#Quote 3: The Cross (J. Ma)

Everyday I take up my cross and crucify my desires upon it. Because of the cross I am set free from this world and satisfied in Christ* 

- Jason Ma

Kingdom Mateship.

"It's better to have a friend than go it alone.

Share the work; share the wealth.

And if one falls down, the other helps.

But if there is no one to help, tough!

By yourself you're unprotected

with a friend you can face the worst!"

- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (The Message)

God does not only love us through Himself,

but He does so through others as well.

"Wherever you are, it is your friends who make your world.."

William James

He plants and positions people around us in every season,

for we are not meant to go on this journey [life] alone.

With every Adam, there is an Eve.
Batman can do without his mobile, but not without Robin.

The kingdom connection is one that is centered by Him,

lifting us up in a heartfelt encouragement and prayer,

and cheering us on to finish the race that we are destined to run in.

When one has quality mateship,
one is already [internally] rich.

"Without friends, no one would choose to live,
though he had all other goods."

Aristotle

It is time to make [more] time and value for our treasured gems that He graciously blessed us with.

Get off the 'busy' mode.

Life* is not worth living, 
if it is not meant to live with others, for others.

(*Life = Living Intentionally For Everyone)

He blesses us not solely for our self enjoyment,

but rather to be shared and given to others.

This is why, we're blessed to be a [greater] blessing.

The power in praying and declaring!

"Prayer does not demand that we interrupt our work, but that we continue working as it if were a prayer."

Mother Teresa

"A day without prayer is a boast against God."
Rev Run

when we start to pray and declare,
it does wonders to not much of your situation first,
but rather your spirit [in the situation].

there is an inbuilt of new found Godly confidence,
which causes our hope and faith to rise.

even in the dark, there is still light.

it is like He is opening our spiritual eyes,
to see His wonders He has for us again.

and before we can hit amen,
He has already begun working on it.

my "Rebekah" is on her way;
He shall lead me straight to the door without hesitation,
and I shall know it is soley, completely, obviously, and totally from Him.

You will ever be exalted!

"Well, when I came this very day to the spring,I prayed, 'God, God of my master Abraham, make things turn out well in this task I've been given.

I'm standing at this well. When a young woman comes here to draw water and I say to her, Please, give me a sip of water from your jug,

and she says, Not only will I give you a drink, I'll also water your camels—let that woman be the wife God has picked out for my master's son.'

I had barely finished offering this prayer, when Rebekah arrived, her jug on her shoulder. She went to the spring and drew water and I said, 'Please, can I have a drink?'

She didn't hesitate. She held out her jug and said, 'Drink; and when you're finished I'll also water your camels.' I drank, and she watered the camels.

I asked her, 'Whose daughter are you?' She said, 'The daughter of Bethuel whose parents were Nahor and Milcah.' I gave her a ring for her nose, bracelets for her arms, and bowed in worship to God.

I praised God, the God of my master Abraham who had led me straight to the door of my master's family to get a wife for his son.

"Now, tell me what you are going to do. If you plan to respond with a generous yes, tell me. But if not, tell me plainly so I can figure out what to do next."

Laban and Bethuel answered, "This is totally from God. We have no say in the matter, either yes or no. 

Rebekah is yours: Take her and go; let her be the wife of your master's son, as God has made plain."

Genesis 24:42-51 (The Message)

#Quote 2: With God in The Dark (Mary G. B.)

I would rather walk with God in the dark,

than go alone in the light.

Mary Gardiner Brainard

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Yes,
though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear or dread no evil,

for You are with me;

Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide],

they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4 (Amplified)

#knowyourshepherd

all He needs, is You.

He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few.
So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest;
ask him to send more workers into his fields."

Matthew 9:37-38 (New Living Translation)

so what does it take to be a laborer for His kingdom?
how about love first, and preach later?

your qualifications does not simply rely on how good your message is,
how pros are your preaching skills,
or how well experienced you are on the field.

all He needs is a willing vessel and carrier of His heart.
it is you that He wants, is as simple as that.

we are all qualified missionaries able to go out there, 

and create opportunities to infected people of His fiery love.

so love up a storm, and He will do the rest.

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**remember: we do not create the anointing,
it is the one who is in charge of the harvest.

#aharvesthand((withhislove))

#Quote 1: God's Will (A. W. Tozer)

Outside the will of God there is nothing I want, and inside the will of God there is nothing I fear.

A. W. Tozer

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Let Your will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Matthew 6:10

Blessed are those who wait..

It is never too late to wait on God.Waiting on God is not time wasted it is time gained*

JMa

We go according to His watch (timing) which only births forth beautiful things at His appointed season to blossom. (Ecc 3:11)

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God does not rush, He takes the time to do everything right -- everything.

Isaiah 30:18 (The Message)

And therefore the Lord [earnestly] waits [expecting, looking, and longing] to be gracious to you; and therefore He lifts Himself up, that He may have mercy on you and show loving-kindness to you. For the Lord is a God of justice.

Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are all those who [earnestly] wait for Him, who expect and look and long for Him [for His victory, His favor, His love, His peace, His joy, and His matchless, unbroken companionship].

Isaiah 30:18 (Amplified)

So trust in God's timing,

it's always right.

He♥us #2: God's love never fails! (Psalm 136)

Your Love Never Fails by Chris Quilala (+Jesus Culture)


Nothing can separate
Even if I ran away
Your love never fails

I know I still make mistakes
But You have new mercies for me everyday
Your love never fails

You stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night but joy comes in the morning

And when the oceans rage
I don't have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me
Your love never fails

The wind is strong and the water's deep
But I'm not alone in these open seas
Cause Your love never fails

The chasm is far too wide
I never thought I'd reach the other side
But Your love never fails

You make all things work together for my good


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♥ Psalm 136 (Contemporary English Version)

Praise the LORD! He is good.
God's love never fails.

Praise the God of all gods.
God's love never fails.

Praise the Lord of lords.
God's love never fails.

Only God works great miracles.
God's love never fails.

With wisdom he made the sky.
God's love never fails.

The Lord stretched the earth over the ocean.
God's love never fails.

He made the bright lights n the sky.
God's love never fails.

He lets the sun rule each day.
God's love never fails.

He lets the moon and the stars rule each night.
God's love never fails.

God struck down the first-born in every Egyptian family.
God's love never fails.

He rescued Israel from Egypt.
God's love never fails.

God used his great strength and his powerful arm.
God's love never fails.

He split the Red Sea apart.
God's love never fails.

The Lord brought Israel safely through the sea.
God's love never fails.

He destroyed the Egyptian king and his army there.
God's love never fails.

The Lord led his people through the desert.
God's love never fails.

Our God defeated mighty kings.
God's love never fails.

And he killed famous kings.
God's love never fails.

One of them was Sihon, king of the Amorites.
God's love never fails.

Another was King Og of Bashan.
God's love never fails.

God took away their land.
God's love never fails.

He gave their land to Israel, the people who serve him.
God's love never fails.

God saw the trouble we were in.
God's love never fails.

He rescued us from our enemies.
God's love never fails.

He gives food to all who live.
God's love never fails.

Praise God in heaven!
God's love never fails.

For Everyday #1: Give Thanks!

Begin each day with a grateful heart!

Gratitude can turn a meal into a feast,
a house into a home,
a stranger into a friend.

Melody Battie

It is about valuing especially in the smallest.

A thankful [grateful] person is a powerful person!

Joyce Meyer

Once you give Him thanks in everything,
you then realize you are blessed to begin with.

"Give thanks to the Lord,
for He is good;
His love endures forever."

Chr 16:34

Worship for CG..

“For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised. The Lord reigns.” - Psalm 96:4,10

1. You Deserve The Glory

You deserve the glory and the honor

Lord we lift our hands in worship

We exalt Your holy name

For Your are great

You do mighty wonders Lord

There is no one else like You

There is no one else like You

2. My King

Jesus You reign

Forever King of all

3. Beautiful Exchange

Holy are You God

Holy is Your name

With everything I’ve got

My heart will sing

How I love You

4. I Worship You Almighty God

I worship You almighty God

There is none like You

I worship You O prince of peace

That is what I long to do

I give You praise

For you are my righteousness

I worship You almighty God

There is none like You

5. I Exalt Thee

I exalt Thee

I exalt Thee

I exalt Thee

O Lord

“We need to worship because, we need to worship.” 

- Joseph Prince

The essence of worship is when your heart and soul, the core of your being, connects with and adores the Spirit of God.” - Darlene Zschech

G Control

if there's a low, there's a high.

and the bigger the pressure, the higher the rise.

"A time to weep, A time to laugh.

A time to mourn, and A time to dance."

Ecc 3:4

for all activities are under heaven..

hence the only one with the controller is Him.

God is painfully, powerfully, perfectly in control.

He is sovereign, even in our pain and troubles.

Through it all, His love is transforming, perfecting and completing us.

Mary Fairchild

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"Dear brothers and sisters,when troubles come your way,

consider it an opportunity for great joy.

For you know when your faith is tested,

your endurance has a change to grow.

So let it grow,

for when your endurance is fully developed,

you will be perfect and complete,

needing nothing."

James 1:2-4 (NLT)

Seated with J.

Carried To The Table by Leeland


Wounded and forsaken
I was shattered by the fall
Broken and forgotten
Feeling lost and all alone
Summoned by the King
Into the Master’s courts
Lifted by the Savior
And cradled in His arms

I was carried to the table
Seated where I don’t belong
Carried to the table
Swept away by His love
And I don’t see my brokenness anymore
When I’m seated at the table of the Lord
I’m carried to the table
The table of the Lord

Fighting thoughts of fear
And wondering why He called my name
Am I good enough to share this cup
This world has left me lame
Even in my weakness
The Savior called my name
In His Holy presence
I’m healed and unashamed


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we're all at the masters table, stuffed like a christmas turkey.
J., makes the bestest host ever!
we just cant help but overflow with His finest.

so we are not in it for the breadcrumbs but the whole feast.
be sure of which table are you at!
because at His, we are never hungry and always [beyond] full.

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Hey there! All who are thirsty, come to the water! Are you penniless? Come anyway—buy and eat! Come, buy your drinks, buy wine and milk. Buy without money—everything's free! Why do you spend your money on junk food, your hard-earned cash on cotton candy? Listen to me, listen well:

Eat only the best, fill yourself with only the finest.

Isaiah 55:1-2 (The Message)

His #1: Preparation of Change.

God is changing us for situations that He has already changed.

The only thing that He is interested in the transformation process is us. His priority is not the blessing, but more the receiver who is going to receive His blessings He has planned. He is always working behind doors for us though we may not see nor feel it. Every single moment He is doing wonders for us for our Daddy neither slumbers not sleep.

He will never forgot us not even for a second for His eye is forever fixed in each and everyone of us.


"The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry."
Psalm 34:15 (NIV)

"He does not take his eyes off the righteous; he enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever."
Job 36:7 (NIV)


And He will never abandon us for His very own Spirit resides in the core of your being.


"And we have received God's Spirit (not the world's spirit), so we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us."
1 Cor 2:12 (NLT)

"And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, "Abba, Father.""
Gal 4:6 (NLT) 


#PREP4CHANGE

You stolen my heart, yes You have!

Yes You Have by Leeland

at J: You stolen my heart* yes You have! With Your love You set me free! Absolutely no one will take Your place. How can I run with your love chasing me? ♥

"And I will give them a heart* to know (recognize, understand, and be acquainted with) Me, that I am the Lord; and they will be My people,  and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with their whole heart. "

Jeremiah 24:7 (Amplified Bible)

What does our heart* carry?

heart: seat of the affections or sensibilities 

heart: better or lovelier part of our nature (good, tender, loving, bad, hard, or selfish)

heart: spring of all our actions and purposes (moral affections, individual disposition)

heart: nearest the middle or center, part most hidden and within

heart: inmost and most essential part of any body or system

heartl source of life and motion, center of activity, energetic, efficient

heart: courage [to carry on], purpose, spirit

heart: vigorous and efficient activity, power of fertile production, condition of the soil

heart: vital part, secret meaning, real intention

heart: affectionate, kind, positive feeling

heart: hearten, encourage, inspirit

heart: to form a compact center

heart: inclination or tendency of a certain kind

heart: locus of feelings and intuitions

heart: most essential and vital part of some idea or experience