Leftovers

Been getting into the habit of varying my leftovers from dinner for lunch =)
Today, i've got yummy pasta with asparagus and bacon with cheese and mashed potatoes.
Eat hot pasta! cold pasta is a no no.

Was also chatting with a couple of cell members about The Parable of the Talents. (i know it's been overused, but it's these things that are overused that highlight the point of revelation and how teachable we really are)

So service to the Lord cannot (and will not) be defined by ministry within the church. Yes, serving in church helps us to grow and learn and "stretch", but it is our rship with God and our lives outside of church that really reinforce what it means to be a christian. So often we forget that God has called us to reach the unchurched, to be a light where there is darkness- how do we do that if we're always in church? On the other hand, don't try to be of the world- yes we can be relevant and stay "trendy" to appeal to the unreached but it doesn't mean we become like the world. There really is a healthy balance.

And we were also chatting about how all of us have gifts and talents- whether on stage or off, whether some talents are more glorified/popular compared to others.... God sees the heart. You can have a voice like Mariah Carey's or Whitney Houston's - and when you sing worship songs, people are ministered and you facilitate the presence of God. Thing is, your intimate rship with God must be that foundation upon which you build your 'talents' on. We will just be 'clanging cymbals' or hollowed out people. Or as the bible states that our arrow head is sharp and piercing but our wooden shaft that follows is crooked.

The life that i live must back up the service which i offer to God or else all is naught. Don't give God your leftovers. He deserves much more- he is worthy of your 'first fruit'.

Pastor preached about Child dedication and praying for your children. And all i could think of and be thankful for was the fact that i've been so blessed to have parents who first gave. I strongly believe i'm blessed today and my brothers also- because of my parent's faithfulness and obedience to God. It has/ and will not be easy for mom and dad... but they still want to please God's heart, they know what it means when obedience is required more than sacrifice.

I'm so blessed. =) Thanks daddy and mommy.