I NeVEr ThoUgHt....

But Amos stood up to Amaziah: "I never set up to be a preacher, never had plans to be a preacher. I raised cattle and I pruned trees. Then GOD took me off the farm and said, "Go preach to my people Israel.' Amos 7:14

Dad, I couldn’t help but smile while reading these few verses. Few yet it’s like written in a huge banner in front of me with huge bold font. I used to say the same words as Amos did. Never had plans of going to Myanmar or even think about going there but then “many are the plans in a man’s heart but it’s the king’s purpose that prevails…” . Dad, I’m just so grateful that you care for me so much and you didn’t allow allow me to destroy my life by pursuing my own plans in life. You’re really amazing. Thanks for reminding me once again that my life is not mine – it’s yours. I know I can do so much in an hour with you than in a lifetime without you. I’m taking this one step at at a time. A lot of things are still blurry but it doesn’t really matter because you are my unfailing and faithful guide…you are my eyes. Everything in my life, every worry, concern, anxiety even the plans that I have is nothing compared (not even a bit close…) to the vision that you have revealed to me regarding my life. I don’t want to go anywhere if you’re not there. I want your presence more than anything else in this world. I love you so much Dad.

... I'll court her...I'll give her bouquets

"And now, here's what I'm going to do:I'm going to start all over again.I'm taking her back out into the wilderness where we had our first date, and I'll court her.I'll give her bouquets of roses.I'll turn Heartbreak Valley into Acres of Hope.She'll respond like she did as a young girl,those days when she was fresh out of Egypt. " Hosea 2:14-15 (MSG)

Once again, I found myself being relentlessly pursued by my true lover. Once again, I found myself being sought after by the Maker of the heavens and the universe, my Maker and my Lover. I'm in awe, couldn't find the appropriate words to describe what I feel. He brought me back to our first meeting place, where He courted me patiently, constantly reminding me of His unfailing and unconditional love...back to that time when i didn't know the meaning of "life", "love" and "hope". His love made me live again. His love made me hope again. His love made me see that the joy in the midst of heartaches and troubles. No matter how difficult my situation may be, I know my Maker is grasping my frail hand tightly and I know deep in my heart that He will never let me go. That's what I'm clinging on to. I may not know when, I may not know why, I may not know how but one thing i'm sure of - I know WHO I am following. Dad, thank you for your Love.

PrEciOuS ThoUgHtS

"You are more precious to me than the birds in the sky and more beautiful to me than the lilies in the fields. You are lovelier than the setting sun and more endearing than the glowing moon. You are beautiful. And I will not stop telling you this until you know this every moment doubt comes your way. You have a strong heart, your beauty shines through. Though, i have broken you many times, I have only done it to let your beauty shine. I have clothed you with my radiance and have washed you. Now you glow with my glory showing through you. I have dressed you up as my bride, you are more than ready..."

THE WILL OF GOD

THE WILL OF GOD
The will of God will never take you,
Where the grace of God cannot keep you.
Where the arms of God cannot support you,
Where the riches of God cannot supply your needs,
Where the power of God cannot endow you.

The will of God will never take you,
Where the spirit of God cannot work through you,
Where the wisdom of God cannot teach you,
Where the army of God cannot protect you,
Where the hands of God cannot mold you.

The will of God will never take you,
Where the love of God cannot enfold you,
Where the mercies of God cannot sustain you,
Where the peace of God cannot calm your fears,
Where the authority of God cannot overrule for you.

The will of God will never take you,
Where the comfort of God cannot dry your tears,
Where the Word of God cannot feed you,
Where the miracles of God cannot be done for you,
Where the omnipresence of God cannot find you.