ramblings of one who thinks too much

Working for the Master Colossians 3:23 In order to work “as for the Lord rather than for men,” you must begin with employment that honors Him. Just because you have a chance to make money at a job doesn’t mean you should necessarily take it. God does not approve of all businesses. He certainly would not bless anything that exploits or deceives people. You may say, “Well, this is the only job I could get.” But compromising your faith is never the way to support your family. A clear conscience and vibrant Christian life is far more important than the money you could earn from unethical pursuits. Furthermore, if God doesn’t want you doing a certain job, He’ll give you a better place to work. Once you find appropriate employment, be sure to treat other people the way God does—with love and respect, whatever their position is. When I was in college, maids cleaned our rooms. I remember some of my roommates saying harsh things about the “hired help.” I thought to myself, If that were my mother, how would I want somebody to treat her? I began to regard the maid as if she were my mom—someone who cared about cleaning my room. How do you want people to treat your children? How do you want them to treat your husband or your wife? How do you want to be treated? The Bible tells us to work as unto the Lord (Col. 3:23). We can’t do that unless we’re at a job that pleases Him and aligns with His ways. Once we find ourselves serving Him in our job, we must never forget to treat others with love and respect, regardless of our position—or theirs.

because everything else is bound to change.

This was wise words given to me tonight.

There is no point holding on blindly to things that are uncertain and make myself miserable. It’s better to let go and be happy.

There is only one thing that would never change in my life and that is God.

So I shall hold on to Him and whatever else that would be, would be.

I’ve been running away again.. that’s what I’ve doing.

I’ve been trying to be the ruler of my life.. thinking I can find the solutions to my problems and plug that emptiness within me. In the end, it’s still a God-shaped hole.

I don’t need all the things/people I think I need. I am not in need.

For God shall supply all of my needs; I will lack nothing as I possess His abundant supply.

The “happiness” I seek is temporary, it shall fade away. The joy I find in Him, however, will last for eternity.

It’s time to head towards home.

I am grateful for the few christian friends I have in my life. They remind me what it means to be a child of God and how I should handle situations in a more “godly” way. They seem to understand my struggles and they give advice I should heed.

I am blessed. I know I am.. and I guess I’d stay on my feet as long as I can.

You know it is true friendship when:

your friend buys a calling card specially just to call you from overseas and she decides to make it a point to call you every once in awhile just to check how you are.

your friend texts you everyday even thought she’s miles away, just to stay connected, despite the 12 hour time difference.

your colleague bothered to use a public phone to call just to check on you because he hasn’t seen you for a couple of days, as you’re working on different shifts, and he ran out of pre-paid credits.

your friend makes it a point to mention that she “doesn’t mind” just having dinner for two because she wants to be able to spend some quality time with you.

you meet up with a friend you haven’t seen in ages and it’s like she never left.

your friend puts up with your bordering on attention seeking disinterest in life, brings you home and forces you to play Smash Bros because he is the only one who knows how you are secretly a gaming freak. And it totally cheered you up cos you unlocked a new character (that he’s been trying to unlock but failed repeatedly) on your first try.

your friends don’t need a “good reason” to call or text and you don’t need a “good reason” to do the same. you can text the most random of things and they appreciate the fact you want to share that moment with them no matter how small.

your friend wants to have a meal or movie with you every weekend when he books out of camp.

your friends are willing to listen you whine about the same things over and over cos they know you’re the type who needs to keep talking about something until you get over it.

your friend would stop you mid-negative-thought so that you’d remember to be more positive.

your friends let you know they appreciate you, love you and would always be there for you. And they are confident you would do the exact same back.

I really thank God for showing me what true friendship is when I believed that I’m all alone. I am grateful He has placed these people in my life. These are the people who have proven to me that it’s not about physical distance but the willingness to take the effort to be there for each other.

If you truly love and care for someone, you would make the effort to show it. Actions speaks louder than words.

Is there anyone that fails
Is there anyone that falls
Am I the only one in church today feelin’ so small

Cause when I take a look around
Everybody seems so strong
I know they’ll soon discover
That I don’t belong

So I tuck it all away, like everything’s okay
If I make them all believe it, maybe I’ll believe it too
So with a painted grin, I play the part again
So everyone will see me the way that I see them

Are we happy plastic people
Under shiny plastic steeples
With walls around our weakness
And smiles to hide our pain
But if the invitation’s open
To every heart that has been broken
Maybe then we close the curtain
On our stained glass masquerade

Is there anyone who’s been there
Are there any hands to raise
Am I the only one who’s traded
In the altar for a stage

The performance is convincing
And we know every line by heart
Only when no one is watching
Can we really fall apart

But would it set me free
If I dared to let you see
The truth behind the person
That you imagine me to be

Would your arms be open
Or would you walk away
Would the love of Jesus
Be enough to make you stay

- Casting Crowns

The company I was suppose to get posted to actually told my classmates they don’t need any interns.

I am so glad God opened doors for me and that I got my internship on my own without much of a glitch.

Thank you Father! You are awesome! I am so blessed!