Pernah lihat film anak-anak Kungfu Panda? Salah satu adegannya menggambarkan penjaga penjara yang tersinggung karena Master Shifu memintanya untuk lebih memperkuat penjagaan. Penjaga penjara ini merasa terlalu percaya diri, 1000 penjaga cukuplah kuat untuk mengamankan 1 tahanan saja, si macan Tai Lung, meski sangat berbahaya. Namun, satu celah kecil kecerobohan berhasil dimanfaatkan Tai Lung untuk lolos dari penjara.
Kesuksesan, kekayaan, kepandaian, kekuasaan sering membuat seseorang jadi sombong. Merasa unggul, merasa tidak memerlukan Tuhan lagi dan merendahkan orang lain. Apalagi mendengar nasehat orang lain. Padahal kesombongan berkawan akrab dengan kecerobohan. Ia membuat kita lengah terhadap kelemahan pribadi (Yak 4:6).
Mari kita selalu rendah hati dan tetap berharap kepada Tuhan senantiasa. Jangan pernah mengandalkan kekuatan dan pengalaman kita, karena di dunia ini satu-satunya yang tidak pasti adalah ketidak-pastian itu sendiri. Amin.
Tuhan Yesus memberkati :)
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
Senin, 20 September 2010
Hal Mengampuni
Mengampuni bukan hal yang baru..
Tapi salah satu hal yang cukup sulit..
Tapi salah satu hal yang cukup sulit..
Ada satu ilustrasi, saat kita tidak mengampuni, kita seperti meminum racun setiap harinya dan berharap orang yang kita benci yang akan merasakan akibatnya..
Padahal kita sendiri yang akan keracunan karena apa yang kita minum adalah racun..
Ayooo, lepaskan pengampunan, kalo Tuhan suruh kita mengampuni berarti Dia pernah melakukan hal itu..
Selamat mengampuni..
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
He Is A Rewarder
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him"
(Hebrews 11:6, NIV)
Do you see God as a rewarder today? Notice this verse doesn't say that God rewards those who "deserve" it or have "earned" it. It doesn't say that God rewards those who act perfectly and never make mistakes. No, God's blessing isn't based on our performance, it's based on our faith—our belief in Him and His goodness. In fact, one verse says that He longs to be good to those who are looking for His goodness.
I encourage you today to spend some time meditating on His goodness and dwelling on His faithfulness. Spend some time reading the Psalms and begin to praise and thank Him for all He is doing. Imagine through your eyes of faith all the wonderful things He has prepared for you. Let His Word shape your thoughts; and remember, He is a rewarder! He wants to bless you today because you earnestly seek after Him!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, thank You for filling my heart and mind with faith. You are good, and You are a rewarder. I choose to put my trust in You knowing that You have blessings in store for my future. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
- Joel & Victoria Osteen
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
(Hebrews 11:6, NIV)
Do you see God as a rewarder today? Notice this verse doesn't say that God rewards those who "deserve" it or have "earned" it. It doesn't say that God rewards those who act perfectly and never make mistakes. No, God's blessing isn't based on our performance, it's based on our faith—our belief in Him and His goodness. In fact, one verse says that He longs to be good to those who are looking for His goodness.
I encourage you today to spend some time meditating on His goodness and dwelling on His faithfulness. Spend some time reading the Psalms and begin to praise and thank Him for all He is doing. Imagine through your eyes of faith all the wonderful things He has prepared for you. Let His Word shape your thoughts; and remember, He is a rewarder! He wants to bless you today because you earnestly seek after Him!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, thank You for filling my heart and mind with faith. You are good, and You are a rewarder. I choose to put my trust in You knowing that You have blessings in store for my future. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
- Joel & Victoria Osteen
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
The Winners and The Losers
Seekor kelinci sedang duduk santai di tepi pantai, tiba-tiba datang seekor rubah jantan besar yang hendak memangsanya. Lalu kelinci itu berkata: "Kalau memang kamu berani, ayo kita berkelahi di dalam lubang kelinci. Yang kalah akan menjadi santapan yang menang, dan saya yakin saya akan menang!"
Sang Rubah jantan merasa tertantang, "Di manapun jadi. Masa sih kelinci bisa menang melawan aku?" Merekapun masuk ke dalam sarang kelinci. Sepuluh menit kemudian sang kelinci keluar sambil menggenggam setangkai paha rubah dan melahapnya dengan nikmat..
Sang Kelinci kembali bersantai. Sambil memakai kaca mata hitam dan topi pantai. Tiba tiba datang seekor serigala besar yang hendak memangsanya. Lalu kelinci berkata "Kalau memang kamu berani ayo kita berkelahi di dalam lubang kelinci. Yang kalah akan jadi santapan yang menang, dan saya yakin saya akan menang!" Sang serigala merasa tertantang, "Di manapun jadi. Masa sih kelinci bisa menang melawan aku?"
Merekapun masuk ke dalam sarang kelinci. Lima belas menit kemudian sang kelinci keluar sambil menggenggam setangkai paha serigala dan melahapnya dengan nikmat.
Sang kelinci kembali bersantai, sambil memasang payung pantal dan merebahkan diri di atas pasir. Tiba-tiba datang seekor beruang besar yang hendak memangsanya. Lalu kelinci berkata: "Kalau memang kamu berani, ayo kita berkelahi di dalam lubang kelinci. Yang kalah akan jadi santapan yang menang, dan saya yakin saya akan menang!"
Sang Beruang merasa tertantang. "Dimanapun jadi. Masa sih kelinci bisa menang melawan aku?" Merekapun masuk ke dalam sarang kelinci. Tiga puluh menit kemudian sang kelinci keluar sambil menggenggam setangkai paha Beruang dan melahapnya dengan nikmat .
Pohon kelapa melambai lambai. Lembayung senja sudah tiba, habis sudah waktu bersantai. Sang Kelinci melongok kedalam lubang kelinci, sambil melambai "Hai. keluar, sudah sore, besok kita teruskan!!"
Keluarlah seekor harimau dari lubang itu. Sangat besar badannya. Sambil menguap Harimau berkata "Kerjasama kita sukses hari ini, kita makan kenyang. Dan saya tidak perlu berlari mengejar kencang!"
Pesan Moral:
The Winner selalu berpikir mengenai kerja sama, sementara The Looser selalu berpikir bagaimana menjadi tokoh yang paling berjaya.
Untuk membentuk ikatan persahabatan dan persaudaraan harus ada kerendahan hati dan keikhlasan bekerja sama..
(MESKIPUN) DENGAN SESEORANG YANG KELIHATANNYA TIDAK LEBIH BAlK DARI KITA
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
Take Off The Limits
"I have seen that everything [human] has its limits and end [no matter how extensive, noble, and excellent]; but Your commandment is exceedingly broad and extends without limits [into eternity]"
(Psalm 119:96, AMP)
Did you know you can limit your life by dwelling on the wrong things? So often, wrong thinking keeps people stuck right where they are. If you think you'll never accomplish your dreams, those thoughts will hold you back. If you think you don't have the talent, the connections or the funds, then you are limiting yourself. You are blocking what God can do in your life.
It's time to take the limits off and trust God. He isn't limited to this earthly realm; His ways are higher than our ways. We serve a supernatural God. Just because you don't see a way doesn't mean that God doesn't have a way. God can bring one opportunity across your path that will thrust you to a whole new level. He has explosive blessings in store that can blast you out of where you are and into a place of abundance. If you'll shift your focus from this earthly realm and start looking with your eyes of faith, you'll see His unlimited possibilities for your future. Take the limits off by setting your thoughts on what God Almighty can do in your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, today I lift my eyes to You. You alone are the source of my strength, peace and provision. I choose to delight myself in You knowing that You will give me the desires of my heart. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
- Joel & Victoria Osteen
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
(Psalm 119:96, AMP)
Did you know you can limit your life by dwelling on the wrong things? So often, wrong thinking keeps people stuck right where they are. If you think you'll never accomplish your dreams, those thoughts will hold you back. If you think you don't have the talent, the connections or the funds, then you are limiting yourself. You are blocking what God can do in your life.
It's time to take the limits off and trust God. He isn't limited to this earthly realm; His ways are higher than our ways. We serve a supernatural God. Just because you don't see a way doesn't mean that God doesn't have a way. God can bring one opportunity across your path that will thrust you to a whole new level. He has explosive blessings in store that can blast you out of where you are and into a place of abundance. If you'll shift your focus from this earthly realm and start looking with your eyes of faith, you'll see His unlimited possibilities for your future. Take the limits off by setting your thoughts on what God Almighty can do in your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, today I lift my eyes to You. You alone are the source of my strength, peace and provision. I choose to delight myself in You knowing that You will give me the desires of my heart. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
- Joel & Victoria Osteen
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
Saya Belajar
Saya belajar, bahwa tidak ada yang instant atau serba cepat di dunia ini, semua butuh proses dan pertumbuhan, kecuali saya ingin sakit hati..
Saya belajar, bahwa saya harus memilih apakah menguasai sikap dan emosi atau sikap dan emosi itu yang menguasai diri saya..
Saya belajar, bahwa saya punya hak untuk marah, tetapi itu bukan berarti saya harus benci dan berlaku bengis..
Saya belajar, bahwa kata-kata manis tanpa tindakan adalah saat perpisahan dengan orang yang saya cintai..
Saya belajar, bahwa orang-orang yang saya kasihi justru sering diambil segera dari kehidupan saya..
Saya belajar, bahwa saya harus belajar dari kesalahan yang pernah saya lakukan dan hidup untuk masa depan, bukan terus menerus melihat ke masa lampau..
Saya belajar, bahwa cinta itu memberi dan mengerti tanpa harus diberi dan dimengerti..
Saya belajar, bahwa apa yang kita inginkan tidak selalu sesuai dengan apa yang kita butuhkan, dan kita harus berlapang dada untuk menerimanya..
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
Saya belajar, bahwa saya harus memilih apakah menguasai sikap dan emosi atau sikap dan emosi itu yang menguasai diri saya..
Saya belajar, bahwa saya punya hak untuk marah, tetapi itu bukan berarti saya harus benci dan berlaku bengis..
Saya belajar, bahwa kata-kata manis tanpa tindakan adalah saat perpisahan dengan orang yang saya cintai..
Saya belajar, bahwa orang-orang yang saya kasihi justru sering diambil segera dari kehidupan saya..
Saya belajar, bahwa saya harus belajar dari kesalahan yang pernah saya lakukan dan hidup untuk masa depan, bukan terus menerus melihat ke masa lampau..
Saya belajar, bahwa cinta itu memberi dan mengerti tanpa harus diberi dan dimengerti..
Saya belajar, bahwa apa yang kita inginkan tidak selalu sesuai dengan apa yang kita butuhkan, dan kita harus berlapang dada untuk menerimanya..
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
Renungan
Terkadang Tuhan menghancurkan mimpi-mimpi kita supaya kita bisa melihat mimpi-mimpi yang lebih besar dan indah yang sedang Tuhan persiapkan buat kita.
Janganlah terhanyut dalam kekecewaan jika apa yang kita harapkan atau impikan tidak terjadi dalam hidup kita.
Percayalah bahwa ada suatu hal yang lebih baik yang akan Tuhan siapkan buat kita.
Tuhan terlebih tahu mana yang terbaik buat kita.
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
Janganlah terhanyut dalam kekecewaan jika apa yang kita harapkan atau impikan tidak terjadi dalam hidup kita.
Percayalah bahwa ada suatu hal yang lebih baik yang akan Tuhan siapkan buat kita.
Tuhan terlebih tahu mana yang terbaik buat kita.
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
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