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God will be there for you
God Will 'Be There' for You '...he leadeth me beside the still waters.' Psalm 23:2
Philip Yancey says, 'Faith means trusting in advance, what will only make sense in reverse.' If you fear the future, look back and see how God took care of you in the past.
'This I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness... The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him' (Lamentations 3:21-25 NIV). You say, 'I don't know what I'll do if my loved one dies.' You will - when the time comes. You say, 'I don't know how I'll pay these bills.' Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides, will be there - when the time comes. You say, 'I'm not qualified to handle this, there's too much I don't know.' Maybe you want to know everything too soon. God will give you wisdom - when the time comes. The key is to meet today's problems with today's strength, and leave tomorrow in God's hands. During World War II, Arthur Sulzberger, publisher of The New York Times, found it hard to sleep or rid his mind of fear until he adopted these words from the hymn 'Lead, Kindly Light': 'I do not ask to see the distant scene; one step enough for me.' And God isn't going to let you see the distant scene either. No, He promises a lamp for your feet, not a crystal ball for your future. 'He leadeth me' and that's enough for today. And tomorrow?
'...we will find grace to help us when we need it...' (Hebrews 4:16 NLT).
Have a blessed and victorious day! ;o)
Philip Yancey says, 'Faith means trusting in advance, what will only make sense in reverse.' If you fear the future, look back and see how God took care of you in the past.
'This I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness... The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him' (Lamentations 3:21-25 NIV). You say, 'I don't know what I'll do if my loved one dies.' You will - when the time comes. You say, 'I don't know how I'll pay these bills.' Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides, will be there - when the time comes. You say, 'I'm not qualified to handle this, there's too much I don't know.' Maybe you want to know everything too soon. God will give you wisdom - when the time comes. The key is to meet today's problems with today's strength, and leave tomorrow in God's hands. During World War II, Arthur Sulzberger, publisher of The New York Times, found it hard to sleep or rid his mind of fear until he adopted these words from the hymn 'Lead, Kindly Light': 'I do not ask to see the distant scene; one step enough for me.' And God isn't going to let you see the distant scene either. No, He promises a lamp for your feet, not a crystal ball for your future. 'He leadeth me' and that's enough for today. And tomorrow?
'...we will find grace to help us when we need it...' (Hebrews 4:16 NLT).
Have a blessed and victorious day! ;o)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Camp Retreat - Labor Day
Hello everyone,
I forgot to post mine, so here it is to make it up.. This labor day weekend, i went to the retreat camp with the Mien church at Dobbins. The theme of the camp is "Call for Duty" 1 Corinthians 7:17 Let each person lead the life that the LORD has assigned to (you) and to which God has called (you). I felt like I can be related to this passage directly because whatever God has planned for us, it will be good. At the camp, I was invited to share a testomonial at the camp. You all know that i am not a shy person, but in front of everyone there, i don't really know anyone, i was so nervous so I skipped so many things that I prepared to share, so I am just going to write it all down in here. That night, Pastor Patt has given us the message and one of the sentence that stood out the most is "Anything is possible through God". That message stood out the most to me because it related to the testimonial that I was going to share. One of the reason that I believe in GOD is HE has done so much for me. During my community college 2nd year when everyone is getting ready to transfer to another school. My friends and I prepared so much to transfer. Compare to my friends, I consider myself the least smart ( not the most dumpest). Whenever I have questions, my friends always has an answers, but when we look at other ways, i wasn't the one who was always with the answer. My friends are almost 3.8 and up but I wasn't. One of my friend was a very anti religion. Everytime I tried to tell him about GOD, he would say something very science and smart that I can never say back to him. Sometimes it made me feels that I am such a bad Christian that can't even say something to prove him wrong. We both tried to get into UCB. In my mind, I already knew that I wasn't going to get in becuase UCB requires you to be a genious or someone who knows it all. I wasn't, my friend was. Like someone else who turns to GOD when they are in their lowest point, I pray to God and ask him to help me to get in the school so that I can make my parents proud. When the result came out, my friend did not get in so I didn't hope anything anymore. I did not even want to look at it. BUT i looked, i almost screamed when I saw it. I can't even believe it, i thought i was a mistake. "I GOT IN" The point of my story is not that I got in and my friend didn't. The point is "Anything is possible though GOD"
May God Bless You,
Cherry
I forgot to post mine, so here it is to make it up.. This labor day weekend, i went to the retreat camp with the Mien church at Dobbins. The theme of the camp is "Call for Duty" 1 Corinthians 7:17 Let each person lead the life that the LORD has assigned to (you) and to which God has called (you). I felt like I can be related to this passage directly because whatever God has planned for us, it will be good. At the camp, I was invited to share a testomonial at the camp. You all know that i am not a shy person, but in front of everyone there, i don't really know anyone, i was so nervous so I skipped so many things that I prepared to share, so I am just going to write it all down in here. That night, Pastor Patt has given us the message and one of the sentence that stood out the most is "Anything is possible through God". That message stood out the most to me because it related to the testimonial that I was going to share. One of the reason that I believe in GOD is HE has done so much for me. During my community college 2nd year when everyone is getting ready to transfer to another school. My friends and I prepared so much to transfer. Compare to my friends, I consider myself the least smart ( not the most dumpest). Whenever I have questions, my friends always has an answers, but when we look at other ways, i wasn't the one who was always with the answer. My friends are almost 3.8 and up but I wasn't. One of my friend was a very anti religion. Everytime I tried to tell him about GOD, he would say something very science and smart that I can never say back to him. Sometimes it made me feels that I am such a bad Christian that can't even say something to prove him wrong. We both tried to get into UCB. In my mind, I already knew that I wasn't going to get in becuase UCB requires you to be a genious or someone who knows it all. I wasn't, my friend was. Like someone else who turns to GOD when they are in their lowest point, I pray to God and ask him to help me to get in the school so that I can make my parents proud. When the result came out, my friend did not get in so I didn't hope anything anymore. I did not even want to look at it. BUT i looked, i almost screamed when I saw it. I can't even believe it, i thought i was a mistake. "I GOT IN" The point of my story is not that I got in and my friend didn't. The point is "Anything is possible though GOD"
May God Bless You,
Cherry
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Beating Busyness - When We're Sidetracked From the Will of God
by Charles Stanley
Busyness is highly regarded in our society. Ambitious men and women are admired and rewarded for their dedicated focus on their careers. Mothers who juggle all their kids’ activities while caring for the home and pursuing an occupation are labeled “supermoms.” Overloaded students who run from school to sports to enrichment activities are promised bright futures for their efforts.
It seems that we have bought into this world’s value system and hopped on the “busy bandwagon,” hoping to find rich and meaningful lives. But how many of us fall into bed each night completely exhausted, only to get up the next day and start the race all over again?
Why Am I So Busy?
Maybe it’s time to step off our treadmills of endless activity, grab our Bibles, and sit down with the Lord for an honest time of self-examination. People overload their schedules for a variety of reasons, but perhaps the chief one is that we live in a fast-paced culture. There is simply more to do in one day than there is time to do it. Many of us feel overwhelmed by our hectic lifestyles yet don’t know how to slow down.
But some people with driven personalities actually thrive on overcommitment. They find great personal satisfaction in completing each task and are always eager to add more challenges to their day. Every accomplishment gives a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives. Then, there are others who stay busy to avoid dealing with painful experiences or unconfessed sin. By keeping themselves active, they hope to silence the ache and emptiness within.
What Does God Think About Busyness?
Regardless of the reasons, we need to pause and consider what God thinks about our unceasing activity. By stepping back and viewing our lifestyles from His perspective, we can determine whether we are living according to His will or have gotten off track.
First of all, let me point out that being busy is not always a bad thing. God has entrusted each one of us with responsibilities, such as providing for our families, ministering at church, and serving the community. Although we are not to neglect these duties, we must guard against letting them push aside the most important things.
To determine what God considers top priority, let’s examine His purposes for mankind. He created us to enjoy a personal relationship with Him—to really know and love Him. He also planned specific tasks for us (Eph. 2:10). Christians usually refer to these individually designed responsibilities as “the will of God for your life.”
Knowing all this, we need to consider whether our busyness is helping or hindering us in fulfilling the Lord’s desires. Does your schedule include time for building a deep relationship with your Creator? How about your activities—are you doing the work God planned for you or just muddling along, unsure of what His will is? If you want a life that the Lord can bless and reward, take some time to evaluate your pursuits.
What Are the Consequences of Busyness?
Overcommitment damages our relationship with the Lord. Have you ever considered how your busy schedule makes God feel? He longs to have a close connection with us, but when our activities crowd Him out, His heart is grieved by our lack of interest.
Although an intimate relationship with Christ is available to every believer, each one has a responsibility to actively pursue it. To help us understand what this requires, let’s consider what it takes to destroy a relationship. That’s very simple: don’t meet with or talk to the other person.
Sadly, this is what many of us are doing when we let the things of this world take priority over time with God. The only way busy people will grow in relationship with the Father is by giving Him their most precious commodity—uninterrupted, unhurried time alone in His presence.
Even serving the Lord is not a substitute for quiet moments of intimate communication with Him. In Luke 10:38-42, we read that when Jesus dropped by to visit His good friends, “Martha was distracted with all her preparations,” but Mary “was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word.” Although Martha was doing a good thing in serving Christ, she had lost sight of the best part—being still and listening to Him. As Christians, it’s easy to become so busy doing God’s work that we no longer have time for simply being with Him.
Busyness also keeps us from participating in God’s will. Remember, the Lord has personally designed specific tasks for believers to undertake during their stay on earth. However, there are two ways that we can miss what He has in mind for us to accomplish. First, if we are too busy to set aside a quiet time to seek the Lord’s direction for each day, we will have no idea whether we are doing what He wants. Second, if we are intent on achieving only our own plans, we will have no time for His.
Who is controlling your schedule? Have you let the values of the culture determine your agenda? God’s plans for you will never align with the plans of the world, which is Satan’s domain (2 Cor. 4:4) and managed according to his goals and values. Society’s influence is powerful, stimulating our desires and promising pleasures and rewards that seem irresistible. But if we fall for such lies, the world will dictate our activities and enslave us to unproductive busyness.
In addition, some people yield control of their agendas by letting others have too much influence over their choices. Since we are all inundated with requests for our time and energy, the ability to say no is invaluable. Not every opportunity is God’s will for you. That’s why staying connected to Him is so important—then you can discern His good and perfect will.
As strong as outside forces can be in contributing to a hectic lifestyle, self-will may be the biggest culprit. We all have this inner urge to be our own boss and determine our own schedule, but the only way to live in God’s will is to surrender our calendars into His hand. Just keep in mind that His plans are always good and perfect, which is much more than you can say about your own. Although the Lord’s plan may not be easy, you can know with certainty that following it will produce a sense of well-being and fruit that lasts throughout eternity.
What Is the Cost of My Busy Lifestyle?
The world believes that busy people are productive people, but this is not always true. From God’s perspective, busier does not necessarily mean more fruitful. Unless we are occupied with the tasks He has for us, our efforts will have no lasting value. After working our fingers to the bone, we could arrive in heaven only to discover that we’ve lost rewards because our time and energy were wasted on worthless activities (1 Cor. 3:10-15).
Busyness is a thief that steals precious opportunities to enjoy and serve God. It would be tragic to disobey the Lord and then wonder for the rest of our lives what He might have done in and through us. How much better to submit our time and plans to Him now and know the fulfillment that comes from accomplishing what we were created to do.
How Do I Get Off This Treadmill?
Many people feel trapped by the speed of life but see no way to slow down and escape the maddening pace of this world. Some basic biblical principles can guide us as we learn to say no to busyness and begin to live in the freedom of God’s will.
Become very familiar with Scripture. One of Satan’s most effective tactics to keep us entrapped is ignorance of God’s Word. If we are too busy to read the Bible, we will automatically follow the flow of our culture and spend our lives chasing after its hollow treasures. How can we make good choices if we never seek the Lord’s guidance? Only by knowing the truth will we be able to discern the Enemy’s lies and recognize his snares.
Wait on the Lord. This is a difficult assignment for a busy person, but rushing ahead without clear direction from God will put you right back on the treadmill—going nowhere fast. If you want to invest in that which is eternal, get your Bible and set aside time to be alone with the Father. Ask Him to evaluate your present activities and show you what He desires for your life.
Obey and leave the consequences to God. Once you have received clear direction from the Lord, step out in obedience. Our human tendency is to want the entire plan revealed before we move an inch, but that’s not God’s way. He says His Word is a lamp to our feet (Ps. 119:105), not a searchlight.
If your car was in a parking lot at night, you wouldn’t sit there waiting for the sun to come up so you could see all the way home. No, you would turn on the lights and drive in their beam without knowing what lies ahead in the darkness. In the same way, the will of God usually comes to us in small increments. After we take one step, He reveals the next.
The Lord’s goal is to teach us to trust Him for every step of our journey. One of the greatest advantages of such dependent obedience is the freedom of leaving the consequences to Him. Once we obey, He assumes full responsibility for what happens next. Because we can never lose when we are following in the will of God, there is no need to fear.
However, the moment you commit to follow the Lord by slowing your pace and doing things His way, Satan will shoot anxious thoughts into your mind: If I give God the first part of the day, how will I ever get everything done? If I take a less demanding job, how will I provide for my family and pay my bills? But by relying on the truth of Scripture, you will always have a powerful answer: “My job is to obey; God is responsible for the consequences. He is faithful and will provide.”
Although altering a busy lifestyle may not be easy, it’s worth the effort. The quest for acceptance, fulfillment, and purpose can drive us to overload our schedules. But the frenzy will end when we find the joy of an intimate relationship with Christ and the thrill of pursuing His will for our lives. Let’s get off the treadmill and go for a long walk with the Lord. The end result will be a life well lived.
Questions for Further Study
The Most Important Pursuit
■What is the most important pursuit in life (Jer. 9:23-24)?
■How did Jesus stay connected with His Father while He was on earth (Mark 1:35; Matt. 14:23)?
■Who determined His schedule of activities for each day (John 5:19-20, 30; 8:28-29)?
■Read Luke 10:38-42. Are you more like Mary or Martha?
■What did Jesus recommend as a remedy for weariness (Matt. 11:28-30)?
God’s Evaluation of Our Work
■What does James 4:13-17 say about planning presumptuously without giving thought to God’s purposes?
■According to Luke 8:11-15, how can preoccupation with the things of this life affect your fruitfulness (v. 14)?
■What was God’s assessment of a man who spent his life pursuing his own plans (Luke 12:16-21)?
■How will Christ determine whether your work has been productive or wasted (1 Cor. 3:10-15)?
Living in God’s Will
■How did Paul fulfill the Lord’s purpose for his life (Phil. 3:7-14; 2 Tim. 4:6-8)? What was the apostle’s highest priority and chief pursuit?
■According to Ephesians 2:10, what has the Lord planned for you? How can you discover His will for your life (Rom. 12:1-2)?
Busyness is highly regarded in our society. Ambitious men and women are admired and rewarded for their dedicated focus on their careers. Mothers who juggle all their kids’ activities while caring for the home and pursuing an occupation are labeled “supermoms.” Overloaded students who run from school to sports to enrichment activities are promised bright futures for their efforts.
It seems that we have bought into this world’s value system and hopped on the “busy bandwagon,” hoping to find rich and meaningful lives. But how many of us fall into bed each night completely exhausted, only to get up the next day and start the race all over again?
Why Am I So Busy?
Maybe it’s time to step off our treadmills of endless activity, grab our Bibles, and sit down with the Lord for an honest time of self-examination. People overload their schedules for a variety of reasons, but perhaps the chief one is that we live in a fast-paced culture. There is simply more to do in one day than there is time to do it. Many of us feel overwhelmed by our hectic lifestyles yet don’t know how to slow down.
But some people with driven personalities actually thrive on overcommitment. They find great personal satisfaction in completing each task and are always eager to add more challenges to their day. Every accomplishment gives a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives. Then, there are others who stay busy to avoid dealing with painful experiences or unconfessed sin. By keeping themselves active, they hope to silence the ache and emptiness within.
What Does God Think About Busyness?
Regardless of the reasons, we need to pause and consider what God thinks about our unceasing activity. By stepping back and viewing our lifestyles from His perspective, we can determine whether we are living according to His will or have gotten off track.
First of all, let me point out that being busy is not always a bad thing. God has entrusted each one of us with responsibilities, such as providing for our families, ministering at church, and serving the community. Although we are not to neglect these duties, we must guard against letting them push aside the most important things.
To determine what God considers top priority, let’s examine His purposes for mankind. He created us to enjoy a personal relationship with Him—to really know and love Him. He also planned specific tasks for us (Eph. 2:10). Christians usually refer to these individually designed responsibilities as “the will of God for your life.”
Knowing all this, we need to consider whether our busyness is helping or hindering us in fulfilling the Lord’s desires. Does your schedule include time for building a deep relationship with your Creator? How about your activities—are you doing the work God planned for you or just muddling along, unsure of what His will is? If you want a life that the Lord can bless and reward, take some time to evaluate your pursuits.
What Are the Consequences of Busyness?
Overcommitment damages our relationship with the Lord. Have you ever considered how your busy schedule makes God feel? He longs to have a close connection with us, but when our activities crowd Him out, His heart is grieved by our lack of interest.
Although an intimate relationship with Christ is available to every believer, each one has a responsibility to actively pursue it. To help us understand what this requires, let’s consider what it takes to destroy a relationship. That’s very simple: don’t meet with or talk to the other person.
Sadly, this is what many of us are doing when we let the things of this world take priority over time with God. The only way busy people will grow in relationship with the Father is by giving Him their most precious commodity—uninterrupted, unhurried time alone in His presence.
Even serving the Lord is not a substitute for quiet moments of intimate communication with Him. In Luke 10:38-42, we read that when Jesus dropped by to visit His good friends, “Martha was distracted with all her preparations,” but Mary “was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word.” Although Martha was doing a good thing in serving Christ, she had lost sight of the best part—being still and listening to Him. As Christians, it’s easy to become so busy doing God’s work that we no longer have time for simply being with Him.
Busyness also keeps us from participating in God’s will. Remember, the Lord has personally designed specific tasks for believers to undertake during their stay on earth. However, there are two ways that we can miss what He has in mind for us to accomplish. First, if we are too busy to set aside a quiet time to seek the Lord’s direction for each day, we will have no idea whether we are doing what He wants. Second, if we are intent on achieving only our own plans, we will have no time for His.
Who is controlling your schedule? Have you let the values of the culture determine your agenda? God’s plans for you will never align with the plans of the world, which is Satan’s domain (2 Cor. 4:4) and managed according to his goals and values. Society’s influence is powerful, stimulating our desires and promising pleasures and rewards that seem irresistible. But if we fall for such lies, the world will dictate our activities and enslave us to unproductive busyness.
In addition, some people yield control of their agendas by letting others have too much influence over their choices. Since we are all inundated with requests for our time and energy, the ability to say no is invaluable. Not every opportunity is God’s will for you. That’s why staying connected to Him is so important—then you can discern His good and perfect will.
As strong as outside forces can be in contributing to a hectic lifestyle, self-will may be the biggest culprit. We all have this inner urge to be our own boss and determine our own schedule, but the only way to live in God’s will is to surrender our calendars into His hand. Just keep in mind that His plans are always good and perfect, which is much more than you can say about your own. Although the Lord’s plan may not be easy, you can know with certainty that following it will produce a sense of well-being and fruit that lasts throughout eternity.
What Is the Cost of My Busy Lifestyle?
The world believes that busy people are productive people, but this is not always true. From God’s perspective, busier does not necessarily mean more fruitful. Unless we are occupied with the tasks He has for us, our efforts will have no lasting value. After working our fingers to the bone, we could arrive in heaven only to discover that we’ve lost rewards because our time and energy were wasted on worthless activities (1 Cor. 3:10-15).
Busyness is a thief that steals precious opportunities to enjoy and serve God. It would be tragic to disobey the Lord and then wonder for the rest of our lives what He might have done in and through us. How much better to submit our time and plans to Him now and know the fulfillment that comes from accomplishing what we were created to do.
How Do I Get Off This Treadmill?
Many people feel trapped by the speed of life but see no way to slow down and escape the maddening pace of this world. Some basic biblical principles can guide us as we learn to say no to busyness and begin to live in the freedom of God’s will.
Become very familiar with Scripture. One of Satan’s most effective tactics to keep us entrapped is ignorance of God’s Word. If we are too busy to read the Bible, we will automatically follow the flow of our culture and spend our lives chasing after its hollow treasures. How can we make good choices if we never seek the Lord’s guidance? Only by knowing the truth will we be able to discern the Enemy’s lies and recognize his snares.
Wait on the Lord. This is a difficult assignment for a busy person, but rushing ahead without clear direction from God will put you right back on the treadmill—going nowhere fast. If you want to invest in that which is eternal, get your Bible and set aside time to be alone with the Father. Ask Him to evaluate your present activities and show you what He desires for your life.
Obey and leave the consequences to God. Once you have received clear direction from the Lord, step out in obedience. Our human tendency is to want the entire plan revealed before we move an inch, but that’s not God’s way. He says His Word is a lamp to our feet (Ps. 119:105), not a searchlight.
If your car was in a parking lot at night, you wouldn’t sit there waiting for the sun to come up so you could see all the way home. No, you would turn on the lights and drive in their beam without knowing what lies ahead in the darkness. In the same way, the will of God usually comes to us in small increments. After we take one step, He reveals the next.
The Lord’s goal is to teach us to trust Him for every step of our journey. One of the greatest advantages of such dependent obedience is the freedom of leaving the consequences to Him. Once we obey, He assumes full responsibility for what happens next. Because we can never lose when we are following in the will of God, there is no need to fear.
However, the moment you commit to follow the Lord by slowing your pace and doing things His way, Satan will shoot anxious thoughts into your mind: If I give God the first part of the day, how will I ever get everything done? If I take a less demanding job, how will I provide for my family and pay my bills? But by relying on the truth of Scripture, you will always have a powerful answer: “My job is to obey; God is responsible for the consequences. He is faithful and will provide.”
Although altering a busy lifestyle may not be easy, it’s worth the effort. The quest for acceptance, fulfillment, and purpose can drive us to overload our schedules. But the frenzy will end when we find the joy of an intimate relationship with Christ and the thrill of pursuing His will for our lives. Let’s get off the treadmill and go for a long walk with the Lord. The end result will be a life well lived.
Questions for Further Study
The Most Important Pursuit
■What is the most important pursuit in life (Jer. 9:23-24)?
■How did Jesus stay connected with His Father while He was on earth (Mark 1:35; Matt. 14:23)?
■Who determined His schedule of activities for each day (John 5:19-20, 30; 8:28-29)?
■Read Luke 10:38-42. Are you more like Mary or Martha?
■What did Jesus recommend as a remedy for weariness (Matt. 11:28-30)?
God’s Evaluation of Our Work
■What does James 4:13-17 say about planning presumptuously without giving thought to God’s purposes?
■According to Luke 8:11-15, how can preoccupation with the things of this life affect your fruitfulness (v. 14)?
■What was God’s assessment of a man who spent his life pursuing his own plans (Luke 12:16-21)?
■How will Christ determine whether your work has been productive or wasted (1 Cor. 3:10-15)?
Living in God’s Will
■How did Paul fulfill the Lord’s purpose for his life (Phil. 3:7-14; 2 Tim. 4:6-8)? What was the apostle’s highest priority and chief pursuit?
■According to Ephesians 2:10, what has the Lord planned for you? How can you discover His will for your life (Rom. 12:1-2)?
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
God's soldier.
Miracles, Miracles..we talk about them like its a joke sometimes. But what we know, don't realize, and take for granted is that everything around us is a miracle within itself. I just recently witnessed one of THEE biggest miracles anyone could probably witness and to prove that God is REAL, all too real.
Three months ago, I recieved a text message from one of my good old friends from high school, whom which we've kind of faded but through out the years, we've still managed to keep in touch here and there. But that's another story. The text message read something along the lines of :
"Hey, We just found out my brother is diagnosed with tumors in his brain. No exact cause or specific name for this "cancer" but the doctors said that he has 1-2 months to live. So if you are free, come over and celebrate the last few months/days of his life with us."
Excuse me? It's not everyday you recieve such a mindblowing text like that out of the blues. Not to mention her brother is ONLY 20years old and just had a son. Anyways, Me and the group of friends i used to hang out with in h.s. decided to support her and gave her and the family a visit. Walking into the house, you could just tell the family was devastated. Their family was just slowly falling deeper and deeper into depression..So bad the father actually slipped into depression and was taking medicine to help that. It was definitely a terrible story to hear. What was weird but very positive for the family was that, even though the brother was the one suffering and going through these emotional and physical pains, he was the MOST positive and strongest one in the family. He didn't act as if his days were numbered or wanted any pity. If she hadn't told us, we wouldn't have even noticed he had over 3+ tumors growing in his brain, making his eye sight go in and out, and another tumor growing in his spine. This "cancer" has been going on for about 2 years. There seemed to be no hope, but to pray, pray, and....pray.
I think this had gotten to be 2 -3 months ago, and just yesterday, I saw my friends facebook status proclaiming that her family had just gotten the BEST news this year. It was that they found out, 90% of the tumors are gone from the chemotherapy and he is to undergo one more surgery to remove the LAST tumor in his brain and the tumor growing in his spine. So hopefully everything will work out for the best of him and his family. He will also be a part of a research to hopefully find a cure for this type of "cancer".
When all hope seems to be lost, give EVERYTHING to God and he will take you under his wings.
So if you could keep my friend Erin, her brother Rich, and the rest of their family in your prayers through HOPEFULLY the last of these tumors, i'm sure, in no time...he will be "renewed like the eagles" and be a living witness of miracles, especially for his new born son.
Three months ago, I recieved a text message from one of my good old friends from high school, whom which we've kind of faded but through out the years, we've still managed to keep in touch here and there. But that's another story. The text message read something along the lines of :
"Hey, We just found out my brother is diagnosed with tumors in his brain. No exact cause or specific name for this "cancer" but the doctors said that he has 1-2 months to live. So if you are free, come over and celebrate the last few months/days of his life with us."
Excuse me? It's not everyday you recieve such a mindblowing text like that out of the blues. Not to mention her brother is ONLY 20years old and just had a son. Anyways, Me and the group of friends i used to hang out with in h.s. decided to support her and gave her and the family a visit. Walking into the house, you could just tell the family was devastated. Their family was just slowly falling deeper and deeper into depression..So bad the father actually slipped into depression and was taking medicine to help that. It was definitely a terrible story to hear. What was weird but very positive for the family was that, even though the brother was the one suffering and going through these emotional and physical pains, he was the MOST positive and strongest one in the family. He didn't act as if his days were numbered or wanted any pity. If she hadn't told us, we wouldn't have even noticed he had over 3+ tumors growing in his brain, making his eye sight go in and out, and another tumor growing in his spine. This "cancer" has been going on for about 2 years. There seemed to be no hope, but to pray, pray, and....pray.
I think this had gotten to be 2 -3 months ago, and just yesterday, I saw my friends facebook status proclaiming that her family had just gotten the BEST news this year. It was that they found out, 90% of the tumors are gone from the chemotherapy and he is to undergo one more surgery to remove the LAST tumor in his brain and the tumor growing in his spine. So hopefully everything will work out for the best of him and his family. He will also be a part of a research to hopefully find a cure for this type of "cancer".
Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,Who redeems your life from destruction,Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,Who satisfies your mouth with good things,So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. Psalms 103: 2-5
When all hope seems to be lost, give EVERYTHING to God and he will take you under his wings.
So if you could keep my friend Erin, her brother Rich, and the rest of their family in your prayers through HOPEFULLY the last of these tumors, i'm sure, in no time...he will be "renewed like the eagles" and be a living witness of miracles, especially for his new born son.
Friday, August 13, 2010
HELLO!!!!
Hi Everyone!! i havnt been updating nor write on the blog for ages. hehehe.. how's everyone doing? just checking up on y'all... i guess this consider as a post. :D:D
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Blessingsss
Maybe you all didn't know that I missed my week to post here. :D I did wrote something on MS word, but I can't copy, paste here. Mann... I'm so lazy to retype it here again, and it prevented me from posting here. I was sharing about how God blessed me at my work.
Last month, my job had an opening for lead position in production. Everyone who interested can apply for the job. The thought of applying didn't come across my mind. I wasn't going to apply. But my supervisor encouraged me to apply, and he even explained me about the job. I told him, I will think about it and let him know later. I was feeling "arr nar" and I thought, it's didn't hurt to apply. It was a difficult decision for me because I don't wanna cross the senior. I was only working in Medical device company for 6 months with no prior experence. I wasn't sure until last minute to apply. I was thinking, I always prayed God to guide me in this work, help me to do well, and make me the best at what I do. I put my job in God's hand. I was like is this God's will?
So.. I ended up applying.....
Don't get too excited!! I didn't get the job! I was interview with panel of 6 peoples, and the feed back are very good. My supervisor said all of them were very impressed and they see potential in me. So, even though I didn't get the job, I have to go through leadership training. If I do well, I can get the job. For me, I don't really want that position. But I put everything in God's hand, and I'm happy with the result.
Thanks God! and thanks to everyone who prayed for me at the time of interview!
May God Bless you all...
Last month, my job had an opening for lead position in production. Everyone who interested can apply for the job. The thought of applying didn't come across my mind. I wasn't going to apply. But my supervisor encouraged me to apply, and he even explained me about the job. I told him, I will think about it and let him know later. I was feeling "arr nar" and I thought, it's didn't hurt to apply. It was a difficult decision for me because I don't wanna cross the senior. I was only working in Medical device company for 6 months with no prior experence. I wasn't sure until last minute to apply. I was thinking, I always prayed God to guide me in this work, help me to do well, and make me the best at what I do. I put my job in God's hand. I was like is this God's will?
So.. I ended up applying.....
Don't get too excited!! I didn't get the job! I was interview with panel of 6 peoples, and the feed back are very good. My supervisor said all of them were very impressed and they see potential in me. So, even though I didn't get the job, I have to go through leadership training. If I do well, I can get the job. For me, I don't really want that position. But I put everything in God's hand, and I'm happy with the result.
Thanks God! and thanks to everyone who prayed for me at the time of interview!
May God Bless you all...
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