Plans

We can make our own plans,
    but the Lord gives the right answer.

Proverbs 16:1, NLT

The verse above is part of my Bible reading yesterday. And there are lots of passage in the book which lines are along this.

Many of my friends know that I have plans leaving the company; the reason is that I feel underutilized. Also, I would like to live my life normally again (i.e. work on a day shift - the earlier, the better. Hehe) so that I could spend more time with my loved ones which I failed to do so the past almost a year.

Many of the people I know know as well that I am actively seeking for another opportunity. In fact, I don’t know where I will be going, I just want to get out of here because I feel so stressed. Not because of the work load or the people (but sometimes, yes ) but because I can’t do things which I love doing. I know it takes a little sacrifice to reach your goals but sometimes I feel so deprived.

I tried my best to find my way out. I seeked for opportunities. This time, I tend to be more choosy since I don’t want to commit any “mistake” I have done in the past. They come and go but I don’t find anything which seem fitting. I also have plans of applying for a scholarship abroad, to the point that I think I am just making it a scapegoat to get out of here (I really have plans but well, I don’t know if my goal should be career>school, especially if I have to give up my blossoming career just to live my life independently overseas.)

But you know what? His ways aren’t mine. Just when I’m in the brink of giving up, a light has shown.

I still have to know where all of this leads. I have my plans, or probably the lack of it for the moment (Heck! I just want to sleep and watch my DVDs! I know it’s selfish but I’m drained. T_T) But then again, the last verse of Proverbs 16 says, “We may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall.” (Proverbs 16:33, NLT) So I leave it up to Him. His ways are better than mine and His plans are greater, too.

Walking on Water

One of the things that lingered to me during this morning’s church service is the side story about Jesus walking on water. (Matthew 14: 22-36)

There were several instances in the Scriptures where Jesus and His disciples were in the water. One of the most memorable is that during a great storm where the apostles were  frightened when all the while, their Rabbi was fast asleep. Jesus calmed the storm (Mark 4:35-40) for them (and the disciples got a little bit “scolding” from Him.) But really, why all the fuzz? Why were they terribly terrified?

How can something this beautiful seem so unsafe?

What is a Testimony?

A friend came to me one time, asking me this thing, “How can you testify of God’s work in your life to other people if you have been a good person since you could remember?”

I somehow remembered, not once has it happened, that a person will come to me and tell me, “You’ve always lived straight since you were a child. You have never gone astray.” What they don’t know is I have.

When Repetition is Necessary

Getting tired of all those playbacks? Don't.

Winning Over Battles

I must admit, the last few days back were a struggle for me – catching up with deadlines in school, messed up communications with several people, compromised quiet time, a lot of tasks to finish at work… The list could just go on. And there I go, lost, or well, most likely, doing the swerve.

What’s With Rainy Days?

It may be hot this afternoon, this side of the globe but it’s officially the rainy season.

Rain. We usually associate loneliness with it. But let me share to you one insight about this phenomenon.

When Chances are Limitless

One of my favorite songs, which I can somehow relate to my journey as a Christian is this hit by Daughtry:

Let me lead you to how I see the lyrics of this song:

Stardom Complex

It’s been a long time since I was able to write a blog and here I am wanting to share to you something; something I have myself which the Lord exposed as well.

I was having my devotion this morning on the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. As most of us are familiar with the passage, we see familiar names as well – there’s Abraham, Noah, Abel, Moses… The list could just go on.

Secured

This morning, while I was fighting over going or not going to work, I browsed through my phone and found a draft containing the verse Psalm 16:5. Didn’t bother looking at it as I returned to sleep. When I finally got up, I checked my phone again and passed through the drafts folder, and there, I get to see Psalm 16:5 again. Then I decided to browse through my Bible and here’s what I found (Got the NLT version):

“Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing.

You guard all that is mine”

Most of the time, I worry a lot on what is in store for me in the future and what is about to happen with my immediate involvements. But God has assured me that my future is well taken care of already, and with this promise, He has assured me more that everything, as in EVERYTHING – every single promise that He is bound to let flow in my life,  is in the palm of His hand.

Photo Credits:

PLU

Walking Your Talk – Living your Faith even if it is not Sunday

I am down with the third book for the year (Waaaah! It’s just the third book I have finished so far and still a lot more to go!!!) and am currently reading Xtreme Faith by Kelly Carr. It is a compilation of stories shared by different teens regarding their faith.

One quote taken from Brennan Manning caught my eye and made me ponder on how my life is in the eyes of other people. It states:

“The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians, who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, then walk out the door and deny him by their lifestyles. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.”

We are God’s representatives in this world, and our lives are the best representation we could have of Him. If we live differently from how we confess Him, then, who would ever believe? I bet I, myself wouldn’t.

This challenged me. I hope all else who declare to be believers of Jesus Christ would be, too.