I believe that whatever your faith is, as long as you believe in HIM, nothing makes any difference from the others. I am a devoted Roman Catholic, but I don't read the bible very often like the others.
I was inspired by the book “The Purpose driven Life” by Rick Warren. This book was given to us by good friends Joon and Fem Ruelos when we had a little house gathering 4 years ago. I did run through the book few times before but I don’t remember taking time to understand every chapter. It’s now full of dust in my drawer but the minute I saw it, I knew that this is the best time to give my full attention to it. i felt so guilty that it took years before this book caught my attention. and now, in this very difficult time of my life. I have jotted down some of my favourite verses that I have read in the chapters of the book.
Chapter 2: You are not an accident
The Bible says, “You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in Your Book!”
God says, “I have carried you since you were born; I have taken care of you from birth. Even when you are old, I will be the same. Even when your hair turned gray, I will take care of you. I made you and will take care of you.”
Chapter 3: What drives your Life?
The bible says, “To worry yourself to death with resentment would be foolish, senseless things to do “
If you have felt hopeless, hold on! Wonderful changes are going to happen in life as you begin to live it on purpose. God says, “I know what I’m planning for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future”. You may feel you are facing an impossible situation, but the Bible says, “God…is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of – infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thought, or hope.”
Chapter 5: Seeing Life from God’s view
God’s view of life; Life is a test, life is a trust, and life is a temporary assignment.
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 so provide you with a way out.
Every time you pass a test, God notices and make plans to reward you in eternity. James says, “Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. When they pass the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who loved Him.”
Poem by Russell Kelfer
You are who you are for a reason.
You’re part of an intricate plan.
You’re a precious and perfect unique design
Called God’s special woman and man
You look like you look for a reason.
Our God has made no mistake.
He knot you together within the womb,
You’re just what he wanted to make.
The parents you had were the ones he chose,
And no matter how you feel,
They were custom-designed with God’s plan in mind,
And they bear the Master’s seal.
No, that trauma you faced was not easy.
And God wept that it hurt you so;
But it was allowed to shape your heart
So that into his likeness you’d grow.
You are who you are for a reason,
You’ve been formed by Master’s rod.
You are who you are, beloved,
Because there is a GOD!
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