I am a man, make no mistake about it.
I do make mistakes.
I do have weaknesses.
I do have things that i feel comfortable and not comfortable with.
I am flawed and thus, imperfect.
Therefore do not expect me to be a person that you think i would be.
I am not bounded by judgements nor expectations.
I would rather be myself than trying to be someone that meets the expectation of others.
Facades come and go, yet they always will be temporary.
The mask will peel off eventually, revealing the core of a person's heart.
When a heart is engaged in a war within itself,
who can bear the pain, the confusion?
Yet wars would not last forever,
there will be a time to fight,
yet also a time to recover and to heal.
But that time is yet to come.
Therefore,
be patient, i beseech you.
Be patient in hope.
Monday 2 November 2009
Monday 19 October 2009
19 Oct 2009
I live for God alone,
my purpose is in Him and His will,
and my faith is in His word.
Let men not stumble me,
nor discourage me,
neither will they distract me,
as long as i keep my focus,
on the One who is ever faithful to me.
Only His love sustains me,
and His grace keeps me going.
Which man can say,
'' i would be ever loving,
and forever faithful?''
No one can replace God,
in the past, present and future,
therefore only to Him can i entrust my life.
my purpose is in Him and His will,
and my faith is in His word.
Let men not stumble me,
nor discourage me,
neither will they distract me,
as long as i keep my focus,
on the One who is ever faithful to me.
Only His love sustains me,
and His grace keeps me going.
Which man can say,
'' i would be ever loving,
and forever faithful?''
No one can replace God,
in the past, present and future,
therefore only to Him can i entrust my life.
Monday 5 October 2009
5th October 2009
Its interesting to know, to feel and experience how much responsibility is resting on our leaders, people who devoted themselves to serve a caregroup with faith and drive. They are the ones who need to account for our lives to God, to make sure that we are in tip top spiritual conditions, and to solve any hiccups that may occur on the way. I believe they sacrificed their time, their energy to do what they are being called to do, and to do it with an unwavering faith. They desire the caregroup to grow, to achieve what needs to be achieved, and to see things come to a past. Its never easy to lead, yet they do it because they see the purpose behind it.
May their faith, desire and a heart of selflessness be permeated into the very veins of our caregroup!
Thank God for our leaders! :) you know who you are.
May their faith, desire and a heart of selflessness be permeated into the very veins of our caregroup!
Thank God for our leaders! :) you know who you are.
Wednesday 30 September 2009
30/09/2009
i wonder, what is the point of preparing for your role, and not being used in the end. It seems as though the effort put in is absolutely wasted and pointless in hindsight. What makes it even more depressing is the fact that all is done with an aim for God's purpose, and yet it is of no use in the end.
So, why do we do what we do? If everything we did goes down the drain, what is the point of doing what we do?
Looking at the prophets in the Old Testament, i believe that they spread God's message of repentance to the people with a hope that they might listen and repent for what they are doing. Yet not many prophets are able to see this hope being fulfilled, with an exception in Jonah. When opportunities diminishes, does our effort and faith diminish together as well? Do the prophets gave up and shut themselves in a convent, forever lamenting their unfavourable conditions, or simply keep it unto themselves?
I do gain much by preparing for my role. It is my first time preparing the teaching for a long long time, helping me to re-learn and revise some previous things taught to me. But what purpose does it achieve if it benefits me alone?
I still believe that i need to do what i do. But i need hope that wouldnt fail me to see it come to a past.
So, why do we do what we do? If everything we did goes down the drain, what is the point of doing what we do?
Looking at the prophets in the Old Testament, i believe that they spread God's message of repentance to the people with a hope that they might listen and repent for what they are doing. Yet not many prophets are able to see this hope being fulfilled, with an exception in Jonah. When opportunities diminishes, does our effort and faith diminish together as well? Do the prophets gave up and shut themselves in a convent, forever lamenting their unfavourable conditions, or simply keep it unto themselves?
I do gain much by preparing for my role. It is my first time preparing the teaching for a long long time, helping me to re-learn and revise some previous things taught to me. But what purpose does it achieve if it benefits me alone?
I still believe that i need to do what i do. But i need hope that wouldnt fail me to see it come to a past.
Monday 28 September 2009
28.09.2009
We always pray that God will show us our blindspots, our hidden weaknesses or sins that plagues us unknowingly. Most of these blindspots can be found in our attitudes and our actions; embedding itself into our personality with each and every experience in life; experiences we have when we are young, what family background we come from, and past hurts or mistakes that we may still regret now. Other blindspots may come from our own set of rules or values that we hold, which may not be biblical yet we either ignored it or didnt look much into it.
When God shows our blindspots, what is our response to it? Some would respond in embarassment or guilt, probably for a hidden sin that lurks in our conscience. Others would respond in anger, putting the blame unto others for the bad experience that we suffer or go through. Still others would rue that things would not have turn out as it is if this or that happened during the process leading to the unhappy outcome.
Yet what is God's purpose for us to know our blindspots? Is it to rue over it, be angered by it, or be shamed? Neither. God wants us to change and acknowledge that blindspot, to accept it as a weakness, and to overcome it with His power and grace. People dislike changes, especially when the root of the issue is deeply implanted into our hearts, yet to live the life that Christ wants us to live is never easy.
When God shows our blindspots, what is our response to it? Some would respond in embarassment or guilt, probably for a hidden sin that lurks in our conscience. Others would respond in anger, putting the blame unto others for the bad experience that we suffer or go through. Still others would rue that things would not have turn out as it is if this or that happened during the process leading to the unhappy outcome.
Yet what is God's purpose for us to know our blindspots? Is it to rue over it, be angered by it, or be shamed? Neither. God wants us to change and acknowledge that blindspot, to accept it as a weakness, and to overcome it with His power and grace. People dislike changes, especially when the root of the issue is deeply implanted into our hearts, yet to live the life that Christ wants us to live is never easy.
Monday 21 September 2009
21/09/2009
The futility of men is the sign of a needed dependency on God. Its already some time, and i have yet to see what is spoken, what is agreed upon, and what is prophesied. Therefore, should i throw in the towel and give up now? It would be foolish indeed.
I would say i didnt see much, as compared to some others. Of course, there are ups and downs, the pinnacle and the valley in life. But to give up at this critical point would be throwing away every chance and every hope, no matter how little it is.
No matter how many disappointments and near-misses accumulated thus far, we still have hope, we still have faith. How long it is going to last, i wont know. But what i know is, if there is unity and commitment in doing what we have agreed upon, then there will be fruits and blessings from the One who first called us.
But how long will this wait be? How long will this slumber continue?
Will it be another disappointment or another regret again? Just how long are we going to lament what is lost, and what would have been?
Its enough for me.
I would say i didnt see much, as compared to some others. Of course, there are ups and downs, the pinnacle and the valley in life. But to give up at this critical point would be throwing away every chance and every hope, no matter how little it is.
No matter how many disappointments and near-misses accumulated thus far, we still have hope, we still have faith. How long it is going to last, i wont know. But what i know is, if there is unity and commitment in doing what we have agreed upon, then there will be fruits and blessings from the One who first called us.
But how long will this wait be? How long will this slumber continue?
Will it be another disappointment or another regret again? Just how long are we going to lament what is lost, and what would have been?
Its enough for me.
Monday 3 August 2009
02.August.2009
Certain things happened to me recently, that threatens my life's status quo. Somehow there is an intrusion upon my life that i am uncomfortable with, yet i am forced to take it up nonetheless. May the Lord help me with this discomfort that makes me go out of my own comfort zone to serve You. QT may no longer be shared with You in my room, but i pray that You will give me a good, quiet and private place for me to continue to live my life with You, God.
Places may change,
situations may be unfavourable,
emotions may be dull,
life may be dry,
Distractions may come,
But,
You are always the same,
Unchanging from generation to generation,
from the beginning to the end,
Your love never changes,
nor does it ever fail,
my Hope is in You.
Bring me closer,
and sustain my life,
for Your work and purpose
that You have planned for me.
Temptations may come, and it always comes stronger whenever its previous attempt failed. Guard my heart Lord; show me a way out of this. For it is written,
(1 Corinthians 10:13) (Amplifed Bible)
For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man [that is, no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance and that is not [adjusted and] adapted and belonging to human experience, and such as man can bear]. But God is faithful [to His Word and to His compassionate nature], and He [can be trusted] not to let you be tempted and tried and assayed beyond your ability and strength of resistance and power to endure, but with the temptation He will [always] also provide the way out (the means of escape to a landing place), that you may be capable and strong and powerful to bear up under it patiently.
Being tempted is a good thing, because it means that the enemy sees you as a precious child of God, and temptations are traps that has the potential to make us fall away from the Lord if we respond to it unbiblically.
I love the amplified version! It makes things more clear. Haha.. time to get an amplified Bible ler!
Places may change,
situations may be unfavourable,
emotions may be dull,
life may be dry,
Distractions may come,
But,
You are always the same,
Unchanging from generation to generation,
from the beginning to the end,
Your love never changes,
nor does it ever fail,
my Hope is in You.
Bring me closer,
and sustain my life,
for Your work and purpose
that You have planned for me.
Temptations may come, and it always comes stronger whenever its previous attempt failed. Guard my heart Lord; show me a way out of this. For it is written,
(1 Corinthians 10:13) (Amplifed Bible)
For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man [that is, no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance and that is not [adjusted and] adapted and belonging to human experience, and such as man can bear]. But God is faithful [to His Word and to His compassionate nature], and He [can be trusted] not to let you be tempted and tried and assayed beyond your ability and strength of resistance and power to endure, but with the temptation He will [always] also provide the way out (the means of escape to a landing place), that you may be capable and strong and powerful to bear up under it patiently.
Being tempted is a good thing, because it means that the enemy sees you as a precious child of God, and temptations are traps that has the potential to make us fall away from the Lord if we respond to it unbiblically.
I love the amplified version! It makes things more clear. Haha.. time to get an amplified Bible ler!
Wednesday 29 July 2009
29/07/2009
I had a wierd dream last night....
I was shown 5 separate cities, each with their own sins written beside them. Each city has their own set of sin that is different from another, an evil unique to their own.
And within each city, there is a prophet, a man of God, chosen and anointed by God to lead their respective cities back to Him. There's one prophet for one city.
A gush of comfort fell upon me, knowing that God still plans to bring people back to Him no matter where they are, where they belong to.
And then i was shown another scene. I am introduced to a number of different torturing, lethal devices. I only remembered 2. The first looks like a large monsoon drain, with lower walls and narrower body, that had spikes protruding out towards the internal sides of the drain. And within the drain is a man trapped, looking miserable and seem to have all hope lost written over his face. He scribbles something on the wall, and when i went over to look at it, it was a lamentation of his misery.
Suddenly, I saw a name. The name is 'Parish'.
And the second device, which i didnt have a clear look (it looks like a wooden structure), has its name as well. The name is 'flangelling'.
Then i saw someone picking up something from the 'flangelling', and words come to me, ' Go, capture and whip the boy. ' I see myself starting to run from the person...........
And then my alarm clock ring.
I was shown 5 separate cities, each with their own sins written beside them. Each city has their own set of sin that is different from another, an evil unique to their own.
And within each city, there is a prophet, a man of God, chosen and anointed by God to lead their respective cities back to Him. There's one prophet for one city.
A gush of comfort fell upon me, knowing that God still plans to bring people back to Him no matter where they are, where they belong to.
And then i was shown another scene. I am introduced to a number of different torturing, lethal devices. I only remembered 2. The first looks like a large monsoon drain, with lower walls and narrower body, that had spikes protruding out towards the internal sides of the drain. And within the drain is a man trapped, looking miserable and seem to have all hope lost written over his face. He scribbles something on the wall, and when i went over to look at it, it was a lamentation of his misery.
Suddenly, I saw a name. The name is 'Parish'.
And the second device, which i didnt have a clear look (it looks like a wooden structure), has its name as well. The name is 'flangelling'.
Then i saw someone picking up something from the 'flangelling', and words come to me, ' Go, capture and whip the boy. ' I see myself starting to run from the person...........
And then my alarm clock ring.
Tuesday 28 July 2009
28/07/2009
An Affirmation to Kiu!
Thank God for my CL and shepherd, who turns 7 years old in Christ on 23rd June! Kiu ah... its been a long time since i first know you, and you have really grown a lot in the Lord in recent years! You have grown a lot in your communication with people, your faith and love for your sheep. and your enduring faith for Jesus! Continue to lead with anointing and strength from God, and i believe our CG shall see our vision come to a past, within this coming 9 mths! May God bless you even more!
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Also wanna thank God for my work! God has blessed me so greatly in working the whole of last week, that i had very smooth days at work. I also enjoy the company of nice people in the workplace! They are all very helpful and supportive. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless me and my work!
With faith and blessings also come struggles and trials. May God strengthen my faith in Him through these testing times! I am not gonna let go of Your Hand, no matter how tempted i am in life. Help me to stay focus, and not turning to the left or the right. I wanna walk the straight path You have set before me.
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We want to see the lineage of SP continue, even when some of us will be leaving the land soon. We want to see replacements, generation of people who serve God with fervour and desire!
We want to see growth, and not decrease in numbers when we end our stage of life here.
More will come back to Christ! By His Grace it Can, it Will, and it Must be Done!
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[1 Corinthians 13:4-7] [MSG]
Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
That sums up love. Do you really love, or just use it as a byword or excuse to achieve your selfish aims? Its time to give careful thoughts to your ways.... if you are humble enough to do it.
Thank God for my CL and shepherd, who turns 7 years old in Christ on 23rd June! Kiu ah... its been a long time since i first know you, and you have really grown a lot in the Lord in recent years! You have grown a lot in your communication with people, your faith and love for your sheep. and your enduring faith for Jesus! Continue to lead with anointing and strength from God, and i believe our CG shall see our vision come to a past, within this coming 9 mths! May God bless you even more!
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Also wanna thank God for my work! God has blessed me so greatly in working the whole of last week, that i had very smooth days at work. I also enjoy the company of nice people in the workplace! They are all very helpful and supportive. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless me and my work!
With faith and blessings also come struggles and trials. May God strengthen my faith in Him through these testing times! I am not gonna let go of Your Hand, no matter how tempted i am in life. Help me to stay focus, and not turning to the left or the right. I wanna walk the straight path You have set before me.
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We want to see the lineage of SP continue, even when some of us will be leaving the land soon. We want to see replacements, generation of people who serve God with fervour and desire!
We want to see growth, and not decrease in numbers when we end our stage of life here.
More will come back to Christ! By His Grace it Can, it Will, and it Must be Done!
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[1 Corinthians 13:4-7] [MSG]
Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
That sums up love. Do you really love, or just use it as a byword or excuse to achieve your selfish aims? Its time to give careful thoughts to your ways.... if you are humble enough to do it.
Friday 10 July 2009
10 July 2009
A Testimony to share!
Today went for an interview some where near Upper Paya Lebar... Dun really wish to go actually since i am already waiting for another job confirmation for another job... But since God gave me a second chance ( i missed the 1st interview for this one) so i felt i might as well take it...
I left home at 8 (the interview is at 9am) den i thot to myself i am gonna be late, cos i dun really know the place, and Paya lebar sounds very far from my home. But I managed to reach the destination within 30 minutes (with bus ok!) Hahaha. Somehow God blessed my travel and keep me from being late.
And den its the interview. This is the longest interview that i have ever experienced! But throughout the interview the boss was very engaging and friendly, sharing a lot of stuffs that relates to the job. And towards the end he just simply offer me the job directly.
I considered it for a while as i travel home... Den in the end i accept the job....
Well, God is simply amazing! He blessed me by keeping me from lateness, gave me a boss who is friendly and knows what he is doing, and He gives me a choice to choose out of 2 job offers!
The economy isnt good at all;
I am not a top student. More like a bad student.
I have no job experience other than the internship in SP.
Neither am i someone who can offer many different types of skills;
Or talented in any way that benefits my job finding;
I only have my God.
But His grace is sufficient for me
that i am able to make a choice between 2 jobs
work not 5, but 4 days a week
a workplace that isnt that far from my home
and leaving Saturday and Sunday free to serve!
Its not because i am good,
but because He loves me.
Praise Him!
(Isaiah 40:30-31)
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Today went for an interview some where near Upper Paya Lebar... Dun really wish to go actually since i am already waiting for another job confirmation for another job... But since God gave me a second chance ( i missed the 1st interview for this one) so i felt i might as well take it...
I left home at 8 (the interview is at 9am) den i thot to myself i am gonna be late, cos i dun really know the place, and Paya lebar sounds very far from my home. But I managed to reach the destination within 30 minutes (with bus ok!) Hahaha. Somehow God blessed my travel and keep me from being late.
And den its the interview. This is the longest interview that i have ever experienced! But throughout the interview the boss was very engaging and friendly, sharing a lot of stuffs that relates to the job. And towards the end he just simply offer me the job directly.
I considered it for a while as i travel home... Den in the end i accept the job....
Well, God is simply amazing! He blessed me by keeping me from lateness, gave me a boss who is friendly and knows what he is doing, and He gives me a choice to choose out of 2 job offers!
The economy isnt good at all;
I am not a top student. More like a bad student.
I have no job experience other than the internship in SP.
Neither am i someone who can offer many different types of skills;
Or talented in any way that benefits my job finding;
I only have my God.
But His grace is sufficient for me
that i am able to make a choice between 2 jobs
work not 5, but 4 days a week
a workplace that isnt that far from my home
and leaving Saturday and Sunday free to serve!
Its not because i am good,
but because He loves me.
Praise Him!
(Isaiah 40:30-31)
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Tuesday 23 June 2009
Happy Bday................to myself! haha!
Today marks the starting of the 3rd year (and 2 years old) for me in Christ!
Its 2 years liao... not too long nor too short... and looking back at this past 2 years there's so much things that happened in my life...
There's mountaintops where irrepressible joy could be found, yet there are also a number of deep valleys that shaped how i think and feel forever...
I wanna take this time (and space) to thank those who have really impacted me throughout this 2 year's walk with God.
Let's start from the very beginning.....
Firstly, i wan to thank and affirm Pooi yee, cos she is the one who invited and brought me to Hope church. If she didnt take that effort to invite me, i wont be here today loh! Haha come to think of it, everything seems to be so flowing in God's plan. Thank God for you, and also wanna affirm you for being a helpful sister to the unit. Continue to grow in God and love your people, and make an impact in SP!
2ndly, i wan to affirm Jorris. Jorris is the person who shared soooo much after the service 2 years ago that convinced me to accept Christ into my life. I wan to thank you for your sacrificial heart, and also teaching me how to be a 'planning' and organised person while i was your sheep. Although you always kena targeted for our jokes, but i believe that the guys under your care genuinely appreciates what you have done for them. Its not easy to lead a whole group of guys, especially when u are not of the same gender. But you took up the challenge and lead us well. You have impacted us so greatly such that some of your qualities have been seen in our current leaders after you left. Thank you for what you have done!
3rdly, i wan to affirm Soh Yi Heng Barnabas. As my 1st shepherd, you have took great pains to help me in my new faith, and build the foundations in my heart. I thank you for the shepherdings that built up my faith in God, for the foundations stayed with me even today. I have to admit that i am quite rebellious towards the end, but still thank God for your patience and love that you show to your sheep. Continue to exhibit and spread the love of God to your people as well as in NS!
4thly(?), i affirm Jeremy Kiu! Hahaha! Kiu is still my shepherd till today, and i still remember the time when we were spiritual buddies. Haha we shared the distinction of emoness and did some realllyyy stupid stuffs every saturday after service (in the past). You are someone who knows me well, up to the extent that can 'blackmail' me with my own secrets! I thank you for being a faithful brother-in-Christ, and i believe i have learnt a lot through sharing life with you. Continue to serve God wholeheartedly, and i believe God will shower us with blessings in SP! Jia you!
Of cos, there's still more people who have impacted my life in one way or another in this 2 years. I thank you all for your influence in my life as well. You noe who you are! Hahaha!
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Its 2 years liao... not too long nor too short... and looking back at this past 2 years there's so much things that happened in my life...
There's mountaintops where irrepressible joy could be found, yet there are also a number of deep valleys that shaped how i think and feel forever...
I wanna take this time (and space) to thank those who have really impacted me throughout this 2 year's walk with God.
Let's start from the very beginning.....
Firstly, i wan to thank and affirm Pooi yee, cos she is the one who invited and brought me to Hope church. If she didnt take that effort to invite me, i wont be here today loh! Haha come to think of it, everything seems to be so flowing in God's plan. Thank God for you, and also wanna affirm you for being a helpful sister to the unit. Continue to grow in God and love your people, and make an impact in SP!
2ndly, i wan to affirm Jorris. Jorris is the person who shared soooo much after the service 2 years ago that convinced me to accept Christ into my life. I wan to thank you for your sacrificial heart, and also teaching me how to be a 'planning' and organised person while i was your sheep. Although you always kena targeted for our jokes, but i believe that the guys under your care genuinely appreciates what you have done for them. Its not easy to lead a whole group of guys, especially when u are not of the same gender. But you took up the challenge and lead us well. You have impacted us so greatly such that some of your qualities have been seen in our current leaders after you left. Thank you for what you have done!
3rdly, i wan to affirm Soh Yi Heng Barnabas. As my 1st shepherd, you have took great pains to help me in my new faith, and build the foundations in my heart. I thank you for the shepherdings that built up my faith in God, for the foundations stayed with me even today. I have to admit that i am quite rebellious towards the end, but still thank God for your patience and love that you show to your sheep. Continue to exhibit and spread the love of God to your people as well as in NS!
4thly(?), i affirm Jeremy Kiu! Hahaha! Kiu is still my shepherd till today, and i still remember the time when we were spiritual buddies. Haha we shared the distinction of emoness and did some realllyyy stupid stuffs every saturday after service (in the past). You are someone who knows me well, up to the extent that can 'blackmail' me with my own secrets! I thank you for being a faithful brother-in-Christ, and i believe i have learnt a lot through sharing life with you. Continue to serve God wholeheartedly, and i believe God will shower us with blessings in SP! Jia you!
Of cos, there's still more people who have impacted my life in one way or another in this 2 years. I thank you all for your influence in my life as well. You noe who you are! Hahaha!
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God, i still remember the vision you have for me. Sometimes, i would forget, while other times i will remember it and be motivated by it. There's still much to change, much to surrender and be taken away in my life, for when i see myself with the standard of Yours, i see much flaws and aspects that must be get rid of. God help me, change me into a better servant for You and Your Kingdom. Purify, and take away the rags; for only a pure vessel can be used by You.
Last year was dominated by restoration. Let this coming year be a year of advancement in my walk with You. I need to catch up a few steps with You, Jesus!
Sunday 21 June 2009
20.06.09
There is a closet, with its door tightly shut.
It has not been open for ages, subjected to abandonment by its owner.
Now, the owner is being advised to open it up once more,
and what he found was
several skeletons and parts of bones.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Time to clean it up i guess.
Sometimes i will just run away, away from problems and past experiences. Yet, some of them gradually came back to haunt me, over and over again until i learn to face it and deal with it. Its not easy to change, its not easy to forget and relive the things that happened. We need to face it, with courage and with God. For God called us to be overcomers and conquerers, not one who will run away when a wall of difficulties stands in front of us.
It is written,
(Romans 8:35-37 - Amplified Bible)
Who shall ever separate us from Christ's love?
Shall suffering and affliction and tribulation?
Or calamity and distress?
Or persecution or hunger or destitution or peril or sword?
Even as it is written, For Thy sake we are put to death all the day long; we are regarded and counted as sheep for the slaughter.
Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us.
It has not been open for ages, subjected to abandonment by its owner.
Now, the owner is being advised to open it up once more,
and what he found was
several skeletons and parts of bones.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Time to clean it up i guess.
Sometimes i will just run away, away from problems and past experiences. Yet, some of them gradually came back to haunt me, over and over again until i learn to face it and deal with it. Its not easy to change, its not easy to forget and relive the things that happened. We need to face it, with courage and with God. For God called us to be overcomers and conquerers, not one who will run away when a wall of difficulties stands in front of us.
It is written,
(Romans 8:35-37 - Amplified Bible)
Who shall ever separate us from Christ's love?
Shall suffering and affliction and tribulation?
Or calamity and distress?
Or persecution or hunger or destitution or peril or sword?
Even as it is written, For Thy sake we are put to death all the day long; we are regarded and counted as sheep for the slaughter.
Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us.
Monday 15 June 2009
13/14/15 June 09
God is amazing! Great things happened over this weekend...
Firstly, my mum called me before service to ask how i am, and how's life here. And then she actually encouraged me to pray! Haha God is working in her heart, i can sense that she is softening up more towards Him.... Yay! Haha!
And service is really touching! Full of points for me to touch on and apply.. and of cos to joke with the brothers in service! Haha! Wonder who are the 4 guys ah... Must be people in my unit la... Really thank God for the fruitful service!
And on to Sunday.....
Had a fruitful meetup with NS bros and Bao ren. God blessed us with a wonderful time of fellowship filled with lame jokes and some games...
But the most amazing part came later in the evening..
Some committee members for the MCG went to Angel's house to create props for the games this tuesday, and the workload seemed so heavy that everyone believed that we gonna drag home the props to finish up. But God intervene and helped us to finish it by 9pm! Thank God! Our work will never be in vain when we serve Him with the right purpose! What seemed impossible to complete is completed right before our eyes! Amazing....
(Philippians 4:13)
''I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.''
(Mark 10:37b)
''All things are possible with God.''
May the Name of the Lord be praised!
Firstly, my mum called me before service to ask how i am, and how's life here. And then she actually encouraged me to pray! Haha God is working in her heart, i can sense that she is softening up more towards Him.... Yay! Haha!
And service is really touching! Full of points for me to touch on and apply.. and of cos to joke with the brothers in service! Haha! Wonder who are the 4 guys ah... Must be people in my unit la... Really thank God for the fruitful service!
And on to Sunday.....
Had a fruitful meetup with NS bros and Bao ren. God blessed us with a wonderful time of fellowship filled with lame jokes and some games...
But the most amazing part came later in the evening..
Some committee members for the MCG went to Angel's house to create props for the games this tuesday, and the workload seemed so heavy that everyone believed that we gonna drag home the props to finish up. But God intervene and helped us to finish it by 9pm! Thank God! Our work will never be in vain when we serve Him with the right purpose! What seemed impossible to complete is completed right before our eyes! Amazing....
(Philippians 4:13)
''I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.''
(Mark 10:37b)
''All things are possible with God.''
Wanna affirm Han yang here for being a devoted brother; he went all the way from his home in Bedok to Hougang just to meet us in time for fellowship. And later contributed his efforts in making the props even when he is not part of the games committee. Thank God for you bro!
May the Name of the Lord be praised!
Friday 12 June 2009
12 June 2009
Time passes by so quickly, soon i will be 2 years old in Christ...
Looking back at this one year and 354 days, i would say its has been a turbulent journey filled with high mountains and deep valleys. So many things have happened within this short period of 24 months. I thank God for His grace and patience, because i am really indebted to Him...
I remember that before i was a believer, i used to go to a megachurch with my secondary school teacher, who is a believer and member of that church. Large numbers of people are gathering outside the hall, waiting to pour into the auditorium when the service starts officially.
I said, ''See, that's the power of religion.''
My teacher replied, ''No. That's the power of God.''
Ya right. Whatever. That's what i thought.
I went to the church for a further 3-4 times, and after that stopped going because i lost interest in it.
However, God continued to stretch out His hand for me to come to know Him. There were lots of surveys, questionnaires and through them, opportunities were opening up once more. I joined a cca camp in school, and from there i came to Hope church where i decided to accept Jesus into my life.
Christ changes life. He transforms a person not by rules, nor by regulations and commandments, but by grace, and by the transforming power that shape people's character.
He does not put a leash of law around your neck, restricting your will or freedom. For people who are under law are subjugated to it without appeal, and punishment becomes a threat and deterrent that takes the form of unpleasant consequence.
Genuine will does not exist in forceful submission. God wants us to be willing to be changed by Him. That's why Christ was sacrificed on the cross, so that a path may be opened to us to communicate and establish a relationship with God through Him. From this relationship, God changes man starting from the heart, that the change may overflow and subsequently affect the external actions and attitudes of a person.
God once changed a man who was doubtful, who said 'i will not commit' right after a sinners prayer, to someone who commits to Him for 2 years. I believe He will change you too.
Looking back at this one year and 354 days, i would say its has been a turbulent journey filled with high mountains and deep valleys. So many things have happened within this short period of 24 months. I thank God for His grace and patience, because i am really indebted to Him...
I remember that before i was a believer, i used to go to a megachurch with my secondary school teacher, who is a believer and member of that church. Large numbers of people are gathering outside the hall, waiting to pour into the auditorium when the service starts officially.
I said, ''See, that's the power of religion.''
My teacher replied, ''No. That's the power of God.''
Ya right. Whatever. That's what i thought.
I went to the church for a further 3-4 times, and after that stopped going because i lost interest in it.
However, God continued to stretch out His hand for me to come to know Him. There were lots of surveys, questionnaires and through them, opportunities were opening up once more. I joined a cca camp in school, and from there i came to Hope church where i decided to accept Jesus into my life.
Christ changes life. He transforms a person not by rules, nor by regulations and commandments, but by grace, and by the transforming power that shape people's character.
He does not put a leash of law around your neck, restricting your will or freedom. For people who are under law are subjugated to it without appeal, and punishment becomes a threat and deterrent that takes the form of unpleasant consequence.
Genuine will does not exist in forceful submission. God wants us to be willing to be changed by Him. That's why Christ was sacrificed on the cross, so that a path may be opened to us to communicate and establish a relationship with God through Him. From this relationship, God changes man starting from the heart, that the change may overflow and subsequently affect the external actions and attitudes of a person.
God once changed a man who was doubtful, who said 'i will not commit' right after a sinners prayer, to someone who commits to Him for 2 years. I believe He will change you too.
Monday 25 May 2009
24/05/2009
Book of Lamentations for quiet time, and i thought not much encouragement could come from a book with such a depressing name.
The book records the lamentations of Jeremiah the prophet, who lived to see Judah come under the foreign rule of the Babylonians lead by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BC. Jeremiah is called by God to speak to the Israelites who are living in Judah during that time, speaking fervently to repent from their sins. The majority of the population of Judah refused, and thus, met the judgement of God in the form of being invaded and conquered by the Babylonian Empire. The population were later scattered throughout the land, with a significant amount of people being enslaved and deported/exile to Babylon to work as slaves.
Its not doomed for the Israelites after all that had happened. They were allowed to return to their own land in Judah under the rule of Cyrus, whom conquered the Babylonians as prophesied in the Book of Jeremiah.
Nevertheless, i prayed for God to speak to me, to encourage and assure me, and the Lord speaks with these words from the book....
(Lamentations 3:22-27)
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself,
"The LORD is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him."
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;
it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the LORD.
It is good for a man to bear the yoke
while he is young.
(Lamentations 3:57)
You came near when I called you,
and You said, ''Do not fear.''
The last part really speaks to me! Because fear comes to me again... Haha...
Praise God for His timely message from an unlikely book!
The book records the lamentations of Jeremiah the prophet, who lived to see Judah come under the foreign rule of the Babylonians lead by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BC. Jeremiah is called by God to speak to the Israelites who are living in Judah during that time, speaking fervently to repent from their sins. The majority of the population of Judah refused, and thus, met the judgement of God in the form of being invaded and conquered by the Babylonian Empire. The population were later scattered throughout the land, with a significant amount of people being enslaved and deported/exile to Babylon to work as slaves.
Its not doomed for the Israelites after all that had happened. They were allowed to return to their own land in Judah under the rule of Cyrus, whom conquered the Babylonians as prophesied in the Book of Jeremiah.
Nevertheless, i prayed for God to speak to me, to encourage and assure me, and the Lord speaks with these words from the book....
(Lamentations 3:22-27)
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself,
"The LORD is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him."
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;
it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the LORD.
It is good for a man to bear the yoke
while he is young.
(Lamentations 3:57)
You came near when I called you,
and You said, ''Do not fear.''
The last part really speaks to me! Because fear comes to me again... Haha...
Praise God for His timely message from an unlikely book!
Number 50!
Really enjoyed a fruitful weekend!
On saturday, SP witnessed 2 converts! Really wanna thank God for touching the lives of people during the service! I can see so many joyful faces after the altarcall, in my unit as well as some other units as well!
As what Kiu said to us today...
I thank You Lord, for Your grace and mercy upon all people on earth. You made me a witness of Your love for us when i first come to know You and experience You, and now You have reaffirmed and vindicated me as a witness of Your love, this time in someone else's life. May Your Name be praised, oh Lord! :)
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Ok not this one! This is what was left of dinner for 4 guys. Lying in the center is the remains of 16 'chui kueh', and the surroundings are littered with other remains.....
Ok more of a closeup now! It has peach, nata de coco, lychee and watermelon (duh) inside the spiky shaped watermelon shell.... nice nice!
Too bad cant show the ending though... its kind of gross... hahahahaha!
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The SP brothers (ok la only the 4 of us) have planned to celebrate by end of june, and what is a better way to celebrate other then with the loving custom of 'tau pok'ing someone? Hahaha! We have fixed a new target! Therefore be WARNED! Heheheheheheh....
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On saturday, SP witnessed 2 converts! Really wanna thank God for touching the lives of people during the service! I can see so many joyful faces after the altarcall, in my unit as well as some other units as well!
(Luke 15:7)
I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
*We still need to repent, and live a repentful heart. For we are only made righteous through Christ alone.
As what Kiu said to us today...
''Yes, we always stress on the importance of what we share, how we share, do this and that to spread the Good News to people around us. But today, we had witnessed how strong and powerful God's conviction is in people's hearts! We can do a lot of things but without the conviction of God in people's heart, it would be futile. Similarly, God's conviction in a person's heart is powerful enough for him to turn to God.''
I thank You Lord, for Your grace and mercy upon all people on earth. You made me a witness of Your love for us when i first come to know You and experience You, and now You have reaffirmed and vindicated me as a witness of Your love, this time in someone else's life. May Your Name be praised, oh Lord! :)
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Today is the day the Lord has blessed! Had a skit rehearsal at Jacob's place and then dinner and fellowship with Jeremy, Gordon and Han Yang after the rehearsal. We went to Bedok Interchange to have our dinner at 8. And while some things are really interesting and funny, i dont think i can share here (Later i kena blacklisted for 'tau pok' ah!). Anyway, we saw something nice today... its a big big watermelon! Heh heh heh....
Ok not this one! This is what was left of dinner for 4 guys. Lying in the center is the remains of 16 'chui kueh', and the surroundings are littered with other remains..... This is the main highlight! The big big watermelon! The stall selling it has its name on the menu... its 'da4 ci1 gua1'! Ok la kind of an understatement on their part...
Look at the Vitasoy's size in comparison with the watermelon! We are like so stunned by its size! Hahaha!
Ok more of a closeup now! It has peach, nata de coco, lychee and watermelon (duh) inside the spiky shaped watermelon shell.... nice nice!Too bad cant show the ending though... its kind of gross... hahahahaha!
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The SP brothers (ok la only the 4 of us) have planned to celebrate by end of june, and what is a better way to celebrate other then with the loving custom of 'tau pok'ing someone? Hahaha! We have fixed a new target! Therefore be WARNED! Heheheheheheh....
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Thursday 21 May 2009
21.5.09
I see my beloved brothers and sisters
sacrificing their time till late at night
all to celebrate a birthday of a fellow brother
They boarded the same bus
to the destined same location
And while on the bus
they revealed the cake to him
All this are done in effusive love
love that touches the inner hearts of man
and draws out tears from the brother himself
What could this mean, in the face of a hectic schedule that centres around the period of people's salvation?
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Its day 2 of my fasting and praying schedule! Praise God! Hahahaha! :)
sacrificing their time till late at night
all to celebrate a birthday of a fellow brother
They boarded the same bus
to the destined same location
And while on the bus
they revealed the cake to him
All this are done in effusive love
love that touches the inner hearts of man
and draws out tears from the brother himself
What could this mean, in the face of a hectic schedule that centres around the period of people's salvation?
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Its day 2 of my fasting and praying schedule! Praise God! Hahahaha! :)
Tuesday 19 May 2009
18/5/09
Is it too late to turn back?
All of a sudden
You find a shackle attached to you
a snare that grips ever so tightly
that it seems impossible to free yourself from
What can be done?
All of a sudden
You find a shackle attached to you
a snare that grips ever so tightly
that it seems impossible to free yourself from
What can be done?
Sunday 17 May 2009
17 May 2009
Wahaha... its been a long long time since i last blogged... But anyway....
Firstly, wanna thank the SP unit for my bday celebration! Haha you guys are the best! Just like the previous birthday last year, the love of the people just never seems to stop to amaze me. Really thank you all for the encouragements and affirmations! I never thought i will celebrate a 2nd birthday with you all, cos i already graduated (HAHAHA!), but anyways, continue to shine for God in the campus ya! Its the love that God gave us that enables us to love one another!
And ya paiseh that you guys go home so late.. Sorry sorry...
I didnt know that love can be blind to self
that actions can speak much to people
even when it might seem nothing much to you
it meant much to others
Therefore i shall appreciate
and affirm my brothers and sisters
for what they do might not seem much to them
but for me it meant a lot to me
Praise be to God!
For He has surround me with people of His calling
That He may show His love for me
Through the people whom He loved.
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I do not acknowledge what i do in love
for what i do in love is not what i do
but rather its Him who is in me who does it
People have said ' I see you grow '
yet i know i have not grown without Him
It is to His full credit and glory
that i have grown in Him
A man can say,
' I will change my life here and there'
yet in time,he will stumble
and fail in his promises
for he tried to change with his will, his own strength
This is the Truth
that true change comes only
Through the transforming power of Christ
A change that will be eternal
a change that will glorify the One
who changed me.
(John 10:10)
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Firstly, wanna thank the SP unit for my bday celebration! Haha you guys are the best! Just like the previous birthday last year, the love of the people just never seems to stop to amaze me. Really thank you all for the encouragements and affirmations! I never thought i will celebrate a 2nd birthday with you all, cos i already graduated (HAHAHA!), but anyways, continue to shine for God in the campus ya! Its the love that God gave us that enables us to love one another!
And ya paiseh that you guys go home so late.. Sorry sorry...
I didnt know that love can be blind to self
that actions can speak much to people
even when it might seem nothing much to you
it meant much to others
Therefore i shall appreciate
and affirm my brothers and sisters
for what they do might not seem much to them
but for me it meant a lot to me
Praise be to God!
For He has surround me with people of His calling
That He may show His love for me
Through the people whom He loved.
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I do not acknowledge what i do in love
for what i do in love is not what i do
but rather its Him who is in me who does it
People have said ' I see you grow '
yet i know i have not grown without Him
It is to His full credit and glory
that i have grown in Him
A man can say,
' I will change my life here and there'
yet in time,he will stumble
and fail in his promises
for he tried to change with his will, his own strength
This is the Truth
that true change comes only
Through the transforming power of Christ
A change that will be eternal
a change that will glorify the One
who changed me.
(John 10:10)
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Wednesday 15 April 2009
15 April '09
(Isaiah 41:8-10)
But you, O Israel, my servant,
Jacob, whom I have chosen,
you descendants of Abraham my friend,
I took you from the ends of the earth,
from its farthest corners I called you.
I said, 'You are my servant';
I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
But you, O Israel, my servant,
Jacob, whom I have chosen,
you descendants of Abraham my friend,
I took you from the ends of the earth,
from its farthest corners I called you.
I said, 'You are my servant';
I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Sunday 12 April 2009
12/04/09
The Easter service will start in another 24++ hours! Hahaha.... So excited for it! May we witness much fruits and miracles, stories of conversions and testimonies in the coming months ahead! Go SP!!!
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Hmmm wanna take this time here to affirm and encourage 2 very special individuals, people whom have contributed much to SP during their time in the unit.
Firstly, i affirm you, Joella!
Even though i don't really know you much and not really close to you, but in the past few months we did interact more with one another! I still remember what you asked me during the starting of the year, what are my goals and targets for the following 12 months. I wan to thank you, for bringing me encouragement and assurance during CNY, when i lost my passport and couldn't join my family for reunion dinner. It was a tough time, but you were there to help me out. You also encouraged me during the outreaching period which is much much appreciated! Thank you lots!
I hope that as you enter a new stage in life, you will continue to exercise the spirit of encouragement that is in you, and be a blessing to people in your unit and caregroup as well as in school! May God bless your mission trips, and i pray that the burden for people in the world will always remain in your heart! Let it be the encouragement, the motivation to do your very best for God! Amen! :)
And now i will affirm Randall!
I remembered that when i first entered SP unit, i didn't see you often cos you were serving as a UL. Then, i started asking people around me about what kind of person you are, and i get the same answer from everyone! Everyone told me that you are a loving person who is full of love for people. And i was like, "uh... ok." Hahaha. But as time goes by and when you became my mentor, that's when i found out how loving you are towards the people who are under your care.
Come on, which mentor will meet her mentee 5 TIMES A WEEK? Hahaha.. i don't think anyone else will break that record lor! I really wanna thank you for being with me and supporting me through some of the deepest valleys of my life, and always being available to meet me up when i get into trouble. Even after i left under your mentorage(got this word?), you would still help or offer to help me whenever i needed it. I still remember you helping me to carry the camp stuffs back, send me off when i go back to indo, and meeting me up to give advice and corrections when i make the wrong decisions. All this acts of love expresses your heart of loving, and i hope that you will continue to love people just as how God loves us, and be successful in your missions as you spread the love of God! May God bless you bountifully! Amen! :)
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Hmmm wanna take this time here to affirm and encourage 2 very special individuals, people whom have contributed much to SP during their time in the unit.
Firstly, i affirm you, Joella!
Even though i don't really know you much and not really close to you, but in the past few months we did interact more with one another! I still remember what you asked me during the starting of the year, what are my goals and targets for the following 12 months. I wan to thank you, for bringing me encouragement and assurance during CNY, when i lost my passport and couldn't join my family for reunion dinner. It was a tough time, but you were there to help me out. You also encouraged me during the outreaching period which is much much appreciated! Thank you lots!
I hope that as you enter a new stage in life, you will continue to exercise the spirit of encouragement that is in you, and be a blessing to people in your unit and caregroup as well as in school! May God bless your mission trips, and i pray that the burden for people in the world will always remain in your heart! Let it be the encouragement, the motivation to do your very best for God! Amen! :)
And now i will affirm Randall!
I remembered that when i first entered SP unit, i didn't see you often cos you were serving as a UL. Then, i started asking people around me about what kind of person you are, and i get the same answer from everyone! Everyone told me that you are a loving person who is full of love for people. And i was like, "uh... ok." Hahaha. But as time goes by and when you became my mentor, that's when i found out how loving you are towards the people who are under your care.
Come on, which mentor will meet her mentee 5 TIMES A WEEK? Hahaha.. i don't think anyone else will break that record lor! I really wanna thank you for being with me and supporting me through some of the deepest valleys of my life, and always being available to meet me up when i get into trouble. Even after i left under your mentorage(got this word?), you would still help or offer to help me whenever i needed it. I still remember you helping me to carry the camp stuffs back, send me off when i go back to indo, and meeting me up to give advice and corrections when i make the wrong decisions. All this acts of love expresses your heart of loving, and i hope that you will continue to love people just as how God loves us, and be successful in your missions as you spread the love of God! May God bless you bountifully! Amen! :)
Friday 3 April 2009
3 April 2009
The crucial period stands closely to us now! April is here, which means EASTER is near!
Really want to thank God for another breakthrough yesterday! Its the 1st time i am doing it myself, and God blessed me with 7 more contacts for our upcoming unit event on Sunday! Praise God!
God guided me to places to do the surveys, from lib lvl 4 to foodcourt 3 and back, and in the places he guided me to there are people who are open and willing to do the surveys.
Its not by my strength, for i am weak, but it is by God's blessing that made it all happen.
Lord, let this be the first step, the little opening of the door into their hearts....
(2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
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Holy Communion - Caregroup on 2nd April 2009
"i have good news and bad news."
"First the bad news. We have owed God too many debts. Debts that cannot be paid fully back to Him, and we can never give Him what He has given us. Therefore, we are indebted to Him."
"Now the good news. God gave everything to us through grace, and He still love us as we are, even though we sometimes fail Him and fall short of His standard, but His love for us will always stand. What's more, joy is given to us as we serve Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. We can't possibly ask for more from any other sources in this world, for He provides and meets our every need."
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Really want to thank God for another breakthrough yesterday! Its the 1st time i am doing it myself, and God blessed me with 7 more contacts for our upcoming unit event on Sunday! Praise God!
God guided me to places to do the surveys, from lib lvl 4 to foodcourt 3 and back, and in the places he guided me to there are people who are open and willing to do the surveys.
Its not by my strength, for i am weak, but it is by God's blessing that made it all happen.
Lord, let this be the first step, the little opening of the door into their hearts....
(2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
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Holy Communion - Caregroup on 2nd April 2009
"i have good news and bad news."
"First the bad news. We have owed God too many debts. Debts that cannot be paid fully back to Him, and we can never give Him what He has given us. Therefore, we are indebted to Him."
"Now the good news. God gave everything to us through grace, and He still love us as we are, even though we sometimes fail Him and fall short of His standard, but His love for us will always stand. What's more, joy is given to us as we serve Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. We can't possibly ask for more from any other sources in this world, for He provides and meets our every need."
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Monday 30 March 2009
Breakthrough!
Its good to have a breakthrough in your walk with God! Woohooo!!
Recently i discovered more about myself as i commit more time for God. I realise that God has put me through quite a lot of things that i don't really like, or not accustomed to do. But because of the purpose behind the things that i do, i find fulfilment and joy in doing His work. Thank God for putting me through the trials and testings to make me a better servant!
I want to see more consistency in my walk with God and serving in pastoral and ministry sides. Rather than 'a-season christian', i want to see 'a christian for all seasons'! God help me to change! Guard my heart against any distractions or temptations that will lead me astray, keep my footing on the foundation that You've built firm and strong, and help me achieve the targets that i have set with You as the main purpose!
The time for Easter is coming! And we are going to have a special Easter Service on the 12th of April, Sunday at Suntec City Convention! Be prepared and expect greatly for God to do a big big miracle! :)
Recently i discovered more about myself as i commit more time for God. I realise that God has put me through quite a lot of things that i don't really like, or not accustomed to do. But because of the purpose behind the things that i do, i find fulfilment and joy in doing His work. Thank God for putting me through the trials and testings to make me a better servant!
I want to see more consistency in my walk with God and serving in pastoral and ministry sides. Rather than 'a-season christian', i want to see 'a christian for all seasons'! God help me to change! Guard my heart against any distractions or temptations that will lead me astray, keep my footing on the foundation that You've built firm and strong, and help me achieve the targets that i have set with You as the main purpose!
The time for Easter is coming! And we are going to have a special Easter Service on the 12th of April, Sunday at Suntec City Convention! Be prepared and expect greatly for God to do a big big miracle! :)
Friday 27 March 2009
Vision!
The following is the vision of SP2:
We want to be willing to be used by God,
willing to serve and be available for one another.
We are willing to learn, be humble and teachable,
and submit to the authorities, the church and our leaders.
Amen!
Sunday 22 March 2009
Back from the.... CAMP!
I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM CAMP! Wahahaha! What a great time of fellowship and learning through the 3 days in camp!
Although the sleeping and bathing facilities are not of top notch grade, but God's presence was certainly there! Who ever says that circumstances and conditions will affect God's love for us? Haha.
This camp is the 1st Camp that i have gone to ever since i come to know Christ, and to me its really an eye opener! 3 intensive days of teaching as well as praise and worship in a ulu area with funny orangey skies in the night have isolated us from the rest of the world. But i believe its beneficial for us, as we are able to focus and concentrate on the Word of God much better without distractions.
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Talking about it being the 1st camp, i find my schedule in the camp quite packed! Got mamashop, and i have to stand-in as UA. But thank God i managed to do a little bit here and there, and its really because of the blessing of God that makes it happen! God provided me a miracle of a very complete and confirmed list of people in my unit that reduces my workload as UA by a lot a lot! Really wanna thank God, and also the whole SP unit CLs, members and the original UA for being responsible to our own attendance! Its a joy serving as the unit admin in the camp! Amen!
The same goes to the operation of the mamashop! I wan to take the opportunity here to thank and affirm Ace, Kirby, Victor and the rest of the DI people who helped us to facilitate the mamashop operation (sorry i can't remember all the names)! It is your input of support that helps us to do well during the camp! Really thank you for helping us out although its not part of your camp roles. :) There are still people to affirm, but i wan to 'tou lan' again ah... Wahahaha.... :P
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Although the sleeping and bathing facilities are not of top notch grade, but God's presence was certainly there! Who ever says that circumstances and conditions will affect God's love for us? Haha.
This camp is the 1st Camp that i have gone to ever since i come to know Christ, and to me its really an eye opener! 3 intensive days of teaching as well as praise and worship in a ulu area with funny orangey skies in the night have isolated us from the rest of the world. But i believe its beneficial for us, as we are able to focus and concentrate on the Word of God much better without distractions.
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Talking about it being the 1st camp, i find my schedule in the camp quite packed! Got mamashop, and i have to stand-in as UA. But thank God i managed to do a little bit here and there, and its really because of the blessing of God that makes it happen! God provided me a miracle of a very complete and confirmed list of people in my unit that reduces my workload as UA by a lot a lot! Really wanna thank God, and also the whole SP unit CLs, members and the original UA for being responsible to our own attendance! Its a joy serving as the unit admin in the camp! Amen!
The same goes to the operation of the mamashop! I wan to take the opportunity here to thank and affirm Ace, Kirby, Victor and the rest of the DI people who helped us to facilitate the mamashop operation (sorry i can't remember all the names)! It is your input of support that helps us to do well during the camp! Really thank you for helping us out although its not part of your camp roles. :) There are still people to affirm, but i wan to 'tou lan' again ah... Wahahaha.... :P
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This is taken on Saturday, right after the workshop regarding tattooing and fashion ended...
Its a big big RAINBOW! Ok la rainbows are not uncommon stuffs, but for one to appear at that timing during such a camp really meant something to me...
(Genesis 9:12-15) (NIV)
And God said, "This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.
As brothers and sisters marvelled at the phenomenon that appears across the sky, we are reminded of God's love and His covenant with us that will NEVER be broken by ANYTHING else! I praise You for Your incredible love for us, Lord!
It is not by chance
or pure coincidence
That Your defining symbol of covenant with us
appear at such a right time
at the right place
at the right conditions
God is worthy of our praises!
Tuesday 17 March 2009
17 MArcH 2009
Wahahaha back to blog liao.... Last few weeks veri busy so no time to blog.... Anyway i learnt quite a few things in the past weeks....
Expectations
(Luke 17:7-10)
"Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'? Would he not rather say, 'Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and drink'? Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.' "
We whom are believers of Christ should not expect or anticipate blessings to come to us as if its a guranteed deal of "bless-as-you-serve" package. Certain times even when we are serving, difficult circumstances may come our way. Therefore, we shouldn't harbour a narrow mindset of a guranteed smooth sailing journey as we serve God with our all. However, let us also have a heart of faith that acknowledges God's authority and control in difficult times as we serve.
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Secular V Sacred
This is something i learnt through the Christian Ethics class. The idea of categorising 'secular' and 'sacred' comes from the ancient philosopher called.... i cant remember the name! Hahaha... But its important that we shouldnt prioritise too highly on 'sacred' things (e.g. going to church, caregroup) that we totally sacrifice the 'secular' things (work, whatever you need to do that isn't directly related to church). That is because, for everything that we do, as long as it is done for God and in His name, it is also honoring God as well.
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I see visions again! Hahaha... its been a long time since i last saw one.... And this time one is kind of disturbing..... I see people crying and in despair, some complaining in my face about how bad their lives is.... Hmmmm......
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Ahhh CAMP is coming!! And i have been quite busy with the mamashop! Wahaha.... i just wanna pray that the whole campaign will be a success, and may the people be blessed through the shop!
Yes speaking of camp, i wanna affirm a few people here who contributed to the shop!
First i wan to affirm Shi hui! Inspite of your busy schedule with 2 camps to go to in the next few weeks, you helped us with your creativity for the posters! Really thank you lots for your efforts and the time spent on designing the posters!
Next, its Vincent! Thank you for your designs for the posters too! Although you don't really specialise in drawing, but you used your com skills to help us create decent posters! Thank you!
Following that is AhBe (i hope never spell wrong ah)! Yeah wanna thank you for helping us to design and paint the banners with your scary drawing skills! And also helping us to create the gift boxes! Appreciate it lots!
And also Barnabas Soh Yi Heng and Jeremy Kiu for helping (or disrupting?) the set up of the booth at Nexus recep area! Hahaha!
And there are some more people to affirm! But i think i would leave it until the end of the camp den say bah... Lets 'tou lan' a bit first.... Wahahaha!
May God bless the camp!! :)
Expectations
(Luke 17:7-10)
"Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'? Would he not rather say, 'Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and drink'? Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.' "
We whom are believers of Christ should not expect or anticipate blessings to come to us as if its a guranteed deal of "bless-as-you-serve" package. Certain times even when we are serving, difficult circumstances may come our way. Therefore, we shouldn't harbour a narrow mindset of a guranteed smooth sailing journey as we serve God with our all. However, let us also have a heart of faith that acknowledges God's authority and control in difficult times as we serve.
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Secular V Sacred
This is something i learnt through the Christian Ethics class. The idea of categorising 'secular' and 'sacred' comes from the ancient philosopher called.... i cant remember the name! Hahaha... But its important that we shouldnt prioritise too highly on 'sacred' things (e.g. going to church, caregroup) that we totally sacrifice the 'secular' things (work, whatever you need to do that isn't directly related to church). That is because, for everything that we do, as long as it is done for God and in His name, it is also honoring God as well.
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I see visions again! Hahaha... its been a long time since i last saw one.... And this time one is kind of disturbing..... I see people crying and in despair, some complaining in my face about how bad their lives is.... Hmmmm......
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Ahhh CAMP is coming!! And i have been quite busy with the mamashop! Wahaha.... i just wanna pray that the whole campaign will be a success, and may the people be blessed through the shop!
Yes speaking of camp, i wanna affirm a few people here who contributed to the shop!
First i wan to affirm Shi hui! Inspite of your busy schedule with 2 camps to go to in the next few weeks, you helped us with your creativity for the posters! Really thank you lots for your efforts and the time spent on designing the posters!
Next, its Vincent! Thank you for your designs for the posters too! Although you don't really specialise in drawing, but you used your com skills to help us create decent posters! Thank you!
Following that is AhBe (i hope never spell wrong ah)! Yeah wanna thank you for helping us to design and paint the banners with your scary drawing skills! And also helping us to create the gift boxes! Appreciate it lots!
And also Barnabas Soh Yi Heng and Jeremy Kiu for helping (or disrupting?) the set up of the booth at Nexus recep area! Hahaha!
And there are some more people to affirm! But i think i would leave it until the end of the camp den say bah... Lets 'tou lan' a bit first.... Wahahaha!
May God bless the camp!! :)
Saturday 28 February 2009
28 /2/ 09
Wad is the use of advices when it falls to deaf ears
why do we keep feeding it when it is not eating?
How many words must i say
so that they will understand its importance?
Its all worthless
a waste of time
Its just like talking to a person
that agrees with whatever you say
and yet do nothing with what it learnt
Time is an invaluable resouce
and it is spent on useless things
Efforts that was put in has no use
much less speaking of any results
Therefore why should i speak
why should i correct
and why should i encourage
when either pride hardens the heart
or when the mind is absent in place
Its all meaningless
And it only serves to discourage and disappoint
so why should i be put down by men,
and lamenting each unhearing ear?
For in the end it results in no loss for me
And i shouldn't bother about them
This is the paradox:
God has willed men
to support and encourage one another
yet men discourages men
to the point of turning away
i shall not speak
or correct anyone
from whom have i got the authority
and for whom do i speak for?
i am only a sinner
less talk, less conflict
and let it remain that way
why do we keep feeding it when it is not eating?
How many words must i say
so that they will understand its importance?
Its all worthless
a waste of time
Its just like talking to a person
that agrees with whatever you say
and yet do nothing with what it learnt
Time is an invaluable resouce
and it is spent on useless things
Efforts that was put in has no use
much less speaking of any results
Therefore why should i speak
why should i correct
and why should i encourage
when either pride hardens the heart
or when the mind is absent in place
Its all meaningless
And it only serves to discourage and disappoint
so why should i be put down by men,
and lamenting each unhearing ear?
For in the end it results in no loss for me
And i shouldn't bother about them
This is the paradox:
God has willed men
to support and encourage one another
yet men discourages men
to the point of turning away
i shall not speak
or correct anyone
from whom have i got the authority
and for whom do i speak for?
i am only a sinner
less talk, less conflict
and let it remain that way
Tuesday 24 February 2009
24 feB '09
My God is liketh a fireplace of warmth,
He keeps me comfortable from freezing colds
The Lord is my refuge,
Which i reside to avoid a storm
My Father is liketh a shield
Protecting me from any invaders
No matter how strong the winds might blow
how heavy the rain pours upon me
God provides a sanctuary to keep me safe
Oh! Look at how those arrows fall
Ceasing in strength and drops in vain
when they impacted themselves
on the impregnable shield of the Lord
He keeps me comfortable from freezing colds
The Lord is my refuge,
Which i reside to avoid a storm
My Father is liketh a shield
Protecting me from any invaders
No matter how strong the winds might blow
how heavy the rain pours upon me
God provides a sanctuary to keep me safe
Oh! Look at how those arrows fall
Ceasing in strength and drops in vain
when they impacted themselves
on the impregnable shield of the Lord
Sunday 15 February 2009
15 FEB 2009
There is so much to thank God for...
I see joy in people's eyes when they travel around different parts of Singapore to share the message of God's love for people on Valentine's day, even under the hot sun in this heaty weather..
And it is simply amazing to see someone next to you who pulled out a book titled " Our Faithful God" and let you peek its teachings when u are in your dry period...
And i have finally found my passport! Its wedged behind some old cupboard that i wont be bothered to find... but God reminded me to search every single place for it....
Praise God for His Faithfulness and Love!
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A man deemed to have past his prime should be used more, or less?
Should he, nearing the end of his life, leave the things to the younger and move on?
If so, when should he leave?
I see joy in people's eyes when they travel around different parts of Singapore to share the message of God's love for people on Valentine's day, even under the hot sun in this heaty weather..
And it is simply amazing to see someone next to you who pulled out a book titled " Our Faithful God" and let you peek its teachings when u are in your dry period...
And i have finally found my passport! Its wedged behind some old cupboard that i wont be bothered to find... but God reminded me to search every single place for it....
Praise God for His Faithfulness and Love!
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A man deemed to have past his prime should be used more, or less?
Should he, nearing the end of his life, leave the things to the younger and move on?
If so, when should he leave?
Sunday 8 February 2009
8 Feb 09
In the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John), it is observed that there are Jews that opposed and refused to acknowledge Jesus as the Christ, or Messiah.
Firstly, Jesus is born in a lower-to-middle class family (A carpenter). Therefore, people couldn't accept that their anticipated Messiah is someone who is from a low social class.
Secondly, the Jews believed that their coming Messiah is someone who is powerful, who will deliver them from the oppression and rule of the Roman Empire. The Jews have been under the control of various rulers and kingdoms ever since the Kingdom of Judah fell to Babylon.
Firstly, Jesus is born in a lower-to-middle class family (A carpenter). Therefore, people couldn't accept that their anticipated Messiah is someone who is from a low social class.
Secondly, the Jews believed that their coming Messiah is someone who is powerful, who will deliver them from the oppression and rule of the Roman Empire. The Jews have been under the control of various rulers and kingdoms ever since the Kingdom of Judah fell to Babylon.
- The Kingdom of Judah fell to the Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzar, as seen in 2 Kings.
- The Babylonian Empire fell later to the Persian Empire, under Cyrus who allowed the Jews to return to their homeland to rebuild the Temple of God. (Book of Ezra, Nehemiah)
- The Persian Empire, in turn, fell to Alexander the Great. When Alexander died, the land he conquered was divided into mainly 2 parts. The Seleucid Empire ruled Israel from then on until the Roman Empire came into power.
With continuous conquests of the Jewish people in Israel by different kingdoms, the Jews longed for their Messiah to rescue and deliver them from the Roman Empire. Therefore, they had conjured an impression among themselves that their Messiah would be a warrior-king, someone who would overthrow the Roman Empire and bring them under no foreign authority, when by then they could rule their own land with their own people.
This impression caused them to be "blinded" when Jesus came into this world, and offered salvation to all people by dying for our sins on the cross. He is the sacrifice that redeemed us from the ransom of sin. However, the people were too obsessed with their own image of their Messiah that they missed out on the One when He was already there. They were too focused on their own physical slavery that they failed to see their spiritual starvation.
Therefore, it is important to know God as who God really is, not knowing the god whom we conjured up in our own mind and understanding; lest we are blinded just like the ancient people, and miss the chance to recognise our Saviour.
Friday 6 February 2009
6/2/09
Wah i am finally back to blog....
The last few weeks didnt come to blog cos i was having some problems... but Thank God for His Grace that helped me to pull through all troubles and worries! Haha these few days God has helped me so so so much in my life! Really want to take this time to praise You oh Lord!
This past few weeks i walked through a few valleys of the shadow of death, and it wasnt really pleasant to be stuck inside. But God, who is my faithful shepherd, guided me through the valleys and up to the mountains. He is my Deliverer!
First is my fyp... its finally over! Haha! And i got my exam schedule and sit numbers today morning! Quite relived and grateful for that! Thank you God!
Our troubles are temporary, but the glory of God is forever.
(2 Corinthians 4:17)
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
For those who are experiencing troubles and problems in your life now, remember that God is with you. Yes, sometimes you might feel that He is away, not there, but take heart! A tunnel will always lead to an opening of light. Problems is there to also strengthen your faith in Him.
Which one is more treasured, an untested faith, or a faith that stays strong despite having constant troubles? It is like courage. A person who has courage yet never encountered fear is nothing, but a person who remains courageous in the face of fear... Now that's something.
The last few weeks didnt come to blog cos i was having some problems... but Thank God for His Grace that helped me to pull through all troubles and worries! Haha these few days God has helped me so so so much in my life! Really want to take this time to praise You oh Lord!
This past few weeks i walked through a few valleys of the shadow of death, and it wasnt really pleasant to be stuck inside. But God, who is my faithful shepherd, guided me through the valleys and up to the mountains. He is my Deliverer!
First is my fyp... its finally over! Haha! And i got my exam schedule and sit numbers today morning! Quite relived and grateful for that! Thank you God!
Our troubles are temporary, but the glory of God is forever.
(2 Corinthians 4:17)
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
For those who are experiencing troubles and problems in your life now, remember that God is with you. Yes, sometimes you might feel that He is away, not there, but take heart! A tunnel will always lead to an opening of light. Problems is there to also strengthen your faith in Him.
Which one is more treasured, an untested faith, or a faith that stays strong despite having constant troubles? It is like courage. A person who has courage yet never encountered fear is nothing, but a person who remains courageous in the face of fear... Now that's something.
Tuesday 20 January 2009
20 JAn 20O9
CNY is coming, and my parents are nagging at me to go back earlier in case there is a high traffic for ferry tickets. But there's a tiny little problem.... i lost my passport! Hahaha... now cant go back unless i find it..
Have to admit i am quite stressed out for that stupid document, but after some thought i feel that its good for me to lose it, since i have never really keep it carefully in the first place. May this be a lesson for me to keep things that i have taken granted for. But well, human nature ah, we always take things for granted until we lose them and then regret... Haiz...
Do pray for me to find my passport back! Or else i am really gonna get some wrath from my parents.. Hahaha... May God's grace be upon me! :)
Have to admit i am quite stressed out for that stupid document, but after some thought i feel that its good for me to lose it, since i have never really keep it carefully in the first place. May this be a lesson for me to keep things that i have taken granted for. But well, human nature ah, we always take things for granted until we lose them and then regret... Haiz...
Do pray for me to find my passport back! Or else i am really gonna get some wrath from my parents.. Hahaha... May God's grace be upon me! :)
Sunday 18 January 2009
18 Jan '09
Wahaha i am back to blog again!
This week has been a really super duper hectic week for me! Got one report to pass up, and one presentation on last friday. Thank God for the presentation and helping me to finish up the tasks on hand. Also wan to pray that God will continue to bless me, cos i still have a lot of work to be done! And lastly, thank God for sooo many things that He had blessed me with! Its just too much to be counted!
Last Friday, the church had a prayer meet at Suntec convention hall. Really sensed the Spirit that refreshed me. i got ministered too! During the prayer session when we went to pray for people who are from different groups, one brother from YA helped me to intercede regarding my prayer for vision and direction from God, and gave me the following verse....
(Joshua 1:8)
Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
And as though to confirm the word spoken to me, the sermon today talked about having God's vision in my life! Amazing, truely amazing!
For the first time in my life, the biggest problem i am facing right now isn't 100% a personal problem to me. Because that problem relates to God, too.
I need you, Lord
Humble me
Help me, strengthen me
In doing the task that You have directed me to do
Its no longer about myself
my strengths, my potentials
Its all about You
Whether the thing will come to a past
Or not
It entirely depends on You, Lord
Help me, Your servant
To do what You want me to do
Do not forsake me
Put my heart
Upon Your altar
Give me an unwavering faith
That only turns to You alone.
This week has been a really super duper hectic week for me! Got one report to pass up, and one presentation on last friday. Thank God for the presentation and helping me to finish up the tasks on hand. Also wan to pray that God will continue to bless me, cos i still have a lot of work to be done! And lastly, thank God for sooo many things that He had blessed me with! Its just too much to be counted!
One verse that God encouraged me with during quiet time:
(Psalm 116:3-7)
The cords of death entangled me,
the anguish of the grave came upon me;
I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.
Then I called on the name of the LORD :
Then I called on the name of the LORD :
"O LORD, save me!"
The LORD is gracious and righteous;
The LORD is gracious and righteous;
our God is full of compassion.
The LORD protects the simplehearted;
The LORD protects the simplehearted;
when I was in great need, he saved me.
Be at rest once more, O my soul,
Be at rest once more, O my soul,
for the LORD has been good to you.
Last Friday, the church had a prayer meet at Suntec convention hall. Really sensed the Spirit that refreshed me. i got ministered too! During the prayer session when we went to pray for people who are from different groups, one brother from YA helped me to intercede regarding my prayer for vision and direction from God, and gave me the following verse....
(Joshua 1:8)
Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
And as though to confirm the word spoken to me, the sermon today talked about having God's vision in my life! Amazing, truely amazing!
For the first time in my life, the biggest problem i am facing right now isn't 100% a personal problem to me. Because that problem relates to God, too.
I need you, Lord
Humble me
Help me, strengthen me
In doing the task that You have directed me to do
Its no longer about myself
my strengths, my potentials
Its all about You
Whether the thing will come to a past
Or not
It entirely depends on You, Lord
Help me, Your servant
To do what You want me to do
Do not forsake me
Put my heart
Upon Your altar
Give me an unwavering faith
That only turns to You alone.
Thursday 8 January 2009
8 Jan 2009
Haha wad a long but interesting day today.
Went to meet up with a few people in the unit after the survey effort that was not really effective; The 2 pys, Shi hui, Meiyan, Qian wen, Baorun and Jireh. We went to FC4 for lunch, and that's when all the drama started....
Scene 1:
Jireh had a candyfloss from the recep area. After finishing the candyfloss, he remarked that it is so sweet and decided to keep the candyfloss stick. He left it absent-mindedly on the table as we are having dinner on another table.
When we return to the table to prepare to leave, the candyfloss stick was broken into 2!!
Jireh: "WHO DID THIS?!"
Cephas: "Muz be that one la. The one with a guilty face." (pointing to the one with a guilty face)
The one with the guilty face: "Sorry la. I was playing clay just now then treat the stick as clay also lor. So i bend the stick then it broke into 2."
Jireh was enraged and very angry. His precious candyfloss stick was broken! And for the rest of the day he haunted the one who broke his candyfloss stick with the words " *I see you!"
*The meaning for this word is uncertain.
Scene 2:
Jireh: (sicko smile)
Cephas: "Dun give me that smile leh!"
Jireh: "This one ah?" (suggestively)
Cephas: "No la."
Jireh: "Or that one?"
Cephas: "No."
Jireh: "Den not here one?"
Cephas:"No laaaa...."
And Jireh finally gave up and stopped his questionings. The walls of Cephas still stands strong! WoOOo.......!
Scene 3:
Ryan called Cephas on his mobile phone....
Ryan: "Why? Got caregroup ah?!"
Cephas: " Ya lor, why you never come?"
Den Jireh took the phone and expose the lie of Cephas.
Jireh:"So how's your schoolwork ah Ryan?"
Ryan:"Ok lor... WHY YOU ASK?!"
Thank God for Ryan for his memorable reaction! :)
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Yeah there's more that i want to thank God for, but i shall reserve it for my dear dear sheep! Thank you for coming to meet me even when its almost 7 30pm and you have your fyp to start with! And Thank you for sharing about your life, your struggles and obstacles. Now that i am beginning to know you more, i hope that you will live your life right with God, and pray that your life will be full of experiencing God's presence!
I also want to thank Jeremy Kiu Chong Ming Jireh for his advice! Thank God for you and your wisdom!
Went to meet up with a few people in the unit after the survey effort that was not really effective; The 2 pys, Shi hui, Meiyan, Qian wen, Baorun and Jireh. We went to FC4 for lunch, and that's when all the drama started....
Scene 1:
Jireh had a candyfloss from the recep area. After finishing the candyfloss, he remarked that it is so sweet and decided to keep the candyfloss stick. He left it absent-mindedly on the table as we are having dinner on another table.
When we return to the table to prepare to leave, the candyfloss stick was broken into 2!!
Jireh: "WHO DID THIS?!"
Cephas: "Muz be that one la. The one with a guilty face." (pointing to the one with a guilty face)
The one with the guilty face: "Sorry la. I was playing clay just now then treat the stick as clay also lor. So i bend the stick then it broke into 2."
Jireh was enraged and very angry. His precious candyfloss stick was broken! And for the rest of the day he haunted the one who broke his candyfloss stick with the words " *I see you!"
*The meaning for this word is uncertain.
Scene 2:
Jireh: (sicko smile)
Cephas: "Dun give me that smile leh!"
Jireh: "This one ah?" (suggestively)
Cephas: "No la."
Jireh: "Or that one?"
Cephas: "No."
Jireh: "Den not here one?"
Cephas:"No laaaa...."
And Jireh finally gave up and stopped his questionings. The walls of Cephas still stands strong! WoOOo.......!
Scene 3:
Ryan called Cephas on his mobile phone....
Ryan: "Why? Got caregroup ah?!"
Cephas: " Ya lor, why you never come?"
Den Jireh took the phone and expose the lie of Cephas.
Jireh:"So how's your schoolwork ah Ryan?"
Ryan:"Ok lor... WHY YOU ASK?!"
Thank God for Ryan for his memorable reaction! :)
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Yeah there's more that i want to thank God for, but i shall reserve it for my dear dear sheep! Thank you for coming to meet me even when its almost 7 30pm and you have your fyp to start with! And Thank you for sharing about your life, your struggles and obstacles. Now that i am beginning to know you more, i hope that you will live your life right with God, and pray that your life will be full of experiencing God's presence!
I also want to thank Jeremy Kiu Chong Ming Jireh for his advice! Thank God for you and your wisdom!
Wednesday 7 January 2009
07 January 2009
Hmmm not much thing today.... one csb lesson that's slightly fun and ends early. Haha quite stunned when i see another teacher in the class dunno writing what stuff (cos i am late... get the picture?)
Anyway, really want to Thank God for a fruitful quiet time spent with Him juz moments earlier! Can really experience the presence of God throughout the whole period. And God speaks to me in the Book of Psalms. Wahh really like the book man! Its so much emotion-filled with expressions of devotion, repentance, and joy towards the living God! Thank God for the psalms and their various authors.
And here's a psalm that really summed up my day today... Psalm 86.
Currently i am reading the book "The Case for Christ" which is about a reporter who goes around asking professors and experts about the validity of the Gospel and New Testament. To me, the evidence and arguments doesn't really impact me much, but its the personal accounts of those professors whose faith has been strengthen by what they have discovered that really reaffirms my faith. Overall, its an interesting book to read, especially for people who have doubts about the validity of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ.
Thank God for:
- Speaking to me through the book of Psalms
- Testimonies and evidence that strengthens my faith!
Anyway, really want to Thank God for a fruitful quiet time spent with Him juz moments earlier! Can really experience the presence of God throughout the whole period. And God speaks to me in the Book of Psalms. Wahh really like the book man! Its so much emotion-filled with expressions of devotion, repentance, and joy towards the living God! Thank God for the psalms and their various authors.
And here's a psalm that really summed up my day today... Psalm 86.
Currently i am reading the book "The Case for Christ" which is about a reporter who goes around asking professors and experts about the validity of the Gospel and New Testament. To me, the evidence and arguments doesn't really impact me much, but its the personal accounts of those professors whose faith has been strengthen by what they have discovered that really reaffirms my faith. Overall, its an interesting book to read, especially for people who have doubts about the validity of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ.
Thank God for:
- Speaking to me through the book of Psalms
- Testimonies and evidence that strengthens my faith!
Tuesday 6 January 2009
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
One of my favourite verses....
[1 Corinthians 13:4-7]
Love is patient,
love is kind.
It does not envy,
it does not boast,
it is not proud.
It is not rude,
it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Now ask yourself, do you really LOVE that someone else? Or have you actually fallen short of the standard of Love?
[1 Corinthians 13:4-7]
Love is patient,
love is kind.
It does not envy,
it does not boast,
it is not proud.
It is not rude,
it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Now ask yourself, do you really LOVE that someone else? Or have you actually fallen short of the standard of Love?
Monday 5 January 2009
05.01.2009
Yeah Thank God for another fruitful and blessed day today!
Every monday i will have a 3 hour break from 1 to 4pm. And during this period i will not be in school. I have started a routine of taking a bus to go all the way to Serangoon while spending quiet time on the bus until i reach the destination. To some it seems wierd, to others its absurd. But to me, i find it fruitful and worth the effort, as i can really sense God's presence while spending quiet time in this unusual circumstances.
Today's quiet time was fruitful yet a bit disturbed and distracted. I suddenly felt very tired and couldn't focus on God totally. But its alright, experiencing God is not limited to quiet time exclusively. For every moment of our lives we should take time to ask, seek and pray to God, and that's true worship! Amen?
After all lessons were finished, i had a good time of fellowship with the unit people over dinner. And i want to take this time here to affirm Jeremy Kiu for sharing about our caregroup, the people, and encouragements. SP2 will keep growing and growing, not only in quantity but as well as quality! God will bless us!
(Psalm 77:10-15)
Then I thought,
"To this I will appeal:
the years of the right hand of the Most High."
I will remember the deeds of the LORD;
yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
I will meditate on all your works
and consider all your mighty deeds.
Your ways, O God, are holy.
What god is so great as our God?
You are the God who performs miracles;
you display your power among the peoples.
With your mighty arm you redeemed your people,
the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.
I may not remember every single thing
that You have done for me today
O Lord
But still i want to
Honour You and Praise Your Name
For You are Worthy
Thank God for:
- a good and fruitful time of fellowship and sharing with Kiu and Yu Yao
- for His blessing of materials
- His word that speaks to me so deeply
- Opportunity to spend time to do things that will last!
(Psalm 86:11-13)
Teach me your way, O Lord,
And i will walk in your truth;
give me an undivided heart,
that i may fear your name.
I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart;
I will glorify your name forever.
For great is your love towards me;
You have delivered me from the depths of the grave.
Every monday i will have a 3 hour break from 1 to 4pm. And during this period i will not be in school. I have started a routine of taking a bus to go all the way to Serangoon while spending quiet time on the bus until i reach the destination. To some it seems wierd, to others its absurd. But to me, i find it fruitful and worth the effort, as i can really sense God's presence while spending quiet time in this unusual circumstances.
Today's quiet time was fruitful yet a bit disturbed and distracted. I suddenly felt very tired and couldn't focus on God totally. But its alright, experiencing God is not limited to quiet time exclusively. For every moment of our lives we should take time to ask, seek and pray to God, and that's true worship! Amen?
After all lessons were finished, i had a good time of fellowship with the unit people over dinner. And i want to take this time here to affirm Jeremy Kiu for sharing about our caregroup, the people, and encouragements. SP2 will keep growing and growing, not only in quantity but as well as quality! God will bless us!
(Psalm 77:10-15)
Then I thought,
"To this I will appeal:
the years of the right hand of the Most High."
I will remember the deeds of the LORD;
yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
I will meditate on all your works
and consider all your mighty deeds.
Your ways, O God, are holy.
What god is so great as our God?
You are the God who performs miracles;
you display your power among the peoples.
With your mighty arm you redeemed your people,
the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.
I may not remember every single thing
that You have done for me today
O Lord
But still i want to
Honour You and Praise Your Name
For You are Worthy
Thank God for:
- a good and fruitful time of fellowship and sharing with Kiu and Yu Yao
- for His blessing of materials
- His word that speaks to me so deeply
- Opportunity to spend time to do things that will last!
(Psalm 86:11-13)
Teach me your way, O Lord,
And i will walk in your truth;
give me an undivided heart,
that i may fear your name.
I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart;
I will glorify your name forever.
For great is your love towards me;
You have delivered me from the depths of the grave.
04/1/2009
Yeah wad a good day it has been today, and yesterday as well!
Yesterday (4th Jan), i went to the library to read some books and fellowship a while. That's when i find a good book called "every young man's challenge". Personally, the book is quite meaningful, and it also provides helpful tips to live your life well and also improving in your walk with God.
In one of its chapters, it talks about each and every person's "hotspots", which sin has a high chance of invading. As we all know, sin is in us when we first come out of our mother's womb, and each person has their own particular weakness or weak spots that is shaped by our upbringing or life experiences. And Satan loves to attack these weak spots, so that we will feel guilty, lost and damage our relationship with God.
Therefore, the book encourages us to fight fervently, with all we have, in the battle in this weak spot, because when we lost this battle and give in to sin, we will have to suffer consequences of our defeat, which may bring about a lost connection with God.
This is likened to the Battle of Thermopylae, depicted in the movie "300". Historical account states that a small Greek army, vastly outnumbered by Persians lead by king Xerxes, stand firm and hold steadily to their ground while vanquishing much of the persian army. As a result of their actions, the Greeks managed to come up with a larger army to counterattack and defeat the invading Persians.
Just as braveness and courage hold the Greeks firm in their stand against a larger army ahead of them, we will hold firm in our stand in our own Battle of Thermopylae. But with what?
The Bible says:
(Ephesians 6:16-18)
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Things to thank God for:
- Good time of fellowship
- Good book to read that i learn quite a lot from
- Early bus to go to the library
Yesterday (4th Jan), i went to the library to read some books and fellowship a while. That's when i find a good book called "every young man's challenge". Personally, the book is quite meaningful, and it also provides helpful tips to live your life well and also improving in your walk with God.
In one of its chapters, it talks about each and every person's "hotspots", which sin has a high chance of invading. As we all know, sin is in us when we first come out of our mother's womb, and each person has their own particular weakness or weak spots that is shaped by our upbringing or life experiences. And Satan loves to attack these weak spots, so that we will feel guilty, lost and damage our relationship with God.
Therefore, the book encourages us to fight fervently, with all we have, in the battle in this weak spot, because when we lost this battle and give in to sin, we will have to suffer consequences of our defeat, which may bring about a lost connection with God.
This is likened to the Battle of Thermopylae, depicted in the movie "300". Historical account states that a small Greek army, vastly outnumbered by Persians lead by king Xerxes, stand firm and hold steadily to their ground while vanquishing much of the persian army. As a result of their actions, the Greeks managed to come up with a larger army to counterattack and defeat the invading Persians.
Just as braveness and courage hold the Greeks firm in their stand against a larger army ahead of them, we will hold firm in our stand in our own Battle of Thermopylae. But with what?
The Bible says:
(Ephesians 6:16-18)
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Things to thank God for:
- Good time of fellowship
- Good book to read that i learn quite a lot from
- Early bus to go to the library
Sunday 4 January 2009
3rd Jan 2009
Thank God for a wonderful service today! It was really fruitful and gave me pretty much insight about God being our Shepherd, and providing us everything that we lack. Thank God for His providence! And i pray that You will continue to guide, protect and correct my life O God!
Also wan to thank God for the makeup team, who helped us to create 5 "aliens" in nexus auditorium! Think the people there a bit taken aback by our appearance bah... but we did have some fun in scarying some people! Hahaha.
Even though i am unworthy
You took me in
Even when i am ungrateful
You showered Your love for me nonetheless
I praise You, O Lord
For You are Faithful till the end
3rd January 2009
Things to thank God for:
- Early bus to go nexus even when i am like half an hour late!!
- Courage to be "alien"
- For knowing interactive and fun people inside the "alien" cg!
- Very insightful sermon!
- Jeremy kiu, for sharing his joy towards _____
- Last bus to go home! Haha
Also wan to thank God for the makeup team, who helped us to create 5 "aliens" in nexus auditorium! Think the people there a bit taken aback by our appearance bah... but we did have some fun in scarying some people! Hahaha.
Even though i am unworthy
You took me in
Even when i am ungrateful
You showered Your love for me nonetheless
I praise You, O Lord
For You are Faithful till the end
3rd January 2009
Things to thank God for:
- Early bus to go nexus even when i am like half an hour late!!
- Courage to be "alien"
- For knowing interactive and fun people inside the "alien" cg!
- Very insightful sermon!
- Jeremy kiu, for sharing his joy towards _____
- Last bus to go home! Haha
Friday 2 January 2009
Blessings and testimonies
God i wan to know you more...
I wan to have a deeper relationship with You.
Therefore, i will keep my record of blessings
To boast that i am blessed by the One Above
To be proud of Your Name
To keep firm my Faith in You
To witness your Grace
To experience Your Mercy
And above all
To Praise Your Name!
For material and possessions will turn to dust
But the souls of men and God's word
will last for eternity!
1 January 2009:
-God blessed me with timely arrivals of buses to go Jacob's place!
-His presence is felt during the event! The joy and celebrations that God provides can never be compared to anything else in this world.
-Praise God for all that He has provided us for the event. A brother mentioned that he had a decent meal at jacob's place for the first time.
2 January 2009
-God blessed me with a decent result for my law test! I confessed that i am not worthy of the result, based on my otherworldy attendance record for the class. Thank God for His GRACE upon me! i will go for lessons more regularly!
Teacher: i have 9 people who failed this paper across the cohort. And they are students who come for lesson. And you never come much yet still passed the paper!
Me: Praise God! Forgive me. (in my heart)
Teacher: You shamed me by not coming for lesson but still pass! (joking)
Me: Men's strength and efforts will never, EVER, be compared to God's grace and mercy! (in my heart)
(Romans 9:15-16)
For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy.
May You show me more miracles, more blessings in my life!
I believe all that i have experienced is not by "luck", or coincidence, but by the faith in You so that i see!
I wan to have a deeper relationship with You.
Therefore, i will keep my record of blessings
To boast that i am blessed by the One Above
To be proud of Your Name
To keep firm my Faith in You
To witness your Grace
To experience Your Mercy
And above all
To Praise Your Name!
For material and possessions will turn to dust
But the souls of men and God's word
will last for eternity!
1 January 2009:
-God blessed me with timely arrivals of buses to go Jacob's place!
-His presence is felt during the event! The joy and celebrations that God provides can never be compared to anything else in this world.
-Praise God for all that He has provided us for the event. A brother mentioned that he had a decent meal at jacob's place for the first time.
2 January 2009
-God blessed me with a decent result for my law test! I confessed that i am not worthy of the result, based on my otherworldy attendance record for the class. Thank God for His GRACE upon me! i will go for lessons more regularly!
Teacher: i have 9 people who failed this paper across the cohort. And they are students who come for lesson. And you never come much yet still passed the paper!
Me: Praise God! Forgive me. (in my heart)
Teacher: You shamed me by not coming for lesson but still pass! (joking)
Me: Men's strength and efforts will never, EVER, be compared to God's grace and mercy! (in my heart)
(Romans 9:15-16)
For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy.
May You show me more miracles, more blessings in my life!
I believe all that i have experienced is not by "luck", or coincidence, but by the faith in You so that i see!
Thursday 1 January 2009
the friend of Cephas
Infant of Secrapolis
Why are you so stubborn?
Why do you crack your head
And mettle out various ways
To seek what you can't find
Pursue what you will not get
Relentlessly chasing after the wind
Your tongue speaks ignorance
Your eyes do not see
The mind is filled with conjured visions
That makes up your reality
Why are you so stubborn?
Why do you crack your head
And mettle out various ways
To seek what you can't find
Pursue what you will not get
Relentlessly chasing after the wind
Your tongue speaks ignorance
Your eyes do not see
The mind is filled with conjured visions
That makes up your reality
A new year! 2009!
Yay it a new year, a new beginning for all of us! And i really want to extend my thanks to all who have come for yesterday's countdown event at jacob's place! I believed we had much fun, don't we? Thankees for the planning team, the visitors, as well as God for making the event an enjoyable and successful one!
I have 2 affirmations to make...
Firstly, i wanna affirm the planning team from the land of NP.
Thank God for you people to prepare the bulk of the event; the food, the logistics, and decorations and materials. Although we were a bit rushy in planning and dont have a lot of time, but i can see the unity that you all possess that makes the event complete! Thank God for you all, and i pray that NP will see a great revival in this year 2009! Keep up the good spirit, and mayb God bless you all!
2ndly, i wan to affirm Ryan's classmates, Li ling and Jeremy, for coming for the event. i affirm Li ling for your initiative to clear up while the rest are sleeping in the morning! You have a considerate and serving attitude that we should learn from you! And for Jeremy, thank you for bringing us joy and hyping up the atmosphere! It is great to know the 2 of you, and have a good year ahead as well! :)
A new year is here, and this year i hope to see more growth, more quality fruits in the walk with God. Time to write new year resolutions.... haha.
Oh ya oh ya.... i also wan to affirm someone veri veri precious to me. It is.... MY HAMSTER! Hahahahaha. Thank you for being sacrificial (?) in going for the event, and taking part in the Fear factor section (you have certainly put fear in some people :p). I also wan to affirm you for being veri guai and not biting me ever since i got you as a pet one year ago. Thank you for being cute, and Thank God for creating such a cute creature for me as a pet. Amen!
I have 2 affirmations to make...
Firstly, i wanna affirm the planning team from the land of NP.
Thank God for you people to prepare the bulk of the event; the food, the logistics, and decorations and materials. Although we were a bit rushy in planning and dont have a lot of time, but i can see the unity that you all possess that makes the event complete! Thank God for you all, and i pray that NP will see a great revival in this year 2009! Keep up the good spirit, and mayb God bless you all!
2ndly, i wan to affirm Ryan's classmates, Li ling and Jeremy, for coming for the event. i affirm Li ling for your initiative to clear up while the rest are sleeping in the morning! You have a considerate and serving attitude that we should learn from you! And for Jeremy, thank you for bringing us joy and hyping up the atmosphere! It is great to know the 2 of you, and have a good year ahead as well! :)
A new year is here, and this year i hope to see more growth, more quality fruits in the walk with God. Time to write new year resolutions.... haha.
Oh ya oh ya.... i also wan to affirm someone veri veri precious to me. It is.... MY HAMSTER! Hahahahaha. Thank you for being sacrificial (?) in going for the event, and taking part in the Fear factor section (you have certainly put fear in some people :p). I also wan to affirm you for being veri guai and not biting me ever since i got you as a pet one year ago. Thank you for being cute, and Thank God for creating such a cute creature for me as a pet. Amen!
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