This World is Not My Home

I'm here on earth for just a little while.

Psalm 119:19 (TEV)

This thought came to me after hearing Carrie Underwood's song, Temporary Home. I cried when I first time heard the song and paid attention to the lyrics. What a powerful message the writer tries to tell us. I personally take this message very serious. Cos actually that is the fact that we all should know, as human beings who live on this earth.

This world is not my home. It's not where I belong. I belong to eternity, with God in heaven. 

To make the best use of my life, I must never forget this truth. Earth is only a temporary residence. Compare to eternity, life is extremely brief. I won't be here long, so I don't wanna get too attach. This is not my permanent home or final destination. I'm just passing through, just visiting earth. My identity is in eternity and my homeland is heaven. When I understand this truth, I begin to stop worrying about "having it all" on earth. God is very strict about the danger of living for here and now, adopting the values, priorities and lifestyle of the world around us. When we flirt with the temptation of the world, God calls it spiritual adultery. We are here in this world but we live our life not according to what the world says, but based on the the Word of God.

This facts explain why, as a followers of Jesus, I experience difficulty, sorrow, and rejection in this world. It also explains why some of God's promises seem unfulfilled, some prayers seem unanswered and some circumstances seem unfair. This is not the end of the story.

I will not completely happy here because I'm not supposed to be. Earth is not my final home. I was created for something much better. A fish would never be happy living on land, because it was made for water. An eagle could never feel satisfied if it wasn't allowed to fly. I will never feel completely satisfied on earth, because I was made for more. I will have happy moments here but nothing compared with what God has planned for me.

God's goal for my life is not material prosperity or popular success as the world defines it. The abundant of life has nothing to do with material abundance and the faithfulness to God doesn't guarantee success in a career or even in ministry. Never focus on temporary crown. In God's eyes, the greatest heroes of faith are not those who achieve prosperity, success and power in this life, but those who treat this life as a temporary home and serve faithfully, expecting their promised reward in  eternity.

This doesn't mean that we just sit and doing nothing while we're waiting for our time to come home to heaven. Don't get me wrong. Whatever good work you are doing right now, keep doing it. If you work, keep working. If you study, keep studying. If you're a mother and a wife, keep serving your family with love. If you're a priest or a minister, keep spreading the Gospel to the lost souls. If you're a doctor, keep saving lives. Do the best you can do to serve God and others. Just remember, when you finish, you have to leave this world for good, eventually.

My time on earth is not the complete story of my life. I must wait until heaven for the rest of the chapters. It takes faith to live on earth as a foreigner. As an ambassador of Christ, earth is just a place to do some assignments, to do God's works to bring souls to Jesus. I will not become so comfortable here. My citizen is in heaven. When I finish all my duties as an ambassador, I will return to my home in heaven.

Isn't that great? :)

So, when my life gets tough, whenever I'm sick, whenever I'm overwhelmed with doubt, or when I wonder if living for Christ is worth the effort, I will remember that I am not home yet. At death I won't leave home -- I will go home.

Blessings!!

Carrie Underwood - Temporary Home

Avoiding Foods That Cause Problems

What most people do not realize is that almost every physical problem they experience, other than accidents, has a diet related cause.

Because our physical body is designed by God to be nourished with living (raw) foods, it is imperative that the greatest percentage of our daily food intake be composed of raw foods—and that we avoid the foods that are causing the problems in the first place.
Here are a list of foods that are excluded from The Hallelujah Diet. Although this list is far from comprehensive, using it as a guide will help you determine whether or not other foods are beneficial.

Beverages

• Alcohol
• Coffee (grain coffees like Pero and Roma are fine)
• Teas containing caffeine (caffeine-free herb teas are fine)
• Carbonated beverages and soft drinks
• All artificial and sugar containing drinks, sport drinks, and all juices containing preservatives, refined salt, sugar, and artificial sweeteners

Refined sugar suppresses the immune system and prevents its ability to protect us from germs, viruses, and bad bacteria. One 12 oz soft drink contains approximately 11 teaspoons of sugar and if consumed daily for one year, adds 15 pounds of weight.

Dairy

• All milk, cheese, ice cream, whipped toppings, and non-dairy creamers

Cow milk and cheese are some of the most dangerous foods we can place into our body. Read Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s book, The China Study for documentation (it will change your life).

Soy Milk and other Soy Products

• Most soy products should be avoided

Soy is high in estrogen. The estrogen in soy formulas has been known to cause baby girls to develop breast buds as young as two years of age, and the age of puberty, which should be past the age of 15 years, is now as early as 8, 9, and 10 years.
The growth hormones in animal flesh and dairy are also contributing to this problem. Estrogen can be a contributing factor in all female cancers, and the high protein content of soy can actually feed cancers.

Processed Fruits

• Canned and sweetened fruits
• Non-organic and sulfured dried fruits

Refined Grains

• Refined, bleached flour products, most cold breakfast cereals, and white rice

Refined grains are devoid of fiber and thus one of the leading causes of constipation. Animal-source foods are also totally devoid of fiber.

All Meats and Eggs

• Beef, pork, fish, chicken, eggs, turkey, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, sausage, bologna, etc.

All animal-source foods are harmful to the body and are the cause of up to 90% of all physical problems. Eliminating animal source foods can practically eliminate the fear of having a heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular problems, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, heartburn, gout, acid stomach, and the list goes on and on.

Certain Nuts and Seeds

• All roasted and/or salted seeds and nuts

Peanuts in particular are not a nut but a legume, and very difficult to digest.

Certain Oils

• All lard, margarine, shortenings, and anything containing hydrogenated oils or trans fats

Certain Seasonings

• Refined table salt and any seasonings containing it

Unlike mineral-rich unrefined salt, which is beneficial, refined table salt is devoid of such minerals, containing 97% to 99% sodium chloride. It is a leading cause of high blood pressure. Celtic or Eden Sea Salt, a natural, unrefined salt from the sea, is a good choice.

Certain Soups

• Any canned, packaged, or creamed soups containing salt or dairy products

Certain Sweets

• All refined white or brown sugar (brown sugar is simply refined white sugar with some molasses added for color)
• Sugar syrups
• Chocolate (carob is a wonderful chocolate substitute)
• Candy, gum, cookies, donuts, cakes, pies, or other products containing refined sugars or artificial sweeteners

Acceptable sweeteners include raw unfiltered honey, stevia, agave nectar, and pure maple syrup (use any of these sparingly).

Processed Vegetables

• All canned vegetables with added salt or preservatives
• Vegetables fried in oil

All Drugs

Though these are not foods, most are addictive and very destructive within the body:

• Alcohol
• Nicotine
• Caffeine
• Marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.
• Many over the counter and doctor-prescribed drugs

To Smoke or Not To Smoke

Your body is the temple of God. God lives in you, inside you. It's precious and you have to take care of it as good as you can. Don't burn it with cigarette or you will regret it someday. Smoking is bad for your health and it only brings you nothing but pain in the future. Remember, you will reap what you sow. So please stop smoking.

Please..

Ask God to help you. He will help you and give you strength to totally stop smoking. Cos nothing is impossible for God. And nothing is impossible to those who have faith in God.

Blessings!!

A gift to my world

I am a gift to my world. 

The best thing that I can do is to become a better me. 

The best thing that I can give is the best of me.

I am God's masterpiece. Handmade by His loving hands. Redeemed and healed by His blood. Restored by His mercy. That I may dance joyfully in His grace.

My life is about giving my best to the world and living a legacy. God created me to be the gift to this world.

 

Blessings!

Lazy Saturday

Prince Julian

This is Julian, my first nephew, now almost 11 years old. He's his brother keeper. Very mature.

Prince Brandon

This is Brandon, my 17 months nephew. Isn't he cute?

French Fries Recipe

French Fries is a crispy snack made of potato. Everybody loves it. Tapiiii kalo beli kan agak mahal tuh, belum lagi penggunaan pengawet dan penguat rasa yang ga bagus buat kesehatan qta. Sooo mendingan qta bikin sendiri aja dirumah. Cara pembuatannya ga susah kok..

Bahan-bahan:

• Kentang mentah
• 1 cangkir Terigu lencana merah
• Minyak zaitun untuk menggoreng :)
• 1 sdt Paprika bubuk
• 1 sdt Bawang Bombay bubuk
• 1 sdt Garam
• 1 sdt Bawang Putih bubuk
• Air untuk merebus

Cara Pembuatan

1. Kentang dipotong persegi panjang, lalu dicuci sekitar 4-5 kali untuk ngilangin getah kentang. Getah inilah yang membuat kentang cepat lembek setelah di goreng.
2. Setelah air cucian terlihat cukup bening, rendam kentang dengan air dingin.
3. Campur tepung dan semua bumbu ke dalam sebuah mangkok, tambahkan sedikit air sampai terlihat agak mengental.
4. Masukkan kentang satu per satu ke dalam campuran tepung sampai semua tercampur rata.
5. Siapkan minyak panas yang masih baru, goreng kentang hingga seluruhnya terendam minyak. Minyak harus dalam keadaan benar2 panas.
6. Angkat dan beri alas tissue dapur untuk menyerap minyak. 
7. Sajikan, dan siap disantap.

It's easy, right? Anyone can do it at home anytime. Daaan...sehat tentunya karena ga ada bahan kimianya. :) Have a great cook!

Blessings!!

Letters To Juliet

Kalo ada sumur di ladang
Bolehlah qta menumpang mandi
Kalo ada umur yang panjang
Bolehlah qta berjumpa lagi

Kira-kira pantun itulah yg menjelaskan isi cerita film LTJ yang sekitar 2 minggu lalu aku tonton. Filmnya kereeen banget! A very high recommended romantic movie. Belum lagi soundtrack-nya yang top bangeeetss.. I just loved it! Ceritanya tentang sepasang kekasih yang dipisahkan oleh keadaan, waktu dan jarak dan akhirnya bertemu lagi setelah 50 tahun berkat bantuan seorang penulis. 50 tahun!! :) Keduanya sudah jadi opa dan oma loh.. That's just awesome!

I'm not gonna tell you the details cos this is not a movie reference. :) You just have to see it for yourself. Biar penasaran gitchuuu.. @_@

Intinya adalah, if it's true love, nothing can separate you from the one you love. If it's from God, He will lead you to meet your soulmate anywhere, anytime, eventually sekalipun badai menghadang dan ombak menerpa. ^_^ Tidak usah dipaksakan, tidak usah khawatir atau takut tidak bakal menikah dan sebagainya karena Tuhan tahu yang terbaik buat kita, tepat pada waktunya.

Nah sambil menunggu, carilah dahulu kerajaan Elohim dan kebenaranNya, maka semuanya akan ditambahkan padamu. Lakukan yang terbaik buat dirimu sendiri, keluargamu, lingkungan dan buat Tuhan. Dan itu juga yang aku sedang lakukan hari-hari ini. Trying to become a blessing for others dengan caraku sendiri.

Eeeen jangan lupa nonton Letters To Juliet yaa.. ^_^
Banyak nilai-nilai kebaikan dan kebenaran yang bisa kita ambil dari ceritanya. So enjoy it and be patient waiting for your prince charming to pick you up with a white horse.. *mywish ^^v

Blessings!!