Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Romans 12:9-21 -

9-10Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.

11-13Don't burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don't quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality.

14-16Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they're happy; share tears when they're down. Get along with each other; don't be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don't be the great somebody.

17-19Don't hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you've got it in you, get along with everybody. Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do. "I'll do the judging," says God. "I'll take care of it."

20-21Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he's thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. Don't let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good.

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Sometimes I prefer reading the Message version of the Bible because of its simplicity. I was reading this today and it just speaks to me as to how to live my life as God would want me to. Amazing stuff.

Although I've read the verse in Matt 6:33 about seeking first God's kingdom and His righteousness and everything else will be added to you, a million times and I do understand that it is true - that if you put God first in all things, you'll see how He will unfold everything in your life beautifully in His time. More often than not, I take this verse lightly. I lose sight of God.Everything else crashes. I don't understand why. I'm starting to fall apart. And then God creates that 'A-ha' moment in my life and shows Himself BIG again in my life and I run back into His open arms again. And I begin to see His blessings in my life once I put Him #1 in my life.

It's not an easy road. I must admit that I fail continually and God is always there to pick me up. As the song goes 'How many times have I broken Your heart; but still You forgive if only I ask?' God is so faithful in holding on to us. I can't thank Him enough for that.

I've recently had a lot of mindblowing moments; I just stand in awe of Him! I read last night in Isaiah 40:12 that God is able to measure the universe with the span of his hand! The universe! Humongous universe whose borders I can't comprehend! Can you imagine then how BIG God is?

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Monday, June 23, 2008

Great times -

It was Las and Jess' wedding last weekend. I'll let the photos do the talking...






It was a beautiful night, a memorable one. I'm happy for Las and Jess, two people that I've known individually and they have been a huge blessing to me during their time in Dunedin. =) Las and Jess, I can't thank you enough for your friendship! You're amazing! God bless you both!

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After I got home, tired from the long day, I saw a 2L milk bottle sitting outside my door.

On closer look, I realised that it was filled with Esther's special sugar coated peanuts! It was a gift from Esther and Grace for my 5 week rural attachment. I felt so blessed! (I must add that I've eaten some of them already. hehe. I must stop so I actually have some to eat during my attachment!)

And today I was blessed with people shouting me breakfast and hot choc. Great friends. Great times.

God is good.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

commandment number 3 -

God is a jealous God. As He's put in one of the 10 commandments, that we should not have any other gods but Him. I was reminded last night that God really treasures us as His children and He will do anything to keep us His. More often that not I visualise God to be one who gives His children lots of gifts, where He blesses us in all that we do, but now, I also see Him like a mother bear who is caring for her cubs. If any danger comes along, she'll do anything to protect her precious cubs. How much more will God do that for us?

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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

To Another Level -

Sometimes when you think that you've got it all sorted; like if you think you're humble enough or if you're patient enough and are satisfied with how you've progressed, God just stretches you a bit more to see how much you can handle and then you realise you're not that great after all. You still have a LOT to learn.

I'm glad for the things that God's teaching me and revealing in my life. I wouldn't say it's nice cos it kicks me out of this comfort zone I'm in; but it's great to be challenged to know that there is so much more than this. We are not to be complacent people and be content at where we are. God always wants to take us to another level with Him and even if it's difficult, it's not impossible.

I wouldn't say that my life has been the best lately. I've thought and possibly said stuffs that I shouldn't have; and I'm very sorry for it. But hey, we learn. Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8

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Tuesday, June 03, 2008

HS -

Tonight at muso I learnt, that we are called to live a life of repentance, obedience and faith. That way the power of God will be able to move so mightily in our lives. God is not limited by time or space, or whatever physical quantum we choose to put on Him. He's Alpha and Omega. He desires us to live a life that is pleasing to Him, a live that is righteous.

(Sorry if it's not clear, but it's more of a reminder for myself =) )

God is indescribable! Last night I was looking out into the sky and saw all the stars shining in their places, and I thought, how great is our God!

I am so in awe!

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Monday, June 02, 2008

sick -

Down with the flu and cough. Been through the differentials as to what it might be (yes I diagnose myself), and I conclude that its viral. As a doctor I'd advise such a patient to drink lots of water and rest lots. Funny how I the exact opposite of what I advise until it's a little too late and my symptoms get worse and I am forced to drink lots of water and have to rest in bed. So I'm resting today - but also writing up my case writeup which is due this Wednesday.

It's such a lovely day today, nice and sunny, instead of the dreary rain and cold forecasted. And I get to spend it at home. =S I wish I could be out shopping as there are lots of sales going on today, being the Queen's birthday. Oh well. I guess I have to pay the price for not taking care of this body that God has entrusted to me. It's a good thing I don't have anything scheduled in tomorrow, so it's like a 4 day weekend for me =)

Today I was reading 1 Kings 18 and the story just blew my mind away! I now I've read it so many times before but it hit me today. It's the story of Elijah praying for rain and challenged the Baal worshipers to pray to their god for rain. Long story short. Rain was coming and he told King Ahab be on his way as the rain clouds were coming. The thing is this. King Ahab went on his chariots, but Elijah went on foot and the bible says that God picked him up and Elijah ran ahead of King Ahab. After I read that chapter, I was like, wow! Did that really happen?!? I've seen cartoons and sci-fi movies where people run like the flash but in real life? That would be so cool! Like imagine the look on King Ahab's face when he saw that Elijah was already at his destination and he was just arriving. I just found that passage intriguing. =)

Anyway, I'm starting to sneeze lots again now. Grr. I don't like being sick.

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