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Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Developing Self-Control by Rick Warren
Today's Devotional is based on this passage:
"Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control" (Proverbs 25:28 NIV).
Self-control brings with it the good feeling of competency. Like a finely tuned precision automobile, your life stays on course with the slightest touch of steering. The results of self-control are confidence and an inner sense of security.Self-control and self-discipline are also key factors in any success you hope to have in this life. Without self-discipline, you are unlikely to achieve anything of lasting value.The apostle Paul realized this when he wrote,
"Every athlete in training submits to strict discipline, in order to be crowned with a wreath that will not last; but we do it for one that will last forever" (1 Corinthians 9:25 GNT).Olympic athletes train for years in order to have a chance to win a brief moment of glory. But the race we are running is far more important than any earthly athletic event. So self-control is not optional for Christians.How do we gain true self-control?Admit your problem.
The starting point for developing self-control is to face what God has already said about me: I am responsible for my behavior.James 1:14 (PH) says, "A man's temptation is due to the pull of his own inward desires, which can be enormously attractive."Do you realize what that says? It says you do things because you like to do them! When I do something I know is bad for me, I still do it because I like to do it. I want to do it; it's an inner desire.
Do you want more self-control? Admit you have a problem and be specific about it. Begin praying specifically about your problem areas.Put your past behind you. Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV) says, "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal..."This verse exposes a misconception that will keep you from gaining self-control: Once a failure, always a failure.Failure in the past does not mean you'll never be able to change.
Focusing on past failures, however, does guarantee their repetition. It's like driving a car and looking in the rearview mirror the whole time. You're going to collide with what's ahead of you.Ask God to help you put your past behind you.
"Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control" (Proverbs 25:28 NIV).
Self-control brings with it the good feeling of competency. Like a finely tuned precision automobile, your life stays on course with the slightest touch of steering. The results of self-control are confidence and an inner sense of security.Self-control and self-discipline are also key factors in any success you hope to have in this life. Without self-discipline, you are unlikely to achieve anything of lasting value.The apostle Paul realized this when he wrote,
"Every athlete in training submits to strict discipline, in order to be crowned with a wreath that will not last; but we do it for one that will last forever" (1 Corinthians 9:25 GNT).Olympic athletes train for years in order to have a chance to win a brief moment of glory. But the race we are running is far more important than any earthly athletic event. So self-control is not optional for Christians.How do we gain true self-control?Admit your problem.
The starting point for developing self-control is to face what God has already said about me: I am responsible for my behavior.James 1:14 (PH) says, "A man's temptation is due to the pull of his own inward desires, which can be enormously attractive."Do you realize what that says? It says you do things because you like to do them! When I do something I know is bad for me, I still do it because I like to do it. I want to do it; it's an inner desire.
Do you want more self-control? Admit you have a problem and be specific about it. Begin praying specifically about your problem areas.Put your past behind you. Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV) says, "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal..."This verse exposes a misconception that will keep you from gaining self-control: Once a failure, always a failure.Failure in the past does not mean you'll never be able to change.
Focusing on past failures, however, does guarantee their repetition. It's like driving a car and looking in the rearview mirror the whole time. You're going to collide with what's ahead of you.Ask God to help you put your past behind you.
马大学园交流空间校友会简讯01
(Updated Feb 09)
马大学园交流空间校友会祝你：新年快乐，新年蒙恩，心想事成！！
马大学园交流空间校友会（UM CLC Alumni）是一个为了联系及装备毕业生,以共同在职场上为主完成文化及福音使命的毕业生团契。我们希望可以联系与组织马大毕业的基督徒，在马来西亚的社会里发挥做盐做光的功能。除此之外，我们也以毕业生的角色继续支持大专事工。
2009年alumni主要要达到的目的：
· 先把毕业生联系起来
· 对文化使命有初步的认识
· 建立个人对职场与文化使命的负担
马大学园交流空间校友会（UM CLC Alumni）是一个为了联系及装备毕业生,以共同在职场上为主完成文化及福音使命的毕业生团契。我们希望可以联系与组织马大毕业的基督徒，在马来西亚的社会里发挥做盐做光的功能。除此之外，我们也以毕业生的角色继续支持大专事工。
2009年alumni主要要达到的目的：
· 先把毕业生联系起来
· 对文化使命有初步的认识
· 建立个人对职场与文化使命的负担
为了与毕业生们联系，在未来的日子里我们将会透过邮件或电邮，把我们最新的资料发送给你。不管你在世界的那一个角落，让我们继续保持联系！
我们的聚会
01 / 2 / 2009 团年饭 7pm, MUCCC Chapel, SS2
15 / 2 / 2009 查经∶但以理书 2 8pm, MUCCC Chapel, SS2
01 / 3 / 2009 查经∶但以理书 3 8pm, MUCCC Chapel, SS2
14 / 3 / 2009 ???? 11am, Kota Tinggi, Johor
01 / 3 / 2009 查经∶但以理书 3 8pm, MUCCC Chapel, SS2
14 / 3 / 2009 ???? 11am, Kota Tinggi, Johor
如有任何疑问可以拨打以下热线，我们的”接线员”会很乐意为你解答你的问题的。伊妹儿也可以哦。
喜燕 012-237 5891 ttinghy1980@yahoo.com
文狄 012-764 5294 tik80@hotmail.com
心洁 019-203 4992 yscheck03@yahoo.com
喜燕 012-237 5891 ttinghy1980@yahoo.com
文狄 012-764 5294 tik80@hotmail.com
心洁 019-203 4992 yscheck03@yahoo.com
马大学园交流空间校友会曾为马大学园交流空间短宣队“筹款”。接下来就是一封来学园交流空间协调员的一个简短的报告。
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Hi all,
I am here representing the UM CLC Alumni to say thank you regarding the offering that you have given to the UM CLC mission that was carried out last December. For your information, this in the summary of the offering.
Total offering collected : RM 650
Offering given to CLC mission trip: RM 300
Total offering remaining : RM 350
There is a balance of RM350, the committee members decide to use the money to support another event, which is a Theology Talk by Rev. Dr. Lee organise by the UM CLC Alumni. Details as follow:
Speaker: 李健安博士
Title : 文化使命与我
Date: 9 May 2009 and 10 May 2009
Time : 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Expected audient: 300 person
More details on this event will be sent out to you soon, we can pray hard for this event and make it a success. We hope everyone can benefits from this event.
Together we serve our mighty God.
Regards,
UM CLC Alumni
I am here representing the UM CLC Alumni to say thank you regarding the offering that you have given to the UM CLC mission that was carried out last December. For your information, this in the summary of the offering.
Total offering collected : RM 650
Offering given to CLC mission trip: RM 300
Total offering remaining : RM 350
There is a balance of RM350, the committee members decide to use the money to support another event, which is a Theology Talk by Rev. Dr. Lee organise by the UM CLC Alumni. Details as follow:
Speaker: 李健安博士
Title : 文化使命与我
Date: 9 May 2009 and 10 May 2009
Time : 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Expected audient: 300 person
More details on this event will be sent out to you soon, we can pray hard for this event and make it a success. We hope everyone can benefits from this event.
Together we serve our mighty God.
Regards,
UM CLC Alumni
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