rebel.

being a teacher taught me that discipline is important. So important for a child and teenager to learn submission, humility, self- control, a little less about self and more about the bigger picture and about others. So to be a better adult.

I used to think that school should be a little less rigid, not so heavy on rules. But the truth is, rules help everything work better and orderly. If this universe had no universal rules and order, if elephants could fly and mosquitoes could grow to the size of even a rat, if gravity denied itself, everything would come to chaos. I have learned to see the beauty of discipline and rules. he The harmony of beauty and order.

Of course all this without the underlying fact that love should be the reason for all this. The love towards the authority of God who set everything in its proper place. Who has taught us to submit to authority, His authority. And as He commands, to submit to human authority and to each other in love. It is a beautiful painting of sacrifice that brings joy. Joy from above that we won't quite understand until we do as he ask of us. A journey :)

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"No one will ever want to say to the Lord of the universe five minutes after death, I spent every night playing games and watching clean TV with my family because i loved them so much. I think the Lord will say, " That did not make me look like a treasure in your town. You should have done something besides provide for yourself and your family. And TV, as you should have known, was not a good way to nurture your family or your own soul. "

getting used.

its not easy getting used to something you are not forced to get used to.

i really want to change the way i spend my time and whatever i have God.

Praying too. His grace is sufficient.

:) daily joys.

“Christ is building His kingdom with earth's broken things. Men want only the strong, the successful, the victorious, the unbroken, in building their kingdoms; but God is the God of the unsuccessful, of those who have failed. Heaven is filling with earth's broken lives, and there is no bruised reed that Christ cannot take and restore to glorious blessedness and beauty. He can take the life crushed by pain or sorrow and make it into a harp whose music shall be all praise. He can lift earth's saddest failure up to heaven's glory.” 
― J.R. Miller

“We speak much of the duty of making others happy. No day should pass, we say, on which we do not put a little cheer into some discouraged heart, make the path a little smoother for someone’s tired feet, or help some fainting robin unto its nest again. This is right. We cannot put too great emphasis upon the duty of giving happiness and cheer to others. But it is no less a duty that we should be happy and cheerful ourselves.” 
― J.R. Miller

“The all-victorious Christ is like a great rock in a weary land, to whose shelter we may flee in every time of sorrow or trial, finding quiet refuge and peace in him.” 
― J.R. Miller

priceless gift

Eternal life.

God has given us eternal life through His Son Jesus Christ. Why is it, people would rather run to satisfy their earthly passion and desires. cravings. Its like having 2 choices per se.

1. Believe in Jesus Christ and receive Eternal Life. This would involve taking up your cross, denying yourself your own personal wants and desires, and following Christ. The Road is narrow and it may not be easy at all. Worldly success is not secured.

2. Do what i want and desire, follow my dreams, follow my heart. Work hard to live a life of luxury. Big house, nice car, vacations, great food, lovely clothes. Win a trip ticket to travel the world, Go shopping every single day. Dine fine dining every night. My way, My will , My life. Access denied to spending eternity with God. Forsaking His ways and not bothered about His will.

the 1st, you cant see. you can't feel. Its not directly infront of you. But its living within you, bearing eternal fruits. You may not have big car, big house , nice clothes when you seek this. the road might be tough, but you are joyful and full of peace. Knowing that it pleases the Father that you love others more than yourself. Becoming a servant, broken bread. Letting known to people of the wonderful gifts of God.

the 2nd is right in front of your eyes. You see people around you getting them. Lust of the eyes, Lust of the flesh and the Pride of Life. Glamour, Luxury, Coolness, Popularity, Money, Statue, Glits. Its obtainable , just believe in yourself. Just use your talents , work hard, give yourself to the world. Please them. Make sure you don't lose out.

I think as much as we like to think that we can have both. or that God is there to help us with no.2 but God already said that His Kingdom is not on earth. Flirt with the world all you like, you are only quenching the Holy Spirit.

Its as though the WHOLE WORLD is fallen. Its completely dark. Satan is its ruler. ( Okay im not just trying to sound weird . its true ) And as believers we are the light of the world. We shed something of the heavenly. Of the Eternal. Its important that our light is always shining! and that we are always salty!

Im guilty of being tempted by the things of the world.

I want to keep my eyes on things above :)