Stuck at home

**These are some collections of thoughts and reflections in my notes during the service. Not intended for formal essays, blogs nor academic writing.

    The idea of personal revival has been mentioned at the end of the service. On the superficial level, it seems we are limited. The truth of the matter is that we are stuck at home. In our living area. Visiting other households or even other entertainment areas is discouraged. We are confined within the limits of our boundaries at home.1


What do we do next?





    Instead of looking at what we can't do, how about if we can focus on developing our inner self, our inner being. Some would call it personal revival. 


    It doesn't matter if you are young or old, or if you are new in Christ or not if you are a minister or not. Personal revival brings our lives to the next level of who we really are inside. We have to prepare because we are in the battle in this life.


"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm".2 - Ephesians 6:13


    What do we do during our free time? Are we just passively waiting for this season in human history to end? Or are we going to maximize this time and use this opportunity to really savor God's presence during our alone time with him? 





Footnotes:

1 Cunanan, Fer. "Joy in pressing forward". Semi-benediction at ENCM, Mississauga, ON, September 12, 2021.

2 English Standard Version Bible. (2001). ESV Online. https://esv.literalword.com/

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