Uncertainty

Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad

Many of us, including Christians, suffer from anxiety. It’s easy to worry in today’s uncertain world. When we encounter a friend or relative who feels nervous, we can help them with a calming, encouraging word. Whether we remind them of Jesus’ unfailing love for them or God’s protective care, we have a duty to do what we can to soothe their soul.

The Bible is the good word of encouragement for all of us, a place to take refuge when our world is hard to bear.

Crazy week or rather weeks.

This few weeks have be crazy. Too much work for my brain to process, my colleague is leaving (when I got to takeover) and with my new school term started.

There are times when I just sit infront of my laptop at work, feeling all lost and weak. I just feel like breaking down in tears, cause I can’t take it anymore. But this week, I’m specially encouraged by my dearest boyfriend (Alvin). When I was all down and all, he told me to not to have fear cause God will make a way. And he will keep me in prayers.

Alvin have been really supportive of the things I do, both work and church. Really thank God for him. Even though he complains that I don’t have enough time for him, he really compromise to make this relationship work out.

I no longer want to serve just me, myself and I, but serve and obey the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.

Word + Obiedience = Blessings!

Start ANEW.

Things have been so hectic for me. I hardly have time for anything.:(  When I whine to others, they will remind me that I’ve made this choice and I cannot regret it. And this kept me thinking… Whether I really made the right choice. Is my way also His way?

It’s not just the new job or adapting that I’m complaining about now. I totally dislike the idea that I’ve got to handle other people expectation. Worst till if they have too much expectation of me. I not only got to chase after this expectation of theirs, I’ve got to sprint to overpass this expectation. I’m so tired.

It’s only been less than a month since this new change, and I’m tired already. How bad can this be. In fact, I already cried on my second day. Sigh. Writing this post reminds me of the two proposals, one report and one competitor analysis yet to be done.

Sometimes, I prefer not to be “liked”. So that they can lower their expectation of me. All I can say now is…

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Give up control

Read this not too long ago…

Proverbs 16:1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. (ESV)

Give Up Control The New Living Translation puts it like this: “We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.” As believers, finding our way in this life often means giving up control. For some that’s harder than others. Like Jacob, we prefer to wrestle with God until we’re finally broken. For those of us who hate to let go (also known as “control freaks”), we usually learn the hard way, but eventually come to see the wisdom of giving up our own plans and letting God have the reins.

Beautiful Prayer

Beautiful Prayer to start off my day.

King Most High, yet you cried.
Conqueror of Death, yet you poured out your life.
No greater wonder than to know you.
No higher honour but to serve you.
No deeper joy than to hear your voice.

Amen.

Spiritual battle.

This is such a timely reminder to me.

Romans 8:6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. (ESV)

Today’s Inspiring Thought: Set Your Mind on the Spirit
The battle against sin is waged in the mind. It’s an ongoing spiritual battle: the sinful nature and the spirit of God which indwells every believer will always be in conflict. The war plays out in the battlefield of the mind.

If you allow your mind to linger on fleshly, worldly things, the outcome will lead to sin, and the end of sin is death. On the other hand, if you focus your mind on things related to the Spirit of God, the end will lead to life and peace.

Decision making.

I’ve been put it a situation too big for me to handle. But why am I leaning on my own understanding but not our God Almighty?

Thought about a lot of things these days and realise that the decisions made in my life were not my own but others.

After secondary school, my dad told me to go into tourism industry cause I was outgoing and my character would suit the job. I applied and was blessed to be among the few to get sponsored through the 2.5 years of diploma.

Straight after my bond ended, I was offered a full-time job to be a wedding planner. 2 years later, I took up another portfolio of doing corporate room sales, as requested by my Director.

My ex boyfriend was the one who spurred me to take up my bachelors. If it’s not for him, I wouldn’t be studying now actually. Realising the importance of education in the real world sets in to me only recently.

Cause things haven been going well at my current job, I’ve been thinking. There’s too many things to consider, I really can’t contain it. I’m not good at decision-making, so I really ask for God’s wisdom and guidance.

What if the new job doesn’t allow me time to have time to study and make me lose focus in God?

What if the new job is too difficult for me to handle?

What if I reject the new job and lose an opportunity?

What if I’ve been given an opportunity to be posted overseas in my new job, am I going to give up my studies?

Too many what if to think about. Dear Lord, please help me. Teach me your ways and not my ways. Search me Lord and tell me your decision through your word. Answer my prayers Lord.

Fear.

How do we live as people of God? In fear of what others may do to us, or in fear of what God may do to us? God says not to fear those who can beat up the body, but to fear who can throw the soul into the flames of hell forever. (Matthew 10:28)

Let us live with the authority that comes from preaching the good news, despite opposition. Is it better to live peacefully but with guilt or doing right and suffering for it?

He has been sent to us to help us fulfil Jesus’ command to go to the ends of the earth with the good news!

Psalms 32:8 (ESV)
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.

Taken from http://christianity.about.com/od/verseoftheday/qt/verseday93.htm …

People often ask me for counsel or advise, and I like to take them to this verse. The Lord is so personally concerned with our lives that he promises to instruct us and teach us which way to go. His eye is on us and he’s ready to counsel. One of the ways he does this is by speaking to us through his Word.

Sometimes we’d rather get counsel from other people while we leave God waiting on the sidelines. In most cases, he wants us to seek him so that he can show us the way we should go. Don’t miss out on the incredible experience of receiving counsel straight from God.

Valentine’s Day

I never liked Valentine’s Day. Probably because I don’t like the idea that couples are walking on the streets and displaying their love for each other more than normal.

Lucky I had night classes this year, thus no able to witness any of those scene! Suffering from the bad break up previously and afraid of being alone forever are the main reasons I guess.

Because it’s the season of LOVE, quotes and articles are about them too. Below are some that I came across that helped me alot.

1. When I truly understand how much God loves me, fear leaves my heart like darkness when the sun rises.
2. God’s perfect love says, “I want the best for you – always” & ” I have in mind your ultimate good, not just your present comfort.”
3. God’s love includes discipline, for He care too much for you to allow you to become a spoiled brat.
4. The best thing I can know during a difficult time is that the One who allows the difficulty is the One who loves me more than anyone else in the whole universe does!