Clocking in a post for 1 Jan 2012 although I have nothing much to say. I guess I'm supposed to list down my aspirations and resolutions for the year ahead, but there's not much point, really. After all, no one really knows whether you stick to them or not. It's between God and me, so I'll keep it in my heart :)
Anyway I just want to start the year off with the verses that inspire me a lot. There are many in the Bible of course, but these are those that I confess by mouth and always remember, cos when I claim them I just feel a sense of peace. It's hard to describe, but such is a relationship with God. Indescribably peaceful and joyful :)
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
- Philippians 4:6-7
My favourite verse since primary school and I say this before exams, when I'm jittery, basically any time when I need peace (all the time, really). And trust me (even if you don't, trust God above all), it works.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose."
- Romans 8:28
This is good for the times where God puts you in a situation you don't think you can handle, or you dislike. Before you start to question God's plans for your life, remember that He's putting you through everything for His purpose, because He loves you. And there is always Hope in Him.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." "
- Jeremiah 29:11
This is such an awesome promise from God. It ties in with Romans 8:28 as well! So if you think you're going through life in the dark, remember that the brightest Light is with you, and He can see every single step in front of you before you even take it. How brilliant is that? You can't fall, you can't get hurt, because He promises prosperity and not harm, hope and not despair :)
"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
- Isaiah 40:31
AHS' school verse! And over the four years there I've learnt to really appreciate it. I like the fact that it's in the hall so when we take major exams I can look at it, confess it, and calm myself down. It reminds us that God always grants us strength to face any challenge. We are weak alone, but as long as we hope and trust in Him, we are strong. Oh what joy we have in Him :)
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."
- 2 Timothy 1:7
Clarissa introduced this verse to me in 2010 I think. And it has stuck with me since then. It gives me courage in times of worry. Fear is the devil's trap. We don't need to fall into it, because God has given us His Holy Spirit to conquer that trap (and all the others of the world) :D
And of course, there's Psalm 23, which I'm trying to memorise fully. I admit I like to mix the different versions together so it's a mix of KJV, NLT, NIV and all but at the end of the day, it is the Word of God, and it's power remains equally brilliant. The KJV one is nice, but the 'thou's and -eths are quite unfamiliar. So I'll just type out the one I remember, which is a mix.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul: He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His Name's sake.
Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
King David was a man after God's heart. As Christians today, what is our purpose? What do we seek? We ought to seek God first, because without Him our life is a purposeless.
In 2011 I learnt to confess the Lord's Prayer and Jabez' Prayer daily in the morning before the day starts, because I believe it opens our hearts to receive His blessings, at the same time let Him take control of our lives. And it has changed me - it has made me less paranoid and controlling, and more humble and submissive.
So this is the end of the beginning. It only gets better from here :)
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Clocking in a post for 1 Jan 2012 although I have nothing much to say. I guess I'm supposed to list down my aspirations and resolutions for the year ahead, but there's not much point, really. After all, no one really knows whether you stick to them or not. It's between God and me, so I'll keep it in my heart :)
Anyway I just want to start the year off with the verses that inspire me a lot. There are many in the Bible of course, but these are those that I confess by mouth and always remember, cos when I claim them I just feel a sense of peace. It's hard to describe, but such is a relationship with God. Indescribably peaceful and joyful :)
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
- Philippians 4:6-7
My favourite verse since primary school and I say this before exams, when I'm jittery, basically any time when I need peace (all the time, really). And trust me (even if you don't, trust God above all), it works.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose."
- Romans 8:28
This is good for the times where God puts you in a situation you don't think you can handle, or you dislike. Before you start to question God's plans for your life, remember that He's putting you through everything for His purpose, because He loves you. And there is always Hope in Him.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." "
- Jeremiah 29:11
This is such an awesome promise from God. It ties in with Romans 8:28 as well! So if you think you're going through life in the dark, remember that the brightest Light is with you, and He can see every single step in front of you before you even take it. How brilliant is that? You can't fall, you can't get hurt, because He promises prosperity and not harm, hope and not despair :)
"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
- Isaiah 40:31
AHS' school verse! And over the four years there I've learnt to really appreciate it. I like the fact that it's in the hall so when we take major exams I can look at it, confess it, and calm myself down. It reminds us that God always grants us strength to face any challenge. We are weak alone, but as long as we hope and trust in Him, we are strong. Oh what joy we have in Him :)
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."
- 2 Timothy 1:7
Clarissa introduced this verse to me in 2010 I think. And it has stuck with me since then. It gives me courage in times of worry. Fear is the devil's trap. We don't need to fall into it, because God has given us His Holy Spirit to conquer that trap (and all the others of the world) :D
And of course, there's Psalm 23, which I'm trying to memorise fully. I admit I like to mix the different versions together so it's a mix of KJV, NLT, NIV and all but at the end of the day, it is the Word of God, and it's power remains equally brilliant. The KJV one is nice, but the 'thou's and -eths are quite unfamiliar. So I'll just type out the one I remember, which is a mix.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul: He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His Name's sake.
Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
King David was a man after God's heart. As Christians today, what is our purpose? What do we seek? We ought to seek God first, because without Him our life is a purposeless.
In 2011 I learnt to confess the Lord's Prayer and Jabez' Prayer daily in the morning before the day starts, because I believe it opens our hearts to receive His blessings, at the same time let Him take control of our lives. And it has changed me - it has made me less paranoid and controlling, and more humble and submissive.
So this is the end of the beginning. It only gets better from here :)
