More than often, I'm caught between what Jesus asks of me and what the world wants of me. My beliefs and principles are put to test when they clash with worldly values, and even more so, in the Marketplace. It's a battleground everyday, where I fight for every inch of territory that the Enemy has taken from me and to claim back what's lost for the King.
Even though I shall win the battle, no doubt, it hurts me to know that what I'm doing are labelled as 'siao-on', 'over garang-ness' etc..hypocritical acts by those working with me. The hurt drives me away from reaching out to them, for I felt that I can't be bothered with them and they, with me. My relationship with others was strained.
This persisted, till I heard Pastor's message to be at peace with myself and others as well. God spoke to me, "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians4:31-32) To forgive and to ask for forgiveness was hard, but I took the first step. As to how the other parties would react afterwards wasn't important, but that what the Lord asked me to, I did. I thank God that the outcomes were favourable and this whole week He kept reminding me to 'be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
Love is a big word, and to extend it to everybody and everybody, unlovable or lovable alike is a tall task. Yet God's love is in me and I love with God's love, no longer with my own boundary markers. My heart indeed, is BIG enough for everybody.
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Thursday, March 22, 2007
8:41 PM
The second priniple of stress management in the life of Christ is found in John 5:30, "By Myself i can do nothing; judge only as i hear and My judgement is just for i seek not to please Myself but Him who sent Me."
The priciple is this: Know whom you're trying to please. You just can't please everybody. Even God doesn't please everybody so it's foolish to try to do something that even God doesn't do!!
If i focus on pleasing God, it will simplify my life. I ill always be doing the right thing, the thing that pleases God regardless of what anybody else thinks.
We are not victims unless we allow ourselves to be pressured by other people's demands.
Matt 6:33 - If i seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, then all the other necessary things of life will be added to me.
Prayer: Lord, i know sometimes i try to please man instead of You. Father, forgive me for i had put man before You. Help me, Lord, to put You first in m life. Amen!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
11:43 PM
Jesus was constantly under pressure. He rarely had any personal privacy; He was constantly interrupted. People misunderstood Him, critcized Him. He had enormous stress. As we look at the life of Christ, we discover that He remained at peace under pressure. He was never in a hurry. He is always at ease.
How did He do it? Jesus based His life on principles of stres management. How can we cope with stress? By knowing who we are Jesus said, " I am the Light of the world. whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness but will have the Light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness but will have the Life of life ."(John 8:12) " i am the Door"(10:9, KJV); "I am the Way and the Truth and the Life"(14:6, KJV); I am the Good Shepherd"(10:11, KJV); " I am God's Son"(10:36, KJV). Christ knew who He was!!
First principal for handling stress in your life is: Know Who you are. It is a prinicple of identification. If you don't know who you are then somebody will tell to tell you who he thinks is you. If you don't know who you are then people will manipulate you and pressure you into someone you aren't.
The first way to balance stress in your life is to get an internal balance of who you are. I know who i am by knowing whose i am. I am a child of God. I was put on earth not by accident but for a PURPOSE. I am deeply LOVED by God. I am ACCEPTED by Him. He has a plan for my life.
TO HANDLE STRESS, WE MUST KNOW WHO WE ARE!
Prayer: Thank you Lord, for setting an example for me to learn. Thank you for the love that You have given and i know i have a purpose in my life.
Question: Who are You? Are You stress?
Sunday, March 18, 2007
8:55 PM
The G12 conference had just pass.... Even as i'm on duty, i caught something from the speakers.
G12 is about a simple vision, a single vision. What is that single vision? It is all about finding your 12 and fathering them. By fathering our spiritual children, we covered them with the Father's love. We also help them in conquering their life, not letting the evil ones to win them.
What have you caught?
This year vision is about being warriors of light. Are you ready to shine for God? Are you ready to be arrows that can be sent out to conquer your market place? If you are ready, join me together to seach for our 12, win the lost and made an impact in our marketplace.
Warriors, let's go!!
the anthem
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." Psalm 119:105
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