Thursday, April 07, 2005
another template
Future Grace
Chapter Three
Applying the Purifying Power: Faith in Future Grace VS Anxiety
"When I am afraid, I will trust in You." Psalm 56:3
Lesson learnt: The root cause of anxiety is the lack of faith in God's future grace for us. "If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?" Matthew 6:30. The Word of God and the Holy Spirit helps us build up the necessary faith - we read the promises of God and pray for help from the spirit.
Some verses for anxiety:
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you." Psalm 32:8
"A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all." Psalm 34:19
"...he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6
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Future Grace
Chapter Four
The Life That's Left is Future Grace
"The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20
Lesson learnt: The past is irrelevant. We cannot change anything of the past. All the expectations of God are future expectations; all promises, future promises; all possibilities of faith and love, future possibilities. Mere memories of bygone blessings are not enough. It is the promise of future grace that carries us through. When we struggle with sin or is beaten down by weariness, we hope to the Lord, trusting in His future grace. "..be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." 2 Timothy 2:1
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Sigh.
Life for me is so pointless right now. Yesterday my mom complained that I'm sitting in front of the computer too much. But seriously, what else do you expect me to do other than play DOTA? I would practice piano, but my organ is still not working and there isn't much hope of ever buying a real piano. I only have one tutee right now, and it's not as if I need to prepare any work since it's Sec 4 math and, truth to be told, the boy isn't that smart. I do read books, though, so it's not like I'm always playing game. I probably spend more money on books than on food.
My sis is mad. She got like 67 for Futher Maths. And 80 for Maths. If that's not crazy I don't know what is.
As you can see I've changed to another template. Sure sign of boredom at work. Quite nice, don't you think? Well I do =)
I planned to write more, but I'm too tired now. Maybe at night ba.
{/12:43 PM}
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