Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Below are my notes taken fr one of the sermon's I've seen on Godtv - a christian tv channel in england n most of the shows are dedicated to Jesus..
Pls Read as I share w u the bits n pieces of the notes coz it also opened my eyes abt having d power of choice..
Deuteronomy 30:19 the power of choice..
Blessing to choose.. Worship him out of our own freewill.. Freewill coincides w faith.. Choice is a gift fr god.. To choose is to accept or make up ur mind to make a decision. To commitment to one thing.. Volition.. Deciding of what u become.. Journey to succeed ur life uve got to make the right choice.. Choices shape ur future.. Choice mold ur character.. Show ur person. If u choose not to obey the word of god, it begins to mold ur character and ur future.. Ur choice is also one of ur assets.. Assets can be good or bad on ur life.. Any thing which lives in u, it takes ur power to choose. N when ur addicted to it, it takes ur power to choose.. Quality decision n quality choices that will resolve int he blessing my life, and to serve ur purpose in life.. Annointed decisions.. Misdirected u become when u get.. Lifestyle w god is a choice.. Choose life or death.. If ur journey is well u absolutely learn the value of choosing. Proverbs 8: 10 wise actions to led to prosperity.. Uve got power of choice started since the day u were born.. Begin to make a decision to follow the purpose of. God to ur life.. John 7:12 choose to do gods will or reject gods will.. Challenge.. Psalm 33:12
Just now I am listing down the plan n obejectives for my spiritual journey. I wanted it to be organized this time so I wouldn't missed any part of this beautiful journey. Since I started learning n understanding the bible n other books about. Jesus, I became inspired to learn about him deeper. So in between times n days when my husband is not with me, I have literally offered my time w him.. Then it became a regular thing so I organized my objectives n plan better.. D fasting that has developed to become a routine is now an ordinary thing..:-)
And so to plan n create my objective, I have listed on my journal the schedule of commitments which also pertains to my spiritual blessings.. Geez, I ddnt realize that every day, jesus has consumed all the days except saturday, here it goes to give u a picture;
Mondays - discipleship explored in cambray church at 1230pm to 130pm Tuesdays - naomi house reading together the book of mark n later we want to read book together Wednesdays - 4am england timings - my filipino discipleship group over the internet skype which is another hour n half
- (2x a month) 730pm to 10pm a homegroup bible study with my british discipleship group Thursdays - again 4 am w d group online as a continuation Fridays - 10 am to 1pm as a volunteer in cambray church administration saturdays - free w rob Sundays - cambray church service n ccf livestream online..
So beyond this commitments which also serving jesus, at home I read about jesus or videos about his glory.. But I realized how the time n days are consumed for jesus when my husband was not beside me..
I smiled! Smiled w tears in my heart because of so much joy.. I never imagined how jesus has tranformed me n has given me the desires of my heart.. how life can be without jesus in my heart, I don't think I can picture that anymore..
In between those schedule, my obejective really is to find time to read more on the historical background of the books in the Bible, like I'm really interested now on the culture n traditions during before christ.. Hmmm.. Thinking how jesus becomes my greatest encourager! D blessings he has shown are more than I could imagine.. Internet technology, inspirational books, educational background I've had, n more.. Truly he willinspire you to do the things that will please him.. Its only up to us if we will be too lazy to follow him.. But not to boast, jesus knows me n this blogspot has became an outrage to shout out my spirit n faith, which I couldn't just tell to anybody, they will think I'm weird! Even not all of these feelings I can share w rob.. But jesus knows how I still want to serve him.. I'm even waiting for an answred prayer from him about a ministry that I think he is leading me but I'd like to wait n be patient for more of his leadings.. However I'm ready when he gives me a go signal..
Praise u. Lord! That's it, consume me! Coz I belong to you n I offer my life to you alone! U know what is my heart n I praise you for working towards my desire to learn you more n how our relationship has grown to be special n closer.. The spiritual blessings are endless n I couldn't believe how this has become a part of me.. Not a duty or responsibility to achieved but I want to be with you evry single day n minute of my life.. Even thought its not enough time what I'm giving you.. You know that!
:-) m crying inside my heart because of so much joy than any material n precious worldliness can provide.. Truly you knew me in and out!!
I love you n I offer my every little second with you.. Now n forever until I see you face to face..
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
fr the article: Changes: God's Opportunity to Bless By Martha Noebel
i want to remind myself of this article so i wanna share it also with you..
WE all have changes in our lives. From day to day we need God to help us get through whatever may come our way. Some days we may be shouting, "Praise God!" while other times we may be crying out, "I need a miracle!" Whatever the day may bring, changes will come and we need to have a godly mindset in order to handle them. I was in a chapel service recently, and I kept thinking about all the changes that were going on in my life. Between the daily challenges that my husband and I have in our home with raising two teenagers, the constant transitions with our jobs, and the world around us in general -- they all speak of changes.
As I thought about it, I felt God drop this "pearl" into my heart. It is the acronym for the word changes:
Christ Has A New Gift Each Second
Wow! We can look at each new day and even each second as an opportunity for God to bless us! Each moment contains a gift from God if we want to look for it. It can be in a smile from someone at work, an encouraging word from a friend, God's Word speaking to our hearts, or a pat on the back from our bosses. The list is endless. Let's not overlook the obvious ones like a promotion, good report cards from our children, a Sunday school child who calls us his or her hero, an unexpected financial blessing, a whole week without something breaking in the house, and good health. In Malachi 3:6, God says, "For I am the Lord, I change not." Isn't that comforting? With all the changes, there is one thing that cannot change -- GOD. This includes His great love for us. He also says in His Word, "So God has given us both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can take new courage, for we can hold on to his promise with confidence" (Hebrews 6:18, The Book). What has God promised you? He has promised to never leave you nor forsake you, no matter what. "For the Lord will not cast off His people, neither will He forsake His inheritance" (Psalm 94:14, KJV). "...for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee" (Hebrews 13:5, KJV).
So let the changes come. We will not walk in fear, but in faith! We will trust God with all the changes, and know that He is more than able to help us and that He even has plans to bless us.
Every second, if need be, we can find a blessing. Changes can be our friend. Let's look for God in them
YEEEEYYYYYEHHHHEYYYYYYYYY YAHHHHUUUUUUUU :D today, i have just received the package from amazon.co.uk.. A TRUE GOD'S PROVISION in my spiritual journey, oh well, that is aside from the HOLY SCRIPTURE of course, the BIBLE..
In England's book shops, you will never find this kind of books. Go and check it then you will only find SPIRITUAL shelves (they ddnt even call it RELIGIOUS) and no BIBLE is being sold in their BOOKSTORE HERE.. so in SPIRITUAL side of the store, you will find HOROSCOPE, reading SPIRITS, ANGELS, GHOST STORIES, AND PSYCHIC books... sad and scary isnt it?
but praise GOD for the unlimited resources to fuel us up in spirit and joy in getting to know HIM better and living with the HOLY SPIRIT day and night.. there is AMAZON.CO.UK where you can buy books of your choices ONLINE and in just 3 days, its right at your door step, FREE DELIVERY and discounted compared to retail prices.. great GIFT isnt it? another COOL TECHNOLOGY PROVISION from JESUS... whew.. where can you find that kind of JOY?!!!
well in fact, reading has never been my passion...i would want to watch TV SERIES, REALITY SHOWS, MOVIES or outdoor activities, but never i'd be amaze and get interested sitting while reading a book...
truly, GOD's ways is amazing that when HE transforms you through HIS GRACE, HE will never stop leading you to whatever that pleases him.. HE IS EVEN THE ONE WHO IS ATTRACTING ME .. GETTING MY ATTENTION.. oh JESUS, I WILL HUMBLY SERVE YOU AND MY DEEPEST GRATITUDE for the blessings you have always been presenting to me and my husband.. so JESUS little own way of leadings to me is READING MORE ABOUT HIM.. I have been dedicating my life nowadays with READING this kinds of BOOKS and THE BIBLE..
BILL HYBEL'S TOO BUSY NOT TO PRAY and JERRY BRIDGES' DISCIPLINE OF GRACE, were just two of those inspirational books about my journey of FAITH that has encourage me to READ and guide my journey of faith along the way of this continuous service with the LORD.. BILL HYBEL's book has taught me the real essence of praying and taught me tremendously on how to make a GOOD CONVERSATION WITH JESUS.. and JERRY's DISCIPLINE OF GRACE is an amazing TRUTH about the GOSPEL which has given ANOTHER GREAT LEAP ON MY FAITH and how i can be true to JESUS. I will share you bits n pieces of JERRY's because it has made me MATURE in FAITH..
I NEVER KNEW HOW NERVE-WRACKING AND MIND-BLOWING READING IS.. never imagine reading could be a passion to me and never dream of reading ESPECIALLY IF ITS ABOUT JESUS.. ARGH!! i just cant put the right words to describe how i feel whenever i finish ONE BOOK.. which I NEVER IN MY 36 YEARS HAS NEVER FINISHED READING A BOOK..
thanks to my loving beautiful HUSBAND, ROB, who has been transformed too by his loving grace slowly and surely.. Jesus provision to our financials in order for me to keep buying the means and ways to get to know more about JESUS..
my deepese gratitude also to NAOMI, my accountability partner nowadays, a 21 year old pastoral assistant in our CHURCH... We both believe that we are being instrumented by GOD and praise HIM together as we share to read the book of MARK.. thanking her for a PRECIOUS ONE AN A HALF HOUR of JESUS' amazing stories and devotions of faith.. again, another PROVISION from JESUS who has never failed to amaze me..
will speak about each book as I finish reading all of it and will share with you the thoughts on my next blogs.. though I have shared the TOO BUSY NOT TO PRAY on my previous blogs..
Reading this keeps me intact.. My face in jesus christ in view of the gospel..
Romans 3:19-26 (New International Version)
19Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.
Righteousness Through Faith
21But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement,[a] through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— 26he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus
i am wondering if JESUS has pulled it off just for me to speak in front of the pastors, deacons and ministers, churchmates who are elders, young ones, married, believers n non-belieavers, and share my testimony on my faith and how GOD has led me to find Cambray Baptist Church. Well i think yes, because HE definitely knows what is in my heart.. He perfectly knows what would really make me feel happy and make his presence felt.. he knew that whenever I see people sharing their faith on stage or during sunday services, i always thought it must have been a privilege to share your own story about the works of GOD in your life.. not for my own pride and honor, but because not everyone are called and privileged to be on that stage and speak about GOD.. i thought that people who were called to testify and share gospels during a sunday service must have been annointed and tremendously BLESSED.. AND WONDERING since then, what it probably feels like.... :)
im just extremely honored and loving the thought that JESUS has answered an idea in my head (i have not even ask for this but JESUS has favoured the desire of my heart).. it is really an extreme privilege to serve HIM and be a witness to share HIS LOVE FOR ALL OF US..
praise you JESUS.. as I always asked you that i offer my physical body and mind for your glory and whatever plans you have established to honor you, then i am up for it.. thank you JESUS for showing me your HEART, how you are graciously and faithfully shining in my life.. even when i am undeserving that i always fall short of your glory, i am extremely humbled in your presence in my life.. i pray that you will put the right words to say in order to send your message with our family in the church.. i am forever grateful that you have continuously supporting my struggle to focus on YOUR WILL and not my own will.. because of this, my FAITH has tremendously made a great LEAP since you started to call me.. my fear, shame, pain and more are all lifted up to you, as I am no longer the driver of my life coz i have surrendered all ive got to you... not only tonight, but also for forever, i will praise you and exalt your NAME, JESUS, as my loving savior.
i acknowledge your presence as i speak in front of your people.. i bow n knelt down in honor of your glory.. lift my hand to praise you for your amazing works in my life.. you've done so well, JESUS.. im so honored AND NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS MY DEEP GRATITUDE to you..
these are all for your glory.. forever and ever.. amen.. and amen..
Down A Cold And Darkened Hallway a Doctor Stood Alone, with A Young And Frightened Father who Knew Something Was Wrong he Said, Son This Isn't Easy but We Really Need To Talk. so He Put His Arm Around Him and They Began To Walk.
he Said Your Wife Is Finally Sleeping she Just Needs To Be Alone Right Now. and Your Baby, Well She's Healthy, but There's Something You Should Know. son, She's Slightly Less Than Perfect, and There's Nothing We Could Do. so Before You Go To See Her, i Thought I'd Talk To You.
as The Young Man Held The Warm, and Sleeping Bundle To His Chest, he Saw The Imperfections, and Although He Tried His Best, he Couldn't Stop The Tears From Falling, as He Held His Little Girl. and In A Low And Trembling Voice, he Gently Said These Words;
you're Beautiful In Every Way, So Beautiful. how I've Waited For This Day. if The World Was Offered To Me, i Just Couldn't Make The Trade. cause You're Beautiful
when I Think Of How I've Fallen, and All The Times I've Tried, to Hide My Imperfections, from My Father's Eyes. there's A Voice That Still Is Calling, deep Inside Of Me. and I Can Always Hear It when I Get On My Knees.
you're Beautiful In Every Way, So Beautiful. how I've Waited For This Day. when The World Was Offered To Me, i Just Couldn't Make The Trade. cause You're Beautiful. you'd Be Amazed At How Some Things Matter, and Some Things Don't, when You're Seen Through, the Eyes Of God. though We Try To Hide Our Darkness, and Fill Our Dreams, he Only Sees What's In Your Heart.
and You're Beautiful, In Every Way, so Beautiful. how I've Waited For This Day. when The World Was Offered To Me, i Just Couldn't Make The Trade. cause You're Beautiful
i Know God Knows, You're Beautiful you're Beautiful... you're Beautiful... you're Beautiful..
PRAISE YOU JESUS... I AM UNWORTHY OF YOUR GRACIOUS LOVE AND YET YOU CAN SEE ME AS BEAUTIFUL AS YOU ARE.. THANK YOU JESUS...
