obedience and discipline.
both of which i need to grow loads in.
1. no more rubber timing
2. proper diet ( i think i might need to put some weight control measures in place)
3. proper exercise
4. no over-packing of schedule (i need to remember to breathe
5. proper management of finances
dr john is really taking my personal giving to God to another level with his teachings. very much convicted and greater faith has arisen on the inside to trust God even more with my finances. gave my biggest offering ever - an amount that i never expected myself to be able to give. it is really my precious, considering this is my first income after having not worked for an entire month. not too sure how the finances for the rest of the month will turn out but one thing i;m sure is that by giving what God has spoken, He will definitely bless me back and prosper me in return. really trusting God with my financial goals and possible income sources. hopefully i will be able to increase my sources of income next year and that i will earn double of what i'm earning now each month.
the amazing thing that really blew me away is that as i wrote on the offering envelope last Sunday to be able to give to God at least a $100 every month in offering after paying my tithes. and the next thing i knew is that this week i gave above and beyond what i had purposed in my heart to give in an entire month. truly, there is something greater in store for me. praying for increments in current tuition jobs and new business opportunities to work out well. angels will be there to guard and protect and open up doors. AMEN!
with the bills to pay, the money that i need to save up for the korea trip, winter wear clothing that i need to buy, i am really trusting God to provide for me. even more so, i am asking God for the wisdom and the creativity to handle my finances properly. i know my breakthrough is coming. and i will be able to provide for my parents in 2010.
financial goal for 2010: financial independence once i turn 21.
financial goal for 2012: graduate debt-free
in faith and with hard work, all things are possible!
and in the midst of these pursuits, first and foremost is still focusing on developing the people around me, helping them to reach their destinies.
money is not the end. it is just a mean to do what God wants done.
and by being financially free, we can do what God wants done without the extra consideration of where the money is going to come from...
Labels: dailys, decisions
12:55 AM
was just taking the train with xt down to jw when we started to have a chat. the conversation we had got me really really inspired and also encouraged. could really feel that she spoke out of her own faith and conviction in God. it was truly sth that she has been there and done that.
the entire topic of our conversation: consecration
what is consecration to each of us? and what do we really mean when we conscreate ourselves to God? it is true that over the years, many of us have found ourselves making sacrifices to what God has called and asked of us. and continually we found ourselves giving. though there are times we wonder if it is worth it all or do we still want to continue to give.
i was caught at certain figures that xt shared with me like her having taken on a seven year vow when she was 14 and how after when she turned 21, God asked if she was willing to give another 2 years of her life unto Him. this which she did.
and as she shared about her convictions, one thing that she said that struck me very strongly is the reality how God is the only one that is a constant. as He asked of us to give unto Him, He will bring forth returns not just in eternity but also here and now in our present life. and even in the area of relationships, we ourselves can't see into the future but God alone knows all things and He is always preparing the best for us, one that is ordained for our lives. but the pre-requisite is when we give the whole of our beings, with all areas being dedicated to Him so that we are in total obedience and accordance to His will.
as i walked, i prayed and asked the Holy Spirit to live my life in greater consecration to God. i want to be able to receive God's best for my life as i give unto Him my best, not allowing anything to short circuit my destiny. help me to guide my heart and my mind diligently, no longer wavering. i want to hear and obey, not giving room for temptations. i want to be like xt to not just have the faith but live out the faith and see how God can work through my life.
i want to trust God more and lean more unto Him. and above it all, to live my life in greater consecration with full assurance that God will never shortchange me and He alones knows best!
" For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him... "
2 Chronicles 16:9a
right person. right time. the right thing. period.
Labels: decisions, inspiration, thoughts
3:12 PM
once again, i'm at a new start, a new beginning.
cause me never to forget this day of the decision made, the time shared and the prayer prayed.
and now, i shall stand stronger than before, clearer of what is and what is not.
help me to trust in what i feel, the instincts that was and now is.
and to trust that each new day your love, grace, mercy, compassion and wisdom will come afresh and see us through the long walk that i'm taking...
Labels: decisions, thoughts
10:15 AM
