I'm one million percent sure that one day will come that my eyes will close and never open again. That's the day I will head to a place and wait for God to judge me.
So the one and only legacy I will leave here on this world is to evangelize.
But the most important part of this legacy is to spread the message to my family and friends.
If you are reading this and you probably know me, then let me tell you this:
If one day I'm not here anymore, please carry out the thing I was trying to do; spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to my family and friends.
*This is not an emo post and yes, I'm still alive. But I want this message to be remembered by those who are also trying to spread the good Message.
woensdag 8 juni 2011
donderdag 24 februari 2011
Survivor
Gonna cut down my environment into half or more/ less.
Imma gon' find out who will truely survive among real friends..
My apologies for doing this, but I'm really tired of backstabbers, 'friends' who you never talk to, don't even know you excist and I can go on and on and on..
And please don't ask me things like: 'why' or 'am I one of those'.. It has no use to know it and I don't want to explain it either..
All you have to know is.. I'm going to focus my attention on the 'survivors'
I'm going to do my own things and I will see what God has in mind for me..
Forgive me Lord, I know I aint livin' right
Young Jeezy - Soul survivor (ft. Akon)
Imma gon' find out who will truely survive among real friends..
My apologies for doing this, but I'm really tired of backstabbers, 'friends' who you never talk to, don't even know you excist and I can go on and on and on..
And please don't ask me things like: 'why' or 'am I one of those'.. It has no use to know it and I don't want to explain it either..
All you have to know is.. I'm going to focus my attention on the 'survivors'
I'm going to do my own things and I will see what God has in mind for me..
Forgive me Lord, I know I aint livin' right
Young Jeezy - Soul survivor (ft. Akon)
zaterdag 12 februari 2011
Media fasting #40
Day 40 (last day)
verse; Exodus 20:19
purpose; our ignorance, disobedienceand and fear.. let it be gone by doing what the Lord has told us to do.. in Jesus Name
Today my media fasting period ends!
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- reading Proverbs (Spreuken 9)
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Because of His great love
He gave His only Son
verse; Exodus 20:19
purpose; our ignorance, disobedienceand and fear.. let it be gone by doing what the Lord has told us to do.. in Jesus Name
Today my media fasting period ends!
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- reading Proverbs (Spreuken 9)
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Because of His great love
He gave His only Son
vrijdag 11 februari 2011
Media fasting #39
Day 39
verse; Isaiah 26:3
purpose; keep feeding your mind with His energy, wisdom and power and don't it get to starvation.
Today I was at my grandmother's house. I had a very nice fellowship with her during breakfast. I suggested to pray together for the food and she said ok. I said that I would pray in dutch. Then she said: 'but God doesn't understand dutch'. That just made my day! That seriously cracked me up. So I explained to her that God made the different languages. And I was still laughing.
My grandmother is so cute. May God really bless her.
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- reading Proverbs (Spreuken 9)
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
And every tear you cry
Is precious in His eyes
verse; Isaiah 26:3
purpose; keep feeding your mind with His energy, wisdom and power and don't it get to starvation.
Today I was at my grandmother's house. I had a very nice fellowship with her during breakfast. I suggested to pray together for the food and she said ok. I said that I would pray in dutch. Then she said: 'but God doesn't understand dutch'. That just made my day! That seriously cracked me up. So I explained to her that God made the different languages. And I was still laughing.
My grandmother is so cute. May God really bless her.
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- reading Proverbs (Spreuken 9)
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
And every tear you cry
Is precious in His eyes
donderdag 10 februari 2011
Media fasting #38
Day 38
verse; Isaiah 40:26
purpose; open and turn your eyes and mind to God instead of your idol, your work or your own ways of doing things
Today I did my spiritual cleansing with my pastor. As I described it a few posts ago, it's like cleaning up your room. Your mind and body also need a cleaning from time to time. The spiritual cleansing does the cleaning in your mind and soul.
I feel refreshed to the maximum! Now I've got to keep it that way. Time to time I'll have to do this clean up. And I know sometimes the seduction will be too great and I will leave a mess again in my soul. But I know and pray to God that He will have mercy and patience with me, cause I'm just a human.
For this period of 40 days of media fasting, I set the rule of 3 push ups for every cursing word I say. I told myself it will not end this period. I'm going to keep doing this till.. I don't know.. maybe forever.. (=
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- reading Proverbs (Spreuken 9)
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Over every thought
Over every word
May my life reflect
The beauty of my Lord
verse; Isaiah 40:26
purpose; open and turn your eyes and mind to God instead of your idol, your work or your own ways of doing things
Today I did my spiritual cleansing with my pastor. As I described it a few posts ago, it's like cleaning up your room. Your mind and body also need a cleaning from time to time. The spiritual cleansing does the cleaning in your mind and soul.
I feel refreshed to the maximum! Now I've got to keep it that way. Time to time I'll have to do this clean up. And I know sometimes the seduction will be too great and I will leave a mess again in my soul. But I know and pray to God that He will have mercy and patience with me, cause I'm just a human.
For this period of 40 days of media fasting, I set the rule of 3 push ups for every cursing word I say. I told myself it will not end this period. I'm going to keep doing this till.. I don't know.. maybe forever.. (=
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- reading Proverbs (Spreuken 9)
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Over every thought
Over every word
May my life reflect
The beauty of my Lord
woensdag 9 februari 2011
Media fasting #37
Day 37
verse; Isaiah 40:28
purpose; be exhausted for God.. be drained by others so they learn from Jesus Christ through you and make sure He is your supply of energy
Ok, today is the day that the big group of media fasting people ended their media fasting period of 40 days. I'm a little bit later done, Saturday 12th to be exact.
Tomorrow I'm going to do the spiritual cleansing, together with my pastor. So tonight I'm going to check the boxes of the checklist my pastor gave me.
Time for a serious clean up!
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- reading Proverbs (Spreuken 9)
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
But as I lift my hands, I understand
that I should praise you through my circumstance
verse; Isaiah 40:28
purpose; be exhausted for God.. be drained by others so they learn from Jesus Christ through you and make sure He is your supply of energy
Ok, today is the day that the big group of media fasting people ended their media fasting period of 40 days. I'm a little bit later done, Saturday 12th to be exact.
Tomorrow I'm going to do the spiritual cleansing, together with my pastor. So tonight I'm going to check the boxes of the checklist my pastor gave me.
Time for a serious clean up!
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- reading Proverbs (Spreuken 9)
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
But as I lift my hands, I understand
that I should praise you through my circumstance
dinsdag 8 februari 2011
Media fasting #36
Day 36
verse; 1 Thessalonians 5:23
purpose; sanctification means a lot than we think.. we have to let every earthly thing go and completely focus on God's plan, ways and purpose.
Today I woke up early to go jogging. It was really nice, cause the sun was shining really bright! (=
When I paused for a moment during the excercise, I looked up the sun and I was thinking; 'God, You're so great! Why are You so great? Because You're so great!'
I smiled inside and I continued my morning excercise.
When I stepped out the shower, I was instantly fresh for the day! Let the search for a internship continues!
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- reading Proverbs (Spreuken 4)
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If you didn't know Christ, would ya life look the same?
Can they tell you value Jesus by the way you rep his name?
verse; 1 Thessalonians 5:23
purpose; sanctification means a lot than we think.. we have to let every earthly thing go and completely focus on God's plan, ways and purpose.
Today I woke up early to go jogging. It was really nice, cause the sun was shining really bright! (=
When I paused for a moment during the excercise, I looked up the sun and I was thinking; 'God, You're so great! Why are You so great? Because You're so great!'
I smiled inside and I continued my morning excercise.
When I stepped out the shower, I was instantly fresh for the day! Let the search for a internship continues!
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- reading Proverbs (Spreuken 4)
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If you didn't know Christ, would ya life look the same?
Can they tell you value Jesus by the way you rep his name?
maandag 7 februari 2011
Media fasting #35
Day 35
verse; Luke 24:21
purpose; we won't get direct answers by praying to God; the purpose of praying is to understand and come closer to Himself.
This is my last week of media fasting. I think this week will be killing. For the most people, media fasting will end at the 9th or 10th of February. Mine will end at the 12th at 2PM.
But.. will everything be the same as it was before? Will I fall back to my old routine? Will I forget everything what God taught me in these 40 days?
I hope and I think not. Not if I keep praying and trusting in Him. Not if I rest on His power.
Something obvious (funny); most people will probably go to Facebook when their media fasting ends. But can you guess where I will go to on the internet when media fasting ends for me? Hahaha, yeahh.. I will go to NBA.com (=
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- reading Proverbs
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Right now I wanna say how much you've changed my ways,
when I look back on yesterday.
verse; Luke 24:21
purpose; we won't get direct answers by praying to God; the purpose of praying is to understand and come closer to Himself.
This is my last week of media fasting. I think this week will be killing. For the most people, media fasting will end at the 9th or 10th of February. Mine will end at the 12th at 2PM.
But.. will everything be the same as it was before? Will I fall back to my old routine? Will I forget everything what God taught me in these 40 days?
I hope and I think not. Not if I keep praying and trusting in Him. Not if I rest on His power.
Something obvious (funny); most people will probably go to Facebook when their media fasting ends. But can you guess where I will go to on the internet when media fasting ends for me? Hahaha, yeahh.. I will go to NBA.com (=
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- reading Proverbs
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Right now I wanna say how much you've changed my ways,
when I look back on yesterday.
zondag 6 februari 2011
Media fasting #34
Day 34
verse; 2 Timothy 4:6
purpose; be ready at any moment to be a sacrifice for God and do His will
These last days I've been a little lost in my environment. I don't know what to do.
I don't know what I can do. Searching for an internship is very hard. Keeping everybody satisfied is also very hard. And I think the coming last week of media fasting will be very tough for some people.
All these aspects.. I need to bring it to God. I need to share it with Him, even if He already knows. He just wants me to bring it to Him and talk to Him about it.
And I will, because; Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7
Amen to that!
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- I'll be reading Proverbs according to the one-year-reading-plan
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
The world makes promises that it can't really keep, it'll always let you down. It's only temporary, only preliminary but Your love, it reaches all bounds.
verse; 2 Timothy 4:6
purpose; be ready at any moment to be a sacrifice for God and do His will
These last days I've been a little lost in my environment. I don't know what to do.
I don't know what I can do. Searching for an internship is very hard. Keeping everybody satisfied is also very hard. And I think the coming last week of media fasting will be very tough for some people.
All these aspects.. I need to bring it to God. I need to share it with Him, even if He already knows. He just wants me to bring it to Him and talk to Him about it.
And I will, because; Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7
Amen to that!
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
- I'll be reading Proverbs according to the one-year-reading-plan
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
The world makes promises that it can't really keep, it'll always let you down. It's only temporary, only preliminary but Your love, it reaches all bounds.
zaterdag 5 februari 2011
Media fasting #33
Day 33
verse; Philippians 2:17
purpose; to serve God to the fullest, we sometimes have to serve others or sacrifice yourself for the work of others
For today I'm going to take time to do the spiritual cleansing- checklist.
Let's see what God reveals to me. Need to get rid off so much things in my life.
Need to cleans my body, mind and soul of those who are against Him. But it's going to be a hard battle. I have to fight those dark aspects, but not on my own.
In the Name of Jesus Christ, I will enter warzone and make war against the three enemies!
Amen!
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Flesh feeling frisky, sin persuades and tempts me
Satan cheers me on, guilt followed by conviction
It's the same ol' trap and we fall like we defenseless
verse; Philippians 2:17
purpose; to serve God to the fullest, we sometimes have to serve others or sacrifice yourself for the work of others
For today I'm going to take time to do the spiritual cleansing- checklist.
Let's see what God reveals to me. Need to get rid off so much things in my life.
Need to cleans my body, mind and soul of those who are against Him. But it's going to be a hard battle. I have to fight those dark aspects, but not on my own.
In the Name of Jesus Christ, I will enter warzone and make war against the three enemies!
Amen!
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Flesh feeling frisky, sin persuades and tempts me
Satan cheers me on, guilt followed by conviction
It's the same ol' trap and we fall like we defenseless
vrijdag 4 februari 2011
Media fasting #32
Day 32
verse; 2 Corinthians 5:14
purpose; through the love of Jesus Christ, we shall see and witness His works being burst through us
Why do we need God?
It's because we need love
we need peace
we need compassion
we need patient
we need meekness
we need care
we need faith
we need kindness
we need Him
that's why we need Jesus
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Love never fails. Love is everlasting
Its eternal, it goes on and on, it goes beyond time
verse; 2 Corinthians 5:14
purpose; through the love of Jesus Christ, we shall see and witness His works being burst through us
Why do we need God?
It's because we need love
we need peace
we need compassion
we need patient
we need meekness
we need care
we need faith
we need kindness
we need Him
that's why we need Jesus
to do list
- be the church!
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Love never fails. Love is everlasting
Its eternal, it goes on and on, it goes beyond time
donderdag 3 februari 2011
Media fasting #31
Day 31
verse; 1 Corinthians 4:13
purpose; in all times we have to stay friendly and bear everything.. especially in times we're going to be prosecuted, humiliated, insulted..
Today I met up with my little sister V. I haven't spoken to her for a long time. We met up at KFC and we updated each other about our daily media fasting. I really missed her and our conversations about everything that comes up in us. Especially about God. (=
Suddenly she took out a gift. It was belated christmas gift for me, because we haven't seen each other around Christmas. It was a new Bible!! Exactly what I wanted! A new international version. I really like it! Thanks, sis!
Since I've decided to read the whole Bible in one year, I will read it in this english one.
to do list
- be the church!
- starting to read the whole Bible in one year
- read the bible (I finished Acts, now it's time to follow the Bible Reading Plan)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Scripture's like a mirror
The truth is closer than it appears
verse; 1 Corinthians 4:13
purpose; in all times we have to stay friendly and bear everything.. especially in times we're going to be prosecuted, humiliated, insulted..
Today I met up with my little sister V. I haven't spoken to her for a long time. We met up at KFC and we updated each other about our daily media fasting. I really missed her and our conversations about everything that comes up in us. Especially about God. (=
Suddenly she took out a gift. It was belated christmas gift for me, because we haven't seen each other around Christmas. It was a new Bible!! Exactly what I wanted! A new international version. I really like it! Thanks, sis!
Since I've decided to read the whole Bible in one year, I will read it in this english one.
to do list
- be the church!
- starting to read the whole Bible in one year
- read the bible (I finished Acts, now it's time to follow the Bible Reading Plan)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Scripture's like a mirror
The truth is closer than it appears
woensdag 2 februari 2011
Media fasting #30
Day 30
verse; 1 Corinthians 9:16
purpose; If God uses us, He will use us on His ways we can't understand.. let it be, cause He knows what's the best
Today we're going to talk about LOVE! What is love? What is true love?
Is love only about friendship? Family? Sex? Husband and wife? Love for your kids? Love for your neighbors?
No it isn't only about that. Real, true love goes deeper than that. True love is about loving the ones who hate you. True love is about loving your enemies. True love is about loving those who are prosecuting you. Love those who want to smack your face. Turn your other cheek and let them smack it again (Luke 6:29).
If you can achieve this level of love, then you're ALMOST about Jesus' level. Cause Jesus loved everyone! Even the ones who prosecuted Him. So how great can love be? How great can God be? Love is God and God is love! So THIS great can He be!
to do list
- be the church!
- starting to read the whole Bible in one year
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 25)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
if You listen to my heart
Every beat would say;
"Thank You for the Life, thank You for the Truth, thank You for the Way"
verse; 1 Corinthians 9:16
purpose; If God uses us, He will use us on His ways we can't understand.. let it be, cause He knows what's the best
Today we're going to talk about LOVE! What is love? What is true love?
Is love only about friendship? Family? Sex? Husband and wife? Love for your kids? Love for your neighbors?
No it isn't only about that. Real, true love goes deeper than that. True love is about loving the ones who hate you. True love is about loving your enemies. True love is about loving those who are prosecuting you. Love those who want to smack your face. Turn your other cheek and let them smack it again (Luke 6:29).
If you can achieve this level of love, then you're ALMOST about Jesus' level. Cause Jesus loved everyone! Even the ones who prosecuted Him. So how great can love be? How great can God be? Love is God and God is love! So THIS great can He be!
to do list
- be the church!
- starting to read the whole Bible in one year
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 25)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
if You listen to my heart
Every beat would say;
"Thank You for the Life, thank You for the Truth, thank You for the Way"
dinsdag 1 februari 2011
Media fasting #29
Day 29
verse; 1 Corinthians 1:17
purpose; the main calling to us from Jesus Christ is not only to teach the Word, but to preach the Word
Today I decided I want to read the whole Bible in one year. It sounds very much, but with a Bible reading plan from www.discipleshipjournal.com and guidance from God, I will read the whole Bible in one year. I've printed out a schedulde; it says I have to read passages from two different books each day. I'm very curious if I could make it in one year. But I think with the help of God and some little self discipline, I can read His 66 love letters within 365 days! (=
to do list
- be the church!
- starting to read the whole Bible in one year
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 25)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
We will never break, though they devastate, we shall motivate,
and we gotta pray, all we got is faith.
verse; 1 Corinthians 1:17
purpose; the main calling to us from Jesus Christ is not only to teach the Word, but to preach the Word
Today I decided I want to read the whole Bible in one year. It sounds very much, but with a Bible reading plan from www.discipleshipjournal.com and guidance from God, I will read the whole Bible in one year. I've printed out a schedulde; it says I have to read passages from two different books each day. I'm very curious if I could make it in one year. But I think with the help of God and some little self discipline, I can read His 66 love letters within 365 days! (=
to do list
- be the church!
- starting to read the whole Bible in one year
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 25)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
We will never break, though they devastate, we shall motivate,
and we gotta pray, all we got is faith.
maandag 31 januari 2011
Media fasting #28
Day 28
verse; Romans 1:1
purpose; our main goal is not only to be holy, but believe in redemption and spread that further in the world as a Christian worker who wants to know more about God
Today we had discipleship at my pastor's home. And again she cooked some nice food for us. Thank you, pastor D.
This discipleship was kind of relax. We watched the movie Hachi, a movie about a faithful dog. It had a Christian message in it. It told us that God is faithful and that He would never abandon us. He will always wait for us to come (back) to Him. He even would celebrate it on big ways! Now how cool is that ;)
And oh yeah, the media fasting from 1 to 9 February has started officially today at 12AM! Our church, from the young to the old, are joining the rest of us. This will be a period full of perseverance and more time to spend with loved ones. This can only get better and better!
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 25)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
The clothes you wear, the job you work,
the color your skin, nah you're Christian first
verse; Romans 1:1
purpose; our main goal is not only to be holy, but believe in redemption and spread that further in the world as a Christian worker who wants to know more about God
Today we had discipleship at my pastor's home. And again she cooked some nice food for us. Thank you, pastor D.
This discipleship was kind of relax. We watched the movie Hachi, a movie about a faithful dog. It had a Christian message in it. It told us that God is faithful and that He would never abandon us. He will always wait for us to come (back) to Him. He even would celebrate it on big ways! Now how cool is that ;)
And oh yeah, the media fasting from 1 to 9 February has started officially today at 12AM! Our church, from the young to the old, are joining the rest of us. This will be a period full of perseverance and more time to spend with loved ones. This can only get better and better!
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 25)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
The clothes you wear, the job you work,
the color your skin, nah you're Christian first
zondag 30 januari 2011
Media fasting #27
Day 27
verse; 1 Samuel 3:15
purpose; if God gives you a vision or a message, don't ask any one else for advice, but keep it for yourself and pray to God for guidance
Today for my service to God, some brothers and I led our group of kids to see the movie Rapunzel. It was an activity to get acquainted with each other, cause the kids were kind of shy. The movie itself was awesome! Definitely a movie worth to watch!
Then we had a meeting about a project we're going to set up. I'm really thankful for the people who joined in. Together we can spread the aspect where our faith is based on: LOVE!
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 25)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If you don’t see His ways in my days in my nights,
you can hit my breaks, you can stop my life,
verse; 1 Samuel 3:15
purpose; if God gives you a vision or a message, don't ask any one else for advice, but keep it for yourself and pray to God for guidance
Today for my service to God, some brothers and I led our group of kids to see the movie Rapunzel. It was an activity to get acquainted with each other, cause the kids were kind of shy. The movie itself was awesome! Definitely a movie worth to watch!
Then we had a meeting about a project we're going to set up. I'm really thankful for the people who joined in. Together we can spread the aspect where our faith is based on: LOVE!
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 25)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If you don’t see His ways in my days in my nights,
you can hit my breaks, you can stop my life,
zaterdag 29 januari 2011
Media fasting #26
Day 26
verse; Acts 26:15
purpose; the best way God speaks to us, is through our circumstances and situations.. only if you leave your 'ignorant me' out of it.
Today was again a usual Saturday for me. After talking with some friends I realize I have some refreshments to do in my life. Have to write down some goals I have to achieve. Speaking of refreshment, I'm still doing that spiritual checklist (scroll back a few posts for more information). That checklist is a pretty hard list. No one said it was going to be easy. But luckily Jesus helps me.
And my other refreshments will start with rebuilding my room (already done it twenty times last year =P). Further I'm going to write down on paper what I'm going to achieve this year. It's time for some spiritual and physical freshness!
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 23)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
And our greatest glory is not in never falling,
but in rising every time we fall
verse; Acts 26:15
purpose; the best way God speaks to us, is through our circumstances and situations.. only if you leave your 'ignorant me' out of it.
Today was again a usual Saturday for me. After talking with some friends I realize I have some refreshments to do in my life. Have to write down some goals I have to achieve. Speaking of refreshment, I'm still doing that spiritual checklist (scroll back a few posts for more information). That checklist is a pretty hard list. No one said it was going to be easy. But luckily Jesus helps me.
And my other refreshments will start with rebuilding my room (already done it twenty times last year =P). Further I'm going to write down on paper what I'm going to achieve this year. It's time for some spiritual and physical freshness!
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 23)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
And our greatest glory is not in never falling,
but in rising every time we fall
vrijdag 28 januari 2011
Media fasting #25
Day 25
verse; Acts 26:14
purpose; be based on the Spirit of God, not on self- willingness and ambitions
Today, I made my (hopefully) last test at school. Now it's time to find me an internship.
Lately I haven't experienced God much, but I know He is working.. all in His time.
I want to pray very hard for a friend of mine. She is very, and I mean, very lost.
She has a lot of problems and she can't stand the evil world.
I want to pray to God, to give her strength, guidance, real love, rest, trust and faith. I wish I could tell her what she is doing wrong, but I can't.. yet. And this is really hurting me. All my questions begin with 'why?'
I can only trust God in this to move her.
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 23)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If you don't have a passion worth dying for,
you have nothing worth living for.
verse; Acts 26:14
purpose; be based on the Spirit of God, not on self- willingness and ambitions
Today, I made my (hopefully) last test at school. Now it's time to find me an internship.
Lately I haven't experienced God much, but I know He is working.. all in His time.
I want to pray very hard for a friend of mine. She is very, and I mean, very lost.
She has a lot of problems and she can't stand the evil world.
I want to pray to God, to give her strength, guidance, real love, rest, trust and faith. I wish I could tell her what she is doing wrong, but I can't.. yet. And this is really hurting me. All my questions begin with 'why?'
I can only trust God in this to move her.
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 23)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If you don't have a passion worth dying for,
you have nothing worth living for.
donderdag 27 januari 2011
Media fasting #24
Day 24
verse; Matthew 6:25
purpose; this one is almost the same as yesterday.. let the worries over to God, focus on your relationship with Him first
Today I thought a little back in my youth.
I have a broken family, my parents were divorced when I was 14, 15 years old.
Since then my mom named me the man of the house. My father moved and I had to accept the role as the main man to take care of the things in house that my father had to do.
So yeah, I was curious today..
What if my dad didn't left us? Would I have become like I am now? Would I still be the Wai Lam you know now? Or would I be exactly the same? Would I grow up in a family where I didn't have to be the main man in house and would learn nothing?
So many questions came up in my mind.
But there is one thing I am sure off. If I didn't grow up in this broken family, I wouldn't be as tough as I am today. Maybe I wouldn't even be like a big brother, a son, a grandson, a nephew, an uncle like I am now. Maybe I would become a pussy? Hahahhaaha maybe I could.
Anyway, I'm glad that I grew up this way. Even if I like the fact that a family with a dad and mom together is better. I now don't want it any other way. I like this tough life. Cause I have Jesus Christ who is watching over me.
I may lost a dad in my home, but I have a Heavenly One who is teaching me everything I need. I really thank God for that.
And oh yeah, I want to THANK my dad for leaving us.. or I wouldn't be like I am today.
But I HATE the fact he hurt my mom's feelings.. only for that I want to punch him in the face, but that's not how Jesus told me to roll. You're lucky, dad!
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 21)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
I make war
Against lust
against pride
Against me
until I die
verse; Matthew 6:25
purpose; this one is almost the same as yesterday.. let the worries over to God, focus on your relationship with Him first
Today I thought a little back in my youth.
I have a broken family, my parents were divorced when I was 14, 15 years old.
Since then my mom named me the man of the house. My father moved and I had to accept the role as the main man to take care of the things in house that my father had to do.
So yeah, I was curious today..
What if my dad didn't left us? Would I have become like I am now? Would I still be the Wai Lam you know now? Or would I be exactly the same? Would I grow up in a family where I didn't have to be the main man in house and would learn nothing?
So many questions came up in my mind.
But there is one thing I am sure off. If I didn't grow up in this broken family, I wouldn't be as tough as I am today. Maybe I wouldn't even be like a big brother, a son, a grandson, a nephew, an uncle like I am now. Maybe I would become a pussy? Hahahhaaha maybe I could.
Anyway, I'm glad that I grew up this way. Even if I like the fact that a family with a dad and mom together is better. I now don't want it any other way. I like this tough life. Cause I have Jesus Christ who is watching over me.
I may lost a dad in my home, but I have a Heavenly One who is teaching me everything I need. I really thank God for that.
And oh yeah, I want to THANK my dad for leaving us.. or I wouldn't be like I am today.
But I HATE the fact he hurt my mom's feelings.. only for that I want to punch him in the face, but that's not how Jesus told me to roll. You're lucky, dad!
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 21)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
I make war
Against lust
against pride
Against me
until I die
woensdag 26 januari 2011
Media fasting #23
Day 23
verse; Matthew 6:30
purpose; don't focus on the worries of your life, cause if your relation with Jesus is deep enough, He will take care of it
These few days I will be busy studying for my last two subjects of school. Then it's time to find myself a internship. My pastor sent me a link to a website of a Christian organization. How cool would it be if I could do my internship and simultaneously work for God. Can't get the idea out of my mind; to think that God is my employer (=
So please pray for me, that God becomes my daily employer. Not only at the internship, but also at school, on the streets, on the basketball court and at work.
Another thing; Elton has opened a Tumblr (http://eltoki.tumblr.com/) to share his thoughts and experiences during his media fasting. Go check it out!
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 21)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
But I pray I'll never tire of going hard for Messiah
I don't need no motivation, You the reason I'm inspired.
verse; Matthew 6:30
purpose; don't focus on the worries of your life, cause if your relation with Jesus is deep enough, He will take care of it
These few days I will be busy studying for my last two subjects of school. Then it's time to find myself a internship. My pastor sent me a link to a website of a Christian organization. How cool would it be if I could do my internship and simultaneously work for God. Can't get the idea out of my mind; to think that God is my employer (=
So please pray for me, that God becomes my daily employer. Not only at the internship, but also at school, on the streets, on the basketball court and at work.
Another thing; Elton has opened a Tumblr (http://eltoki.tumblr.com/) to share his thoughts and experiences during his media fasting. Go check it out!
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 21)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
But I pray I'll never tire of going hard for Messiah
I don't need no motivation, You the reason I'm inspired.
dinsdag 25 januari 2011
Media fasting #22
Day 22
verse; Galatians 1:15
purpose; don't make room only for God when you expects Him to come.. Give Him the space all the time
Radical.. it is such a heavy word. If you hear that word, it already gives you a extreme feeling. A feeling that someone will do everything to achieve something.. even extreme activities like some terrorists or suicidal extremists
No, my dear readers. Radical (from the roots/ fully) means going 100% for something. But that doesn't mean you have to take extreme measures to achieve something or achieving something on the easy and fast way.
Radical is often described as a negative meaning. But it only means going all the way for something you cherish and believe in. All the way, you will go for it no matter what. Sometimes people will even sacrifice or die for what they believe or stand for. That's ok, but don't involve other's health with it.
The word 'radical' now has a different meaning to me.. and a deeper impact.
I'll pray to the Lord that He may give me the strength and guidance to hold on to Him and be a radical believer.. in His way and in the way that suits me to spread His Word throughout the world. Slow or fast, easy or hard.. all in His time.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 19)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
No heart could fully know
How glorious, how beautiful You are.
verse; Galatians 1:15
purpose; don't make room only for God when you expects Him to come.. Give Him the space all the time
Radical.. it is such a heavy word. If you hear that word, it already gives you a extreme feeling. A feeling that someone will do everything to achieve something.. even extreme activities like some terrorists or suicidal extremists
No, my dear readers. Radical (from the roots/ fully) means going 100% for something. But that doesn't mean you have to take extreme measures to achieve something or achieving something on the easy and fast way.
Radical is often described as a negative meaning. But it only means going all the way for something you cherish and believe in. All the way, you will go for it no matter what. Sometimes people will even sacrifice or die for what they believe or stand for. That's ok, but don't involve other's health with it.
The word 'radical' now has a different meaning to me.. and a deeper impact.
I'll pray to the Lord that He may give me the strength and guidance to hold on to Him and be a radical believer.. in His way and in the way that suits me to spread His Word throughout the world. Slow or fast, easy or hard.. all in His time.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 19)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
No heart could fully know
How glorious, how beautiful You are.
maandag 24 januari 2011
Media fasting #21
Day 21
verse; Acts 26:16
purpose; even if we know what God wants us to do for Him.. if you don't have a steady personal relation with Him, then you won't understand what His real purpose for you is
Today I'm at Sammy C's house. It's now like 5 in the morning. Still not sleeping, cause we just had a whole talk and thoughts about how it will be when Jesus returns..
That moment was thrilling yet exciting!!
And I'm still laughing about my pastor. At the 12th of February there will be a event in the church after we closed the media fasting (mines will end at 12th February 2PM exactly). The 12th will be on a Saturday. But Saturday is basketball day for me. )=
She said if I won't show up in the church, she is going to strangle me. Hahahahaa.
Enough reason to go right? ;D
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 19)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If you make a lot of money hope your doin' it right,
Because the money is God’s, you better steward it right
verse; Acts 26:16
purpose; even if we know what God wants us to do for Him.. if you don't have a steady personal relation with Him, then you won't understand what His real purpose for you is
Today I'm at Sammy C's house. It's now like 5 in the morning. Still not sleeping, cause we just had a whole talk and thoughts about how it will be when Jesus returns..
That moment was thrilling yet exciting!!
And I'm still laughing about my pastor. At the 12th of February there will be a event in the church after we closed the media fasting (mines will end at 12th February 2PM exactly). The 12th will be on a Saturday. But Saturday is basketball day for me. )=
She said if I won't show up in the church, she is going to strangle me. Hahahahaa.
Enough reason to go right? ;D
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 19)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If you make a lot of money hope your doin' it right,
Because the money is God’s, you better steward it right
zondag 23 januari 2011
Media fasting #20
Day 20
verse; 2 Corinthians 3:18
purpose; be a mirror for other people by letting the Holy Spirit be seen clearly and by don't let your lifestyle getting in the way
Today I woke up too late!! Stupid *!@&#^$% iPhone alarm clock!! So yeah I missed church and I held worship and praise at home. Again, stupid iPhone!!! =@
Today after I had dimsum with my dad, I went to a friend's work place to have a drink. I met there with other brothers from the church and we sat there and had a talk.
Finally me and another brother (Elton) sat there for like 6 hours or something.
We really had a lot to talk about. Most of the subjects went about faith and family.
It was a really nice talk about almost anything actually. I was really glad I came out to chill.
After he left, I stayed there 2 more hours with other friends. I was like 'woww, I never sat there that long'.
But I really didn't want my Sunday any other way today.. (=
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 19)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
The cost is Christ,
and they can never offer me anything any better that would cost that price
verse; 2 Corinthians 3:18
purpose; be a mirror for other people by letting the Holy Spirit be seen clearly and by don't let your lifestyle getting in the way
Today I woke up too late!! Stupid *!@&#^$% iPhone alarm clock!! So yeah I missed church and I held worship and praise at home. Again, stupid iPhone!!! =@
Today after I had dimsum with my dad, I went to a friend's work place to have a drink. I met there with other brothers from the church and we sat there and had a talk.
Finally me and another brother (Elton) sat there for like 6 hours or something.
We really had a lot to talk about. Most of the subjects went about faith and family.
It was a really nice talk about almost anything actually. I was really glad I came out to chill.
After he left, I stayed there 2 more hours with other friends. I was like 'woww, I never sat there that long'.
But I really didn't want my Sunday any other way today.. (=
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 19)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
The cost is Christ,
and they can never offer me anything any better that would cost that price
zaterdag 22 januari 2011
Media fasting #19
Day 19
verse; Isaiah 45:22
purpose; keep looking to God all the time.. not only when we are in trouble or when we receive blessings from Him
Yesterday we had an after party from new year at a friend's place. We had a nice very nice time there. We especially laughed a lot!! (=
Today I got a call from my pastor. She was worried about the spiritual cleansing so she called me. I told her everything was fine! Cause I'm not on my own and I'm leaning on His power. Still, this spiritual cleansing will be very tough I think.
She also mailed me about internship in a christian organization. I would love to do my internship there and simultaneously honor God. She also wondered where my updates were, but because I was at a friend's place I couldn't update my blog. It's really an encouragement to hear that my pastor and some friends are really following my blog! Lord, please use my blog and that Your Word may reach the hearts of different people!
Amen.
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 19)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Work your senses
Grow in wisdom
Stand firm and be relentless
verse; Isaiah 45:22
purpose; keep looking to God all the time.. not only when we are in trouble or when we receive blessings from Him
Yesterday we had an after party from new year at a friend's place. We had a nice very nice time there. We especially laughed a lot!! (=
Today I got a call from my pastor. She was worried about the spiritual cleansing so she called me. I told her everything was fine! Cause I'm not on my own and I'm leaning on His power. Still, this spiritual cleansing will be very tough I think.
She also mailed me about internship in a christian organization. I would love to do my internship there and simultaneously honor God. She also wondered where my updates were, but because I was at a friend's place I couldn't update my blog. It's really an encouragement to hear that my pastor and some friends are really following my blog! Lord, please use my blog and that Your Word may reach the hearts of different people!
Amen.
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 19)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Work your senses
Grow in wisdom
Stand firm and be relentless
vrijdag 21 januari 2011
Media fasting #18
Day 18
verse; Jermiah 2:2
purpose; be dedicated to God anytime.. not just in the beginning when you just got converted
Today before basketball I went to the library to study with some friends. And when I had nothing to do after a while, I grabbed my bible and wanted to read. Then suddenly a friend of mine took my bible and started to look in it and read the first couple of pages. I was really was like O__O
I'm going to pray to God that His Word may come to her.
After basketball I had a good conversation with a friend. I usually talk to him about basketball, because we both love that sport like crazy!
But this time, the conversation was about family, religion and relationships. The conversation was going so deep, he told me a lot of personal things that he has a hard time with. I was really in moved by his story, because he normally doesn't talks about it and he doesn't show it neither.
I really have respect for this guy. He really has a tough life. And I'm definitely going to continue to pray for him. May God really really bless him!
God works!
Yeah He definitely works! Haven't I told you I had communication problems with my family?
In only ONE night, God told me to act like Jesus would. You can say that He was kind of like: 'What would My Son Jesus do?'
Then everything became very clear. My mind, my heart.. it was peaceful again.
Thank you, God.
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 19)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Father Father Father help us
Send some guidance from above
verse; Jermiah 2:2
purpose; be dedicated to God anytime.. not just in the beginning when you just got converted
Today before basketball I went to the library to study with some friends. And when I had nothing to do after a while, I grabbed my bible and wanted to read. Then suddenly a friend of mine took my bible and started to look in it and read the first couple of pages. I was really was like O__O
I'm going to pray to God that His Word may come to her.
After basketball I had a good conversation with a friend. I usually talk to him about basketball, because we both love that sport like crazy!
But this time, the conversation was about family, religion and relationships. The conversation was going so deep, he told me a lot of personal things that he has a hard time with. I was really in moved by his story, because he normally doesn't talks about it and he doesn't show it neither.
I really have respect for this guy. He really has a tough life. And I'm definitely going to continue to pray for him. May God really really bless him!
God works!
Yeah He definitely works! Haven't I told you I had communication problems with my family?
In only ONE night, God told me to act like Jesus would. You can say that He was kind of like: 'What would My Son Jesus do?'
Then everything became very clear. My mind, my heart.. it was peaceful again.
Thank you, God.
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 19)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- spiritual cleansing
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Father Father Father help us
Send some guidance from above
donderdag 20 januari 2011
Media fasting #17
Day 17
verse; John 3:3
purpose; fresh we all will become when we are born again with the Spirit of God residing in us
First of all, I want to explain (again?) that the verse in the beginning of each post of my blog is from the website http://utmost.org/ the and purpose under the verse is my personal look on the verse and the description on the site. It has nothing to do with the post under the verse and purpose. That part is telling what I've gone through or what I've experienced with God that day.
Today I had a first lesson short spiritual cleansing. Spiritual cleansing is like cleaning your room. You get rid of the mess so your room is fresh and clean again.
The same goes for your body, soul and mind. They need a cleaning too sometimes or it will get really messy.
If you're interested then I would like to refer you to my pastor. She can give you more information about it. Oh yeah, and she is a very nice person!! (= God bless her!
The spiritual cleansing is a difficult task, although when I looked at the checklist it seemed really easy. Just get rid of some aspects. But it goes beyond that.
It was my first time so I don't know much about it yet. But I will learn more about it after a few more sessions.. and of course when I've talked to my Heavenly Father about it.
"I hear so many Christians, murmuring about their imperfections, and their failures, and their addiction, and their shortcomings. And I see so little war! Murmur, murmur, murmur. Why am I this way? Make War!"
John Piper
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (still at Acts 14)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Now, we gotta start making war
Now we can start saying no
To them fleshy impulses that Jesus Christ is paying for
verse; John 3:3
purpose; fresh we all will become when we are born again with the Spirit of God residing in us
First of all, I want to explain (again?) that the verse in the beginning of each post of my blog is from the website http://utmost.org/ the and purpose under the verse is my personal look on the verse and the description on the site. It has nothing to do with the post under the verse and purpose. That part is telling what I've gone through or what I've experienced with God that day.
Today I had a first lesson short spiritual cleansing. Spiritual cleansing is like cleaning your room. You get rid of the mess so your room is fresh and clean again.
The same goes for your body, soul and mind. They need a cleaning too sometimes or it will get really messy.
If you're interested then I would like to refer you to my pastor. She can give you more information about it. Oh yeah, and she is a very nice person!! (= God bless her!
The spiritual cleansing is a difficult task, although when I looked at the checklist it seemed really easy. Just get rid of some aspects. But it goes beyond that.
It was my first time so I don't know much about it yet. But I will learn more about it after a few more sessions.. and of course when I've talked to my Heavenly Father about it.
"I hear so many Christians, murmuring about their imperfections, and their failures, and their addiction, and their shortcomings. And I see so little war! Murmur, murmur, murmur. Why am I this way? Make War!"
John Piper
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (still at Acts 14)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Now, we gotta start making war
Now we can start saying no
To them fleshy impulses that Jesus Christ is paying for
woensdag 19 januari 2011
Media fasting #16
Day 16
verse; Genesis 15:12
purpose; when darkness falls after God gives us a vision, don't light your own fire up to help Him.. but trust and wait for His timing
Today I received a non- spiritual checklist from my pastor. When I opened it and looked around in it, I already saw a few things I'm struggling with.
I pray to God that I may receive the strength and guidance to do a thorough investigation on myself to clean up my mind and soul.
Furthermore I want to pray for my connection with my family who hasn't been to easy on me. I struggle very much to socialize normally with them. I pray to God for the right words, the right moment and social healing.
In Jesus Name, Amen!
to do list
- be the church!
- spread His Word.
- read the bible (still at Acts 14)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Lord kill me if I don't preach the gospel
I'm still in my 20's- but I'll die if I got to
verse; Genesis 15:12
purpose; when darkness falls after God gives us a vision, don't light your own fire up to help Him.. but trust and wait for His timing
Today I received a non- spiritual checklist from my pastor. When I opened it and looked around in it, I already saw a few things I'm struggling with.
I pray to God that I may receive the strength and guidance to do a thorough investigation on myself to clean up my mind and soul.
Furthermore I want to pray for my connection with my family who hasn't been to easy on me. I struggle very much to socialize normally with them. I pray to God for the right words, the right moment and social healing.
In Jesus Name, Amen!
to do list
- be the church!
- spread His Word.
- read the bible (still at Acts 14)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Lord kill me if I don't preach the gospel
I'm still in my 20's- but I'll die if I got to
dinsdag 18 januari 2011
Media fasting #15
Day 15
verse; John 20:38
purpose; there is a clear difference between the service we do and the surrender of our whole life to Him.. the last one is true loyalty
Psalm 24
1 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it;
2 for he founded it on the seas
and established it on the waters.
3 Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD?
Who may stand in his holy place?
4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not trust in an idol
or swear by a false god.
5 They will receive blessing from the LORD
and vindication from God their Savior.
6 Such is the generation of those who seek him,
who seek your face, God of Jacob.
7 Lift up your heads, you gates;
be lifted up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
8 Who is this King of glory?
The LORD strong and mighty,
the LORD mighty in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, you gates;
lift them up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
10 Who is he, this King of glory?
The LORD Almighty—
he is the King of glory.
New International Version 2010©
to do list
- be the church!
- spread His Word.
- read the bible (still at Acts 11)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
it's time to exorcise these demons
These muh'f*ckers are doin jumpin jacks now!
verse; John 20:38
purpose; there is a clear difference between the service we do and the surrender of our whole life to Him.. the last one is true loyalty
Psalm 24
1 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it;
2 for he founded it on the seas
and established it on the waters.
3 Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD?
Who may stand in his holy place?
4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not trust in an idol
or swear by a false god.
5 They will receive blessing from the LORD
and vindication from God their Savior.
6 Such is the generation of those who seek him,
who seek your face, God of Jacob.
7 Lift up your heads, you gates;
be lifted up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
8 Who is this King of glory?
The LORD strong and mighty,
the LORD mighty in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, you gates;
lift them up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
10 Who is he, this King of glory?
The LORD Almighty—
he is the King of glory.
New International Version 2010©
to do list
- be the church!
- spread His Word.
- read the bible (still at Acts 11)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
it's time to exorcise these demons
These muh'f*ckers are doin jumpin jacks now!
maandag 17 januari 2011
Media fasting #14
Day 14
verse; Galatians 1:15-16
purpose; God's call for your service will becomes your everyday way of life when His Son is clearly revealed to you
What does it mean to carry your own cross? I will tell y'all my view and experience on it.
The first impression of the phrase 'carry your cross' was really negative the way I saw it. I felt the cross was and would become a burden for me.. Heavy, pain, unhappiness, captured, daily battles, suffering, bounded and.. death are the feelings that were coming up. Carrying your cross made me thought about how Jesus carried it. Full of pain, suffering and humiliated by the people. That was how my first impression was..
But what is the true meaning of 'carrying your cross'?
To carry your cross is to know why Jesus lived, died and rose up. To carry your cross is the confession of sin. To carry your cross means you'll have to live life how Jesus wants you to live. To carry your cross is everyday struggling. To carry your cross is suffering.
But I will carry it with happiness and joy. Maybe I don't know what I'm carrying at all exactly. But what I DO know, is that God won't let me carry more than I can handle (1 Corinthians 10:13). And that's all I need. He knows exactly what I can take. And I also know that Jesus carried His cross too.. for me.
So every time I'm falling, I will turn to Him and pray for perseverance. And every time I'm suffering, I will pray for courage to forgive. Every time I'm in grief or pain, I will pray for encouragement. And every time I'm struggling, I will pray for strength and build on my Lord's power and trust.
It's because.. Jesus fell but He persevered, He got hurt but He forgave, He was in pain yet He encouraged another. And Jesus struggled to the point of feeling forsaken, but He rose above his feelings and rested His trust upon the Father.
Yesterday (16th of January 2011) was the day I made a understanding with my Lord Jesus Christ. I finally know a little bit about how it feels to carry my own cross and what it takes to carry my cross.
And for what I don't know yet, I will pray for wisdom and guidance from the Lord. Cause there is a lot more meaning in 'carrying your own cross'. It takes years or maybe a life time to figure it out.
But I will learn from Him while I'm carrying it..
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 11)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
And whoever does not bear his cross, and come after me,
cannot be my disciple
verse; Galatians 1:15-16
purpose; God's call for your service will becomes your everyday way of life when His Son is clearly revealed to you
What does it mean to carry your own cross? I will tell y'all my view and experience on it.
The first impression of the phrase 'carry your cross' was really negative the way I saw it. I felt the cross was and would become a burden for me.. Heavy, pain, unhappiness, captured, daily battles, suffering, bounded and.. death are the feelings that were coming up. Carrying your cross made me thought about how Jesus carried it. Full of pain, suffering and humiliated by the people. That was how my first impression was..
But what is the true meaning of 'carrying your cross'?
To carry your cross is to know why Jesus lived, died and rose up. To carry your cross is the confession of sin. To carry your cross means you'll have to live life how Jesus wants you to live. To carry your cross is everyday struggling. To carry your cross is suffering.
But I will carry it with happiness and joy. Maybe I don't know what I'm carrying at all exactly. But what I DO know, is that God won't let me carry more than I can handle (1 Corinthians 10:13). And that's all I need. He knows exactly what I can take. And I also know that Jesus carried His cross too.. for me.
So every time I'm falling, I will turn to Him and pray for perseverance. And every time I'm suffering, I will pray for courage to forgive. Every time I'm in grief or pain, I will pray for encouragement. And every time I'm struggling, I will pray for strength and build on my Lord's power and trust.
It's because.. Jesus fell but He persevered, He got hurt but He forgave, He was in pain yet He encouraged another. And Jesus struggled to the point of feeling forsaken, but He rose above his feelings and rested His trust upon the Father.
Yesterday (16th of January 2011) was the day I made a understanding with my Lord Jesus Christ. I finally know a little bit about how it feels to carry my own cross and what it takes to carry my cross.
And for what I don't know yet, I will pray for wisdom and guidance from the Lord. Cause there is a lot more meaning in 'carrying your own cross'. It takes years or maybe a life time to figure it out.
But I will learn from Him while I'm carrying it..
to do list
- be the church!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 11)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline
- carry my cross
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
And whoever does not bear his cross, and come after me,
cannot be my disciple
zondag 16 januari 2011
Media fasting #13
Day 13
verse; Isaiah 6:8
purpose; we can only hear and answer the call of God if our inner selves is tuned with the nature of God
Today in our church we had a short sermon and the testimony of Sammy C. His testimony was very intriguing. The way he spoke really filled the whole area with the power to immediately go out and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! I just really want to thank the Lord for using Sammy to inspire and motivate us to move out. Now I´m really fired up! I will pray for guidance and strength for all of us to make this all possible!
In the evening I had a phone call with a brother. He had some difficulties with his church service. I really could hear him saying that he had trouble handling it. But he is the kind of person who would do it for others, even if he doesn't feel comfortable with it. More importantly he is the kind of person who WILL do it for God. Lord, bless this brother and guide him through the difficulties he is going through! Let him receive your blessings and love to encounter his daily obstacles.
One last thing for today.
Today I had an understanding with God. I don't know whether He accepted it or not, but I made the choice to create the understanding between us anyway. And I made Him a promise even though I'm not sure whether I can keep or not. But every time when I'm about to break that promise, I will pray and ask Him for guidance and wisdom to keep that promise I made to Him alive!
to do list
- be the church!
- spread His Word.
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 10)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
The only weapon I will carry
and won't hesitate to use is His Word
verse; Isaiah 6:8
purpose; we can only hear and answer the call of God if our inner selves is tuned with the nature of God
Today in our church we had a short sermon and the testimony of Sammy C. His testimony was very intriguing. The way he spoke really filled the whole area with the power to immediately go out and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! I just really want to thank the Lord for using Sammy to inspire and motivate us to move out. Now I´m really fired up! I will pray for guidance and strength for all of us to make this all possible!
In the evening I had a phone call with a brother. He had some difficulties with his church service. I really could hear him saying that he had trouble handling it. But he is the kind of person who would do it for others, even if he doesn't feel comfortable with it. More importantly he is the kind of person who WILL do it for God. Lord, bless this brother and guide him through the difficulties he is going through! Let him receive your blessings and love to encounter his daily obstacles.
One last thing for today.
Today I had an understanding with God. I don't know whether He accepted it or not, but I made the choice to create the understanding between us anyway. And I made Him a promise even though I'm not sure whether I can keep or not. But every time when I'm about to break that promise, I will pray and ask Him for guidance and wisdom to keep that promise I made to Him alive!
to do list
- be the church!
- spread His Word.
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 10)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
The only weapon I will carry
and won't hesitate to use is His Word
zaterdag 15 januari 2011
Media fasting #12
Day 12
verse; Romans 6:4
purpose; you must be willing to accept the new-born life and let the old life die to live in peace with Christ.. the choice is up to you when you know you're ready
The verse of today (Romans 6:4) in My Utmost to His Highest (http://utmost.org/) had a message who has a lot of impression on me. In short it says: 'leave your old dead life behind and start to live your new life when you're born in Christ.'
Easily said than done.. at least for me. I'm struggling with my old life since I'm converted. It is so obvious and sometimes I still turn back to my old life. Sometimes I ask myself: 'why..' Why can't I just give it up.. or.. why don't I want to let some of those things in the old life go?
One thing is for sure: I can't do it alone. Not on my own power. I need Jesus Christ for this. I can't build on my own strength. I need a rock to build on. I need Him!
And until that day I can fully let go off my old life, I will pray for strength and guidance in my life.
During these days of media fasting I was asked a couple of times: 'why are you media fasting' or 'but you are using your Iphone and internet, is that allowed?'..
On the first question, I am media fasting for God. Some people won't understand that. Let me explain.
God is love. If I'm media fasting for God then I'm media fasting for love. I want to create love with the time I receive by not going on media stuff like Facebook, MSN Messenger, television, play station, and other social media aspects. The free time I receive by not doing those things I can put it in other more important things like socializing with family, friends and classmates. I get more time spending with them in real life than in 'digital life'. That feeling is so much realer and fresher (I really recommend these real life meetings). Love all the waaay!
On the second question (if you scroll back up) I will answer this: 'it isn't what is allowed or not.. it is what you think it will mess up your time with God and if your time is spent well or not'. Again.. God is love. If I think that some things are messing up my time.. if I think I could use my time better for something else instead of media aspects, then I will choose for the more valuable time spending with God.
Nothing is allowed or not allowed. It is not that the church gave us the assignment to do media fasting. We weren't forced to do media fasting. There is free will in it. The church came up with the idea. But it is your own choice of participating.
Again, nothing is allowed or not allowed during this fasting. It's all free will. Even God doesn't really forbid us things. I think He gives us guidelines for our lives, cause He wants the best for us. After all, God is love!
So right now I want to thank God by giving His most precious love for us: His Son Jesus Christ.
Alrighty then.. time for me to enjoy my valuable time with my friends on the basketball court.
Thank you for basketball, Lord! (=
to do list
- pray for people who are popping up in my mind
- be the church!
- spread His Word.
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 7)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
we should be out up in the streets,
not just in houses with our bible's summarizing what we read
verse; Romans 6:4
purpose; you must be willing to accept the new-born life and let the old life die to live in peace with Christ.. the choice is up to you when you know you're ready
The verse of today (Romans 6:4) in My Utmost to His Highest (http://utmost.org/) had a message who has a lot of impression on me. In short it says: 'leave your old dead life behind and start to live your new life when you're born in Christ.'
Easily said than done.. at least for me. I'm struggling with my old life since I'm converted. It is so obvious and sometimes I still turn back to my old life. Sometimes I ask myself: 'why..' Why can't I just give it up.. or.. why don't I want to let some of those things in the old life go?
One thing is for sure: I can't do it alone. Not on my own power. I need Jesus Christ for this. I can't build on my own strength. I need a rock to build on. I need Him!
And until that day I can fully let go off my old life, I will pray for strength and guidance in my life.
During these days of media fasting I was asked a couple of times: 'why are you media fasting' or 'but you are using your Iphone and internet, is that allowed?'..
On the first question, I am media fasting for God. Some people won't understand that. Let me explain.
God is love. If I'm media fasting for God then I'm media fasting for love. I want to create love with the time I receive by not going on media stuff like Facebook, MSN Messenger, television, play station, and other social media aspects. The free time I receive by not doing those things I can put it in other more important things like socializing with family, friends and classmates. I get more time spending with them in real life than in 'digital life'. That feeling is so much realer and fresher (I really recommend these real life meetings). Love all the waaay!
On the second question (if you scroll back up) I will answer this: 'it isn't what is allowed or not.. it is what you think it will mess up your time with God and if your time is spent well or not'. Again.. God is love. If I think that some things are messing up my time.. if I think I could use my time better for something else instead of media aspects, then I will choose for the more valuable time spending with God.
Nothing is allowed or not allowed. It is not that the church gave us the assignment to do media fasting. We weren't forced to do media fasting. There is free will in it. The church came up with the idea. But it is your own choice of participating.
Again, nothing is allowed or not allowed during this fasting. It's all free will. Even God doesn't really forbid us things. I think He gives us guidelines for our lives, cause He wants the best for us. After all, God is love!
So right now I want to thank God by giving His most precious love for us: His Son Jesus Christ.
Alrighty then.. time for me to enjoy my valuable time with my friends on the basketball court.
Thank you for basketball, Lord! (=
to do list
- pray for people who are popping up in my mind
- be the church!
- spread His Word.
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 7)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
we should be out up in the streets,
not just in houses with our bible's summarizing what we read
vrijdag 14 januari 2011
Media fasting #11
Day 11
verse; Isaiah 6:8
purpose; God doesn't only call one of His disciples.. He shout out to all of His disciples and depending on the hearing and spiritual attitude, we respond to His calling
Like what I said in the last blogpost, I stayed at Sammy's house and we talked a lot about our lives and about the church. God, please really really bless this brother!! Sammy had a lot going on lately, but he is still determined for God. He really changed a lot. I don't think it's negative, but he has a little 'radicalness' in his now. He told me that he's afraid that his friends wouldn't be like themselves if they are with him. But I believe that God will care for them while He needs Sammy for His plan. Like God wants to tell us in Luke 23:26, there are always people who'll suffer the consequences of us obeying God. But while He is bursting His Word through and use us for His plan, our friends, family and acquaintances will be entrusted to Him. So continue your work what Jesus has given you, Sammy!
Another short message Sammy received and wanted to share with me was: don't invite to the church and wait, but BE the church!
Thank you God, for this underlying message in Matthew 28:18-20 and bless us with your guidance in this Great Commission.
Well that's it for today I think. I'm off to basketball (yeah finally friday).
to do list
- be the church!
- spread His Word!
- read the bible (After Luke I'm reading Acts now, because Luke also wrote Acts)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If the cross don't move me
then I don't wanna breath no more
verse; Isaiah 6:8
purpose; God doesn't only call one of His disciples.. He shout out to all of His disciples and depending on the hearing and spiritual attitude, we respond to His calling
Like what I said in the last blogpost, I stayed at Sammy's house and we talked a lot about our lives and about the church. God, please really really bless this brother!! Sammy had a lot going on lately, but he is still determined for God. He really changed a lot. I don't think it's negative, but he has a little 'radicalness' in his now. He told me that he's afraid that his friends wouldn't be like themselves if they are with him. But I believe that God will care for them while He needs Sammy for His plan. Like God wants to tell us in Luke 23:26, there are always people who'll suffer the consequences of us obeying God. But while He is bursting His Word through and use us for His plan, our friends, family and acquaintances will be entrusted to Him. So continue your work what Jesus has given you, Sammy!
Another short message Sammy received and wanted to share with me was: don't invite to the church and wait, but BE the church!
Thank you God, for this underlying message in Matthew 28:18-20 and bless us with your guidance in this Great Commission.
Well that's it for today I think. I'm off to basketball (yeah finally friday).
to do list
- be the church!
- spread His Word!
- read the bible (After Luke I'm reading Acts now, because Luke also wrote Acts)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If the cross don't move me
then I don't wanna breath no more
donderdag 13 januari 2011
Media fasting #10
Day 10
verse; Mark 4:10
purpose; teachings of God really begins when we He gets us alone through certain situations
This day went really fast. From going to school early in the morning to snowboarding and diner in the evening with friends. It was a good day for socializing!
After that I went to Smoothboy's house (Sammy Chung). We had a lot of talking about our lives and more importantly: our Lord. Sammy experienced a lot with God lately and he shared some with me. But a lot more is coming; he's going to share it Sunday in our church. So if you're interested, don't miss it out! (Sammy's blogspot is in my friends list; other than that: http://sammyfirebaws.tumblr.com/)
The talks about how to start a movement in our own environment really made me fired up!! It really made me start thinking deep about it how to handle a new project!
Thank you God, for this brother and using him to burst things through to us!
We watched Book of Eli at the end of the night.. or should we say morning =P
to do list
- planning to hang out with Father and lil sister Vionna
- spread His Word!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 2)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
ps; I lost my cross while snowboarding. Now someone will be blessed! (=
Why we ain't doing what we read
It's like we sleep
But sinners sleepwalk when they sleep
verse; Mark 4:10
purpose; teachings of God really begins when we He gets us alone through certain situations
This day went really fast. From going to school early in the morning to snowboarding and diner in the evening with friends. It was a good day for socializing!
After that I went to Smoothboy's house (Sammy Chung). We had a lot of talking about our lives and more importantly: our Lord. Sammy experienced a lot with God lately and he shared some with me. But a lot more is coming; he's going to share it Sunday in our church. So if you're interested, don't miss it out! (Sammy's blogspot is in my friends list; other than that: http://sammyfirebaws.tumblr.com/)
The talks about how to start a movement in our own environment really made me fired up!! It really made me start thinking deep about it how to handle a new project!
Thank you God, for this brother and using him to burst things through to us!
We watched Book of Eli at the end of the night.. or should we say morning =P
to do list
- planning to hang out with Father and lil sister Vionna
- spread His Word!
- read the bible (I'm at Acts 2)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
ps; I lost my cross while snowboarding. Now someone will be blessed! (=
Why we ain't doing what we read
It's like we sleep
But sinners sleepwalk when they sleep
woensdag 12 januari 2011
Media fasting #9
Day 9
verse; Mark 4:34
purpose; only when you let God show you the secret hidden places inside your life, He will help you understand things you want, cause He already understands everything
Today I spent a lot of time listening to songs of Lecrae, a Christian rapper. I even forgot to do my school assignment.(guess I have to do it in the evening)
I found some new songs about the gospel. I really like! (don't worry, I didn't spend much time looking for them, so I didn't lose valuable time)
Lecrae - Crossover
Lecrae - Go hard (ft. Tedashii)
Lecrae - Praying for you
Lecrae - Transformers
What else.. I already made global plans with Elton when we're hanging out with Jesus for a day. What are we going to do? Read the bible and have quiet time, cover a worship song, pray for people who are popping up in our mind and we're going to buy a gift for some people who don't know Jesus.
This whole day will be dedicated to Him.
to do list
- spread His Word!
- read the bible (After Luke I'm reading Acts now, because Luke also wrote Acts)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Yo, life's way more than ice and rims
and you don't make enough to pay the price of sin
verse; Mark 4:34
purpose; only when you let God show you the secret hidden places inside your life, He will help you understand things you want, cause He already understands everything
Today I spent a lot of time listening to songs of Lecrae, a Christian rapper. I even forgot to do my school assignment.(guess I have to do it in the evening)
I found some new songs about the gospel. I really like! (don't worry, I didn't spend much time looking for them, so I didn't lose valuable time)
Lecrae - Crossover
Lecrae - Go hard (ft. Tedashii)
Lecrae - Praying for you
Lecrae - Transformers
What else.. I already made global plans with Elton when we're hanging out with Jesus for a day. What are we going to do? Read the bible and have quiet time, cover a worship song, pray for people who are popping up in our mind and we're going to buy a gift for some people who don't know Jesus.
This whole day will be dedicated to Him.
to do list
- spread His Word!
- read the bible (After Luke I'm reading Acts now, because Luke also wrote Acts)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Yo, life's way more than ice and rims
and you don't make enough to pay the price of sin
dinsdag 11 januari 2011
Media fasting #8
Day 8
verse; Luke 23:26
purpose; if we obey and serve the Lord, let those who suffered because of it, be trusted to the Lord and He will care for them
Isn't it nice to hear if someone told you he or she is reading your stuff you write or put on the internet? It feels kind of appreciated and it makes you like: 'wow' right?
I, sure feel that! It's always nice to hear from people that they are reading or even following what you are writing or putting up on your website or blog. It makes you want to write even more and share even more. Especially when you are writing about God. There are so many specials things to share about Jesus Christ. I just want to put all that up in once and share it worldwide! But it would be too much info and I will be busy for days! THAT much can I share about Him.
Today I also heard from people who are following my blog here. It makes me happy, really! That people can enjoy my experience with God. And I will also pray for them, so they can have their own experience with Jesus Christ Himself.
to do list
- spread His Word!
- read the bible (yesterday I finished Luke, now I'm reading Acts)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
verse; Luke 23:26
purpose; if we obey and serve the Lord, let those who suffered because of it, be trusted to the Lord and He will care for them
Isn't it nice to hear if someone told you he or she is reading your stuff you write or put on the internet? It feels kind of appreciated and it makes you like: 'wow' right?
I, sure feel that! It's always nice to hear from people that they are reading or even following what you are writing or putting up on your website or blog. It makes you want to write even more and share even more. Especially when you are writing about God. There are so many specials things to share about Jesus Christ. I just want to put all that up in once and share it worldwide! But it would be too much info and I will be busy for days! THAT much can I share about Him.
Today I also heard from people who are following my blog here. It makes me happy, really! That people can enjoy my experience with God. And I will also pray for them, so they can have their own experience with Jesus Christ Himself.
to do list
- spread His Word!
- read the bible (yesterday I finished Luke, now I'm reading Acts)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
maandag 10 januari 2011
Media fasting #7
Day 7
verse; Acts 26:17-18
purpose; convert doesn't mean salvation, sanctification by receiving something from God is
Today in the evening I had discipleship with a group of brothers and our leader, our pastor. At the meeting place, we started with some chitchat about how we dealt with the media fasting. Surprisingly, nobody had trouble with it. It was so nice hear that. Everybody had their own way to deal with the free time that was over.
Then we started with a question round about how everyone was classifying their free time now.
The one read a book, the other had more time to rest, then the other one had more time with his family. It was really nice and good to hear how everyone was using his time (normally for media) now for social contacts and reading specific books.
After that we examined Acts 26:17-18 and the description from 'My Utmost for His Highest'. We went really deep for that verse and we shared our opinion about what that verse could actually mean for us as Christians. The message was obvious, but there was a under hidden reality in it. The final conclusion for us was (if you also read it at http://utmost.org/) that convert doesn't mean salvation. Sanctification by receiving something from God is real salvation. By giving your 'existence rights' to Jesus Christ, we will become sanctified and gain His full forgiveness of sins.
It was really a night to be remembered. Everybody was fired up!!
Thank you, God! For sending the message from Your Word through different people!
to do list
- spread His Word!
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 20 now)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Because of His great love,
He gave His only Son
verse; Acts 26:17-18
purpose; convert doesn't mean salvation, sanctification by receiving something from God is
Today in the evening I had discipleship with a group of brothers and our leader, our pastor. At the meeting place, we started with some chitchat about how we dealt with the media fasting. Surprisingly, nobody had trouble with it. It was so nice hear that. Everybody had their own way to deal with the free time that was over.
Then we started with a question round about how everyone was classifying their free time now.
The one read a book, the other had more time to rest, then the other one had more time with his family. It was really nice and good to hear how everyone was using his time (normally for media) now for social contacts and reading specific books.
After that we examined Acts 26:17-18 and the description from 'My Utmost for His Highest'. We went really deep for that verse and we shared our opinion about what that verse could actually mean for us as Christians. The message was obvious, but there was a under hidden reality in it. The final conclusion for us was (if you also read it at http://utmost.org/) that convert doesn't mean salvation. Sanctification by receiving something from God is real salvation. By giving your 'existence rights' to Jesus Christ, we will become sanctified and gain His full forgiveness of sins.
It was really a night to be remembered. Everybody was fired up!!
Thank you, God! For sending the message from Your Word through different people!
to do list
- spread His Word!
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 20 now)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something else will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Because of His great love,
He gave His only Son
zondag 9 januari 2011
Media fasting #6
Day 6
verse; 1 Thessalonians 5:23
purpose; didn't find out about it.. will ask my pastor tomorrow
Today was Sunday.. a day for me to go to the Sunday service. I didn't know it would be a service with a direct personal message to me from God. He really struck me with an important message. I was speechless. For a moment I was thinking about all the things in my Christian life. I asked myself: 'have I changed when I converted?'
A brother noticed me I was a little emotional and we talked to each other. He wanted to pray for me.
After we prayed, he said this to me: 'If you haven't changed since you were converted, then this message during the service wouldn't struck you and you would just walk away from church like nothing has happened. So I believe you have changed.'
I thank God for this brother and His message to wake me up and remind me what is to be His follower.
The rest of the Sunday was really nice. Normally we (friends from church) go to the movie, but during this media fasting we had a nice time talking to each other and had a lot of fun while hanging out.
Amen!
to do list
- find a open day to go intimate with Jesus (planning it with Elton)
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 21 now)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If He's truly raised to life,
then this news should change your life,
verse; 1 Thessalonians 5:23
purpose; didn't find out about it.. will ask my pastor tomorrow
Today was Sunday.. a day for me to go to the Sunday service. I didn't know it would be a service with a direct personal message to me from God. He really struck me with an important message. I was speechless. For a moment I was thinking about all the things in my Christian life. I asked myself: 'have I changed when I converted?'
A brother noticed me I was a little emotional and we talked to each other. He wanted to pray for me.
After we prayed, he said this to me: 'If you haven't changed since you were converted, then this message during the service wouldn't struck you and you would just walk away from church like nothing has happened. So I believe you have changed.'
I thank God for this brother and His message to wake me up and remind me what is to be His follower.
The rest of the Sunday was really nice. Normally we (friends from church) go to the movie, but during this media fasting we had a nice time talking to each other and had a lot of fun while hanging out.
Amen!
to do list
- find a open day to go intimate with Jesus (planning it with Elton)
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 21 now)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
If He's truly raised to life,
then this news should change your life,
zaterdag 8 januari 2011
Media fasting #5
Day 5
verse; Genesis 22:9
purpose; a sacrifice for God has to be one with life, one He can use
Yesterday I read a couple of chapters in Luke. There were a few verses that were jumping out en needed a lot of attention from me. If you're interested, you can look it up ;)
- Luke 15:1-7 (the lost sheep)
- Luke 16:13 (can't serve two lords)
- Luke 17:1-3
While traveling there isn't much to do. Normally I'm listening to music. But since I was rushing through my day yesterday, I tried reading the bible in the train when I went to basketball and back home. No full concentration was needed. It was quiet in the train and I was led by Jesus through the chapters. And again He learned me a lot of things AND He reminded of many things. Very grateful!
Today I slept till 1PM, cause I went to a party last night. I was exhausted cause before the party I did some breakdancing and after that I went to my basketball team in Zaandam to shoot some hoops.
Today was the same usual Saturday as every other Saturday. About 4PM I left my house to go play basketball (yeah, again) in Gein.
And I closed my day with a good talk with Alex about some things in life (Alex's blog can be found in my friends list). Didn't had that in a long time.
And oh.. Elton offered to join me in a full day 'hanging out' with Jesus. How cool is that!
to do list
- find a open day to go intimate with Jesus
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 18 now)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
ps; I'm going insane in my mind! wraaaaaaahhhhhhh!
Hung on the cross in the cold
died for da young and the old
verse; Genesis 22:9
purpose; a sacrifice for God has to be one with life, one He can use
Yesterday I read a couple of chapters in Luke. There were a few verses that were jumping out en needed a lot of attention from me. If you're interested, you can look it up ;)
- Luke 15:1-7 (the lost sheep)
- Luke 16:13 (can't serve two lords)
- Luke 17:1-3
While traveling there isn't much to do. Normally I'm listening to music. But since I was rushing through my day yesterday, I tried reading the bible in the train when I went to basketball and back home. No full concentration was needed. It was quiet in the train and I was led by Jesus through the chapters. And again He learned me a lot of things AND He reminded of many things. Very grateful!
Today I slept till 1PM, cause I went to a party last night. I was exhausted cause before the party I did some breakdancing and after that I went to my basketball team in Zaandam to shoot some hoops.
Today was the same usual Saturday as every other Saturday. About 4PM I left my house to go play basketball (yeah, again) in Gein.
And I closed my day with a good talk with Alex about some things in life (Alex's blog can be found in my friends list). Didn't had that in a long time.
And oh.. Elton offered to join me in a full day 'hanging out' with Jesus. How cool is that!
to do list
- find a open day to go intimate with Jesus
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 18 now)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
ps; I'm going insane in my mind! wraaaaaaahhhhhhh!
Hung on the cross in the cold
died for da young and the old
vrijdag 7 januari 2011
Media fasting #4
Day 4
verse; John 14:9
purpose; only by knowing someone intimately, you can really know each other.. the same goes for knowing the Lord Jesus Christ
The verse of today really hangs on to me. Do I really know Jesus? Do I really know what He wants? Do I really understand what He wants from me?
Guess I'll have to find out by 'hanging out' with Him for one full day. Any other brother or sister who follows this, wants to join? =P
Cause only by talking with a friend and knowing the one, will increase close relationship. So does the relationship with Jesus.
Today was my last 'official' school day. That means I only have to do some assignments and a internship and I'm finished with college (dutch HBO). What to do next? University? Guess I'll have to ask Jesus for guidance and His plans for me.
What else to do today? Later I'm off to dancing and basketball (after missing a couple of weeks). Then I'm off to a party (Legends) to hang out with friends.
Media fasting is really clearing up space and time for socializing! I'm beginning to like this. I think Jesus will like it too.
to do list
- find a new way for quiet time
- find a open day to go intimate with Jesus
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 15, think I will read some in the train too)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Stay focused if you ain't got no ride
your life ain't wrapped up in what you drive
verse; John 14:9
purpose; only by knowing someone intimately, you can really know each other.. the same goes for knowing the Lord Jesus Christ
The verse of today really hangs on to me. Do I really know Jesus? Do I really know what He wants? Do I really understand what He wants from me?
Guess I'll have to find out by 'hanging out' with Him for one full day. Any other brother or sister who follows this, wants to join? =P
Cause only by talking with a friend and knowing the one, will increase close relationship. So does the relationship with Jesus.
Today was my last 'official' school day. That means I only have to do some assignments and a internship and I'm finished with college (dutch HBO). What to do next? University? Guess I'll have to ask Jesus for guidance and His plans for me.
What else to do today? Later I'm off to dancing and basketball (after missing a couple of weeks). Then I'm off to a party (Legends) to hang out with friends.
Media fasting is really clearing up space and time for socializing! I'm beginning to like this. I think Jesus will like it too.
to do list
- find a new way for quiet time
- find a open day to go intimate with Jesus
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 15, think I will read some in the train too)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Stay focused if you ain't got no ride
your life ain't wrapped up in what you drive
donderdag 6 januari 2011
Media fasting #3
Day 3
verse; Genesis 12:8
purpose; take the time to give God the best you have, cause He gave you the best
The whole day I had ICT course at school. 5 hours long behind the computer, while I was media fasting. Luckily it was a school assignment, so I was kind of busy.
I'm really getting used to this media fasting. I've got a lot more time for family, friends and of course more time for sleep. =P
Today went kind of fast, didn't do much.. So this update is and will be short.
to do list
- find a new way for quiet time
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 14)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Armed and dangerous
so the devil just can't handle us
verse; Genesis 12:8
purpose; take the time to give God the best you have, cause He gave you the best
The whole day I had ICT course at school. 5 hours long behind the computer, while I was media fasting. Luckily it was a school assignment, so I was kind of busy.
I'm really getting used to this media fasting. I've got a lot more time for family, friends and of course more time for sleep. =P
Today went kind of fast, didn't do much.. So this update is and will be short.
to do list
- find a new way for quiet time
- read the bible (I'm at Luke 14)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
Armed and dangerous
so the devil just can't handle us
woensdag 5 januari 2011
Media fasting #2
Day 2
verse; John 13:36
purpose; follow only Jesus Christ and the course He gives you
Yesterday I had high fever. I couldn't concentrate on just the quiet time with God. The only thing I could do in yesterday's to do list was praying for the sick people around me. I text messaged the names to some brothers and sister. I was hoping they would join me too.
Today I felt a lot better. I caught a lot of sleep up. Chyeaa =D
I also had a phone conversation with Alex T. Normally I speak him through msn. But through the phone it was different (of course). We had a long talk about some subjects, which some of them made me kind of feel A LOT better ;D. One of them was; a basketball tournament was coming our way! wooot! I instantly had a adrenaline rush to step out of the bed and go outside shooting some hoops. That really made my day! (=
In the evening I had some conversations on the phone with Sammy (I call him smoothboy)and Elton (hadn't spoken him for ages) The conversations were about how we were doing during these days media fasting. It really lifted me up to go on and finish these 40 days (now 39).
Thanks, brothers from the same Father.
Oh yeah, yesterday I had only three push- ups (=. Yeah, I was kind of proud of myself for only cursing once. But today I had (for now) twelve push- ups. I was kind of mad, cause I received updates from the government about my study funds. They lowered it AND I won't receive anything in the month May and June. I became buck wild!
So yeah, twelve push- ups for me then. A well, now I can add some extra power to my arms for some long range bangers on the tournament. xP
to do list
- pray for people who've been sick lately (I have a new list. I will mail it)
- read the bible (I'm STILL somewhere at Luke)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
'Jesus paid a debt He did not own
because I had a debt I could not pay'
verse; John 13:36
purpose; follow only Jesus Christ and the course He gives you
Yesterday I had high fever. I couldn't concentrate on just the quiet time with God. The only thing I could do in yesterday's to do list was praying for the sick people around me. I text messaged the names to some brothers and sister. I was hoping they would join me too.
Today I felt a lot better. I caught a lot of sleep up. Chyeaa =D
I also had a phone conversation with Alex T. Normally I speak him through msn. But through the phone it was different (of course). We had a long talk about some subjects, which some of them made me kind of feel A LOT better ;D. One of them was; a basketball tournament was coming our way! wooot! I instantly had a adrenaline rush to step out of the bed and go outside shooting some hoops. That really made my day! (=
In the evening I had some conversations on the phone with Sammy (I call him smoothboy)and Elton (hadn't spoken him for ages) The conversations were about how we were doing during these days media fasting. It really lifted me up to go on and finish these 40 days (now 39).
Thanks, brothers from the same Father.
Oh yeah, yesterday I had only three push- ups (=. Yeah, I was kind of proud of myself for only cursing once. But today I had (for now) twelve push- ups. I was kind of mad, cause I received updates from the government about my study funds. They lowered it AND I won't receive anything in the month May and June. I became buck wild!
So yeah, twelve push- ups for me then. A well, now I can add some extra power to my arms for some long range bangers on the tournament. xP
to do list
- pray for people who've been sick lately (I have a new list. I will mail it)
- read the bible (I'm STILL somewhere at Luke)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
'Jesus paid a debt He did not own
because I had a debt I could not pay'
dinsdag 4 januari 2011
Media fasting #1
Day 1
verse; John 13:37
purpose; wait for God to move
Woke up at 2PM, I thought: 'aww men, the first day has arrived!'
Today is the first day of 40days of media fasting. That means no media/ hype thingies like Facebook, Twitter, Skype, MSN, television or gaming. I can't even watch basketball games.
'For what?', some people ask. Simple; nowadays, we are simply swallowed up by the media. Like we can't live without it.
If I clear up space and time to fast on media, I will have way more free time for other stuff.
First, I will have more free time with GOD. Second, more time will be cleared for FAMILY and FRIENDS. Third, I will have more free time to DO THINGS I NORMALLY DON'T HAVE TIME FOR.
I think it will be tough to hold on for 40days this long. But I'm not on my own and I ain't building on my own strength.. cause He is here for me.
My pastor has provided us a Youtube- playing list with worship songs. So luckily I don't have to search songs for myself.
I've got some songs myself too. For the ones who are also fasting or interested ones;
Lecrae - faithful
Lecrae - don't waste your life, featuring Cam & Dwayne Tryumf
and yes.. they are both from the genre rap.
to do list
- pray for people who've been sick lately (I too start to have a sore throat)
- read the bible (I'm somewhere at Luke, I think?)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- sleep earlier, cause I can't watch NBA.
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Want to add some little up here,
since I'm already busy with fasting on media, I just add a little self made fasting.
I want to fast on these two things too;
- cursing (yeah, I sometimes do that)
- cut off some slang (need to start to talk a little more formal)
I find cursing more negative than slang talk. So every time I curse, I'll add up 3 push- ups every word. (3 is the number of holy Trinity)
This was and will be my first day. I'm very interested how I will become after 40days without media, hahahahahahha. Very, very curious about it.
So yeah, I'm only available on my cell phone and mail. Oh, you can also leave a message behind here on blogspot.
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
*Edit; I became sick during the day )=
verse; John 13:37
purpose; wait for God to move
Woke up at 2PM, I thought: 'aww men, the first day has arrived!'
Today is the first day of 40days of media fasting. That means no media/ hype thingies like Facebook, Twitter, Skype, MSN, television or gaming. I can't even watch basketball games.
'For what?', some people ask. Simple; nowadays, we are simply swallowed up by the media. Like we can't live without it.
If I clear up space and time to fast on media, I will have way more free time for other stuff.
First, I will have more free time with GOD. Second, more time will be cleared for FAMILY and FRIENDS. Third, I will have more free time to DO THINGS I NORMALLY DON'T HAVE TIME FOR.
I think it will be tough to hold on for 40days this long. But I'm not on my own and I ain't building on my own strength.. cause He is here for me.
My pastor has provided us a Youtube- playing list with worship songs. So luckily I don't have to search songs for myself.
I've got some songs myself too. For the ones who are also fasting or interested ones;
Lecrae - faithful
Lecrae - don't waste your life, featuring Cam & Dwayne Tryumf
and yes.. they are both from the genre rap.
to do list
- pray for people who've been sick lately (I too start to have a sore throat)
- read the bible (I'm somewhere at Luke, I think?)
- replace the 'media time' for time for family, friends or self discipline (training, basketball, dancing etc)
- sleep earlier, cause I can't watch NBA.
- maybe something will come up in my mind to do?
Want to add some little up here,
since I'm already busy with fasting on media, I just add a little self made fasting.
I want to fast on these two things too;
- cursing (yeah, I sometimes do that)
- cut off some slang (need to start to talk a little more formal)
I find cursing more negative than slang talk. So every time I curse, I'll add up 3 push- ups every word. (3 is the number of holy Trinity)
This was and will be my first day. I'm very interested how I will become after 40days without media, hahahahahahha. Very, very curious about it.
So yeah, I'm only available on my cell phone and mail. Oh, you can also leave a message behind here on blogspot.
Guess I'll be going,
God bless you!
*Edit; I became sick during the day )=
zondag 2 januari 2011
You just watch
I'm gonna be a better dad than you'll EVER BE!! Loser.
This I promise my mom and in the name of Jesus Christ.
This I promise my mom and in the name of Jesus Christ.
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