#1 New Beginnings
It's been over 10 years since my last blog post ever.
Milestone #1 - First bible study with my precious ba
(Ba is an endearing term that somehow replaces all other terms between Feli & I, through an interesting series of happenings)
Bible study flow:
Adoration - 1 praise or worship song
Bible - 1 bible reading and sharing session
Communion - Holy Communion session
First session we had was on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32.
(We actually really only shared to verse 24)
Here are some revelations we had:
1. The son made a decision to go back to his father, *BUT* the father was the one who ran to him and showered him with love and acceptance.
2. The way we see the world & God is not the same as the way, He sees the world, and us. He sees us in love and is always anticipating our return with enthusiasm. His acceptance is complete and His heart is for us and our good because He loves us completely.
Perhaps the struggle and self-condemnation in our heart is a matter of pride, that we cannot understand or accept that He can look beyond what we do.
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Another theme that resonated with me is gratitude. As I was reflecting on the past week, the struggles and my quick descent into unwholesome words, the Lord reminded me of the importance of gratitude and that He was and is with me through the entire week.
Also, I did a mental check-in and honestly, I found that I achieve a lot more in the past week than in the few before, and that in the long run, I felt stronger emotionally.
So here is my first attempt at recording my life once more, years upon years past.
Milestone #1 - First bible study with my precious ba
(Ba is an endearing term that somehow replaces all other terms between Feli & I, through an interesting series of happenings)
Bible study flow:
Adoration - 1 praise or worship song
Bible - 1 bible reading and sharing session
Communion - Holy Communion session
First session we had was on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32.
(We actually really only shared to verse 24)
Here are some revelations we had:
1. The son made a decision to go back to his father, *BUT* the father was the one who ran to him and showered him with love and acceptance.
2. The way we see the world & God is not the same as the way, He sees the world, and us. He sees us in love and is always anticipating our return with enthusiasm. His acceptance is complete and His heart is for us and our good because He loves us completely.
Perhaps the struggle and self-condemnation in our heart is a matter of pride, that we cannot understand or accept that He can look beyond what we do.
---
Another theme that resonated with me is gratitude. As I was reflecting on the past week, the struggles and my quick descent into unwholesome words, the Lord reminded me of the importance of gratitude and that He was and is with me through the entire week.
Also, I did a mental check-in and honestly, I found that I achieve a lot more in the past week than in the few before, and that in the long run, I felt stronger emotionally.
So here is my first attempt at recording my life once more, years upon years past.
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