How much do i believe

Today was reading on Hezekial when he was king over Israel. The things that he did so different from the many many many kings before... like he made a mark in History. Hmm... i can imagine breaking the tradition from the hundreds of years where pple were worshipping idols. Idols that are nothing but things that are crafted from human hands. The political upheaval must have been tremendous.

To gain a popular view from the multitude, or please God. The ambivalence of it all.

The changing of tradition means changing of mindset.

Our hands are indeed powerful tools.

What am i using it for?

Hmm.. if i look at a broader context, it would be what am i using my life to glorify God? If i really cared about God, what are the little little details that i will want to take note of?

Hezekial made a very sincere solemn prayer to God about the whole situation. How it seemed bleak and hopeless. At the same time acknowledging the soverign power of God.

God listened to 2 very important prayers that Hezekial made. One was when Israel was threatened by Assyrians where they mocked the nation and tried to demoralise them. I call it emotional weapon.

2nd was when Hezekial was about to die. He weaped and prayed for the Lord God to remember him as how he has followed closely in his walk with God. And God heared his prayer and EXTENDED his life by another 15 years!

One thing i learn... is that i should BELIEVE in my prayers. God is really listening and He'll do something about it. He's not just sitting and watching and nodding. He's the shepherd!

Sometimes i feel like a life sentence has already been made. Like when i flunk my exam, or like i made a dumb mistake, or a stupid decision. Like oh no... this is it... gone already... i made a dumb move and now i am... condemned or ... ... blah blah... but as from what i read, God really knows our hearts. Just talk to God daily, He'll do what He believes is best, what is just. Letting God give the outcome and let me not assume and predict or even conclude the outcome of the situation.