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An encounter with Jesus is really a very wonderful opportunity that I could not afford to miss. I thought that I had already encountered my Lord Jesus Christ the moment I received Him as my Lord and Savior. I guessed I had changed when I had realized that Jesus was all that I needed. My life started to take the right direction when I had my rebirth many years ago. Yes, I had changed when I was born again. Many things in me and in my life really had altered. My paradigm, lifestyle, attitude toward other person, treatment to nature, interests and everything became better. However, it was not that really easy to keep and maintain the improvement of me. Along the way, I had face various tests and challenges which tried to discourage me to be good and better. So, I hardly reach the best point of this improvement.

An encounter with Jesus was a very wonderful experience that had made me really whole. This happened to me only recently and I am so glad that I had given the chance to encounter my Lord Jesus in the most intimate, profound and personal manner. I had felt His feeling when He was crucified at the Cross wherein I had whispered “Oh, my Lord, why had you create me only to crucify you there?” What He did is really a noteworthy evidence of His great Love for me. His lavish love had brought me into realization that my life is not actually about me but it is all about Him.

An encounter with Jesus had surprisingly affected my way of thinking. This time it changed me greatly within. Before I had such an encounter with my Savior, I was complaining to my partner because I fondly wanted to have a getaway to a far place. My interest was different from his interests. After the encounter, both interests had been made mutual. Thus, our relationship became smoother and sweeter. My heart and mind became more peaceful and still.

There are a lot of things that had happened to me at my encounter with Jesus. I feel so blessed to have known Him this way and I am getting more in love with my Savior and Creator.

One Way is a great song that tells what I want to convey to all of my loved ones - friends, acquaintances, unbelieving kins and others. When we learn and believe that only Jesus Christ our Lord is the way to life, joy, peace and salvation, we will never be the same again. A lot of things within us as well as outside us will amazingly change for better and when we keep on pursuing the truth about Jesus then we will experience changes in our lives for best.
Keep listening and internalize every word of it. This song entitled “One Way” from Hillsong has been inspiring a lot of worshipers of the Jesus- the Only Way to heaven, Eternal Life.

You Are My Hiding Place is classic christian song that has been inspiring my heart to keep on beating to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. It is very soothing to my soul and keeps me feel so secured. Truly, when trouble comes God is my Hiding Place. His hands are the ones holding me so tightly when I want to go in the wrong way. His eyes are my light when I cannot see anything but darkness. His Word is my weapon when I am in battle especially an emotional battle.

If He has been my Hiding Place, anyone of you can trust Him to and make Him be your Hiding Place as well. He alone can save you. Trust Him not anyone nor anything. Sing along with the song and God will leave a rhyme in your heart. Keep singing God’s faithfulness through songs like this You Are My Hiding Place and you will continue experiencing His amazing grace and lavish love.

Climate change is a serious business of everyone from anywhere around the world. It is actually a global concern to talk about this phenomenon. Climate change is actually referred to major changes in temperature, rainfall or wind patterns lasting for decades or it may even take longer. It may be caused by natural factors and processes or by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests and building developments in major areas of every nation.

Do we know that our planet has been getting warmer? Global warming has been a serious problem that we cannot avoid to associate with climate change. Sea levels are rising worldwide and typhoon-prone areas are likely to experience more rainfalls which may increase the risk of getting flooded. Floods and drought can increase the rick of extinction of some plants and animals. Our ecosystem has been getting very much affected. US Environmental Protection Agency never stops working on everything that will help save the mother nature. In fact, it has been trying to disseminate basic and necessary information about taking the initiative to save our mother earth - our very own land. Our land is a very special gift of our Creator and it is major part of His creation. Let us cooperate to save our dwelling place.

Here are some simple things the agency recommend to everyone.

* Change your lights to lights that are energy-efficient and go for light fixtures with the energy star logo.
* Clean air filters regularly and have your cooling equipments tuned every year by a licensed technician. This will help us save power and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
* Of course, we will never ignore to employ the three R’s in preserving our nature. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. We should bring containers, papers and other goods to the recycling shops. Let us also opt for products with recyclable packaging and materials.
* Composting our food and yard waste can reduce the amount of garbage that we send to landfills and it can reduce greenhouse effect. Thus, let us go for the green in everything.
* Drive wisely. Let us avoid hard accelerations and do not take it so hard on the brakes of your ride.
* Consume water with a highest level of efficiency and let us just walk towards our destination when we can.
* Maybe the last but not the least thing that you can do is disseminate these tips to your loved ones and friends. Climate Change: A Serious Business Of Everyone
* Remember that we can thank God for the things He gives us in a way we do take good care of His creation.

Free Yourself From Negative Emotions: Depression And Despair. Many of us have been used to some negative emotions such as depression and despair. Such feelings are caused by the real events in our lives. That is actually the reality of life. Life is not always a moment of joy and triumph. It is called life when we experience both joy and sorrow, triumph and failure.

What does it mean to be depressed? It is state of being down emotionally and weak spiritually. Depression is defined as a common mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth and disturbed sleep. It is hard to lose sleep over many things. Depression is a culprit to lose good health and good looks.

What does it mean to be in despair? It means being hopeless and giving up all expectations. Can you imagine living without hope? Existing without life is nonsense and aimless. It is just like living in a grave. Despair usually puts our health into danger.

Both depression and despair are major emotions that can destroy us if we cannot respond to it in a wise and proper way. It is then an excellent action not to sink into these negative feelings. I believe that all of us have already been in the state of being depressed and despair. No matter how long or short that we had imprisoned to such destructive emotions, that has already been past and it is highly recommended that we need to let the past sleep and let it sleep in the sweet embrace of our Lord Jesus Christ and let us go on into the invincible future with our God. We have seen ourselves taking so hard to be lifted up from these emotions but it is good news that we have a new blessed hope.

Let us keep watching the Lord to do greater things in our lives. Let us confidently rise above these depression and despair and obey the Lord and do the next thing. It is a wise decision not to let the sense of past failure defeat our next step. Get rid of these negative emotions and fly freely with a heart filled with love, joy and peace.

Many have been wondering what is this song all about..Some of the listeners of this song “I Hope You Dance” feel so inspired. Others, on the other hand, feel it is just imaginative and too-good-to-be-true to relate it in one’s life.

I Hope You Dance Lyrics

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty-handed

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance
I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances but they’re worth taking
Lovin’ might be a mistake but it’s worth making

Don’t let some hell-bent heart leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out reconsider
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder)
I hope you dance
(Where those years have gone)

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

Dance
I hope you dance
(Dance)
I hope you dance
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder)
I hope you dance
(Where those years have gone)

Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder
(Dance)
Where those years have gone
(Dance)

You Are Worthy is a song that has been serving a lot of people seeking how to worship the Lord in a highest level. This song entitled “You Are Worthy” has been a favorite of worship leading team in many churches. From the album of Hillsong “For All You’ve Done”,

Any crown I’ve ever worn
I lay it down
Any praise I’ve ever gained
I give it all to You

For there’s nothing in this world
That can compare
For You alone are worthy
You alone are worthy

You are near to all who call
Upon Your name
Ever givin’, ever loving
You remain the same

For You open up Your hand
And satisfy
I give You all the glory
Give You all the glory

You are worthy, oh Lord, of all honour
You are worthy to receive all praise
In Your presence I live and with all I have to give
I will worship You

You are near to all who call
Upon Your name
Ever giving, ever loving
You remain the same

For You open up Your hand
And satisfy
I give You all the glory
Give You all the glory

You are worthy, oh Lord, of all honour
You are worthy to receive all praise
In Your presence I live and with all I have to give
I will worship You

You are worthy, oh Lord, of all honour
You are worthy to receive all praise
In Your presence I live and with all I have to give
I will worship You

Honour You
Glorify Your holy name
I will worship You
Honour You
Glorify Your holy name

We will worship You, Lord

You are worthy, oh Lord, of all honour
You are worthy to receive all praise
In Your presence I live and with all I have to give
I will worship You

You are worthy, oh Lord, of all honour
You are worthy to receive all praise
In Your presence I live and with all I have to give
I will worship You

You are worthy, oh Lord, of all honour
You are worthy to receive all praise
In Your presence I live and with all I have to give
I will worship You

I will worship You
I will worship You

We worship You and honor You
We worship You, my Lord
You lift up my sins to You
We sing a new song to Your name

A very inspirational song performed by no other than the world-class Hillsong Team. For All You’ve Done under the album of For All You’ve Done by Hillsong. Great is our God for all He has done in us.

My Savior, Redeemer, lifted me from the miry clay
Almighty, forever, I will never be the same, ’cause You came near
From the everlasting to the world we live
The Father’s only Son

And You lived, and You died
And You rose again on high
And You opened the way for the world to live again
Hallelujah, for all You’ve done

My Savior, Redeemer, lifted me from the miry clay
Almighty, forever, I will never be the same, ’cause You came near
From the everlasting to the world we live
The Father’s only Son

And You lived, and You died
And You rose again on high
And You opened the way for the world to live again
Hallelujah, for all You’ve done

And You lived, and You died
And You rose again on high
And You opened the way for the world to live again
Hallelujah, for all You’ve done

‘Cause You came near
From the everlasting to the world we live
The Father’s only Son

‘Cause You came near
From the everlasting to the world we live
The Father’s only Son

And You lived, and You died
And You rose again on high
And You opened the way for the world to live again
Hallelujah, for all You’ve done

And You lived, and You died
And You rose again on high
And You opened the way for the world to live again
Hallelujah, for all You’ve done
Hallelujah, for all You’ve done
Hallelujah, for all You’ve done

Hallelujah, for all You’ve done
Hallelujah, for all You’ve done
Hallelujah, for all You’ve done

If you are looking for a lover who can be perfect for a Valentine’s date then you have landed to the right web place. I am recommending a Lover who is really the best among the best that you have ever known. A Lover who has been loving you even before you know Him and he will always love you no matter what comes your way. He will not simply love you with a simple love but a lavish love. With His unfailing love and promises, you will find peace with Him. Every time you are with Him, you will definitely feel so secure lacking nothing but having everything.

You do not need to be taking it so hard to be beautiful when you date with Him because He sees what is within you more than what you have outside. In His love, you will surely be assured of forgiveness of any wrong you do to Him and He will never bring it out against you in the future. This Lover covers all of your sins and is always ready to start a day afresh with you in any way.

If you have been looking for a Lover perfect for Valentine’s date, I want you to meet the Man of greatest love, the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Lover you need more than any one else. I found a love, a perfect love in Jesus Christ and His love is being offered with perfect peace. Have Him in your heart and make Him your Date not only this Valentine’s Day but every Day.

Have you heard about the paradoxes of prayer? The theme had captured my attention during my meditation moment. I read it from a book authored by Elizabeth George. The message goes this way:
“I asked God for strength that I might achieve. I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey…
I asked for health that i might do greater things. I was given infirmity that I might do better things..
I asked for riches that I might be happy. I was given poverty that I might be wise..
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men. I was given weakness that I might feel the need
of God…
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. I was given life that I might enjoy all things..
I got nothing that I asked for - but everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered -
I am among all, most richly blessed! ”

Prepare to meet God anytime anywhere. This is not a warning but an encouragement that we should keep drawing closer to our God. The Word of God always admonishing each person to consider getting ready to meet God and manage life wisely without neglecting the most important theme of daily life. In our everyday routine, let us not miss taking into consideration the thing that matters most everyday - meeting God. It has been said that the Son of God, our Lord Jesus Christ will be coming the second time around anytime.

That information is always true. It is fact that we should not ignore. We have to prepare ourselves to meet our Creator everyday. With the various rumors of wars around the world, natural and man-caused disasters and global chaos, it is no wonder that Jesus Second Coming will soon take place. Well, whether it be soon or later, the most necessary responsibility that we have to consider is that we are always ready to face Him and assured that He will take us in His Kingdom when He comes again.

Stress management gives a stress-free life everyday. Having a stress-free life everyday is everyone’s business daily. Even if we know a lot of side effects of thinking too much and doing vast activities everyday to the extent that we almost run out of strength and joy, we still cling on stresses and worries. Stress has been part of our daily life. In everything we do, there is always stress in it. Thus, the issue is not really on stress itself but on the way we manage it.

Stress management is a study that deals with managing or handling stress in life. All of people have to deal with it everyday because it has been considered as something that goes with us wherever we go. Managing stress is then a responsibility of every individual. Stress may cause our days to shorten. Managing it well will bring more years in our lives. Stress can make us aged fast while managing it the right way can help us look younger than our age.

Manage stress by simply lifting up to our God every care of our lives. He loves us more than anything else. We matter so much more to Him than anything we think we need to keep living. Thus, let us just cast all of our cares to Him and everything we need will be provided. Get wisdom from the Word of God or the Bible before we do anything in a day and our day will end up great. Learn to lean on God and believe that all things are possible unto Him. Then, learn to laugh more but laugh with faith that God is in charge.

Finding strength in your weakness? How can this irony be possible to happen in one’s life? It has been a wise thought that weakness is an opportunity to find strength. It is normal that at times. weakness tends to surface in your life because we cannot be strong at all times as events come your way in variety. Nevertheless, it has been proven that God can release His power in your weak time. Yes, God can show His glorious power even in your weakest moment! Your weaknesses have a holy purpose when they are being submitted to God.

They actually challenge your self-reliance and remind you of your need for the greater strength that God can provide. Taking the life of Paul for instance, He proclaimed God’s strength in his weakness. When the people in Corinth accused him of being unimpressive, he did not boast of things that he accomplished to defend himself. Ironically, he had boasted in his weakness recognizing only the strength that God had provided him.

Finding strength in your weakness is a great challenge where you can practice to be strong when you are weak because God will definitely provide you the necessary strength so that you will not rely on your own but learn to rely on the power of God alone. Do not be dismayed then when you are at your weak point of life because that is a great chance for you to see the amazing power of God who can strengthen you all the while. Just bring such weaknesses in His courts and you will find yourself in awe of what He can do to you in such moment.

Let the desire of your heart be aligned to the Will of God. Let the Refiner refine your innermost being and let Him make you holy as He pleases. May God have His way in your life. The song entitled Refiner’s Fire is very highly recommended to you when you are having your devotion time with God.

Let us then remember that whatever we ask in the Name of Jesus and according to His Word, He will grant. Let the desire of your heart be the holiness that God wants to see in your life.

Obeying God Is Everyone’s Privilege. Have you observed that the more obedient you are in following God, the more odds are getting your way? Well, this case does not only happen to you but to almost everyone who is determined to really obey God. I, for one, has been experiencing adversity in life when i decided to follow Him. However, I am also determined to keep on with my walk in His light no matter what this life brings in my way. With the grace of God that has been abounding around me coupled with consistent prayer time every morning and night and bible reading, too, I am still standing on His Word and obeying His will.

Obeying God Is Everyone’s Privilege. The story of Moses in the bible has been inspiring me to keep my obedience on. God had instructed him to go to Pharaoh and tell him to free the Israelites. Actually, God had mentioned that He was going to give these people the freedom from the hands of Pharaoh through Moses. However, God had to harden the heart of Pharaoh in order to make more and grreater miracles to the people. At the Book of Exodus, we see that God was actually behind this hard heart of the king. Each plague and delay have been done with a purpose.

In this sense, I realized that God has a reason for everything He does. We encounter some delays and we complain not accepting the fact that the delays have been designed to bring greater glory to God and have been purposely made to be a lasting legacy of God’s miracle-working power not only for the current generation but for generations that will still come. In the story of Moses, we see that he eventually learned that God’s promises are all made to come to pass but in a different timing from ours. He always wants a greater glory than what we might be willing to give him. Another lesson is the perseverance and greater faith that would be developed through the obstacles and adversities that God allows to come in our lives. At the final step, God will be glorified as His promise will be fulfilled after a hard times of obeying His will. I have learned that it is worthy to demonstrate obedience even in the midst of adversity. Finally, I have realized that Obeying God Is Everyone’s Privilege.