"I will gather all nations and peoples together, and they will see my glory."
[Isaiah 66:18 NLT]
Energizer Conference
september 13 to 15 | 2006 | derwent entertainment centre |Sunday, August 27, 2006
We Wanna See Jesus Lifted High
Monday, August 14, 2006
Loved
"I Love You" is what God wants to get across to me ever since I got over here (in Hobart). If I say my life here is all smooth and no bumps, I must be pretending. The truth is for most if not all people, studying in a new environment far from home is not a bed of roses- even if it is, there are full of thorns.
So what had happened ever since I got here? Well pretty much as expected- beautiful place, new environment, OCF (overseas Christian Fellowship) and church. It's a short time but I would deal with the descriptions of Hobart another time. I want to get to my point- the place you are in, the good church, group, Uni you join, do not define how healthy you are spiritually. Only the love of God and continuous seeking of Him does. I nearly fell into the trap of focussing too much on the activities and the indulgence of "enjoying the new life" here that I missed out on God. I have to learn it the hard way that being to church or CF, or even reading the bible as a routine would be good enough in my walk with Christ. Till I did it and felt the emptiness that I discovered it is really living in His presence and accepting His love can satisfy. What was clearly refreshing was really when I paused a moment and wonder: I am loved because I am me! Not for the things I do, place I go, my frequency to church or my IQ.
Not to say that church and being together with believers are not important- which is precisely how God showed His faithfulness leading me to a suitable church (Energizer Life Church) and OCF. The OCF people are lovely people.
On top of that are the people that love me soooooooo.... much. Thanks mum, thanks Dad, thanks my lovely girlfriend Yean -you guys rock! Thanks also for your letters and cards- you're like messengers from God when you wrote: KEEP THE FAITH & KNOW WE ALL LOVE YOU FOR YOU!
I miss HOME alot!
Nic on 14th August 2006
So what had happened ever since I got here? Well pretty much as expected- beautiful place, new environment, OCF (overseas Christian Fellowship) and church. It's a short time but I would deal with the descriptions of Hobart another time. I want to get to my point- the place you are in, the good church, group, Uni you join, do not define how healthy you are spiritually. Only the love of God and continuous seeking of Him does. I nearly fell into the trap of focussing too much on the activities and the indulgence of "enjoying the new life" here that I missed out on God. I have to learn it the hard way that being to church or CF, or even reading the bible as a routine would be good enough in my walk with Christ. Till I did it and felt the emptiness that I discovered it is really living in His presence and accepting His love can satisfy. What was clearly refreshing was really when I paused a moment and wonder: I am loved because I am me! Not for the things I do, place I go, my frequency to church or my IQ.
Not to say that church and being together with believers are not important- which is precisely how God showed His faithfulness leading me to a suitable church (Energizer Life Church) and OCF. The OCF people are lovely people.
On top of that are the people that love me soooooooo.... much. Thanks mum, thanks Dad, thanks my lovely girlfriend Yean -you guys rock! Thanks also for your letters and cards- you're like messengers from God when you wrote: KEEP THE FAITH & KNOW WE ALL LOVE YOU FOR YOU!
I miss HOME alot!
If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eith day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews, in regard to the law,a Pharisee; as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless.The loved one,
But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things.-the Apostle Paul to the believers in Philippi (3:4-8)
Nic on 14th August 2006
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