Monday, December 07, 2009
9:47 PM
Here are some quotes from the daily devotion. i think it really speaks to me so i cant help but type it down here.
"When the Lord lays on our hearts something for us to do, we often assume it will be easy or go smoothly. Sometimes, though, we will encounter setbacks and opposition, and we must learn to persevere in doing what is right.""The demand that God plans on his people is not a burden, but an invitation. We are invited to participate in the work of God, not because God is in need of money or help, but in order that we may depend on God and see Him work."i think its so true that whatever God calls his people to do, it requires faith. i dont think God calls his people to do something that is so simple that doesnt require God himself to do a miracle. As for myself, im waiting for a miracle. I've come to a point whereby there is nothing else i can do. I realise i like to gei kiang and think that i can do everything by myself. until i totally surrender everything to God, nothing is going to happen.
Only God Can ChangeTrying to change something you cannot control is a total waste of time! There is an old saying that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results. Isn't that how we approach life sometimes? We know ultimately it is up to God to work something out; yet we continue struggling trying to do something that only God can do. For example, only God can change a person's heart. We can only pray for people, but only God can change them. We cant even change ourselves. we can try to behave better and have some success. We can discipline ourselves and learn better ways to respond to people and situation, but when it comes to genuine heart change, only God can do that. He is the only one who can reach down inside a person to heal what needs to be healed and change what needs to be changed. okay, i really like the example.
i was reading a book that Eeling lent me that day. It is called : THE POWER OF A Praying Teen. if im not wrong, its a gift from Kaiyun. anyway, i only read 2 chapters, but i think its a really good book. its like a step by step prayer guide book. At the back of each chapter, there is like a page of reflection. Im going to type out my reflection here..
The names of God that mean the most important to me are:1) Strength.God is definitely my God of strength. In weakness, he strengthens me. I feel that i'm always facing challenges and God always gives me the strength to face them. He is indeed a God of strength!
2) Comforter.i think i am someone who is easily discouraged and disappointed. God never fails to comfort me. God is my comforter!
