I've been turning off my cellphone for past 2 weeks. And, oh, I feel so wonderful. If I used to check whether I got SMS or not, who called me, at what time, what for etc., now I don't have to do it anymore.
Well, just wanna imagine what my life would be without gadgets.
And definitely, it more peaceful and relaxing. Would you try it?
I'm going to challenge you,
to turn off your tv and radio, for at
least a couple of hours or a day,
and notice how much more
peaceful it is.
Appreciate it.
Dear God
I come to you on behalf of this person, and ask that you will help this person grow closer to you today.
Thanks God
In
Amen.
On a blog I read few days ago, I found a wonderful statement in About Me page that says that 'I am the happiest person on this planet'. Oh my... Can you imagine it? Or, have you ever dare mentioned yourself as the happiest person like the statement above?
We look forward to be happy. Even, we would move heaven and earth to pursuing the happiness. And we search for it all around the world. We search everywhere. We think we would be happy if we have much money, or if we are popular, or if we have many friends. We do have our own standard for it. But one thing we use to forget, that our happiness don't come from anything outside. We could just be happy if we have satisfied of anything we have. The most important isn't the things we want but the things we already have.
People look at what we have and supposed that we are happy, but in return, we, like to look at everything we don't have already and supposed that we are unhappy. Oh, so ironic, isn't it?
I think happiness would be ours if ...
We content our selves with what we have
We have a big faith in God
We do believe that for everything, there would be a perfect timing
We constantly give thanks for such a little things in life
We don't take our selves as the reason for everything happens on the earth
We don't compare our lives with others'
We know what's the most important in life and make a clear priority of it
We know the deepest need of ours and try to fulfill it little by little
We grow a good relationship with God
We have a big love within our hearts
We decide to follow Him in every step of our lives, learn to understand His perfect will and live in it no matter how hard the cross we have to bear
We believe that we'll get reward from Him so we choose to do the right thing
Well, it's my list. Can you add yours?
So, how happy are you?
Once in my life, I've been being asked a question 'How do you get connected with God?'
I had to think for a while before answering that. I thought I had gotten connected with God already considering all the way I'd been through. But, I wasn't sure. I thought for it for moments and caught up the message eventually. Definitely, not the big things that could bring me closer to God, but very often, little things use to inspire me seeing the mighty power of my God, Lord of hosts.
Here are the way I get connected to God. If you feel that you've been being so far to God or don't have a good relationship with Him yet, please consider this.... may be it can help.
1. Behold the stars
Can you imagine what would nights be without the stars above? They are all so beautiful and amazing. But above all, we are much more precious rather than each of them. Remember when Psalmist said
'When I look at the heavens,
the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars that you have established;
what are human beings that you are mindful of them,
mortals that you care for them?
When I behold the stars, I always remember God' s covenant with
2. See the nature's beauty
We all know the beauty of nature. If you see it, remember Who has created them. Don't ever think that they was insanely happened by accident.
When I play with my pet, I like to imagine what's actually in God's mind when He created dogs. What was in His mind when He created a peacock? Or when He put wings to a bird? Or when He pointed out the stars? Or grows a tiny seed to become a mighty tree? There are so many miracles in nature.
Oh, and don't forget to consider how might tsunamis, earthquakes or floods could offense our lives! Doesn't the nature reflect His mighty power?
3. Look at the mirror
Not to look for who's the most beautiful in the world, but to look at the greatest miracle and the masterpiece of God, Our Creator. There's none like you in the world, there's only one you. So, give thanks for your well being. Trust me, He created you for a special purpose that irreplaceable, only you can fulfill it. So, ask Him about it and trust Him with all your heart.
4. Think about your problem
When we face a problem, we would understand that weren't defeatable. We are just as weak as a lamb. We have no idea what to do. Often, we can see God from such a hard circumstances. Remember that He never promises that everything will always be okay, but He promises that He'll be with us whatever storm we're walking through.. Problems often lead us to get closer to something higher than ourselves, and remind us that we need the greatest power from heaven to solve it all. We could never bear our problems alone. But don't ever give up your life. He is mindful of you!
5. Pray, pray, pray
How come you know someone not by talking to him? It's the reason why we should pray all the time: to get connected to Him and to know Him better.
Furthermore, whenever you call Him, He listens to your voice. He knows you. He understands your tears. He sees how hard your burdens hit you. He'll always come through for you and He has so much blessings in store for you.
6. Read The Bible
The Bible is His Word, and His Word is Him Himself. It keeps the secret of God's best plan that much more better than you could ever think.
7. Make every single day counts
We like to wait for a miracle to be happened in our lives. So we overlook little things surround us. We forget that the sun shines every morning for us. We forget that the oxygen is available anytime for us, and even our hearts always beat without any problem in it. Aren't those little things worth to be called a miracle?
Each of us have a life to live. But, by keep waiting for a big miracle, we'll overlook the blessings we received in every single day of our lives. If we wouldn't be able to choose the right attitude, we'll loose the chance to get rewards from life. I think God saves some of those little surprises for those moments in which we choose to do the right thing.
Instead of waiting for something too far to be reached, let's walk forward one step at a time. Make every single day counts. Don't forget to count your blessings!
I found this post from Chocolate and Coffee. This blog has so many wonderful profound contemplation. My heart broke into zillion of pieces reading this post. For I, like so many common people, have been waiting for my dreams but sometime forget to ask for God's leading in my journey. Even, there were times I don't know whether my dream came from Him or not, but I kept persisting on it.
This post has opened up my insight that anything I do, I should do in Him, for He knows the very best for me!
Dreams. Visions. Hopes. Goals. Sometimes, we have clear direction from God regarding our next steps in life. Sometimes, we have no idea. For many of us waiting for that dream to become real can be an incredibly tough process as we trust God and pray for His will day after day after day. What happens between the dreams dreamed and the dreams realized? LIFE! Between the dreams and the reality of the dreams coming true we patiently wait, NOT, living our lives, remaining faithful to God and His calling, trusting Him to bring about what He would have us to do. We don't stop being faithful, and we can't stop living as if we were literally frozen in time, but we must be patient. For many of us, that is an extremely challenging task.
Every one of us has at some point dreamed a dream that was beyond us, perhaps even a divinely initiated dream. For some, God has fulfilled that dream. For many of us, we are still waiting for those dreams to come to life. Often times we may even become frustrated from waiting for that God-sized dream and pursue a more manageable people-sized dream instead. Maybe the people-sized dreams feel safer because we feel we can accomplish them more easily.
We find the God-sized dreams overwhelming, and so we become creative to find ways to put them aside for fear of failure.
If God has given you a dream pursue it! We should never settle for anything less than what God intends to accomplish through us. We must not allow ourselves to become distracted but consistently wait patiently for the realization of the dreams. I know from experience this is not always an easy task. I am reminded often that God's timing is not my timing.
Between the dreams dreamed and the dreams realized life continues to move forward. What are you doing with that time today? Don't allow frustration and discouragement to alter your God-given dreams. Remain faithful to the call God has placed upon your life and allow Him to use you where you are while you wait for that dream. One day God will let us know that it is time for His dreams to become a reality in our lives. Even though life happens, God still works His purposes out in detail. The path to our dream may not be exactly how we thought we would get there. Just trust God. We have a responsibility to be faithful and patient as His will becomes a reality for us.
You can read other articles I believe would encourage you. There are many more encouragement posts there.
Here's the link : Chocolate and Coffee
Blessings!
Well, have no idea what's wrong with me for 2 months past. I'd rather to write on my blog than meeting people. I'd prefer to read other blogs than read the books I've been finished yet. When I took time googling to look for the answer, I found that definitely I've been being addicted to blogging aka being a Blogaholic!
The "Mock 10" Signs of Blog Addiction
At Bloggers Anonymous—we normally frown upon spreading propaganda that minimizes the serious nature of our cause. However, in the name of education and awareness, we would like to point to the this juvenile “Top 10” list of “symptoms” which indicate you may be a addicted to blogging. We will not reveal the authors as to not credit them in any way. Please be aware that this ignorance is out there—and defeating the spirit of our cause.
10. You check your blog stats a LOT. You occasionally get up in the middle of the night and sneak a peak.
9. Your significant other suspects you are having an affair with your blog. Even when you’re alone with your special person, you do find yourself thinking what your blog might be doing right then…
8. You “mental blog” while driving or on the train, and sometimes even when you are alone in the shower.
7. You filter everything through your post-writing. You can’t watch a movie, see a play, read an article, or share a sweet moment with your child without thinking of whether it’s blog-worthy.
6. You suffer from “blog envy” when another blogger posts something juicy before you do. You suffer “comment envy” when said post gets 40-something comments – the jerk!
5. You “binge blog” 3 or 4 posts at once—only to feel guilty and empty afterward.
4. You ditched all your real friends for blog friends, because, well, “they understand.”
3. You think, “I can stop at any time.”
2. Your lunch hour has become your “blog hour.” You keep a few posts tucked in your desk in case you need them during the day.
1. After 5 minutes of meeting someone really interesting you ask, “So - do you blog?”
Considering the 10 signs above, ask yourself the question : Am I a blogaholic, too? :)
Blessings,
It's even a vapour, that appeared for a little time, and then vanished away. Today we live and exist, but who knows what await us next? It could be possible that our names would be forgotten as soon as we die later..
Imagine for a moment that you’re building a house. You hire a building contractor, but he never consults the blueprints drawn up by your architect, your designer. He works without a plan. An unwise move–because the contractor needs to know where to lay the foundation, erect the walls and place the windows. Only then will the home look the way it was intended.
The same can be said of life. How can we try to build our life without first consulting the great architect of life, the one who created us for a wonderful purpose? The Bible says, “We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them” (Romans 8:28).
Furthermore, there is more to be gained by living according to God’s plan. True fulfillment and meaning in life is found in God. That’s why the philosopher St. Augustine said centuries ago, “You have made us for yourself, O God, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you.”
By asking Jesus–God’s son–to be the biggest part of your life, you will discover the very purpose for which God created you. There is no thing and no one else who can do this–no religion, no philosophy, no person. Just Jesus. He said of himself, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
It's Hopeless
I am hope for the hopeless, put your faith in me. Where your abilities end mine begin, have faith and together we can accomplish anything.
Why Me?
Because I chose you. I would not lead you to do anything you could not do or give you more than you can handle. Sometimes the road may seem rough, but be assured that I am with you.
I don't know what your will is for me, I don't know what you want.
That's okay, I do. Stick with me and in time all will be made clear. Trust me, I have great plans for you even if you do not know them yet.
I'm afraid.
If I am with you what could you possibly have to fear? You can't fear man, because you have God on your side. You can't fear the devil, for I have conquered him. Besides that, I am so much greater than any hold Satan could ever have on you, I am so much more powerful than anything the world has ever known and I am living inside you. Don't be afraid I'm here for you all the time.
I am running out of time.
I am the Father of time. Every hour of every day is set and given by me. Don't worry about how much time you have, for I am in control of time.
I feel so alone.
I'll keep you company, I'll even introduce you to new friends, I'll set you free.
Nothing I've done is working, I'm so frustrated.
I have never let you down before, this is no different. Let me handle it in my own way, on my own time. It will all work out and everything will fall into place better than you can imagine. Don't worry, I'm in control.
I need a friend.
Not only am I your savior, I'm also your friend. Stick with me and I'll take you on the ride of your life. You've never had a friend who cares more about you than I do. My compassion for you was signed in blood 2000 years ago when I died on a cross so that you could have eternal life.
I can't handle this anymore.
I will never give you more than you can handle and I will always provide a way of escape. If you feel you can't handle something, give it to me... I can.
I feel like I am getting farther away from you each day.
That's only natural. You will find your way back and I will help you. Just remember that while you may feel far from me, I am never far from you.
I don't know who to trust.
First, trust in me, totally and completely. Once you have done that I will lead you to someone you can trust.
All I need is some peace and quiet!
I am the peace you seek. Come to me and I will forever comfort you. I can give you shelter for the storms of your life.
I'm being tempted.
No temptation has seized you except that which is common to man. You can stand up to it, I was tempted and I know how you feel. Because of that I can lead you out of temptation as long as you call on my name.
I feel worthless.
You are worth more than anything to me. You are my most precious creation. You are worth so much that I went through a life of pain and suffering, and was killed for you. You will always be special to me, even if the world hates you.
No one understands me.
I do. I understand you better than you do. I know what you need better than anybody else including you.
I don't know enough about you.
Trust me and all will be revealed to you.
I'm worried.
Don't be. I take care of birds and flowers and they can't even compare to you in worth. Think of how much more I will take care of you. Don't let anything bother you because in the end, it will work toward my ultimate plan for your life.
Article Resource : Jesus 1st
2. Write on my journal.
Writing is my only way to express my feeling freely.
3. Play with
Oh, he is so cute and nice and naughty and fun!
4. Enjoying ice cream!
Whenever I feel so bad, I'd always get back to ice cream. Have no idea why this magic yummy thing has always released my depression out!
5. Sleep, sleep, sleep.
Hopefully have a nice dream and when I wake up, all the sadness will be vanished away by then :)
6. Browsing internet.
Write on my blog or read other blogs has always refreshed my complicated mind.
7. Read good books.
I'll visit my fave bookstore to find it. Good books help me so much to take my bad feeling away
8. Praying.
I like to get connect with my Heavenly Father if I can't handle something in my life.
9. Asking for a big hug from my hubby
10. Going somewhere away from wherever I live.
Trying to forget the bad times and ...
