YL camp (8-10 July '11)

We went to this camp only on the second day. We couldn't make it on the 8th. But thank God for His goodness and perfect timing that we can join the camp! I learned so much through this camp.

I really wanna share it to all but couldn't find the time to blog this down. Yet, here I am now seated in front of this lappy, eager to share/bless y'all... =)

(Imma do it in point form so it might appear clearer.)

1. Beragama@Bertuhan? (Religious@Godly?)

Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. - John 3:6

The most important thing is not about denominations or religions, but its about having a personal relationship with God and truly knowing Him.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only son that whosoever believe in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life! - John 3:16

Through our faith in Jesus Christ, we have become children of God. Everlasting life is more than heaven. It starts when one receive Christ! Everlasting life does not starts in heaven, its about knowing God (truly knowing Him) here on earth! It doesn't matter how long we live on earth, what's most important is the quality of life we lived for Him. (Quality not quantity.)

"Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, 

the only true God and Jesus Christ, whom you sent."

- John 17:3

2. God is a loving God, He's not a dictator.

At the camp, pastor shared about his testimony upon meeting someone who said to him (face to face) that God is a cruel God. He justified his saying by stating - that unless we believe in Jesus, we are doomed for hell. How cruel is God for asking us to believe first in order not to go to hell. In other words, he is saying that God is simply a dictator.

But pastor answered him wisely that he is wrong and will always be wrong because he is thinking with his human, fleshly mind. This was his reply to the man accusing God of being cruel:

We are already placed under punishment, not because we don't believe in Jesus but because of sin! 

Since the fall of mankind into sin, all human beings are doomed for hell. Whether we like it or not, we are already under God's punishment (di bawah hukuman). So God sent His only Son to redeem us so that we will not perish but have everlasting life! To believe in Jesus is not a torture or a death sentence, it is the only way out!

This makes me think for a moment after hearing pastor said all this. How many people have fallen into Satan's lies? This priceless truth I hope everyone will catch it and keep it in their mind and our God is a loving God, not the other way round. In 2009 I have been born again. Never even once I ever regret it. All of us who is in Him are His children. Amen? (Amen...)

Galatians 3:26-29

3. Obey obey and obey...

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee form you! 

James 4:7

Our mindset plays a vital role in directing the path we should take in life. We should want to live a healthy lifestyle, as God want us to live. Obedience to God makes us more mature in Him. The more we obey, the more we will get to know Him and the more we mature in Him. To obey God is to love Him. Many Christians have too much informations regarding the Word of God but there are very seldom fruits that one can see from that person's life. Impression without expression leads to depression! Too often we got ourselves impressed with the sermon by pastors and leaders but we do not put it into action. This will create depression within our inner man (Holy Spirit).

Apply the knowledges you gained and God will transform you and you will be submissive to His leading.

When we obey Him and His kingdom, we can fight the devil. Those who do not submit to God finds it very hard to fight the devil! Satan is powerless. He is a CREATED being and his power are lying and deception (penipuan). That's why he is called as "the father of all lies". We have the power given from God to fight against satan. But first we have to change our mindset that we are victorious & have the power to resist the devil. Stop living in defeat because its all been done by Jesus on that cross 2011 years ago! The devil is afraid of Jesus' blood.

When we realise that we're actually in a battlefield and not a playground, we will become more aware of our role in Christ! To fight against satan, we must know, understand and memorize God's Words.

4. Draw near to God...

"Come near to God and he will come near to you. 

Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded."

- James 4:8

Once we take the initiative to draw near to God, He will surely draw near to us. Wherever we go, always remember God. Talk to Him wherever you go. (pray without ceasing)

Also, in order to totally focus on God we must not let the desires of our hearts drown us and bind us in chains.

5. Live by faith, not by sight.

As the children of Israel goes out from Egypt and into the promised land (but first through the desert), they complain and murmur among themselves. As the result of their action of disobedience, they did not go into the promised land that God promised them. Only Caleb and Joshua entered the promised land because of their faith in God. Read Numbers 13-14.

Complaining is a silent killer that kills severely. And in this case, their complains kills and cancel out God's promise for them. This apply for us even today! Whether we notice it or not, we have the power to cancel out God's promises in our life. Gossip is the major disease that spreads so easily nowadays. God hates gossip and so should we as His children. So don't miss out and never take God for granted! We should want to see how God looks at us and not how people look at us because at the end of our life, it will all down to between you and God. 

Let's pray for God's protection upon us and continue strengthening us according to His ways!

Let's bless bless and continue to bless! Yeehaa~~ =)

Reminiscing the day (06.06.09)

Wedded, in which it means baptised, to the One that I love. Why do i reminiscing that day, u may ask? Because I remembered that significant day that symbolizes my ACT of commitment and vows to my Savior that changed my life's purpose forever. What life purpose has changed, u may ask? It is more of Him, less of me.

I remember on the 6th of June 2009... After I got baptised, I told my friends about it excitedly and shared with them this great news. All of them congratulated me. I feel special that day. Its like a wedding day, but with an unseen Bridegroom. However, I see Him through my faith to Jesus.

Now, two years had passed. I had ups and downs. I am still learning more about Him. He is truly my Lord and Savior, my bestfriend, my Father...eternally!

One thing I never regret is what I decided on that day - to leave my past and to grab hold of my future in Him and with Him.

God bless!

Amazing Jesus...

Here's what happen,
I was going to write a post in this blog about something about me. But then, after watching this video in Facebook, shared by a sister in Christ (she's studying in bible school in Singapore now),
I wanna share this great testimony to all of my blog readers and to all who just accidentally came across my blog. =)
Rather than talking and share 'bout me me me me me, let's see how great and amazing is Jesus, my Lord and Saviour!
Indeed, He deserves all the praise!

Here's what the testimony is it about: (caption do not belongs to me.)
On a two-week trip to Iran, American missionary Dan was arrested at the border and detained for 9 weeks. During that time he almost lost all hope until Jesus appeared to him in his cell and gave him the strength to go on.

Commitment?

Its one of the important things in life that one must make and arrange wisely.

This is also one thing that I am learning to arrange properly and wisely, especially nowadays and days months to come. I can't remember one night (couldn't remember which night) when mum & I was sitting at the kitchen, I was listing down all that I have to do this holidays (4 months holidays!). All the things I do I list it down in a piece of paper, just to make myself clear, and to organize it. Most importantly, priority is very important. There could be lotsa commitments one can make. But one should prioritize it accordingly: The important thing must come first no matter what and continued by the less important thing (as compared with the important thing).

It would make your life simpler when you know in what area you should put more effort into. =)

Let's face today!

I'm nervous about today. Can you tell? hmph.
Praying for strength and wisdom~
Asking for perseverence and peace right now.
Amen.

A song to share: When I cry

Written by Marshall Hall and Benji Gaither 

Makin' a list of all of the good things you've done for me.
Lord, I've never been one to complain.
But, right now I'm lost, and I can't find my way.
My world's come apart, and it's breakin' my heart.
But it helps to know; that your heart is breaking

When I cry, You cry. When I hurt, You hurt.
When I've lost someone, it takes a piece of You too.
And when I fall on my face, You fill me with grace.
Cause nothing breaks Your heart, or tears You apart
Like when I cry.
Alone in the dark, face in my hands cryin' out to You.
Lord, there's never been a time in my life,
There's so much at stake, there's so much to lose.
But I trust it to You. You'll bring me through.
And it helps me to know that I'm not alone.
You're the one who calmed the raging sea.
You're the one who made the blind to see.
You looked through all of heaven and eternity,
And through it all you saw me.

p.s.-This song I dedicate to all those who is facing a hard situation, where all you can do is cry. Its OK to cry but don't let the cry/situation get you. Come to Him who knows all your need and loves you. =)

Today. (I mean yesterday)

We had our youth outing yesterday at Mompoit river. It was awesome. The scenery alone was nice. The river was nice. We had a great time swimming and enjoying the untouched nature over there. Here's what happen:

Being excited, I swam all over to the upper level of the river. The current was quite strong. The floor of the river was deep, some not so deep. After going through the water and climbing up the rocks to the upper level, I casually placed my hand on the pocket of my pants and I went "Aaaaaahh~!" 

Guess what? It get all soaked up by water. My handphone. Seriously, I didn't realise it was WITH me 'coz I thought I've left it in my bag. (OK, so a lesson learned.) I quickly pass it to Caleb and I think Len helped me to dry it off under the sun. Well, being in the water, I turned my attention to enjoying the river. It was really fun...... =) 

After we got back home, after the handphone has totally dried off I turned it on. It eventually didn't. I'm really upset but since I guess I feel more tired than worry about it. Later that evening, before going to our family potbless dinner in Kolopis I try to switch it on again. To my utmost surprise, it blinked and it was fine! thank God for everything! The moment we surrender everything to Him, He will surely take care of us because He never leave us nor forsake us. =)

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because 

He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7

Indeed, Amen! ^_^