Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him, since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.
- Philippians 1:27-30

and thus concludes the leader's bible study training. some thoughts of how the term has been...

what a great challenge it has been to focus on God in all i do.. in my decisions.. in how i carry myself.. how often i remind myself.. i look at my friends in relationships. they so easily think of their bfs/gfs.. affection.. love.. God's love surpasses all that love. bukan cinta biasa. truly not an ordinary love.

quiero saber El. Tardar mi cruz y caminar con El.

i want to know Him. to take my cross and to walk with Him.

and how often do we quickly judge people based on our tinted perceptions, thinking that they are the manifestation of the fallen man, when all we need to do is look at ourselves? let us recognize the need to no longer fall short and the fact that we cannot help ourselves. all we can do is depend on Him and respond accordingly. but i have to agree that splashing water on the ppl trying to steer the boat and pulling the heavy anchor up is higly questionable. ahahaha

the following is a poem i bought a while back from heeren and thought of sharing it here now..
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i was walking down life's highway a long time ago
one day i saw a sign that read "heaven's grocery store"
as i got a little closer, the door came open wide
and when i came to myself, i was standing inside

i saw a host of angels. they were standing everywhere
one handed me a basket and said, "my child, shop with care"
everything a christian needed was in the grocery store
and if you couldn't carry them, you could come back for more

first i got some patience. love was in the same row
farther down was understanding, you need that everywhere you go
i got a box or two of wisdom, a bag or two of faith
i couldn't miss the holy ghost, for he was all over the place
i stopped to get some strength and courage to help me run the race
and though my basket was getting full, i remembered to get some grace

i didn't forget salvation, for salvation, that was free
so i tried to get enough of that to save both you and me
then i started up the counter to pay the grocery bill
for i thought i had everything to do my master's will

as i went up the aisle, i saw prayer and i just had to put that in
for i knew when i stepped outside, i would run into sin
peace and joy were plentiful, they were on the last shelf
song and praises were hanging near so i just helped myself

then i said to the angel, "now how much do i owe?"
he just smiled and said, "just take them everywhere you go"
again i smiled at him and said, "how much do i really owe?"
the angel smiled again and said,

"my child, Jesus paid your bill a long time ago"

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don't like the shy glances and small smiles yet you not talking to me when you have all the chance in the world to do so. it annoys me. yet i'm guilty of all that. but i'm a shy girl! arrrrrrrrgh.