1 week ago at CG (NG5A3), prayed the dangerous prayer again,
not deliberately, coz it was the one and only worship song of the day!! (evening).
Hence, since i've sung it from my heart, little did I know, the moulding and test of God for the refinement of my heart and character come so swiftly that make me somewhat 'regret' having said that prayer..
But becoz i've went through the furnace before, it was not at all nice, comfy or at all enticing, (i call it a necessary purging of deeply embedded sin) but the blessing and final result of it is so beautiful and important, that i didn't hesitate to pray that again, after forgetting the 'pain' that has been encountered.
This time round.. it was more of testing and strecthing or pruning of anymore weeds of evil and sin that may still be rooted in my heart - the root of selfishness which destroys.
the very next week I was faced with situation where I had to give-up myself, TRUST God and to LOVE people..despite 'difficult' circumstances or conflict of interest. This happens in office, as well as among believers. Previously, i would have difficulty handling such a situation with grace and love due to protecting of self-interest. But now i resolve to go the way of love and truth through Christ Jesus, enabled by His Spirit. PTL! Through him I am able.
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As I prayed to God for my circumstances, I was glad some assurance was spoken or given to my heart.
As yet I do not see visible results, everytime i struggled or doubted, i kept going back to God the Father to be reminded of His sovereignity, love and faithfulness for all. Indeed, He is a good God and will do what is just and right.
I am continiung to pray and trust in Him.
What I know is that I needed to learn to be patient or learn to do so, and
"Trust in the Lord with All your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight - Prov 3:5-6"
not deliberately, coz it was the one and only worship song of the day!! (evening).
Hence, since i've sung it from my heart, little did I know, the moulding and test of God for the refinement of my heart and character come so swiftly that make me somewhat 'regret' having said that prayer..
But becoz i've went through the furnace before, it was not at all nice, comfy or at all enticing, (i call it a necessary purging of deeply embedded sin) but the blessing and final result of it is so beautiful and important, that i didn't hesitate to pray that again, after forgetting the 'pain' that has been encountered.
This time round.. it was more of testing and strecthing or pruning of anymore weeds of evil and sin that may still be rooted in my heart - the root of selfishness which destroys.
the very next week I was faced with situation where I had to give-up myself, TRUST God and to LOVE people..despite 'difficult' circumstances or conflict of interest. This happens in office, as well as among believers. Previously, i would have difficulty handling such a situation with grace and love due to protecting of self-interest. But now i resolve to go the way of love and truth through Christ Jesus, enabled by His Spirit. PTL! Through him I am able.
...
...
As I prayed to God for my circumstances, I was glad some assurance was spoken or given to my heart.
As yet I do not see visible results, everytime i struggled or doubted, i kept going back to God the Father to be reminded of His sovereignity, love and faithfulness for all. Indeed, He is a good God and will do what is just and right.
I am continiung to pray and trust in Him.
What I know is that I needed to learn to be patient or learn to do so, and
"Trust in the Lord with All your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight - Prov 3:5-6"
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As days go by (even as of 28 Oct 08), siuation seems to get tougher and tougher..
but by His grace, may i not be affected and continue to submit to God and focus on doing His will and doing well and victoriously in my responsibilities.
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