21st July 2008

READ: Romans 12:3-13

So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.
—Romans 12:5

An air-monitoring station atop a California mountain has detected wind-borne particles that drifted across the Pacific Ocean from coal-fired power plants and smelters thousands of miles away. Some experts predict that expanding economies in other nations could one day account for a third of the pollution in California. The US, however, remains the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, and other countries are feeling the effects of America’s energy consumption.

An Associated Press report quoted atmospheric scientist Dan Jaffe: “There is no place where you can put away your pollution anymore.” Every nation shares the world’s atmosphere and is affected by the actions of others.

A similar principle is at work in the global community of those who follow Jesus Christ. We all have a stake in the lives of others because our actions, good and bad, affect every other Christian. In the body of Christ, each member belongs to all the others (Rom. 12:5). Because of that, we are urged to exercise our spiritual gifts (vv.6-8), and to be loving, faithful in prayer, and generous (vv.10-13).

Our obedience to the Lord may seem insignificant in the big picture, but it breathes freshness and life into the spiritual atmosphere of every believer. — David C. McCasland

We don’t live unto ourselves,
We’re part of one another;
For good or ill we touch a life
Of sister, friend, and brother. —D. De Haan

When believers influence each other for good, the body of Christ remains healthy.

We are indeed on in the same body, and therefore should help one another. Just as i was walking home from buying lunch, i began to pray for the people who are taking their o's/A's this year:

• For Ms Lee, Ernest, Glow, Basil, Benjamin...
  
• To have the Strength, wisdom, courage and ability to do the O levels.
  
• That what ever points you get... Is all from God.
• To Pray harder

It'll be over soon!! work hard!!! Do your best and God will do the rest!!!

This week has been fun.... soccer, photos and running. You know what, after soccer on sunday... either training was easy or i train hard... cos this morning i woke up without the usual leg aches... ^^ cool... time to up the intensity... share the same dream anyone? Also, the fact that i am running and training for soccer means that i can prep myself for NAPFA too!!! woots! soccer team ppl... i really have that dream that one day we'll become a soccer team that wins!

Sunday was also an important day for confirmation people... I was thankful that my dad and mom were confirmed into church... as for me... i will probably do it next year.... ^^ then i'll need someone to photog me... lol.. got some cool shots that day too..

Well... cant wait to go henderson!!! i'll probably be teaching photography soon... i feel ppl have the need to be taught about photography....^^ coming soon


It just makes me think:

I serve a God who is faithful, and He will never fail
When i'm in the desert He's a river of hope
I server a God who is faithful, His faithfulness prevails
Lord I Put my trust in You

Chorus:
I serve a God, who is faithful and true
I will hide, in the shelter of Your wings
For i find my rest in Your faithfulness
Yes i serve a faithful God

Bridge:
No matter what this life may bring
Heartaches and pains
Through it all i'll turn to You and call on Your Name