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Matthew 7:13-14, Mew International Version
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
Matthew 7:13-14, King James Version
13Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1
Good song by Ginny Owens, covered by Jennifer Chung. Been following this gal for quite some time on YouTube, she’s very good. This song is simple, but yet conveyed multitudes for me! I’ll continue to walk STRONG in my Faith.
The pathway is broken
And The signs are unclear
And I don’t know the reason why You brought me here
But just because You love me the way that You do
I’m gonna walk through the valley
If You want me to
Chorus:
Cause I’m not who I was
When I took my first step
And I’m clinging to the promise You’re not through with me yet
so if all of these trials bring me closer to you
Then I will walk through the fire
If You want me to
It may not be the way I would have chosen
When you lead me through a world that’s not my home
But You never said it would be easy
You only said I’d never go alone
So when the whole world turns against me
And I’m all by myself
And I can’t hear You answer my cries for help
I’ll remember the suffering that Your love put You through
And I will walk through the darkness
If You want me to
“Hell’s Island” coined by TVsmith, so rightly describes the morbid mess in the neighboring island of Pulau Ketam. Although lots of us are not there, our ability to empathize knows no bounds. It breaks my heart to see all these pictures that he has taken.
You know I am more and more convinced everyday that the human species, contrary to popular belief, are far less superior to animals…My own two dogs show me that everyday…their ability to forgive, their ability to trust, their intelligence, their infinite capacity to love…No matter what we do to them, they are still loyal to us.. THAT, my friend, is evident enough to their superiority. How many of us carry the brunt of a grudge and in doing so, destroy our spirits entirely?
While I was reading TVsmith’s blog, I came across a quote by a renowned blogger, Antares: “The true measure of civilization is the way a community deals with social outcasts like immigrants (legal or otherwise), stray dogs, and the transgendered.” By this measure, “we remain classified an an Uncivilized Feudal State of Well-Dressed Primates.”
HA. How true indeed. I would say that 90% of Malaysians are apathetic morons who don’t give a (excuse my french) damn about the minorities of Malaysian society which include these poor, stray dogs.
As apathy is an attitude and a choice, I do not wish to remain the 90%. I would jump at the opportunity to go to Hell’s Island but it is very unfortunate that my physical condition does not permit me to do so. So I decided to try and help in other ways, by buying kibble and shampoo, and donating them to Furry Friend’s Farm, a shelter for underprivileged stray dogs. TYL & I plan on going there this weekend 
(If only I could adopt a survivor but my two munchkins at home are driving my mommy crazy already!)
I would like to urge the Malaysian public to join forces and help these furry friends. It doesn’t matter whether you are rich or poor, young or old, disabled or not. Our collective actions, little or big, can drastically change the perilous situation those poor souls are in.
Lastly, I would like to close this entry with a prayer:
“Dear Lord, please forgive us for our transgressions. We do not deserve Your forgiveness but we are asking for it anyway. Please open our hearts to compassion and love so that we may change the dire situation of these beautiful creatures. Teach us Lord, that it is through generosity and kindness that we make this world a better place, Amen.”
Luke 6:38 (ESV) Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
2 Corinthians 9:6 (ESV) The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
Matthew 6:21 (New International Version)
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Found this on www.poemhunter.com…….. I love poetry, I have grown to admire and appreciate its beauty and over the years, I have honed my own skills in composing poetry. Where do I get my inspiration? For one, the Man up there and from simple people who DO NOT & I repeat, DO NOT embellish their poetry with redundant wording… The best and most heart-warming poetry are found in those that convey complex truths in pure simplicity. Such a composer is Anders Lim who has posted his poem, “The Strength” on poem hunter. ENJOY
Philippians 4:13 (New International Version)
13I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
The Strength by Anders Lim
The strength to resist the night
The strength to endure the day
The strength to keep righteous paths in sight
The strength to take them without delay
The strength to find a purpose in life
The strength to find the truths it brings
The strength to kick away from strife
The strength to stabalize the rock it clings
The strength to light a friend’s day up
The strength to resist wrathful foes
The strength to fill a stranger’s dry cup
The strength to shun sin when it opposed
The strength to feel a injured man’s pain
The strength to hold a reject’s hand
The strength to act against any gain
The strength to love without demand
The strength to understand that our King
Has blessed us with more than we can contain
Therefore regardless what time may bring
The strength will continue to reign
my “sky” and perhaps yours, blue again.
By Edeltraut L. Scheffler Plath
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A lesson concerning Faith:
It is a misconception that to believe, one needs to SEE. Rather, that to see, one needs to BELIEVE.
2 Reasons why I have not updated: Puppies are like babies, they take up so much of time and responsibility, it’s hard to balance. I tell you, they’re angels when they are sleeping but when they’re awake, they’re devils! Haha, I can’t wait to have them placed in their respective homes. Secondly, I have been running around doing this and that that I just feel worn out at the end of the day.
But I tell you what I am chuffed about, I have finally started the process of driving. Though time-consuming, you know with having to get medical tests done and pre-driving assessment done, it’s all worth it. I’ve been craving for this independence for a long time, and I feel like a caged-bird set free. I needed the support of certain people in my life to make this happen, and I am glad they are finally giving it!
I wrote and recited a sonnet in commememoration of my late grandfather’s memory at his memorial service on Sunday July 13th. I wrote this sonnet as a tribute to his faith in God, simple as that. But in retrospect, the message pervades humanity, it’s universal and I love sonnets because of its brevity and its ability to convey a powerful message in a short and simple way.
So there you have it, A Sonnet in Faithful Prayer.
I awake each morning wearing a cloak of peace,
For I lie bathed in your warmth and radiant light.
The foreboding night will now cease,
Rising from the east to soothe my plight.
As life’s glistening Star descends to sleep in the west,
the Promise is eclipsed by agonizing fear and pain.
Once more, Earth faces its greatest test,
Wondering if the Beacon of Light will be back again.
Earth’s inhabitants need not live in the state of alarm,
As eternal Faith provides wings to soar over obstacles,
With endurance, a shield to protect us from harm.
Witness now Faith’s beautiful and glorious miracles!
So dear friends, do you now see?
That the Sun will always rise, and Faith ALONE shall set you free.
(c) Keisha Petrus
Enter Through Keisha's Mind & Soul. My writings are my life especially when I write for Life Poetry. Visit my blog to hopefully connect and discover a part of yourself as well. Life is tough and the way to get through it is through support and encouragement. My faith is what keeps me going and I often include my spirituality in my poetry as you will see. God is Good!