#Priorities ♥ ♥

after a week of extreme happenings, my realignment of priorities are only based on two of the most important and precious relationships in my life: 

my relationship with my Daddy God,

and my relationship with my familee. 

anything else, is just an added bonus and evidence of His love for me. 

it is time, to make it concrete.

 the focus is not on myself anymore.

and what makes both relationships work?

L  . ♥ . V . E

so thank you both, for continually embracing me with the undeserved grace that is beyond human measure, and binding me with His chords of love that cannot be broken.

truly, (His) love, conquers all.

freedom to His surprises.

in wonderland, and doing my head in.

haven't i surrendered?

yet i'm still trying to figure it out.

new things pop in and my discernment is not so clear anymore.

assumptions flying all over base on emotional and sightly evidence.

been there and thought that, countless of times.

how about relying on the spirit for a change.

this includes what we see and feel beyond our human emotions.

why not, give God the freedom to surprise me?

"Jesus rarely comes where we expect Him;

He appears where we least expect Him,

and always in the most illogical of ways.

The only way a worker can keep true to God,

is being ready for these surprise visits."

- Oswald Chambers

new intimacy with G.

okay, God created everyone uniquely different yeah?

so i wonder what is like being the opposite of myself.

let's see.. quiet, calm, collected, soft, gentle..

all the qualities that mum (and dad of course) would like to have.

or should i just sum it up to one word:

L A D Y L I K E.

or is that two? anyways..

i tend to get just a tad beyond crazy. and loud.

and maybe, embarrassing?

my usual excuse is, i can't help it. truly!

volume wise, it only gets loud or louder.

random and teh-ness unfortunately comes in when i'm comfortable.

and thank God for forgiving and secured mates.

comparing at other girls, i would say, i don't fit in the norm.

if there is a box, or a door, i would be outside and down the road.

(if you know what i'm sayin'.)

and my folks are praying mad hard for someone to be able to handle me.

i told them, it would have to be some big 'butt' [not actual word] miracle.

like when Jesus turned the water into wine that sort of thing.

since i have increased my so called "standards" from an interesting experience. (which i shan't recall haha.)

oh bless forgiving and understanding (and throw in hopeful) "olds" like mine.

and what did God have to say in this?

me: "G., why can't i just be normal unlike crazy or loud?"

G.: "liz, i created you this crazy, this loud, and this is why, i love you."

i was floored by his gentle response.

this is love right here; oh such love, such true love.

one that is unearned, and accepts who you really are; all of you, and nothing less or more.

however, of course, wisdom does come in handy with certain words or phrases that i need to change. **inserts: glory to glory.**

hence why, aren't we all enjoying the progress and rewarding journey of morphing into the P31 G. lovin' W.O.G.* that He has so wonderfully and fearfully created us?

(*Proverbs 31 God Loving Woman of God)

but first, i am liking this new intimacy i am having with my heavenly D.

being embraced, wooed and cherished in His love,

He has definitely captured my heart, all of my heart.

"how awesome is Your L.O.V.E.?" xo

my heart sings: Jesus. and only, Jesus.

as You spoke, my spirit slowly consumed Your words; trickling down right to the core of my heart that no one has gone before.  you said, with a voice so audible, so kind, so gentle, so loving,

"liz, just let go. and trust Me.

are you willing to let go?"

i was honestly in awe, and before uttering anything, i was just so filled with His presence.. and the two words of 'letting go'.

yes, it is pretty self explanatory. but, it also means not caring, not being burdened, not assuming, not fighting, not bounded,  not protecting, not earning, not striving, not worrying, not trying, and not self anymore.

after five minutes of a heart-filled mediation, the conviction was complete and definite obedience followed through and i said:

"yes God, yes, i am willing to let it all go."

immediately i felt complete freedom and liberty. like i am no longer bounded by the particular situation, or anything else anymore.

nothing can hold me down.

not the world, not men, not men's opinions, not even myself and my own dreams, plans and desires, nothing.

my heart just sings: Jesus. and only, Jesus.

**pausing in His love**

i love the fact, that i have already found love, true love.

love that is substantial and beyond what even love means. because, this love is more than a meaning.

and the beauty of it all, unlike other love, this love, this one true love, does not have to be earned, to be prettified, to be impressed, to be protected, it is a gift. it is already ours and it came through one person:

J E S U S. 

everything else, is secondary. 

"It's Your love, that saved me."

Carrying The Father's Heart - Day #1

Last minute packing is always fun: Bible, Devo Book, iPhone, 7 Tops, 3 Tights, 1 Dress, 1 Shorts, 1 Bathers, 3 Shoes, Towel and Toiletries later, 

Dad and I were ready to set off. 

After waiting ever so patiently for someone’s arrival [cough: MH], 

we finally checked in and grabbed a quick bite from downstairs. 

Whilst everyone was full, my tummy disagreed and went on for red-bean paste pancakes; three to be exact.

With the excitement of being in T1 instead of budget birthed out the idea of duty free shopping. Unfortunately that did not come to pass and Dad’s pocket was fortunate enough due to time constraints. 

Once the seat belt sign was off, i was off, off to Dad’s assigned seat at the back asking him for a couple of rupiah to settle the newly developed mild craving for dinner. Did not get the response which I usually receive from mum so I was sent away not pleased, and not fed. 

In this case, (and the rest of them) Dad will succumb to my unreasonable whining and temper. But, I realized my childish manner and decided to tahan the two hours flight. Yes, something which was extremely un-doable at that time, especially dealing with the demands of my greediness. 

Thought relying on my iPhone would help me focus off my hunger pangs. Unfortunately, it hanged on me. Two hours without music is a tragedy. How do I live? So out came the pen and notebook with a beginning question of: “God, what do you want me to speak about?” “LOVE!” He replied.

So what is love? How to we define love? How do we picture love? And from there the message of “God’s love” developed and shortly after, we were in Bali.

Free to live, give, be and love You.

Jesus: "I have chosen you out of this world."

Promise #1: Eternal Life

Afer hearing that we have over 7,000 promises in the bible,

I thought how awesome would it be if I found all of them,

and then start declaring one each day.

Imagine that!

It is like a gold, and all we have to do is dig for it!

So I'm on a mission: Dig, Read and Declare His promises! 

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"And this is the promise that He has promised us

- Eternal Life."

1 John 2:25 (NKJ)

He only leads us to victory.

honestly, there are times where i tend to dismiss His promptings.

your human capacity will always question your spirit man.
"nah uh, you for real? nah, it can't be.."

plus, we will tend to take in consideration of men's opinions of us.
"what will they think? what will they do?"

who cares!

when we ask God why He is not there during a situation,
He has actually always been there with the red flag.
we just choose not to see it.
or worse yet, being totally unaware of His pre-warnings.

He always does things for us out of His love.
And what does love do?

Love love, and love protects.

think it is time to just do it His way.
i mean, since when ours are higher anyways?

and whenever the Spirit leads you,

you will only prosper.

"Your presence in me, Jesus light the way."

PS: we are led by His spirit, to do things for His glory.

#Conviction: Take my life, Take all of me.

Take All of Me by Hillsong United


You broke the night like the sun
And healed my heart with Your great love
Any trouble I couldn't bear
You lifted me upon Your shoulders

Love that's stronger
Love that covers sin
And takes the weight of the world

I love You
All of my hope is in You
Jesus Christ take my life
Take all of me

You stand on mountain tops with me
With You I walk through the valleys
Your grace is all I rely on

I love You so, and I give up my heart to say
I need You so, my everything 

#Conviction: Offering My Heart to You.

'The Stand', Hillsong United.

as I am at Your throne,

offering my heart to You;

all of it containing all of my dreams, desires and plans,

down to every single bit of needs and wants in material form,

and when You take it and hold it at the palm of Your hand*,
(*You know my dreams, and You have a plan),

You pour in Your overwhelming glory*,
(*I want to be a reflector, shining Your glory letting the world know You live in me),

expanding my heart,

shining in with far more greater things;

above and beyond my expectations and abilities,

all because You got much in store for me,

and because You love me.

so here Lord, take all of me,

all am is Yours.

now this is what i call, a life worth living,

a life with significance and a purpose,

and a life set apart.

"But I have promised you,

‘You will possess their land because I will give it to you as your possession

—a land flowing with milk and honey.

I am the Lord your God,

who has set you apart from all other people."

- Leviticus 20:24 (NLT)

It is time, for a new wineskin.

"And no one pours new wine into old wineskins;

if he does, the fresh wine will burst the skins,

and it will be spilled and the skins will be ruined (destroyed).

But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins.

And no one after drinking old wine immediately desires new wine,

for he says, The old is good or better."

- Luke 5:37-39 (Amplified)

Eagles unite!

"Walk with the wise and become wise;

associate with fools and get in trouble."

- Proverbs 13:20 (NLT)

It is time to soar with the eagles,

rather than be pecking around with the chickens.

#readyfortakeoff.