Hey Ladies!!!
We've already started our Tuesday evening fellowship time FROM 7:30PM-9PM. We've decided to move from our small apartment to the 9th Floor of Takashimaya Department Store. So far its been great!!!.
We've started a new series studying Women in the Bible.
Last night our Dear friend Karen Chambers Shared about a Woman of Worth, Love & Action. This woman's name was Tabitha also known as Dorcas, Her amazing story is found in the Book of Acts 9: 36-42
The Bible says that Dorcas was a disciple and made clothes for widows and orphans in her community. She was a great woman of influence who reflected the love of her savior Jesus Christ.
It got me thinking that our walk of intimacy with Jesus should be witnessed by others through our actions of Love. Most of the time we think intimacy as "ME" focused, "ME" spending "MY" Time with the Lord, "ME" Getting More revelation of God's Love for "ME". However as we see Jesus work through us , there should be an outward expression of our intimacy with Him that makes a difference in our Home, community, work, church &country. We need to be careful not to mistaken our intimacy with the Lord as only meaning an intimate life centered on ourselves,however; we should be careful not to work for intimacy with Jesus through deeds.
Our actions of Love for others should be a constant reflection of the intimate relationship we have with Jesus. I sometimes feel that as I live in intimacy with Jesus it’s so easy for me to become the focus instead of him being the focus of my life. A few weeks ago the Lord reminded me that sometimes the distractions we have in our lifestyle of intimacy with Jesus is not the "ENEMY" or outside "Forces"(that’s just giving them too much credit), but that, I'm often my own distraction, its like the Enemy of our souls will do anything to make sure that he uses "ME" to distract "ME" from my intimate life with Jesus and my purpose in Him.
Karen mentioned that, Everything Dorcas made was beautiful and not only did she make garments for the poor, she perhaps even prayed over them, that they would be "Garments of Praise" for those with a Heavy heart. Our Friend Debbie Wong mentioned that Dorcas was resurrected from the dead because she was needed in God's Eyes. She was perhaps a widow herself, but she did not make that the focus and center or her life in Jesus.
Our prayer for you, is that you would be a Women of Worth that sees the needs of others in your family, home, work, community, church & country. That your lifestyle of intimacy with Jesus would be reflected by the difference you make with Love in action.
Upcoming Events!!!
WOW THE EVENT FRIDAY OCTOBER 22, 7:30Pm & SATURDAY OCTOBER 23 10AM-4PM.
JESUS ADORES YOU
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To Encourage Women and the men in their lives.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
A ThankFul kiss
A few days ago I recalled a childhood memory about my father. I used to love it and I still do, when my father would come home with groceries. Usually it was the essential stuff like bread, sugar blah blah, but I loved it the most that in those plastic bags there would be a tiny treat hidden for us to either share or have it all to myself.
I would of course help out with the groceries and my father would tell us to be careful because there was a special treat in those bags. We would all race into the Kitchen and take all the essential stuff and look for that small treat. When we finally found it we wouldn't open it right away instead, we would either run up to my mother or father and ask them if this is the treat and if it was ok for us to open it and eat it all at once.
I remember the heart felt thank you that I would say to my father and the warm kiss I would give him to show my approval. I would either sit on his lap and devour my treat or go somewhere else to enjoy it.
I feel the Lord used this childhood memory to remind me to be thankful, it’s like God is always faithful to make sure that He always provides the essential groceries of our intimate walk with him, because that's what we need and then there are those special treats that he wants to give to you, not because you can't live without them but because God not only Loves you He adores you.
Growing up my parents had a very tight budget(with six kids and all the other fostered kids) so when my father would come home with a treat I would feel wow He is willing to go over the budget just to get me this treat it would honestly make me feel so loved and treasured. Now that I'm older and my parents don’t necessarily have a tight budget, I feel wow at 27 years old with a full time job, my parents are still willing to take the time to get me a high calorie delicious treat , I still devour it and remind myself to do 100 extra sit ups (haha)
So for the past two days I've been reminded to thank the Lord for every delicious treat and Kiss him back for it. So I just spent my time in Gdo's presence singing to him and thankfully kissing Him.
Jesus delights in you because you're worth it.
I would of course help out with the groceries and my father would tell us to be careful because there was a special treat in those bags. We would all race into the Kitchen and take all the essential stuff and look for that small treat. When we finally found it we wouldn't open it right away instead, we would either run up to my mother or father and ask them if this is the treat and if it was ok for us to open it and eat it all at once.
I remember the heart felt thank you that I would say to my father and the warm kiss I would give him to show my approval. I would either sit on his lap and devour my treat or go somewhere else to enjoy it.
I feel the Lord used this childhood memory to remind me to be thankful, it’s like God is always faithful to make sure that He always provides the essential groceries of our intimate walk with him, because that's what we need and then there are those special treats that he wants to give to you, not because you can't live without them but because God not only Loves you He adores you.
Growing up my parents had a very tight budget(with six kids and all the other fostered kids) so when my father would come home with a treat I would feel wow He is willing to go over the budget just to get me this treat it would honestly make me feel so loved and treasured. Now that I'm older and my parents don’t necessarily have a tight budget, I feel wow at 27 years old with a full time job, my parents are still willing to take the time to get me a high calorie delicious treat , I still devour it and remind myself to do 100 extra sit ups (haha)
So for the past two days I've been reminded to thank the Lord for every delicious treat and Kiss him back for it. So I just spent my time in Gdo's presence singing to him and thankfully kissing Him.
Jesus delights in you because you're worth it.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
What am I exactly saying?? what am I doing?? Is what I'm saying or doing importan??
Loved ones it's been a whole week!!!
I want to share the Highlight of my week which was a sermon I heard in church. You know what?? It was such a great sermon I think I'll always remember it, especially when I need to be reminded of it.
In essence the sermon helped me prioritize my priorities in life. I think a lot of the time we live life just constantly feeling like we have to achieve so many goals , like making sure I do the 10Krun, I have enough savings, I'm traveling, I’m the best Sunday school teacher ever, I have the best women's ministry in the world I'm married in 5 years, I see my business grow, have my own TV show, own a magazine, earn a higher salary, be the first female something, or first African something, make sure I look younger and slimmer when I'm 40, NEED I SAY MORE!!!!!!!!
I mean we grow up and live in such a goal driven society, not living up to my standards or to society's standards can be a staggering fear or sense of failure.
So what does this have anything to do with Intimacy with Jesus??? NOTHING. Does Jesus care about me being a hot mom in my 40's still walking in h heels?? Probably YES hahah. (I'm only 27 now)
The whole point was that last week's sermon was another WAKE UP CALL for me in regards to my time and a lifestyle of intimacy with the Lord.
It’s as if you start becoming this prayer robot that Loves Jesus for what he can get you through not for who He really is and what he is about.
There's nothing wrong with having big dreams and desires, most of them are from the Lord anyway, but it’s like we start using God's Name in Vain, by creating a platform for our goals & egos all in the NAME OF LORD.
Last week’s sermon was a great reminder that our sole purpose in this generation is to spread the Kingdom of God, through his son Jesus Christ with the power of the Holy Spirit.” But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well"(MATTHEW6:33)
The Lord wants nothing more than to give you & me the desires of our pumping little hearts, especially if they’re allied with his will for us. Does that mean I should seek the kingdom of God in order to get what I "desire" NOOOO. It means my heart's desire and priority should be Jesus because apart from him honestly this life has no sense of purpose.
When I pray I’m not only praying for my business to grow instead I ask the Lord how can you use this business you've given me to spread the Love of your Kingdom?? Instead of always whining about my boss or work to the Lord I say Jesus how I can show my colleagues the Love & power of your Kingdom. So I want to sign off with this encouraging scripture of worth:
John 14: “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. 14You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it”. (John 14:13-14)
Jesus adores you Woman of Worth!!!
Upcoming Events
1. WOW Tuesday night fellowship will start again Sep 21st Every Tuesday Evenings 7:30pm on the 9th fl TakaShimaya Department store. Can’t wait to see you there!!!
2. WOW the EVENT October 22 7:30Pm- October 23 10-4pm. Registration fee 500NTD
Come and enjoy a great time of fellowship, fun & friendship with women from all different backgrounds.
I want to share the Highlight of my week which was a sermon I heard in church. You know what?? It was such a great sermon I think I'll always remember it, especially when I need to be reminded of it.
In essence the sermon helped me prioritize my priorities in life. I think a lot of the time we live life just constantly feeling like we have to achieve so many goals , like making sure I do the 10Krun, I have enough savings, I'm traveling, I’m the best Sunday school teacher ever, I have the best women's ministry in the world I'm married in 5 years, I see my business grow, have my own TV show, own a magazine, earn a higher salary, be the first female something, or first African something, make sure I look younger and slimmer when I'm 40, NEED I SAY MORE!!!!!!!!
I mean we grow up and live in such a goal driven society, not living up to my standards or to society's standards can be a staggering fear or sense of failure.
So what does this have anything to do with Intimacy with Jesus??? NOTHING. Does Jesus care about me being a hot mom in my 40's still walking in h heels?? Probably YES hahah. (I'm only 27 now)
The whole point was that last week's sermon was another WAKE UP CALL for me in regards to my time and a lifestyle of intimacy with the Lord.
It’s as if you start becoming this prayer robot that Loves Jesus for what he can get you through not for who He really is and what he is about.
There's nothing wrong with having big dreams and desires, most of them are from the Lord anyway, but it’s like we start using God's Name in Vain, by creating a platform for our goals & egos all in the NAME OF LORD.
Last week’s sermon was a great reminder that our sole purpose in this generation is to spread the Kingdom of God, through his son Jesus Christ with the power of the Holy Spirit.” But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well"(MATTHEW6:33)
The Lord wants nothing more than to give you & me the desires of our pumping little hearts, especially if they’re allied with his will for us. Does that mean I should seek the kingdom of God in order to get what I "desire" NOOOO. It means my heart's desire and priority should be Jesus because apart from him honestly this life has no sense of purpose.
When I pray I’m not only praying for my business to grow instead I ask the Lord how can you use this business you've given me to spread the Love of your Kingdom?? Instead of always whining about my boss or work to the Lord I say Jesus how I can show my colleagues the Love & power of your Kingdom. So I want to sign off with this encouraging scripture of worth:
John 14: “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. 14You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it”. (John 14:13-14)
Jesus adores you Woman of Worth!!!
Upcoming Events
1. WOW Tuesday night fellowship will start again Sep 21st Every Tuesday Evenings 7:30pm on the 9th fl TakaShimaya Department store. Can’t wait to see you there!!!
2. WOW the EVENT October 22 7:30Pm- October 23 10-4pm. Registration fee 500NTD
Come and enjoy a great time of fellowship, fun & friendship with women from all different backgrounds.
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