As a christian, many of us have asked this question : "Is this the will of God?" "Is this the job God has planned for me?" "Is this guy/girl God want me to marry?" Then we will ask God for confirmation if that is His will, but it never comes.
I just want to share a story that most of you probably have heard of:
Once there was a faithful Christian (let's call him John) whose town was raining hard. A police car drove by his house and told him that the flood will be taken over the town and everyone must leave the town immediately for safety. The policeman offered to give him a ride for leaving town. And John said: "Dont worry about me, God will save me." So the policeman left.
A while later the flood had taken over the ground level of the house, so John had to go up to the second floor of his house. A neighbour who was riding a boat passed by his house and offered to give him a ride. Again John answered: "Dont worry about me, God will save me."
The rain still had not stopped so John had to move to the rooftop of his house. A helicoptor who was searching for survivors found John sitting on his roof. Again the helicoptor put down a ladder and asked John to climb up. (Say it with me if you know how John answered: "Dont worry about me, God will save me.")
Did God save John at the end? NO. John was killed in the flood and now meeting face-to-face to with God. John was very upset and asked why God didnt save him. God answered:"My dearest child, I tried to save you three times. I first sent a policeman, then a neighbour, and finally a helicoptor to try to save you. But you refused them all."
Were you like John in the story? Thinking that John will be saved by God in a very special way? Like an angel flies down from Heaven and carries John out of the flood? Or the flood just suddenly stopped when it almost covered over John. Sometimes when we are in a crisis, we pray hard and expecting God to save us in a special way, a way we have scripted. And we are so focus on that special way and ignores other ways God has planned. Remember, God is the One who is doing the saving, not you. And His wisdom is 100000000000000000000..................................... times greater than our wisdom.
If your have waited long time for the confirmation of God about a decision, most likely it will not come. Because God has already confirmed His will. Sometimes you will be surprised by what you see when you take a step back and look at the issue from the different angle. When you have a tough decision to make, it's not a bad idea to
1) Go to the Bible and find a similar situation of how that Bible character did. (God's love and promise for us will never change)
2) Go talk with a pastor or bro/sis that you can trust.
DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. TAKE ACTION.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
please God with your eating
Just few days after the Physical Blueprint in my fellowship, I have read this article during one of my devotion where I think God is reminding me of poor eating habit. (I'm reading the The Everyday Life Bible by Joyce Meyer, there are some Everyday Life Article that she wrote throughout the Bible.)
The topic on this one is "please God with you eating"
Leviticus 11 sets forth all kinds of guidelines about what the Israelites could and could not eat. Over the years, I have needed God's help in the area of eating, just as the Israelites did. I would like the share ten tips I have learned that have enabled me to eat wisely, healthfully, and in a way that pleases God:
1. Eat when you are truly hungry and not just because someone offers you food or because it is sitting in front of you.
2. If you listen carefully to your body, it will let ou know what it needs and wants. Sometimes I actually crave vegetables; at other times I want fish or red meat. That is my body letting me know what it needs. There are times I want something sweet, and it is not wrong to eat sweets if we do so in moderation. Eating a variety of foods is one of the key to good nutrition.
3. Enjoy what you eat.
4. Eat sitting down. People tend to eat more than they realize when they are standing while they eat.
5. Eat slowly. After about twenty minutes of eating, your brain receives a signal that you are full. (I'm practicing this right now, and it is not easy when I'm used to eat fast. It will take some time for me to adjust.)
6. Stop eating when yuou are no longer hungry. Take small portions, planning to have another portion if you want it. Many times, the first small portion will satisfy you.
7. Eat small portion more frequently rather than one or two huge meals a day. Anything your body can not metabolize and use is stored as fat. Keeping your metabolism working by eating several small meals a day or healthy snacks between meals will actually help you stay fit and trim.
8. Do not make provision for "eating binges" by keeping your refrigerator and pantry full of high-calorie, high-fat, low quality foods that you know you should not eat.
9. Stay focused on things you need to do and keep your mind off food.
10. Eat necessary food. We all consume many calories that are truly unnecessary every day - a bite of this or that, the piece of bread and butter before the meal, the second helping when in reality we are already getting full. Ask yourself if you really need something before you just mindlessly put it in your mouth.
I thin it is amazing that the Bible tells us what to eat. God cares about every area of our lives, not just the spiritual parts. He wants us to be healthy, filled with energy, and looking our best.
All these can not be done in a day or a week. But I'm sure that when we know this is what God commands us, we are able to do it eventually. But You have to start take action one step at a time.
The topic on this one is "please God with you eating"
Leviticus 11 sets forth all kinds of guidelines about what the Israelites could and could not eat. Over the years, I have needed God's help in the area of eating, just as the Israelites did. I would like the share ten tips I have learned that have enabled me to eat wisely, healthfully, and in a way that pleases God:
1. Eat when you are truly hungry and not just because someone offers you food or because it is sitting in front of you.
2. If you listen carefully to your body, it will let ou know what it needs and wants. Sometimes I actually crave vegetables; at other times I want fish or red meat. That is my body letting me know what it needs. There are times I want something sweet, and it is not wrong to eat sweets if we do so in moderation. Eating a variety of foods is one of the key to good nutrition.
3. Enjoy what you eat.
4. Eat sitting down. People tend to eat more than they realize when they are standing while they eat.
5. Eat slowly. After about twenty minutes of eating, your brain receives a signal that you are full. (I'm practicing this right now, and it is not easy when I'm used to eat fast. It will take some time for me to adjust.)
6. Stop eating when yuou are no longer hungry. Take small portions, planning to have another portion if you want it. Many times, the first small portion will satisfy you.
7. Eat small portion more frequently rather than one or two huge meals a day. Anything your body can not metabolize and use is stored as fat. Keeping your metabolism working by eating several small meals a day or healthy snacks between meals will actually help you stay fit and trim.
8. Do not make provision for "eating binges" by keeping your refrigerator and pantry full of high-calorie, high-fat, low quality foods that you know you should not eat.
9. Stay focused on things you need to do and keep your mind off food.
10. Eat necessary food. We all consume many calories that are truly unnecessary every day - a bite of this or that, the piece of bread and butter before the meal, the second helping when in reality we are already getting full. Ask yourself if you really need something before you just mindlessly put it in your mouth.
I thin it is amazing that the Bible tells us what to eat. God cares about every area of our lives, not just the spiritual parts. He wants us to be healthy, filled with energy, and looking our best.
All these can not be done in a day or a week. But I'm sure that when we know this is what God commands us, we are able to do it eventually. But You have to start take action one step at a time.
We Are the World by Michael Jackson + many others singers in the 80s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Ufv65L39s (I heard this song once or twice before, but only started to like this song after MJ's death)
There comes a time when we hear a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying Oh..... it's time to lend a hand to life the greatest gift of all
We can't go on pretneding day by day
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change
We are all a part of God's great big family
And the truth, you know love is all we need
[Chorus] We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day just you and me
Send them your heart
So they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stone to bread
So we all must lend a helping hand
[Chorus] We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day just you and me
When you're down and out there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
Well, well, well, well, let us realize that a change will only come
When we stand together as one
[Chorus] We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day just you and me
There comes a time when we hear a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying Oh..... it's time to lend a hand to life the greatest gift of all
We can't go on pretneding day by day
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change
We are all a part of God's great big family
And the truth, you know love is all we need
[Chorus] We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day just you and me
Send them your heart
So they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stone to bread
So we all must lend a helping hand
[Chorus] We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day just you and me
When you're down and out there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
Well, well, well, well, let us realize that a change will only come
When we stand together as one
[Chorus] We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day just you and me
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