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The Parable of Pencil (By Dwijat Tustiono)

The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. There are 5 things you need to know, he told the pencil, before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be. ONE: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in Someone's hand. TWO: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you'll need it to become a better pencil. THREE: You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make. FOUR: The most important part of you will always be what's inside. AND FIVE: On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark. No matter what the condition, you must continue to write. The pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the box with purpose in its heart. Now replacing the place of the pencil with you; always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best person you can be. ON...

Anti Corruption Day (in Bahasa Indonesia)

Hari ini, Bangsa Indonesia menghayati suatu hari yang diberi judul: Hari Anti Korupsi Dan, lihat saja-dengar saja, Sejak Matahari berarak ke Langit, telah berkumpul segenap manusia Dengan sepotong kertas atau kain, bertorehkan segala bentuk tulisan, dalam gradasi warna beranekan ragam. Dan dengan siratan makna yang bermacam pula: Memohon, mengingatkan, mendukung, mendorong, menuntut, memaksakan, dan ada yang mungkin mengancam... Ah, Bangsaku, Negeriku, Ibu Pertiwiku, Pahlawan-pahlawanku, Ah Guruku, ah Penciptaku Seperti inikah generasi yang ingin kau ciptakan? Inikah manusia yang kau berikan Akal Budi dan Nurani? Inikah ciptaan-Mu yang termulia, kesayanganMu? Begitu mudah dan nyata mata mereka melihat dan menunjukkan dengan tepat, letak sebutir pasir dalam mata orang lain... Tetapi teramat sangat sulit, mata mereka masing-masig untuk melihat bahkan bayangan saja, Sebongkah Kayu sebesar Gajah, di mata mereka sendiri?? Begitu lancarnya, kritikan, sumpah serapah dan hinaan ...

Be the Light

We are living in a so complete and mixed world What a great creativity of God's mind Just thinking of how He designs a human is just so interesting And we know God grants human the free will of choosing and deciding to do things One point, all free will that we chosen comes with consequences and  result It is one way of Him to educate human of having responsibilities for every single step we take As days are come and passed bye Man are also increase in number and each has their own possession, ambition and goals Only few are having clear sight of what decision are pleased God and which aren't With all the unlikely e have between all citizen of the world It is our right (not obligation, but right ) to choose the correct path As said in the bible, there will be plenty of those who claim that; The Messiah here, He is there, The end of The World is coming, etc.. Dark, so dark There are human who really needs guidance We are the soldier of God, we are the extens...

Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring

Since last week, there was a movie i really want to watch... Saw only the thriller, already made me so eager to enjoy the whole story... I had time and chance at that moment, but i decided not to rush in the line for ticket... I thought, this was a great and cool movie, i can wait another days... I still have chance while doing another things... Then, the rumor spread around the nation Some man said behalf on one point of view, that the movie was too bad for the people to watch And they asked to movie to be ban and out from theater Hah... Why? they said, the movie made from some old tribe prophecy about the end day of the world And their people should not watch it to prevent misunderstanding and arguments Well, our Father already told us about the end of the day, about the armageddon We no need to be afraid for the time He is coming back We should even be in great Joy.. Because we desire Him to come again and lift us up with Him No one would ever know, was, present...

My Heart Said

Lord, I surrender to you. I put all my trust and believe to You only.

How Obey Ourself to God's Will

The heart of Worship to God is surrender. Not the music, tune or dancing or even expression. But the heart itself, is it really comes after God? The moment i decided to surrender all my steps to God, He granted me in few places and condition (so far) which i may prefer to say no and or deny. I really want to shout : Why God? Me? There? That Job, not other? I did ask, but in honest heart of quoestioning. I told God what in side my heart said. But, i hold my mouth and heart to ask these difficulties away. I may not remember to pray every day, but i do keep Him in every decision and moment to share with. I told Him , that i am so sad. I cried privately only with Him. Being honest is also the part of surrender to God, without any tension to interfere. At this moment, I may not understand why and what happened to me.  I may confused of what to do, but I only believes in one thing. That i surrender to God, He knows the best for me. He plans all the good and best things ...

Jungle Living is just Everywhere

Living in a jungle is not a common way of living for everyone. Some would survive, and even creates own community. While some other, would feels like that is the end of living. Jungle has its own rule for each person who dares to step in. You follow and obey it, you live. Disobedience will leads you to dreadfull even dying.. And there, jungle is not only about a place somewhere in the middle of nowhere. It's everywhere, since you open your eyes and breath in your awakening air, you are already in the jungle. Why? The closest neighbour perhaps is just another species for you. Because you never wanted to talk and share, even you may think the people next door is a disturbance. Similar with real jungle, living in what we call "place" is also fills with those who are strong and those who are not. There are tribes, who ready to figth for living, struggling to prevent their "area" from being ruled by enemies. As green jungle full of trap, caused by na...

When the winter of the heart comes

I go east, but He is not there. I go west, but i cannot find Him. I do not see him in the north, for He is hidden. I turn to the south, but I cannot find Him. But He knows where I am going. And when He has tested me like gold in a fire,,, He will pronounce me innocent.

Life With Purpose

You are who you are for a reason. You're part of an intricate plan. You're a precious and perfect unique design, Called God's special woman or a man. You look like you look for a reason. Our God made no mistake. He knit you together within the womb, You're just what He wanted to make. The parents you had were the ones He chose, And no matter how you may feel, They were custom-designed with God's plan in mind, And they bear the Master's seal. No, that trauma you faced was not easy. And God wept that it hurt you so; But it was allowed to shape your heart. So that into his likeness you'd grow. You are who you are fro a reason. You've been formed by the Master's rod. You are who you are, beloved, Because there is a GOD!.. This poem by Russell Kelfer