Overwhelmed

I am such a people person. And lately God is teaching me that: you can't please everyone and that's okay. And also by being a people-person I'm actually being quite selfish. It's about me wanting to be likeable :(

I've been struggling to speak the truth in love and i think i still am. It's just so much easier to tell people what they wanted to hear rather than what they needed to hear. One of my bible study member had shared a story about her friend who always been put in the situation "to tell" And although the favor of the people, situation and the outcome was never on her side, she still doing it. She said that God had put her in that ministry: to tell :)

The favor of the people was not on her, but i know that God's favor was on her side. That is really an encouraging story for me :)

As we getting closer and closer to then end times, the bible says there will be people who hate us for telling the truth. So i guess i just have to get used to it :) it's okay to be a fool in the eyes of men rather than be a fool in the eyes of God. And being hated by men is nothing compare to being hated by God.

On saturday, i got a chance to do volunteer at Innvision; feeding homeless. It's been a while since last time i've been here. Before i went, during my devotion time i had asked God to give me a joyful heart instead of my worryful-heart so i can enjoy this ministry. This time we come not just to cook and serve but to do worship as well.

To tell the truth i was a bit skeptical at first, because i saw some people walk in with their headphones on. I was thinking in my heart what if they feel bothered? But i was encouraged to see my fellow team, they were singing joyfully :) And as we sing more and more, I can see how God works :) some people can relate to "amazing grace" and as i saw their teary eyes, i had felt my eyes become teary as well :) I was overwhelmed with Joy at the whole experience :)

When I was worry about how people would react, God had once again prove me wrong. Because the "truth" will bring great-joy to the people when done in love :) <3

*blushing with joy*
:) <3