Heap of burning coals

This morning, I received a devotion note....

Romans 12:20 - "If you enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give me something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."

A verse in Proverbs 25:21-22 :
"If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head:..

These words - heap of burning coals have kept me thinking for the day.
Tonight, I turned to my study bible for these words...

The above commands sounds almost impossible. Why Paul commanded it? In this study bible, forgiveness is the key to above verses. It said, when someone hurts you deeply, instead of giving him what he deserves, befriend him. Forgiveness may break a cycle of retailation and lead to mutual reconciliation. It may make the enemy feel ashamed and change his or her ways. By contrast, repaying evil to evil hurts you just as much as it hurts your enemy. Even if you enemy never repents, forgving him or her will free you of a heavy load of bitterness. Lastly forgiveness involve both attitudes and actions. Appropriate actions may send a signal of restoration of relationship and lead to right feelings....

Dear Lord,
Thank you for your words tonight. I ask for your forgiveness that I have judged people over their testimonies who glorify themselves more than glorifying You. Lord, forgive me and help me to have a forgiving spirit too. Heaps of burning coals not only telling me about forgiveness, it also tell me about kindness.. Lord, help me to simle and keep my spirit quiet for the least when I am with some unpleasant people.... Lord, help me and teach me Your ways to have a right attitudes and actions in all relationship matters...... Amen

A star upon the dark sky

Last night, there was a star upon the dark clear sky. It shone extremely bright. It was also motionless, compared to the rest of them that twinkled away.

When I looked at this star, I just felt the sense of peace. Peace from the most high God. Just when the road became too rough, when I was crying out for love, when I was and even now weathering with loneliness, when peace could not be found. God sent this star for me to take notice. All of His goodness, promises once again revealed ........

I ran deep into my thoughts while looking at the star. All events happened - When prayers answered, I leap with joy. When mistake was made, I faced the consequences. With real repentance, I seek God's forgiveness. Once again, I received His healing, I received His loving kindness..

And this verses from Hebrews 13:5-6 'Never will I leave you, Never will I forsake You. So we say with confidence, the Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid'.... these words from God assured me much...

Dear Lord,
Again, You have strengthened my weak heart. Thank you God, for the star upon the awesome sky. It is so comforting. Lord, I know there are many questions with no answers. Help me to focus onto You and not these questions. Reveal to me what do You want me to do for You and guide me into Your will...... Amen

Finding hope in this confusing world

"Though the fig trees does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights"...............Habakuk 3:17-19

My spirit is low today, whole of today. Things happened at home, work, relationships.... I just felt weak today. I wished I would cry, guess I would feel better. But the eyes were just so dry to tear. All that I could say was life is difficult and extremely unfair....

Tonight TAWG, come to this verses. Indeed these words strengthened me much. When nothing make sense, and when troubles seem more than I can bear, God reminded me that He is there to give me strength and my tears started to roll in my eyes.......

Dear Father,
Thank you for the words tonight. Lord, help me to have Habakuk's mindset, that is not controlled by th events happening around but by faith to draw strength from You.
Lord, help me to take off my difficulties and to look in You for confidence in these times.. Confident in You that You are the Sovereign God who will do what is right and give me hope in this confusing world...................Amen

Realise His plan and purpose

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God."..............2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Watching my girl paced up and down while talking to a friend, I just felt that the caller was in some kind of trouble. Indeed, she ran away from home after a row with her mum. After a long chat on the phone, the friend agreed to come up to our place. The girls spent the whole evening in the room.

Not sure of what they have talked for it was not good for me to interupt. However, she told me she felt much better and thanked me for allowing her to come before she left for home.

I really thanked God that my girl has reached out for this friend. It was like a history re-played when she has that experience couple of months ago. She received care and concern from a church sister in time of need. Tonight, she showed the same to this friend.

Through this, I just felt that God has prepared my girl her for this event. Indeed, God has granted my girl wisdom and compassion and she used it diligently.

Dear Lord,

I thank you for all these work in my girl's life. Surely, there are more things to accomplish for You through her. Lord, grant her more wisdom, compassion and patience so that she can exercise effectively to help those in time of need.... Amen

Jesus, His Selflessness

Just could not hold back my tears on the video clip, even for the second viewing.

Looking at these children and their conditions, my heart aches. And look at some of our children here, that's including myself, so pampered and blessed in a way. Yet, full of wants and complaints....

I may have a lot problems, but still cannot compare to those people living in that devastated conditions and below the poverty line.. Too focus to myself and my problems, I have nelgected there are much more things to do for the Lord and for His people....

Dear Father,

Thank you for the video clip. It waken me. Lord, forgive my selfishness as I surrender all my fears and complaints into Your hands. Lord, I pray for those people in that video clip, that You grant them mercy and provide the needs for them. Lord, I thank You for the opened door. Help me and teach me to work more effectively for Your kingdom.. Guide me to be more like Your Son, Jesus, in HIs selflessness, His compassion towards others.......... Amen

Heaven is sure

Tonight, mom told me that the place for her urn already expired in the temple. We need to buy a another place for her to put her together with pa.
I told her, "Mom, go heaven with me. If you go first, wait for me. I will be with you one day. If I go first, I will wait for you to come."
Mom said, "How sure do you know there is heaven?"
I said, "The Bible told us about this wonderful place God prepare for us."
Mom said, "I have done good this life. Surely next life will be of a good one. No need to suffer so much like before."
I said, "Mom, why do you need reincarnation. No matter how good will be next life, There will still be misery, pain and tears. God promised us this place where there is no more death or mourning or crying or pain."

I have to trust God that this place is there. I will sure be there one day to see God's glory and His face. I have to stand firm in my belief that Christ come, He died and resurrected for my sake.
I need this kind of strong faith to know heaven is sure.

"By the gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain." .................1 Corinthians 15:2

Oh dear Lord,
Life is difficult. You are merciful and Heaven is sure. Thank you for your promise of this place that prepare for me. Tonight, I pray and ask for this faith, a gift from You and a skill to learn. Lord, teach me to exercise it effectively for Your kingdom. Lord, as I write this, I teared. I want to tell Mom heaven is a sure thing. Help me, teach me and guide me..........Amen

My frown lines

I think this month I have more frown lines above my eye brows.

Mom's deep resentment towards her past relationships is taking her to depression. The continuously fretting over her well being is not doing any good to herself as well.

At times, I am just lost. I don't know what to tell or counsel her. Indeed, tonight I come before the Wonderful Counselor and tell Him my needs.....

Dear Lord,

I don't know what to do. I can only commit mum into Your hands. Lord, help me with my tongue. When I speak to her, I pray that words coming out are to strengthen her spirit. Lord, I pray that You ease her pain on her joints. Your healing power to be ministered to her and make her feel better. Let her see that there is hope. A hope that is from You. Amen.