Wednesday, July 19, 2006
As the title suggests,what does come 1st in your life?What are your priorities?Hehe,the reason for this discussion?Its cause I've been reading "The Purpose Driven Life." I've reached chapter 17 now.But I read a really really good part of the book in chapter 16,and it starts rather interestingly. "Life is all about love." Came back from SS2 just now with mum.Took a picture of this signboard with the funny caption on it.
Hehe.I'm free now,so I'm gonna summarize what I've read.Basically,the chapter speaks about putting relationships 1st in life and learning how to love in life,cause God has given us the entire lifetime to learn how to love.Just look at it this way,when you're on your deathbed,and you're about to breathe your last,you won't ask for your diploma's,your degree's,your car keys,or anything else in the world,except to see your loved one's.
What's the point of working your ass out your whole life,neglecting your relationships,whether be it with God,your family,your friends when in the end,its those friendships that you're suppose to treasure the most,especially those in your spiritual family,for they are the one's,who'll last forever.I've learned that we must learn how to love unselfishly,no matter how irritating,how annoying,how retarded,or how incredibly stupid some people can be,love has to be shown,for it is the main focus,life is about.
There are 3 important truth's I've learned from the book.
THE BEST USE OF LIFE IS LOVE
There is no other meaning to life,then love.Its by learning how to love,first God,and then other people,that we truly have lived our lives the way it should be.3 subthemes? Life without love is really worthless.Sometimes,we squeeze in relationships only when we have the time for it.But life is short,and time can never be earned back.So love while you still can.Use this equation. [Life-love=0] =P They even teach maths in the book.How interesting.
Love will last forever. Who can deny it?Its the only thing besides hope and peace that will last forever.Love is the greatest among these 3.In the end,its not what you've earned that you'll bring up there,but its your character,and your love for Him,that will last forever.
We will be evaluated on our love. This I believe is a very important truth.God will ask us not for our back accounts,or how many cars we have,how many titles we have,how much money we've made,but instead,he'll ask us how we've treated others,especially those in need. "The only thing that counts is faith in expressing itself through love."
THE BEST EXPRESSION OF LOVE IS TIME
The best you can ever give is not money,or material things,but it is the TIME that has been given.Love isn't what we give,or what we provide for others,but how much we give of ourselves.Love concentrates so intently on another,that you forget yourself at that moment.By giving your time,you're actually giving a part of you,that can never be taken back. "You can give without loving,but you cannot love without giving." Love is all about sacrificing for the other,basically,being unselfish.
THE BEST TIME TO LOVE IS NOW
It is indeed the best time to love,for life is short,and we'll never know when circumstances will change.People die.Children grow up.Tomorrow holds no guarantees.The best use of life is love.The best expression of love is time.The best time to love is now.
I'll end with this beautiful verse. "No matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I'm bankrupt without love. (1 Corinthians 13:3b) Written by the apostle Paul himself. =)
Hehe.I've learned a lot from this chapter.Hopefully,it'll apply to all of you who are reading this.It made me realize once again,that nothing else really matters,but the people around you.It made me realize,that I gotta learn how to love God,and consequently love others.
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As for my day,had a relatively ok day.Hardly studied.Haha...probably gonna study later on tonight.Sigh,was suppose to go out tonight with Linda to watch "Just my Luck," but then,no tickets.So I managed to pull out of serving this week.I don't know how to play percussions anyway.So this Saturday,no practise. =) Hehe...so we're going out for the movie this Saturday.
I get to fulfill my promise to Khye-ren.Haha,promised to watch with her Just my luck.=P Maybe we'll watch Pirates of the Caribbean 2 after that as well.Kill 2 birds with 1 stone.Yay! So cool! Haha...The only thing is I wanted to go out tonight.Oh well...that means gotta study more throughout the week. Sadz...
This is what the signboard said. "You have taken my car park,please take along my disability." Haha...we were parked on the spot for disabled people,only for a short while though.Lolz...it was hilarious.Did I mentioned that Simple Plan rocks?Took out their album today,"Still Not Getting Any" and was listening to them.Missed their songs so bad.Haha...Oh well,that'll be all.Gotta help mum with the ironing. =) Cheers.Peace out!
-Matt-