Improving Your Life

There are ways to improve your life, as long as you believe in God and willing to work at it.

Life is short so why waste minutes of it being all bummed out? Be a naturally cheerful person and you’ll realize there are a lot of things to be happy about. Forget your worries and issues and start spreading the sunshine. Things you will need in order to improve your life is scripture, God’s promises, and faith.

1. Forgive those that hurt you 

You have to forgive others. If you do not forgive, let go or change that thought immediately, it will soon hit your emotions and turn into anger, hatred and then revenge over a period of time. One thing you will probably remember well is any time you forgive and forget. God teaches us to forgive and forget; therefore we need to do that as well.

2.   Read the bible  

        Christians have learned over the centuries to use the Bible as their guide. The Bible may never help you get rich, but it can help in many areas of your life. Those that read and study the Bible regularly have discovered that God’s word has power. It gives us comfort, it fills us with peace, it teaches us forgiveness, it reveals to us God’s love and mercy. In this section of scripture we will see how the rulers of Israel were instructed to learn God’s word, and so should we.
      3. Put your faith in God

        God is therefore righteous in expecting us to believe in Him and what He says. Who is better qualified to tell us the truth and help us to find answers for life and eternity?  Faith is the major key for an effective healing and deliverance ministry.

You cannot improve your life by yourself. You need God to help you improving your life. Always yearn for his grace and wisdom so that you can finally have the balance life. We can do all things through Christ who strengthen us, so don’t be afraid of challenges because you know Christ is with you. 

New Year's Resolution

New Year's resolution or a commitment is done to make your new year a better one. If someone makes resolutions to reform a habit, then there are people who want to make changes in their lifestyle. These resolutions are supposed to be either fulfilled or abandoned by the end of that year. There are religious parallels to this secular tradition. People may act similarly during the Christian fasting period of Lent, though the motive behind this holiday is more of sacrifice than of responsibility. The concept, regardless of creed, is to reflect upon self-improvement annually. When setting resolutions for the New Year or goals any time of the year, keep these biblical principles in mind:

1. Make God as the center of our resolution

Philippians 4:13 tells us, "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." If God is the center of our New Year's Resolutions, it has a chance for success. John 15:4 says, " I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." If our resolution is in agreement with God's will, then he will enable us to do it, but if not, then we won't receive help when needed.

 2. Seek GOD

Resolutions naturally flow from our priorities. Consider whether your typical goals reflect your actual priorities? And most importantly, are your priorities in concert with your faith in and submission to God - or are they in conflict with that faith? In Matthew 6, Jesus is recorded as saying that we should "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

3. Love God More

There is never a time we can't love God more. Therefore, there is never a time we can't become a better Christian. To love God more, we must grow through His word. The more we grow through God's word, the more we love God as we're "rooted and grounded in love". Love God with Obedience by a Positive Attitude
"For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome"

Tanpa Tuhan Yesus Tidak Ada Natal Dan Keselamatan

Harus diakui oleh kita semua dan oleh dunia bahwa tanpa Tuhan Yesus tidak ada Natal. Sekarang seluruh dunia mengakui  kelahiran Tuhan Yesus. Melalui nyanyian Natal, dekorasi Natal dan aksesori lainnya dunia merayakan natal. Bahkan sejarah dunia mencatat kelahiran Tuhan kita Yesus Kristus. Simak beberapa hal yang membuktikan pada kita gambaran bahwa tanpa Tuhan Yesus Kristus, tidak ada Natal dan keselamatan.

I.   Kelahiran-Nya dinubuatkan

• Kelahiran-Nya dinubuatkan kira-kira  700 tahun sebelum Ia lahir (Yes. 7: 14) 
• Kelahiran-Nya adalah sesuatu yang ajaib, serba mujizat dank arena lahir dari seorang yang masih perawan (Mat. 1:18,23)
•   Kelahiran-Nya telah direncanakan sejak Adam dan Hawa nenek moyang manusia jatuh ke dalam dosa (Kej. 3:15)

II.   Tujuan kedatangan-Nya dinubuatkan

• Untuk melakukan kehendak Allah, Ia tidak pernah mempertanyakan kehendak Allah untuk hidup-Nya. Ia dengan sukarela menerima beban yang ditaruhkan di atas-Nya (Mat. 26:39)
• Untuk menggenapi nubuatan perihan diri-Nya. Alkitab berisikan nubuatan perihal penderitaan dan kematian-Nya (Yes. 53:10)
• Untuk menggenapi rencana Allah. Rencana Allah bahwa melalui Tuhan Yesuslah harga keselamatan secara utuh harus dibayar (Yes.53:5)

   III.   Mengapa Ia harus mati dan disalibkan?

•   Kematian-Nya telah dinubuatkan dan itu terjadi 700 tahun sebelum Ia lahir (Yes.53: 1-12)
•  Tujuan kematian-Nya adalah karena tanpa darah-Nya yang tercurah, tidak ada pengampunan atas dosa manusia (Ibr.9: 22)
•  Kuasa kematian-Nya begitu rupa. Ia mengampuni penjahat di sisi-Nya di kayu salib. Melalui kematian-Nya, Ia memberi pengampunan bagi semua orang (Luk.23: 43-45)

IV.  Kemuliaan yang Ia miliki

• Tuhan Yesus telah naik ke sorga dan duduk di sebelah kanan Allah Bapa. Tuhan Yesus telah menyelesaikan pekerjaan keselamatan. Kini Ia dimuliakan (Ibr. 10: 12)
•   Kemuliaan yang sama diberikan kepada orang Kristen yang setia (2 Tim. 4:8)

The Essence of Love and Giving on Chrismas

   The air of Christmas is awe-inspiring, it's everywhere. The Christmas spirit rekindles good memories of childhood days. No wonder people in every corner seem to be in ethereal good mood. Jesus obviously seems to be a friend of many for different reasons.Even though shopping, wrapping, stocking, decorating, making, baking, cheering and celebrating makes the Christmas season jolly and merry, I personally think what makes it meaningful is the “giving” part of Christmas. The essence of Christmas is that “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son…” (John 3:16).

   God gave us a gift when we did not deserve it, he did not give us because he was expecting us to give something in return. He gave us because he loved us so much and wanted to make a difference in our lives. Most of the material gifts we give show that we care and probably excite the receiver for some time, but they cannot make a real difference in the life of the receiver. The only gift that can really make a difference is the gift God gave us (His son) so that we can share with the rest of the world. So instead of just giving people a Christmas gift, let us think of different ways we can point to the greatest gift ever given to mankind (Jesus Christ). We wish people "Merry Christmas” because the good news is not that we have holidays, but that we have a savior who made a difference in our lives. 

    When we think of giving, we must start with loving. Properly speaking, to love means to wish not for one’s own good but for the good of the person who is loved. To show our love, let's think about other's first and give!

Loving Mother

Mother's heart is so tender

and her face has a gentle glow

She's both friend and inspiration,

she's the sweetest mother I know.

She gives herself so freely

to those who share her life

She clearly loves her children

with the love that comes from Christ

Her eyes are full of compassion

her voice is soft and mild

She lives for helping others,

leaving "heart prints" all the while.

Mother's love is special

and grows sweeter with every year

God blessed me with an angel;

she's the precious loving mother

The Message of Christmas

Christmas is commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, the only son of God. We should remember Christmas as an unlimited grace from God. In life, God give us two kinds of gifts, which is inclusive and exclusive. Inclusive gifts such as: Oxygen, wealth, and good family that everyone can have it. The exclusive gifts such as: redemption, salvation, and eternal life is just for the son and daughters of God. The purpose of Jesus coming to this world is for us so that we will know the truth and the kingdom of God that is exclusive. The problem of the Christians right now is that they don't appreciate God's salvation and gospel that we have known and received. Don't wait to receive Jesus Christ until you are in the bad moment of life. Never take grace from God for granted. God wants us to appreciate his grace and blessings and use it in the right way. Wouldn't life be worth the living, wouldn't dreams be coming true if we kept the Christmas spirit all the whole year through?

The Christmas Gift

 

Bow and ribbon,
Love and glitter
Cover the gift as curiosities flitter
Of what wonders could come inside
And what this eve has been supplied
By family, friend and stranger, too
Saying with the gift,
"I Love You"
Bow and ribbon
Love and glitter
Will never make a soul grow bitter
For no matter what the gift may or may not hold
The giving is as pure as gold.