Monday, February 25, 2008

the greatest commandment and the greatest things in life

When i was talking to Piggy the other day that i realized that i was afraid of a lot of things. Afraid of failing, afraid of disappointing people, afraid of hurting the people that loves me, afraid of being alone, afraid of changes and lots more...

Part of the fear was the condemnation that i have for myself that i'm never good, or was never good enough. Even in John and Stasi's book called captivating also says of women nowadays are always made to think that they are never good enough...hence women are never really satisfy with themselves...thinking that they are fat even though they are really skinny, think that they are not pretty enough, think that they are not good enough as a women etc.

But thats not what God thinks of us...In the Bible, Genesis when God made the universe and man. He said that it was good, but He felt that something was missing because the man was alone..hence He made women - Eve! The Master's finishing touch. The women who was not only made out of Adam's ribs, or was made in the image of GOD but also made to reflect GOD's heart!

I realised that there is nothing for me to be afraid of! There is nothing should make me feel that i'm not good enough... Especially when i have the LOVE OF GOD in me because in 1 John 4:18 - There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

Hence to say that I believe GOD, which also means that I acknowledge HIS perfect love which will sustain me thru thick and thin. Furthermore with the Love of GOD i lack nothing...Looking back my life as a Christian and i can testify that it is true! When you truly love and seek GOD, He just keeps on blessing you with everything. First He bless me by making me understand that i have the BEST FAMILY IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD AND I WILL NOT TRADE FOR ANYTHING FOR THEM. :D I learned what it means to be in a family :) Secondly He bless me with education that i'm able to study masters n provide me the means for it. Thirdly He gave me the bestest friend of all - JANICE which is also my prayer partner :) Lastly He is always there for me everyday when i wake up! He will gently shine down on me in the morning, He will bless me with rain to wash away my tears, He will be the wind gently follow me around everyday. :D

The best part of all...He have already planned out my future for me! :D So that i don't have to worry about the future. As in Jeremiah 29:11-13 - For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to i prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. So what do i have to be afraid of?all i have to do is to seek God with all my heart ;)

And yes I WILL SEEK Him with all my heart :) and also to learn to love HIM back (Matthew 22:37 - 39 - Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.)

Starting from today, i'll challenge myself to SEEK GOD with all my heart and to LEARN to receive His LOVE, GRACE, BLESSING and ANNOINTING. I will also pray to learn to love HIS people... :) and also to learn to love that person that His given me :)

2 Timothy 1:7 - For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

AMEN!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very thoughtful perspective. I really liked it. Thank you!

Venkat

Elaine Tan said...

You're welcome Venkat...nice to know that you enjoy it ;)