Kaulah, Ya Tuhan, Surya Hidupku

KJ405: Kaulah, ya Tuhan, Surya Hidupku (Be Thou My Vision)

1	Kaulah, ya Tuhan, Surya hidupku; asal Kau ada, yang lain tak perlu. Siang dan malam Engkau kukenang; di hadiratMu jiwaku tenang!	Mal 4:2;Luk 1:78-79;Yoh 8:12;
2	Kaulah Hikmatku, Firman hidupku; Kau besertaku dan 'ku besertaMu. Engkau Bapaku, aku anakMu; denganMu, Tuhan, 'ku satu penuh.	Yoh 6:68;Rm 8:14-16;Gal 4:6;Yoh 17:21;
3	Kaulah bagiku tempat berteduh; Kaulah perisai dan benteng teguh. Sukacitaku kekal dalamMu; Kuasa sorgawi, Engkau kuasaku!	Mzm 18:3;Mzm 46:8, 12;Mzm 91:2;
4	Tak kuhiraukan pujian fana; hanya Engkaulah pusaka baka! Raja di sorga, Engkau bagiku harta abadi, bahagia penuh!	Flp 3:7;Mzm 16:5;Mzm 73:26;
5	Bila saatnya 'ku menang, t'rimalah daku di sorga cerlang! Apa pun kini hendak kutemu, Kaulah, ya Tuhan, Surya hidupku!	Why 22:4;

 

Setelah 2 tahun lamanya semenjak awal pandemi di tahun 2020 tidak ke gereja.  Baru saat ini di Maret 2022 baru ke gereja.  Ketika mendengar lagu ini rasanya seperti mengingkan kepada saya bahwa semenjak awal pandemi, hingga sampai sekarang bahwa saya bisa berdiri sampai saat ini. Semua karena pernyertaan Tuhan salama hidup saya.

Selama 2 tahun ini saya diliputi rasa ketakutan dan kwatir Fear > Faith, ketika rasa takut / kwatir itu jadi lebih besar daripada iman saya. Sehingga saya lupa penyertaan Tuhan dalam hidup saya selama ini. Ketika saya kehilangan sosok ayah karena terkena serangan jantung di tahun 2020, sehingga mengakibatkan  rasa kwatir dan takut yang begitu besar. 

Saya lupa bahwa selama ini Tuhan selalu menyertai. Walau terasa sangat berat, kesepian karena harus melaluinya seorang diri. Tapi Tuhan selalu memegang tangan saya dan menyertai, sehingga saya bisa melalui semua. Dan Tuhan selalu mencukupi segala kebutuhan dan keperluan saya. Disaat saya kwatir akan pekerjaan dan hari esok, tapi Tuhan Yesus memberikan saya kelimpahan.  

Kaulah bagiku tempat berteduh;
Kaulah perisai dan bentengteguh. 
Sukacitaku kekal dalamMu; Kuasa sorgawi,
Engkau kuasaku!

di hadirat Tuhan membuat jiwaku tenang

12 Laws of KARMA

Karma is a somewhat abstract concept for many of us. There is a lot of confusing information on this non-religious topic – information that is unnecessary. So, we think it’d be helpful to paint a bit of a picture to help solidify the concept of karma. To do so, just a quick example is necessary.

 

Karma is the law of cause and effect – an unbreakable law of the cosmos. Your actions create your future. The reason your fate is never sealed is because you have free will. Therefore your future cannot already be written. That would not be fair. Life gives you chances. This is one of them. – The Tree of Awakening

“A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.”

NOW THAT WE’VE ESTABLISHED A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF KARMA, LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT 12 KARMIC LAWS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

1. THE GREAT LAW: “AS YOU SOW, SO SHALL YOU REAP.”
The simple explanation of the Great Law is: our thoughts and actions have consequences – good or bad. If we desire peace, love, harmony, prosperity, etc. we must be willing to act accordingly.
This is also known as the “Law of Cause and Effect.” Also, energy (thought, action) that we put into the world has a consequence, immediate or not.

2. THE LAW OF CREATION: “WHAT WE DESIRE COMES THROUGH PARTICIPATION.”
The life we see around us was created by a person’s intentions. As we are one with the Universe, our intentions determine the evolution of creation. Since what we surround ourselves with becomes part of us, it’s our responsibility to ensure these surroundings are conducive to our desires.

3. THE LAW OF HUMILITY: “REFUSAL TO ACCEPT WHAT IS WILL STILL BE WHAT IS.”
Acceptance is a near-universal virtue in many belief systems. Simply put, we must first accept the present circumstances in order to change them.

In focusing on the negative instead of making changes to address the negative, we’re committing to a zero-sum result.

4. THE LAW OF GROWTH: “OUR OWN GROWTH IS ABOVE ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.”
The only thing we have control over is ourselves. The subsequent action (or inaction) of motive will yield either positive or negative circumstances in our lives.
True change only occurs if we make the commitment to change what is in our hearts.

5. THE LAW OF RESPONSIBILITY: “OUR LIVES ARE OF OUR OWN DOING, NOTHING ELSE.”
When there is turbulence in one’s own life, there is often turbulence internally. If we’re to change our life, we must change our frame of mind and surroundings.

6. KARMA’S LAW OF CONNECTION: “EVERYTHING IN THE UNIVERSE IS CONNECTED, BOTH LARGE AND SMALL.”
Our past, present, and future are all connected. As such, we must put in the work to change these connections if we desire something different.
No step – first, intermediate or last – is more important in the accomplishment of a task. All are required.

7. THE LAW OF FOCUS: “ONE CANNOT DIRECT ATTENTION BEYOND A SINGLE TASK.”
Relating to our spiritual growth, we cannot have negative thoughts or actions and expect to grow spiritually. We must direct full attention to achieve any desired task.

8. THE LAW OF HOSPITALITY AND GIVING: “DEMONSTRATING OUR SELFLESSNESS SHOWS TRUE INTENTIONS.”
Put simply: what we claim to believe must manifest into our actions. Selflessness is a virtue only if we’re accommodating something other than ourselves.
Without a selfless nature, true spiritual growth is nearly impossible.

9. KARMA’S LAW OF CHANGE: “HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF UNLESS CHANGED.”
Conscious commitment to change is the only method of influencing the past. History will continue along an unconstructive path until positive energies direct it elsewhere.

10. THE LAW OF HERE AND NOW: “THE PRESENT IS ALL WE HAVE.”
Looking back regretfully and forward pointlessly robs oneself of a present opportunity. Old thoughts and patterns of behavior negate the present chance to advance ourselves.

11. THE LAW OF PATIENCE AND REWARD: “NOTHING OF VALUE IS CREATED WITHOUT A PATIENT MINDSET.”
Toiling away cannot be circumvented through wishful thinking. Our rewards are claimed only through patience and persistence, nothing else.
Rewards are not the end result. True, lasting joy comes from the knowledge of doing what’s necessary in the rightful anticipation of a reward that is well-earned.

12. THE LAW OF SIGNIFICANCE AND INSPIRATION: “THE BEST REWARD IS ONE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THE WHOLE.”
The end result is of little value if it leaves little or nothing behind.
Energy and intentions are vital components that determine the significance of an end-result. Ideally, love and passion embody the motives of one that resolves to leave a lasting impression on the Whole.

FINAL THOUGHTS ON FOLLOWING THE LAWS OF KARMA
The Laws of Karma sound complicated. But the principle is achievable. And, it’s all advice you have heard before. Treat others with kindness, as you’d like in return. Follow your moral compass without fail. And live your truth.

Source :

 https://www.powerofpositivity.com/12-laws-of-karma/

Everyone Needs Someone , By. Helen Steiner Rice

People need people and friends need friends,
And we all need love for a full life depends
Not on vast riches or great acclaim,
Not on success or on worldly fame,

But just in knowing that someone cares
And holds us close in their thoughts and prayers -
For only the knowledge that we’re understood
Makes everyday living feel wonderfully good.
 

And we rob ourselves of life’s greatest need
When we “lock up our hearts” and fail to heed
The outstreched hand reaching to find
A kindred spirit whose heart and mind

Are lonely and longing to somehow share
Our joys and sorrows and to make us aware
That life’s completeness and richness depends
On the things we share with our loved ones and friends.

Helen Steiner Rice
(1900 – 1981)

The Key to Love , By : Author Unknown

The key to love is understanding...
The ability to comprehend not only the spoken word,
but those unspoken gestures,
the little things that say so much by themselves. 

The key to love is forgiveness...
to accept each others faults and pardon mistakes,
without forgetting, but with remembering
what you learn from them.

The key to love is sharing...
Facing your good fortunes as well as the bad, together;
both conquering problems, forever searching for ways
to intensify your happiness. 

The key to love is giving...
without thought of return,
but with the hope of just a simple smile,
and by giving in but never giving up.

The key to love is respect...
realizing that you are two separate people, with different ideas;
that you don't belong to each other,
that you belong with each other, and share a mutual bond. 

The key to love is inside us all...
It takes time and patience to unlock all the ingredients
that will take you to its threshold;
it is the continual learning process that demands a lot of work...
but the rewards are more than worth the effort...
and that is the key to love.

Empat Kunci Rumah Tangga Bahagia, By Marriage Rebuilders

1. Saling menghormati. 

Cinta memang alasan utama kita menikahi seseorang. Namun cinta tak akan bisa bertahan tanpa rasa saling menghormati. Menghormati bukan berarti tunduk, melainkan komitmen untuk saling mendukung pasangan dalam keadaan seperti apapun. Seburuk apapun keadaan pasangan, tak ada satu alasan pun yang membolehkan Anda menghinanya. Ingat, semua aib pasangan, juga merupakan aib Anda. Kegagalannya juga merupakan kegagalan Anda.

2. Menjaga keintiman. 

Menikah berarti menjalankan babak baru dalam kehidupan cinta Anda. Akan ada banyak perubahan yang terjadi jika dibandingkan dengan masa-masa pacaran. Saat menikah, keintiman terkadang terlupakan. Terlalu sibuk mencapai tujuan hidup atau sekadar mengejar materi seringkali membuat para pasangan lupa untuk menunjukkan rasa cintanya.

Untuk itu selalu sediakan waktu untuk pasangan Anda. Kecupan manis dan kata-kata cinta yang tulus akan kembali membangkitkan keintiman Anda. Anda dan pasangan juga tak akan pernah lupa alasan kalian saling jatuh cinta.

3. Kerja tim.

Setelah menikah, Anda dan pasangan adalah sebuah kesatuan. Tak ada lagi 'Saya' atau 'Dia', yang ada hanya 'Kita'. Untuk itu Anda harus menyusun cara kerja tim yang sesuai. Jangan saling memaksakan pandangan. Menyatukan dua pikiran dari latar belakang yang berbeda tak pernah mudah. Namun jika Anda dan pasangan saling mendukung, hal itu sangat mungkin dilakukan.

4. Menjaga komitmen. 

Menjaga komitmen sangat penting dilakukan. Hal ini akan menambah rasa percaya diri Anda dan pasangan terhadap pernikahan kalian. Anda dan pasangan pun tak akan mudah digoyahkan oleh cobaan yang melintang.

Ayu Kinanti  (editor Yahoo! Indonesia)

The Tortoise VS The Hare

There once was a speedy Hare who bragged about how fast he could run. Tired of hearing him boast, the Tortoise challenged him to a race. All the animals in the forest gathered to watch.

The Hare ran down the road for a while and then paused to rest. He looked back at the tortoise and cried out, "How do you expect to win this race when you are walking along at your slow, slow pace?"

The Hare stretched himself out alongside the road and fell asleep, thinking, "There is plenty of time to relax."

The Tortoise walked and walked, never ever stopping until he came to the finish line.

The animals who were watching cheered so loudly for Tortoise that they woke up the Hare. The Hare stretched, yawned and began to run again, but it was too late. Tortoise had already crossed the finish line.

Moral: Slow and steady wins the race.

Source : http://www.kidsworldfun.com/shortstories_hareandtortoise.php

A letter from Mom and Dad

 My Child,

When I grow old, I hope you understand and have patience with me..

In case, i break a plate, or spill soup on the table because I’m losing my eye sight.
I hope you don’t yell at me.
Older people are sensitive , always having self-pity when you yell.

When my hearing gets worse and I can’t hear, what you’re saying.

 I hope you don’t call me, “Deaf.”
Please repeat what you said, or write it down.

 I’m sorry, my child..... I’m getting older.

When my knees get weaker, I hope you have the patience to help me get up.

Like how I used to help you while you were little, learning to walk.

Please bear with me.

When I keep repeating myself like a broken record,
I hope you just keep listening to me.
Please don’t make fun of me or, get sick of listening to me.
Do you remember when you were little and wanted a balloon?
You repeated yourself over and over, until you got what you wanted.
Please also pardon my smell.
I smell like an old person.
Please don’t force me to shower. My body is weak.
Old people get sick easily when they’re cold.
I hope I don’t gross you out.
Do you remember, when you were little?
I used to chase you around because you didn’t want to shower.

I hope you can be patient with me, when I’m always cranky.
Its all part of getting old.You’ll understand when you’re older

And if you have spare time, I hope we can talk, even for a few minutes.
I’m always by myself all the time, and have no one to talk to.
I know you’re busy with work.
Even if you’re not interested with my stories, please have time for me.
Do you remember, when you were little?
I used to listen to your stories about your teddy bear.

When the time comes and I get bedridden,
I hope you have the patience to take care of me.

I’m sorry.
If I wet the bed or make a mess
I hope you have the patience to take care of me during the last few moments of my life.
I’m not going to last much longer, anyway.

When the time of my death comes,
I hope you hold my hand and give me the strength to face death

And don’t worry...

When I finally meet our Creator..

I’ll whisper in His ear to bless you

Because you loved your mom and dad.

Thank you so much for your care. We love you



With much love,

Mom & Dad

Hidup jangan terlalu letih / 活著不要太累

Love of GOD = 101%

Simple Words, Part 29

Saat hidup terasa...

Simple Words, Part 28

Source : Facebook

Who is happy?

ABC of Life

A- accept the challenge. 

B- believe in ourselves. 

C- convert our thoughts into hopes. 

D- the determination to convert our hopes into dreams.

E- expect some obstacles on the way up. 

F- fight while being faithful and finish the course.

G- get God on our side.

H- have a Harvey model of leadership. 

I-  inspire someone else. 

J- take Jesus on our journey.

K- keep on keeping on. 

L- be a leader. 

M- make every day count. 

N- never give up! 

O- overcome our obstacles. 

P- put our best foot forward. 

Q- quit quitting. 

R- run the race with patience. 

S- strive on while 

T- trusting in The Lord. 

U- use our talents. 

V- value our time. 

W- wait for understanding. 

X-  x-ray our own lifestyles. 

Y- yearn to achieve all that we seek. 

Z- be zealous when reaching the top!

Source : http://www.heardcitizen.com/pastoral-nuggets-the-abcs-of-life  

Simple Words, Part 27

How Long.. By.Ary Shu

A letter from Mom and Dad

My Child,

When I grow old, I hope you understand and have patience with me..

In case, i break a plate, or spill soup on the table because I’m losing my eye sight.
I hope you don’t yell at me.
Older people are sensitive , always having self-pity when you yell.
When my hearing gets worse and I can’t hear, what you’re saying.
I hope you don’t call me, “Deaf.”
Please repeat what you said, or write it down.

I’m sorry, my child..... I’m getting older.

When my knees get weaker, I hope you have the patience to help me get up.
Like how I used to help you while you were little, learning to walk.

Please bear with me.

When I keep repeating myself like a broken record,
I hope you just keep listening to me.
Please don’t make fun of me or, get sick of listening to me.
Do you remember when you were little and wanted a balloon?
You repeated yourself over and over, until you got what you wanted.
Please also pardon my smell.
I smell like an old person.
Please don’t force me to shower. My body is weak. 
Old people get sick easily when they’re cold.
I hope I don’t gross you out.
Do you remember, when you were little?
I used to chase you around because you didn’t want to shower.
 
I hope you can be patient with me, when I’m always cranky.
 Its all part of getting old.You’ll understand when you’re older 

And if you have spare time, I hope we can talk, even for a few minutes.
I’m always by myself all the time, and have no one to talk to.
I know you’re busy with work.
Even if you’re not interested with my stories, please have time for me.
Do you remember, when you were little?
I used to listen to your stories about your teddy bear.

When the time comes and I get bedridden, 
I hope you have the patience to take care of me.

I’m sorry.
If I wet the bed or make a mess
I hope you have the patience to take care of me during the last few moments of my life.
I’m not going to last much longer, anyway.

When the time of my death comes,
 I hope you hold my hand and give me the strength to face death 

And don’t worry...

When I finally meet our Creator.. 

I’ll whisper in His ear to bless you

Because you loved your mom and dad.

Thank you so much for your care. We love you



With much love,

Mom & Dad

Time For A Change / Waktunya Berubah

 There he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord. —Genesis 12:8

Many believers long to spend daily time with God, praying and reading His Word. Ironically, they are often distracted by a busy schedule. Frustrations mount as busyness seems to crowd out an opening in their schedule.

Oswald Chambers has wisely commented on the transforming power of even 5 minutes in the presence of the Lord. Indeed, even a short time spent in intercession and the Word still has great value: “It is not the thing on which we spend the most time that moulds us, but the thing that exerts the greatest power. Five minutes with God and His Word is worth more than all the rest of the day.” Now, it may sound like Chambers has made an overstatement. Yet powerful results can come from even a short time of prayer, because God is powerful.

Sometimes our days are filled with busy demands that crowd out time spent in listening to and responding to God. But no matter where we are, any time taken to build our own spiritual “altar” to the Lord as Abram did (Gen. 12:8) opens the door to His transforming power. If you are having trouble establishing a time with God, you could start with just 5 minutes and see where it leads. Our God longs to meet with us and show His power in our lives.

Lord, it’s amazing to me that You, Almighty God,
would want to spend time with me! Thank You.
I stumble with my words at times but am in awe of
You. Thank You that You want to hear from me.

Talk with God—He wants to hear your heart.

 Lalu ia mendirikan di situ mezbah bagi Tuhan dan memanggil nama Tuhan. 

—Kejadian 12:8

 Banyak orang percaya yang rindu untuk menyediakan waktu bersama Allah setiap hari dengan cara berdoa dan membaca firman-Nya. Ironisnya, mereka sering teralihkan oleh jadwal yang padat. Rasa frustrasi memuncak ketika kesibukan sepertinya memenuhi setiap celah waktu dalam jadwal mereka.

Dengan bijak, Oswald Chambers menerangkan tentang kuasa yang sanggup mengubah hidup seseorang dari keberadaan-nya dalam hadirat Tuhan, sekalipun itu hanya dilakukan selama 5 menit. Memang, sekalipun singkat, waktu yang digunakan untuk berdoa dan merenungkan firman-Nya tetap bernilai besar: “Kita tidak dibentuk oleh sesuatu yang menyita sebagian besar waktu kita. Kita justru dibentuk oleh sesuatu yang memberikan pengaruh terbesar atas kita. Lima menit bersama Allah dan firman-Nya jauh lebih bernilai daripada semua hal yang kita lakukan sepanjang hari.” Chambers seakan membuat pernyataan yang berlebihan. Namun hasil yang luar biasa dapat kita alami, bahkan dari doa yang singkat, karena Allah memang Mahakuasa.

Terkadang dari hari ke hari kita disibukkan oleh beragam tuntutan dan kesibukan yang menggeser waktu kita untuk mendengarkan dan menanggapi Allah. Namun di mana pun kita berada, setiap waktu yang digunakan untuk membangun “mezbah” rohani kita bagi Tuhan seperti yang dilakukan Abram (Kej. 12:8) akan menjadi jalan bagi kuasa-Nya untuk mengubah hidup kita. Jika Anda menemui kesulitan untuk menyediakan waktu bersama Allah, Anda dapat memulainya dengan memberikan waktu 5 menit saja dan rasakan pengaruhnya. Allah kita rindu untuk menemui kita dan menunjukkan kuasa-Nya dalam hidup kita.

Tuhan, sungguh menakjubkan bagiku bahwa Engkau, Allah yang Mahakuasa, ingin memiliki waktu bersamaku! Terima kasih. Terkadang perkataanku tidak keluar dengan fasih, tetapi aku kagum kepada-Mu. Terima kasih karena Engkau mau mendengarkan aku.

Berbicaralah kepada Allah— Dia mau mendengarkan isi hatimu.