This is what I've recently learnt about, that is, dont worship the skies, the sun and the clouds(most worship videos in youtube show nature pictures in the background and I know I needed a small reminder that>>)...cos they are (only) creations of God. God is beyond that, bigger than that. One more thing, God is with us. With us, with Man. In fellowship with us. Our LORD is right here on earth with us, at our level. Its a nice truth that is understood by my feelings, and not mind alone. Perhaps this is why they say that God's truths have to be grasped in the spirit.
"And beware lest you raise your eyes to heaven, and when you see the sun and the
moon and the stars, all the host of heaven, you be drawn away and bow down to
them and serve them, things that the LORD your God has allotted to all the
peoples under the whole heaven."
Deuteronomy 4:19 (English Standard Version)
I used to worship and talk to God while looking at the beautiful skies. I still do sometimes, but I'll remind myself of this truth.
These few days, ok actually yesterday, I learnt a lot in my TAWG - that "cast your cares upon the Lord, for He cares for you." and how to do that. It is to take time to soak in His presence, that my worldly pain and frustrations can be flushed out by focusing on Him. And to present my requests/burdens to Him in prayer and petition, with thanksgiving.
Thank God for the Church services and cell! There are many times when I'll be spiritually charged and encouraged to get back on my feet or seek God more after going for service and cell.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Aloha~!
Hi blog and my unknown number of blog readers! Right now I found a good reason to blog. Wanna jot down some of the things I've decided to do after today's cell and also, kind reflect on how I've been these days while I'm at it.
First, today's cell was keeping koinonia with fellow believers and how important it is to do so. One of the Bible verses quoted was that if you don't love your brother, you can't be experiencing the light that God has for you. It is God's Word and it is so true. I've been reminded of this truth recently actually; regarding me and _____'s relationship. I'm glad that so far it's been good. I'm reminded that yes, I'm on my way to consecrating myself and seeing more of God's glory! (I'm listening to Hillsong's With All I Am and they're right; “Into your hands, I commit again..” ah tis an old and nice song:))
Secondly, also during cell, our cell leader asked who does not feel like they're connected and part of the Campus ministry. Quite a few of us raised our hands, and they shared very truthfully about how they feel (which is a touching treasure). Made me realise that I needa do more to make this family united and feel the warmth of a family of believers. But right now, I still don't know how I'm gonna do that..for now, I can only think of meeting up with them individually/as a group. Hope to think of more..
After writing so much, I feel a lil lazy now..to sum up..I would say I'm improving! In family, in ministry, in studies...on the other hand, I also needa spend more time with God. And I needa be a more systematic ballet teacher:P I was reading New Beginnings just now and realised that my TAWG could do with some quality improvements! Gonna try it soon..
First, today's cell was keeping koinonia with fellow believers and how important it is to do so. One of the Bible verses quoted was that if you don't love your brother, you can't be experiencing the light that God has for you. It is God's Word and it is so true. I've been reminded of this truth recently actually; regarding me and _____'s relationship. I'm glad that so far it's been good. I'm reminded that yes, I'm on my way to consecrating myself and seeing more of God's glory! (I'm listening to Hillsong's With All I Am and they're right; “Into your hands, I commit again..” ah tis an old and nice song:))
Secondly, also during cell, our cell leader asked who does not feel like they're connected and part of the Campus ministry. Quite a few of us raised our hands, and they shared very truthfully about how they feel (which is a touching treasure). Made me realise that I needa do more to make this family united and feel the warmth of a family of believers. But right now, I still don't know how I'm gonna do that..for now, I can only think of meeting up with them individually/as a group. Hope to think of more..
After writing so much, I feel a lil lazy now..to sum up..I would say I'm improving! In family, in ministry, in studies...on the other hand, I also needa spend more time with God. And I needa be a more systematic ballet teacher:P I was reading New Beginnings just now and realised that my TAWG could do with some quality improvements! Gonna try it soon..
Thursday, January 12, 2012
When you speak to hearts<3
Just now I was having cell, and I just realised something, kind of a simple truth, which is very cool.
I realised that sometimes when u are talking to or sharing with the cell, some of them might not be listening or might just be unconsciously zoning out. But when you start to say something that speaks right to their hearts, something that they can identify with, something that they're feeling, something that applies to them,suddenly you're speaking into them and they're listening to what you say and receiving it.
That's actually kind of powerful. Allows you to speak God's word and His encouragement into their hearts. So I guess I'll be trying. Trying to find that thing, that certain raw part of their hearts whenever I'm encouraging or sharing. God, please reveal to me according to Your will:)
I realised that sometimes when u are talking to or sharing with the cell, some of them might not be listening or might just be unconsciously zoning out. But when you start to say something that speaks right to their hearts, something that they can identify with, something that they're feeling, something that applies to them,suddenly you're speaking into them and they're listening to what you say and receiving it.
That's actually kind of powerful. Allows you to speak God's word and His encouragement into their hearts. So I guess I'll be trying. Trying to find that thing, that certain raw part of their hearts whenever I'm encouraging or sharing. God, please reveal to me according to Your will:)
Monday, January 9, 2012
Revealing...
I am in my Ahma house now and just had a conversation with her. She told me that every year she will ask for blessings from Guan yin ma for peace in the family, safety for all of us..(I tried to remain neutral and listen)
Then she looked at me and said again, “you worship ur God I worship my God la ok?”(in mandarin, ni Bai ni de, wo Bai wo de). To which, I jus smiled merely. And she went on to say that when u tell guan yin ma these things, she will answer you. When I asked her, how did she know, she said “I know mah, she answered them before.”
Still, thank God for what happened. Although this looks like a discouraging news that tells me maybe Ahma is a lil less receptive than I thought, her heart and her thoughts were revealed to me and that is one step closer to salvation..
Now that God revealed more glimpse of her heart, I can know what to pray for and now I need to seek You for renewal of the mind and for your truths that I need to know.
(needed to record this exciting stuff down and the blog was just the right substitute for paper haha)
Then she looked at me and said again, “you worship ur God I worship my God la ok?”(in mandarin, ni Bai ni de, wo Bai wo de). To which, I jus smiled merely. And she went on to say that when u tell guan yin ma these things, she will answer you. When I asked her, how did she know, she said “I know mah, she answered them before.”
Still, thank God for what happened. Although this looks like a discouraging news that tells me maybe Ahma is a lil less receptive than I thought, her heart and her thoughts were revealed to me and that is one step closer to salvation..
Now that God revealed more glimpse of her heart, I can know what to pray for and now I need to seek You for renewal of the mind and for your truths that I need to know.
(needed to record this exciting stuff down and the blog was just the right substitute for paper haha)
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