The Lord moved my heart (AS ALWAYS!!!) yesterday morning. The message really, really, really hit the spot this time. I LOVE IT. I love how God is continuously transforming me and how he’s continuously molding me to be someone better.

I was asking for a change in life (and a challenge, perhaps) and I think I’ve found it. I have been contemplating about it since this morning (or rather all weekend). I want to bring honor to God by beginning to think properly.

Things I would like to change or improve about myself (in no particular order):

> Be more humble! I know I am often arrogant towards some people and in certain situations, but I suppose I haven’t been totally aware of the damages I do to myself and to those around me when I’m being this way. I can easily forgive others, but it’s hard for me to ask for forgiveness sometimes. I suppose I should apologize more when I’ve done something wrong or hurt others. Basically, I just need to humble myself more.

> Think right and believe the BEST about everything and everyone as much as possible. I need to have a more positive perception, especially when it comes to dealing with people. Believe in the best, give the benefit of the doubt. Understand the importance of thinking right. You will not believe the best, you cannot hope in God if you do not learn to think biblically.

> Make an impact - in a positive way! This is honestly very challenging because it involves thinking, acting and behaving in a Godly manner (especially if I want my life to be a living testimony of God’s awesomeness). As Pastor Peter has mentioned in one of his messages, “If you want to impact people, begin with yourself: love God with all your heart, all your soul and all your might (Mark 12:30). By doing so, obeying rules and becoming morally upright will not be a problem.” I need to really pay attention to myself if I want to become a good role model to others. If I do not change, know for sure I will not impact others properly. (Challenge: Are you willing to tell people, “Copy me.”?)

> Be responsible! One needs to assume responsibility because what you believe, what you think, affects you, affects other people, affects people around you.

> Pray for others more. I pray a lot for me, me, me, but not enough for them, them, them. Yes, even for complete strangers. I find it so comforting to pray for strangers; I want this to be a constant practice. God loves it when we talk to Him after all!

> Honor God! Honor God! Honor God! In all that I do, in all that I project about me and my life, let it be a way to honor God in order to bring others closer to Him.

> Be more repentant. I sin in so many ways that sometimes I forget to repent to Jesus or repent half-heartedly. I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. Luke 15:7 I need to be genuine (at all times!) in asking Jesus for forgiveness.

> Ask people to correct me when I’m wrong. This goes in the line of humility. Just as my parents continue to correct me, I’d want for others to do the same. I want people to be more transparent with me and to tell me or give me a nudge if I’m getting off-track. Actually, this is the reason why I’m posting this online and not keeping it to myself. I need the help of others to shake me from my wrongfulness to make sure I am in line with Jesus Christ. He is my role model, my ultimate example. I’m never going to live up to be half as great as He is, but I want to please Him, to obey Him in all that I do. I want to show Him that I truly love Him. It wouldn’t be right to tell people that I love God and that I live for Him if the image I have imprinted on others do not coincide with the image of God Himself. So yes, friends, help me to become a better me, a better child of God.

> Love more.

Again, from Pastor Peter: “There are two ways to live the Christian life: one is your way and the other is God’s way. Those who do it their way usually end up regretting or in sorrow.”