*God is good, all the time; all the time, God is good
I am not sure how long my last story was written, but I am sure it is pretty long time ago - as I couldn't remember it anymore.
A story for you.
Once upon a time, there is a man named Johny-boy who is very blessed in everything. You name it - a beautiful voice, good-looking face, smart brain and needless to say he is the proud of his family for his hard work ethics and devotion to them. Let's say he is a mirror image of whatever you define as a gentleman with great wisdoms, striving-for-the-best-attitude, and has always believe in himself. He grows up with that mindset.
As Johny-boy gets older, he is then need to fly away (to the other side of the world) in order to find more wisdoms. Long story short, he arrive and settle down. Not knowing anyone, he begins to meet some new friends and has make them as his "new" family - he decided himself. His new family is Mr. Mediocre-is-okey and Mr. I-have-thus-I-am.
His new family isn't bad person, but since he always mingle with them he is starting to get used to it and eventually influencing his behaviour and mindset. He forgot what striving for the best means. He overlooked what he believes in. Johny-boy got lost in his adventure.
Are you familiar with this life?
This afternoon I met a friend of mine via an MSN messenger. It has been a while from the last time I talked with him. A super nice guy, have many great talents, and a very smart one too *I must say*, but just like Johny-boy, he seems to get lost in his adventure.
My point is this things happens in life - whether it to you or to me. No one to blame nor punished, but what we need is a humble heart.
I remembered the day when I was one of the best top-ten students of the class in every trimester we have in junior HS and senior HS. I have always wanting the best of all, and if it is necessary to sacrifice my time to socialize with my friend or my sleep - I am more than willing to offer that. As I got older, Johny-boy-time come. I start to visualize my future with Mr. Mediocre-is-okey and Mr. I-have-thus-I-am.
You see when you are befriend with Mr. I-have-thus-I-am, you are actually picturing yourself as an object to please yourself. When you fail to have what you think as "treasure of life", you will then think that the whole universe against you.
You are then lowered your satisfaction index. You now are befriend with Mr. Mediocre-is-okey. The question is are you happy with it? Well, perhaps it is a "YES", but I am sure it will degrade yourself in anytime soon. *I mean I have been there, done that - and as my friend says - got the T-shirt*
So, you... whoever you are, whatever your situation now, wherever you go, NEVER settle for LESS. You are not born to be LESS! You are born to be a WINNER!
Prayer
My heart is pounding, my Lord. If only the world know... how great is You, oh Lord.
Your tenderness surrounds me oh Lord... Never will I run away anymore...
Your heart is my home..
Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"
John 11:40
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
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