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Yes...the brother, left for UK this morning.. :(
We spent a little Ladies Night together last night after the dinner at Long Beach with the extended family...
So, this note was left on my room door...
So, of course, he did the necessary before he cold enter....
And my other sister was there...waiting for him :) hehehe
Yes, my 2 new found sisters...
Now, all the 5 ladies, SMILE!
Ermm..is this considered unappropriate content? >_<
Yeah...but this was not the best part yet.... the best part of it all was this... we played a slideshow that we made for him, and gathered around to sing the song "In Christ Alone" ... thereafter, we started praying together ...and our brother praying over each and everyone of us... yes, its true , Christ alone keeps us together even when we are all physically apart... Christ will protect us.... None of us left the room with a dry eye... all of us were touched and in our hearts, we know, we are very blessed to be in this family....
Surely...it felt great that all 5 of us were worshipping the Lord and praying together. When 2 or more are gathered together, there HE is with Us....
Of couse, my brother continued to shower alot of blessings upon us above all that he has already given us in his short 2 weeks trip here... he gave us some cash to buy something we like, and now I cannot make up my mind! Should I re-perm or rebond my hair? or should i save it? Or should I buy a PSP? Or a bicycle? Oh no... what a hard decision...
Service in itself was good foe me too... Saturday night...i was tossing and turning in bed cause there were alot of things in my mind..comments that were made, thoughts of the future, the past, ...etc etc... I woke up at least once every 2 hours... i was just troubled in my heart...
After worship... Ps Eugene did not say anything much except this...
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, Trust in me also" John 14:1
It was as if God was speaking right into my heart, Do not be troubled, I am with you, Trust in me...
Sometimes, God comes in time, just to rescue me. Really, what is there to fear then?
After worship in my room on Sunday night, the etmosphere of love and peace filled it..and I slept throughout, knowing that the Almighty God is watching over me.
Something that my brother shared with us that he learnt from his service, this is food for thought :
A man went to the doctor one day and told the doctor and the conversation was as such :
Man : Doctor, I think there is something wrong with my wife's ears, She cannot hear me very well. I have to repeat myself about 5 to 6 times before she finally answers me. Is there anything I can do to help her?
Doctor : I won't be able to diagnosed the problem like that.Why don't you go home and try this? Stand 15 feet away and ask your wife a question and see whether she responds to you. If not, stand 10 feet away. If not, standf 5 feet away until she responds to you.
So, the man went home and did what the doctor said..
Man (15 feet away) : Honey, what are you cooking for dinner tonight?
Wife : *no response*
Man (10 feet away): Honey, what are you cooking for dinner tonight?
Wife : * no response*
Man (5 feet away) : HONEY, what are you cooking for dinner tonight?
Wife (SHOUTS) : MY DEAR, FOR THE 3rd time I am saying, I am cooking CHICKEN RICE TONIGHT, CAN YOU HEAR ME?
Moral of the story - sometimes, we pray so many times to God thinking that God does not hear us and is not responding to us. In actual fact, do we take time to listen to him? Talking is a conversation between 2, it takes one to speak and one to hear and the other way round.... Have you been listening to him?
Do not let your hearts be troubled.
Back from Star Warriors 2007! And am super encouraged that I don't even know where to start! :)
I'm very touched by God's grace
I'm very proud of everyone I worked with!
I am thankful for everyone who came to assist! :)
I'm so glad that the children's lives are changed.
God is good, All the time! :)
I feel very blessed!
I know I am Blessed! :)
Breakfast is Always Important
Francine, Grace, Vivien, Vivien, Felicia :)
I enjoyed working with all of you, so much so much...
Sara and Crow! :) - The FUN Bunch!
Me talking to the STARS! - They had difficulties gelling with each other at first
Now, who is glamer?
The pogramme co-ordinator or the camp commandant or the ASSistant Programme Coordinator?
Please meet the real STARs(STRONG ARMY READY FOR BATTLE!)
Vivien will be very happy to see this picture....
The Camp Commitee! - Francis , Crow, Chin Ling, Jacq, Jo! (Sara n Dellia Missing) :(
S for SUPERMAN STAR WARRIORS!
WELL DONE, STAR WARRIORS!
I'm very proud of you!
May God's grace and favour be always upon you! :)
May you run this race with exceeding joy!
May you always remember that Jesus is the MODEL WARRIOR! :)
Thank You Lord for everything!
AMEN!
"Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him,
because he always lives to intercede for them."
Hebrews 7:25
Hearing the many good news , My faith is increasingly strengthened! :) Yes, and Amen, Nothing is impossible! :)
Even if there is difficulties and struggles still, I know the Lord will help us to pull through! Each and Every one of us, Stay Strong, Stand Firm!
In Jesus Name, Amen!
2 Corinthians 4:8-16 (The Message)
If you only look at us, you might well miss the brightness. We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That's to prevent anyone from confusing God's incomparable power with us. As it is, there's not much chance of that. You know for yourselves that we're not much to look at. We've been surrounded and battered by troubles, but we're not demoralized; we're not sure what to do, but we know that God knows what to do; we've been spiritually terrorized, but God hasn't left our side; we've been thrown down, but we haven't broken. What they did to Jesus, they do to us—trial and torture, mockery and murder; what Jesus did among them, he does in us—he lives! Our lives are at constant risk for Jesus' sake, which makes Jesus' life all the more evident in us. While we're going through the worst, you're getting in on the best!
We're not keeping this quiet, not on your life. Just like the psalmist who wrote, "I believed it, so I said it," we say what we believe. And what we believe is that the One who raised up the Master Jesus will just as certainly raise us up with you, alive. Every detail works to your advantage and to God's glory: more and more grace, more and more people, more and more praise!
So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There's far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can't see now will last forever.
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As the week passed, I felt more and more what the above verse said - not the coloured ones, but the little black words! Pressed, Battered, Terrorized and i FELT LIKE GIVING UP! SO MANY TIMES!!!! I don't even know how to detail down on that I am feeling. But, thank God for this verse, i feel much renewed now, and I am telling myself! DON'T GIVE UP! "THESE HARD TIMES ARE SMALL POTATOES COMPARED TO THE COMING GOOD TIMES!" Yes Lord, I proclaim this in my life and will not give up! :)
Will you then sing with me?
I'm trading my shame
I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord
I'm trading my sickness
I'm trading my pain
I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord
Chorus:
And we say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen
I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I'm blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
And his joy's gonna be my strength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning
- Music:Trading mY sorrow
March 18 not only marks the end of the weekend.
It marked the end of the G12 conference as well.
I seriosly feel it... Its been a wonderful conference, one that has been challenging, inspiring, and made me want to run this G12 vision together with the church, against all odds. I admire my pastors and thank them for all that they have gone through for the church in their lives and even in their families. Lord, thank you for my pastors. I've a cleare picture of where my church is heading now, and I am no lost sheep, I am one inspired sheep, One who is willing to go forth to Build Families! There is just so much that I've learnt from God. And, I thank God that this week is a time for me to slow down, and evaluate and start anew! A New Beginning! Is gooD! :)
But most of all, I love my God. I love how he can care for the whole wide world and is still so concern about me.
Before the G12 conference, I went to Sentosa with the cell group! Man, A jolly good time and a really sunny day! I must remember this day cause this is the first time I am on an outing with them, and 8 years down the road, when they have become grown woman and man of God, we will reflect and taste of God's goodness in their lives together... :)
I'd thank God for the divine opportunity and timing for our lives to meet. You've brought so much joy and meaning to my life. :) Its been a joy serving each of you, and I would give all I can to see each of you grow to become strong woman of God. Your lives will be an inspiration, You will grow up with a holy passion, knowing that God will ALWAYS be by your side. You will become mothers of many, inspiration and an encouragement. I will always belive in you. Not one of you will be snatched from enemy's hands! In Jesus Name! Amen!
May You have Faith Enough for You to Walk Through waters of Storms!
May you be planted in a good soil so deep that fruits will be more and more evident in your lives as you grow...
May You always find encouragement, jou and fun from the family of God to tide you through this journey of life. :)
When I heard Shauna speak on the popit today, all the more I felt like God can use you. That there is so much potential and so much to grow in each and everyone of you. and the time to grow is now.
I pray that you will not let anyone look down on you because you are young but in all areas of your life, you will be so exemplery that it cause your light to shine so brightly. I believe in you. God believes in you.
Thank You Lord. for life's little blessings :)
To chase away the Monday Blues... God sent people to come and encourage me!
No prizes for those who could guess who came to visit today! :)
You know, Work was getting a lil draggy for my liking... until you dropped by... and showed me how excited over that sticker of yours! :) It reminded me of the first time I came to MCYS and used this sticker...that was when I told myself and told God "Wow, this place is like so profressional! I really want to work here! It would be a miracle if I could get to work here!"
And God has been super gracious to me to provide me with my current job! :)
Then, i reflected, work isn't that bad...I have colleagues who encourages, who love me and have fun with me... Politics isn't super prevalent here... and the money is good! >_< It does not snatch away time for me to serve! With performance bonus and pay rise coming up... I really should be thankful. Because, last year, this time, I did not have a job and prayed really hard for one. This year, this time, I still want to be thankful for my job. I love God and his provision. And, the wonderful thing is, we are starting our work cell group! :) And its getting a lil exciting! :) *Grin* So, No complains about work! Only, a heart filled with praise and thankfulness!
And God, Thank you for sending Crow as a timely reminder! :) I really am thankful for all you have provided for me... *at this point, i really want to cry aldy"
On the way to gym, while deep in my thoughts, I saw BEcky! Must have been God's plan for us to meet! :) hehe...it was great to catch up for a while! :) You seemed to have changed a bit, for the better of course! :) Meet soon? Maybe , to celebrate Gwen's birthday?
Hugs!
Goodbye everyone! Havea good day ahead!
Today, we went my dad's close friend's house for visiting... And Uncle Tony stood up for Jesus and begin to share about his mission trip to India.... And there, he share about the miracles they saw, the blind being able to see, the lame being able to walk..
My parents sounded receptive.. :)
Lord, I commit my parents into your hands, by faith. I pray that you will not let the testimonies that they have heard go to rest, but Lord, let it keep resounding in their hearts and their mind, until they find peace with you. Lord, keep knocking on the doors of their heart and cause them to see that you are the only one and true God. I know your salvation is here, here to stay in their hearts. please bless them with your love, and your eternal life. Your salvation is here for them this day. I sense it being near and I can't wait for it to become reality!! In Jesus Name,Amen.
Chin Ling :)
- Location:Home
- Mood:
bouncy - Music:Nothing Can Keep Your Love From Me
I remember, there was one day that I was very very angry, and the Holy Spirit prompted me to remember the word of the Lord and to forgive... but I felt it was so difficult that I told myself...its so difficult to be a christian! There is so much so much so much to follow.
Today's devotion is a reminder to me ... that It is for my own good. And, He gently corrected me of my attitude to his word... At first, when I read it... i was like, "HAR? Hold on to instruction?!" Sounds a little wrong to me ... but, as God revealed to me of his heartbeat... I understood in my heart that the bible is God's love letter to me, God's blessing to me ....that I may receive the full victory he has for me in my life...
Lord, thank you for touching me in this way. Thank you for speaking to me so immediately. I miss you too and I love you very much for choosing me to be your daughter. Thank you that you will give me the strength to walk by your ways and your words. I want to put your word first in my life.
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Its Chinese New Year today , and its significant to me this year, because I'm officially a working adult... So, I had the wonderful opportunity to give my parents the red packet this year.. I used the FCBC red packet to give to daddy and mummy and my grandparents. My prayer for this Chinese New Year for them is this : That they will realise that their providence come from God alone. That they will continue to soften their hearts towards God, and I believe that they will be saved! Because the word promised that when one in the household is saved, the rest will be saved as well. :) My grandparents, dad and mum were pleasantly surprised with the red packet... To me, the money wasn't as important to the best gift that I have given to them - the prayer that went alone with the red packet. To me, this is a prophetic act. Knowing that my parents are not christians and not very approving of us being christians, by doing this, I want to let them know that I still love them and Christ still love them.
God, I thank you for parents like mine, that are willing to provide for us all the way in our life. Thank you that my parents are already paving a good path for us all the way till our old age... For such loving parents, They deserve the best too. Please give them the best gift anyone can ever have - eternal life. Lord, i pray against all powers of darkness in my family, but I pray for your light, warmth and love to shine through. Help my siblings and I to shine for you in their lives. Thank you Jesus. In Jesus Name, Amen.
I had a great Chinese New Year (Too Full Though!) What about you?
- Location:Home
- Mood:
touched - Music:Precious Jesus
Of course, more of my routine life and growth will still be on this site!! :)
BLESSED CHINESE NEW YEAR!!
Chiwern's mum sent me a message which is a blessing I hold close to my heart !! I wanna share it with you too, So here goes :
" Wishing you not just smiles but laughter,
Not just happiness but joy
Not just riches but wealth
not just peace but serenity
Blessed Chinese New Year!"
Much Love,
All My Dears!
To You : Thank you for the conversation today ... That you started the conversation with me first , I'm glad the friendship is still intact! Blessed New Year to you! (BTW, i did not notice anything peculiar in the 10.30pm celebration show on channel 8 leh)
- Location:Home
- Mood: happy
- Music:What can I do to make you love me?
Served in the church choir and what is Chin Ling without embaressing moments?
For those who have yet to notice, I ALMOST fell of the platform i was standing on... jump jump jump ...until I din realise that I was at the edge... hehehe...Yeah, But... i think NOBODY noticed leh! quite heng! :S
BUT! Apparently, Camera was zooming in on me when I was doing the wrong action la! While everybody were raising their hands, i was happily swaying away! hahahaha ... You can check this out on the FCBC website for our service...but quite embaressing la...but nevermind la! Nothing beats a good laugh! :)
But, I've got to say, it was such an ENJOYABLE experience! Right, Crow!?!?!
Just when I thought, Only Chiwern and I were wearing a couple T-shirt....
Apparently, many of us were in the chinese new year mode! :) Hehehe , And since we were all in the colour of unity, prosperity and blessings, we should never miss the opportunity to take a picture! ! Hee! Sisters in Red! :)
There after, played sardines with the Kid's Cell.. I tell you! It was crazy but so fun!!! Expo is such an open space but you would never have expected that there are sooooooooooo many places to hide! :) hahah
We visited grandma to pass her new year goodies, From the picture, you can see her BEAMING! :) She loves it when we go visit her. In Singapore, grandma is one of the oldies that love us very much...including Chiwern! She is the one that always call and ask how he is, and always always cook extra for him whenever she cooks for us... Grandma really love chiwern :) and Chiwern loves grandma very much too .... Amongst the oldies in the family, chiwern feels most relax around her :)
This is such a rambling post!
Anyways, GOOD NEWS! :)
1 more of my colleague accepted Christ! Its great to see them accept Christ 1 by 1! We claim God's victory in Jesus name in MCYS! So, me and another collegue are doing follow up with them, and we're gonna start our weekly prayer and bible study group! I'm so excited leh!! Its like we're really pastors in our marketplace now! YAY! :)
I pray for more and more of God's victory! :)
In Jesus Name,
Amen
Dear Friends, I've been blessed by this song today.... I pray that you'll be equally blessed...
Condemnation falls away
Never more to call on me and I am clean, yes I am clean
The powerful work of you in me
Breaks the chains of guilt and shame and I go free, yes I go free
I take them to your cross and leave them there
Captured by this grace I’m free at last
It is the great gift of Your salvation
Working in me, working in me
It is the life giving taste of heaven
Your kindness revealed, Your kindness revealed to me
It’s the greatest gift of all
It’s the greatest gift of all
It’s the greatest gift of all (Repeat x4)
Your mercy’s pouring down on me, Your mercy’s pouring down on me
And I am clean, I am clean
Your mercy’s pouring down on me, Your mercy’s pouring down on me
And I go free, I go free
God is the only reason why I can stand strong today in many of my circumstances... And Only God knows the many things in my heart ... the guilt, the condemnation, the pain, the hurts... But, this song has reminded me of my position in Christ and all his promises. He has given me the greatest gift of all - I am the princess because my father is the King of kings. Because of this gift, I'm free, In ALL things, I'm free!
And I feel so released! :)
Thank you Lord
Today's Memory Verse:
"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes,
you may be able to stand your ground,
and after you have done everything, to stand."
Ephesians 6:13
- Location:Home
- Mood: bouncy
- Music:How Great Is Our God
2nd February 2007
Starting from Friday night, I went for one of the session for FCBC Santification week..Man, i must say, it was like a new start..
Right from worship, when we started singing "How Great is Our God" ... I just felt in awe of his greatness and his character .... Especially when we sang "Time is in his hands, beginning and the end" .. This moment in my life, I am starting to feel that Time is in control of me, and I am not able to catch up with me... its leaving me breathless and times I feel like "GIMME SOME SPACE TO BREATHE PLEASE!" But, really, if time is in God's hands, What else can he not control? What else is more difficult for him? I reject the thoughts that I need to keep moving along with Time, because my God is a God who is in control, I need only to move along with My God...
There were a few things that Pastor Eugene shared that made me ponder:
"To the extent to which your heart is touched by God, to which your life is reached by God is the entent your tribe, family and relationships will grow." For the word of the Lord has said
these things will be given to you as well."
Matthew 6:33
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things"
Colossians 3:2
Pastor William's Congregation (9am @ Daniel Hall) 3rd February 2007
Its been a long time since the last congregation, and even though I woke up really early this morning for the WORD encounter (6am) , I have no regrets...its been a fulfilling experience..
This congre, felt very family. The sharing from Pastor William, and the other brothers was clearly their heartfelt sharings, which I have been very blessed by. ;p
Pastor William shared a hard to digest message, yet one that is inspiring, as usual.
The truth was brought forth, without coating with sweet honeyed words, and the truth is that Our Christian walk will be one of sufferings, sharing the suffering in Christ, so that we may be changed from glory to glory.
because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
perseverance, character;
and character, hope,
And hope does not disappoint us,
because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us."
How big is your problem then, Chin Ling,
That is how big a victory you will be getting! :)
All of weilun, Paul and Dennis's sharing were good, many things they said really awaken me from various parts of slumber in my life. I was particularly touched by Paul's testimony at the end of the sharing ... He said that God told him this " 我 都 没有怪你，你为设么怪自己？“ He was referring to the some of the guys he was discipling who decided to drop out of church and not come back... God, in his goodness,understanding that these has made their choice, and it was a choice that even a leader cannot decide for them. But, God knows that many of us are wounded, because of the guilt and the condemnation we put on ourselves... So, the moment Paul Said that, I really broke down. I never knew I was suffering from this guilt.. It was just very subtle, sometimes, you think about people that God has caused to cross your path, and how they have dropped out, I think about the ex-cell group... My heart hurts at the loss of many... I really felt like my hands were bloody from the killing of many spiritual babies .. I really really really hurt from it... I really feel so weak in my own capabilities... God has surfaced this weakness...and this time, I cannot wait to start serving again ....at Kids' Cell, At TYLC! :) He will make me strong in my weaknesses! Yeah! A New Beginning!
At the end of congre, Pastor was prompted to give hugs to those who needed it ...and man, it was such a healing moment for many...
And for me, just being at congre with the whole team again felt great... I really felt that love and family atmosphere, I thank God that he has binded us through the hard and joyful times :) We freely prayed for each other, laughed alongside each other, cried together... and yes, I'm so glad we did it together :) I love each and everyone of you...and really, lets cry together with each other when one is in sorrow, lets take joy and celebrate each other's success too! Del Del, Thanks for your hug....It was a time of closure for me...
Up Next! Photo Blog!
God has been m Jehoveh Jireh! :) Being low in finance (O Level Books, Savings, Sister's party), he's been providing for me to so that I may live comfortably!
Sat Night - Weiseong decided to give Chiwern and Myself a treaT! Not at Banquet Food Court, Not bedok Market, But SUNTEC CITY STEAM BOAT BUFFET!!! :) A lil fattening, but it felt like a pre-chinese new year reunion dinner! Very fun! Thanks Wei Seong! :)
Good Food!
Do Not Eat Too Many Meatballs, Check out the Before-after tummy!
Be it at Home or at Suntec City, Just give us the Camera,
And we'll give you the shots! :)
I brought my tripod stand along..and we decided to take a group picture using it...
I was a lil ambitious and tried the 2 second timer shot ....
Check out this pic..
My unflattering shot of my backside...
a 10 Second timer shot would be just sufficient for a nice picture like that..
Chiwern did a little tilt, and we captured this! I absolutely love it! :)
Oh before I end this post, let me sing ... 1, 2, 3, 4, High 5 5 in the air let's do it together! Hi 5! :) *Internal joke!*
Time for me to ramble...
The front cover/the inside/blessed chiwern/blessed chinling/1st time wearing our couple t!
Playing Or Bully? U decide!
I'm really glad that my family's getting along really well with you :)
We served in the church choir yesterday too! And Chiwern went to world's best grandma's place for dinner yesterday! :) Find out more in future post coz I'm really tired! (Crow, Please remind me to update!hehe! Thanks!)
As you can see, to sum it all,
A great Weekend was one spent with God!
- Location:Home
- Mood: happy
Want to update more, but very very tired, but in short, God has been good at Santification week and WORD encounter, I hope I really keep up with the lifestyle of living by the word, obeying it to its fullest!
There's just so much to share!!
Then, At night, Chiwern and I were really blessed by Weiseong! Coz he treated us to the Suntec steamboat, which was so good!!! :) God really provided for us!! Thank you for the wonderful meal! :)
Pictures up soon! :)
- Location:Home
- Mood:
tired
I am reminded today that God wants me well in all aspect of my life!
I don't have to do anything to win his heart, coz he wants and needs my heart to be loved by him! :)
"He NEEDS you living in victory and healing so that you can teach others how to do it too."
"There's no time for the body of christ to limp along, uninformed and prepared for the devil's attacks.
"He wants us to be healthy and strong as a withness in these last days to a world that's filled with terror- a witness of His Love, His Grace, and His Power"
I probably need some major restructuring in my hard disk. just yesterday, I was thinking...I haven't been praying enough ...Would God not bring his blessings to certain aspects in my life. Would I be defeated! And now, In Jesus Name, I cut those thoughts! Because, God is not a God of works, God wants us to be victorious and strong in our daily living, because we are the reflection of God's love on earth!
Therefore,
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever!"
Psalms 107:1
And when God says Forever, he means it! Everlasting, Neverending! :)
Thank you Jesus, For your love! :)
- Location:Home! Sweet Home!
- Mood: Blessed
- Music:All I want to do
Thank you for Ohana for supporting! We are all part of a body and I want to support you guys in times of need too! :) Thank you for the encouragement!
It may only be January, the 1st month of 2007! But, I really pray that God will give me the attitude of victory, ALL DAY LONG!
"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Lets us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith," Hebrews 12:1-2
Oh Man! I feel like my life just started!! Again! Praise God! :)
- Location:Home! Sweet Home!
- Mood: cheerful
- Music:Sweet Silence
We will in all things grow up into him who is the Head,
that is, Christ" Ephesians 4:15
Every human has to go through a baby stage, a child stage, a teenager stage, adulthood and then growing old..
We have to go through these stages physically, spiritually and mentally...
Which stage am I at then Spiritually?
I feel like I am all wrapped in one... Recently, I just came out of my baby stage...the stage where I was wanting everything except God, where you really want to break free..but yet, at that point of time,there was a deep realization in me that I am nothing without God...
Therefore, I think that I am not at one specific stage, but I acknowledge that I am growing...and this growth can only happen through a soft heart and through a God who loves me enough to teach me..
There was one point of time, I know that i definetely wasn't growing, cause everything was about me... what matters to me most was what was most important. I knew that I was feeling that way and i refuse to grow...and the cause behind it - a hardened heart - a heart that looks at the self and wants to do things my own way. All babies are like that - to them, they themselves are the most important...
Today, I want to learn to look at others, and start speaking truth of love about them, and to them, that we may all grow and be build up in Christ.
When I first read this verse today, my mind was thinking..."Oh, today's devotion is about unity within the body of Christ"...
And when I read on further, it never struck me that this verse can be interpreted in a different way... and yes, its true, unity with the body of Christ does not happen until there's unity within yourself!
We are made up of the Spirit, Soul and Body.
All three have to be in agreement before we can go anywhere!
1) Feed Your Spirit on the Word
- The spirit produces spiritual strength when nourished with the word.
At this point, I know that I am guilty of the lack of reading of the word. Sometimes, i read them, but they seem to go out really quickly! Maybe, its the cause of my forgetfulness, short memory span. But, maybe my lack of memorizing the scripture of the Lord is causing my short memory span!
Prayer
Dear Lord Jesus , Holy Spirit, thank you for reminding me that I should get into the habit of memorizing scriptures again, that I should keep thy word in my heart that it may lead me, and give me strength to go wherever you lead me. Father, I pray that as I memorize, you will increase my memory and use it to help me to grow from strength to strength in you. Holy spirit, you are welcome in my house, and as I memorize the scriptures, may you lead my soul and my body! :)
2) Soul (Mind, Will, and Emotions)
- Set your mind on things above!
- Meditate on the word until your thoughts begin to agree with it!
- Keep your attention on it until your emotions yield!
- It will do whatever you train it to do
- Begin teaching your body to act on the truth you have planted in your mind and your spirit and it will follow right along.
Devotionals shall not be in vain as of today! Truly, in Ephesians 5:19, it is said
"Speak to one another with psalms, hyms, and spiritual songs."
Sometimes, we wonder, is it possible and practical to keep speaking to one another in hymns and psalms!? Now, I know the bible is saying, meditate on the word of the Lord, until your every action and every word is an outflow of the spirit, is an outflow of the spirit, soul and body coming together! I pray that I will have discipline, like a soldier of Christ to fight this war, and beat my body until it is a slave to Christ.
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thess 5:16-18
- Location:Home
- Mood: cheerful
- Music:Came to My Rescue
