Faith Noodles

Count it  all joy,  my brothers, when you meet  trials of various kinds,  for you know that the  testing  of your  faith  produces  steadfastness . And let  steadfastness  have its  full effect , that you may be  perfect and complete ,  lacking in nothing. James 1:2 The "all" catches my eye.  Not be "kinda joyful", not consider it all pain or all sorrow or all dread, but "all joy". Why such a hard command, Dad? Yet I know while I can't even find a shred of joy in this situation, Your Spirit in me will help me and enable me. When you face "various kinds" of trials, not just the less mortifying stuff or the more short term stuff, but a nice wide array of them. Why? Because the process we go through during these trials tests our faith. By the way, I got an "E" on that faith test.  I've learnt that I'm one great doubter which has made me unstable in all I do. Yeah, and these trials have shown me that I w...

I've spent more time this weekend worshipping God in song than I have done in a wee while and it's amazing the things He reveals to you when you worship Him. Next time, when I'm confused and stressed, I'm just going to praise Him and thank Him for everything that He is and has done. I told God yesterday that I wanted to pick up where I had left off with Him, to again continue in the things He has put in my heart to do with Him. Tough times have chipped away at my faith. I have doubted and been the person James describes as being "tossed by the waves, unstable in all he does" leading me to do almost everything in my life half-heartedly. But God is my matchless King. Why should I doubt? All glory, authority and power is His. He is above all my sadness, despair, pain, hardships, discomfort, discouragement, hopelessness, frustration and constant failings, sins and weaknesses. He is above all oppression, brokenness, injustice, disease - ALL evil. H...

I am exceptionally gifted and talented in one area: LOSING MY THINGS -_- It's what you call being disorganised and scatterbrained. One minute it'll be in my hand, the next minute it's gone and I can't recall where I've put it. I've been furiously journalling during my 2-week break. It's been so refreshing. This morning I have so much I want to journal about, but I can't seem to find my journal! And I've 20 minutes left before I need to head out the door. Tidied my whole room, still no sign of it. I am reminded about a prayer I heard an aunt of mine pray that sounded something like this: Dear God, Forgive me for being so careless. I repent from my carelessness. Teach me to be more responsible. Lead me to where I've put my .... In Jesus' name, Amen. I was so challenged by that prayer - by how she naturally involves God in everything and seeks to honour Him in every aspect of her life no matter how small. :) 

I see light returning to eyes that were once vacant, preoccupied, sad and troubled for so long now. I'm scared that this is just something fleeting, but I push that thought away. Because I know it's something more: God is doing something new in your heart. Waiting on God.. no matter how long.. is always worth the wait. :)

(knocks) Elsa? Please I know you're in there People are asking where you've been They say "have courage" and I'm trying to I'm right out here for you Please let me in We only have each other It's just you and me What are we gonna do? Do you wanna build a snowman?

Usually on the 31st each year, I come up with a lot of complex resolutions - like specific areas in my character that God wants to develop, His plans in my studies, what church I attend, relationships, ministry. And I end up with a pretty complicated list that to be honest, I only look at through January and chuck aside the rest of the year. Maybe I should review that list more consistently. But I think this year, I'm just gonna keep it simple so that I can easily retrieve it from my memory :D I feel like these are the two verses God is challenging me with this year. Isaiah 48:17, "This is what the Lord says - Your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: 'I am the Lord Your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.' " This verse has really become such an encouragement to me since I heard it in church. In all the scary uncertainties, I've been bringing it to mind - reminding my wandering heart that God wi...