Monday, 22. June 2009, 11:31:14
Journey, Faith
I have been reminded of this verse several times this week especially when driving.
Psalm 8:4
what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?
In spite of having a challenging week I felt that this verse speaks volumes into my life. I kept thinking that what do we have or what are we that made God so interested and mindful of us. The answer is nothing. It is all about His unconditional love and acceptance of us. It is He who called us and not we who initiated the process.
God is mindful of us because He created us for a purpose (specific and different for every individual), He wants to have a fellowship with us and we are created in His image. The good news is nothing we can do can make God loves us more because we are already accepted by Him unconditionally.
Tuesday, 27. January 2009, 03:31:49
Faith, Journey
26 days into 2009. How have I been progressing into 2009 so far?
I do find that I have lots of comfort zones and complacency to break free especially in spirtitual and life directions. Starting 2009 is a frustrating experience for me. This is especially when I look back to my life since 2003. I have not been achieving much since then in work, spiritual and other areas.
The most frustrating thing spiritually is not rising up to the occasion many times. I hope I will rise to greater heights in cell and in church in 2009 to serve God better.
It will be a time of seeking God to know His direction for my life in 2009 and how to position myself for God's use.
Friday, 2. January 2009, 10:40:34
Journey, Faith
Many economists have been predicting that 2009 will be a very tough year especially for many countries including Malaysia. 2009 will experience the full effects of the current global recession as consumer and business spending fall, housing prices which have yet to find a bottom and plunging commodity prices.
For many of us in Malaysia, 2009 will be a very trying year. News of potential job losses, pay-cuts, tanking stock market and etc sends shivers to many people. Even Christians are not spared from the crisis.
In spite of all these negativity around us, I believed as Christians we need to able to see the bigger picture from God's perspective. The financial crisis will significantly put us to test whether are we still able to trust God and praise Him even in bad times. For it is written somewhere in the Bible, "Give thanks in all circumstances". Romans 8:28 also states "In All things God worked for the good of those who loved Him and are called according to His purpose".
Why do we give thanks even in this financial crisis? I believed for the simple fact that we owed our lives and salvation to God in the first place. Secondly, thanking God acknowledges in our hearts that God is the source of our everything (e.g. provision). Thirdly, give thanks with our words unleashes the power of heaven not just to adopt a positive attitude but also the strength from God to face our situations. By giving thanks, we align ourselves with God that what we are facing are part of His will in our lives which will be use for His glory and our own good.
Lastly I always remembered Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans that I have for you, plans not to harm you but to give you hope and a future".
Friday, 1. August 2008, 11:19:55
Journey, Faith
The time for me to make major life decisions has arrived. I know God has been nudging me a couple of months ago but I held back. The only decision that I made is regarding the area of service to God. I am still holding back in making decisions for my studies, life direction and even my career.
Fear of failure is one of the reasons holding me back coupled with the stepping into the known (especially where my mind may not be able to comprehend what God has in store for me in the future).
I know that I can't let these fears to hinder my life any longer. Changes are unpleasant but be in God's will and position is even more important.
I thanked God that He is able to keep me from falling and ensure that the works that He began in me will be worked out in the day of completion of my faith in Him.
I guess the decision time is now and need to rise in faith.
WIDGETIZE