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Friday, March 11, 2005
I've changed my blog template.
hope you guys like it!! (:
I've decided.
I wanna make my blog an inspiring blog.
a Blog that lift people Up.
A blog that inspires people.
a blog that build everyone up.
and most importantly,a blog that helps NYP5 to GROW!!
i wanna be a mature lady for God.
A person for God. (:
Had a talk with Dawn Today.
woww.
she had enlightened me with so much stuff.
DawnI really wanna thank you for being my shepherd for these past few months.
you know,you had really taught me so much.
You always understands me.
you are far more than a shepherd but a friend to me.
A close friend whom i can share my inner thoughts with.
a friend that i enjoyed your company.
a friend that i can laugh with when we do silly things.
a friend that guides me through my biblical life.
you're not merely just a friend,but a biblical friend.
and a friend that listens to me.
no words can actually describe how much i love ya.
Thank you so much for being there.
and i have great faith that we're going to work hard for NYP 5 to grow!!!
2 retained converts,i have faith.
I love you!!!
FootprintOne night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
one belonging to me and one to my Lord.
When the last scene of my life shot before me
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
There was only one set of footprints.
I realized that this was at the lowest
and saddest times of my life.
This always bothered me
and I questioned the Lord about my dilemma.
"Lord, you told me when I decided to follow You,
But I'm aware that during the most troublesome
times of my life there is only one set of footprints.
I just don't understand why when I needed You most, You leave me."
He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
never, ever, during your trials and testings.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
Do You Love Me?One morning I woke early in the morning to watch the sunrise.
Ah, the beauty of God's creation is beyond description.
As I watched, I praised God for His beautiful work.
As I sat there, the Lord brought His presence on me.
He asked me, "Do you love Me?"
I answered, "Of course God! You are my Lord and my Savior!"
Then He asked, "If you were physically handicapped, would you still love Me?"
I was perplexed.
I looked down upon my arms, legs, and the rest of my body and wondered how
many things I wouldn't be able to do. The things that I took granted for.
And I answered, "It would be tough, Lord, but I would still love You."
Then the Lord said, "If you were blind, would you still love my creation?"
How could I love something without being able to see it?
Then I thought of all the blind people in the world
And how many of them still loved God and His creation.
So I answered, "It's hard to think of it, but I would still love You."
The Lord then asked me, "If you were deaf, would you still listen to My Word?"
How could I listen to anything being deaf?
Then I understood.
Listening to God's Word is not merely using our ears, but our hearts.
I answered, "It would be tough, but I would still listen to Your Word."
The Lord then asked, "If you were mute, would you still praise My Name?"
How could I praise without a voice?
Then it occurred to me,
God wants us to sing from our very heart and soul.
It never matters what we sound like.
And praising God is not always with song.
But even when we are persecuted,
We give God praise with words of thanks.
So I answered, "Though I could not physically sing, I would still praise Your name."
And the Lord asked, "Do you really love Me?"
With courage and a strong conviction, I answered boldly,
"Yes Lord! I love You because You are the one and true God!"
I thought that I had answered well, but God asked, "They why do you sin?"
I answered, "Because I am only human. I am not perfect."
"Then why in times of peace, do you stray the furthest?
Why only in times of trouble do you pray the hardest?
No answer. Only tears.
The Lord continued.
"Why only sing at fellowships and retreats?
Why seek Me only in times of worship?
Why ask things so selfishly?
Why ask things so unfaithfully?"
The tears continued to roll down my cheek.
"Why are you ashamed of Me?
Why are you not spreading the Good News?
Why in times of persecution, you cry to others when I offer My shoulder to
cry on?
Why make excuses when I give you opportunities to serve in My Name?"
I tried to answer, but there was no answer to give.
"You are blessed with life.
I made you not to throw this gift away.
I have blessed you with talents to serve Me, but you continue to turn away.
I have stretched My Word to you, but you do not gain in knowledge.
I have spoken to you, but your ears were closed.
I have shown my blessings to you, but your eyes were turned away.
I have sent you servants, but you sat idly by as they were pushed away.
I have heard your prayers, and I have answered them all."
"Do you really love Me?"
I could not answer. How could I?
I was embarrassed beyond belief. I had no excuse.
What could I say to this?
When my heart had cried out, and the tears had flowed,
I said, "Please forgive me Lord. I am unworthy to be Your child."
The Lord answered, "That is My grace My child."
I asked, "Then why do you continue to forgive me?
Why do You love me so?"
The Lord answered,
"Because you are my creation. You are My child.
I will never abandon you.
When you cry, I will have compassion and cry with you.
When you scream in joy, I will laugh with you.
When you are down, I will encourage you.
When you fall, I will raise you up.
When you are tired, I will carry you.
I will be with you 'til the end of the days, and I will love you forever."
Never had I cried so hard before.
How could I have been so cold?
How could I have hurt God as I had done?
I asked God, "How much do You love me?"
And the Lord stretched out His arms,
And they were nailed on the cross.
I bowed down at the feet of Christ, my Savior.
And for the first time, I really prayed.
_________________ the world is our stage.