Showing posts with label Joy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Joy. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

When We Are Expecting For Big Things

Most of the time,we get annoyed when SMALL things are there in front of us,because we always want to receive BIG things.That's the truth,right?Every once in awhile,God will remind me to be always thankful in every single thing that He's doing in my life,whether it's big or small.He will always tell me to be joyful and just FOCUS on Him no matter what the situation is.
Today,God reminded me again when I found this quote in my notes.It was from the movie Amazing Grace.And yes!Those small things that God is doing in my life will surely mold me to the big things that He's gonna show me!I don't know when...Maybe later,maybe tomorrow,maybe next week or next month,all I know is that I can trust Him. :) I believe that it's one of the molding process wherein God will stretch our faith in Him, if we will remain faithful and obedient even if there are no beautiful storms from Him.He will fill us through those drips.So look beyond those little things that are happening in your life!Be thankful and pray that God may open your eyes and heart to see what He's up to!:) You'll be surprised with His answer!:) Let's be faithful in this drizzle season!:) Let's pray together!Okay?:) Let's go!:D 

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."-(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."-(Romans 12:12)

"Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
    and the fields produce no food, 
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
I will be joyful in God my Savior."
-(Habakkuk 3:17-18)

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Where Am I?

Welcome to the Unknown World!:)
There are times that we don't really know where we are in our lives.We don't know and understand the things that are happening,then questions and doubts start to bombard our minds and hearts.Next thing you know you're just SAYING HELLO TO HARDSHIPS,SUFFERINGS,CHALLENGES AND PAIN!*ouchie*

"Challenges that threaten or overwhelm you are the very tools God uses to bring you to greater strength and maturity. He sends some challenges into your life;others,He merely allows. As you endure these times, you develop greater wisdom,integrity, and courage to face whatever comes your way. Challenges keep you from being comfortable and satisfied with the status quo, and force you to follow God's leading into uncharted waters.View your challenges as occasions for spiritual growth!"
-(The One Year Mini for Women)

I love how Paul viewed his hardships as instruments for God's glory.He really lived joyfully that Christ is preached.
"And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters,that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News."-(Philippians 1:12)

"..so I rejoice. And I will continue to rejoice."-(Philippians 1:18)

I hope and pray that we will accept every challenge that we will be facing.God will always teach us something.Something that we never knew before.God always has a purpose,just trust Him like Paul!:) It's really a testimony!If you think that where you are right now makes you feel like there's no hope.If you think that you can't see anymore because of the darkness of this life,then I hope and pray that you will find hope in God's light no matter how dark it is."You are my lamp, O Lord; the Lord turns my darkness into light."-(2 Samuel 22:29) May the precious Lamp be your guide in the hopeless place.Open your eyes and accept His offer.He will surely light your path.He will never break His promise that He will never leave you nor forsake you. 

You are the Life to my heart and my soul
You are the Light to the darkness around me
You are the Hope to the hopeless and broken
You are the only Truth and the Way
-(No Sweeter Name by Kari Jobe)