Most of the time, we live for ourselves disregarding the fact that many unbelievers need us. Though we know that we are called to “make disciples among the nations”, unfortunately even our neighbors never hear “God” from us, right? It may be too harsh for me to say, but I guess sometimes we really don’t give much care for other people because what’s important to us is that we are saved.

The truth is we are all deceived. In John 10:10, it says, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” What normally happens is that we are being destroyed so that we will not have life to the full. Why? It’s because we rely on ourselves, not on God that’s why we are deceived repeatedly.

I’ve been a huge fan of Chris Tomlin and I even watched his concert when he came here in the Philippines with Kristian Stanfill. I listen to his music not to be entertained but to be blessed. I truly believe Gods ministers thru his songs but ofcourse what’s important is that our eyes cling to God not on the music itself. Just to give you a brief information about Chris Tomlin, I got this very good biography from about.com:

Words will never be enough. Lately, I just prayed to God that He may help me live a life that shows love for Him. That is why I loved this song for so many years. This is what I pray, this is what I declare in my life. Let My Life Be Like A Love Song! I want to start living a life that pleases Him. A life that will makes Him smile. I want God to feel loved by how I lived my life. Without words (I love you), I want to show it.

Faith is the foundation of our belief and relationship with God. The moment we communicate to Him through our prayers, it is a must that we have faith. As the bible says, “Without faith, it is impossible to please God!”

Take a stop in your own life – hear the voice commanding you “Go.” “Snatch others from the fire and save them.” (Jude 1:23). Hear the hearts of people shouting “Drag me (not) to (but out of) hell! Never miss the chance of a life time. After all, when you’d go to heaven – God won’t ask you about anything except for the souls Jesus has trusted you to work on.

We are ought to be givers, not merely takers. It may be hard but change should come our way. Disregard selfish thoughts and learn how to think for others. Living our life here on earth requires give and take situation.

We all know about what happened on the Cross. Jesus Christ died and saved us from eternal hell. He showed us the perfect love we all dreamt of. Funny thing is that people is very familiar with John 3:16 but without deeper understanding about its true meaning.

Serving God is not limited on being part of the ministry, being a preacher, being an evangelist etc. Serving God is about dedicating everything that you do for Him. On our everyday lives, we individually have our own schedules and things to work on. Sometimes we view our work as something done for our self.
Sometimes, we only become good stewards concerning big and valuable things. Again, being good stewards should not show selectiveness on things being taken care of. The bible says “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for me.”

Before, I am a closed minded fan of Hillsong and Chris Tomlin. I thought that they are the only ones who produces spirit filled christian music. Just earlier this year, I discovered some other christian bands that truly touched my heart. One of them is the Jesus Culture Band. I really felt God’s presence as I hear their songs. As Kim Walker said (one of the vocalists); singing without feeling the love God is useless. It will just be like ordinary words or songs.