26.6.12

One of those..bad days..

One of those days where emotions went down n down under, bursting w tears at one moment.

One of those days the thought of ending it all came resurfacing again. And where dreams come flowing back hoping to find some fit in the picture.

One of those days I forced myself to get off on time to make time for God and God's people.

Just one day of the many in my life, experiencing the peace and joy like the aftermath of a fierce battle. You just keep realizing how minute you and your plans are. Acknowledging His abundance in gracious supply. Knowing that all these, shall pass.

Learning, to keep the peace and joy..while waiting for that one moment of decisiveness, if necessary, to reveal the hidden treasures lined up for me. Just, stay close.
 

21.6.12

Ahh

Forgive me my dear friends.

I'm taking slightly longer to respond.. If at all... I need some kind of discipline to be kind n reply messages with grace.

Lets not talk abt taking the initiative to ask ppl out.. Or even just catching up online or what. 

I think I really sucked at these.

So if u can understd, thanks for being my fren. For being...still there.

17.6.12

Be less irritable

Anger: Re-pattern Your Mind by Rick Warren "Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind." (Romans 12:2a TEV)

The way we act is determined by the way we feel. The way we feel is determined by the way we think. If we want to change the way we act, we have to change the way we think. If we want to change a habitual pattern of improper anger management — pouting, blowing up, criticizing, etc. — then we need to have some mental reconditioning.

Gary Smalley suggests you ask yourself questions like, "Do I enjoy getting angry?" "Does it produce the intended results when I get angry?" "Could I get the same results in a more effective way?" "How would I be different?"

Smalley suggests you write down your answers in a letter to yourself and read it aloud to yourself once a week for six months, — that's 26 times. Also, take the time to read it in the presence of another person. That may seem like a lot of work, but how serious are you about changing this habit in your life? How serious are you about getting control of your anger?

I suggest using Bible verses in your letter so that as God's Word fills your thoughts, you will be transformed by the renewing of your mind. It's going to change you.

The truth is, angry people are insecure people. The more insecure I am, the more things tick me off. The more insecure I am, the more upset I get and the more irritable I am.

But here's the thing: When you understand how much God loves you, your security in Christ, and how much you matter to God, then you are less likely to be irritable.

Talk About It

Read Ephesians 1 and Romans 8. They are anti-anger biblical passages because they teach us how deeply God loves us and that we are secure in him.

Remember u r not alone.. Choose Jesus!

Allow Christ to Live Through You by Rick Warren

"God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him." (Philippians 2:13 NLT)

It is the Holy Spirit's job to produce Christ-like character in you.

You cannot reproduce the character of Jesus on your own strength. New Year's resolutions, willpower, and best intentions are not enough. Only the Holy Spirit has the power to make the changes God wants to make in our lives. The Bible says, "God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him" (Philippians 2:13 NLT).

Mention "the power of the Holy Spirit," and many people think of miraculous demonstrations and intense emotions. But, most of the time, the Holy Spirit's power is released in your life in quiet, unassuming ways that you aren't even aware of or feel.

Christ-likeness is not produced by imitation but by inhabitation. We allow Christ to live through us.

How does this happen? Through the choices we make. We choose to follow Jesus in all situations and then trust God's Spirit to give us his power, love, faith, and wisdom to do it. Since God's Spirit lives inside of us, these things are always available for the asking.

Talk About It

How has the Holy Spirit been working in your life? Have you ever claimed those works as your own?

What do your recent choices say about how much you want God to produce Christ-likeness in you?

13.6.12

倒着数

刚过去的周末吃了两个生日餐。一个是朋友迟了两个月的(我们到底有多忙啊),另个是我提前的29+1大寿。

好朋友结婚了。老公第一。我完全明白。

身体状况一落千丈。马不停蹄的快节奏真的让我好想放弃。工作之外真的什么都不想做!

就这样,快一年了。这一年里,谢谢上帝的恩典,爸妈的谅解,朋友的照顾。

30 应该也会一瞬间的划过。还是一样希望自己不会错过重要的点点滴滴。。其实,我没变。还是要每天每天得到平静,学会感恩。。一起加油吧!