In all you do (Proverbs 3:6)

Usually we reserve the big decisions for God to throw in His two cents, such as job options, marriage partner and moving possibilities. Yet, we are quick to make "smaller" decisions without giving any thought to God's will.where we spend our time, who to spend it with, and the words we say are decisions we make daily, but don't think twice about inviting God into the process. It's quite possibly these smaller decisions which make a greater impact on our lives when we ask God to show us His will. The next time you make a decision, invite God.

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Got that devotional on my cellphone last week and it spoke to my heart. I'm guilty and I'm ashamed of how I unconsciously leave God for the smaller decisions I make everyday and consult Him (also read as pray and wait) only for bigger ones like now that we are again making a big decision in our married life. I thank the Lord for reminding me that big or not, we should always ALWAYS seek His will, even if it sound so "non-sense" for us, like choosing the place to eat, or shall I buy that shoes or not?" it's petty but that we should always do di ba? If God is the KING and sits in the throne of our life, it is but proper to ask HIM in every aspect of our life.

Thankful Thursday

 

It's been a while since my last Thankful Thursday post. Glad I'm able to participate today. So..what am I thankful for this week? well, life has been hard for the past months since my father passed away but I am so thankful that we are moving on. It is still painful remembering him and the times when he was still with us but then again I am reminded that it is not really goodbye for us but someday soon we'll see each other again.

I also want to thank God for my mother's health-she's been through a lot since my father got sick last year, now we are able to focus on her. We went to an eye doctor and have her eyes checked because she's been complaining about her irritated eyes, thankful that God provided again for her medicines and all.

I am also thankful for our new TV- I only prayed for atleast  a working TV where I can watch news but God gave us more than that. Big. Brand new. LCD. Thank you Lord!!

What are you thankful for this week? share it with us at Laurie's blog and I'm sure someone out there might be encouraged by your thankful post.

Blessings everyone!!!

Top 10 - What Does God See In You

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Written by Harold Herring 

 

10.  When God looks at you …He doesn’t see limitation or hesitation.  He sees the potential and possibilities He placed within you.

 

  9.  If you have wisdom … you can get wealth but without wisdom …you will never keep wealth

 

  8.  Every word you speak is a seed.  Your words will produce a harvest … the only question is … what will you be producing?

 

  7.  Accept temporary mistakes, detours and disappointments as just that, temporary.  Learn from your mistakes and move forward.  Psalm 34:19

 

  6.  The way you think, speak and act with either reflect fear or faith … but not both

 

Here are the Top 5 Rich Thoughts Nuggets ...

 

  5.  The devil always returns to the place where he has prospered.  Take up the welcome mat and don’t answer when he comes knocking.

 

  4.  If you’re afraid of what’s going to happen ... you’re not listening to the One who makes things happen.

 

  3.  If God wanted you to live a life of poverty and lack … He would not have made you in His image and after His likeness.

 

  2.  There are 3 kinds of wealth.  Financial wealth is what you have.  Personal wealth is who you are.  Spiritual wealth is what you do with what you’ve got.

 

And the # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

 

  1.  Don’t chase money ... chase God ... then money will chase you.

Never pay back evil with more evil

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Sharing the devotional text I received this morning;


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 Romans 12:17
New Living Translation (NLT)

"Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable"

It happens fairly often, someone will be inconsiderate or mistreat you. In that split moment you have  one of two options. You can choose to return evil or you c an be honorable. Your response is a reflection of how you view God. If you think God will stand by and let this go unnoticed, you will respond with evil. Or if you believe God's righteous anger will pay them back, you will respond honorably and leave the rest up to God. How will you choose to respond in the moment you face mistreatment?
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I know easier said than done, just last month, my mom was mistreated (physically and emotionally) and we were badly hurt as we are still grieving from the loss of my father, my first instinct was to go and  repay what I think they deserve, because at that moment, I was angry and is really mad. the same with my only brother, we even have to hide all the knives, safety cutters and sharp objects in the house because we were afraid he might do something really bad because we were that hurt.

Good thing though, I held my tongue and just cried and cried to the Lord. Now, they already asked forgiveness from my mom and we've forgiven them and is in the process of forgetting what have happened. After all, God s aid we should forgive seventy times seven times right?

Do you feel you are being mistreated? don't worry, our God is a just God and I'm sure He knows what you are going through, just keep on honoring Him and He will do what is right.

Have a blessed morning everyone!

  

God Sent What We Needed

If God had perceived that our greatest need was economic, He would have sent an economist.

If he had perceived that our greatest need was entertainment, he would have sent us a comedian or an artist.

If God had perceived that our greatest need was political stability, he would have sent us a politician.

If he had perceived that our greatest need was health, he would have sent us a doctor.

But he perceived that our greatest need involved our sin, our alienation from him, our profound rebellion, our death, and he sent us a Savior.

—D. A. Carson, A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1992), 109.

Good sound system and worship

We recently went to a fund raising  concert where we helped in the production team to which I saw their good sound equipment/system. The day  after that concert, it was our church anniversary, while we are setting up our music equipment, I remember the good sound system from the concert and how I wish that our music equipment is as good as that so we can have good sounds too, we can play better because we can hear each other's sounds.

While we  are doing sound check, reality hits me, that all we can hear are feedbacks from microphones and noise because we don't have good sound system like mackie thump speaker. I know it's expensive and our church cannot afford that yet.

As  a worship leader, I always feel the need of having the right and good sound system in the church. One noise and we can all be distracted, while if we can produce good sounds, it might help us   and the congregation focus more.

But  of course, what matter the most, still is our hearts. After all, the Lord listens not to the quality of sounds we produced while we are worshiping but He listens to our hearts. With or without accompaniment, we can still by all means worship God...but then a good sound equipment isn't bad to desire also like what I am desiring for our church to have someday soon.

*Rudolf*

I choose to forgive

It maybe hard but when you forgive you're doing your self a favor :)

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Silver and Gold

....have I none,m but such as I have give I thee, In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
Acts 3:6

I memorized that verse from a song we used to sing when I was a new Christian. 

Every time I feel sad thinking that I have none of the luxuries this world is offering such as nice cars, beautiful house, lots of money, jewelries or even gold coins (that you can buy from http://www.goldeneaglecoin.com or even expensive bags and shoes....that song/verse comes into my mind quickly reminding me that...

Truly I may not have those luxuries I mentioned above but I realized I have more than that pa because I have Jesus who can make the lame walk, the blind to see and the prisoners free!! I have something great that money cannot buy.

So yes, I may not have silver and gold but because I have Jesus..I know I am rich.

Be Still

Getting Quiet

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Be still, and know that I am God...”

(Psalm 46:10, NKJV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

So many people today find themselves caught up in the day-to-day busyness of life, driven to do more in less time. It seems people constantly strive to find ways to cram more into their already overcrowded schedules. But at the same time, God is constantly inviting us to step away from the hectic pace of life and come to Him to find rest for our souls. He invites us to be still before Him, to get quiet so we can hear His voice and set our hearts and minds at peace. Every day, you should take time to read the scripture and meditate on God’s promises. Every time you’re in the car, put on some good praise music. Make it a point to spend time with God throughout the day. When you get quiet, say, “God, I love You, today. Lord, thank You for my life, my family, my dreams.” That’s what is going to keep you strong. That’s what’s going to keep you moving forward in the right direction. Today, make it a point to be still before God. Quiet your mind of all the things on your agenda and just focus on Him. Let Him love you, let Him speak to your heart, and let Him fill you with peace and strength each and every day.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank You for Your love and grace upon me. Right now, I let go of all the distractions of life and focus on You. I choose to be still, to get quiet before You and thank You for Your peace all the days of my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

Reading Camp

Fishnets Ministry started this last year, the purpose is to help the kids aged 5-6 years old who have difficulty in reading specially those who are incoming grade one pupils. This is being held every summer. One of the kids in the reading camp last year was awarded "Best in Reading" in her class. Sweet fruit of our teacher's labor :)

This year, we have eight kids and I know they were taught properly. I just hope one of them receives an award again at the end of the school year. Kudos to our volunteer teachers. I know how hard it is to teach younger kids (with all the playing here and there, sometimes they even play with  hoist rings and boards) but they did manage well :) I am so proud of them! 

Till our next reading camp!!!