Sunday, March 23, 2008
Hope enters life today!
Avalon – Come & Fill my heart
Free, I long to be free
I long for the day I'll believe
That all you say you see in me is true
That's hard for me to do
It's hard for me to die to myself
Entrust my life to someone else
So come empty me out
I'm no good without
You inside of me
Chorus:
Come and fill my heart with hope
Come and fill my life with love
Come and fill my soul with strength to carry on
Because from here the climb is steep, the road is long
Come and fill my days with dreams
Empty me of all the empty things
That I hold onto
Come and fill my heart with you
I need you in my life
Need you like the air that I breath
You've become the very heart of me
And I, I can't believe my eyes
Can't believe the dream that I've found
Lord, your love has turned my world around
So come fill up my heart'
Till I'm like you are
So deep inside of me
Search me, Lord
Try my heart
Come and take me now and make me new
So that all of the world will see you
Overflow in my life
Today is all about Him. All about Him going up to the cross & conquered death to fulfill what is spoken in the lyrics above!
Just being immersed in His love & grace is all I need. It’s sufficient to carry me on. Words can’t fully describe that. It is only revealed by your personal encounter with Him. Really thank Him for all the blessings and His unfailing love for me. From strength to strength He has carried me on throughout these years. Nothing I do can make Him love me less or more. Thank you, Jesus!
Free, I long to be free
I long for the day I'll believe
That all you say you see in me is true
That's hard for me to do
It's hard for me to die to myself
Entrust my life to someone else
So come empty me out
I'm no good without
You inside of me
Chorus:
Come and fill my heart with hope
Come and fill my life with love
Come and fill my soul with strength to carry on
Because from here the climb is steep, the road is long
Come and fill my days with dreams
Empty me of all the empty things
That I hold onto
Come and fill my heart with you
I need you in my life
Need you like the air that I breath
You've become the very heart of me
And I, I can't believe my eyes
Can't believe the dream that I've found
Lord, your love has turned my world around
So come fill up my heart'
Till I'm like you are
So deep inside of me
Search me, Lord
Try my heart
Come and take me now and make me new
So that all of the world will see you
Overflow in my life
Today is all about Him. All about Him going up to the cross & conquered death to fulfill what is spoken in the lyrics above!
Just being immersed in His love & grace is all I need. It’s sufficient to carry me on. Words can’t fully describe that. It is only revealed by your personal encounter with Him. Really thank Him for all the blessings and His unfailing love for me. From strength to strength He has carried me on throughout these years. Nothing I do can make Him love me less or more. Thank you, Jesus!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Shift!
Felt really overwhelmed & burden yesterday and today. About studies, the thought of exams in June, ministry and random thoughts just made me feel so stretched & tired. I recognized the plot the enemy was setting to weaken my faith especially since I got back from Leaders’ retreat over the weekend. The retreat was empowering and very ministering.
As I was taking the tram back, the bridge of “Sold Out” really spoke!
“I’m holding onto You, All my desires in Your hand. I’m running after You, Jesus!”
Just draw my attention to what God says that He is always in control. His providence is always there to those who seek Him first.
As I got back home, start doing my devotion and just worshipping God, just felt so elevated. Just felt the exchange is happening. He is taking my burden & giving me His yoke for His yoke is light. I am able to find rest in Him!!! & as I was reading the bible, this verse spoke so strongly:
Isa52:1-2Awake, awake O Zion, clothe yourself with strength. Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again. Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, O Jerusalem. Free yourself from the chains on your neck, O captive Daughter of Zion.
It talks about clothing ourselves with God’s strength & glory. Clothes give protection, display glory to those who sees us in it! It talks about don’t let the things of the world and people to pull me down. It talks about shaking off the things that hinders us from coming to God. It talks about breaking free things/thoughts/words/situations that bring us down!
Just wanna proclaim this word every morning!
As I was taking the tram back, the bridge of “Sold Out” really spoke!
“I’m holding onto You, All my desires in Your hand. I’m running after You, Jesus!”
Just draw my attention to what God says that He is always in control. His providence is always there to those who seek Him first.
As I got back home, start doing my devotion and just worshipping God, just felt so elevated. Just felt the exchange is happening. He is taking my burden & giving me His yoke for His yoke is light. I am able to find rest in Him!!! & as I was reading the bible, this verse spoke so strongly:
Isa52:1-2Awake, awake O Zion, clothe yourself with strength. Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again. Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, O Jerusalem. Free yourself from the chains on your neck, O captive Daughter of Zion.
It talks about clothing ourselves with God’s strength & glory. Clothes give protection, display glory to those who sees us in it! It talks about don’t let the things of the world and people to pull me down. It talks about shaking off the things that hinders us from coming to God. It talks about breaking free things/thoughts/words/situations that bring us down!
Just wanna proclaim this word every morning!
Friday, March 14, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Bring Him glory!
Isa49:3 He said to me, "You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will display my splendor."
The Message version says “He said to me, "You're my dear servant, Israel, through whom I'll shine."”
The NLT version says “He said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, and you will bring me glory.””
God says His servants will display His glory. Through us, His name is adorned!
It got me thinking – How do we reflect His glory? How do we live our life in such a way that His name is lifted high?
It makes me look back to my parents. What are the things/life-events that will put a smile on their face? That they will be so pleased?
I can think of a few…
I know they will be very happy to see their children grown up healthily, living in a good life condition, successful in their career, find their life partner and start to build their own family. More than that, parents will be blessed and thankful when their children grown up with heart & attitude of thanksgiving towards them – for all the sacrifices and time labored to raise their children. In their heart, I can just sense the thanksgiving prayer “Thank God for such a blessed child. Thanks for building this child up to have Your character living actively deep within him.”
I know this will make them proud. This will make them shine. It will definitely bring glory to the family.
Likewise, our Father in heaven will be pleased if He sees His children live a life that glorify His name – life that is constantly pursuing His purpose & will. As we faithfully serve Him, submit and obey the things He has wished in our lives, and trustfully walk in the road that He prepared for us, His love is truly manifested to everyone, His nature and His character is made clear for everyone to experience, and His purpose is to rebuild the relationship that was once lost will be fulfilled.
The Message version says “He said to me, "You're my dear servant, Israel, through whom I'll shine."”
The NLT version says “He said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, and you will bring me glory.””
God says His servants will display His glory. Through us, His name is adorned!
It got me thinking – How do we reflect His glory? How do we live our life in such a way that His name is lifted high?
It makes me look back to my parents. What are the things/life-events that will put a smile on their face? That they will be so pleased?
I can think of a few…
I know they will be very happy to see their children grown up healthily, living in a good life condition, successful in their career, find their life partner and start to build their own family. More than that, parents will be blessed and thankful when their children grown up with heart & attitude of thanksgiving towards them – for all the sacrifices and time labored to raise their children. In their heart, I can just sense the thanksgiving prayer “Thank God for such a blessed child. Thanks for building this child up to have Your character living actively deep within him.”
I know this will make them proud. This will make them shine. It will definitely bring glory to the family.
Likewise, our Father in heaven will be pleased if He sees His children live a life that glorify His name – life that is constantly pursuing His purpose & will. As we faithfully serve Him, submit and obey the things He has wished in our lives, and trustfully walk in the road that He prepared for us, His love is truly manifested to everyone, His nature and His character is made clear for everyone to experience, and His purpose is to rebuild the relationship that was once lost will be fulfilled.
I believe once we reach the finish line, once we return heaven, He will be standing there – arms wide open, excitedly embrace us with a warm hug and said “Son, welcome home! You’ve make me proud! You’ve bring glory to my name!”
Saturday, March 01, 2008
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