Impact. Impart. Influence.
going to take a good shower. and sleep early!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
night was great. :) thanks shannon shera enghow. shera shares her auditing job's ups and downs; shannon shares US time; enghow shares about cells growth. HAHA. and coupled with the lamest-of-the-century jokes. man. but i like it! haha. awaiting photo!
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want to re-cap on what Jasmine shared in service last sat. a wonderful msg on servanthood leadership of Jesus, from Matthew 20:25-28.
"25Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 26Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
1. Consider the popular view of greatness (v25)
Leadership is top-down
Consider position, consider power
Deut 28:13.
What's the underlying motivation?
Job 24:1
Matthew 19
2. Discover God's view of greatness! (v26-28)
Others-centred stewardship
(a) Begins with a cause
Galatians 5:13-14
We serve because we love!
We love because He loves us first!
(b) involves a sacrifice
Acts 4:32
1 Chronicles 29:2-3
(c) Leads to life!
Be a channel instead of a reservoir!
So, be a great steward that God has made you to be today! :)
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want to re-cap on what Jasmine shared in service last sat. a wonderful msg on servanthood leadership of Jesus, from Matthew 20:25-28.
"25Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 26Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
1. Consider the popular view of greatness (v25)
Leadership is top-down
Consider position, consider power
Deut 28:13.
What's the underlying motivation?
Job 24:1
Matthew 19
2. Discover God's view of greatness! (v26-28)
Others-centred stewardship
(a) Begins with a cause
Galatians 5:13-14
We serve because we love!
We love because He loves us first!
(b) involves a sacrifice
Acts 4:32
1 Chronicles 29:2-3
(c) Leads to life!
Be a channel instead of a reservoir!
So, be a great steward that God has made you to be today! :)
oo. calling the bursary awardees of Hope Centre has been interesting. :)
while i am still very in touch with my mandarin, the grandma that requested me to speak hokkien or teochew caught me off-guard! rusty rusty ah! haha where has the built-up dialects from clinicals gone to!
i could only say basics of my name, when is the ceremony, where, how many people and the basic "thank-you". anything else, i just masked up my incompetence with some nervous laughter and saying "tio tio" (yes yes) to her active questions. haha!
nevermind. practice makes perfect.
oooo. and challenge 2. a mother asked me if i could speak melayu!
sedikit sedikit! hahaa.
while i am still very in touch with my mandarin, the grandma that requested me to speak hokkien or teochew caught me off-guard! rusty rusty ah! haha where has the built-up dialects from clinicals gone to!
i could only say basics of my name, when is the ceremony, where, how many people and the basic "thank-you". anything else, i just masked up my incompetence with some nervous laughter and saying "tio tio" (yes yes) to her active questions. haha!
nevermind. practice makes perfect.
oooo. and challenge 2. a mother asked me if i could speak melayu!
sedikit sedikit! hahaa.
heard about the story of The Golden Goose by Hans Christian Anderson before?
was at the library yesterday, and one of the books that i borrowed made a reference to this childhood story.
a simple story, but a timeless message. The poor farmer had the goose laying one golden egg for him everyday, and he soon became prosperous and life was well. However, due to his impatience, he decided to cut up the goose one day in hope to get all the golden eggs at once.
of course, not only did he not get any eggs, he lost the golden goose due to the moment of foolishness and impatience.
i recall the moral of the story that i learnt as a child. it was to teach us about greed. not to be greedy; and to be happy with what you are blessed with.
now when i read this again, what spoke to me seems to be 'patience'. the momentary impatience can get the better of us, and we try to be in control of our lives, as if we know best. we speed-rush the process and do what we think is right, when very often, His ways are higher than our ways.
let the hustle and bustle of life be the training field of patience and perseverance!
was at the library yesterday, and one of the books that i borrowed made a reference to this childhood story.
a simple story, but a timeless message. The poor farmer had the goose laying one golden egg for him everyday, and he soon became prosperous and life was well. However, due to his impatience, he decided to cut up the goose one day in hope to get all the golden eggs at once.
of course, not only did he not get any eggs, he lost the golden goose due to the moment of foolishness and impatience.
i recall the moral of the story that i learnt as a child. it was to teach us about greed. not to be greedy; and to be happy with what you are blessed with.
now when i read this again, what spoke to me seems to be 'patience'. the momentary impatience can get the better of us, and we try to be in control of our lives, as if we know best. we speed-rush the process and do what we think is right, when very often, His ways are higher than our ways.
let the hustle and bustle of life be the training field of patience and perseverance!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
SIS-ticide?
HAHA. my sister is looking for it.
HAHAHA. its good therapy to drive my sis to the wall some times.
but just in case it appears that she is the victim; she is doing the same to me too; she has played the song rainbow connection on her laptop for the zillionth time!
sometimes, feels good to do stupid things and laugh together.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
blessed first birthday to baby rhema!ah, i miss her; the joyful baby, with her ever-snorty nose. :) she will grow to be a Godly and fine ladyyyy :)
and birthday girls ahead- pris and reg! :) of cos, not as young as a single digit like rhema. haha.
anw, pleasantly surprised by kok how's email of the photos that we took eonnnns ago! i totally forgot about it. and now looking at the photo, its interesting. for one, this group is really eclectic. i dont know how we all got together for a movie that night! haha!
call that, movie-watching beyond boundaries? haha, or maybe serving-the-Lord-together beyond boundaries!
interesting interesting :)
thanks kok how for the phots!
and birthday girls ahead- pris and reg! :) of cos, not as young as a single digit like rhema. haha.
anw, pleasantly surprised by kok how's email of the photos that we took eonnnns ago! i totally forgot about it. and now looking at the photo, its interesting. for one, this group is really eclectic. i dont know how we all got together for a movie that night! haha!
call that, movie-watching beyond boundaries? haha, or maybe serving-the-Lord-together beyond boundaries!
interesting interesting :)
thanks kok how for the phots!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
today's e-devotional. so apt.
NOW THIS IS THE CONFIDENCE THAT WE HAVE IN HIM,
THAT IF WE ASK ANYTHING ACCORDING TO HIS WILL, HE
HEARS US. AND IF WE KNOW THAT HE HEARS US,
WHATEVER WE ASK, WE KNOW THAT WE HAVE THE
PETITIONS THAT WE HAVE ASKED OF HIM.
( 1 JOHN 5:14-15 *NKJV )
Dear Mingxiu,
We often find ourselves to busy to stop and say a prayer
when we have a rough day. In this life everything seems like
it has to be accomplished A.S.A.P. So we often forget to
speak to God in prayer about it before we react.
Therefore one must remember that; THE PRAYER OF A
RIGHTEOUS MAN IS POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE!.
( JAMES 5:16 *NIV ) More powerful and more effective than
anything else on this Earth, even when we must react
As Soon As Possible.
Now Mingxiu, have you ever wondered about the
abbreviation A.S.A.P.? Generally we think of it in terms
of even more hurry and stress in our lives. Maybe if we
think of this abbreviation in a different manner, we will
begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days
along the way...
So when.......
There's work to do, deadlines to meet;
You've got no time to spare,
But as you hurry and scurry-
ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER
In the midst of family chaos,
"Quality time" is rare.
Do your best; let God do the rest-
ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.
It may seem like your worries
Are more than you can bear.
Slow down and take a breather-
ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER
God knows how stressful life is;
He wants to ease our cares,
And He'll respond to all your needs
A.S.A.P. - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.
- God's Minute
Something better!
NOW THIS IS THE CONFIDENCE THAT WE HAVE IN HIM,
THAT IF WE ASK ANYTHING ACCORDING TO HIS WILL, HE
HEARS US. AND IF WE KNOW THAT HE HEARS US,
WHATEVER WE ASK, WE KNOW THAT WE HAVE THE
PETITIONS THAT WE HAVE ASKED OF HIM.
( 1 JOHN 5:14-15 *NKJV )
Dear Mingxiu,
We often find ourselves to busy to stop and say a prayer
when we have a rough day. In this life everything seems like
it has to be accomplished A.S.A.P. So we often forget to
speak to God in prayer about it before we react.
Therefore one must remember that; THE PRAYER OF A
RIGHTEOUS MAN IS POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE!.
( JAMES 5:16 *NIV ) More powerful and more effective than
anything else on this Earth, even when we must react
As Soon As Possible.
Now Mingxiu, have you ever wondered about the
abbreviation A.S.A.P.? Generally we think of it in terms
of even more hurry and stress in our lives. Maybe if we
think of this abbreviation in a different manner, we will
begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days
along the way...
So when.......
There's work to do, deadlines to meet;
You've got no time to spare,
But as you hurry and scurry-
ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER
In the midst of family chaos,
"Quality time" is rare.
Do your best; let God do the rest-
ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.
It may seem like your worries
Are more than you can bear.
Slow down and take a breather-
ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER
God knows how stressful life is;
He wants to ease our cares,
And He'll respond to all your needs
A.S.A.P. - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.
- God's Minute
Something better!
Monday, July 21, 2008
congratulations to the graduates! prayer- that we can shine for Him in our respective professions! be it healthscience, engineering or even teaching. let's be key spokes of influence!
today- a not so great day. there were mixed emotions and i really got to sit up and take captive of every negative thought that yearns to seize me. of course, i did my fine share of whining and wallowing in self-pity for some time. my time-out period. settled some angry feelings over some correspondence with an organisation and attempt to think sanely again. 2 Cor 10:5b. o well.
i am sad, nonetheless. cos, i am a little lost.
but again, after that sadness, i am strong-er. cos, let me just learn from this and move on. and keep trying.
i was reminded of Romans 8:28, again. All things work together for our good. for my good, for those who love Him.
yes 'it is done'. shall just prick my ears up to His voice to see how it shall all lead to.
praise the Lord.
praise the Lord too, for tuition assignment tmr, and to help out in Hope Centre's busary-interview, and to visit celestine's cg for some co-sharing on thurs.
praise the Lord!
today- a not so great day. there were mixed emotions and i really got to sit up and take captive of every negative thought that yearns to seize me. of course, i did my fine share of whining and wallowing in self-pity for some time. my time-out period. settled some angry feelings over some correspondence with an organisation and attempt to think sanely again. 2 Cor 10:5b. o well.
i am sad, nonetheless. cos, i am a little lost.
but again, after that sadness, i am strong-er. cos, let me just learn from this and move on. and keep trying.
i was reminded of Romans 8:28, again. All things work together for our good. for my good, for those who love Him.
yes 'it is done'. shall just prick my ears up to His voice to see how it shall all lead to.
praise the Lord.
praise the Lord too, for tuition assignment tmr, and to help out in Hope Centre's busary-interview, and to visit celestine's cg for some co-sharing on thurs.
praise the Lord!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
The Bible is a harp with a thousand strings. Play on one to the exclusion of its relationship to the others, and you will develop discord. Play on all of them, keeping them in their places in the divine scale, and you will hear heavenly music all the time.
--William P. White
mediating on the Word of God at its fullness and wholeness.
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work..."
2 Timothy 3:16-17.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
was a fruitful day.
the japanese place at cathay was pretty novel. it was interesting to place orders by picking up the sticks. creative- makes normal meals interesting. glad to satisfy yet another craving- cold soba. and i got to eat my favourite chawanmushi and soft shell crab. feeling satisfied. thanks deb for the treat! :) unexpected visitor eh. good to catch up again. somethings dont change! haha.
i love these times of chats. no agenda, but just chat. i like.
also had some random bumpings into people. and just stop and talk. and derek. as he welcomes me back, i am waving him goodbye for US. haha.
service presented surprises too. was pleasantly surprised when i saw carrie co-leading praise and worship with meihwa. :)) great team effort! was ministering.
wenjiang preached today, from Psalms 25:16-18.
shall summarise what i've learnt.
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."- Hebrews 13:5
Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.- James 4:8
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.-Galatians 6:9
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. -1 Peter 5:72.
2. Look to God for His help (v17)
v 17-The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish.
v18- Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.
See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. -Psalms 139:23-24
:)
the WOG is ever-rich, and a simple verse breathes life. :)
time to rest!
anw, random!- elva is on tv now! i rarely admire artistes. but she is one of them that i notice. though her voice's just so-so, she has a lovely attitude, pleasant disposition and i simply love her groove! :)
-segolssimi.
the japanese place at cathay was pretty novel. it was interesting to place orders by picking up the sticks. creative- makes normal meals interesting. glad to satisfy yet another craving- cold soba. and i got to eat my favourite chawanmushi and soft shell crab. feeling satisfied. thanks deb for the treat! :) unexpected visitor eh. good to catch up again. somethings dont change! haha.
i love these times of chats. no agenda, but just chat. i like.
also had some random bumpings into people. and just stop and talk. and derek. as he welcomes me back, i am waving him goodbye for US. haha.
service presented surprises too. was pleasantly surprised when i saw carrie co-leading praise and worship with meihwa. :)) great team effort! was ministering.
wenjiang preached today, from Psalms 25:16-18.
shall summarise what i've learnt.
- 2 primary types of loneliness- Loneliness in relationships; Loneliness in cause.
- Quantity of contact with people is not equivalent to the quality.
- Look to God for His grace (v16)
- When continually meeting the needs of others, have you neglected receiving from others?
- or do you lack people giving Godly advice on what to do?
2 in you I trust, O my God.
Do not let me be put to shame,
nor let my enemies triumph over me.
3 No one whose hope is in you
will ever be put to shame,
but they will be put to shame
who are treacherous without excuse. - Psalms 25:1-3
- Key: Acknowledge these needs that are within us! Be vulnerable about them to the Lord!
- E.g King David was very aware of his needs.
- 'Unless you go the Lord with a need, He cannot meet your needs.'
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."- Hebrews 13:5
Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.- James 4:8
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.-Galatians 6:9
- Sometimes, loneliness is a call to go to the Lord.
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. -1 Peter 5:72.
2. Look to God for His help (v17)
v 17-The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish.
- Compare: Worldly solutions and Godly solutions
- What's your method of coping with loneliness? God? Man?
- Acid Test: Who do we go to for our needs to be met?
v18- Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.
- Among causes of loneliness, one of which is- sin
- Sin causes us to withdraw from community
See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. -Psalms 139:23-24
:)
the WOG is ever-rich, and a simple verse breathes life. :)
time to rest!
anw, random!- elva is on tv now! i rarely admire artistes. but she is one of them that i notice. though her voice's just so-so, she has a lovely attitude, pleasant disposition and i simply love her groove! :)
-segolssimi.
perfect satisfaction in fulfilling cravings for hotpots. had 2 in mere 2 days.
and had great catch-ups.
but. no more hotpots for the time being. haha! :) moderation is key.
anyway, some random thoughts that excite me:
1. national day celebrations!
2. OLYMPICS!! 080808! huat ah! hahaha!
3. mum's birthday!
loges doing gym. sis doing gym. everyone's gymming. man, i need discipline to start exercising too!
and had great catch-ups.
but. no more hotpots for the time being. haha! :) moderation is key.
anyway, some random thoughts that excite me:
1. national day celebrations!
2. OLYMPICS!! 080808! huat ah! hahaha!
3. mum's birthday!
loges doing gym. sis doing gym. everyone's gymming. man, i need discipline to start exercising too!
be fit physically. be fit mentally. be fit emotionally. be fit spiritually.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
dinner with shera was a great time.
simple, yet the time spent was special. shared heart, and shared life. and it warms my heart to see how far we've come.
she was the one who brought me to know God. and i am thankful for her step of faith! and we've been through much tog, though in between we were serving in different groups and places, but at the end of it all, i rejoice in my soul and heart, that we are still in the race tog.
go go shera!
so much on my heart, that i've no idea how to express them in clarity. all i know, what i am feeling at the moment is purely- thankful.
The Lord is good; His LOVE endures forever!
HE is good; He's above all things; His LOVE endures forever!
despite unsettling circumstances, there's a deep sense of confidence and peace. and i rejoice. i rejoice that, I have a loving God who is for me, who looks after me.
and He expresses His love through people and circumstances. blessed.
doing some checks of circumstances that happened in my life. i can only say i am just really grateful in learning the beauty of surrendering.
when my eyes were least focused on my wants, God took care of my needs. He blessed in ways I cannot see. He healed the pain, and made the broken whole.
there were some things on my agenda which i purposefully left unchecked a year ago. the reason that they were left unchecked were not much to do with spiritual reasons, i hasten to admit; it was simply cos i have no idea how to move those situations on. i have cried over them i have questioned Him for answers and i have battled with the loneliness in those times.
but the saving grace of all was the clarity of one eternal agenda in my mind. no matter how much tantrum i can throw in my quiet time; i can sulk cry be bitter and pout, i can never run away from the grace and love that God has unconditionally lavished.
you know, today even as i relooked at what i have left unchecked, there was immense peace. i did not look back with a sense of dismay and nostalgia; i looked back as i reminisce and smiled- i truly smiled. i was surprised. it had no foothold in me. there's freedom.
that's what makes me so convicted about freedom in surrendering. cos i've tasted it. and like the song by Avalon, it's sweet surrender.
All belongs to You.
Gracias A Dios!
amen.
simple, yet the time spent was special. shared heart, and shared life. and it warms my heart to see how far we've come.
she was the one who brought me to know God. and i am thankful for her step of faith! and we've been through much tog, though in between we were serving in different groups and places, but at the end of it all, i rejoice in my soul and heart, that we are still in the race tog.
go go shera!
so much on my heart, that i've no idea how to express them in clarity. all i know, what i am feeling at the moment is purely- thankful.
The Lord is good; His LOVE endures forever!
HE is good; He's above all things; His LOVE endures forever!
despite unsettling circumstances, there's a deep sense of confidence and peace. and i rejoice. i rejoice that, I have a loving God who is for me, who looks after me.
and He expresses His love through people and circumstances. blessed.
doing some checks of circumstances that happened in my life. i can only say i am just really grateful in learning the beauty of surrendering.
when my eyes were least focused on my wants, God took care of my needs. He blessed in ways I cannot see. He healed the pain, and made the broken whole.
there were some things on my agenda which i purposefully left unchecked a year ago. the reason that they were left unchecked were not much to do with spiritual reasons, i hasten to admit; it was simply cos i have no idea how to move those situations on. i have cried over them i have questioned Him for answers and i have battled with the loneliness in those times.
but the saving grace of all was the clarity of one eternal agenda in my mind. no matter how much tantrum i can throw in my quiet time; i can sulk cry be bitter and pout, i can never run away from the grace and love that God has unconditionally lavished.
you know, today even as i relooked at what i have left unchecked, there was immense peace. i did not look back with a sense of dismay and nostalgia; i looked back as i reminisce and smiled- i truly smiled. i was surprised. it had no foothold in me. there's freedom.
that's what makes me so convicted about freedom in surrendering. cos i've tasted it. and like the song by Avalon, it's sweet surrender.
All belongs to You.
Gracias A Dios!
amen.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
bond of a Father and son.
how's my bond between my father and me?
how's my bond between my Father in Heaven and me?
:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS596VsNEOE
Father's love.
*
how audible is the voice of my father in my heart?
how audible is the voice of my Father in heaven in my heart?
*
this week, heard romans 8:28 thrice- through devotional; through a worship song on sat; through a person's blog entry whose blog i've never visited before, expounding on romans 8:28.
Romans 8:28 (Amplified Bible)
how's my bond between my father and me?
how's my bond between my Father in Heaven and me?
:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS596VsNEOE
Father's love.
*
how audible is the voice of my father in my heart?
how audible is the voice of my Father in heaven in my heart?
*
this week, heard romans 8:28 thrice- through devotional; through a worship song on sat; through a person's blog entry whose blog i've never visited before, expounding on romans 8:28.
Romans 8:28 (Amplified Bible)
28We are assured and know that [[a]God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
'We give thanks
We give praise
For we know, that all things work together for our good
We give thanks
We give praise
For by faith
We know Your grace, will see us through...'
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
sis and friends' education centre- opened early in march this year. haha i have a hard time pronouncing the name though.Educelogy. Read E-Duce-Logy.
looking forward to have a look this thurs. :) know that sis has been working hard on this, (and even as i'm typing this, she's hard at work on setting assignment papers).
so anyone needs secondary or jc tuition? hahahas!
try Educelogy's clinical sessions!! :)
http://www.educelogy.com/AboutEducelogy.htm
greetings from sg, at 5.51pm. :)
so odd- the sky's still bright and blue at 5+. and streets are still bustling with people.
i guess the peeps in melb are having their weekly JG meetings at atom's. haha.
so far, so great. flight was delayed for a terrible 5 hours, nevertheless, it was compensated for the fact that we each received 40bucks food vouchers. and also, made friend with a patu pahat auntie too while waiting. so we were each other's company; chatting, buying almost the whole of starbucks food with our combined 80 bucks voucher, and helping one another to guard bags while the other goes to the restroom. how true, that two are better than one!
but the flight back was tiring. i could barely open my eyes by the time i boarded the plane. guess the only times i have had them open are during meals.
it is great to be welcomed home again! blessed to have everything prepared and ready when i got back. and a special thanks to my sis. haha. she is exceptionally helpful. HMMM. haha. settled my internet connection, and helped me with my stucked luggage lock, played me a song that she learnt on the elec piano, and organised a tuition assignment for me to make some time useful for me. hmmm. one year apart is good stuff. haha!
still trying to get used to the fact that i am alr in sg. the weather, the currency- the sg coin of 10-cents suddenly feels v small-sized. and trying to get some rest- a bit groggy from bad sleep on the flight.
all else, all good. :)
so odd- the sky's still bright and blue at 5+. and streets are still bustling with people.
i guess the peeps in melb are having their weekly JG meetings at atom's. haha.
so far, so great. flight was delayed for a terrible 5 hours, nevertheless, it was compensated for the fact that we each received 40bucks food vouchers. and also, made friend with a patu pahat auntie too while waiting. so we were each other's company; chatting, buying almost the whole of starbucks food with our combined 80 bucks voucher, and helping one another to guard bags while the other goes to the restroom. how true, that two are better than one!
but the flight back was tiring. i could barely open my eyes by the time i boarded the plane. guess the only times i have had them open are during meals.
it is great to be welcomed home again! blessed to have everything prepared and ready when i got back. and a special thanks to my sis. haha. she is exceptionally helpful. HMMM. haha. settled my internet connection, and helped me with my stucked luggage lock, played me a song that she learnt on the elec piano, and organised a tuition assignment for me to make some time useful for me. hmmm. one year apart is good stuff. haha!
still trying to get used to the fact that i am alr in sg. the weather, the currency- the sg coin of 10-cents suddenly feels v small-sized. and trying to get some rest- a bit groggy from bad sleep on the flight.
all else, all good. :)
Monday, July 07, 2008
was planning to catch some sleep at least.
but the match is between nadal and federer! and their points are really close!
hope that i can get some good sleep on the plane tmr. :)
looking forward to- breakfast time, and the trip back to home! it's about time to be home for this break, although i will miss much of melb too!
how exciting! :))
but the match is between nadal and federer! and their points are really close!
hope that i can get some good sleep on the plane tmr. :)
looking forward to- breakfast time, and the trip back to home! it's about time to be home for this break, although i will miss much of melb too!
how exciting! :))
Sunday, July 06, 2008
ytd's worship prac was different. and i truly appreciated it.
it was a worship prac turned prayer+intercessory time for the church. and it was truly a blessed time.
the word spoken to me hit me. and it really cut my heart. i know its true, so true, and i can't help but cry out to Him once again. and i am so touched by His love and comfort.
one of the best gifts that you can really provide for anyone is prayer, and being a messenger of God's word to them.
a growth-point would be, to share in love despite ppl's rejection of the Word. like Jeremiah the prophet.
honestly, i have been worn-out by the disappointments sometimes. just like the word shared, sometimes i feel as though i am being attacked by flaming arrows. and it hurts bad.
but am encouraged to know that as long as we continue to walk in His way, we are armoured with His shield of protection. and will be better equipped for the next battle. march onwards as soldiers of Christ. no fear, and march on.
praying on- reminded of His word that we just need to focus our eyes on what is excellent in His eyes, be innocent of evil as far as we can. Romans 16:19.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things... "Philippians 4:19
amen.
it was a worship prac turned prayer+intercessory time for the church. and it was truly a blessed time.
the word spoken to me hit me. and it really cut my heart. i know its true, so true, and i can't help but cry out to Him once again. and i am so touched by His love and comfort.
one of the best gifts that you can really provide for anyone is prayer, and being a messenger of God's word to them.
a growth-point would be, to share in love despite ppl's rejection of the Word. like Jeremiah the prophet.
honestly, i have been worn-out by the disappointments sometimes. just like the word shared, sometimes i feel as though i am being attacked by flaming arrows. and it hurts bad.
but am encouraged to know that as long as we continue to walk in His way, we are armoured with His shield of protection. and will be better equipped for the next battle. march onwards as soldiers of Christ. no fear, and march on.
praying on- reminded of His word that we just need to focus our eyes on what is excellent in His eyes, be innocent of evil as far as we can. Romans 16:19.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things... "Philippians 4:19
amen.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Shepherd of my soul
Shepherd of my soul I give you full control,
Wherever You may lead I will foll-ow.
I have made the choice to listen for Your voice,
Wherever You may lead I will go.
Be it in a quiet pasture or by a gentle stream,
The Shepherd of my soul is by my side.
Should I face a mighty mountain or a valley dark and deep,
The Shepherd of my soul will be my guide.
Shepherd of my soul Oh You have made me whole,
Where’er I hear You call how my tears flow.
How I feel your love how I want to se-rve
I gladly give my heart to You O – Lord.
Be it in the flowing river or in the quiet night,
The Shepherd of my soul is by my side.
Should I face the stormy weather or the dangers of this world.
The Shepherd of my soul will be my guide.
heard of this song once last year in one of the prayer meetings, and the lyrics really ministered.
Psalm 23:2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
as i pack my room, a huge sense of reflections just came over me. i dont know why. flashbacks of the past year just keep coming back. the good, the tough, the joy, the tears. and all of it are really emotive stuff.
maybe it's night.
maybe they are growth that are really close to my heart.
Shepherd of my soul I give you full control,
Wherever You may lead I will foll-ow.
I have made the choice to listen for Your voice,
Wherever You may lead I will go.
Be it in a quiet pasture or by a gentle stream,
The Shepherd of my soul is by my side.
Should I face a mighty mountain or a valley dark and deep,
The Shepherd of my soul will be my guide.
Shepherd of my soul Oh You have made me whole,
Where’er I hear You call how my tears flow.
How I feel your love how I want to se-rve
I gladly give my heart to You O – Lord.
Be it in the flowing river or in the quiet night,
The Shepherd of my soul is by my side.
Should I face the stormy weather or the dangers of this world.
The Shepherd of my soul will be my guide.
heard of this song once last year in one of the prayer meetings, and the lyrics really ministered.
Psalm 23:2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
***
as i pack my room, a huge sense of reflections just came over me. i dont know why. flashbacks of the past year just keep coming back. the good, the tough, the joy, the tears. and all of it are really emotive stuff.
maybe it's night.
maybe they are growth that are really close to my heart.
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