I AM

Today was great.left house at 11 to go to church for make-up workshops because we missed it during camp,the camp-comm and poly folks,as well as Jared,who couldn't make it for camp because he was on holiday.Pastor Gary is so nice,taking time out just to do make-up workshops because he didn't want anyone to miss out.
The two workshops we covered was 'behind enemy lines' and 'code of honour'
'Behind enemy lines' basicaly covers how we can live in this world but not be of the world.how we can live in the culture but not be of it.It's actually quite simple,if you abide by the 'I AM' principle.I AM really stands for who you are,a child of God.But break it up and you have:
I-identity.
We are part of God's army and our identity really is in Christ. "But you are a chosen people,a royal priesthood,a holy nation,a people belonging to God,that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.Once you were not a people,but now you are the people of God ;once you have not received mercy,but now you have received mercy."(1Peter2:9-10NIV) Our lives and self-worth are not and should not be dependant on the approval and acceptance of the people around us.Instead let our confidence be placed in God and God alone. "You are precious and honored in my sight and I love you"(Isaiah43:4NIV).

A-Absolutes.
What is the absolute truth in your life today?by what set of principles are you leaving your life?what are your decisions guided by?God's word or your way?Friends today i want to put it to you that the only absolute truth in the world is the Word of God.Whether you like it or not,whether you are a Christian or not,friends today the fact is,the Word of God is the absolute truth.Friends,today let's start living our lives according to the Word of God and by God's principles. "Jesus answered,'I am the way,the truth and the life...'"(John14:6) Friends today i challenge all of you to step out of your comfort zone and reach out to this world,while not compromising your faith,while still staying relevant and moving along with modernity.This way,not only can we make a positive impact for Jesus,we also leave a legacy.

M-Motives.
What are the motives for us doing certain things?Why do we do things the way we do?3 ways to evaluat our motives:1.Quick reflection 2.Daily reflection 3.Deeper level of probing and pondering.Friends today let's not be underground christians,let's be strong living testimonies for God.Allow others to question our motives?No problem!(Proverbs12:15) It is only when we allow others to qestion our motives that we can keep check of them,then we can be sure of what we are doing and in that way,we can be strong living testimonies for Christ!Friends today let our motives only be to please God.Whatever we do,let's only do it for the glory of God.(1Corinthians10:30-32).World's principle:Get to the outcome regardless the means.God's principle:Do the right thing no matter the outcome.Then God will see what you have done and will reward you accordingly.

Friends today let's live our lives according to the 'I AM' principles.

Will blog more about 'code of honour' again when i get the chance to.