Seeing Life From God's view ;)

Hello =) I am gonna share wat I have learned.

Its great. I m gonna share now:

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The way you see your life shapes your life.

How you define life determines your destiny.

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I have learned that Life on Earth is a test.

Life on Earth is a test:

God continually tests people's character, faith, obedience , love and integrity and loyalty.

Like what happens in the bible> God tested Abraham by asking him to offer his only and beloved son Isaac. This is an example of God testing people's faith.

**Character is both developed and revealed by tests, and all of life is a test.

Definitely,we may fail some tests but its ok> God do not blame us ^.^

There is also 1 of the cases in the bible where people failed God's test. The people are Adam and Eve.

*You are always being tested but fear NOT>God will NOT be angry even if we fail the test. ^.^

Last time, I always think that God will dislike me because I failed Him. But Cat said God DOES NOT condemn us no matter what happened. ^.^

If you fail, it is ok, the tests will keep coming until you have a breakthrough.> Rem!,God is very patient ^.^

Well now let me tell you some examples of tests that God will test... Getting scared?? Hee hee(evil laugh) na na na bu bu..

You will be tested by major changes, delayed promises, impossible problems, unanswered prayers, undeserved critism and even senseless tragedies.

But it is ok!!! =) It is not very scary! ^.^> God is a GOOD God! Amen? ^.^

I believe some of you may be thinking:"I have prayed for some promotion or status or financial breakthrough, family problems and personal problems but it did not come to past.

Well, you must definitely know that God is NOT playing with your feelings or what but He wants to test U. =)

I know it is pain when you guys are waiting and knowing that your prayers did not come to past but when you pass the test, God WILL REWARD you in eternity!!>>> I know you all n276 people are dripping saliva cos got reward rite??? Think I don noe sia =P

Yes, He will reward you as the bible says," Blessed are those who endured when they are tested. When they pass the test, they will receive the CROWN OF LIFE that God has promised to those who LOVE Him. > Wow, CROWN OF LIFE!!!!> Guys, please fly here and give me tissue cos I dripped saliva on e key board liao.. CROWN OF LIFE leh!!! =PP

Ah har! And..! A very important test by God is how you act when you cannot feel God's presence in your life! Sometimes, God intentionally draws back and we do not sense His closeness.

Last time, I always complained to Cat:"Why dont I feel God's presence? I think He is angry with me and forsake me le." But I was wrong! Cos e bible says in this verse: Heb 13:5> God does not leave nor forsake us. ^.^

I remember that Cat ALwaYs remind me that God is testing me but I always doubt that it is a test and kept asking her why I do not feel God. But I am glad Cat does not run of patience by telling me that it is a test from God. Well,Let's give Cat a round of applause! (clap clap clap!!!) Make sure you all clap ar.. Don bluff bluff clap hor.. =P

When you feel God is absent,God is CERTAINLY there when you seek Him(cos He is omnipresence) but He does not prevail His presence. However, He is there listening to your prayer and seeing how hungry you are for Him and He WILL hear your cry out when you are sad or angry. He is there! But He just do not prevail His presence because He wants to test you NOT that He do not love you =) Do not doubt, ok? If U doubt, I beat ur butt!~ I love to do tat! =P Just Jokin!!

Ending msg: When you understand that Life is a test, you realise that nothing is insignificant in your life. Even the smallest incident has significance for your character developement. Everyday is an important day and every second is a growth opportunity to deepen your character, to demonstrate love or to depend on God. Some tests seem overwhelming, while others you do not even notice. But all of them have ETERNAL IMPLICATIONS.

The good news is that God wants you to pass the tests of life, so he NEVER allows the tests you face to be greater than the grace he gives you to handle them. The bible says,"God keeps His promise, and He will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, He will give you the strength to endure it and provide you with a way out." And remember, every time you pass the test, you WILL receive the CROWN OF LIFE! =PPP > Don drip saliva on your key board! Later U ask me, this xiao mei mei to clean for U... Haha! =PPP

May you grow upon reading this msg!!! ^ yiLin^

True Meaning of Christmas

Luke 2: 8-20

Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold,[b] an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
“ Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”


So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Now when they had seen Him, they made widely[d] known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. but Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.

Let me share with you a story!

Just a week before Christmas Sha had a visitor. This is how it happened. she just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when she heard a noise in the front of the house. She opened the door to the front room and to her surprise, Santa himself stepped out next to the fireplace.


"What are you doing?" She started to ask. The words choked up in her throat and she saw Santa had tears in his eyes. His usual jolly manner was gone. He then answered her with a simple statement . . .


"TEACH THE CHILDREN!" She was puzzled. What did he mean? He anticipated her question and with one quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. As she stood bewildered, Santa said, "Teach the children!


Teach them the old meaning of Christmas. The meaning that now-a-days Christmas has forgotten. "Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a FIR TREE and placed it before the mantle. "Teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind, all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts turning toward heaven."


He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant STAR. "Teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment of His promise." (Jesus was give birth on that day.)


He then reached into his bag and pulled out a CANDLE. "Teach the children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaces the darkness."


Once again he reached into his bag and removed a WREATH and placed it on the tree. "Teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the real nature of love. Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of affection."


He then pulled from his bag an ORNAMENT of himself. "Teach the children that I, Santa Claus, symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of December."


He then brought out a HOLLY LEAF. "Teach the children that the holly plant represents immortality. It represents the crown of thorns worn by our Savior. The red holly berries represent the blood shed by Him.


Next he pulled from his bag a GIFT and said, "Teach the children that God so loved the world that he gave his begotten son." Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.


Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDY CANE and hung it on the tree. "Teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherds' crook. The crook on the staff helps to bring back strayed sheep to the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother's keeper."


He reached in again and pulled out an ANGEL. "Teach the children that it was the angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior's birth. The angels sang Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and good will toward men."


Suddenly she heard a soft twinkling sound, and from his bag he pulled out a BELL,. "Teach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should ring mankind to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return.


Santa looked back and was pleased. He looked back at Sha and she saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. He said, "Remember, teach the children the true meaning of Christmas and do not put me in the center, for I am but a humble servant of the One that is, and I bow down to worship him, our LORD, our GOD."

Let all of us not forgot the real meaning of Christmas but embrace thae right one. This Christmas let's really go all the way. All of you, 5 friends ea.

Cath ^_^

Cheers to Kim

Hey Kim,

Totally agree with you. You have really grow alot my dear girl. I can see that you have become a stronger believer...Yes....all of us must reach out with love. Amen!
Great!!!

Cath ^_^