Here's a reflective piece I stumbled upon a week ago. Not quite sure who wrote it, but hope you enjoy :-)
Ever wondered what would happen if you treated your Bible like you treat your cell phone?
What if you carried it around in your purse or pockets?
What if you flipped through it several times a day?
What if you turned back to go get if you forgot it?
What if you used it to receive messages from the text?
What if you treated it like you couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if you used it when you travelled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
This is something to make you go..."Hmmm..where is my Bible?"
Oh, and one more thing.
Unlike your cell phone, you don't have to worry about your Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.
So, what's more important? You decide!
Sunday 25 November 2012
Tuesday 20 November 2012
Pick yourself up
Disappointment is inevitable, misery is optional
There are things that take place in our lives that make us question whether indeed doing the right thing is actually worth it. Just about two days ago, I had one earth-shattering terrible day. I don't think there are enough adjectives to describe the foul feeling that engulfed my being that day. There's this joke that goes around, "Dear life, when I asked 'could my day get any worse,' it wasn't meant to be a challenge." It was my mantra for that day. What's worse is when you give something your all, only for it to come crashing down in your face. It could be a project, relationship, business deal, you name it.
It is important to appreciate the diversity in other people and to recognize the fact that we are all different for a reason. We can't all be Obama or Oprah, but we are us. You are you. In order for you to make the most out of this life, you've got to embrace and appreciate who you really are - inside and outside; before you step out into the world. On that note, it is also important to note that we come from different backgrounds and no two experiences we undergo are identical. There are those of us who are outgoing, others are reserved. Some are perfectionists, others couldn't care less for detail. Some love sports, others (like me) dread it to the core. Not forgetting the lazy ones and the hardworking ones. Nevertheless, in spite of the unique variations in diversity which we hold, we should strive to do what is right and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
What am I saying? In simple terms, if you invest a certain part of your time, energy, emotions, and work into carrying out a specific task and it crumbles ultimately, don't give up. The most common among students in my opinion, happens whereby you may be working in a group and most likely, you encounter the one or two difficult individuals who may end up ruining your work and making every wad of effort you gave, plunge down to nothing. However, such circumstances shouldn't put you down. Keeping your cool when things don't go your way is one definite mark of maturity we all must learn to inculcate in our lives. If you are meticulous in what you do, don't let a little obstacle or hitch make you deviate from your core calling. Instead, invest even more effort in your next project and for sure it will pay off some day. For one, your credibility will never be tarnished, as your work will speak for itself. Secondly, winning the little wars within our minds gives us the push that we need to tackle even greater battles that may be beyond our control.
And just the other day, my ever-so-wise better half (and he appears here again!) spent quite a while drilling a simple but forgotten truth into my head, that "perfection is a mystery I would have to kill"- if I expected results and progress in my endeavors. Like I said at the beginning, "Disappointment is inevitable but misery is optional."
When things don't go your way, you have a choice. You can choose to be gloomy or put a smile on your face and move on!
Have a fruitful day, won't you?
There are things that take place in our lives that make us question whether indeed doing the right thing is actually worth it. Just about two days ago, I had one earth-shattering terrible day. I don't think there are enough adjectives to describe the foul feeling that engulfed my being that day. There's this joke that goes around, "Dear life, when I asked 'could my day get any worse,' it wasn't meant to be a challenge." It was my mantra for that day. What's worse is when you give something your all, only for it to come crashing down in your face. It could be a project, relationship, business deal, you name it.
It is important to appreciate the diversity in other people and to recognize the fact that we are all different for a reason. We can't all be Obama or Oprah, but we are us. You are you. In order for you to make the most out of this life, you've got to embrace and appreciate who you really are - inside and outside; before you step out into the world. On that note, it is also important to note that we come from different backgrounds and no two experiences we undergo are identical. There are those of us who are outgoing, others are reserved. Some are perfectionists, others couldn't care less for detail. Some love sports, others (like me) dread it to the core. Not forgetting the lazy ones and the hardworking ones. Nevertheless, in spite of the unique variations in diversity which we hold, we should strive to do what is right and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
What am I saying? In simple terms, if you invest a certain part of your time, energy, emotions, and work into carrying out a specific task and it crumbles ultimately, don't give up. The most common among students in my opinion, happens whereby you may be working in a group and most likely, you encounter the one or two difficult individuals who may end up ruining your work and making every wad of effort you gave, plunge down to nothing. However, such circumstances shouldn't put you down. Keeping your cool when things don't go your way is one definite mark of maturity we all must learn to inculcate in our lives. If you are meticulous in what you do, don't let a little obstacle or hitch make you deviate from your core calling. Instead, invest even more effort in your next project and for sure it will pay off some day. For one, your credibility will never be tarnished, as your work will speak for itself. Secondly, winning the little wars within our minds gives us the push that we need to tackle even greater battles that may be beyond our control.
And just the other day, my ever-so-wise better half (and he appears here again!) spent quite a while drilling a simple but forgotten truth into my head, that "perfection is a mystery I would have to kill"- if I expected results and progress in my endeavors. Like I said at the beginning, "Disappointment is inevitable but misery is optional."
When things don't go your way, you have a choice. You can choose to be gloomy or put a smile on your face and move on!
Have a fruitful day, won't you?
Saturday 3 November 2012
A girl's best friend...
Saturday Afternoon: It's Man-united vs Arsenal FC; this game is too depressing as I'm a Gooner for life! Just switched to something more girly, i.e. Samantha's Bridal, *sigh* the heart feels better. My team is already 2 points less...Let's leave it at that. So I let my mind wander a little bit...
BFF, diamonds, heels, diary...the list goes on. The often overlooked yet crucial thing every girl needs is a best friend . And not just one, but most or all of the above. Women are highly expressive emotional beings, who like to talk and be heard as well. We love to cry, to binge on that mouthwatering voluptuous Galito's chicken or ultra-creamy white forest cake- depending on the nature of the craving and time of the month; and we love expressing love to those we love. Anyway, there are those things that we cannot do without and are listed below:
>>B.F.F. -Also goes by the name 'best friend forever.' This is the girl(s) who will be there for you through thick and thin. She's seen you at your worst, knows you inside out, has your little secrets at heart and would fight for you if anyone did try to hurt you. We all need that friend we can count on, besides, friends are like chocolate chips in the cookies of life; they make life a whole lot sweeter and a little less harder. All the same, instead of looking for a bff or complaining that people are just not genuine enough these days, be the friend.
>>Diamonds - Have been said to be a girl's best friend, for over hundreds of years now. And for sure they are. Of course the term 'diamonds' is an umbrella term for those shiny pieces of stone that we adorn on our gorgeous bodies every once in a while. Different women have different preferences, some like silver, others like myself love pearls (hint), and others like gold. These are the tiny but precious commodities that highlight our God-given beauty. Ever noticed how your self-esteem gets boosted once you get these on? Tip to the guys...invest in diamonds and trust me, she'll never forget you. I insist on the term 'invest' because cheap is expensive. Enough said.
>>Heels - By the way, at least Arsenal have caught on with one goal. Joy! As I was saying, heels are the one commodity in the history of mankind that have always added a touch of class, elegance and sex appeal to every woman that wore them. HOWEVER, and this I cannot overemphasize. If you can't walk in them, please please pleeease! do yourself a big favor and just leave them at home. The sore sight that hits my eyes every time I see a sister struggling to move from point A to point B as if she's walking on egg-shells, sadly has become an all too common phenomenon in our society today. Nevertheless, heels are beautiful and are reserved for special occasions. Somehow whenever some of us feel depressed, the instant remedy is shopping.For heels. And this cure has proven a 99.9% success rate.
>>Diary - If you're an avid writer like yours truly, then a diary is not just a book with little sheets of paper. It's a place you can freely express your innermost thoughts, utter words you wouldn't dare mouth in public and simply be yourself, especially when you don't really wanna talk to anybody. Shame on people who read diaries that belong to others without permission, it's just plain rude and disrespectful. However, I know people who prefer to express themselves through art, songwriting, etc. So it doesn't really have to be a diary as such.
These are just some of the little things that makes us girls tick, without which life would be a whole lot boring. Can you think of any other?
Image adapted from www.stormgrounds.com
BFF, diamonds, heels, diary...the list goes on. The often overlooked yet crucial thing every girl needs is a best friend . And not just one, but most or all of the above. Women are highly expressive emotional beings, who like to talk and be heard as well. We love to cry, to binge on that mouthwatering voluptuous Galito's chicken or ultra-creamy white forest cake- depending on the nature of the craving and time of the month; and we love expressing love to those we love. Anyway, there are those things that we cannot do without and are listed below:
>>B.F.F. -Also goes by the name 'best friend forever.' This is the girl(s) who will be there for you through thick and thin. She's seen you at your worst, knows you inside out, has your little secrets at heart and would fight for you if anyone did try to hurt you. We all need that friend we can count on, besides, friends are like chocolate chips in the cookies of life; they make life a whole lot sweeter and a little less harder. All the same, instead of looking for a bff or complaining that people are just not genuine enough these days, be the friend.
>>Diamonds - Have been said to be a girl's best friend, for over hundreds of years now. And for sure they are. Of course the term 'diamonds' is an umbrella term for those shiny pieces of stone that we adorn on our gorgeous bodies every once in a while. Different women have different preferences, some like silver, others like myself love pearls (hint), and others like gold. These are the tiny but precious commodities that highlight our God-given beauty. Ever noticed how your self-esteem gets boosted once you get these on? Tip to the guys...invest in diamonds and trust me, she'll never forget you. I insist on the term 'invest' because cheap is expensive. Enough said.
>>Heels - By the way, at least Arsenal have caught on with one goal. Joy! As I was saying, heels are the one commodity in the history of mankind that have always added a touch of class, elegance and sex appeal to every woman that wore them. HOWEVER, and this I cannot overemphasize. If you can't walk in them, please please pleeease! do yourself a big favor and just leave them at home. The sore sight that hits my eyes every time I see a sister struggling to move from point A to point B as if she's walking on egg-shells, sadly has become an all too common phenomenon in our society today. Nevertheless, heels are beautiful and are reserved for special occasions. Somehow whenever some of us feel depressed, the instant remedy is shopping.For heels. And this cure has proven a 99.9% success rate.
>>Diary - If you're an avid writer like yours truly, then a diary is not just a book with little sheets of paper. It's a place you can freely express your innermost thoughts, utter words you wouldn't dare mouth in public and simply be yourself, especially when you don't really wanna talk to anybody. Shame on people who read diaries that belong to others without permission, it's just plain rude and disrespectful. However, I know people who prefer to express themselves through art, songwriting, etc. So it doesn't really have to be a diary as such.
These are just some of the little things that makes us girls tick, without which life would be a whole lot boring. Can you think of any other?
Image adapted from www.stormgrounds.com
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