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QT:
1 Corinthians 2 - 1 Corinthians 4
[1 Corinthians 2: 11]
11For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
[1 Corinthians 4: 18 - 21]
18Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you. 19But I will come to you very soon, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only how these arrogant people are talking, but what power they have. 20For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. 21What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a whip, or in love and with a gentle spirit?
The Lord Spoke to me in two specific areas. Firstly, Foundation. Are we taking effort to strengthen our foundation to be equipped thoroughly with the spirit? Are we taking effort to preserve what God has laid , the foundation of Jesus Christ?
Secondly, Humility. I could sense God speaking directly to me. I've been arrogant in certain ways and ought to change. And I chose the hard path , to not repent, thus resulting in what's "today" of me. I need to be humble and not let pride overwhelm me.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
A humble spirit. Pleasing one audience.
QT:
Romans 15 - 1 Corinthians 1
[Romans 15:7]
7Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.
[1 Corinthians 1: 27-31]
27But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, 29so that no one may boast before him. 30It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 31Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."
God spoke to me today about acceptance. We have to accept one another unconditionally, Don't judge and let your judgement get the better of you. Show love and concern as it is God's will in us. God also spoke to me about Humility. God often uses the weak things to shame the strong. This is very true and we should be humble before him. Don't boast about the things you do but instead, BOAST ABOUT THE THINGS GOD HAS DONE THROUGH YOU.
Romans 15 - 1 Corinthians 1
[Romans 15:7]
7Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.
[1 Corinthians 1: 27-31]
27But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, 29so that no one may boast before him. 30It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 31Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."
God spoke to me today about acceptance. We have to accept one another unconditionally, Don't judge and let your judgement get the better of you. Show love and concern as it is God's will in us. God also spoke to me about Humility. God often uses the weak things to shame the strong. This is very true and we should be humble before him. Don't boast about the things you do but instead, BOAST ABOUT THE THINGS GOD HAS DONE THROUGH YOU.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Stop Judging
QT:
Romans 12 - Romans 14.
[Romans 12: 2]
2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
[Romans 12: 10]
10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
[Romans 14: 13]
13Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way.
God spoke to me in these 3 verses. He wants to reiterate the point that "We are in the world, but not of the world , influencing the world." He wants us to love as brothers and be humble to one another. He wants me to stop judging for it is a stumbling block that affects other people.
Romans 12 - Romans 14.
[Romans 12: 2]
2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
[Romans 12: 10]
10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
[Romans 14: 13]
13Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way.
God spoke to me in these 3 verses. He wants to reiterate the point that "We are in the world, but not of the world , influencing the world." He wants us to love as brothers and be humble to one another. He wants me to stop judging for it is a stumbling block that affects other people.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Change Inside Of Me
A very nice song.
An Excerpt from "Hillsongs -When God Ran"
I saw Him run to me, He took me in His arms
Held my head to His chest, said “My son’s come home again”
Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes
With forgiveness in His voice I felt His love for me again
QT:
Romans 9 - Romans 11.
[Romans 9:17]
17For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: "I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."
God spoke to me in this particular verse. What he is trying to convey is that we are raised by Him to display his power in us. We are the living testimonies for Him. We are the Salt and Light. We are the direct representations of Him. Be wary of what you do and what you say to people for it has adverse effects on the kingdom. Why is that so? Well, simply put - it only takes one bad christian to let a non-believer stereotype christians as such.
Magnifying You in my life. Holding onto you very tightly.
An Excerpt from "Hillsongs -When God Ran"
I saw Him run to me, He took me in His arms
Held my head to His chest, said “My son’s come home again”
Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes
With forgiveness in His voice I felt His love for me again
QT:
Romans 9 - Romans 11.
[Romans 9:17]
17For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: "I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."
God spoke to me in this particular verse. What he is trying to convey is that we are raised by Him to display his power in us. We are the living testimonies for Him. We are the Salt and Light. We are the direct representations of Him. Be wary of what you do and what you say to people for it has adverse effects on the kingdom. Why is that so? Well, simply put - it only takes one bad christian to let a non-believer stereotype christians as such.
Magnifying You in my life. Holding onto you very tightly.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Who and what do we live for?
Just to share a thought, Striving to pursue education as a future investment is necessary but it should not be our main focus. God will never shortchange us. Honour him, put him first, before studies or anything , and he will honour us too. We reap what we sow. Do not let education be our master for no man can serve two masters. This is very fundamental but often neglected. Don't let any factor other than God control and manipulate us for these are the factors that bring us far away from God and distort our perception of everything. He will make things work out for us even in the most desperate times when things seem impossible - testimonies.
QT:
Romans 6 - Romans 8.
[Romans 7: 15 - 20]
15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.c]">[c] For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. 20Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
[Romans 8: 5 - 8 ]
5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful mane]">[e] is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7the sinful mindf]">[f] is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. 8Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.
[Romans 8: 37 - 39]
37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,m]">[m] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Lord spoke to me in these specific verses. Basically God is trying to say that our spirit is willing but our body is weak. We must NOT let sin be our Master. Set our eyes on God instead of such sins. We are bound to sin but we can make decisions backed up by strength and conviction from the Lord to break free from sin. Additionally, God spoke of the fact that "NOTHING can separate us from Him". When we actually keep that in mind, we would not be easily disjoint from God but instead be even stronger in our walk with God.
QT:
Romans 6 - Romans 8.
[Romans 7: 15 - 20]
15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.c]">[c] For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. 20Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
[Romans 8: 5 - 8 ]
5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful mane]">[e] is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7the sinful mindf]">[f] is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. 8Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.
[Romans 8: 37 - 39]
37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,m]">[m] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Lord spoke to me in these specific verses. Basically God is trying to say that our spirit is willing but our body is weak. We must NOT let sin be our Master. Set our eyes on God instead of such sins. We are bound to sin but we can make decisions backed up by strength and conviction from the Lord to break free from sin. Additionally, God spoke of the fact that "NOTHING can separate us from Him". When we actually keep that in mind, we would not be easily disjoint from God but instead be even stronger in our walk with God.
Testings and trials
Had a great, tiring day.
QT:
Romans 3 - Romans 5.
Romans 5 : 3 - 5
3Not only so, but wec]">[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
Romans 5 : 19
19For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
God spoke to me in two verses. Firstly, [Romans 5:3-5]. I took this verse in reference to a small part of section of the movie "Evan Almighty". In the movie , Morgan Freeman quoted something like "When you ask God for a blessed wholesome family, will he not break the family apart to achieve that? When you ask God for financial security, will he not put you through immense tests so that we can finally achieve what we desire?" Just like what morgan freeman quoted in the movie, we can't expect what we want to just drop down from the sky. We have to push and push and carry on pushing these waves that keep falling down on us. And that driving force of our perseverance is not by our sheer human strength and understanding but by our faith in Him. Perhaps we should remember this that "God is god and you are not". Do not try to do things by your own, because you will not only fail in doing so but fail so badly that you would feel so lousy and depressed. Let Him take control. Let him be the Center of our life.
QT:
Romans 3 - Romans 5.
Romans 5 : 3 - 5
3Not only so, but wec]">[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
Romans 5 : 19
19For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
God spoke to me in two verses. Firstly, [Romans 5:3-5]. I took this verse in reference to a small part of section of the movie "Evan Almighty". In the movie , Morgan Freeman quoted something like "When you ask God for a blessed wholesome family, will he not break the family apart to achieve that? When you ask God for financial security, will he not put you through immense tests so that we can finally achieve what we desire?" Just like what morgan freeman quoted in the movie, we can't expect what we want to just drop down from the sky. We have to push and push and carry on pushing these waves that keep falling down on us. And that driving force of our perseverance is not by our sheer human strength and understanding but by our faith in Him. Perhaps we should remember this that "God is god and you are not". Do not try to do things by your own, because you will not only fail in doing so but fail so badly that you would feel so lousy and depressed. Let Him take control. Let him be the Center of our life.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
What's life worth living for?
From today onwards,
Instead of whining and complaining,
I'll not just let things be but actually go about resolving the issue and trying to do
whats necessary instead of just giving up.
I wanna do great things for the kingdom.
I shall stop talking and actually start doing.
I need to get my fundamentals right.
I need to "wake up".
QT: Acts 28 , Romans 1 - Romans 2.
Acts 28
26" 'Go to this people and say,
"You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
you will be ever seeing but never perceiving."
27For this people's heart has become calloused;
they hardly hear with their ears,
and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.'
Romans 1:17
17For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,c]">[c] just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
Romans 2:1-4
1You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2Now we know that God's judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgment? 4Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance?
God spoke to me in these verses above. Obedience is not hearing but actually doing it. Hearing and executing co-exist. One cannot do without the other. I realised I have been claiming so much of what I want to do, but I do not do. I want to try my best, no matter how hard it seems, how difficult situations bring me down to my deepest recessions, how much tears I have to shed. I want to do something for the Kingdom.
Lord, direct me to where you want me to go. Guide me in every single area, point out my mistakes and mould me into a man after your heart so that I can do your will to the best I can, optimizing every opportunity given at hand.
Instead of whining and complaining,
I'll not just let things be but actually go about resolving the issue and trying to do
whats necessary instead of just giving up.
I wanna do great things for the kingdom.
I shall stop talking and actually start doing.
I need to get my fundamentals right.
I need to "wake up".
QT: Acts 28 , Romans 1 - Romans 2.
Acts 28
26" 'Go to this people and say,
"You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
you will be ever seeing but never perceiving."
27For this people's heart has become calloused;
they hardly hear with their ears,
and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.'
Romans 1:17
17For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,c]">[c] just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
Romans 2:1-4
1You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2Now we know that God's judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgment? 4Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance?
God spoke to me in these verses above. Obedience is not hearing but actually doing it. Hearing and executing co-exist. One cannot do without the other. I realised I have been claiming so much of what I want to do, but I do not do. I want to try my best, no matter how hard it seems, how difficult situations bring me down to my deepest recessions, how much tears I have to shed. I want to do something for the Kingdom.
Lord, direct me to where you want me to go. Guide me in every single area, point out my mistakes and mould me into a man after your heart so that I can do your will to the best I can, optimizing every opportunity given at hand.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Come to senses.
I have to make the right choices.
this aint gonna bring me anywhere,
because it escalated to nothing.
me and my stupid thoughts.
perhaps that 3 defining moments didn't knock the brains out of me.
the message was clear. I didn't heed.
I've got to get myself together,
to be strong , take it in my stride and persevere on.
there is no point in this. it's futile.
the war just ended.
i feel terribly down and so damn lousy.
this aint gonna bring me anywhere,
because it escalated to nothing.
me and my stupid thoughts.
perhaps that 3 defining moments didn't knock the brains out of me.
the message was clear. I didn't heed.
I've got to get myself together,
to be strong , take it in my stride and persevere on.
there is no point in this. it's futile.
the war just ended.
i feel terribly down and so damn lousy.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
SICK
It's times like this when you don't wanna breathe or live.
I'm as weak as a week.
My lips are as pale as a pail.
I'm tired like tried.
I'll just pray that I get healed like ASAP.
I'm as weak as a week.
My lips are as pale as a pail.
I'm tired like tried.
I'll just pray that I get healed like ASAP.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thank you.
Thank you for caring for me when I'm sick. I'm still sick when I'm writing this now but I just wanna thank you so much. You've been a great person to me :)
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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