Life on Wings

Tommy's Thoughts:

"There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear" – 1 John 4:17 (The Message)

The pain and heartache we undergone in our past may sometimes make us afraid and difficult to love and be loved by others. It may be the fear that we will be rejected or that we will hurt others again. We may also fear to commit ourselves to others, fearing we might not live up to our promises. Or, we may be trying hard to safeguard our heart from being hurt again and finding ourselves hard to trust again in others.

From today passage, God shows to us that we don’t need to be afraid of the love commandment by holding tightly to our own self-made security and control over our situation. Instead, He wanted us to trust in Him to provide us with the strength and courage to do what He asks; to love faithfully the people He has given us to love. When He knows we are ready to love others without fear, He will bring them to us at His time.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your answering my prayers so instantly! Things unfolded in front of me as what I’ve prayed for. Thank You for teaching me to trust You more in all areas of my life. Help me always to focus unto You, to free myself from the distractions and fear that has kept me from truly experiencing Your love and peace for my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Bee's Thoughts:

In part he said, “If I do not return, my dear Sarah, never forget how much I loved you, nor that when my last breath escapes me on the battlefield, it will whisper your name.”

Reading those words in tonight's "Daily Bread" touched me so much... I felt like crying. It makes me ponder...
"Who will say this to me?"
"Who will I say this to?"
"Who will appreciate it?"

I like the title of tonight's devotion, "Give Voice To Your Love". Yes, when I breathe my last breath someone's name will be my last whisper too.

God's love is complete when we love one another (v12). That means God's intention in creating us is not just for love to exist only between Him and us. He desires that we also "love one another".

"One another" is a "reciprocal pronoun", meaning between two persons or two-way. Therefore the love that John mentioned above is a mutual love, not a one-way love. When mutual love exists between two belivers in Christ, God's love is made "complete" and it's a testimony to others who can't see God (v12).

John emphasized that such love has no fear (v18). This confirms that the love he talked about is a mutual love between two believers in Christ that completes God's love.

Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your love. Not only You have loved us, but You desire that we also love one another so that others may know You through such love. I pray that all born-again Christians will experience loving one another. Teach us to give voice to our love.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Saturday, June 17, 2006

A Little Perspective

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

16Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Tommy's Thoughts:

A disappointed friend recently questioned me why God didn’t interfere and help her in her problem. She felt angry and troubled by why her sincere prayers were not answered. She said God doesn’t really care and that He hasn’t bring any good before in her life. She asked what good is a God when He can’t do anything for me? She doubts that this whole God-thing is merely an illusion.

I’ve tried my best to tactfully explain but I don’t think she is accepting it right now. I know I’ve no right to invalidate the sufferings she’s going through. It is real and painful. I understand well that it’s easy to lose heart and quit when things just go wrong all the time.

But, we shouldn’t let troubles fill us with bitterness and resentment until it diminishes our faith and disillusions us entirely. Although it’s hard sometimes to think that there is a divine purpose, it’s when we need to humbly seek God daily for His grace to help us gain a proper perspective to our sufferings. That this sufferings will reminds us of Christ’s own suffering for us, keeping us from pride, refocuses our thoughts on great things beyond this life and gives God opportunity to mold and build our character.

Dear Lord, I would like to pray for my dear friend to be able to see and know Your love and care for her one day. That You will teach her to concentrate on experiencing the inner strength from the Holy Spirit when the going get tough. Teach her to be ready and willing to renew her commitment to serve Christ daily, allowing the resurrection power of Christ to strengthen her moment by moment. Thank You and I pray all these in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Bee's Thoughts:

Tonight's devotion is a good reminder on thinking long term instead of short term gain. Even people in the business world also know that "no pain, no gain" and they have long term plans.

As Christians, sometimes we too may get discouraged when things happen in ways that are unfair to us. Yet Paul is encouraging us that we should be steadfast in our Christian values and attitude, knowing that our rewards are in heaven. The "unseen" has far greater value and with "eternal glory" than what can be seen (v18). This is also true for things with commercial values.

Dear Lord,

Help me to always have the right perspective in life. Though sometimes things look discouraging to my naked eyes, help me not to lose hope in Your eternal glory. Teach me to value what is "unseen" in life too, such as, a person's character and virtues and not the external look.

Yes, I like to join in prayer for Tommy's dear friend that she will experience and understand Your interventions in her life. That at times things happen to her to show that she can't do anything without Christ. And perhaps things happened so that she can get to know another wonderful person in her life who can be her best friend. May she experience Your peace as she cry to You.

In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Friday, June 16, 2006

God Reigns

Psalm 93

1 The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty;
the LORD is robed in majesty
and is armed with strength.
The world is firmly established;
it cannot be moved.

2 Your throne was established long ago;
you are from all eternity.

3 The seas have lifted up, O LORD,
the seas have lifted up their voice;
the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.

4 Mightier than the thunder of the great waters,
mightier than the breakers of the sea—
the LORD on high is mighty.

5 Your statutes stand firm;
holiness adorns your house
for endless days, O LORD.

Tommy's Thoughts:

At times, we may find ourselves so perplexed and troubled with a situation or problem. We may be angered or annoyed by how others have taken advantage or treated us unfairly. Uncertainties and frustration loomed in our mind all day until we can’t concentrate on the things in front of us. We may ask ourselves will God ever going to do anything about our problems. We may even question where’s God when we needed Him to bring an end to our predicament.

I often found myself struggling with this when problems seemed so big and overwhelming. It was hard to honestly put everything in God's hands, trusting Him to know what’s best for me and that He will achieves all His good purposes despite my situation. But, I’ve learned that the more we can see and know how He is in control of everything and in every situation, His sovereignty, the less troubled and perplexed we are by our calamities. I begin to trust Him more and understand how He will always love and care for me regardless of the outcome from a situation.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for teaching me to give words of Your assurance to a friend in need today. Thank You that my friend received Your peace; giving rest to all the worries and frustration. Teach me also Lord to always keep calm and confidence in You during difficult and trying situations; turning my eyes to You and trusting Your sovereignty over all things. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Bee's Thoughts:

Tonight's passage is exactly what I needed. It is a confirmation to what has happened to me and my friend when we felt taken advantage off and unfairly treated.

We ended up encouraging one another that "the Lord reigns" and that "all things work together for good to those who love God". Also God says, "vengence is mine, I will repay." If the non-believers try to bully God's children, our Heavenly Father will know what to do.

Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your comforting words that You reigned. We will reign with You too one day when You come back for us, Your children. Thank You that inspite of what has happened to me and my friend, we have Your peace that surpasses all understanding. I pray for my friend that she too will receive your peace as she sleeps tonight. I pray that You will show her a better way for her soon. May she trust in You for her future.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Your Death

Romans 6:1-14

Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ
1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

5If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. 6For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with,[a] that we should no longer be slaves to sin— 7because anyone who has died has been freed from sin.

8Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. 10The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.

11In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. 13Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. 14For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.

Bee's Thoughts:

To offer is to give willingly. Here Paul reminds us to offer or give oursleves to God willingly as He is the One Who gave us a second chance of life(v13).

Dear Lord,
There is nothing I can give to You except myself. For that is my reasonable service for all that You have done for me.
Make me an instrument of righteousness for Your glory at my place of work. That through me, others may know You and accept You as their Saviour too. I pray for my colleagues who are not save that they may come to You one day.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Tommy's Thoughts:

We may be unaware sometimes that we take advantage of God’s forgiveness to continue indulging in sin. In our mind, we know and certain that God will forgive us no matter what. We told ourselves its ok, this one last time won’t hurt, He’ll forgive me anyway.

Paul forceful answer to this is By no means! We have such an attitude when we do not understand or forget the dreadful seriousness of sin. Jesus paid with His life so we could be forgiven.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your forgiveness and the wonderful new life I now have with Jesus. Teach me to always consciously choose to treat all wrongful desires and temptations as if they were dead and buried; thus giving me a powerful motive and strength to resist sin.

Thank You for your guidance that has helped me to pass my examination. Thank you also to all my friends, especially my best friend, who has always been there to encourage, assure and pray for me. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Who Are You?

1 John 2:1-11

1My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for[a] the sins of the whole world.

3We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 4The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5But if anyone obeys his word, God's love[b] is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him: 6Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.

7Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command but an old one, which you have had since the beginning. This old command is the message you have heard. 8Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining.

9Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness. 10Whoever loves his brother lives in the light, and there is nothing in him[c] to make him stumble. 11But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness; he does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded him.

Bee's Thoughts:

"Identity theft is a big problem in the age of credit cards and the Internet. It’s not hard for someone to retrieve your vital information and pose as you. If that were to happen, however, it would not change the essence of who you are. The thief would not steal your true identity—just some superficial information about you.

Your identity goes much deeper than your ID numbers. In reality, you are who God says you are."

- The Daily Bread

"Who are you in reality?", some people might ask me. Well, my identity truly goes much deeper than what people can see of me outwardly. There are many things about me that are hidden that only some selected few people will know.

But most of all my eternal identity is, I am a child of God... how comforting! As a child of God, I inherited God's nature to want to do what is right, though sometimes doing the right thing might means a disadvantage to myself in this world, like in my recent work experience. Yet, the Holy Spirit in me would prompt me to do the right thing.

Dear Lord,
At times I may feel that if I am not a Christian I wouldn't have been taken advantage of. But yet I know that whatever I lost in this world I will gain them in many portions when I am with You one day. Let me stand firm in doing what's right rather than copy what the world will do.
As I start my new work tomorrow, grant me wisdom to do the tasks given to me. Let me speak and do the right things always.
In Jesus' name I pary. Amen.

Tommy's Thoughts:

Today’s passage tells us that we will not grow spiritually while we continue hating, ignoring or despising others like irritants, annoyances or adversaries. Our growing relationship with God will result in a growing, genuine and loving relationship with others.

By understanding and respecting each other’s unique differences and agreeing on the disagreeables agreeably, we can change our attitude towards others. Instead of constantly focusing on their flaws, lackings or annoyances, we can choose to be concerned with their well-being or situation, being grateful and thankful for them. If we choose to love others, God will help us to express that love to them.

Dear Lord, thank You for teaching me that Christian love is not a feeling but a choice; a choice to show true concern and respect to others, whether or not I feel affection towards them. I trust that You will help me to always express true and genuine love to others. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Worry Immobilizes

Matthew 6:25-34

Do Not Worry
25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life[b]?

28"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Tommy's Thoughts:

My friend explained how God knows what is best for me when I was worrying about something recently. How much that assurance alleviates my fear and give me the peace of mind! No matter what the outcome maybe, God is in control and He knows it will be the best for us. This sometimes might not be the outcome we wanted or has hoped for.

It’s often easy to be consumed with our thoughts when we forget about God’s Word and His promises to supply all our needs. We can be assured in all things God works for the good of those who love him (Roman 8:28). When we worry about things we know we can’t do much or beyond our control, it reduces our ability to trust in God; interfering our relationships with Him. We may also be wasting our time, disrupting our productivity and even negatively affecting others.

Dear Lord, thank You for Your peace, promises and assurance that help me not to waste time worrying about unnecessary things. Teach me instead to carefully plan for the important matters - to think ahead of my goals, choices, and schedules and always trusting in Your guidance. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Bee's Thoughts:

I was feeling very anxious months ago regarding my career. For I have lost my focus in work last year after a series of things that happened in my life... I felt lost and aimless. Yet God has provided for me in His time. He knows when to put me at the position He wants me to be in. This year, I have been enjoying the various works I am entrusted with so far even though I felt exhausted by them.

I will be starting my new work this Thur and is looking forward to it eagerly. I pray that the transition will be a smooth one.

It's a good reminder that we need not worry but to trust in God's providence. All we need to do is to seek God first... His kingdom and righteousness.

Dear Lord,
Thank You for all You have provided for me. In my time of desperation and anxiety, You came to rescue me from my fear. You taught me faith and faithfulness, You taught me trust and patience.
Thank You for the amicable closure of my current job and the smooth transition into my new job soon. I see Your hands in them. Yes, I pray that Your peace that surpasses understanding will rule my heart and mind. I pray this for my best friend too.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Monday, June 12, 2006

A Tender And Mighty God

Psalm 147:1-5

1 Praise the LORD.
How good it is to sing praises to our God,
how pleasant and fitting to praise him!

2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem;
he gathers the exiles of Israel.

3 He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.

4 He determines the number of the stars
and calls them each by name.

5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power;
his understanding has no limit.

Tommy's Thoughts:

Sometimes we are troubled and frustrated when we don’t understand even our own selves. We don’t quite know what we really wanted, why we do certain things, how we feel or what’s wrong with us. We feel helpless and lost, worrying about the uncertainties lying ahead in our lives. We think hard about our situation and try our best to focus our mind on our problems and ourselves – to solve the dilemma.

God knows and understands us fully and perfectly. He knows our hearts; all our pain, struggles and longings. Like a loving father, He speaks to us tenderly, showing us His way, the best way for us, when we are lost, fail or discouraged. Not a single thing in our lives happened without Him knowing it. His understanding has no limit (v5). We should focus on God rather than on ourselves because the more we learn about Him and His ways, the more we will understand about ourselves.

Dear Lord, thank You for the peace You has given me when I’m troubled and worried by situations in my life. Thank You for speaking to me through the people I met, Your Word and during my daily prayers. Teach me to focus my mind onto You and to know that You care and concern a lot for me. Guide me to continue striving to become more and more like Christ each day. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Bee's Thoughts:

God knows exactly how I am feeling now although I don't know how to express what is in my heart. But I know He will heal my broken heart and bind my wounds (v3).

I have many questions in my mind and many things I don't understand. But I know He knows the answers and He knows my name (v4).

I remember God, through the Apostle Paul, says in 1 Corinthians 13:

4Love is patient, love is kind.
5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails.

Sometimes when our mind don't understand something, or another person's actions/decisions, it is when we need to apply the principle of love...

Can we still be "patient and kind" towards the other person?
Can we seek the goodness for the other person instead of our own? So what if we are right and the other person is wrong in a certain view, can we still accept him/her in love?
Can we still "protect, trust, hope and persevere" with that person?

Dear Lord,
I pray that when my mind is crowded with questions and things I don't understand, Your love will come into my heart to stablize me.
I pray that when my heart is broken You will come and mend it.
I pray you will do the same for my best friend too.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Sunday, June 11, 2006

Reflector of the Light

John 1:1-14

The Word Became Flesh
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning.

3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood[a] it.

6There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.[b]

10He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13children born not of natural descent,[c] nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.

14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only,[d] who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Tommy's Thoughts:

Today’s sermon at church talked about how as Christian we are the epistle of Christ, constantly ‘read’ by people around us (2 Cor 3:2) and affecting the lives of others in many ways. God has chosen us to imitate and become the witness of Jesus Christ to others in the world.

We are here not as the source of light but as reflectors of Christ’s light to the dark and unbelieving world. As His light shine into our lives, guiding our path, God also uses us to reflect this light to those who are lost and stumbled in the darkness.

Dear Almighty God, thank You for the life of Jesus that brings true, glorious, light into my life, showing me Your way when I was walking blindly and aimlessly into the darkness. Teach me to grow to be more like Christ each day, to walk my talk and also to walk my talk by pointing others to Christ, the Light. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Bee's Thoughts:

In the business world, marketing is very important even if one has the best product in the world. Without marketing and branding, all the goodness and benefits of a certain product would be hiddened, nobody will know or be able to enjoy the benefits of this product. Therefore, there is a need for a Marketing person to bring out the greatness of the product.

Similarly, after we have accepted Christ and experienced His goodness, we must 'market' or share what we know and experienced. Yes, we are living testimonies of who our God is.

Dear Lord,
May my life reflects Your glory. May my life make a difference to the life of those around me.
In Your holy name I ask. Amen.

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Who Knows Best?

2 Chronicles 36:15-21

The Fall of Jerusalem
15 The LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to them through his messengers again and again, because he had pity on his people and on his dwelling place. 16 But they mocked God's messengers, despised his words and scoffed at his prophets until the wrath of the LORD was aroused against his people and there was no remedy. 17 He brought up against them the king of the Babylonians, [a] who killed their young men with the sword in the sanctuary, and spared neither young man nor young woman, old man or aged. God handed all of them over to Nebuchadnezzar. 18 He carried to Babylon all the articles from the temple of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the LORD's temple and the treasures of the king and his officials. 19 They set fire to God's temple and broke down the wall of Jerusalem; they burned all the palaces and destroyed everything of value there.

20 He carried into exile to Babylon the remnant, who escaped from the sword, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. 21 The land enjoyed its sabbath rests; all the time of its desolation it rested, until the seventy years were completed in fulfillment of the word of the LORD spoken by Jeremiah.

Tommy's Thoughts:

God’s mercy is ever available and He patiently waits for those who live in sin to turn to Him. Sadly, many take this mercy for granted, using it as an excuse to continue sinning. There are even those who blame the situation they are in for sinning; thinking it’s a normal and fair human reaction during trying and difficult situation.

This is a lie, we can choose not to sin by obeying God’s clear commands and trusting Him knows what’s best for us and He will deliver us. But, most of the times, our impatience and ignorance of the consequences lead us to continue dabbling with sin and harboring it in our heart.

Sin is a monster and tremendously progressive in its nature. When we continue to sin, we fool ourselves by giving evil an incontrovertible momentum to destroy us from within. We’re feeding the evil until it takes over everything and very soon it’s too late for us to retaliate or even to stop ourselves, we are doomed!

Its true God’s mercy can rescue and remedy us from this, but we need to know also there is a limit to His patience in mercy. Like in today’s passage, there will come a time when things no longer remediable or reversible. In His perfect knowledge and wisdom, He concludes that there is no more waiting for the stubbornness of mankind to repent. His mercy will soon be replaced by judgment.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You again for Your crystal clear teaching. Thank You for removing all the confusion and delusion; showing me that I have the choice to do what is right. Teach me to truly repent from all my past wrongs and begin living obediently to You, remembering there is a limit to Your patience in mercy. Lord, lead me to Your path and keep me close to You always.

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he restores my soul.

He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
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.

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

Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
- Psalm 23

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Bee's thoughts:

God is very merciful and patient. Yet if we again and again take His mercy and patience for granted, it will come a time that there is "no remedy", like in the case of the Israelites in the above passage. So sometimes we need the wake up call from God before we start to listen to Him again.

Dear Lord,
Help me to hear Your voice when You speak to me. Let my heart not be hardened, let me obey Your word.
Right now, I want to pray that my best friend will not be disappointed by my action and the decision I have chosen. I pray that he will accept that it's not time yet for me to act as he expected. I pray that You will console his heart even right now. I pray You will grant him a good and peaceful sleep tonight and wake up fresh feeling Your unfailing love, Lord.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Friday, June 09, 2006

Living Peaceably with Others

Romans 12:9-21

9Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[a] Do not be conceited.

17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"[b]says the Lord. 20On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."[c] 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Tommy's Thoughts:

I remember many times where I shocked others and myself with the temper I had. Whenever I was provoked or wrongfully accused, I tend to get really upset and angry. I tried ways to manage and by keeping calm but often fail. After the great rush of anger was over, I always regretted to have reacted in such a way.

Today passage is a good reminder from God to help me realizes the danger of being such a reactive person. If I’m not careful, I might end up putting myself in a serious and difficult situation or conflict with others. Paul said “Bless those who persecute you”. Instead of repaying evil with evil, we’ll make great, positive changes by overcoming evil with good, tact and kindness.

Dear Lord, thank You for making me aware to be careful by controlling my anger, to overcome any evil with good, instead of taking matters into our own hands. Teach me to live at peace with everyone and to trust You more. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Bee's Thoughts:

What is love? In grammar, love is a "verb" or "action" word.

How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 describes love.

Now in this passage it shows us the practical aspects of love. Love...
is "sincere (v9) -- genuine, truthful
is "devoted" (v10) -- dedicated, committed
"honor" (v10) -- respect, hold in high regards
is "faithful in prayer" (v12) -- steadfast, regularly praying for
"share" (v13) -- partake, use jointly
"practice hospitality" (v13) -- cordial reception, generous
"bless" (v14) -- well wishes
"rejoice" or "mourn" with others (v15) -- shows empathy
"live in harmony" (v16) -- compatible in opinion and action
"do what is right" (v17) -- what is proper

Who have we loved (base on the above aspects)? I guess not many if we were to answer truthfully. We are limited by our human capacity and find it hard to love everybody equally. But for those whom we claim to love, the above passage is a test of how much we love them.

Dear Lord,

You are Love. Come into my heart that Your love may overwhelm me and overflow to others. I acknowledge that I can't love so many people in the way You want me to at one go. But for those that I do love, let me love them in Your way. Let this love grow stronger each day as I grow in You.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Thursday, June 08, 2006

Heart Knowledge

Mark 10:13-16

The Little Children and Jesus
13People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." 16And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.

Tommy's Thoughts:

Sometimes we are like the disciples, ignore, overlook or even look down on those who are not as knowledgeable or ‘equipped’ as we are. We are proud of possessing years of head knowledge and experience in knowing God and His Word.

But in today passage, Jesus rebuked and warned the disciples that complete intellectual understanding is not as important as going to God with a simple and childlike heart; trusting Him as a loving parent. God’s unconditional love and forgiveness provide a way for everyone, regardless of how ‘knowledgeable’ or ‘experienced’ the person is, to be accepted by God.

Dear Lord, thank You for teaching me to come to You with a childlike faith, trusting You in everything in my lives. Lord, guide me to witness to the lost and spread the good news about You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Bee's Thoughts:

Yes, dear Lord, blessed are those who trust in you" (Ps 84:12); who trust with child-like faith. Thank You for reminding me that I need to be like a child when it comes to trusting You. Let me not doubt Your providence, Your timing or Your love for me. I put my hope in You Lord.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Wednesday, June 07, 2006

A Daily Beauty

Acts 6:9-15

9Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. These men began to argue with Stephen, 10but they could not stand up against his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.

11Then they secretly persuaded some men to say, "We have heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God."

12So they stirred up the people and the elders and the teachers of the law. They seized Stephen and brought him before the Sanhedrin. 13They produced false witnesses, who testified, "This fellow never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. 14For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs Moses handed down to us."

15All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel.

Bee's Thoughts:

We can't control what happens to us, but we can control how we react to what happens to us? True, yet not so true.

The fallen human race has lost control over sins and our reactions from our sinful nature, although many would have tried hard to live rightly. But when we search deep in our hearts we would find that in certain things we just couldn't overcome what's our human nature.

But thank be to God that through Jesus Christ we are able to let His Holy Spirit help us live a victorious life. We no longer need to obey the law of sin but to submit to the law of the Spirit.

For born-again Christians, the glory of God will shine through even when we go through hardship like anybody else (provided we submit to God), like in the case of Stephen in the above passage. That marks the difference between believers and non-believers.

Dear Lord,
When in distress and heartaches, thank You for your strength and love to help me go through those period. I want to praise You that Your countenance shines on me as I let You lead. Thank You in Jesus' name. Amen.

Tommy's Thoughts:

I know very well that internal characteristics and attitudes of a person are more important and lasting than physical appearance. But, I still find it difficult to get past those superficial, surface issues of looks and performance in front of others. We’re too easily impressed or affected by image but God wants us to value qualities that last.

“The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." - 1 Samuel 16:7.

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” – Proverbs 31:30

When we get right down to it, we’ll realized it’s not the outside that ultimately important but the heart, personality and character. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we’ll be able to build our inner characteristics that are lasting, magnetic, that appeal not to just to the opposite sex but to people in general.

Dear Heavenly Father, all beauty and perfection originates in You and You are the most attractive of all. Thank You for showing me the importance of characteristics and attitudes than merely focusing on physical appearance and image. Teach me to trust You by faith to produce all the beautiful characteristics of Lord Jesus in me, reflecting His character to the world. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Tuesday, June 06, 2006

A Welcoming Love

Luke 15:11-32

The Parable of the Lost Son
11Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them.

13"Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. 14After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. 15So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. 16He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.

17"When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired men.' 20So he got up and went to his father.
"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

21"The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.[a]'

22"But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. 24For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate.

25"Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27'Your brother has come,' he replied, 'and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.'

28"The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29But he answered his father, 'Look! All these years I've been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!'

31" 'My son,' the father said, 'you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' "

Tommy's Thoughts:

Despite His omnipotence, God will never force us to go to Him. He gives us human being a will of our own, to be able to make our own choices. Through free will, God allow us to choose between good and evil. He searches our heart and constantly gives us opportunities to respond to Him and His ways.

But many misuse this free will by living life on our own way instead of His, selfishly pushing aside any responsibility or commitment getting in our ways. Like the younger son, we disobeyed and ‘ran’ away from God, wanted to be free to live as we pleased. Eventually, consequences of our irresponsible action and attitude bring us to our senses to acknowledge that we need God’s help and guidance.

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your amazing love that is always constant, patient and welcoming. Thank You for the many times that You told me to stop and look, saving myself from grief, sorrow and disappointment. Teach me not to take Your patience for granted and to go my own way, not heeding Your commands.

Dear Lord, again thank You for the blessing You brings into my life each day; that teaches and changes me into a better person. I pray that You will keep me close to You and Your ways, not to be lead astray by the many distractions in my mind. I ask all these in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Bee's Thoughts:

Very often we too forget our position in Christ, just like the elder son in the above passage. We forget that our rich heavenly Father is more than willing to bless us with all His riches if only we ask from Him. We live like a 'beggar' even though we are rich in Christ.

This passage coincides with the message at my church retreat today on "receiving the blessing of God". The speaker said that if we truly love God, He will bless us and we just need to ask from Him. If we love God we will ask for the right thing... things that will honour God and not ourselves. God wants to bless us so that we can also bless others.

Dear Lord,
Forgive me for the times when I have forgotten my position in Christ and that You want to bless me richly.
Thank You that whenever I have learnt my lesson and obey You, You bless me. Thank You for the new work I will be starting next week. I believe You have a great plan in placing me in that position which I did not ask for. You want to use me to bless others just as You have blessed me. I pray for wisdom and strength to lead others to do what is right that Your name may be glorified.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Monday, June 05, 2006

It’s What God Says

1 Kings 13:7-22

7 The king said to the man of God, "Come home with me and have something to eat, and I will give you a gift."

8 But the man of God answered the king, "Even if you were to give me half your possessions, I would not go with you, nor would I eat bread or drink water here. 9 For I was commanded by the word of the LORD : 'You must not eat bread or drink water or return by the way you came.' " 10 So he took another road and did not return by the way he had come to Bethel.

11 Now there was a certain old prophet living in Bethel, whose sons came and told him all that the man of God had done there that day. They also told their father what he had said to the king. 12 Their father asked them, "Which way did he go?" And his sons showed him which road the man of God from Judah had taken. 13 So he said to his sons, "Saddle the donkey for me." And when they had saddled the donkey for him, he mounted it 14 and rode after the man of God. He found him sitting under an oak tree and asked, "Are you the man of God who came from Judah?"
"I am," he replied.

15 So the prophet said to him, "Come home with me and eat."

16 The man of God said, "I cannot turn back and go with you, nor can I eat bread or drink water with you in this place. 17 I have been told by the word of the LORD : 'You must not eat bread or drink water there or return by the way you came.' "

18 The old prophet answered, "I too am a prophet, as you are. And an angel said to me by the word of the LORD : 'Bring him back with you to your house so that he may eat bread and drink water.' " (But he was lying to him.) 19 So the man of God returned with him and ate and drank in his house.

20 While they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the old prophet who had brought him back. 21 He cried out to the man of God who had come from Judah, "This is what the LORD says: 'You have defied the word of the LORD and have not kept the command the LORD your God gave you. 22 You came back and ate bread and drank water in the place where he told you not to eat or drink. Therefore your body will not be buried in the tomb of your fathers.' "

Tommy's Thoughts:

The prophet in today’s passage disobeyed God’s command not because he intentionally does not want to listen to God but was not vigilant enough to stay firm despite confusion. He was not wary of the importance of separating God’s truth from what was seemingly the truth, which in the end cost his life.

Today, we also faced similar confusion when someone claims certain truths that contradict with God’s Word. They never come as plain, distinguishable lies but as crafty, believable half-truths that easily deceive those who are not on guard. Satan our Enemy, is the Father of Lies, an angel of light" (2Corinthians 11:14) and nearly everything he says is a half-truth.

Dear Lord, thank You for reminding me how easy it is to fall into Satan’s deception when I’m not watchful. Guide me to spend more time reading the Bible, to know Your truth and disregard whatever contradict with Your words. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Bee's Thoughts:

Many times we are just like "the man of God" in the above passage, who obeyed God's word half way for whatever reasons. It may be due to ignorance, doubts, or even change of heart. Sometimes the consequences of such disobedience can be serious.

Dear Lord,
At times I may be like "the man of God" in tonight's devotion. Forgive me for those times that I have disobeyed You. I pray that You will show me the areas in my life that You want to deal with. Please grant me strength to fully obey Your leading. Even if it is painful or if I don't undertsand, help me to do as You lead, for You know what's best for me. I want to trust in You, Lord.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Sunday, June 04, 2006

An Expensive Gospel

Philippians 1:19-30

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.[a] 20I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.

27Whatever 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 28without 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. 29For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him, 30since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

Bee's Thoughts:

I often felt the way the Apostle Paul felt above (v21-26). I felt that dying is gain for me... for then I don't have to suffer on earth anymore, but to live in eternity with Jesus Christ. Yet to live for the sake of others is necessary. I guess the purpose of my existence on earth hasn't fully accomplished yet, otherwise God would have taken me away.

Today, our Pastor spoke about discipleship during the church service. We are to make disciples, not just believers. So have I influenced anyone that he/she wants to seek Christ and follow Him? I don't know, maybe yes, maybe no. But that is my hope and prayer that my life is not a waste on earth. I don't want to just occupy space on earth.

Yes, in a few hours more I will be with the rest of my fellow church members for our combined churches retreat. I really pray that this is a meaning retreat for me and the rest of the members. I want God to speak to me concerning my life, my walk, my work, my relationship, etc. I want to hear His voice.

Dear Lord,
Often I wish I am no longer on earth. Often I wish I can be with You where You are. But I know that my time is not up yet. I pray that You will show me what You want me to do during this churches retreat. Speak to me, Lord.
While I live, let me live my life for Your glory and honour. Let what I say brings encouragement to others. Let me make a difference in the life of those who come in contact with me.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Tommy's Thoughts:

Paul is the best example of how living with an eternal perspective in mind gives us the freedom to serve and devote our lives to what really matters, without the fear of death. Although we may not have to die for representing Christ like Paul, we may still need to endure certain sufferings and worldly troubles for our conviction and faith.

Thus, when we are certain of our eternal destiny, we will be bold to speak out for Christ, remain in Him with confidence and obedience, and to grow and become more like Him each day.

Dear Lord, thank You for teaching me that when I continue to faithfully represents Christ despite my sufferings; my message and example affect others and even my own self for good. Let me see that when I endure, I’ll be able to take my eyes off of earthly comfort, to build my character and strengthen my faith to serve as an example for others. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Saturday, June 03, 2006

Grace & Faith - Gift of God

Ephesians 2:1-10

Made Alive in Christ
1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Bee's Thoughts:

Without the grace of God I wouldn't have a second chance in life or to be in heaven with Jesus one day.

Sometimes I wonder why others can't have the same level of faith as I have. On the other hand many people wonder why I have so much faith even though I am a very careful, analytical and skeptical person in terms of my work or issues. People find me 'weird' in a way to trust God or my online friends so much.

I have come to realize that the faith I have is a gift of God, not my own. Why is it so? I know it because I have exceptional faith in what I can't see -- be it in God or people. In my own natural self I don't trust anyone at all due to my bad early childhood experience. Yet I had such simple faith and trust in God when I came to know Him at the age of 12. My faith grows tremendously as I seek God. This faith also 'spilled' over into my faith in people whom I have not seen or met before.

Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your grace and Your gift of faith in my life. There's nothing I can boast but to boast in You. I pray that this faith will continue to grow as I explore the world around me and the people I come into contact with. Is one day You were to ask me to give up all and live by faith, let me be willing to do it and obey Your calling.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Tommy's Thoughts:

In today’s passage, Paul said we do not need to live anymore under sin’s power once we became Christian. We used to be dead in sin and slaves to our sinful nature but not anymore when the penalty of our sin and its power to enslave us were miraculously destroyed by Christ on the cross.

Although, we will still subject and tempted to sin while in this fallen world, we don’t need to believe in the lie that we should give up when we fall as though we are hopelessly condemned. By focusing on Christ, we will receive His grace to keep us back on track when we are about to drift further away.

Dear Lord, thank You Lord that through faith in Christ that I stand acquitted before You. Let me remember always that I have been united in Christ’s powerful victory that I no longer live under the control of sin or dead in sin but alive with Christ. Teach me to respond to Your gifts of salvation and even my faith with gratitude, praise and joy. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Friday, June 02, 2006

Honouring Others

Romans 12:6-13

6We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Love
9Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Bee's Thoughts:

"Honor one another above yourselves." (v11)

I guess I have failed to do that tonight.... I felt so bad when what I said to someone close made him say to me, "sound like only you know and 100% others don know what i am sayin".

What he said caused me to realize that I have not honored him above myself. I might have come across to him as someone 'proud' or 'self-righteous'. I didn't realize that's how he or others might see me, don'tI didn't mean it that way. I felt angry with myself actaully... for not becareful with my words.

Tonight's devotion is a good reminder that I must constantly be aware of how I speak and stay humble all the time, honoring others above myself.

Dear Lord,

Please cleanse my lips and put Your words in my mouth. Help me be aware of my speech so that I may not unknowingly hurt others or give the wrong impression to others with what I say. May my words bring blessings and life to others at all time. Teach me Your way Lord.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Tommy's Thoughts

We often see packaging of food claiming to be 100% pure and natural. These marketing taglines work well as people become more health conscious nowadays; we wanted pure, healthy and nutritious food without the extra artificial flavoring and coloring.

The same can be said about our so-called love towards each others; which often filled with pretense, duplicity and hypocrisy. Most of us are good at pretending that we care and love others. Common reasons for us to act in such a way are to avoid hurting others’ feelings; to make ourselves looks good and polite; or even to hide and mask our manipulative, selfish motives.

To start and be able to sincerely love each others, we first need to see and understand the true love of God for us. God loves us not because of our achievements, possessions or titles but because of who we are. When we are secure in God’s love, we will be eager to share that true love with others.

Dear Lord, thank You for reminding me to be honest and sincere to others, myself and to You when I claim to love others. Though I know sometimes it is easier to say than done but I trust Your grace will change my heart while I make the first step and effort to love others truthfully. Thank You Lord. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thursday, June 01, 2006

For Who He Is

Numbers 15:37-41

37 The LORD said to Moses, 38 "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'Throughout the generations to come you are to make tassels on the corners of your garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. 39 You will have these tassels to look at and so you will remember all the commands of the LORD, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by going after the lusts of your own hearts and eyes. 40 Then you will remember to obey all my commands and will be consecrated to your God. 41 I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt to be your God. I am the LORD your God.' "

Tommy's Thoughts:

Ever since my childhood till before I’m a Christian, I’ve been following through all kinds of rules and rituals of a religion, hoping to receive all the good luck, prosperity, good health, long life and success. Festivals were celebrated on certain dates in a year where I flocked together with others in a big crowd at places of worship, hoping not to miss out on any special blessings or good luck.

After I’ve accepted Christ, I can see how self-centered this practice and belief really is. It focuses entirely on what a person can get from serving those idols. Treating those gods like magical genies and expecting them to serve and grant our wishes, we pay them a visit and pray to them on special occasion or when we’re stuck in deep trouble!

Christianity goes entirely opposite of all the religions of the world. Worshipping God is selfless; instead of expecting to be served, we serve God and expecting nothing in return. It is about giving, not receiving. It is also not on what we should be feeling, experiencing or expecting. Because worship is not about 'ME'. True worship is about giving God what He deserves and for who He is, not for what we can get from Him.

If we happened to get joy, wisdom or some blessing from our worship, then fine and great, but we shouldn’t do it by expecting these in return in the first place. If we were to expect something, then often our feelings and emotions will color whatever ‘result’ we’re expecting. But, if we were to worship expecting nothing in return, then our worship becomes a wonderful gift we are giving to God.

We can worship and talk to Him wherever we are, anytime of the day and in every situation or circumstances in our lives; not only on special occasion or places. Through this, we can grow in a close, meaningful and personal relationship with God. Instead of fearing God will punish or not blessing us if we miss out on following certain rituals, we know Him as a caring, faithful and loving Father who will take good care of everything in our lives. All we need to do is to be willing to go to Him with a humble heart and to love Him with all our heart. He will takes care of the rest!

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for coming into my life, showing me the joy, peace and wonder in following You. Thank You also for Your daily reminders and assurance of Your love and care, through situations, signs, events or people around me. Lord, keep me close to You always and lead me in the paths of Your righteousness and glory. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Bee's Thoughts:

Dear Lord,
You are the One who have brought me out of my 'pit' and led me thus far. Thank You for Your salvation. I pray that my life will tell others of Your love and mercy, Your compassion and grace. I commit my work, the people I talk to and meet everyday to You. I pray that those who do not know you will come to know you soon.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Monday, June 19, 2006

Sunday, June 18, 2006