Yup! I did it! I have now officially enlisted as one of the Air Force in God’s Army. :)
One of my main reasons for that would be that there is possibly nothing that can so radically change the church, and the lives of individual believers, than having our criticisms changed into intercession.
If you read Isaiah 58:8,9, you see that this addiction to criticism could be the church’s biggest malady. “That church doesn’t share our convictions, This church has a different agenda from ours”…the list goes on….
While its true many churches today have other agendas besides the Lord Jesus, remember that all you are required to do as a believer is to
1) Matt 6:33-Seek First the Kingdom
2) John 3:5 - Be Born again of Water and Spirit
3) Matt 28:20-The Great Commission
Ignore criticism. Turn it into intercession.
Mar 3, 2009
Enlisted In His Service!
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Labels: Eternal Consequences, evangelism, God's Purpose in my life, intercession, Love, ministry, prayer warriors, prayers, Understanding
Feb 28, 2009
Afterword on jealousy
Did you know jealousy rots your bones (Proverbs 14:30)? No amount of calcium is gonna save you there!!?
When you are jealous, you end up tearing down all your earlier efforts to love and encourage others....He has been really talking to me....and can you believe it thru 'one of my daughters storybooks on good behaviour? :D
Three verses stand out:
Romans 12:2- Do not be shaped by this world;instead be changed within by a new way of thinking..
2 Corinthians 10:5-Proud thoughts raise themselves against the knowledge of Christ..capture these and make it give up and submit to Christ.
Philippians 2:2-4- Get happy by thinking about Christ' love and share in his spirit...don't let pride be your guide..instead be humble and give more honor to others..don't give more importance to yourself than others
God really did some simple talking straight to me there!
Forget about the rest of the world, they are not important. Be Humble. Get happy.( put all those wicked thoughts under Christ' lock and key!)
You know what else? The more I hear his voice and realize my purpose here, the less prone am I to envy and jealousy. Towards the end of today, I was like,"Huh? So who's jealous here?"
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Labels: competition, envy, God's Purpose in my life, Holy Spirit, Jealousy, Love, Obedience
Sep 17, 2008
The Great Commission
I am overjoyed coz I am His! But at the same time, I know I have a big responsibility.
That awes me. It calms me. But it also surprises me. I have been entrusted with thsi task. He believes I can do it for Him. Wow!
The Gospel is for every generation and for all nations. Jesus said, “Disciple the nations”. This responsibility is invested on each one of us. We have to disciple the individuals. The Gospel is not for religious conversion or to change name or culture. It is to disciple every individual living on the face of this earth. It's to share the Good News. Hey! Everybody! Listen Up!! I have a God who sacrificed His Son for me, so that I may live. So that I may enjoy his Eternal blessings! I think its something I would want all of you to share us all. So come on! Join the party!
If you are wondering, how you are gonna do this, well , dont!But when we are connected to a Great Man, our Lord, we will rise to His standard. The Lord will raise you up to the level. If you have a vision, God will give the provision. He will give you the power and the provision. It is not the ability that matters, but the availability.
Go Out! Evangelize!
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Labels: Duty, evangelism, Great Commission, Happiness, Love