Mother Teresa on Abortion

Abortion "is murder in the womb ... A child is a gift of God. If you do not want him, give him to me."

"The greatest destroyer of peace is abortion because if a mother can kill her own child, what is left for me to kill you and you to kill me? There is nothing between."

“It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish.”

I've heard stories and wondered how someone could just make decisions on these matters. Then I quickly check myself and remind me not to judge.

Having said that though, Mother Teresa didn't mince her words and if faced with having to give my opinion on abortion, I have no qualms in agreeing with her.

Leadership by example?

Mother Teresa said, "Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person."

Sometimes I wish I had someone to follow, someone who could do everything and then tell me what else that needed to be done, so I could then do it. Mother Teresa's words tell me that it's ok for me to move ahead, without affirmation, encouragement even, if I see something that needs to get done.

Feels almost like a free fall.

Am I boring?

I like going to the same restaurants, ordering the same foods. I just love the feeling of anticipation of an appetite to be satisfied, knowing the good quality that I've come to found and come to expect from the proprietors. That feeling of looking forward to something good!

Does that make me boring? If it does, then I'm most guilty.

Most of our lives, if not all of it, we like, love, rely heavily on constants, such as our parents' providence, patience, love, or perhaps, going to someone whom you know will always be available to give you sound advice, a hug when you need it, or that special mamak stall that's got the most tasty teh tarik, Constants we love.

Don't see anything wrong with that.

God loves me!

What a timely and wonderful reminder!

I take back my words..

What happens when a relationship breaks down? I'm talking about a boy-girl relationship? I tell him today that I love him and I want to be with him forever. Then sometime down the road, er.. sorry I take it back. I don't love you anymore and I don't want to be with you anymore. er.. sorry.

So easy. Never mind that your kinda broke a promise. But you didn't say, "I promise" and even if you did, they should understand, cos after all, you're not married, right? And even if you were, so what? Divorce happens. er, sorry.

Words are so easily spoken. So easily taken back. They are free of charge but full of meaning. If it's someone important, their words seem like gold to us. It has great weight in our lives and propels us forward so far, and builds us like no physical foundation ever could.

I wish words could be said and not taken back. Then, people would be more careful in what they say.

See, I'm now actually considering whether I ought to take these words back.

God calls for obedience...

God calls for obedience and for us to live an obedient lifestyle:-

"Why do you call Me, "Lord, Lord," and don't do the things I say? I will show you what someone is like who come to Me, hears My words, and acts on them. He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the river crashed against that house and couldn't shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears and does not act is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The river crashed against it, and immediately it collapsed. And the destruction of that house was great!"

Luke 6: 46-49

Lessons I learn today -

1. ACT on what I have heard Him say
2. Lay my foundation based on God's word
   
3. Dig deep into His word
   
4. It is not "if" but "when" the flood comes..
5. God likes having obedient children

Success as defined by Ralph Waldo Emerson

To laugh often and much
To win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends
To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others!
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition
To know that even one life has breathed easier, because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.

Highs and Lows..

Saturday was a high for me. A wedding. Laughter, a tear or two, great joy to see such love grow and progress. A new chapter. New beginnings. Such anticipation! Congrats, MattChing!

Today was mixed for me. I received much from today's Sermon entitled "When we falter" by Henry. I thank God for it. Timely. Needful. Assuring. Most assuring. Tonight was a high too. Dinner was sumptuous, company good. In between though, I received very sad news. Someone whom I look up to, have utmost respect for, a wonderful, Godly, totally amazing woman had passed on.

She was an inspiring woman, fought the good fight against cancer one time too many. Never allowed her illness to dampen her spirit, her faith, nor her enthusiasm for life! I can only say that any person that has never met her, known her has lost the opportunity to know a truly beautiful woman.

Boon Kee was my ex-colleague (of sorts) and even after we had stopped working in the same organisation, had always been the one to initiate contact, enquire about my life, share Christ, testimony after testimony she would give to all who would just knock on her door.

She always had a smile and kind word for people, caring, sharing was her nature. Even as she battled illness, she continued to tell all the goodness of God. Even in her darkest moments, she spoke of how God was with her and showed her things.

A true inspiration, a loving mother and wife, a great friend to so many, my shining role model. You will be missed.