Friday, October 22, 2010
it is well with my soul
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
In cell group we'll going through Hebrews, learning that Jesus is our great high priest, one appointed my God, who's sacrifice was himself, one that is done once and for all so that he is priest forever, making intercessions for the saints.
Many times what sets us back is guilt. I did something wrong, something awful, how can a christian do this kind of thing? Well guess what, it didn't catch God by surprise. I don't think he's there with a jaw dropped expression of shock at the things we do despite being saved from sin. I think that there have been a provision for this exact situation. Most times all we need is to say sorry.
My favourite hymn has this line ...and now thou bids me come to thee O lamb of God I come, I come.
It is well, it is well with my soul. God bless you.
-ONWARD!
In cell group we'll going through Hebrews, learning that Jesus is our great high priest, one appointed my God, who's sacrifice was himself, one that is done once and for all so that he is priest forever, making intercessions for the saints.
Many times what sets us back is guilt. I did something wrong, something awful, how can a christian do this kind of thing? Well guess what, it didn't catch God by surprise. I don't think he's there with a jaw dropped expression of shock at the things we do despite being saved from sin. I think that there have been a provision for this exact situation. Most times all we need is to say sorry.
My favourite hymn has this line ...and now thou bids me come to thee O lamb of God I come, I come.
It is well, it is well with my soul. God bless you.
-ONWARD!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
it just has to be
I've not done this for a while. In this life no one has it easy but I think if we are honest you can point out some of the nice things that has happened. Some people accredit these things to God, some just accept it, others say its karma. I belong to the first bunch of people.
A friend asked me a while ago if I would do it all again, would I have come to Miri and without thinking about it I said yeah. I'm not one to explore the other possibilities of alternate life decisions. What if this, what if that... its irrelevant. But coming to Miri gave me immense opportunities to serve, to meet a lot of people, to discover some parts of me that I probably wouldn't have had. Was my time wasted? I don't think so. As much as I would like to be out there doing great things, I've come to learn that its not speed but fidelity. How long can you last? What is the quality of your life? Are you prepared for what is ahead and until I am I'm not going anywhere. Its not like I purposely refuse to move on but I believe that my life is part of a grand master plan from someone much wiser to teach the great a lesson. I believe that immense good will come out of every bad thing, every disappointment, every pain and shame I have felt, I believe it, and its my hope.
Not to be sidetracked but I want to thank God for not giving up on me, even when I have not been good to Him, but still, in a world that loves to judge and punish, His grace is refreshing and His love undeserving. I thank God for seeing me through a lot this year. I may not be where I need be but I'm not where I used to be and that's progress. Doesn't have to be big, it just has to be.
-ONWARD
A friend asked me a while ago if I would do it all again, would I have come to Miri and without thinking about it I said yeah. I'm not one to explore the other possibilities of alternate life decisions. What if this, what if that... its irrelevant. But coming to Miri gave me immense opportunities to serve, to meet a lot of people, to discover some parts of me that I probably wouldn't have had. Was my time wasted? I don't think so. As much as I would like to be out there doing great things, I've come to learn that its not speed but fidelity. How long can you last? What is the quality of your life? Are you prepared for what is ahead and until I am I'm not going anywhere. Its not like I purposely refuse to move on but I believe that my life is part of a grand master plan from someone much wiser to teach the great a lesson. I believe that immense good will come out of every bad thing, every disappointment, every pain and shame I have felt, I believe it, and its my hope.
Not to be sidetracked but I want to thank God for not giving up on me, even when I have not been good to Him, but still, in a world that loves to judge and punish, His grace is refreshing and His love undeserving. I thank God for seeing me through a lot this year. I may not be where I need be but I'm not where I used to be and that's progress. Doesn't have to be big, it just has to be.
-ONWARD
Thursday, October 14, 2010
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