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On Tuesdays, we try to meet up and dive into biblical truths. Today was about Peace.

What about Unmanaged expectations?

As a human being living in this side of eternity, attacks on peace and joy are inevitable. Life is naturally filled with unexpected twists and turns.

I must admit that more often than not, I do have unmanaged expectations because I do not know the enemy. Moreso, I tend to overlook who my Heavenly Father is.

With my worldly views and desires, I have always been at war with the Lord. I wanted to pursue what I thought was best for me at the time, which was often fueled by my selfish dreams and ambitions.

When I came to know about my identity with the Lord, I had the privilege of communing with Him.

Communion with the Lord means that all of His enemies became my enemies. And as the Word says, the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). As a daughter of the Living God, I came to realise that I have to prepare for the attack.

The flesh (selfish desires)

-What is the thing that easily shakes my peace? What are the things that frustrate me? Are there certain things that require a heart check?

The world (the norms and values that I tend to compromise and/or conform to)

-Are there certain things that have warped my morals?

The devil (accuser and deceiver)

-The enemy is crafty and he knows full well how to entrap me though fully knowing that I can never be plucked out from God’s hand. And so, one of the biblical truths to fight the devil’s accusations and lies is focusing on what God says…

“I know my sheep, no one can pluck them out of my hand.” John 10:28

There are countless times that I have fallen into sin and said yes to my selfish desires whilst rebelling against God when He is trying to discipline me.

The resolution that was discussed today was…

“I made a mistake today, I will look to the Lord to redeem me.”

As God is a God of order and peace… He also mentioned about a framework for prayer found in Philippians 4:8-13

1st step: Present all things with thanksgiving to God.

2nd step: Think about what is true and honourable. One has to be single-minded.

What does being single-minded mean? In the book of Luke, Mary exemplified that of a person who was focused and centred on Jesus. It was remarkable how she simply sat down and listened at the foot of the Life Giver himself.

“As Jesus and the disciples continued on their journey, they came to a village where a woman welcomed Jesus into her home. Her name was Martha and she had a sister named Mary. Mary sat down attentively before the Master, absorbing every revelation he shared.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭10‬:‭38‬-‭39‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Human souls can be as perfect when we become as perfect as the nature that obeys the purpose to which it is intended for.

In a few more hours, as we fall into slumber, 2023 will bid goodbye, leaving us experiences felt and shared. One whole year may sound long, but it is freakishly fast. No one knew what would happen daily, and as long as there was a promised tomorrow, hope was felt and ‘hopefully’ appreciated. 2023 is a year of firsts for me. It is my first time to venture into a new phase of my life as a wife. I…

This was December last year where my dgroup went to Batangas for like a retreat or just fellowship. It was warm, the way they treated me and my friend Bulet. I'm stunned that people like them exist. So blessed that God brought them to me when I felt like I'm too broken already. To have an extended family who cared genuinely and modeled Christ in a way like I feel heaven on earth, just simply experiencing and hearing different stories from these ladies. How they encounter the Lord at their pace and enjoy walking with Him despite of the challenges, struggles, or personal problems they currently have. Which also brought me lessons to ponder for a lifetime.

We played card games, swimming in the rain at night (my first time 💗), more nature shoots, and a separate quiet meditation with God. We woke up early and I walked around at about 6 am, thanking God because everything I've experienced I now realized it's for my good. Not saying It's all happy moments, but those taught me patience, deeper understanding and gratitude to people God given me and for God himself. He never left after all. It's just me, distracted and being stubborn and naturally messing around. But that fellowship I had just gave a reminder of how faithful and gracious the Lord is to my life. Like who am I compare to these vast universe He created, wonderful nature with vibrant colors of the skies? How big the world is but look how I'm standing and peacefully being just myself with Him and His people? That's wonderful. Really really happy 🥰

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