Ganbatte kudasai!
(Give it your best shot! / Do your best!) This is one of my favorite Japanese phrases these days. I’m sort of struggling in my studies lately. But it’s a humbling experience actually. On the edge of giving up already but ganbatte kudasai, jia you, aza! Philippians 4:13!!! :)
Entertaining other suitors
I think I’m entertaining other suitors…haha…it’s very unlikely of me to talk about this. You know, this guy captured my heart many years ago when I decided to follow him. But now it seems I’m entertaining suitors. Hmm…well, the phrase ‘entertaining other suitors’ came up from our American pastor’s preaching few Sundays ago. Got stuck on my head and been thinking about it. I like the description of being spoken for in the Christian life.
Here’s the last paragraph in the message’s summary in our chronicle…
“What divides our heart and keeps it from being Christ’s alone? Could fear, doubt or anxiety be His rivals? Or is it a favorite sin? Is there a relationship not pleasing to God that we refuse to give up? Is our heart chasing after money and material things? Are we holding on to our jobs, our positions, our titles? Is God the only owner of our heart? We who are in Christ may well declare that we are already spoken for, but it may also be that we are still entertaining other suitors in our life.”
I’m asking God lately, “Are you happy with me? Do I make you proud?”
Wanted: Superhero
I’ve been hearing about superheroes recently. I’ve been fascinated about real life heroes. Their stories never fail to inspire and encourage me. I’ve heard a good insight on the Superman Returns movie. Superman, in his conversation with Lois, said something like, “You said, the world doesn’t need Superman, but everyday I hear people crying for one.” It’s like the world today. People look ok on the outside but deep inside there’s a vacuum. Everyone needs a superhero… the “original Superman” (just like a title of a song I’ve heard)…he heals the sick, saves us from our sins, creator of the universe, knows all things and our superfriend…he is Jesus. All we need to do is ask for help and he will be there.
I remember a chorus of a song… I need you Jesus to come to my rescue / Where else can I go? / No other name by which I am saved / Would you capture me with grace? / I will follow you.
Hakuna matata
I found this phrase so intriguing when a friend mentioned it in a text message. Well, I know it’s from Disney’s The Lion King but I don’t really know its meaning. I found out it is a Swahili saying meaning “no worries”. Literally translated, it means “worries I have none.” In Timon and Pumbaa’s song “Hakuna matata”, it means “no worries for the rest of your days.” In simple terms, “don’t worry be happy.” I’m a bit of a “worrier” these days. Worried about what? About many things…about life. God is so amazing. He has creative ways to remind and encourage His children.
Who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own (Matthew 6:27, 33).
(Give it your best shot! / Do your best!) This is one of my favorite Japanese phrases these days. I’m sort of struggling in my studies lately. But it’s a humbling experience actually. On the edge of giving up already but ganbatte kudasai, jia you, aza! Philippians 4:13!!! :)
Entertaining other suitors
I think I’m entertaining other suitors…haha…it’s very unlikely of me to talk about this. You know, this guy captured my heart many years ago when I decided to follow him. But now it seems I’m entertaining suitors. Hmm…well, the phrase ‘entertaining other suitors’ came up from our American pastor’s preaching few Sundays ago. Got stuck on my head and been thinking about it. I like the description of being spoken for in the Christian life.
Here’s the last paragraph in the message’s summary in our chronicle…
“What divides our heart and keeps it from being Christ’s alone? Could fear, doubt or anxiety be His rivals? Or is it a favorite sin? Is there a relationship not pleasing to God that we refuse to give up? Is our heart chasing after money and material things? Are we holding on to our jobs, our positions, our titles? Is God the only owner of our heart? We who are in Christ may well declare that we are already spoken for, but it may also be that we are still entertaining other suitors in our life.”
I’m asking God lately, “Are you happy with me? Do I make you proud?”
Wanted: Superhero
I’ve been hearing about superheroes recently. I’ve been fascinated about real life heroes. Their stories never fail to inspire and encourage me. I’ve heard a good insight on the Superman Returns movie. Superman, in his conversation with Lois, said something like, “You said, the world doesn’t need Superman, but everyday I hear people crying for one.” It’s like the world today. People look ok on the outside but deep inside there’s a vacuum. Everyone needs a superhero… the “original Superman” (just like a title of a song I’ve heard)…he heals the sick, saves us from our sins, creator of the universe, knows all things and our superfriend…he is Jesus. All we need to do is ask for help and he will be there.
I remember a chorus of a song… I need you Jesus to come to my rescue / Where else can I go? / No other name by which I am saved / Would you capture me with grace? / I will follow you.
Hakuna matata
I found this phrase so intriguing when a friend mentioned it in a text message. Well, I know it’s from Disney’s The Lion King but I don’t really know its meaning. I found out it is a Swahili saying meaning “no worries”. Literally translated, it means “worries I have none.” In Timon and Pumbaa’s song “Hakuna matata”, it means “no worries for the rest of your days.” In simple terms, “don’t worry be happy.” I’m a bit of a “worrier” these days. Worried about what? About many things…about life. God is so amazing. He has creative ways to remind and encourage His children.
Who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own (Matthew 6:27, 33).
No comments:
Post a Comment