Faith Noodles

Dogs are such a big responsibility. You need to make sure they get enough exercise everyday, you need to brush a dog like mine almost every other day, prepare their meals, trim their nails every month, cut their hair every 3 weeks (saves a lot of money if you don't send them to the groomers), shower them every 2-3 weeks (if you have an indoor dog like mine), clean their eyes every morning, wipe their mouth after every meal, take them to the vet every year and whenever they fall ill, put the anti-flea stuff every month.. .. and now, I notice my dog has some plaque build-up on his teeth. So I also have to start buying a dog toothbrush and toothpaste to clean his teeth at least 3 times a week, and buy raw chicken neck regularly for him to clean his teeth. I have so much work to do, I can't be the only one doing this. Feels a bit overwhelming. Sigh. But Tintin you're so worth it.

By Matilda Betham-Edwards God make my life a little light, Within the world to glow, A tiny flame that burneth bright, Wherever I may go. God make my life a little flower, That giveth joy to all; Content to bloom in native bower Although its place be small. God make my life a little song, That comforteth the sad; That helpeth others to be strong, And makes the singer glad. God make my life a little staff Whereon the weak may rest, That so what health and strength I have May serve my neighbor best. God make my life a little hymn Of tenderness and praise, Of faith, that never waxeth dim, In all His wondrous ways.

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. :)