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Lord, thank you that you have created this wonderful universe for us to enjoy in relationship with you. Help me this year to fulfil the potential I have to make a difference in other people’s lives.

On Godly Ambitions

"When our work is motivated by a desire to glorify God, serve others, and create something that may be considered “the wealth of the nations,” laid down as an offering to God, then we have proper ambition to create with everything we’ve got."

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WHO IS HE?

In Genesis, He is the seed of the woman. In Exodus, He is the Passover Lamb. In Leviticus, He is our High Priest. In Numbers, He is pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. In Deuteronomy, He is the prophet like unto Moses. In Joshua, He is the captain of our salvation. In Judges, He is our judge and lawgiver. In Ruth, He is our kinsman redeemer. In I and II Samuel, He is our trusted prophet. In Kings and Chronicles, He is our reigning king. In Erza, He is our faithful scribe. In Nehemiah, He is the rebuilder of the broken down walls of human life. In Ester, He is our Mordecai. In Job, He is our ever-living redeemer: “For I know my redeemer lives.” In Psalms, He is our shepherd. In Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, He is our wisdom. In Song of Solomon, He is the lover and the bridegroom. In Isaiah, He is the prince of peace. In Jeremiah, He is the righteous branch. In Lamentations, He is the weeping prophet. In Ezekiel, He is the wonderful four-faced man. In Daniel, He is the fourth man walking in the midst of the burning fiery furnaces of life. In Hosea, He is the husband forever married to the backslider. In Joel, He is the mighty baptizer in the Holy Ghost. In Amos, He is my burden bearer. In Obadiah, He is mighty to save. In Jonah, He is God’s great foreign missionary. In Micah, He is the messenger of beautiful feet. In Nahum, He is the avenger of God’s elect. In Habakkuk, He is God’s evangelist, crying, “Revive thy work in the midst of the years.” In Zephaniah, He is our Savior. In Haggai, He is the restorer of the lost heritage of Israel. In Zechariah, He is fountain opened up on the house of David for sin and uncleanness. In Malachi, He is the Son of Righteousness arisen with healing in His wings. In Matthew, He is the Messiah. In Mark, He is the wonder worker. In Luke, He is the Son of Man. In John, He is the Son of God. In Acts, He is the mighty baptizer in the Holy Ghost. In Romans, He is my justifier. In Corinthians, He is my sanctifier. In Galatians, He is the redeemer from the curse of the law. In Ephesians, He is the Christ of unsearchable riches. In Philippians, He is the God that supplies all my needs. In Colossians, He is the fullness of the godhead bodily. In I and II Thessalonians, He is my soon-coming King! In I and II Timothy, He is the mediator between God and man. In Tidus, He is my faithful pastor. In Philemon, He is the friend that sticketh closer than a brother. In Hebrews, He is the blood of the everlasting covenant. In James, He is our Great Physician, for “the prayer of faith shall save the sick.” In I and II Peter, He is my good shepherd. In I John, He is love. In II John, He is love. In III John, He is love. In Jude, He is the Lord coming with 10,000 of His saints. In Revelation, He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

HE IS THE WORD OF GOD.

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Today our org president asked us to do the spiritual gifts test. At first, I was slightly hesitant because at the back of my mind, I already know my spiritual gifts. On top of my list are these: faith, administration, and mercy.

On first try, however, I got Faith, Serving, and Pastoring. Faith? Check. Serving? Check. Pastoring? Really? I was surprised to get that Pastoring! Then I thought maybe I wasn’t so true about who I really am when I was answering the questions. So I did the test again, and I still got the same results.

Oh Lord. Maybe I was just anxious. I know you are calling me to shepherd Your people, especially the lost but thinking about it makes me feel incapable. I feel like, can I really do this? Do I have the qualities for shepherding? This is really out of my comfort zone. I can’t believe that this is my gift.

But then again, as I was answering the questions, it made me think “These should be the things I’m doing for the Lord and for His kingdom!” I mean, there’s a certain joy to see myself doing these things, being like these, being used by God through these gifts. It’s making me anxious but there’s also an exciting feeling about it. It made me excited about how God will use me mightily through this gift which I never thought I have! Can't you feel me? It’s like another way that God would reveal himself to me, by letting me see the wonders of His works. Isn’t that exciting!

On a serious note, I believe that all of us Christians should have all these spiritual gifts–we should all be using and exercising these gifts whenever opportunities or situations call for it. And yet some gifts are more apparent or dominant for some people, while some others are not. These gifts, they are able to exercise accordingly through the different avenues or ministries they handle. For example, in the churches, those who have gifts of leadership, pastoring, knowledge, or teaching, they often serve as the pastors, ministers, or evangelicals; whereas those who have gifts of administration, service, or hospitality, they are more commonly seen in churches as the ushers, volunteers, committee heads, and others. As we can see here, yes, we all have different dominant gifts, but these differences are so beautifully designed so that we can work in unity--complementing each other through our gifts, working hand-in-hand--as one body, with Christ as our head.

This activity reminded me today that these spiritual gifts, since they are God-given and unique for each one, should be used to testify of Jesus Christ, to edify the church, and glorify God. There are a lot of service opportunities or areas of service where we can utilize our gifts. It’s now up to us to discover them and to willingly commit to them.

So here are my top 3 gifts: Faith. Serving. Pastoring.

[As for me, let it be my heart’s desire that my gifts be utilized for God: for the advancement of His kingdom, the building of the Body of Christ, ultimately for His glory. Amen.]

#spiritualgifts #cherimddiaries #cherimdforchrist #faith #serving #pastoring

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If churches were run like hospitals, we might see the urgency of emergency and lay down our petty bickering. Jesus is for the wounded; we must be, too.

You've always believed you should have what evangelicals commonly call a "quiet time." Sometimes called "daily devotions," a quiet time typically consists of Bible reading and prayer. Beyond these ...

“Significant changes in your life may indeed be needed. But think: How can less time with God be the answer?”

A great reminder on the importance of unhurried, quiet time with God.

Immeasurably More Day 2

A lot of things happened to day and I think I've taken enough notes for each session. So just to summarize, collate, and recall everything I have learned today, I have here a list of my insights (in bullet form, para brief but concise na): - Dr. Bonilla's talk about The Bible (sovereign will: something we don't know yet, until it has happened; revealed will: we know already, from the Bible, we may or may not obey based on our will), The Christian Earthly Walk (in the context of CHURCH, we are to serve together with the end in mind which is to know and grow in Christ, be more like Him [maturity and christlikeness]; in the context of EVERYONE ELSE, we are to live differently that is in righteousness and holiness), and A Life of Contrast (where it said that we should no longer be living as we have lived during our past lives; we have been made new, and as new creation we ought to live a life that is yielding to Christ, continually being transformed into His likeness; we are no longer living for ourselves, but for our master). - Dr. Tagayuna on Classroom Evangelism particularly The Reasons We Don't Share the Gospel of rather the EXCUSES, and then The Reasons We Should Share the Gospel (because we are compelled by God's love, we are new creations, and the message of reconciliation has been committed to us. It should now make us desire and to really commit to MAKE HIM KNOWN, and the campus ministry is one big avenue where we could reach out for souls and share Christ, especially since God has placed us in our respective campuses. - Dr. someone in Making Personal Testimonies - Dr. Cheng on CE Mechanics/activity - Dr. someone on Living a Spirit Filled Life - Dr. Siguan on Master Mission Mate. ....zzzz

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Immeasurably More Day 01

Our word for today was about our possession, position, and purpose, which is in Christ. We were told that because we know our possession, our blessing from the triune God, we must NEVER HOLD BACK in serving Christ. And since we know our position in Christ (before and after), we must NEVER GO BACK to our old way of life. And since we know the purpose which God has given to us, we must NEVER LOOK BACK; one thing we must do... forget what is behind but instead strain forward, win the prize heavenward. We were asked at the end of the session the following: 1. What are the things that are hindering you as a medical student from serving the Lord? 2. What are the things that is making you want to go back to your old way of living? What are you going to do about that? 3. What do you think is the reason or purpose that God has placed you in medical school? These are the things to ponder and I thank God for all the people I encountered today for sharing their lives and their stories, their struggles. As for me, that one revelation I shall keep from this message is that... God created me. Jesus saved me. The Holy Spirit lives within me. Nothing should really ever hold me back. The power that raised Christ from the dead is the same power that's living in me, that's working in me. My God, His riches, His power, is immeasurable. When He gives a vision, he'll provide all that I need to fulfill it, for His glory to be displayed. So what is the vision, God? God I pray for a clearer vision. Make me see it Lord. Help me. Reveal to me what is it that you really want me to do. Give me the discernment. Holy Spirit lead me to the vision.

#heartbeat2017 #cheriMDdiaries #immeasurablymore

“You have put more joy in my heart than they have when then their grain and wine abound. In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for yo...

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All I can say is Amen and Amen to this.

Praise God for 23 years of overflowing grace and endless love. Praise God for blessing me with another year to experience life with Him. I hope and pray for more and more of Him for this year and the next years to come. May a live a life that reflects Christ, beholds His glory and majesty, and enjoys Him all the more.

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I have started reading this book, Habits of Grace, written by David Mathis, in my effort (and felt need) to develop habits of grace (yes, because I feel like nothing is going on in my spiritual life, and I miss God.)

But today I learned that the heart of all of these–my hunger and thirst for spiritual growth and transformation–is in knowing Christ and enjoying Him. As I get to know Him more (through His word, first and foremost, *see figure*) and behold His glory, I get to enjoy Him more as well. Transformation comes only secondarily as its side effect.

Thank You God for Your grace: Your Grace Incarnate, grace that sustains, grace that saves, grace that transforms. I ask that You would grant me the grace to continue on this journey of knowing Jesus more and becoming more like him, and the grace to live a life that is Jesus-centered, Bible-rooted, Spirit-inspired, and God-glorifying. I love You, Lord. May the all praises and honor be Yours alone. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

No Spiritual Discipline is more important than the intake of God's Word. Nothing can substitute for it. There simply is no healthy Christian life apart from a diet of the milk and meat of Scripture.

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A very good article that reminds us what love really is. Love is not whatever we want it to be.

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