Thursday, June 3, 2010
Finding Joy
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Reflections on my Birthday :)
Monday, February 1, 2010
Road to True Happiness. :)
Happiness can not be found on the things that we want, or on the things we think seem worthwhile. Whether or not I become a doctor, whether or not I work as a nurse, whether or not I become a good mother and wife, whether or not I help many people, whether or not I do something great for God, if I’m not found in God, I’ll never be truly happy.
There will always be toil and suffering whichever way I choose. There will be rewards on the way as each challenge is faced successfully. Even this will be meaningless because I know for a fact that I am just but a breath of life that crossed the earth. I come as I go. But this doesn’t mean that I won’t be happy or that I won’t be blessed. As long as I hold on unto God, I am certain that I’ll be able to make it. God will always be with me.
I know God is slowly changing my heart. He is teaching me to stop wanting what this world wants. The greatest joy is experienced through the Lord. He is my only source of hope and comfort, of peace and security, of happiness and belonging. And nothing, not even any one can ever satisfy my desires. Only Him. So I’ll throw everything that hinders me now. I am determined to run this race whatever it takes. Whatever or wherever this life may take me, I trust God to lead me. There is nothing I can do nor can I offer to make Him love me more. He already does love me. Even much more than what I can ask for. All that He’s asking from me right now is that I continue to delight in Him and to be joyful in His name until the time comes when He’ll call me back into His arms.
“There is nothing better for people than to eat and drink, and to find enjoyment in their work. I also perceived that this ability COMES FROM GOD. For no one can eat and drink or experience joy apart from him.”
Ecclessiastes 2:24-25 NET
Friday, November 27, 2009
God's Business Deal
I am still confident of this:I will see the goodness of the LORDin the land of the living.Wait for the LORD;be strong and take heartand wait for the LORD.Psalm 27:13-14What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Mark 8:36
Sunday, October 11, 2009
YOU Make Me Feel
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. (1 John 3:1)
The Good Sister Act
"Ella, you LOVE AS I HAVE LOVED YOU. Let my love overflow in your heart like a well, like an everlasting spring that will not run dry even in times of drought. As you do this, I will lead you beside quiet waters, I will give you grace in every trial. I will lead you and carry you close to my heart. And surely, my goodness and mercy will follow you, all the days of your life."
This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (1 John 5:3-4)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall.. Who's the Fairest of them All?
I remember that I sometimes catch myself asking this somewhat mundane question. Ever since I was a child, I was very insecure about how I looked like physically. My insecurity started to show first through my posture. I started to slouch when I was in elementary because I was too conscious of my rears. For me, they looked ridiculous and I didn't want to look funny when I walked. (My rather senseless youth. hahaha!) Because of this, I've developed scoliosis, an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. Great. Just great. And up until now, I still can't fix my posture. The seed of insecurity had been planted in my heart.
God said in His word, "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight." (1 Peter 3:3-4) for "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised." (Proverbs 31:30)