awesome weekend

the weekend will never be complete without nuggets of wisdom and inspiration from God, both from the pulpit and godly people of God.

While driving to meet the dg gals today, I was kinda reflecting on God's goodness in my life for the past 3 months, because, surely the one question we all have to answer during the meet up is, " What has transpired in the last 3 months? "

Still in a defensive mode because at least 1 person in the DG knows that I am an active gay christian (which is not a good thing from her point of view because I am supposedly leading people astray), I had to find things that testify of God's steadfast love and His promises fulfilled in my life. I found 3 major events to give thanks for in the past 3 months ; the approval of my part-time teaching application, my very old friend who kinda received Christ and my relationship with my family members.

As I was saying, I was recounting God's goodness when I realised how important a quiet time of reflection is to be continually thankful for God's every little blessing in our lives. THe mere fact that we are still breathing is a testify of God's goodness to us. How much discontent will be reduced when we finally recognise how small we are and how big God is, how horrible we are and how gracious God has been despite of.

During the sharing, my DGL reiterated that point, confirming what I ought to start doing. She was emphasising on the importance of a time of total silence for us to just dwell in God's presence. To do absolutely nothing, not even His work.. and just be still.

Things that facilitate counselling; to see with the spiritual eyes and not the physical eyes, to give biblical precepts and not specific pieces of advice. Some time ago, that was what the SH shared with me too. Isn't she brilliant? :D

When people follow themselves, they get disillusioned with life. There needs to be a constant to look to. It's like fixing our eyes on a constant object when we are out in rough seas so we do not suffer from motion sickness. THe object is Jesussssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

and of course, the other reason why it was an awesome weekend was the surprise birthday celebration for the SH! Amazing time of fun and togetherness with friends plus quality time together. How much better can the weekend get??
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