.You make the GENESIS out of Me.

Romans 12: 1 -2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

This verse caught my eye as I was browsing through bible gateway for a particular verse that my sheep Baorun have reminded me about. The true form of worship lies in the way we lead our life, whether holy and pleasing in the sight of the Lord. How is your life offering of worship to God? Have it been full-hearted? Have it been strong? Have it been faithful? Or have it been just a talk you carry around but in your heart its hollow and empty?

It is important for us Christians, especially those who proclaim they do not want to continue in the ways of the world to quit from the lifestyle we used to have when we have not come to know Jesus. Even I, will say, Im guilty of that. The Lord reminded me that it is important for me not to conform to the patterns of this world: laziness, selfishness, independence, greed, lust, bitterness, anger. But rather, constantly refresh and soak myself in the fruit of the spirit: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. Only through this way, then will I be discipline by the Holy Spirit to keep myself pure and innocent for God's purpose. If we want to be used by God, we have to let go of our grip, and let God take control. We have to be transform along the process in order to play apart as His servants to fulfil His will.

Being called to be a leader, It had always been a tough journey for me. Many struggles, many confusions I faced before, many problems that can't be solve, many distractions that strike my focus, many people who do not agree and support.. Credibility, respect, authority: I have to start from scratch with nothing to win these people's heart. Thank God He offers unlimited source of assistance with His presence to help me fulfil all these tasks and help me to get past each testing bit by bit.

Romans 13: 11 - 12
And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Now the time has come for the Xmas harvest of 2007 to be reap. The xmas harvest this year need to be reap this year, and like wise next year harvest need to be reap next year. Each harvest belongs to the year itself, and there is no delaying. Once the time has passed, the harvest will be over. In the verse above, it is a warning and a reminder for all workers of JESUS CHRIST including ME! Stop sleeping and slumbering around! We need to understand the urgency needed NOW for us to stand up and fight a good fight! It is nearer than we thought, and there is indeed no TIME to lose.. No time for us to lose.. Perhaps there may be plenty of problems for us to think about, or still confused about, or still pondering about, but we HAVE to put aside them, and put our FOCUS on GOD. On the HARVEST OF GOD. There is no time to lose, we need to start fighting already.

May the Lord empower all who desire to fight the good fight.
Those young man may stumble and fall,
but for those who hope in the Lord will be renewed day by day.
It is important for all warriors of God to trust in His power,
and depend on him in everything that we do.
Then can we reap not only a harvest, but a MIRACLE.
Occidental and Eastraelite!
There is only ONE FIGHT in 2007 left!
You need to give your best!

Dun waste it. =)

Genesis Jorris 2:40:00 AM

Words in the innermost depths of my heart.

Have got alot to say, but failed to say. Until I was inspired by Barnabas's blog to put my recent life into words.. For it is important to encourage and edify with others the testimonies in our life, and one very good way is through this diary that depicts a word-form of what we do in our lives.

First and foremost, like to affirm this brother, Yiheng who have grown spiritually strong in the past one year I guess? His blog had been an inspiring source to me I felt for it depicts the ups and downs of a man that tries hard to keep his faith in God and run this race with God. I witness his growth as well as the fells that he has in his walk with God. Today I see a man who lead as a great servant of the almighty father and is growing stronger. Thank God for you fellow leader to lead this unit together with me.. Witnessing harvests and converts! I believe your group will grow and your burden will be answered.. Continue to patiently wait!

I have to say God really mould every individual in a very different way.
Taking a closer look upon my unit, I see so many different type of potential servants of the Lord, and if unite, will march powerfully towards the promise Land. Such as we have the talented ones in music and arts - Gordon, who carries a sanguine and melancholy personality, to help to lift spirits up and expresse God's ministry in a creative way. We can have the knowledgeable men in the group - Yiheng and John, who aids to edify the directions of the group with the word of the Lord, serves to encourage and teach biblically with the bible. We can have people who are choleric in nature - Randall, to put the people in serious thoughts for reflection and pondering. We can have people of child-like faith - Pooiye, Santono and Peiyi, who serves to remind the dependence on God is very important. We can also have the genuine hearted - Shawn, to act upon serving the Lord with all our hearts and mind and soul.

I think God have given me in-born giftings for music and art, and He blesses me greatly in the gift of leadership and shepherd's heart to build people's lives, encourage and contributes greatly in His church. When I look at these people of SP unit, i see potential beyond their weaknesses, I see so many areas that God can use them.. I see leaders like Baorun, Pooiyee, Shawn, Thomas leading their own caregroup in 2008.. I see shepherds like Peiyi, Gordon, Jeremy Kiu, Santono, Wanting taking care of their sheeps with all their heart. I see life transformation testimony from Hanxin, Liejun, Hanhong, evan, edmund whom will testify to the great deals that God have done in their lives. So many people used by God.. So many potential.. Why will SP Unit not grow? Furthermore, we're talking about JESUS strengthening us!

My heart is so burdened.. And I feel so tight in my life.. So many things need to be done by this xmas! I feel like I can't let this momentum drop in my heart.. I must continue running.. Even though Im tired I must continue.. Oh God. Please Lord. Help me to be sustain!

I must not fall. God please give me your hand to hold on.

Genesis Jorris 11:38:00 PM

Can you see the sunshine in my eyes?

I thought I saw the promise Land on your shades =)

Genesis Jorris 11:20:00 PM

this blog is undergoing revamp currently and the blogger is undergoing HARVESTING now!
thus pardon if no posts are up and the blog is in a mess btw.

awaits for new!

bb.

Genesis Jorris 12:52:00 PM

Prioritizing.

The devil nearly got me tricked just now.
Thank God He reminded me to think again. Ponder again. COOL DOWN.
It is important to have a peaceful heart when we analyse situations,
if not normally we'll easily be deceived by the cunning SATAN,
who ruin our plans for the kingdom of God.

I will say Im quite impressed by the devil who having been able to stir so much problems,
but I got to say Im more impressed with God who can make all things possible,
including solving these whole lot of problems SATAN have created. =)
After I cool down to think right now,

why am I in distress?
why am I troubled?
why am I worrying?
why am I irritated and frustrated?

Indeed it is important to have this burden to THINK when situations are not in favor,
but God didn't say this burden have to be negative.
It can be positive, so long I learn to CALM and focus on God.
Think about, what would Jesus do right now?
I think.. Jesus will most likely put away everything,
come before the throne of God, and seek Him in prayer.

The area of self control can expand to the extent whereby we need to learn to control our thoughts,
such as we should not be rash in replying,
but we should concentrate and think first in order to reply the most effective answers.
Like wise we should not be rash in solving problems,
but to analyse and reflect on what solution will most effectively solve problems.
Often because of our reckless behaviours and actions we end up with a worst off situation.
I've experience it many times due to this folly nature of recklessness in me.
Self control in Me must expand further.

My prayer today lies for my caregroup, and my coreteams.
May my front line workers hang on with me to pull through this battle for the Harvest.
May the Lord bless them with focus and desire as with me to see this coming through.
May the Lord bless the rest of the group to join in with me for the harvest.
May the Lord bless everyone with fruitful journey together with Him.
May the Lord bless these people with great faith and testimonies to proclaim.
May the Lord expand our hearts to encourage and lift each other spirit.
May the Lord gives us greater vision for us to look up upon.
May the Lord fix our eyes on what's above, and not the problems.
May the Lord grant my wish, not for me, but for all others.

Others above self, is my wish. May the Lord grant my wish.

Genesis Jorris 1:48:00 AM

Empowerment.

The recent days the Lord blesses me a powerful trip with the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
The peace that He have dropped in the utmost depth of my heart,
and the fruit of the spirit, self control that had manifest through the vessels that run in my body.
Praise the Lord for His amazing deeds in a person life,
and this time round, He made the GENESIS out of ME.

Had a wonderful conversation with my shepherd through emails..
God had really blesses me with a wonderful shepherd who identify greatly with my life.
Manage to make a breakthrough in accounting and sharing to my new shepherd,
and I can say the Lord really answer my prayers for a mentor cum soulmate.

I thank God for his blessing of a great core team that supports me in this ministry of God,
who have followed faithfully to my delegations and directions.
Praise the Lord for grooming these beautiful lives that serves the heavenly Father.
I thank God for those teachable hearts of my sheeps,
who eagerly learn with me the building of a life pleasing to God.
Of course not forgetting my lovable caregroup, Occidental,
who gone through the past 7 months under my leadership.. And more to expect!

I read up the first chapter of this book call "holy discontentment",
and it really stirs my heart about the silent desire that been screaming in me for quite a while.
I questioned myself, why is this discontentment not carried out in my actions?
Why am I still not doing even more than what I can do now?
The book really got me thinking very hard..
I really want to have that holy frustration in my heart,
where I can scream, "I can't stand these anymore!" to the lost souls who do not know God.
I want to do something great in this Kingdom of God.
Not for honour, not for fame,
but for the glory of God to be reveal.

I've been investing on another book call "the Heart of a great pastor"..
The book mainly talk about the heartbeat of a pastor leading a congregation,
affirming and agreeing with the frustration of the shepherd of God's flock,
and challenging us to lead with greater dreams on this HOLY GROUND we're called to.
Will describe more exciting details when I finish the book.

Honestly right now Im very excited for the coming feek weeks of Xmas harvest!
Time flies so fast.. It seems to me that it is not long ago tertiary camp just passed.
And now we're approaching the next camp!
The urgency is beating powerfully in my heart..
I want to evangelise..
I want to witness converts!
And may this spirit manifest to many who are around me!

Ha. GOd make my every single breath a worthy one.
If not, I don't feel like breathing. =)

Genesis Jorris 8:30:00 PM

Aren't the works of the Lord beautiful and pleasing to the eyes?

I love being a witness of what God can do in his creation's lives.
Lookin in his blissful eyes from the view of a unmoulded clay,
His wonderful potter's hands shaped me.
Where I am who I am today, wonderfully and fearfully made.

His works are miracles that I thank unlimitlessly.
Without Him, who will I be?
Without Him, what can I achieve?
Without Him, Where would I have wondered off?
Praise the Lord of heaven and earth for His wonders.
Praise Jesus for His salvation.

Recently God had been filling my heart with great peace,
which draws me nearer to the spirit of the Lord.
As I mentioned earlier in my post regarding God testing for my self control,
Im witnessing amazing results from His testing and promptings.
He put words in my mouth and control my reckless words from spitting out;
He takes away evil thoughts and place loving spirit in my heart;
He gives wisdom and withdraw stupidity from my human brain.
He is indeed graceful for shaping me.

Now today my focus lies on Him.
And nothing is going to hinder me anymore.
Problems will always exist,
but I have a God who makes all things possible.
What for I dwell in problems?
Why not I dwell in His presence?
=)

Like to encourage all readers..
If you faced something for a very long time in your life,
why not Let go, and Let God?
Let God take control,
let yourself lose control.
You will discover amazing results.

Love Jesus.

Genesis Jorris 1:19:00 PM

Lethargicity been catching up on my back.
Can't seems to get my eyes open.
Have many on hand to accomplish, and have to hurry to get them done.
Ministries, camps, people, studies, family..
All are having their grip on me.

Though Im tired,
but im not beaten.

Thank God for Holy Spirit,
that keeps me rejuvenated.
I've experience a powerful empowerment by the spirit in prayer,
and an immediate result of peace in my heart.
Indeed, a prayer a day keeps a troubled day away.

God has planned many challenges in my life recently.
And Im certain and sure that He is putting me through a trial to build my self control.
To build my focus, and not easily be distracted by worries.

My nature of being sensitive to alot of people brought me benefits,
but causes me to dwell in worries easily too.
God is shaping me to use my sensitivity wisely.
Through self control in my life.
Im glad to welcome this trial currently,
though it is indeed quite tough to control certain areas.

I learnt that what you want to do,
may not be the wise decision on the spot usually.
Do what Jesus will do,
and it will be well.

For anyone who read my blog,
especially silent readers,
pray along with me for a breakthrough in this area.
I truely believe I'll pass this test.
And move further. =)

thank you.

Genesis Jorris 2:55:00 PM

Mistakes.

I did make a mistake recently against a particular person.
And have make remarks that results hurt and anger in him.
My apologies carries no values, and it frozen the friendship we have with each other.

I realise,
sometimes friendship that lasts for years,
can be easily destroyed with a single blow.
Perhaps an insult?
Perhaps a comment?
When the situation comes,
no matter how well you know each other,
everything will be gone.

For nothing is of value anymore so long it has to do with the opposite party.

Like to tell this old friend,
if he happen to pass by this blog,
though most likely this person is not going to come by..

Im sorry once again for instinuating a comment of your life without your permission, and even acknowledging myself as an "anonymous". A cowardly act that I've committed to tell about my disagreement towards your life. I know very well its hard for me to recover your trust, but I hope you will give me a chance in your free time to think about the friendship we have with each other. I hope when you think through, you will realise the comment comes with an intention to speak to you about your life.

My methods are wrong, and thus Im regretful.
But at least I hope for you, will understand why I'll say that to you.

Sorry with a repentful heart.

Genesis Jorris 11:40:00 PM

been a while since i blog.

hmm. or rather to say.. Its pretty weird that I didn't blog everyday.

To some, this is pretty normal for not blogging that much. lol.

Recently my life had been greatly inspired by God through many things..

Through people, through books, through pastors, through situations.

Im learning alot.. Not that Im more exposed to more things..

But it feels like if, God opens my spiritual eyes and enable me to see more things that I couldn't see in the past..

There's so much more I need to learn.

Self control.. Emotions.. Wisdom.. Leadership.. Servanthood..

I feel Holy Spirit getting nearer and nearer to me, reminding me in every aspect of my life.. What to do and what not to do. Praise God for this heavenly gift.

Though it is a pleasure recently to be walking close with God, it doesn't indicates smooth sailing.. Some issues arise which bloated my brains, causing me to think seriously very hard.. But I truely believe God will be in control of the situations, I just pray that it will be resolve and the best alternative will be taken.

My prayer today is for more of God to come into my life so may I humble myself even more to absorb his heavenly blessings and guidance.

Mould me even greater my King.

Genesis Jorris 1:57:00 AM

I am

I know

I Speak