Friday, February 29, 2008
I feel as if I've reached a cross road in my life. Ive come to a junction and theres traffic all around. Making a decision is not a necessity but a prerequisite for my future. I know that what i choose from here on out, will play a significant impact on my future and how I develop fully as a man. I have to willingly shake off the shackles of adolescence and take my first step in embracing manhood. Not merely because of my age factor, for age is never the determinant of one's maturity. But because I feel the time has come for me to finally accept full responsibility as an adult. The choices I make will determine the path of my life. And all deviances, the consequences I will bare. Responsibility, not only for my own actions, but also accountability for the people around me. To see the people around me that I care and love grow greater not only interpersonally but spiritually as well. Credibility, That as the saying goes "A Man's word is his Life" and that would be applicable to me. That if I promise or say anything, people around me would know that it is something that would definitely be gotten done, and not something promised for the sake of it.
I know my office in God's kingdom, I know my callings and my giftings, They've been repeated time and time again. As great as they are I can never ever reach them with my own abilities and my limited capabilities. But by his grace everything is possible, And I pray as I work on his works and build up the ministries he has called me into, His hand will guide and mould me, and establish me beyond anything I could have ever dreamed of. The key is faithfulness and perseverance, and I will hold both close to my heart. And I believe even as I'm at this crossroad, I've already begun to take the first few steps down a path. A path with trials and testings, but of immense joy. And as I walk down this path, Oh I know I'm not alone. But theres a person walking with me every step of the way. And in that I find my solace.
For life's too short to moan and complain. But walk in your promises, giving it your utmost. And everything will be alright!
Friday, February 15, 2008
I read this on another persons blog actually. I found this really inspirational and even had a few tears flowing as I finished reading it. Hope its a blessing to you as much as it was to me.
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A minister passing through his church in the middle of the day, Decided to pause by the altar and see who had come to pray. Just then the back door opened, a man came down the aisle, The minister frowned as he saw the man hadn't shaved in a while.
His shirt was kind a shabby and his coat was worn and frayed, the man knelt, he bowed his head, then rose and walked away. In the days that followed, each noontime came this chap, each time he knelt just for a moment, a lunch pail in his lap. Well, the minister's suspicions grew, with robbery a main fear, He decided to stop the man and ask him,
"What are you doing here?" The old man said, he worked down the road. Lunch was half an hour. Lunchtime was his prayer time, For finding strength and power. "I stay only
moments, see, because the factory is so far away; as I kneel here talking to the Lord, this is kind a what I say:
"I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD,
HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN,
SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHER'S FRIENDSHIP
AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN.
DON'T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY,
BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY.
SO, JESUS, THIS IS JIM
CHECKING IN TODAY."
The minister feeling foolish, told Jim, that was fine. He told the man he was welcome to come and pray just anytime. Time to go, Jim smiled, said "Thanks."
He hurried to the door The minister knelt at the altar, he'd never done it before. His cold heart melted, warmed with love, and met with Jesus there. As the tears flowed, in his heart, he repeated old Jim's prayer:
"I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD,
HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN,
SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHER'S FRIENDSHIP
AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN.
I DON'T
KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY, BUT
I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY.
SO, JESUS, THIS IS ME CHECKING IN TODAY."
Past noon one day, the minister noticed that old Jim hadn't come. As more days passed without Jim, he began to worry some. At the factory, he asked about him, learning he was ill.
The hospital staff was worried, But he'd given them a thrill. The week that Jim was with them, Brought changes in the ward. His smiles, a joy contagious. Changed people, were his reward. The head nurse couldn't understand why Jim was so glad, when no flowers, calls or cards came, Not a visitor he had.
The minister stayed by his bed, He voiced the nurse's concern: No friends came to show they cared. He had nowhere to turn. Looking surprised, old Jim spoke up and with a
winsome smile;
"The nurse is wrong, she couldn't know, that in here all the while everyday at noon He's here,
a dear friend of mine, you see, He sits right down, takes my hand, Leans over and says to me:
"I JUST
CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, JIM,
HOW HAPPY I HAVE BEEN,
SINCE WE FOUND THIS FRIENDSHIP,
AND I TOOK AWAY YOUR SIN.
ALWAYS LOVE TO HEAR YOU PRAY,
I THINK ABOUT YOU EACH DAY,
AND SO JIM, THIS IS JESUS
CHECKING IN TODAY."
May God hold you in the palm of His hand and Angels watch over you.
But for those of us who are already His, He not only holds us in the palm of His hand, but has
engraved our names there, and we are continually in His sight (Isaiah 49:16)
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Pass this page on to your friends & loved ones. If you aren't ashamed.
Jesus said, " If you are ashamed of me," I will be ashamed of you before my
Father."
If you are not ashamed, pass this on. But only if you mean it. Yes, I do
love God. He is my source of existence and Savior.
He keeps me functioning each and everyday. Without Him, I will be nothing
Without him, I am nothing but with Him "I can
do all things through Christ that strengthens me." Phil 4:13
This is too good not to share -
So this is me ... Just Checking In
Monday, February 11, 2008
I have so much to write!
But I don't feel that I should. Theres like a whirlpool of emotions and thoughts within me.
Its like I'm on a roller coaster in the pitch black. I'm not scared! I'm undaunted and fearless.
I have full faith in the seatbelt thats keeping me strapped down into my chair. Even though the loops seem scary and sickening at times. The seatbelt holds me down, keeps me safe, and makes sure I'll reach my final destination.
I believe that my life is in the hands of my Saviour. Eventhough the path of my life might not have been straight, and the future certainly looks uncertain in the natural, I'll refuse to look that way for God himself has personally promised me so much more. I'll look back to his promises of old and his stirring of the spirit within my life to guide me and sustain me as I march into my future with faith that he will lead me. I'll declare the promises of Psalm 27
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—
so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble?
2 When evil people come to devour me,
when my enemies and foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.
3 Though a mighty army surrounds me,
my heart will not be afraid.
Even if I am attacked,
I will remain confident.
I've learnt that God never takes you from somewhere and leaves you some place and make you deal with it on your on. He's never that cruel. He has a plan, a purpose, a training for you. That you can only appreciate as time goes by, It is never apparent in the near future.
Loads of people tell me they have dreams, that God told me this and said this to me and such, bla...bla...bla.
What hit me was, Just because you have a dream, It doesn't mean it'll come to pass. Each dream is bigger then you. And each dream has a price. The fulfilment of them will cost you everything thing and more. Dreams are free, Seeing them fulfilled will cost me everything.
I could rant and moan about my life, But why should I?
I've decided that,
I'm going to serve him
I'm going to worship him,
I'm going to be rooted in the house of God
I'm going to never stop praising him
That temptation is irrelevant.
If even the world says that failure is not an option, then serving Jesus Christ, being there in his house and being involved in a ministry is not an option! It's mandatory! Its my duty! Its the least I could even do.
For at the end of the day, I know I do not have to worry for I have full faith that I'll make it through.
I praise you that I am not who man says I am, But who you say I am Lord. And at the end of the day thats all that matters.
I have no reason to mourn, But to dance in Joy and sing your praises with all of my heart!
And that I shall do.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
This is a pretty long over due post. My father recently passed away on the 29th of January, 2008. Sadly, a mere two days after his birthday. Its been a tough period of transition. One that was assisted thoroughly with the spirit. I got a call on Tuesday evening, while I was having my dinner from my dad's cellphone number from one of my aunty's, saying my dad was very ill. And it would be best to come as soon as possible. Knowing the kind of person my dad is, I know he wouldn't lend his phone to others, especially to call me. Expecting the worst, the entire journey towards my dads house was teary eyed and filled with prayer. Seeing a small crowd around the porch of the house I more less knew what happened , and went to my dads room. I found him lying down on his bed, eyes partially open and teeth showing. It was a horrible sight. And for nights I couldn't sleep.
I remember just standing there over him, the despair, the sadness, the anguish, just consuming me. I remember asking everyone to leave the room except for Daniel and Jason. And I got down on my knee's in prayer, in tears crying out for my dad. The Lord is amazing. Even as I was sobbing and praying scripture and promises over my father. Personal promises, promises for my family, I could feel my faith rise up. The peace and calmness of God taking over me. The entire period, The spirit of the Lord was upon me, constantly guiding me, safeguarding my heart and emotions with his peace and joy. My dad may not have passed explicatively as a christian . But I know that I know that I know, That I do not have to worry about it, Or where his soul is. I had that overwhelming comfort an joy withing me.
I wish I could have said the funeral went on without a hitch, But that would be wishful thinking merely but gazing at the mere volume of relatives I have. My mum came down immediately from the U.A.E. when I called her and informed of dad's passing. I'm really thankful she came down. For those that do not know, My parents are divorced. So wasn't really expecting her to come down. But she said she came down to support me during this time. Which I'm really grateful for.
Anyways, back to the funeral. My entire family now knows I'm christian which is more less great. Both my mum's side and my dad's side. Couldnt be happier for that. The Holy Spirit was with me the entire time. I didnt even shed a tear during the entire funeral except when I had to light the casket containing my dad's body on fire. One reason being it was cruel that I had to light the casket but wasn't able to look at it directly.
I would especially like to thank all my friends for the kind words of support and encouragement, and all the prayers that went out towards my family. You have no idea how much you all mean to me. To my friends that went the extra mile for me during this period, Words cannot convey the depth of gratitude I feel. From just being there with me, The constant messages and phone calls at all hours of the day, The messaging of scripture, the amount of advice given on how to legally proceed with my dads estate. I love you guys.
To all of you that came for the funeral, I would like to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart. The magnitude of the people that came, made me speechless. And the flowers that you guys sent was beautiful :)
I'm overjoyed that I'm routed into so deeply within this spiritual family. And all the effort to go out of your way to cheer me up. I'm grateful for, and thankful for. I Love You Guys! And all glory to God, for without him I wouldn't have even been able to lift up my cheek off the ground. Love him loads.
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