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

Rejoice Always

Rejoice in the Lord

God never moves without purpose or plan
When trying His servant and molding a man.
Give thanks to the LORD though your testing seems long;
In darkness He giveth a song.

Chorus: O Rejoice in the LORD
He makes no mistake,
He knoweth the end of each path that I take,
For when I am tried
And purified,
I shall come forth as gold.

I could not see through the shadows ahead;
So I looked at the cross of my Savior instead.
I bowed to the will of the Master that day;
Then peace came and tears fled away.

Now I can see testing comes from above;
God strengthens His children and purges in love.
My Father knows best, and I trust in His care;
Through purging more fruit I will bear.

...

Last Saturday,

God sent this song when I was driving home alone

And a good tear session followed.

Indeed,

God never moves without purpose or plan

Give thanks to the LORD though my testing seems long.

My Father knows best.

Oct Murmur

11:07 PM

Last day of October
Scariest day of my life

Rushed here after work
Still at the hospital
It's gonna be a long night

這樣吧

有心?

無意?

似有似無

還是無中生有

放棄

決定

輕微的刺痛

A Stranger in this World

Make Me A Stranger
Words and music by Mac Lynch

Make me a stranger on earth, dear Saviour,

Make me a stranger more like Thee.

Help me keep my focus on heavenly treasures,

And not on earthly things may it be.

Lord lead me onward as a pilgrim

Bound for heaven never to roam.

Make me a stranger on earth, dear Saviour,

Till I see my heavenly home.

Lord, I've found myself loving earthly treasures:

Simple pleasures taking Your place.

Nothing can measure to heavenly treasures:

Hearing "Well done," and seeing Your face.

Lord lead me onward as a pilgrim

Bound for heaven never to roam.

Make me a stranger on earth, dear Saviour,

Till I see my heavenly home.

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Hebrews 11:13  These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

1 Peter 2:11  Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

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This song reminds me as a Christian not to entangle with the affairs of this world which we are passing through. We ought to have eternity in view in what we say and do, choices we make.

Three months ago saw my lowest point in the search for a house. When I was spiritually uninspired, God used this song to comfort and refocus my attention back on Him.

It is incredibly stressful being a home buyer; aside from attending house inspections, there are other things such as finance provision, property valuation, offer clauses and etc to take into consideration. Admittedly, my eyes wandered away from my Saviour and took in instead the glamorous sights of property investment. Thankfully, the God of mercy intervened and the distraction was only temporary. The Lord gently reminded me that I am just a stranger and pilgrim on this earth, a people set apart for His glory.

This song replenished my courage tremendously to pick up my feet again and march boldly toward heaven. I peacefully rest in the sure knowledge that God is sovereign, and my life is best penned by my Master's hand. Some nights I am tempted to fret, but by God's grace I have let go of the self-imposed pressure on being a 'maximizer'.

Still looking forward to the day of home ownership; excited much by the freedom of opportunity to serve God with the blessing that He so lovingly will bestow. Simply going with God's flow, delighting in the promise that He makes all things beautiful, in His time.

"Bound for heaven never to roam".