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- LCharmaine
- Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia
- "Before I formed you in the womb I knew" you, before you were born I set you apart; ..... ( Jeremiah 1:5 ) I'm just an ordinary girl bt is special in God's eyes!!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
prayer
Prayer is not only speaking with God, it is not a mental activity either, if so prayer becomes difficult. Prayer is an action of the heart
一质，忠心，顺服
it's important to honor leaders who've labored faithfully in the body of Christ regardless of denomination or flow.
Wait - Jaeson Ma
God said to Moses, " climb higher up the mountain and wait there for me, I'll give you tablets of stone, the teaching and commandments. (Exodus24)
To meet God we must constantly climb higher, in order to hear his voice we must wait more.
Solitude is not being alone, solitude is being alone with God.
Silence is not about not speaking, silence is about listening to God.
Solitude and Silence are the context within which prayer is practiced.
What God's really looking for from you is a heart filled with faith, gratitude and expectation!!
To meet God we must constantly climb higher, in order to hear his voice we must wait more.
Solitude is not being alone, solitude is being alone with God.
Silence is not about not speaking, silence is about listening to God.
Solitude and Silence are the context within which prayer is practiced.
What God's really looking for from you is a heart filled with faith, gratitude and expectation!!
nothing is impossible
- when someone tells you that you cant do something
- don't doubt yourself
- instead stretch yourself
- you've gotta stick your neck out and go for your best.
- use all your will power and positive attitude.
- NEVER, NEVER give up!!!!
- At the end, you'll succeed and prove them wrong.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
24/7
Leaders goal: Take responsibility for creating the kind of ATMOSPHERE, in which MOMENTUM will thrive. Energy + Unity!
24/7
Better to trust God in the worst of circumstances; than to expect the worst, when God's word has declared better.
God’s working through the circumstances in your life to create an incredible moment of progress and promotion
God’s working through the circumstances in your life to create an incredible moment of progress and promotion
Friday, July 23, 2010
24/7
Leaders goal: Actively seek to resolve the ongoing issues that are affecting the spirit and momentum of your team!
Be Devoted - Joel Osteen
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves” (Romans 12:10, NIV).
What are you devoted to in your life? Being devoted to something is simply being loyal by giving of your time, affection and resources. Many people today are devoted to certain restaurants, television programs and even their cell phones! There’s nothing wrong with any of that, but we have to examine our own hearts and see if we are being devoted to the people God has placed in our lives. Are we honoring others above ourselves? The world’s system says to “look out for number one—yourself,” but God’s system says “look out for others, and I will look out for you.”
Today, as you examine your own heart and life, ask the Lord to show you ways that you can honor others. One way is by simply being faithful to your word. Be a person of integrity and honor. As you live your life devoted to one another and honoring others, you are actually honoring God. He will repay you for your kindness and reward you in this life and in eternity!
Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, teach me to be a person of honor. Teach me to be devoted to others the way You desire. Fill me with Your love which is all that matters in eternity. I bless You and thank You for Your goodness. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
What are you devoted to in your life? Being devoted to something is simply being loyal by giving of your time, affection and resources. Many people today are devoted to certain restaurants, television programs and even their cell phones! There’s nothing wrong with any of that, but we have to examine our own hearts and see if we are being devoted to the people God has placed in our lives. Are we honoring others above ourselves? The world’s system says to “look out for number one—yourself,” but God’s system says “look out for others, and I will look out for you.”
Today, as you examine your own heart and life, ask the Lord to show you ways that you can honor others. One way is by simply being faithful to your word. Be a person of integrity and honor. As you live your life devoted to one another and honoring others, you are actually honoring God. He will repay you for your kindness and reward you in this life and in eternity!
Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, teach me to be a person of honor. Teach me to be devoted to others the way You desire. Fill me with Your love which is all that matters in eternity. I bless You and thank You for Your goodness. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
How God changed Sammi's life =)鄭秀文 義無反顧
Website link - http://www.goodtv.tv/default.phtm
剛經歷一場憂鬱症風暴，銷聲匿跡好段時間，鄭秀文這次回來，帶著重新出發的療癒力量，對生命和人群的熱情就像「換血」過，簡直變了一個人！
堅定表明信仰之外，鄭秀文積極傳福音、做公益。她出見證書和福音專輯，捐出版稅，還在世界展望會助養二十多個孩子，並不惜辛苦，素著一張臉、不帶助理，四處奔走偏遠地區服事失親孩童。鄭秀文說：
「我現在跟以前最大的不同是喜樂。以前有很大的黑洞不能填滿，現在常被濃濃的愛包圍，生活就像是『拍拖』一樣開心，看見的世界都是花朵。上帝的愛讓我有喜樂和希望，有信心走每一天的每一步。」
怎麼會有這些轉變？是什麼力量在激勵她？鄭秀文接受《真情部落格》專訪，首次在節目上細談她靠信仰走出憂鬱症的點滴經歷。
曾以為成就、美貌是一切
鄭秀文1999年參加香港第七屆新秀歌唱比賽第三名而出道，梅艷芳是第一屆的第一名，這場比賽堪稱香港天王天后的踏板，鄭秀文回溯：「我沒有明星夢，當時參加比賽只因為讀書不太好，對唱歌蠻有興趣，就用亂撞的心態去試試看。」
二十年來演藝事業屹立不搖，某方面是靠鄭秀文追求完美的驚人意志力。為了減肥，她可以七天只吃兩顆蘋果，就算昏倒也要維持大家眼中永遠光鮮亮麗的天后Sammi。完美主義、堅強意志力，原
▲鄭秀文帶著憂鬱去拍長恨歌，拍完陷入谷底
應是一種優點，但如果是被錯誤價值觀驅策呢？鄭秀文說：「追求完美帶給我很大的傷害，也讓我常常聽不到自己心底的需要。我以為金錢、漂亮就是一切，沒想到追求的過程讓我感覺很受傷……我把很多錯誤的價值觀放在自己身上，心那麼小，怎麼承載這麼重的壓力？我常忽略自己的感受，比方悲傷、身體的需要、休息的需要。」
「曾經對我來說，『第一名就等於鄭秀文』，跟隨世俗一大堆一直追追追，我以為這些東西就是我的生存價值，以為世界價值觀等於一切，後來才知道，我心裡長期存在一個黑洞，要上帝的愛才能填滿。」
忙亂迷惑之下，鄭秀文有段時間常常算命。鄭秀文坦言，這是自己很不願意暴露的一件事，在寫《值得》這本書時一度很掙扎，但她依然決定坦承：
「我用一些很蠢的方法想預知未來，後來經歷憂鬱，卻發現這些東西根本不能幫助我站起，我需要很大的力量去拯救我的人生觀、把它扭轉，這是算命不能的。我需要的是站起來的力量，算命就算告訴我未來會怎樣，當下過不了又能怎樣！」
別人看到漂亮的玻璃，裡面是條爛蟲
張愛玲說：「生命是一襲華美的袍，爬滿了蚤子。」鄭秀文則形容自己說：別人看我，看到的是一指漂亮的玻璃，但裡面卻是一條爛蟲。
鄭秀文在演完電影《長恨歌》後精神耗弱徹底倒下，因此有人說她是入戲太深、所謂「角色附身」。對這說法鄭秀文不置可否，現在她才透露：「我不覺得我跳不出，只是這個藉口也讓我鬆一口氣。我憂鬱到一種不行的地步，人家這樣說，反倒讓我可以不用解釋自己有憂鬱症。」
早在一開始接演這部戲的時候，鄭秀文精神狀況已經開始耗弱，只是她撐出堅強的外表，鄭秀文自剖：「不是拍《長恨歌》讓我憂鬱，而是我帶著憂鬱去拍這部電影。」甚至，她還透露：「當時挺多廣告合約，但
▲舞台上的Sammi向來熱力四射。
每到開拍當天卻因為沉重的無力感而不能工作，什麼都準備好了，就是無法走出房間，最後一刻只好打電話給助理說我病了。所以不斷的賠錢了事，很多混亂狀況都是因為憂鬱症。」
本身精神狀況已經出問題，拍這部戲又非常辛苦，為了因應角色需要，鄭秀文得在短時間內一下增肥一下減肥，鄭秀文說當時：「每天不能吃又要跑步，加上嚴重憂鬱，這一切都要把我壓垮。我常常跑步完就像死掉的蟲般攤在沙發上無法動彈，身體很弱，心靈更弱，這是讓我真正倒下的其中一個關鍵。」
拍完之後，鄭秀文自覺像「煤油燈完全沒油了」，她需要把自己關閉起來，盡情把壓抑的憂鬱發洩出來。喜好閱讀的她，在這段時期大量閱讀，她稱之為一場「浪漫假期」，沉浸在書的世界，試著暫時抽離自己的無力感。
那是什麼樣的無力感？鄭秀文說：「連走出房間的力氣都沒有，腦子不能正常運作，很亂。」飲食、作息完全失調，一下不吃不喝一下又暴食，短時間內胖了十幾公斤，關在自己的世界裡一整個月都沒照鏡子，連續七天沒洗澡。她跟父母住，但是盡量不願影響家人，「生命完全沒意義，生活在一個隔絕的小箱子裡，只有自己一個人。起床時感到絕望，白天睡覺，把窗關起弄得黑黑的，晚上才稍微能出來就活動一下。」
公開表明：「上帝拯救了我」
▲鄭秀文投入世界展望會，用愛擁抱孩童。
那段「非常時期」，關於鄭秀文的流長斐短很多，她煮飯把手燙了個疤，外界就傳言她自殺。鄭秀文無力理會流言，當然更不可能找醫生面對自己的低潮，「最初沒意識到是憂鬱症，也不敢承認，就選擇逃避，躲回我自己的小世界。」
但是，上帝親自尋找失喪者，聖經這句話在鄭秀文身上奇異發生了，鄭秀文見證說：「到非常嚴重的時候，常有聲音在對我說：『能救妳的不是醫生，而是我，妳祈禱吧！』那是很強很強的聲音，要我跪下祈禱。」十幾歲時跟著姊姊去過教會，做過決志禱告的她，繞了一大圈，「後來我算命拜拜什麼都幹，沒想到生命跌到谷底時，是上帝拯救我。」 人的盡頭是神的起頭，鄭秀文說：「當時我的禱告很崩潰，無路可走，神是唯一能依靠的，我把一切都交給祂。祈禱帶給我情緒很大的安慰釋放，我心裡很多負面感受都透過祈禱得到醫治，一步步看見上帝的帶領！」
希望有團契生活，但又無法跟人群相處，鄭秀文禱告求神開路，八個月後，很奇妙的，上帝把她帶到一個小查經班，讓她認真面對自己的問題，鄭秀文說：「聖歌響起時我就淚流不止，負面情緒都隨眼淚流出，那是一種『安靜的崩潰』。」鄭秀文的生命是從禱告開始翻轉的，她強調禱告的重要性：「這八個月的禱告對我很重要，後來我就受洗了。禱告是我每天很重要的生活習慣。」
在最軟弱的時期，與上帝的親密經歷使她至深感動，委身不渝，她說：「現在談了都還會起雞皮疙瘩！那種感動是祂明白我，祂知道我的脆弱在哪，在那裡供應我，填補我的黑洞。相信，就會被帶領。」
如今，鄭秀文堅定地說：「到現在我有了完全不同的人生，我願意公開說：上帝拯救了我！」 為了走出低潮，鄭秀文勇敢向上帝求：「給我勇氣再度面對人群，我希望做一場演唱會。」經過三年的憂鬱，鄭秀文開了一場復出演唱會，那天起床她感觸很深，靜靜寫了封信給自己，句句肺腑之言，演唱會中她公開讀出，許多觀眾被感動，她記得最後她對自己說：「最重要的是，Sammi，妳的勇氣回來了。」說到這裡，鄭秀文哽咽。
寧可做上帝眼中寶貴的蘋果
雖然沒看過醫生，但是鄭秀文知道自己走過的正是憂鬱症的經歷，「現在我願意說，我有經歷過憂鬱症，只是沒看醫生。」
裡外煥然一新，鄭秀文展開新生活，連菸都戒了，「以前抽菸、說髒話覺得沒什麼，很流行、很潮，現在卻覺得不行。」鄭秀文的新價值觀是什麼？就是用信心順服神，「後來上帝給我的新價值觀我非常
▲本次來台，鄭秀文參與手工皂義賣推廣。
喜愛，順服地跟隨，這是很重要的，上帝為我寫人生劇本。以前我笨到相信算命，但是那是虛幻的，人生擁有對上帝的信心才最重要。」
至於要怎麼明白上帝的心意？鄭秀文一再強調禱告的重要性：「大小事我都會禱告，有些禱告遲遲沒開路或被關上，我就知道這個意念是不對的，這條路不能走。祈禱很重要，祂會帶領你，讓你知道什麼能做、什麼不能做。」
以前的鄭秀文，把世俗成就跟自己的名字畫上等號，現在，她發現自己真正的價值是：「神告訴我，每個人在祂眼中都是可貴的蘋果，不管我是不是憂鬱、有沒有成就、是不是像昨天的鄭秀文那麼閃耀，祂都非常愛我。我發現我以前錯了，我非常在意別人怎麼看我，現在我只要做上帝眼中可貴的蘋果，不要做別人眼中閃耀的一顆星。」
那三年的憂鬱，不但讓鄭秀文經歷上帝的愛，她也感受了人的關懷，比方說當時姊姊、弟弟默默地關心她，表面上沒讓她看見他們的擔心，常常通電話討論她的狀況，她感念於心。檢討到自己過去自私、脾氣差，還自命「直爽」，聖經使她明白愛是「不自誇、不張狂」，她懂了： 「自私的人是不會開心的，但通過這三年，上帝給我很多磨練，我很多缺點都磨掉了。現在我還是有很多不好的地方，但是我願意順服。我非常珍惜跟人的關係，這種喜樂很重要。」
重新投入工作，鄭秀文有了不同的使命，「我還是喜歡工作，喜歡努力的感覺，只是以前是追求成就感，現在發福音專輯、寫見證書有很大的使命感。很巧妙地，我的生命能讓人有啟發，辛苦熬過這三年，越痛苦越值得！現在很多痛苦中的人都會找我談，很多人好奇信仰的幫助，我用我小小的故事讓人知道上帝的能力，我非常喜歡這角色。」
「鄭秀文出福音專輯」，這麼大的轉變，不擔心市場的反應嗎？鄭秀文說：「上帝給我平安、勇氣、能力，因此我從第一天就不擔心銷量或被怎麼定義，越不去想這這些，上帝越保守。我的動機很純淨，希望講自己的故事讓人得到幫助。」
沒想到福音專輯在香港一發行，銷量立即直衝而上，她把全部版稅捐出去，幫助了很多慈善機構，果然如她說的：「你越不去擔心，動機越純淨，上帝幫助越大。」
為福音願意失喪生命的，必得著生命
重新投入工作，鄭秀文有了不同的使命，「我還是喜歡工作，喜歡努力的感覺，只是以前是追求成就感，現在發福音專輯、寫見證書有很大的使命感。很巧妙地，我的生命能讓人有啟發，辛苦熬過這三年，越痛苦越值得！現在很多痛苦中的人都會找我談，很多人好奇信仰的幫助，我用我小小的故事讓人知道上帝的能力，我非常喜歡這角色。」
「鄭秀文出福音專輯」，這麼大的轉變，不擔心市場的反應嗎？鄭秀文說：「上帝給我平安、勇氣、能力，因此我從第一天就不擔心銷量或被怎麼定義，越不去想這這些，上帝越保守。我的動機很純淨，希望講自己的故事讓人得到幫助。」
沒想到福音專輯在香港一發行，銷量立即直衝而上，她把全部版稅捐出去，幫助了很多慈善機構，果然如她說 ：「你越不去擔心，動機越純淨，上帝幫助越大。」
用生命為上帝作見證，鄭秀文說自己「義無反顧」，「我義無反顧出了一本書，開宗明義就說義無反顧非寫不可。寫這本書很掙扎，跟查經班姐妹說我很痛苦，不想寫、不想打開自己，那得要公開自己最不好的地方，人家只要打我一拳我就無力抵抗了……我一直掙扎，還是順服了。該怎麼寫，我經過很多禱告。」 為福音願意失喪生命的，必得著生命，順服神寫完這本書，鄭秀文得到一種療癒感，她發現，當她可以坦然當做歷史攤開，憂鬱症是真正畫下句點了。
這是屬於鄭秀文的軟弱變剛強。以前太忙碌，現在她珍惜跟家人相處的時間，也從一味接受愛的角色轉換為愛的交流。對愛情呢？鄭秀文說她對愛情有期待，對以前有反省，「以前是接受愛的那一方，以後我希望談的戀愛是對等的可以被愛跟付出愛。」
帶著對於愛的嶄新體會，鄭秀文敞開擁抱人群、需要關懷的靈魂。她可以推掉老闆給的工作，到醫院去傳福音還跑去雲南山區當一週的老師，住在當第一位老婆婆家，吃粗茶淡飯，她卻說：「心靈像吃了補品，生命豐盛了。」她打算每年都和兩個好友一起去。有次在蒙古幫沒父母的小孩洗澡，洗出來水是黑的，看到孩子泡在浴缸快樂的樣子，鄭秀文說：「霎那時有種當媽媽的感覺！」
從「天后」變「省后」，習慣被華服、物質包圍的鄭秀文，如今寧可把時間用來傳福音，或聆聽朋友的困難。現在的鄭秀文，像個關懷天使，大家的好朋友，她鼓勵觀眾朋友：「上帝的愛不偏不倚，只要信靠一定會找到。如果你不是信徒，建議從一個小小的禱告開始。」
【晶玉採訪後記】
Sammi的純真是讓我最感動的，她一來就要求禱告，過程中也一直強調禱告的重要，原來這是翻轉她生命的關鍵。她談起過去完全不害怕，不只康復，而且海闊天空，張力更大，不同於以前是用意志力，現在她沒有界限，由其坦承自己過去沒善待自己導致了黑洞，現在神讓她明白那一切都不能填補黑洞，所以她更快樂了，因為她不再在意別人麼看，而找到了自己。
剛經歷一場憂鬱症風暴，銷聲匿跡好段時間，鄭秀文這次回來，帶著重新出發的療癒力量，對生命和人群的熱情就像「換血」過，簡直變了一個人！
堅定表明信仰之外，鄭秀文積極傳福音、做公益。她出見證書和福音專輯，捐出版稅，還在世界展望會助養二十多個孩子，並不惜辛苦，素著一張臉、不帶助理，四處奔走偏遠地區服事失親孩童。鄭秀文說：
「我現在跟以前最大的不同是喜樂。以前有很大的黑洞不能填滿，現在常被濃濃的愛包圍，生活就像是『拍拖』一樣開心，看見的世界都是花朵。上帝的愛讓我有喜樂和希望，有信心走每一天的每一步。」
怎麼會有這些轉變？是什麼力量在激勵她？鄭秀文接受《真情部落格》專訪，首次在節目上細談她靠信仰走出憂鬱症的點滴經歷。
曾以為成就、美貌是一切
鄭秀文1999年參加香港第七屆新秀歌唱比賽第三名而出道，梅艷芳是第一屆的第一名，這場比賽堪稱香港天王天后的踏板，鄭秀文回溯：「我沒有明星夢，當時參加比賽只因為讀書不太好，對唱歌蠻有興趣，就用亂撞的心態去試試看。」
二十年來演藝事業屹立不搖，某方面是靠鄭秀文追求完美的驚人意志力。為了減肥，她可以七天只吃兩顆蘋果，就算昏倒也要維持大家眼中永遠光鮮亮麗的天后Sammi。完美主義、堅強意志力，原
▲鄭秀文帶著憂鬱去拍長恨歌，拍完陷入谷底
應是一種優點，但如果是被錯誤價值觀驅策呢？鄭秀文說：「追求完美帶給我很大的傷害，也讓我常常聽不到自己心底的需要。我以為金錢、漂亮就是一切，沒想到追求的過程讓我感覺很受傷……我把很多錯誤的價值觀放在自己身上，心那麼小，怎麼承載這麼重的壓力？我常忽略自己的感受，比方悲傷、身體的需要、休息的需要。」
「曾經對我來說，『第一名就等於鄭秀文』，跟隨世俗一大堆一直追追追，我以為這些東西就是我的生存價值，以為世界價值觀等於一切，後來才知道，我心裡長期存在一個黑洞，要上帝的愛才能填滿。」
忙亂迷惑之下，鄭秀文有段時間常常算命。鄭秀文坦言，這是自己很不願意暴露的一件事，在寫《值得》這本書時一度很掙扎，但她依然決定坦承：
「我用一些很蠢的方法想預知未來，後來經歷憂鬱，卻發現這些東西根本不能幫助我站起，我需要很大的力量去拯救我的人生觀、把它扭轉，這是算命不能的。我需要的是站起來的力量，算命就算告訴我未來會怎樣，當下過不了又能怎樣！」
別人看到漂亮的玻璃，裡面是條爛蟲
張愛玲說：「生命是一襲華美的袍，爬滿了蚤子。」鄭秀文則形容自己說：別人看我，看到的是一指漂亮的玻璃，但裡面卻是一條爛蟲。
鄭秀文在演完電影《長恨歌》後精神耗弱徹底倒下，因此有人說她是入戲太深、所謂「角色附身」。對這說法鄭秀文不置可否，現在她才透露：「我不覺得我跳不出，只是這個藉口也讓我鬆一口氣。我憂鬱到一種不行的地步，人家這樣說，反倒讓我可以不用解釋自己有憂鬱症。」
早在一開始接演這部戲的時候，鄭秀文精神狀況已經開始耗弱，只是她撐出堅強的外表，鄭秀文自剖：「不是拍《長恨歌》讓我憂鬱，而是我帶著憂鬱去拍這部電影。」甚至，她還透露：「當時挺多廣告合約，但
▲舞台上的Sammi向來熱力四射。
每到開拍當天卻因為沉重的無力感而不能工作，什麼都準備好了，就是無法走出房間，最後一刻只好打電話給助理說我病了。所以不斷的賠錢了事，很多混亂狀況都是因為憂鬱症。」
本身精神狀況已經出問題，拍這部戲又非常辛苦，為了因應角色需要，鄭秀文得在短時間內一下增肥一下減肥，鄭秀文說當時：「每天不能吃又要跑步，加上嚴重憂鬱，這一切都要把我壓垮。我常常跑步完就像死掉的蟲般攤在沙發上無法動彈，身體很弱，心靈更弱，這是讓我真正倒下的其中一個關鍵。」
拍完之後，鄭秀文自覺像「煤油燈完全沒油了」，她需要把自己關閉起來，盡情把壓抑的憂鬱發洩出來。喜好閱讀的她，在這段時期大量閱讀，她稱之為一場「浪漫假期」，沉浸在書的世界，試著暫時抽離自己的無力感。
那是什麼樣的無力感？鄭秀文說：「連走出房間的力氣都沒有，腦子不能正常運作，很亂。」飲食、作息完全失調，一下不吃不喝一下又暴食，短時間內胖了十幾公斤，關在自己的世界裡一整個月都沒照鏡子，連續七天沒洗澡。她跟父母住，但是盡量不願影響家人，「生命完全沒意義，生活在一個隔絕的小箱子裡，只有自己一個人。起床時感到絕望，白天睡覺，把窗關起弄得黑黑的，晚上才稍微能出來就活動一下。」
公開表明：「上帝拯救了我」
▲鄭秀文投入世界展望會，用愛擁抱孩童。
那段「非常時期」，關於鄭秀文的流長斐短很多，她煮飯把手燙了個疤，外界就傳言她自殺。鄭秀文無力理會流言，當然更不可能找醫生面對自己的低潮，「最初沒意識到是憂鬱症，也不敢承認，就選擇逃避，躲回我自己的小世界。」
但是，上帝親自尋找失喪者，聖經這句話在鄭秀文身上奇異發生了，鄭秀文見證說：「到非常嚴重的時候，常有聲音在對我說：『能救妳的不是醫生，而是我，妳祈禱吧！』那是很強很強的聲音，要我跪下祈禱。」十幾歲時跟著姊姊去過教會，做過決志禱告的她，繞了一大圈，「後來我算命拜拜什麼都幹，沒想到生命跌到谷底時，是上帝拯救我。」 人的盡頭是神的起頭，鄭秀文說：「當時我的禱告很崩潰，無路可走，神是唯一能依靠的，我把一切都交給祂。祈禱帶給我情緒很大的安慰釋放，我心裡很多負面感受都透過祈禱得到醫治，一步步看見上帝的帶領！」
希望有團契生活，但又無法跟人群相處，鄭秀文禱告求神開路，八個月後，很奇妙的，上帝把她帶到一個小查經班，讓她認真面對自己的問題，鄭秀文說：「聖歌響起時我就淚流不止，負面情緒都隨眼淚流出，那是一種『安靜的崩潰』。」鄭秀文的生命是從禱告開始翻轉的，她強調禱告的重要性：「這八個月的禱告對我很重要，後來我就受洗了。禱告是我每天很重要的生活習慣。」
在最軟弱的時期，與上帝的親密經歷使她至深感動，委身不渝，她說：「現在談了都還會起雞皮疙瘩！那種感動是祂明白我，祂知道我的脆弱在哪，在那裡供應我，填補我的黑洞。相信，就會被帶領。」
如今，鄭秀文堅定地說：「到現在我有了完全不同的人生，我願意公開說：上帝拯救了我！」 為了走出低潮，鄭秀文勇敢向上帝求：「給我勇氣再度面對人群，我希望做一場演唱會。」經過三年的憂鬱，鄭秀文開了一場復出演唱會，那天起床她感觸很深，靜靜寫了封信給自己，句句肺腑之言，演唱會中她公開讀出，許多觀眾被感動，她記得最後她對自己說：「最重要的是，Sammi，妳的勇氣回來了。」說到這裡，鄭秀文哽咽。
寧可做上帝眼中寶貴的蘋果
雖然沒看過醫生，但是鄭秀文知道自己走過的正是憂鬱症的經歷，「現在我願意說，我有經歷過憂鬱症，只是沒看醫生。」
裡外煥然一新，鄭秀文展開新生活，連菸都戒了，「以前抽菸、說髒話覺得沒什麼，很流行、很潮，現在卻覺得不行。」鄭秀文的新價值觀是什麼？就是用信心順服神，「後來上帝給我的新價值觀我非常
▲本次來台，鄭秀文參與手工皂義賣推廣。
喜愛，順服地跟隨，這是很重要的，上帝為我寫人生劇本。以前我笨到相信算命，但是那是虛幻的，人生擁有對上帝的信心才最重要。」
至於要怎麼明白上帝的心意？鄭秀文一再強調禱告的重要性：「大小事我都會禱告，有些禱告遲遲沒開路或被關上，我就知道這個意念是不對的，這條路不能走。祈禱很重要，祂會帶領你，讓你知道什麼能做、什麼不能做。」
以前的鄭秀文，把世俗成就跟自己的名字畫上等號，現在，她發現自己真正的價值是：「神告訴我，每個人在祂眼中都是可貴的蘋果，不管我是不是憂鬱、有沒有成就、是不是像昨天的鄭秀文那麼閃耀，祂都非常愛我。我發現我以前錯了，我非常在意別人怎麼看我，現在我只要做上帝眼中可貴的蘋果，不要做別人眼中閃耀的一顆星。」
那三年的憂鬱，不但讓鄭秀文經歷上帝的愛，她也感受了人的關懷，比方說當時姊姊、弟弟默默地關心她，表面上沒讓她看見他們的擔心，常常通電話討論她的狀況，她感念於心。檢討到自己過去自私、脾氣差，還自命「直爽」，聖經使她明白愛是「不自誇、不張狂」，她懂了： 「自私的人是不會開心的，但通過這三年，上帝給我很多磨練，我很多缺點都磨掉了。現在我還是有很多不好的地方，但是我願意順服。我非常珍惜跟人的關係，這種喜樂很重要。」
重新投入工作，鄭秀文有了不同的使命，「我還是喜歡工作，喜歡努力的感覺，只是以前是追求成就感，現在發福音專輯、寫見證書有很大的使命感。很巧妙地，我的生命能讓人有啟發，辛苦熬過這三年，越痛苦越值得！現在很多痛苦中的人都會找我談，很多人好奇信仰的幫助，我用我小小的故事讓人知道上帝的能力，我非常喜歡這角色。」
「鄭秀文出福音專輯」，這麼大的轉變，不擔心市場的反應嗎？鄭秀文說：「上帝給我平安、勇氣、能力，因此我從第一天就不擔心銷量或被怎麼定義，越不去想這這些，上帝越保守。我的動機很純淨，希望講自己的故事讓人得到幫助。」
沒想到福音專輯在香港一發行，銷量立即直衝而上，她把全部版稅捐出去，幫助了很多慈善機構，果然如她說的：「你越不去擔心，動機越純淨，上帝幫助越大。」
為福音願意失喪生命的，必得著生命
重新投入工作，鄭秀文有了不同的使命，「我還是喜歡工作，喜歡努力的感覺，只是以前是追求成就感，現在發福音專輯、寫見證書有很大的使命感。很巧妙地，我的生命能讓人有啟發，辛苦熬過這三年，越痛苦越值得！現在很多痛苦中的人都會找我談，很多人好奇信仰的幫助，我用我小小的故事讓人知道上帝的能力，我非常喜歡這角色。」
「鄭秀文出福音專輯」，這麼大的轉變，不擔心市場的反應嗎？鄭秀文說：「上帝給我平安、勇氣、能力，因此我從第一天就不擔心銷量或被怎麼定義，越不去想這這些，上帝越保守。我的動機很純淨，希望講自己的故事讓人得到幫助。」
沒想到福音專輯在香港一發行，銷量立即直衝而上，她把全部版稅捐出去，幫助了很多慈善機構，果然如她說 ：「你越不去擔心，動機越純淨，上帝幫助越大。」
用生命為上帝作見證，鄭秀文說自己「義無反顧」，「我義無反顧出了一本書，開宗明義就說義無反顧非寫不可。寫這本書很掙扎，跟查經班姐妹說我很痛苦，不想寫、不想打開自己，那得要公開自己最不好的地方，人家只要打我一拳我就無力抵抗了……我一直掙扎，還是順服了。該怎麼寫，我經過很多禱告。」 為福音願意失喪生命的，必得著生命，順服神寫完這本書，鄭秀文得到一種療癒感，她發現，當她可以坦然當做歷史攤開，憂鬱症是真正畫下句點了。
這是屬於鄭秀文的軟弱變剛強。以前太忙碌，現在她珍惜跟家人相處的時間，也從一味接受愛的角色轉換為愛的交流。對愛情呢？鄭秀文說她對愛情有期待，對以前有反省，「以前是接受愛的那一方，以後我希望談的戀愛是對等的可以被愛跟付出愛。」
帶著對於愛的嶄新體會，鄭秀文敞開擁抱人群、需要關懷的靈魂。她可以推掉老闆給的工作，到醫院去傳福音還跑去雲南山區當一週的老師，住在當第一位老婆婆家，吃粗茶淡飯，她卻說：「心靈像吃了補品，生命豐盛了。」她打算每年都和兩個好友一起去。有次在蒙古幫沒父母的小孩洗澡，洗出來水是黑的，看到孩子泡在浴缸快樂的樣子，鄭秀文說：「霎那時有種當媽媽的感覺！」
從「天后」變「省后」，習慣被華服、物質包圍的鄭秀文，如今寧可把時間用來傳福音，或聆聽朋友的困難。現在的鄭秀文，像個關懷天使，大家的好朋友，她鼓勵觀眾朋友：「上帝的愛不偏不倚，只要信靠一定會找到。如果你不是信徒，建議從一個小小的禱告開始。」
【晶玉採訪後記】
Sammi的純真是讓我最感動的，她一來就要求禱告，過程中也一直強調禱告的重要，原來這是翻轉她生命的關鍵。她談起過去完全不害怕，不只康復，而且海闊天空，張力更大，不同於以前是用意志力，現在她沒有界限，由其坦承自己過去沒善待自己導致了黑洞，現在神讓她明白那一切都不能填補黑洞，所以她更快樂了，因為她不再在意別人麼看，而找到了自己。
miracles
The LESS you focus on your lack, and MORE you know your source; the MORE miracles you'll see, and LESS daunting it'll be!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
17/7
to fulfill God's perfect design for me requires my total surrender- complete abandonment of myself to Him.-Oswald Chambers.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Rick Warren
1. EVERY strategy has a downside.That doesn't mean u reject it, but you weigh the benefits with the cost & act wisely.
2.You must let go of something you’ve got, to move to something you’ve not.
3. Do what God CALLS u to do with your life & you'll succeed. Do what u think will prove your worth & you'll fail miserably.
2.You must let go of something you’ve got, to move to something you’ve not.
3. Do what God CALLS u to do with your life & you'll succeed. Do what u think will prove your worth & you'll fail miserably.
17/7
Leaders goal: Don't deny a person who has faithfully served your vision; the right to pursue a grand vision themselves!
The great reward - Joel osteen
“So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you!” (Hebrews 10:35, NLT).
What are you believing God for today? Promotion? Healing? Stronger relationships? Freedom from addiction? God has promised all these things to you in His Word. He wants you to live in blessing and wholeness all the days of your life. But in order to experience His promises, we have to do our part. We have to keep believing and trusting in Him. That’s what today’s verse is saying: if we will stay in faith, if we will keep believing, keep hoping, keep doing the right thing, God promises there will be a reward. I like how one translation puts it, “Don’t get discouraged. Payday is coming!”
When you’re tempted to get down, when things aren’t going your way, just say to yourself, “This may be hard. It may be taking a long time, but I know God is a faithful God. I’m going to keep believing because my reward is coming.”
Friend, as you trust Him and stand in faith, as you boldly declare His promises, you are positioning yourself to receive His blessing. No matter what your circumstances look like, remember payday is on its way—and you will experience the blessing and reward He’s promised all the days of your life!
Prayer for Today: Father in heaven, thank You for Your good and precious promises. I choose to trust that my reward is coming. I choose to follow Your commands because they lead to blessing and life. Give me a heart that is fixed on You and fill me with Your peace. I patiently wait on You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
What are you believing God for today? Promotion? Healing? Stronger relationships? Freedom from addiction? God has promised all these things to you in His Word. He wants you to live in blessing and wholeness all the days of your life. But in order to experience His promises, we have to do our part. We have to keep believing and trusting in Him. That’s what today’s verse is saying: if we will stay in faith, if we will keep believing, keep hoping, keep doing the right thing, God promises there will be a reward. I like how one translation puts it, “Don’t get discouraged. Payday is coming!”
When you’re tempted to get down, when things aren’t going your way, just say to yourself, “This may be hard. It may be taking a long time, but I know God is a faithful God. I’m going to keep believing because my reward is coming.”
Friend, as you trust Him and stand in faith, as you boldly declare His promises, you are positioning yourself to receive His blessing. No matter what your circumstances look like, remember payday is on its way—and you will experience the blessing and reward He’s promised all the days of your life!
Prayer for Today: Father in heaven, thank You for Your good and precious promises. I choose to trust that my reward is coming. I choose to follow Your commands because they lead to blessing and life. Give me a heart that is fixed on You and fill me with Your peace. I patiently wait on You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Job =)
This whole week i've read the whole chapter from the book of Job. Is painful while u goin into trials n tribulation. but Job does...=)
Rick Warren said : God gave NO answer to Job's pain for 39 CHAPTERS!Only silence! Trials test my faith by not knowing how far I am from Ch40!
God uses PAIN to Inspect us,Correct us,Direct us
Rick Warren said : God gave NO answer to Job's pain for 39 CHAPTERS!Only silence! Trials test my faith by not knowing how far I am from Ch40!
God uses PAIN to Inspect us,Correct us,Direct us
& Perfect us. "They meant it for bad but God meant it for good!"'
Gen50:20
Dissapointment - stepping stones to your destiny by Joel Osteen
A while back I heard the story of Vonetta Flowers. From the time she was a little girl, her dream was to compete in the Olympic Games. She was always an incredibly fast runner. At nine years old, not only could she beat all the other girls in her elementary school, but she could beat all the boys as well. A coach noticed her talent. All through junior high and high school she trained, competed, and won competition after competition. By the age of 22, she was a world-class athlete ready to try out for the Olympics. She competed in the 100-meter dash and the long jump, but she missed making the team by a mere fraction of a second. Instead of giving up, she decided to put in four more years of grueling training, waking up early, running, lifting weights, working out, and eating properly.
In the year 2000, her big moment came. She was 26 years old and in the best shape of her life. She tried out for the long jump. She knew this would be her last chance to make the Olympic team. But in spite of her training and all of her talent, she still didn't make the team. She was devastated. It looked as if 17 years of training had gone down the drain. Every voice in her head said, "It's over. You must have heard God wrong because it's definitely not going to happen now."
One day, her husband saw a sign in the gym that said, "Continue your Olympic dream by trying out for the bobsled team." There were two requirements. You had to be a good sprinter and a good long jumper—the very things that she had been working on for over 17 years. She didn't even know what the bobsled was, but her husband talked her into trying out. Not only did she make the Olympic team, but in 2002, she became the first African-American woman ever to win a Gold Medal in the Winter Olympics.
Friends, God is faithful to the promises He's placed within your heart. When disappointments come, we need to remember that He is still directing our steps. The disappointments are merely stepping stones to your destiny. Nothing is ever wasted in your life if you'll keep moving forward. Keep praying, keep believing, keep hoping because He is leading you into the destiny He has in store for you!
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way (Psalm 37:23, NKJ).
16/7/2010 -part 2
Leaders goal: DON'T focus on coming 1st - Focus on being the best YOU can be at helping as many as YOU can help!
16/7/2010 -part 2
Leaders goal: DON'T focus on coming 1st - Focus on being the best YOU can be at helping as many as YOU can help!
Encourage yourself in the Lord - Victoria osteen
Do you know how valuable you are in the eyes of God? Anytime we lose sight of our value, we tend to start turning to other people for approval and validation—a parent, boss, or loved one. While we all need encouragement and should receive it from the people around us, we can't let that be our sole source of validation. We have to know that because God validates us, we can validate ourselves. We can't live our lives waiting for the people around us to applaud us; sometimes we have to applaud ourselves. During those times when life seems to be dragging you down, instead of looking to others to encourage you, make the decision to encourage and believe in yourself.
I was at the gym one day on the treadmill speaking with a woman who had just been diagnosed with cancer. She had asked me to pray for her and I said, "Yes, I will pray for you, but I have to tell you something first." I looked her straight in the eyes, and said, "You know, you ought to be so proud of yourself. Look at you! You got up today and came to the gym. You could have pulled the covers over your head and stayed in bed, but you didn't. Instead, you are facing this with great hope and faith. I admire you and you should applaud yourself."
When this woman was reminded of her strength and tenacity, her whole face lit up, she had a great big smile and held her shoulders back. She recognized the importance of affirming herself and giving herself the proper credit.
If we are going to live in victory, our main encouragement has to come from the inside stemming from the affirmation God has given us. Don't be afraid to applaud yourself today. You may be going through some difficult situations, but you have strength to make it through. Encourage yourself, applaud yourself and learn to tap into the abundant strength within you.
…David encouraged himself in the LORD his God (I Samuel 30:6, NKJ).
16/7/2010
Leaders goal: Define ONE THING that over-arc's the many things that you are doing. Keep all activity about the ONE THING!
dont fall for the trap - victoria osteen
http://www.joelosteen.com/HopeForToday/JoelAndVictoriasBlog/Pages/BlogEntry.aspx?item=d732148f-0dc4-44e2-8c76-26f46e8f02e4
Have you ever heard about how hunters used to trap monkeys? The hunter would fill a large barrel with bananas and then cut a small hole in the side of it that was just barely big enough for the monkey to get his hand and arm through. The monkey, completely unaware of the trap, would reach his arm into the barrel and grab one of those bananas. But when he would try to pull his arm out, he wouldn't be able to get his clenched fist and the banana back through the hole. The monkey wanted that banana so badly that he wouldn't release it. Consequently, the hunter would easily capture the monkey. It's interesting that at any point prior to the capture, the monkey could have easily let go of the banana and pulled his hand out of the barrel, but he was so focused on what was in his hand that he didn't even realize he was in a trap!
Many people live like that today—with both hands clenched, so focused on trying to hold on to what they have that they don't even realize that it is robbing them of the freedom and victory God has in store. Don't let that be you! Choose to release anything that's keeping you from God's best in your life. Don't get trapped because you aren't willing to change or reposition yourself or your thinking.
Remember, faith is a process. God leads us one step at a time. He will always put inside of you whatever you need to move forward. If you need strength, it's on the inside of you. If you need hope, it's on the inside of you. If you need joy, determination or encouragement, God has placed it within you. So tap into your God-given resources by faith because He will never ask you to do something that He hasn't already prepared you to do. Be open-handed and open-minded to what God is doing in your life today.
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past (Isaiah 43:18, NIV).
Now is the time-JoelOsteen
This article is written by Joel Osteen
Let me ask you, if you went to heaven tomorrow, is there something that the world would be missing out on? In other words, do you have a gift that you're not sharing with the world? Are there things in your heart that you're not pursuing because you're afraid? Or you think you're too old, too busy, or don't have what it takes? Well, now is the time to get out of your comfort zone and pursue what God has placed on the inside of you!
This is what the disciple Peter did. When he saw Jesus walking on the water he said, "Lord, let me do that." You can imagine that there were a thousand voices saying, "Peter, are you crazy? You can't walk on water." It's the same voice that says today, "You can't start your own business. You can't be in management. You can't write that book. You're going to get out there and sink." Peter may have heard that still, small voice whispering, "Peter, you still should. God is in control. You're well able. You've got what it takes." And Peter got out of the boat and literally walked on the water.
What "boat" do you need to get out of today? What comfort zone is holding you back from experiencing all that God has placed in your heart? Friend, life is very short. Make sure you're sharing your gift with the world. If you're not passionate about what you are doing or passionate about your career, then you need to consider making changes. We're all going to have some mundane days, but if you're going year after year not enjoying your career, not fulfilled, not satisfied, maybe your main gift is lying dormant. Remember, your gifting is a part of your purpose. No matter how successful you are, if you're not fulfilling your purpose, you will feel that sense of dissatisfaction. Don't waste another day because now is the time to press forward and fulfill what God has placed within you!
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil (Ephesians 5:15-16, NIV).
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Start from now...=)
All change begins with a DECISION. Once the decision is made, DISCIPLINE becomes the bridge between desire and accomplishment.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
11/7/2010
God uses PAIN to Inspect us,Correct us,Direct us & Perfect us. "They meant it for bad but God meant it for good!"' Gen50:20
Friday, July 9, 2010
It's Your Time- Joel Osteen
Today’s Verse: “The vision is yet for an appointed time…” (Habakkuk 2:3, NKJ).
God has planted seeds of greatness on the inside of you. He has predestined that those things in your heart come to pass. You may have had more than your share of unfair things happen in your life. You probably have plenty of reasons to just settle where you are. But understand, the depth of your past is an indication of the height of your future. In other words, if you’ve been through a lot of negative things in the past, it just means that your future is bigger and brighter and greater than you can even imagine. It’s your time to step out and embrace all that God has for you!
Are there dreams and promises that you’ve let go of? Are there things that God has placed in your heart that you’ve given up on? Today is the day to give your dreams a new beginning. Today is the day to allow faith to rise in your heart. Remember, what’s happened to you is not nearly as important as what’s happened in you. Today, you are stronger and wiser than ever before. It’s your time and your season to move forward into the destiny that God has prepared for you!
Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, thank You for the destiny that You have deposited into my heart. I choose to stand in faith knowing that You are working behind the scenes. Give me strength and wisdom to follow Your leading so that I can embrace all that You have for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
God has planted seeds of greatness on the inside of you. He has predestined that those things in your heart come to pass. You may have had more than your share of unfair things happen in your life. You probably have plenty of reasons to just settle where you are. But understand, the depth of your past is an indication of the height of your future. In other words, if you’ve been through a lot of negative things in the past, it just means that your future is bigger and brighter and greater than you can even imagine. It’s your time to step out and embrace all that God has for you!
Are there dreams and promises that you’ve let go of? Are there things that God has placed in your heart that you’ve given up on? Today is the day to give your dreams a new beginning. Today is the day to allow faith to rise in your heart. Remember, what’s happened to you is not nearly as important as what’s happened in you. Today, you are stronger and wiser than ever before. It’s your time and your season to move forward into the destiny that God has prepared for you!
Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, thank You for the destiny that You have deposited into my heart. I choose to stand in faith knowing that You are working behind the scenes. Give me strength and wisdom to follow Your leading so that I can embrace all that You have for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Higher - JoelOsteen
Today’s Verse: “From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I” (Psalm 61:2).
Everyone goes through seasons of difficulty. We all face challenges and trials. Scripture tells us that in this world we will have trouble, but we can be encouraged today because He has overcome the world and disarmed it of the power to harm us! Greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. His ways are higher than our ways, and He has promised to deliver us!
So many times, people feel stuck in their circumstances because they are looking at them from a natural perspective. This natural perspective is limited. It’s small. It’s only a fraction of what’s really going on. But, if we’ll rise up to a higher level, we will see things the way God sees them. We’ll understand His purposes and see the way to victory!
Today, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, Jesus is the rock who is high above your circumstances. When you call on Him, He will be with you. He will lead you and guide you into the higher places He has prepared for you!
Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, today I release every care and concern to You. Have Your way in my circumstances. Have Your way in my thoughts. Help me, Jesus, to come up higher in every area of my life with You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Everyone goes through seasons of difficulty. We all face challenges and trials. Scripture tells us that in this world we will have trouble, but we can be encouraged today because He has overcome the world and disarmed it of the power to harm us! Greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. His ways are higher than our ways, and He has promised to deliver us!
So many times, people feel stuck in their circumstances because they are looking at them from a natural perspective. This natural perspective is limited. It’s small. It’s only a fraction of what’s really going on. But, if we’ll rise up to a higher level, we will see things the way God sees them. We’ll understand His purposes and see the way to victory!
Today, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, Jesus is the rock who is high above your circumstances. When you call on Him, He will be with you. He will lead you and guide you into the higher places He has prepared for you!
Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, today I release every care and concern to You. Have Your way in my circumstances. Have Your way in my thoughts. Help me, Jesus, to come up higher in every area of my life with You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Blameless - Joel Osteen
“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong in behalf of those whose hearts are blameless toward Him” (2 Chronicles 16:9 ).
Are you looking for God to move in your life today? The Bible says that God is actually looking to show Himself strong in the Earth. He is looking for those who have a blameless heart toward Him.
When you open your heart to Jesus, and ask Him to forgive you and cleanse you by His blood, He gives you a blameless heart—then you are the person the Lord is looking to work through! When you understand the fact that God longs to work in your life, your faith will increase. Your hope will increase. And God’s work in your life will increase! Have confidence in this scripture today. Begin to thank God for giving you a clean and blameless heart. Thank Him for choosing to work in you.
As you thank and praise Him, expect Him to act! Expect to see Him move mightily on your behalf in every area of your life!
Prayer for Today:Heavenly Father, thank You for the blood of Jesus which cleanses my sins and gives me a blameless heart. Search my heart today and remove anything that isn’t pleasing to You. I open my heart and invite You to work in every area of my life. I bless You and thank You for Your faithfulness, In Jesus Name. Amen.
Are you looking for God to move in your life today? The Bible says that God is actually looking to show Himself strong in the Earth. He is looking for those who have a blameless heart toward Him.
When you open your heart to Jesus, and ask Him to forgive you and cleanse you by His blood, He gives you a blameless heart—then you are the person the Lord is looking to work through! When you understand the fact that God longs to work in your life, your faith will increase. Your hope will increase. And God’s work in your life will increase! Have confidence in this scripture today. Begin to thank God for giving you a clean and blameless heart. Thank Him for choosing to work in you.
As you thank and praise Him, expect Him to act! Expect to see Him move mightily on your behalf in every area of your life!
Prayer for Today:Heavenly Father, thank You for the blood of Jesus which cleanses my sins and gives me a blameless heart. Search my heart today and remove anything that isn’t pleasing to You. I open my heart and invite You to work in every area of my life. I bless You and thank You for Your faithfulness, In Jesus Name. Amen.
Faith...!!!!!
Leaders goal: Always developing your capacity to see, intuitively, potential in people; even when others can't see it!
Every time your faith is put on trial, your character is placed on the witness stand.
Effective leaders learn to tell engaging stories with a purpose and an action step.
Every time your faith is put on trial, your character is placed on the witness stand.
Effective leaders learn to tell engaging stories with a purpose and an action step.
9/7/2010
when life gives you lemon, make apple juice out of it and leave everyone wondering how in the world you did it.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Michelle Hamiltion
“By not relying on anyone else except God, I’d learned the limit of my own strength. In these last three days I’d learned more about myself than if i’d spent another sixty years soul searching. My essential self had been opened to me like a book, laying bare all the truths, however painful they may have been for me to face.”
“Life and death are predestined by God. There’s no such thing as an accident or being lucky; it was what God decided for us a long time ago.”
Rachelle Hamilton
“I sometimes wish time would stand still and allow me to hold on to the things I cherish, but it’s impossible isnt it? Life’s just not designed that way. I suppose Im sounding dreadfully morbid, but this catastrophe has made me realize even more that the only stability we have in life is God. He is eternally the same and never changes. Ive exhausted all my options; I feel as if Ive come to the end of the road. It seems there is only one path let open to me and that is to throw myself on God’s mercy and beg for compassion for myself and my child. I know I must place my trust and faith in Him and believe that in His wisdom He knows what He is doing and takes comfort in His words that all things work together for the good.”
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