Child of God

Compromises

Compromises.. it's like making a deal to one's self, that the best one out there may not be attainable, or if it is attainable, it will cost me too much and it would hurt (emotionally, physically or financially).

I haven't been writing on this page lately, maybe because I often find the start of any writing so hard and laborious, that I it sways me from embarking.  Often I blame it on my situation, growing up in another country in my early years, that grammar and syntax are just too many rules to engage in especially late at night.  But how can I improve, if I continue to quit before trying.

But who knows why.. maybe I don't find writing on this blog as therapeutic to the soul as I once before.  Maybe because in one way or another, I'm avoiding a conversation with my God and His Word this past couple of months, this past year.

But here I am tonight, writing about 'Compromises', sharing with you my struggles. I often consider this as a yolk that I carry, the struggle within me, in anything.. from deciding what camera model to get, what model of macbook I should get, and recently, what type of road bike I should get to start this new hobby that I think I will greatly enjoy, that may lead me to better fitness.

Is it ok to compromise?  In a way, I think so.  Imagine with me someone who never compromise.  He would have the fastest car (..or most gas efficient), dress the sharpest, have the most beautiful wife.  But life situations often force us to compromise; our wallet reminds us to wise up and compromise in our spending (that's why sometimes we pick the walmart generic brands).

I know God always expects the best from me, and He gives.. from time to time, moment by moment the most precious gifts we may or may not deserve (ones we realize and many we don't).  But I truly believe He gives us the discretion to decide for ourselves, what we most desire in life.  To have that yearning and desire, and ask Him for it like a son would ask a father. But yet, at times I still find it so hard to make that decision for myself.

I can't think of a right verse to share with you on this thought right now, but this is an ongoing therapeutic post.  I shall add on a verse that impresses me should I come across one this week.

G'night.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

The Reason for The World, You and I

Growing Up

Time flies.  It's now 5.28 in the morning, and I've just finished cutting my fingernails and toe nails.  It seems that everytime I cut my toe nails I get reflective about time.  I would contemplate on how it's finally time to cut them again (so my socks would have a longer lifespan), and I'd try to remember how long it's been since I last cut them.

But it's true, time really flies.  Not until you're in your twenties and maybe lived on your own, that suddenly the first of each month became more significant.  "Oh it's the first of the month already?"  That means rent is due, credit card statement in two weeks, student loans, some bills.  Ay it's all part of growing up they say.

So new year is coming.  Help me LORD, for growing up is hard.  But you're a constant in my life, from the day I was born till my days of old.

Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.

James 4:13-17

Since we talked about growing up, I shall leave you with this wonderful Narnia song. :)

History of High Risers

Turn Back

"Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out."

Acts 3:19

Thesaurus: to turn, change

Let Him transform ur life.

Afflicted much?

My finger nails are growing so fast.  Is it time to cut them already?  Then it's time to get a haircut, then the toe nails are getting a little long -I'm afraid I'll greatly reduce the life expectancy of my socks if I don't do anything about this.

Oh how time flies, and how life goes on.  From the human nature side of things, reminding you: you're still living, then there are paychecks to expect bi-monthly and rents to pay.  Is July really almost over?

It's a beautiful Sunday in IL, too bad I have to work today.  I hope the Word of God written in the Bible has a part in your life this week.

"How sweet are Thy words unto my taste! yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!  Through Thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep Thy righteous judgments. I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word. Accept, I urge Thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me Thy judgments."

Psalms 119:103-108