6th Jan, 2013.
As Joyce Meyer writes "Instead of becoming discouraged, depressed or angry when people disappoint us, God wants us to lift up our eyes, look around and trust him to lead us into an even better situation. He wants us to look around and count our blessings, instead of focusing what we do not have. He wants us to fix our eyes on him, not on the work of the enemy, because he has plans to bless us."
It is only because of the grace of God that Abraham is promised these amazing blessings. The intention was that he would be a blessing to the whole world. Likewise for us, we are called to live under God's blessing and bring blessing to those around us.
-Extracted from Bible in One Year (Day 6) by Nicky Gumbel.
My own reflection:
1. Disappointed with the surroundings.
Often, there are lots of things happened around me. The injustice, the feeling disappointed with others attitude and etc. Not to say in newspaper everyday, there must be something happening. Facebook played an important role whereby we can get an updated news there :) I felt sad, disappointed, sometimes I did become angry but one thing that I had forgotten is to lift up my eyes upon Him, trust Him and believing that nothing is too impossible to Him.
Hence, starting from today, I will try to wipe away the tears of disappointment. Instead, I will pray, believing that He is in control of everything and He will lead the way!
2. I want an elder SISTER!!
I always asked my mum: "Mum, can I have an elder sister? I really want one."
It's a silly question, isn't it? Especially when this question is asked by a medical student! Of course, it is impossible, but that just showed how desperately I want an elder sister! I was born in a family with two siblings. One elder brother and I. Only two of us. I am grateful to have my brother because he is very protective and he take cares of the elderly in my family more than I do, since I wasn't at home most of the times.
In fact, today after reading through the highlighted words above, I should be grateful that at least I have an elder brother! Besides, I have plenty of friends around me! Especially my awesome housemates! It is ok that I don't have a sister, perhaps God will want me to learn something from that.
In Jeremiah 18:4, "But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him."
He will definitely shape me as seemed best to Him. This is what the Lord promised us! I will let God shape and mold me by becoming more sensitive to the surroundings, to the advice from others, to hymnals and above all, I will make sure that I will read the bible everyday. That is one of my New Year's resolutions.
What I got from Bro. Joshua today, "When you are blessed, share your blessings with others!"
After church service, it's time to study now! Not going to repeat what I have done during my Family Medicine posting :)
As Joyce Meyer writes "Instead of becoming discouraged, depressed or angry when people disappoint us, God wants us to lift up our eyes, look around and trust him to lead us into an even better situation. He wants us to look around and count our blessings, instead of focusing what we do not have. He wants us to fix our eyes on him, not on the work of the enemy, because he has plans to bless us."
It is only because of the grace of God that Abraham is promised these amazing blessings. The intention was that he would be a blessing to the whole world. Likewise for us, we are called to live under God's blessing and bring blessing to those around us.
-Extracted from Bible in One Year (Day 6) by Nicky Gumbel.
My own reflection:
1. Disappointed with the surroundings.
Often, there are lots of things happened around me. The injustice, the feeling disappointed with others attitude and etc. Not to say in newspaper everyday, there must be something happening. Facebook played an important role whereby we can get an updated news there :) I felt sad, disappointed, sometimes I did become angry but one thing that I had forgotten is to lift up my eyes upon Him, trust Him and believing that nothing is too impossible to Him.
Hence, starting from today, I will try to wipe away the tears of disappointment. Instead, I will pray, believing that He is in control of everything and He will lead the way!
2. I want an elder SISTER!!
I always asked my mum: "Mum, can I have an elder sister? I really want one."
It's a silly question, isn't it? Especially when this question is asked by a medical student! Of course, it is impossible, but that just showed how desperately I want an elder sister! I was born in a family with two siblings. One elder brother and I. Only two of us. I am grateful to have my brother because he is very protective and he take cares of the elderly in my family more than I do, since I wasn't at home most of the times.
In fact, today after reading through the highlighted words above, I should be grateful that at least I have an elder brother! Besides, I have plenty of friends around me! Especially my awesome housemates! It is ok that I don't have a sister, perhaps God will want me to learn something from that.
In Jeremiah 18:4, "But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him."
He will definitely shape me as seemed best to Him. This is what the Lord promised us! I will let God shape and mold me by becoming more sensitive to the surroundings, to the advice from others, to hymnals and above all, I will make sure that I will read the bible everyday. That is one of my New Year's resolutions.
What I got from Bro. Joshua today, "When you are blessed, share your blessings with others!"
After church service, it's time to study now! Not going to repeat what I have done during my Family Medicine posting :)
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