For whoever wants to save his life

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and for the gospel will save it. -Mark 8:35

Saving our life is not a matter of security, happiness, wealth and power. Jesus tells us to live life according to His will and that would mean obedience and sacrifice. As we obey and sacrifice we work for His Kingdom.

Jesus' prayer, "your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven" is teaching our hearts to follow Jesus whatever it may cause because in the end, He will be exalted and so are we when He comes in the glory of His Father and with holy angels.

He has done everything well

People were completely astounded and said, "He has done everything well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak." -Mark 7:37

"He has done everything well," a remarkable respond from people who encountered the goodness of Jesus. We were once healed: our spiritual eyes restored its sight to see the light and our spiritual ears responded to the call. We believe in His name and we have now the right to become children of God.

We may struggle to be perfect but God's loving kindness leads us to continually adore the beauty of His perfection. So that we may be able to run the race that was set before us.

Continue to understand truth: read bible everyday. Give what's best for God: make every opportunity to serve Him. Be perfect in love: pray and love people. Let's help one another in transforming our world.

Today we could still come and touch the edge of His cloak and be healed

And wherever he would go - into villages, towns, or countryside - they would place the sick in the marketplaces, and would ask him if they could just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed. -Mark 6:56

There were times in my life that I needed healing. God showed me His power to heal me physically, emotionally and spiritually. Even no one was praying for me then. But a lot of times seminars and trainings could be a big help because I recognised and believed in God's manifested power. And of course a lot of times too that I experienced His healing touch when I truly worship and acknowledge His loving presence. I humbled down before the Lord and submerged in His loving kindness. That was the time I received freedom from sickness and pain.

Today we could still come and touch the edge of His cloak and be healed. It's in the matter of the heart. What is in your heart right now? Believe in your heart that Jesus came to heal you. Invite Him to change you in saying this: "I will give you an undivided heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." (Ezekiel 11:19 NIV)

God's word calms my spirit and takes away my fears

But Jesus, paying no attention to what was said, told the synagogue ruler, "Do not be afraid; just believe." -Mark 5:36

I have to admit that it's so hard to get insights when my heart worries about something. These past few weeks I have a challenge to pursue a job that I was not used to it. (This job is an answer to my prayer. God gave this to me on my birthday). I have to pass the training and if I am able to cope up the graveyard shift. It's so inconvenient that I begun to worry a lot. God's word is a complete dose of having a right attitude in life. I would rather believe that Jesus is actually talking to me and says "Don't be afraid: just believe." that I can actually pass the challenge and be the best that I can be. Though I would also admit that this job begins to affect my health but hoping to be normalised. It's not my usual routine so I need to adjust and get enough of sleep.

God's word calms my spirit and takes away my fears. There's always something to believe in. And Jesus has all the answers for all our needs. That's what He came for.

What about you? What is it you want from the Lord?

Fill our minds with God's words. Let it overflow in the Spirit of God…

And he said to them, "Why are you cowardly? Do you still not have faith? They were overwhelmed by fear and said to one another, "Who then is this? Even the wind and sea obey him!" -Mark 4:40-41

Nothing is impossible with God. That's the faith God is asking us to believe. When we trust and obey we are actually expressing the faith. Though it's hard to do when you're under stress and fear. We need to fight the battle in the mind. So what's the key to take away fear? Fill our minds with God's words. Let it overflow in the Spirit of God and pray that we will be set free for His Spirit gives liberty and freedom. In God there is fullness of joy and peace. Our minds will be filled with right perspective and our attitude will be perfectly in tune with God. Know Jesus more than we could imagine. He is the prince of peace, the author and the finisher of our faith. :))

See Ourselves First Before Others

Therefore you are without excuse, whoever you are, when you judge someone else. For on whatever grounds you judge another, you condemn yourself, because you who judge practice the same things. -Romans 2:1

Everyone sins and falls short to this nature. When we criticize someone who they are, what they do and where they are and without realizing that we are putting ourselves into God's judgment. God is so kind and compassionate to lead us into repentance. Work out our salvation. It doesn't mean if God forgives, we are welcome to sin again. For there will be no partiality, all will be rewarded according to what he has done. We condemn ourselves if we judge. We have knowledge to adhere God's teachings. "Therefore you who teach someone else, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal? -Romans 2:21" Most importantly, we practice what we heard and learned. Live life according to the righteousness of God.

Living By Grace

Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you and I will never abandon you." -Hebrews 13:5

I remembered when this verse struck me way back 1999. My husband is a pastor, we got four kids and we did not have enough money to provide for all our needs and I need to stretch my budget up to the last centavo. It was so hard to live by faith but by God's grace we are able to cope up. And it's because we were sustained by the promises of God through his word. Many times God proved to me His faithfulness and His love through providing more than enough for all our needs.

All I want to do in that time was to follow Him. I didn't dare to do anything against His will. I didn't give up because I believed that He never left and abandoned us for we clung unto Him.

Our security and hope should come from God. We should still find our comfort and love from Him. That's the way we will be able to free ourselves from the love of money and the cares of this world. Declare that happiness and contentment should be found in Christ and fulfill through His Words.

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Keep This Principle

Just wanna share with you one of my daily reflections.

My Reading is in Matthew Chapter 19: "Take into Heart This Principle"

There are three insights I got from this chapter today. One is remember my covenant with God (Mat 19:6-5). Second is remember to bless the children (Mat 19:19). And third is remember the poor always (Mat 19:21).

1. Remember my covenant with God. This is something to do with my relationship with God, with my loved ones and with other people. Just like a marriage covenant. When I got born again, God changed my whole life. I felt His love, His grace, and His power. And He restored everything to me. I got more inspirations to give back the love and blessings He has poured out on me through loving more my family and other people. This covenant made my life a channel and receiver of blessing. My husband is a gift to me and so are my children. And I know I am also to them.

2. Remember to bless the children. when we talk children, it's a heaven sent blessing. Any help we poured into a little child will hear and make known as farthest as in heaven. We are actually building God's kingdom!

3. Remember the poor always. The poor has always God. He will never abandon any of them. But how come there are lots who suffered so much and no one they cling into? That's how I have missed the point! Each one has its own capacity to help. If we help, there will be no poor at all!

Just take into heart this principle: if you receive a blessing, go, give and share them to others. Never miss a portion! A tithe, an offering, a meal and an open arms! You'll never know, you're too near to perfection.

What Could We Ask For More When We Are In God's State Of Glory?

like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds after the rain. This was the appearance of the surrounding brilliant light; it looked like the glory of the LORD. When I saw it, I threw myself face down, and I heard a voice speaking. -Ezekiel 1:28

Whenever we felt God's awesome presence, we can't deny that we see also our iniquities. God does not accuse us but it's our sins lurking in our hearts that tell us we are wrong before God. Only by grace and his mercy can we enter into the throne of God. That's why it's very important to acknowledge the blood of Jesus who takes away our sin. We are not only see His glory but taste that the Lord is good! Then we will hear his voice and understand the call of our Great Shepherd. And we are ready to obey what is being commanded.

To sum up the Glory affirms 3R's: Radiance (bright light of God), Repentance (seeking the forgiveness of God), and Regeneration (spiritual renewal).

After the glory comes gifts, showers of blessings, abundance, salvation, deliverance, harvest, restoration, reconciliation, and there's so much more! Just to name a few. What could we ask for more when we are in God's state of glory?

Lasting Possession

He said through them, 'Each of you must turn from your wicked ways and stop doing the evil things you are doing. If you do, I will allow you to continue to live here in the land that I gave to you and your ancestors as a lasting possession. -Jeremiah 25:5

For those who have been complacent in doing things for God, this verse tells us that God is serious in giving punishments for those who won't obey Him. Wasted time, worried mind and confused heart are some of the things God hates most. We need to turn to God and submit whatever consequences we would be facing. God is merciful and kind to ease our burdens. Live a life that constantly growing in the knowledge and likeness of Jesus. That's why the cross at Calvary reminds us about His love for us. It's not yet too late, to repent and stop sinning so that we may be able to claim lasting possessions God is giving us.

Lord, many of us have been complacent in seeking you in this life. You still love and forgive us. Let us count the ways you've helped us during troubles and pains. Before we utter this prayer you know the answer is and this is always for our own good. May our thoughts and meditations be pleasing to your sight.

Where Have You Been Lately?

My blessing is on those people who trust in me, who put their confidence in me. They will be like a tree planted near a stream whose roots spread out toward the water. It has nothing to fear when the heat comes. Its leaves are always green. It has no need to be concerned in a year of drought. It does not stop bearing fruit. -Jeremiah 17:7-8

God keeps His eyes on those trustworthy persons. He allows them to be blessed and secured. They grows in abundance and stability. They are concerned on knowing the Lord and His will. That's why they are fruitful and strong.

Where have you been lately? Do you need to go over your life and see where are you going to? It's time to fill your heart with hope and encourage yourself in life that God cares and is still the same in keeping His eyes on you so that You may know Him and bless you and make Himself known to you.