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Chapter (A-1) . .. ... Even-If-Not
Welcome to the “Press On Moment”.
This is Victor Cheung.
Life itself is a message.
Through these few minutes,
may you crisscross the spiritual journey of
this writer’s heart to press on.
Chapter (A-1) . .. ... Even-If-Not
Grand Canyon of Life
A lady was asked about her age on her birthday.
To conceal her ‘top secret’, she wisely replied, “If my life were the journey from California to New York, then I have just arrived at the Grand Canyon.”
Light of Exit
Is life a straight road?
Where will it ultimately lead to?
How do we get to the promised land?
Those who thought life is only a straight road may never reach their destination.
In life, when faced with a difficult and rugged path, an “Even-If-Not” attitude can help you find the way out.
I am most fascinated by the biblical characters Daniel and his 3 friends (Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego).
Their respective “Extraordinary Spirit” and “Even-If-Not” attitude are unforgettable.
Their faith in God superseded their inner fear.
Ultimately, God helped them overcome difficult situations. (Daniel 3:16-18)
My “life journey” from California might have reached Chicago.
When faced with problems, I could only cry out to God in fear to ask for immediate relief from them.
No wonder our life is often spiraling downward.
Gracefully Accept
“Even-If-Not” means not to retreat in difficulties, but persevere to realize our mission.
Our fear is just temporary clouds; there is always a rainbow after the rain.
Thus, we must learn to gracefully accept the changes and tragedies in life.
But what a challenge it is to accept with joy under burning crises.
Will I still stand firm with an “Even-If-Not” attitude?
History in Progress
Each one must diligently shape one’s life, and live responsibly both at home and at church.
As C. S. Lewis said, “If you do not feed your body responsibly,
your health will not last.
Christians need to live responsibly even more.”
At church, many Christians are creative and motivated.
May God unite our spiritual gifts to do something beautiful for Him.
In life, we need both the “Even-If-Not” attitude and “Gracefully-Accept” quality,
to respect our differences,
march towards pleasing God,
and shoulder the mission of gospel.
Do not be stuck for too long.
Being overly self-appreciative at our achievements or angry at our failures is detrimental to our spiritual lives.
Let us walk with God in faith,
and let Him write our brand new history!
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Thank you for listening to the “Press On Moment”.
Please remember,
The first step toward the heavenly journey is to
ask the God-glorifying Holy Spirit to fill us daily in our hearts,
so we can have this attitude
which is in Christ Jesus.
😄 Until next time, good bye!
