Zelpicness

something that i've realised about us as humans.

that the more we grow towards Christ-likeness, the more reason there is for us to grow in complacency, thereby growing desensitised to God's voice because we think we know it all. and that is precisely what will stop us from growing in the Lord.

because humility is God's character.
but the effect of growth is counter-humility.

so as we strive to attain the person of Jesus and we see breakthroughs, all the more we have to fight that monster of pride which will come attacking at us, snaring its ugly head.

tonight was amazing. 

there could be things that draw me to people. their ability to speak. to carry themselves well. their passion for life. their joyfulness. their ability to speak truths into people's lives. looks (of course, how could we leave that out.).

but ultimately, that could all fall apart.

i am amazed, at the ones who are not just convicted, but the ones who live out God's will.

i am amazed, at the ones who confess to have internal struggles with their own personal life, but yet above all, know that there is a greater battle out there to be fought, and put on that armor of God to fight valiantly for Him. in the process, God heals those internal struggles and sets them free from those bondages of lies and sins.

i am amazed, at the ones who know they get their way around things in life, but never see to using that as a tool of manipulation, but place Godly character above all else.

i am amazed, at the ones who denounce the desires of the human heart to fulfill their want of feeling loved and accepted by humans, but look to God instead to complete their heart- to build up and not to stumble people.

growth in the lord knows no bounds with humility. 

and tonight, i'm amazed by my shepherd.

thank you so much for sharing tonight, for the above is what i've seen you grown into. that woman of so much faith, conviction and humility, some one whom i look up to as my spiritual mentor.

11may2009: could never have imagined that our friendship would grow in such greater measure.

spiritual and soul connection is awesome enough.

but beyond that, our hearts speak for silly things like duck confit, cat socrates, cool movies, all things japan, hot fudge sundaes, there are many more which i can't begin listing if not i might start crying hehe. that's the heart connection.

a whole perfect package of a best friend. my best friend.

happy birthday my friend
here's to all the years we've shared together
all the fun we've had
you're such a blessing
such a joy in my life
may the good Lord bless you
and may all your dreams come true