Tuesday, July 12, 2016

A Steadfast Heart


Psalms 112:4-6
"Light arises in the darkness for the upright;
            He is gracious and compassionate and righteous.

It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
            He will maintain his cause in judgment.


For he will never be shaken;
            The righteous will be remembered forever.


He will not fear evil tidings;
            His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.


His heart is upheld, he will not fear,
            Until he looks with satisfaction on his adversaries."


Be steadfast. Do not be shaken. Do not fear. Trust the Lord. Be gracious, compassionate and righteous.

In today's world where we no longer clearly differentiate the right from wrong, the light from darkness. Where everything is ok and everything is grey. We need to hold on to the compass that shows us the direction. Do not depend on tides and waves but to allow God to navigate. 

Praying for a friend who is in need to be firm and steadfast, that we can all find comfort and strength through our God. Simply because we all know that no one else can do a greater job than God himself. These are not mere words that are spoken easily out of my mouth, but words of conviction that I shall engrave in my heart too. Steadfastness. God is my anchor. 



Sunday, July 10, 2016

Thought of the day

Whatever achievement we have made in life comes from God. If we think that our achievement is because we work hard, we are smart, we can talk well or we have plan well, then that's pride. 

If our motivation of working hard is money, then that's idolatry. 


I need to constantly get rid of the thoughts that "I am doing this so well" or "I am really good at this" or even "wow I've come so far to achieve this", because everything is done in God's timing, in His perfect will and by His grace.