40-day fast is up soon and i am praying for direction in a decision. Thank you Lord for the word:
Confirming Decisions
TGIF Today God Is First Volume 2 by Os Hillman
Friday, August 13 2010
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed" (Proverbs 15:22).
Confirming major decisions through the counsel of others is one way God protects us from poor decisions. This process is designed to confirm direction for which we are seeking confirmation. Paul was sensitive not to get too heavy-handed in the confirmation process though. He offered advice to others but was not the enforcer of their decisions. "And here is my advice about what is best for you in this matter"(2 Corinthians 8:10).
The requirement for efficient administration frequently requires single points of decision-making. Where there is willingness and trust to receive input, there is also humility, faith, and grace for God to work His pleasure in His servant. Where there is unwillingness, the opposite is true.
There have been times in my life where I have felt strongly about a certain issue only to receive feedback from those close to me which revealed that I was not accurate in my assessment of the situation. I have learned to yield in such situations, trusting that God is working through those in whom I am accountable.
The scriptures encourage us to seek advice and counsel from other Godly people who share the same values and goals that we have. "Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise"(Proverbs 19:20). "Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance"(Proverbs 20:18).
Peace of mind is another important confirmation requirement for making decisions. If you do not have peace about a decision, you should wait until God gives you peace. This does not mean your decision may not have some tension due to the faith aspect of it, but deep down you should have a peace that it is the right decision. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7).
Do you need to make a major decision? Ask God to give you confirmation through others.
AMEN!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Update Time!
Recently attended the Planetshaker's Beautiful Women's Conference with Huis and it was amazing! God revealed to me things about myself and indeed the truth set me free! It was life changing and amazing...
Through my experience and testimony, my friend Char started asking me about it and i was privileged to share the gospel with her. I hope it was good seed sown... i'm really very excited about this =)Woot... to God's glory!
That's just one story.
For now, i feel like i need to reconnect again. Everyday i feel like i'm losing touch with myself.. So many things to deal with. Have i been running alone? Perhaps.
God help.. sometimes life seems overwhelming when i've to juggle work, studies, church, relationships and even helping my sis do her work. That was frustrating but i'm done bitching about it. I guess the verse for me in all this is to seek ye first His kingdom and His righteousness and ALL these things shall be added unto me.
Wonder what are ALL these things that God's referring to... is it more responsibility and work? I wish i can say that its a blessing.. but at this moment, its just eating my time and energy. Then in what way can i be set free here? Perhaps u can tell me.
Anyways, i'm preparing for HC now and thought that i could use this space to be pensive abt how i'm living my life so far. Its funny how i can get so fired up in an instance and totally get distracted from God straightaway.
The other thing is, i'm attempting to do the 40hr fast to help raise funds for the Global Food Crisis. Instead of fasting food, i will be fasting talking. I think the scary thing is not about not talking... its about setting up the event and being open and loud abt the cause i am going for and what i am representing. That if i say i am not talking, i have the responsibility to represent this cause by not talking. Its like if i say im a christian, i have the responsibility to act like a christian. Wow.
I've been asking God to speak to me and the last 2 posts i read was discussed how people face opposition whenever you are involved in a cause greater then themselves and that if its a risky thing that God has called you to step into, know that Jesus has given you the courage to step out.
Faith is needed! Faith comes from hearing the word... so i'm listening to christian songs now while preparing HC. Hehe!
Next update till again! =)
Through my experience and testimony, my friend Char started asking me about it and i was privileged to share the gospel with her. I hope it was good seed sown... i'm really very excited about this =)Woot... to God's glory!
That's just one story.
For now, i feel like i need to reconnect again. Everyday i feel like i'm losing touch with myself.. So many things to deal with. Have i been running alone? Perhaps.
God help.. sometimes life seems overwhelming when i've to juggle work, studies, church, relationships and even helping my sis do her work. That was frustrating but i'm done bitching about it. I guess the verse for me in all this is to seek ye first His kingdom and His righteousness and ALL these things shall be added unto me.
Wonder what are ALL these things that God's referring to... is it more responsibility and work? I wish i can say that its a blessing.. but at this moment, its just eating my time and energy. Then in what way can i be set free here? Perhaps u can tell me.
Anyways, i'm preparing for HC now and thought that i could use this space to be pensive abt how i'm living my life so far. Its funny how i can get so fired up in an instance and totally get distracted from God straightaway.
The other thing is, i'm attempting to do the 40hr fast to help raise funds for the Global Food Crisis. Instead of fasting food, i will be fasting talking. I think the scary thing is not about not talking... its about setting up the event and being open and loud abt the cause i am going for and what i am representing. That if i say i am not talking, i have the responsibility to represent this cause by not talking. Its like if i say im a christian, i have the responsibility to act like a christian. Wow.
I've been asking God to speak to me and the last 2 posts i read was discussed how people face opposition whenever you are involved in a cause greater then themselves and that if its a risky thing that God has called you to step into, know that Jesus has given you the courage to step out.
Faith is needed! Faith comes from hearing the word... so i'm listening to christian songs now while preparing HC. Hehe!
Next update till again! =)
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