I didn't do so well in my recent semester examination, probably due to my attitude towards studies, being over confident. I was spending precious time building sand castles out of thin air. Although I do admit I really put my heart and soul into studying. Sleeping at 3-4 hours a day for 3 weeks just to finish studying. But I came to realise all these things I did is all vanity.
Through the recent youth camp that I've attended. I learned that scoring 'A' in GOD is much more important than anything else. This includes having a close relationship with GOD. Being able to obey Him and to be submissive to Him.It's hard enough to obey our parents (whom are visible and audible to us) what more to say our Heavenly Father whom we can't see? Nevertheless, by Faith and His love we are able to feel His presence and believe in Him.
I do agree, following God is hard because following Him means going through the narrow path. It's like following Him into the wilderness, just as John Chapter 6, the crowd was led to the wilderness. In order to follow Jesus, We've got to be broken down by Him as in humble ourselves and surrender all to Him.
So, through this week. I have really put my level of patience into test. God has been giving me trials over trials. But again God did not lead me into situations I can't overcome. "The hath no temptation taken you but such as in common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." -1 corinthians 10:13- And when I'm tested in faith, it develops perseverance. Thank God He is ever faithful "Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing." -James 1:3-4-
Sometimes, we all have to take a break and observe our surroundings. then only will we see how GREAT and MIGHTY our God is. True enough words can't describe His love for us. Imagine He created us with just one breath but He still love us. And praise God! His love for us will never ever change, for He is the same God yesterday, today and tomorrow. PRAISE GOD!!! He is just so real to me and I really feel that materialism is really useless. I've known people who indulge themselves in materials but are never satisfied. A rich man can have all the riches of the world but still fell empty. But someone who has felt God's presence can live with joy throughout His days, and it is so true that the Joy of the LORD is my strength!
"Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory" -1 Peter 1:6-8-
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