How grateful I really am and how I love this New Day as "A Gift Unmerited".
In hindsight, I could not have appreciated at its best the Profundity, Beauty, & Blessedness of this New & Fresh Beginning, had I not experienced & eventually realized what it meant to be enslaved by a nightmarish & horrifying past.
Realizing now that the ugly past served virtually as a "wake-up" call, I'm considering it now as something that had played its challenging part that prompted the moulding & effecting of the present state of "Self-realization", which led ultimately to Self-actualization & Personal fulfilment. By faith, I submit that the whole process is made possible only by Divine Mercy & Grace Unmerited. For, I would not have awakened to learn why I need to love the Good Lord had He not first loved me (1 John 4:19). Indeed, this principle applies to all redeemed people.
After all, in Christ Jesus, Who is the same Yesterday, Today, & Forever, a "Sinner then-saved now-by Grace" lives and moves and has his process of transformation and becoming-to-be a New Creation from glory to glory to greater glory until the MAKING OF ALL THINGS NEW! (Revelation 21:5)
Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth Love, Peace, Joy, and Righteousness reign amongst peoples with whom God is pleased, blessed, and glorified!
Amen & Amen!
A Reflection, testimony, and prayer shared by: Jimmy Ladera
http://www.witness.bizeen.com
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
At a Crossroad in the Journey!
Are you the multi-task oriented Performer (Missionary, Minister, Manager, Husband-father, Wife-mother, Career Person, etc.) who desires no less than the excellent & finest outcome in your given load of works, assigned tasks, or for that matter a special mission to accomplish? I mean not just any hireling, but a faithful Servant-Leader who acts in the name and spirit of Uprightness, Truth, Goodness, & Beauty?
In an unexpected twist & turn of circumstances and in tight situations when you find yourself immersed in the thick of complex things and it seems that the prospect of pushing things ahead the usual way would only complicate further the already mixed up situation?
Haven’t you noticed one who can’t seem to tackle the load of works and complex tasks confronting him even when all material supports are at his disposal?
What of the still able-bodied performer who already made some good marks and impressive breakthroughs behind him, yet at some point in his career life such a one seemed dried up and therefore lack the fervour to sustain a disciplined focus, much less a zealous drive consistent with previously expressed commitment and purpose in life? Is it because he is not that technically-equipped to become equal to the task which is unlikely? Or, is it because he is no longer in “Sound Condition” as he used to be? If so, what could be the reason?
Unfortunately, though acquired Technical Know How and Skills are mastered, they aren’t in themselves (per se) dependable, functionality-wise; neither are Industry and Hard Work.
What then is primordial and necessary without which nothing UPRIGHT, MEANINGFUL, and FULFILLING follow suit?
Well, here are some imperative “Steps Back to Basic” we need to undertake to ensure our staying on course consistent with prevailing commitment:
Step 1: Take a break! And, in your retreat & quiet time
alone, re-invoke & be refreshed by your true identity in
Christ and get reinvigorated musing on your
“new creature” image(2 Corinthians 5:17).
Step 2: Review and, if need be, adjust & update the
scope of your envisioned goals in accordance with your
core values as a Called-out, Chosen, & Appointed One
(John 15:16).
Step 3: Nourish & strengthen the power of your faith &
trust in God’s graciousness and in the abundance of
Divine Provision (John 10:10).
Step 4: Rebuke & command to stay behind whatever it is
that distracts your focus (Proverb 27:5; Ephesians 6:10-
17).
Step 5: Confront & overcome with grace whatever tests
& trials or challenges that might occur or recur on
your way(Romans 8:31;12:21).
Step 6: Resolve to forgive your self even as you keep
your heart open, ready, and willing to pardon those
who’ve done you wrong (Matt.5:7; Luke 17:3-4).
Step 7: With your eyes of faith fixed on your vision &
dream, get back up and with good courage move to put
in place the pending matters to be settled within the
context and in the light of the predetermined,
pre-defined, and shared Vision & Mission Statement
(Matthew 18:19-20;28:19-20).
May the amazing Grace and boundless Truth of God in The Great Master, Saviour & Lord Christ Jesus abound in us and lead us straight to the path of Victory from glory to glory to greater Glory! Amen & Amen!
Testimonial Reflections shared by: Jimmy S Ladera
http://www.witness.bizeen.com
In an unexpected twist & turn of circumstances and in tight situations when you find yourself immersed in the thick of complex things and it seems that the prospect of pushing things ahead the usual way would only complicate further the already mixed up situation?
Haven’t you noticed one who can’t seem to tackle the load of works and complex tasks confronting him even when all material supports are at his disposal?
What of the still able-bodied performer who already made some good marks and impressive breakthroughs behind him, yet at some point in his career life such a one seemed dried up and therefore lack the fervour to sustain a disciplined focus, much less a zealous drive consistent with previously expressed commitment and purpose in life? Is it because he is not that technically-equipped to become equal to the task which is unlikely? Or, is it because he is no longer in “Sound Condition” as he used to be? If so, what could be the reason?
Unfortunately, though acquired Technical Know How and Skills are mastered, they aren’t in themselves (per se) dependable, functionality-wise; neither are Industry and Hard Work.
What then is primordial and necessary without which nothing UPRIGHT, MEANINGFUL, and FULFILLING follow suit?
Well, here are some imperative “Steps Back to Basic” we need to undertake to ensure our staying on course consistent with prevailing commitment:
Step 1: Take a break! And, in your retreat & quiet time
alone, re-invoke & be refreshed by your true identity in
Christ and get reinvigorated musing on your
“new creature” image(2 Corinthians 5:17).
Step 2: Review and, if need be, adjust & update the
scope of your envisioned goals in accordance with your
core values as a Called-out, Chosen, & Appointed One
(John 15:16).
Step 3: Nourish & strengthen the power of your faith &
trust in God’s graciousness and in the abundance of
Divine Provision (John 10:10).
Step 4: Rebuke & command to stay behind whatever it is
that distracts your focus (Proverb 27:5; Ephesians 6:10-
17).
Step 5: Confront & overcome with grace whatever tests
& trials or challenges that might occur or recur on
your way(Romans 8:31;12:21).
Step 6: Resolve to forgive your self even as you keep
your heart open, ready, and willing to pardon those
who’ve done you wrong (Matt.5:7; Luke 17:3-4).
Step 7: With your eyes of faith fixed on your vision &
dream, get back up and with good courage move to put
in place the pending matters to be settled within the
context and in the light of the predetermined,
pre-defined, and shared Vision & Mission Statement
(Matthew 18:19-20;28:19-20).
May the amazing Grace and boundless Truth of God in The Great Master, Saviour & Lord Christ Jesus abound in us and lead us straight to the path of Victory from glory to glory to greater Glory! Amen & Amen!
Testimonial Reflections shared by: Jimmy S Ladera
http://www.witness.bizeen.com
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