Thursday, October 31, 2013

Vow of Consecration

con·se·crate
ˈkänsiˌkrāt/
verb
1.
make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose.



Was just talking to someone today. About consecration in life. I wish I learnt this in my younger days. Wouldn't it be nice if I have learnt what it means to be consecrated before I bang my head and then I learn what consecration means? Haha. But all is well. I am still able to make a difference by setting myself apart today. I want to make a difference as a set apart Christian....One that is not afraid to be consecrated for a higher call. 

I am a princess...for the King of all Kings....therefore, I am determined to live as one :)

There are several things that I would like to consecrate for my beloved King. 


1. First is my body until marriage. The world may think this is such an old fashion thing....but I believe this consecration will result in something that I will enjoy very much later in the will of God. This includes not only sexual activities, but also the way I dress, the way I carry myself, the way I handle my body in sleeping, eating and daily habits (I really need to buck up on this). Delayed gratification goes a long way. So my stand still stay. Consecration. But surely....I need to do a lot of hard work on this. Phew!



2. My money and time. The only way I can consecrate my money is whenever I earn, I give the first part to God. That's my Sundays and my early mornings. I also believe in giving firstfruits. Not because it is a law, but because He is my Dad...and I love Him. I want to give Him my best. And I wish I can give even more sometimes. Hopefully one day I can be financially free to be a blessing to Him. Then I want to give to my family because they mean the world to me. So I wouldn't mind lavishing them with more money and time...only thing I need to work on my money and time management. Also something to work hard on!



3. My words. My love language is words. But that also means when I hate, I hate with words. My words are sharp...and at times, it is bad because even when I don't say it aloud, when I am upset, I say nasty stuff in my head. So I want to consecrate my words for Him. Because I am now His child, I represent Him..I wouldn't want Him to feel embarassed whenever I open my mouth. So only to utilize it to love, not to curse. Words.


4. My actions. I want to consecrate the way I act....this includes the way I relate to others (of the same sex or not), that I will relate appropriately, and most importantly do not cause any kind of misunderstandings. With that, I should choose and consider my actions carefully before doing anything.


5. My emotions. I want to consecrate my emotions for God....and especially my romantic emotion....to only be experienced and discovered by God. Until the day when Daddy finally show me the guy I am about to marry, only then I will begin to give away some of my romantic feelings. And emotions is also so important because it comprises the way I speak, the time and money I spend, the actions, and the pouring out of heart and soul. I need to be very selective in this. Not to any Tom, Dick and Harry...but truly only for ONE. Therefore, in most conversations (especially with opposite gender) I deliberately halt from sharing too much emo stuff that may cause soul tie to happen. Simply because it is RESERVED. :) Until I find him...I will be romancing with Jesus and I am enjoying every bit of it.


6. My thoughts. This is the most important thing. Bible says to be transformed by the renewing of mind. It is so true. Because everything that goes through your mind will determine your actions, your words, your emotions, your decision on money and time, your decision on keeping your body healthy....so IMPORTANT! So consecration of thoughts,....would also mean....deleting the negative, the bad habitual mindsets, the cynical remarks, the unfruitful thoughts (lust? malice?)....and truly just think what God wants me to think, hear what God wants me to hear, see what God wants me to see. This is the toughest because up in the head is always a constant battle of two voices. You might think I am referring to Devil and Angel. But the truth is...the flesh and the spirit. I want to build my spirit, and consecrate my thoughts only for Holy Spirit to fill...with that, I will do not only His will, but hear His voice, be obedient and see things through His eyes. So important.

Consecration is so important. People of these days take it too lightly. I have found very little people to agree with me on this. Simply because the standard water down, values were not as strongly uphold. I have seen people's values wither with time as well...Apparently older age makes you compromise even more because you have "seen" the world. I beg to differ from that. I hope I still can. I do not deny the fact that as you seen more of the world....you are much more tempted to compromise certain things. Sometimes, you may seem to appear too uptight by others....But what's more important? God's view or the view of others? :)

In case you have not noticed, most things that we consecrate for God, is fulfilled in marriage. That includes body, emotions, thoughts, words, actions...even money and time.

No wonder people frequently quote, the next most important day in your life after accepting Jesus into your life is the day you walk down the aisle.

Imagine how blessed your partner would be having have you putting up so much struggle, delayed gratification and self-control to consecrate every part of your being for him? Well, technically not for him / her....its for God. But I never really understood why until recently....I realized these consecration is as though God's present of a comparable partner to His children. That the relationship was never based on any lust, capability, position or power....but it is truly based on only ONE thing.....that both these people who found each other first found GOD....and made God their everything :)

I always said this and I will say it again. I want to be that woman who can only be found when the man finds God. My desire this season is in hope God would use me as an example for the generation of young women today. Don't compromise your consecration for God to appear attractive to others. And you wonder why the wrong guy keep appearing at your doorsteps. Consecrate yourselves in God....and then the right man shall be attracted to you for the right reasons....

Live a life. Set apart. holy. Acceptable for the Lord. We have only one life to live. If you don't consecrate now, then when? After marriage? LOL....just kidding.

Well, everything aside. Now is my turn to put effort in my consecration. Starting from my body......start exercising, eating healthy and sleeping early. Amen. Here Daddy....Just for You, ok? Otherwise, I couldn't be bothered :P

p/s: For the record, those who do not know why a bride wears a white gown to walk down the aisle....it is not merely a culture...but a symbol of consecration, kept pure and holy. Of course in the context of marriage, it is a bride keeping their virginity. But in Christian context....we are HIS bride....that speaks a lot isn't it :) Would you be a bride worthy of that white gown when you meet your Most High Groom?

See, consecration is not always just for future partner. There are indeed greater cause to it, isn't it? After all, certain consecration ends in marriage. But some others, will go on until the day we meet Jesus.

Food for thought.



Toodles.