VALUABLE LESSONS
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It’s the start of a week. I thought I had better do up this entry before the pace increases. Weekend has been interesting, trying to get rid of some pile of thoughts that has nested in my mind. I know I needed to refocus and regain once again perspectives that not only please God, but perspectives that will not only edify my inner being but also to those around me. what i got out of the weekend was just valuable ...
I took time to dissect the passage in Romans 8:5-10 and i asked God too to search my heart. i am grateful for His revelation. i got a clearer understanding of the effects of our thought lives and the consequences of not capturing them to make them obedient to Him. A sinful mind is hostile to God and cannot submit to God's law. it's not a matter of trying to submit, but if the mind is not first captured in Christ and committed to His ways, no wonder our flesh struggle to submit! God spoke to me gently but firmly too with the passage in James 1:4 to persevere on. Human mind is deceitful, sometimes confusing. Romans 7:21-23 "21So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22For in my inner being I delight in God's law; 23but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within my members. "
It’s confusing, it's frustrating, but the gentle voice of God reminded me that I can persevere through them all. no matter how many times i stumble and fall, the choice of persevering in my mind, in my spirit and my body will bring about faith that is mature and complete (James 1:4).
I thank God for His word of truth that brings life! i look forward to the process of persevering and maturing, knowing that it will develop in me the character that can flourish in adversity! "the mind controlled by the spirit is life and peace" ~ Peace brought forth by God's unwavering promises, peace brought forth by the certainty of my destiny because God's time and again's rebuke, encouragement and directing me back to His cause. All these are clear evidences of His REAL work in me :)
I also learnt over the weekend the power of true communication. I sat down with Kel, discussing some plans for our units and the mission trip that is coming up. Somehow, i was prompted to evaluate how our week has been, our personal life, and our thoughts towards each other. We shared and we talked, about how we are with God, what He has spoke to us, our burdens and thanksgivings. It was a great time, though not a conversation of many words, but we talked. It brought about understanding, brought about a renewed spirit to grow and God used it really to deepen my trust in Him and deepen my trust and love in this man whom i am about to get married to and spend my life with. Communication brings trust and when centered in God, brings security. Love need not only flourish in the presence of fluttering romance, but can grow in the knowledge of God's guidance and assuring promises.
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It’s the start of a week. I thought I had better do up this entry before the pace increases. Weekend has been interesting, trying to get rid of some pile of thoughts that has nested in my mind. I know I needed to refocus and regain once again perspectives that not only please God, but perspectives that will not only edify my inner being but also to those around me. what i got out of the weekend was just valuable ...
I took time to dissect the passage in Romans 8:5-10 and i asked God too to search my heart. i am grateful for His revelation. i got a clearer understanding of the effects of our thought lives and the consequences of not capturing them to make them obedient to Him. A sinful mind is hostile to God and cannot submit to God's law. it's not a matter of trying to submit, but if the mind is not first captured in Christ and committed to His ways, no wonder our flesh struggle to submit! God spoke to me gently but firmly too with the passage in James 1:4 to persevere on. Human mind is deceitful, sometimes confusing. Romans 7:21-23 "21So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22For in my inner being I delight in God's law; 23but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within my members. "
It’s confusing, it's frustrating, but the gentle voice of God reminded me that I can persevere through them all. no matter how many times i stumble and fall, the choice of persevering in my mind, in my spirit and my body will bring about faith that is mature and complete (James 1:4).
I thank God for His word of truth that brings life! i look forward to the process of persevering and maturing, knowing that it will develop in me the character that can flourish in adversity! "the mind controlled by the spirit is life and peace" ~ Peace brought forth by God's unwavering promises, peace brought forth by the certainty of my destiny because God's time and again's rebuke, encouragement and directing me back to His cause. All these are clear evidences of His REAL work in me :)
I also learnt over the weekend the power of true communication. I sat down with Kel, discussing some plans for our units and the mission trip that is coming up. Somehow, i was prompted to evaluate how our week has been, our personal life, and our thoughts towards each other. We shared and we talked, about how we are with God, what He has spoke to us, our burdens and thanksgivings. It was a great time, though not a conversation of many words, but we talked. It brought about understanding, brought about a renewed spirit to grow and God used it really to deepen my trust in Him and deepen my trust and love in this man whom i am about to get married to and spend my life with. Communication brings trust and when centered in God, brings security. Love need not only flourish in the presence of fluttering romance, but can grow in the knowledge of God's guidance and assuring promises.
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