warmest greetings to everyone! =)
It has been a very long time since i last posted something on this blog. Well, i am thankful for today cos i could go to church and also time spent sharing over lunch. All those who have the privilege of going church every week better appreciate it and make the most out of it =) haha.. esp the guys who are going to the army. eng joo ya?
After being in army about 6weeks, one thing hasn't change! That is God's Grace. And the most amazing thing is that whoever and wherever u are, it's sufficent for us Christians. Sometimes, do u feel like u do not understand or feel that it is hard that u face certain things in ur life? It could be that work load too great or when u get worried about ur results and issues of life that keeps ur mind worrying. For me now, it's more of how can I live right and remain faithful in camp tho the environment is really bad and also to impact and shine for Christ in the army altho it seems impossible. Well, when we face all these testings n tough times let us remember our Heavenly Father who is in control. Sometimes, I get ashamed that I worry about issues of life that it takes away the Joy that cometh from God who has sorted it out perfectly for me.
Lets always remember James 1 verses 2-12. Count it ALL joy when u fall into various trials and tribulations. And in verse 12 which tells that by going thru and being tried, then we shall receive the crown of life! Life without testings and trials is definitely not what God wants for us. This is because it's out there in the rough and cold wind situations that God is trying us and truly testing and making us stronger in Him, having the FAITH to know that it is all in His Hands and that He will take care of our needs only if we put our trust in Him wholly! Yup, do u think one can learn how to cook well in a classroom? of course not cos that person must go into the kitchen to experience it 1st hand. It's the same for the christian life where we can learn God's grace,faithfulness, love and goodness when we are in the battle ground where the devil always try ways and mean to steal that from us. This is practical christian living. Many ppl say christians are very-simple minded and don't have the edge to live practically in this world. Well, don't be deceived and buy that idea cos God has and wants u to have life more abundant! That's why it is stated in verse 5-6 of James 1. ''If anyone lacks wisdom, let him ask.... But let him ask in FAITH, nothing wavering.'' So if u are in a tough situation or facing a problem, give it to God and ask Him for wisdom for God ''give to all men liberally, and upbraideth not...'' How amazing is that He giveth to us grace so freely if we have faith in Him and trust that He is able to take our hand and guide us along. So lets remember that tough times in life will surely be present, it's just where we turn to get thru them. Is it by complaining and having pity parties with others about our problems, seeking other source of entertainment to relieve ourselves or going straight to God and asking Him for wisdom and strength? 2 Cor 9:8 is a beautiful verse that I came across, 'And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work' Did u notice the absolute words like 'all' and 'every'. Well, it's wonderful to know that we have such a great God.
By remembering God's grace let us not forget these things...
Let us cont by God's Holy spirit, to search ourselves so that we have every door in our hearts surrendered to God! May we never foget coming clean before God by confessing our sins to Him!
In the army, it's the sweetest thing to be in fellowship with the Lord. Esp in the mornings when i have my precious time wif the Lord! So be encourage to spend quality time wif God in our youth cos He has great things to show us! Nothing else is more important than God. Lets remember we belong to Him and that we are no longer of our own. =)
ok as usual, i took more time than i wanted to. Quite late liao, gotta rush back to camp liao. take care youths and all my fellow followers of Christ! next week most prob i cant come out. well well, i heard i gotta get use to this. i do need ur prayers! =) will be praying for e youth ministry and needs of others! i thank God for great brothers n sisters in Christ who are blessings from above!
benji
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