Don't lose a moment, some moments will never come again. Yes, don't just live in the present, but look to the future also, but at the same time, make sure you make the most of the present.
Perhaps, in these last 1 and 1/2 months, that's something i've come to learn more and more. Cherish the moments, the times, the words, such things you may never have a chance to again. Each new day, each smile, each moment together. =)
I come that you may have life, and have it ABUNDANTLY!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Intimacy...
Why do you need time alone (and I mean ALONE) with God?
Because nothing conveys intimacy quite as much as being alone in the same closed room as someone. And just... being there.
Because nothing conveys intimacy quite as much as being alone in the same closed room as someone. And just... being there.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Life is deliberate...
MK 1:14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.
Jesus had TIMING! He started His ministry at the time which God had appointed. For a Christian, if you are living according to God's timetable, life is NOT a series of accidents, it may well be a series of miraculous, amazing 'coincidences', but NEVER a series of accidents.
We need to live life deliberately, not to be bogged down by asking God for His timing in everything (Daddy? Can I PLEASE go to the toilet?) but at the same time, having an understanding of where we are headed in His plan, and in His timing!
Jesus had TIMING! He started His ministry at the time which God had appointed. For a Christian, if you are living according to God's timetable, life is NOT a series of accidents, it may well be a series of miraculous, amazing 'coincidences', but NEVER a series of accidents.
We need to live life deliberately, not to be bogged down by asking God for His timing in everything (Daddy? Can I PLEASE go to the toilet?) but at the same time, having an understanding of where we are headed in His plan, and in His timing!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Credibility
Something to consider:
If you are representing God accurately, you don't need to be worried about whether anot you have credibility, because GOD will validate your ministry! It's not your name on the line, it is HIS!
If you are representing God accurately, you don't need to be worried about whether anot you have credibility, because GOD will validate your ministry! It's not your name on the line, it is HIS!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Just a thought...
John the Baptist didn't do great signs, not sure if he even did one. He introduced a whacky new practice of baptism which didn't exist before. Why was his ministry so successful?
He preached HOPE.
He preached HOPE.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Is this really just the way life is?
Life moves on, and people grow apart, is that really all there is to it?
How do friendships which seemed to be so strong suddenly become so distant?
In the end a friendship dies when someone decides not to work at it.
Relationships actually COST something. It costs time, effort, love, patience, forgiveness, humility etc...
I like how Ian put it, a relationship is worth how much the person in the relationship values it at. How much you put into a relationship show how much you value it, and, ultimately, how much you will get out of it.
Jesus valuated His relationship with us as worth His glory in heaven, life on Earth and death on the Cross, how much do you value Him and the people around you?
How do friendships which seemed to be so strong suddenly become so distant?
In the end a friendship dies when someone decides not to work at it.
Relationships actually COST something. It costs time, effort, love, patience, forgiveness, humility etc...
I like how Ian put it, a relationship is worth how much the person in the relationship values it at. How much you put into a relationship show how much you value it, and, ultimately, how much you will get out of it.
Jesus valuated His relationship with us as worth His glory in heaven, life on Earth and death on the Cross, how much do you value Him and the people around you?
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Reflections
Perhaps we learn as we live. So even as new things have arisen in my life, GREAT things, I've learnt heaps in the past week and a half or so.
I've learnt where my priorities lie.
I've learnt more what it means to love.
I've learnt to be more available.
I've learnt that NOTHING should matter more than my walk with God.
I've learnt that if you do put God first, He WILL let Himself be found by you.
I've learnt beyond setting priorities to set your first few or so WAY higher than the rest.
I've learnt that God DOES hear my prayer, and DOES work in miraculous ways, often where and when I do not see.
I've learnt that I am extremely blessed, and to appreciate the people in my life more.
I've learnt to commit people to God and trust in Him.
That's just part of it, not all of which I can share. In a sentence: Keep on moving, keep on living, keep on doing what is right. You WILL grow. =D
I've learnt where my priorities lie.
I've learnt more what it means to love.
I've learnt to be more available.
I've learnt that NOTHING should matter more than my walk with God.
I've learnt that if you do put God first, He WILL let Himself be found by you.
I've learnt beyond setting priorities to set your first few or so WAY higher than the rest.
I've learnt that God DOES hear my prayer, and DOES work in miraculous ways, often where and when I do not see.
I've learnt that I am extremely blessed, and to appreciate the people in my life more.
I've learnt to commit people to God and trust in Him.
That's just part of it, not all of which I can share. In a sentence: Keep on moving, keep on living, keep on doing what is right. You WILL grow. =D
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