Friday, February 26, 2010

(There was never a man like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the eyes of the LORD, urged on by Jezebel his wife. He behaved in the vilest manner by going after idols, like the Amorites the LORD drove out before Israel.)
When Ahab heard these words, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and fasted. He lay in sackcloth and went around meekly.
Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite: "Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Because he has humbled himself, I will not bring this disaster in his day, but I will bring it on his house in the days of his son." 1 Kings 21:25-29
Grace and forgiveness : Even though Ahab was so evil, God relented when Ahab humbled himself before the Lord.
Consequences : However, Ahab's actions affected the life of his son.
Such powerful lessons in a mere 5 verses.

Saturday, January 02, 2010

2010

I've already let one day slide by.

It doesn't even feel any different. Just another day.

The new year should see me optimistic, hopeful, happy. After all, isn't that what normal people feel? It's the time for a new start, a fresh beginning, second chances.

So why do I just feel like curling up into a ball and hiding somewhere away from Life?

Monday, December 21, 2009

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
~ 1 Corinthians 10:13


There's perfect comfort in this: Christ's absolute sovereignty over my life.

I know that nothing happens to me which God doesn't allow, and if He allows it, then :-

1) He knows that I am able to bear it ;
2) it is good for me ; and
3) He will be with me every step of the way to see me through it.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Finally, that awful rage has released me from its grip.

Finally, I am able to breathe easy and rest.

Finally, there is peace.

The healing begun on Thursday night when I read an article on "Giving Thanks" which quoted Psalm 100.

Then on Friday night Jared shared on John 11, Lazarus' death. How Jesus delayed. How Martha must've been furious with Jesus. How Jesus raised Lazarus - four days dead - to life again.

Saturday, I read Jeremiah 33. It also quoted Psalm 100, and spoke of God's promise of restoration.

Sunday, Reverend Ong shared about Joseph's life. How we are people of destiny, how Joseph recognized God's hand in all the troubles he suffered. How important it is to always see with eyes of faith God's hidden hand working out His purpose in my life.

He makes all things beautiful in His time.

It's good to be back on track.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Lists

I find these annoying :-

1. Idiots who drive at 40km/h or less
2. Idiots who hog the lane
3. Idiots who carelessly swerve into other drivers' lanes

I hate these :-

1. Mosquitoes
2. Spiders

I absolutely abhor and loathe these :-

1. Fakes/Hypocrites
2. People who spew out hollow words
3. People who lead other people on


Take your words and your actions and stuff them where the sun don't shine.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

One of my three crosses broke this night. Quite an omen, don't you think?

Right when I'm at a crossroad.

So much rage lately, rage at everything and at everyone. Feels like I'm drowning in it and I can't help it.

I'm watching a colder me being created and the thought should scare me but it doesn't. And the fact that I'm not scared should scare me too, but it doesn't either.

When this storm's over, I wonder who I'll see staring back at me from the mirror.


Monday, July 06, 2009

You'll Never Let Go
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Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Your perfect love is casting out fear
And even when I’m caught in the middle of the storms of this life
I won’t turn back I know You are near
And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear? Whom then shall I fear?
Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of me
And I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
A glorious light beyond all compare
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
We’ll live to know You here on the earth
Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise You, still I will praise You
~ Matt Redman
What keeps me going...