people.

LIfe always offers choices. Struggles. Happiness. Joy. Sadness. Disappointment. Fear. Hate. and you can go on and on and on… last but not least, Love.

Love ain’t easy baby. I aint talkin bout lovey dovey with your boyfriend or girlfriend, which that isn’t easy either but I’m talking about PEOPLE. Yes, People. All kinds of people. People in ur workplace, in ur school, in ur college, in ur uni, in ur church, in ur family, everywhere! When you look around, there are people everywhere. On the streets, on the TV, on the radio, on the advertisements,on photographs (well, not every ads and photos,, but… there are some with people.).

P-e-o-p-l-e. PEOPLE. Well, maybe people aint mean nothing to you.
When I say, “FRIEND”, awwwww now that means something, isn’t it?

We all have friends. The ones that’s close to us, the ones that’s just friend. The ones that stays in your heart, the ones that just walked in your heart and walked away afterward. Some of them walked out and it’s fine. Some of them walked out and it hurts and feels like you just want to walk on their face. hahahahaha.. Some of my best-friendship (and it’s proven), aren’t stopped because of distance. I’m here, they’re there far away, but weirdly somehow, they are still here in my heart. here in my heart. Although we may not chat everyday or every week, or even every month,, they’re still here in my heart and they always have that special places in my heart. When I come back and see them, hey,, it’s not hard! because they’re still here in my heart and they’ve never stepped out from it and so do I in their hearts.

Church was talkin bout disappointment last week and i think that is a really important matter. We all facing trials of being disappointed everyday. even if I can say, every single second – in your mind. Mostly, because something, or people, don’t meet your expectation.

- You may expect some friends to love you as the way you’ve loved them, to get a “feedback” from them……. MAN>>> your friends ain’t Jesus that will always love you no matter how’s your love for Him!

- You may expect some friends to care and to share as you’ve cared and shared for them.  mmaaaaaaaaaan, again, they’re not God!

- You may expect to find a place to share your heart, and you find out that they have their other places to share with and you just move back.

- You may trust them with expectation that they are trustworthy. well, again, MAAAAN, they aint God that has never failed and will never fail any of His promises!

Ha! I can say that I’ve experienced it. Or maybe am. and probably will again. The problem is, I’m too kind.. like.. seriously. I love people. I love my friends. I tried and tried and will always try to.. but friendship aint a one-way communication, it’s a two way. So i choose,, to love, I encourage everyone of us to love everyone without being disappointed. I know it ain’t easy at all because again,,, we’re not GOD. BUT! hey! we are suppose to be like God! Means that we should try…

I’ve found out that only GOD and GOD alone that WILL NEVER disappoint. When things like this happen to you, you may feel lonely.  In times of loneliness, just remember. He’s there for you, for me, for us. He said He will never leave you nor forsake you. Yes, in the midst of every bad or good things happening in your life, He’s there! Or you may find other friends to share with, or if me, I always come back to the ones in my heart!

No matter which one happens to you, don’t ever shut the love-door for those who have disappointed you. Don’t decide that you aint gon’ love them no more. NEVER decide to stop loving. They may hurt you once, twice, or more but noone has ever been hurt more than Jesus ever been hurt. He’s been there, ay.. He’s been hurt hundreds , thousand, millions of times throughout His life and even until now. We maybe not doing what He’s expected us to do, but the awesome thing is, no matter how hard you try, He’ll never stop loving you.!

ONLY HIM. ONLY HIM.

anyway, I will choose to love. Check out this chorus of Israel Houghton’s song, “Others”

“I’m gonna love like You love.
Love like You love
Help me love others the way that You love me

I’m gonna forgive like You love forgave
Rescue  like You have saved
Others”

iBelieve.

i just lost my wallet few days ago… i was going wit my friends to CIrcular Quay (where the Opera house is..) and i left my wallet in the bus, on the way back to city..  i should’ve been soooo panic, but i didnt. i was afraid with myself, i was reminded that i had not been careful enough about small things, that maybe this is really the time for a change. However, i was so happy, knowing that my faith in Him was  right, coz the next day, i found my wallet back in the bus depot. which is should be MIRACLE.

Then… i’m reminded of how many things God has done in my life. How many Miracles by miracles God has shown in my life…
Started when i was born, i had problem with my heart, which made me turned blue when i cried. it only lasted for few days, then the doctor said in awe, “Sir, your daughter is healed , you can take her home.” Because of the prayer of my parents, their unstoppable faith, God’s Miracle and Grace, and…… A reminder to me that I am loved, i am alive because He has great plan for me. I am the miracle girl. I’m living by miracle. and He promised me miracles by miracles gonna happen in my life.

Good marks at school, good at singing, playing music, designing, got a New Car by people i dont even know who they are (not my parents), going to sydney,
survived in Sydney…

Well.. I might face bad times in my life too.. but .. just like now, when i recall what He has done in my life.. seems like “complaining” aint an appropriate word. when i read all the previous blogs i’ve done (such as this or this or this —> please read if you have time, coz i am myslef get blessed everytime i read em.), i could feel that… Trust is all i can do. Believing is all i can say.

back to basic –? “IS THERE ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD?”  Jeremiah 32.27b

Today, take a time. whatever you’re goin through, there must be something good in ur life that God has done for you. Remember, He who started the good deeds in you, will finish it. He will finish it. When He did it last year, last month, last 4 year, im gonna tell you today, HE WILL DO IT AGAIN!

all you gotta do is : Trust. For He who promised, is faithful

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

Heb 10:23

Be strong. Be encouraged

For He who promised is faithful.

Marilah kita teguh berpegang pada pengakuan tentang pengharapan kita, sebab Ia, yang menjanjikannya, setia. 
 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

Heb 10:23

apa yang sedang terjadi dalam hidupmu? ur finance is goin bad? ur tests arent giving good results? ur job isn’t as good as before? seems like so many problems and troubles in your life right now? are u feeling like in the valley?  you know that all things work together for good (rm 8:28) but you dont feel that? well.. this is life. you need trouble to grow. you need problem to be more mature. you cant be free from obstacles and problems in life as long as you live. He never promised there will be no problem in your way, but He’s promised to never leave you nor forsake you! gak peduli apa yang terjadi , He’s still in control. don’t feel depressed for He is always there for you. 

Sometimes mungkin kita ngak ngerti jalan Tuhan.. apa yang terjadi gak mencerminkan bahwa kita diberkati.. Kita sepertinya hanya menunggu dan menunggu..mungkin banyak hal yang udah Dia janjikan ke kita, baik secara langsung atau mungkin through His Word, atau mungkin through a sermon @ church, ya through many things..
A promise that He’ll bless you indeed
A promise that He’ll lift you up and never let you down
A promise that you’ll live in abundance.

and maybe saja… the fact is kamu sedang kesulitan keuangan dan seang down nya minta ampun..Hei, lihat ayat ini. Marilah berpegang teguh!

- BERPEGANG TEGUH
harus percaya penuh, jangan pernah digoyahkan . sekali percaya, selamanya percaya.. percayalah apa yang Ia katakan, nga pernah sia2. apa yang Dia janjikan , pasti digenapi. it just the matter of time. contoh, kalau mau diberkati ,apakah kita siap untuk menjadi seorang yang diberkati? apakah karakter kita siap? kalau kita nga siap waktu diberkati, yang ada malah kita pasti semakin jauh jauh dan menjauh dan akhirnya jauh sekali hingga mungkin nga inget lagi bahwa Tuhan yang berkati kita.. ayo hold fast! dont be shaken ! jangan digoyahkan oleh apa yang kita lihat, ingat, we live by faith and not by sight!

- PENGAKUAN TENTANG HARAPAN KITA
well ini sih sama hal nya dengan mulut itu punya kuasa. kita harus percaya itu. saat u have no money, just say and declare with faith, “i am blessed abundantly!” saat u have pain in ur body, just say “i am Heales!” say it with faith. ingat, perkataan itu berpengaruh loh.. kalau kamu lagi down, dan omongan kamu itu terus mengutuk diri kamu sendiri, ujung2nya pasti tambah down.. tambah kacau dhe.. jadi, say good things only lah..!

- sebab Ia, yang menjanjikannya, setia.
yeah.. i really like this part of this verse. for He who promised is faithful. Yes He is. mungkin kelihatannya things aren’t goin rite, but for sure, He’s a good God, Setiap hal yang terjadi dalam hidup kita pasti ada rencana Dia. ingatlah! Dia itu TUhan, man.. and He is faithful. Dia itu gak kaya manusia, yang gampang berjanji tapi sulit menepati. tapi Dia, berjanji, psati di tepati. cuma matter of time aja. makanya, kita perlu sabar dan jangan mundur!

10:35 Sebab itu janganlah kamu melepaskan kepercayaanmu, karena besar upah yang menantinya. 
10:38 Tetapi orang-Ku yang benar akan hidup oleh iman, dan apabila ia mengundurkan diri, maka Aku tidak berkenan kepadanya.” 

isnt it great? bahkan saat kita percaya, saat kite berpegang teguh dan gak mau lepaskan kepercayaan kita, ada upahnya!!
dan ingat juga, kalau kita mundur, Dia ngak berkenan. makanya, maju terus pantang mundur!

better to believe

check out Israel’s song lyric :Every Prayer

 ingat, For He who promised is faithful and He hears every prayer!
be blessed.

 

yours, Liz.

Every Prayer

 heard ‘em say.
“He brought me from a mighty long way.”
Now today I can testify that I believe it.
And on my way.
I realize He’s the one who kept me.
When the storms of life arise.
Sleepless nights and desperate cries.
He has captured every tear.
Assuring me.
He hears.
EVERY PRAYER. WAITING ON THE ANSWER.
ONLY TO DISCOVER HE IS NEAR AND HE HEARS
EVERY PRAYER. FOR HE HAS DONE GREAT THINGS AND
. I BELIEVE HE’S A GOD THAT ALWAYS ANSWERS PRAYER.

 

I heard ‘em say. “The prayers of the righteous availeth much.”
And now today I can testify that I believe it.
And on my way I want to let you know that He will keep you.
When the storms of life arise.
Sleepless nights and desperate cries.
He will capture every tear.
Assuring you
that He hears.

Don’t despise the tears you’ve cried.
Or the prayers that you have prayed.
Heaven heard your every word.
And the answer’s on the way. I heard ‘em say.
“There is an answer on the way.”
My God has done so many great things.
Great things. Hold on and you will see oh.
He has done great things.

And I believe He’s a God who always answers prayer.

Nothing. Nothing.

Rom 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

Well, have you ever really think bout this verse? What can separate us? What?? i can give no answer. Because i know, He loves me no matter what i do. He still loves me, though i might have been fallen , though i was lost. He is Jesus, a big-loving God. He never leave me nor forsake me. REally, the answer is NOTHING!. NOTHING would ever stop Him from loving us! Why? it’s simply because He loves us. now, and forever.

Yes, He suffers. Why? His love is the reason that He suffers. we often hurt Him, but He’s still there with open arms waiting for you to come back and hug Him. He’s not scary,though. But HE is LOVE>

now, just make urself sure, WHAT CAN SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF JESUS?

well, i can surely answer, NOTHING. nothing. nothing would ever stop Him from loving me. a million thanks, God!

i’m gonna be ready.

2008 has come to an end. For me it was a great year. It was a year that full of ups and downs. But anyway, I’m happy, that i got a new car, although i can’t drive yet.. Hahaha.. That’s really a blessing, you know.

However, I’m sure that 2008 wouldn’t be forgotten in my life. Because this year, i am going to go to Australia and I’m sure I’d be missing every single thing that had happened not only in 2008, but 2009’s memory also will be unforgettable. The best time that I love in 2008 is Christmas. It was a very tiring Christmas time, since i went to 8 cities in around 10 days. But i still love them! It’s indescribable why do i love to go there although it was tiring. In the other hands, this year’s Christmas i wouldn’t be in Indonesia and so I’m quite sure I’ll be missing every single moment in 2008’s Christmas – and the other moments. The busy times, the laughing times, the sad times, the gathering times, even the hurt times.

Yea, the hurt times. 2008 has brought me to become more mature. My best friends disappointed me. Not only one person and not only once, but I learned many things from that. And what I know now is the choice is in my hands. I can choose to feel hurt; I can choose not to be hurt. I can choose to be sad; i can also choose to be happy whatever happens – whatever people say.

Well, it’s 2009 now. It’s a new year and there must be a new me. I want to leave all that scars, i want to start a new chapter in my life and I don’t want to care anymore whatever people say about me, about what I’m doing or what I’ll do. I want to change in every aspect in my life. I just want to be a better me. I know I can. Just like my favourite song, “I believe I can fly.. I believe I can touch the sky…”. I’m sure i can be a better me and it starts from me, having a strong will to reach that goal – become a better me. Hope and pray that i can stand still in that will to be a better me whatever happens, whatever people say. This is my life, and I’m the one that will live this life not them. Why am I saying that? Hmm.. This is the story..
This year I’ll go to Sydney, Australia just like what I’ve said. I’ll take design course for one year and next year I’ll take music course. You may be shocked. Because Me, Elizabeth Rimbo, which is well known as a smart girl (not boasting, I’m telling the truth; that’s people’s perspective about me), won’t become a doctor or an engineer or professor, or whatever they think I’ll be. And that also means I won’t finish my high school in Indonesia and that would make another confusion in people’s mind about me. “Why don’t you finish your high school? Why don’t you take science course? Why do you take music,design? Music won’t feed you! You can’t live with that. You’ll be nothing. Nothing. Nothing!”. That’s what they may say when they know this.

But… back to my strong will, I’ll try my best not to care about those talks. Because when I care, I’ll be really sad. Life is a choice, you know. And i want to choose that and I’ll live in it, so…. who cares? As long as I’m happy with it, and i know I’m living in the right track of this life, living in God’s will, i would still go for it! Although many will have such thinking like what I’ve written above.

So…. I really hope, I would be ready for whatever will happen in my life. I pray that I’d have enough strength from God to face everything. Every single word people may say before and after I go there. I don’t want to care – hope so. Hope I’ll cope fast with the new environment, new family, new school, new city. I know i can do it!! I believe i can fly!! Welcome 2009, I’m ready for you!!

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INFP – The Idealists
The meaning-seeking and unconventional type. They are especially attuned to making sure their beliefs and actions are congruent. They often develop a passion for the arts or unusal forms of self-expression.

They enjoy work that are aligned to their deeply feelt values and tend to strongly dislike the more practical and mundande forms of tasks. They can enjoy working alone for long periods of time and are happiest when they can immerse themselves in personally meaningful projects.