Love is in the air

Today's Scripture "I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life." (Deuteronomy 30:19) Life is a series of choices that you must make. Some are much more serious than others, but the fact is that you have opportunities to make either wise or foolish decisions. There is always a right answer or a better answer, but how do you know what it is? That's where God comes in and solves the puzzle for you. He has given you everything you need to make the right choice each time. He loves you and wants the best for you in everything. The key to good decision-making is to listen to His guidance and have the strength and resolve to act on it. When you follow God's leading, the result will be a life of blessing and purposeful joy . Tap into God's wisdom today and listen to His teachings, and discover the abundant life! A Prayer for Today God, thank You for giving me Your guidance and help. I pray that I will be sensitive to Yo...

Daily Devotional by Joseph Prince Hebrews 10:17 17 … “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” I don’t know about you, but I would say that Hebrews 10:17 is good news. God sees all our sins — past, present and future — and says, “Your sins I remember no more!” The words “no more” are a strong double negative in the Greek. In other words, God is saying, “Your sins I will never, by no means, remember!” Has God lowered His standards? No, God is still perfectly holy. God did remember all our sins — 2,000 years ago at the cross. Every single sin we have ever committed or will ever commit has been punished to the full in the body of Jesus Christ on the cross. That is why today, God remembers our sins no more. We should, therefore, not be sin-conscious. Each time we fall into sin, God wants us to remember the cross and say, “Lord Jesus, you were sentenced for this sin I committed. You bore the judgment, so there is no judgment for me. You were condemned for...

John didn’t know on that Friday what you and I now know. He didn’t know that Friday’s tragedy would be Sunday’s triumph. John would later confess that he “did not yet understand from the Scriptures that Jesus must rise from the dead” (John 20:9). That’s why what he did on Saturday is so important. We don’t know anything about this day; we have no passage to read, no knowledge to share. All we know is this: When Sunday came, John was still present. When Mary Magdalene came looking for him, she found him. Jesus was dead. The Master’s body was lifeless. John’s friend and future were buried. But John had not left. Why? Was he waiting for the resurrection? No. As far as he knew, the lips were forever silent and the hands forever still. He wasn’t expecting a Sunday surprise. Then why was he here? You’d think he would have left. Who was to say that the men who crucified Christ wouldn’t come after him? The crowds were pleased with one crucifixion; the religious leaders might ...

I refuse to be discouraged, To be sad, or to cry; I refuse to be downhearted, And here’s the reason why… I have a God who’s mighty, Who’s sovereign and supreme; I have a God who loves me, And I am on His team. He is all wise and powerful, Jesus is His name; Though everything is changeable, My God remains the same . My God knows all that’s happening; Beginning to the end, His presence is my comfort, He is my dearest friend. When sickness comes to weaken me, To bring my head down low, I call upon my mighty God; Into His arms I go. When circumstances threaten To rob me from my peace; He draws me close unto His breast, Where all my strivings cease. And when my heart melts within me, And weakness takes control; He gathers me into His arms, He soothes my heart and soul. The great “ I AM ” is with me, My life is in His hand, The “ Son of the Lord ” is my hope, It’s in His strength I stand. I refuse to be defeated, My eyes are on my God; He has promised to be with me, ...

today i just found out what it really means of.." don't judge a book by its cover ".. few months ago i thought something that "Too good to be true" is about to happen but then i realize that it doesn't happen instantly, it takes a process and off course it takes time, when we rush we wont be able to see things clearly now i know that everything has it own time, especially when it comes to a relationship no matter its a friendship or romance, all the same. I did lot of mistakes in the past and whether i realize or not sometimes i hurt someone's heart, and made them turn to be a person i never knew before.. totally out of the image box.. then something that used to be a " too good to be true " now become " thank God i didnt believe that ".. i'm confused, should i be sorry or grateful ? but my heart tell me to be grateful in everything.. last nite, me and the gank were having a bridal shower for our beloved sister and...

Got this message from a friend.. as i read those lines below..it touches my heart.. its a very simple message but hard to do..but we should try.. for the sake of LOVE.. --- It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return, but what is more painful is to love someone and never find the courage to let that person know how you feel. Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong people before meeting the right one so that when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift. Love is when you take away the feeling, the passion, and the romance in a relationship and find out you still care for that person. A sad thing in life is when you meet someone who means a lot to you, only to find out in the end that it was never meant to be and you just have to let go. When the door of happiness closes, another opens, but oftentimes we look so long at the closed door, that we don’t see the one that has been opened for us. The best kind of friend is the kind you...

lately i learnt to listen to my heart .. to listen means not just to hear but also to obey.. coz once u do it you'll find peace..that's how it works.. sometimes mind doesn't get along with your heart, it happens a lot.. your age will tell you things that only your mind could understand but it doesn't always go that way.. your age is not the reason that you should ignore your heart...and just flow with your mind,i believe God will speak to us through our heart and in the end your mind will follow.. i'm so blessed to have people who cares around me.. friends are the best thing God has given me in thes few years of my life.. those are my treasure..sometimes friends could go far beyond your own family.. u'll understand it if you ever live far away from your family.. your friends become your family and they can change your future.. i really believe that friends are Gods extended hands in my life.. my fav quote about friends are the angels who lift us to ou...

The Antidote To Fear by Ps. Joseph Prince (new creation church - singapore) 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear… Experts tell us that babies have two natural fears: The fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. A study on fear was conducted on 500 adults of varying ages, backgrounds and lifestyles. The results showed that there were 7,000 different fears shared among them. This means that they have learnt 6,998 fears since they were born. That is a lot of fears learnt! Actually, our bodies are designed for faith. Fear was foreign to man until Adam sinned against God. For the first time, Adam knew fear, and he hid from God and said, “I heard Your voice… I was afraid… I hid myself.” (Genesis 3:10) Since then, man has been living in the realm of fear — fear of the future, fear of what others might say, fear of diseases, fear of flying… Actually, every fear is born out of the feeling of being cut off from God. If you think that God is s...

counting the days to the most sacred day in christian life... the day that hold all the answer .. so all people can say ..No wonder they call Him savior --- H e could hear the crowds screaming “crucify” “crucify”… He could hear the hatred in their voices, These were his chosen people. He loved them, And they were going to crucify him. He was beaten, bleeding and weakened… his heart was broken, But still He walked. He could see the crowd as he came from the palace. He knew each of the faces so well. He had created them. He knew every smile, laugh, and shed tear, But now they were contorted with rage and anger…his heart broke, But still He walked. Was he scared? You and I would have been, so his humanness would Have mandated that he was. He felt alone. His disciples Had left, denied, and even betrayed him. He searched the crowd for a loving face and he saw very few. Then he turned his eyes to the only one that mattered And he knew that he would never be alone. He looked ba...

Pdt. Jacob N. Seminar, Thursday March 23rd 2006 Ministry with tongue Church is God’s tongue in the world. It is supposed to declare the glory of God to the world. The service in the chruch should be better that the service we find in the public area such as supermarket, bandk, etc. It the church is losing its kindness then don’t ask questions why people leaving from church. To receive Christ you pay nothing, but then there’s price you have to pay when you follow Him. Our ministry is part of our way on following Him. Don’t worry about your future because God’s promise that He will bless His people while they sleep. Sleep means the dead of all activities that means that your eyes, ears and mouth will out of use while you’re sleeping. So don’t worry if God can bless you while you do nothing all you need just come to Him first in time of need not to other human being. Church must be in unity Unity is the source of the blessing. Eph 4:1-6 As a...

By Benny Hinn Saturday, March 25 th 2006 Act 1:8 But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be filled with power, and you will be witnesses for me in Jerusalem , in all of Judea and Samaria , and to the ends of the earth." This is the promise of God that we’ll receive the power just after the Holy Spirit comes. Joh 14:16-17 I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, who will stay with you forever. He is the Spirit, who reveals the truth about God. The world cannot receive him, because it cannot see him or know him. But you know him, because he remains with you and is in you. The truth obout the Holy Spirit: - He is with us (before the salvation, He reveals the Lord to us) - He is in us (after the salvation) - His outhority is on us The Holy Spirit is talking about the presence of the Lord. The glory of God is talking abput the Lord’s attributes Then the glory of God explain th...

IFGF Gisi KA 1 Balai Sarbini Sunday, March 26 th 2006 Ps. Daniel R. The Family Of God Eph 2:19 So then, you Gentiles are not foreigners or strangers any longer; you are now citizens together with God's people and members of the family of God. Imagine how do you feel if mr. president wants to call u as his children, you must be really happy and proud.. And it will make u even more blessed that God has chosen you to be His child..He choose you…!! What we learn as the Family of God 1. We’re God’s family Gal 6:10 Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith. Be kind to each other who has the same faith 2. We’re Gods children Joh 1:12 Some, however, did receive him and believed in him; so he gave them the right to become God's children. He’s the initiator to make us His children, not us. Ro...

IFGF KA-4 Karawaci Sunday, March 19th 2006 Today i went to ofternoon service at karawaci as i have things to do at my project in tangerang, so i can't attend morning service. This sunday the message still about relationship in the family, about loving each other. We will learn from Noah in the Old Testament. (Genesis 6) Living a pleasing Life Eph 5:8-10 8.You yourselves used to be in the darkness, but since you have become the Lord's people, you are in the light. So you must live like people who belong to the light, 9.for it is the light that brings a rich harvest of every kind of goodness, righteousness, and truth. 10.Try to learn what pleases the Lord . Genesis 6:8 But the LORD was pleased with Noah. Noah has lived a life that pleasing God, we can learn from him how to build a life that pleasing God's heart. Because i believe that its should be the reason we live. 1. Have a intimate relatinship with God Gen 6:9 This is the account of Noah and his des...

Sunday, 5 March 2006 IFGF Gisi KA 1 Sarbini Ps. Jimmy Oentoro DOMINION MANDATE FOR YOUR FAMILY In the beginning, man was created after everything else. So everything was ready to use for Adam. Gen 2:18 Then the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to live alone. I will make a suitable companion to help him." We learnt that God is the initiator to bring a helper for Adam, because God knew that Adam can't manage everything He has given alone * God knows the right timing for Adam to have a partner When God wants to display His dominion mandate in our life, He starts from family There are 3 restorations God mentioned in Maleachi 1.Restoration of the heart of Fathers and children Mal 4:6 He will bring fathers and children together again; otherwise I would have to come and destroy your country." 2. Restoration of finance through offering, tithing and first fruit to remind us That God owns the whole thing Mal 3:10 Bring the full amount of y...

By Ps. Daniel R (sunday, feb 26th 2006) IFGF Gisi KA 1 Sarbini from what i receive this sunday which i believe it blessed me, so i wanna share with everyone... This sunday we learn how God works in our financial aspect through 3 stories from bible. 1. Isaac (gen 26) Its all started in crisis, there's a great need in the land of Gerar. And isaac is planning to leave the land to egypt but then come Gods word in the verse 2, God told him not to go to agypt, then isaac obey God. v.12 Isaac planting the seed on the land, then reap the fruit 100 times. from this story we learn that the key of a blessed life is that in time of crisis we must come to God, listen to His word, obey it then so it..it will be multiplied 2. Elijah and a widow woman (1 Kings 17) the woman is in crisis of meal but then Elijah come to her and asked her to make him a bread. eventhough she knew that its impossible but she obeys the word and do it. then the miracle happen, she and her family had ...

I got this story, and it really touch me..the most precious thing comes from within not from what that can be seen..thats wonderful.. Sometimes its so hard to focus on what within myself..as there're so many things outhere always try to keep my mind on myself-efforts.. makes me sometimes forget that its God the source of strength and light, He is the only one who supposed to get my attention..He is the only one who stay in my heart..and He is the precious one..the one and only... forever... ------------------------------------ The Wise Woman's Stone A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give it to him. She did so without hesitation. The traveler left rejoicing in his good fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for a lif...

by Pastor Daniel Runtuwene IFGF Gisi - Balai Sarbini Sunday, Jan 29th 2006 in our life sometimes whether we realize or not, we tend to be man's conscious, we tend to depend on people around us and even sometimes we become satan's conscious, when we have hard times, we say that's satan who does it, etc.. now we're gonna learn how to become God's conscious people .. Rom 12:1-3 (From The Message) There are 3 things, how we can be God's Conscious People: 1. Take your everyday life and placeit before God as an offering 12:1 So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life--your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life--and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. - simply just watch our everyday life... - example while we'r sleeping, God can give an inspiration, we can pray for it - don't forget that God wants only the best for ou...

If you can look at the sunset and smile, then you still have hope. If you can find beauty in the colors of a small flower, then you still have hope. If you can find pleasure in the movement of a butterfly, then you still have hope. If the smile of a child can still warm your heart, then you still have hope. If you can see the good in other people, then you still have hope. If the rain breaking on a roof top can still lull you to sleep, then you still have hope. If the sight of a rainbow still makes you stop and stare in wonder, then you still have hope. If the soft fur of a favored pet still feels pleasant under your fingertips, then you still have hope. If you meet new people with a trace of excitement and optimism, then you still have hope. If you give people the benefit of a doubt, then you still have hope. If you still offer your hand in friendship to others that have touched your life, then you still have hope. If receiving an unexpected card or letter...

How To Build Great Relationships By Brian Houston I just found this new book, haven't read it yet, but i believe this is a very good book... --------- One of the greatest gifts God has given us is people. When you think of giving someone gifts, you may think of inanimate objects or things, but God thinks of people. When He saw Adam was alone, He gave him a wife and companion. When He saw the world in need, He gave us Jesus. When He wants to change an enterprise, community or nation, He raises up people who will fulfil His purposes. Great relationships are a sign of a prosperous life but they don't come by chance. Sadly, we live in a world filled with broken relationships. I'm not only talking about broken marriages, but failed friendships, family fall-outs or bitter business partnerships. The reality is that you certainly don't fluke a good marriage, a great friendship or a successful business partnership. The principles that you sow into the relationship will dete...

by Sarah Bowling “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven:” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). How would you describe this “season” in your life? Are you feeling restless because ”things” are progressing too slowly…or too quickly? Be encouraged! In Matthew 6:34, Jesus tells us not to worry about tomorrow. Worrying certainly won’t change God’s timeline—and it won’t “help” Him do what’s best for us. Perhaps you yearn to be married…hope for a career promotion…or desire a loved one to come to Christ. Be patient! God has a divine timing and purpose for all things. He is intimately aware of your desires and acquainted with each season of your life. He knows exactly what you need, and when you need it. God has a PERFECT plan for your future in mind…and He is always right on time. Be prayerful! When you feel impatient or panicky…or God’s answer seems too late or too early…align your calendar with God’s schedule. Ask Him to reveal His will for you. Look for e...