January 21, 2006

You're here. and that's all that matters.

I've just been reminded of how fleeting time is.

have you realised it's almost a month into the new year? and there remain many things I have yet to get started on. as I was worshipping, I felt God placing a gentle reminder in my heart to muster up my strength, and yes, courage, to go the distance. this year will bring new challenges, fresh encounters, and already I have the foreknowledge of the deep travailing I will be undergoing. I've been praying for His covering to be with me, His grace to sustain me. and as I was asking for a word, it came, and has been my guiding verse ever since.

Psalm 119:127 says,
"I hope in Your Word."

so there it is, five words, and yet contain the entirety of the promises of God. isn't that beautiful?

maybe I haven't said this explicitly, but I'm thankful, very, for this blessed life that I have. amazing love from God, incredible favour with people, positioned to give more than to receive. people say I seem so 'holy' and 'into God', but really, the truth is I'm in love with God simply because I've discovered the fact: that He first loved me. if I could be more honest, in actuality I ain't the kind to easily believe or engage in something I don't find substantial. in fact, I daresay I have the potential to be one of the worst critics ever seen. in a way, I'm like the Apostle Paul, once known as Saul, he persecuted Christians to an extent far greater than anyone else, yet, when he had a life-changing encounter, his direction turned the other way. He's real. God is for real. and so when anyone today expresses scorn or disbelief for the faith I pursue, they really don't know what they're talking about. had they known me before I knew Him, I would very possibly be more condemning than all of them put together. but I'm thankful that all that has changed. I'm thankful that in this world of bitterness and gloom, I've found meaning, purpose, direction and destiny. there're so many today who don't have a reason to live, don't know what they're here for, meant to do, should be doing. but all that's different with Jesus.

He's lighted up my world, and I'm not afraid to proclaim Him as King and Lord of my life.
gid posted at 05:19