Been feeling really great and seriously good after talking to my bestie last saturday. It's been such a long time we talked over the phone for hours already. So much to catch up, so much to say, so much to know and so much to laugh about. The feeling is nice and I was really pumped up to continue doing whatever I'm doing tht moment. aha. It's like a once-in-a-lifetime thing to be fortunate enuf to have such a frend. You cant be sitting down with someone you just knew a few days ago and spilling all ur thots and feelings to them, can you? It's not easy to trust yet it's not hard to believe them. Ohk crap, I'm babbling like a philosopher again. Don't wan Cheryl to call me tht again.. ehehe.
Felt really good also after my mom called. But nowadays, my mom has been calling more than I called her back. she must be missing me, no? lol once, she called just to tell me not to drive too much during exam period. she's afraid of me not being able to attend exam. She even go to the extend to remind me not to forget to attend my exam. -.-" moms. each time she calls, it'll makes me miss my home even more. just couldn't wait anymore longer to go back home. but it's good tho' I know my family back there still care. talked to my bro as well. Sometimes we are not sure of what we can talk about but as soon as he was over the phone, we actually did have quite a lot to ask and talk. ahah. hmm.. didnt get to talk to sis, she's not around maybe.. but i guess she's busy somewhere in the house.. lol
So many things happened in life, still life moves on. No matter what happened, time wont wait nor does your life. haih. Sometimes, when you did something and you didn't actually meant it, it's really hard to just say forget it or treat it as if nothing occurs. Everything done is done, everything said is said. You knew you shouldnt have done it yet you still do, you knew you mustn't follow yet you still follow. is tht what they call temptation? or pressure? It may seems to be over, But the whole big pile of guilt is still there. You tend to want to hate urself for doing it but what more could you do? Cry over spilt milk? We could only learn from mistakes and never to repeat it and there.. life goes on. =) We can't heal the hurt but the best gift we could give the person is prayer (as what my Shepherd said =D)
Today as I do my devotion, before I actually open up the book, I told God I need something new, something to push me forward even more, something tht will impact me, something tht will get stucked in my head forever. Yes, he did. =) it was just what I needed. ^^ Just some lil sharing here =D
..time to get moving.oh yeah, ALL THE BEST in your Finals, ppl! Remember you can do all things through God who strengthens you. =) and not to forget just do your best and God will do the Rest. No worries. =D
Deuteronomy 1: 6-8
"You have stayed at this mountain long enough." (v6)
Monica Seles was riding high in 1993. The 19-year-old was No. 1 in women's tennis, breaking records and opponents -until the day a guy jumped out of the stands and plunged a 9-inch boning knife into her back.
For the next 2 years, Monica rehabbed -physically, emotionally, and mentally. Her biggest battles were against fear, depression and loss. But with the support of family, coaches, and counselors, Monica made her return to the tennis tour. She had been stuck on a mountain of doubt, but found the courage to move forward.
God's people once looked back at a time when they were stuck on a mountain. But He said,
"You have stayed at this mountain long enough. It is time to break camp and move on" (Deuteronomy 1 : 6-7).
Ahead lay many obstacles: the physical effects of wandering in the gritty desert; the emotional ups and downs of God's supernatural provision, and His punishments for their disobedience; doubts about their mental toughness in taking stronger opponents.
Ultimately, they moved forward because God told them to go. He had made a promise -it was theirs to claim. God has made promises to you too, including:
"I will never fail you. I will never abandon you" (Hebrews 13:5)
Monica Seles still carries a scar. No doubt the Israelites carried the scars from their wandering as they made their way into the Promised Land. There were bumps along the way, but they made it. And so will you, because
"The Lord your God is going ahead of you. He will fight for you, just as you saw Him do in Egypt" (Deuteronomy 1:30).
Find your courage in Him. =)
More:
2 Corinthians 1: 21-22
"Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come."
Titus 1:2
"..a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time.."
Things to ponder:
Are you stuck on a mountain of fear or circumstances? What has God promised you?
-Tracy Carbaugh (ODJ)
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