Saturday, October 26, 2013

Peace In The Midst of Storm

Peace in The Midst of Storm

Isaiah 26:3 (AMP)
You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You.

Richard Fuller, a servant of God lived in 19th century, told about an old sailor who said, "In the midst of tempest, we have to position the ship on the right place and keep it tightly"

You have to place your soul on one steadfast position and keep it.

You have to depend on God; 

Even when many things block your ways such as storms, tidal wave, lightning, coral reef, or anything,
You have to hold firmly to the faithfulness of God and His unending love in Christ Jesus

Are you in problems?
Learn from the old sailor..
Direct your mind to God..
Ask for His help..
  
Believe in Him that He will give you a peace in the midst of tempest

Phillippians 4:6-7
Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.


The secret to enjoy the peace is Surrender all your worries to God

God bless you :D
@brian_bernadi

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

When I say..

When I say.. 





When I say ... "I am a Christian" 

I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'." 
I'm whispering "I was lost, 
Now I'm found and forgiven." 





When I say ... "I am a Christian" 
I don't speak of this with pride. 
I'm confessing that I stumble 
and need Christ to be my guide. 






When I say ... "I am a Christian" 
I'm not trying to be strong. 
I'm professing that I'm weak 
And need His strength to carry on. 




When I say ... "I am a Christian" 
I'm not bragging of success. 
I'm admitting I have failed 
And need God to clean my mess. 




When I say ... "I am a Christian" 
I'm not claiming to be perfect, 
My flaws are far too visible 
But, God believes I am worth it. 




When I say ... "I am a Christian" 
I still feel the sting of pain. 
I have my share of heartaches 
So I call upon His name. 





For by grace you have been saved
When I say ... "I am a Christian" 
I'm not holier than thou, 
I'm just a simple sinner 
Who received God's good grace, somehow.




Maya Angelou

Friday, October 18, 2013

There Is Money, There Is A Good

There Is Money, There Is A Good

Have you heard that statement?
Yes, you have. It has been said many times. We might hear from our friends or our business partners.

You want to BUY something, you should PAY some money.
You want to be CLEVER, you should STUDY.
There is an EFFORT, there is a RESULT, right?

Luke 14:27
"And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple"


Someone said, "Who says follow Jesus is an easy way, God says it is worthwhile"

1. "Carry your cross" simply means "whatever it takes, you will do it." 
For instance, you want to shape your body, you need to workout as hard as you want to breathe. How bad do you want it? (Crazy People Workout)

2. "Follow Me" simply means "wherever He goes, you will go."
Even you have to go to the deepest valley..
Even you have to go to the highest mountain..
You will go



Good News is..
God sees every sacrifice you do and He will re
place all your sacrifices with beyond-imagination things.

Today's message is..
Enjoy your trip with GOD.
Ask God to give you a STRONGER shoulder not a lighter cross (read: burdens/problems/struggles)

Have a nice day!
God bless you!

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Forgiving means Promotion

Hi readers,

Hope this blog finds you well.
Today's topic is "Forgiving means Promotion"

You have heard many times about "Forgiveness" in different place and different time.
This time I want to share my thoughts about forgiveness. Please enjoy :D

FOR GIVE NESS..
Forgiveness is how we "GIVE". What we should give? FORGIVENESS for sure.

I had a good friend for 2 years. I considered him as a best friend. As the time passed by, I saw his "evil things" come up in his life until now. Time revealed everything. I lived in hatred and  and grudges. Whatever he did, I neglect it.

Many times I heard sermons about FORGIVENESS. Many ways God spoke to me. Many times God reminded me. But, it does not work.

In short, I realize I am fighting on the battlefield with GOD. You will never fight alone. God is Emmanuel, HE is with us.

FORGIVENESS means PROMOTION!
You are on your ways to be a VICTOR not a VICTIM.
You are going to promote if you can pass this "EXAM".
You have to pass this level to go to the next greater level.

If you are an "anti-broken mug", how do you know if it is an anti-broken mug??
The answer is BREAK IT.

 We are in "BREAKING SITUATION".
Your choices are: 

Be broken? (live in hatred and grudges)
Be strong? (release forgiveness)

Saturday, October 5, 2013

FAITH INVESTMENT

When I saw people are successful with their career..
When I saw people are successful with their study..
When I saw people are successful with their networks..

To be honest, I am envy with them. Sometimes, I want to be like them in the future.
 
I have to spare my time for God, in other hand I want to study hard to achieve my dreams.
I have to spare my time for God, while the others are mingling..
I have to spare my time for God, while the others are having a party..
I have to spare my time for God, while the others are on vacation..

BUT...

I remember this quote, 
"Time spent alone with God is never wasted."
 
I know I need to "invest" in God as well..
I know I am His creator, so I cannot go away from Him..
I know I am His messenger, so I need to know His righteousness more
I know I am His light, so I need to be enlightened by His words..


 
 
 
Even you have not seen anything right now..
Even you have to sacrifice your time for God..
Even you have to sacrifice your "worldly" things..

You have FAITH.. FAITH as a MUSTARD SEED..
In the beginning, it is extremely tiny.
BUT...
I believe your "mustard seed" is planted by God so you can grow it up.
 
God is preparing something good for you.

Wanna join this "investment"?

@brian_bernadi