Scripture
'The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,' says the LORD Almighty. 'And in this place I will grant peace,' declares the LORD Almighty." Haggai 2:9
Observation
The Lord continues to speak to His people through Haggai. The Lord revealed that He will shake the foundation of the earth and He affirmed that He will continue to cover his chosen people in regardless whether they have been defiled. The Israelites are the chosen people of the Lord and I see the Lord has great compassion in his people when they repent and obey the Lord.
Gods' promises never failed and assures his people over and over again.
Ive two definition for the "house". 1st=> Temple ie Life XP and 2nd=> me, the temple of God. I will dwell on the 2nd.
God promises that we, His children will be greater than our forefathers. We have the Holy Spirit with us as our guide, counsellor, protector, prompter..etc. Father, promises that in regards of the situations around us, He will grants us peace deep within us. Nothing will shake us because we are standing on Him , the ROCK.
Application
I will continue to focus in HIM for I know I will never been shaken. All those deceptions, I will cast away. My past is in the past.
Pointless to dwell in the past. I want to receive the PRESENT for it is a gift to me. Any hindrances and past emotional ties I cast it away in the name of Jesus Christ. Father has already RE-DEEM me and Ive nothing to fear.
Father is my Prince of Peace, Wise Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father. If He is protecting me, who can be against me?
Prayer
Father, thank you reminding me that I AM YOUR daughter and I'm standing firm in you ALONE. Who I am, my identity is not in JC, my work, my relationships, my surrounding, my country but I'm in you. You say I am beautiful, love, cherish, admire, care for, protected, esteem, secure...My life and destiny is in your hand. I trust you to bring me to a whole new journey in life. Guide me on this journey and prepare me to be there for others as well.
Loving you heaps,
Dolemi..;) muaks
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Dreams
There are many types of dreams. Some dreams are the result of movies that we watch, some from something that happens during the day, some are from our emotions. There are also some dreams that are from the above ie GOD. For eg: Joseph in the Bible.
I dreamt last nite and I know that it is a dream that states the inner state of my heart and emotion.
I hate it that I'm still struggling with the same issue for nearly a year. In my dream, emotions of jealousy, betrayal, anger, frustration and fear surfaced.
God, why am I still having to carry this luggage. I know that the enemy wants to tie me down and at the same time, my Lord wants me to break this bondage. I know no one can help me, no even JC. So, I'm left with HIM to defend this battle together.
Lord, I want to get out of this black hole. I do not want to be suck in, believe in the lies and never get out. I need you to be my lamp onto my feet and light onto my path. I don't think I can settle this on my own. Help me Papa.
Waiting and trusting you for a better freedom,
love,
ur beloved.....
I dreamt last nite and I know that it is a dream that states the inner state of my heart and emotion.
I hate it that I'm still struggling with the same issue for nearly a year. In my dream, emotions of jealousy, betrayal, anger, frustration and fear surfaced.
God, why am I still having to carry this luggage. I know that the enemy wants to tie me down and at the same time, my Lord wants me to break this bondage. I know no one can help me, no even JC. So, I'm left with HIM to defend this battle together.
Lord, I want to get out of this black hole. I do not want to be suck in, believe in the lies and never get out. I need you to be my lamp onto my feet and light onto my path. I don't think I can settle this on my own. Help me Papa.
Waiting and trusting you for a better freedom,
love,
ur beloved.....
Monday, December 22, 2008
My Life, My Ministry, My Passion
Ive committed my life to serve His Kingdom. Many may not understand the choices Ive made but deep within I know I'm on the right track, His track. The reason why I'm here is not for my self. I'm re-deemed. I'm re-born. I owe my life to Him alone.
All that have been given to me; my family, education, relationships, work & ministry, I will commit it to Him.
My purpose in life is to be one who does the work He has called me to. Work => Passion.
Dated: Monday, 22nd Dec 2008
Scripture
This is what the LORD Almighty says: "Give careful thought to your ways. 8 Go up into the mountains and bring down timber and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored," says the LORD. Haggai 1:7-8
Observation
The Lord has spoken his commission through Haggai to the rulers in Judah on the 1st of 6th month. The ruler feared the Lord and obey to build His Temple together with the whole country on the 24th day of the same month. I'm amazed at the heart of obedience of the Ruler.
As for me, I know deep within my commission is to build the creative arts ministry in Life Expedition Inc. I would like to honour Ps Tim for giving me this opportunity to also involve myself in the events management. I love it and I will cease this opportunity immediately. I'm also glad that I can partner with Ellie to work on this area.
My aim: To build his temple to honour and glorify my Lord.
My Question: What do I want to see happening on Sunday?
- Let all things begin through Prayers.
- Support for our people.
- Creativity
- Eyes on Him only
Application
I'm going to plan forward for year 2009.
Focus:
- Events management
- Creative Arts (Drama, Dance, Art, Poetry)
- Finance
What do I do now?
- Pray, Pray, Pray,
- Seek resources: Books on Events Management (Sponsor), Creative Arts..etc
Prayer
My beloved Father, I know that you will not call me out without equipping me and my family. I am here, ready. Thank you Father for this opportunity to build your temple. My eyes is open to see, My ears are open to hear, my heart is waiting in eager anticipation for you to do your work.
Father, may you continue to be the centre focus in my life. Let not the work take a toil over our relationship. Just like Daniel, I want to prosper and may this prosperity comes out from our relationship. Show, guide, direct me in all the ways that I should go.
Loving you heaps,
Your beloved
All that have been given to me; my family, education, relationships, work & ministry, I will commit it to Him.
My purpose in life is to be one who does the work He has called me to. Work => Passion.
Dated: Monday, 22nd Dec 2008
Scripture
This is what the LORD Almighty says: "Give careful thought to your ways. 8 Go up into the mountains and bring down timber and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored," says the LORD. Haggai 1:7-8
Observation
The Lord has spoken his commission through Haggai to the rulers in Judah on the 1st of 6th month. The ruler feared the Lord and obey to build His Temple together with the whole country on the 24th day of the same month. I'm amazed at the heart of obedience of the Ruler.
As for me, I know deep within my commission is to build the creative arts ministry in Life Expedition Inc. I would like to honour Ps Tim for giving me this opportunity to also involve myself in the events management. I love it and I will cease this opportunity immediately. I'm also glad that I can partner with Ellie to work on this area.
My aim: To build his temple to honour and glorify my Lord.
My Question: What do I want to see happening on Sunday?
- Let all things begin through Prayers.
- Support for our people.
- Creativity
- Eyes on Him only
Application
I'm going to plan forward for year 2009.
Focus:
- Events management
- Creative Arts (Drama, Dance, Art, Poetry)
- Finance
What do I do now?
- Pray, Pray, Pray,
- Seek resources: Books on Events Management (Sponsor), Creative Arts..etc
Prayer
My beloved Father, I know that you will not call me out without equipping me and my family. I am here, ready. Thank you Father for this opportunity to build your temple. My eyes is open to see, My ears are open to hear, my heart is waiting in eager anticipation for you to do your work.
Father, may you continue to be the centre focus in my life. Let not the work take a toil over our relationship. Just like Daniel, I want to prosper and may this prosperity comes out from our relationship. Show, guide, direct me in all the ways that I should go.
Loving you heaps,
Your beloved
Eager
Today, Ive obeyed the prompting in my heart to "let go". Ive obeyed and let go.
I'm eager now to know him. To know my creator. My sole lover of my heart and soul. I know that noone is able to take over His love.
Sometimes, I wonder whether this is alright now that Ive Joey as my bf. Perhaps, I need to get this clarify with someone who is mature spiritually.
Went to Joeys' home church this afternoon and I'm deeply encouraged by the conviction the preacher has for the congregation. I'm even surprised to see the congregation left almost immediately right after the preacher finished his last word. My gosh, Ive never seen such speed before. It reminded me to the crowd who stood up and left a wedding banquet once the host declare the end of a wedding. Anyway, I deeply admired the conviction the preacher had and truly, we are not to build QUANTITY church but to build and disciple Gods' people who walk the talk.
As for now, there is this deep hunger in me when Ive obeyed to let go. I want to know my Lord. I want to know you deeply, papa. Let no temptation of the flesh brings me further away from you. I'm so glad to know that you have seeked me and chose me. Where will I be if its without you?
Life is meaningless. Life is purposeless. In you, I found myself. In you, I learnt to grow up. In you, I learnt life experiences. In you, all things work for the good for those who love you.
Father, let me place my trust and hope in you. Let me yearn more for you. Direct and show me towards you. Let there be no insecurity and fear of losing what I have now.
Ive found this today and it has encouraged me:
"Dance like no one's watching.
Sing like no one's listening.
Work like you don't need the money.
Love like you've never been hurt before.
Live like there's no tomorrow."
Is it possible to love like ive never been hurt before?
To find love, then you must know understanding, trust and forgiveness.
I'm finding out...
In you, I place my trust and hope,
Doremi
p.s: thank you father, for sending JC into my life. He is a man with a big heart and I'm so glad that you are molding him to be just like you. Amen...! :)
I'm eager now to know him. To know my creator. My sole lover of my heart and soul. I know that noone is able to take over His love.
Sometimes, I wonder whether this is alright now that Ive Joey as my bf. Perhaps, I need to get this clarify with someone who is mature spiritually.
Went to Joeys' home church this afternoon and I'm deeply encouraged by the conviction the preacher has for the congregation. I'm even surprised to see the congregation left almost immediately right after the preacher finished his last word. My gosh, Ive never seen such speed before. It reminded me to the crowd who stood up and left a wedding banquet once the host declare the end of a wedding. Anyway, I deeply admired the conviction the preacher had and truly, we are not to build QUANTITY church but to build and disciple Gods' people who walk the talk.
As for now, there is this deep hunger in me when Ive obeyed to let go. I want to know my Lord. I want to know you deeply, papa. Let no temptation of the flesh brings me further away from you. I'm so glad to know that you have seeked me and chose me. Where will I be if its without you?
Life is meaningless. Life is purposeless. In you, I found myself. In you, I learnt to grow up. In you, I learnt life experiences. In you, all things work for the good for those who love you.
Father, let me place my trust and hope in you. Let me yearn more for you. Direct and show me towards you. Let there be no insecurity and fear of losing what I have now.
Ive found this today and it has encouraged me:
"Dance like no one's watching.
Sing like no one's listening.
Work like you don't need the money.
Love like you've never been hurt before.
Live like there's no tomorrow."
Is it possible to love like ive never been hurt before?
To find love, then you must know understanding, trust and forgiveness.
I'm finding out...
In you, I place my trust and hope,
Doremi
p.s: thank you father, for sending JC into my life. He is a man with a big heart and I'm so glad that you are molding him to be just like you. Amen...! :)
Friday, December 19, 2008
True Love is.............................
Scripture (Psalm 118
2 Let Israel say:
"His love endures forever."
Observation
The psalmist was tested. He was hunted by his enemies. But, he never fails to place his trust in the Lord. He still continues to praise and worship the Lord. As a result, God saved him from the snare of his enemies. His enemies are Gods' enemies. God will protect those who belongs to Him, those who run to Him for refuge.
Application
What does it truly means that His love lasts forever. I find it hard sometimes to understand this. Does this means even if we are to fall into sins, He still loves us forever?
My mind is constantly in a battle to understand my relationship with God. Sometimes, it seems that I have to do things to makes things good to earn this love. But, deep within, I know my Papa is not like this. He loves me even without me having to do things to please Him.
I will continue to find this love without deeds. Love that is for eternal. If indeed I'm able to truly understand this unconditional love, perhaps, one day I will be able to give this unconditional love to those around me who I care and love.
Prayer
Papa, teach me and guide me to your ways everlasting. Teach me what it means to understand this love that you have for me. Please bring me away from legalism but bring me to your everlasting grace and love.
Papa, I want to pursue understanding, wisdom. I desire this. Show me your ways. I want to keep learning and unlearning things.
Papa, I want to cast all my fears to you. I want to place my trust in you. Not in myself and the people around me.
Papa, I want to place my courage in you alone.
Father, let me lean not on my own understanding but in all things, let me seek you ways and you shall direct my path.
Loving you always,
Doreen C.
2 Let Israel say:
"His love endures forever."
Observation
The psalmist was tested. He was hunted by his enemies. But, he never fails to place his trust in the Lord. He still continues to praise and worship the Lord. As a result, God saved him from the snare of his enemies. His enemies are Gods' enemies. God will protect those who belongs to Him, those who run to Him for refuge.
Application
What does it truly means that His love lasts forever. I find it hard sometimes to understand this. Does this means even if we are to fall into sins, He still loves us forever?
My mind is constantly in a battle to understand my relationship with God. Sometimes, it seems that I have to do things to makes things good to earn this love. But, deep within, I know my Papa is not like this. He loves me even without me having to do things to please Him.
I will continue to find this love without deeds. Love that is for eternal. If indeed I'm able to truly understand this unconditional love, perhaps, one day I will be able to give this unconditional love to those around me who I care and love.
Prayer
Papa, teach me and guide me to your ways everlasting. Teach me what it means to understand this love that you have for me. Please bring me away from legalism but bring me to your everlasting grace and love.
Papa, I want to pursue understanding, wisdom. I desire this. Show me your ways. I want to keep learning and unlearning things.
Papa, I want to cast all my fears to you. I want to place my trust in you. Not in myself and the people around me.
Papa, I want to place my courage in you alone.
Father, let me lean not on my own understanding but in all things, let me seek you ways and you shall direct my path.
Loving you always,
Doreen C.
Loving Ourselves
Drove home last night from Bangsar after meeting 2 of Dear Dears' friends.
I had 98.88 switched on to accompany my ride home. A lady with a sweet voice was in on air. Callers are welcomed to call in to share their lives with the public.
A young girl (Age: 18) called in. She sound depressed and from her voice, I can sensed that she had just cried.
Her story:
She met her 1st boyfriend when she accidentally made a wrong call with her mobile. Hence, a relationship was generated from there onwards. As the relationship progressed, the parents asked her to get married with him. Both the DJ & I were shocked at the conduct of the parents.
She is now having a 2nd boyfriend. This gal confessed that she is having sexual relationship with him everyday. The worst came when she found out that she was pregnant. What she did to get rid of the baby was by having pills. Her current boyfriend does not truly treats her consistently. Sometimes, he treats her well and sometimes notThe current boyfriend is 6 years older than her and during their love making, the boyfriend never wears condom. From here, the DJ now understand why the parents made the request for her to get married. The reason is because this gal does not love herself to protect her own purity and dignity as a woman.
She adviced the girl to take preventions if they are to continue with having unprotective sex. During the whole time, the gal listens to her advices.
Im truly amazed by this DJ. I find her strongly professional and shown genuine & deep concern for this gal. To add, she gives very good advice and shown lots of wisdom. This is one person who works not for the money but who has the passion in her work. I'm inspired by her. It is true that in all the work that we are at, there is a purpose. I see her helping many who are trapped in the darkness. Truly, light can be shined through in whatever work that we are in.
My observation:
What does it means to Love ourselves? I realise in this society today, we are always bombarded by attractions. For eg: food, advertisements and movies with sexual references to it. It teaches to gratify our desires NOW. Don't wait or else you will missed out. Perhaps, this young lady thinks that to to be loved, she is to give her ALL to this man who seems to love her body more than protecting her chastity.
It is not until we realise that there is someone who truly loves us, we would not be able to understand what love truly meant. hmmm.... Will we ever realise that GOD is the ONLY one who truly loves us? Do we love ourselves to protect ourselves as much as God does?
Still finding out,
Dory
I had 98.88 switched on to accompany my ride home. A lady with a sweet voice was in on air. Callers are welcomed to call in to share their lives with the public.
A young girl (Age: 18) called in. She sound depressed and from her voice, I can sensed that she had just cried.
Her story:
She met her 1st boyfriend when she accidentally made a wrong call with her mobile. Hence, a relationship was generated from there onwards. As the relationship progressed, the parents asked her to get married with him. Both the DJ & I were shocked at the conduct of the parents.
She is now having a 2nd boyfriend. This gal confessed that she is having sexual relationship with him everyday. The worst came when she found out that she was pregnant. What she did to get rid of the baby was by having pills. Her current boyfriend does not truly treats her consistently. Sometimes, he treats her well and sometimes notThe current boyfriend is 6 years older than her and during their love making, the boyfriend never wears condom. From here, the DJ now understand why the parents made the request for her to get married. The reason is because this gal does not love herself to protect her own purity and dignity as a woman.
She adviced the girl to take preventions if they are to continue with having unprotective sex. During the whole time, the gal listens to her advices.
Im truly amazed by this DJ. I find her strongly professional and shown genuine & deep concern for this gal. To add, she gives very good advice and shown lots of wisdom. This is one person who works not for the money but who has the passion in her work. I'm inspired by her. It is true that in all the work that we are at, there is a purpose. I see her helping many who are trapped in the darkness. Truly, light can be shined through in whatever work that we are in.
My observation:
What does it means to Love ourselves? I realise in this society today, we are always bombarded by attractions. For eg: food, advertisements and movies with sexual references to it. It teaches to gratify our desires NOW. Don't wait or else you will missed out. Perhaps, this young lady thinks that to to be loved, she is to give her ALL to this man who seems to love her body more than protecting her chastity.
It is not until we realise that there is someone who truly loves us, we would not be able to understand what love truly meant. hmmm.... Will we ever realise that GOD is the ONLY one who truly loves us? Do we love ourselves to protect ourselves as much as God does?
Still finding out,
Dory
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Tested Him again
Ive tested Him again. I do not know why I'm so weak but yes, Ive tested Him again.
Not too sure how long I can do so or on whether He will keep forgiving me again everytime I fail Him.
I'm not sure.
My heart is not at peace. So, is my mind.
All I know is that Ive tested HIM again.
Lord, I'm not sure how many times I can stand from failing you again. Is there any way out? Any way out at all?
I wish this part of me is easier to tame but no, it's not that easy.
I know I can do nothing apart from you. Therefore, Lord God, Help..
Trusting in you,
Dory
Not too sure how long I can do so or on whether He will keep forgiving me again everytime I fail Him.
I'm not sure.
My heart is not at peace. So, is my mind.
All I know is that Ive tested HIM again.
Lord, I'm not sure how many times I can stand from failing you again. Is there any way out? Any way out at all?
I wish this part of me is easier to tame but no, it's not that easy.
I know I can do nothing apart from you. Therefore, Lord God, Help..
Trusting in you,
Dory
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Do Not Worry
I was looking through my finances for this year and next year. It always dampen me a bit to see where my finances are growing to. Hmm..
But, deep within, I know my Father is the provider. I know that He will not put me in a place that I'm not able to sustain. Even last night, He has reminded me of the following:
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25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life[b]?...... Matthew 6:25-27
33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:33-34
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I'm amazed by how my Father answers me even before I know what I want. The above reminds me that my Father is my provider. He wants me to see him not with the human eyes and the attitude of the world, " Lets face the reality" attitude but to see and believe in Him with eyes of Faith. Here, He reminds me to seek Him above all else, above my needs. He reminds me to cast my fear and worries upon Him for his yoke is light. He reminds me that by worrying, it's not going to help me at all but it will only dampen my spirit. HE reminds me that if he can even take care of the birds in the air, how much more is me, Her daughter who is made in the image of God, himself.
I remember my identity. I'm your princess. I'm your daughter. In you alone, I will never lack, not in needs, not in my desires. I will remember my place of belonging and dependance. And all these shall be provided to me because my origin is in you, from you. I will seek your Kingdom above all things. In my relationships, my work, my talents, my life...... all of these, I commit it to you.
Father, I love you. I love you. Thank you for this Godly perspective. I know that I have all the abundance in heaven and it's already provided to me when I ask of you. Father, therefore, I want to ask of you to provide me favour and generosity from men wherever I'm in. Father, in you, I will never lack. IN fact, in you, we will triumph together. Father, I love you very much. Father, in all the things that I do, I want your name to be glorified. FAther, thank you for life, for this life. Thank you for rescuing me from the pit of "death". Thank you, Papa. Thank you, Jesus.
Loving you..
muaks muaks muaks..
doremi...
But, deep within, I know my Father is the provider. I know that He will not put me in a place that I'm not able to sustain. Even last night, He has reminded me of the following:
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25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life[b]?...... Matthew 6:25-27
33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:33-34
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I'm amazed by how my Father answers me even before I know what I want. The above reminds me that my Father is my provider. He wants me to see him not with the human eyes and the attitude of the world, " Lets face the reality" attitude but to see and believe in Him with eyes of Faith. Here, He reminds me to seek Him above all else, above my needs. He reminds me to cast my fear and worries upon Him for his yoke is light. He reminds me that by worrying, it's not going to help me at all but it will only dampen my spirit. HE reminds me that if he can even take care of the birds in the air, how much more is me, Her daughter who is made in the image of God, himself.
I remember my identity. I'm your princess. I'm your daughter. In you alone, I will never lack, not in needs, not in my desires. I will remember my place of belonging and dependance. And all these shall be provided to me because my origin is in you, from you. I will seek your Kingdom above all things. In my relationships, my work, my talents, my life...... all of these, I commit it to you.
Father, I love you. I love you. Thank you for this Godly perspective. I know that I have all the abundance in heaven and it's already provided to me when I ask of you. Father, therefore, I want to ask of you to provide me favour and generosity from men wherever I'm in. Father, in you, I will never lack. IN fact, in you, we will triumph together. Father, I love you very much. Father, in all the things that I do, I want your name to be glorified. FAther, thank you for life, for this life. Thank you for rescuing me from the pit of "death". Thank you, Papa. Thank you, Jesus.
Loving you..
muaks muaks muaks..
doremi...
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