Unconditional love

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, 

that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

~ John 3:16 ~

We are indeed so privileged to be called sons and daughters of God. Through His one and only begotten Son, that we are now reconciled with Him. Even right now, I am still amazed why God did that for us at the first place. Truly Lord, I'm amazed by how you love us. Our minds just couldn't comprehend how deep and how wide is your love for us. Will someone actually die for us so that we can live? Our God is more than a friend but also a Saviour, a Redeemer who sets us free. He is the way, the truth and the life. God's love is unconditional. He loves us just as who we are and He is a God of second chance. Unconditional means there is no condition for us to be loved by God because He has already loved us. We do not need to earn His love. Just by believing in Him, we are now saved.

I'm ever grateful to have a loving God that I can talk to anytime, anywhere. He hears us even as we utter a small little prayer. Just as what was written in Psalm 121:3 "He will not let your foot slip - he who watches over you will not slumber." Be assured that God loves us no matter what we do. It's not about doing thing to please Him, but just by being who we are before Him. After all, we are human-being, not human-doing. When we know how much God loves us and when we experience His love, we will live a life that fulfills His will and purpose for us. Love God, love your neighbour. Throughout my journey with God, I can testify that Jesus is real. He has shown me so many miracles that are still vivid in my mind. 

I would like to share this song with you entitled How He loves us. Every time I listen to the song, it really touched my heart. Take time to listen to the lyrics and you will know. I pray that each of us  will experience His love and will be reminded on how much God loves us. Despite of our circumstances, remember that if God is for us, who can be against us. His love for us will never fail. Surely His mercy and grace last a life time. Be blessed......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-rW528qiYw

New year, new beginning

"Forget the former things;

do not dwell on the past.

See, I am doing a new thing!

Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?

I am making a way in the desert

and streams in the wasteland.

~ Isaiah 43: 18-19 ~

2012 has been a challenging and happening year for me. At times, it really tested my faith in God. I'm ever grateful that God is always there for me and He sees me through the seasons. No matter what each of us had faced in 2012, we are now in 2013. New year, new start, new beginning. Let us move on with a grateful heart. There are so many things that we can thank God for. Thank God for family, friends, for His provision, for education and the list goes on. God's promises are always yes and amen. He is our Abba Father and He knows our needs. 

Too often, we become discouraged with what people said and how they judged us or misunderstood us. Well, this is the world. We can't change people but we can change the way we look at the situation and how to live our lives. The Lord said, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past." God wants us to live life to the fullest. As human being, we always look back on our past, all the hurts and pain. And we tend to forget the good things that God has blessed us. Instead of looking at the past, why don't we look at the cross and believe in Him for greater things? Everyone will go through different season in life and all these experiences will shape us to become a better person. We are still in the process of transformation to become more like Christ. Thus, no one is perfect. Bear with each other in love for God is love. 

If in the past, there is someone who have hurt us, I hope that we can forgive the person and move on. Truly forgiveness pave the way for reconciliation. If God can forgive our sins, why can't we forgive others. A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit (Proverbs 15:13). If in the previous year, we have faced a lot of failures, don't give up. God said that He is making a way for us. God will make a way where there seems to be no way. In whatever circumstances, always remember that God is faithful till the end. He will never leave us nor forsake us. Hold on to His promises. God placed us at the right time and right place. Do not let the past grip us from moving forward. Be rested in His presence. This year will be a year of unceasing supply and God is definitely doing something new. I pray that each one of us will have a close encounter with Him this year. Greater things are yet to come. Stay rested and be blessed.