Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
How to handle temptation (Jentezen Franklin)
Submit to God. Resist the devil.
Jas 4:7 NKJV
When it comes to temptation, remember these seven things: (1) Never say 'never.' You never become so spiritual that you're immune. 'No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it' (1Co 10:13 NKJV). (2) Realize you can stumble on the last lap. Because you haven't blown it yet, doesn't mean you can't. Satan is a master of timing, and he's in no particular hurry. (3) Acknowledge your basic drives. St. Augustine said, 'There is nothing more powerful in bringing down the spirit of a man than the caresses of a woman.' Your flesh is powerful; once indulged it will always want more. (4) Understand that you are responsible. Sin is a choice. When you choose to abuse God's grace you pay the price, either now or later. 'Do not be deceived... whatever a man sows, that he will also reap' (Gal 6:7 NKJV). (5) You're not a helpless pawn. You may not be able to change what happened yesterday, but your choice, empowered by God's grace, will determine what happens today and tomorrow. (6) If you've sinned, there's hope. God will forgive you and use you again. Jesus told Peter, 'I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren' (Lk 22:32 NKJV). (7) Stay safe by staying close to God. 'Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.'
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
My life is hidden in Christ
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
When I am weak, He is strong.
His strength is perfected in my weaknesses.
His grace is sufficient for me.
He is able to keep me from stumbling.
He who begins a good work in me will complete it.
More than I can ask or hope, by His power working in me.
Even when I am faithless, He is faithful for He cannot deny Himself.
God is faithful
My life is hidden in Christ
May His glory shine in my lifetime
When I am weak, He is strong.
His strength is perfected in my weaknesses.
His grace is sufficient for me.
He is able to keep me from stumbling.
He who begins a good work in me will complete it.
More than I can ask or hope, by His power working in me.
Even when I am faithless, He is faithful for He cannot deny Himself.
God is faithful
My life is hidden in Christ
May His glory shine in my lifetime
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Re-think,re-organise life
Give too much of myself to too many people will really eventually kill myself. (Haix.. Have to be heartless again.)
"You are someone I have never had." "You are the best." "You are always there for me." "Thanks for being a pillar." "Thanks for standing there with me."
Firstly, do these people really mean what they say or they are just saying to encourage or part of a statement they usually give to leaders or shepherds they meet.
Secondly, even if they mean it, how many of these people am I going to disappoint again when I start to prioritize and downsize my meet-them-up list of people.
Thirdly, I want to give myself to all but I dun have the capacity to do that.
Haix dilemma dilemma dilemma dilemma..
'They're what God made them; I'm what God made me, and I accept myself as His unique creation. I make mistakes, but I'm not a mistake."
"I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
"You are someone I have never had." "You are the best." "You are always there for me." "Thanks for being a pillar." "Thanks for standing there with me."
Firstly, do these people really mean what they say or they are just saying to encourage or part of a statement they usually give to leaders or shepherds they meet.
Secondly, even if they mean it, how many of these people am I going to disappoint again when I start to prioritize and downsize my meet-them-up list of people.
Thirdly, I want to give myself to all but I dun have the capacity to do that.
Haix dilemma dilemma dilemma dilemma..
'They're what God made them; I'm what God made me, and I accept myself as His unique creation. I make mistakes, but I'm not a mistake."
"I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Friday, October 9, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Dead man walking
The call of God is like a death sentence to your life.
"I feel so inadequate, unskilled and at times even small. It is suffocating at times. No matter how much I prepare n try, still it seems the arrow of inferiority and discouragement keep firing at me."
"I have one life. I won't mind being called thickskinned and stupid. At least, I want to try. To pursue. I will hang on to the visions and dreams. I rather die a dreamer who dreamt."
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"I feel so inadequate, unskilled and at times even small. It is suffocating at times. No matter how much I prepare n try, still it seems the arrow of inferiority and discouragement keep firing at me."
"I have one life. I won't mind being called thickskinned and stupid. At least, I want to try. To pursue. I will hang on to the visions and dreams. I rather die a dreamer who dreamt."
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Friday, October 2, 2009
Psalm 139
Psalm 139
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
Try me, and know my anxieties;
24 And see if there is any wicked way in me,
And lead me in the way everlasting.
"God.. forgive me for always feeling so inferior and 2nd or 3rd rated.. I know it is to humble me n keep me dependent on You.. As I wait on my knees, give me wings that I can fly.. In my weaknesses, make me strong."
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
Try me, and know my anxieties;
24 And see if there is any wicked way in me,
And lead me in the way everlasting.
"God.. forgive me for always feeling so inferior and 2nd or 3rd rated.. I know it is to humble me n keep me dependent on You.. As I wait on my knees, give me wings that I can fly.. In my weaknesses, make me strong."
Thursday, October 1, 2009
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