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Life is hard for Adam too.."You shall toil n sweat. the ground shall bring forth thorns n thistles. By your sweat, u shall till the ground, till the day u die. To dust u shall return." It had a purpose. Everything has a purpose. Nothing happens by chance. We see a smaller picture. We r mortal beings w finite minds. God sees the bigger picture.

the struggles in life r hard. life on this planet earth can be hard, hard even to understand,n life can b very complicated.
Genesis 3:17 : Because u have listened to the voice of your wife n disobeyed my command not to eat of the tree, cursed is the ground because of u. in toil u shall eat from it. thorns n thistles it shall bring forth to u. in the sweat of your face u shall eat bread till u return to the ground for out of the ground u were taken. u r dust n to dust u shall return."
we r like the animals, taken from the earth. our body decay, grow old n return to earth. like the animals, we also eat of the earth. it all started because men listen to the wrong voice n disobey.
in Genesis 3, it all started when Eve took the lead, when "because u have listened to the voice of your wife"(Gen3:17).

listening to God's voice is very important indeed.
as we sing in the church......
"as we praise, O Lord draw near,
It's Your voice, we long to hear."
"be glorified in everything we do
be glorified in everything we say."

when life becomes hard it affects u, emotionally, mentally; it becomes difficult for u to trust people around.
we r affected by surroundings. from young, u see fights, arguments, cheating, violence. even in your family.
your thinking r affected by the words n actions u see. action, reaction. the natural law. human hearts can be cold n
unforgiving. many traditions n superstitions r passed unto u. what your friends like n say also affect u.
because everybody seeks a belonging. u want to feel belonged.so if u mix w the bad company, u belong there.
but this morning i want u to know,(God wants u to know), that there is a purpose for everything.
God has a belonging for u, His plans r to prosper u n give u a good future. He is your Father. He knew u even before u were born.
God wants u to draw near to Him so He can speak to u. His Words will make u see all things differently,
different from the way the world n people around u see.  Your world will change when u begin to hear from God.

"it is God who is at work in u, both to will n to work for his good pleasure."(Phil 2:13)
i can give thanks in everything because god is at work in all things.(1Thess 5:18)
the perplexities of life n the conflicts n crisis of this modern world overwhelm me, but for u lord, it is crystal clear through
your eyes, for u see everything, even things yet to come. nothing surprises u, nothing too hard for u to handle.
a heart that is hardened by pride n hatred. only love can break this heart.
a forgiving love. a receiving love.
the world can be a very cold n unfriendly place.
the world needs such a love.
can they find it when Christmas comes. or is it just a time of celebration.
what is the true spirit of Christmas?
we r not only messengers of good news but also channels of love
we r light n salt of the world ....  we r the light of God's love to the world. true love gives.
there is too much of self. too much hatred n violence in this world.

God is love. He wants u to know that.
God is just n yet merciful.
Nothing ever clouds His judgment
for He sees everything.
He knows every event taking place in the world.
Every cry, laugh, complaint, prayer, thought...
He knows
He hears
He sees.
Many of our questions about life r not answered.
Many things we find hard to understand.
We see so many suffered; yet there r many who don't.
Is it fair? Is there justice?
It's what that is in us, in our hearts, that matter.
What we think and do God knows it all.
People might judge from the appearance or the way a thing is done
but God sees the inside.
He alone knows what all our future would be like.
The world's hope and future is in His hands.
We don't know what tomorrow holds for us,
but everything that is happening now are all signs of the future.
In today's world, it is hard to judge right from wrong, black from white,
for the devil is making things look as if it is complicated and so dark;
that’s why the light of Christ must shine,
so that all human beings will see the truth and walk in the light.
People fight against each other because they've different point of view,
but who is searching for peace? who is fighting for peace?
We don't have to choose or take sides in this world,
because the only thing that we need to know and believe in is Jesus Christ.
Nothing else matters, because when we are so, so very close to Jesus that
everything will be clear, and we won't be puzzled anymore.
The world now is chaotic,
but in God's eyes, it's crystal clear.
Draw close to Him and He shall reveal His plans and visions upon the nations.
Everyone of us are children of God.
He loves us dearly as He had paid a price that no other religion would offer.
Treasure your time now and live it to the fullest in God's will

Christmas is about love. To love is to give.
true love is a love that gives. "for god so loved the world that He gave.."
only when God gave that we have the cross n the forgiveness of sins. .
a heart that is hardened by pride n hatred. only love can break this heart.
a forgiving love. a receiving love.
the prodigal son was at first a very proud, self-confident young man. he spent money he did not earn..on gambling, careless living on pleasure n self.
it's all about self. sin is always about self.
then God took him thru a process. n life became very hard.
the world can be a very cold n unfriendly place.
as though no one cares. then he remembered the father cares. who forgives n receives inspite of our wicked ways.
the world needs such a love.
can they find it when Christmas comes. or is it just a time of celebration.
what is the true spirit of Christmas?
the angel said to the shepherds , " i bring u glad tidings."
the world has too many bad news.
n there are too many false prophets w false tidings.
Know the true spirit of Christmas n have joy n peace in u.
Jesus wants us to have joy. "These things have I spoken unto u...that your joy might be full."(John 15:11)
Only what the Lord gives lasts forever n for eternity. Everything your physical eyes see r temporary.
one day they all pass away. only the true treasures remain. love will remain.
we r the light of the world. can the world see true love in us.
what is love. "if i speak w the tongues of men n of angels, but do not have love,
i have become a noisy gong."
we can have all the gifts of the Spirit. it is love alone that builds.
i can be a missionary, a prayer warrior, do many miracles n cast out demons.
God does not value us in terms of what we can do for Him

even what we can do in His strength

Jesus's disciples came back excited, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name."

It is right to aspire to use God-given gifts in a powerful n useful ministry

It is right to want to be a channel of His power into other people's lives at their points of need

But be careful
Works is good. but God's will comes first
ministries, intersessions, serving God are good;
the prayer mountain in South Korea is good,
but what God wants is your heart first
your time first, your love first .. your first love
a pure love, without wrong motives
love is patient n kind.. long-suffering n full of hope n encouragement, not boastful, or self-centred.
willing to wait n forgives n receives no matter what, not demanding.
love gives. no greater love than to die for another.
true love is so strong it can overcome. god's grace will support this love.
it is not in our own strength. but by his grace.
by ourselves, we r nothing, can do nothing.
love is not rude,not ill-mannered, ill-tempered, self-seeking n hurtful,
but thinks of others. polite n courteous.

God loves u as u r.
There's no need to be an extra person in anything.
God loves u as you r now.
But always remember the greatness of God in your life.
Just keep doing what u r doing, only doing for the Lord
Do not turn to the right or to the left,
always looking unto the Lord
that He is your Master in everything.
Follow Him.
The Lord will take you to different places for His purpose.
Wait upon Him for the right timing.
He has a great future for u.
walk in His will. be not afraid.
do not fear men, have the fear of the Lord.
walk in His ways..
"seek My righteousness n My glory
open up your heart to the Lord
let Him in n be Lord over your life
be the salt of the world
make a difference
be a history maker
especially at this end times,
everything is so unpredictable
n nothing can be taken for granted.
so make full use of your time
use it for God
please Him with your life

God is our restorer in life. as He was to Job. also to King David. and to Israel from Babylon.
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." -Revelation 21:4
Many things happened in our lives, which are out of our control. In our families, in our marriages, in our finances,
in our relations with people close to us. Some of these things are so great that even today the problems are still there;
it's beyond our human abilities to wipe them away. But one day, God will wipe away all our tears n sorrow.

When life gets tough, when storms come, when people criticizing u, mistreat u, when friends turn against u, when nothing seems to go right…
n u still choose to do the right thing, being obedient to God, n bless when cursed,
n bless your enemies by giving to them when it’s not deserved,
that’s when obedience really counts for something.
 Psalm 66:12
"You have caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire n through water; but You brought us out to rich fulfillment."
 As u look to Him n do right, let Him also bring u to rich fulfillment. like to Naomi,
Ruth 4:14
"a restorer of life n a nourisher of your old age." amen.
our hearts break w grief n despair when people who r poor, vulnerable, defenseless suffer the most terrible oppression, violence n cruelty. "Is there no justice?"
like when Jerusalem fell to king Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. how many children died of hunger. because Jerusalem refused to surrender. to submit to what Jeremiah told them to do...submit to the King of Babylon.
submission is the key to happiness. submit to His will.
God will then bring restoration.
Psalm 37 :1 :
"By the rivers of Babylon .. there we sat down n wept when we remember Zion."
Isaiah 43:1-3 : the Lord says to Israel:
"Do not fear for I have redeemed you; I have called u by your name; u are mine.
I will b w u when u pass thru the waters, n when u pass thru the rivers, they will not overwhelm u.
You will not b scorched when u walk thru the fire, n the flame will not burn u."
Jesus returns to put things right. that's the meaning of "judging"
It is not just an act of punishment but also an act of putting things right,
n of restoring peace n harmony.
Too much had been eaten by the locusts .... violence, destruction, family disharmony, disunity, strife
This is what Christ will return for. Ths is part of the gospel. There will be justice n restoration.peace n harmony.
 Jesus's body was broken on the cross for our restoration, for what sin had done to our body, soul n spirit. One day our body is a glorified body, no more subject to pain. The whole creation is groaning under the heavy weight of sin, seeking to be liberated. Sin is heavy, like a big weight pulling us down into the mud. Without forgiveness of sins, there is no reconciliation, no redemption, no restoration.
All men had sinned n fallen short of the glory of God. Jesus came to bring glory back to us.
1Peter 2:21
"For this u have been called, because Christ also suffered for u, leaving u an example, that u should follow in
His steps." .. that is to continue to do the right thing even when we endure pain n suffer for doing good.
"if u love those who love u, what reward have u?" u must love your enemy.

Just put your trust in God in all things, for He is the Maker of the universe,
the beginning and the end, the alpha and the omega.
He would never fail u nor forsake u.
He will go before us, fight for us, protect us from evil, and be our light in the dark.
God is able for He has defeated the grave n even death could not hold Him.
If God could overcome death, which is an inevitable part of life itself,
is there anything else that He could not do?
God said to Jeremiah,"Is anything too hard for Me?"
If Jesus was willing to go through the excruciating pain, the unbearable suffering,
to die for us on the cross, what more He would not do?
God has replaced your crown of shame, with His crown of glory, favor and grace.
He has turned ashes into beauty, mourning into joy, and even death into everlasting life.
Life on this Earth is temporary; our home is in heaven.
It is in His almighty arms that we belong, where we find love, comfort and peace.
God has already paid the price for you. He has said, 'It is finished.'
So dwell in His finished and perfected work; let your soul find rest in Him alone.
Remember that when you face the darkness in your life, you will find the silver lining.
The pain that you've been through is the hurt before the healing.
Life is not a snapshot; so give it a little time, and you'll see the bigger picture.

He is our El Shaddai, a God more than enough to meet our needs.
God has a bigger n better picture for our lives, in spite of our circumstances.
This life is only temporary; it is only a physical n mortal life. There is a better, eternal glorious life to come, where we
see no decay, no death, no tears or sorrow.
 

Give Him a second chance, as God deserves it.
 
Let the love of God touch you once again.
 
Life will be meaningless without God.
 
As you grow older and experience more in your life,
you will see that God plays a major part in your life.
 
You do not have to try to be perfect for God,
for no one is perfect.
 
It is only by the strength and mercy of God
that you will be made holy.
 
Chew on the words of God and ask Him to reveal to you
revelations and mysteries untold about in the bible.
 

anger is weakness
peace is strength
ask for His peace
ask for His grace to be strong

each morning u wake up
remember the Lord
grateful for each new day
even for the air u breathe
for the rain n sunshine
for the good sleep u had

when u have peace
u can sleep well
sleep is a blessing.
the safest place is
to be in God's will

make a difference
be a history maker
especially at this end times,
everything is so unpredictable
n nothing can be taken for granted.
so make full use of your time
use it for God
please Him with your life

but where's the faith?
where's the trust?
where's the love ?
do people think of Me everyday?
do they say how grateful they're?
that they love Me?

Do not put Me in the closet n forget Me
but allow Me to shine through you."

out there there is only
one God
one Truth, that lies beneath all mysteries
one road that leads us to eternity.

follow Jesus n u will see the truth
u will find your way eventually.

let Him guide you
let Him bring you
through the storms in your life

Across the oceans, across the skies,
there is only one true Kingdom,
one treasure that belongs to us.

live life meaningfully.
God is always there for you.
just call out His name
n He'll come to your rescue.