This seems to be a year of love and heartaches. Not just for me but for my close circle of friends. A number of them are getting married, a few just broke up, some are going through dilemmas, while others have overcome theirs.
Last Saturday, a bunch of us, Kevin, Cheng Yee, Li-Na & I were chosen to be on the panel to share about BGR issues to the youth. They were over 70 of them, mainly 13 to 17 year olds. Boy was it nerve wrecking!! But praise God that we shared from our heart and experiences that God has guide us through.
It was like a healing process for me as I shared of my first & only relationship. It was more than 5 year ago but the memories remains deep inside me. Looking back, I know why God put me through it. I'm the kind of person who would willingly sacrifice just to keep things going.
But God spoke to me one day & said that the only person I should be sacrificing so much for, is Him. Only Him alone deserves so much.
To learn to love, you must let go. And that's what I did. Let go of my dreams of eventually marrying my first love. It wasn't easy but I had to do it. I'm who I am today because of the decisions made. I gained true friendship and was able to pursue my dreams of serving the needy. I'm still working at it but at least I'm on the right track.
My prayer is this..
Dear Lord, help us all to guard our bro & sisters-in-Christ hearts. Let us not mislead them but encourage them as they seek to do Your Will. For a man who seeks you first, is a righteous one. Amen!
I'm glad I found someone who shares my passion to serve the needy. I would not want all your love just for myself. For I believe, something good should be shared. Just like God's love & salvation for us. True happiness comes from sharing. Thank you God & thank YOU for being that someone who believes in sharing & serving others :)
Your humble servant,
~Jess
Posted at 01:24 pm by
justjess
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Mave April 22, 2007 08:07 PM PDT
Too bad I wasn't there. But thanks for this post, it's quite an encouragement. :) |
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evasam April 2, 2007 07:11 PM PDT
gal.. i understand your feeling totally...
Many times we are placed at the junction to choose whether the Lord, or another one...
It's nv easy to let go a r/ship when you did truly in love... Im still learning too.. It's difficult but with the strength from the Lord it is possible...
Praise the Good God our Lord for His faithfulness... let's learn together to trust in Him more and rely more on HIm... Amen! |
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Jess February 9, 2007 12:48 PM PST
tks Sush! Pray that you'll be moved byu the Holy Spirit in your everyday life.
Happy belated birthday Sush!!! *hugs* |
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Sush February 8, 2007 11:55 PM PST
your post moved me, jess. *hugs* thank yoU! |
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Jess January 30, 2007 10:04 AM PST
tks Ee-Tan. Was inspired by God =) ditto!
Will seek Him first for EVERYTHING |
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eetan January 28, 2007 02:04 AM PST
such a touching and encouraging post. u've always been a blessing to others and myself. hmmm.. do i read that a new relationship may be blooming? ;) whatever it is like you say, seek Him first. God bless.. |
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