Phil 2:12-18 encourages us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling...do everything without complaining or arguing to be blameless and pure and through that, we'll shine like stars in living out the Word of God in our lives.
Recently I've been finding it difficult not to complain or argue :( Things at work, things at home, even ministries I feel like there's just too much things on my mind, in my to-do list and even in my dreams! =p how terrible that you are even working in your dreams...haha
I believe God is once again bringing me back to the core - heart attitude. I asked God - how can a person not complain or argue in everything and anything? To me, it felt like it's impossible (even very little things like my dad asked me to search for a store where they sell the baby milk powder my nephew is having - I'm thinking my brother is literate, well educated and not handicapped ok? =D yes, complaining with all my logic and reasoning).
God reminded me of Job & said it's the fear of God that stop people from complaining and arguing. When we have reverent fear towards God, we'll know that if we complain, we're in effect bringing down God as He is the one allowing things to happen in our lives and He has taught us to respond in His ways - with humility and gratitude. When we argue, we effectively allow pride to enter us. I taught evangelism on Sunday in CDS Foundation and once again, God reminded me of my first few times going forth for evangelism, how I've learnt how to answer the questions and began to argue my way through. I may have won a few arguments but I've lost the chance of winning a soul for God.
The more we complain and the more we argue, we'll cultivate a heart attitude of dissatisfaction, frustration, negativity and pride - losing the love, joy, peace (fruit of HS in Galatians) in our lives.
penned at 8:30 PM
Hey girlfriends. Just thought I'd update you on my internship status. I didn't get a spot in any local companies, instead God gave me something better - a spot at ABC News! omgosh x 319479237. I remember asking God to help me make a good testimony out of this experience... He sure did. I look forward to sharing this during LG in Brissy. :)
So I'll be heading back early; 9th Feb to be exact. It's my last semester and I know it's going to be my best in more ways than one: spiritually, academically, personally, relationally, etc. There's gonna be a number of changes in J8 and we might feel like fish out of water, but I pray our goals do not change. Today's sermon in church was about how Christ called us to be fishers of men. Let's keep on improving ourselves spiritually to improve others!
Philippians 3:14 (KJV)
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
<3, E.
