boundaries
Set them wisely or what you called boundaries will turn into traps.
Been thinking about boundaries(in terms of relationships) the pass coupla days..
Yes we're called to LOVE eevryone.
But that doesnt mean we're called to do unto everybody else the SAME thing as much as we try our best to be impartial.
Truth is, different people have different needs and personalities.
It's impossible to treat everybody the same and expect same results.
(Even if you want to deal with them all the same way, they might not even let you.)
I believe we're called to treat different people differently, and still maintain our nice selves doing good.
I want to believe as much as I want that I can be anybody's friend and be well-received among everyone that knows me.
But I also needa know that there are people whom God intends me to minister to and those to fellowship with.
And to know that requires us to be sensitive to Him.
One of the ways Moses sets his own boundaries by is going only wherever the presence(peace & joy) of the Lord is.
If you dont feel right doing sth for someone.. it might possibly be the wrong thing to do even if it seems like a good thing.
I'm not asking you to be suspicious when it comes to doing good.. but I believe we all have good and bad experiences with people and I think the purpose for experiences is so that we become wiser and wiser in dealing with people. To do a better 'good' to them God's way, not ours.
so..
Boundaries.. or.. trap..?!
Hope it helps
ord
Had a simple ORD parade this evening.
I'm so happy for most of them who're ORD-ing in within the next 6 days.
They dont have to book in no more from today onwards!
How happy & excited I am for them.
Am also thrilled about what's in stored 'out there' for me when my time comes
(in 5 more weeks!) :D
Gonna have a power-packed & fun-filled week ahead with the company.
Thank God for ARMY, for the people he surrounded me with, for the series of events that took place during my 2 years of service.
I've experienced people, food, life and most importantly God in a way nothing else could ever make up for.
Those memories are almost surreal now as i look back.
Even with that, I'm not a person who could just say good bye and mean what I say.
My mind is very easily attached to things it sets its affections on
Lovely memories linger on..
:)
Psalm 103
Go back
Go back to love
Go back to the presence
Whenever it comes to your mind
Go back..
"we don't need presents, we need the presence" -Joyce Meyer
You Hold Me Now
On that day when I see
All that You have for me
When I see You face to face
There surrounded by Your grace
All my fears swept away
In the light of Your embrace
Where Your love is all I need
And forever I am free
Where the streets are made of gold
In Your presence healed and whole
May the songs of Heaven rise to You alone
CHORUS:
No weeping, No hurt or pain, No suffering
You hold me now. You hold me now
No darkness, No sick or lame, No hiding
You hold me now. You hold me now
In this life I will stand
Through my joy and my pain
Knowing there’s a greater day
There’s a hope that never fades
When Your name is lifted high
And forever praises rise
For the glory of Your name
I’m believing for the day
When the wars and violence cease
All creation lives in peace
Let the songs of Heaven rise to You alone
CHORUS:
No weeping, No hurt or pain, No suffering
You hold me now. You hold me now
No darkness, No sick or lame, No hiding
You hold me now. You hold me now
For eternity all my heart will give
All the glory to Your name
Your Kingdom come
Your will be done
Here on Earth as it is in Heaven
'Faith' is an attitude
People of faith confess
Faithless people complain
We say we wanna develop the fruits of the Spirit:
to be contented
to be grateful
to be patient
to be loving & forgiving
to be blah blah blah
I think 'Module 1' of this great lesson is (that we), 'Stop Complaining'
It's time we minimise the compromise in our conversations
Maybe it's time to take down that negative status on FB, msn, etc haha
You think you can do these?!
It'll change your life !!! (literally)
Peace One Day (21st Sept)
The Day After Peace
Am deeply impacted by this documentary
Nothing is impossible.. nothing!
It is possible but nobody said it's gonna be quick, easy, smooth
Would this be possible? if your answer's yes then it can happen if we persist!
Be Specific
Eph 5:14-18
14 Therefore He says, Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall shine (make day dawn) upon you and give you light.
15 Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people),
16 Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil.
17 Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is.
18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but ever be filled and stimulated with the [Holy] Spirit.
The words i bolded is God saying, "Be specific!"
We say we want purpose.. we're not gonna get it wishing
We CAN live accurately, understand and firmly grasp what the will of the Lord is.
In fact God doesnt even care to tell us we can.. he just tells us to do it.
WOW!!
He expects us to just do as He says not just because that's faith.. but think about it..
who is God here?! you're definitely not Him!
Faith is being specific
What are you waiting/idling around for?!
God is very specific, it's just that we're not
If you think you are.. think about what makes you think you are?!
could you have been more specific?!
You really think Moses could remember ALL of the instructions from God to build the tabernacle?
Maybe he could.. but can you?
Ok maybe you're capable too but would you rather write it down still, just in case a fine detail is missed?
Could you have been more specific?!
Remember 3D:
Details Determine Destiny!
Ecclesiastes 7:10 (NLT)
Don’t long for “the good old days.”
This is not wise.
Ecclesiastes 7:10 (NIV)
Do not say, "Why were the old days better than these?"
For it is not wise to ask such questions.
Stop it!
It's time we stop saying these.. and start moving on :)
Everything - Tye Tribbett
Tye Tribbett, musician & preacher
I LIKE this guy
Go check him out on youtube
I reckon him to be one of the coolest people on the planet ;)
Life is like this..
It's unfair!
But shouldnt it be fair since ALL share unfair lives
I take it back..
Life is FAIR!!
no worries mate
First day of FOP (310709).
Rev Mark Conner delivered a great message on 'worries'
We learnt about the redundance of worry
Life is made up of 2 kinda stuff..
stuff that're within your control and stuff that are beyond your control.
2 kinda things that are unecessary for you to be worrying about:
1. Things that you can do something about to fix it. (What for worry?!)
2. Things that you can do nothing about to fix it. (What for worry?!)
worry, then becomes redundant yea :)
Luke 12:25
"who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"
Proverbs 24:26(New Living Translation)
"An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship"
truth should be the way of life
we base/build our lives on truth
We would want to speak words of truth to the ones we love
as the speaker we make sure we speak the truth in love
as the receiver we would appreciate an honest remark (good/bad) and learn to accept it
With the acceptance of truth comes maturity ;)
btw,
Games are meant for in the playground, not in relationships
Let's make a decision to give words of affirmation to the ones you love.
JINLONG - Jay eL . 77 =)