Dear 'Kuya',
filipinos concept of sin is 'shame' that's why when you call a person 'no-shame' that would be the worst situation one can ever be, synonymous maybe to an 'end of the world' condition. it can be the equivalent of japanese or chinese's concepts of honor.
because of this, when we are grateful, we coin it with this. so, i would like to say, i am so full of shame in my inability to thank you enough for everything... but thank God, we also have this concept of 'utang na loob' which, literally translated as 'debt from inside' with the word 'inside' relating to the deeper being of the 'heart'. however, 'utang na loob' really means the 'debt of gratitude' which, because of the 'goodness' of shame, it puts one in such a deep obligation to be indebted or thankful for a lifetime.
so, i will not be stuck in shame anymore as i have the chance to be indebted to you in this lifetime. but of course, the Lord repays and rewards on behalf of those who are unable... i pray that the Lord remember you with favor on our behalf, on my behalf... as Nehemiah prayed for God's favor.
having said this, i praise God for the sense of 'life' that Dr. WYH's words has brought to my spirit. i am deeply humbled, honored, enriched and encouraged! thank you to you both for this honor and journey.
hope to hear from you again as you deem it necessary to get in touch with me po. i will also take it as my privilege and obligation to keep in touch with you as needed for the sake of building God's kingdom!
best regards to your family and the family and friends in the movement...
shukran!
~shajarah
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