It is called "the joy of the Holy Spirit". (1 Thessalonians 1:6)
It is the work of God: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace". (Romans 15:13)
Joy in God is awakened in the heart when God graciously opens our eyes to see the glory of Christ in the Gospel. (2 Corinthians 4:4)
Nevertheles, even though joy in God is ultimately a gift of God, he uses means to bring people into the fullness of it. Paul described his whole ministry as laboring for the joy of others.
~ quoted from John Piper "Don't waste your life" p. 103
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I smile when I feel glad. I'm happy to receive the food, candies, prayer support and spiritual nurturing. Me, I'm a poor one who cannot afford luxury =) , but yeah, so now I see real nice stuff!!! hee hee :) I feel so undeserved, but thank you!
I'm glad your generosity helps me to become a better person.
I smile, but many times, I feel like crying!
Many times, when a preacher preaches the Word, I am touched.
When I see people, I am touched.
We're people who're challenged to open up, we're challenged to love Christ, pray and in turn to love others. We are called to have self-control and to recreate. ...Life and the ability to reproduce...
How many moments that I am speechless, but just know that it is Love . steady . stable . warm . quiet . freely given . freely received . heartache . Joy . If . it is love . it will always be there.
the gentle spirit & actions speak louder than words ...
I met a kind korean hair dresser on Friday
My piano teacher David Swan
My former finance manager - John Yip
OMF workers and missionaries I met at the guest house
And every name that sits in the deep deep corner of my heart too embarrassed to reveal, but each of you speaks a part of it, and together become one picture of the convincing truth by living and being who you are. You impacted me. (are you...reading this now?)
lately, I'm really confused about the preparation for my trip coming up.
It's so exciting, but with so much uncertainties.
What am I supposed to do? Is this an exam?
preparing and writing little songs for kids are so much fun, I'm glad that we're called to do something that we're excited about ... rather than dragging to do it.
I'm really confused too, thinking about upcoming September, should I continue with PSY or go back to Business? Pastor Eric talked about "shadowed missions and God-given missions" today. Do we spend 95% of the time thinking, caring about the people we want to serve? Or do we do something hoping to gain financial status and respect from people? What should I do? Do I really care about serving people?
In the quiet moments, I remember how I love you. Moments when there're tears of joy and when my heart is shaken ...
... I will follow that simple spark to explore my path. It's more pure and genuine ... it's simpler.
. love .
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