God's Reminder

Our smartphones are usually our reminders nowadays and we put schedules into the calendars so that it can alert us when the appointment is near.

There's a day I arranged for a replacement class with my student for a Monday morning but I had forgotten to put it in my calendar. Her slot was typically Thursday. However, come Sunday, as I was having dinner with some friends, something bugged me and I kept asking myself and thinking out loud "What do I need to do tomorrow morning?" They practically laughed at me for asking myself that once every 15 minutes. That night I told God since you're not revealing anything to me then there must be no appointment whatsoever. There is no single inkling to that replacement at all. Gone from my mind.

Next morning, my student texted me to say she will be late for lesson. Then it dawned on me, I was suppose to teach this student that morning. Thankfully I had enough time to drive there for class. On my way there, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratefulness that God cared about this little things. He could have taught me a lesson not to be careless with my appointments. To be more organized with my work. If my student hadn't texted me about being a little late, she would end up waiting for a no-show teacher and that would definitely look bad on me.

I praised God in the car and tears started welling up my eyes and I was so deeply touched. It's like someone in your life took note of that little issue you been dealing with and came to your aid.  I'm just grateful that He cared about my forgetfulness. You must be thinking its not a big deal, but to me it is as I'm quite particular with time and schedule and to lose focus can be very frustrating.

God showed He truly cares about everything in our life. 

Matthew 10:29-31

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fail to the ground outside your Fathers care. And even the hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

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How to Pick the Right Church for your Family

Picking the right church for your family is not something to take lightly. With that said, however, finding the right church is more about finding one that aligns with your family’s belief and teachings. Because of this, you may need to visit several churches in your area until you find the right one, and the following information will help you do just that. 

Ask Questions
When visiting churches, ask as many questions as you feel necessary in order to determine their teachings. One way to do this is to ask for their doctrinal statement. This statement will list what the church believes, which can make it easier for those who are trying to find the right church for them. You should also find out what the church’s religious affiliation. This will make narrowing down the churches and finding the Gospel of the Kingdom easier.

Find out the History
One of the best ways to determine the type of church it is, is to find out how and when the church was founded. You should also find out who the leaders where in the past, as well as who is leading the ministry today. After all, you don’t want to be lead into the kingdom of God by someone who doesn’t live up to the standards you have set for yourself and your family.

Consider its Size
Some people are not comfortable with a large church and prefer a smaller, more intimate setting. While others love the idea of being a part of a massive church. Because of this, you should consider the size of the church before making a commitment to attend. You can easily find out how many members are in the congregation by simply asking. 

Considerations
Remember that there is no perfect church and you shouldn’t waste your time trying to find one. Instead, look for a church that holds similar beliefs as you do in both their religious teachings and moral compass. If you want a more hands on church, choose one that devotes some of its time to charity and volunteer work. Finding a church that aligns more with what you want out of life will improve your chances of staying with that church while improving your overall enjoyment and fulfillment in life. Remember, there is nothing wrong with trying out a few different churches until you find the one that fits best for you and your family.

Jesus's Reply

Murmurs of the heart goes unheard,

Or so you thought,

Worries of the mind misunderstood,

Or so you thought,

Actions of the soul goes unseen,

Or so you thought.

You are heard all the time,

Heaven's reply,

Every single strand of worry is understood,

Heaven's reply,

All that you do I have seen,

Jesus's reply

"I have taken care of everything".


By Grace Ann

Patience Needed

Recently I've been thinking about what patience really mean. Since a lot of my friends find that I'm patient, I thought I probably am. As I delved deeper to moments of vexations toward a family member then thinking twice, I probably am not that patient or not anymore.

God says Love is patient.  To love is to have patient in other words, you can't have one without the other. When you learn to love someone,and it doesn't have to be romantically, you will have more of Gods viewpoint of the person. And you know how much God loves us.

Patience requires making a conscious effort to get to know the person better.  When you know the background, the character that makes the person then you will get less uptight when vexed. Understanding comes after knowledge subsequently the ability to act out patience comes after understanding.

Another reality check, there are some people who loves to argue no matter what and being patient is to walk away, or find the ground to agree to disagree. The more we study the character of Jesus, the more we will realize how learning to love a person can produce patience and self control. And there are times silence becomes an act of patience. Knowing when to be quiet and submitting the situation to the Father, allows Him to act on your behalf. The battle belongs to the Lord no matter how small the battle might be.

I see my God being so patient with me. Hearing my rants and complains, my disobedience but still He listens and slowly reveal the things I need to do over and over. The lessons from God comes in many different form, shapes and sizes I have to say but they are all covered with love. 

As I was reading through some of the verses about patience and about bearing with one another, one verse in particular stood out: 

Ephesians 4:2

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." 

The whole chapter is about unity of the body of Christ and striving to maintain peace. Imagine God stresses on being completely humble and gentle and with that includes patience.  In any family, church or work, unity is attainable when each one wants to strive to be humble, gentle and patient. Nowadays a lot of us do not allow the Grace of God to empower us with this virtue but rather we want to be outwardly looking, sounding, acting tough. What happen to thinking of others more highly than we ought? 

We all are a work in progress but let us work with God, so that we can walk in the manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called.

Colossions 3:13

" Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances that you may against one another . Forgive as the Lord forgave you"

Mambo No.5

I'm not sure how many of you know the song Mambo No.5. But that song has become an imprint in my spiritual diary. The song is catchy and a type of song dancers probably like to move to, well that was when I was 17. Dancing was my first love in music and I know temptation was strong to be in that crowd, like disco-ing, free styling. All along it has been performing kind for me,  routines and formation but freestyle dancing gives you no rules and lots of freedom.

That day came when I knew my curiousity would one day get to me, and all the while I was saying no to my good friends. I know God doesn't approve of us getting into that secular kind of things as it could lead to bad unforeseen circumstances.

One night, I agreed with my friends to go to a pub and dance, I heard the song Mambo no 5 came on and I thought this kind of song was a song I like to dance with. I did and before the song ended, I felt the Holy Spirit telling me to leave. I wasn't feeling comfortable even while dancing,not like how I was when dancing at home or with my friends in school. So I excused myself and called another friend to take me home. And from that day onwards, I never did disco ever again. Dancing isn't bad till it's been misuse or done at the wrong place.

God knows us better than we know ourselves and He intends only the best for us. I did not grow up with a lot boundaries. I'm free as a bird. Had I not known God in the early teens, a lot worse would have happened. 

I'm grateful for that whisper that came in the midst of the noise. The noise I thought would satisfy me. God lets me see the satisfaction in Him. With satisfaction, came security and discernment of the things around became clearer. 

Prayer On The Road

 Ever since my first car accident, my car has been a prayer 'altar' where I spend flexible devotion time with my Father. While I was on my way to work one day I thought about a friend who was in KL, accompanying her father for a heart surgery. God jus popped her into my mind while I was pondering on some upcoming events. No relation to her. I messaged to know if surgery is over. At that point, the father just went in awhile before my message.

 So I went into praying in tongues and suddenly a new tongue came and I asked God for interpretation. The impression came that I have to pray against the enemy from taking his life. Suddenly I remembered she told me the father is not a believer yet. And I confirmed with her. 

My whole drive to work was a warfare time. I believed God was doing something in their lives as a family and there was an opportunity for the father to come to Christ.

The next day, I messaged my friend to asked " All good?🙏🏻" A little afraid of the reply cos I remembered my doctor friend, oncologist told stories how she prayed for her patients till they die. "probably it was their time"  and fear crept in a little but another part of me was pretty convicted and sure that it all went well.

And so the reply came " Praise the Lord, Yes! Taking a bus down later "

All glory to God!😃

God's Surprises in Worship

1 Corinthians 2:9

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard,

and no mind has imagined

what God has prepared

for those who love him.”

Little did I know that God would answer so quickly. I was just pondering on things people comment on their worship leading and corporate worship. Before I could think of the question or articulate it in prayer, God gave me this verse (as above) and I asked God,
"What does that have to do with worship ?" 

He said " Worship is as simple as loving Me in transparency and then be prepared to receive the mysteries that I have prepared for each one of you. You do not know what I might do the next second, the next minute during the time as you worship. Give me your true worship and just wait on Me."

So true as it says No eyes has seen nor ear has heard and no mind has imagined- NO ONE KNOWS. ONLY WHEN HE CHOOSES TO REVEAL. The next second might be a miracle moment,it might be a touch of God, angels might appear, who knows!

I thought to myself it's just so typical of us to complicate a relationship. We have this Almighty Father who loves us so much He gave His only Son for us. His Word speaks a million things on His love for us and the things He wants to do for us.

May we learn to worship in spirit and in truth, stripping pride aside,laying down ourselves bare before Him. And come in expectation to experience Him in many different ways during worship. His presence is all that matters, all that makes worship matters in any church or meeting.

John 1:14
10For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand outside. I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God Than dwell in the tents of wickedness.


Psalm 84:
1How lovely are Your dwelling places,
            O LORD of hosts!

      2My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the LORD;
            My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.

      3The bird also has found a house,
            And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young,
            Even Your altars, O LORD of hosts,
            My King and my God.

      4How blessed are those who dwell in Your house!
            They are ever praising You. 

John 4: 23-24

23But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. 24God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth