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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"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." Psalm 119:105
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