It all started when we were doing the Bible study on Revelations in the Shockers Wives group. The awesomeness of the throne room depiction was so amazing.. I remember asking dad what he does after prayer. He seems to be quiet, eyes closed for awhile. He said that, he imagines himself prostrating before the God of heavens.
and the concept of going into throne room was exceptional( Rev 4). To be in the presence of the God who made the heavens and the earth, the galaxies,cosmos, the the alpha and omega, the one who knows the end from the beginning! The all sufficient grace, the everlasting love, the loving kindness! So you naturally fall down, and worship the King of Kings, the Creator. Rev 4 is awesome. Throne surrounded by Rainbow, Thunder and Lightning coming from his mouth, a sea of crystal before the throne. 4 creatures falling down and worshiping. 24 elders in white fall prostrate before the throne put the crowns before them. Would you dare enter this? His glory and majesty filling the place, when you hear 'Holy, Holy Holy is the Lord Almighty'. We can't stand before him, much less fall down prostrate,nor can you even lift up your eyes to see His glory, .. For our righteousness is like filthy rags ( Isa 64:6), Dirty smelly, full of wicked thoughts and deeds and so you go to the next phase ( Rev 5).
But the ever-lasting father, out of his love for us, sent us His only son Jesus, who takes on our punishment on the cross. So 'I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Gal 2:20. SO Beulah is dead. Dead to sin. Alive in Christ. Alive by the power of the resurrected Christ, and what's more, I am seated with Christ in the heavenly places (Eph 2:6)Now isn't that something. Your position changes, and all you can do is bask in His presence. You are God's child. Inheritance. Your citizenship is heaven! You take the body of Christ, broken for you, the blood of Christ poured out for you, You are one in Christ! What a privilege! Baptism and Communion! That takes you to the next phase ( Eph 5:18)
Be filled with the Spirit! HE dwells in us! Romans 8:9. Dwells not in palaces, or in heavens, but he dwells in us! So I ask him to fill me in all the areas of my life, office, home, with different people. In all the pockets, where I have selfishness, anger, pain,fear, worry, and as he fills me, all the dirt goes away! Like an empty vessel, being filled. That people see Him, instead of me. He fills me with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, selfcontrol. Like a sponge I pray that I absorb them in his presence, that when I am squeezed by the troubles of the day, I emit fragrance of the fruit of the spirit and not the stench of my old self. I ask him to be the Lord of my life. On my throne.
and then I go to the dressing room. Read it here.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Wearing the armor!
Imagine walking with a friend, and suddenly he/she trips and falls down. What will you do? Walk on? You stop and help them up... This is the image, God taught me. As a family, as husband and wife, you both are walking, and what if he falls, will you complain, grumble and keep walking or help him up?
Believe it or not, we are in a spiritual battle daily. The attacks are real. May not be life threatening, but you have daily attacks. You worry, you fear, you regret, you lament, you are disappointed, you are confused, you are impatient, you are angry.. and what not.
So during my Quiet time, and after I've been to throne room.. I go to the dressing room.. to get dressed with the armor of God.
Lord, I wear the Helmet of Salvation, I remember by your blood I've been made clean. I take captive every thought and make it obedient to you. All thoughts of fear, worries are blocked from my head. By your blood I am cleansed and so fill my thoughts with praise and thanksgiving.
I pray that I hold on to the Shield of Faith. When life throws googly at me, I don't waver, I don't doubt, but stand firm on the faith I have in you.
I pray that I use the Sword, which is the word of God. Remind me of your verse, help me to put into practice daily.
Wearing the Breastplate of Righteousness, I pray that I will remember it is only because of Christ's righteousness I stand, and not because of me. Help me to clothed in humility and be a servant leader.
As I wear the Belt of Truth, let me remember that you are truth, and that I will represent you in my life.
Wearing my shoes, let me be ready anytime, to boldly tell the Gospel of Peace, in season or out. Give me the right time, right place, right words, and seize the opportunity at all times.
Do you know what your spouse is going through? The struggle is real. The fear, confusion, the pressure, the loss, the stress on a day to day basis, the worry, regret,the pain. What can you do for that? You don't need to feel helpless!
The beautiful thing the Bible talks about family, way up in Genesis 2 is that they are ONE FLESH.. So that means, you can pray for your spouse, as for your own body!
Now, once I am done wearing it, I pray the exact same thing all over my husband. My guy is quite tall, and wow, what a soldier he would make, with all the shining armor! All 6 of them.
So we stand back to back in the thick of the battle. And I know if one of us falls down, we can lift each other up. The beauty of the armor is all 6 of it is God himself. Salvation, Word, Truth, Gospel, Righteousness, even faith heb 12:2! There is nothing required of us, except to use them and stand! Daily. And what a relief it is!, once you wear and make your husband wear. No matter if he's overseas, or in terrible situation, or worried or troubled, you can't preach to him, or change him in anyway, but you can just pray over him/her with the armor, and sleep as a baby in the arms of Jesus!
and here's by 2010 blog on the same subject.. tips to memorise easily !
Believe it or not, we are in a spiritual battle daily. The attacks are real. May not be life threatening, but you have daily attacks. You worry, you fear, you regret, you lament, you are disappointed, you are confused, you are impatient, you are angry.. and what not.
So during my Quiet time, and after I've been to throne room.. I go to the dressing room.. to get dressed with the armor of God.
Lord, I wear the Helmet of Salvation, I remember by your blood I've been made clean. I take captive every thought and make it obedient to you. All thoughts of fear, worries are blocked from my head. By your blood I am cleansed and so fill my thoughts with praise and thanksgiving.
I pray that I hold on to the Shield of Faith. When life throws googly at me, I don't waver, I don't doubt, but stand firm on the faith I have in you.
I pray that I use the Sword, which is the word of God. Remind me of your verse, help me to put into practice daily.
Wearing the Breastplate of Righteousness, I pray that I will remember it is only because of Christ's righteousness I stand, and not because of me. Help me to clothed in humility and be a servant leader.
As I wear the Belt of Truth, let me remember that you are truth, and that I will represent you in my life.
Wearing my shoes, let me be ready anytime, to boldly tell the Gospel of Peace, in season or out. Give me the right time, right place, right words, and seize the opportunity at all times.
Do you know what your spouse is going through? The struggle is real. The fear, confusion, the pressure, the loss, the stress on a day to day basis, the worry, regret,the pain. What can you do for that? You don't need to feel helpless!
The beautiful thing the Bible talks about family, way up in Genesis 2 is that they are ONE FLESH.. So that means, you can pray for your spouse, as for your own body!
Now, once I am done wearing it, I pray the exact same thing all over my husband. My guy is quite tall, and wow, what a soldier he would make, with all the shining armor! All 6 of them.
So we stand back to back in the thick of the battle. And I know if one of us falls down, we can lift each other up. The beauty of the armor is all 6 of it is God himself. Salvation, Word, Truth, Gospel, Righteousness, even faith heb 12:2! There is nothing required of us, except to use them and stand! Daily. And what a relief it is!, once you wear and make your husband wear. No matter if he's overseas, or in terrible situation, or worried or troubled, you can't preach to him, or change him in anyway, but you can just pray over him/her with the armor, and sleep as a baby in the arms of Jesus!
and here's by 2010 blog on the same subject.. tips to memorise easily !
Rescued from disaster
We were on the way home from East Tambaram on Sunday night around 9 PM. Amy was in the back seat and Andrea was goofing around in the front seat. They just had a fight with the two papers that Amy had colored. Amy was afraid that Andrea will throw the paper out of the window. So with her screaming, I closed Andrea's passenger window, and then turned on the AC midway.
Just as I was nearing the MCC College Signal, Amy said, 'Mom! Look the door is open!'. My heart skipped a beat, as I saw the door opening and dangling. I crouched and grabbed Andrea's arm. The vehicles were going past, and I could see people's astounded face in bike, and auto- saying, look car door is open and a kid inside. My stomach churned. I had to shift gear and slow down, move to the last lane, and stop the car, before being hit. And before Andrea goes out of the door.
I can only say, God saved us from death. Somehow I slowed down, and moved to the left lane and stopped. By then a guy in a bike, kicked and slammed the door shut. I am just thankful for guarding us that night. Saving us from impending disaster. I can't imagine the 'what if' she hung on the door.. what if she fell.. what if a vehicle hit the open door..God protected us and saved us.
For he will command his angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. Psalms 91:11
Just as I was nearing the MCC College Signal, Amy said, 'Mom! Look the door is open!'. My heart skipped a beat, as I saw the door opening and dangling. I crouched and grabbed Andrea's arm. The vehicles were going past, and I could see people's astounded face in bike, and auto- saying, look car door is open and a kid inside. My stomach churned. I had to shift gear and slow down, move to the last lane, and stop the car, before being hit. And before Andrea goes out of the door.
I can only say, God saved us from death. Somehow I slowed down, and moved to the left lane and stopped. By then a guy in a bike, kicked and slammed the door shut. I am just thankful for guarding us that night. Saving us from impending disaster. I can't imagine the 'what if' she hung on the door.. what if she fell.. what if a vehicle hit the open door..God protected us and saved us.
For he will command his angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. Psalms 91:11
Monday, February 18, 2019
A thankful heart
Its easy to be thankful when things are going smoothly. But when things are pretty rough, there is no end to the pain or struggle, we seem to get drowned in the sea of distress
One of my many favorite Petra songs, that speaks to my soul anytime, is 'Thankful Heart'. What strikes me most, is the line that says, 'I have a thankful heart that You have given me And it can only come from You'.
So when I have trouble looking for what to be thankful for, I ask God, to give me a thankful heart- that only he can give, and then he opens my eyes, to see all the treasures I have! Life after death, a family, eyes, nose, heart, functioning fingers, toes, arms, limbs, family and so much more. Jotting down in a paper helps me everytime.
Out of a thankful, grateful heart, what bursts out? fear, anxiety?? NO!! Praise! Love, Joy! and all the fruits of the Spirit! No wonder, Psalmist tells about, entering the gates with thanksgiving and courts with praise! Psalms 100:4. You can't enter the throne room without that. I have made a habit now, to start my Quiet time, with just that! and it so kick starts any day!
With Jesus as our head, we have so much to be thankful about. His everlasting love, loving kindness, His compassion, His sufficient grace, and every spiritual blessings in Christ Eph 1:3!! Oh boy, isn't that something!?
One of my many favorite Petra songs, that speaks to my soul anytime, is 'Thankful Heart'. What strikes me most, is the line that says, 'I have a thankful heart that You have given me And it can only come from You'.
So when I have trouble looking for what to be thankful for, I ask God, to give me a thankful heart- that only he can give, and then he opens my eyes, to see all the treasures I have! Life after death, a family, eyes, nose, heart, functioning fingers, toes, arms, limbs, family and so much more. Jotting down in a paper helps me everytime.
Out of a thankful, grateful heart, what bursts out? fear, anxiety?? NO!! Praise! Love, Joy! and all the fruits of the Spirit! No wonder, Psalmist tells about, entering the gates with thanksgiving and courts with praise! Psalms 100:4. You can't enter the throne room without that. I have made a habit now, to start my Quiet time, with just that! and it so kick starts any day!
With Jesus as our head, we have so much to be thankful about. His everlasting love, loving kindness, His compassion, His sufficient grace, and every spiritual blessings in Christ Eph 1:3!! Oh boy, isn't that something!?
In or out
Last night, during family prayer, we were singing a song written by Prince uncle and Dad reminicient of his old days, said he was Maths teacher from sriviliputhur. There was a collector, who encouraged lot of teachers, to join him to visit the villages. His name was Ranjith Periyanayagam.
He being a collector, was well received by the villagers, and they surrounded him and listened to him intently.
Dad said, he learnt 4 important learnings from him.
1.While riding the cycle, the collector told him about the game rule in badminton.. Of how when the ball falls on the line, it is considered as out.
Thus in our life, if you wonder if its right or wrong, and if its on the line, remember that it is an Out. Never doubt about that.
His office was in 1st floor. Everyday at around 11 AM, he would look out his window, and look for any one waiting in the collector office. Those who are pushed back or denied entry. He would slowly go there, and ask his whereabouts and then take him, and kindly share the gospel with them. Later when he comes to his desk, he makes sure, the petition from that person, is moved further.
Once, he was asked to collect around 1 lakhs for some saving scheme during mg. Ram period. He gave over that work to PW person. He had invited movie stars for a dance cultural program, and invited the collector to preside over it. Unaware he had been there, and there were dances in a very weird manner. Before he could realise, 2,3 songs and dances were complete. SLowly the collector turned back from stage and left the venue in a rickshaw. As he neared his home, he heard cries inside. Rushing in, he found that his 22 year healthy son, was dead suddenly.
2. The collector told dad, Neethar, 'kadavul, ungal mela romba piriyama irikirar. He is very fond of me too. And when we are so special, if we do a dumb mistake, God cannot bear it. He will immediately teach you and bring you back. So be watchful.' The collector was heart broken, when he shared this.
He being a collector, was well received by the villagers, and they surrounded him and listened to him intently.
Dad said, he learnt 4 important learnings from him.
1.While riding the cycle, the collector told him about the game rule in badminton.. Of how when the ball falls on the line, it is considered as out.
Thus in our life, if you wonder if its right or wrong, and if its on the line, remember that it is an Out. Never doubt about that.
His office was in 1st floor. Everyday at around 11 AM, he would look out his window, and look for any one waiting in the collector office. Those who are pushed back or denied entry. He would slowly go there, and ask his whereabouts and then take him, and kindly share the gospel with them. Later when he comes to his desk, he makes sure, the petition from that person, is moved further.
Once, he was asked to collect around 1 lakhs for some saving scheme during mg. Ram period. He gave over that work to PW person. He had invited movie stars for a dance cultural program, and invited the collector to preside over it. Unaware he had been there, and there were dances in a very weird manner. Before he could realise, 2,3 songs and dances were complete. SLowly the collector turned back from stage and left the venue in a rickshaw. As he neared his home, he heard cries inside. Rushing in, he found that his 22 year healthy son, was dead suddenly.
2. The collector told dad, Neethar, 'kadavul, ungal mela romba piriyama irikirar. He is very fond of me too. And when we are so special, if we do a dumb mistake, God cannot bear it. He will immediately teach you and bring you back. So be watchful.' The collector was heart broken, when he shared this.
Monday, February 11, 2019
Andrea's gimmicks
Bad that I haven't penned anything that Andrea did.
Andrea speaks a lot since going to preschool. She can say 1-100, say her ABCs, tell words pointing to her picture Alpha book, vegetables, colors, shapes, animals... quite a lot.. even write A, B and C.
Her babbles are so adorable.. here are few words that she uses.
Amykaaa ... loves the way she calls her sister at times.
Doctor phone pakka nanna solli.
Shiny mam, solli?
Adichiduvaen Amy.
Amy adichi.
Mummy, appa, vaanga.
Mummy susu.
Amy, Amy bad girl, Andrea Andrea Good girl.
Mummy good girl, Daddy good boy. Andrea good girl, Amy bad.
Thatha enga?
Daddy office. Mummy office. Amy School. Andrea School.
Naan school poi vandhachu.
Mummy surprise?
Daddy kita maati
Mummy kita solli
Daddy romba chaetai panni.
Me: Who pushed the chair down? Andy: Amy.
Her tantrums for
Surprise: She drags my office bad, and opens it to look for any surprise.
Chocolate: Mummy chocolate(2) please,... Kaila vachi...
To be held: Mummy thooki.
Phone: Mummy phone (3)
Amy: Mummy Amy kili.
She can say the following verses:
Karthavae sollum adiyaen kaetkiraen
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever.
My grace is sufficient for you.
Give and it shall be given to you.
The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. HE makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me in the path of righteousness. He restores my soul.
Kartharai nan ekalathilum sthotharipaen. Avar thuthi epodum en vayilirukum. Kartharulul en aathuma, maenmai paraatum, sirumaipatavargal, athai kaetu magilvargal.
Songs she loves
Manithan yar endhu ulagil yarukum theriyadhu.
singa kutigal patini kidakum.
Jeevikirar, yesu jeevikirar,
Andrea speaks a lot since going to preschool. She can say 1-100, say her ABCs, tell words pointing to her picture Alpha book, vegetables, colors, shapes, animals... quite a lot.. even write A, B and C.
Her babbles are so adorable.. here are few words that she uses.
Amykaaa ... loves the way she calls her sister at times.
Doctor phone pakka nanna solli.
Shiny mam, solli?
Adichiduvaen Amy.
Amy adichi.
Mummy, appa, vaanga.
Mummy susu.
Amy, Amy bad girl, Andrea Andrea Good girl.
Mummy good girl, Daddy good boy. Andrea good girl, Amy bad.
Thatha enga?
Daddy office. Mummy office. Amy School. Andrea School.
Naan school poi vandhachu.
Mummy surprise?
Daddy kita maati
Mummy kita solli
Daddy romba chaetai panni.
Me: Who pushed the chair down? Andy: Amy.
Her tantrums for
Surprise: She drags my office bad, and opens it to look for any surprise.
Chocolate: Mummy chocolate(2) please,... Kaila vachi...
To be held: Mummy thooki.
Phone: Mummy phone (3)
Amy: Mummy Amy kili.
She can say the following verses:
Karthavae sollum adiyaen kaetkiraen
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever.
My grace is sufficient for you.
Give and it shall be given to you.
The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. HE makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me in the path of righteousness. He restores my soul.
Kartharai nan ekalathilum sthotharipaen. Avar thuthi epodum en vayilirukum. Kartharulul en aathuma, maenmai paraatum, sirumaipatavargal, athai kaetu magilvargal.
Songs she loves
Manithan yar endhu ulagil yarukum theriyadhu.
singa kutigal patini kidakum.
Jeevikirar, yesu jeevikirar,
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