today...

If we know what kind of characteristics should encompass a "good person", why aren't we at our peak potential to make a difference and change to this world knowing that we can be this person?

If we know that a good person is compassionate, caring, encouraging, supportive etc, what is dragging us down and preventing us from being at our best as a human being?

All these thoughts came flowing from our discussion during YA, with sharing led by Genesis. He asked everyone, "What is the point?" What is the point for doing the things we do? What's the point in trying to make a difference? What's the point in giving up our time, money, talents and effort?

Then I was thinking about it in the car this morning… if I know what I can be… why aren't I? Why do I still think negatively, why do I still gossip, why am I not what I know I can be?

Negative thoughts, slander and gossip bring people down. It drags us down and keeps us there. Even though I've come leaps and bounds from what I used to be, today I'm going to make a change to my pessimistic thinking once and for all, I'm going to finally set goals for things I'd like to achieve by the end of the year *secret,* I'm going to create boundaries and limit myself from what I say, who I see and what I'm doing with my time. I'm going to seek wisdom rather than dwell on earthly things.

We can be serving in church and our various ministries, but where does our heart lie? Is it to seek attention, for self satisfaction, for self-glory? Why are we doing what we're doing in the church? What are our intentions? Do our hearts lie in self-centredness carrying out our duties in vain and responsibility, or are we willing to soften out hearts enough for God to mould it and change it according to His will and plan for us so that all our actions will be glorifying to Him and we will have a heart of teachability. It really really got me thinking. Do we have hearts that are motivated by love?

Then today, my colleague Vans emailed me. We only sit metres apart, but we still email each other for fun. In fact, she is in clear view when I turn my head left to look at her. It's our little secret that only we will get. =) Anyway, she emailed me,

It's tiring, but I can say confidently that by God's grace, I can do all of this. If you asked me if I would never imagine myself being able to do all these things 2 years ago, I think I would have vehemently denied it! Sometimes I'm amazed at how much I can actually fit into my schedule in one day, but still, it is all by God's grace and strength that I can complete all that I need to do at this moment in time. It's an exciting time!

So after I recieved her email, I was so deeply encouraged that words just flowed from my heart and I shared with her my perosnal thoughts at that moment. I'm so blessed to have met her and become so close to her that I'm able to share with her my most personal thoughts which I often find difficult to share with others.

We make use of our time the way we see fit. If we don't think we can fit something into our schedule, then we probably won't be able to fit it in because we have already got the mentality that we "don't have time." But if we make time for it and make a commitment to it, then for sure we'll be able to fit it into our schedule. I can't believe how many things I've been able to fit into my schedule by just making time. By being consistent and not slacking, by going through with your word, you can achieve so many things. Looking back, I can say that I'm a little proud that I've been able to achieve the things I have, but God humble me and my big head! huhu, for it is only by Your grace that I could have done all these things!

"Where your heart is lies your treasure," said the wise Dave!

Do you know how true that statement is? The things in our heart are the things we keep and treasure most. They are the things that we are willing to protect for what it's worth. If we keep God number one in our hearts, we are ultimately motivated by love for He loved us first. When we are motivated by pure love, our every action and thought will be with good intentions. When we are motivated by love, we do things that are extra-ordinary and others will be able to see that. They will question, "Why is that person, so good, so kind, so caring?" and they'll want a piece of it too!

So what's the point? You should know now if you've followed my train of thought thus far. =)

Strive for excellence, strive to be the BEST, strive to change old habits, strive to make a difference and strive to embrace change!

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