Key Verses => 14:22-23, 14:14
what an irony! today i was made the CPC of platoon 2 and needless to say, though it has only been half a day, i'm tired beyond words. but i thank God that the first thing he reminded me of today was 2 Samuel 23:34 to lead with the fear of the Lord in my heart. i really pray that through these 2 weeks i will indeed lead in the fear of the Lord and i will lead seeking to find the favor of God. not that of my platoon or even my instructors for that matter. today's lesson is pretty short.
in verse 14, i learnt of how we should look out for our family, just like how Abraham gathered His men and went to save his nephew Lot without a moment's hesitaion. i feel that this doesnt only apply to our flesh and blood family but to all our brothers and sisters in Christ! we have to support them and help them in their times of troubles and needs.
In verse 22-23, we seehw abraham was so intent on giving the glorty to God that he would not even accept the slightest gift from the king so that the king would not be able to saythat he made Abraham rich. but i feel that the lesson is not that we should not accept things from others so wecan give glory to Godbut rather to hat extent do we go to to ensure that all the glory goes to God. that there wont even be a fraction of doubt that it was God that pulled us through or that it is God that deserves all the glory and honour. to what extent would we go? i pray that i will go all the way, to deny myself all praise and all recognition and say that it really is God that is doing His work through me
Lesson of the day:
help all around you without hesitation and give all glory and honour to God!
Friday, March 21, 2008
Day 12 210108 1 corinthians chapter 1
key verses ==> 1:8-9, 1:12-13, 1:25, 1:27-29, 1:30-31
i really want to thank God for helping me and giving me the dicipline to start this quiet time nd spiritual journal. now its honestly one of the only things i look forward to everyday here in OCS. today's quiet time speaks quite alot to me. it really seems that the past few days God has been adressing areas and issues in my life that He wants me to change. i guess it may be a good thing because the more He adresses and askes me to change, the more i can become like Him. but of course it all comes down to my personal willingness to change. Today is no different, there are areas in my life that i feel that i have to change and i feel that God is telling me to change through today's quiet time.
in verses 8-9, it says so clearly that God is faithful and that He was the one that brought us to Him. this greatly encourages me because once again it tlls me that God is in control of everything. For that i am truely thankful because now i know that God has always been there pulling me through and will continue pulling me through.
verses 12-13 tells me that we should not look at other christians from other deniminations as though they are from a different religion for at the end of the day we still worship and serve the same God. therefore we should not look at each other any differently.
in verse 25, i am once again humbed and reminded that God is the one that is all powerful and almighty. for even His greatest weakness is stronger than our greaest strength, His wisdom in its simlest form surpasses our understanding. I am rminded and brought back to what i have learnt a few days back, about how God knows what is best for us and what will hppen. i am yet once again reminded that i do not know anything compared to Him but most importantly God is telling me to be Humble! i know that i have a huge pride issue, especially now that i am in OCS , i tend to think that i at least did something good and that i am worthy of some "recognition" but here God reminds me once again that all raise and honour should go to Him for it was Himalone that is all powerful and almighty.i am truely humbled by God tonight as i do my quiet time.
this lesson leads to verses 27-29, but more than that i feel that God is telling me to watch myself in my actions towads others as well as my judgements to them. for who am i to judge when judgement belongs to God?
finally in verses 30-31, i just want to say that these two verses really encourage me. because i really needed to hear this. that it was because God chose me. but this verse like the past two sets of key versesremind me again taht i have to give all the glory to God, to make my boast in Christ! today God has challenged me to glorfy Him and that i will.
Lesson of the day:
be humble in all things and boast only in Christ our Lord!
i really want to thank God for helping me and giving me the dicipline to start this quiet time nd spiritual journal. now its honestly one of the only things i look forward to everyday here in OCS. today's quiet time speaks quite alot to me. it really seems that the past few days God has been adressing areas and issues in my life that He wants me to change. i guess it may be a good thing because the more He adresses and askes me to change, the more i can become like Him. but of course it all comes down to my personal willingness to change. Today is no different, there are areas in my life that i feel that i have to change and i feel that God is telling me to change through today's quiet time.
in verses 8-9, it says so clearly that God is faithful and that He was the one that brought us to Him. this greatly encourages me because once again it tlls me that God is in control of everything. For that i am truely thankful because now i know that God has always been there pulling me through and will continue pulling me through.
verses 12-13 tells me that we should not look at other christians from other deniminations as though they are from a different religion for at the end of the day we still worship and serve the same God. therefore we should not look at each other any differently.
in verse 25, i am once again humbed and reminded that God is the one that is all powerful and almighty. for even His greatest weakness is stronger than our greaest strength, His wisdom in its simlest form surpasses our understanding. I am rminded and brought back to what i have learnt a few days back, about how God knows what is best for us and what will hppen. i am yet once again reminded that i do not know anything compared to Him but most importantly God is telling me to be Humble! i know that i have a huge pride issue, especially now that i am in OCS , i tend to think that i at least did something good and that i am worthy of some "recognition" but here God reminds me once again that all raise and honour should go to Him for it was Himalone that is all powerful and almighty.i am truely humbled by God tonight as i do my quiet time.
this lesson leads to verses 27-29, but more than that i feel that God is telling me to watch myself in my actions towads others as well as my judgements to them. for who am i to judge when judgement belongs to God?
finally in verses 30-31, i just want to say that these two verses really encourage me. because i really needed to hear this. that it was because God chose me. but this verse like the past two sets of key versesremind me again taht i have to give all the glory to God, to make my boast in Christ! today God has challenged me to glorfy Him and that i will.
Lesson of the day:
be humble in all things and boast only in Christ our Lord!
day 11 200108 Ecclesiastes Chapter 5
key verses ==> 5:1-2, 5:3, 5:4, 5:7, 5:10, 5:19
back in camp again..heh... thisis not going to be an easy week but once again i really just want to put my faith and trust in God. i really feel more and more encouraged each time i do my QT and really increasingly look forward to it each day.
on to today's QT! in verses 1-2, we are told to guard ourselves when we go before God. to not go there to make promises but rather to listen. i totally agreee with this verse and really feel that this verse speaks alot into my life. many times i go to church for other reasons, even though my intentions may seem good, likei go ther to serve God or to lead my cell (back when i was a cell leader in Emerald) but that was exactly the problem. i go there with the primar objective to do something, not to be with God. my primary focus is not on God but on the task i go there to do i go there to do things and not to spend time with Him. i feel that God is telling me to go to church for the main purpose of being with Him,to be in His presence, to worship Him, to simply lose myself in His presence. that should be the man purpose of me goin to church. as the verse says "go there to listen rather than tooffer the sacrifice of fools"
in verse 3 it tells me to watch what i say when i am going through a spiritual or emotional high, this verse tells so much about the way i react when i go through it, once again when i read verses 2 and 3 together i feel God telling me to watch what i say when i am going through a high period
in verse 4, it says to not delay in fufilling the vow tat i made to God. many vows i remember in the past tat i have promised God, like to honour my parents more and to really be a testimony to my siblinbs, i must honour that vow. others as well, like me not getting into a relationship till God calls me into one. i have so far been keeping it but i know that there were times i was tempted to do otherwise. but tody this verse has helped me renew that vow.
in verse 7, the part that really speas to me is that many dreams and many words are meaningless, therefore stand in awe of God. i feel that what God is saying to me is that all the words of promisesand all the dreams i have of doing great things for Him will only remain just that, words and dreams, meaningless. until and unless i commit my life to Him and be still before Him. to let Him speak into and through my life. until i be still and let Him use me, i will never be able to fufill the dreams and promises that i have made to Him. i feel encouraged because i know that since i have already dedicated my life to God, i am on the right track, all that is left now is for me to be still before Him and let Him speak, to stand in awe of Him and allow Him to do His work through me.
in verse 10, i am reinded to be contented with what i hve. to not horde wealth or hunger for moe of it for if i seek wealth,it will never be enough for me, rather i should seek the approval of God. His approval to me is worth much more than wealth.
Finally in verse 19, God again tells me to be contented, to enjoy the fruits of what God has given me. i for one really that what the verse says is true, i feel that God is saying to me that it is also important to take a break from time to time and just enjoy His presence. also God is telling me that in all things i do, i can and should find joy in doing it. This i really want, especially here in OCS, i want to find Joy in doing my training and i want God to really just bless me with a spirit of JOY in all things i do.
Lesson of the day:
keep your promises to God and men, love God and be still before Him. No empty prayers and no white lies, no token prayers no compromise. just be still before Him. finally commit your life to Him and enjoy His presence and the blessings that He has given you.
back in camp again..heh... thisis not going to be an easy week but once again i really just want to put my faith and trust in God. i really feel more and more encouraged each time i do my QT and really increasingly look forward to it each day.
on to today's QT! in verses 1-2, we are told to guard ourselves when we go before God. to not go there to make promises but rather to listen. i totally agreee with this verse and really feel that this verse speaks alot into my life. many times i go to church for other reasons, even though my intentions may seem good, likei go ther to serve God or to lead my cell (back when i was a cell leader in Emerald) but that was exactly the problem. i go there with the primar objective to do something, not to be with God. my primary focus is not on God but on the task i go there to do i go there to do things and not to spend time with Him. i feel that God is telling me to go to church for the main purpose of being with Him,to be in His presence, to worship Him, to simply lose myself in His presence. that should be the man purpose of me goin to church. as the verse says "go there to listen rather than tooffer the sacrifice of fools"
in verse 3 it tells me to watch what i say when i am going through a spiritual or emotional high, this verse tells so much about the way i react when i go through it, once again when i read verses 2 and 3 together i feel God telling me to watch what i say when i am going through a high period
in verse 4, it says to not delay in fufilling the vow tat i made to God. many vows i remember in the past tat i have promised God, like to honour my parents more and to really be a testimony to my siblinbs, i must honour that vow. others as well, like me not getting into a relationship till God calls me into one. i have so far been keeping it but i know that there were times i was tempted to do otherwise. but tody this verse has helped me renew that vow.
in verse 7, the part that really speas to me is that many dreams and many words are meaningless, therefore stand in awe of God. i feel that what God is saying to me is that all the words of promisesand all the dreams i have of doing great things for Him will only remain just that, words and dreams, meaningless. until and unless i commit my life to Him and be still before Him. to let Him speak into and through my life. until i be still and let Him use me, i will never be able to fufill the dreams and promises that i have made to Him. i feel encouraged because i know that since i have already dedicated my life to God, i am on the right track, all that is left now is for me to be still before Him and let Him speak, to stand in awe of Him and allow Him to do His work through me.
in verse 10, i am reinded to be contented with what i hve. to not horde wealth or hunger for moe of it for if i seek wealth,it will never be enough for me, rather i should seek the approval of God. His approval to me is worth much more than wealth.
Finally in verse 19, God again tells me to be contented, to enjoy the fruits of what God has given me. i for one really that what the verse says is true, i feel that God is saying to me that it is also important to take a break from time to time and just enjoy His presence. also God is telling me that in all things i do, i can and should find joy in doing it. This i really want, especially here in OCS, i want to find Joy in doing my training and i want God to really just bless me with a spirit of JOY in all things i do.
Lesson of the day:
keep your promises to God and men, love God and be still before Him. No empty prayers and no white lies, no token prayers no compromise. just be still before Him. finally commit your life to Him and enjoy His presence and the blessings that He has given you.
day 10 200108 1 timothy chapter 5
key verses ==> 5:1-2, 5:8, 5:21
well this passage has quite alot to say with regads to the way we should conduct ourselveswhen we treat others. especially our elders. this chapter is constantly reminding us to treat our elders with respect. i guess in a way it is telling us to respect the authority above us? as in usually it is the elders that are placed in the positions of authority like in verses 17-18. bu i also elthat ths chapte is llng us to consatly be watchfuland mindful of those in need like those described in verses 3 and 5.
some of the key verses in this chapter i feel are verses 1-2 because it tells us as christians how we are to look at the people around us. in particular for me how i look at younger women. its not that i look at them with lust or anything like that but rather, there are some of them that i look at with a judgemental heart, thinking that what they do is wrong. other times i look at others as someone i want to have as more than a friend. someone i want to have a relationship with. i know now that this should not be the way, i have to treat all as sisters until the day and time that God tells me which particular girl is the one meant for me.
in 5:8, it really convicts me. the verse talks about providing for my immedate family. i feel this means not only in material terms but also in emotional support. this i know i have not been doing very much. i am constantly there for others that need me but what about my family? i feel God is telling me to be there for my family.
finally in verse 21, God is telling me t follow His words and instructions and not have favouritism. this i am particularly prone to. when i am very close to someone, i tend to side wit te person more. i feelthat God wants me to start to change that.
Lesson of the day:
dont practice favouritism but rather look at all people around you as equals, look at them the way you should and not in any other way. respect your elders and be there to support your family when they need you
well this passage has quite alot to say with regads to the way we should conduct ourselveswhen we treat others. especially our elders. this chapter is constantly reminding us to treat our elders with respect. i guess in a way it is telling us to respect the authority above us? as in usually it is the elders that are placed in the positions of authority like in verses 17-18. bu i also elthat ths chapte is llng us to consatly be watchfuland mindful of those in need like those described in verses 3 and 5.
some of the key verses in this chapter i feel are verses 1-2 because it tells us as christians how we are to look at the people around us. in particular for me how i look at younger women. its not that i look at them with lust or anything like that but rather, there are some of them that i look at with a judgemental heart, thinking that what they do is wrong. other times i look at others as someone i want to have as more than a friend. someone i want to have a relationship with. i know now that this should not be the way, i have to treat all as sisters until the day and time that God tells me which particular girl is the one meant for me.
in 5:8, it really convicts me. the verse talks about providing for my immedate family. i feel this means not only in material terms but also in emotional support. this i know i have not been doing very much. i am constantly there for others that need me but what about my family? i feel God is telling me to be there for my family.
finally in verse 21, God is telling me t follow His words and instructions and not have favouritism. this i am particularly prone to. when i am very close to someone, i tend to side wit te person more. i feelthat God wants me to start to change that.
Lesson of the day:
dont practice favouritism but rather look at all people around you as equals, look at them the way you should and not in any other way. respect your elders and be there to support your family when they need you
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Day 9 180108 1 Chronicles Chapter 12
finally some free time to type and blog.. we'll see how much i am able to blog before i have no time and have to book in..
key Verses ===> 12:17, 12:38, 12:39-40
i must say that after reading over this chapter once over, i am a bit sceptical about how God is going to speak to me through this chapter, but after prayer and the quieteing down of my ever restless heart, i realised that there is quite alot to be learnt from this chapter. but before i continue with what i have learnt, i just want to pen down how God has helped me the past few days and how He has been increasingly real in my life. for one, i really believe that had it not been for God's assurance over the past few days of QT, i dont think i would have been able to go through the past few days as well as i have.
looking back at how God has always told me to trust in Him and not seek the approval of men reallyleaves me in awe, its really ecause i have been trusting Him so much that i knew that He would help me through my sickness and through yesterday's or rather the whole episode about signing one extra. If not for God, i dont think that i would have remained as calm as i have over and through this episode, i really just want to praise and thank God!
anyway on to today's QT. i guess the first thing that struck me was the amoint f men that joined david but not only that, what i was really amazed at was the amount of places from which these men came from many of whom were loal to their ruler until then, it was only then that God told me that they came because they saw david as a great leader. but not only that, it was because of the way david leads his men that really got me thinking. David was a man after God's own heart. if by ruling your people, you follow after God's own heart, im very sure that God will not only bless you but bless your people as well. for if you rule well and you let your people know that it is God who leads you, surely they would follow God as well. like the lesson from one of yesterday's key verses proverbs 29:15, what we do or choose to do affects the people we lead. likewise it was because david was doing what God wanted him to do and he pleased God, God blessed him and people saw that he was a good leader and joined him.
In verse 17, it tells us of how David never rejected any one of them, much like how God neverrejects anyone of us. prsonally, i feel that God is trying to tell me that not just as a leader but also as a person, i should never reject or dis-associate myself from people that i feel i do not really like or get easily agitated by but like david, recieve them ad try to get to know them. im not saying that those who joined him were bad people but im sure david must have ha his doubts about some of them. but just like Jesus, he accepted them all and i feel that God is once again teaching me not to judge people too quickly.
in verses 38-40 it tells us that David was such a good leader that not only did his men volunteer to serve him but their families as well as their neighbours were supportive. it just goes to show how annointed david is as a leader. i want JYM to be like that too, that all parents and friends of the JYM-mers show their support to the leadership of JYM because they know that it is a place that helps the JYM-mers grow. that is my prayer
lesson of the day:
do not judge and recieve all, be like david in his seeking after God's heart.
key Verses ===> 12:17, 12:38, 12:39-40
i must say that after reading over this chapter once over, i am a bit sceptical about how God is going to speak to me through this chapter, but after prayer and the quieteing down of my ever restless heart, i realised that there is quite alot to be learnt from this chapter. but before i continue with what i have learnt, i just want to pen down how God has helped me the past few days and how He has been increasingly real in my life. for one, i really believe that had it not been for God's assurance over the past few days of QT, i dont think i would have been able to go through the past few days as well as i have.
looking back at how God has always told me to trust in Him and not seek the approval of men reallyleaves me in awe, its really ecause i have been trusting Him so much that i knew that He would help me through my sickness and through yesterday's or rather the whole episode about signing one extra. If not for God, i dont think that i would have remained as calm as i have over and through this episode, i really just want to praise and thank God!
anyway on to today's QT. i guess the first thing that struck me was the amoint f men that joined david but not only that, what i was really amazed at was the amount of places from which these men came from many of whom were loal to their ruler until then, it was only then that God told me that they came because they saw david as a great leader. but not only that, it was because of the way david leads his men that really got me thinking. David was a man after God's own heart. if by ruling your people, you follow after God's own heart, im very sure that God will not only bless you but bless your people as well. for if you rule well and you let your people know that it is God who leads you, surely they would follow God as well. like the lesson from one of yesterday's key verses proverbs 29:15, what we do or choose to do affects the people we lead. likewise it was because david was doing what God wanted him to do and he pleased God, God blessed him and people saw that he was a good leader and joined him.
In verse 17, it tells us of how David never rejected any one of them, much like how God neverrejects anyone of us. prsonally, i feel that God is trying to tell me that not just as a leader but also as a person, i should never reject or dis-associate myself from people that i feel i do not really like or get easily agitated by but like david, recieve them ad try to get to know them. im not saying that those who joined him were bad people but im sure david must have ha his doubts about some of them. but just like Jesus, he accepted them all and i feel that God is once again teaching me not to judge people too quickly.
in verses 38-40 it tells us that David was such a good leader that not only did his men volunteer to serve him but their families as well as their neighbours were supportive. it just goes to show how annointed david is as a leader. i want JYM to be like that too, that all parents and friends of the JYM-mers show their support to the leadership of JYM because they know that it is a place that helps the JYM-mers grow. that is my prayer
lesson of the day:
do not judge and recieve all, be like david in his seeking after God's heart.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Day 8 170108 Proverbs Chapter 29
Key verses ===> 29:4, 29:5, 29:11, 29:15, 29:20, 29:22, 29:25
quite a long chapter today with many key verses, however before i start i want to thank God for getting me through the situation yesterday! anyway i feel that this week is going to be a week that tests my faith in God. but through it all i will choose to trust in Him! once again i just cant help but be amazed at how much i look forward to quiet time wach and every day!
Ok, the first key verse, verse 4 tells us a fact of life, sort of, but if we really look into the verse, we can see that not only is it true but it is also the very basis of leadership, as a leader we have to be fair and just. just like how God is just. i am reminded that through God is just, many a time we think that it is unfair that some situations happen to us. however, as i thought more into it, i feel God telling me that once again, He puts us through what we go through because He has the best in store for us. how else can He say that He is a just God if He doesnt give us the best? a good ruler is one that does what is the best for us and to me. that is being fair and just.
In verse 5, i am reminded not to say empty words of praise to others. personally, this is something i dont believe in doing because as it says in verse 5, its like spreading a net at one's feet, a net which easily entangles and stumbles us. however, i elieve that once again this is a reminder to me to what what i say and in the haste of trying to cheer people up, say empty words to make them feel better.
verse 12 to me came as a warning i know what a hot temper i have and how readily i vent my frustrations and anger, many times without thinking or stopping to calm myself. this verse challenges me to keep my temper in check even further than i have been trying. to keep my thoughts in check when i am angry. i am convinced by this verse because i know that though i may not react physically, my mind reacts violently and it is said that even the thoughts itself can be considered sin for it is as good as committing the deed in my heart. i resolve to keep my anger in even better control.
verse 15 tells us that as leaders, the mistakes we ake not only has an impact on us, but the leaders and people under us as well for when they see us doing what is wrong they too will think that it is ok to do it. this verse reminds me to check myself and my actions at all times, even when no one is watching. this way, i can be above reproach and set a good example for all.
verse 20 is somewhat like verse 11, reminding me to check myself and my tongue before i speak. i know that in speaking what i feel, i can indeed be extremely blunt and i guess its something that God wants me to start correcting.
the effects of continuing down the path of anger and what is written in verse 11 is quite clearly spelt out in verse 22. this not only is a reminder to me to keep my temper in check but also that of my thoughtlife, because anger builds and soon, the sins are committed. definitely not something i want to have as a stronghold for satan in my life.
finally verse 25 assures me. its as if God were telling me that at the end of the day, the most important thing is seeking His approval and not that of man. if i put God as my first priority and allow Hm to take control of my life, He will keep me safe and all things will fall into place eventually. i will trust in Him and by seeking to please Him and dedicating my life to Him, i know He will help me with all the problems i have in my thought life as well as my anger. He can use them all to glorify His name and i will let Him!
Lessons of the day : have faith in God and seek to please only Him. to do so check your thoughts, actions and words even when no one is looking so that you know that you are walking right with God in all situations.
quite a long chapter today with many key verses, however before i start i want to thank God for getting me through the situation yesterday! anyway i feel that this week is going to be a week that tests my faith in God. but through it all i will choose to trust in Him! once again i just cant help but be amazed at how much i look forward to quiet time wach and every day!
Ok, the first key verse, verse 4 tells us a fact of life, sort of, but if we really look into the verse, we can see that not only is it true but it is also the very basis of leadership, as a leader we have to be fair and just. just like how God is just. i am reminded that through God is just, many a time we think that it is unfair that some situations happen to us. however, as i thought more into it, i feel God telling me that once again, He puts us through what we go through because He has the best in store for us. how else can He say that He is a just God if He doesnt give us the best? a good ruler is one that does what is the best for us and to me. that is being fair and just.
In verse 5, i am reminded not to say empty words of praise to others. personally, this is something i dont believe in doing because as it says in verse 5, its like spreading a net at one's feet, a net which easily entangles and stumbles us. however, i elieve that once again this is a reminder to me to what what i say and in the haste of trying to cheer people up, say empty words to make them feel better.
verse 12 to me came as a warning i know what a hot temper i have and how readily i vent my frustrations and anger, many times without thinking or stopping to calm myself. this verse challenges me to keep my temper in check even further than i have been trying. to keep my thoughts in check when i am angry. i am convinced by this verse because i know that though i may not react physically, my mind reacts violently and it is said that even the thoughts itself can be considered sin for it is as good as committing the deed in my heart. i resolve to keep my anger in even better control.
verse 15 tells us that as leaders, the mistakes we ake not only has an impact on us, but the leaders and people under us as well for when they see us doing what is wrong they too will think that it is ok to do it. this verse reminds me to check myself and my actions at all times, even when no one is watching. this way, i can be above reproach and set a good example for all.
verse 20 is somewhat like verse 11, reminding me to check myself and my tongue before i speak. i know that in speaking what i feel, i can indeed be extremely blunt and i guess its something that God wants me to start correcting.
the effects of continuing down the path of anger and what is written in verse 11 is quite clearly spelt out in verse 22. this not only is a reminder to me to keep my temper in check but also that of my thoughtlife, because anger builds and soon, the sins are committed. definitely not something i want to have as a stronghold for satan in my life.
finally verse 25 assures me. its as if God were telling me that at the end of the day, the most important thing is seeking His approval and not that of man. if i put God as my first priority and allow Hm to take control of my life, He will keep me safe and all things will fall into place eventually. i will trust in Him and by seeking to please Him and dedicating my life to Him, i know He will help me with all the problems i have in my thought life as well as my anger. He can use them all to glorify His name and i will let Him!
Lessons of the day : have faith in God and seek to please only Him. to do so check your thoughts, actions and words even when no one is looking so that you know that you are walking right with God in all situations.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Day 7 160108 Pslam Chapter 15
I must say that all that has happened to me today as shaken me quite abit. Its not everyday that one finds out how small things can distract you in such a big way. But i know thatthere is a reason for it and i will acccept what God decides to put before me. on the upside, i realise now that i really look foreward to quiet time now! also i tahnk God for healing me last night i woke up this morning with a slight fever and after taking panadol extra, i managed to be well enough for my 6km run! anyway today's chapter is relatively short, consisting of only 5 verses but i know that there is alot to be learnt from it. in the devotional that i use everyday, it states that this particular psalm writes out for us the qualities that a leader should have.
1.does not participate in gossip
2. does not harm others
3. speaks out against wrong
4. honours other who walk in truth
5. keeps their word even at personal cost
6. isnt greedy to gain at the expense of others
7.is strong and stable.
a pretty tall order if we were to really stop and think about it. but when i really did stop and think about it, i realised one thing.. is this not exactly what God would expect of us as His children to do? i feel that these qualities are qualities that i really want to have and exibit in my life. but as i do a personal reflection of my life, i know that i dont have or do not exibit those qualities. eve in the most simple things like not gossiping. but this chapter really challenges me o work and strive towards achievingthat goal.
the reason why verse 2 is the key verse is because to me it summarises as well as states clearly the chapter's meaning. "He whose walk is blameless and does what is righteous, he who speaks the truth from his heart" furhtermore, i feel that there may be a deeper meaning to the verse. Does not God reside in each and every one of our hearts? te bible says as well that He is the way the truth and the life, i hope i'm not taking the verse out of context but i personally feel that if we speak the truth from our hearts and if God resides in our hearts, then we would be speaking of Him and His love and mercies. Furthermore, because He lives in our hearts, we know then that by following what He speaks to us, we can do what is righteous and blameless in His eyes.
Lesson of the day:
- Live life for God and speak of His love and righteousness.
- Follow the 7 points that have been learnt
1.does not participate in gossip
2. does not harm others
3. speaks out against wrong
4. honours other who walk in truth
5. keeps their word even at personal cost
6. isnt greedy to gain at the expense of others
7.is strong and stable.
a pretty tall order if we were to really stop and think about it. but when i really did stop and think about it, i realised one thing.. is this not exactly what God would expect of us as His children to do? i feel that these qualities are qualities that i really want to have and exibit in my life. but as i do a personal reflection of my life, i know that i dont have or do not exibit those qualities. eve in the most simple things like not gossiping. but this chapter really challenges me o work and strive towards achievingthat goal.
the reason why verse 2 is the key verse is because to me it summarises as well as states clearly the chapter's meaning. "He whose walk is blameless and does what is righteous, he who speaks the truth from his heart" furhtermore, i feel that there may be a deeper meaning to the verse. Does not God reside in each and every one of our hearts? te bible says as well that He is the way the truth and the life, i hope i'm not taking the verse out of context but i personally feel that if we speak the truth from our hearts and if God resides in our hearts, then we would be speaking of Him and His love and mercies. Furthermore, because He lives in our hearts, we know then that by following what He speaks to us, we can do what is righteous and blameless in His eyes.
Lesson of the day:
- Live life for God and speak of His love and righteousness.
- Follow the 7 points that have been learnt
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