Sunday, September 11, 2011
One life to live (review)
One life to live (review)
“Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” –Psalms 90:12
If you have 1 month to live, will this radically change the way you live your life? Will you live each day as it is our last?
Life is too short to live in mediocrity. Life is too short to live without passion. Time is limited. And if something is limited, we should spend it wisely.
Sometimes we think that if we fill-up our schedule, we will have a full life. But full schedule doesn’t mean full life. You can have full schedule but still have an empty life. Some people are existing but are not living their lives. They live like zombies, lifeless.
God wants us to maximize our lives, not just to survive each day.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I (JESUS) have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” - John 10:10
LIVE WITH A PURPOSE
“The LORD has made everything for HIS own purpose.” – Proverbs 16:4
“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of GOD.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
The search for the purpose of life has puzzled people, because we begin at the wrong starting point – ourselves. Focusing on ourselves will never reveal our life’s purpose. We are born BY HIS PURPOSE and FOR HIS PURPOSE. We exist only because it is GOD‘s will that we exist. We are made BY GOD and FOR GOD, and until we understand that, life will never make sense.
LIVE WITH PASSION
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” - Philippians 1:21
Passion comes from knowing to whom we do things for.
You may fulfill the long bucket list you have, but at the end of the day you will go home empty. Because it is not what you do, it is to whom you do it for – PASSION.
But for me, my passion is nothing but CHRIST.
LIVE WITH WISDOM
(Live wisely)
“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” - Proverbs 3:13-14
A little wisdom is better than a lot of wealth.
Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.
Know Jesus and you will know what wisdom is.
LIVE BY FAITH
“Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” - Hebrews 11:6
Finding God is a matter of faith, confidence in HIM, and commitment to HIM.
This confidence and commitment should remain strong even though the object of our faith is unseen.
God designed life to be great... He wants us to live to the fullest.
May God remind us of how brief life really is. God bless!
“Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” –Psalms 90:12
If you have 1 month to live, will this radically change the way you live your life? Will you live each day as it is our last?
Life is too short to live in mediocrity. Life is too short to live without passion. Time is limited. And if something is limited, we should spend it wisely.
Sometimes we think that if we fill-up our schedule, we will have a full life. But full schedule doesn’t mean full life. You can have full schedule but still have an empty life. Some people are existing but are not living their lives. They live like zombies, lifeless.
God wants us to maximize our lives, not just to survive each day.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I (JESUS) have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” - John 10:10
LIVE WITH A PURPOSE
“The LORD has made everything for HIS own purpose.” – Proverbs 16:4
“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of GOD.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
The search for the purpose of life has puzzled people, because we begin at the wrong starting point – ourselves. Focusing on ourselves will never reveal our life’s purpose. We are born BY HIS PURPOSE and FOR HIS PURPOSE. We exist only because it is GOD‘s will that we exist. We are made BY GOD and FOR GOD, and until we understand that, life will never make sense.
LIVE WITH PASSION
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” - Philippians 1:21
Passion comes from knowing to whom we do things for.
You may fulfill the long bucket list you have, but at the end of the day you will go home empty. Because it is not what you do, it is to whom you do it for – PASSION.
But for me, my passion is nothing but CHRIST.
LIVE WITH WISDOM
(Live wisely)
“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” - Proverbs 3:13-14
A little wisdom is better than a lot of wealth.
Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.
Know Jesus and you will know what wisdom is.
LIVE BY FAITH
“Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” - Hebrews 11:6
Finding God is a matter of faith, confidence in HIM, and commitment to HIM.
This confidence and commitment should remain strong even though the object of our faith is unseen.
God designed life to be great... He wants us to live to the fullest.
May God remind us of how brief life really is. God bless!
Why can’t we just have sex?
Why can’t we just have sex?
The Bible has always approved of sex as long as it is confined within the commitment of marriage between a man and a woman. The only prohibition God’s Word says about it is when it is used outside of marriage, like in adultery or fornication.
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 - As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. The Lord will punish all those who commit such sins, as we told you and warned you before. For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.
8 Biblical Reasons Why We Can’t Just Have Sex:
1. Please GOD - 1 Thessalonians 4:1
Our lives’ initial purpose is to please GOD. We are created to worship GOD. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
2. God’s word is our final AUTHORITY - 1 Thessalonians 4:2
You are not your own; you were bought at a price.
3. God DEMANDS that we avoid sexual immorality - 1 Thessalonians 4:3
4. LEARN SELF-CONTROL - 1 Thessalonians 4:4
5. LUST is always wrong - 1 Thessalonians 4:5
Lust takes – LOVE gives. True love waits. LOVE- marriage –SEX, it is not the other way around.
Multiple sexual encounters are wrong. Like a sticky note, if it was transferred from one place to another for a number of times, it will loose its stickiness. Same with relationship / sex, we will loose our ability to bond.
6. Sexual immorality always wrong someone - 1 Thessalonians 4:6
Sexual immorality will wrong our future partner.
Sexual immorality will wrong our future children.
Sexual immorality will offend our parents.
7. We are called to live a Holy life - 1 Thessalonians 4:7
Holy life is living our lives glorifying GOD.
8. He who rejects this instruction does not reject man but GOD - 1 Thessalonians 4:8
GOD is love. But always remember that GOD is JUST. HE will not let any sin unpunished.
Ladies, you are not a pick up truck, do not let anybody test-drive you. You are worth waiting / pursuing for… Honor God with your bodies…
Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. -1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.” But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit.
Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. - 1 Corinthians 6:16-20
The Bible has always approved of sex as long as it is confined within the commitment of marriage between a man and a woman. The only prohibition God’s Word says about it is when it is used outside of marriage, like in adultery or fornication.
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 - As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. The Lord will punish all those who commit such sins, as we told you and warned you before. For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.
8 Biblical Reasons Why We Can’t Just Have Sex:
1. Please GOD - 1 Thessalonians 4:1
Our lives’ initial purpose is to please GOD. We are created to worship GOD. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
2. God’s word is our final AUTHORITY - 1 Thessalonians 4:2
You are not your own; you were bought at a price.
3. God DEMANDS that we avoid sexual immorality - 1 Thessalonians 4:3
4. LEARN SELF-CONTROL - 1 Thessalonians 4:4
5. LUST is always wrong - 1 Thessalonians 4:5
Lust takes – LOVE gives. True love waits. LOVE- marriage –SEX, it is not the other way around.
Multiple sexual encounters are wrong. Like a sticky note, if it was transferred from one place to another for a number of times, it will loose its stickiness. Same with relationship / sex, we will loose our ability to bond.
6. Sexual immorality always wrong someone - 1 Thessalonians 4:6
Sexual immorality will wrong our future partner.
Sexual immorality will wrong our future children.
Sexual immorality will offend our parents.
7. We are called to live a Holy life - 1 Thessalonians 4:7
Holy life is living our lives glorifying GOD.
8. He who rejects this instruction does not reject man but GOD - 1 Thessalonians 4:8
GOD is love. But always remember that GOD is JUST. HE will not let any sin unpunished.
Ladies, you are not a pick up truck, do not let anybody test-drive you. You are worth waiting / pursuing for… Honor God with your bodies…
Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. -1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.” But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit.
Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. - 1 Corinthians 6:16-20
Beware of Frogs
Beware of Frogs
for whoever touches you touches the apple of HIS eye—Zechariah 2:8
Princess deserves a prince not a frog. This phrase applies not only in Disney movies, but most especially, into heavenly realm. JESUS’ love is so great that HE wants the best for HIS people.
Princess, you are so precious to God. He even described you as the apple of HIS eyes. He wants you to experience the joy of being in HIS family. Treat yourself with high respect and value, for God’s love for you is immeasurable.
.... to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. -Ephesians 3:18
Be sensitive of those deceitful men who are wolfs in the sheep’s clothing. They will show you their nicest mask; but their minds are filled with selfish desires and their hearts are with impure intentions. Be sensitive and ask God for wisdom. Make sure that no unworthy men will take advantage of you.
To help you with, here are three things I observe on men.
Spiritual Values
Personal Values
Financial Stability
Do not be settled with the momentary pleasures. Keep in mind the long-term results of your actions and decisions.
Guard your hearts. Relationships do not consist of love alone. Healthy relationships are consisting of Trust, Respect and Love. Two of these without the other one are not enough.
Nevertheless, as we set standards for men, we should also set standards for ourselves. In the same way, we also have responsibilities for our future husbands.
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. -Proverbs 12:4
Have also the attitude of praying for your future husbands. If you want a faithful husband, then ask God for a faithful husband. If you want a responsible husband, pray for a responsible husband. With God, nothing is impossible! You only need to ask.
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! -Matthew 7:7-11
You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. -James 4:2
May God bless you with discernment and wisdom. I pray for our husbands, that they may have Jesus in their hearts and in their lives. I pray that God would mold them into the man that HE wants them to be, and that HE mold us into the woman that HE wants us to be. I pray for God’s protection against the enemy how wants to steal, kill and destroy. (John 10:10) In Jesus’ mighty name I pray. Amen!
Blessings to all!
for whoever touches you touches the apple of HIS eye—Zechariah 2:8
Princess deserves a prince not a frog. This phrase applies not only in Disney movies, but most especially, into heavenly realm. JESUS’ love is so great that HE wants the best for HIS people.
Princess, you are so precious to God. He even described you as the apple of HIS eyes. He wants you to experience the joy of being in HIS family. Treat yourself with high respect and value, for God’s love for you is immeasurable.
.... to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. -Ephesians 3:18
Be sensitive of those deceitful men who are wolfs in the sheep’s clothing. They will show you their nicest mask; but their minds are filled with selfish desires and their hearts are with impure intentions. Be sensitive and ask God for wisdom. Make sure that no unworthy men will take advantage of you.
To help you with, here are three things I observe on men.
Spiritual Values
- Real men love JESUS.
- If your spiritual values are not same with the man that pursues you, then he is a big NO-NO.
- Men are the head of the family; it is their job to lead their family closer to Jesus. If his values are not same with yours, then he will just lead you to your distraction.
- Second to God, you (wife) should be the most important person in your husband’s life. Not their selves, careers, nor your children.
Personal Values
- Don’t let men treat you like you are just their least priority. Again, second to Jesus, you are the priority.
- Men should not dictate you who you should be. If he wants to change you, then he does not love you. Be yourselves. Do not change your identity just to fulfil their fantasies.
- Men are to respect and protect women.
Financial Stability
- I-love-you’s cannot pay the house rent, phone bill, electricity bill and etc. Reality bites, this is one of the reasons why married couple separates.
- Men are the / should the provider of the family. His ability to provide for the future family is a sign that he is ready for a long term and serious relationship.
- You are worth more than chocolates, flowers and greeting cards.
- Men should also be responsible in handling God’s money. You wouldn’t want someone who will make you their credit cards.
Do not be settled with the momentary pleasures. Keep in mind the long-term results of your actions and decisions.
Guard your hearts. Relationships do not consist of love alone. Healthy relationships are consisting of Trust, Respect and Love. Two of these without the other one are not enough.
Nevertheless, as we set standards for men, we should also set standards for ourselves. In the same way, we also have responsibilities for our future husbands.
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. -Proverbs 12:4
Have also the attitude of praying for your future husbands. If you want a faithful husband, then ask God for a faithful husband. If you want a responsible husband, pray for a responsible husband. With God, nothing is impossible! You only need to ask.
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! -Matthew 7:7-11
You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. -James 4:2
May God bless you with discernment and wisdom. I pray for our husbands, that they may have Jesus in their hearts and in their lives. I pray that God would mold them into the man that HE wants them to be, and that HE mold us into the woman that HE wants us to be. I pray for God’s protection against the enemy how wants to steal, kill and destroy. (John 10:10) In Jesus’ mighty name I pray. Amen!
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