Why me God?

Why me God? Why me? I have been down with some skin problems. Some kind of ezcema and pretty serious. Actually it has already been with me for quite some time, but things get out of control recently. Skin are dry and peeling, I can't face people coz of that, I look so hideous, like a monster. Cant sleep at night, due to the itchness. Cant do the things that I usually do, cant eat the things that I usually eat. I cant be myself with this problem with me. Seen a chinese physician yesterday, she said that this problem cant be totally cured. The best that can be done is to control it, and I have to change my whole lifestyle to make sure when everything is under control, the problem will not flare up again.

This morning I cried out to God: "Father, why me? Why do I have to suffer all these when others can enjoy their life?" I know that sufferings now, are just temporary, everything will be perfect in heaven. But the sufferings for me is too much for me to handle. Pray that God will provide me with the strength and courage to continue living as a Christian and my daily walk with Him. Don't know why, suddenly the song "Trust His Heart" keeps singing in my head. When you cant see his plan, just trust His heart. I do know that this is what I have to do, pray that I will not lose faith in Him, though everything is so wrong now. Keep trusting in Him. Pray for healing hands upon me, for speedy recovery, and that I will not be so depressed over my current situation. That I will continue to draw strength from Him. Amen

What is love?

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease, where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child. I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Love is the greatest first fruit of the Spirit. God is love. God is full of love. God is always showering is overflowing love on us. It is His love for us, that he sent his Son, Jesus, to die for us. So that by His death, we can be reconciled with Him. God will never forsake us, no matter what what wrong we do to Him. For our lifes no longer belong to us, it belongs to God. God had paid for our life with the death of Jesus. Love Him for He has love us first. Love your neighbour like how you love yourself. From the bible verses above, may all of us be always reminded of God's love for us. And also how we should treat each other in response to God's love. Always trust and never doubt Him, for He love us more than anyone else. No matter what situation he puts me in, how sick I am, how difficult times can be, how lonely I am, I know that God is always there watching over me. When God do not answer my prayers, I should not doubt Him, for He knows what is best for me. I believe that by His grace and mercy, even if he do not heal me from my sickness, He will still provide me with the strength and courage to carry on. What else can I ask for? He had already paid the penalty of sin for me. Life on earth is just temporary, just like all the sufferings I am facing now. Thank you God for saving me, adopting me, giving me a new life. Giving me a place in your heavenly kingdom. By all these things you had done for me, I can see your love for me and I love you God. Amen

2 ways to live: the choice we all face

God is the loving ruler of the world and he made the world. He made us rulers of the world under Him. But is that the way it is now? No! We all reject God, by trying to run life our own way without Him. We believe that we are better ruler than God, that we can live without Him. But we fail to rule ourselves or society or the world. So what will God do about our rebellion? God won't let us rebel forever. God's punishment of rebellion is death and judgement. God's justice sounds hard, but.. cos of His love for us, God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, into the world. Jesus is a perfect and holy man who always lived under God's rule. He was the One, sent down to die, in our place taking our punishment and brought us forgiveness. But that's not all. On the 3rd day, God raised Jesus to life again, as the ruler of the world. Jesus has conquered death, and now gives new life, and will return to judge.

This brings us to 2 different scenarios. The first one is to continue to rebel against God, to run life our own way. But this will only result in death and judgement. The other alternative is to submit our lifes to Jesus, acknowledging Him as ruler of our lifes. Relying of His death and resurrection. This will bring us forgiveness from God and eternal life. Comparing the 2 choices, isn't the 2nd choice, so obviously the better choice. So be smart and make the right choice NOW!