forgetful me

Dear God, please protect us from any harm or less than beneficial situations. Cause good people who will stand up for our interests come our way. And at the end of every ordeal, help us to remember keenly that You have been faithful always. We choose to trust in You and we know that You always have the best in mind for us. And you know everything. So thank You God. In Jesus' Name, Amen Amen Amen!!

when the suffering continues

1 Peter 4

1 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.

Cheryl's version:

If i suffer, it's because I have been redeemed by Christ's work; Because I live in this world, naturally i am affected by the way the world thinks. So my focus needs to be not living for "human passions".

7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God (Cheryl: "word of God"); whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.


19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

Cheryl's version:
In the meantime, do these things. And our God is trustworthy, loving and powerful.

Running baby

(photo is not mine :)

I have been keeping up with my running schedule, which really is, if i get home at a reasonable time (usually before 8pm), I will go out for a run. And this week, i've done it 3 times! Feeling quite proud of myself.

On Monday (the 1st time this week i jogged), i asked the husband, why should i do this, since i know down the road, eventually, i will give up. This is especially since i cannot imagine myself running when i'm forty. I'm also thinking of the upcoming holiday, which will serve as a momentum breaker. The husband had no reply, and i went on ahead and jogged. When i returned, he seemed to have a reply for me, when he said, never mind tomorrow, we just take each day as it comes. You feel good now right? I said yes.

On Tuesday, i worked so late, when i got home, i didn't have an ounce in me left. I had dinner and almost immediately went to bed.

On Wednesday i worked late again. And had to resort to working out on my stepper for 60mins to relive the feel good effect.

On Thursday i ran. On Friday i ran again.