Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Psalm 23 is probably one of the most familiar scripture to any bible-reading person. Here is what it may be like if it was written by a person who loved TV rather than God (taken from Running on Empty):The TV is my shepherd. My spiritual growth shall want. It maketh me to sit down and do nothing for His name's sake because it requireth all my spare time. It keepeth me from doing my duty as a Chrisitan because it presententh so many good shows that I must see. It restoreth my knowledge of the things of the world and keepeth me from the study of God's word. It leadeth me in the paths of failing to attend the evening church services and doing nothing for the kingdom of God. Yet, though I shall live to be a hundred, I shall keep viewing my TV as long as it will work, for it is my closest friend. Its sounds and its picture they comfort me. It presenteth entertainment before me and keepeth me from doing important things with my family. It fills my head with ideas which differ from in the Word of God. Surely no good thing will come of my life because of so many wasted hours, and I shall dwell in my remorse and regrets forever. You may think I am exaggerating. However, I know myself, and just as I wrote previously, I surely wish not that this psalm becomes my lifesong. Rather, my prayer is that it will be more like this ( the real mc coy):
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Because:
1) I am pretty
2) I am kind
3) I have a nice voice
that is IF we follow the logic of ten-year-old girls
Monday, January 14, 2008
I intended to post this yesterday, but after being caught in the rain whilst cycling, I was too tired and crashed at 10pm. Anyway, this post is dedicated to the both of you. May your grow more in grace and wisdom in the year ahead.
As we all grow older with time, maybe we can take a leaf out of this anonymous prayer:Lord, Thou knowest better than I know myself that I am growing old and someday will be old.Keep me from getting talkative, and particularly from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion. (yup, thats me!)Release me from craving to try to straighten out everyone's affairs (me again~)Keep my mind free frm the recital of endless details -give me wings to get to the point.I ask for grace enough to listen to the tales of others' pain - they are increasing and my love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally it is possible that I may be mistaken.Keep me reasonably sweet; I do not want to be a saint- some of them are hard to live with - but a sour old women is one of the cronwing works of the devil.Make me thoughtful, but not moody; helpful, but not bossy.With my vast store of wisdon, it seems a pity not to use it all - but Thou knowest, Lord, tat I want a few friends at the end.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Did I ever post the question of how to rely on God? Well, drawing strength from the Lord is pretty much the same thing and its a frequently used Christian cliche. Thing is, how many of us truly understand what it means?
In today's quiet time, Our Daily Bread (ODB) shared a few ways how we can do so.
1) Remember what God has done
2) Remember what God has promised
Following on from my previous post, I hope that this blog will enable me to remember His faithfulness to me. Do forgive me if this blog gets a little mundane as I will probably be jotting down certain things that may seem insignificant to you. However, if I bother to post about it means that I believe that it reminds me of my Father's love for me.
Take for example, 2 nights ago I thought I misplaced an earring. I was already quite upset at having lost the back of it, most probably while showering. Thankfully my mum's sharp eye caught it before she swept it down the sewage system. Initially I frantically looked high and low for the missing earring. Then I gave up and started to pray. The moment I finished praying, I turned and there it was on the floor!
You may think this is just pure coincidence and I was probably not looking hard enough the first time. However deep down I know that even small miracles like this prove that my God exists and that He loves me. My life has been full of miracles like this, from missing textbooks to a wallet dropped in a manhole and it is to my regret that I cannot remember all of them. Thus from now on, I will do my best to have a record of answered prayers and may they serve as a testimony of God's glory =)
Saturday, January 05, 2008
The first thing I wanted to write about was to rant about why people just can't be upfront? If it will hurt, just tell me. Don't say it isn't painful and then hurt me till I cry. If you would care to know, its my doctor. Sigh, I can't believe I paid $XXX for her to do something I can do at myself. And the best part she told me not to do the very same thing she did to me. Lol. Whatever the case, I just pray hard this is the last time I will ever have to suffer for my complexion ever.
Ok, rant over.
I must not let this blog become one in which I use solely to air my grievances and opinions, such that it only benefits me and no one else. Before blogging, I did my quiet time and I was reminded of the reason why I started this blog in the first place - I did it for the edification of both myself and others. Therefore should it come to a point where this blog no longer serves that purpose, I have lost the point altogether. I hereby rededicate this blog with its calling to help me not forget the things (that God has done) my eyes have seen or let them slip from my heart as long as I live, that I may also teach others of His faithfulness (Deuteronomy 4:9).
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