2012年的确是发生了许多事，
从紧张到紧绷，
从精神到憔悴，
从心烦到心脆，
从希望到失望，
再从失望到绝望边缘。
但不会以这些负面的情绪来结束2012年！
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
三周年快乐
三年了，
不长也不短的岁月。
其中两年，
我们更是相隔超过十万八千哩。
在这远距离恋爱的游戏中生存下来，
一样有争吵、冷战、生气、伤心的时候，
甚至有时候感觉快走不下去了。
但庆幸的是彼此珍惜甜蜜开心的时候，
知道彼此的相处时间和感情都得来不易。
远距离恋爱，
让人听到都不禁退后几百步。
是你，一直在
不断的提供勇气和安全感。
是你，一直会
竭尽所能地陪伴疼爱守护。
也许我们不能像其他情侣一般，
但远距离恋爱，
的确让我们更珍惜彼此，
体会真正思念的滋味，
感受那落空的拥抱，
彼此为彼此打气期待下次再碰面的机会。
期盼在主爱里，
继续成长。
不长也不短的岁月。
其中两年，
我们更是相隔超过十万八千哩。
在这远距离恋爱的游戏中生存下来，
一样有争吵、冷战、生气、伤心的时候，
甚至有时候感觉快走不下去了。
但庆幸的是彼此珍惜甜蜜开心的时候，
知道彼此的相处时间和感情都得来不易。
远距离恋爱，
让人听到都不禁退后几百步。
是你，一直在
不断的提供勇气和安全感。
是你，一直会
竭尽所能地陪伴疼爱守护。
也许我们不能像其他情侣一般，
但远距离恋爱，
的确让我们更珍惜彼此，
体会真正思念的滋味，
感受那落空的拥抱，
彼此为彼此打气期待下次再碰面的机会。
期盼在主爱里，
继续成长。
wall eye knee
作词作曲：吴欣洟
我们的之间有太多的回忆，
有酸甜苦辣也有喜怒哀乐；
谢谢和对不起是最常的用语，
时间和距离的牵绊分不开我们。
一句话一辈子就锁定了你，
不怀疑也不退缩；
两个人两颗心奇妙地联系，
不完美却不嫌弃；
三个字我爱你，
是最美的誓言。
Sunday, November 4, 2012
找不到平衡
最近诗巫的机场在扩建，
最普遍的两种反应是：
1）哇，好美哦！诗巫在发展着！
2）美个屁啊！还有很多问题存在呢！/ 不知道又有多少钱进口袋
这让我想起圣经里十个探子的故事，
十个当中，只有两个人有正面积极的看见与思想。
最后，也只有那两个人进到迦南美地。
看着一篇篇的负面新闻，
有时候真的很难理直气壮地说:" I am proud to be a Malaysian."
但我深知，
马来西亚是我的家，
不管她会落魄到什么情况，
我深信她会有再兴起的一天；
不管她的外壳和果实多所剩无几，
我深信她还有她美丽的内涵。
尽管再心灰意冷，
我还是要坚持自己一定要有正面思想；
尽管再口是心非，
我还是要坚持自己一定要口是心是地真心祝福马来西亚。
尽管有时找不到平衡点，
I am still proud to be a Malaysian!
你上一次提到马来西亚的时候是祝福还是批评呢？
最普遍的两种反应是：
1）哇，好美哦！诗巫在发展着！
2）美个屁啊！还有很多问题存在呢！/ 不知道又有多少钱进口袋
这让我想起圣经里十个探子的故事，
十个当中，只有两个人有正面积极的看见与思想。
最后，也只有那两个人进到迦南美地。
看着一篇篇的负面新闻，
有时候真的很难理直气壮地说:" I am proud to be a Malaysian."
但我深知，
马来西亚是我的家，
不管她会落魄到什么情况，
我深信她会有再兴起的一天；
不管她的外壳和果实多所剩无几，
我深信她还有她美丽的内涵。
尽管再心灰意冷，
我还是要坚持自己一定要有正面思想；
尽管再口是心非，
我还是要坚持自己一定要口是心是地真心祝福马来西亚。
尽管有时找不到平衡点，
I am still proud to be a Malaysian!
你上一次提到马来西亚的时候是祝福还是批评呢？
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
小小举动，小小感动
最近朋友身体不舒服，
导致行动也不是很方便。
今天，
我也只是顺手帮忙
把她晒着的衣服收进屋。
她竟然用哽咽的声音对我说谢谢，
还说其实不需要这样。
小小举动，
小小感动。
别误会，
我不是在夸奖自己人有多好。
只是偶然发现，
朋友之间的维持，
有时也得靠感动 -
这看似微小却微妙的调味料。
Friday, October 12, 2012
2012年10月13日
外面下着大雨，
在无奈的情况下，
还是拖着不愿的心情去会议。
会议结束了，
雨却越下越大，
穿好全武精装，
决定和风雨抵抗到底。
路途中，
精装慢慢地被侵蚀，
雨水渗透裤子，
已与皮肤相见。
到家了，
前半身也湿透了。
在无奈的情况下，
还是拖着不愿的心情去会议。
会议结束了，
雨却越下越大，
穿好全武精装，
决定和风雨抵抗到底。
路途中，
精装慢慢地被侵蚀，
雨水渗透裤子，
已与皮肤相见。
到家了，
前半身也湿透了。
所以，
在2012年10月13日，
下定决心，
一定会势必会，
靠着自己的能力，
买下人生第一辆车；
并且多观察别人的需要。
Saturday, September 22, 2012
小小见证
还记得德财分享他当年为什么会选择去sibujaya服侍，因为：“那里有需要”。
正因为很多学姐今年都毕业了，必须要有人继续在小组里带领分享。知道我的人都知道，我聆听多过于说话。但凭着信心和“小组有需要”，开始在小组里分享。
不像在少团里，全部资料都预备好了，传道还会预先和小组长们讲解内容。这里，必须独立，不明白的必须自己去寻找答案，要自己寻求主找主所要传达的信息。
第一次带领的时候，压力紧张口吃统统来，就因为太注重主所不注重的，比如人数。结果不是很多人来小组。就在上个星期五，我的第二次带领，我祷告说：我不在乎人数，我在乎的是主要我传达的信息，我能表达得正确和到位。很意外的，这次主赐给了我人数（历久最多人）。
领悟：
1。不要只看到自己所要的，往往要从属灵的角度看事情。
2。你往往也不知道自己小小见证和分享会带来别人的改变，所以多多分享。
3。当你做好决定要被兴起，要被主使用时，就不要有多余的担心，因为主必看顾和供应一切，他必与我们同前进。
正因为很多学姐今年都毕业了，必须要有人继续在小组里带领分享。知道我的人都知道，我聆听多过于说话。但凭着信心和“小组有需要”，开始在小组里分享。
不像在少团里，全部资料都预备好了，传道还会预先和小组长们讲解内容。这里，必须独立，不明白的必须自己去寻找答案，要自己寻求主找主所要传达的信息。
第一次带领的时候，压力紧张口吃统统来，就因为太注重主所不注重的，比如人数。结果不是很多人来小组。就在上个星期五，我的第二次带领，我祷告说：我不在乎人数，我在乎的是主要我传达的信息，我能表达得正确和到位。很意外的，这次主赐给了我人数（历久最多人）。
领悟：
1。不要只看到自己所要的，往往要从属灵的角度看事情。
2。你往往也不知道自己小小见证和分享会带来别人的改变，所以多多分享。
3。当你做好决定要被兴起，要被主使用时，就不要有多余的担心，因为主必看顾和供应一切，他必与我们同前进。
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
好想好想你
原本以为离开的那一个比留下来的那一个更痛苦，更感伤，可是怎么我的心也在啾着。
过去的五个星期，习惯了两个人生活，习惯了你的味道，你的气息，你的存在，你的体贴，你的拥抱，你的微笑，你的陪伴，你的谅解，你的骚扰，你的照顾，你的厨艺，你的打呼声。现在，时间狠狠地把这一切抽离我的生活。自己被自己要求不准哭，自己听话地把眼泪锁住在眼眶里。
过去的五个星期，习惯了两个人生活，习惯了你的味道，你的气息，你的存在，你的体贴，你的拥抱，你的微笑，你的陪伴，你的谅解，你的骚扰，你的照顾，你的厨艺，你的打呼声。现在，时间狠狠地把这一切抽离我的生活。自己被自己要求不准哭，自己听话地把眼泪锁住在眼眶里。
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
八月里来头一天
sem 2 也过了四份之一，除了忙，还有更忙。在前半年都会想象从读书到放假到回家；到了后半年，都会惊叹时间的速度。
好啦，其实这篇的主角是我男友，他今天的飞机，明天傍晚我就能看到他了:)！我身边的朋友知道了第一个反应就是: wa, so good! 接下来就是: he is very rich ho! 自己心里清楚，那是他自己省吃俭用存着的，不知道吃了几个月的面包，不知道拒绝了多少玩乐的诱惑。心里无限感激。
远距离恋爱，常被问说怎么维持的，不少羡慕的眼光都射到我。想套句范范和黑人之间的约定 - 不轻易说分手。既然选择了，问题出现了就去解决，而不是逃避。既然选择了，就只对彼此好。
**谢谢你
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
什么？我二十一岁了？
是的，没错，我二十一岁了！
朋友问我二十一岁了，想要做什么特别的事情？我的心没有答案。也许人在慢慢长大，久而久之就对生日少了期望、等待、感觉。但，毕竟是二十一岁，所以就搞了搞她。不擅于社交的我，搞了个派对，而且还是个没有酒没有汽水，没有漂亮主角，没有佳肴美食的睡衣派对，只因为想要不一样、特别的方式。一个普普通通的生日会，却因有一群朋友的陪伴而变得特别。我再次的衷心感谢！当然也感谢那些没办法出席，却依然忘不了给我生日祝福的 :)
二十一岁了，是时候扛起一些责任，是时候要靠自己的判断力作出决定，是时候要更懂得察言观色注意言词，是时候更要懂得智慧的开销，是时候要有更充实的内涵，是时候往独立之山前进。我。。。好不想长大哦！
孩子的二十一岁，应该也是父母放松一口气的时候吧？！今年的生日刚好也是父亲节。虽然我长得像妈妈，但性格却和爸爸一样。表面看起来沉默寡言，不爱交谈，但事实上一碰到熟悉的人，就劈哩叭啦能讲个不停。我们也同样固执，坚持了的事情就很难再变通。我们也同样随和，常常跟随别人的意见，事情尽量简单化。我们也同样爱在心里口难开。爸爸，不但不严肃，而且还很可爱 :-P
偶尔会带父母去新的餐厅吃东西，不是他们熟悉的咖啡厅，熟悉的地盘，他们总会看了看菜单，然后说：“你们叫啦！什么都可以。” 有时会觉得这也算是享福了吧？！
二十一岁了，是时候要好好规划，勇敢面对未来了！
朋友问我二十一岁了，想要做什么特别的事情？我的心没有答案。也许人在慢慢长大，久而久之就对生日少了期望、等待、感觉。但，毕竟是二十一岁，所以就搞了搞她。不擅于社交的我，搞了个派对，而且还是个没有酒没有汽水，没有漂亮主角，没有佳肴美食的睡衣派对，只因为想要不一样、特别的方式。一个普普通通的生日会，却因有一群朋友的陪伴而变得特别。我再次的衷心感谢！当然也感谢那些没办法出席，却依然忘不了给我生日祝福的 :)
二十一岁了，是时候扛起一些责任，是时候要靠自己的判断力作出决定，是时候要更懂得察言观色注意言词，是时候更要懂得智慧的开销，是时候要有更充实的内涵，是时候往独立之山前进。我。。。好不想长大哦！
孩子的二十一岁，应该也是父母放松一口气的时候吧？！今年的生日刚好也是父亲节。虽然我长得像妈妈，但性格却和爸爸一样。表面看起来沉默寡言，不爱交谈，但事实上一碰到熟悉的人，就劈哩叭啦能讲个不停。我们也同样固执，坚持了的事情就很难再变通。我们也同样随和，常常跟随别人的意见，事情尽量简单化。我们也同样爱在心里口难开。爸爸，不但不严肃，而且还很可爱 :-P
偶尔会带父母去新的餐厅吃东西，不是他们熟悉的咖啡厅，熟悉的地盘，他们总会看了看菜单，然后说：“你们叫啦！什么都可以。” 有时会觉得这也算是享福了吧？！
二十一岁了，是时候要好好规划，勇敢面对未来了！
Sunday, May 13, 2012
只因她爱我
总是爱听妈妈述说生我养我的过程：
“要不是我流产两次，都轮不到你哥和你咯！”
“本来不打算要你的，但听到医生说可能是女的，我就说要是女的，我要！”
“我在医院的时候，你又不‘出来’，等我回到家了，你才要‘出来’。”
“护士说你是那天的第一个女婴，结果接下来的都是女的。”
“你小时候很顽皮啊，但老师又很疼你。”
“幼稚园时，你一看不到我的脸，就会一直盯着窗口，又不会哭哦，只是眼睛泛泪。”
现在长大了，妈妈总有一种“终于”的感慨。某天聊到要父母过来参加我的毕业典礼的时候，妈妈说：“现在你大了咯，变成妈妈要躲在你背后了咯，以前是你躲在妈妈背后。”听了，不由得心酸。以前不管什么事情，都要妈妈解决。国文英文没有很厉害的妈妈总抱怨：“campur campur讲咯，有什么办法，你有读书的又不要讲。”
每次从国外回来，妈妈总会问我要吃什么，要买什么。。。就像一种“我做我所能做的，学业上的-抱歉。”当然有抱怨过，为什么妈妈不是专业人士？为什么家不富有？为什么这个那个的？但我知道，她总是给最好的，忍气吞声了好几年，累垮了还是继续坚持着，绝望中寻找希望，就算只有一丝丝，就只因为她爱我，她爱她的孩子们，她为了她的家付出。家庭是女人的事业，她们的骄傲！
妈妈，谢谢你，我爱你，母亲节快乐！
“要不是我流产两次，都轮不到你哥和你咯！”
“本来不打算要你的，但听到医生说可能是女的，我就说要是女的，我要！”
“我在医院的时候，你又不‘出来’，等我回到家了，你才要‘出来’。”
“护士说你是那天的第一个女婴，结果接下来的都是女的。”
“你小时候很顽皮啊，但老师又很疼你。”
“幼稚园时，你一看不到我的脸，就会一直盯着窗口，又不会哭哦，只是眼睛泛泪。”
现在长大了，妈妈总有一种“终于”的感慨。某天聊到要父母过来参加我的毕业典礼的时候，妈妈说：“现在你大了咯，变成妈妈要躲在你背后了咯，以前是你躲在妈妈背后。”听了，不由得心酸。以前不管什么事情，都要妈妈解决。国文英文没有很厉害的妈妈总抱怨：“campur campur讲咯，有什么办法，你有读书的又不要讲。”
每次从国外回来，妈妈总会问我要吃什么，要买什么。。。就像一种“我做我所能做的，学业上的-抱歉。”当然有抱怨过，为什么妈妈不是专业人士？为什么家不富有？为什么这个那个的？但我知道，她总是给最好的，忍气吞声了好几年，累垮了还是继续坚持着，绝望中寻找希望，就算只有一丝丝，就只因为她爱我，她爱她的孩子们，她为了她的家付出。家庭是女人的事业，她们的骄傲！
妈妈，谢谢你，我爱你，母亲节快乐！
Saturday, May 12, 2012
一语惊醒梦中人
一直以来都觉得当初选科的时候都没想清楚，懵懵懂懂的就选了工程师，只知道不要老师和医生。没去找任何资料，只听朋友和亲戚所说的，又再一次模糊的选了化学专科。大学第二年的开始还是仍然摸索不到任何喜爱的成分。一直到。。。
这星期的小组分享，组长带我们找寻我们的热情所在，探索任何隐藏的兴趣。当我说到我喜欢数学，从小就对猜谜游戏、拼图有兴趣，似乎喜欢解决问题时，竟然有两个人同时说：“那你在正确轨道上了！”
真的是一语惊醒梦中人！原来我在模模糊糊懵懵懂懂不知不觉中选了我的热情！
Saturday, April 14, 2012
那曾经的曾经
忽然想念穿制服的时候。。。
各式各样的制服，
似乎代表着不同的意思，
穿上巡察员blazer,就好像有一种感觉-别人要敬你三分；
穿上那“特别”的乐队制服，就好像音符围绕在你四周；
穿上普通制服，就好像散发出一种信息-我和你一样，想做个普通又不平凡的学生；
穿上中六制服，就好像对自己下了挑战请柬-要向全世界证明“我长大了”。
我知道不可能再回到那曾经的曾经，
但重游了过去，
我知道我的过去过得值得又充实，
想起一幅幅的画面而构成的回忆，
我的心笑了。
因为有你们，
谢谢你们! :)
Monday, April 2, 2012
爱那不可爱的人
说就非常容易，因为没有遇到最糟糕的人；
但当某人碰到你的极限的时候，就真的是挑战的时候了。
其实，
解释多一点，批评少一点；
忍耐多一点，责备少一点；
也许，
就不会有无谓的争吵，
无谓的误解而导致的伤心失望。
Sunday, April 1, 2012
工程师 = 心理学家 ？？
有人的地方就会有问题？也许相处真的是怎样都学不会的。当每个人都有自己的想法的时候，谁都想坚持自己的立场，但没有任何人的想法能完全正确。
个人对心理学感兴趣（虽然现在读着工程师），总觉得懂得分析一个人或一件事不容易；从各人的性格能分析更多的潜质，了解每个动作背后的理由，这都是我想知道的。
工程师虽然似乎与心理学家扯不上任何关系，但它绝对与生活息息相关。人总免不了相处，所以我个人觉得了解心理学就好像拥有一门利器，也许不能保证一定在相处界混得很好，不过我相信有一定的帮助。
我只想要有心理学这门学问，但不想要成为一个心理学家。
个人对心理学感兴趣（虽然现在读着工程师），总觉得懂得分析一个人或一件事不容易；从各人的性格能分析更多的潜质，了解每个动作背后的理由，这都是我想知道的。
工程师虽然似乎与心理学家扯不上任何关系，但它绝对与生活息息相关。人总免不了相处，所以我个人觉得了解心理学就好像拥有一门利器，也许不能保证一定在相处界混得很好，不过我相信有一定的帮助。
我只想要有心理学这门学问，但不想要成为一个心理学家。
Thursday, March 22, 2012
尴尬！！！
有没试过上课上到一半突然肚子痛？怪人的我，的确经历了无数次。重点在于这次在大学，不再有一人一个桌子。又刚巧早到又坐在中间的我，又刚巧突然间在教授一开始教课不久，肚子开始痛！又刚好忍耐技术失灵！尴尬时刻就开始了，首先要旁边的同学请让，然后要在众目睽睽下，在教授面前经过，匆匆的走出去。也不知真个过程有没有那么好笑，据我朋友说，后面的两个同学从开始笑到结束！话说回来，出去后，我也没再进去，以免尴尬时刻重演。
结论：不要太早到？
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
微笑
宁愿微笑的真，也不想笑出声的假。
一个简单的微笑也有它的威力：
可以让任何人的心情变好；
可以祝福到别人；
可以增加自己的亲和力；
也许，
牙齿的可见度，
与对人的亲密度真的有所关联。
不管怎样，
微笑也好，
笑到见牙不见眼都好，
笑着面对世界吧！
当然，
在不试图掩饰自己心情的前提下。
其实，我也不知道自己想要表达的重点 :-P
一个简单的微笑也有它的威力：
可以让任何人的心情变好；
可以祝福到别人；
可以增加自己的亲和力；
也许，
牙齿的可见度，
与对人的亲密度真的有所关联。
不管怎样，
微笑也好，
笑到见牙不见眼都好，
笑着面对世界吧！
当然，
在不试图掩饰自己心情的前提下。
其实，我也不知道自己想要表达的重点 :-P
Friday, February 24, 2012
爸爸
通常女儿都会比较亲近爸爸，而儿子就比较亲近妈妈。虽然不懂背后理由，但别人这么说，自己也用了这个角度观察。更有人说，女儿是爸爸前世的老婆；至于这个，不相信前世今生的我自然推翻了这个说法。
不管形容词有多少个，对我来说，爸爸这个词。。。似乎有点陌生。也许因为爸爸之前需要工作，白天都不在家，而显得交际少，不过我当然没有任何责怪意思。陌生不代表我对爸爸不闻不问，看到苍白头发瘦巴巴的爸爸，我也会心疼；爸爸生病了，我也会照顾他；有什么好处，也会想到爸爸；在外的生活，我也会想念爸爸；
只是。。。之间少了交谈，电话的两头只会傻笑，连一句好吗也问不出口。
我。。也想挽着爸爸的手，也想和爸爸有说不完的话，也想和爸爸有共同乐趣，也想我的儿时回忆有多点爸爸的影子。
我。。想，我想对家庭带来改变，让孩子和父母之间可以多一个朋友的关系。
爸爸，我爱你。
不管形容词有多少个，对我来说，爸爸这个词。。。似乎有点陌生。也许因为爸爸之前需要工作，白天都不在家，而显得交际少，不过我当然没有任何责怪意思。陌生不代表我对爸爸不闻不问，看到苍白头发瘦巴巴的爸爸，我也会心疼；爸爸生病了，我也会照顾他；有什么好处，也会想到爸爸；在外的生活，我也会想念爸爸；
只是。。。之间少了交谈，电话的两头只会傻笑，连一句好吗也问不出口。
我。。也想挽着爸爸的手，也想和爸爸有说不完的话，也想和爸爸有共同乐趣，也想我的儿时回忆有多点爸爸的影子。
我。。想，我想对家庭带来改变，让孩子和父母之间可以多一个朋友的关系。
爸爸，我爱你。
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
思念
一说到思念，许多的形容词都会从脑海中浮现：
思念是一个很玄的东西；
思念是会呼吸的痛；
我却想说：
思念是无助的情感。
解脱不了的思念，
就像无助的情感，
没得发泄，
没得宣泄，
没得解除，
无助的在脑海里打转，
无助的一而再，再而三地刺激泪蕾。
Monday, February 13, 2012
成长
是红蜻蜓出版有限公司在去年发行的书-- 《约定》。
一年没看到华文书的我，一走进书局，
就已经锁定目标，一定要买一本这系列的书。
但是，差不多排满了三个书架，
还真的有点难下手，难于抉择。
看上这本书的原因有两个，
一，它有点厚度，这样才有物价所值的感觉
（因为价钱都一样）:P
二，作者从中摘选了一段话：
“成长就是一个不断摸索的过程，
我们终究会找到
属于自己的定位的。”
何尝不是呢?
有谁规定21岁就可以领到“成长毕业证书”？
有谁规定当了妈妈就不能继续摸索？
又有谁规定人的定位就一定要有名有势？
Thursday, February 9, 2012
感谢有你们
以上所见的必需品，而非必要品（除了圣经），全都出自别人的手。
从闹钟到拿着拍照的ipod touch，从两位数到三位数，从家人到男朋友，从幼稚园到出国读书，
似乎身为老幺真的比较幸福。。。
感谢有你们，心存感恩。
Monday, February 6, 2012
指望
“指望”
怕不怕被拒绝
怕不怕被省略
你怕不怕被沦落在宿命中妥协
当真爱宣告从缺
骄傲的玫瑰正一片一片枯萎
尽管你抱歉 忏悔
真心一旦坠跌 就不能飞
別指望我谅解
別指望我体会
怕不怕被省略
你怕不怕被沦落在宿命中妥协
当真爱宣告从缺
骄傲的玫瑰正一片一片枯萎
尽管你抱歉 忏悔
真心一旦坠跌 就不能飞
別指望我谅解
別指望我体会
爱不是点头就能挽回
快乐或伤悲 沒什么分別
心碎到終点会迎刃而解
別指望我谅解
別指望我体会
爱不是注定要填你的缺
太多的是非 來不及杜绝
更不想依恋這残缺的美
残缺的迂回
最近喜欢上这首歌，有时候能喜欢不一定要歌词与近况相似。喜欢那旋律、语言，用华文的美述说了种种担忧、决定、坚持中又带点后悔、解释中又带点绝望。
其实也没有什么百分百的感情维持学，一个人也有疲惫的时候，也有想躲进个人空间的时候，然而整个社会都互相联系，时不时就会发现某某某原来就是朋友的朋友，亲戚的情人。。。而感叹这世界真小！
当拥有习惯的相处方式，就很难从被动转为主动，有时更会认为大家都习惯了，认定一定会有人先找你聊天，但后来发现也许先前先找你聊天的都可能认为能改变你，也许厌烦了，也许厌倦了，到最后不得在个人空间里打转，誓为要找出答案，是什么变了？
似乎要做错事情，才会指望得到谅解。任性和顽皮中都不会有谅解的影子。就算谅解，就算选择妥协，心里还是会有不甘心的一处。谅解也不代表原谅，也许该说谅解是知道事情的真相，但该怎么处理，还是得问心灵最深处。
Sunday, February 5, 2012
God is speaking to you
It sounds like a pretty foundational point, but I believe there are many who still question whether God really talks to people. Have you ever wondered about this? Do you ask yourself if God would ever speak to you? You will be happy to know that the answer is yes.
Toward the end of His time on earth, Jesus told His disciples, "I have still many things to say to you, but you are not able to bear them or take them upon you or to grasp them now. But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth)" (John 16:12,13)
When Jesus spoke these words, He was talking to men with whom He had spent the previous three years, yet He still had more to teach them. This is surprising, because I would think that if Jesus was with me personally for three years, day and night, I would have learned everything there is to know.
But Jesus always has more to say because we will always be facing new situations in life that He wants to guide us through. That is why we have been given the Holy Spirit - so that we can hear God speak, even though He may not be physically in front of us.
Through Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit, God wants to speak to you on a One-to-one basis every day. He wants to lead you step-by-step to the good things He has in store for you.
The Father will give the gift of His Spirit to all who ask for Him (see Luke 11:13). I want to sway again emphatically that each of us can hear from God and be led by the Holy Spirit daily. Are you listening?
Prayer Starter: God, I ask to be guided by the Holy Spirit. I believe that You are speaking to me, and I want to know what You have to say.
Toward the end of His time on earth, Jesus told His disciples, "I have still many things to say to you, but you are not able to bear them or take them upon you or to grasp them now. But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth)" (John 16:12,13)
When Jesus spoke these words, He was talking to men with whom He had spent the previous three years, yet He still had more to teach them. This is surprising, because I would think that if Jesus was with me personally for three years, day and night, I would have learned everything there is to know.
But Jesus always has more to say because we will always be facing new situations in life that He wants to guide us through. That is why we have been given the Holy Spirit - so that we can hear God speak, even though He may not be physically in front of us.
Through Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit, God wants to speak to you on a One-to-one basis every day. He wants to lead you step-by-step to the good things He has in store for you.
The Father will give the gift of His Spirit to all who ask for Him (see Luke 11:13). I want to sway again emphatically that each of us can hear from God and be led by the Holy Spirit daily. Are you listening?
Prayer Starter: God, I ask to be guided by the Holy Spirit. I believe that You are speaking to me, and I want to know what You have to say.
**Joyce Meyer
John 16:13
But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Set aside distractions
The world makes it easy for us to fill our ears with all kinds of things that drown out the voice of God and push Him far, far into the background of our lives. These distractions come in various forms, from the television to the radio, from food to hobbies. Even our family and church activities can sometimes distract us or pull us away from the Lord.
However, the day comes for every person when only God remains. Everything else in life eventually passes away; and when it does, God will still be there.
The Word of God teaches that what is known about God is evident to all because He has made Himself known in the inner consciousness of mankind (see Romans 1:19-21). Each person will one day stand before Him and give an account of his or her life (see Romans 14:12).
When people do not want to serve God with their lives, when they want to go their own way, they find ways to hide from and ignore this instinctive inner knowledge of their Creator who wants to talk to them and guide them in the way they should go. But nothing can satisfy our inner longing for God, except communion and fellowship with Him. Isaiah expresses well our own hunger for God when he wrote, "My soul yearns for you [O Lord] in the night, yes, my spirit within me seeks you earnestly" (Isaiah 26:9).
Hearing from God is vital to enjoying His eternal plan for our lives. Listening to God is our decision; no one else can make it for us. God would not force us to choose His will, but He will do everything He can to encourage us to say yes to His ways.
So what is distracting you from listening to Him? An unhealthy relationship? A job? A bad habit? God is speaking to you and He desires fellowship with you. Put aside those distractions and join Him.
Prayer starter: God, like Isaiah, my soul longs for You. I know that I need to listen to Your voice more than anything else. I know that as I set aside distractions, You will be faithful to meet with me.
However, the day comes for every person when only God remains. Everything else in life eventually passes away; and when it does, God will still be there.
The Word of God teaches that what is known about God is evident to all because He has made Himself known in the inner consciousness of mankind (see Romans 1:19-21). Each person will one day stand before Him and give an account of his or her life (see Romans 14:12).
When people do not want to serve God with their lives, when they want to go their own way, they find ways to hide from and ignore this instinctive inner knowledge of their Creator who wants to talk to them and guide them in the way they should go. But nothing can satisfy our inner longing for God, except communion and fellowship with Him. Isaiah expresses well our own hunger for God when he wrote, "My soul yearns for you [O Lord] in the night, yes, my spirit within me seeks you earnestly" (Isaiah 26:9).
Hearing from God is vital to enjoying His eternal plan for our lives. Listening to God is our decision; no one else can make it for us. God would not force us to choose His will, but He will do everything He can to encourage us to say yes to His ways.
So what is distracting you from listening to Him? An unhealthy relationship? A job? A bad habit? God is speaking to you and He desires fellowship with you. Put aside those distractions and join Him.
Prayer starter: God, like Isaiah, my soul longs for You. I know that I need to listen to Your voice more than anything else. I know that as I set aside distractions, You will be faithful to meet with me.
**Joyce Meyer
Isaiah 26:9
My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.
Friday, February 3, 2012
7 ways to practise peace
Living in God's peace is vital to enjoy life. I believe that one of the keys to live with peace in your live is taking small steps toward peace every day. Here are a few tips you can use to develop a more peaceful lifestyle.
1) Be selective with how you spend your time. You may be trying to do too many things and end up doing none of them well. Hurrying is the flesh trying to do more than the Holy Spirit is leading you to do. Be led by the Spirit.
2) Be prepared to say "no" nicely. Sometimes we take on things we should not because we are uncomfortable saying no. Ask God to give you the words to say no when you need to.
3) Resist the spirit of procrastination. God's Word tells us to exercise self-discipline. Do what you know you need to do now so you can fully enjoy your times of rest.
4) Eliminate key distractions. If you know you are prone to certain distractions, such as watching TV, set some guidelines for yourself.
5) Set appropriate boundaries for interruptions. Life is full of interruptions, but you can learn to set boundaries that help you manage them in healthy ways, such as scheduling times when you are "off limits." Schedule time to give yourself a break.
6) Modify your life. Ask God to show you out-of-the-box ways to save time and trouble. For instance, when I do not have time to do the dishes, I use paper plates!
7) Pray and listen. If you can see that your plan is not producing peace, go back to God, pray for peace in the now, and for the wisdom to make changes that will benefit your life.
The bottom line is to make peace a priority, take practical steps toward it, and let God lead you every day into His perfect peace that passes all understanding.
Prayer starter: God, lead me into Your peace that passes all understanding. Show me the daily steps I can take to walk in Your peace for me.
1) Be selective with how you spend your time. You may be trying to do too many things and end up doing none of them well. Hurrying is the flesh trying to do more than the Holy Spirit is leading you to do. Be led by the Spirit.
2) Be prepared to say "no" nicely. Sometimes we take on things we should not because we are uncomfortable saying no. Ask God to give you the words to say no when you need to.
3) Resist the spirit of procrastination. God's Word tells us to exercise self-discipline. Do what you know you need to do now so you can fully enjoy your times of rest.
4) Eliminate key distractions. If you know you are prone to certain distractions, such as watching TV, set some guidelines for yourself.
5) Set appropriate boundaries for interruptions. Life is full of interruptions, but you can learn to set boundaries that help you manage them in healthy ways, such as scheduling times when you are "off limits." Schedule time to give yourself a break.
6) Modify your life. Ask God to show you out-of-the-box ways to save time and trouble. For instance, when I do not have time to do the dishes, I use paper plates!
7) Pray and listen. If you can see that your plan is not producing peace, go back to God, pray for peace in the now, and for the wisdom to make changes that will benefit your life.
The bottom line is to make peace a priority, take practical steps toward it, and let God lead you every day into His perfect peace that passes all understanding.
Prayer starter: God, lead me into Your peace that passes all understanding. Show me the daily steps I can take to walk in Your peace for me.
**Joyce Meyer
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Experiencing God's peace by living in the now
Having an attitude of peace and calm is priceless. It is an attitude that says, 'I am trusting God,' and it speaks powerfully to people. But it takes time, focus, and the grace of God to be consistently peaceful.
Too often our stress level is tied up in our circumstances. You could be stressed because you are always busy or you are struggling financially or because you are not getting along with someone you love.
To conquer the stress in our lives, we need to learn to practice the peace that has been provided for us by the overcoming power of Jesus.
One way to develop consistent peace is to learn to live 'in the now.' We can spend a lot of time thinking about the past or wondering what the future holds, but we cannot accomplish anything unless our mind is focused on today.
The Bible tells us that God gives us grace for each day that we live. I believe God's grace is the power that enables and energizes us to do what we need to do - and He gives it generously, as we need it.
Every day we need to say, 'God has given me today. I will rejoice and be glad in it.'
If you can learn to trust God 'in the now,' receiving His grace as you need it, you can become a truly peaceful person - and that is powerful.
Prayer starter: God, I know that You have overcome any and every obstacle, so I ask You to help me live in the peace that You have provided for me. Show me how to trust You as I live 'in the now.'
Too often our stress level is tied up in our circumstances. You could be stressed because you are always busy or you are struggling financially or because you are not getting along with someone you love.
To conquer the stress in our lives, we need to learn to practice the peace that has been provided for us by the overcoming power of Jesus.
One way to develop consistent peace is to learn to live 'in the now.' We can spend a lot of time thinking about the past or wondering what the future holds, but we cannot accomplish anything unless our mind is focused on today.
The Bible tells us that God gives us grace for each day that we live. I believe God's grace is the power that enables and energizes us to do what we need to do - and He gives it generously, as we need it.
Every day we need to say, 'God has given me today. I will rejoice and be glad in it.'
If you can learn to trust God 'in the now,' receiving His grace as you need it, you can become a truly peaceful person - and that is powerful.
Prayer starter: God, I know that You have overcome any and every obstacle, so I ask You to help me live in the peace that You have provided for me. Show me how to trust You as I live 'in the now.'
**Joyce Meyer
John 16:33
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Share the gospel by meeting practical needs
I once heard a story about an evangelist in Russia, who was walking around telling people, "Jesus loves you. Jesus loves you." He was handling out Gospel tracts, and one lady said, "You know what? Your sermon and Gospel tract is not going to fill my belly." See, sometimes we need to show people God's love by meeting their physical needs and then we can share the Gospel of Christ.
Jesus spoke about the importance of meeting people's physical needs. In Matthew, He said that when we feed the hungry, or give water to the thirsty, or clothe the needy, or care for the sick, it is like we are doing those things for Him. He showed us how helping someone in a practical way can create a wonderful opportunity to share Gospel with someone.
When someone can see God's love in action in a real way in their own life, it is much easier for them to believe our message that God loves them.
So what does this look like practically? It could start with something small, like giving a hug to someone nearby who feels unloved. From there, you could go on to support ministries that help the sick, thirsty and hungry. Maybe you could volunteer at a soup kitchen or outreach in your community or take a mission trip to serve the needy in another country. The possibilities are endless when you make a decision to serve others not only through words, but also through practical action.
Prayer starter: Lord, I want to put action behind my words. Show me how I can practically help the people You bring across my path so they can experience the power of Your love.
Jesus spoke about the importance of meeting people's physical needs. In Matthew, He said that when we feed the hungry, or give water to the thirsty, or clothe the needy, or care for the sick, it is like we are doing those things for Him. He showed us how helping someone in a practical way can create a wonderful opportunity to share Gospel with someone.
When someone can see God's love in action in a real way in their own life, it is much easier for them to believe our message that God loves them.
So what does this look like practically? It could start with something small, like giving a hug to someone nearby who feels unloved. From there, you could go on to support ministries that help the sick, thirsty and hungry. Maybe you could volunteer at a soup kitchen or outreach in your community or take a mission trip to serve the needy in another country. The possibilities are endless when you make a decision to serve others not only through words, but also through practical action.
Prayer starter: Lord, I want to put action behind my words. Show me how I can practically help the people You bring across my path so they can experience the power of Your love.
**Joyce Meyer
Matthew 25:40
The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
God works through people
One morning I was having my quiet time alone with God, and I said to the Lord, "God, how can You stand being seeing all the pain, starving children, human trafficking, genocide, injustice, degradation, poverty, in the world and not do something?"
I did not say it as a complaint or because I was questioning His integrity, and I do not even know that I was really expecting to get an answer, but I just asked Him. Immediately His answer came back: "I work through people. I am waiting for My people to arise and do something."
You and I are part of an army, the body of Christ, and it is going to take everyone doing their part to change this world. God wants to work through us, and He is calling us to put on love and get to work.
In 2 Corinthians 8, Paul talked about how the churches in Macedonia gave, saying, "But first they gave themselves to the Lord and to us [as His agents] by the will of God [entirely disregarding their personal interests, they gave as much as they possibly could, having put themselves at our disposal to be directed by the will of God]."
That just amazes me, because they did not just give their money, they gave themselves. God is calling us to live the same way. And one person working for the Lord has the ability to make a profound difference! So how will you give yourself to the Lord and be His agent today?
Prayer starter: God, I invite You to work through me. I choose to lay down selfishness and pick up love so that I can be used by You to change the world.
I did not say it as a complaint or because I was questioning His integrity, and I do not even know that I was really expecting to get an answer, but I just asked Him. Immediately His answer came back: "I work through people. I am waiting for My people to arise and do something."
You and I are part of an army, the body of Christ, and it is going to take everyone doing their part to change this world. God wants to work through us, and He is calling us to put on love and get to work.
In 2 Corinthians 8, Paul talked about how the churches in Macedonia gave, saying, "But first they gave themselves to the Lord and to us [as His agents] by the will of God [entirely disregarding their personal interests, they gave as much as they possibly could, having put themselves at our disposal to be directed by the will of God]."
That just amazes me, because they did not just give their money, they gave themselves. God is calling us to live the same way. And one person working for the Lord has the ability to make a profound difference! So how will you give yourself to the Lord and be His agent today?
Prayer starter: God, I invite You to work through me. I choose to lay down selfishness and pick up love so that I can be used by You to change the world.
**Joyce Meyer
2 Corinthians 8:5
And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord and then by the will of God also to us.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Complaining is a SIN!
In Ephesians 4:29, the apostle Paul instructs us not to use any foul or polluting language. At one time, I did not realize that this included complaining, but I have since learned that murmuring and complaining pollute our lives.
Plain and simple, complaining is a sin! It causes many people a great deal of problems in their lives and destroys the joy of anyone listening.
We need to ask ourselves, how quick are we to become impatient and begin to complain when stuck in traffic or while waiting in checkout lanes in grocery stores or department stores? How quick are we to spot and point out all the faults of our friends or family members? Do we complain about our job when we should be thanking God that we have one?
The best antidote for complaining is thanksgiving. Truly thankful people do not complain. They are too busy being grateful for all the good things they have that they have no time to notice the things they could complain about.
The Bible says that we are to enter God's courts with praise and thanksgiving. You and I need to make it a daily goal to live a life of thanksgiving. Let us be as positive and grateful as possible.
Try going to bed at night pondering everything you have to be thankful for. Let it be the first thing you do in the morning. Thank God for "little" things or things you might normally take for granted: a parking place, waking up in time for work, a meal, your family... Do not get discouraged when you fail, but do not throw in the towel and quit either. Keep at it until you have developed new habits and you are living with an attitude of gratitude.
Be generous with your gratitude. It will sweeten your relationship with the Lord.
Prayer starter: God, I want to live with an attitude of gratitude, starting right now! I thank You so much for loving me and for blessing me. Help me see the positive things in life and to thank You for them.
Plain and simple, complaining is a sin! It causes many people a great deal of problems in their lives and destroys the joy of anyone listening.
We need to ask ourselves, how quick are we to become impatient and begin to complain when stuck in traffic or while waiting in checkout lanes in grocery stores or department stores? How quick are we to spot and point out all the faults of our friends or family members? Do we complain about our job when we should be thanking God that we have one?
The best antidote for complaining is thanksgiving. Truly thankful people do not complain. They are too busy being grateful for all the good things they have that they have no time to notice the things they could complain about.
The Bible says that we are to enter God's courts with praise and thanksgiving. You and I need to make it a daily goal to live a life of thanksgiving. Let us be as positive and grateful as possible.
Try going to bed at night pondering everything you have to be thankful for. Let it be the first thing you do in the morning. Thank God for "little" things or things you might normally take for granted: a parking place, waking up in time for work, a meal, your family... Do not get discouraged when you fail, but do not throw in the towel and quit either. Keep at it until you have developed new habits and you are living with an attitude of gratitude.
Be generous with your gratitude. It will sweeten your relationship with the Lord.
Prayer starter: God, I want to live with an attitude of gratitude, starting right now! I thank You so much for loving me and for blessing me. Help me see the positive things in life and to thank You for them.
**Joyce Meyer
Psalm 100:4
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Pray persistently
About twenty years ago, this next sentence changed my life: "You do not have because you do not ask God." This short verse opened a door for me to discover the life-changing power of persistent prayer.
At that time in m life, I was stressed out about a lot of different things. I was trying to make my ministry grow, trying to make my husband do this or that, trying to male my kids act a certain way, trying to make other people do the things I wanted, trying to basically do absolutely everything on my own. As you can probably guess, it was not working!
As a burned-out, frustrated young Christian, I realized one day that living in my own strength was useless. I needed to take my problems to God. In other words, I needed to pray more!
When we understand God's love for us and His plan for us, then we can begin to realize the doors that He wants to open for us. But we will only realize these things when we are constantly talking with Him, listening to his voice, and growing deeper in our relationship with Him.
In Matthew 7:7 (AMP), Jesus tells us, "Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you."
So many times, when we reach the end of our rope, we turn to prayer, but when our prayer are not instantly answered, we give up. Today, I want to encourage you to not only pray, but to pray persistently. Do not stress out trying to make things happen on your own. Give it all to God as you pray.
Remember, He promises that when we seek Him, we will find Him. Let us pray and seek Him with all our hearts.
Prayer starter: God, remind me to bring my problems to You. I am tired of living in my own strength. I need Your guidance and Your direction. As I seek You daily, I will put my trust in You.
At that time in m life, I was stressed out about a lot of different things. I was trying to make my ministry grow, trying to make my husband do this or that, trying to male my kids act a certain way, trying to make other people do the things I wanted, trying to basically do absolutely everything on my own. As you can probably guess, it was not working!
As a burned-out, frustrated young Christian, I realized one day that living in my own strength was useless. I needed to take my problems to God. In other words, I needed to pray more!
When we understand God's love for us and His plan for us, then we can begin to realize the doors that He wants to open for us. But we will only realize these things when we are constantly talking with Him, listening to his voice, and growing deeper in our relationship with Him.
In Matthew 7:7 (AMP), Jesus tells us, "Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you."
So many times, when we reach the end of our rope, we turn to prayer, but when our prayer are not instantly answered, we give up. Today, I want to encourage you to not only pray, but to pray persistently. Do not stress out trying to make things happen on your own. Give it all to God as you pray.
Remember, He promises that when we seek Him, we will find Him. Let us pray and seek Him with all our hearts.
Prayer starter: God, remind me to bring my problems to You. I am tired of living in my own strength. I need Your guidance and Your direction. As I seek You daily, I will put my trust in You.
**Joyce Meyer
James 4:2
You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Letting God's love overcome past hurt
Early in our marriage, Dave and I had some rough years, and a lot of it was because I needed God to heal me from my past of being abused sexually, emotionally and verbally by my dad. Through a lot of tears and difficult moments of choosing to forgive instead of getting revenge, God brought me through, and He has also used my testimony to bring healing to the lives of others. When God heals you of past hurt, He not only wants to help you, but He also wants your experience to be a gateway through which others can experience the same healing.
Eventually, I came to point where God led me and Dave to move my parents to St. Louis and even buy them a home, which was very difficult for me. But my dad ended up apologizing to me for all he had done and even received Christ into his life. I experienced a whole new level of emotional health because I let God heal me through the power of forgiveness, and allowed Him to use my restoration to help heal my dad.
You know, we can all hurt in a lot of different ways. Loneliness, disappointment, rejection, fear and insecurity all have the ability to hurt us deeply. I could not move beyond the hurt from my past until I received and experienced the love of God and allowed Him to turn it all around.
Before you can move beyond your pain and learn to love and forgive others, you have to experience God's love.
When dealing with your past, remember that God loves you deeply. The Bible says that we are only complete when we experience the love of Christ, which is so great you could never fully understand it. As you receive His love, healing will begin in your heart and you will be made complete with the fullness of His life.
Prayer starter: Lord, I believe You can help me overcome the hurt and pain of my past and use my healing to help others. Help me to experience the love of Christ and make me complete with all the fullness of Your life and power.
Eventually, I came to point where God led me and Dave to move my parents to St. Louis and even buy them a home, which was very difficult for me. But my dad ended up apologizing to me for all he had done and even received Christ into his life. I experienced a whole new level of emotional health because I let God heal me through the power of forgiveness, and allowed Him to use my restoration to help heal my dad.
You know, we can all hurt in a lot of different ways. Loneliness, disappointment, rejection, fear and insecurity all have the ability to hurt us deeply. I could not move beyond the hurt from my past until I received and experienced the love of God and allowed Him to turn it all around.
Before you can move beyond your pain and learn to love and forgive others, you have to experience God's love.
When dealing with your past, remember that God loves you deeply. The Bible says that we are only complete when we experience the love of Christ, which is so great you could never fully understand it. As you receive His love, healing will begin in your heart and you will be made complete with the fullness of His life.
Prayer starter: Lord, I believe You can help me overcome the hurt and pain of my past and use my healing to help others. Help me to experience the love of Christ and make me complete with all the fullness of Your life and power.
**Joyce Meyer
Ephesians 3:19
and to know this love that surpasses knowledges - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Change the way you think
Have you ever heard the saying "a mind is a terrible thing to waste"? Our minds have so much capacity for good, to learn, create, think and grow, and it is a tragedy when we do not use them to their highest potential.
There was a time in my life when I allowed too many damaging thoughts to enter my mind, negative, tormenting, guilty, unforgiving , shameful and accusing thoughts. The problem was that I had no idea I could control my thoughts or choose which thoughts I focused on and believed in.
I did not realize that if I was thinking something that was not true, I had the power to stop. No one ever told me I could win in my mind. Has anyone ever told you? If not, then I am here today to tell you that you do not have to let your thoughts control you. You can choose to think and focus on God-thoughts!
Romans 12:2 says to "let God transform you, by changing the way you think." God wants to help you win the battle in your mind. But what does that look like on a practical level?
Here is what has worked countless times for me and what I know will work for you too: The next time you are wrestling in your mind, I want you to stop and find something specific that you can thank God for. Tell him how grateful you are for His goodness and all the rich ways He has blessed your life. As you are diligent to do this, you will see your life begin to change and things will get better and better.
It is my hope and prayer that you will know the power God has given you and that every day in your thoughts, you will walk in the fullness of His love for you!
Prayer starter: God, I want to experience Your power in my thought life. I choose to focus on Your goodness and Your love for me. No matter what negative thought comes my way, I know that You are so much bigger and better.
There was a time in my life when I allowed too many damaging thoughts to enter my mind, negative, tormenting, guilty, unforgiving , shameful and accusing thoughts. The problem was that I had no idea I could control my thoughts or choose which thoughts I focused on and believed in.
I did not realize that if I was thinking something that was not true, I had the power to stop. No one ever told me I could win in my mind. Has anyone ever told you? If not, then I am here today to tell you that you do not have to let your thoughts control you. You can choose to think and focus on God-thoughts!
Romans 12:2 says to "let God transform you, by changing the way you think." God wants to help you win the battle in your mind. But what does that look like on a practical level?
Here is what has worked countless times for me and what I know will work for you too: The next time you are wrestling in your mind, I want you to stop and find something specific that you can thank God for. Tell him how grateful you are for His goodness and all the rich ways He has blessed your life. As you are diligent to do this, you will see your life begin to change and things will get better and better.
It is my hope and prayer that you will know the power God has given you and that every day in your thoughts, you will walk in the fullness of His love for you!
Prayer starter: God, I want to experience Your power in my thought life. I choose to focus on Your goodness and Your love for me. No matter what negative thought comes my way, I know that You are so much bigger and better.
**Joyce Meyer
Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Be a mouthpiece for God!
If you can grasp an understanding of the power of the words you speak, it may just change the course of your life! Your mouth is a powerful tool, either for God or for the enemy. In other words, you can either speak positive, uplifting, encouraging things into existence in you life or produce negative, gloomy and discouraging things.
Now, I do not believe any of us want to be a mouthpiece for the devil. But the fact is, the mouth can be used for blessing or destruction, not only in our lives, but also in the lives of others. I have seen it in my own life. there was a time when pretty much everything I said was negative.
But the Holy Spirit taught me how to use the creative power of the Word of God. I learned how to speak to the mountains rather than about the mountains in my life. What I mean is, I learned to apply the truth of His Word to my circumstances, and over times, I began to see positive and lasting results.
The mouth is like a pen and your heart is like a tablet. When you say something over and over, it gets on the inside of you and becomes you. It is not something you have to try to do anymore, it is who you are.
I would much rather be a mouthpiece for God than the enemy. I want to speak His truth and enjoy my life.
First Peter 3:10 says, "Let him who wants to enjoy life and see good days...keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from guile." Do you want to enjoy life? Then use your mouth to speak the things of God into your life!
Prayer starter: Lord, I know that my mouth is a powerful tool that can be used for You or for the enemy. I submit my mouth to You. Show me how to speak Your truth into my life and into the lives of others.
Now, I do not believe any of us want to be a mouthpiece for the devil. But the fact is, the mouth can be used for blessing or destruction, not only in our lives, but also in the lives of others. I have seen it in my own life. there was a time when pretty much everything I said was negative.
But the Holy Spirit taught me how to use the creative power of the Word of God. I learned how to speak to the mountains rather than about the mountains in my life. What I mean is, I learned to apply the truth of His Word to my circumstances, and over times, I began to see positive and lasting results.
The mouth is like a pen and your heart is like a tablet. When you say something over and over, it gets on the inside of you and becomes you. It is not something you have to try to do anymore, it is who you are.
I would much rather be a mouthpiece for God than the enemy. I want to speak His truth and enjoy my life.
First Peter 3:10 says, "Let him who wants to enjoy life and see good days...keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from guile." Do you want to enjoy life? Then use your mouth to speak the things of God into your life!
Prayer starter: Lord, I know that my mouth is a powerful tool that can be used for You or for the enemy. I submit my mouth to You. Show me how to speak Your truth into my life and into the lives of others.
**Joyce Meyer
1 Peter 3:10
For, "whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Faith to see yourself through God's eyes
Whatever you are facing in life, or whatever is coming in your future, God has already given you the faith for it. It may not look like it, and you may not feel like you have what it takes to overcome, but faith in God is not based on our circumstances or how we feel.
The enemy would like for you to believe that you do not have a chance in life, that you are too weak, too poor, too whatever. But God has a different view of you. God sees you through the eyes of love. He sees not what you can be, but what He has invested in you, not what you or others may see.
Seeing yourself the way God sees you leads to a life of overwhelming victory.
But it takes faith. You can not just hear that God loves you and sees you as His child, you have to believe it. It takes faith to move forward and overcome the challenges of life. And faith does you no good if you do not know how to release it. You have to release your faith in order for it to work.
We release faith through our words, actions and, of course, through prayer. It is up to us to act.
First John 4:4 is a scripture we quote a lot, and almost anytime I say this verse in a church or meeting, everybody claps and cheers. But how many people really believe that "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world?"
The truth is, the One in you is greater and He loves you. So stretch your faith today and see yourself the way God sees you. It does not matter what enemy wants you to see or how things might look. Our faith overcomes through the One who lives in us!
Prayer starter: God, I believe that You love me and that you have given me the power to overcome. As you child, I will act on the faith You have given me every day, trusting in You and overcoming any obstacle that comes my way.
The enemy would like for you to believe that you do not have a chance in life, that you are too weak, too poor, too whatever. But God has a different view of you. God sees you through the eyes of love. He sees not what you can be, but what He has invested in you, not what you or others may see.
Seeing yourself the way God sees you leads to a life of overwhelming victory.
But it takes faith. You can not just hear that God loves you and sees you as His child, you have to believe it. It takes faith to move forward and overcome the challenges of life. And faith does you no good if you do not know how to release it. You have to release your faith in order for it to work.
We release faith through our words, actions and, of course, through prayer. It is up to us to act.
First John 4:4 is a scripture we quote a lot, and almost anytime I say this verse in a church or meeting, everybody claps and cheers. But how many people really believe that "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world?"
The truth is, the One in you is greater and He loves you. So stretch your faith today and see yourself the way God sees you. It does not matter what enemy wants you to see or how things might look. Our faith overcomes through the One who lives in us!
Prayer starter: God, I believe that You love me and that you have given me the power to overcome. As you child, I will act on the faith You have given me every day, trusting in You and overcoming any obstacle that comes my way.
**Joyce Meyer
1 John 4:4
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Living a life of blessing
I believe that one of the greatest opportunities we have as Christians is to make a profound difference in the lives of others. Throughout my life of ministry, God has given me the opportunity to help many people who need guidance.
But I do not believe this is a special opportunity that God made just for me. Everyone, you included, has the ability to influence someone. When you take the time to reach out to others and invest in someone's life, you are impacting the world...yours and theirs.
Galatians 6:10 tells us to "be mindful to be a blessing" to everyone God brings across our path. We are called to be a blessing and build up others in their faith, to not be afraid to reach out and to speak the truth in love.
I do not believe God want us to be more spectators in life. He wants us to be people who really love others and care enough to be willing to pour into their lives. We need to build up others in Jesus' name so they can grow and reach even more people.
Whether you know it or not, someone is watching and looking up to you. People are influenced by the way you live and they need to see God's love in your everyday actions.
At times we will make mistakes, and when we do we can thank God for His forgiveness, but we also have to realize that many times we may be the only evidence of God some people see.
Prayer starter: God, every day there is another opportunity that You have given me to reach out, bless and influence someone else with Your love. I want to live a life of blessing towards others, showing them what it means to live a God-focused life.
But I do not believe this is a special opportunity that God made just for me. Everyone, you included, has the ability to influence someone. When you take the time to reach out to others and invest in someone's life, you are impacting the world...yours and theirs.
Galatians 6:10 tells us to "be mindful to be a blessing" to everyone God brings across our path. We are called to be a blessing and build up others in their faith, to not be afraid to reach out and to speak the truth in love.
I do not believe God want us to be more spectators in life. He wants us to be people who really love others and care enough to be willing to pour into their lives. We need to build up others in Jesus' name so they can grow and reach even more people.
Whether you know it or not, someone is watching and looking up to you. People are influenced by the way you live and they need to see God's love in your everyday actions.
At times we will make mistakes, and when we do we can thank God for His forgiveness, but we also have to realize that many times we may be the only evidence of God some people see.
Prayer starter: God, every day there is another opportunity that You have given me to reach out, bless and influence someone else with Your love. I want to live a life of blessing towards others, showing them what it means to live a God-focused life.
**Joyce Meyer
Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
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