A Year of Faithfulness

-Faithfulness is the Cornerstone of Character-

The above is often quoted, not often fully apprehended, not often put to maximum practise.

After 8 years of Christian walk, God is re-laying the foundation that always work in my life.

Being faithful is not passive obedience.

Being faithful is not just doing what you should do consistently.

It is holy determination that every little thing that God has entrusted us to do must be done well and done consistently.

It is a conviction that every small task that God has given us to do has to be given the most thorough thought to bring it to perfection.


Heb 3:1,2
"Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house."

Heb 3:5
And Moses indeed was faithful in all His house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which would be spoken afterward"

God has set this year to be a year where I'll simply be focused on being faithful to Him, in every aspect, in all manners, in magnitude and longitude.

What is God calling you to this year?

A New Beginning

- Don't expect others to take greater risks or make greater sacrifices than you have for your vision -

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Yesterday I went for a prayer walk.

I spent two and a half hours all by myself, loitering outside.

I decided to walk to a park a couple of bus stops away. As I walked, I pondered. I thought. I prayed.

Had been feeling frustrated for quite some time because I still didn't know what I want to do in 2005. Frustrated because I could have used the time to pursue my God-given destiny instead of hanging around and wondering where I am going this year.

Finally I had enough. I decided to find some quiet to clear my thoughts.

I settled in a corner of the park and started to read the book I had grabbed on my way out. It was title "Visioneering". God has an uncanny way of knowing what we need, down to the smallest details. It was just the book I need. As I read the book, God spoke into my heart, reminded me of things, and the time just passed.

Now, I'm happier because I have a sketch of what to do and where I want to be this year. No murky mess, no indistinguishable form. God will fill in the details along the way.

So, I've decided to give my blog a new look. The old has passed away. It signifies a new beginning. Welcome to God-Chaser me that I strive to be this year.

Here are some questions that came to my mind yesterday that I think can help you in your goal setting:

What do you want to achieve this year? Why do you want to achieve what you want to achieve? (Important because it's your driving force.)

Eg. To hit $XXX production, because by achieving that, I can have happiness by being able to choose having a higher standard of living.

What are the rewards associated with reaching your goals? (Keep imagining your rewards. They give a compelling visual effect.)

It is your character that God is interested in which brings me to my next question:

What kind of person do you need to become in order to achieve your goals? Write down specific behaviours you need to see in yourself.

Eg. Discipline to make XXX phone calls at least XXX times per week.
Discipline to read XXX chapters of the Bible per week, nothing short of
it.

2005!

WELCOME TO 2005!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello ladies and gentlemen, this is my first entry for 2005!

How's all your goal-setting coming along?

It's always mixed feelings when it comes to goal-setting. On one hand, there's the excitement of new things God has in store for us this year (and every year different! Serving God is really an adventure!); on the other hand, we have to throw away our past failures and setbacks so that we give ourselves a brand new start!! Amen?

I want to thank God for my new bilingual Bible!!!!! Thank You Jesus!!! Thank you Deb!
What a great way to start the new year!