Title: Your Money Map - A Proven 7-Step Guide to True Financial Freedom Author: Howard Dayton
I grabbed this book at this afternoon, I am eagerly to learn about the lesson as what the title was mentioned. Money, undeniably, it is not easy to earn. However, we cannot allow it to happen that we become a slave of money. Don't we?
It has been quite some time I left here, and now I'm back. Life has been so busy... and is too fatigued to live for, but the strength of God keeps me living, and to move on continuously from one step to another step. When you acknowledge Him, He can make a difference. ......
I am so grateful that my CG members are actively involve in their daily devotional life, it's such a big encouragement and support to me - a great blessing to share via email. That's why we human being are not an island. We live, and we need fellowship with one another, in Christ, we learn to back others up.
"Today men are consumed by desires to buy things they don't need, with money they don't have, to impress people they don't like. Where do these desires come from?"
You know what, I like the sentences above, I read it last night from a book, it has become a reminder to me as a consumer, how shall I beware of the Madison Avenue Lifestyle to influence me. In other words, ask yourself, we as a Christian, what is the living value of life? purpose of life?
During the praise and worship, 2 pictures only I took, I focused to the left... and shot the scenes. Wonderful God, Beautiful voices, ... powerful prayers..... we stood... we knelt... we confessed... we sang... we clapped...... we worshiped... we shouted...... we all PRAYED!!!...... Your love moved us, Your love united us....... for Your love sake, we wanted to move your mighty hand for this country, to heal the land, to bless the nation...... so much tears were counted by God!......... Indescribable night! It is a new day.
We did not have Koinos-Cell Group last night! But Extended Prayer Hour! All koinoses were gathered in church for it. What a wonderful gathering! I really appreciated God so much for attracting a lot of people coming to the prayer meeting. This was a combined prayer meeting for both Chinese(Mandarin & Cantonese) and English services. We sang, we worshipped, we prayed, we listened to His words... the presence of God was so great.
So fervently and enthusiastically the invited guest preached the words of God. ...... God anointed her so much, The Holy Spirit with us...... There were something she shared about the power of the darkness in this ages, and how people-Christian from other countries are suffering from the persecution.... and the problems of the unity of churches. ...
I remembered deeply a word that strikes my heart so strong, "Weapon", what do we have for the battle? Nothing I think. But "PRAYER". This is the most powerful weapon gifted from above for we Christian. We should understand that when we say a prayer to God, the devil is shivering and to flee. How great is our God! Won't you hear God now and your eyes still not open ? Thanks God! The Truth set me free. This is our authority. Hallelujah!
What is a blessing? How to define it? Well, I would say it this way, and you might know what is that. Since I slept not well last night, I was extremely tired today, I was thinking of not to attend the bible study class tonight, and I was telling myself that I might be unable to attend it due to my body condition. However, my sub-conscious mind was speaking to me something different, and I was understood exactly about it-I will be blessed if I attend the bible study class tonight. Ok, let's say it in the other way, "We will be blessed for doing God's thing(s)." Or I can say, "What a very good blessing to those who pursuit God." Not only for the good sake of myself, but it is God also. What have happened before the bible study? After my work, I went home, I told myself, I would have to make up my decision whether I would go or not. How did I decide? If my condition were getting better after my shower I would go. And I told myself, since I've registered for the bible study class (The Book of Acts), thus, I should finish it by attending every class of it. This is the determination I should have. What was the result? Thanks God! To tell the true, I was feeling better after taking my shower. Wow! God is so real! Of course, I went out for it. It was so glad for attending the bible study class tonight, and additionally I was earlier than before. Haha .... Good!! .......
I'm waiting I'm waiting on You, Lord And I am hopeful I'm waiting on You, Lord Though it is painful But patiently, I will wait
I will move ahead, bold and confident Taking every step in obedience While I'm waiting I will serve You While I'm waiting I will worship While I'm waiting I will not faint I'll be running the race Even while I wait
I'm waiting I'm waiting on You, Lord And I am peaceful I'm waiting on You, Lord Though it's not easy But faithfully, I will wait Yes, I will wait I will serve You while I'm waiting I will worship while I'm waiting I will serve You while I'm waiting I will worship while I'm waiting I will serve you while I'm waiting I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord
** I love the lyrics, "I'm waiting...." ... "I will serve You while I'm waiting" "I will worship while I'm waiting..." ... it reveals & reflects a faithful heart to God..... the process would be very tough & hard...... but never try to give up.... and we will be blessed so much!
Oh.. can't imagine that the day has finally reached to the end of the month. Perhaps we are all distracted always, because we undergo many, many things day after days, and we forget about how practical the existence of time is. However, contradictorily, we are also anticipating for it. And sometimes, it upsets us when thing doesn't turn out to be the expected result. Then, we will be understood and be acknowledged that the time has yet to come. Now it is always the lesson has to be learned, wait patiently, continue to build up ourselves, faith on, hope in God, aren't we?
Well, I think I was really nervous when it came to my turn to read the verses among the congregation tonight. Haha... well I graded myself 70 point out of 100. It's a compliment to myself. Thanks God. haha...
I liked that final words at the end of tonight's bible study. "Ask God to stop it, if it doesn't come from Him."
It was a very sensitive argument topic(speaking in tongue) in the churches today...... O God, have Your mercy on "us", take Your throne, bless Your nation. Absolutely we know that Truth set us free. We are here not to judge, but to love and to proclaim Your love. We learn to obey You the way the bible teaches, Oh Lord Jesus, grant us a wisdom to understand the bible and bring us to walk in the way that align with You. ...
Beholding your beauty is all I long for To worship You Jesus with my soul's desire For this very heart you've shaped for your pleasure The purpose to lift your name high
Hear and surrender in pure adoration I enter your courts with an offering of praise I am Your servant come to bring you glory As is fit for the work of your hands
Chorus: Now unto the lamb who sits on the throne Be glory and honor and praise All of creation resounds with the song Worship and praise him the Lord of Lords
Verse 2: The spirit now living and dwelling within me Keep my eyes fixed ever upon Jesus' face Let not the things of this world ever sway me I'll run 'till I finish the race
Chorus 2: Singing unto the lamb who sits on the throne Be glory and honor and praise All of creation resounds with the song Worship and praise the Lord Now unto the lamb who sits on the throne Be glory and honor and praise All of eternity echoes the song Worship and praise him the Lord of Lords
Bridge: Holy Lord You are Holy Jesus Christ is the Lord
Chorus 3: Now unto the lamb who sits on the throne Be glory and honor and praise Call all the saints to join in the song Worship and praise him the Lord of Lords
Ending: Lord of Lords Lord of Lords Lord of Lords
** A gentle, wonderful and anointed song, I like the lyrics very much.
Another new week has just started, and soon will be ended. That's life. Isn't it? My friend couldn't come and join me at church this morning. Because his wife was not feeling well. Perhaps, I think he would better to join his wife to go to her church. Anyway, Thanks God!
Most of the time, I attend only the 1st service, my reasons are: 1. Rush to work. 2. To utilize my time in a more effective way.
However, I went for the 2nd service today, thanks God! It was fresh to me, good to me and my mind was better I would say, because I woke up late, and got enough rest. Today's title was, "Think Big, but built deep too" It was a reminder to us. Think + Action. -- Spiritually Growing Pastor mentioned about the devotional time, prayer..... how much do we spend with God? ... Review!
Thanks God~ "Believing is not seeing." I've learned this for today. I wanted to attend the Bible Study class, I didn't register for it this Sunday. And that, my CG leader was urging us-CG members to join, she encouraged us. I thanked God that I received her sms before this. Okay, let's go back to my point, I was reporting to work at HQ today, which is far away from my place and church. With Hope, and faith, all the barriers that restrained me to attend it were at end removed. You know what, traffic jam badly along the way to church. But Thanks God! I managed to catch up with the bible study class, though I was late for almost 15 minutes. We studied on the Book of Acts. Well, Well, well, it was really really my pleasure for being there. I wanted to go, I knew the traffic situation at that time, however, distance and busy traffic road were not the stronghold to keep me from attending the bible study. Thanks God! Believing is not Seeing. Do not slide back for the difficulty.
Good Friday~ The Lord Jesus suffered death to gain us a new life, sin shall no longer be our master. (Reference:- Romans 6:12-23) Hallelujah!! God is Lord! Lord is God! My Glorious Lord!! Thanks God! We've Sis. Juwita Suwito be our special guest tonight. I really appreciated her talent-singing, to God be the Glory. It was good to remember our Lord Jesus..... we've our Holy Communion tonight as well... Thanks God!
Today is Good Friday, do you feel the difference?......
One thing I know that I have found Through all the troubles that surround You are the Rock that never fails, You never fail
Verse2:
One thing I know that I believe through every blessing I receive You are the only One that stays, You always stay
Chorus You never change, You're still the same You are the Everlasting God You will remain after the day is gone and the things of earth have passed everlasting God
Verse 3: One thing I know that I have found Through all the troubles that surround You are the Rock that never fails, You never fail
Chorus You never change, You're still the same You are the Everlasting God You will remain after the day is gone and the things of earth have passed everlasting God
::: I love this song... it tells how our Everlasting God is... amazing God... Hallelujah... Beautiful God...You never fail though the misunderstanding has ever persisted... Your love never change...
Day off~ Thanks God! It's a good day! Noon time, I traveled to a place which far away from my residence. Oh~ God... my way was lost in the middle of the road... I stopped several times at certain places to ask for the right direction, thanks GOD!! Several kind people I met were willing to give me useful information, and one even took out a piece of paper and a pen to draw me a map. Thanks!! Eventually I reached there. The place was really new to me, it was strange to me as well, and the atmosphere was a bit quiet. Was the safety of this place good?......... okay, just leave it, no comment. By the way, for what reason I went there? -- Ans.: Christian Bookstore. I spent for quite some time browsing around there. Again, I grabbed a book, I dare you-embrace life with passion, by Joyce Meyer, some very cute pocket cards, and a free CD-Let the Praise Ring.
Well, honestly saying, I think most probably I wouldn't go there if nothing particular. Too far, I would rather go to the nearest branch. Why? I wish to save cost & time.
There is a war going on, and your mind is the battlefield.
Oh God~ Thank you Lord! I love this message so much. I read this from the book of Joyce Meyer, It was liked a lightning which sharply and strongly shine on me speedily, oh Lord, my eyes was opened, it refreshed my mind, what I meant was that I really realize that this is the war of spirituality. No matter now, tomorrow or the next coming days, it does happen in my life, the fact is, I need to overcome it. Be alert of this, I can learn to trust in God at all time. Am I not? O Lord, have mercy on me, bless me. Thank you God! Praise you Lord!
And please read this,
But the good news is that God is fighting on your side.
A friend introduced a famous person to me 3-4 weeks ago, she is Joyce Meyer, a great lady in the world, particularly in the Christian community. I had listened to her audio sermon before. It was great, anointed. ..... and so I grabbed one of her book unconditionally this afternoon when I saw it in the Christian bookstore where I visited. And thanked God! I got 10% off the price of this item. ^_^
(1) Sometimes I get so tired, Just trying to find a place, To lay my head, I look up to the sky, I feel the warmest light comfort me, I've seen the great heights, Reminding me... that I'm alive, I don't wanna die, I don't wanna waste another day, Or night, I know there's something more, Than what we're living for, I see it in the stars, I feel it on the shores, I know there's something, I know there's something more.
(2) I think we're all afraid, That we might be alone, Alone down here, We all want to have some faith, At least that's true in my case, To just believe, I've seen the great height, Reminding me... that I'm alive, I don't wanna die, I don't wanna waste another day, Or night, I know there's something more, Than what we're living for, I see it in the stars, I feel it on the shore, I know there's something, This world may crumble, Into the ocean, It could all end tonight, I undermined you, Then tried to find you, My only source of light, There breathing, I am alive, Breathing, I am, Alive, I don't wanna die, I don't wanna waste another day or night, I know there's something more, Than what we're living for, I see it in the stars, I feel it on the shore, I know that I'm alive, I don't wanna die, I don't wanna waste another day, Or night, I know there's something more, Than what we're living for, I see it in the stars, I feel it on the shore, I know there's something more.
*** At this very moment... I feel so good... I like this song very much ... it touches my heart... comforts me,... it reminds me that who is the one that I put my trust in, who my God is ... honestly say, sometimes... or many times... we are getting very tired.... tired of what? nothing... but tired of difficulties that will never cease,... aren't we?
1. Some live in the present but too focused on the future. 2. Some live in the present and overwhelmed by the present. 3. Some live in the present but bound by the past. 4. Some live enjoying the present but yet preparing for the future.
