The Five Wise Virgins

"Am I now  [ a ] trying to win the favor  and  approval of men, or of God? Or am I seeking to please someone? If I were still trying to be popular with men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ." - Galatians 1:10 (AMP) A bond-servant of Christ. I have heard these words been spoken into my heart several years ago. And now Holy Spirit reminded me again of these words.  " Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant." - Galatians 1:10 (NLT) I am Chris's servant therefore pleasing people is not my goal. It is obvious that I am here to win the approval of God, and not of people. (paraphrased by me) Then here comes the question. How to be pleasing and win the approval of God? I have been thinking for a while and then I got to the point where I finally realized that the answer is undeniably (simple) :  JESUS. Jesus walked the earth as the "beloved Son in Whom Go

"Instead of shame and dishonor,  you will enjoy a double share of honor. You will possess a double portion of prosperity in your land,  and everlasting joy will be yours." - Isaiah 61:7 (NLT) Few days ago before I went to sleep, God spoke to me that He only has "good plans" for me. It was really encouraging to hear God said that personally to me again, given the fact that I was in some challenging situation that past weeks. And just now when I was in shower, God opened my eyes to the "good plans" that He has for me specifically on the one that He has for my future marriage. Even though my parents are divorced, God promised me that He is going to use that, working and turning such situation for my good. Instead of shame and dishonor that I had been carrying or experiencing due to my parents situation, I WILL ENJOY A DOUBLE SHARE OF JOY. How awesome is that!!! I will enjoy a double share of joy in my life and in my future marriage! Hallelujah, praise the L