YOU OWE MOM $ 0

A boy was making a note for his mother. He listed all things he had done to help his mother and how much money he deserved for doing all those house stuffs. On the paper he wrote...

Dear Mom, ...

For helping you ...

making my own bed     $ 1

sweeping the floor     $ 1

washing my own dishes     $ 1

washing my own clothes     $ 1

running errands     $ 1

cleaning my own bedroom     $ 1

keeping my brother     $ 1

you owe me $ 8

He left the note right in front of her mother’s room, while he himself went to school.

His mother who read the note, made a little smile, and then wrote a reply note left on his boy’s room desk.

When the boy came home and went to his bedroom, he found his mother’s note. Reading the note, no word came out of his mouth. All that he can do was keeping reading it with tears flowing through his cheek.

But, what was written there actually? It’s written...

Dear, Mom’s dearest boy ...

For ...

carrying you for 9 months     free

giving birth with life risk     free

raising you up to now     free

your meals everyday     free

your toys     free

your education     free

you owe Mom $ 0

Note:

How unimaginable is our mothers’ love to us. Each love they’ve given to us can not be replaced with anything, and we won’t be able to pay them back, not even in this life. Mother loves us sincerely, purely, without hoping any retaine. That’s why we have to appreciate them more than ever, for they have given everything in order to love us.

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FIND THE RHYTHM

“I’m busy! I have a lot of work at the office. I also have housework to do. I have to go to church, to cell group meeting... Oh God, I’m really really tired! What if I do not go to church this Sunday? What if I ask for a break in the ministry? Let me finish my job first. Besides, I can still go to cell group next week.”

Bustle sometimes becomes the reason for some Christians to put ministry in the second place, weekly service in the third place, and even... God in the fourth place. They think that their job, college, school, or family and friends are more “urgent” than spiritual matter. “If I do not work overtime on the weekend, I won’t have enough money for my daily needs. If I join the ministry now, I won’t have enough time to study; I’m facing final test, you know. I don’t have time for personal prayer, because I have a lot of work to do.”

Does God prevent us from working or studying? I believe no. He indeed wants each of us work diligently, bless our family and community so others can glorify our God. I also believe that He’s the one who plans our job, our school, our family. He also wants us, more that anything, put Him before other things in our life.

If it is true that we have a lot of work to do, why can’t we manage them so that we can still go to church and have personal prayer? If it is true that there are a lot of assignments and tests at school, why can’t we study far days before the examination? If it is true that we have family events, why can’t we have them after the Sunday service?

I realize that these days people business is far more complex than my grandparents or my parents generation. Without any intention to judge or lecture, but, what is more important than God? Without Him, we won’t be able to work well. Without Him, we won’t be able to study well. Without Him, we won’t be able to have a lovely family. So, why don’t we try to find the solution? Keep working, keep schooling, keep spending time with family , but not leaving personal prayer, service, or ministry? The answer for this situation is TO FIND THE RHYTHM OF OUR LIFE.

God’s wisdom will help us to the rhythm of this life; when do we have to work, what do have to do, what preparation do we have to make? He will show us the way to arrange everything without eliminating or pushing aside personal prayer, service, and ministry. God’s wisdom will also help us to count on Him, to live in faith, so that we don’t have to worry about any lack or failure.

Now, let’s find the rhythm of our life!

Father in heaven, forgive me for deprioritizing You. I want to learn to put You on the highest place in my life, and I need Your wisdom in order to do it. Please help me to find my rhythm of Life, God. Amen.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,

and all these things will be given to you as well.

Mat. 6:33

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YOUR LOVE

I walk my days

with Your love in this heart

In joy and sorrow

You’ve always been there to accompany

Like a beautiful melody

Your love echoes in my heart

When despair tortures

You come to show love to me

Your love has change my life

bringing freedom from oppressing past

Your love is the light of my life

guiding my steps to the just

Your love is the true love

Your presence gives meaning to my life

gives hope to my soul

You make me understand that

nothing compares to Your great love

Your love is the true love

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BEST FRIEND

Best friend is more than just a friend or colleague

Best friend is even closer than a brother

Best friend can’t be found instantly

Best friend needs founding and asking from God

Best friend never uses his friendship

Best friend always wants to sacrifice himself for it

Best friend brings happiness

Best friend is also present in sadness

Best friend won’t quit because of differences

Best friend will accept us whoever we are

Best friend hates wickedness

Best friend shows us righteousness

Best friend beats us with purpose

Best friend hits us with love

Best friend is more precious than jewels

Best friend needs defending with life

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LIFE MEANS ...

Life means reasons...

Everything we’ve been through has a purpose

for nothing happens by accident

It’s all meant to shape us

to become as His plans

Life means process...

There will always be events

that we can’t protest

Make them as lessons

to make us success

Life means heart...

Mind and logic may runs

but never ignore the voice inside

Happiness and sadness will come

but heart must be as wide as the sky

I thank You for this life,

even if everything is beyond my understanding

I thank You for this life,

even if my heart is often disappointed

I thank You, God, for this opportunity,

for this life

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MY UPHOLDER

Never once forgetting my life

Never once leaving me alone

You guide my way

Always there when I need

Always there when the world leaves

You show Your love

I know that I’m secure

I know that You’re my cure

I don’t need to be afraid

When Your eyes search across the earth

I know that You’ll find me

for my heart clings on You

Even though trials and tribulation comes

and the accuser yells out accusation

You will round up my mind

You will confirm my faith

You will strengthen my heart

God, You are my pillar

God, You are my upholder

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