Took this quiz from Color Quiz. It's pretty amusing :)
Your Existing Situation
Sensitive; needs esthetic surroundings, or an equally sensitive and understanding partner with whom to share a warm intimacy.
Your Stress Sources
Has an unsatisfied need to ally herself with others whose standards are as high as her own, and to stand out from the herd. This desire for preeminence isolates her and inhibits her readiness to give herself freely. While she wants to surrender and let herself go, she regards this as a weakness which must be resisted. This self-restraint, she feels, will lift her above the rank and file and ensure recognition as a unique and distinctive personality.
Your Restrained Characteristics
An unadmitted lack of confidence makes her careful to avoid open conflict and she feels she must make the best of things as they are.
Feels that things stand in her way, that circumstances are forcing her to compromise and forgo some pleasures for the time being.
Your Desired Objective
Her need to feel more causative and to have a wider sphere of influence makes her restless and she is driven by her desires and hopes. May try to spread her activities over too wide a field.
Your Actual Problem
Feels insufficiently valued in her existing situation, and is seeking different conditions in which she will have greater opportunity of demonstrating her worth.
Friday, September 23, 2005
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
SONG POST: You Said
You Said
Words & Music by Reuben Morgan
VERSE 1:
You said, "Ask and you will receive whatever you need."
You said, "Pray and I'll hear from heaven,
And I'll heal your land."
VERSE 2:
You said Your glory will fill the earth
Like water the sea.
You said, "Lift up your eyes;
The harvest is here, the kingdom is near.
CHORUS:
You said, "Ask and I'll give the nations to you."
O Lord, that's the cry of my heart.
Distant shores and the islands will see
Your light as it rises on us.
TAG:
O Lord, I ask for the nations.
(repeat as desired)
ENDING:
O Lord, I ask for the nations.
Copyright 1998, Reuben MorganCCLI# 785252
Words & Music by Reuben Morgan
VERSE 1:
You said, "Ask and you will receive whatever you need."
You said, "Pray and I'll hear from heaven,
And I'll heal your land."
VERSE 2:
You said Your glory will fill the earth
Like water the sea.
You said, "Lift up your eyes;
The harvest is here, the kingdom is near.
CHORUS:
You said, "Ask and I'll give the nations to you."
O Lord, that's the cry of my heart.
Distant shores and the islands will see
Your light as it rises on us.
TAG:
O Lord, I ask for the nations.
(repeat as desired)
ENDING:
O Lord, I ask for the nations.
Copyright 1998, Reuben MorganCCLI# 785252
Seeking Counsel
Last night during teaching, Bro. Willy mentioned something about "seeking counsel" before planning or doing anything.
Ouch!
Why?
Coz I'm the kind of person who'd rather do things on my own rather than asking people first. Whenever I make plans for whatever, I conjure the thoughts first inside my head ans one by one try to execute them. If I make a mistake, I learn from it and do it again. If I am successful, that's when I tell the whole world about it.
My philosophy about this is that it's better to fail on your own than to be embarrassed to a multitude. If I can spare the whole world from a whole lot of worry and trouble, then well and good. That's why I operate alone most of the time. I don't report regularly. I plan what to do when I get there. I always feel that the saying "cross the bridge when you get there" is so apt for me (but of course I keep it to myself).
I've had a lot of bad experiences wherein I tell poeple my plans and these plans get thwarted. I tell people that things are going so well in a project, and the next day something really bad will happen. Call me superstitious, but the moment I noticed that pattern that's when I started operating solo. Ayaw kong mapangunahan ang mga bagay-bagay.
Another reason why I don't tell people my plans are the varying opinions that come my way, the solicited and unsolicited pieces of advice that clash, contrast and cancel each other out leaving me only with a vaguer and blurrier idea. It just makes me dizzy trying to process all those information, plus the pressure (or notion of) of trying to please everyone with my decision.
Right now I have two major decisions I have to make. Used to be three, but I already did that and that decision affects the two remaining ones big time. That decision was joining a KG and officially joining community. The two others were investing in this business and applying for law school.
If before I do things without counsel at all, this time I did ask Somebody's Word before jumping into the river, so to speak. And I was brought to Psalm 27. When we were discerning about the KG thing we were given similar verses. But this time it's my own decision, own situation. I am really worried about these endeavors. I have been hearing horror stories from people who are either in a similar business, or in law school. Most of the people I've talked to have discouraged me from delving into such activities. But the Lord has been encouraging. He reminded me to just trust in Him, and He will take care of the rest.
Not bad for a counsellor, eh?
Well, we also know that God has appointed people in our lives to be give us guidance and counselling. These are our parents, teachers, reliable aunts and uncles, grandparents, bosses, priests, spiritual directors, trusted Christian adults. In my case, my facilitator also. That's what I need to learn to do, by God's grace.
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I now ask for your prayers for these two endeavors I'm gonna go into. I will need a lot of prayers and support to make all these work out. In Jesus' name.
Ouch!
Why?
Coz I'm the kind of person who'd rather do things on my own rather than asking people first. Whenever I make plans for whatever, I conjure the thoughts first inside my head ans one by one try to execute them. If I make a mistake, I learn from it and do it again. If I am successful, that's when I tell the whole world about it.
My philosophy about this is that it's better to fail on your own than to be embarrassed to a multitude. If I can spare the whole world from a whole lot of worry and trouble, then well and good. That's why I operate alone most of the time. I don't report regularly. I plan what to do when I get there. I always feel that the saying "cross the bridge when you get there" is so apt for me (but of course I keep it to myself).
I've had a lot of bad experiences wherein I tell poeple my plans and these plans get thwarted. I tell people that things are going so well in a project, and the next day something really bad will happen. Call me superstitious, but the moment I noticed that pattern that's when I started operating solo. Ayaw kong mapangunahan ang mga bagay-bagay.
Another reason why I don't tell people my plans are the varying opinions that come my way, the solicited and unsolicited pieces of advice that clash, contrast and cancel each other out leaving me only with a vaguer and blurrier idea. It just makes me dizzy trying to process all those information, plus the pressure (or notion of) of trying to please everyone with my decision.
Right now I have two major decisions I have to make. Used to be three, but I already did that and that decision affects the two remaining ones big time. That decision was joining a KG and officially joining community. The two others were investing in this business and applying for law school.
If before I do things without counsel at all, this time I did ask Somebody's Word before jumping into the river, so to speak. And I was brought to Psalm 27. When we were discerning about the KG thing we were given similar verses. But this time it's my own decision, own situation. I am really worried about these endeavors. I have been hearing horror stories from people who are either in a similar business, or in law school. Most of the people I've talked to have discouraged me from delving into such activities. But the Lord has been encouraging. He reminded me to just trust in Him, and He will take care of the rest.
Not bad for a counsellor, eh?
Well, we also know that God has appointed people in our lives to be give us guidance and counselling. These are our parents, teachers, reliable aunts and uncles, grandparents, bosses, priests, spiritual directors, trusted Christian adults. In my case, my facilitator also. That's what I need to learn to do, by God's grace.
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I now ask for your prayers for these two endeavors I'm gonna go into. I will need a lot of prayers and support to make all these work out. In Jesus' name.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Our True Standard
I got this entry from the weekly e-mail devotionals by J.M. Farro from JesusFreakHideout.Com, where I susbscribed :) Wanna know more about the site? Go to Jesus Freak Hideout :)
This week's devotional is about setting our standards against Christ's, not of this world's. It is very convicting and liberating to know, but most of all, it is truly humbling. I pray that you will be touched by this message as much as I were. God bless!
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"For those God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son." Romans 8:29 NIV
The other day, I heard from a young man who writes me occasionally for prayer and encouragement. He was going through some severe trials, and as he began to express his growing discouragement and frustration, he said things like--"I'm a good person. I'm better than most people. I don't do half the things that other people do." When I told him that his focus was wrong, and that instead of comparing himself to others, he should compare himself to Christ, he was stunned. Suddenly, his subtle "God owes me" attitude evaporated, and his sense of pride gave way to humility.
The Bible makes it clear that the Christian's standard should be Christ Himself, and that God's priority is for His children to be conformed to the image of His Son. Romans 8:29 (NIV) says, "For those God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son." Scripture also tells us that believers "are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." (2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV) Our degree of cooperation with the Holy Spirit will help determine the speed and extent of this transformation. The more sensitive and obedient we are to the Spirit's leading on a day-to-day basis, the more spiritual progress we will make, and the more we will accomplish for the kingdom of God. We will never attain perfection in this life, but perfection should be our goal. The apostle Paul wrote, "Aim for perfection." (2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV) Although a spiritual giant, Paul freely admitted that he had a long way to go to become like Christ, but that didn't stop him from pressing on. In Philippians 3:12 (MSG) he says: "I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection! But I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ Jesus saved me for and wants me to be." While God does not expect us to model perfection, He does expect us to model growth.
In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul condemns those who were setting their own standards of measurement, instead of using God's. He says: "Not that we [have the audacity to] venture to class or [even to] compare ourselves with some who exalt and furnish testimonials for themselves! However, when they measure themselves with themselves and compare themselves with one another, they are without understanding and behave unwisely." (2 Corinthians 10:12 AMP) When we measure ourselves against ourselves, or against others, we may become puffed up with pride because we think we're superior somehow. But measuring ourselves by God's standards can be wonderfully pride-deflating, which can lead to our treating people better, and our having a teachable spirit before the Lord. Paul goes on to say: "For [it is] not [the man] who praises and commends himself who is approved and accepted, but [it is the person] whom the Lord accredits and commends." (2 Corinthians 10:18 AMP) We should always be focused on seeking God's approval, rather than the approval of others, or even ourselves. This will protect us from becoming self-satisfied and self-righteous, as well as from becoming people-pleasers.
Some statements that we should watch out for in our speech are: "I'm not as bad as..." or "I'm better than..." or "At least I don't... or "I would never..." Statements like these could indicate that we're measuring ourselves against others, instead of Christ. We would be wise to monitor our thoughts in this area, too. Do we ever think to ourselves--"I'm a better parent, grandparent, son, daughter, sister, brother, worker, employee, manager, boss, neighbor, Christian, minister, preacher, writer, musician, artist..."? These are thoughts saturated with pride, and they are offensive to God. Do you want to fulfill your God-given purpose and potential in this life? Then you must make it your goal to "become more and more like [Christ]" all the time. (2 Corinthians 3:18 NLT) Make Jesus your standard, and lay hold of the life of victory, abundance, and purpose that He has in store for you!
Lord, please forgive me for the times I elevated myself at the expense of others in thought, word, or deed. When I'm tempted to be arrogant or self-righteous, remind me that Christ is to be my true standard, and that next to Him, I have no basis for pride. Thank You that as I set my sights on becoming more like Jesus, I will reap the heavenly and earthly rewards of a Christ-centered life!
Monday, September 12, 2005
SONG POST: In Me
I'm not really good at poetry (OK, I suck at it!), so I resort to intellectual borrowing. Their works speak to me anyways, so I guess whatever the author wanted to get out of writing it, it must be working.
This one's from the raddest Christian rock group ever *Yeah baby!*, Kutless (link can be found under the LINKS column). Yes, I am a rocker chick now... what can I do, I like their sound. And I'm glad the Soul Sisters love them also. Rock on!
In Me
Kutless
Where were you last night when the party was on
Where were you when we all went down to the bar
It seems you have changed from us all
It seems you have changed
You want to know,
The differences beteween us
You want to know,
Why these things have changed
You've got to know the
One who lives in me
He lives in me, in me
Only seven days ago
I let go of my life
Yes I gave it all
I let go of all I used to do
And gave it all away
You want to know,
The differences between us
You want to know,
Why these things have changed
You've got to know the
One who lives in me
He lives in me, in me He lives in me, in me
He lives.....
You want to know,
The differences beteween us
You want to know,
Why these things have changed
You've got to know the
One who lives in me
He lives in me, in me in me, in me
This one's from the raddest Christian rock group ever *Yeah baby!*, Kutless (link can be found under the LINKS column). Yes, I am a rocker chick now... what can I do, I like their sound. And I'm glad the Soul Sisters love them also. Rock on!
In Me
Kutless
Where were you last night when the party was on
Where were you when we all went down to the bar
It seems you have changed from us all
It seems you have changed
You want to know,
The differences beteween us
You want to know,
Why these things have changed
You've got to know the
One who lives in me
He lives in me, in me
Only seven days ago
I let go of my life
Yes I gave it all
I let go of all I used to do
And gave it all away
You want to know,
The differences between us
You want to know,
Why these things have changed
You've got to know the
One who lives in me
He lives in me, in me He lives in me, in me
He lives.....
You want to know,
The differences beteween us
You want to know,
Why these things have changed
You've got to know the
One who lives in me
He lives in me, in me in me, in me
Thursday, September 01, 2005
SONG POST: Invade
INVADE
Music by Jason and Janelle Reinhart
Lyrics by Janelle Reinhart
Sitting on the curb, just-a reading the Word
Waiting for the bus to pick me up
Filling my mind with the words of life
Learning to be a witness of Your love
So I can give a reason for the hope I’ve got
My life will be a living diary
Of the love you’ve written on the pages of my life
That now make lovely poetry that surely testifies
Of Your ever-loving goodness and Your mercy
Cuz I want more of you and less of me
Invade my thoughts
Dive into my soul
Permeate my heart
Lord take control
Invade my thoughts
Consume all of me
Rain down your love
And set me free
Oh Lord help me walk the talk
Teach me to obey and learn to walk away
From the evil thoughts
That invade my heart
Help me to grow in holiness
So I can live in love and righteousness
That I may be a living tapestry
Of all the goodness you’ve weaved in my life
That now make pretty colored patterns that testify
of your ever-loving goodness and your mercy
Cuz I want more of you and less of me
In You I live, in You I move
In You I have my being
Music by Jason and Janelle Reinhart
Lyrics by Janelle Reinhart
Sitting on the curb, just-a reading the Word
Waiting for the bus to pick me up
Filling my mind with the words of life
Learning to be a witness of Your love
So I can give a reason for the hope I’ve got
My life will be a living diary
Of the love you’ve written on the pages of my life
That now make lovely poetry that surely testifies
Of Your ever-loving goodness and Your mercy
Cuz I want more of you and less of me
Invade my thoughts
Dive into my soul
Permeate my heart
Lord take control
Invade my thoughts
Consume all of me
Rain down your love
And set me free
Oh Lord help me walk the talk
Teach me to obey and learn to walk away
From the evil thoughts
That invade my heart
Help me to grow in holiness
So I can live in love and righteousness
That I may be a living tapestry
Of all the goodness you’ve weaved in my life
That now make pretty colored patterns that testify
of your ever-loving goodness and your mercy
Cuz I want more of you and less of me
In You I live, in You I move
In You I have my being
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