My Saviour loves me.
His love is unconditional.
He loves me with all my weaknesses and scars. He tends to my wounds and builds me back up. He teaches me and watches out for me. He holds me when I feel like everything is collapsing. He gives me the strength to face challenges and reminds me that I'm beautifully and wonderfully made. He loves me for all my failures and successes.
He wants my heart.
It's so amazing to know that God loves us so much. So incredibly much and loves us regardless of how unworthy we are of His love. And it's amazing to have God place people in my life who can help me understand Christ's love for me even more.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
3 years
It's been three years since high school. It's a long time even though it feels like high school was just last week. I caught up with a couple of mates from high school over the past week. I haven't seen them since high school and I guess it's so surprising what can happen in three years. People getting into pot just to feel a high, getting drunk for fun etc. Just a whole bunch of things like that.
I guess the biggest thing that takes me back is that I know that they can do so much better. And I know they have it in them. I believe that everyone has their right to make their own choices, but it breaks my heart when they're telling me that their life is so "f*cked up" which tells me that they're just smoking their problems away instead of confronting and coming out stronger.
It breaks my heart to know that they're destroying their bodies.
Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
My prayers go out to you. I might not be able to do anything to stop you from these choices but I can pray, knowing that my God can overcome all these things in your life.
I guess the biggest thing that takes me back is that I know that they can do so much better. And I know they have it in them. I believe that everyone has their right to make their own choices, but it breaks my heart when they're telling me that their life is so "f*cked up" which tells me that they're just smoking their problems away instead of confronting and coming out stronger.
It breaks my heart to know that they're destroying their bodies.
Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
1 Cor 6:19-20
My prayers go out to you. I might not be able to do anything to stop you from these choices but I can pray, knowing that my God can overcome all these things in your life.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Throne of my heart
There's been a struggle to be in control since the time of Adam and Eve. The struggle where we think we know what is better for ourselves than God.
God knows.
He knows what is the best thing for us.
He holds our futures and plans in His hands. (Jeremiah 29:11) He has plans to prosper us and not to harm us.
So why am I holding the reigns of my life with tight fists? Why am I wanting to set boundaries, wanting to know what's going on just so I can control myself from feeling any pain or any feelings later? Why, heart? Do you not believe that God will give you a safety net, he'll give you good things and he'll take care of you and build you stronger?
God, take the reigns and keep my eyes focused on you alone. Keep my eyes focused that nothing can come between us, and that I never put anyone on the throne of my heart but You.
God knows.
He knows what is the best thing for us.
He holds our futures and plans in His hands. (Jeremiah 29:11) He has plans to prosper us and not to harm us.
So why am I holding the reigns of my life with tight fists? Why am I wanting to set boundaries, wanting to know what's going on just so I can control myself from feeling any pain or any feelings later? Why, heart? Do you not believe that God will give you a safety net, he'll give you good things and he'll take care of you and build you stronger?
God, take the reigns and keep my eyes focused on you alone. Keep my eyes focused that nothing can come between us, and that I never put anyone on the throne of my heart but You.
Monday, May 6, 2013
We search for love in all sorts of things only to find that they don't satisfy us. Because the only thing that can truly satisfy us is Him, and we need to stop trying to putting things in the - throne of our hearts - the place in our hearts - which is rightfully His.
We try to find satisfaction in pre-marital sex, relationships, eating less to be skinny, wearing make-up for the wrong reasons and many more other things because we give in to the lies of the devil. We give in when really we have the power to overcome and tell him to back off. Exercise that power that God has given you.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
You were bought at a price (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) and we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).
These things, may they be known in my heart.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Lord, give me a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.
Today was a crazily long day. Was serving in Sunday School today and had a bit of difficulty with a special needs kid. Thankful that the other leaders gave me help too. Was overwhelmed after, but when I was reflecting, I was reminded of God's incredible love for us and how that even at times when we don't listen to God and go ahead and do whatever we want - His love for us is greater than anything. He still wants us and pursues us. It also hit home about serving as One in the body of Christ and that we don't do things alone, but that we work together and help each other when needed.
Had the camp debrief after Sunday School. Gave and received feedback and was told that I do well in administrative stuff and that organisation went well. Thank you God! Haha. Point of improvement is learning to call the shots when organising and not being afraid of doing it. Definitely something I need to work on. I know it's a good thing to respect other people's time and schedules and such, but I guess I also need to learn on being a little more firm on setting due dates etc.
Got home after lunch and the meeting and climbed the roof to help dad with cleaning the gutter. Yay. Actually kind of fun.
Managed to finish my Property assignment yesterday and submitted it in the arvo. Happy with it and praying I get a good mark for it. Also needing to catch up on Constitutional Law, dreading it at the same time, but knowing that it must be done. Finance assignment also needs to be completed and my friends and I set forward the due date because our Equity take home exam is given out on 2nd May. 30th April is the optional Constitutional Law test which is worth 20%. Undecided on whether I should commit to it or just go for the 85% final exam instead. Will be going back to work this week too.
Sounds like a crazy set up up ahead, and it is. But I will stay at rest in the Lord knowing that He will calm my storms.
Had the camp debrief after Sunday School. Gave and received feedback and was told that I do well in administrative stuff and that organisation went well. Thank you God! Haha. Point of improvement is learning to call the shots when organising and not being afraid of doing it. Definitely something I need to work on. I know it's a good thing to respect other people's time and schedules and such, but I guess I also need to learn on being a little more firm on setting due dates etc.
Got home after lunch and the meeting and climbed the roof to help dad with cleaning the gutter. Yay. Actually kind of fun.
Managed to finish my Property assignment yesterday and submitted it in the arvo. Happy with it and praying I get a good mark for it. Also needing to catch up on Constitutional Law, dreading it at the same time, but knowing that it must be done. Finance assignment also needs to be completed and my friends and I set forward the due date because our Equity take home exam is given out on 2nd May. 30th April is the optional Constitutional Law test which is worth 20%. Undecided on whether I should commit to it or just go for the 85% final exam instead. Will be going back to work this week too.
Sounds like a crazy set up up ahead, and it is. But I will stay at rest in the Lord knowing that He will calm my storms.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
10, 000 Reasons
Bless the Lord, Oh my soul
Oh, my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
Oh, my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Thankful
I don't know why but there was something about today which really touched me. I've come down with the flu/cough and I'm so run down. When I'm sick I don't like seeing people or meeting up with people because I'm scared I'll get them sick.
Incredibly touched by Bec, Elo, Nat and Senny who met up with me whilst I was moping around in uni and sniffling. Friends who stay by your side even when you're sick! ♡ ♡ ♡
Incredibly touched by Bec, Elo, Nat and Senny who met up with me whilst I was moping around in uni and sniffling. Friends who stay by your side even when you're sick! ♡ ♡ ♡
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