Learn from the past and Embrace new dreams for the future

Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Less than a month passes over the 2011, but it's never late to pause for a moment; wishing all of my families, friends and colleagues a very happy and healthy new year 2012. I do understand, some of us has experienced hard times. In fact, a few consider It as one of difficult economic times in life, but let's take stock of many blessings we have in life. The love of our families, friendship of our colleagues and neighbors, especially our respective great communities.  These are  valuable strengths that will help us manage the current challenges and give us renewed hope for the future.

Nothing more important for me than to praise God for His faithfulness during that time. He never let me walk alone. I saw many good things happened  between the then bad conditions. I acknowledge, O Lord, only by Your mighty hands I could overcome all the obstacles I had in the past and it always does because of Your faithfulness in my life. You'd never let me walk alone. As King David said in Psalm 91:7-11:

7       A thousand may fall at your side,

         And ten thousand at your right hand;

         But it shall not come near you.

 ⁸      Only with your eyes shall you look,

         And see the reward of the wicked.

⁹      Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge,

         Even the Most High, your dwelling place,

 ¹⁰      No evil shall befall you,

         Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;

 ¹¹      For He shall give His angels charge over you,

         To keep you in all your ways.

I say AMEN and  always say "AMEN".  I saw and  paid attention of many wicked ways people might plan and put in place, either secretly or smoothly, with or without any whatsoever sweet words they  might say before me, God has always enlightened me to know their real intention. Indeed, HE covered me with HIS wings and lifted me up higher to the level I've never thought the slightest. Because of the blessings of Abraham, HE has poured out upon me, let every people reap their own respective plan for the Lord cannot be deceived (see Gen 12:3)! 

God Is My Shepherd.

I don't know about tomorrow.I just live from day to day ......But I know who holds tomorrow and I know who holds my hands .....This song reminds me of how great our need for God's guidance in life. This 2012, many things may happen, worse or better, nobody knows it. I completely rely on Romans 8:28; "all things work for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose" because He is my Good Shepherd; yea though I walk through the valley of death I fear no evil, for You are with me, Your rod and staff they comfort me" (Psalm 23:4).

I will walk with full confidence in 2012 as this year is a season of favor of God. Grant me O Lord, a humble heart, wisdom and serenity to lead my family and others on how to live righteously and please God in life, daily activities and profession ......I love You Lord.

(NBG's)

God gives you the victory

 Author: Temmy Berhitoe

for the Lord your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you (Deuteronomy 20:4). Through this God’s Word, there are 4 important points which we must do in order to experience our victory:

1.    Verse 1: Do not be afraid

The enemies could be business, competition of business, pressures, illness, failures, deadlocks.  Isaiah 41:10, “God be with us, He ready to help and give us victories”. 

2.    Verse 2 : Function of the priest in the family should be prioritized.

Priest must act as a leader who gives spirit, strength and motivation for the family then they will not be easily afraid, broken spirit and discouraged.  In addition to that, the priest should raise prayer to God asking power and blessing to his family.

3.    Verse 3: Priest should be strong

In order to overcome every step in the spiritual battle, the priest should be a role model when he is facing the enemy, he won’t be afraid of it.  

4.    Verse 4: Focus on God who gives the victory

Don’t focus on your strength, power, brain, etc. The man who focus on, he is serious, he strives, he endeavors and we must understand the proverb 21:31,” the victory is at the Lord’s hand” (focus on God only).

Zefanya 3:17, ” The Lord your God is in your midst; he is a warrior who can deliver. The victory has been given, becoming my part. For this matter,  is required a  priest  (Hebrew 11:1, Mark 11:22-24).

Important tips to remember:  Romans 8:31-39, What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? We are more than conquerors! Take your steps and get your victory. Jesus bless you.

(quoted from GBI Fatmawati's Bulletin, September 21, 2011)