Dory's little space

2011-03-02T01:15:00.000-08:00

I am NOT a rebel.

Heart

2011-01-28T07:11:00.000-08:00

Something I am also still learning.

2011-01-14T09:42:00.001-08:00

I'm sorry to break this to you but I have stashed my actual blog that used to be in this address because of privacy reasons. If you are wondering where it went and you still want to follow me (because you love me and want to know about me) then contact me, send me your email through any means you can :)

Have a good life y'alls.

To YOU, yes YOU who are reading this! xD

2010-12-31T09:51:00.000-08:00

May you have a very blessed new year!

May God bless your new year with new wisdom, joy, love, peace and understanding!

May you prosper in all you do!

May you grow more wealthy!

And HEALTHY! XD

And may your hearts be thoroughly joyful because of the peace of the Lord upon you :)

Have a great 2011!

*Now to get used to writing 2011. Hmm... *

2010-11-27T02:14:00.001-08:00

Boo!

Ungodly Philosophies

2010-11-19T09:55:00.000-08:00

“Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ.” Colossians 2:8 NLT

A young man wrote me recently asking for some advice. He said that he had given his life to Christ two years ago, and believed that he was saved, but he was having some serious doubts about his faith. He was attending college, and he was taking a philosophy course whose instructor was an atheist, and who professed that Christianity was utter nonsense. This teacher insisted that people only believed in God to help themselves cope with the trials of daily living, and to console themselves with the belief that they were going to heaven someday. He didn’t believe a word of the Bible, and he didn’t believe God was real. Thanks to this man’s worldly philosophy, his student was wavering in his faith.

I gave this young believer some advice straight from the Word of God. Scripture says: "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." (Proverbs 4:23 NIV) It also says: "Don't let others spoil your faith and joy with their philosophies, their wrong and shallow answers built on men's thoughts and ideas, instead of on what Christ has said." (Colossians 2:8 TLB) I told this young man that it was up to HIM to “guard” his heart, and to not allow others to “spoil” his faith. God is willing to protect us and our faith, but we must partner with Him in the process. When we are being influenced by ungodly people and their philosophies, it’s our responsibility as followers of Christ to remove ourselves from their influence. We must seek the Lord’s wisdom and guidance in the matter, determining to do whatever we have to in order to please Him. The apostle Peter wrote: "Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour. Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that Christians all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are." (1 Peter 5:8-9 NLT) The devil can’t “devour” just anyone. He has to search for believers who are weak and struggling in their faith, and who are receptive and vulnerable to his lies and deceptions. Those of us who stand firm in our faith may have fleeting moments of doubt, but we will not let them take hold in ways that will open the door to destruction.

Peter also wrote: “Be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:17-18 NIV) Becoming mature in Christ, and getting to know Him better, is our best defense against ungodly people and philosophies. Every time we read the Bible, or listen to good preaching and teaching--taking godly principles to heart, and applying them to our lives—we have the potential to grow and mature in our faith. Then, as the apostle Paul says: "We will no longer be immature like children. We won't be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth." (Ephesians 4:14 NLT) Whenever I get the slightest inkling that I am wavering in my faith, the first thing I do is quote Scripture, either aloud or to myself, until my doubts evaporate. That’s because it’s the truth of God’s Word that renews our minds to think like God, instead of like the world. Paul wrote: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." (Romans 12:2 NASB) Having a working knowledge of Scripture is a powerful defense against Satan and his attacks against our minds and hearts.

Before Jesus went to the cross, He told His disciples: "Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.]" (John 14:27 AMP) Notice that the Savior says that we should “stop allowing” ourselves to disturbed and unsettled. As followers of Christ, we have been endued with supernatural power to resist and refuse wrong thinking and behavior, and to walk in the divine peace that is our inheritance in Christ. Are you ready to take your stand against the ungodly philosophies of this world?

Lord, thank You that You have equipped me with the Holy Spirit to resist thinking and acting like the world. Remind me often to cast down arguments, theories, and reasonings—and everything that exalts itself against the knowledge of God—and to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5 AMP) I praise You for the victory and peace I will walk in as a result!

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2010-11-19T09:40:00.001-08:00

Walau Seribu Rebah

2010-11-18T08:32:00.000-08:00

Mercies that rise with the new morn
Set me apart as a newborn
Each moment I live, by faith I believe
With You I'm never alone

Darkness may come trials seem so long
You are the light I depend on
Through valleys and storms your word keeps me strong
My shelter, refuge and song

I trust in You.

Everyday I live I know You are my God
I lift my face and look to You my Lord
Even when the mountains tremble and a thousand fall
I will stand with You, my Jesus, take my all...

- TrueWorshiper

An Apology.

2010-11-10T05:16:00.000-08:00

I would like to do an open apology to everyone that I have offended, hurt, rejected, insulted, put down, despised and bullied. I was aware of my faults but I do not know my problem until now. (Perhaps it's not so bad studying psychology.) I have always known I have problems communicating healthily but tonight I found out that I have been a passive-aggressive communicator. I am sorry for my fear of confrontations, for my pride to admit to my faults or listen to anyone, for my complaining and for not communicating my disagreements and dissatisfactions properly. I am also sorry for putting such a high and impossible expectation on you and I am also sorry for looking down on you. I am sorry that I am emotional, tend to be overtly sensitive, insecure, selfish and also rather stubborn. I am sorry that I stepped over my boundary - criticising on things I have no busines with, being high and mighty always thinking that I am right and you are wrong and never respect your opinions. I am sorry that it has been a rough year as I thought I am trying to make amends but didn't deal with my flaws directly. I am sorry for causing all these havoc. For those mistakes that have missed out, I am sorry for those too. I pray blessings on each of you in your exams. Take care.

Friends.

2010-11-06T09:47:00.000-07:00

I had and awesome day today! Went out the whole day. Tomorrow I'm going to get my saree! No need to wait until next year. Going out with wonderful people again :D

My joy is being restored,

God is awesome and to be praised.

Lesson to learn I will learn

God is the great teacher and a nice one too

Thank God for friends.

Nice ones to hang out with

Temporary ones to be blessed with

Prickly ones to learn lessons from

Hard ones to get stronger from

Casual ones to have fun with

Hi bye ones to practice smiles with

Heart warming ones to receive love from

Heart breaking ones to receive trainings from

Serious ones to discuss serious matters with

Life-long ones to treasure and share life with

Thank God for various friends.

Wind and Fire

2010-11-03T21:58:00.000-07:00

I know what is going on and I am not stupid. And I know you stalk my blog. May every word here bless you and bring enlightenment to you.

God is my father. I shall never deny that. He will fight for me. He protects me. His love surpasses all. The best is, He takes me back every time. Even when I make mistakes. He picked up every broken pieces of my heart that you shattered and put them back again to make it whole.

I have forgiven you. For every tear I shed. For every sob I take. For every heartache I had.

If you don't want my love I shall extend it to others who need it more than you do. Perhaps others who will appreciate it.

My mistakes and my faults and my weaknesses are always laid bare before me for He reminds me all the time. I am changing. You do not appreciate it, I don't mind. I don't do all these for you and I don't do these to please you.

Wipe that smile off from your face. You don't have to suffer by keeping that mask on. That mask never hide the malice within anyway.

Every genuine apology, every genuine smile, every genuine laughter and care that I sow, you took them and stamp them at the soles of your feet.

It has been one year.

I shall let the wind blow
And I shall follow the wind of the Holy Spirit
To take me to places where I am free
And filled with joy that you never tasted
May the fire flow
Pure fire from above
Cleanse the filthiness
Refining the gold.

DotzCraft works

2010-10-21T04:31:00.000-07:00