Inspired

Everyone has a story to tell but not all stories are exceptional. The ones proved to be one were those authored by the Lord. I too have a story to tell. As of now, the story is still in the making but even if it is yet to be done, it is wonderful enough to be testified. What more if I finished the race well? Wow! What amazing God I am serving. ---> inspired to write my very own "Beautiful in its own time"

Hold God to His Bargain

Hold God to His Bargain

 Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 4:14pm

 

"Let not our longing slay the appetite of our living. It is true that our youth is fast fleeting, and I know the rush of wants, the perfect fury of desire which such a thought summons. All that it involves - this getting on to thirty - brings a push of hurry and a surge of 'possible' regrets over the soul. And, Betty, this is just exactly what we have bargained for. Obedience involves for us, not physical suffering, perhaps, nor social ostracism as it has for some, but this warring with worries and regrets, this bringing into captivity our thoughts. We have planted (in our integrity) the banner of our trust in God. The consequences are His responsibility."

- a part of Jim Elliot's letter to Elisabeth Elliot (February 2, 1952) during their waiting period
This was taken from the book, "Passion and Purity" by Elisabeth Elliot.

My Oath to You by Gina Idea

MY OATH TO YOU by Gina Idea

 Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 3:41pm

I got this poem from http://www.tlw.ph/blog/my-oath-to-you/

I remembered the word "oath" being misspelled as "oat" in a letter so carefully typewritten almost 6-7months ago (even though there were typographical errors). I have everything documented (reaching upto 16 pages and counting). I learned a lot and experienced pain in the process. Oh well, the poem says a lot. I hope that this remains true after 1... 2... 3... 4... years (Oh please... please... please... please, how I long cut this period short but my free will chose Obedience in Faith).

MY CONCLUSION: This poem reminds me of someone.


MY OATH TO YOU
by Gina Idea


If her reason for not being here
Is because she’s out pursuing You


Strengthening her faith
Discovering Your will
Loving You passionately


My heart will be still
And I can sleep better in the evening.
When I think of her
I’ll think of You


When I go crazy over her
I’ll go crazy over You


And I’ll love her
Because You love me


And You love us both.


It would be selfish
To ask her from You
Right now when I need her
When I want her
Because that is not love
You said love is not self-seeking.


I’ll be patient
Because You are patient.


If she’s out
Prioritizing other things
I will not envy
Because You do not.


I will not boast
About my achievements

So I can make her like me
Because You told me not too.


I will forgive and forgive and forgive
Even though she is unpredictable
Even though I don’t understand her
Even though she makes the same mistakes
Over and over

I will not keep them.
I don’t want to be easily angered anymore


I will be kind
Because You are kind.


I will do all these
Because of LOVE


So even if she’s not yet mine
I will keep pressing on
I will never stop pursuing.


I will rejoice in You
For in You
The Truth exists
And the Truth is alive


If temptation comes again
I will not fall anymore
Because of Your grace
Because of Your Spirit
Because that is not Your will.


Whatever happens
I will love.


And though this is not the proper time
I just wanna repeat this desire:


I wanna be with her.


I wanna be with her
And I don’t want any other girl
Anymore.


Sustain my patience.


Thank You
For this joyful anticipation.


I will wait
This is my oath to You.