Game

In respond to a game that is ongoing on blogs, I have decided to carry it on..

Rules of the game:
1. Post any 5 weird or random stuff about yourself.
2. At the end, list the names of 5 people who you want. Next, leave a comment, "YOU ARE TAGGED" in their blog and tell them to read your blog for rules.

Any 5 weird/random stuff about me:
1. I tend to sleeptalk or sleepwalk when I am asleep at night.
2. I love to sing especially in the toilet. (Phoebe has heard me sing before!)
3. I love my family and friends.
4. My favourite phrase(s) are: I don't know, Don't ask me and I want to go home!
5. I go crazy over dogs especially golden retrievers

The 5 unlucky people are: Sophie, Melanie, Marcus, Shee wee and Joanne.

Personality Test

How many of us have tried many different personality test(s)? After attempting the test(s), how many of these tests are actually accurate?I tried the below test and felt that the analysis of the test was pretty accurate for me.

Your Birthdate: August 18

You are a cohesive force - able to bring many people together for a common cause. You tend to excel in work situations, but you also facilitate a lot of social gatherings too. Beyond being a good leader, you are good at inspiring others. You also keep your powerful emotions in check - you know when to emote and when to repress. Your strength: Emotional maturity beyond your years Your weakness: Wearing yourself down with too many responsibilities Your power color: Crimson red Your power symbol: Snowflake Your power month: September

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Disappointment!

How many of us have ever felt disappointed in yourself? I certainly have, many a times, trying to live up to my expectations as well as others. I am thankful that my parents did not place their great hopes in me. (My older and younger sis is definitely smarter & more hardworking!) Anyway, disappointment comes in many forms and recently, I have been receiving them. I hate them!!I shook my fist at the world around me, I pouted in despair, I cried, "God, this is NOT fair!!". What things are fair and square in this world? NOTHING! Sometimes, I wonder if I made the correct move in pursuing a degree. I feel that I am not up to it and cannot meet my expectations.

I am sure, that all of you have broken dreams, broken wings trying to ride the storm. Are we quick to blame God for evrything that happened in our life that has gone wrong?
"It is sad not to get what you hoped for. But wishes that come true are like eating fruit from the tree of life. Proverbs 13:12" This verse reminds me of God's love lifting me up and the lotion that soothes our wounds of dashed hopes. His words rminds us that His timing is always PERFECT.

"We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts. He gave us his love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to us. Romans 5:3-5". I hope that this HOPE that the Lord assures us will be your HOPE as well. Remember, the God that we serve is the God of Hope! Don't ever lose that hope!:)

Dear Lord, thank You for revealing Yourself to us in Your Word. Thank You for laying out practical principles for us to live by. Thank you for reminding us of Your unwavering love for us. Forgive us when we sin by grumbling, and when we get caught up in our own timing, our own plans and forget that Your plan and Your timing are always perfect. We praise You for being a patient God who loves us unconditionally. As we sit for the examinations, please be with us and watch over us Lord. So that whatever grades we score, we'll glorify Your name. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Failures in Life

How many of us have faced failures in life? I suppose every one of us have experienced failure(s) in one way or another.

Everybody loves success. We all strive hard to achieve it. In all areas of life, we want to be SUCCESSFUL! The thirst for success is a God given passion in our hearts. There is nothing wrong in striving to be successful. On the opposite face of the coin, is failure. Most people hate failure. Sometimes, I may hate myself for failing or not living up to my expectations! However, we can take heart that God looks at things in a different light. Being human, we are all prone to fail, fail and even more fail. No one sails the ship of life without an unbroken sail of success. At times, the reason for our failure is because our aim maybe off or our judgement maybe faulty. However, failing doesn't make us a failure as long as we NEVER ever give up trying! Very often, our problem is not with failure but our attitude towards failure.

Are failures in life bad after all? NO! There are benefits and blessings that are hidden in each failure that we get. Failure is the opportunity for us to start again. It also challenges us to excel in our efforts to try again. God understands our failures and never look down on us. Instead, He uses the Holy Spirit to help us.

Since failure is so common among us, we should learn to respond to failure constructively. Successful people know how to turn their tragedies into triumphs. They always treat failure as a stepping stone to success. Right response is often the key to success. Whether we fail or succeed we should respond to that in the right way. Our response always determines the result. Therefore, we should learn to :
1) Accept responsibility for failure: "Anyone who refuses to admit his mistake can never be successful. But if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance" (Proverbs 28: 13).
2) Ask God for Wisdom and Grace: "If you lack wisdom, ask God who gives generously to all…” (James 1: 5) and "A righteous man may fall seven times, And rises again.” (Proverbs 24: 16).
3) Forget the past and focus on the future: In the bible it says, "Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize…” (Phil. 3: 13,14). Lastly, “ …let us run with patience the particular race that God has set before us. Keep your eyes on Jesus, our leader and instructor” (Hebrews 12: 1,2).

By the courtesy of Dr. Varghese John who is an Engineering Professor turned Bible Teacher based at Trivandrum. <http://www.brethrenassemblies.com/messages26.html>

Remember: Winners NEVER quit and Quitters NEVER win! All the best to those having exams!!Let us conquer the exams!