Pleasing man or God?

Mistakes... Some people cant accept our mistakes and some do... Are we all not human? Are we all not perfect? What is there to judge? Who are we when we judge others?

We may at times do better then others in a certain area. But does it give us the right over proud of ourselves or look down on others. No! We can be proud of our achievement but we must be humble to teach, and receive feedback. I too have been over proud of my own achievements that I forgot to give thanks to the one who gave me the ability to do it, and thinking it was my own works. I was humbled by God, He reminded me through my recent job experience.

James 4:6

New International Version (NIV) 

6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:

“God opposes the proud

but shows favor to the humble.”

God made me realise my mistake and my response is to repent from having such proud thoughts of myself. It was an humbling experience for me. BECAUSE almost everything I do turns out wrong. I just did what I thought it was right. End up I was digging my own grave. Because all the things I did, I did not glorify God but instead glorified man.. This experience taught me a lot about setting expectations for yourself and others at the same time remember who to glorify in the end.

We aren't prefect but people expect us to be prefect. I did crossed the line between pleasing God and pleasing man... As the recent job goes, I discover my DARK side. God literary spoke to me through the scriptures in the bible! More of a website bible, which I stumble upon while searching for scriptures.

Galatians 1:10

English Standard Version (ESV)

10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.

This verse spoke to me.. Who am I trying to please? Man or God? God used my wife to tell me this as well. As I tell her my working day she would feel that I was treated unfairly.. And she realise that I was trying to meet my their expectations instead of God's. We can never please man, the fact is man will not always appreciate the works you do or even recognize your works! They do not understand you for who you are.

Romans 12:1-2

English Standard Version (ESV)

A Living Sacrifice

12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Our God is a God that knows our limit and he knows our capabilities. Which makes him the most understanding friend and father to us, because he made us! So maybe God's expectation is high and almost impossible to achieve due to the fact we are imperfect but the thing is he wont punish us when we fail because we have Jesus Christ on our side and he loves us too. When we fall he knows how to pick us up, encourage us, reminds us, and guide us, what our response should be is trusting in him! Jesus Christ was crucified and died for our sins, whose blood wasted away our sins and made us prefect in God's eyes. I pray that as you read you will be touched by God. Knowing that he is the only one that can provide peace and joy. He is my God, my redeemer and saviour Jesus Christ! Amen...

Philippians 4:13

New King James Version (NKJV)

13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

Relationships the Reality.

I have moved on to the next stage in life, that is marriage and honestly it isn't easy to maintain the sweetness between the relationship, because you will argue more then before and further more you have to live with the one you had just married for the rest of your life.

me and my wife

As a guy, there is more responsibility compare to the women side, we got to consider the job prospects and your not living for yourself anymore, some more have to consider the tons of cost and being there for her when she needs you. I don't think i could have made it through without God supporting me all the way. Relationship is a thing we build on from the foundations. Its not like in the movies where we could take relationships very lightly and not suffer the consequences. Surplus not every relationships are happy ever after. There are issues we still face as we grow up together and getting to know the personality of the other partner. I tell you honestly it wasn't easy for my wife during the beginning.

Regardless, it be friends or family or even a lover or enemy. We cant just treat relationship like a piece of trash, or a layer of skin which we could shade off. Even our enemies God command us to love. 

35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.Luke 6:35

9 The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet,"and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself."Romans 13:9 

 Reason being, if you want to get into a relationship. Your already effecting the other persons life. You have become apart of their life. An extra limb in their functionality. God knows that man would be lonely, so He made a women to be his suitable companion. So God blessed marriage as a sacred covenant between two human beings of the opposite sex.

18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."Genesis 2:18-23 

If you think about it, relationships is the most important thing in life as it generally speaks about your longing to be with God, we are created to please Him and He longs for us to be in a relationship with Him. The first reason why me and my wife decided to tie the knot was because we wanted to please God and we loved each other, even though we have faults in our lives.

We will work out it together, honestly I thank God for giving me such a wonderful wife who would correct me when I am wrong and would always encourage me when I am down, sometimes the sweetest thing you can do in a relationship is to encourage one another. Assuring them you love and care for them. They need it when times are down and it doesn't seems to be going our way..

Never let arguments, deceit, hatred and etc., ruin relationships, be open to one another and spill out the beans if you have to. This will build trust and love towards one another, at the same time do not judge, but be open minded. I find myself in those shoes once, i kept everything to my self until one day it explodes. Eventually it caused hurt and misery for both me and my wife. Since then, I would try as much to share with her the things i feel and my own opinion on things. There should be a WE factor.

Lastly, in every relationships we got to have a plan to grow stronger building the relationship and from there build loyalty. In the end, if God made her/him for you, He will surely preserve him/her for you. So cherish the  relationship that you have now. Not to forget, cherish your friends as well they will be the ones that helps you in times of need.

the king and i production

well yesterday was the 22 February of 2010 where the cast was for the first time is briefed about the synopsis of the story and what is to expect. Well Kuthra is the main director, through the though process of getting the play cast was a problem and it was horrible in some ways.

Even though he felt a bit tired and hopeless about it since there were a lot of things start to spurn out of hand. people disappearing before the audition and excreta, excreta, excreta as the king would put it. but still he gain the passion for it. He had also SEARCHED the scores and the music just to make it into something that would appeal the young and the old. But so far the plan has not been released. so we hope it would appeal to the youth at the same time does not spoil the CLASSIC PLOT!!!

The cast has been selected and the scripts has been given thanks to Intan and Ee Mei who gladly became the script writers, around of applause please lol this two faithful girls did a lot in the measuring of making sure that all things would turn out all right, they had put their back bone into it.

not to forget the beloved teacher advisors who gives the support that we need into getting the cast. Mrs Manili G and Ms Mabel who had the gulling task of selecting the play cast including kuhdra as well.

And also the play would be held in PFS Hall instead of A grand place. well we got to do it any way.

In the end we done it in the Grand hall of Dewan Sri Pinang! Everything went well and the play was a success!! The only thing is we regret to only did it one day! It was fun and i hope to do it again!

Too bad i cant put up any pictures because they are lost in my previous Facebook acc, which was hacked!!!

Things which are supposed to be done

Ever thought that life is filled with regrets and pain? Just today as i look around, seeing where I have left off.. This blog its part of my life when i was studying in form 6. Now I will begin a new chapter in my life knowing this will not the end of my story until the day I die.

Well, let God be my guide as i venture into new lands and promises. I know that he will always be with me regardless what ever happens.

My only regret is that I didn't treat my late grandma properly during the last days of her life. What could be done, I was young and frail during that time. I did not understand... But even though at times i made her angry and frustrated. She still loves me as her grandson.. She knows how to deal with me, treating me with love and dedication. I fail to appreciate that love.. I was blind..

But it impacted me.. As i believe God always have a reason into the people He put into our lives. Its how we place our impression into their life that would leave a lasting impression of us.. Whether good or bad..

Yet if you face regrets dont just wallow in them but try to move forward and forgive those who hurt you. They may not deserve it but they do...

Moving forward with encouragement and motivation. Without encouragement there is no  motivation. With motivation but without encouragement it, dies off.. So be encouraging to one another!