We love because God first loved us

My thoughts are a jumbled mess. A lot of times, I start writing only to realise that I do not know how to continue it. So it is with this post. So much to say but no right words to do it justice.

God's lessons are unending. I thought I have learnt how to love, but life happens and I realise that I have not grasped even 5% of what it is like to love the way God loves. God's love is immeasurable, unchangeable, indescribable. So much more than what I think it is.

Love is living a lifestyle, not merely relishing a hobby or a goal or a spur-in-the-moment. Love truly is loving the unlovable, loving even when I can't and don't want to, loving despite the seasons/circumstances/mood I'm in, loving when I have nothing to give or offer. Why? Because love comes from God.

Love is unconditional, continual, sacrificial. Love is blind to colour, age, health, wealth, life conditions. Why? Because God is the epitome of love.

As I ponder about life, I can't help but realise how simple the truth is.
We love not because we are able to, are good at it, or because we have to.

We love because God first loved us.

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In Christ

So, I'm back home and I cannot describe how I feel. I'm greeted by the familiarity of home, by memories, by both the sweet and harsh realities of life.

What I am learning is this: I am the same person in Christ everywhere, with whoever, in every situation and circumstances; in Perth, in Kuching, out of church, among family, cell members, old friends. I cannot be different persons and if I am, something is wrong somewhere.

I'm glad I'm home. Although I'm missing out on all the orientation action, I'm where I am supposed to be be :)

g3

There Will Be A Day

I try to hold on to this world with everything I have
But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that trys to grab
The many trials that seem to never end, His word declares this truth,
that we will enter in this rest with wonders anew

But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering

There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we’ll hold on to you always

I know the journey seems so long
You feel your walking on your own
But there has never been a step
Where you’ve walked out all alone

Troubled soul don’t lose your heart
Cause joy and peace he brings
And the beauty that’s in store
Outweighs the hurt of life’s sting

I can’t wait until that day where the very one I’ve lived for always will wipe away the sorrow that I’ve faced
To touch the scars that rescued me from a life of shame and misery this is why this is why I sing….

There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face

There will be a day, He’ll wipe away the stains, He’ll wipe away the tears, He’ll wipe away the tears…..there will be a day.




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