Sisters In Faith

Words are very powerful. If there is something that can gash a heart more than a sword, those would be the words from anyone whom we allow to hurt us. It hurts even more when the words come from our own mouth. Lately, I found myself asking questions that eventually keep me down. "Am I fat?" "Why am I alone again?" "Why do I look ugly?" "Why am I so foolish?" "When will I learn?" "Will I ever get _______(fill in the blank with something I want or need)? And then I would impulsively reply negative answers to my own questions. It went on and on until I finally realized that telling myself negative things about me isn't making me any wise. It makes me feel disappointed. It makes me feel down. It makes me feel hopeless. These questions are fatal. It will lead to nowhere but misery and despair. These are the questions everyone should avoid as long as the only answers we can give ourselves are the negative ones. B

Some people think that it is better not to believe in God rather than believe in a God who expects you to obey rules and be perfect just like Him. I for one have numerous sins a day. Even the holiest of holies would be caught red handed once in his life. But from constantly being intimately aquainted with the Lord, He has taught me that it is actually more than obedience.  “ If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14:15‬ ‭ESV‬‬ It is difficult for students to obey a strict and unfriendly teacher. There are people who always rebel against an unlawful and unqualified leader in the government. But if people add a little bit of love with obedience, it is much easier to obey. Let's say your mother asks you to clean your room which hasn't been cleaned for a week. You wouldn't do that for yourself if mother hadn't asked you to do it. But if mother says so, you will surely obey (sooner or later. Haha). Because she is your mother and you love her. I think

STOP PLAYING SAFE WITH YOUR FAITH. These were the words that taught me how to be BOLD. I am a servant of God in the nation of *****. I serve the Lord in the teaching ministry He has called me a long time ago. One of my greatest dreams, to be used more effectively by God, is to gain a "Teachers of English to Students of Other Languages Certificate," also called TESOL. As I was faithfully praying for God's opportune time for me to have this, an offer has been given by one of the deacons in our church. She mentioned that this might be her last term as she needs to go back to USA by next year. Also, they're giving the certification in a lower fee since they are working for a foundation. I was so glad when I heard this news. But the joy melted right away when reality struck me. Here are the list of things that came to my mind as I thought about the reality of my situation. 1. TESOL classes will be  on July 11 until July 29  but my flight to my nat