"顺服使你走向神所为你按定的美好计划，不顺服倒使你失去."
"为神有极大的梦想， 但在过程中不愿学习交托及放下，这梦想永远只是个妄想。"（因为神拣选那些谦卑的人来成就他的计划。）
心得：
我身为一个男人， 我认为最难的事就是降服及交托。这或许是因为男人的自我(ego)。这两点是属神男人必要的配备。
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude
Just came back from the Bible Conference. The theme was " A Excellence Church". Consist of 12 topics. The most inspiring topic to me is "The attitude of excellency". In this topic has 8 main points. I use these 8 points to evaluate myself. The following are the 8 main points of this topic and score is given based on self evaluation.
1. 对伟大之事的渴慕 (90%)
2. 评估我们所做之事的价值 (80%)
3. 委身 (90%)
4. 持久稳固 (50%)
5. 勇敢 (60%)
6. 乐观 (80%)
7. 要有创意 (75%)
8. 有牺牲精神 (70%)
The lowest is point number 4! Is ok! Coming week I will be going to HICC. The theme is "A Sustainable Church". Pray that this theme will able to help me to sustain. haha...
I wish my passion will be continue to burn my "spiritual fat". hahaha...nope, is actually burn my heart. Keep the momentum in this journey of dream. I believe revival! I believe miracle! I believe I am more than a conqueror! I believe I can win the 33 wars! Lord, please help me. I want to be a history maker！I want to a men after your own heart!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
What Women Want in a Godly Man
“Men, let’s be real men.”
The ad proceeded to promote a new testosterone pill. If consumed, this pill promised to boost manliness—increased sex drive, muscles and masculinity.
The most frightening thing about this ad is that it speaks some truth—in the sense that our society has managed to reduce manhood to sex drive and muscles.
I don’t know about you, but that is so ridiculously far from my definition of masculinity. The truth is, women are looking for so much more in a man than strong muscles and libido. Far more than cars, athletic ability and all the other meaningless things our society uses to define manhood, there are some things that actually define the measure of a man.
So men, go ahead and ditch the weights, the hot rods and the testosterone pills, because if you’re really trying to catch a fine woman here’s what she’s looking for:
Honesty
More than any other trait, women are looking for a man who is open and honest. The thing about honesty is that it’s a sign of security. What you see is what you get, and there is absolutely nothing to hide.
Men, it’s time to stop pretending and start being real—real with your strengths, your weaknesses, your struggles. Real with your hopes, your dreams and your fears. Real with who you actually are; not who you want to be. A man who has nothing to hide becomes the safe place in which a woman can hide her heart. Now that’s straight-up manly.
Purity
We live in a society that has fooled us into thinking that women have no control over their emotions and men have no control over their eyes. I’m a firm believer that this is a lie straight from the pit of hell. It sickens me to interact with women who expect their men to fall prey to lust, cheating and adultery, as if that’s just part of being a man.
There is no doubt that we live in a world full of sexual temptation and struggles, but it is also true that we serve a God who gives us victory over our entire being—our minds, hearts and bodies. True masculinity comes when a man has enough honor and respect for the woman in his life to say no to temptations. True masculinity comes from a man who knows his weaknesses, but sets himself up to succeed. True masculinity is found in a man who says no to the expectations of this world and lives for a higher calling.
Strength
There is nothing better than a man who exudes strength. Not the muscle-rippling kind of strength, but strength of mind, heart and spirit. A strength that comes from a man who knows what he believes and stands firm for what’s right. A strength in recognizing right from wrong and confessing when he has given into the latter. A strength that is confident enough to do right, choose right and be right.
In this day of compromise, women are looking for a man who is strong enough to stand his ground and hold on to his values, his beliefs and, most importantly, his God.
Compassion
You can always recognize a real man by taking a look at his heart. Does his heart move for the things that move God’s heart? Is he broken by the pain in his life? Is he moved by the sins he’s working to overcome? Is he affected when things are not as they should be in life, in situations, in relationships?
A real man is one who allows his heart to be moved and then allows his actions to follow his heart. A man who strives for healing, restoration and resolution. A man who strives to right the wrongs around him—and the wrongs within him. Women are looking for men of compassion, tenderness and love because therein we will always find the heart of Jesus.
Humility
What raises a man up more than any other earthly thing is his ability to humble himself. A real man doesn’t need to talk up who he is, because his life does that for him. He can put away the talk, because a man of humility is focused so much more on his walk. He is quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry because he has put away his “rights” for the right to be selfless, loving and full of grace.
The greatest example of humility is found in the manliest man: Jesus. A man who laid down his rights and made Himself nothing in order to be an example of undying love and affection to the bride who won His heart. Real men seek to do the same.
This is exactly the kind of man who I allowed to win my heart. While I can safely say that he’s nowhere near perfect, he is a man who strives to uphold honesty, purity, strength, compassion and humility in his life and in our marriage.
Women, it’s time to expect more from men, and then, to wait patiently until you see these qualities at work in his life. Don’t you dare settle for less.
Men, it’s time to say no to the lies that are being poured into your brains. You are worth far more than that. Your masculinity is defined by so much more than you think—and that is what is truly attractive in our eyes.
May God continue to work in the lives of our men, that by His grace they would strive to carry the traits that reflect nothing less than the heart of Jesus.
Now that, my friends, is what I call a manly man.
"Women are looking for men of compassion, tenderness and love because therein we will always find the heart of Jesus."
Read more at http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/relationships/what-women-want-godly-man#TPvtqWxYUKzbMuA5.99
放下.....说得容易，作起来没那么容易。
我渴望为上帝有个美好的成就。特别想看到在我的大学在五年后有1500位基督徒。我已做好准备面对前方各种未知的挑战。这路程才开始，挑战就来了。上帝让我看到我紧紧抓住的东西。而且有是我最爱的。上帝要我完全的放下，并交托给与他。这好难哦！原因很简单，就是因为怕失去他所以不肯放手。我身为一位基督徒，我知道需要放下，也很想放下，但是就是缺乏一股力量。今天做了决定，要放下了，因为我不想让这事影响我被上帝更大的使用。人生只有一次机会，我要好好及谨慎的面对每一个难关，及作正确的决定。我想相信我可以改变历史。单单为上帝而活！
上帝，把这一切交给你了。因为你比我还要在乎**。求你帮助我有对你有更多的热忱。使用我来改变历史。我在这里，请差遣我！
男人最难的就是放手，以为会失去一切。但在上帝里，放手不是失去一切，而是拥有一切，并且更好的。
上帝，把这一切交给你了。因为你比我还要在乎**。求你帮助我有对你有更多的热忱。使用我来改变历史。我在这里，请差遣我！
男人最难的就是放手，以为会失去一切。但在上帝里，放手不是失去一切，而是拥有一切，并且更好的。
Sunday, January 12, 2014
活着的理由
这世界，人们都为着自己的理想努力打拼。
却看不见,这一切却像紧握在手里的沙。
从手缝中流失，最终发现一无所有。
留在心底处的只有遗憾及绝望。
你认为，命运是掌握在自己的手中。
想想在患难中失去一切的人们，
难道这是他们所掌握的命运吗？
他们明白，原来这一切都不再自己的手中。
耶稣，求你怜悯我，求你触摸我！
好让我这一生，只单单为你而活！
不再三心两意，不再不冷不热！
心里只求，愿你的旨意成就！
耶稣，求你朔造我，练净我的心！
好让我这一生，单单高举你圣名！
好让我这一生，单单展现你荣耀！
因为这是我活着的理由。
By: Joshua Chieng
Saturday, January 11, 2014
5 CHARACTERISTICS OF A GODLY MAN, AND 44 VERSES TO HELP YOU BECOME ONE.
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One of the questions that men often ask is “How Do I Become a Godly Man?” A few years ago our senior pastor, Todd Wagner, gave a message entitled, “Act Like Men: Defining and Discussing God’s Calling for Men” where he outlined some key characteristics of a Godly man with Scriptures to go along with each. In addition, he posted a handout on his personal blog that can be downloaded, printed, and shared. We hope you these characteristics, and accompanying verses, help spur you on to be the kind of man God created you to be!
1. STEP UP: Lead. Initiate. Be a man of action. Assume it is your job and your moment. Hate apathy. Reject passivity. When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army, the mighty men…”Be strong, and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight.” -2 Samuel 10:7,12 “I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one.” – Ezekiel 22:30 Other Scripture: Psalm 101, Proverbs 14:23, Proverbs 20:6, Jeremiah 5:1, Ezekiel 22:23-31, John 10:11-13, James 1:23-25
2. SPEAK OUT: Silence in the midst of sin is a sin. Be courageous. Fear God not man. Speak the truth in love. Better is open rebuke than love that is concealed. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy. – Proverbs 27:5-6 Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all the unfortunate. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the afflicted and needy. – Proverbs 31:8-9 But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence. – 1 Peter 3:15 Other Scripture: Proverbs 14:25, Proverbs 15:1-2, Proverbs 24:11-12, Isaiah 8:11-13, Jeremiah 1:17, Romans 1:16
3. STAND STRONG: Don’t give in when you are challenged, attacked or criticized. “Now behold, I have made you today as a fortified city and as a pillar of iron and as walls of bronze against the whole land, to the kings of Judah, to its princes, to its priests and to the people of the land. They will fight against you, but they will not overcome you, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. – Jeremiah 1:18-19 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. – I Corinthians 15:58 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. – 1 Peter 5:8-9 Other Scripture: 2 Chron. 16:9, Prov. 24:10, Isaiah 41:10, Jeremiah 12:5, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Galatians 1:10, Philippians 1:27-28
4. STAY HUMBLE: Be vigilant against pride. Get the log out of your eye. Don’t think less of yourself, think of yourself less. Let the righteous smite me in kindness and reprove me; It is oil upon the head; Do not let my head refuse it, for still my prayer is against their wicked deeds. – Psalm 141:5 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:5-7 Other Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 12:1, Isaiah 66:2, Micah 6:8, John 15:5, Philippians 2:3-5
5. SERVE THE KING: Seek first His Kingdom, His glory, His righteousness. Hope in the eternal. Live for a greater reward. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33 ” For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45 Other Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 84:10-12,2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 6:10, 1 Peter 2:21-23
References: http://www.watermark.org/blog/how-to-be-a-godly-man/
One of the questions that men often ask is “How Do I Become a Godly Man?” A few years ago our senior pastor, Todd Wagner, gave a message entitled, “Act Like Men: Defining and Discussing God’s Calling for Men” where he outlined some key characteristics of a Godly man with Scriptures to go along with each. In addition, he posted a handout on his personal blog that can be downloaded, printed, and shared. We hope you these characteristics, and accompanying verses, help spur you on to be the kind of man God created you to be!
1. STEP UP: Lead. Initiate. Be a man of action. Assume it is your job and your moment. Hate apathy. Reject passivity. When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army, the mighty men…”Be strong, and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight.” -2 Samuel 10:7,12 “I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one.” – Ezekiel 22:30 Other Scripture: Psalm 101, Proverbs 14:23, Proverbs 20:6, Jeremiah 5:1, Ezekiel 22:23-31, John 10:11-13, James 1:23-25
2. SPEAK OUT: Silence in the midst of sin is a sin. Be courageous. Fear God not man. Speak the truth in love. Better is open rebuke than love that is concealed. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy. – Proverbs 27:5-6 Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all the unfortunate. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the afflicted and needy. – Proverbs 31:8-9 But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence. – 1 Peter 3:15 Other Scripture: Proverbs 14:25, Proverbs 15:1-2, Proverbs 24:11-12, Isaiah 8:11-13, Jeremiah 1:17, Romans 1:16
3. STAND STRONG: Don’t give in when you are challenged, attacked or criticized. “Now behold, I have made you today as a fortified city and as a pillar of iron and as walls of bronze against the whole land, to the kings of Judah, to its princes, to its priests and to the people of the land. They will fight against you, but they will not overcome you, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. – Jeremiah 1:18-19 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. – I Corinthians 15:58 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. – 1 Peter 5:8-9 Other Scripture: 2 Chron. 16:9, Prov. 24:10, Isaiah 41:10, Jeremiah 12:5, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Galatians 1:10, Philippians 1:27-28
4. STAY HUMBLE: Be vigilant against pride. Get the log out of your eye. Don’t think less of yourself, think of yourself less. Let the righteous smite me in kindness and reprove me; It is oil upon the head; Do not let my head refuse it, for still my prayer is against their wicked deeds. – Psalm 141:5 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:5-7 Other Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 12:1, Isaiah 66:2, Micah 6:8, John 15:5, Philippians 2:3-5
5. SERVE THE KING: Seek first His Kingdom, His glory, His righteousness. Hope in the eternal. Live for a greater reward. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33 ” For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45 Other Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 84:10-12,2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 6:10, 1 Peter 2:21-23
References: http://www.watermark.org/blog/how-to-be-a-godly-man/
“基督徒“男生 vs. 屬神的男生
“基督徒“男生可能會說他愛你,
屬神的男人會愛上帝超過妳.
“基督徒“男生可能會傳聖經經文的簡訊給你,或把經文刺在身上.
屬神的男人會活出聖經的話語,然後將他們寫在心版上.
“基督徒“男生會去教堂,
屬神的男人明白被造的意義是榮耀神.
“基督徒“男生可能不小心使妳妥協自己的道德標準.
屬神的男人盡全力保護妳所持守的.
“基督徒“男生可能極有吸引力
屬神的男人有一顆美麗的心
“基督徒“男生會帶妳四處玩耍,
屬神的男生將你放在禱告中.
**给与自己小小的提请。
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