Not Too Late

Since January is not yet over, I suppose it is not too late to come out with a goal (perhaps another one) for the year?

It probably sounds silly but I have decided that I shall work towards the goal of being able to continue fitting into my pair of size 28 jeans till the end of the year. I seem to have been eating more lately and have felt its effect.

Running during winter sounds like an excellent way of burning calories. It is also a good way of keeping the mind clear while taking a break from law books.The temperature range is -1 to -7 this Thursday. Sounds like a plan!

The Little Foxes

'Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.' 

Song of Songs 2:15 

While going through my reading materials last week, there was this particular case that I felt strongly against. I had to stop reading at one point of time because I was really put off by what the judge said. This theme of compromise kept appearing before me and I couldn't help but feel the following:

One compromise always lead to another.

Bad outcome don't usually happen immediately, it is more often that not an accumulation of a series of wrongdoings that eventually brings about the consequence. If presented with an idea that is evidently wrong against the standards/principles we hold to, it is not difficult to reject it. Satan knows this too well; so it goes for the subtle approach that leads us to compromise bit by bit, till we reach a point where we reject what we used to think/believe is right: calling good evil, and evil good. This is happening all around us in the society.

Have we been giving space for little foxes to spoil the vines (our relationship with the Lord)? We can tell when our fruits are lacking.

We do not have the power to keep ourselves. But we must constantly avail ourselves to the Lord and allow Him to bring to light our weaknesses. From there, we co-labour with Him to walk in the light and 'make no provision for the flesh to fulfil the lust thereof'.

Let us be watchful against the wiles of the evil one, that we may we not be ashamed when He returns!

Proverbs 16:6

Didici Disciplinam

Amidst the grandiose backdrop of the countryside, reservoir and hills at Peak District, it was this delicate clump of moss with the water droplets that caught my eye - I love the simplicity and beauty of water beads forming up on plants. It was amazing how such a little wonder of nature amplified the beauty of the surroundings.  

Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.

While reading through certain books and articles lately, the idea of how it is the little things we do, and the choices we make, that produces a difference surfaced once more. Suffice to say, better for small things to be done and said in the Spirit, in love, consideration and wisdom than otherwise. 

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.