Tuesday, September 29, 2009

A.S.A.P

There's work to do, deadlines to meet.
You've got no time to spare.
But as you hurry and scurry...
(Always Say A Prayer)
ASAP

In the midst of family chaos,
"quality time" is rare.
Do your best; let God do the rest...
(Always Say A Prayer)
ASAP

It may seem like your worries
are more than you can bear.
Slow down and take a breather...
(Always Say A Prayer)
ASAP

God knows how stressful life can be
and wants to ease our cares.
He'll respond to all your needs...
(Always Say A Prayer)
ASAP

Today I'm saying a little prayer
that God will send a smile to you
and send you special blessings
through everything you have to do.

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Our Crown Awaits!

Heb 12:1-2 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

In 490 B.C., the Athenians won a crucial and decisive battle over the forces of King Darius I of Persia, on a plain near the Greek coastal town of Marathon. Upon delivering the important message of their victory, the Greek soldier who came to tell the good news died — he had completed the 26 mile course running and bearing good news, and did it totally unreserved until the moment he died. Today marathons are run all over the world, commemorating that event 2500 years ago.

Anyone who has run a marathon can tell you how difficult the race is. No matter how good you are, how well trained, how prepared, there are times in the race you just want to quit. But those who persevere till the end receive a prize. Back in King Darius’ day, one would win only a crown made of laurel leaves. Today, athletes compete for trophies and medals. But in God’s race, we win something far more precious — a crown that is incorruptible.

I bet you’re tired today. You are done… overworked, overstressed, overwhelmed. But be encouraged! Just when you think you can’t run any further, you can! C’mon! Press through and press on for the great prize! God is with us, strengthening our feeble knees and moving us in the right direction!! There’s so much work to be done!


SEMANGAT!!!!

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Conversation #30

Hello Lord. I love you.

I love you back my child.

Lord, were you the one who made it all so difficult and painful? Did you arrange my life so there would be so much suffering?

No my child. I did not make the suffering. However, I did not push over the walls or remove the barriers. I did not remove the obstacles.

Why? Why didn't you push over the walls, and remove the barriers and obstacles? The barriers and walls have made everything that much worse.

My child, you must look at your life from far away. I left the walls and barriers where they were so you could choose to reach my destiny for you. If I had made everything free and easy, what would have become of you? Where would you have gone? Would you have been mine?

Oh. Uh…well, I know. In my heart, if you had pushed over the walls and removed the barriers I would have run off in my own direction. I would have been who I always wanted to be. I would have done what I always wanted to do. I would not have been yours. I am ashamed to say this. I am ashamed to admit this.

Do you understand now?

Yes, but I don't like it. My life has been and is more than I think I can bear.

I know my child. You life is and has been difficult but your life is the life I have always wanted from you. Your life has been more valuable to me than you could ever imagine. Although you might think your life is not so important to me, you are wrong in thinking such things.

Lord, there is so much difficulty, pain, and suffering, everything in my life is blurred. I cannot see clearly how things are lining up like you would like them to line up.

My child, all things are working out for my glory. Even in your hardship, you are keeping your heart open to me and to my voice. The fact we can talk like this means you are still mine and I am still yours.

Will it get easier?

No my child. It will not get easier until you see me.

I am crushed.

I know. I am living within you, so I know. Where is your heart?

I don't know. I am so beaten down I don't know where my heart is. Well, yes. I know. My heart is in you and with you. You are my hope. You are my future. I think a lot about my future. I think a lot about being with you in heaven.

Are you afraid of seeing me?

No. I look forward to it.

My child, you will reach your destiny. You are on the path of your destiny. Before you were born you knew your destiny. Look deep in your heart and you will see how you are on the path and how you are getting closer to reaching your destiny. You are blessed in this way. Many people never get close to even walking toward their destiny. The walls and barriers of your life were left in place so you would not stray too far away from my path for you. I know you don't like it, but I want you to do it. I know you don't like your path and destiny, but I want you to walk my path and reach your destiny. As long as you are willing to walk my path, you will bless me and in time I will bless you and all those you pray for each day. Remember, your willingness to walk my path ripples out all over the world. Your life is touching thousands upon thousands of persons you will never know until you see me face to face. Do you believe me?

Sort of. It is a little hard to believe you made things more difficult so I would walk your path.

My child, I did not make the pain and suffering. I left walls and barriers in place to keep you in my will. The walls and barriers have made things more difficult but the pain, suffering, walls, and barriers were not of my making. I did not make any of them but I did not remove them either. Let's be clear about this. I used all of them so you would glorify me in the world. The greatest work of your life or any person's life is to glorify me in spite of the darkness in your life. Think of the walls and barriers as if they are a maze. Your destiny is getting to the end of the maze by walking a certain path. You have made wrong turns. You have hurt and suffered. You have gotten off my path at times. However, most of the time, you were on the right path. Remain in me and you will reach your destiny or destination in my will and love.

OK, Lord. As you will it. Thank you Lord. I love you.

I love you back my child.

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Memiliki Doa Yang Penuh Kuasa

Karena itu hendaklah kamu saling mengaku dosamu dan saling mendoakan, supaya kamu sembuh. Doa orang yang benar, bila dengan yakin didoakan, sangat besar kuasanya.” Yakobus 5:16

Sebagai umat Tuhan tentunya kita senantiasa menaikkan doa kepadaNya, entah itu doa untuk kebutuhan, perlindungan, kelepasan, permohonan, ucapan syukur, syafaat dan lain sebagainya. Tetapi seringkali terjadi bahwa kita sendiri kurang yakin apakah doa yang dinaikkan itu benar-benar membawa pengaruh dalam kehidupan kita.

Bahkan ada waktu-waktu tertentu kita malah meminta orang lain yang kita anggap lebih rohani dari kita, mungkin bapa rohani kita, gembala, ataupun pendeta, untuk berdoa bagi kita. Kita menganggap bahwa kalau mereka yang berdoa, pasti lebih “ampuh” dibanding kalau kita yang menaikkan doa tersebut. Sehingga pada akhirnya, pendeta-lah yang dianggap memiliki “kesaktian” dalam berdoa.
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Tuhan memang memakai sebagian orang yang khusus dipanggil olehNya untuk melayani umatNya dalam pelayanan pekerjaan Tuhan seperti di gereja. Dan otoritas daripadaNya juga turun ke atas mereka. Dan bukan suatu kesalahan jika kita meminta dukungan doa dari mereka. Tetapi dalam hal berdoa, Tuhan tidak membatasi siapa saja yang dapat menaikkan doa yang memiliki kuasa dan benar-benar membawa pengaruh bagi kehidupan kita. Bahkan orang yang baru menerima Kristus sebagai Tuhan dan juruselamatnya-pun juga bisa memilki doa yang mempunyai kuasa.

Kalau begitu, bagaimana dapat memiliki doa yang penuh kuasa, supaya kita tidak lagi bergantung kepada orang lain untuk berdoa bagi diri kita sendiri?

1. Mengaku Dosa

Karena itu hendaklah kamu saling mengaku dosamu” Yak 5:16a

Halangan yang paling utama bagi doa kita adalah dosa. Sebanyak apapun kita berdoa, namun jika masih ada dosa yang masih diperbuat, maka kita tidak akan memiliki doa yang berkuasa.
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“Sesungguhnya, tangan TUHAN tidak kurang panjang untuk menyelamatkan, dan pendengaran-Nya tidak kurang tajam untuk mendengar; tetapi yang merupakan pemisah antara kamu dan Allahmu ialah segala kejahatanmu, dan yang membuat Dia menyembunyikan diri terhadap kamu, sehingga Ia tidak mendengar, ialah segala dosamu.” Yes 59:1-2

Akuilah dosa yang ada, bertobat dan datang pada Yesus. Tuhan yang kita sembah adalah Tuhan yang setia. Dia akan menghapuskan setiap dosa kita akui di hadapannya.

Jangan lakukan lagi dosa yang pernah diperbuat. Minta kekuatan bagi Tuhan supaya dapat hidup benar di hadapanNya.

2. Saling Mendoakan

Dan saling mendoakan, supaya kamu sembuh.” Yak 5:16b
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Ada kalanya bahwa ketika kita sendiri sedang dalam kondisi tidak sehat, tetapi Tuhan meminta kita untuk mendoakan orang sakit. Atau bahkan ketika kita sendiri sedang ada masalah, tetapi ada orang lain yang meminta untuk didoakan atas segala masalah yang mereka hadapi.

Ketika kita taat mengikuti perintah Tuhan, kita akan melihat pekerjaan Tuhan yang luar biasa. Kita akan melihat bahwa Tuhan sendiri yang akan membereskan masalah-masalah yang kita hadapi, ketika kita taat mengikuti perintahNya.

Doakanlah orang-orang yang membutuhkan dukungan doa, maka Tuhan akan memberikan apa yang kita ingini.

3. Yakin

Doa orang yang benar, bila dengan yakin didoakan, sangat besar kuasanya.” Yak 5:16c

Keraguan dan kebimbangan identik dengan ketidakpercayaan. Kisah Petrus yang berjalan di atas air mencerminkan hal ini. Petrus tidak seratus persen percaya bahwa dia bisa berjalan di atas air, walaupun sempat sesaat berjalan di atas air.

Keraguan muncul dalam dirinya ketika dia melihat keadaan sebenarnya yang dia hadapi. Di saat keraguan itu muncul, di saat itulah dia mulai tenggelam.

Hendaklah ia memintanya dalam iman, dan sama sekali jangan bimbang, sebab orang yang bimbang sama dengan gelombang laut, yang diombang-ambingkan kian ke mari oleh angin.” Yak 1:6

Yakinlah dengan apa yang didoakan, percaya sepenuhnya bahwa doa yang dinaikkan akan membawa pengaruh kepada kehidupan kita. Jangan bimbang dan jangan ragu.

Jawab Yesus: “Katamu: jika Engkau dapat? Tidak ada yang mustahil bagi orang yang percaya!” ” Mar 9:23


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