rest

For many people, New Year comes with many new resolutions.

"I am going to discipline myself to do certain things..eat less, exercise more, pray more,

study more, be more humble, stop playing computer games or watch movies.

Start thinking positive. Be strong! Do not be easily discouraged."

But by the beginning of next year, nothing seems to change.

Everything seems the same, if not worse

We find that trying to be strong can be tiring. It's a hard thing to do.

What went wrong?

One thing for sure is do not believe in any karma or mind-control

or zodiac horoscope or Feng Shui or charm or Harry Potter magic

or any special prayers any deity can offer you.

Actually doing things our own way is doing the hard way

because there will be a lot of struggle n anxieties

a lot of thinking n planning, until your mind is so tired even to think anymore.

Your imaginations run wild n worry about things that will never happen

because we cannot see everything. We cannot see the future. We cannot see ahead.

Imagine you can see ahead. You will do things differently because you know the outcome.

Because you cannot see the outcome, you can do stupid things.

As long as we struggle, we are not at rest.

We get worn out...emotionally, mentally n physically

and you begin to see things with less confidence

and you begin to act more foolishly.

Why not do the easy way...not your way

If you do things your own way, you will find no rest.

In life, we struggle against many things...anger, fear, bitterness, wrong desires, bad habits,

harmful addictions, wrong thoughts,

What is the real answer?

Many people offer many answers...

Buddhism, yoga, meditation, mind control, cosmic consciousness, humanism

but I tell truthfully...they will lead you in the end the wrong way

Consider the lilies of the field n the birds in the air.

You may think you must work very hard n plan very hard in order to succeed in life.

Hard work is always good, because u reap what u sow.

Laziness can never produce success in anything.

But success does not depend on hard work alone.

"The race does not always belong to the swift

nor the battle to the strong." (proverbs)

Consider the lilies of the field. They don't have to struggle; they neither toil nor spin

yet they are provided.

Are we not much more significant than the lilies, which are here today n gone tomorrow?

It does not mean we do not face hard times.

The lilies also face the storms n the hot sun.

But like the lilies of the field, we are being provided

instead of struggling to do everything by ourselves.

We are here on this planet earth not by chance.

Everything has a purpose. Everything starts from the purpose of God.

Life is a gift from God. We must treasure this life God has given to us, protect it n live it well.

Life has a purpose.We must open our hearts to spiritual truths in His Word

We must be willing to obey truth wherever it leads us.

The mind grows by taking in; the heart grows by giving out.

We are channels of His grace. God loves a cheerful giver.

It is more blessed to give than to receive. As we give, we shall receive.

Life is not a standstill. It is not a smooth ride, but it is all part of God's perfect plan

and God will take us through life; He will always be there for you.

Life is not what it seems. It's like a kite, where everything is unpredictable.

You'll never know when the wind would stop and your kite drops

but you'll never either know when the wind would be very strong to carry your kite up. Life is an ever changing process.

But one thing's for sure, you will have happiness and satisfaction

when you find the truth in life.

The true meaning of life is not about carrying out a routine

and going into the grave at the end of the day.

No! It's about living life to the maximum, where our lives affect the people around us, impact those who we meet on our way in this life.

And to do that, you would need God's glory.

To men, it is impossible to be perfect or even to live right, it's just too hard,

but with God, the One who created us,

He alone can give us true grace and mercy.

Try knowing Him more, because He is so much more

than a God sitting up here in heaven.

the road in life can be rough
yet there are green pastures in life.
the road is winding
yet we see it's a straight road ahead
the world is ugly
yet we can find beauty in this world.

but in God we find only goodness
grace n mercy
in Him, there's no confusion or doubt.
All is perfect with God.
God is a perfectionist
He is the beginning n the end.

Every single detail on this planet earth
how everything is linked
even through science n technology
how the histories of the world are what they are
how people had interacted as they did
how the various cultures had evolved
how the various beliefs of men differ so much
how each n everyone of us are so different n unique....
all these do not happen randomly
all these God knew beforehand
all these God had taken into consideration
n He had planed all of it.

sometimes life gets tough and we ask 'why are we born?'
and sometimes we blame God for bad things that happened to us.
But know that everything happens for a reason
and that God's plan is to prosper us and not to harm us. (Jeremiah 29:11)

Men can never be trusted but we can always trust in God.
Sometimes when we feel that our lives are in such a mess and we feel like losers,
God wants you to know that you can cling onto Him.
You might not be soaring at this stage,
but just by clinging onto him, it's more than enough.
Dwell in His embrace and be drown in His love.
Cling onto Him till you are strong enough to stand up again.
Even if you fall again, God is there to stretch out his arms of love and pick you up.

That's our Abba Daddy. He is our loving Father.
So turn back to him,n tell Him how you feel; tell Him what you think of Him,
all that you blame Him for, all about life that you really hate, what your worries are...
just throw them all out to Him. Only just be honest with God
Because obviously, He is God,
just throw all your burden at Him and empty yourself,
n feel the weight on your shoulders disappear
because all the hatred, hurts, worries, bitterness are not yours to bear.
Jesus had already died for them on the cross so that we might be set free,
free from all these bondage and chains that bound us.

or when you feel like it's the end of the world, or when you're down in the pit,
just return to basics,
just turn back to God's arms,
return to His love.
He loves you precious.

Love others as you would love yourself.

Love God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind and all your strength.

The love of God for you is your answer to all the things you're in.

God's love for you is very strong.

You can find rest in this love, and do not have to be so heavy laden,

for our Lord is the Prince of peace.

Jesus Himself slept through the storm in a boat, and He was calm,

for the Spirit of the Lord is in Him.

We too have the same Spirit in us,

and we too have every privileges as Jesus,

for we're the children of God.

It may sound ridiculous to rejoice in times of troubles,

but look at what Paul did when he was in prison...he was praising God!

It's only by God's grace and mercy that we're able

to worship Him when it's a rough time for us.

Nobody really knows or fully understands what we really are going through,

or how we really feel or think in our tough times,

but our Father in heaven knows...our every feeling and pain,

for He feels it too, and He knows your heart.

How He longs to embrace and love and comfort you.

Therefore run to Him.

"Hold My hand; do not let go!"

The bible is like a map to God's Kingdom.
Treasures n promises r all hidden in His words.
All is there n given to us.
see beyond the words
meditate on them
n trust God with the supernatural.
Just allow Him to work wonders
n make your life meaningful.
And many people stumble, never to climb up again
because they r leaning on their own strength n ability to sustain them.
Know that the Lord wants u to lean on Him as your pillar of strength,
to hold His hand n look up to Him
n not to sway to the right or to the left,
not letting Satan to pull u back,
but allow God to push u up,
allowing Him to take u to a higher level,
to soar with Him.

Live up to God's expectations, not men's.
Please Him n achieve n succeed for Him.
Give glory n praises to Him.

Live your life as a living testimony for God.
Be salt to the world.
Be light to those in darkness.
Be a history maker.
Make your life count for Christ.
Live a life that's worth living.

nobody knows when the world will come to its end.
Then, there would be no right and wrong,
because justice then will no longer exist.
Therefore the moment now,
n make full use of your time here.
do not let the evil one or anybody pull u down,
or influence your principle in what's right.
Stand firm on your beliefs.
Discern right from wrong, based on the Lord's wisdom.
do not go astray, but go back to your Creator.
Love Him as He 1st loved u.
do right n don't go against your conscience.
Hear the still,small voice in u
Know it's there n it's right.
but sometimes u doubt yourself.
have peace within your heart.
hold on to the things u believed r true
put your trust in Him.
be faithful.
for He's always faithful
n He'll never leave u.

Don't go through each day
without a sense of purpose.
Thank God for all that He had done for us.
It's because of His love that u n me get to live.
His death brought life.
Let's live for Him.

God is love.
He is always by your side.
Loving Him is all one can do to repay Him.
God sees us as His children, n like a father,
He expects nothing in return from His child.

Jesus treasures very much our relationships with Him.
He wants us so much, that He’s sad when we ignore Him.
Everyday He grieves for His people (whom He created),
when they turn their backs on Him.

Imagine how u feel when someone u love so much
turn his/her back on u.

He carried the sins of the world upon Himself on the cross,and
the Father had to turn His face away from Him.
Jesus sacrificed so much for us,
n what had we done for Him?
What can we do?
You can start a true n deep relationship with Him.
That’s what He longs so much for,
that’s what He treasures the most.

All the things we have on this earth are only of temporary value.
But everything we have with Christ is everlasting.
There’s a great difference between the two.
Drink from the well that never runs dry.

out there there is only
one God
one Truth, that lies beneath all mysteries
one road that leads us to eternity.

follow Jesus n u will see the truth
u will find your way eventually.

let Him guide you
let Him bring you
through the storms in your life

Across the oceans, across the skies,
there is only one true Kingdom,
one treasure that belongs to us.

live life meaningfully.
God is always there for you.
just call out His name
n He’ll come to your rescue.

open up your heart to the Lord
let Him in n be Lord over your life
be the salt of the world
make a difference
be a history maker
especially at this end times,
everything is so unpredictable
n nothing can be taken for granted.
so make full use of your time
use it for God
please Him with your life
naked we’ll go.
life has a purpose.
unless u walk in the plan
God has for u
u cannot find true fulfillment
or true happiness

He’s a God who knows what’s best for you.
if u would begin to discover His plan for you,
and start walking in it,
u would see things getting into place.

don’t stray away from the plan of God for u
for many blessings are awaiting u.
many promises r yet to come true in your life
so grasp hold
of the time you have, n use it wisely.
what pleases God most is we trust in Him.

O that our plan is His plan for us.
Stay strong in Him
by working together
n be faithful
willing to sacrifice
not thinking too highly of oneself
but be humble
n have the mind of Christ

there’s still hope in God
He’s always true to us
lean on Him in everything
He’s always there to lift us up
when we fall
This life on earth is hard n very complicated;
but if God were to hold your hand
through every moment in your life,
you’ll see everything in a different perspective.
Things will still be hard,n not smooth going,
but u would never feel lost again.

it’s like a child being guided by the father,
n feels so protected.

goto the Lord,
n u will find comfort there.
He’ll never let His children be forsaken.

The Lord will be with you always.
He is there when you need him and even those times when you are not calling out for Him.
God has never forgot you, not even for a single second.
You are always on His mind, always in His heart.
Your heavenly father is constantly thinking of your future, constantly seeking the best plan for you as you make decisions in life.
So have faith in God, so that you might see His mighty work.
Know that you matter greatly to God and He wants nothing less for you.
Renew your strength in the Lord, find rest in Him and let Him renew your mind as you wake up to a new day.
You will find life easier, as if someone is helping work things out even without you doing anything.
You would start to open your eyes to the little things in life that you have never noticed before.
God's presence must be with us every day if we want to live a glorious life.
Let Him dwell in your heart and His peace be you peace.

the Lord is with you always.
 in whatever that you do, make sure that it is the Lord's will
 and you shall see His blessings and favour upon you.
For His plans are always perfect and flawless.
 seek His guidance and let Him lead you through this life.
 Hold His hand and He will never let you go.
God needs our permission to come into our hearts and lives,
He is there knocking but where are we to greet Him?
Hear His still small voice and the Holy Spirit that is constantly counseling us.
 Jesus became wisdom for us, and we are made righteous through Him.
 so walk with the confidence of God and His anointing that is on you.
Raise up in faith and step out of your comfort zone.
 For the time is near, where many shall be deceived.
Treasure every second that God has given you, to serve and please Him solely.
For we are created to communicate with God and to please Him.
 Pray unceasingly.
Continue to love God and be filled with His love.
Let His love in you overflow to others.
The Lord loves you and you are precious to Him.

As u seek His heart, as u obey His voice in u,

u will abide in His love n be one with Him.

Your cries n tears will be heard

n His presence will lead u.

You shall pray with confidence

knowing the Father hears.

God always has eternity in mind.

Submit in prayer to His will.

Let Him change u as u pray.

In spite of the darkness n hopelessness

know that God is still in your midst.

He is the one who holds your future.

As u begin to discover n walk in His plan,

u will begin to see things coming together.

Many blessings are still awaiting u.

many promises are yet to come true.

what pleases the Lord the most is u trust in Him.

Hold My hand
Don’t let go!
there’s still hope in God
He’s always true to us
lean on Him in everything
He’s always there to lift us up
when we fall