Faith, Even On A Rainy Day

Tonight reading brought tears to my eyes. God's Word pricked my heart of the doubt I'm starting to have that God is good.

"He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith giving glory to God; and being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform" - Romans 4:20,21

Here Paul spoke of Abraham's faith which pleased God. Abraham had no knowledge of the church, Jesus Christ, the prophets, Moses of the Ten Commandments but he was saved through faith in God's promises. He chose to believe in God's promises.

God put Abraham's faith in the Bible for our example, especially mine. Dear God, please help me to believe You to overcome the darkness, the serpent, the sin and the uncertainties which I fear.

And to rejoice in You always.

Many thing about tomorrow, I don't seem to understand. But I know Who holds tomorrow, and I know Who holds my hand.

Catch on fire

This was in today's LivingWaters.com Newsletter:

"I set myself on fire and people come to watch me burn." ~ John Wesley

People are attracted to passion and conviction. Do you burn with love for God? Is there a gospel fire in your bones? I've found that nothing but a clear view of the cross, an understanding of teh gospel, continual prayer, and regular feasting of the Word of God can ignite the wet wood of a lukewarm believer. If you want to be an effective witness for teh King... FIRE IT UP AGAIN! Get on your face, see the cross in all its horror, thank your bleeding and resurrected Saviour, read His precious Word, and speak with Him daily. There is so much attractive about warm light in cold darkness.
~ Kirk Cameron

Student Again

"Back to school. Back to school, to prove to Dad that I'm not a fool. I got my lunch packed up, my boots tied tight, I hope I don't get in a fight. Oh! Back to school... back to school... back to school." - Billy Madison

I have lost count of the number of times I've seen Billy Madison, Steven and I used to watch every Adam Sandler movie on tv! Haha, we were huge fans back in the day.

Anyhoo, back to the blog. HR just confirmed my enrollment, I'm going back to being a student!

Scary huh! I think nearly three years away from academia has spoiled me. Memory is rather distant on exam prep and nightly readings. So far I've seen the course guideline which seems manageable, thank God. Apart from having online activities to complete, I have a project to do and just one exam covering all topics. Not too bad eh except that the textbook is really thick, so there will be lots of readings to do in a short period of time before the next scheduled training course. Thankfully that my manager has said I could study during work if it's not too busy. I'm yet to 'meet' my tutor, he/she is available via online chat hahaha what a great idea!

But I have the peace no matter what disadvantages are against me knowing that this study opportunity has been an answer of prayer. God worked to probe my manager in putting me up for more responsibility without my manipulative tactics ie nagging/whinging. On top of that, things have happened at work to enable this fast track, eg a new manager onbaord, one colleague's leaving and one colleague leaning more towards another team. I can see that God is in this because the timing is too spot on for it to be accredited to 'luck' or anything else. It really felt like that things have just fell into place without resistance from top management. 

O Thou fount of blessing, how I praise Thee for such marvelous lovingkindness to the feeble creature that I am. I pray that my results will indeed honour God.

December Murmur

Happy December people!

Secret Squirrel has a ripe acorn to reveal:

I have a small winter supply of Coles Group & Myer Gift Cards collected over the past few months! 

My workplace has a few rewards programs for keeping staff morale high. My favourite incentive is this, the Coles Group & Myer Gift Cards. I actually didn't intend on saving the gift cards for any special purchase, it's just that I had nothing to buy. Each time the cards came, I threw them into the drawer and then forget that they're actually spending cash.

Tonight I spread the cards out and got a little overwhelmed. Thank God for the almost-forgotten-bonus! It would have been a pity if the cards expired without being used... I'm so ignorantly blur sometimes : (

Now seeing as the money has to be spent, there are a few things that I wouldn't mind having hehe (mainly for the house).

1. Dyson/Robotic vacuum cleaner
2. iPad 3
3. Pro massage chair

I also have credit on another rewards program which must be redeemed by Feb 2012 the latest. Seeing as it's already December, I had a quick browse tonight as well through the website to come up with the following 'possibilities'. 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This sounds sad but I'm really indecisive about what to buy... In all honesty it's much more enjoyable being being a working squirrel, the 'collecting' is a lot less complex than the 'spending'.

How do you think I should spend the money?

November Murmur

So here it goes, done with November and it seems days are getting better by the grace of God. I praise God for all the wonderful things He has showered upon me. He continues to weave the good and the bad to achieve His purpose and bring about good in my life.

This morning I enjoyed a free breakfast courtesy of the Commonwealth Bank and Gloria Jeans. I had a large flat white and it turned out to be one of the better coffees I ever had. Admittedly I am a rookie when it comes to coffee but I know what I like: a hint of bitterness yet creamy and smooth to the pallet with lasting fragrance of coffee beans lingering in the nasal canal even after swallowing. Mmm.. Deliciously awakening.

Enjoyed the rest back in the office. Savouring every drop :)

Karen, Rowas and I finally redeemed our Cudo vouchers and signed up for the gym. I had a ball exercising with you girls! All the laughing was good work out for my tummy :)

Last day of Movember!

[Furniture] - Sunbed

I saw a sunbed at Bunnings today similar to the one pictured above.

Immediately I thought about doing QT in the garden!

(Seated comfortably on this lovely piece of furniture)

This is it.

It's going on the furniture buying list :)

God is

Today's devotion :

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

1 Peter 5:7

The same theme popped up twice

In audio sermon and in daily reading

Beware of "the cares of this world..."

God says: Julia, be thankful child

see from the very start

that I am God

So thankful today was

encouraging testimonies and words filled my inbox

Sharing of God's rich blessings undeserved

and two answered prayers of mine on waiting on God

The Lord works in our lives

to showeHimself strong

God is

faithful

unchanging

everlasting

trustworthy

just

holy

unique

perfect

truth

love

supreme

all powerful

merciful

sovereign

good

Be careful for nothing;

but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving

let your requests be made known unto God.

And the peace of God, 

which passeth all understanding, 

shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:4,7 KJV