Easier to run than stay

It's always seems easier to run than to stay.

We can run from problems, just one more day and we will be free.

But sometimes a run, could be one in the wrong direction.

So take time to kneel. To think, and to pray.

We have many plans, many ideas on what might work, what we would love to get out of, and be free of, yes, it's never easy being in situations which seem tough and difficult. But sometimes it's those situations which grow you in areas you otherwise would not. In patience, in love, in hope, and hope never disappoints. 

You may right now be in a situation, wondering, how I wish I could get out of this. Could I suggest one thing? Take a break, get on your knee and pray. For many are the plans of man, but it is God's plan that will succeed. So take a moment. Pray. Ask. Abide in Christ and let His word abide in you. Perhaps, the reason you could stand it, was because God gave you this grace to be able to stand.

Gone too soon

You were a dear sister, one of which was an elder.

You were a great teacher, putting those who are young into the right direction.

But now you're gone, gone too soon.

I wish you didn't have to go, that I would hear you play and worship the Lord together.

But now you're with the Lord, you're gone home, and I'm glad He has received you.

You will be missed on the days we live out in this earth, 

but the memories you have made keeps you close to our hearts.

This is not good bye, but see you, till the time we meet again, in the new home which is promised unto us.

We miss you sister.

A post in 2017

I have no idea who still reads this blog, but Happy 2017! haha I know the month is almost through. But I am thankful for each day that passes.

Dear friends, brothers and sisters, whoever reads this. I trust God has been well with you, I trust that He has dealt bountifully with you, through your lows and losses, through the brokenness and hurt, through the happy and joys moments in life, and through the memories of people we can only now cherish. For many of us, we might have lost loved ones last year, for some of us lost the only one that might have understood you. But I want to tell you God has not given up on you, that He still desires you, and loves you. Sure there's still pain as long as we live in this decaying world, but it doesn't mean we can't look forward and enjoy the moments that come by. Our hope and our race will lead us to the time when He returns for all of us in Christ Jesus, but until then, rise and shine His glory throughout the world, give that cup of water to your enemies, and leave God to do the rest. Our lives are set in eternity with Him. Praise His name and give Him the honour. Forever and ever amen.

Do not lose heart, do not think He has abandoned you, for He has definitely not done so.

What's in it for... what??

I realise that blogspot posts die down these days, and probably a miniscule if not no one actually reads my blog anymore. But that is fine, i will continue to write none the less.

What's in it for me? A common question always asked and sought after, if i dont benefit from any of this, then I will not bother being a part of it.

While it does make sense, i mean if it adds nothing to your life why would you want to invest in it, it can also backlash in a different direction. As always I will speak to brothers and sisters with regards to this who are in the Lord Jesus saved by grace through faith(this includes myself). Do not fall away from assembling together, for by it only can the true meaning of church exist. It isnt a building but a gathering of saints, whom by which are cleansed by the very blood of Christ. I wish to implore to you, don't give up your race, just because some one offended you, for if we are taught to bear with our enemies by the turning of the cheek in Matthew 5:39, what more a brother and sister. We are all growing together, sharpening each other as proverbs 27:17 says iron sharpens iron, the process is not one that is smooth, nor is it one that destroys one another, but through the process of sharpening do we become more better equipped for the glory of our heavenly Father!

I am reminded of a story, of a man who was hired to chop wood, when he was first employed he managed to chop huge amounts of wood with the swing of the axe, but as time went by and years passed, it became less and less, though he was working so hard, he could not match how much he cut in the early days. The employer wondered why and the employee also felt discouraged... the employer then asked the employee to pass him the axe, looking at it he noticed how dull it became, he went to sharpen it and handed it back to the employee and asked him to try again, and once again he was able to chop as much if not more wood than the beggining. 

Sharpening is a painful process but it wont destroy you only make you better. We can go on without sharpening but the effort would be tremendous. So bear with one another in doing so, we will be sharpening one another!

So don't be discouraged when correction arrives, but be not decieved. The word of God is always final, always true so with everything that comes, let it be of the word and not the world. If correction arrives contrary to what the word of God says, do not take it in as sharpening, for that is not sharpening but shattering. This does not mean you argue it till the cows come home, but you may discuss it with the person to find out more, perhaps we have misunderstood what they said, in everything if it is found that it is indeed contrary to the word of God then dimiss it.

Yet after writing all this alas it may seem i was not able to talk about whats in it for me.. perhaps i will save it for another day, if the Lord wills it. But as it is now, if this even encourages one family member or pours cold water on burning coals of anger, then it is much better than whatever i was going to share. Turn and forgive your brother who offended you. Calm down and give glory to God, mend your relationship and continue to sharpen one another.

Blessings,

Chris

Passing moments fleeting time

Days pass and I believe that what I hope for will come to pass.

But each time it gets so vlose, it drifts away like a leaf gliding through the wind.

I am unable to handle the pressures that come falling down, filled with fustration turned to disappointment.

Yet in all this, why is there a sense of security.. a love that holds on, an embracing of which i can feel but not see.

It must be none other than you oh Lord of my life, the conforter of my soul.

You embrace me to let me know you are still there. I still hope in you, you are still my rock of salvation.

At times i wish i can come to see you sooner. At times i contemplate to end my earthly vessel to just arrive at eternity's shore. But i know that is not your desire. You are life and not death, you are lighr and not darkness.

So my soul oh my soul, trust in the Lord. Find Him because surely we will praise Him on the rooftops. Surely He has a better plan. Trust in Him.

Help me this saddened soul, to be lit with your light and love, give me wisdom and knowledge, but more so give me comfort and my needs.. which you oh Lord knew before i even ask. Only you can help. Only you can sustain. Hope is found in you.