Love costs Everything

"Love Costs Everything" Trailer from CIY Move on Vimeo.

Well, this time something less enjoyable but all the more inspiring and beautiful. May we be reminded of the immense worth that we have found in our relationship with God and may we be encouraged to be bold and passionate in our faith. It may be costly but more than worth it. I pray that we won't forget our brothers and sisters in Christ who suffer incredibly for their faith and that we will be praying with them for transformation through the gospel in their countries. And in ours.

And people say to me: "Why are you not scared?" and I say: "Because perfect love casts out all fear."

An appropriate frame

If you try to exhibit art at a gallery, you will soon find how important it is to have an appropriate frame or way of presentation. A bulky frame could destroy the beauty of an intricate piece of art and a thin frame might weaken a strongly expressive one, as it might look rather ridiculous. The frame has a great impact on the art work when exhibited. A good frame should not distract but rather enhance the art work.
It is always a good reminder that we are only the frame for God's awesome work in and through our lives let alone His glorious character. But since we are, doesn't an amazing painting deserve the best frame possible? A frame worthy of the painting yet humble enough to underline the master piece instead of trying to compete with it. As it says in Philippians 1:27 we should conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel. Anyways I think it is great to know that we are not the master piece but still can contribute to its presentation :) May we become the best frame possible. May we become the best version of ourselves by God's grace.

The Sea In Between

Josh Garrels: The Sea In Between - Trailer from Mason Jar Music on Vimeo.

Found this beautiful and inspiring video today, makes my heart smile!

"You can wield your profession, your craft in a way that hurts people because you are so good. And so if someone can present it in a way that is inviting people into their joy that's when the most beautiful things are formed." - Josh Garrels

Deliver me

This beautiful prayer really moves me again and again. And it challenges me every time. Are we really as devoted to advancing the kingdom of God as we say we are? Are we ready to become the least and serve him out of our cozy comfort zone of appreciation and validation by other people? Do we desire to love as boldy and recklessly as Jesus demonstrated? Are we really ready to share his love where there is pain and brokenness? Do we really desire to share God's love with people who hurt us or annoy us? Jesus, grant us the grace to desire it and the strength to do so. I am certain God will bring great beauty out of it if we let Him.

P.S. You can download this as a wall paper :)

Another Smile

I love water  colour... It is a image emerging out of different layers, capturing reality without losing the infinity of it as it flows out into open space. And it makes me happy. :)