Sermon from Tim Healy this week was absolutely wonderful. The theme is
Ending. There are 3 kinds of
Ending in life:-
(1) Decided endings: those that you initiate. There are crucial factors linked to decided endings, such as fear, doubt, procrastination, sentimental attachement and etc. We need to have realisation of the need of change and develop sense of urgency to make such changes. For example, quitting bad habits, end a relationship which you think is not right.
When i heard about this, i realized that i did not do this well, especially in my past. I think I put too much of emotions and fear when i came to decide an end for something. I am so lucky that i learned this today because i still have another 2/3 of my life to do it better.
(2) Dictated endings: Those that other initiates. This kind of end happened without our choice. It is an unexpected ending. We cannot avoid this happen, but we can choose how we response to it. When things happened out of our hands, instead of hold it back, we should really accept it, embrace it and work with it.
Roman 8:28- We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him those whom he has called according to his purpose.
Therefore, when this kind of "end" happened to you, please stay strong and get over it. I always believe everything happened for a reason. Hold your faith and work with it.
(3) Divine endings: those that God initiates
Heb 10:19- He takes away the first so that he may establish the second "for his purpose".
When i was losing something good of mine, a relationship and friendship, I pondered why all these happened. I questioned. I doubt. I felt sad and tear. But, God knows before we asked from him. He lead me and keep telling me that "dun worry, you will be fine."
Today, when i was sitting in the auditorium listening to this sermon, i was touched. God is really great. He took away good things of mine and give me a greater one. Thank you Lord! In this moment, I have to thank You sincerely, "Thanks for the loves, joy and peace. Thanks for sending angels and thanks for sending the precious one to me."
Happiness can be simple as such, but it brings the joy in heart and it puts that smile on my face everyday.