Worship the Lord [Al Gordon]

hey there beloved children of God ^^

i've made a video of this song today...it's just wonderful if you ask me!! do make it your own prayer, and really think about Jesus' indescribable beauty... cause when you think about it, nothing is more beautiful than Him!! yesterday during worship, i felt so peaceful in front of Jesus' feet.. i haven't really been feeling anything lately, but yesterday, although it was brief, it was lovely ^^

praise the Lord, even through the storm, cause you'll be experiencing the real reason for suffering which makes it worth it in the end.. i agree, it's hard to believe, even lately it's been more for me... but i think that the best thing to do is to bow down on your knees and really open the door for God to enter!! as fr ray said yesterday, the first words He'll tell you are: Don't be afraid! Come, have courage! and He'll embrace you so dearly!!

one thing which i've learnt is this: that if u want to be happy, think about the things which will lead you to be happy..i've been searching for happiness, but then while i was praying i realized that i need to search for God!! and then happiness will come afterwards... the most important thing is to search for God and really surrender to Him, then all the package will come... so i shouldnt really be searching for happiness, but searching for the One who will give me happiness... i dunno if you really understood me lol xD i hope you have!! please do keep me in you prayers... i'll be keeping you readers in mine too...

well now the video comes =] xD




blessings =]
xxxx

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lol ok im writing this on the 28th of february xD but it's gotta do with this post's topic...happiness...well on tuesday i went late after private lessons to the lenten talk and yesterday i went on the site to listen to fr ray's talk...and illa it was so clear!! he said something about happiness which comes when we love one another!!! :D and thats another answer to my question to God [that about happiness] so i should be focusing on loving God with all my heart, soul, mind and loving my neighbour more and more each day; rather than focusing on being happy!! i should want happiness not for my own selfish needs but to help others ^^ so remind me about this ok when i feel sad?? =D

God blss u my friends
xxxxx
praise the Lord in all u do, for happiness will truly come then!!

and yet another beginning...

hey there ^^

so yesh... i finished mocks and it feels so nice lol xD and yet i've gotta study as soon as possible cause i've got a chemistry test at pl next week lol... so the title of this post is quite random but meaningful, and i won't talk a lot cause i still have homework for tonight's pl lol xD but anyway...

yesterday, while i was studying for physics, i said to myself "illa i've been studying this for so long, and then it'll just end in 4 hours!!" so it felt a bit ironic at first cause we stay studying for so long, just for those 4 hours [2 hours for paper 1 and 2 hours for paper 2 lol].. but then while i was praying, i compared it to this life and eternal life... in a way, our life will end really quickly u kno? but then all the work we've done in our life really pays back!! it's not for nothing, that we're suffering and working in this life, cause then we'll get our reward!! it's the same with exams aye? we work and work, although it ends in just acouple of hours, it'll be worth it aye? =] lol so that was one of my millions of thoughts lol

and yesterday, i noticed i really needed to forgive..and when tutzi said that we need to forgive in order to be able to pray, i felt the nudge that i needed to. but it hit home yesterday.. so now i'm working on it with the help of God... no one's perfect aye so why shouldnt i forgive? we all need to do it, cause we ourselves are forgiven every single day no? i'm the type of person who doesnt really tell the other person that something's wrong =s but i guess i need to, but i just dont manage cause i dont like argumenting...imma nsomma issa naraw...

anyway i'm going to start my chemistry homework lol =] i'll just leave by posting the video of the song Better Days of Goo Goo Dolls.. i guess it's time for a new beginning and a time for cancelling all the past hurts aye =]...



and another song which i just love =D The Face of Love of Sanctus Real =D

Real Me

just wanted to post this amazing song, which i havent listened to for ages but it just came when i was away and started listening to it...and realized that it's so beautiful, that God really sees the real us... ^^



*wonderful, beautiful, is what You see when You look at me*

we don't need to be scared on what people may think we are, because God sees who we really are...we dont need to let people inplant doubts on who we are, because God is the one who knows us deeply, who knows us from the inside out. we can search everywhere, but we won't find the person who really knows us and loves us as much as our Father does! we don't need to hide from God because He really loves us beyond our mind can really imagine!!

may He bless you with joy and love ^^
xxx

The Wonderful Cross

a song which has such a deep meaning... do meditate about it =] its about Jesus' immense sacrifice for us..

Christ's Return... and happy valentines day bdw =P

heeeeeeeyyyyy

lol im happy coz its valentines day and its a special day of lovers xD and im loving it haha xD coz i've got the most amazing Lover one can have!!! :D oh yea!! xD sooo... i found this while searching on briomag!! its awesome guys =D read read xP

How Does Christ's Return Affect Me?
by Susie Shellenberger

Christ told His followers to wait and watch for His return. We know God keeps His promises, but why is He taking such a long time with this one?

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).

There’s a reason for His timing: God longs to have everyone with Him throughout eternity, so He’s patiently extending His Son’s return so more people can place their faith in Him.

Meanwhile Back at the Ranch
Jesus’ coming back to Planet Earth someday is absolute truth. As Christians, we know beyond all doubt this WILL happen! So it makes sense that if we’re truly committed to Him, it will affect how we live each day.

Maybe you’ve heard someone say, “Live today as though it were your last day on earth.” Why not transfer that thinking to Christ’s promise to return? If you knew beyond all doubt that Christ would return before midnight tomorrow, what would you do differently today?

The real issue isn’t when. The issue is: He’s coming back!

So let that fact determine your lifestyle.

Unpacking That Reality
To truly live today as if Christ’s return is imminent should encourage you to:

Draw intimately to Him. When Christ returns, you don’t want to seem like a casual acquaintance; you want to know Him deeply. You’ll want to welcome Him with open arms and feel intricately entwined with Him as your Savior. So deepen your relationship with Him now through reading your Bible and praying consistently.

Make things right. If there’s a problem between you and another person, determine to make peace. Follow the Bible’s advice: “Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry” (Ephesians 4:26).

Be vocal about your faith. Think of your loved ones who don’t have a personal relationship with Christ. Your desire is that they’ll spend eternity with God! So talk openly about the difference He’s made in your own life and how they, too, can live forever with Him.

Focus on what matters. Spend your time and energy on things that make a difference so when He returns He’ll be proud of what He sees you doing. Get involved in a ministry. Consider serving at your local soup kitchen. Tutor someone. Start a Bible study and accountability group.

Today Could Be the Day
Yes, Christ could return before your next meal. The issue again, though, isn’t WHEN He’s coming back, but that He IS returning! Because you know that’s as true and sure as the blood flowing through your veins, let it make a difference in how you live today.

We Must Go

hi friends =)

so while i was praying, 'We must go' of Tim Hughes started playing [while it was on shuffle] and it made me reflect so much. it made me think how God really and truly uses us to bring His love to each other... issa we may have heard this all along, but really and truly, do we know what this means? do you know and believe that you're sent by God to the world? that you've got an amazing plan for your life which only you can do it with God? do you believe that you're on earth for an amazing reason, that you're here because God reallly loves you and wants you to go out and work for His mission? do you believe this? do you believe that you're so special and beloved to God that He really has your name on His palm?? that He really knows how many hairs you've got on your head?? do you believe that Jesus really accepted to be ridiculed and killied just to see you smile? just to see you free from that sin which really and truly kills you from the inside?? do you believe that He really and truly came on earth to keep you close to Him?? =D they're retorical questions, but i encourage you to reflect upon them guys!! because God really and truly thinks we're so special, and loves to hear our name =D

so back to 'we must go'... matthew 10: 42 says: "And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward." and i really encourage all of you who're going to live a weekend how a billion live their whole life!! i really admire you, and thank God for giving you the courage and persistence to give a message to everyone, to really help these people who are so in need!! these people dont have peace in their hearts, and they need it so dearly!!!


we reallly must go, guys!! we cannot stay stagnant here, just singing songs but we must live them!! and this is one thing which really struck me today, cause i really need to do that!! let us let God use us to reach for others, be it those who we dont really like, or the ones who are just feeling useless and miserable!! you know whats beautiful in all this? that God uses the weak to lead the strong!! you don't need to be rich/smart/an einstein to go there!! but He's really calling you- yes YOU =D

He wants YOU to go to these people!! no matter from where you come from, no matter what problems you're going through, because you're gona help people with the aid of your problems.... hard to believe it, but its true, as the guy who spoke about being fishers of men!! God will use your current situation to touch people's hearts!! go guys, you can do it with God!! it's one thing which i really have to believe - that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us!! so we'll pray for each other to be able to do this =]

may God bless you all =D
xxxxxxx

watch this video!! it's so amazing!! it nearly made me cry, believe me!!! we must go!!!

Let the Praises Ring

this is one of Lincoln Brewster's songs: Let the Praises Ring and it really touched me =D it says it all, so i cant really add up to it lol xD hope it will touch you guys too =] so here it is:




Oh Lord my God in You I put my trust
Oh Lord my God in You I put my hope
Oh Lord my God in You I put my trust
Oh Lord my God in You I put my hope

CHORUS: In You In You I find my peace
In You In You I find my strength
In You I live and move and breathe
Let everything I say and do
Be founded by my faith in You
I lift up holy hands and sing
Let the praises ring!

Oh Lord my God to You I give my hands
Oh Lord my God to You I give my feet
Oh Lord my God to You I give my everything
Oh Lord my God to You I give my life

amazing isnt it? =D it sort of complements yesterday's talk =] so it struck me even more!!

God bless y'all and have a gd week!!
xxxx

I Can Only Imagine =D

haalloo brothers and sisters =)

how are you all doing ah? so my week, as you all know, was hectic! but I did manage to update and pray more often!! =D so my sister and I were really worried about english literature [which was today] on wednesday, and we decided to pray together and ask the Holy Spirit to just come upon us like He did on the apostles at Pentecost and man did He come!! we were panicing cause we studied the day before >.< >James 1:5-10 -> 5 If any of you need wisdom, ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone. He doesn't find fault. 6 But when you ask, you must believe. You must not doubt.

anyway, so today I've been wondering about life and all the experiences which we pass through, and those moments where we might feel God and those where we just seem to pass through a crisis. And I've asked God like what are really the reasons for all this? But in a way, I do know that it is these which build us up and help us rely in God even more...when i was reading all the qawsalla poems and studying them [i had to do this because of the mock last wednesday] i was wondering about these poets' lives and their hard times, where all their inspiration disappeared and apathy really took them over. I know that I'm still young, so I can't really understand them since i havent really passed through a hard time like theirs.

but God answered and showed me that He will there when these moments will come. Sometimes it feels like a routine, people telling you to trust Him because He'll make you go through it. they repeat so much, and even in songs, you listen to these all the time, but then you say what does that really mean? i think the best thing to do at that point in time, is to talk to Jesus, even if you seem that you know every answer to your every question. sometimes it's good to let God answer you instead of let yourself answer yourself!

i've been playing Once Again and I Can Only Imagine of Matt Redman, and well God seemed to have answered my questions through them =] they're such beautiful songs, don't you think? In the former, he says that he's broken inside, but he still praises the Lord coz he knows really that the best thing to do is to trust Him! God kindof told me at that point that He wont tell us what He's planning for our future, but He promised us that He'll hold our hand through that difficult time! i was scared of what might become of me when i grow up, where i'll be, where i'll go, what will happen to me and the ones i hold close to my heart, but then He told me He'll be with me! maybe you've been listening to this so many times, that it kind of lost its whole point. but if you really seek to ask God, He'll truly answer you, even if it isn't really how you expect Him to! =]

the comp, surprisingly enough, isnt letting me upload the vids lol so ill give you guys the links:
Once Again - Matt Redman => http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZsDp01VK40
I Can Only Imagine - Mercy Me => http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV9jiqS-74g

theyre beautiful!! hope you'll enjoy them =]

God bless you maties :D take care, and remember:

Jeremiah 29: 11-15 -> 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile."

xxxxxx =]

The Good Shepherd

hii there =D

so how are u all guys? overcoming stress? well, im trying to lol! tomorrow i've got maltese mock..and i still gotta study some other stuff lol but i felt like posting something up really quickly =] lol first of all, well done to everyone yest and a big thank you for those who organized it!! we all enjoyed it :D it was awesome xD i loved every minute of it lool xD

so i want you to really think about psalm 23 :D its so beautiful!! last night i read it, and i felt so embraced by God!! it's so beautiful to know that you can trust Him and even if you'll get lost, He'll come get you no matter what!! isn't that it amazing - to know that the King of Kings, the One who created you, the One who knows your inmost being, the One who really loves you for who you are, and even accepted to die for you just to save you from sin, will go wherever it may cost to just get u back into His arms??:D

so tadaaaa here it comes =D

Psalm 23

1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

John 10:11-21

11 "I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. 12"He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13"He flees because he is a hired hand and is not concerned about the sheep. 14"I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me, 15even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. 16"I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. 17"For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again. 18"No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This commandment I received from My Father."

plllls keep us in ur prayers!! prayin for all of you guys :D ^^ thank you for being such an amazing family =] xxxxxx

Conviction and our Nothingness

hey again guys =]

I'm so sorry for not being able to update my blog this week...it's been really hectic [spiritually and physically] and i needed to settle some things out... nsomma anyway now i'm here xD

so this week, i kind of drifted apart from God, be it because of my energy-taking cold, my studies and homeworks, but i think mostly because of my stubbornness... I don't think I can really justify myself, because i know that i could have spoken and confided in Him more. I knew that I should have prayed more but I was a bit scared on the outcome. as in, i was holding back because i knew that He was going to convict me of my sin. but now that i'm thinking about it, i need to be convicted!! or else, i won't move closer to Him! i need to be told that i've done something wrong because I'll never learn and trust Him to take my sin away!! so conviction = growth. if we don't humble ourselves and not admit that we've done wrong, we won't be really free. and i'm the first one to be convicted here =] but we shouldn't take conviction as something negative. we should thank God for giving us His Holy Spirit to nudge us whenever we've done something wrong. because through conviction, we learn how to ask forgiveness and this will reunite us with God, the Father.

another thing which i've really learnt through this is that man i can't live without God!! about a couple of months ago, i did not really know what this meant. [read John 15 for more info] when i get to think about it now, i realize that i cannot even breathe without Him!! I think that the more we learn about His almightiness, the more we realize our nothingness. the more we believe in our nothingness, the more we are letting God fullfil us!! :D i find it really beautiful ^^ that is why God uses the weak to lead the strong! and once again, i hadn't really thought of this deeply, but now that i am, it means so much!! when we think we're strong enough to go walk alone, we stop depending on God as much as before and end up falling! and that's what really happened to me this week, i thought that i could handle it all alone, but i certainly could not and cannot in the future!

in fact, that's what worship is involved in: knowing that we're nothing, so we fall to our knees and worship God with reverence and awe!! doing so, we will touch His heart and He'll then touch ours =D when we're passing through a rough time, sometimes we find it hard to mean the words we're singing, but it's good to still try to worship Him. and you know, He'll be touched so much with your perseverance!! God is a God of mercy, and He'll appreciate every little perseverant action of ours! we just have to do one step, and He'll do the rest =D how amazing is that? ^^

so as a conclusion i want to tell you this: don't be mad at yourself if you've done something wrong and don't be angry that you're being convicted! forgive yourself as God has forgiven you and accept yourself as you are. You're so precious to God!! even though He's God and doesnt need anything, He wants you!! so go to Him and just let go =]

may you have a great week =] and remember: we're all so blessed, then why be stressed? :D:D lol please keep us olevelers in prayers ^^ since we're sitting for our mocks this month =] thanks guys, always appreciated!!

maria angelaaa
xxx

this clip is of the song Wonder of it All of Monday Morning =] amazing song about how we're nothing without Him and how we still have to learn to actually go to Heaven!!