As we live every second of our lives and making more decisions for what we're going to do in future as we get older every second, minute and day, each day we strive to be a better person, the crave for improvement and self-fulfillment is a never ending journey of discovery and gratification for the most of us.
Once again i'd like to emphasize on the three most important aspects and most craved values a human being with brains would seek for ultimately in his/her entire live.(Acceptance, acknowledgement, and understanding).Everyone around the world and no matter who we are or what our goals may be,these three things are the desires everyone seek in live.Acknowledgement is a great motivator, and thats the reason why we have so many awards given in so many areas of our lives. Best salesmen, best actor, best sportsman, recognition for the high achievers...etc.The need for acceptance is an innate, psycological, social demand that has been with us since the beginning of time. We tend to seek approval and attention from our peers and gravitate towards groups and seek acceptance from those group members. Finally, there is a need to be understood, as understanding is one of the key components in all healthy and loving relationships.
But, in all these things, if we dont have a sense of belonging spiritually and discovering the purpose of our lives, its a futile self-fulfillment that we only live to please and serve the world. For there is no purpose and righteous path for us. My dad once told me that everyone living on this earth, is heading to the same direction.We're all going to say goodbye to the world someday and we could bring nothing out with us.
Theres this pastor from west Malaysia who came to eklektos youth and gave a sermon about "no turning back, and vows." He mentioned that us youths are always so tempted and energetic that we would always want to seek and try something new and exciting. So he reminds us that when we actually walk in the light of God which surpasses all transgressions and walking in truth, We must never turn back nor look back at the world and temptations that lead us to sin. We dont seek for guidance and pray and cry out to God and wandering off in the middle of it and look back with our hearts full of doubts and unwillingness to let go the tempting fun-ness. We dont get real salvation through anxiousness but will be tempted by the devil. (Psalms 119:105 - For your word is a lamp to my feet & a light for my path). And by making vows, we will try our best to stand firm in the Word of God and disciplining ourselves to follow the righteous living.
Talking about freedom. One of the pastors in eklektos preached about true freedom. She states, when the heart of freedom is there,we will be truly free. Lets take an example. If we are given the freedom to own a gun, and we're free to shoot anyone anytime we like.Would you dare to step out a feet from our homes and loiter around town feeling secure? I dont think so.You could be dead the next moment after blinking your eyes.And, if we're given the freedom to have sex with anyone and anytime we want, what would you think? I dont think there are enough condoms for us. Therefore true freedom comes from believing in Jesus Christ with faith, spirit and truth. And by walking the talk. (Hebrews 11:1 says. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for & certain of what we do not see).
I would like to dedicate this to one of my close friends and i hope this will be a reminder and guidance for her and to my non-christian friends as well. From hereby I would like to thank my friends for spending the time to share their deepest doubts,fears and feelings of loneliness in live with me. May this be your guide and hope it'll hold true to you and all of you, and myself. 
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