know what matters

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

If the wealth is the secret to happiness,
then the rich should be dancing on the streets.
But only poor kids do that.

If power ensures peace of mind,
then officials should walk unguarded.
But those who live simply, sleep soundly.

If beauty and fame bring ideal relationships,
then celebrities should have the best marriages.
But those who trust God completely, fulfill relationships.

Know what matters,
Have JESUS in you.

(a very nice txt message i got form a friend)


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what God wants me to know

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

What I've been learning this week is that God is personal! My dgroupmates can attest to this and we have our own stories to tell. I've been missing this kind of encounter for quite some time now, where you have moments with God at random times of the day. And it was my prayer that, just like the old times, i would experience the intimacy of my relationship with Him again. I know that He's constantly with me but I've been missing those moments because I was preoccupied by different things.
God knows what was in my heart and did not disappoint me. I became more sensitive again of His presence. I was able to hear God again (brokenness teaches us to listen). Last Saturday, our dgroup leader allowed us to experience what they did in Galera (a trip I missed as well). We were asked to face the wall and just talk to God. Bible verses then started to come from my dgroumates, amazingly, those were really the answers to what I just prayed for. It was just like you talking to God audibly. Every prayer was being answered each time a bible verse was handed to me. He has been constantly sending me messages through songs, sunday messages, the bible, my QT material, and even through facebook. Cool! He's been really updated with different modes of communication. haha! Seriously, i was touched by His message to me this morning at FB. I don't regularly check this application but as I saw news feeds from other friends, i decided to click on the link. And the result:

God wants you to know
...... that it is time to finally forgive yourself.
You've carried the guilt, the shame for long enough.
You've kept your wounds open for long enough.
The time has to come to let go, to heal.
Keep the lessons and let the pain heal.
Yes, you know what we are talking about.

I know.

Conclusion... God is Personal! :)

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