No More Lies

I felt angry at a negative thought that came to me today and after a while I realized that ultimately, I was angry at the devil's lies; it's like a veil was covering my eyes from really seeing the fullness of God's love.

I spent a few years in NCC hearing that the ultimate display of God's love was shown when God sent Jesus to die on the cross. I heard that without understanding what that really meant.

More often than not, if something bad happens, or things do not turn out well, I would know to remind myself of the cross and say, "It's ok. I know God still loves me and the cross is the proof." It became an excuse. Whenever things do not turn out well I would look back at the cross as if it was just something of the past and just accept the natural circumstance that was happening in the present. Now I realize that that was not seeing the fullness of the glory of the finished work of Jesus.

Jesus' death on the cross is not just an ancient historical event, it is THE EVENT. It is the proof that we should be reigning in life. I do not want to stop short by just looking to the cross and feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I want to start believing that the cross is the proof that God has, can and will come through in my situation. It is a declaration of victory and no matter how bad things may get, I will stand on God's promises. I do not want to allow the natural things of this world to have the final say because God's word always, always, ALWAYS has the final word in every situation.

Jesus death on the cross is the marker of God's love but it does not end there. Jesus died on the cross and because of that I know that God's love is so great and not only that, Jesus rose again to show that even death is not final. Even if my natural circumstances scream, "It will not be so. It's impossible. There's no way in hell. It's a dead-end. DEATH!" I can simply say the one and only name that is above everything - JESUS!

I really want to hold on to God's Word and not allow this natural mind to hinder me from believing by showing me what is natural. How can we who are in Christ remain natural? If Christ is in us, then we can only be supernatural. Supernatural is the default mode.

I've heard enough of the lies that have seeped in so subtly and I choose to believe in God's Word. No matter how long this journey may take, I know that God's Word will out-live, out-last, out-class and out-everything that the world can throw.

It's time to really run with this no matter what others say and not be apologetic of this undeserved supernatural life that has been paid for in full by Jesus' blood. No more lies. No wonder Jesus also came as the truth that sets people free.

Even as I write this I get thoughts that it will be a long journey and I believe that's the natural mind thinking again. Thank You, Daddy, that you meet me at my level of faith. I will not think naturally but believe in acceleration and even if I may come across bumps, I will continue to trust in you.

My natural circumstances are not proof of God's love for me. There may be ups and downs but I can trust God that because of His love, the down times will be short and the high times will be long-lasting. God's love for me is not subject to my natural circumstances but my natural circumstances are certainly subject to God's love for me!

Life's Simple Pleasures

Having a table right next to the pantry area where I have free access to all the drinks (canned drinks, coffee, water, etc) and food (fruits, cakes, cookies, etc) that I want, while stocks lasts.

Listening to nice songs. Credit to Jonah for posting the video cover of Falling Slowly by AJ Raphael featuring Jess Delgado and a few other musicians. When I was watching it I found the song familiar but could not remember where I heard it and with a quick check with Wikipedia I found that Kris Allen sung this song a while back. I remembered thinking it was nice but forgot to find out more about it.

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There's traffic at the copier/scanner/fax machine and because my job is specifically to scan old documents I have no choice but to take a short break until the traffic clears.

Anyway, since I'm on the topic, I predict that Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert will reach the finals with Kris Allen being in the Final 3. Although my ideal scenario would be where Danny and Kris reach the finals. I think this is the first time that I am following American Idol with this much interest. I only watched the last few episodes of the first one and I got a little bored with the successive ones. Maybe it's because this time I really have time to spare and watch the shows.

Ah, well. Breaks over.

JG out.

Classic

Thanks to Kris Allen for a wonderful rendition of Sinatra's, "The Way You Look Tonight".

Love this song to bits!

Who?

I saw a headline the other day that read, "WHO: swine flu is uncontainable"

I found it amusing because that is what the "WHO" of the world says. It is assuring to know Who really has the final say in the matter.

I am rather excited because it only means that we are going to see an explosion of healings in the body of Christ! Woohoo!