I waited

"Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord." Psalm 27:14.

This verse was one of the verses that I was holding to during the times that I was struggling in life. I can say that it was the toughest times of my life, and I thank GOD that with my perseverance by GOD’s grace, I have overcome. It was just a test of faith, and I know that I have passed, rejoice! For the Lord is good, for HE never forsaken me, and HE heard my prayers and came to me.

I was waiting for GOD to answer my prayers to be clear to where HE wants me to go. For two and half years, I was put in a situation thinking that where I am was GOD’s will for me, that It was the right path, that it was the best. Holding on ain’t easy, it feels like you are holding on a gymnastic bar, hanged there and tempted to let go, yet never letting go for I thought it was the best for me.
It started last June 2009, when everything I thought falls into place, everything was smooth, and everything shows “YES” answers from GOD, when it became all I ever wanted, not until June 2010 came, when the rough road began. When I started to lose my confidence, I was full of fear, I was shaken, I am distracted and bothered, full of worry and anxiousness, but still life goes on, I hold on and trusted GOD. When 2011 came, I was put to shame, feels like I am fighting for the wrong thing, very tough year, many burdens, many responsibilities, but still I hold on and waited for GOD to arrive, eventually slowly GOD lead me and showed me.

When February 2012 came, GOD finally arrived, HE intervened, HE came to my rescue and HE showed me the truth, the truth hurts as they say, but it was for my best, the thing that I am holding on is the wrong thing that it snatched me out of peace. I can say that it is hard to let go of something we hold on to and fought for for a long time, when all those times we thought that it was the best. But by GOD’s grace, I was able to see and move on.And now seeing it, all HE wants me is to have faith in HIM, that HE will soon arrive to rescue me. For GOD to arrived and intervene was really a blessing, and it only answers me that I am HIS.Praise GOD. ^_^

Jacob = Israel

The Israelite are from the clan of Jacob who is also named Israel by GOD, one person.

many times in the Bible, that in a sentence or paragraph that the name of this one person is mentioned in two names but referring only to one person.. like in Psalm 53.
for few days I pause to wonder why?
I really haven't answered why.. so i'll continue to seek, maybe i'll find the answer to my question to my why one day...
but currently as of the meantime.. maybe..
maybe, the Bible just kept reminding us that Israelite's are from him (Jacob), that in the Old Testament the promise GOD gave to Abraham runs through Isaac and Jacob..
and from this clan also comes Moses, David and Jesus.. the people of faith in the Bible and the son of GOD, whom GOD uses as instrument to display HIS power on us, for us to have faith.

hhmmmm...

Immortals - the movie

last week saw my younger sister watching something on her PC, so i asked, then i asked for a copy

last Wednesday, i watched this movie titled Immortals. it is all about god, greek gods and godesses, its a myth but there is something that catches my attention.. that I am to write about..

there this part of the story when Apollo, the father god made a law among his sons and daughters that whoever intervenes with the suffering of the human will have death as his penalty.

a son and a daughter intervenes, so Apollo got mad, his law is broken, his daughter apologizes, and his son reasoned out, but...even the intention is good. the end does not justify the means..
so the son was put to death. 2 different attitude.

i got this thought in relation with our walk of faith as a Christian.
likewise, we sin, we can always ask GOD for forgiveness, HE is just and merciful to forgive, so that we will not be put to death.

Happy Easter Sunday

1. Still my Soul - Keith and Kristy Getty

a song for me, I need to be still, lots of temptation, lots of opportunities, a big world for me.. all I need is to discern and to know the path HE has for me. One thing I am sure of, no looking back to the past, leave it behind.. keep moving!

2. Bones - Hillsongs

my GOD has arrived, last February.. and all the decisions I made is from HIM.. HE shows me my faith and who has faith, HE shows me how weak I am, and how strong I can be with HIM.. HE shows me all in relate with my stand and my situation, believe it or not.. the discerning and praying is not yet done, all I need to do is keep moving to my future and hold on to HIM, HIS will not mine :)

** those who are my friends, they did understand even if I dont explain and for those who aint I now know who are not.

3. Take Heart - Hillsongs

I am not afraid to lose anyone in my life, for I have lost my life and turned my back with my desires for the sake of following Him, who is the author and perfecter of faith.

4. Search My Heart - Hillsongs

anything for my good, anything that would make me holy, I will submit to that.. for it is the will of my GOD for my life.

marriage

marriage should make two people holy, if not, better not get married.

for it is better to remain single and pursue righteousness and holiness, than to be married with someone who will cause us to sin.

be full of wisdom brother and sister's , be not deceived but be discerning.
wisdom will guide our way, read Proverbs, and meditate on it everyday.

Proverbs 4

true faith

last friday, one of my reading is Hebrews 11 (Faith)
then..

last saturday, one of my reading is this photo shown..

and that day after reading this one of my insight is this..

that FAITH is also letting go of our desires and wanting and having GOD's desires to be our desires in life..

.. it could be really hard and painful..

but if we really want ti trust and obey GOD.. we have too..

for Matthew 11:28-30 says

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yolk upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. for my yolk is easy and my burden is light."

FOR MY YOLK IS EASY AND MY BURDEN IS LIGHT.