Monday, April 26, 2010
Simple lyrics, yet so powerful.
Thankful that I went for CG yesterday. I guess I really missed the "shooting" from Darryl. Haha..
Really appreciative/thankful/grateful that I've the privilege to attend W372 Cellgroup Meetings, till I'm barred from attending.. =P
Blink of an eye, it's been 7 years I've been attending Church. Been through storms, valleys and paradise. So much has changed in Church, in the people around me and myself.
But for all that I went through, I can't help but be extremely thankful for going through them. Every single experience has made me a better person, stronger and wiser. I am not the finished product yet, I have my flaws, but I know the God I worship has great plans for me.
He has not condemned me for my mistakes, He has not forsaken me and He remembers me.
Condemnation comes from the devil, to stop us from doing great things for God.
God convicts us, gives us the strength to try again. Each time we fall, He doesn't laugh at our shortcomings. But He quickly comes and lifts us up, encourages us to continue walking forward.
God is not a God that would lie.
He's not a God that sits on the throne, waiting to punish you with His lightning rod. He's not a God that demands you to do miracles for Him. He's not a God that expects you to become a Saint overnight.
He simply wants to fellowship with you, He wants you to know Him.
He's your cheerleader whenever you go through tests, He's your no. 1 fan and He wants to be your best friend.
No matter what happens, He will never disappoint you.
He is in control.
It's gonna be an amazing year. 2010, a year of breakthrough for me, for many people.
I will not be hesitant, will not forget the promises, will not fear, will not look back anymore.
Jesus, be glorified in the earth
Thankful that I went for CG yesterday. I guess I really missed the "shooting" from Darryl. Haha..
Really appreciative/thankful/grateful that I've the privilege to attend W372 Cellgroup Meetings, till I'm barred from attending.. =P
Blink of an eye, it's been 7 years I've been attending Church. Been through storms, valleys and paradise. So much has changed in Church, in the people around me and myself.
But for all that I went through, I can't help but be extremely thankful for going through them. Every single experience has made me a better person, stronger and wiser. I am not the finished product yet, I have my flaws, but I know the God I worship has great plans for me.
He has not condemned me for my mistakes, He has not forsaken me and He remembers me.
Condemnation comes from the devil, to stop us from doing great things for God.
God convicts us, gives us the strength to try again. Each time we fall, He doesn't laugh at our shortcomings. But He quickly comes and lifts us up, encourages us to continue walking forward.
God is not a God that would lie.
He's not a God that sits on the throne, waiting to punish you with His lightning rod. He's not a God that demands you to do miracles for Him. He's not a God that expects you to become a Saint overnight.
He simply wants to fellowship with you, He wants you to know Him.
He's your cheerleader whenever you go through tests, He's your no. 1 fan and He wants to be your best friend.
No matter what happens, He will never disappoint you.
He is in control.
It's gonna be an amazing year. 2010, a year of breakthrough for me, for many people.
I will not be hesitant, will not forget the promises, will not fear, will not look back anymore.
Jesus, be glorified in the earth
Thursday, April 22, 2010
1 Cor 13:11
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
What if we looked at every child, with the purest of hearts? Believing in their potential and their ability to excel in life.
Their strengths may not be in their studies, in their attitudes or in their behavior.
They may have given you so much trouble, it frustrates you all the time.
But despite all these, would you still forgive and love them?
Would you still give your 101% to nurture every single one of them?
Would you love those that you find hard to love? People that are constantly rebutting you or putting you down.
Wouldn't it be a better place if every child was treated equally, with respect and the expectancy to do great things in life?
Despite the negative outcomes, every child desires to achieve something.
May not be a teacher-student relationship.
The person maybe your close friend, a good friend.
Let's not get too comfortable, time to mold, stretch and contain.
Their strengths may not be in their studies, in their attitudes or in their behavior.
They may have given you so much trouble, it frustrates you all the time.
But despite all these, would you still forgive and love them?
Would you still give your 101% to nurture every single one of them?
Would you love those that you find hard to love? People that are constantly rebutting you or putting you down.
Wouldn't it be a better place if every child was treated equally, with respect and the expectancy to do great things in life?
Despite the negative outcomes, every child desires to achieve something.
May not be a teacher-student relationship.
The person maybe your close friend, a good friend.
Let's not get too comfortable, time to mold, stretch and contain.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Recently I went to my friend's Church dedication service.
It may be a young Church, but the leaders of the Church were way beyond their age, in terms of maturity.
Humble, serving and proactive, I was really blessed by their acts of service. They made sure everyone was comfortable, greeted and served.
Above that, they were radical for God.
Radical.
A word that we seldom use to describe Christians now. Used to be a word that I would frequently hear. Even for myself, I wouldn't say I am radical, yes I am on fire, passionate. But radical? I have my own doubts.
When my friend shared about the members/leaders of her Church. I nearly teared. The sacrifices they made to build God a house, the things they did daily just to save that extra cent and the vision that had, in sync with their leader, was just constantly in their mind everyday. The extra miles they went, just to build God a house.
And they were secondary school students. Youths.
I was really blown away.
A young youthfy Church, being able to rent a space and pay for it every month.
I am not suggesting that my CG or Church's youth is bad. But there is this Spirit that seems to be lacking.
A Spirit of determination, breakthrough. This excitement in their Spirit, to live and die for Jesus. This pioneering Spirit, wanting to try new and creative things. The Spirit to serve others, to love everyone and to make their day.
I was greatly blessed by the service and I really believe my youths CAN and WILL be RADICAL for Jesus.
As for myself, I really believe that service was a wake up call. Time to gear up, and not look back.
Our life is a message.
Whose story are you writing for?
It may be a young Church, but the leaders of the Church were way beyond their age, in terms of maturity.
Humble, serving and proactive, I was really blessed by their acts of service. They made sure everyone was comfortable, greeted and served.
Above that, they were radical for God.
Radical.
A word that we seldom use to describe Christians now. Used to be a word that I would frequently hear. Even for myself, I wouldn't say I am radical, yes I am on fire, passionate. But radical? I have my own doubts.
When my friend shared about the members/leaders of her Church. I nearly teared. The sacrifices they made to build God a house, the things they did daily just to save that extra cent and the vision that had, in sync with their leader, was just constantly in their mind everyday. The extra miles they went, just to build God a house.
And they were secondary school students. Youths.
I was really blown away.
A young youthfy Church, being able to rent a space and pay for it every month.
I am not suggesting that my CG or Church's youth is bad. But there is this Spirit that seems to be lacking.
A Spirit of determination, breakthrough. This excitement in their Spirit, to live and die for Jesus. This pioneering Spirit, wanting to try new and creative things. The Spirit to serve others, to love everyone and to make their day.
I was greatly blessed by the service and I really believe my youths CAN and WILL be RADICAL for Jesus.
As for myself, I really believe that service was a wake up call. Time to gear up, and not look back.
Our life is a message.
Whose story are you writing for?
Friday, April 09, 2010
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Sunday, April 04, 2010
What is motivating you today?
Proverbs 4:23
What are the motives in your heart?
Are you coming to Church/bringing friends/attending cellgroup meetings/prayer meetings/zone meetings because you love God, because of the people you met, because of someone or because you have to?
Day in, day out. Week in, week out. Weeks, months and years.
Proverbs 4:23
"Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life."
God, keep my heart pure.
It is You I live for.
Fall in love with You once again, lost in Your presence.
Psalms 50:22-23 (MSG)
"Time's up for playing fast and loose with me. I'm ready to pass sentence, and there's no help in sight! It's the praising life that honors me. As soon as you set your foot on the Way, I'll show you my salvation."
"Time's up for playing fast and loose with me. I'm ready to pass sentence, and there's no help in sight! It's the praising life that honors me. As soon as you set your foot on the Way, I'll show you my salvation."
Psalms 51:16-17
"Going through the motions doesn't please you, a flawless performance is nothing to you. I learned God-worship when my price was shattered. Heart-shattered lives ready for love don't for a moment escape God's notice."
Break me.
Let your anointing flow through me.
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