God will provide. - by Mark Patterson.

The time has come to journey and go where God leads me
And though the road may seen to long
I know God's love will keep me

I may not know how the road will turn or where God will send me
So by Faith i'll trust and with grace i'll learn
God's mighty hand will defend me

I may not see all the things that are waiting just ahead
but I know God's watching over me
and in God's strength i'll stand

Gof will provide strength for the journey
bread for the morning and shelter for the night
God will provide hope for the weary
God will sustain me all the days of my life

Waktu luang (by JMK).

Waktu luang,
Tidaklah tersia-sia olehku,
Penggunaan waktu luang,
Hanya untuk melayani-Mu.
Kusadari betapa sementara waktu luang ini,
Takkan kusesali satu kesempatan yang terlewat
Agar orang-orang lain diberkati lewat penyerahanku.

Becoming the woman God wants me to be (Proverbs 31:10-31).

10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in the fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdow and faithful instruction in on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her;
29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman fears the Lord is to be praised.
31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Sebab memang segala sesuatu bermula dari Dia, kita diciptakan untuk memenuhi panggilan-Nya, yaitu untuk memuliakan dia dalam apapun yang kita lakukan.

He never sleeps.

By Claire Cloninger and Don Moen.

When you've prayed every prayer that you know how to pray
Just remember the Lord will hear and the answer is on it's way
Our God is able, He is mighty, He is faithful
And He never sleeps He never slumbers
He never tires of hearing our prayer
When we are weak He becomes stronger
So rest in His love and cast all of your cares on Him

Do you feel that the Lord has forgotten your need
Just remember that God is always working in ways you cannot see
Our God is able, He is mighty, He is faithful

Still. By Reuben Morgan.

Remain at the same context. Usually I listen to radio program while I am driving. Today when I drove home, I don't know what make me prefer to listen to a CD rather than a radio program. I randomly took a Doen Moen CD and played it during my journey home. I hardly listened to the Songs until the last song, which made me astonished (OMG this the third times within three days). The following is the lyric:

Hide me now
Under Your wings
Cover me
Within Your mighty hand

CHORUS:
When the oceans rise
And the thunders roar
I Will soar with You
Above the storm
Father You are King over the flood
And I will be still
And know You are God

Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know His power
In quietness and trust
Be still and know
That I am God
I am the God
That healeth thee

Lingkupiku dengan sayap-Mu
Naungiku dengan kuasa-Mu
Lingkupiku dengan sayap-Mu
Naungiku dengan kuasa-Mu

REff:
Di saat badai bergelora
Ku akan terbang bersama-Mu
Bapa kau raja atas S'mesta
Ku tenang s'bab kau Allahku

Lesson from God (Part 2).

While the passage below (Psalm 46:10a - Be still, and know that I am your God) is still fresh in my mind, yesterday I went to SMS with Vivi, we planned to buy some books at Halleluya. During the journey from BSD to SMS, Vivi shared some of her experiences with God and she gave me a passage

Lamentations 3:22 - Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

I seldom or maybe never read Lamentations book, this morning I was a bit curious what this book is about, and I read through the passage, continue to 3:22-26

22 Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness
24 I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him".
25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the the one who seeks Him.
26 It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

You see the verse 26, QUIETLY, confirmed what Novi told me before. Can't believe it, every words has the confirmation... I am stunned. Speechless..

Psalm 46:10a - Be still, and know that I am God.

As I have shared before, I felt anxious these past few weeks. Felt so many uncertainty. Somehow don't know what to do or have nothing to do, give me more pressure rather than being busy. Having discussed with Novi, she shared that she has been through this situation before and advice me this verse. Doing nothing is not a sin, sometimes we need to surrender and give chance to God to reveal His way, His plan and His will fo us rather than we try to make up everything for ourselves. No wonder, we always feel tired, because we lean on our own strength only.

I found this song in Youtube, very inspiring.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEXRgkW8oh8

The writer comment:
In this verse, God's people are commanded to "be still", to cause ourselves to "let go", or let ourselves become weak. We surrender ourselves in order to know that God is in control. Too often, we believe that we can do all things on our own, without God's help. Personal initiative is no substitute for reliance upon God. We are also to "know that He is God". We need to meditate on His attributes - Holiness, Perfection, Majesty, Mercy, and infinite Wisdom ... to name a few. He has adopted us as His children, and looks after us always.
{Romans 8:14-17}

Know that He is God! He is the all-powerful Creator of the universe! Be still because of what you know about God. Consider all that He has done, for ones in the past and for each of us in our own lives. Rejoice in the calmness and serenity that comes when we trust in the One that took our sin upon Him, and gave us His Peace that surpasses all understanding ... and everlasting life in Him.

Allah berdaulat atas hidup anda. (Taken from Warta Gereja)

Ester, seorang wanita biasa yang memperlihatkan kesederhanaan dan kerendahhatiannya dipakai Allah menjadi pembebas bagi kaumnya. Allah berdaulat atas hidup seseorang, rancanganNya tepat pada waktunya. Mari kita renungkan kedaulatan tuhan yang telah mengubah kehidupan Ester menjadi orang yang luar biasa dalam sejarahnya.

Roma 11:33 "O, alangkah dalamnya kekayaan, hikmat dan pengetahuan Allah! Sunggung tak terselidiki keputusan-keputusanNya dan sungguh tak terselami jalan-jalanNya!"

Filipi 4:6-7 "Janganlah hendaknya kamu kuatir tentang apapun juga, tetapi nyatakanlah dalam segala hal keinginanmu kepada Allah dalam doa dan permohonan dengan ucapan syukur. Damai sejahtera Allah, yang melampai sega akal, akan memelihara hati dan pikiranmu dalan Kristus Yesus.

Worriness antidote.

A lot of thing came into my mind, sometimes I just couldn't help to stop my mind working. The more I think the more the worriness I had. During this anxious time, one of my niece, Clarabelle came to me and asked me to read her a book, the title is "Molly wants more".

I read through it outloud for her. The story is about a five years old Molly and her little brother. Both of them are having a tea time, their mum gave them two cookies each. However, Molly wants more and she grabs her little brother's cookies. Her little brother cry outloud when he knows Molly take over his cookies. Their mum come in and give Molly advice. full stop. I took a breath and want to continue the reading, suddenly Clara said outloud "The Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need". Ta da.. I was slapped by her words. I shouldn't worry to much about anything, my future, soulmate and many many other things. Surely God will provide.

Psalm 23

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Even 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.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Lesson from God.

Last saturday night I really felt uneasy and unable to sleep, and I tried hard to sleep but couldn't. Hence, I found something to do, accidentally I read Gema (our church devotion book) and got passage PSALM 37:5 "Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will do this".

When I was home on the Sunday night, I really felt uncomfortable, my thought was very messy, and I tried to calm down and found something to read, I don't know what drove me, I took "Lady in waiting" book once again and flip through the last chapter, title "Patient Woman". I read this chapter once again and found out also discuss about PSALM 37:3-5.

3 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart
5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this

I mean lately God has taught me a lot of things, If I come closer to know him, the guidance is getting more obvious, and it seems no way I can run from Him.

In His Time. (Ecclesiastes 3:11)

In His time, In His time
He makes all things beautiful
In His time

Lord, please show me everyday
As you’re teaching me your way
That you do just what you say
In His time

In Your time, In Your time
You make all things beautiful
In Your time

Lord, my life to you I bring
May each song I have to sing
Be to You a lovely thing
In Your time

Some Quotes.

"Without risk there is no faith. Faith is precisely the contradiction between the infinite passion of the individual's inwardness and the objective uncertainty. If I am capable of grasping God objectively, I do not believe, but precisely because I cannot do this I must believe." - Soren Kierkegaard.

"The important thing is not to think much but to love much.. only in praer we learn to love God with heart, mind and soul." - Theresa Avila.

"Prayer is our response to God's interest in us and his love for us. To pray is to become aware of God's spirit living within us. Through prayer, we explore a deeper and more intimate relationship with God." - James M. Houston.

"If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself." - Augustine of Hipp0.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon:
where there is doubt, faith ;
where there is despair, hope
where there is darkness, light
where there is sadness, joy
O divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
Amen. - Francis of Asisi.

Mountain Story.. (Unknown Author)

Another inspired story... Enjoy..

A son and his father were walking on the mountains.
Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh! !!"

To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh! !!"

Curious, he yells: "Who are you?" He receives the answer: "Who are you?"
And then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you!"
The voice answers: "I admire you!"
Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"
He receives the answer: "Coward!"

He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?"
The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention."
Again the man screams: "You are a champion!"
The voice answers: "You are a champion!"
The boy is surprised, but does not understand.
Then the father explains: "People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE. It gives you back everything you say or do. Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence. This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life; Life will give you back everything you have given to it."

YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!"

South Korea Tour.

7 kiat bekerja menurut amsal Salomo.

1. Andalkan Tuhan
Amsal 3:5-6 berkata, "Percayalah kepada Tuhan dengan segenap hatimu, dan janganlah bersandar kepada pengertianmu sendiri. Akuilah Dia dalam segala lakumu, maka Ia akan meluruskan jalanmu." Sertakan Tuhan di dalam segenap pekerjaanmu karena banyak yang harus kita kerjakan tetapi tidak diajarkan di bangku sekolah dan banyak yang terjadi yang tidak pernah kita duga sebelumnya.

2. Carilah Pengetahuan
Amsal 19:2 berkata, "Tanpa pengetahuan, kerajinanpun tidak baik ; orang yang tergesa-gesa akan salah langkah". Ilmu pengetahuan, cara bekerja yang benar & efisien perlu kita cari. Jangan sungkan belajar dan meminta petunjuk jika tidak mengerti.
Amsal 19:20 berkata, "Dengarkanlah nasihat dan terimalah didikan, supaya engkau menjadi bijak di masa depan."

3. Rajin dan Cekatan
Hanya orang rajin dan cekatan yang akan diingat oleh pimpinannya, terutama waktu menetapkan promosi jabatan & kenaikan gaji.
Amsal 10:4 berkata, "Tangan yang lamban membuat miskin, tetapi tangan orang rajin menjadikan kaya".
Amsal 14:23 berkata, "Dalam tiap jerih payah ada keuntungan, tetapi kata-kata belaka mendatangkan kekurangan saja."

4. Berlakulah Jujur dan Benar
Amsal 16:8 berkata, "Lebih baik penghasilan sedikit disertai kebenaran, daripada penghasilan banyak tanpa keadilan".
Amsal 10:9 berkata, "Siapa bersih kelakuannya, aman jalannya, tetapi siapa berliku-liku jalannya, akan diketahui ".
Amsal 10:16, "Upah pekerjaan orang benar membawa kepada kehidupan, penghasilan orang fasik membawa kepada dosa."

5. Jaga Mulut
Mengerjakan tugas-tugas adalah suatu pekerjaan yang berat, jangan Ditambahi lagi dengan masalah lain karena mulut kita yang bocor.
Amsal 21:23 berkata, "Siapa yang memelihara mulut dan lidahnya, memelihara diri daripada kesukaran".
Amsal 10:19 berkata, "Di dalam banyak bicara pasti ada pelanggaran, tetapi siapa yang menahan bibirnya, berakal budi."

6. Sabar dan Tenang
Amsal 16:32 berkata, "Orang yang sabar melebihi seorang pahlawan, orang yang menguasai dirinya, melebihi orang merebut kota".
Amsal 14:30 menambahkan, "Hati yang tenang menyegarkan tubuh, tetapi iri hati membusukkan tulang."

Forgive is a verb, we can do it.

In our social life we have made many relations with other people, family and friends. Without our consciousness when the relation becomes closer, we usually build specific expectations from those people. We often disappoint when those expectations cannot be met. That what’s I experienced lately. That also made me realised that nobody is perfect including me. We need to learn to forgive and accept other people including their strengths as well as their limitations. Somehow it is difficult to apply it in our daily life, with a big heart I believe we can do it.

Quiet Time.

A simple thoughts during an extraordinary time...

by Daniel W.

Love is never easy...
For sure, you will find many obstacles and hard time.

But

Love brings happiness...
For sure, you will find happiness
when you're falling in love or being loved by someone.

However, the happiness is a different story...

Happiness is something that sometimes come and go easily...
It is a pleasant emotion... a greatest moment of a lifetime...

You could find it in love, friendship, family...
or you could create it beneath your mind, day by day...

Once you know the way to grab happiness,
I believe it will not come and go easily.
Just believe that God will always give you the best,
not the worst...

Be positive...

Lady in waiting.

That is a book's title by Jackie kendall and Debbie Jones. A few months ago a church friend, Novia, recommended me to read this book. Both of us involve in the same ministry in a young mature single community in our church. As a young single lady, sometimes waiting can be very challenging, especially in this information era almost everything are instant. Somehow we also want God to fulfil what we want right here right now, regardless we are ready or not. This book has given me a lot of new perspectives how to be a Godly woman while waiting for prince charming.

The most important principle that I learnt from this book is "my earthly father, my future husband, or anyone else could not provide security--only God can". Hence, we have to put our hope in God not in human. Let's God make everything beautiful in its time (Ecclesiastes 3:11). A very recommended book to read !

Preview from the authors.

This is not just another book for singles! With humor, honesty, and biblical truths, the authors help point women to being the right woman and not just finding the right man. By studying the biblical character Ruth, women learn the characteristics that every woman of God should develop. Learn how to become a lady of purity, faith, contentment, patience, and more as you pursue a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus. You'll discover that only a relationship with your Heavenly Bridgegroom will satisfy!

Busyness drift away our soul from God.

This morning devotion talk about the following passage Luke 10:38-42

38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!"

41"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."

This passage remind us that we often get distracted very easily, busy with our work, task after task, routine and etc. Without our conscious it also drift away our priority. Somehow based on my experience, sometimes we ourselves that keep ourselves busy, in order to look important, dilligent, good, smart and etc. Hence, we often say no time for pray, fellowship and especially a quite time with God.

If we look back what all the activities and busyness are for? sometimes end up with nothing. Maybe we need to give some thoughts and re-arrange our priority, but the most of all put God in the first place. He only asked us to have sometime with Him, may be only 30 minutes or 15 minutes per day. If we calculated one day 24 hours, amounted for 1440 minutes, then we spent 30 minutes out of 1440 minutes. It is only 2% of our total time per day. Is that too much?

This message is also a warning for me, to slow down a little, put aside worriness and quiet listen to Him.