SAY IT NOW

SAY IT NOW

If you have a tender message
Or a loving word to say,
Don't wait till you forget it,
But whisper it today!

The tender words unspoken,
The letter never sent,
The long forgotten messages,
The wealth of love unspent.

For these some hearts are breaking,
For these some loved ones wait,
Then give them what they are needing,
Before it is too late!

(Author unknown)

The Three Movements of Life

Recently, I stumbled upon this little leaflet about ‘The Three Movements of Life’ by Dr Tan Soo Inn. It’s very meaningful, and a refreshing reminder. So, I decided to share it on my blog.

1) SOLITUDE

True life is impossible without times of solitude. These are not just times to be alone but times to be alone with God. He is our Creator and Sustainer and we cannot live apart from Him.

This is perhaps the most difficult movement in today’s rushed and noisy world. But we need to worship, confess, intercede and supplicate. We need to receive fresh empowering and direction. We need to hear afresh that we are God’s beloved.

Mark 1:35
“In the morning, while it is still dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed.


2) SPIRITUAL FRIENDSHIP

True life is also impossible without community. We all need to be in ongoing relationships with significant others. We are all need spiritual friends as we journey on in our lives.

In a world where many relationships are merely functional, we need to make space in our lives for those few who accept us for what we are and who nudge us to be more of what we can be – and to whom we offer the same.

Hebrews 10:24, 25
“And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”


3) SERVICE

True life is also life that is lived for others. The natural outflow of a life nurtured by God and by spiritual friends is a commitment to bless others. Indeed our highest calling is to be a servant, sacrificially working for the welfare of others.

The secret of life is that we find it by giving it away. In big ways and small, in public but often in private, we share what we first received – the love of God and the God of love.

Galatians 6:9, 10
“So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest-time, if we do not give up. So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially those of the family of faith.”


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These then are the three movements of our life in Christ –
SOLITUDE, FRIENDSHIP & SERVICE.

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Dr Tan Soo Inn
Grace@Work
“Providing Understanding For Life”
inquiry@graceatwork.org
www.graceatwork.org

Make God Smile Today

What makes God smile?

• God smiles when we love Him supremely.


• God smiles when we trust Him completely.


• God smiles when we obey Him wholeheartedly.


• God smiles when we praise and thank Him wholeheartedly and continually.


• God smiles when we use our abilities.
  

(Extracted from Purpose Driven Life)

Babies are Born with Hearts of Gold

Babies come to earth filled with gifts uniquely their own.
These cherished pieces of heaven are the purest form of love that is known.
With tiny little hands they touch our hearts forever…
Their cheerful little smiles are sweet and their laughter delights with pleasure.
Each little miracle with an angel’s face…
Gives us renewed belief in the potential and grace of the human race.
Shower them with hugs and kisses and listen to them well…
You will be astonished by the stories they will tell.
Tell them they are special, perfect in wonderful ways.
Laugh and play in the sun’s bright rays…
Watch as they explore and discover their individual ways.
Sing the songs of childhood – “Ring Around the Rosie” and sleepy lullabies…
Rock them in your arms as they drift into their dreams and close their little eyes.
Be honoured you’re a parent chosen to guide this soul along the way.
Above all tell them that you love them each and every day.

(Verse by Sandra Magsamer)

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The verses above were taken from a book given to me by my secret “Guardian Angel” in my Growth Group. It is an extremely beautiful gift. The words that touch me most were written by my “Guardian Angel” herself…


To: Christine,

A mother
with a heart
of
gold.


I will cherish this precious gift forever, and strive to be a mother with a heart of gold.

The God of All Comfort

2 Corinthians 1:1-11

1. God is our Lord and our Father
2. He comforts us in all our troubles
3. He comforts us so that we can comfort others
4. Indeed there are times when He allows us to go through very difficult situations
5. He does this so that we learn to rely on Him and not on ourselves
6. But God does deliver us in the end
7. That’s why we commit ourselves to pray for those in need
8. Our ultimate goal is the glory of God


(By Dr Tan Soo-Inn - Sunday Sermon at Antioch Centre, Bandar Utama Chapel, 7 January 2007)

Trust Where You Cannot Trace

This was shared to me by one of my colleagues...

Trust God where you cannot trace him.
Do not try to penetrate the cloud He brings over you;
rather look to the rainbow that is on it.
The mystery is God's;
the promise is yours.

by John Macduff