Having been back "home" for just over 24 hours, I've spent this evening back in church after a day of running errands.
So life back to "normal"? I would think so.
But it begets the question, how do I then live differently now on?
Surely one of the highlights on this trip was His providence, His hand upon me. How from 2011 He provided us with early bird price for the Conference; right up to the day before my departure that He provided my finances more than what I needed; till the day I left ESM, He provided Jacqui to send me to the train station because she was going there too!
In the bigger and the little things, I have lived and witnessed how He blessed me. Seriously, I had to rethink God over the last weeks. I think I had barely knew Him though having been in the faith over 7 years now. Plus all the unexpected surprises and encounters over the weeks, I would say God wants me to really know Him for who He is.
Maybe the long trip and its "fragrance" has yet to wear off but I am sure that God is doing something anew. Tonight being in the midst of the leaders and committees again, I just have this unexplainable sense of assurance and peace within.
And if God is for us, who can be against us.
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On an interesting side note, someone remarked that talking to me requires a pail. A pail to draw deep. Hmmm...
Showing posts with label Journey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Journey. Show all posts
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Early next morning...
Jesus spent a good deal of His time by Himself and seeking the Father.
'Timeout'.
Perhaps this coming 3 weeks 'by myself' is God's timely answer.
So much to hear from Him about, to ask of Him yet only one thing is really needed.
Jesus, be that one thing I need. That will never be replaced.
'Timeout'.
Perhaps this coming 3 weeks 'by myself' is God's timely answer.
So much to hear from Him about, to ask of Him yet only one thing is really needed.
Jesus, be that one thing I need. That will never be replaced.
Friday, May 11, 2012
The Lord his God
So much has been happening, both around and inside me.
Probably feels like a popcorn making machine inside my head (and my heart too).
It is eye-opening to see how God takes one (me actually) on a journey and to TASTE and SEE personally.
And getting involved in the 40-day spiritual formation program, I found myself handed various tasks as the days go by. But if there was any progress I've made, it definitely would be the attitude in receiving.
Receiving these tasks regardless of their glamor, is God's way of molding me, preparing me.
Plus it doesn't help when matters-of-the-heart comes knocking on the door this season. I pondered whether this would be censored here but I guess no, since I treat this as my platform of journal. But no worries to my readers, no names gonna be mentioned here =)
Indeed the Word of God holds many gems and treasures. Do not be mistaken, do not be deceived. The BIBLE is the very Word of our God. A possibility why we doubt what it says because we can't and never be able to comprehend God totally. His ways are higher and He knows exactly what He is doing.
Having to spend my holidays doing school project and completing tasks in church and ministry, I have learned to see things from His perspective. Why am I doing all these? Why don't I use my time to do things that I want to do?
I could, if I lived for myself. The plain and simple truth. If we claim to live for Jesus, to give ourselves to God, then perhaps a good start point is to serve Him with gladness and joy in the very tasks we are given.
And nothing beats the joy of seeing the younger ones coming day after day for the 40-Day S.F.
I pray the 7 of them who have chosen to give this 40 days to God will find Him, find themselves set on fire with a passion for Him and His Kingdom.
Coming back to the hearty-matter, I find myself struggling. Struggling because I'm afraid of my First Love will go out of focus, I'm afraid because I may find myself loving another person more than God Himself. And I know I cannot afford to let that happen. Easy to say, hard to apply. But I keep praying and I'll press on, I'll resolve to overcoming this through surrendering to Him.
Definition of Love has been redefined for me many times. Before knowing God and after, I seek to know the true measure of Love and what it means to really love. I thank God I have gained much insight of the years but I think I have more to comprehend. And I won't stop finding out.
All in all, God is good and has been good to me. I thank You Lord because even when I don't deserve, You still gave. I won't know what is ahead for me and what is coming for me, but one thing I know, I can and I will and I choose to trust You Lord.
Probably feels like a popcorn making machine inside my head (and my heart too).
It is eye-opening to see how God takes one (me actually) on a journey and to TASTE and SEE personally.
And getting involved in the 40-day spiritual formation program, I found myself handed various tasks as the days go by. But if there was any progress I've made, it definitely would be the attitude in receiving.
Receiving these tasks regardless of their glamor, is God's way of molding me, preparing me.
Plus it doesn't help when matters-of-the-heart comes knocking on the door this season. I pondered whether this would be censored here but I guess no, since I treat this as my platform of journal. But no worries to my readers, no names gonna be mentioned here =)
Indeed the Word of God holds many gems and treasures. Do not be mistaken, do not be deceived. The BIBLE is the very Word of our God. A possibility why we doubt what it says because we can't and never be able to comprehend God totally. His ways are higher and He knows exactly what He is doing.
Having to spend my holidays doing school project and completing tasks in church and ministry, I have learned to see things from His perspective. Why am I doing all these? Why don't I use my time to do things that I want to do?
I could, if I lived for myself. The plain and simple truth. If we claim to live for Jesus, to give ourselves to God, then perhaps a good start point is to serve Him with gladness and joy in the very tasks we are given.
And nothing beats the joy of seeing the younger ones coming day after day for the 40-Day S.F.
I pray the 7 of them who have chosen to give this 40 days to God will find Him, find themselves set on fire with a passion for Him and His Kingdom.
Coming back to the hearty-matter, I find myself struggling. Struggling because I'm afraid of my First Love will go out of focus, I'm afraid because I may find myself loving another person more than God Himself. And I know I cannot afford to let that happen. Easy to say, hard to apply. But I keep praying and I'll press on, I'll resolve to overcoming this through surrendering to Him.
Definition of Love has been redefined for me many times. Before knowing God and after, I seek to know the true measure of Love and what it means to really love. I thank God I have gained much insight of the years but I think I have more to comprehend. And I won't stop finding out.
All in all, God is good and has been good to me. I thank You Lord because even when I don't deserve, You still gave. I won't know what is ahead for me and what is coming for me, but one thing I know, I can and I will and I choose to trust You Lord.
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