A gentle reminder :)

I felt like crap today and things just seemed like they haven't moved. But I knew the one thing I need was to hear the word of the Lord. So I quickly searched on Youtube and for some reason, I wanted to hear specifically from Francis Chan. No idea why. Like he's good, but I don't usually listen to his sermons. Anyways, I found one called "The Holy Spirit and Our Effort", based on 2 Peter 1:5-11. Have a listen if you like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Deuca-kXtnI

The part where he got to "Steadfastness" (endurance + perseverance), he said let's say Jesus walked in right now and let you choose either plan A or B to go into 2010 (sermon was done near end of 2009). Plan A is where everything will go the way you want (ie. good marriage, well paid job, no illness...) but you will not be closer to Jesus... things just stay the same between you and Jesus. Plan B is to go into the new year with steadfastness, it will be hard, but you will be so much closer to Jesus and will come out with strength you've never had.

On hearing this, I felt so much better. Not crappy anymore. Quite in awe of God and filled with thankfulness. The reason for this is because near the end of 2009 (I guess around the same time as when that sermon was preached), I remember telling someone that I want to be closer with Jesus when the new year comes. And 2010 SUCKED HARD! LoL! But, I know with confidence that I have the strength I've never had before and is definitely so much closer to Him :)

Sometimes when I feel like crap, I need a little reminder here and there :P But the ways God gently reminds you is just so uniquely insane :D Crazy how He did it this time!

THANK-YOU JESUS!