Yesterday I was really blessed by Yah Lan's message. She said, "In life people wait for the storms to pass away, but sometimes we just need to learn how to dance in the rain".
When you go through storms in your life don't get upset. Don't blame anyone (including God) for the circumstances in your life. Dance in the rain. In life many of us hope that everything will be perfect, no problems, no heartbreaks, no disappointments. But the truth is, we live in a broken down world. And sometimes, things don't turn out the way that we want. People will let us down. Circmustances will turn against us.
But that doesn't mean you should live a life filled with anger and frustration. It is easy to be happy, easy to dance when everything is alright, and when the sun is shining bright. But not when you are in the rain. When nothing seems to be what you expected it to be. But despite that, you are able to dance through it.
Anyone who says only sunshine brings happiness has never truly danced in the rain. Sometimes, it is during the lowest point of your life, when you need to learn to be happy. Not for any other reason, but simply because you are still alive. You still have your very breath. Don't live your life with regrets, live it with joy and hope.
When you begin to live your life this way, you will realize circumstance will never determine your attitude. But you choose joy rather than grief. Faith than fear. Love than hate.
God not my will, but yours be done. Many times we get angry with God for allowing things to happen in our lives. We think He doesn't understands, He doesn't care, He is too busy to bother.
But the bible clearly shows to us God as a loving, unfailing, faithful Father. Who cares for His children. As a Father, when you see your child hurting it breaks your heart too. As a Father, when you discipline your child, it hurts you more than your child.
Only an unloving father would close his eyes and allow his child to make silly mistakes and not discipline him and teach him the right way. Yes, the Father that we serve will discipline us. But only because He loves us and wants us to live a victorious life.
This same Father catches us when we fall, yes, even thought He'd later give us a few spanks to teach us not to be playful and careless again, but He would also hold us in His arms, and heal our wounds.
People say there are no second chances in life. Once you make a mistake, you pay the rest of your life.
But let's all face it, we all make mistakes. We all have. But I believe everytime we fall, we learn something. As the saying goes, "no pain no gain". If you've never failed in your life, how do you cherish success? If you've never feared, how do you celebrate, knowing you stood in faith?
The problem with many of us is that we are usually trapped in our guilt and shame. We can't let go of our past mistakes and failures. We are stucked. We are trying. Yet, we don't know how to move on. Have you ever felt that way?
Like you are trapped in quake sand. But the harder you try to get out, you realize the faster you are sinking. You are overwhelmed, overcomed, overpowered. You can't get out of this rut. You're about to give up.
Today I got a powerful revelation. Giving up is not a solution. But sometimes, giving in is. If you've been trying and failing all this time, here's a solution- just give in. Stop trying to fight on your own anymore. When you give in, and you leave it up to Him, "not my will but Yours be done", something amazing happens.
You realize your load begins to lighten, and the burden is slowly lifted. Some burdens were never meant for us to carry. The only thing Jesus told us to carry was the cross. Which means denying our carnal flesh, which like to do things our OWN WAY. He said, "Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laiden and I will give you rest, take up my yoke for it is easy and my burden is light".
Now its time to give yourself another chance. It's not the end.
In fact, not just a second chance, a third, a fourth, .. and so on. His mercies endures forever. When we are weak, He is strong. When we are powerless He gives us strength. When we are faithless, He is faithful.
They say there are no second chances in life, but He says, I have given you a future and a hope.
Happy Birthday to Little Miss Sunshine. Thanks for your friendship the past few years! Sorry that this is 1 day late!
Another year has gone in a blink of an eye hasn't it? Hope you enjoyed the celebration :)
I'm still laughing at the MADAM JING YING and her Pumping surbodinates video. SO FUNNY!!! HAHAHAHAHAS! I know you enjoyed it too!
Behold Little Miss Jing Ying is no longer a Little Miss anymore. Now you can watch M18 shows! Hahas but remember to bring your IC along! (Don't say I never warn you!)
I know you probably want to smack me now. But anyways, I really really want to wish you a very happy birthday. I am sure there are greater things ahead of you! God bless!
Well I know I am about 1 hour late now. But I figured I still needed to do this.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWINKLE TAY!
Wow another year jus passed like in a blink of an eye. You are 17 already. Just want to say thanks for serving hard in the CG. Though there were many ups and downs, you managed to pull through and never give up. And turned out, you have grown even stronger than before.
Thanks for your friendship too. I really appreciate all your help in W504. You are truly a pillar to this cell group. Looking back, it has been an amazing journey hasn't it? But I really believe that even greater things have yet to come for you! Keep the fire burning =)
With God's Love,
Justine
Proverbs 27:17-18 (NKJV)
17 As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. 18 Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit; So he who waits on his master will be honored.
As a young boy, I always wanted a BMX. But somehow, never did get it. On the otherhand, my mom chose to buy me a mountain bike. I never understood why she did that.
I never really understood why she did that. I mean I WANTED A STUNT BIKE! I thought it was cooler, after watching all the extreme sports competiton, when the daredevil stunt bikers would fly in mid air, do some grinds on the rails. Wow, it seemed so cool. I later understood why my mom never did buy me one of the BMX.
Firstly, I was a kid, not a stunt bike hero. My mom understood that riding on those BMX was dangerous. She was smart, she knew if i did get the BMX I would hurt myself while trying to do some ridiculous stunts. Even without a bike, God knows how many time I have sprained my neck, fractured my arm. That's the first reason.
Secondly, comparing a BMX and a mountain bike. A BMX is only used for stunts. There is no way you can ride on a BMX for long distances. Unlike mountain bikes, which has gears to make your ride more easier, and better for the long run.
My mom knew what was best for me at that time. But I didn't. I thought I knew what I needed, what I wanted, I thought it was best for me.
I only understood this when I bought my BMX recently just to make myself happy. To fulfil that childhood dream and desire. Now it's clear. When I was a child I spoke like a child, I understood like a child. Threw tantrum like a child. But when I grow up, I understood with maturity.
In life, when we don't get what we want, we get angry with God, angry with life. Disattisfied. But because the Father knows what is best for His child He won't give the child what the child wants. Instead He gives the child what he really needs, what is best for him, what he can handle.
As you can say, I just changed my blogskin to a background inspired by Barack Obama's website! I am a fan of this man. Full of respect for his courage and passion.
Change WE CAN! Believe he's going to make a difference. Full of confidence and wisdom. Gifted in speech.
Probably the most passionate speech I've ever heard was by Martin Luther King Jr.- "I have a Dream." On racial equality. One of my favourite quote he said during that speech- "I have a dream! That one day my four little children will grow up not judged by the colour of their skin, but by the content of their character!"
Who would have thought that just a few decades later would stand at the same spot, Barack Obama, the first ever black African American president.
"Don't let the fear of striking out, stop you from playing the game." Isn't it true that, sometimes during a game, we are afraid to try something different/new in fear that people may judge us.
I remember when I first had the idea of Soule (a.k.a Selfless shoe), there was this feeling of resistance to sharing my idea with others. "What if it won't work?" "They'll say IM TOO YOUNG!"
And sure enough when I did managed to pluck up enough curage to share this idea with my peers, you should have seen the reaction on their faces! "WHAT?? BUY ONE GIVE ONE? YOU MUST BE KIDDING!" "IN YOUR DREAMS!"
I know what you're thinking, with friends like that, who needs enemies? Hahas
But you know what, trials and tribulations come and go. It is up to us, how we react to them, I chose to persist on. Even though I don't know what would happen, though I am young, I have no experience. I know! But I chose to believe.
Don't ever let anyone tell you, you can't make it. Or you're too young. Haven't you heard? The Glory of the Youth is in their STRENGTH!
