Deep inside the armor

The warrior is a child
Lately I've been winning battles left and right
But even winners can get wounded in the fight
People say that I'm amazing
I'm strong beyond my years
But they don't see inside of me
I'm hiding all the tears

Chorus:
They don't know that I come running home when I fall down
They don't know who picks me up when no one is around
I drop my sword and cry for just a while
'Coz deep inside this armor
The warrior is a child

Unafraid because His arrow is the best
But even soldiers need a quiet place to rest
People say that I'm amazing
I never face retreat,
But they don't see the enemies
That lay me at His feet

Chorus:
They don't know that I come running home when I fall down
They don't know who picks me up when no one is around
I drop my sword and cry for just a while
(I cry for just awhile)
'Coz deep inside this armor
The warrior is a child
(Aahhh)

They don't know that I come running home when I fall down
They don't know who picks me up when no one is around
I drop my sword and cry for just a while
(Look up for His smile)
'Coz deep inside this armor
The warrior is a child
(Aahhh)

When I first heard this song I thought to myself how true is it that we put on our armors to face the world. Be it at work, to look out for every opportunity, to challenge ourselves, to survive. Or at home, to be strong for our family no matter how hard things are. And even in the kingdom of God, we are constantly putting on the full armor of God as we carry the name of Christ in this world.

No matter how hard the road ahead, no matter how tough our trials may be, we find the strength within ourselves to keep going. Others will see us to be strong individuals that can face all things and nothing will break our stride. But like the songs says "they don't know that I come running home when I fall down. They don't know who picks me up when no one is around"

When things are hard and when we feel tired, God is there to see us through, because deep inside this armor, the warrior is a child. At times we just want to take of our armors because we're only just a child. But we are God's child. He will extend His open arms when we come running home when we fall down. He will be the One who picks us up when no one is around.

I've been reflecting all that has happened (like I always do). I realised that no matter how much I try doing something on my own, my strength will run out. And whenever I fall, I knew where to run home to and who will pick me up. Lately, Mi and I have been praying for strength and wisdom for all things.

I particularly like to pray this prayer...
Father, may You continue to be here with us everyday of our lives. May You lead us with you right in front, may You watch us from above, may You support and carry us through from below and push us from behind so we will never fall back.

This prayer goes out to you too (dear reader). Remember that in the hardest times, God is around, in all corners of our lives. We can always run home, we can cry, and we can always look up for His smile. That smile will have us know that all things will be okay. We can because this warrior is His child.

Love always,
Me

A Father's Love Letter

My Child

You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore.
Psalms 139:17-18
And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40
For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5
I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41
And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4
And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. Revelation 21:3-4
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7
I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is…Will you be my child? John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad.
Almighty God

From: http://www.fathersloveletter.com/

Agape,
Mime

Laminin

This is an absolutely powerful message. It shows the glory of our God, the One that created us and pieced us together in a way that till date, scientist are still discovering the mysteries of it day after day.

Bet you're wondering what on earth this word even means. Well, its a protein molecule that holds every single cell in our body together. But this message means so much more than just how complex and how special the structure of the human body is that is beyond our limited comprehension.

God is like laminin. He is the One that holds us together no matter the circumstance. It is when the darkest days are here, He gives us strength to hold on. He is the One who will carry us through it all. And the best part of this message, is how laminin looks like.

Why don't you see it for yourself?



Some may say this to be just a coincidence but really now, what are the chances. It's too big a coincidence I think.

Will you let Him hold you together?

Love always,
(mi)Me

Did you care enough today?

"Don't go near them. They're HIV positive"

"Be careful around these people. They'll take advantage of you"

"Sorry I can't help. I'm too busy with my own issues"

"Can you ask someone else? I'm not good at this"

Very often we face different issues with people.

Sometimes it's just that we're too scared to be near them simply we don't want anything to happen to us.

"Don't go near them. They're HIV positive"

Sometimes it's just because we want to protect ourselves. After all, its every man for himself.

"Be careful of these people. They'll take advantage of you"

Sometimes we're just too caught up with our own issues we can't be bothered about someone else's.

"Sorry I can't help. I'm too busy with my own issues"

And other times we just give ourselves excuses that we're not that person to help. Besides who would like burdens on their shoulders.

"Can you ask someone else? I'm not good at this"

Having someone to care for us is the greatest gift anyone can have. But having the heart to care for someone is an even greater gift. Many lives are destroyed because we, humans simply care just for ourselves. We're too afraid to get involve in anything that troubles us and simply too self absorbed to take upon anyone else's burdens. Our own is just too much to carry as it is.

Then again...

Many lives have been saved because someone cared, someone gave a minute of their time to encourage and someone took time out to help even if it meant troubling themselves.

We'll never get all the answers right. We'll never be able to take away someone else's problems. But we can always do what we can. Lend a helping hand? Give someone a hug? Make someone smile?

Do we care enough to help someone even if it means troubling ourselves? Don't know about you but I'd like to see someone smile. That simple smile or simple thank you, is good enough for me. It's worth more than anything money can buy.

Daddy cared enough for us. Can we care enough for His children too?

Hope you'll see a smile today =)

Love always,
Me

Yes, Jesus loves me.

Question: How do you know that Jesus loves you?





Think about it.



Yes, He died on the cross for our sins and gave us the gift of eternal life if we confess our sins, accept Him as our Lord and Saviour; and really that is the ultimate expression of love. But. From the life that you're living each and every day, how can you tell that Jesus loves you?



Please take the time to pause and think about your answer before you read on. Thank you =)





I know of a brother who was a very successful lawyer. Knew his profession inside out and at a young age, was at the top of the league. It definitely helped that he received one of the most prestigious education possible and came from a well-to-do background. Then, he came to know Jesus Christ. He left his profession to become a missionary, and learned sewing/stitching to earn some money to support himself. In the course of his missionary work, he got beaten up, jailed... In the end he was killed.

Would you say Jesus loved him?

Actually, I would think you know this brother.. Because he is none other than the apostle Paul in slightly modernised terms.

Would you say Jesus blessed him?

If we saw fellow brothers and sisters in our church who are poor, would we say they're blessed? Will we feel that Jesus loves them very much?

How about those among our friends that don't make it through their exams? Struggling through times of temptations? Living in persecution?

Or do we only feel that they are in a difficult state?

mull, mull, mulling...
mi.

Selah...

A time to rest...

A moment

to pause...

to reflect...

to ponder...

[Psalms 4:4]

Most of us find time for everything so that every activity fits perfectly in our busy schedule. We're always finding time to do things and make things happen. There's always people to meet, places to go and things to talk about. Life then becomes a never ending journey of the hussle and bussle of the city life.

We then complain about how desperately we need a break. How we need a holiday, to rest and to pause from this busy life. Somehow, with that thought in mind, we find no purpose in our everyday life because all we think about is work. Then God seems to be so far away from this busy life. He's there but not quite there. He's around but He's always somewhere.

It's very true. We all need breaks from our hectic life. To pause and to rest need not necessary be a holiday on the beach or a week of relaxation. But rest is needed everyday.

Rest is to spend some quiet time with God, to reflect on all that has happened, to sit at His feet after a long day at work and know that He is there to comfort, to bring peace and joy. [Psalm 84:10-12] To lead a godly life is to know and live out where God stands in our hearts and how much of His presence we acknowledge throughout the day. So how can we live a godly life if we do not know the Creator of every being (,meeting Him only in bible study or church but never in a personal one-on-one manner)? And how can we possibly know Him if we're not even spending time with Him? [Psalm 119: 9-16, 33-40]

For me, I love resting and reflecting. I love sitting at His feet and just being overwhelmed with His presence and amazed with His glory. [Isaiah 6:1-3] Then I'm reminded of where I came from so I learn not to take things for granted and thank God for all that He's done and simply smile. I'll never get tired of resting with God there right by my side. Somehow, it's never boring. I suppose you can say once you've tasted the presence of God, nothing else can truly satisfy, cos there's no one that can possibly love us as God does- after all, how can anyone or anything compare to our first love?

I hope you'll be able to get some rest too because we all need it very much. Whether it's to be take a break, to reflect on His teachings or to remember how it was before so we can carry God's promises with us and move on.

2 Corinthians 4:16b - ... Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.

Let's rest!

Love always,
[mi]Me