Friday, July 17, 2009

Sharing-

I will say that my week was filled with many things/activities, thoughts processes and ideas.
I guess there is that certain extent of mundane routine which can be drawn out from this mess of stuff. Work (really manual labor), rest(just sitting around for long period of time), real short naps(the result of such long rest) and eat.

Just to share on some things I read inside during the rest times.
No point boasting about the time I spend reading the bible/books etc, for I believe I could have spent much more of my time to read more and understand.
Anyway, I read the book of John and that surely serves as a reminder and refresher of my mind of some the verses I have seen before.
A verse that to me captures what John is conveying in his book: John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

Came across this book inside by C.S Lewis titled: The Weight of Glory
C.S Lewis is a Christian apologetic- Meaning he belongs to a field of Christian theology that aims to present a rational basis for the Christian faith, defend the faith against objections, and expose the perceived flaws of other world views.
C.S Lewis sure is a deep thinker and his way of thinking brings about an idea critically, beyond the rational mind of the human. Read a small portion in the book... I say its a book that surely keeps you thinking.
Reminded of a verse in the bible when reading one of the chapters on forgiveness.
Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
This forgiving is of the daily santification where we need to have with God.

Read up a few more chapter on Spiritual Leadership. Learnt up on the issue of discipline. Discipline surely needs to be enforced and adhere to so that the Christian walk can be achieved better. Leaders need to lead a disciplined physically, mental and spiritual life. They also needs to have the vision and 'foresight' that is grounded on the Word of God. Always to lead by example. The biblical model that can be follow is found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.

Just came across the idea of Calvinism on the net. Really interesting to note authors like John Macarthur are somewhat Calvinistic. Going to read up more on the different group of Christians around. -I guess there alot to know about the history of Churches in the 10-19th century.

Something extra to add: A good experience I had alone in the middle of some route inside a forested area in the early dawn of friday (2am onwards). I was stationed there as a marshal for a run in the morning. Its during such time that I realise I could spend time just leaning on God, no matter how tired I was given the real lack of sleep.

Pondering and really seeking what is good and pleasing music. Been quite awhile since I last listened to music through any means.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

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