Today I was sitting in my office and had to put my thoughts on paper. Last Saturday I heard disturbing news, a friend of mine passed away a special relationship that started back in 1989. A friend that, made such an impact on my personal as much as my business life. We all meet some people that are different than all the other relationships we have encountered in our Life. This person had that impact on many, not just my life. Being in sales and network marketing I have met literally thousands of people from all walks of life and different races with all types of economical circumstances and I have never met anyone like this man. His life has to be talked about.
I met Ruben Ramirez at Fontana Nissan in 1989, In retrospect I had the pleasure to work with two of the most dynamic people in the Auto Industry, One was our G.M. Charlie Tuttle and my G.S.M. Ken Ross. I was about to meet the most talented human being that I ever encountered in my 20 years in The Auto Industry. It was a busy Thursday at our store we had 14 cars out by 2:00 pm and a sharp Individual came in with the gaudiest Gold bracelet I had ever seen. I was a Closer at the time and asked him if he needed help, He politely said no and introduced himself as Ruben Ramirez. As I saw Charlie and Ken coming in, they greeted Ruben and took him upstairs for a two hour interview. When they were upstairs I remember telling another Closer by the name of Chris, this guy Ruben is a closer and they are going to replace one of the four closers. Chris just smiled and said we are safe don’t worry about it, Chris had been a closer for 11 years he was a veteran. I didn’t think much about Ruben we were busy I just kept working, I saw Ruben leave he said goodbye and left the Dealership. The next day Charlie was having a meeting with all the Closers, one by one they were letting them go, I was next, as Charlie began to talk to me he said "Fidel you know you are one of my favorite employees" I had dominated the sales floor for the last 12 months and Charlie had promoted me to Closer for 3 months. He continued to speak and he explained how they wanted this guy Ruben to come and work at our store but in order to do that I had to step down as a Salesman to make room for him because in order for Ruben to come to our store he wanted only two teams, that meant only two Closers. As I heard Charlie explained further he had fired the other Closers but he wanted me to stay. Charlie told me if I wanted I could work with Chris, keep my Demo and he felt I would be more comfortable with Chris because I knew him for a year. As I thought about my decision, I explained to Charlie how much I respected him and his decision but instead of Chris I would work for Ruben. Charlie asked me why? Here was my response. "Two of the most respected car people I know just got closed to go to two teams and alter the Closer's pay plan. I know I can learn something from this man" Charlie laughed and said "Kid you will go a long way in this Business".
The first meeting there were 17 Salesman in a broken down building in Fontana A.C. not working and in comes Ruben Ramirez, sharp dressed his meeting was quick he said "I only have one rule turn everybody, you can go to lunch for as long as you want, come in late, leave the lot when ever you want, I don’t care, just turn everybody because I can close anybody. Let’s ballooned the lot, let’s get to work." Then as people got up he said "Fidel stay here, I need to talk to you." As everyone left I was amazed it was not the typical meeting. As Ruben spoke he asked all kinds of questions, then he reached in his wallet and said "I have a proposition for you, Work as hard as you can and the best month you had as a closer I will beat it by three thousand dollars. To show you how serious I am, Here is $2,000 if I don’t beat your best month as a closer you can keep this money." I was shocked, the best month as a Closer for me was $14,000, that month with Ruben as my closer I made $25,000. Needless to say I had to give him his money back, when I tried he refused and told me to use the money to buy two good suits. I did not know how to dress for success till I met Ruben, In essence he bought my first two suits. When I do events I often get complimented on the way I dress, thanks again. Ruben once told me you need to dress the way you want to be addressed.
Through the years we worked together at only four stores Fontana Nissan, West Covina Toyota, Moreno valley Toyota and Massey Chevrolet. But his mentoring of me never stopped he continued to Educate me in Sales techniques and perspectives in Life. At all the stores he worked at, I visited him often, Ruben was always upbeat and great to be around. He always made you feel good. No matter what he was going through. I remember years back I heard he was in an Automobile Accident a bad one, When I went to see him he was on this machine were he was lying face down as I tryed to make him feel better I explained to him that God spared his life for a reason. As I told him various stories about our Deals through out the years to make him laugh he got serious, a side I had never seen before and he cried. He told me what great friend I was and said " Fidel what if I never walk again, I wouldn't be able to walk with Larry on the beach and play catch with him and walk along the side of him." As he cried I saw the fear of what he was saying. I tried to comfort him to no avail. Larry his son meant everything to him. He would beam when ever he would talk about what Larry had done or was about to do. Ruben was extremely proud of his son he was his Universe. I went to visit Ruben a few more times in the hospital until they dismiss him. Ruben made it and was able to walk and enjoy his Family. He was able to walk again by the miracle I call Jesus Christ.
Through the years I always stayed in contact with Ruben because he was always showing his craft to others that wanted to master the art of Closing. A few times he would ask me to speak to some of his Salesman or managers to keep them upbeat. When I left the Auto Industry I was running a Nissan store making good money, I joined a Network Marketing Company. Everyone in my circle of influence made fun me they thought I was dumb for giving up a good career in The Auto Industry and joining this Company. All but Ruben, he encouraged me to pursue my path he told me that I was one of the most talented individuals he had managed. Not only did he encourage me he also supported me, he was the first person to give me my first Corporate Account with my new Company and nine others, Thank you Ruben, Because of your help I made more money in nine years than I had made in 15 years working for someone else.
The last time I talked to Ruben he was a GSM at Redlands Toyota we spoke for 20 minutes and said how we needed to get together for lunch and catch up. Unfortunately that lunch never came, we as adults continue to make plans not ever knowing when our time is expired. You see Jesus knew when his time would expire, he knew the kiss of Judas would be the signal to arrest him, he knew at the last supper, who would betray him. Yet in all his Glory and love he still fed all his disciples and washed their feet, including those of the traitor. Why is LOVE mentioned over 310 times in the Bible. I believe it's because God wanted us to love one another the way he loved us. That’s why Jesus, is the only way to heaven, Agape love, the ultimate Love the love from God. For who so ever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. As for my Best Friend Ruben I pray he reached out to his best friend Jesus before his Life expired, because I guarantee you this, Jesus was waiting for him to ask. In our trials and tribulations when we ask, Where Is God because we don’t see him, Believe this he sees you when all hope is gone because He is right next to you, weeping for the pain your going through. Waiting for us to ask him, to enter our lives so he may be our best friend. Ruben showed a tremendous amount of love to me and others I witness his passion for his craft how he loved sharing his knowledge with people on how to master a crazy business. He showed me compassion, tutoring and mentorship that will always remain in my heart and in the hearts of many for ever. That's where great friends should be, in our Hearts till we pass on to a greater life, Ruben so long, it's not goodbye for I have faith I will see you again my dear friend, You will be missed. Until we see each other again. The Earth Team will never be the same they lost a great Player and Coach.
Yours truly
Fidel
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Angel of Light
Hello Everyone,
God has blessed me with 49 years on this Beautiful Earth. As I reflect on this incredible journey, Through Success, Failures, Family issues, Death of loved ones, Financial issues, Health issues and failed relationships and places I have traveled through, 47 States of this Beautiful Country of ours and some of the most exotic parts of the World, literally met thousands of people from all walks of life and different races. I feel Blessed to have my inner circle of friends, people that truly make this a better World to live in. As I reflect on all these unique individuals I must write about someone that has made an immense impact on my Life. She Reminds me of this poem I read 25 years ago,
"Some people walk in our Life and exit quickly,
Others enter our Life and stay for a while,
While others walk in our Life and leave an impact on our Destination,
that remains in our Heart for ever."
God put it best when he said in Genesis 1:3-4 "Then God said let there be light" and there was light and God saw that the light was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness.
I believe our problems in Life are affiliated with darkness and God places light to shine our path out of the darkness, yet we are so stubborn we are not aware we are in darkness, it doesn't matter we are bumping into things or falling over obstacles, we believe we will be okay in the darkness. Yet with out light, plants, grass,trees and flowers don't grow, and with out God's light we don't grow either, we become stagnant. We need to understand that as living organism we cannot stand still in darkness, with out spoiling or worse dying in darkness.
Light is magnificent, sunny skies not a cloud in sight some would call it Heaven. Light allows for all the colors of the rainbow to shine brightly. I wouldn't want to exist in a World with out Light. I was fortunate enough to go on an Alaska cruise about 12 years ago for a month. During the time I went it never got dark, there was light all day and night, I loved it!
There our angels of Light that walk in our Lives and create such a Wonderful impact on our destiny, even when there not around they make us smile. This person is one of the special people in my Life that through the darkness, I have experience in the last year, has helped me to cope with some of the doubts and betrayal I felt that came, from a trusted source. I met her Miss C. 9 years ago at a Dealership I did some work for. At first it was Hi and Bye. Then she would come down and talk to me about different issues about her life, at the time I was doing very well and I was happy to assist her with my time. I made myself available when ever she needed to talk. Am I glad I was a good friend to her. Never in my wildest imagination would I have seen what was coming in my life and the problems I would have to face. God saw everything coming he is omni-present he sees in the present the future and in between. Thank you Father God for placing her in my life. Truly an Angel of Light, through the nine years I have known her I wish I loved people the way she does, she goes out of her way to babysit friends kids out of her way for Birthday and actually thinks about what to buy her friends for their Birthday's and Christmas.
The old saying "it's not the gift that counts it's the thought that counts" I never understood till I met her. She has unbelievable patience for friends that in my opinion take a little advantage of her, yet with her nothings changes she remains the same Faith full to her beliefs. I have watched her pray for people, help others in need and not once ever wanted something in return except true friendship. Through my darkness, I forgot this wonderful person's Birthday I was so involved with my darkness and feeling sorry for my self, I forgot to pay respect for the day she was created. For that I am so sorry, because I want you to know that I thank God the day you where born and with out you and the help of God himself I might not have gotten out of the darkness I was in. Just as a personal note to you I will never forget again, Because your Birth should always be celebrated. Now I can list all the things Miss C. has done for me and my Family but this blog would be 20 pages long. It's not suffice to just say thank you, but here goes, "THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE IN MY LIFE, YOU WILL REMAIN IN MY HEART FOR EVER YOUR LIFE MATTERS IN MINE"
John 3:15 No one has greater love, than to lay down his own life for his friends
This Angel of light Miss C., is this type of friend, "I would lay down my life for her. She makes this Grey World a colorful and spectacular place, for her being a part of the human race and everyone she touches have better lives because of her attitude and spirit about Life and God.
Now God has placed Angels of light in your life to get out of the darkness, look for them they will guide you out. God also has placed warriors in your life to fight the spiritual fight with you and defeat the enemy. Once again, with God for you who can possibly be against you. We have been anointed with Victory that was paid at the Cavalry Cross through Jesus himself, your life was paid for with a ransom blood of a sacred Life, Jesus the perfect lived life. Listen to God's voice his always guiding his sheep towards the light for the sheep that hear his voice and knock, he will come in and start a relationship of love and light. Do not let the enemy fool you and blind you, there is light after the darkness and the light is so beautiful you will never want to live in darkness again. Father God I worship and praise you for the Angels of light and warriors you have placed in my life to free me from bondage of the enemy and darkness, I love the light of your being, in Jesus name I speak Light to everyone that will hear your voice, amen.
Yours in Success,
Fidel
God has blessed me with 49 years on this Beautiful Earth. As I reflect on this incredible journey, Through Success, Failures, Family issues, Death of loved ones, Financial issues, Health issues and failed relationships and places I have traveled through, 47 States of this Beautiful Country of ours and some of the most exotic parts of the World, literally met thousands of people from all walks of life and different races. I feel Blessed to have my inner circle of friends, people that truly make this a better World to live in. As I reflect on all these unique individuals I must write about someone that has made an immense impact on my Life. She Reminds me of this poem I read 25 years ago,
"Some people walk in our Life and exit quickly,
Others enter our Life and stay for a while,
While others walk in our Life and leave an impact on our Destination,
that remains in our Heart for ever."
God put it best when he said in Genesis 1:3-4 "Then God said let there be light" and there was light and God saw that the light was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness.
I believe our problems in Life are affiliated with darkness and God places light to shine our path out of the darkness, yet we are so stubborn we are not aware we are in darkness, it doesn't matter we are bumping into things or falling over obstacles, we believe we will be okay in the darkness. Yet with out light, plants, grass,trees and flowers don't grow, and with out God's light we don't grow either, we become stagnant. We need to understand that as living organism we cannot stand still in darkness, with out spoiling or worse dying in darkness.
Light is magnificent, sunny skies not a cloud in sight some would call it Heaven. Light allows for all the colors of the rainbow to shine brightly. I wouldn't want to exist in a World with out Light. I was fortunate enough to go on an Alaska cruise about 12 years ago for a month. During the time I went it never got dark, there was light all day and night, I loved it!
There our angels of Light that walk in our Lives and create such a Wonderful impact on our destiny, even when there not around they make us smile. This person is one of the special people in my Life that through the darkness, I have experience in the last year, has helped me to cope with some of the doubts and betrayal I felt that came, from a trusted source. I met her Miss C. 9 years ago at a Dealership I did some work for. At first it was Hi and Bye. Then she would come down and talk to me about different issues about her life, at the time I was doing very well and I was happy to assist her with my time. I made myself available when ever she needed to talk. Am I glad I was a good friend to her. Never in my wildest imagination would I have seen what was coming in my life and the problems I would have to face. God saw everything coming he is omni-present he sees in the present the future and in between. Thank you Father God for placing her in my life. Truly an Angel of Light, through the nine years I have known her I wish I loved people the way she does, she goes out of her way to babysit friends kids out of her way for Birthday and actually thinks about what to buy her friends for their Birthday's and Christmas.
The old saying "it's not the gift that counts it's the thought that counts" I never understood till I met her. She has unbelievable patience for friends that in my opinion take a little advantage of her, yet with her nothings changes she remains the same Faith full to her beliefs. I have watched her pray for people, help others in need and not once ever wanted something in return except true friendship. Through my darkness, I forgot this wonderful person's Birthday I was so involved with my darkness and feeling sorry for my self, I forgot to pay respect for the day she was created. For that I am so sorry, because I want you to know that I thank God the day you where born and with out you and the help of God himself I might not have gotten out of the darkness I was in. Just as a personal note to you I will never forget again, Because your Birth should always be celebrated. Now I can list all the things Miss C. has done for me and my Family but this blog would be 20 pages long. It's not suffice to just say thank you, but here goes, "THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE IN MY LIFE, YOU WILL REMAIN IN MY HEART FOR EVER YOUR LIFE MATTERS IN MINE"
John 3:15 No one has greater love, than to lay down his own life for his friends
This Angel of light Miss C., is this type of friend, "I would lay down my life for her. She makes this Grey World a colorful and spectacular place, for her being a part of the human race and everyone she touches have better lives because of her attitude and spirit about Life and God.
Now God has placed Angels of light in your life to get out of the darkness, look for them they will guide you out. God also has placed warriors in your life to fight the spiritual fight with you and defeat the enemy. Once again, with God for you who can possibly be against you. We have been anointed with Victory that was paid at the Cavalry Cross through Jesus himself, your life was paid for with a ransom blood of a sacred Life, Jesus the perfect lived life. Listen to God's voice his always guiding his sheep towards the light for the sheep that hear his voice and knock, he will come in and start a relationship of love and light. Do not let the enemy fool you and blind you, there is light after the darkness and the light is so beautiful you will never want to live in darkness again. Father God I worship and praise you for the Angels of light and warriors you have placed in my life to free me from bondage of the enemy and darkness, I love the light of your being, in Jesus name I speak Light to everyone that will hear your voice, amen.
Yours in Success,
Fidel
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Prayer For Peace
Hello Everyone,
First thing that comes to my mind today is, all the suffering that's around the World with natural disasters. I hear People say, "Where is God" They say "If there was a God, why is he allowing all this suffering. The news comes with these horrific images of all the Death and devastation from these natural disasters, earthquakes,tidal waves and tsunamis. We see Images of people and buildings rocked to their core. Why? Just when you think is all over another disaster hits with more magnitude, as a Life Coach it breaks my heart, to see so much suffering in the World.
We are all seeking answers. Yet we are not asking the right question. With knowledge comes a great deal of responsibility. To apply the knowledge and share it with a World that is suffering and hungry for the truth. First what is the question. As far as I can remember from the business and personal world everyone wants to know their Purpose.
Why am I here?
Why am I going through this?
What is my Mission?
Before we can get that answer, we must first read the owners manual to our Life.
When ever we purchase any electronic device we always read the owners manual to set up the device, so we may operate it properly. Yet our life that is more complex than anything we have ever purchase, we put the manual away and some of us don't even have one, so can we read it. Who would know more about your purpose than the one that created it you. He left a manual for us to read, so we may find the purpose we were created it for.
The Manual, Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth (BIBLE). A blueprint for living your purpose driven life. Instructions by the ultimate Teacher on how to live on this Earth according to his will. It's sounds so simple, read,comprehend apply the knowledge and share it with others. We have already tried the World's way, write down short, medium and long term goals. Write a daily list of ten things to do. Read books on self development. Go to self development classes all these things are great if you mix solid Biblical principles along with that. If you think about this Prophets spoke over 300 prophecies of Jesus birth, life and Death. So much has been written about his existence, isn't he worth reading about. If you are like me, I have tried everything, yet everything pales in comparison to his written word. Even if you don't believe, it makes compelling reading, the stories are fascinating.
They say life expectancy is 75 years old, yet this man they called Jesus lived only 30 percent of that and he is and always will be the most talked about human being that has ever lived. Where he walked is considered Holy land, His Birthplace is visited by more visitors than any other place. Nations fight over the land he was born in. Now we go back, What is the Question?
What is our Purpose, Why are we here? Start Reading and find out.
If you're like me, "I want to know the Truth." Can you handle the truth?
If you don't have what you want out of life, Stop investing in the flesh, Invest in the Spirit. Our life is but a minute, Eternity is for ever. We all want our Life and Family to have a purpose, for our life to matter. For our life to echo in Eternity. Live a life, rich in Spirit and meaning. Make a difference in the World we live in,the world we have been sown in. Then all you have to do is Change your surroundings to accommodate your Purpose.
The World is grieving in pain from Economic, Natural, Man and Women made disasters. It's our Duty as believers to pray for Peace and hope for a World that is Dying slowly. Prayer makes a difference. Just know that God has a plan for you, no matter where your at in Life, He has a purpose for you. You might not be able to see God, but I promise you, he can see you, He will restore your life to it's original purpose. He will send the Red Cross, Fema and every form of Emergency help to assist you in your time of disaster. I know that his mercy and help has assisted me during my darkest hour and he continues to bring support all around me, with Friends family and outside sources and know this "I don't deserve anything he does for me", Jesus just gives based on his love and mercy that he has for you and me. Pray for a peaceful Nation, Pray for a Hopeful World and pray for Leaders to make the right decisions. Together we can make a difference with prayer. keep on praying. Be the difference you want in the World. Pray for Peace in the heart of the World. God Bless you and yours always.
No Jesus, No Peace
Know Jesus, Know Peace
Fidel
First thing that comes to my mind today is, all the suffering that's around the World with natural disasters. I hear People say, "Where is God" They say "If there was a God, why is he allowing all this suffering. The news comes with these horrific images of all the Death and devastation from these natural disasters, earthquakes,tidal waves and tsunamis. We see Images of people and buildings rocked to their core. Why? Just when you think is all over another disaster hits with more magnitude, as a Life Coach it breaks my heart, to see so much suffering in the World.
We are all seeking answers. Yet we are not asking the right question. With knowledge comes a great deal of responsibility. To apply the knowledge and share it with a World that is suffering and hungry for the truth. First what is the question. As far as I can remember from the business and personal world everyone wants to know their Purpose.
Why am I here?
Why am I going through this?
What is my Mission?
Before we can get that answer, we must first read the owners manual to our Life.
When ever we purchase any electronic device we always read the owners manual to set up the device, so we may operate it properly. Yet our life that is more complex than anything we have ever purchase, we put the manual away and some of us don't even have one, so can we read it. Who would know more about your purpose than the one that created it you. He left a manual for us to read, so we may find the purpose we were created it for.
The Manual, Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth (BIBLE). A blueprint for living your purpose driven life. Instructions by the ultimate Teacher on how to live on this Earth according to his will. It's sounds so simple, read,comprehend apply the knowledge and share it with others. We have already tried the World's way, write down short, medium and long term goals. Write a daily list of ten things to do. Read books on self development. Go to self development classes all these things are great if you mix solid Biblical principles along with that. If you think about this Prophets spoke over 300 prophecies of Jesus birth, life and Death. So much has been written about his existence, isn't he worth reading about. If you are like me, I have tried everything, yet everything pales in comparison to his written word. Even if you don't believe, it makes compelling reading, the stories are fascinating.
They say life expectancy is 75 years old, yet this man they called Jesus lived only 30 percent of that and he is and always will be the most talked about human being that has ever lived. Where he walked is considered Holy land, His Birthplace is visited by more visitors than any other place. Nations fight over the land he was born in. Now we go back, What is the Question?
What is our Purpose, Why are we here? Start Reading and find out.
If you're like me, "I want to know the Truth." Can you handle the truth?
If you don't have what you want out of life, Stop investing in the flesh, Invest in the Spirit. Our life is but a minute, Eternity is for ever. We all want our Life and Family to have a purpose, for our life to matter. For our life to echo in Eternity. Live a life, rich in Spirit and meaning. Make a difference in the World we live in,the world we have been sown in. Then all you have to do is Change your surroundings to accommodate your Purpose.
The World is grieving in pain from Economic, Natural, Man and Women made disasters. It's our Duty as believers to pray for Peace and hope for a World that is Dying slowly. Prayer makes a difference. Just know that God has a plan for you, no matter where your at in Life, He has a purpose for you. You might not be able to see God, but I promise you, he can see you, He will restore your life to it's original purpose. He will send the Red Cross, Fema and every form of Emergency help to assist you in your time of disaster. I know that his mercy and help has assisted me during my darkest hour and he continues to bring support all around me, with Friends family and outside sources and know this "I don't deserve anything he does for me", Jesus just gives based on his love and mercy that he has for you and me. Pray for a peaceful Nation, Pray for a Hopeful World and pray for Leaders to make the right decisions. Together we can make a difference with prayer. keep on praying. Be the difference you want in the World. Pray for Peace in the heart of the World. God Bless you and yours always.
No Jesus, No Peace
Know Jesus, Know Peace
Fidel
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Super Heroes Live among us
Hello everyone,
This year has been incredible, I have lived on this Earth for forty eight years and in my humble opinion it has been my hardest 12 months in my life. That being said I am grateful for a living God that has never forsake me or left me during my time of need. During my time of suffering God continues to show me how much he loves me.
Towards the end of the year I reflect on the last 12 months that comprise what we call a year and what makes our life worth living. I am very public about my struggles because I feel someone might read one of my Blogs and it would inspire them to live another hour, day,months or years. I pray that my inspirational writings gives someone hope. During December along with my Financial, Family and personal situations, I have experienced some health issues. I began to ask God if he could lift some issues off my plate, I felt I was experiencing to many issues all at once. Then God's hand, showed me in abundance all the seeds of friendship, I had planted through out my 48 years on this Earth. They came to fruition in Dec. 20010. We all know as believers the reason for Christmas is Jesus, the World needed a sacrificial lamb, unblemished to take the sins of the World, the ultimate Super hero. For that I will always be Eternally grateful. Because of his Gift{Sacrifice} we are saved. God Uses people on Earth to deliver miracles every day to people that are in need of hope, around the World. God uses people to deliver his message of hope and faith Through these amazing people, I call Super heroes.
Fictional Super Heroes come from all over. Aquaman, Spyder man, Batman, Batwomen,Captain America,Flash, Hulk and Superman. My favorite has always been Superman because Superman unlike the others is a real Superhero, he was born with all these powers even the blanket they place him in is indestructible. He actually has and alter ego Clark Kent so he can fit in to our society. Yet under neath that Business suit he wears, he has his suit of armor,with super powers to protect the World from evil. His only weakness Kryptonite, it makes Superman weak.
Now there are Humans among us who do not wear capes or fancy custom es yet they are as powerful as a Super Hero. I would like to tell you about two of them, The 1st George, when you meet him he is very like able, he is friendly has a radiant smile and is always politically correct. His profession, Manages Auto Dealerships. One of the hardest business to manage. George comes in contact with hundreds of people a year. I had the opportunity to work for George for five years. During my tenure with him I had the chance to become his friend and experience his personally in public and private. What you see with George is what you get. I have been in the Auto Industry for 19 years along with Network Marketing for 10 years I have met thousands of people and never met an individual that cares more about the People he manages and the clients he services than George. On many occasions he knew certain people that needed help, and not once did he ever turn his back on his people, Because of his kind nature. I know that the last three years he has suffered a great deal of stress over what the Economy is doing to his Industry and his people. After I left George and I have always stayed in contact, and we have created a great friendship that will endure through Eternity. I know what your thinking. What makes him so special? The fact that he actually cares about people, it's not an act. He actually cares what happens to people and customers. On more than one occasion he corrected what ever problem arose with his Employee's or customers. The Auto Industry is one of the hardest Businesses to keep Employee's. George's retention is unbelievable people have been with him for over 20 years, and not just one, but many. His leadership skills are worth knowing and people stay because it's a great place to work. The Auto Industry is a cut trought Business, yet Under his Guidance he keeps it like any other Business clean and fun. He might not wear a cape, have special weapons or a special belt, But underneath his Business suit, he truly is a Super hero. I ask when you pray, to pray for this wonderful man and his Family that he remain in a position of influence where he can make a difference, Because George Makes this World a Better place to live.
My other Hero Jon, from Arkansas. He was visiting this Christmas and we went to see a movie together. Every time he comes in to town he always calls and we get together. I became friend with Jon several years ago. He use to work with me at a Dealership. He has been in Arkansas for 6 years. When I went to visit him along with working 70 hours a week at a Dealership he will volunteer to assist when these eye storms hit. If you think this rain we have had is allot,eye storms sweep cars off driveways, move homes and flood whole towns. When one of these hit, Jon and some volunteers he gathers go out in the middle of the night after working 12 hours and go through debris and undriveable roads to save people and their prize possessions. In some instances Jon explain to me that officers in those areas refuse to let them in the disaster areas and Jon pleads with them to let them help. Imagine that your tired from work its pouring rain by the buckets, you load your truck with supplies and someone turns you away. A Hero never gives up, you stay your course, your there to help. When any disaster hits around Jon he is always there. Along with fighting for his people to not be laid off in this economy. He finds housing for homeless people along with feeding them. Jon has done many things for me and my family through out the years and me and Jon and Stephanie his wife will be friends for ever.
The two people I described to you are my Super Heroes. Keep them both in your prayers, ask that they remain in a position of influence, so they may change their Industry for the better. Because they are fighting the fight, against evil and it's hard with out support. They help out with out being asked, they give with out expecting anything in return. Isn't that what Christmas is all about. We hear the saying all the time. "Its better to give than to receive" But do we take it to heart like these two, Funny thing they don't even know I am writing about them, they like doing things with out people knowing. The sign of a real hero.
The best example of a Super Hero, Jesus Christ the ultimate friend that would give his life, for the World. Let's be a Super Hero all year and let's see what God does in our life in 2011. I believe God answers prayers, if we ask for the right things. Our only weakness, Kryptonite(Satan} he stops us with situations in our life to distract us on what's really important. God and the Human race. Give more than what you receive, That's the key to permanent success. Put on your favorite alter ego, Super Hero and fight the World against evil and be a force of light and Good. Christ is alive and well, if you Believe.The question remains do you Believe?
To your Super Hero Year,
Fidel
This year has been incredible, I have lived on this Earth for forty eight years and in my humble opinion it has been my hardest 12 months in my life. That being said I am grateful for a living God that has never forsake me or left me during my time of need. During my time of suffering God continues to show me how much he loves me.
Towards the end of the year I reflect on the last 12 months that comprise what we call a year and what makes our life worth living. I am very public about my struggles because I feel someone might read one of my Blogs and it would inspire them to live another hour, day,months or years. I pray that my inspirational writings gives someone hope. During December along with my Financial, Family and personal situations, I have experienced some health issues. I began to ask God if he could lift some issues off my plate, I felt I was experiencing to many issues all at once. Then God's hand, showed me in abundance all the seeds of friendship, I had planted through out my 48 years on this Earth. They came to fruition in Dec. 20010. We all know as believers the reason for Christmas is Jesus, the World needed a sacrificial lamb, unblemished to take the sins of the World, the ultimate Super hero. For that I will always be Eternally grateful. Because of his Gift{Sacrifice} we are saved. God Uses people on Earth to deliver miracles every day to people that are in need of hope, around the World. God uses people to deliver his message of hope and faith Through these amazing people, I call Super heroes.
Fictional Super Heroes come from all over. Aquaman, Spyder man, Batman, Batwomen,Captain America,Flash, Hulk and Superman. My favorite has always been Superman because Superman unlike the others is a real Superhero, he was born with all these powers even the blanket they place him in is indestructible. He actually has and alter ego Clark Kent so he can fit in to our society. Yet under neath that Business suit he wears, he has his suit of armor,with super powers to protect the World from evil. His only weakness Kryptonite, it makes Superman weak.
Now there are Humans among us who do not wear capes or fancy custom es yet they are as powerful as a Super Hero. I would like to tell you about two of them, The 1st George, when you meet him he is very like able, he is friendly has a radiant smile and is always politically correct. His profession, Manages Auto Dealerships. One of the hardest business to manage. George comes in contact with hundreds of people a year. I had the opportunity to work for George for five years. During my tenure with him I had the chance to become his friend and experience his personally in public and private. What you see with George is what you get. I have been in the Auto Industry for 19 years along with Network Marketing for 10 years I have met thousands of people and never met an individual that cares more about the People he manages and the clients he services than George. On many occasions he knew certain people that needed help, and not once did he ever turn his back on his people, Because of his kind nature. I know that the last three years he has suffered a great deal of stress over what the Economy is doing to his Industry and his people. After I left George and I have always stayed in contact, and we have created a great friendship that will endure through Eternity. I know what your thinking. What makes him so special? The fact that he actually cares about people, it's not an act. He actually cares what happens to people and customers. On more than one occasion he corrected what ever problem arose with his Employee's or customers. The Auto Industry is one of the hardest Businesses to keep Employee's. George's retention is unbelievable people have been with him for over 20 years, and not just one, but many. His leadership skills are worth knowing and people stay because it's a great place to work. The Auto Industry is a cut trought Business, yet Under his Guidance he keeps it like any other Business clean and fun. He might not wear a cape, have special weapons or a special belt, But underneath his Business suit, he truly is a Super hero. I ask when you pray, to pray for this wonderful man and his Family that he remain in a position of influence where he can make a difference, Because George Makes this World a Better place to live.
My other Hero Jon, from Arkansas. He was visiting this Christmas and we went to see a movie together. Every time he comes in to town he always calls and we get together. I became friend with Jon several years ago. He use to work with me at a Dealership. He has been in Arkansas for 6 years. When I went to visit him along with working 70 hours a week at a Dealership he will volunteer to assist when these eye storms hit. If you think this rain we have had is allot,eye storms sweep cars off driveways, move homes and flood whole towns. When one of these hit, Jon and some volunteers he gathers go out in the middle of the night after working 12 hours and go through debris and undriveable roads to save people and their prize possessions. In some instances Jon explain to me that officers in those areas refuse to let them in the disaster areas and Jon pleads with them to let them help. Imagine that your tired from work its pouring rain by the buckets, you load your truck with supplies and someone turns you away. A Hero never gives up, you stay your course, your there to help. When any disaster hits around Jon he is always there. Along with fighting for his people to not be laid off in this economy. He finds housing for homeless people along with feeding them. Jon has done many things for me and my family through out the years and me and Jon and Stephanie his wife will be friends for ever.
The two people I described to you are my Super Heroes. Keep them both in your prayers, ask that they remain in a position of influence, so they may change their Industry for the better. Because they are fighting the fight, against evil and it's hard with out support. They help out with out being asked, they give with out expecting anything in return. Isn't that what Christmas is all about. We hear the saying all the time. "Its better to give than to receive" But do we take it to heart like these two, Funny thing they don't even know I am writing about them, they like doing things with out people knowing. The sign of a real hero.
The best example of a Super Hero, Jesus Christ the ultimate friend that would give his life, for the World. Let's be a Super Hero all year and let's see what God does in our life in 2011. I believe God answers prayers, if we ask for the right things. Our only weakness, Kryptonite(Satan} he stops us with situations in our life to distract us on what's really important. God and the Human race. Give more than what you receive, That's the key to permanent success. Put on your favorite alter ego, Super Hero and fight the World against evil and be a force of light and Good. Christ is alive and well, if you Believe.The question remains do you Believe?
To your Super Hero Year,
Fidel
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
When it's Gods will, there is always a Way
Hello everyone,
Over the last few months I have grown alot spiritually. Like any growth we go through there is always growing pains. At first it's not easy to see the big(God) picture, as human beings we are very limited to seeing so far in the future. Just know this, seek the kingdom first and all will be given to you by the authority that sent Jesus here on this Earth, God almighty. Allow me to share with you, what has transpired over a four week period. All according to Gods will.
I have a friend name Eric Barron, one of my oldest friends. I have known Eric for 38 years. I don't know if you had a friend like Eric, but he is a very unique individual, he was a great Fighter, warrior all through school all the fights I saw him get involved with, he never lost, he never looked for a fight but a fight always found him. Along with his innate ability to fight, he also played sports and played in band and was good in all three. Eric has always been by my side, looking out for me all the time.
In 1981 Eric joined the Air force, we remain closed friends I saw him go through two divorces that devastated him, because he loved his family so much. About 14 years ago he became ill, I witnessed the fall of a great warrior, slowly he started falling apart. I was at his house about seven years ago, and like a coward I stepped away from one of my closest friends that had always been there for me. Because I did not want to see my best friend die, something I apologized to Eric for.
About four weeks ago I received a message on face book, from Eric he stated "when were you going to add me" I called right away left a message said how great it was to hear from him. When he called me, I heard in his voice the genuine love he had for me he stated he would search for me through different ways just couldn't find me. Told me how overjoyed he was that we reconnected. I have been self employed for eight years, met all kinds of people in my thirty years of being in the business World, and with the exception of Jesus never felt so loved by someone that was not blood related. It made me happy to reconnect with my Best Friend. I went to see Eric, he lives in a ranch house in Corona I met his new wife High School Sweethearts, wonderful lady and his new daughter. I was overjoyed that my friend had found happiness.
about three weeks ago I received a message from Eric, asking me if I remembered Eileen from Jr. High School, I said I did. He stated you need to call her, she believes you can help her. That Monday I called Eileen and we spoke, a woman of Christ, that was suffering. After thirty years of Marriage her husband left, leaving her broke, distraught and emotionally hurt. I began to talk to her, I told her how Jesus himself would deliver her from such an awful ordeal. Eileen truly got blindsided she never saw it coming, But bless be Jesus he saw it coming and sent support to help her through this ordeal. As Eileen's walk grows stronger with God, I keep coaching her to believe with all her Heart that God will not forsake her. You can place your Faith and trust in God. God's will is always near us, we just have to succumb to it. He will not force his help upon you, he stands at the door and knocks till you open the door. God's hand is not short either, he keeps reaching further and further and till you grab his hand. He truly is the Master, your very Best Friend, That lay ed his Life for his flock the Human race.
If Eric would of never found me, I would not have witnessed God's awesome power at work in Eileen's life. We all go through things in our Lives that are devastating, believe me I know, yet we have Jesus by our side so we don't have to fight the spiritual fight alone. Jesus will help us and deliver us from evil. Whatever circumstance you are going through, know this Jesus hand is in your Life, and he is at the door waiting to come inside your Heart and heal the pain. He will restore what satan has destroyed. Jesus is the one and only redeemer. He restores everything to it's original purpose.
I have prayed this prayer for the longest time and until April I never understood the words. Matthew 6:9,10
" Our father in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come. your will be done
On Earth as it is in Heaven........
If we do "God's will on Earth, as it is in Heaven" "Your Kingdom will come" Our kingdom will come, what your Heart desires according to God's will. We will experience Heaven on Earth, that's God's promise and we know he can't lie. Heaven in relationships,business,marriage every part of our Life, now that's exciting and worth talking about. Do God's will and experience Heaven on Earth, Experience a better life with Jesus as your Best friend, he will never leave or forsake you.
God Bless you, till next time,
Fidel
Over the last few months I have grown alot spiritually. Like any growth we go through there is always growing pains. At first it's not easy to see the big(God) picture, as human beings we are very limited to seeing so far in the future. Just know this, seek the kingdom first and all will be given to you by the authority that sent Jesus here on this Earth, God almighty. Allow me to share with you, what has transpired over a four week period. All according to Gods will.
I have a friend name Eric Barron, one of my oldest friends. I have known Eric for 38 years. I don't know if you had a friend like Eric, but he is a very unique individual, he was a great Fighter, warrior all through school all the fights I saw him get involved with, he never lost, he never looked for a fight but a fight always found him. Along with his innate ability to fight, he also played sports and played in band and was good in all three. Eric has always been by my side, looking out for me all the time.
In 1981 Eric joined the Air force, we remain closed friends I saw him go through two divorces that devastated him, because he loved his family so much. About 14 years ago he became ill, I witnessed the fall of a great warrior, slowly he started falling apart. I was at his house about seven years ago, and like a coward I stepped away from one of my closest friends that had always been there for me. Because I did not want to see my best friend die, something I apologized to Eric for.
About four weeks ago I received a message on face book, from Eric he stated "when were you going to add me" I called right away left a message said how great it was to hear from him. When he called me, I heard in his voice the genuine love he had for me he stated he would search for me through different ways just couldn't find me. Told me how overjoyed he was that we reconnected. I have been self employed for eight years, met all kinds of people in my thirty years of being in the business World, and with the exception of Jesus never felt so loved by someone that was not blood related. It made me happy to reconnect with my Best Friend. I went to see Eric, he lives in a ranch house in Corona I met his new wife High School Sweethearts, wonderful lady and his new daughter. I was overjoyed that my friend had found happiness.
about three weeks ago I received a message from Eric, asking me if I remembered Eileen from Jr. High School, I said I did. He stated you need to call her, she believes you can help her. That Monday I called Eileen and we spoke, a woman of Christ, that was suffering. After thirty years of Marriage her husband left, leaving her broke, distraught and emotionally hurt. I began to talk to her, I told her how Jesus himself would deliver her from such an awful ordeal. Eileen truly got blindsided she never saw it coming, But bless be Jesus he saw it coming and sent support to help her through this ordeal. As Eileen's walk grows stronger with God, I keep coaching her to believe with all her Heart that God will not forsake her. You can place your Faith and trust in God. God's will is always near us, we just have to succumb to it. He will not force his help upon you, he stands at the door and knocks till you open the door. God's hand is not short either, he keeps reaching further and further and till you grab his hand. He truly is the Master, your very Best Friend, That lay ed his Life for his flock the Human race.
If Eric would of never found me, I would not have witnessed God's awesome power at work in Eileen's life. We all go through things in our Lives that are devastating, believe me I know, yet we have Jesus by our side so we don't have to fight the spiritual fight alone. Jesus will help us and deliver us from evil. Whatever circumstance you are going through, know this Jesus hand is in your Life, and he is at the door waiting to come inside your Heart and heal the pain. He will restore what satan has destroyed. Jesus is the one and only redeemer. He restores everything to it's original purpose.
I have prayed this prayer for the longest time and until April I never understood the words. Matthew 6:9,10
" Our father in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come. your will be done
On Earth as it is in Heaven........
If we do "God's will on Earth, as it is in Heaven" "Your Kingdom will come" Our kingdom will come, what your Heart desires according to God's will. We will experience Heaven on Earth, that's God's promise and we know he can't lie. Heaven in relationships,business,marriage every part of our Life, now that's exciting and worth talking about. Do God's will and experience Heaven on Earth, Experience a better life with Jesus as your Best friend, he will never leave or forsake you.
God Bless you, till next time,
Fidel
Sunday, May 30, 2010
From Darkness Into Eternal Light
Through my darkest hour, Jesus himself showed how much He loves a wretch like me through His amazing grace and mercy. Jesus’ love for us cannot be any more, yet as we sin, He cannot love us any less. We have the ability to reach the Kingdom, because of His Love, Grace, Mercy and Crucifixion. He has paid the price for all our sins. This is an accurate account of the Biggest Miracle God has performed in my Life, as you read it, it may be hard to believe. All my life around my Birthday I have experienced life altering events that have always changed the course of my Life. Why should My 48th Birthday be any different. As I mentioned before, I like the phrase “Miracle Overflow.” I share this phrase with everyone I meet. It’s God’s work all around us that He performs everyday for our entertainment, if we are looking for miracles we will see them. What you are about to read is a “Miracle Waterfall.”
On Thursday April 22nd, I received devastating news-truly my darkest hour of all my years on this Earth. Keep in mind I’ve experience the death of both my parents, many close relatives passed away, went through a bad divorce that took seven years of my life to recuperate from, lost many materialistic things in the last 27 months, had Bells Palsy in February 2009 that attacked my Gift from God - my speech, and 2 months ago I received news that my oldest daughter was going to get married to this nice young man I met about a year ago and I was not going to be invited because of my ex-wife. Yet through all these issues, I continued to praise Jesus and prayed to give me understanding, I never questioned Why. But this time I did. A boy from El Monte who was successful in business questioned the Almighty, the Alpha and the Omega. I asked WHY very angrily. Why would He put me through something so horrible when all I have done is bring His name to the business world, a world where most of them never go to church or hear the Word. Why? Why? Why? The more I asked, the angrier I got. I would pray and He wouldn’t heal the pain. I begged Jesus “Please heal this pain I am going through, your son is in pain and I just can’t cope with it. Please Father heal your son.” The prayers went unanswered. As I looked at my painting by Thomas Kincade “Prayer for Peace,” I looked upon His image and I said “I cannot follow someone that would betray me this way, that would test me all the time, I will go back to my old way of living.”
As I said those words, the pain I felt was so great that I fainted, as I fainted I saw the clock on my microwave read 12:30 PM. I really don’t remember much from 12:30PM to 2:05PM when I ended up in the shower, but according to my wife it was the scariest time for her. To this day she refuses to talk about it but states “It was like the Life was completely out of your body.” I was in a self destructive mood and I wanted to be alone. As I was leaving my daughter said “Daddy I love you, I am going to miss you.” I replied “I will be back in a little bit, see you soon.” As I tried to start the car, the car wouldn’t start. I went back inside the house to get the keys for the other car to jump the other one. As I saw my daughter she said “I love you Daddy, can I come with you.” I replied “no.” Then she showed me the cut on her lips, as she was pouting I laughed and she kept doing it as I laughed more. She said again “can I come with you” then after seeing her looking so beautiful, I replied “ok, you can come.” I had no idea where we were going, my plans have changed.
We ended up going to Knott’s Berry Farm. As I was going through the motions for my daughter, I remembered thinking when will this day be over. After the park closed, I really wanted to be left alone, but my daughter said “I’m hungry.” So we ended up at El Pollo Loco but I did not feel like eating. While we were there, my friend Jerry text me to see if I was going to see Rex Crain (life coach/pastor) but I did not want anything to do with God , it was not in my agenda. Once again my daughter states “I want to see Rex Daddy I like the way he talks,” she kept saying it over and over. I finally agreed. Have you ever went somewhere you did not want to go? The ride was real quiet, and I was angry. I did not want to hear anything about God.
As we arrived at Ladera Ranch, I sat next to the fireplace when I saw Rex, he knew there was something wrong. He stated that he had prepared a topic for the night, but as he walked in, he felt the need to talk about how feelings are used by Satan to go against God. As he spoke the Demons that were inside me left, the pain was still there, yet not the feeling of being alone. Towards the end, Rex introduced me to the group and said I was a warrior for Christ and I had been injured, he asked the group to pray for healing, as he placed his hand on the right side of my chest I felt an electric current from my heart to his hand. God used my daughter’s voice of reasoning in steps to get me where He wanted me, in front of Rex so Jesus himself could heal my pain. On the way home I was talking to my wife and told her how amazed I was that there was no more pain. My faith was fully restored. You see I had lost Faith in Jesus and yet because of Jesus’ love for me, He never lost Faith in me.
When I woke up on Friday the 23rd I felt Great! I picked up my phone and noticed a dear friend of mine had called me three times. Andy Lakey is a World renowned artist that I had the pleasure to meet about three years ago in a business venture. As we started to talk, he explained to me how much of an inspiration I have been in his life and when he needed someone to pray he calls me. I would pray for this wonderful man because he is such a positive force of light, and his paintings I believe are inspired by God Himself. His forte - he paints angels. As we spoke, he stated he felt embarrassed that the last painting he gave me I had proudly displayed in a glass case along with some signed books about his art. He mentioned he had started another painting for me about three weeks ago and said this time “I want the wall,” we both laughed. He started to tell me about this painting. He said on Thursday April 22nd I woke up with the intent to finish your painting. Andy had no idea about my struggle the day before. He told me he finished the painting at 12:30PM which was the exact same time I had lost my Faith in God. As I began to share some insight, he was amazed about the Miracle that had happened. He told me some of the stories he had heard about his paintings and he believed people will believe what they want to believe. Yet now, as I was telling my story, I could tell he knew how special he is along with his art. I had lost my faith and at the same time God was working on restoring my Faith through Andy’s art. The painting is proudly displayed on my wall. Reminding me everyday how much God loves me.
As Friday progressed, I received more phone calls from different people telling me what a difference I had made in their lives because of my Faith. I had stopped talking to Andy at about 10:20AM because I needed to take my daughter to school. God was not done with His Miracle. He asked this beautiful spirit Jen, the wife of one of my clients to send me this remarkable E-mail “your hut is burning” at 10:22AM. It made me cry, not because of the pain for all the pain was gone, but Joy that God loves me so much and wanted to show me in every way He could that He loves me no matter what I do. Friday was an incredible day, I felt God’s love all around me. Now keep in mind on Friday, my agenda was to go back to work doing what I do, but that was not in God’s plan for me. My wife accidently took the keys to both cars so that I couldn’t go anywhere, I stayed home and witness God’s awesome show of love for me all day. Praise Jesus!
On Saturday the 24th, I made a few business calls. Then I made a phone call to a dear friend Gene, he had been worried about me and I wanted to let him know I was doing great. As I spoke to him I asked to speak to his wife Jen. When she came to the phone I began to talk to her and asked, “Why did you send me your hut is burning?” She replied, “I only sent that to a few people, I figured you being a Life Coach you could use it to heal someone’s pain” as she spoke those words, I felt the love of God all upon me. She went further to explain that she receives a ton of similar E-mails and only passes the ones that are beautiful. We finished talking and I thanked her for her Faith and obedience.
On Sunday the 25th, my best friend Leonel and his wife Aracely invited us to Magic Mountain, it was friend day at the park, how appropriate. I felt bad for Leonel because going through this darkness he was worried about me. In the last ten years he has known me, I have gone through some personal struggles, but my Faith in God was always strong enough that it did not affect my Attitude. As we walked I told him I was feeling great, God healed my pain. I thanked him for being a friend and told him how special he was in this world. We had a great time. On the way home I began to think how selfish I had been with God and how I could do something more, for the love He has shown me through my entire life.
On Monday the 26th after I took my daughter to school. I started thinking if I wanted to be an Evangelist I should start now. I thought about just ministering to people all over the United States. Literally just start walking and preaching. Then a thought came over me go see my friend Marco Garcia. As I started to drive towards San Bernardino I kept praying to instill in Marco’s heart my next step. For once I no longer wanted to do what I wanted to do, I only want to do God’s will in my Life, full submission. I kept praying over and over the same prayer “allow for Marco to tell me in Your words what You want me to do next.” I will only listen to him no one else. Why Marco Garcia? The Bible says do not trust man, trust God. When they asked God about His works and if He was the Son of God, God the almighty knowing what they were trying to do, humbly responded - judge Me according to the Bible.
Allow me to share with you Marco Garcia, I have known him since 1989. Before I became a Christian, I would hear people claim to be religious and in the same breath cuss, drink, and tell racial jokes. I used to say “if that’s religion I don't want to be a part of it.” The only human being that could have brought me to Christianity is and always will be this remarkable person, Senior Pastor Marco Garcia from The Way World Outreach Church in San Bernardino. From the time I have known him he has never faltered in his walk with Christ. In retrospect I have judged him harder because of his outspoken love of God and he has never faltered in his walk. He has never put money, wife or his children in front of God, he truly has always put God first. I met him at Bank of America where he was a teller. Eventually I brought Marco into the automotive industry the most vile business and his walk was never corrupted. If you know someone in or know of the auto industry, the money is great but the time you spent in it is ridiculous and so are some of the people. Marco never changed, he actually changed the industry wherever he went. We are sown into this world not so the world will change us, but as Christians so we can change the world, no one in this world understands that better than Senior Pastor Marco Garcia.
As I arrived at The Way World Outreach, I spoke to a man named Patrick who was volunteering, it was 11:35AM. He asked “can I help you?” My response was, “I am here to see Marco Garcia.” He called on a lady named Annette, Marco’s personal assistant. As she saw me she asked “can I help you?” I said, “I am here to see Marco.” She politely said “give me your number and I will relay the message.” I said “get a hold of him, I have a Divine appointment.” She looked puzzled, she did not know what to think. She must have thought - who is this crazy person? Then I replied as I place my hand on her arm, “You have the world’s best pastor, if you don't believe in Miracles what’s the use.” I continued to tell her “just text him, tell him it’s Fidel and I have a Divine appointment.” Once again she asked for my number but I refused. I knew God would answer my prayer. As I looked at Patrick, he was getting excited, he commented how he knew I was different in the way I spoke. Then I replied to him “Patrick you are about to see a Miracle performed before your eyes and it’s equivalent to someone dying here on your church, they pronounce him dead and Marco Garcia brings him back to life or it’s going to be another crazy guy in San Bernardino. But this miracle has a deadline of 1:00PM by my watch, let’s see what happens.” During the time I was waiting, I witnessed how one man’s vision has touched so many lives. Marco’s dream was always to have a Church, he always spoke about it. As my deadline was arriving, I witnessed so many people being assisted, it made me proud to know this man of God, Marco Garcia. I noticed Patrick was becoming anxious and he started telling me he knew someone that had Marco’s number, I said no, one request is all God needs to perform a miracle. As the deadline was approaching I was never worried, I had Faith in God and Marco. At 12:53PM, a lady came up and said we spoke to the Pastor’s wife Lisa and she said Fidel has been a friend for years, give him Marco’s number. As they gave me his number I listened to everything she told me, I told her thank you and I dialed his number. She commented “He never picks up the phone, just leave a message.” and I replied “he will pick it up, I have a Divine appointment.” The phone rang and Marco picked up the phone, “Hello.” I said “Marco how have you been?” he replied “Fidel Praise Jesus, how have you been?”
As we spoke, it felt great to reconnect with him. He told me how good it was to hear from me, then I said “I need to talk to you.” He said “where are you at?” I replied “in your Church.” He said “where?” I said “in your lobby.” Without hesitation he said “I will pick you up in five minutes.” In those five minutes I explained to Patrick that a miracle was performed by God for you as well as for me. I showed Patrick my phone, I had dialed Marco Garcia at 12:59PM the phone rang about 4 times - that’s 30 seconds. God, the Alpha and the Omega, the Omnipotent, the Omnipresent delivered the Miracle with 20 seconds to spare. How humble is He, that He would allow a boy from El Monte to give Him a deadline. I wish I could have heard what He must have been thinking, He must have just laughed and said OK I will play along because I love you. As Marco and I talked in his van, I explained God had healed my pain and it was the biggest miracle I had ever experienced. I also explained my next step was to hear from him what I should do next, I told him he was the only trusted source I believed that came from God. As we spoke we talked about my next step, he was impressed I was ready to do what God wanted me to do. All my life I had been in control, that’s the person he knew. To be great in the auto industry you have to be headstrong, I was definitely all that. So when I said I am ready to raise my daughter, wife and myself to God, to raise us in His Light and Glory, he knew I was serious. What makes for more of a miracle is that I changed my cell phone number eight years ago. Marco never knew it was me calling. Annette did text him but he never saw the message. We read the text together. Monday was his first day on vacation in years and in the morning his wife Lisa was doing some errands and it’s the first time he could remember he did not go with her, he said “I love spending every moment with her,” he told me if he would have went with her he would not have picked up the phone. Then he said that he is continuously on the phone and if a call would have came in from an unknown number he probably would not have picked it up, then he said he was leaving for a few days so the Miracle had to happen on Monday. I spent three hours with him and for the people that have the privilege to be led by him or be his friend they are Blessed, because he truly walks in the light. I felt embarrassed that a man I highly respect, I did not make a better effort to stay in touch with him. I made a commitment I would start going to his church in San Bernardino and asked him to mentor me in the disciple way of life, he agreed. Now I created a covenant with God that will never be broken. Never in my life have I ever walked with such confidence.
Miracle Waterfall :
· When I lost faith in God, He never lost faith in me.
· When I walked away, He walked closer and rebuilt my Temple in an amazing seven and half hours.
· When I did not want to hear the voice of reasoning, He used the voice of an angel, Genesis my Daughter.
· When I walked away because of pain, He used Rex as an Instrument to heal my pain.
· When I felt I was alone, He used all my friends to remind me, what I do makes a difference.
· When it was hard to find beauty, He allowed Andy to paint an exceptional work of art.
· When I needed to be reminded of His love, Jen sent me that beautiful E-mail - Your Hut is Burning.
· When I started seeing all the friends I have, He sent Leonel and Aracely to take me to friend day at Magic Mountain.
· When I needed to solidify my walk with Jesus, He performed a symphony of Miracles from the only trusted source - Marco.
Now I know what you’re thinking. Did this really happen? Satan will try to use deception to confuse you when God only comes in grace, mercy and love. Do not be deceived. Evolution, what a joke - the biggest deception orchestrated by Satan. Are you aware that science does not believe in Miracles because they say it’s not a reoccurring event and if it cannot be recorded they claim it does not exist. Really, they give us the big bang theory. Well let’s use their method for not believing in miracles in applying to the theory. When was the last time another big bang occurred? Never! Who was there to record it? No one. So therefore it’s not true. With all the fossils they find why haven’t they found a half fish -half bird or half bird –half lion or a half giraffe-half elephant, they never will. It’s all a lie, deceptions created to confuse you. Look at all the Miracles I have experienced in just one week, recorded occurrence by science standards - real miracles, by God’s law, it’s His nature. Jesus Christ has been performing miracles like these and many more since He walked in human form. I am here yelling from every mountain top, God is real! For once I truly understand these lyrics “Amazing Grace how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch me...I was once was lost but now am found..Was blind but now I see...It was the grace that taught..My heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved...How precious did that grace appear...The hour I first Believed… Jesus’ Blood and Grace allows for us to reach the Kingdom of God. My walk has never been stronger. My walk went from Spiritual to Supernatural. No longer do I think what I can do, I am allowing for God to take over my Life in everything - Full Submission. I am tapping out of this world and entering a heavenly kingdom where God is my Teacher, Guide and only source of Food and Water. Through this experience, my comprehension of pain just expanded even more. I believe in my heart that God allows for trials and pain to happen in our lives so we can comfort others and understand their pain and not just say we do. So we may truly comfort others during their immense pain where they feel they want to die and feel all alone. We show them through our experiences you really do come out of the darkness and into Eternal Light. Thank you Jesus for never giving up on a wretch like me, I was lost and now I found true love in You, I drink of Your blood so I will no longer thirst, and I will eat of your flesh so I will no longer hunger for the food the world has to offer. With Jesus in my Life, I will not perish but have everlasting Life. Let’s all praise Jesus Christ. Amen.
Yours in Christ,
Fidel
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