It's MORE than just to be forgiven.....Isaiah 61:1-3

Joanne & I are currently reading this book 'Captivating' by Stasi Eldredge(the wife of John Eldredge who wrote the book 'Wild at Heart' ,which also i strongly recommend u to get your potential 'guy friend' to read it because it talks about the God-given manadate for a TRUE man ;)....hehhe,i gave it to Melvin a year ago and it did give him some insights about relationship...

anyway....would like to bless u all with this portion which i thought it was a good reminder; which says that " The purpose of Jesus Christ is not finished when one of his precious ones is forgiven" ....But He has a higher purpose for us to fulfill and enjoy as we celebrate in our journey as children of God. (hope that this will also be encouraging for Pei Yiing too as she discovered that there is MUCH MORE in life.)

Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,
because the Lord has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
(You are special and chosen by Him. He has sent us for a mission for the losts...)

He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,
(God has sent u to heal the rejected ones....to set them free in Jesus name)

to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
and provide for those who grieve in Zion-
(He is furious at the enemy who rob you of your divine priviledges and righteousness........but Let Him comfort you...)

to bestow on them a crown of beauty (He shall grant u with "beauty" from within...)
instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness ( He shall grant u with a thankful spirit in exchange of your sorrow)
instead or mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of spirit of despair.