Luke 15:10) rejoicing in heaven over one sinner that repented. God cares for sinners. Amen!
If Manny has truly entered into a real relationship with the true God through Jesus Christ, then he will get rid of his idols (like Black Nazarene) and stop praying to them and bowing down before them. He will also cease using the rosary and praying to Mary. See what he does before and after his next fight and you will know if he has really believed the Gospel of Christ.
Pwede. Pero sa tingin ko hindi hahayaan ni Bro. Chino Trinidad na maging baby in Christ si Manny. He will help him to grow spriritually. Mabuhay ka Manny! And wlcome to the family of God.
Laksa-laksang anghel at bawat Christiano ang napupuri sa bawat kaluluwang naliligtas, sa pamamagitan ng pagtanggap sa Panginoong Jesus bilang Panginoon niya at tagapagligtas. Sa Diyos ang kapurihan magpakailan pa man Amen...truly the word of God is so powerful John 3: 16
Praise God!!! Yan ang pinakamahalagang nangyari sa buhay mo bro manny ang tanggapin si Hesus sa buhay mo. Naway sa paglakbay mo sa panibagong buhay masumpungan mo ang tunay na pag ibig, kapayapaan na nag mumula lamang sa kanya.
God bless you and your family.
i pray that pacquiao may fully trust JESUS AS HIS LORD AND SAVIOR AND TRUST AND SERVE HIM FAITHFULLY
It was Gods action that he made pacquiao trust him and accept him as Lord and savior. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!:-)
it is proven His words is true...before His coming there will be a restorations of universal church..which includes individual influencial people God wants us to know His answerings the prayers of His saints...God Bless pacquiao...your humbleness shows the evidence in receiving Jesus as your personal Lord and saviour...
if that's for real.. a big Amen, then get rid for all the signs for Illuminati.
Wow! He found the REAL riches--JESUS CHRIST !!!
God moves in mysterious ways talaga
Continue for what you have learned the Lord is with you. Jesus is the only way, the truth, and the life. May the Lord guide you always. I'm very happy for you that you accept Christ in your heart. That's the beginning of purpose and good plan of God in your life. Keep seeking God and ask for wisdom and knowledge. Amen. Praise the lord.
i wonder about mami D.
believe on the Lord JESUS CHRIST AND THOU SHALT BE SAVED AND THY HOUSE.... ACTS.16:31
God is good all the time....Praise you Lord for mighty hand...your everlasting love and your great love to us.. Manny i'm praying for you.
God can teach you more in one moment by His Holy Spirit than you could learn from the great men of the earth. "Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come."...we are to strive to prepare the way for Christ second coming. Amen.
GOD is GOOD! Let us Pray 4 Manny P, na mag grow sya sa kanyang Faith gamitin sya ng Lord Mightily, At maraming tao syang madala sa Lord.
MANNY P. KEEP UR FIRE BURNING 4 GOD!
Manny it's your greatest time and limelight to be the representative of God's Good News. There's no time to lose. The world is stirred with the spirit of war. The prophecies of Dan. 11 is getting finally fulfilled. The terror of the people is indescribable. Be the vessel for the world to repent and be converted. ..greater and marvelous than winning your next performance as a God fearing man that could change thousands, if not millions to GOD'S SIDE. All the power and blessings be with you as you UPLIFT JESUS AS THE CENTER IN HUMANITY.
put a good fight of faith
Bro Manny we are so happy for you! The whole Christian community are rejoicing of your new-found faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Now, you're getting to know Him in a personal way. Continue your walk with Him and continue knowing Him through His Word, the Bible. As the Bible says, "He who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it." Not all people would gonna be happy with your conversion. Some will start to persecute you and attack your Christian faith. But just as Christ was persecuted, we would experience it as well. God is at work in your life Bro! You've got it all from worldly perspective.. money, fame, influence, etc. but still empty. Now, that you have Christ, you have everything. "What profits a man if he gains the whole world yet forfeits his own soul?"To have Jesus in your life is the greatest gift and blessing you ever received. We'll pray for your continued blessing and spiritual growth.
Ang ganda naman po ng site mo sir... ikaw po ba nag design niyan? :) Ang lakas din po ng site mo... ^_^ GOD BLESS po
Sir. welcome to the family of CHRIST!!!GOD bless
Marami naniniwala at nananalig, marami pumupunta simbahan every Sunday pero sa araw araw nalilimutan natin lumugar sa tama. Mabait si Manny pero sana wag sya maging mabait kay Mayweather sa fight nila. :-D
welcome to the family of god bro.manny.use your life as a channel of blessings to all people in the world.god bless you
Good role model yan si Manny Pacquiao, keep it up, hindi lang puro pera. Nice blog bro. Just drop by to see your updates.
Calvin, I really like the placing of your blog! I'm sure you really earning good because of this ad placement :) If you have time I would like to ask for your advice on ad placement! Thanks!
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