How much we understand about God? Jesus died on the cross, Jesus set us free, righteousness, salvation. Often I questioned myself on the understandings of God; but that was just the basic believer's knowledge of christianity. One thing i am missing out here, is the relationship with God that i've lack. Indeed, i am being very impatient about having the intimate relationship with Him and expect it to advance like 'instant mee' formula. The point that i didn know was that i am still a baby spirit in christ; needed to be fed everyday, cared and loved. God do make miracles, His glory is around the world, but not on me - here comes my impatience and anxiousness to know more about God. What that leads me to is a disaster of loosing faith in Him or to make it specific, a failure in christ. Without the consultation and directions from God, life is a total failure.
What i am trying to point out here is that the understandingsof God do not just consist on the umbrella of knowledge and facts about God, but the more important thing we (as christians) need to consider is the intimate relationship with Him, as our loving father, teacher and brother and friend. Knowing that Jesus died on the cross to set us free is the first walking step in the walk of faith as a believer, but His love and compassion is the one that we need to grow in maturity in christ. His presence is the one that we all should be, and always desires for it. Sometimes faith does jump away or wonder around in this worldly condition.. I myself faced many situations where i have to choose between God and this world.. From studies to shopping, from family to friends.. I questioned myself,how often do i walk in faith when im faced with situations that affects the relationship with God. The answer is many times. But God forgives (doesn't mean that we should take advantage of it), and try my best not to repeat the same thing over and over again. Yet i failed, even with the great knowledge on God, i failed because of the lack of faith and relationship with Him. I am not able to do better, because i ignore the relationship with Him, i couldn feel how compassionate He is to me, how lovable He is to me, how caring He is to me - fact that He is always presence next to me but i have yet to feel His presence.
God came not only to give us the knowledge about Him, but also to take care of us like a hen looking over its chicks. A father that are always there to love us no matter what happens, and always here to hear our prayers and shoutouts. All this grow step by step, not in an 'instant mee' formula, but more like a baby growing into adulthood. I always thought miracles happen. Indeed it does happen but not on the relationship with God. Miracles happen to give glory and praise to God and to make us feel passionate about Him, but not making us to grow in one day.. Dwelling in the presence of God everyday, and learning to recognize His voice is the one that we need in order to grow.. It may take faster if you're really determine and your holy spirit works like a choo choo train.. but for some people like me; still struggling with the determination and temptation im facing everyday that leads me to the dying of my holy spirit God sent. What can i do about it? Ignore it?NO! OFCOURSE NOT. When there's a will, there's a way; God always prepare us with a way out to our solutions. The only way to avoid loosing passion on God is to ask the holy spirit for help, which also means ask our Father in heaven to help us and to strengthen us. Daily bible readings is a must to do. But if you are unable to read for someday, doesn't mean that God already dissapear from you.. If you're alert about Him, you will tend to see many things that God is trying to teach you in your daily life.
The intimate relationship with God is the most important elements in all christian living. Pastor had said it many times in God seekers meeting. How to grow to that intimate relationship? Seeking God is the way. Many times i tried to only study the knowledge of God; the cruxifixion of Jesus, the bible verses, the miracles, the parables.. but at the end of the day, i discover that actually i know nothing about Him - ' How little i know about God actually'. Just like how little i know about my younger sister living far away from me. I know that she's two years old, knows what she like and dislike, but yet she couldn't even remember talking to me on the phone. Same thing applied when i know about 'Jesus facts' but never spent time talking and knowing Him, how will i even recognize Him?
I pray that this article gives meaning to you. God Bless You All.
Written by: May
p.s: please do leave comments in the article or share with us some stories and experience you've had with God and would like to tell people about it.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
You're invited to....
MYF SPLASHING DAY on this SATURDAY 7th JUNE 2008
Venue : WMCK Compound
Time : 9am
P.S : Bring extra clothes and your friends...
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Yo, everyone....
As you all know, we just got back from the recent church camp... And here are some pictures..
There's actually more (thanks to Joee and Mel) but too hard to upload laa.
Anyway, the camp was great. Looking forward to next year.. *yay*
This the place where we have our church camp2008
half of the crazie MYF'ers
swing...swing time..
yippie..
hmmm????? syiok sendire aje..
Monday, June 2, 2008
Update on church camp will be up soon. (currently still resizing the file size)
God Bless Everyone
Hillsong Concert was a blast!!! Cool man.
Too bad we cant take any pictures or videos.. :(
But it was great. 3000 people in the hall.
Such great joy to see so many youths are passionate and motivated about GOD. Pray that there's more to come..
We (Jeremy and May) went there at about 6.30 and already there's so many people there. Some of them i see them with Mcd's, sitting there and waiting...
BB Day, 2pm! MYF is volunteering for "BB Pizza Mania" this saturday. Come join us and have fun with the younger group of brothers and sisters. Interested please call us for transport arrangements.
John 3:16
"For God so Loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life"
Prayer List!
Let's all unite and pray and let God's glory shine on us. Be a prayer warrior now.
Da Rong, WeeKiat, Leslie: Pray that God's blessing is upon them and shower them with protection when they're so far away from us. Pray that God will grant them wisdom in they work, studies, talking, sleeping, jumping, running, walking, dreaming.. and so on..
Sam: Pray that God's protection is with her wherever she go and God will bless her at her new workplace.
Sarah: Pray that God will grant her blessings and encouragement to pursue her degree. And also grant her wisdom in our her decision making.
the SPM and PMR peeps: Pray that God will grant your strenght and wisdom to study and study hard! All the best in your coming trials and exams.
Church Camp: Pray that everyone will have a safe journey there and since its a holidy, pray that everyone is all safe and having fun with their friends and families. Pray that the weather is good (not to bright, not too gloomy and no rain) haha.
Jeremy: Pray that God's protection is over him and that God will grant him more courage and wisdom to stand up and fight for God's will.
May: Pray that God will grant me wisdom and faith to know him more.
AMEN and AMEN!!!!
Anyone i missed out? Email me. Let us know so we can all unite!
The Leaders
Prez: Jeremy Chew V.Prez: Sarah Chew Secretary: Esther Lian Tresurer: Mei Zhi V.Tresurer: Chew Ju Li Fellowship: Leslis Lian (Abroad) Prayer Warriors: Melody&May
this month top rating pic, Joee!!! and her pruney expressions.. -taken during myf friendsterday-
Photo of the Month, March
mr Prez & the wall
Photo of the Month, April
this month we dedicate to the breakfast because is our first major event of the year and we're looking forward to have more activities to help out in the church
Photo of the Month, May
we need Jesus to bring us through our hardships and the confusions in life