really would like to share with you the many lessons i learnt from Ps Sam in the 5 days. good things are meant to be shared rite! Here goes! the coloured words are my own thoughts. heee.. enjoy reading and learning! :)
Day 1 take-aways
when we worry, we cannot really worship God. (how true..)
God said to Joshua 3 times, "Be strong and courageous..." !!! (3 times! Isnt worry and fear our no 1 hindrances to obeying God and doing His work?)
whenever the enemy comes against you, God has a plan for you. (amazing huh? The enemy plans your downfall but God plans your escape! )
Jesus will take the destructive part of worry and help you shape into constructive concerns. (just give your worries to God! He will take care of it!)
What worries from your past steal your present luster and joy? (let us ask ourselves honestly.)
God doesn't give up on you when you fall. (He never gives up on you, never. He doesnt despise the broken hearted.)
What worries you today? Worry empties today of its strength. (how true! how much time do we spend worrying?)
The wisdom for conquering your enemy will be given in your secret place of prayer and worship. (that is why our own quiet times and devotion with God are so vital. that is also why Jesus often move away from crowds and pray to God by himself. that is also why God tells us in the bible to pray to God in secret; just between you and God. Because, there, you'll find all you need.)
Your greatest weapon against your enemy is the word of God. (let us not neglect studying the bible!)
the devil's attack is proof that the enemy considers your assignment significant. (so the next time you experience struggles or difficulties in doing God's work or will, know it is the devil trying to stop you at all costs! he doesn't want you to succeed! )
If your enemy is the King's enemy, then the battle is the King's. (woa! the battle is the King's! means the King will fight on our behalf. Indeed, in the Old testament, Israel's war victories were ALL brought about by the Lord! Lord granted them victory against their enemies! )
When your enemy is plotting your demise, your King (God) is planning your reward! (hallelujah! what a great truth!)
Favour with the King can restore in a day what was stolen in a lifetime. (woa, another great truth! God is able to restore many more folds. reminds me of this verse that Jesus mentioned in the bible: "And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life." - Matt 19:29
God is still on His throne. (God reigns. He is in control. Nothing that happens in the world is out of His sight or out of His hand.)
truly, what is there to worry when you have a great God who is for you, who wants to help you and who loves you too much to see you suffer alone? Lay all your worries at the feet of Jesus today.
Jesus said: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." -Matt 11:28-30
Serene, 25, Christian
a sinner saved by God's grace.
a beloved child of God.
a social worker (youth).
a daughter.
a sister to 2 younger siblings.
Your Love
"This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." -1 John 4:10
Loves n Adores
*God; the Father, Son Jesus and Holy Spirit
*Family; Tan
*Church; Grace Assembly of God
*My close friends
*My cell group; AHH (After His Heart)
*Youths
*Missions
*Children
*Good food, Chocolates and Ice-cream!
