Like Sheep

Good morning! I just want to share my devotion for today... 

One of my daily chores when I lived with my grandfather in northern Ghana was taking care of sheep. Each morning I took them out to pasture and returned by evening. That was when I first noticed how stubborn sheep can be. Whenever they saw a farm, for instance, their instinct drove them right into it, getting me in trouble with the farmers on a number of occasions.

Sometimes when I was tired from the heat and resting under a tree, I observed the sheep dispersing into the bushes and heading for the hills, causing me to chase after them and scratching my skinny legs in the shrubs. I had a hard time directing the animals away from danger and trouble, especially when robbers sometimes raided the field and stole stray sheep.

So I quite understand when Isaiah says, "We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way" (53:6). We stray in many ways: desiring and doing what displeases our Lord, hurting other people by our conduct, and being distracted from spending time with God and His Word because we are too busy or lack interest. We behave like sheep in the field. 

Fortunately for us, we have the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for us (John 10:11) and who carries our sorrows and our sins (Isa. 53:4-6). And as our shepherd, He calls us back to safe pasture that we might follow Him more closely.

Shepherd of my soul, I do wander at times. I’m grateful that You’re always seeking me to bring me back to Your side.

If you want God to lead you, be willing to follow.

My Reflection: I just realized that I am still like a sheep. Often times I still get astray. There are a lot of distractions that's keeping me away from my shepherd. I can only imagine how God wants me/us to be with Him. He wants to lead us so we can go home to our forever home in heaven safely. He doesn't want us to be stolen by the enemy. Our shepherd loves us so dearly, what an amazing God. Thank you fathered God! Truly truly, you deserved all the praises!

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An Old Machine

Today, my office mate used this machine. I was so stunned when I saw the machine, so I asked her if I can use it. I was so happy while typing because *wow* it is really amazing, indeed! I really don't know what am I going to type. So I typed my favorite verse instead. :) It's really wonderful how things evolved. From this type writing machine to this computer that I am using now. 

Despite of all the new things around us, it feels good to sometimes go back to the old one. Once they were used and needed as much as we need the computers that we are using today. It feels good to use the old things that were used by other people with the same age as I am now decades ago. 

It's like a time machine, I felt like I was one of the people who used this years and years ago. I remember when I was still a kid, I used to see this at home.. then few years after that, I saw the more modern one which was the electric typewriter. Being a small kid, I used to press the keys.. pressing the keys yet composing nothing. Today, I got the chance to press the keys of the typewriter again.. but this time, I am composing something.. I am really writing something.. one of my favorite verse in the Bible, "Galatians 2:20".  

Praise be to God with this machinery! 

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This is the Season

Summer is nearly over, no more sweaty moments. This is the season I've been waiting for. Rainy season, the season for me to go and enjoy what the world is offering outside. 

It's like love at first sight when I saw the rain dropped. It's really magical in a way that... I can't contained the excitement. 

New season.. new reason to smile, to laugh, to enjoy, and to love. 

It might look gloomy in the outside, but in the inside it is pure of happiness and thanksgiving. 

Happy rainy days everyone! 

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2016 Movies

Deadpool

Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

 Really funny. It's really a different kind of super hero.



The Choice

“The Choice” tells the story of Travis Parker (Walker) and Gabby Holland (Palmer), who meet first as neighbors in a small coastal town and end up pursuing a relationship that neither could have foreseen. Spanning a decade and tracing the evolution of a love affair that is ultimately tested by life’s most defining events, this story features a memorable ensemble of friends and family in Sparks’s beloved North Carolina setting, culminating in the question that every couple must ask themselves: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

 Novel written by Nicholas Sparks, one of my favorite writer. Good as always.  



Gods of Egypt

Magic, monsters, gods and madness reign throughout the palaces and pyramids of the Nile River Valley in this action-adventure inspired by the classic mythology of Egypt. With the survival of mankind hanging in the balance, an unexpected hero takes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. Set (Gerard Butler), the merciless god of darkness, has usurped Egypt’s throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. With only a handful of heroic rebels opposing Set’s savage rule, Bek (Brenton Thwaites), a bold and defiant mortal, enlists the aid of powerful god Horus (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) in an unlikely alliance against the evil overlord. As their breathtaking battle against Set and his henchmen take them into the afterlife and across the heavens, both god and mortal must pass tests of courage and sacrifice if they hope to prevail in the spectacular final confrontation.

  So-so? Some of my friends who watched it along with me doesn't like it, tho.



How to be single

New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.
 So so so Fun-nnneh!!! I was quite convinced to spend more time with myself more. 


Always Be My Maybe

 The movie was good. Funny. 




Batman vs. Superman : Dawn of Justice

Fearing the actions of a god-like superhero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman vs Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

 I am not really a fan but I like the fight scene tho. 



The Divergent Series: Allegiant

After the earth-shattering revelations of Insurgent, in Allegiant Part 1 Tris (Shailene Woodley) must escape with Four (Theo James) beyond the Wall that encircles Chicago to finally discover the shocking truth of what lies behind it.

Even though I haven't seen the movie prior to this series, I enjoyed the movie. 



The Huntsman: Winter's War

The fantastical world of Snow White and the Huntsman expands to reveal how the fates of The Huntsman Eric and Queen Ravenna are deeply and dangerously intertwined. 

It was nice. 

Captain America: Civil War

I enjoyed watching the movie. In fact, I like it better compared to Batman Vs. Superman. 


Just the three of Us

It was already midnight when we decided to watch the movie. So we went to RW even though it's already past 2 am. The movie was really good that's why I didn't fall asleep while watching the movie. 


This Time

We watched this movie in celebration of Mother's day. The movie was good. The soundtrack gave me LSS. hehe. 

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Another Used To Be

One of the best feeling in this world is the feeling of being in love. The butterflies in your stomach, the bloom in your face,  that smile on your lips, the twinkling eyes, and the happiness that you can't seems to explain. It feels so good. It feels so perfect. Everything seems so good, until the time that you'll wake up and it's over. 

Meeting

Year 2013 when we first met each other. It was a night to remember, indeed. Everything seems so perfect. The man in black shirt and white shorts had just caught my attention. He seemed so nervous when he asked for my name and my number. 

The Chase

The next day, he texted me and I texted back. We started talking to each other. We started Skype-ing. We started seeing each other. 

Honeymoon

It was midnight when he asked me if I can be his girlfriend, and I said Yes. I can still remember the smile on his face and the twinkle in his eyes. It was a night to remember. First few months, he was still that man. He used to call me every morning and every night. He was so proud and happy to introduced me to his friends. He was so caring, understanding and loving even though I was clumsy, moody, or even weird at times. This was the stage when I fell so deeply in love with him. 

Comfortable

Months passed by, things were slowly getting different. We're so comfortable with each other being around. We're now doing our own activities. He's playing with his video games while I was just right there beside him reading some books. We're on the couch while he's watching the TV and I was just right there surfing the net. He's surfing the net while I was cooking for our dinner. My "surprises" that used to bring smiles and happiness to him, were now all taken for granted.  Things just happened as a part of our daily routine. Being together yet so far with each other. We were so comfortable with each other that we've created our own world without the other one. We got so comfortable that we were not aware that we were also creating distance from one another. 

Downhill

We got so busy with our own lives. Then we woke up not wanting or needing one another. 

Breaking Up

And... we officially ended everything. 

Strangers Again

We are now back to being strangers again. Sadly, but we are just another used to be. 

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