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Don’t be Distracted!

Rodney — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:13:28 +0000

“I’m busy.”
“I got lots to do.”
“I have to go somewhere.”
“I don’t have time.”

Have we all said these statements many times in our lives? I’m sure we all have.

Whether it is going to the gym, losing weight, learning a new sport or hobby or even going back to church and getting right with God, we sometimes feel other things are more important. It robs us of our time and energy.

But are all the things we do important or distractions?

Sometimes, the things we do are distractions to what really needs to be done.

Work is a blessing. But it can also be a curse when it robs time away from God. Opportunities are great especially when they provide for our family. But when these opportunities take us away from our family, then is it all worth it?

If there is anything I’ve learned these past few weeks, it is this: the enemy will send us plenty of distractions so we can lose focus to what God wants us to set our eyes on.

Don’t let the enemy blur your vision!
Don’t lose your focus!
Don’t be distracted!

When Peter lost his focus on Jesus, he started sinking.

Do we feel the same way sometimes when we lose FOCUS on God?

Perhaps, we can do something about it.

Like what I always say, “Put God FIRST and everything will fall into place.”

I pray that you will not be distracted with the things that make you busy and have the time to things that really matter more.

God bless you!

Until then,

New Year. Same Fear?

Rodney — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:11:57 +0000

2010 is here. A New Year. Chinese say it is the Year of the Tiger. The Tiger is fierce and aggressive and many great things are expected to happen this year. But for some, they do not expect good things to happen.
When New Year comes, people typically have a sense of new hope. They expect a new beginning – a new start in their life. Unfortunately, some people still have the same fears they have from the previous year and bring them to the new year. I know it is but natural to do so. It happens. Last year’s debt is brought in this year with even higher interests. Last year’s pain is brought in to this year and we are still feeling its effects. Last year’s disappointment are dragged to this new year and we are still blaming others about it.

Now, I’m not saying that you should not pay your debts or deny the pain or pretend that disappointments never existed.

But what I am saying to you today is that 2010 is a new season for you. The new year brings new hope to all of us. Hope is something vital to each person. Without it, probably more than half of Earth’s population are now dead. Without hope, we won’t get up in the morning and start the day. We need hope and God is giving us that hope in 2010.

Let me encourage you today. It’s the new year. Don’t let the disappointments and the hurt of the past year pull you down this year. Remember that God is doing something wonderful in your life everyday. If you set your eyes in the past rather that God and the future, then you will miss it. This year, I am believing that God will do great things in your life that you will never expect. That’s just how God is. Always delivering more than what we expect.

If you have a debt last year that you need to pay, pray that God will open doors of opportunities to help you pay for that debt. Don’t run away from it. Face it and pay for it.

If you have pain carried on from last year, pray to the Lord and tell Him what you feel about it and release forgiveness to the offender.

If you have disappointments, see where you went wrong and make sure that you do not do the same mistakes.

It’s a NEW YEAR! It’s a NEW SEASON for you and me.

I know God has great plans for all of us. Just wait and see.

Happy New Year!

Video: Jumpstarting our Christian Life in 2010

Rodney — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:26:13 +0000

Here is a special video presentation by KP Yohannan entitled “The call of Christ”.

When I first watched this video, I was led to tears and had a great conviction in my heart. I showed this to Team Rockwell and they too felt the deep burden. Let me share this to you as you start 2010. If you gave you life to Jesus Christ, then you are not just a spectator but a gladiator. You are part of a battle between good and evil with the soul of people at stake.

As you watch this five minute video, may you be challenged this 2010 to encourage more people to have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

God bless you.