“I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like a lily. Like a cedar of Lebanon he will send down his roots” Hosea 14:5 There are seasons when life feels very slow. You pray, you wait, and wait and wonder if God has forgotten you. Sometimes you compare your timeline to everyone else's and question why your growth seems invisible. But then God reminds us of the lilies. Lilies are rare flowers where they grow in their own season, they grow through a process. They don’t bloom all year, but in a right time (Ecclesiastes 3:1). They don't compete with the flowers beside them or rush the changing seasons. They simply remain where they are planted, receiving the rain and the warmth of the sun that God provides. At the right time, they bloom naturally and beautifully. Exactly what God created them to be. Sometimes we become so eager to grow that we try to control everything, forgetting who is really holding it. We think that if we want to achieve growth, we have t...
Have you been worrying about your job, debts, school works, allowance, love life, friends, and whatnots these past few weeks? If your answer's yes, then you are here for a reason. Welcome! This blog will tackle on worries, why we worry about things, and how to overcome our worries and fears. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” — P H I L I 4: 6 - 7 I know I am not the only one who has been worrying about something. I think it's normal to worry about stuff because worrying means you care about the things happening in your life. However, the issue comes when you worry too much. It's a problem when you put too much pressure on yourself. Worrying excessively can also be harmful to your mental and physical health. It can drain your emotional reserves, make...