Robb Thompson said that living in the present is such an important aspect of life. Enjoying where you are and what you are doing. The bible says, "YOU ARE on holy ground." Unfortunately, very much like the tongue, the mind is difficult to tame.It is always wishing for things it does not have. In short, the art of taming the mind lies in inculcating contentment.

God has blessed me with alot... alot... beyond the descriptions of word. I have alot.. alot.. alot...yet... there remains a sense of longing for more. There are things i really want but the Lord says no to. In some situations, i have invested love, friendship and real concern but the other party reciprocated in none. Thoughts of those people and their deeds are so heartwrenching. Much as i will not to, i still feel upset. But i will learn to console myself in the Lord. Phil 3:7 But what things were gained to me, i counted it loss for CHrist. I could have done things for my own gain but i choose not to. What were gains to me, i decide to let go of them and count it loss for Christ. I will move on with life learning how to continue letting go of my gains to Christ. I will learn from Jesus. There is no greater love than this than to lay down one's life for his brother. I will continue to love with agape love. Even if they are not reciprocated, i would have no regrets. JIa you Deora. YOU can Do all THings through CHRIST who STRENGTHENS you.

Went through another precious life lesson which revealed the condition of my heart. Unlike jesus who is a sheep who willingly lays down His life, i am a goat that struggles to accept the will of God over my life. Instead of sitting on God's word and his decision, i found myself struggling and reacting to the circumstance i was in. Feel very ashamed of my reaction. But now, i am willing to obey and be willing. I am ready to say. Lord, not my will but yours be done. Even if it runs in contrary to my heart's desire, i will obey it.

To be able to hear from God is such a great privilege. Yet, like Jonah, i chose to run away from Him. Oh man.. How i grieve the spirit of GOd. With gifting comes responsibility. With the gift of being able to hear from God, the responsibility is to obey and respond to His call. Hmm... Seemed like the more i hear, the more i get to crucify my flesh. Hee.. Actually, i think i am looking more like Jesus these days. when i was younger in the Lord, i just follow my heart's desire. But now, i do according to His voice. :) My sheep hear my voice. Yeah.. i really want to be a sheep of God, wearing the mark of Christ. Jesus had three holes in his palm and feet respectively. when God looked at my heart, i will also have holes that speaks of the crucifixtion of Christ.

God, hear my cry! I just want to be MORE LIKE YOU!!