i give thanks to the Lord, for the Works of His Hands for today. it was awesome. :)
we had our debut service in Darebin Centre this evening! hallelujah!
feeling a lil sleepy. so description of the day will leave to the next. (want to give it a real good justice by sharing the blessings and testimonies, which i m too sleepy to organise my thoughts now. :)) ) but rest assured, i will rest my brain and come back to this again.
though physically tired, we are all filled with joy, and peace.
i love the team. i love their spirit. i enjoy serving the Lord with each and every one of them. :) their Spirit has taught me much.
and i thank God for the presence of Pastor Wilson who shared the Word; Pastor Ian who led Holy Communion, and Pastor Mark, who shared his testimony. :)
and of cos, i always thankful to the Lord for Eric and Atom, and baby Rhema. they are just like our parents. spiritually, and even in our daily needs. and Rhema has been a bundle of joy.
"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.." Philippians 1:3
today, i really enjoyed facilitating the praising and worshipping of the Lord today. it didnt feel like a duty or responsibility; it was a privilege to have a chance to lift our hands and voices to Him. :)
overwhelmed with Your love. thank you Lord.
slept on a few thoughts last night. and prayed on them. and prayed till i fell asleep. haha. but i felt, 'liberated' from the thoughts when i woke up. i think i have made sense of them already. praise Him. :)
i really smile at the thought of the people that He has sent to me, in this foreign land.
how He has showered and embraced me with the care, and agape through them.
thank you. i appreciate it, really do. :)
good nights.
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. ” Philippians 1:9-10
amen.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
random thoughts.
as i was washing up, brushing my teeth, and peering at myself in the mirror.
the literal reflection, brought me to see some areas of myself.
i was thinking.
thinking that often, i'd still choose to run away, for certain events that come into my life.
and so i ve thought that, i have stepped out of comfort zone for this running-away syndrome. that i have decreased in running away from times of uncertainty.
but i just realised, i haven't quite got it, yet.
sometimes, it could be feelings of vulnerability to circumstances. fears of being hurt.
when it should really just be, being vulnerable to Him, and Him alone. to no one else. to nothing else.
to fill and strengthen the heart up, with the love of God.
"And I pray that you... may have power... to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge..." (Ephesians 3:17b-18)
the extravagent dimensions of Jesus' Love.
as i was washing up, brushing my teeth, and peering at myself in the mirror.
the literal reflection, brought me to see some areas of myself.
i was thinking.
thinking that often, i'd still choose to run away, for certain events that come into my life.
and so i ve thought that, i have stepped out of comfort zone for this running-away syndrome. that i have decreased in running away from times of uncertainty.
but i just realised, i haven't quite got it, yet.
sometimes, it could be feelings of vulnerability to circumstances. fears of being hurt.
when it should really just be, being vulnerable to Him, and Him alone. to no one else. to nothing else.
to fill and strengthen the heart up, with the love of God.
"And I pray that you... may have power... to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge..." (Ephesians 3:17b-18)
the extravagent dimensions of Jesus' Love.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
praise and worship prac with dr sengloke was good. i enjoy having these times of worship.
and today was our first time having a full-fletched 6 songs in a row. but yet, i thank God that it seems that in God's realm, there seems to be this theory of "never too much". let the blessings and promises overflow! :))
it is never too many, of the praises sung to Him.
it is never too much, of the clap offerings that we give unto Him.
it is never too much, of talking to Him in prayers. and telling Him how our day was like.
it is never too much, of love to give to Him and others.
came back, had dinner. and decided to set some time to quieten down my heart. many thoughts in my head. and honestly, i don't know where to start.
so was telling God about how i feel, and about the good feels. about the tiring feels. i want His touch. and what eric shared was very true. to ask God to search our hearts and our minds and give God permission to deal with any heart issues that we may have (Psalm 26:4).
and as i worshipped with chc's online service, this song was singing out my thoughts.
when I am weak, He made me strong.
He knows my every thought, like i'm an open book.
and let my whole world fade away.
to fall at His feet,
and giving my life, wholly to Him.
Falling.
:)
Emmanuel
and today was our first time having a full-fletched 6 songs in a row. but yet, i thank God that it seems that in God's realm, there seems to be this theory of "never too much". let the blessings and promises overflow! :))
it is never too many, of the praises sung to Him.
it is never too much, of the clap offerings that we give unto Him.
it is never too much, of talking to Him in prayers. and telling Him how our day was like.
it is never too much, of love to give to Him and others.
came back, had dinner. and decided to set some time to quieten down my heart. many thoughts in my head. and honestly, i don't know where to start.
so was telling God about how i feel, and about the good feels. about the tiring feels. i want His touch. and what eric shared was very true. to ask God to search our hearts and our minds and give God permission to deal with any heart issues that we may have (Psalm 26:4).
and as i worshipped with chc's online service, this song was singing out my thoughts.
when I am weak, He made me strong.
He knows my every thought, like i'm an open book.
and let my whole world fade away.
to fall at His feet,
and giving my life, wholly to Him.
Falling.
:)
Lead me in your holiness
Lead me in your righteousness
How I love You
Beautiful Saviour
When I'm weak You make me strong
Bearing my cross I carry on
How I need You
Heavenly Father
Search my heart o Lord
You know my every thought
An open book to You
An open book to You
I placed my all in your hands
Falling at Your feet
Falling at Your feet
As my whole world fades away
Falling at your feet
Let my life be wholly thine,
Let my life be wholly thine,
Jesus
Emmanuel
Abba Father, Never let me go..
- Falling; City Harvest Church
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Enough
[Written by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio]
All of You is more than enough for
All of me for every thirst and
every need You satisfy me
with Your love
And all I have in You
Is more than enough
You are my supply
My breath of life
Still more awesome than I know
You are my reward
Worth living for
Still more awesome than I know
You're my sacrifice of greatest price
Still more awesome than I know
You're my coming King
You're everything
Still more awesome than I know
i really, really love this song. i'm so happy that i have it now.
to remind me, that in everything, He is more than enough for all of me. in everything. every single want, every single need.
it may need constant reminder, but yes, this song is good reminder. (:
good night.
today was a nice sunny day. :)
took a slow stroll down the road to northland for some grocery shopping.
and funny things happened, like how my voice cracked, and went to all kinds of pitch when i said "i'll like to have half a kg of chicken breast, please." and so the lady gave me a puzzled look. and i decided that i should summarize my sentence with this kind of voice quality. so, i pointed to the heap of chooks, and said "half kg." and ended the statement with a smile to cover up my embarrassment. haha.
was talking to liyan online as well. she is voiceless! and she will be leading prayer meet tomorrow. and how she gave thanks to the Lord, that it is a time, for her to learn to speak less (as leaders normally are excited to impart their all!), and listen more to the voice of the Lord, and from others.
we can give thanks to the Lord for everything. :)
which i thought was really true. i tried to sing to the Lord with my voice for the past hour. the remnants of the voice in my voicebox was, terrible. haha. but still, it's pleasant to the ears of the Lord!
one song, Trading My Sorrows. and yes, i am trading my sickness in Jesus name! :)
was reading this hopesg sister's blog. and as she described about Hopesg's anniversary service and JUMP (JesusUMustPraise) concert, i was inspired by the reflections of her learning. she wrote..
"attended ps Prayuth's teachings in the morning. one main thing struck my mind- the quality of a stage minister's life is so so so important. better to have one musical instrument whose musician's life is close to God than having the whole band whom players' lives are not fully for God. direct truth, yet it is real love in truth. it reminded me of my service unto God, it gotta not only be of excellent service, but also of excellent attitude and motives. my day ended with more phonecalls of coordinating the accomodation for the hope bangkok team..."
i like the part where she shared that as we offer our service to the Lord, let it be full, with a pure heart of dedicating the praise and worship to One audience.
so if there is 1 musician, let that 1 play for His Name. and so, i thank God for Dr SengLoke that has played for Darebin with all his heart; and most importantly, for the Lord so far!
God will add more of such hearts into Darebin's Worship Team, just like the city centre's, which possess many musicians who are after God's hearts!
fully for Him!
took a slow stroll down the road to northland for some grocery shopping.
and funny things happened, like how my voice cracked, and went to all kinds of pitch when i said "i'll like to have half a kg of chicken breast, please." and so the lady gave me a puzzled look. and i decided that i should summarize my sentence with this kind of voice quality. so, i pointed to the heap of chooks, and said "half kg." and ended the statement with a smile to cover up my embarrassment. haha.
was talking to liyan online as well. she is voiceless! and she will be leading prayer meet tomorrow. and how she gave thanks to the Lord, that it is a time, for her to learn to speak less (as leaders normally are excited to impart their all!), and listen more to the voice of the Lord, and from others.
we can give thanks to the Lord for everything. :)
which i thought was really true. i tried to sing to the Lord with my voice for the past hour. the remnants of the voice in my voicebox was, terrible. haha. but still, it's pleasant to the ears of the Lord!
one song, Trading My Sorrows. and yes, i am trading my sickness in Jesus name! :)
was reading this hopesg sister's blog. and as she described about Hopesg's anniversary service and JUMP (JesusUMustPraise) concert, i was inspired by the reflections of her learning. she wrote..
"attended ps Prayuth's teachings in the morning. one main thing struck my mind- the quality of a stage minister's life is so so so important. better to have one musical instrument whose musician's life is close to God than having the whole band whom players' lives are not fully for God. direct truth, yet it is real love in truth. it reminded me of my service unto God, it gotta not only be of excellent service, but also of excellent attitude and motives. my day ended with more phonecalls of coordinating the accomodation for the hope bangkok team..."
i like the part where she shared that as we offer our service to the Lord, let it be full, with a pure heart of dedicating the praise and worship to One audience.
so if there is 1 musician, let that 1 play for His Name. and so, i thank God for Dr SengLoke that has played for Darebin with all his heart; and most importantly, for the Lord so far!
God will add more of such hearts into Darebin's Worship Team, just like the city centre's, which possess many musicians who are after God's hearts!
fully for Him!
i recall learning in school some years back about the different development stages of a child. the suitable toys and games for each age group. and of how they classified "peekaboo" as a theory of 'object permanence' if i didnt remember wrong. the young ones will think you have really 'disappeared', by closing their eyes, and 're-appeared' by opening their eyes. :)
reading this poem brought back really fond memories of the usual peekaboos that i played as a child. and even the times when i was at my paediatrics placements, how we played peekaboo with the little ones. and oh how they really love it. really, their indulgence in this simple game, and the pleasure they exude during the process, catches you in all amazement.
and you will feel young, and childlike all over again. :)
peekaboo with our dear Daddy in heaven. :)
The little girl skipped down the walk,
"Peek A Boo - I see You."
Her sweet face looked so intent.
"Peek A Boo - I love You!"
I saw her do this several times,
"Peek A Boo - I see You."
"Honey," I called out to her,"
"I see Him everywhere I look,
reading this poem brought back really fond memories of the usual peekaboos that i played as a child. and even the times when i was at my paediatrics placements, how we played peekaboo with the little ones. and oh how they really love it. really, their indulgence in this simple game, and the pleasure they exude during the process, catches you in all amazement.
and you will feel young, and childlike all over again. :)
peekaboo with our dear Daddy in heaven. :)
PeekABoo
"Peek A Boo - I see You."
I overheard my neighbor's child."
Peek A Boo - I love You!"
I watched and listened for awhile.
The little girl skipped down the walk,
Humming as she moved.
From time to time, I'd see her stop,
And sing her childish tune.
"Peek A Boo - I see You."
Her sweet face looked so intent.
"Peek A Boo - I love You!"
Then down the path she went.
I saw her do this several times,
Poor, lonesome child, I thought.
She only has a nursery rhyme,
To go with her on her walk.
"Peek A Boo - I see You."
She did it then once more."
Peek A Boo - I love You!"
Then I scurried out my door.
I could not stand it any longer,
What did this child see?
I hurried up and caught her,
Hoping she'd explain to me.
"Peek A Boo - I see You."
Her face buried in some Daisies.
"Peek A Boo - I love You!"
Was this child crazy?
"Honey," I called out to her,"
What are You looking at?"
(I may have to tell her mother,
And I needed all the facts.)
She gave me a vacant stare.
And said, "There's nothing's wrong!
I see Lord Jesus everywhere,
That's why I sing my song."
"Mama says He's in the flowers,
And He's in the bushes and the trees.
And He's in rainbows and in showers,
And He's even in the breeze."
"I see Him everywhere I look,
And I like to tell Him so.
You see, He's not just in The Book,
He's everywhere I go."
"Peek A Boo - I see You."
I peeked into her precious face.
"Peek A Boo - I love You!"
Then I thanked God for such grace.
- Unknown
Sunday, September 23, 2007
k.i.s.s
=keep.it.sweetly.simple.
this acronym, has been with me for as long as I have served Him. was shared to me by a fellow sister. but yet, paradoxically, the longer this acronym stayed with me, the more difficult it was to fulfill it.
sometimes, human minds rationalise. human minds inject more perspectives that it should have right from the beginning.
actually, its all really simple. in His Word, He said:
To love Him, with all our hearts, soul, mind and strength.
that's really quite about it. :) i pray that i ll grow towards it.
anw, just want to thank God for preservation of my voice for the Darebin party earlier on. now i hav lost half of it already. haha. totally sound like a duck. think its some healing of throat in progress.
and talking to sis online is a very funny process. and i was thoroughly, but pleasantly surprised by her ending the msn conversation with...
Gina says:
MUACKS! bye!!
hahas! yeah a little stunner over there. my sis doesnt do that yeah. not to me at least for the past donkey years that i have lived.
o wells, absence makes the heart grows fonder yeah. now she misses me. wahahahahas.
heard patiyam, the domestic helper looking after my granny is going back home to indonesia end of september. the family's feeling a little sad to have her leave, but yeah, she has been a great help in taking care of my granny for the past half a year or so. despite not knowing her long, her diligence, laughter, and most importantly, the caring and loving heart that she has for granny, spoke volume of what a wonderful lady she has been.
sent my regards, and praying for the best for her as she reunites with her husband and son.
:)
off to rest. good nights.
=keep.it.sweetly.simple.
this acronym, has been with me for as long as I have served Him. was shared to me by a fellow sister. but yet, paradoxically, the longer this acronym stayed with me, the more difficult it was to fulfill it.
sometimes, human minds rationalise. human minds inject more perspectives that it should have right from the beginning.
actually, its all really simple. in His Word, He said:
To love Him, with all our hearts, soul, mind and strength.
that's really quite about it. :) i pray that i ll grow towards it.
anw, just want to thank God for preservation of my voice for the Darebin party earlier on. now i hav lost half of it already. haha. totally sound like a duck. think its some healing of throat in progress.
and talking to sis online is a very funny process. and i was thoroughly, but pleasantly surprised by her ending the msn conversation with...
Gina says:
MUACKS! bye!!
hahas! yeah a little stunner over there. my sis doesnt do that yeah. not to me at least for the past donkey years that i have lived.
o wells, absence makes the heart grows fonder yeah. now she misses me. wahahahahas.
heard patiyam, the domestic helper looking after my granny is going back home to indonesia end of september. the family's feeling a little sad to have her leave, but yeah, she has been a great help in taking care of my granny for the past half a year or so. despite not knowing her long, her diligence, laughter, and most importantly, the caring and loving heart that she has for granny, spoke volume of what a wonderful lady she has been.
sent my regards, and praying for the best for her as she reunites with her husband and son.
:)
off to rest. good nights.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
just gotten an email from karryn that she will be in melbs from today till next thursday!
how wonderful!
hopefully she reaches in time that i can bring her to attend the service at melb church even. :)
and rui said she's coming in dec for christmas. and even emailed a holiday plan on behalf of the perthrians. haha! comical.
sounds cool. looks cool. :)) look forward to catch up with them.
off to sister's gathering. ps mark, eric and atom will be sharing. i believe it will be a great time listening to their sharings. :)
how wonderful!
hopefully she reaches in time that i can bring her to attend the service at melb church even. :)
and rui said she's coming in dec for christmas. and even emailed a holiday plan on behalf of the perthrians. haha! comical.
sounds cool. looks cool. :)) look forward to catch up with them.
off to sister's gathering. ps mark, eric and atom will be sharing. i believe it will be a great time listening to their sharings. :)
Friday, September 21, 2007
was thinking through of songs that embeds the meaning of friendship within. and someone's msn nick caught my eyes. -> "that's what friends are for."
hmm..thought of this song that was played in a walt disney cartoon. and i remembered i was very moved by the song.
you-tubed it to see how the original artists sang it. indeed, it was heart-felt singing. :)
so, this song's dedicated to you, you, you, or rather, youS, with a bigg 's'. the different 'youS' in my life that i really love and treasure; the 'youS' who love me, the 'youS' whom i can count on; the 'youS' who have been shining and smiling; the 'youS' who have always walked by my side, and leading me in His ways.
to youS: "I'm glad I got the chance to say, That I do believe I love you.." :)
That's What Friends Are For
Performed with Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder
Written by Bacharach
Released as a UK single in 1985
And I never thought I'd feel this way
And as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say
That I do believe I love you
And if I should ever go away
Well then close your eyes and try
To feel the way we do today
And then if you can remember
Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Well you came in loving me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you
Oh and then for the times when we're apart
Well then close your eyes and know
The words are coming from my heart
And then if you can remember...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtGF2m102Wg
hmm..thought of this song that was played in a walt disney cartoon. and i remembered i was very moved by the song.
you-tubed it to see how the original artists sang it. indeed, it was heart-felt singing. :)
so, this song's dedicated to you, you, you, or rather, youS, with a bigg 's'. the different 'youS' in my life that i really love and treasure; the 'youS' who love me, the 'youS' whom i can count on; the 'youS' who have been shining and smiling; the 'youS' who have always walked by my side, and leading me in His ways.
to youS: "I'm glad I got the chance to say, That I do believe I love you.." :)
- That's What Friends Are For
That's What Friends Are For
Performed with Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder
Written by Bacharach
Released as a UK single in 1985
And I never thought I'd feel this way
And as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say
That I do believe I love you
And if I should ever go away
Well then close your eyes and try
To feel the way we do today
And then if you can remember
Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Well you came in loving me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you
Oh and then for the times when we're apart
Well then close your eyes and know
The words are coming from my heart
And then if you can remember...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtGF2m102Wg
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Dreams are what we make them to be.
There is hope in every heartbeat.
Tiny as it seems. You're a beautiful seed.
Every hope, every power,
lies in the heart of a seed that flowers.
Intertwined all across the land.
We're all seeds in the maker's hand.
There is hope in every heartbeat.
Tiny as it seems. You're a beautiful seed.
Every hope, every power,
lies in the heart of a seed that flowers.
Intertwined all across the land.
We're all seeds in the maker's hand.
End Lyrics from Beautiful Seed by Corrinne May
beautiful song.
You are a beautiful seed in His hands. and me too. :)
the heart of seed is so important.
awaken feeling oh-so-nauseated. i so dont know why. and throat hurts overnight. that i have trouble falling asleep again at the moment. to pray for healing! amen!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
yay-ness.
i was in extreme excitement when suetty passed me the card addressed to "minghu" that was stuck in the postbox. i took my stuff and ran to the mall in all eager anticipation to see what i've got!
i was so happy that i forgave the postman for mispelling my name. lucky him. haha.
as the lady passed me the package, the familiar merlion stamp on it makes me feel oh so excited!
ripped open the package, and jumped around outside the post officeee.
a card and corrinnemay's beautiful seeeeddd...
SO LOVED.
thanks so much, ace. you really know my heart. :))
i was in extreme excitement when suetty passed me the card addressed to "minghu" that was stuck in the postbox. i took my stuff and ran to the mall in all eager anticipation to see what i've got!
i was so happy that i forgave the postman for mispelling my name. lucky him. haha.
as the lady passed me the package, the familiar merlion stamp on it makes me feel oh so excited!
ripped open the package, and jumped around outside the post officeee.
a card and corrinnemay's beautiful seeeeddd...
SO LOVED.
thanks so much, ace. you really know my heart. :))
the walks to school, and back home each day, has become increasingly therapeutic.with each step taken, there's bound to be a blooming flower in sight by the roads!
and some in my backyard too!
thank God for His wonderful creation.
i recall reading in 40-day purpose-driven life, that as we appreciate His creation, we are worshipping the Lord too. :)
so let us freely enjoy the things around us, that speaks of His magnificent creations and the intricate details that He has don on them . :)
the song provoked some reminiscence.
thought through past glories, as defined by the world. some failures, as deemed by the world.
and indeed how true it is, how the trophies, can never be equivalent to the grace by which i stand in Him.
and how many times, have i directed the glory of successes to myself, and not Him.
and how many times, have i attributed the failures and weaknesses, to Him not lifting me up from the situations.
i am thankful that He has chosen to remain in me, even though many times He felt misunderstood by His people, even though many times, He could have easily felt unjustified of the circumstances thrown at Him. He doesn't need to bear those from us, and for us.
but still, because of His great Love for us, He still chose to.
thank You Father.
In Christ alone will I glory
Though I could pride myself
In battles won
For I've been blessed beyond measure
And by His strength alone, I overcome
Oh, I could stop and count successes
Like diamonds in my hands
But these trophies could not equal
To the grace, by which I stand
In Christ alone
I place my trust
And find my glory
In the power of the cross
In every victory
Let it be said of me
My source of strength
My source of hope
Is Christ alone
In Christ alone will I glory
For only by His grace
I am redeemed
And only His tender mercy
Could reach beyond my weakness
To my need
Now I seek no greater honor
Than just to know Him more
And to count my gains but losses
And to the glory of my Lord
In Christ alone
I place my trust
And find my glory
In the power of the cross
In every victory
Let it be said of me
My source of strength
My source of hope
Is Christ alone...
thought through past glories, as defined by the world. some failures, as deemed by the world.
and indeed how true it is, how the trophies, can never be equivalent to the grace by which i stand in Him.
and how many times, have i directed the glory of successes to myself, and not Him.
and how many times, have i attributed the failures and weaknesses, to Him not lifting me up from the situations.
i am thankful that He has chosen to remain in me, even though many times He felt misunderstood by His people, even though many times, He could have easily felt unjustified of the circumstances thrown at Him. He doesn't need to bear those from us, and for us.
but still, because of His great Love for us, He still chose to.
thank You Father.
In Christ alone will I glory
Though I could pride myself
In battles won
For I've been blessed beyond measure
And by His strength alone, I overcome
Oh, I could stop and count successes
Like diamonds in my hands
But these trophies could not equal
To the grace, by which I stand
In Christ alone
I place my trust
And find my glory
In the power of the cross
In every victory
Let it be said of me
My source of strength
My source of hope
Is Christ alone
In Christ alone will I glory
For only by His grace
I am redeemed
And only His tender mercy
Could reach beyond my weakness
To my need
Now I seek no greater honor
Than just to know Him more
And to count my gains but losses
And to the glory of my Lord
In Christ alone
I place my trust
And find my glory
In the power of the cross
In every victory
Let it be said of me
My source of strength
My source of hope
Is Christ alone...
In Christ Alone
-Michael English
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Happy Birthday Hope Melb! Happy Birthday Hope Sing!
glimpse of what Hope Melb's like. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffersonsiow/collections/72157600002596061/
thanks to the wonderful shots of jefferson. (:
Faith Church conference has brought renewal of the soul. Faith, is a timeless topic that will be revisited again and again in our spiritual walk. But the amazing part is, the sharing will never fail to bring forth new revelation each time.
and yes, expecting a great testimony from logan for church anniversary tomorrow! about the good works that the Lord has done in Darebin pioneering! (: it shall be a powerful one when all glory goes back to Him! amen.
suetty ho is online! and feels so..weird talking to her knowing she is miles away, when her laughter is usually audible from the next room. does feel a lil strange not having her around. haha. yes, i think i am missing her, already.
and this girl has been a blessing to me in melb. as she walked into the departure gates yesterday, i was feeling a lil, strange. though she is just going to be away for only like, 4 days. (: as she went in, i smiled to myself. not cos she's gone (haha!), but thanking God profusely for the blessing that she has been in my life.
she shared excitedly about how she has told her cellgroup back home about the great and wonderful blessings that has happened in melb. praise the Lord!
and she shared that the ROM for her bro today was extremely moving. especially when her sister-in-law teared profusely when exchanging the marriage vows. suet was moved by it as well.
so asked for how's the vow like. here goes.
"I love you. You are my best friend. Today I give myself to you in marriage. I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard. These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life..."
suet's fav line is "when our love is simple and when it is an effort..", cos love can be trying at times, and to love till it hurts. the vow literally blew her away. (:
i like, the part where it shares that "you are my best friend". cos, it brings a full picture of, this union is not just about emotions of love and passions on high, but in all rationality and in the routines of life, i have a best friend to depend on; to share the nitty gritties, to share the mundane, to share the everydays, to share advice, to be offered a shoulder to lean on, to share my likes, to embrace my dislikes, to hear my rattlings as if it is music to the ears et cetera et cetera et cetera. Gold star best friend there yeah. haha.
and of cos, when it ended with, all the days of our life. it completed the whole vow.
bliss. (:
and a first-week-in-winter-melb photo to compliment the mention. hahas. thanks s.ho. (:
glimpse of what Hope Melb's like. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffersonsiow/collections/72157600002596061/
thanks to the wonderful shots of jefferson. (:
Faith Church conference has brought renewal of the soul. Faith, is a timeless topic that will be revisited again and again in our spiritual walk. But the amazing part is, the sharing will never fail to bring forth new revelation each time.
and yes, expecting a great testimony from logan for church anniversary tomorrow! about the good works that the Lord has done in Darebin pioneering! (: it shall be a powerful one when all glory goes back to Him! amen.
suetty ho is online! and feels so..weird talking to her knowing she is miles away, when her laughter is usually audible from the next room. does feel a lil strange not having her around. haha. yes, i think i am missing her, already.
and this girl has been a blessing to me in melb. as she walked into the departure gates yesterday, i was feeling a lil, strange. though she is just going to be away for only like, 4 days. (: as she went in, i smiled to myself. not cos she's gone (haha!), but thanking God profusely for the blessing that she has been in my life.
she shared excitedly about how she has told her cellgroup back home about the great and wonderful blessings that has happened in melb. praise the Lord!
and she shared that the ROM for her bro today was extremely moving. especially when her sister-in-law teared profusely when exchanging the marriage vows. suet was moved by it as well.
so asked for how's the vow like. here goes.
"I love you. You are my best friend. Today I give myself to you in marriage. I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard. These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life..."
suet's fav line is "when our love is simple and when it is an effort..", cos love can be trying at times, and to love till it hurts. the vow literally blew her away. (:
i like, the part where it shares that "you are my best friend". cos, it brings a full picture of, this union is not just about emotions of love and passions on high, but in all rationality and in the routines of life, i have a best friend to depend on; to share the nitty gritties, to share the mundane, to share the everydays, to share advice, to be offered a shoulder to lean on, to share my likes, to embrace my dislikes, to hear my rattlings as if it is music to the ears et cetera et cetera et cetera. Gold star best friend there yeah. haha.
and of cos, when it ended with, all the days of our life. it completed the whole vow.
bliss. (:
and a first-week-in-winter-melb photo to compliment the mention. hahas. thanks s.ho. (:
Friday, September 14, 2007
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,"
declares the LORD.
As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts..."
- Isaiah 55:8-9
faith. trusting God's hand to work in a tomorrow that you cannot see.
yet. :)
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
"Where does my help come from?
It cometh from the Lord
The Author of Love, and Courage and Strength
He's where my help come from
Who gives me peace within?
Peace like the still waters
The Father of Heaven and all universe
He gives me peace within
Lord of Creation
All sing Your praise
The beautiful name of
Jesus proclaimed
No one, no other
You are my all
Take me and lead me
To serve Your call
You are the Answer to life's mystery
You are the Reason that I came to be
Now with Your peace and anointing on me
Father I offer my life
Unto thee..."
It cometh from the Lord
The Author of Love, and Courage and Strength
He's where my help come from
Who gives me peace within?
Peace like the still waters
The Father of Heaven and all universe
He gives me peace within
Lord of Creation
All sing Your praise
The beautiful name of
Jesus proclaimed
No one, no other
You are my all
Take me and lead me
To serve Your call
You are the Answer to life's mystery
You are the Reason that I came to be
Now with Your peace and anointing on me
Father I offer my life
Unto thee..."
- Lord of Creation
Lyrics-Crystella.
morning happenings.
"...I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills,
from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the LORD,
My help cometh from the LORD,
which made heaven and earth..."
-Psalms 121
LORD, let me be reminded, that whatever i have heard or experienced, are not meant to discourage me. but to build me stronger to continue serving You. YOU are with me.
amen. :)
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
it just hit me hard the importance of to be rested, in mind and body.
i don't like the way i am feeling, now. i feel that my threshold for everything comes to a low. and i don't like myself when i am like that.
and i feel distracted with how i am feeling now. somehow, feeling unsettled and thrown off balance.
forgive me if i have stepped on your toes.
so to prevent any more uneasy feelings within, i shall put down all work now, pray and go sleep.
and wake up feeling fresh and ready to face tomorrow! :))
Psalms 3:5
good nights.
i don't like the way i am feeling, now. i feel that my threshold for everything comes to a low. and i don't like myself when i am like that.
and i feel distracted with how i am feeling now. somehow, feeling unsettled and thrown off balance.
forgive me if i have stepped on your toes.
so to prevent any more uneasy feelings within, i shall put down all work now, pray and go sleep.
and wake up feeling fresh and ready to face tomorrow! :))
Psalms 3:5
good nights.
Monday, September 10, 2007
one more thing that shouts out to me that spring is here!
apart from the much-loved sunshine, it was the shocking buzzing sound that cries out spring!
A GIGANTIC FLY FLEW PAST before my eyes when i was toasting bread in the morning. heeelllp.
aussie flies are really, TWICE as fat, and buzz THRICE as loud.
HELP.
anw, i just prayed that they will mind their own business while i mind mine. so i chose to ignore it and walk away, of cos in between, filled with a few shouts. hahas. i can't imagine summer. prayers should intensify then. hahas.
anw, was just thinking. it's been exactly 2 months. i thank the Lord for His people that He has placed all around the globe as family. that when you set your eyes to doing His work, you will never walk alone. and the best deal is, you know your loved ones at home are being taken care of as well.
that's how much our Chief Shepherd loves us.
some of the happenings for the past month. :)
apart from the much-loved sunshine, it was the shocking buzzing sound that cries out spring!
A GIGANTIC FLY FLEW PAST before my eyes when i was toasting bread in the morning. heeelllp.
aussie flies are really, TWICE as fat, and buzz THRICE as loud.
HELP.
anw, i just prayed that they will mind their own business while i mind mine. so i chose to ignore it and walk away, of cos in between, filled with a few shouts. hahas. i can't imagine summer. prayers should intensify then. hahas.
anw, was just thinking. it's been exactly 2 months. i thank the Lord for His people that He has placed all around the globe as family. that when you set your eyes to doing His work, you will never walk alone. and the best deal is, you know your loved ones at home are being taken care of as well.
that's how much our Chief Shepherd loves us.
some of the happenings for the past month. :)
fm radio NOVA's mascot for our open day!
lunch break at school agora one sunny day. (:
the girls!
after caregroup! me and suetty with visitors agnes and kim. (:
(:
leo and david at the colourful brighton beach! with some vietnamese rolls, we had a visual demonstration of Footprints in the sand, by none other than facilitator himself. hahas. good sharing there, about trusting in the Lord, in good times and bad times.
my fave pic.
yellow house!
and my purple one!
st kilda's. i like the reflection of the splotches of rays on the waters.
dave. logan. leo. (look at how wide dave smile for this pic! (: )
man with seagull. i like the interaction between the elderly man and the tiny seagull. nice.
(:
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Saturday, September 08, 2007
as the car past by cedar college at east coburg today once more, i was reminded of the word- strength.
i like how plants and flowers are named. or rather, i like to know the meaning of behind the names of the plants, cos more often than not, it carries the meaning, or characteristics of the plant.
so for example, since my secondary school days at Cedar girls', i wondered what is the characteristic of cedar tree. but i never really bother to find out, or ask. all i knew was, the cedar tree at the school porch will always remain as short as it is in the hot weather of singapore.
it was when i became a believer, and sometimes the word 'cedar' jumps out in some verses, that i came to know the cedar is a tree of strength.
prolly what i've heard is not accurate, but still, i choose to believe that it indeed, is a tree that signifies strength. (:
and since then, i like cedar even more. for better reasons than the blue blouse, grey skirt and tie.
few years back. when i was prepared to go for water baptism, i was praying about the name that i wish my life will anchor by. of cos, biblical names were thought of, and probably, i hadn't had a character in the bible that speaks to me yet there and then.
so naturally, it came back to the basics for me- plants and flowers. and i immediately thought of the english name that my mum has given me, but one that i seldom use in my schooling years. simply cos of the common connotation of 'poison' with it, i disliked it. revisited the meaning of the name, and suddenly at the age of 18, i finally felt the sense of ownership of the name that i've chucked aside for many years.
a simple reason for why its chucked aside then? cos i thought i feel closer at heart when i am known by mingxiu. (: but now, i will still want to anchor my life upon the characteristics of this plant, for the rest of my journey with Him.
Ivy
- love, fidelity, friendship, affection, new promise
I Prayed For You Today
I prayed for you today,
gave thanks for your life,
wished you the best, asked the heavens
to bless you with good health and
happiness. I sent you good thoughts,
surrounded you
with hope and faith and love.
I asked the earth to be good to you, and
I asked GOD to show you His perfect way.
I prayed for you today.
- Unknown
Thursday, September 06, 2007
thanks suetty. (:
today was an amazing day. i have no other words to express, but to really give thanks to the Lord, for being the ever-lasting sweetener of my soul.
initially, i wanted to really recount of the happenings today. but somehow, as i sit here, i realised that, its not the things that we do, the places that we are at, the number of new things accomplished etc. that matters. its the people- the people who loves and honour God, that made the fellowship an ever encouragement in my walk. (:
so, in a nutshell. today strengthened and refreshed my heart. with Women of Christ who truly serve the Lord with their all and their being. atom and bee. and even young believer hana who is faithful with what she has been entrusted to. (:
not forgetting m, tlp, suet and steph who were present for lunch at bee's place too.
and of cos, the ever dearest baby rhema, who was very good and smiled a lot today in between her burps. she was an encouragement to my soul too. (:
both atom's and bee's sharings lifted me up. and just like what bee shared, she prays to the Lord day to day, to never ever let her go.
this closeness, this yearning, i desire.
today was an amazing day. i have no other words to express, but to really give thanks to the Lord, for being the ever-lasting sweetener of my soul.
initially, i wanted to really recount of the happenings today. but somehow, as i sit here, i realised that, its not the things that we do, the places that we are at, the number of new things accomplished etc. that matters. its the people- the people who loves and honour God, that made the fellowship an ever encouragement in my walk. (:
so, in a nutshell. today strengthened and refreshed my heart. with Women of Christ who truly serve the Lord with their all and their being. atom and bee. and even young believer hana who is faithful with what she has been entrusted to. (:
not forgetting m, tlp, suet and steph who were present for lunch at bee's place too.
and of cos, the ever dearest baby rhema, who was very good and smiled a lot today in between her burps. she was an encouragement to my soul too. (:
both atom's and bee's sharings lifted me up. and just like what bee shared, she prays to the Lord day to day, to never ever let her go.
this closeness, this yearning, i desire.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
for the coffee drinkers. :) received this fr kaisze, tot it was v. meaningful. focus on the coffee brew, not the cup.as i prayed. was reminded of some verses for the day.
"13What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. 14Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.... " - 2 Tim 1:13-14
"15 I, even I, have spoken; yes, I have called him. I will bring him, and he will succeed in his mission.
16 "Come near me and listen to this: "From the first announcement I have not spoken in secret; at the time it happens, I am there." And now the Sovereign LORD has sent me, with his Spirit.
17 This is what the LORD says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.
18 If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your righteousness like the waves of the sea.
19 Your descendants would have been like the sand, your children like its numberless grains; their name would never be cut off nor destroyed from before me..." - Isa 48
Sunday, September 02, 2007
had a good bus ride back.
God never fails to touch, and encourage.
before the bus ride, was humming a song, and this song hasnt been played in my mind for some time. but there and then, it became very familiar, and close to my heart.
"...everything's gonna be alright.
cos You are in my life,
and You will show me the way,
all of my troubles,
all of my life, I give You,
My King..."
a sharing on 89.9 came on. it was a Father's Day message. about Family. listened on. and suet's shoulder beside mine, warmly comforted me, as we quietly travelled through the journey.
John 14. and the pastor shared abt John 13's context. it was the time Jesus had to leave this world and go to the Father. and He chose this moment, to spend it with His closest people- His twelve disciples. He humbly washed His disciples' feet, served them, and when He was about to go, in Verse 34, He shared a new command,
"Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another..."
the preacher went on to share, that during this time, Jesus' pain was intense, cos He knew He had to leave for God's purpose. so, Jesus comforted His disciples in Chapter 14.
and that verse, spoke to me for the night. i cant help, but gave much thanks to the Father for His immense love within my heart. i was comforted.
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going..."
God has prepared a mansion, not just a huge one, but one, that dwells in the Father's heart for His child.
live in a mansion, in His heart. and He has prepared a room, for His dear children.
i gave thanks to the Lord in between drips of tears, that indeed, He made us apples of His eyes, despite us unworthy of it. And the preacher went on to share that , you are just like little princes and princesses in His Kingdom.
and am deeply loved, by a King. it amazes my heart.
it stirred within my heart, as he went on to share about the chapter on Prov 13. about how the Father often desires His son to heed His heartbeat.
he shared about his marriage on the rocks 20plus years ago. how his wife nearly gave up on him, but knowing how God detest divorce, went into her prayer closet, and cried out to the Lord her hurts and pain.
and she prayed for God's intervention and for love to fill her husband's heart again.
and she shared to him, about her prayer, and that she believes in him, that he will be a good father, and a good husband, leading her in the example of Christ.
and with the support of a Godly wife, he was picked up once again by Him through her. and now, 20 plus years and counting.
there was overflowing of love; an abundance of grace and love, simply cos, they have invited Christ in this. Christ was in the family.
they had 3 lovely daughters. however, the youngest of the three suffered from the issues of bulimia and anoroxia for 12 long years, and her parents did not manage to pick that up. and when they finally did, the condition had turned serious.
the preacher went on to share the pain then, when he knew about it. he blamed himself. he questioned about himself, that in what position did he has, to teach others about Godly family dynamics, when he didnt even picked up that his own daughter was struggling all this while.
he went to her one day, bringing her close to him, and whispered:
"everything's going to be alright...Daddy is here."
she pushed him gently away, crying, and confused.
"everything's going to be alright...Daddy is here. Daddy is here with you..."
many times. He whispered gently. refusing to let go of her, and stayed with her, and overcomed it with her.
My Daddy,
I am in awe of You. of how You chose to pull me close to your chest and refusal to let me go. how You have time and time again, comforted me, and reminded me to listen to You, and Your heartbeat. how You have put me on Your lap, and reminded me that I'm loved by You, a King. and how You adore me despite my flaws and weaknesses, cos simply, i am made by You, and I am Your child. and You have loved me beyond these cracks that You see in me. I thank You, for the room that You have prepared in Heaven. and how You have assured me that we as Your children will enjoy this kinship and family in Heaven. and how, You will pick the bits and pieces of me up, and heal them in your unconditional, and eternal Love.
there is none like You. and i thank You, for the Love on Your chair, my Father. and how You have embraced me with Your warm and comforting arms, all over again.
thank you Daddy. i thank you.
God never fails to touch, and encourage.
before the bus ride, was humming a song, and this song hasnt been played in my mind for some time. but there and then, it became very familiar, and close to my heart.
"...everything's gonna be alright.
cos You are in my life,
and You will show me the way,
all of my troubles,
all of my life, I give You,
My King..."
a sharing on 89.9 came on. it was a Father's Day message. about Family. listened on. and suet's shoulder beside mine, warmly comforted me, as we quietly travelled through the journey.
John 14. and the pastor shared abt John 13's context. it was the time Jesus had to leave this world and go to the Father. and He chose this moment, to spend it with His closest people- His twelve disciples. He humbly washed His disciples' feet, served them, and when He was about to go, in Verse 34, He shared a new command,
"Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another..."
the preacher went on to share, that during this time, Jesus' pain was intense, cos He knew He had to leave for God's purpose. so, Jesus comforted His disciples in Chapter 14.
and that verse, spoke to me for the night. i cant help, but gave much thanks to the Father for His immense love within my heart. i was comforted.
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going..."
God has prepared a mansion, not just a huge one, but one, that dwells in the Father's heart for His child.
live in a mansion, in His heart. and He has prepared a room, for His dear children.
i gave thanks to the Lord in between drips of tears, that indeed, He made us apples of His eyes, despite us unworthy of it. And the preacher went on to share that , you are just like little princes and princesses in His Kingdom.
and am deeply loved, by a King. it amazes my heart.
it stirred within my heart, as he went on to share about the chapter on Prov 13. about how the Father often desires His son to heed His heartbeat.
he shared about his marriage on the rocks 20plus years ago. how his wife nearly gave up on him, but knowing how God detest divorce, went into her prayer closet, and cried out to the Lord her hurts and pain.
and she prayed for God's intervention and for love to fill her husband's heart again.
and she shared to him, about her prayer, and that she believes in him, that he will be a good father, and a good husband, leading her in the example of Christ.
and with the support of a Godly wife, he was picked up once again by Him through her. and now, 20 plus years and counting.
there was overflowing of love; an abundance of grace and love, simply cos, they have invited Christ in this. Christ was in the family.
they had 3 lovely daughters. however, the youngest of the three suffered from the issues of bulimia and anoroxia for 12 long years, and her parents did not manage to pick that up. and when they finally did, the condition had turned serious.
the preacher went on to share the pain then, when he knew about it. he blamed himself. he questioned about himself, that in what position did he has, to teach others about Godly family dynamics, when he didnt even picked up that his own daughter was struggling all this while.
he went to her one day, bringing her close to him, and whispered:
"everything's going to be alright...Daddy is here."
she pushed him gently away, crying, and confused.
"everything's going to be alright...Daddy is here. Daddy is here with you..."
many times. He whispered gently. refusing to let go of her, and stayed with her, and overcomed it with her.
My Daddy,
I am in awe of You. of how You chose to pull me close to your chest and refusal to let me go. how You have time and time again, comforted me, and reminded me to listen to You, and Your heartbeat. how You have put me on Your lap, and reminded me that I'm loved by You, a King. and how You adore me despite my flaws and weaknesses, cos simply, i am made by You, and I am Your child. and You have loved me beyond these cracks that You see in me. I thank You, for the room that You have prepared in Heaven. and how You have assured me that we as Your children will enjoy this kinship and family in Heaven. and how, You will pick the bits and pieces of me up, and heal them in your unconditional, and eternal Love.
there is none like You. and i thank You, for the Love on Your chair, my Father. and how You have embraced me with Your warm and comforting arms, all over again.
thank you Daddy. i thank you.
Saturday, September 01, 2007
40 day purpose-driven life: Day 27
".. every time you try to block a thought out of your mind, you drive it deeper into your memory. By resisting it, you actually reinforce it. This is especially true with temptation. You don't defeat temptation by fighting the feeling of it. The more you fight a feeling, the more it consumes and controls you. You strengthen it every time you think of it.
Since temptation always begins with a thought, the quickest way to neutralise its allure is to turn your attention to something else. Don't fight the thought, just change the channel of your mind and get interested in another idea..."
Out- resist. In-refocus.
amen.
surfed around. and went for short stories. and the search came up with some children's short stories. it touched my soul when i click on one among all titles, "GOD tests Abraham's love".
http://bibleforchildren.org/languages/english/stories.php
obedience. trust. follow.
".. every time you try to block a thought out of your mind, you drive it deeper into your memory. By resisting it, you actually reinforce it. This is especially true with temptation. You don't defeat temptation by fighting the feeling of it. The more you fight a feeling, the more it consumes and controls you. You strengthen it every time you think of it.
Since temptation always begins with a thought, the quickest way to neutralise its allure is to turn your attention to something else. Don't fight the thought, just change the channel of your mind and get interested in another idea..."
Out- resist. In-refocus.
amen.
surfed around. and went for short stories. and the search came up with some children's short stories. it touched my soul when i click on one among all titles, "GOD tests Abraham's love".
http://bibleforchildren.org/languages/english/stories.php
obedience. trust. follow.
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