Does your consciousness every make you aware of your wrong doings? Does it make you feel like now everyone is going to know of my faults/failure and tease me to nothing. Is your conscious like the little angel or little devil that suddenly appears on your shoulder, and you picking the right one so that either the answer of the angel or the devil will allow you to not feel guilty!
How foolish you are to believe the media of the ideas that you can put the blame on the angel on your shoulder and do what you want. Those examples are nothing but an excuse to sin and not live your life our Lord has called us to.
Read Titus 2:11-15 NLT
11 For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, 13 while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. 14 He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
15 You must teach these things and encourage the believers to do them. You have the authority to correct them when necessary, so don’t let anyone disregard what you say.
Christ desires us to follow the way of His Father as it leads to his approval/righteousness! Our failures are not what He focus on, He continues on looking for you, to seek you into his loving arms, holding you to rest and allow him to work by carrying you.
STOP running and fighting the battles in your life . . . Stop i tell you and listen to the Good news Jesus Christ has done for you! He does not condemned you, since he is above all! Why should you not listen and sin no more, there are a lot of people who will tell you not to listen, but i tell you when you failed, the Holy Spirit convicts you of righteousness and approval, and not your sin.
Go now and be washed in the God's grace in which was paid for by the lamb - Jesus Christ - and sin no more.
1 Corinthians 15:34
Awake to righteousness, and do not sin...
Sep 16, 2009
Sep 9, 2009
GoD M.S.G [Sept 09-15, 2009]
Read Luke 18:35-43 (NLT)
Faith is not believing that God can, but that GOD WILL!
In the Gospel of Luke, the story takes place where a blink beggar was sitting beside the road and when he knew Jesus was passing by he wanted to be healed by him as he believed in the name he called out to - "Son of David" and the next line goes have mercy on me. He called out once and everyone around him tried to silence him, and so he called out AGAIN!
i am so glad that my cries out to God are not a nuisance to him, and that i am able to be receive by a loving God who will never never never let me go. The God of the how much more! In our troubled times, do we let Christ be our savior or do we simply wait till we are desperate for him to know that we cannot depend on our own self-sufficient of this world.
The darkness i live in has been the fear of not having anyone around - i always need to be in community to feel that i am loved. The feelings of being together in the community will only last as long as the person is with you during that time, and then the rest would be alone. How foolish!!! The lies of your heart as the evil one eats up your emotions to drown you! Courage my friend in the name of Jesus, come to Christ and reach out to him as he earns to have a deeper relationship with you.
When you feel helpless, Call out! Luke 18:37-38
When doubt shouts back at us, CALL AGAIN! Luke 18:39
'If you wake me each morning with the sound of your loving voice,
I'll go to sleep each night trusting in you' ... Psalms 143
Let me say a prayer for you ...
Father God, brings us closer to you even nearer now with all the reality we live in this world today! In your name, come be our provider, healer, and consulor ... change our lives Lord, to be holy and in your approval! In Jesus name . Amen!
Faith is not believing that God can, but that GOD WILL!
In the Gospel of Luke, the story takes place where a blink beggar was sitting beside the road and when he knew Jesus was passing by he wanted to be healed by him as he believed in the name he called out to - "Son of David" and the next line goes have mercy on me. He called out once and everyone around him tried to silence him, and so he called out AGAIN!
i am so glad that my cries out to God are not a nuisance to him, and that i am able to be receive by a loving God who will never never never let me go. The God of the how much more! In our troubled times, do we let Christ be our savior or do we simply wait till we are desperate for him to know that we cannot depend on our own self-sufficient of this world.
The darkness i live in has been the fear of not having anyone around - i always need to be in community to feel that i am loved. The feelings of being together in the community will only last as long as the person is with you during that time, and then the rest would be alone. How foolish!!! The lies of your heart as the evil one eats up your emotions to drown you! Courage my friend in the name of Jesus, come to Christ and reach out to him as he earns to have a deeper relationship with you.
When you feel helpless, Call out! Luke 18:37-38
When doubt shouts back at us, CALL AGAIN! Luke 18:39
'If you wake me each morning with the sound of your loving voice,
I'll go to sleep each night trusting in you' ... Psalms 143
Let me say a prayer for you ...
Father God, brings us closer to you even nearer now with all the reality we live in this world today! In your name, come be our provider, healer, and consulor ... change our lives Lord, to be holy and in your approval! In Jesus name . Amen!
Aug 31, 2009
GoD M.S.G. [Aug 26-Sept 1, 2009]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvhrPMJe8LE
A song that i really love to hear, knowing that my Lord always takes me under him. Have a great week, see you all soon... :))
You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again
And I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
Aug 21, 2009
Aug 19, 2009
GoD M.S.G. [Aug 19-25, 2009]
24-26Then Jesus went to work on his disciples. "Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You're not in the driver's seat; I am. Don't run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I'll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self. What kind of deal is it to get everything you want but lose yourself? What could you ever trade your soul for? (Matthew 16:24-26, The Message)
In the verse 24 New Living Translation; "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me"... wow i love the way The Message puts it, you are no longer in the driver seat and it is HE. OUR lives are no-longer bonded by our own strength, but by Jesus. It is such a wonderful transformation to see that once we deny our own life's humiliation, defeats, disappointment, setbacks and place it on the throne of Grace, how our Christian life grows!!! Pastor Andre mentioned to us something i really took care - Peter was one of the great disciple of Jesus and he was proud of it and thus collected some pride journeying with Jesus. When Jesus mentions about his coming and the suffering he must endure, Peter could not accept that and pulled Jesus aside to say this cannot be so...Jesus broke him and collapsed him - calling him Sa-tan and to get behind him (Matt 16:23).
Jesus is our cross and not another ... He allows us to fall as we continue to build a relationship with the Father to see the works of him in our lives. No outside influences will temp you away from the Grace of God and the weakness that we have we accept as we already know that God has. We follow Christ not because we have to (by law), not because we ought to (by obligation), but because you want to (by grace).
In the verse 24 New Living Translation; "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me"... wow i love the way The Message puts it, you are no longer in the driver seat and it is HE. OUR lives are no-longer bonded by our own strength, but by Jesus. It is such a wonderful transformation to see that once we deny our own life's humiliation, defeats, disappointment, setbacks and place it on the throne of Grace, how our Christian life grows!!! Pastor Andre mentioned to us something i really took care - Peter was one of the great disciple of Jesus and he was proud of it and thus collected some pride journeying with Jesus. When Jesus mentions about his coming and the suffering he must endure, Peter could not accept that and pulled Jesus aside to say this cannot be so...Jesus broke him and collapsed him - calling him Sa-tan and to get behind him (Matt 16:23).
Jesus is our cross and not another ... He allows us to fall as we continue to build a relationship with the Father to see the works of him in our lives. No outside influences will temp you away from the Grace of God and the weakness that we have we accept as we already know that God has. We follow Christ not because we have to (by law), not because we ought to (by obligation), but because you want to (by grace).
Aug 12, 2009
GoD M.S.G. [Aug 12-18, 2009]
Our lives are filled with insecurities, and to seek for joy and become what you already are ... The Gospel of Grace ultimately confronts us in a deeply personal way about our response to Jesus' invitation to receive Him as God over all areas of our lives.
Grace is personal to me as it talks about Christ whom is my encounter for life as He knew me! The following passage really woke me up ...48"In a word, what I'm saying is, Grow up. You're kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you." ~ Matt 5:48 (The Message)
Grow up! yup, that is what i need to remember as i will sometimes crawl back into my same habits, programming, culture brought up. Christ came to free us from sins and to live our lives free - but it is the mind that traps us into thinking we are not free yet and live still like slaves.
i want to be unchained and be accepted, even at my worst! Only He can do that - Jesus Christ...let Him fill your life with joy and restore you to make you strong, firm and steadfast ~ 1 Peter 5:10
Grace is personal to me as it talks about Christ whom is my encounter for life as He knew me! The following passage really woke me up ...48"In a word, what I'm saying is, Grow up. You're kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you." ~ Matt 5:48 (The Message)
Grow up! yup, that is what i need to remember as i will sometimes crawl back into my same habits, programming, culture brought up. Christ came to free us from sins and to live our lives free - but it is the mind that traps us into thinking we are not free yet and live still like slaves.
i want to be unchained and be accepted, even at my worst! Only He can do that - Jesus Christ...let Him fill your life with joy and restore you to make you strong, firm and steadfast ~ 1 Peter 5:10
Jul 22, 2009
GoD M.S.G. [July 22-28, 2009]
my Grace identity ... do i follow the ways of the world or do i follow Jesus' ways: Do you identify your life with the 3 points below?
1. I am What I Acquire
2. I am What I Feel
3. I am Whatever I Say I am
i have one part in my life experience a bit of these 3 points and as the message over the weekend, I am will never allow you to discover your inside; rather it will only let you see your outside. i was reading my devotionals today and the title read 'What Worship Does' ... Worship humbles the smug (self-righteous) and lifts the deflated (exhausted). i forget to let God be in control of my daily activities, and allow the ways of the world to tell me how my life will be more joyful or exciting if i work towards having more money or having a girlfriend/boyfriend to love ...
i believe that God has a plan for you and even if you think God hasn't had one for you - you just try running and He will find you and reach out to hold you no matter what. Our lives are filled with so much ideas that we can make it on our own strength, and even some books will point to your life saying no worries - the world is here to support you. Ha ha i really laugh at that and tell you that these truth claims will only work for you part-time / temporarily. In Psalm 8, David starts of by praising God
O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
Your glory is higher than the heavens.
Trust in Christ and allow the truth of God be open to you ... 3I'm speaking to you out of deep gratitude for all that God has given me, and especially as I have responsibilities in relation to you. Living then, as every one of you does, in pure grace, it's important that you not misinterpret yourselves as people who are bringing this goodness to God. No, God brings it all to you. The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for us, not by what we are and what we do for him (Romans 12:3 Msg) Our lives changes when we are secure in our identity based on the fact we know and experience God loves us!
Psalm 8
1 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
Your glory is higher than the heavens.
2 You have taught children and infants
to tell of your strength,
silencing your enemies
and all who oppose you.
3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—
the moon and the stars you set in place—
4 what are mere mortals that you should think about them,
human beings that you should care for them?
5 Yet you made them only a little lower than God
and crowned them with glory and honor.
6 You gave them charge of everything you made,
putting all things under their authority—
7 the flocks and the herds
and all the wild animals,
8 the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea,
and everything that swims the ocean currents.
9 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
1. I am What I Acquire
2. I am What I Feel
3. I am Whatever I Say I am
i have one part in my life experience a bit of these 3 points and as the message over the weekend, I am will never allow you to discover your inside; rather it will only let you see your outside. i was reading my devotionals today and the title read 'What Worship Does' ... Worship humbles the smug (self-righteous) and lifts the deflated (exhausted). i forget to let God be in control of my daily activities, and allow the ways of the world to tell me how my life will be more joyful or exciting if i work towards having more money or having a girlfriend/boyfriend to love ...
i believe that God has a plan for you and even if you think God hasn't had one for you - you just try running and He will find you and reach out to hold you no matter what. Our lives are filled with so much ideas that we can make it on our own strength, and even some books will point to your life saying no worries - the world is here to support you. Ha ha i really laugh at that and tell you that these truth claims will only work for you part-time / temporarily. In Psalm 8, David starts of by praising God
O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
Your glory is higher than the heavens.
Trust in Christ and allow the truth of God be open to you ... 3I'm speaking to you out of deep gratitude for all that God has given me, and especially as I have responsibilities in relation to you. Living then, as every one of you does, in pure grace, it's important that you not misinterpret yourselves as people who are bringing this goodness to God. No, God brings it all to you. The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for us, not by what we are and what we do for him (Romans 12:3 Msg) Our lives changes when we are secure in our identity based on the fact we know and experience God loves us!
Psalm 8
1 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
Your glory is higher than the heavens.
2 You have taught children and infants
to tell of your strength,
silencing your enemies
and all who oppose you.
3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—
the moon and the stars you set in place—
4 what are mere mortals that you should think about them,
human beings that you should care for them?
5 Yet you made them only a little lower than God
and crowned them with glory and honor.
6 You gave them charge of everything you made,
putting all things under their authority—
7 the flocks and the herds
and all the wild animals,
8 the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea,
and everything that swims the ocean currents.
9 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
Jul 15, 2009
GoD M.S.G. [July 15-21, 2009]
This week the reading comes from Psalm 73; a psalm of Asaph. Asaph was very talented and gifted but had envy in the heart and center of thoughts, and so Psalm 73 shows us the outlook of Asaph looking at someone else's life and being unhappy at other people's happiness.
* Envy is invisible and hides itself
* Envy sucks joy out of our lives
i truly experience envy as it does not make you happy at all ... it just creeps up and silent attacks you from the inside, rotting from your life inside. I believe it was a poison that was psychologically and socially blinding in my life. Envy was not taught when i was in school, but it existed on every corner, "that is a nicer looking car than mine"; "wow! your computer is way cooler than mine - i just have a small laptop."; "somehow you have more friends than me on your online profile, what's that about?" ... etc etc etc and it can go on and on and it really takes our eyes of the one we should be focus on - Jesus. Envy helped reveal our true idols and understand our own heart.
i choose to be honest before God as it is a step to overcome envy and discouragement, because i know God is trustworthy and i know you can trust him long-term and not just now. But it takes time to make sense and to allow Grace to flow into our lives. God accepts us no matter how messed up we are - HOW GREAT is THAT?!?!?! So my friend i choose to worship and fully experience the unconditional grace of God as i choose to be free and not be powered by the world in my life - i wonder if you will give God a little bit of your time to let Him tell you how much He loves and wants to hold you.
Allow God to draw you to Him, my friend i wish you well and joy - till next time :))
James 4 NLT
1 What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you? 2 You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. 3 And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.
4 You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God. 5 What do you think the Scriptures mean when they say that the spirit God has placed within us is filled with envy? 6 But he gives us even more grace to stand against such evil desires. As the Scriptures say,
“God opposes the proud
but favors the humble.”
7 So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. 9 Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.
* Envy is invisible and hides itself
* Envy sucks joy out of our lives
i truly experience envy as it does not make you happy at all ... it just creeps up and silent attacks you from the inside, rotting from your life inside. I believe it was a poison that was psychologically and socially blinding in my life. Envy was not taught when i was in school, but it existed on every corner, "that is a nicer looking car than mine"; "wow! your computer is way cooler than mine - i just have a small laptop."; "somehow you have more friends than me on your online profile, what's that about?" ... etc etc etc and it can go on and on and it really takes our eyes of the one we should be focus on - Jesus. Envy helped reveal our true idols and understand our own heart.
i choose to be honest before God as it is a step to overcome envy and discouragement, because i know God is trustworthy and i know you can trust him long-term and not just now. But it takes time to make sense and to allow Grace to flow into our lives. God accepts us no matter how messed up we are - HOW GREAT is THAT?!?!?! So my friend i choose to worship and fully experience the unconditional grace of God as i choose to be free and not be powered by the world in my life - i wonder if you will give God a little bit of your time to let Him tell you how much He loves and wants to hold you.
Allow God to draw you to Him, my friend i wish you well and joy - till next time :))
James 4 NLT
1 What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you? 2 You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. 3 And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.
4 You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God. 5 What do you think the Scriptures mean when they say that the spirit God has placed within us is filled with envy? 6 But he gives us even more grace to stand against such evil desires. As the Scriptures say,
“God opposes the proud
but favors the humble.”
7 So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. 9 Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.
Jul 8, 2009
GoD M.S.G. [July 08-14, 2009]
deaR friend,
How are you? i am sorry for always asking this question but i do miss your company and hope to fellowship someday. i hope all is well in your life ... i'm doing well and if you do not know we are already in the month of JULY! Well it was a wonder to be able to see fireworks on the eve and actual 4th of July Independence Day! From what i hear there is normally no fireworks on the eve just on the actual, so it was great to be able to catch the spectacular display of lights in the sky
This week's journey brings us into John 13:1-16
Jesus washes his disciples' feet. Peter protested to Jesus that he will never wash his feet, however Jesus answered, "Unless I wash you, you have no part with me." If we do not learn to receive from Jesus, we will never be a part of him.
If we do not know how to receive, we will not know how to give freely to others. i think for me that is something i am working on all the time. i have a hard time of receiving as in my culture i have been so cautious when people are giving as they are expecting something back from me ... how much more am i to give them, the pressure is on-going to return the favor to others when it is given. In Michael Jackson's life, he was always trying to do so much to make everyone happy as it would allow him to have peace. To work and work and work and working to accomplish of now at his death - he is a legend. Jesus teaches us through his parables that God is a seeking one, He goes out to find the lost sheep; the lost coin; and the son who is lost - He does not sit on his butt but runs out with his arms open wide to show how much he cares for you not because you are messed up but because He loves you so very very much.
Grace offers us relief from the crushing weight of the past and can truly change a future! Jesus cleansed us and will continue to do so as we are dumb sheeps who like to run our own way and be lost. Turn towards the everlasting life of Jesus Christ and allow him to wash you immediately by his Love and Grace.
Matt 18:3; 5; 19:14
Romans 5:10-11
How are you? i am sorry for always asking this question but i do miss your company and hope to fellowship someday. i hope all is well in your life ... i'm doing well and if you do not know we are already in the month of JULY! Well it was a wonder to be able to see fireworks on the eve and actual 4th of July Independence Day! From what i hear there is normally no fireworks on the eve just on the actual, so it was great to be able to catch the spectacular display of lights in the sky
This week's journey brings us into John 13:1-16
Jesus washes his disciples' feet. Peter protested to Jesus that he will never wash his feet, however Jesus answered, "Unless I wash you, you have no part with me." If we do not learn to receive from Jesus, we will never be a part of him.
If we do not know how to receive, we will not know how to give freely to others. i think for me that is something i am working on all the time. i have a hard time of receiving as in my culture i have been so cautious when people are giving as they are expecting something back from me ... how much more am i to give them, the pressure is on-going to return the favor to others when it is given. In Michael Jackson's life, he was always trying to do so much to make everyone happy as it would allow him to have peace. To work and work and work and working to accomplish of now at his death - he is a legend. Jesus teaches us through his parables that God is a seeking one, He goes out to find the lost sheep; the lost coin; and the son who is lost - He does not sit on his butt but runs out with his arms open wide to show how much he cares for you not because you are messed up but because He loves you so very very much.
Grace offers us relief from the crushing weight of the past and can truly change a future! Jesus cleansed us and will continue to do so as we are dumb sheeps who like to run our own way and be lost. Turn towards the everlasting life of Jesus Christ and allow him to wash you immediately by his Love and Grace.
Matt 18:3; 5; 19:14
Romans 5:10-11
Jul 1, 2009
GoD M.S.G. [July 1-7, 2009]
Hi Hi,
Wow, so fast time has moved ... anyway to all in the US - Happy Independence Day on coming 4th of July!!! i will be having a BBQ with the international fellowship down at a bay, yummy tummy is going fill my belly . Hope all is well in your life and your loved ones close to you ... i have been getting wonderful news in Singapore as some of my friends have either gotten married or are having their first baby! i am so excited for them and not sure what to say but just a lot of joy for them.
This week out reading comes from Luke 18:1-8 ; Genesis 3:1-9
God is really a great provider as this week i have been feeling a bit emotional, however all the words around have been encouraging. My devotions this day was “[Humble Service in the Body of Christ] For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” (Romans 12:3) and last Sunday Pastor Andre talked about How Grace Enables Us to Persevere in Prayer ... WOW to me not listening to the encouragement and throwing a Pity Party on my own ... (thanks Pine for this term!). i should rely on the strength of Christ and not looking at my own self thinking i can handle it on my own. Andre talked about how when we persevere our heart and emotions can endure the process and catch up to be aware of God's gracious promises and not lose heart while we wait.
i am not going to stop in my pursuit towards the love of God, Lincoln Brewster's recorded a song and here's a verse and chorus;
in brokenness|i know you hold me|safe in redemptions arms|and i confess you alone restore me|leading me to your heart . . .and oh where else can i turn|but to the love of god|| the love of God ... that's so wonderful as i do not have to hide no more as once we believe the grace, goodness, and the Love Of God ... we want to turn towards, reveal me for God!
it is funny that a person like me who is not afraid of my past anymore as Christ conquered my life ... i struggle with the God of How Much More - i worry so much about how will i ever accomplish what He wants of me ... i keep on praying and persist in my asking to Christ for my struggles.
1 John 5:15 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Le me leave you with this message, the tree in which Christ Jesus died on was a cut down tree - and Jesus turned it to a tree of life that we can all lean on. Jesus can tell us about his love but we will not really understand, hence only but showing us do we slowly realize Christ's love is that of the How Much More! Amen, Hallelujah my friend and may your week be a wonderful.
Wow, so fast time has moved ... anyway to all in the US - Happy Independence Day on coming 4th of July!!! i will be having a BBQ with the international fellowship down at a bay, yummy tummy is going fill my belly . Hope all is well in your life and your loved ones close to you ... i have been getting wonderful news in Singapore as some of my friends have either gotten married or are having their first baby! i am so excited for them and not sure what to say but just a lot of joy for them.
This week out reading comes from Luke 18:1-8 ; Genesis 3:1-9
God is really a great provider as this week i have been feeling a bit emotional, however all the words around have been encouraging. My devotions this day was “[Humble Service in the Body of Christ] For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” (Romans 12:3) and last Sunday Pastor Andre talked about How Grace Enables Us to Persevere in Prayer ... WOW to me not listening to the encouragement and throwing a Pity Party on my own ... (thanks Pine for this term!). i should rely on the strength of Christ and not looking at my own self thinking i can handle it on my own. Andre talked about how when we persevere our heart and emotions can endure the process and catch up to be aware of God's gracious promises and not lose heart while we wait.
i am not going to stop in my pursuit towards the love of God, Lincoln Brewster's recorded a song and here's a verse and chorus;
in brokenness|i know you hold me|safe in redemptions arms|and i confess you alone restore me|leading me to your heart . . .and oh where else can i turn|but to the love of god|| the love of God ... that's so wonderful as i do not have to hide no more as once we believe the grace, goodness, and the Love Of God ... we want to turn towards, reveal me for God!
it is funny that a person like me who is not afraid of my past anymore as Christ conquered my life ... i struggle with the God of How Much More - i worry so much about how will i ever accomplish what He wants of me ... i keep on praying and persist in my asking to Christ for my struggles.
1 John 5:15 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Le me leave you with this message, the tree in which Christ Jesus died on was a cut down tree - and Jesus turned it to a tree of life that we can all lean on. Jesus can tell us about his love but we will not really understand, hence only but showing us do we slowly realize Christ's love is that of the How Much More! Amen, Hallelujah my friend and may your week be a wonderful.
Jun 24, 2009
GoD M.S.G [Jun 24-30, 2009]
This week the reading came from Luke 11:1-13. If you read the chapter from the Bible, the parable/story that Jesus told was about a dude who went over to his friend's place at midnight as he had friends over but no more food and so needed some from him. But he doesn't want to open up as he and the family are all asleep, however if you knock long enough that friend will open up as he doesn't want to be a bad friend. Jesus told this parable not to tell us that perseverance is needed to come to God, however Jesus is showing us that God is not like the reluctant friend but is more than ready to give therefore "ask and it shall be given."
i used to pray because as i was a Christian and that was what i was told would work and would be bless if i pray. Prayer is no longer a performance, a right formula, a rigid perseverance but focused on the God of "How Much More!" The God that will never never never forsaken you, and so i will never never never stop worshiping you!!!
Here's a poem for your week and do enjoy the rest of the day ... GO out and enjoy God's miracles.
Never Alone!
He can calm the troubled waters
When you walk in dark despair.
There is hope when you feel helpless
Knowing that the Lord is there...
Sharing in your sunshine moments
Or in valleys deep and wide,
He is always by your side.
There's no other friend so faithful
Through the sunshine and rain,
Through the teardrops and the laughter,
In your joy and in your pain.
We could never, ever thank Him
For His love He gives so free,
Never changing...never ending
Throughout all eternity.
Oh, the wonder of all wonders
As we live from day to day,
Knowing that we have a Father
Who is with us all the way.
Poet, Gertrude B. McClain
i used to pray because as i was a Christian and that was what i was told would work and would be bless if i pray. Prayer is no longer a performance, a right formula, a rigid perseverance but focused on the God of "How Much More!" The God that will never never never forsaken you, and so i will never never never stop worshiping you!!!
Here's a poem for your week and do enjoy the rest of the day ... GO out and enjoy God's miracles.
Never Alone!
He can calm the troubled waters
When you walk in dark despair.
There is hope when you feel helpless
Knowing that the Lord is there...
Sharing in your sunshine moments
Or in valleys deep and wide,
He is always by your side.
There's no other friend so faithful
Through the sunshine and rain,
Through the teardrops and the laughter,
In your joy and in your pain.
We could never, ever thank Him
For His love He gives so free,
Never changing...never ending
Throughout all eternity.
Oh, the wonder of all wonders
As we live from day to day,
Knowing that we have a Father
Who is with us all the way.
Poet, Gertrude B. McClain
Jun 17, 2009
GoD M.S.G. [Jun 17-23, 2009]
Hi Hi!!!
How are you??? i hope all is well and that you are enjoying the day coz it is one day i send out e-mails to you and connect through this amazing internet. So as i was thinking about this i googled the creator of the world wide wide (even the word "Googling" has become a usable word use in daily conversations!!!).
Summarized info:
1964, The Internet was originally developed by DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, as a means to share information on defense research between involved universities and defense research facilities. just email and FTP sites as well as the Usenet where scientists could question and answer each other. Tim Berners-Lee developed the technology and Al Gore had a part in making the internet more legal ... etc etc etc
Interesting information, but then my mind started to wonder as a Christian. i wanted to find out what Google and Bing(Microsoft new search engine) had to say, and i typed in Who Created Humans - the result i got from the top hits are mostly pointing towards "if it's Religion God created if not it's evolution".
Wow, in the world there is a clear separation between the creator and his creations. Do we really put God aside in the our lives? Would you have faith that Jesus Christ is truly your way ... this week Freddy preached a message on Grace in Reality and how wonderful it is to be able to know we are loved no matter how messed up we are! Once we become aware that our lives are not of our own but belong to Jesus Christ who has paid for our sins to die on the cross - i realize how my reality is not about me but it is about Him. i needed to recognize and accept my brokenness which is my standards in orderfor my life to change. i myself cannot even meet my own standard, much less God's standards.
Matt 5:3-5
When Pride comes,
Then comes Dis-Grace (no grace),
but with humility comes wisdom - Proverbs 11:2
Believing in Him will result our depending on Hum and not on our own effort ... ... Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. (Philippians 2:1-5)
My dearest, the ways of the world are wonderful - but there is a greater wonder that is the treasures God has for you will NEVER never never never stop as he takes joy in loving you and me. So be joyful in your life that nothing takes your eyes away from Christ who is the source and light in your darkness. Place your worries and let Christ be No.1 in your life! Amen
How are you??? i hope all is well and that you are enjoying the day coz it is one day i send out e-mails to you and connect through this amazing internet. So as i was thinking about this i googled the creator of the world wide wide (even the word "Googling" has become a usable word use in daily conversations!!!).
Summarized info:
1964, The Internet was originally developed by DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, as a means to share information on defense research between involved universities and defense research facilities. just email and FTP sites as well as the Usenet where scientists could question and answer each other. Tim Berners-Lee developed the technology and Al Gore had a part in making the internet more legal ... etc etc etc
Interesting information, but then my mind started to wonder as a Christian. i wanted to find out what Google and Bing(Microsoft new search engine) had to say, and i typed in Who Created Humans - the result i got from the top hits are mostly pointing towards "if it's Religion God created if not it's evolution".
Wow, in the world there is a clear separation between the creator and his creations. Do we really put God aside in the our lives? Would you have faith that Jesus Christ is truly your way ... this week Freddy preached a message on Grace in Reality and how wonderful it is to be able to know we are loved no matter how messed up we are! Once we become aware that our lives are not of our own but belong to Jesus Christ who has paid for our sins to die on the cross - i realize how my reality is not about me but it is about Him. i needed to recognize and accept my brokenness which is my standards in orderfor my life to change. i myself cannot even meet my own standard, much less God's standards.
Matt 5:3-5
When Pride comes,
Then comes Dis-Grace (no grace),
but with humility comes wisdom - Proverbs 11:2
Believing in Him will result our depending on Hum and not on our own effort ... ... Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. (Philippians 2:1-5)
My dearest, the ways of the world are wonderful - but there is a greater wonder that is the treasures God has for you will NEVER never never never stop as he takes joy in loving you and me. So be joyful in your life that nothing takes your eyes away from Christ who is the source and light in your darkness. Place your worries and let Christ be No.1 in your life! Amen
Jun 11, 2009
GoD M.S.G. [Jun 11-16, 2009]
Good day dear friend,
Sorry i missed you yesterday...was running around to Beverly Hills for a dinner event. Got home around 2am on Wednesday and eyes got so tired i did not get to type out this week's devotion. It is a great message as this is the concluding series in Worship, this is Part III of Channels of Grace. i love music especially in Christian music have been a movement for on my daily worship in God.
We cannot fully worship God without Emotions
We cannot fully worship God without Reverence & Honor
We cannot fully worship without sacrifice
Read (Romans 12:1) Because of God's great mercy to us, offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God
We are truly amazing creation, not amazing stuff - created for the fun...We were created for a purpose and one of it was that we're designed to worship!!! Since delight is incomplete until it is expressed, praise and worship complete the enjoyment of God. 2 Samuel 24:24
My greatest pursuit in life is wanting to worship God in spirit and truth as i know He will carry me through all things. Give Him the Best of your substance, i would not want to bring anything less onto the table as He demonstrated His love by winning us over!!! Jesus came into the world, He knew what was need to be done - He did it willing because He knows we are worth it.
God is not a meaning in our lives because He is useful, NO! It is because He is the meaning of life! Let Christ be your focus as i need to remind myself how easy it is to lose focus and our purpose. God does not become boring in church or in our work or in our relationships or etc etc etc. Christ shall be our greatest treasure, just turn to see it.
Thank you for amazingly creating in us, in all Areas of our lives become an expression of worship so convert every area excellently for the glory of God because they ultimately belong to Him. Have a safe week as the hymm that Pastor Andre left on Sunday for us reminds me that i am working for the Lord not of men.
Colossians 3:17
Colossians 3:23
O Thou Who Camest From Above
Rochester Cathedral Choir sing in a special Songs of Praise focusing on Rochester Cathedral broadcast on the 13th April 2008.
words: Charles Wesley, 1762 (Leviticus 6:13)
O Thou who camest from above,
the pure celestial fire to impart
kindle a flame of sacred love
upon the mean altar of my heart.
There let it for thy glory burn
with inextinguishable blaze,
and trembling to its source
return,
in humble prayer and fervent praise.
Jesus, confirm my heart's desire
to work and speak and think for thee;
still let me guard the holy fire,
and still stir up thy gift in me.
Ready for all thy perfect will,
my acts of faith and love repeat,
till death thy endless mercies seal,
and make my sacrifice complete.
Cheers,
Francis Law
Sorry i missed you yesterday...was running around to Beverly Hills for a dinner event. Got home around 2am on Wednesday and eyes got so tired i did not get to type out this week's devotion. It is a great message as this is the concluding series in Worship, this is Part III of Channels of Grace. i love music especially in Christian music have been a movement for on my daily worship in God.
We cannot fully worship God without Emotions
We cannot fully worship God without Reverence & Honor
We cannot fully worship without sacrifice
Read (Romans 12:1) Because of God's great mercy to us, offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God
We are truly amazing creation, not amazing stuff - created for the fun...We were created for a purpose and one of it was that we're designed to worship!!! Since delight is incomplete until it is expressed, praise and worship complete the enjoyment of God. 2 Samuel 24:24
My greatest pursuit in life is wanting to worship God in spirit and truth as i know He will carry me through all things. Give Him the Best of your substance, i would not want to bring anything less onto the table as He demonstrated His love by winning us over!!! Jesus came into the world, He knew what was need to be done - He did it willing because He knows we are worth it.
God is not a meaning in our lives because He is useful, NO! It is because He is the meaning of life! Let Christ be your focus as i need to remind myself how easy it is to lose focus and our purpose. God does not become boring in church or in our work or in our relationships or etc etc etc. Christ shall be our greatest treasure, just turn to see it.
Thank you for amazingly creating in us, in all Areas of our lives become an expression of worship so convert every area excellently for the glory of God because they ultimately belong to Him. Have a safe week as the hymm that Pastor Andre left on Sunday for us reminds me that i am working for the Lord not of men.
Colossians 3:17
Colossians 3:23
O Thou Who Camest From Above
Rochester Cathedral Choir sing in a special Songs of Praise focusing on Rochester Cathedral broadcast on the 13th April 2008.
words: Charles Wesley, 1762 (Leviticus 6:13)
O Thou who camest from above,
the pure celestial fire to impart
kindle a flame of sacred love
upon the mean altar of my heart.
There let it for thy glory burn
with inextinguishable blaze,
and trembling to its source
return,
in humble prayer and fervent praise.
Jesus, confirm my heart's desire
to work and speak and think for thee;
still let me guard the holy fire,
and still stir up thy gift in me.
Ready for all thy perfect will,
my acts of faith and love repeat,
till death thy endless mercies seal,
and make my sacrifice complete.
Cheers,
Francis Law
Jun 3, 2009
GoD M.S.G [Jun 3-9, 2009]
Channels of Grace - Worship II
(Ps 147)
Remember:
“Prayer focuses on the problem”
“Praise focuses on the provision”
“Worship focuses on the PROVIDER”
This week we continue on with worship and how we deepen and grow in our worship. (Ps 147:1) We worship God not because He is useful ... but because He is Beautiful! i learned that God will never, never, never, never, leave you! That's a powerful message in worship as you sing out the words that are taken from scriptures, you know that God now is truly changes our lives for the better if we know who we put in the pulpit - The person or God?
Once a visiting minister, Warren’s brother substituted for the popular pastor, Rick Warren. A large audience had already assembled to hear Rick, and when the substitute pastor stepped into the pulpit, several disappointed listeners began to move toward the exits. That’s when the minister stood and said loudly, “All who have come here today to worship Rick Warren may now leave the church. All who have come to worship God keep your seats!” And many turned back ... We have not come together this morning to worship the preacher, the music, the singers, or the instruments, but God and God alone.
Worship should never stop at any moment as our lives are filled with different emotions due to different events, root yourself in God and your focus on the Provider in which God's beauty when we are drawn upon it is life-transforming. i have been forgetful that God is a God whom never never forget us. As we discover God as beautiful and not just useful when we realize that we are dearly loved, will never be forsaken because He was forsaken for our sake. So i will continue to boast about Him throughout my days - He is the way, the truth, and the light (Jn 14:6).
Hebrews 13:5 (Amplified)
… for He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!]
Ecclesiastes 10:10 | Ps 27:4 | Ps 147:10-11 |
(Ps 147)
Remember:
“Prayer focuses on the problem”
“Praise focuses on the provision”
“Worship focuses on the PROVIDER”
This week we continue on with worship and how we deepen and grow in our worship. (Ps 147:1) We worship God not because He is useful ... but because He is Beautiful! i learned that God will never, never, never, never, leave you! That's a powerful message in worship as you sing out the words that are taken from scriptures, you know that God now is truly changes our lives for the better if we know who we put in the pulpit - The person or God?
Once a visiting minister, Warren’s brother substituted for the popular pastor, Rick Warren. A large audience had already assembled to hear Rick, and when the substitute pastor stepped into the pulpit, several disappointed listeners began to move toward the exits. That’s when the minister stood and said loudly, “All who have come here today to worship Rick Warren may now leave the church. All who have come to worship God keep your seats!” And many turned back ... We have not come together this morning to worship the preacher, the music, the singers, or the instruments, but God and God alone.
Worship should never stop at any moment as our lives are filled with different emotions due to different events, root yourself in God and your focus on the Provider in which God's beauty when we are drawn upon it is life-transforming. i have been forgetful that God is a God whom never never forget us. As we discover God as beautiful and not just useful when we realize that we are dearly loved, will never be forsaken because He was forsaken for our sake. So i will continue to boast about Him throughout my days - He is the way, the truth, and the light (Jn 14:6).
Hebrews 13:5 (Amplified)
… for He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!]
Ecclesiastes 10:10 | Ps 27:4 | Ps 147:10-11 |
May 27, 2009
GoD M.S.G. [May 27-Jun 02, 2009]
Channels of Grace - Worship I
This week's sermon has been interesting as it refers to Worship. i have been singing Christian songs/hymns over the years; and now over in the International Christian Fellowship (ICF) ministry God has given me the chance to lead worship.
What is worship to me?
Merriam-Webster defines worship as, “to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power” or “to regard with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion” following up with “to perform or take part in worship or an act of worship.” At first i defined worship as a need to lead people to sing to God so they can have a better relationship with Christ, but this week i truly believe in worship is focused on the Provider.
Prayer focuses on the problem | Praise focuses on the provision | Worship focuses on the PROVIDER
The presence of God has never been such fire in my life, Pastor Andre helped me on Sunday to understand it is not my own truths that i come before God but accepting that God has authority in our lives as He will create in us a better person than when we try to change it ourselves.
1. Worship must be based on the truth of Biblical revelation and not on our feelings alone (Gen 22:1-2)
2. True worship requires preparation (Gen 22:3)
3. True worship requires separation from our distractions and worldly concerns
(Gen 22:4-5)
4. True worship requires intentional dedication of our best towards God (Gen 22: 6-10)
5. Genuine worship leads to increased faith in Our God who provides everything in His faithfulness (Gen 22:11-14)
6. Worship is recognizing that God is still God, all-powerful, all-gracious, all-loving, and in total control, even in the midst of our struggles
True worship results in supernatural restoration
My life has been going through a transformation and i give all my blessing to God as He works in my life daily. The world with all their noises tries to distract me and show me things i need to worry about, however if you read the story in Gensis 22:1-19, the powerful message that has been proclaim is that even though God provided a ram in place of Isaac - the place called Mount Moriah centuries later on on the same mountain range, a Father leads His Son there where - The One and Only Son was put on the wood again - For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life - John 3:16.
Romans 8:32
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
Our lives are filled with so many decisions, have you taken the time to chat or rest in God? Will you let your lives be endless running to Your Goals, Your Ways, Your Needs? Will you let God take over and be in front of your lives and lead you, in every single Big or Small things in your lives. Let us continue to worship him and in truth that our lives are restored by Jesus. To give all and not hold back in fear we are not worthy - oh we are messed up but God is still running towards you to allow you to make that one step - turn towards Jesus.
Thank you Andre for your inspirations
This week's sermon has been interesting as it refers to Worship. i have been singing Christian songs/hymns over the years; and now over in the International Christian Fellowship (ICF) ministry God has given me the chance to lead worship.
What is worship to me?
Merriam-Webster defines worship as, “to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power” or “to regard with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion” following up with “to perform or take part in worship or an act of worship.” At first i defined worship as a need to lead people to sing to God so they can have a better relationship with Christ, but this week i truly believe in worship is focused on the Provider.
Prayer focuses on the problem | Praise focuses on the provision | Worship focuses on the PROVIDER
The presence of God has never been such fire in my life, Pastor Andre helped me on Sunday to understand it is not my own truths that i come before God but accepting that God has authority in our lives as He will create in us a better person than when we try to change it ourselves.
1. Worship must be based on the truth of Biblical revelation and not on our feelings alone (Gen 22:1-2)
2. True worship requires preparation (Gen 22:3)
3. True worship requires separation from our distractions and worldly concerns
(Gen 22:4-5)
4. True worship requires intentional dedication of our best towards God (Gen 22: 6-10)
5. Genuine worship leads to increased faith in Our God who provides everything in His faithfulness (Gen 22:11-14)
6. Worship is recognizing that God is still God, all-powerful, all-gracious, all-loving, and in total control, even in the midst of our struggles
True worship results in supernatural restoration
My life has been going through a transformation and i give all my blessing to God as He works in my life daily. The world with all their noises tries to distract me and show me things i need to worry about, however if you read the story in Gensis 22:1-19, the powerful message that has been proclaim is that even though God provided a ram in place of Isaac - the place called Mount Moriah centuries later on on the same mountain range, a Father leads His Son there where - The One and Only Son was put on the wood again - For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life - John 3:16.
Romans 8:32
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
Our lives are filled with so many decisions, have you taken the time to chat or rest in God? Will you let your lives be endless running to Your Goals, Your Ways, Your Needs? Will you let God take over and be in front of your lives and lead you, in every single Big or Small things in your lives. Let us continue to worship him and in truth that our lives are restored by Jesus. To give all and not hold back in fear we are not worthy - oh we are messed up but God is still running towards you to allow you to make that one step - turn towards Jesus.
Thank you Andre for your inspirations
May 20, 2009
GoD M.S.G. [May 20 - 26, 2009]
To Blend In or to Separate? Daniel 1:1-7; 2:26-49
How do we live in Grace together with the world. There are two possible ways when we as international students move in to a new environment or city, we either culturally assimilate (blend in) or culturally separate. When i arrived in the USA, all i did in school was to try to blend in. Some friends in Singapore would tell me that I was going to get beaten up, discriminated, and should never be alone when going out. Funny thing is, I was alone here in the USA - with no friends, no family, no similar Singaporean culture around. So all i did for 1 year was to blend in, talk the talk and walk the walk. However there is no change from inside, just an outward projection for people to know i'm cool and easy to hang out with.
i'm not saying i was a fake person when i blended in, what i am sharing is that i was a kind-hearted person inside but i did not let the kind-heartiness flow out, rather i allowed the the dominant culture to be adopted in my lifestyle. i want to be in between assimilation and separation; God is calling us to be spiritually bi-cultural - be where the people are, love them, live excellently in the word, but with hearts grounded on God. Jeremiah 15:19; John 3:17; John 17:11, 15-16; Daniel 2:27
Our lives should be rooted in Christ, the ultimate foundation! Do not let the world blind you with their happiness, but only in which Christ's approval, security, and power, are we able to live EXCELLENTLY in the world by grace. When i use my skills, He is always ahead of me . . . Be His witness to the truth and be the light and salt of the world. Matt 5:13-16
Be a lamp that lights up the room and not just under the table where no one can see. For you Christ died, for you - He will never stop loving.
1 Cor 10:4
Luke 17:20-21
Revelation 11:15
Thank you Andre for the message.
How do we live in Grace together with the world. There are two possible ways when we as international students move in to a new environment or city, we either culturally assimilate (blend in) or culturally separate. When i arrived in the USA, all i did in school was to try to blend in. Some friends in Singapore would tell me that I was going to get beaten up, discriminated, and should never be alone when going out. Funny thing is, I was alone here in the USA - with no friends, no family, no similar Singaporean culture around. So all i did for 1 year was to blend in, talk the talk and walk the walk. However there is no change from inside, just an outward projection for people to know i'm cool and easy to hang out with.
i'm not saying i was a fake person when i blended in, what i am sharing is that i was a kind-hearted person inside but i did not let the kind-heartiness flow out, rather i allowed the the dominant culture to be adopted in my lifestyle. i want to be in between assimilation and separation; God is calling us to be spiritually bi-cultural - be where the people are, love them, live excellently in the word, but with hearts grounded on God. Jeremiah 15:19; John 3:17; John 17:11, 15-16; Daniel 2:27
Our lives should be rooted in Christ, the ultimate foundation! Do not let the world blind you with their happiness, but only in which Christ's approval, security, and power, are we able to live EXCELLENTLY in the world by grace. When i use my skills, He is always ahead of me . . . Be His witness to the truth and be the light and salt of the world. Matt 5:13-16
Be a lamp that lights up the room and not just under the table where no one can see. For you Christ died, for you - He will never stop loving.
1 Cor 10:4
Luke 17:20-21
Revelation 11:15
Thank you Andre for the message.
May 13, 2009
GoD M.S.G. [May 13-19, 2009]
i was sitting down and there are so many questions out there that points to God's existence being redundant, no need as it is way better and cooler to be in control of our own lives. We depend on ourselves . . . why would i need to find time to go seek a relationship with God who takes up time, commitment and unconditional love. i was looking and asking, what is going on? The lies of the world is so sweet that when it bites, we are so accustom we never differentiate the grace of God from the lies of the Tempter.
i seek his Truth daily and want to be transform from inside out. The relationship with friends i yearn for are genuine ones and it is not by spending money on them or telling nice things into their ears, but the sacrifice of time and commitment to build genuine and unconditional friendships. The same goes for having a relationship with Christ, it does not just stop at the Bible, there is much more than truth when you encounter Grace and so it is a life-long quest that i am seeking to see his nature and character working in my life.
Jesus came into this world to transform us and make our lives better . . . sit and see the courage that Ruth had, in not leaving her mother-in-law, Naomi, their husbands died; money was little; there is no more joy around the family, Ruth's sacrifice and care for Naomi in not going back to her people and God, was genuine.
I know the journey seems so long
You feel you're walking on your own
But there has never been a step
Where you've walked out all alone
May the Lord work in the most ordinary and hard times of our lives. where we do not see, God works. "i am not alone" - For i can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength (Phil 4:13 NLT). Have a great week.
i seek his Truth daily and want to be transform from inside out. The relationship with friends i yearn for are genuine ones and it is not by spending money on them or telling nice things into their ears, but the sacrifice of time and commitment to build genuine and unconditional friendships. The same goes for having a relationship with Christ, it does not just stop at the Bible, there is much more than truth when you encounter Grace and so it is a life-long quest that i am seeking to see his nature and character working in my life.
Jesus came into this world to transform us and make our lives better . . . sit and see the courage that Ruth had, in not leaving her mother-in-law, Naomi, their husbands died; money was little; there is no more joy around the family, Ruth's sacrifice and care for Naomi in not going back to her people and God, was genuine.
I know the journey seems so long
You feel you're walking on your own
But there has never been a step
Where you've walked out all alone
May the Lord work in the most ordinary and hard times of our lives. where we do not see, God works. "i am not alone" - For i can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength (Phil 4:13 NLT). Have a great week.
May 9, 2009
Phil Wickham - God's instrument
i was leading worship at ICF & the worship songs i was listening to before worship were from Phil Wickham, the love of Jesus never stops loving us - Amen. Living with Grace and not just flowing with it . . . Have a great week ahead and enjoy the songs :))
Desire
Cannons
True Love
Hallelujah
Desire
Cannons
True Love
Hallelujah
May 6, 2009
GoD M.S.G. [May 6 - 12, 2009]
This week we covered Esther 3:1-15 in the series of sermons on how to - Live By Grace In The World.
C.S. Lewis mentions that Humility is not thinking less of yourself but it is thinking of yourself less! This week we venture into Pride as it exist practically everywhere and in everyone. It is how becoming aware of it, the programming of wanting to be superior towards others. Pride can makes us into fools and evil among friends and our loved ones. i was sitting down listening to the sermon and then our care-group discussed about the issue of Pride in our lives.
i feel really messed up. Always want to be better as i was afraid to lose out to the competition of being last and stupid, so in order to filled up my hungry spirit and needy soul, i filled it with Pride and sin. In Singapore there is a term we use, Kiasu (kia-su) word that literally means 'fear of losing' (怕輸). Examples of kiasu behavior includes accumulating too much food on one's plate during a buffet lunch in case there is no more later, or joining a queue many days in advance just to ensure that one successfully gets hold of the limited free tickets to events, promotions and shows such as Singapore's annual National Day Parade.
In Esther 3, Haman's position was superior and when all would bow to him and Mordecai wouldn't, he plotted to eliminate the competition by not only killing Mordecai but him and the rest of his kind - the Jews. Pride leads us to ask the right things but to the wrong King. Who is your King? Do you know who he is . . . only when our needy and hungry hearts are satisfied with the deep love, honor and affirmation of God do we STOP going elsewhere to get it. i do not seek the treasures of this world but the ones Christ gives. i will struggle with pride, no doubt but it is being aware of it and coming to Christ whom is confident and love us - can we live in grace and not in ourselves.
Galatians 6:4 (NKJV)
But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
My brothers and sisters, it is not in our own strengths but with Christ we live. Humble our hearts and our lives, create in us a center that listens to your humility and not to ourselves in knowing we are greater than others because they do not do it as good as you. Let God be the approval, for he is Holy Holy God Almighty! amen.
C.S. Lewis mentions that Humility is not thinking less of yourself but it is thinking of yourself less! This week we venture into Pride as it exist practically everywhere and in everyone. It is how becoming aware of it, the programming of wanting to be superior towards others. Pride can makes us into fools and evil among friends and our loved ones. i was sitting down listening to the sermon and then our care-group discussed about the issue of Pride in our lives.
i feel really messed up. Always want to be better as i was afraid to lose out to the competition of being last and stupid, so in order to filled up my hungry spirit and needy soul, i filled it with Pride and sin. In Singapore there is a term we use, Kiasu (kia-su) word that literally means 'fear of losing' (怕輸). Examples of kiasu behavior includes accumulating too much food on one's plate during a buffet lunch in case there is no more later, or joining a queue many days in advance just to ensure that one successfully gets hold of the limited free tickets to events, promotions and shows such as Singapore's annual National Day Parade.
In Esther 3, Haman's position was superior and when all would bow to him and Mordecai wouldn't, he plotted to eliminate the competition by not only killing Mordecai but him and the rest of his kind - the Jews. Pride leads us to ask the right things but to the wrong King. Who is your King? Do you know who he is . . . only when our needy and hungry hearts are satisfied with the deep love, honor and affirmation of God do we STOP going elsewhere to get it. i do not seek the treasures of this world but the ones Christ gives. i will struggle with pride, no doubt but it is being aware of it and coming to Christ whom is confident and love us - can we live in grace and not in ourselves.
Galatians 6:4 (NKJV)
But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
My brothers and sisters, it is not in our own strengths but with Christ we live. Humble our hearts and our lives, create in us a center that listens to your humility and not to ourselves in knowing we are greater than others because they do not do it as good as you. Let God be the approval, for he is Holy Holy God Almighty! amen.
Apr 30, 2009
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