Saturday, August 23, 2014

Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)


"Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)"





All these pieces
Broken and scattered
In mercy gathered
Mended and whole
Empty handed
But not forsaken
I've been set free
I've been set free

Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost
But now I'm found
Was blind but now I see

Oh I can see it now
Oh I can see the love in Your eyes
Laying yourself down
Raising up the broken to life

You take our failure
You take our weakness
You set Your treasure
In jars of clay
So take this heart, Lord
I'll be Your vessel
The world to see
Your love in me

Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost
But now I'm found
Was blind but now I see

Oh I can see it now
Oh I can see the love in Your eyes
Laying yourself down
Raising up the broken to life

Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost
But now I'm found
Was blind but now I see
[2x]

Oh I can see it now
Oh I can see the love in Your eyes
Laying yourself down
Raising up the broken to life

Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost
But now I'm found
Was blind but now I see
[2x]

Oh I can see it now
Oh I can see the love in Your eyes
Laying yourself down
Raising up the broken to life
[3x]

Mungkin dia.. Mungkin aku..


Di hari yang cerah, matahari bersinar dengan ramah dan angin bertiup dengan pelan, anggap saja aku harus diperhadapkan untuk menghabiskan waktu satu hari penuh dengan seseorang.

Hati rasanya siap untuk bertemu dan bertegur sapa. Mulut rasanya ingin bertukar cerita tentang banyak hal yang sudah dilalui sebelumnya.

Tapi..
Ternyata..

Sejak pertemuan pertama di hari itu..

Tidak ada senyum yang terkembang,
tidak terlihat pelukan rindu karena lama tak jumpa,
tidak ada ucapan: "Hey, apa kabar! Senang rasanya bisa bertemu.."

dan hari itu berlalu dengan begitu sepi.

Diam, dan... diam.

Nah, 
kadang dalam situasi seperti itu,
pikiran rasanya diledaki asumsi yang beranekaragam.


Mungkin dia..

- bad hair day? Kebayang ya kalo lagi bad hair day, rasanya diri ini bete banget dan ingin segera pulang, keramas, dan baru bisa normal lagi.
- sakit kepala? Kepala yang nyut-nyut yang tiada henti emang bisa bikin mood berantakan ya.
- sakit gigi? Jadi rasanya menyakitkan untuk tersenyum apalagi berbicara.
- sakit tenggorokan? Mungkin tenggorokannya perih kaya dikerok silet jadi mending diam dibanding banyak ucap.
- sakit hati? Nah yang ini ribet. Mungkin saja hatinya sedih karena satu dan lain hal, jadi rasanya mood ini inginnya diam saja seharian.
- dan lain lain.

Tapi..
Jadi terpikirkan juga.

Jangan-jangan bukan karena "Ada apa dengan dia?" tetapi "Ada apa dengan aku!"


Mungkin aku..

- bau mulut. Lebih baik menjauh dan tak banyak bicara denganku daripada tumbang karena mencium aroma mulut yang... (isi sendiri).
- bau ketek. Ini lebih parah dari bau mulut. Kalo bisa segera melipir dan menghilang dari peredaran aku.
- rambut lepek. Nah, bisa jadi ini alasan dia tidak memeluk. Daripada peluk sambil tutup hidung karena pasti bakal cium bau rambut dan megang lepeknya rambut, jadi ya tak usah peluk saja.
- mukanya jelek. Ini ribet banget. Gimana ya da aku mah mukanya kaya gini, ga bisa diubah....
- dan lain lain.

Kalo misal kita lihat situasi yang macam gini, jadi terpikirkan suatu kutipan:


Want respect? Give respect!

Treat others the same way you want them to treat you.
Luke 6:31 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 

Diri ini juga sedang belajar, untuk melakukan ini.
(Iya, kadang masih suka gitu juga HAHA)

Belajar untuk:

tersenyum,  meski hati rasanya bertolak belakang,
bertegur sapa, meski diri inginnya hidup individualis Saja,
bertanya kabar, karena jika ada yg menanyakan kabarmu, bukti bahwa dia peduli dgn dirimu,
bercakap-cakap secara langsung, karena melihat senyum dan tawa yang nyata jauh lebih menyenangkan dibanding emoticon yang beraneka macam,
menjawab pertanyaan orang, karena siapa juga yang mau dikacangin? Lebih enak juga ditraktir #KODE
terlibat dalam suatu perbincangan dengan beberapa orang, karena percayalah, lebih seru ngegosipin orang reramean dibanding scrolling Yahoo! sendirian, (oke sbnrnya ini tidak sepenuhnya benar, JADI JANGAN DITIRU YAA WKWK)
membangun hubungan dengan orang lain, karena kita adalah makhluk sosial dan tidak didesain hidup hanya dengan perangkat elektronik saja. Apalagi jika mereka adalah keluarga. Waktu yang ada sangatlah berharga, USE IT!

.. dan jika hal-hal di atas ingin kamu terima dari orang lain, terlebih dahulu lakukan juga hal-hal di atas dengan orang lain.


Yuk, sama-sama belajar! :)








pics taken from here, here & here.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

My Hope Is Jesus

My Hope Is Jesus

Some hope in chariots
Some hope in wealth
My hope is Jesus and nothing else
Oh such love such love and grace
Lead me to seek my Savior's face

Some hope in armies and the strength of men
My hope is Jesus who calls me friend
He bears me up if I should fall
My everything my all in all

What love is this that knows no bounds to faithfulness
What help will He not give
The Son of God through whom I live

Some hope in fortune
Some hope in fame
My hope is Jesus salvation's name
For there He hung and bore my sin
That I might live and bear His name

What love is this the Savior's blood my righteousness
His wound to make me whole
He sacrificed to save my soul
What love is this that knows no pride or selfishness
Poured out upon my need
Lord's work is done and I am free

My hope is Jesus
My hope is Jesus
My hope is Jesus.

I Will Run To You


I Will Run To You

Your eye is on the sparrow
And Your hand, it comforts me
From the ends of the Earth to the depth of my heart
Let Your mercy and strength be seen

You call me to Your purpose
As angels understand
For Your glory, may You draw all men
As Your love and grace demand

[Chorus:]
And I will run to You
To Your words of truth
Not by might, not by power
But by the Spirit of God

Yes, I will run the race
'Till I see Your face

Oh let me live in the glory of Your grace

You call me to Your purpose
As angels understand
For Your glory, may You draw all men
As Your love and grace demand

[repeat chorus 2x]

[repeat chorus except last line]

Oh let me live in the glory [repeat]
Oh let me live in the glory of Your grace

[repeat chorus]

[repeat chorus except last line]

Oh let me live in the glory [repeat]
Oh let me live in the glory of Your grace

How to be a great person: Have good manners

Say please and thank you, it will make people feel appreciated.

Never intentionally embarrass another person, because everyone deserves respect.

Never talk only about oneself, instead, ask how the other person is doing.

Never ask personal questions in your first meeting. Why so nosy anyway?

Greet people, say hello more often whether it is the mailman or the barista making your coffee, just say hello where you come into contact with another person.

Speak politely by never talking over someone and interrupting them. Just because you are busting to say something that fits the conversation, wait and slip it in when you can.

Congratulate others on their success, and be genuine about it.

Drive nicely. It can be hard to do, but is it such a big deal to let someone into your lane ahead of you? All in all, put safety first.

Introduce others into the conversation rather than let them be wallflowers on the edge. Introduce them to the group and highlight what you have been talking about so they can get up to speed quickly.

Never smoke in front of others without seeking approval. Ask if you can smoke or leave it until later.

Never arrive late or not at all without calling ahead. Everyone’s time is important and again, it reflects back on your character.

Laugh, smile, giggle, cry with dignity. Do not make a scene.

Smile, be interested in the surroundings.

Dress appropriately, because it is generally rude to call a certain attention to yourself. Such as wearing jeans to a wedding, looking sloppy.

Speak properly, make it a habit to pronounce your words clearly and refrain from mumbling or speaking too fast.

Never assume anything about anyone"She's so rich, it'll be okay if I don't pay her back for lunch."

Never touch another person's things or children unless invited to.

Never talk about money. "How much does it cost?", "What did you pay for your house?", "How much do you earn?", "How much do you make from your business.".


Practice good manners, because manners are kindness :)


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taken from here