Reflection at Ayers Rock (resort)

I was watching a huge group of ants doing their work when I thought about the difference between an animal/insect and humans.

I have always been amazed at animals/insects' instinctive responses. Their responses are governed by a stimulant. They seem to not possess a centre where they can process their thoughts before they execute their action.

I guess that's when the term animal instinct come about. That led me to think about the value of self-control; the ability to restrain our natural response and process through before responding. It is a high functioning skill and perhaps one of the most difficult to grow. However, God has created us in His image, which means we have the potential to be more and more godlike, to possess more and more of the godlike characteristics as we abide in His presence.

Holy Spirit, consume every part of us, that we will become more and more like you, not through our own effort and good work, not even by the strength we get from you when we are doing our good work. Consume every morsel of our being that we will do as you lead and guide. Consume every part of us that the fruit of your spirit will emanate from the way we speak, the way we behave, the way we act.
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that song that ministered after the break up

Was listening to some music this morning and this song brought me back to the time of the previous break up. It's quite amazing how certain songs bring back memories.

I remembered that after the break up, I decided to take a weekend trip to HK alone to help with the healing process, and on that Sunday, I attended this church at Quarry Bay and this was the first song they led. It was a simple set up of an acoustic guitarist, a keyboardist and a drummer. But the holy spirit ministered to the soul through this song, and I was kinda feeling better after the trip. One of those experiences that taught me about the comfort that God can bring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01Yj7H-eSjM

Our God - Chris Tomlin

Water, You turned into wine
Opened the eyes of the blind
There's no one like You
None like You

Into the darkness, You shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There's no one like You
None like You

Our God is greater
Our God is stronger
God, You are higher than any other
Our God is healer
Awesome in power
Our God, our God

Into the darkness, You shine
Out of the ashes, we rise
There's no one like You
None like You

Our God is greater
Our God is stronger
God, You are higher than any other
Our God is healer
Awesome in power
Our God, our God
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You are the Christ

Because of Your love, you gather the lost sheep

Through Your love, you restore what is lost

By Your love, you sent us eternal life

By Your love, you have given us new lives

You are the Christ

who existed from the beginning

You are the Christ 

who fell on the way to Calvary

You are the Christ 

who was crucified on Calvary

You are the Christ 

who rose on high to the Father’s throne

My eyes may strain to see your rescue

My heart may doubt the truth of your promise

Give me a heart of faith that I will believe

Teach me your decrees that we may all live

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