finding satisfaction amidst the busyness

and indeed, as the song goes "my soul is satisfied in Him alone"

My heart is better now. The Word has never failed to comfort me and remind me that I should put my worth in Christ's love at the cross-- He found me worthy to save despite being a sinner. I have many times disappointed my parents, my workmates, and myself lately. My heart is not okay for a conflict at the workplace but the message encouraged me that as long as "it depends on you, be at peace with everyone." (Romans 12:18) I know in my heart I did my part in reaching out, and forgiving. Indeed, even in this trouble I am in, God has always been so faithful to me, never leaving me in any circumstance. 

I also learned in today's message by Pastor Peter Tan-Chi that when we do our devotionals and Bible reading, let us not seek just the knowledge from the scriptures but to ask ourselves what we have learned of the character of our Father in heaven.

Today I learned (again) that He is merciful to me, a sinner. He is also a just and a loving father. Are these two qualities possible to exist in one person? Yes, just like a father disciplines his child whom he loves. To reconcile being just for the sins we have committed and being a loving father to us, not wanting us to perish, He allowed His Beloved Son to die on the cross to be the great sacrifice once and for all. And what's left for us to do? It is to believe in this gospel, that Jesus indeed died for us and rose again. 

I am reminded that no matter what we are going through, nothing is too great for God. Just lean on Him.

This is truly the rest I needed-- quality time with the Lord and hearing His Word.