2010 Dec 20 - 1 Peter 1 - Brenda

Good afternoon everyone,

Sorry It's a late message as just had a long quiet time with the sister- Angie coming from south Africa,we had a good prayer and singing and sharing convictions time. We felt we've known each other forever as we do click to each other and touch spiritually.

Yesterday we had been given such incredible preaching by Scott about Grace, I really looked at it at the different angle and perspective, God is great as he wouldn't remember how many mistakes we have made but just focus on what we are and what kind of people we are today, he would have the spare tuxedo for people to dress on, Scott preached about Adam and Eve at Gen and even they themselves felt shameful when they saw themselves naked, God clothed them to make them beautiful. He would clothe us nicely and cover our sin with his greatest love.  I was so touched and melt by God's grace as he's always broaden his love to love us, no matter how much we hurt him.  Today I am reading the same thing in 1 peter 1: 13-16 ¹³ Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. ¹⁴ As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. ¹⁵ But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; ¹⁶ for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”^[a] and I am reminded again I live a life with living hope through the grace of God.

 

Last night I also had a good time with Amanda - Stella's cousin, who was born and raised up in Melbourne. We had dinner at Soho and I am grateful that I was able to share my life with her and hope one day she would come to know God.  We have become friends even though we have met such a short time, she has 8 month paid-leave(can't believe it) as she's working for one of the University in Melbourne being the supervisor - top management. Now she would love to explore China, would go to Yunnan to teach the kids and in the meantime she would love to learn mandarin, she's so adventurous and love to go hiking, a tennis player in Melbourne, and that's why we so click instantly.

 

I just thank God at this time of the year he brought me so many friendship.  And....tonight, Cat and Eric are going to count their cost being a disciple... Can't wait and I am so excited and Cat shared her quiet time everyday to us already, let's pray for them that they can baptise very very soon.

 

Love you all

Brenda

2010 Dec 20 - 2 Corinthians 5 - Shelley

Are we hunger for changes?

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
 
Goodmorning all,
 
Wow this is inspring to know that in Christ we are his new creation. Do we believe this fully? I found yesterday's message on change really convicting, as it's easy to change our outside how we look, what we wear, and how much weight we want to lose or gain but only God can change our inside. Do I rely on God enough to help me become the person He wants me to be so that He can be glorified? Open to getting others input on what I can change? Thanks to God's mercy and grace that this is possible.
 
We have hope in Christ to carry us and change us from the inside out. Are we ready for change and making goals for 2011 to grow more in our characters? Let's get ready to make 2011 a great year and still live our best for Him in the next 10 days before 2011.
 
Have a happy day everyone.
 
Love Shelley