People may make you bitter. But you can choose to be better!
***
It is impossible to be bitter and get better at the same time.
You have a choice to make. You can let each hurt or problem make you bitter or better.
The decision is yours.
How can a hurt or problem make you a better person?
God does not bring hurts and wounds upon you, but once they are inflicted upon you,
He is able to cause them to benefit you if you will trust Him to do so.
(All things work out good for the kingdom of God)
People are not prefect, therefore we hurt and disappoint each other.
Go to Jesus with each old wound, and begin to receive His healing grace.
When someone hurts you, take that new wound to Jesus. Dont let it fester.
Take it to the Lord and be willing to handle it His way and not your own.
- Beauty for ashes
21 February 2006
18 February 2006
Bridge
What is the greatest architecture of our time?If you ask me, i would say its BRIDGE.
Since young, i am always amazed and has a special likings on bridges. I do not understand why.
I heard a story that says that you got to cross a bridge with someone you love, so that the relationship will be everlasting. The bridge is called 情人桥.
You may find it hilarious like me probably. But come to think of it, it may not be fully wrong..
Jesus comes as a bridge that links us to God. He is the 情人桥 we have to cross so that our relationship can be everlasting. Not just the love between man and woman, but also brotherly and sisterly love, parents and children love, friendship love..
Cross the bridge, lest you fall into the deep blue sea..
*****
"Be my Bridge. You shall connect people together and you shall connect them to me."
"But Lord, how am i able to do that? I am not eloquent, i am just quiet. Too quiet.. i do not know how to start off a conversation, i do not know what to say, what is apporpriate to say.. i am just a clumsy person whom nobody likes.."
"Do not worry about how or what you should answer or say. My Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say. Why do you worry so much? Just let My Spirit guide you."
Luke 12:11-12
11 February 2006
Do you receognise the King?
There was this high achiever, very competent and smart. Changed quite a number of jobs because he was being head hunted by big companies. So there was this day, he was on his way for an interview with a bank, for a high position, of course. While at the platform of the train station, he saw a pickpocket tried to steal an old man wallet from his pocket. The pickpocket was so fast that this young man could not respond in time or to do anything about. So he went up to this old man and said, "Sir, your wallet has just been pickpocketed." Just then, the train reached the platform and the young man needs to board the train in order not to be late for his interview. So he turned back and said to the old man, "I am so sorry, i dont think i can be of any help to you." Saying that, he turned and went into the train.
There were three seats infront of him when he was in the interview room. On the left side was the Managing Director of the bank. On the right side was the Accounts Manager. The middle was vacant. So while waiting for the Chairman of the bank to come in, the three men had a light hearted chit-chat. After a while, the door opened and the Chairman walked in. The young man got the shocked in his whole life. The chairman was the old man whom he witness his wallet was being pickpocketed in the train station. A surge of embrassment swept through him. In his mind, he wished that he could turn back time so that he can do something to help the old man back then.. but it was too late. He has failed to recognise the important man.
Seated down, the chairman looked into the eyes of the young man and said, "what can i be of any help to you?"
So did the young man get the job? You figure it out yourself.
****
well, alot of people, yea, including the christians, in fact, im talking about the christians, failed to recognise who is truly the King. And they shortchange themselves of the blessing that God intended for them. They come in late for service, take their own sweet time to come cell group. Leave half way during the bible study.. having their handphone on during meeting, or worse still, answer the phone when the speaker is still speaking. Well, who is the King? They failed to recognise that they are to worship the King and not the other way round.
Well, some may argue that the young man did not see the chairman before, how would he know that the old man would be the chairman of the bank? Well, let me tell you, you dont have to treat someone in regards of their status. Even God doesnt do that. By recognising Jesus as King, you will serve His people. and, you will never know, someone who needs help could be an angel. Dont always expect an angel is here to help you. There are irritating angel who will come and help you bear the fruit of long suffering, there will be poor angel around to teach you how to give. There will be needy angels around that will enlarge your compassion. and if you meet the angels' need, you are an angel to them! so everyone is everyone's angel. haha
Would you recognise Him even if He is going to stand right in front of you?
The key here is, be nice to everyone. In everything that you do, do in the reverence of the King.
Give Him the due honor, reverence. Because He is KING and He deserves it!
Jesus, You're worthy to be praised!
****
This is my 100th post.
WOW.
There were three seats infront of him when he was in the interview room. On the left side was the Managing Director of the bank. On the right side was the Accounts Manager. The middle was vacant. So while waiting for the Chairman of the bank to come in, the three men had a light hearted chit-chat. After a while, the door opened and the Chairman walked in. The young man got the shocked in his whole life. The chairman was the old man whom he witness his wallet was being pickpocketed in the train station. A surge of embrassment swept through him. In his mind, he wished that he could turn back time so that he can do something to help the old man back then.. but it was too late. He has failed to recognise the important man.
Seated down, the chairman looked into the eyes of the young man and said, "what can i be of any help to you?"
So did the young man get the job? You figure it out yourself.
****
well, alot of people, yea, including the christians, in fact, im talking about the christians, failed to recognise who is truly the King. And they shortchange themselves of the blessing that God intended for them. They come in late for service, take their own sweet time to come cell group. Leave half way during the bible study.. having their handphone on during meeting, or worse still, answer the phone when the speaker is still speaking. Well, who is the King? They failed to recognise that they are to worship the King and not the other way round.
Well, some may argue that the young man did not see the chairman before, how would he know that the old man would be the chairman of the bank? Well, let me tell you, you dont have to treat someone in regards of their status. Even God doesnt do that. By recognising Jesus as King, you will serve His people. and, you will never know, someone who needs help could be an angel. Dont always expect an angel is here to help you. There are irritating angel who will come and help you bear the fruit of long suffering, there will be poor angel around to teach you how to give. There will be needy angels around that will enlarge your compassion. and if you meet the angels' need, you are an angel to them! so everyone is everyone's angel. haha
Would you recognise Him even if He is going to stand right in front of you?
The key here is, be nice to everyone. In everything that you do, do in the reverence of the King.
Give Him the due honor, reverence. Because He is KING and He deserves it!
Jesus, You're worthy to be praised!
****
This is my 100th post.
WOW.
06 February 2006
Make room!
Its a drag to go from Ground zero to the 45th floor every morning.
The lift has to stops in almost every level just to load and unload people.
After last night prayer, i have made a conscious decision to be patient with things like this (actually only this) that has been irritating me ever since i started work at IP. Can you believe it! it will take me about 7mins to reach my office at 45th floor from level 1! I dont even wait so long for a train in the morning! ok.. so i asked God to help me remember i had prayed.
So this morning, usual. The lift stops at almost every level to pick up passengers.
I felt so irritated. Why must those irritating people press the lift? Why must i wait so long to get to my destination? (well, if you are in a clarity of mind, you can see that its no body's fault? the problem is ME - i dont own a private lift. hah) I began to feel frustrated. And you know, God always answers prayers. yea, i was reminded of the things i prayed. So i tell myself to cool down and ask God for help. The lift went further two levels down and stops AGAIN for dont know the how many times. i almost wanted to destory the 'closed' button. Suddenly God spoke to me, that i should see this lift as His lift of salvation. I should allow as many people to come in as possible. Because everyone needs to go to His final destination. I should not be selfish, just being busy with my own things, wanting to fulfil my own agenda and in the end neglected or ignored the most important thing that i am called to do - to get as many people saved as possible. I should make room in my heart for a greater passion for the lost.
Well, God always has His ways to teach and remind you isnt it? Even in situation like this.
This is amazing. what a wise God i serve!
"Therefore go into the highways, and as many as you find, invite to the wedding." -Matt 9:22
The lift has to stops in almost every level just to load and unload people.
After last night prayer, i have made a conscious decision to be patient with things like this (actually only this) that has been irritating me ever since i started work at IP. Can you believe it! it will take me about 7mins to reach my office at 45th floor from level 1! I dont even wait so long for a train in the morning! ok.. so i asked God to help me remember i had prayed.
So this morning, usual. The lift stops at almost every level to pick up passengers.
I felt so irritated. Why must those irritating people press the lift? Why must i wait so long to get to my destination? (well, if you are in a clarity of mind, you can see that its no body's fault? the problem is ME - i dont own a private lift. hah) I began to feel frustrated. And you know, God always answers prayers. yea, i was reminded of the things i prayed. So i tell myself to cool down and ask God for help. The lift went further two levels down and stops AGAIN for dont know the how many times. i almost wanted to destory the 'closed' button. Suddenly God spoke to me, that i should see this lift as His lift of salvation. I should allow as many people to come in as possible. Because everyone needs to go to His final destination. I should not be selfish, just being busy with my own things, wanting to fulfil my own agenda and in the end neglected or ignored the most important thing that i am called to do - to get as many people saved as possible. I should make room in my heart for a greater passion for the lost.
Well, God always has His ways to teach and remind you isnt it? Even in situation like this.
This is amazing. what a wise God i serve!
"Therefore go into the highways, and as many as you find, invite to the wedding." -Matt 9:22
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