1 Peter 3:15-16 [NIV]
15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
Basically,what I mean is that,by ourselves,we're like machines without (brains).Kinda like,erm,robots.We go through life with few (limited) emotions,and become self-centered.Thus,when we believe in,and walk with Him,He is our brain,our sight and everything else,that we may be close to what is perfect.close to,because no matter how hard we try,we are still flawed beings.and sure,we have Adam&Eve to thank for that.But that's besides the point.
So when we call ourselves Christians,we mean to tell the world that we are the followers of Christ,His disciples. And so we have to uphold the responsibility of maintaining a good image,that others might want to follow,and be saved.For He is the way,the truth and the light,there is no other way to heaven except through Him alone. Thus in our daily life,we have to make a conscious effort to be mindful of the way we do things,how we handle situations,especially in terms of our speech during times of frustrations. And yes,that means;NO SWEARING or cursing ,even under our breaths.Because,even what others might not hear,you can bet your last dollar that He hears.
The crux of this passage is that;
Even (and especially) if we get persecuted/mocked by others for following in His ways,we should all the more persevere and disregard the rest.
Jesus first,others second,then yourself! (:
Ave Maria
As I kneel before you,
As I bow my head in prayer.
Take this day,make it yours,
And fill me with your love.
Ave Maria
Gratia plena
Dominus Tecum
Benedicta Tu.
Did You Ever Talk To God Above
Did you ever talk to God above?
Tell him that you need a friend to love
Pray in Jesus name believing that
God answers prayers.
Have you told him all your cares and woes
Every tiny little fear he knows
You can know he'll always hear
And He'll answer prayers.
You can whisper in a crowd to him
You can cry when you're alone to Him
You don't have to pray out loud to Him
He knows your thoughts.
On a lofty mountain peak He's there
In a meadow by a stream He's there
Anywhere on Earth you go
He's been there from the start.
Find the answer in His word,its true.
You'll be strong because he walks with you
By His faithfulness He'll change you too
GOD answers prayers.
LORD I Lift Your Name On High
Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I love to sing you praises
I'm so glad you're in my life
I'm so glad you came to save us
You came from heaven to Earth
To show the way
From the Earth to the cross
My debts to pay
From the cross to the grave
From the grave to the sky
Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I lift your name on high
I Hear The Bells
I hear the bells,of Mary Ave's ringing
Joy to my heart,like angel's voices singing.
Calling to prayer,with echos from afar,
Ave Marie,Ave Maria.
Prayer For Peace
Lord, we pray for golden peace
Peace all over the land
May all men dwell in liberty,
Walking hand in hand.
Banish fear and ignorance,
Hunger,thirst and pain.
Banish hate and poverty
Let no man live in vain,
Let no man live in vain.
Here I am Lord
I ,the Lord of sea and sky
I have heard my people cry
All who dwell in dark and sin
My hand will save.
I,who made the stars of night
I'll make their darkness bright
Who'll bear my light to them
Whom shall I send?
Here I am Lord,
Is it I Lord?
I have heard you
Calling in the night
I'll go Lord,if you lead me
I'll hold your people in my heart.
Hail Holy Queen
Hail holy queen enthroned above,O Maria.
Hail queen of mercy and of love,O Maria.
Triumph all ye cherubim
Sing with us ye seraphim
Heaven and Earth resound the hymn
Salve,salve,salve Regina.
In His Time
In His time
In His time
He makes all things beautiful
In His time.
Lord please show me everyday
As you're teaching me your way
That you do just what you say
In Your time.
In Your time
In Your time
You make all things beautiful
In Your time.
Lord my life to you I bring
May each song I have to sing
Be to you a lovely thing
In Your time.
Jesus Loves Me
Jesus loves me,this I know
For the Bible tells me so
Little ones to Him belong
They are weak but He is strong.
Yes,Jesus loves me
Yes,Jesus loves me
Yes,Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me,He who died
Heaven's gate to open wide
He will wash away my sins
Let His little child come in.
Yes,Jesus loves me
Yes,Jesus loves me
Yes,Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so.
Jesus take this heart of mine
Make it pure and wholy thine
Thou hast bled and died for me
I will henceforth live for thee.
Yes,Jesus loves me
Yes,Jesus loves me
Yes,Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so.
Mary Is Our Queen
Mary is our queen,O sing to her.
Mary is our mother,trust in her.
Mary is the star that shines at night
Guiding us to Jesus our true light.
Mary is the creature of our race
Whom the Holy Spirit filled with grace
To become the mother of our Lord
The God whom she adored.
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
What a friend we have in Jesus,all our sins and griefs to bear.
What a privilege to carry,everything to God in prayer.
Oh,what peace we often forfeit,oh what needless pain we bear.
All because we do not carry,everything to God in prayer.
Have we trial and temptations,is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our e'vry weakness,take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy laden?
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious savior,still our refuge,
take take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise,forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
In His arms He'll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.
Shalom
Shalom my friend,Shalom my friend,
Shalom,shalom
God's peace be with you,God's peace be with you
Shalom,shalom.
Shalom good friends,shalom good friends,
shalom,shalom
Till we meet again,till we meet again
Shalom,shalom.