Sweet testimony i gotten from Dayspring. enjoy. :)
baby's so adorable! his hair! :)))
reminds me of little rhema- a ball of joy!
http://store.dayspring-store.com/julie.html
her testimony spoke to me. :)
Thursday, May 29, 2008
"It’s a sweet little reminder of God’s care and what’s happening in our lives too....I’m learning that His will isn’t always easy or simple, and the journey may not be what we expect, but we can trust His heart..."
Sweet testimony i gotten from Dayspring. enjoy. :)
baby's so adorable! his hair! :)))
reminds me of little rhema- a ball of joy!
http://store.dayspring-store.com/julie.html
her testimony spoke to me. :)
Sweet testimony i gotten from Dayspring. enjoy. :)
baby's so adorable! his hair! :)))
reminds me of little rhema- a ball of joy!
http://store.dayspring-store.com/julie.html
her testimony spoke to me. :)
DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING, BUT IN EVERYTHING,
BY PRAYER AND PETITION, WITH THANKSGIVING, PRESENT
YOUR REQUESTS TO GOD.
( PHILIPPIANS 4:6 *NIV )
Dear Mingxiu,
I ask you wouldn't it be wonderful not to have any worries
at all! That is hard to imagine isn't it, for it seems like worry is
part of this life. The part of life that causes us to lose sleep,
damages our health, controls our thoughts, and causes us to
lose faith in God.
Jesus Christ asked: "WHO OF YOU BY WORRYING CAN
ADD A SINGLE HOUR TO HIS LIFE?" (MATTHEW 6:27). The
answer is simple, no one! Jesus also said: "DO NOT WORRY
ABOUT TOMORROW, FOR TOMORROW WILL WORRY
ABOUT ITSELF." ( MATTHEW 6:34 ).
So why not turn your worries into prayers, after all God
promises to supply all of our needs anyway! Therefore
there is also an added benefit when we turn our worries into
prayers, for God also promises us that: WHEN YOU LIE
DOWN, YOU WILL NOT BE AFRAID: WHEN YOU LIE DOWN
YOUR SLEEP WILL BE SWEET. (PROVERBS 3:24)
Therefore Mingxiu, turn your worries into prayers and
you will have sweet dreams, instead of sleepless nights! Also
then you may even start to count your blessings instead of
sheep as well! Amen.
****
an e-devotional that i receive daily.
i love the way how God choose to speak sometimes. :)
i was having a sleepless night ytd. and this came. praise the Lord.
my sleep will be sweet sweet sweet!
BY PRAYER AND PETITION, WITH THANKSGIVING, PRESENT
YOUR REQUESTS TO GOD.
( PHILIPPIANS 4:6 *NIV )
Dear Mingxiu,
I ask you wouldn't it be wonderful not to have any worries
at all! That is hard to imagine isn't it, for it seems like worry is
part of this life. The part of life that causes us to lose sleep,
damages our health, controls our thoughts, and causes us to
lose faith in God.
Jesus Christ asked: "WHO OF YOU BY WORRYING CAN
ADD A SINGLE HOUR TO HIS LIFE?" (MATTHEW 6:27). The
answer is simple, no one! Jesus also said: "DO NOT WORRY
ABOUT TOMORROW, FOR TOMORROW WILL WORRY
ABOUT ITSELF." ( MATTHEW 6:34 ).
So why not turn your worries into prayers, after all God
promises to supply all of our needs anyway! Therefore
there is also an added benefit when we turn our worries into
prayers, for God also promises us that: WHEN YOU LIE
DOWN, YOU WILL NOT BE AFRAID: WHEN YOU LIE DOWN
YOUR SLEEP WILL BE SWEET. (PROVERBS 3:24)
Therefore Mingxiu, turn your worries into prayers and
you will have sweet dreams, instead of sleepless nights! Also
then you may even start to count your blessings instead of
sheep as well! Amen.
****
an e-devotional that i receive daily.
i love the way how God choose to speak sometimes. :)
i was having a sleepless night ytd. and this came. praise the Lord.
my sleep will be sweet sweet sweet!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
I will say of the LORD; He is my refuge, my fortress; my God; in Him will I trust. Psalms 91:1-2
*****
Father, You are ever-faithful.
Thank you for opening up the eyes of my heart, to get me to pray for others apart for myself.
Forgive me Lord, for the times that I have failed to see the needs of my family and friends.
Forgive me Lord, for the times that I have failed to understand Your heart for the nations that have turned away from You.
Forgive me Lord, for the times that I thought my problems, sorrows and challenges were the most important, and nothing else matters on Your agenda.
Prune me Lord. Prepare me Lord. Empower me Lord.
I can do all things through Him, who gives me strength.
And the joy of the Lord, IS my strength.
Amen.
*****
Father, You are ever-faithful.
Thank you for opening up the eyes of my heart, to get me to pray for others apart for myself.
Forgive me Lord, for the times that I have failed to see the needs of my family and friends.
Forgive me Lord, for the times that I have failed to understand Your heart for the nations that have turned away from You.
Forgive me Lord, for the times that I thought my problems, sorrows and challenges were the most important, and nothing else matters on Your agenda.
Prune me Lord. Prepare me Lord. Empower me Lord.
I can do all things through Him, who gives me strength.
And the joy of the Lord, IS my strength.
Amen.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Acts 17:26-27
From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.
****
I desire inspirations from Him. for moments in my life, i have had the sense i have been far from His voice, and there were moments too, that I know He was audible and i could hear Him clearly.
then what comes closely is to act on what you hear.
i know it when i am far; i feel strangely "off-form", irritable and hopeless.
i know it when i am near; i feel "on-form", peacefilled, and confident despite circumstances.
even as a Christian for coming 6 years, it has been a feat to find that perfect balance within myself many times, to always be able to commit everything to Him.
reading "In Every Pew Sits a Broken Heart" by Ruth Graham currently. There was no special reason why i bought this book, except to make steps in making sense of the prophecy in my life- restoration ministry.
God works through your ruins, restores it, so that you may be a restorer for others in time to come. His big picture, His great plans.
Lamentations 3:22-24
From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.
****
I desire inspirations from Him. for moments in my life, i have had the sense i have been far from His voice, and there were moments too, that I know He was audible and i could hear Him clearly.
then what comes closely is to act on what you hear.
i know it when i am far; i feel strangely "off-form", irritable and hopeless.
i know it when i am near; i feel "on-form", peacefilled, and confident despite circumstances.
even as a Christian for coming 6 years, it has been a feat to find that perfect balance within myself many times, to always be able to commit everything to Him.
reading "In Every Pew Sits a Broken Heart" by Ruth Graham currently. There was no special reason why i bought this book, except to make steps in making sense of the prophecy in my life- restoration ministry.
God works through your ruins, restores it, so that you may be a restorer for others in time to come. His big picture, His great plans.
Lamentations 3:22-24
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Thirty Ways to Praise God!
- God the creator (Nehemiah 9:6)
- The only God (Isaiah 45:4)
- The Almighty God (Psalms 89:8)
- The Everlasting Father (Daniel 7:9; Isaiah 9:6)
- A Loving God (1 John 4:16)
- A God of Justice (Romans 3:26)
- The Trustworthy God (Deuteronomy 7:9)
- A Merciful God (Nehemiah 9:11)
- God my refuge, my fortress (Psalms 62:7)
- A longsuffering, persevering God (2 Peter 3:9)
- The only wise God (Jude 1:25)
- The holy one (Revelations 4:8)
- A personal God (Matthew 8:11)
- A giving God (John 3:16)
- The provider God (2 Corinthians 9:7)
- The shepherd God (Psalms 23:1-3)
- God my victory (2 Corinthians 2:14)
- God my peace (Romans 16:20)
- The God who heals (Exodus 15:26)
- The God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3)
- The God of miracles (Psalms 77:14)
- A forgiving God (Nehemiah 9:17)
- The Burden bearer (Psalms 68:19)
- A faithful God (Psalms 36:5; Lamentations 3:23)
- God the King of Kings (1 Tim 6:15)
- God the Liberator (Psalms 70:5)
- The Lifter of my head (Psalms 3:3)
- A God of light (Psalms 27:1; Daniel 2:22)
- A God of joy (Psalms 21:6)
- The God who answers prayers (Isaiah 65:24)
- The God of all the Earth (Isaiah 54:5)
Friday, May 09, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
brrrrrr. freezing cold.
wondering, if autumn's so cold, what's winter going to be like?
this seasons thing, reminds me of the spiritual seasons of growth.
a time to harvest, a time to rest. a time of preparation.
know which season are you in now? :))
it's been 10 months in aus. and i am amazed at how far we have all went in this 10 months.
ministry, friendships, everything.
thank you Lord for the things that You've made it to be.
wondering, if autumn's so cold, what's winter going to be like?
this seasons thing, reminds me of the spiritual seasons of growth.
a time to harvest, a time to rest. a time of preparation.
know which season are you in now? :))
it's been 10 months in aus. and i am amazed at how far we have all went in this 10 months.
ministry, friendships, everything.
thank you Lord for the things that You've made it to be.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
just listening to this song now once again after being shelved for months.
it's refreshing, the lyrics speaks loads.
rest assured, i am not going through some storm now. haha :) but putting it here, to encourage anyone who may be going thru storms. Jesus is just a prayer, and hand away.
"Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."- James 1:4
it's refreshing, the lyrics speaks loads.
rest assured, i am not going through some storm now. haha :) but putting it here, to encourage anyone who may be going thru storms. Jesus is just a prayer, and hand away.
"Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."- James 1:4
I'll Move On- Olivia Ong
This road that I’m taking
Twists and turns
My life my chance turning dreams into reality.
Down this path Faced with so many things
Sometimes I feel like giving up and turn away
Can’t seem to go on. And I’ve been thru’ this before.
Now where am I? Where do I stand?
A little lost here.
But I'll remember. All those times you’ve bought me thru’.
I’d be a fool to give up cos’ the goal is near I'll move on I'll go on.
Lord I will take your hand.
And you will guide me along.
Survive thru’ this storm.
So I say, come what may.
I'll hold on to my hope.
Yes, I will walk down this road.
And my passion drive will lead me on
Here I am Once again Caught in the rain.
Looking back I’ve come sofar And I want to carry on
Take a step At a time It’s alright.
Even thru’ this rain, I want to smile again
Don’t hold back now. And i’ve been thru’ this before.
Now where am I? Where do I stand? A little lost here.
But I'll remember. All those times you’ve bought me thru’.
I can feel the sun shining down on me
Here I am, Here I am.
Lord I will take your hand.
And you will guide me along. Survive thru’ this storm.
So I say, come what may.
I'll hold on to my hope.
Yes, I will walk down this road.
And my passion drive will lead me on.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
so much within me that i don't really know how to express. :) ah.
just took some time to re-listen to the recordings of the prophecy. and no matter how many times i listen to it, it feels so close to heart.
but of course, cos its His voice. His words. to you.
it was apt that the cd came at this time. serves as a source of encouragement, comfort and strength in Him. the past week has been heavy for my soul personally. not in a bad sense, but heavy in the sense of i really got to step up more in my life, to think through life.
so much of mixed feelings. but 1 relief, that i have at least one that can understand me completely and knows me full well. thats you, God. my prayer is for continuous anointing, and wisdom, and contrite spirit with willingness to act according to Your will.
don't you think, living a life seems like going for a run. sometimes you are all ready to go for the sprints; sometimes, you struggle to run through the rocky terrains. sometimes, you have to make decisions to run to the left or to the right; sometimes, you got to stop running cos of the rain. sometimes, the run is a breeze with the aplenty fresh air; sometimes, you are choked by the exhaust fumes. sometimes, there is so much of scenery to admire; sometimes, you run on plain long roads that never seems to end. sometimes...
but there are things that are worth being thankful for still: for Him being the cheerleader of the run, and secondly, knowing you are being strengthened by the run.
run run run.
Lord I offer my life to You
Everything I've been through
Use it for Your glory
Lord I offer my days to You
Lifting my praise to You
As a pleasing sacrifice
Lord I offer You my life.
just took some time to re-listen to the recordings of the prophecy. and no matter how many times i listen to it, it feels so close to heart.
but of course, cos its His voice. His words. to you.
it was apt that the cd came at this time. serves as a source of encouragement, comfort and strength in Him. the past week has been heavy for my soul personally. not in a bad sense, but heavy in the sense of i really got to step up more in my life, to think through life.
so much of mixed feelings. but 1 relief, that i have at least one that can understand me completely and knows me full well. thats you, God. my prayer is for continuous anointing, and wisdom, and contrite spirit with willingness to act according to Your will.
don't you think, living a life seems like going for a run. sometimes you are all ready to go for the sprints; sometimes, you struggle to run through the rocky terrains. sometimes, you have to make decisions to run to the left or to the right; sometimes, you got to stop running cos of the rain. sometimes, the run is a breeze with the aplenty fresh air; sometimes, you are choked by the exhaust fumes. sometimes, there is so much of scenery to admire; sometimes, you run on plain long roads that never seems to end. sometimes...
but there are things that are worth being thankful for still: for Him being the cheerleader of the run, and secondly, knowing you are being strengthened by the run.
run run run.
Lord I offer my life to You
Everything I've been through
Use it for Your glory
Lord I offer my days to You
Lifting my praise to You
As a pleasing sacrifice
Lord I offer You my life.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
strangely, listening to the long-shelved chinese songs at this cold weather, warms me within. :))
you know, knowing myself, i think i am very knotted within.
sometimes, all i desire for myself, is growth in simplicity. just simplicity.
simple love for HIM, His Word, His voice.
Amen.
Grace and peace be yours in abundance. 2 Pet 1:2
you know, knowing myself, i think i am very knotted within.
sometimes, all i desire for myself, is growth in simplicity. just simplicity.
simple love for HIM, His Word, His voice.
Amen.
Grace and peace be yours in abundance. 2 Pet 1:2
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Do you see what He sees? :)
1 thing that struck me hard from Ps John Jack's sharing was, in the supernatural realm, the word 'time' is totally irrelevant. God sees your past, present and future all at once; whereas our limited human understanding can only understand what's past, and probably a little insight of what's at the present.
there is only 1 reason why we are put on Earth: Matthew 28; and to fulfill the destiny that He has in store for us from past till future.
and He promise a future that is certain and hope-filled, as you set apart for His will. :)
1 thing that struck me hard from Ps John Jack's sharing was, in the supernatural realm, the word 'time' is totally irrelevant. God sees your past, present and future all at once; whereas our limited human understanding can only understand what's past, and probably a little insight of what's at the present.
there is only 1 reason why we are put on Earth: Matthew 28; and to fulfill the destiny that He has in store for us from past till future.
and He promise a future that is certain and hope-filled, as you set apart for His will. :)
Thursday, March 20, 2008
countdown: 1 day to Oceania Convention!
and so glad, mag's coming along too! :) praise God for her young heart of faith, and her willingness to give to Him to go for it. am sure she will be richly blessed for her obedience!
so, a few more hours to brisbane.
renewal, refresher, revival.
met an aj schoolmate at easter party yesterday. :) seem to meet a lot of people in melb. also, got to know that another visitor, Tuna is a friend of lolli! all singaporean nepalese. :) am always excited when i get to talk to new people, cos you really never know what's in store!
like, when i went for oceania choir pracs and met my fav pri school teacher's daughter. :) we talked a lot more this time round, and am so glad within me that her mom-mrs ong rems me, and asked how's everything getting along. i remember mrs ong giving out handmade towel rabbits during easter, and some homemade chocolates too. you know, when i am young, she always sends postcards to some of us whenever she goes on trips. she's one reason why i really treasure snail mails. like now i send back home postcards or cards from places i go.
i am so glad that ivy is doing so well too, with her serving God so fervently at waverly and frankston despite her busy schedule treating patients in the country. i thank God for His hand on this family.
and this time round, and the opportunity is here, i hope i can do the same deed back to my teacher as well. :) to allow her to experience the similar joy upon receiving a card from afar. :)
o, am so glad always, when you see how God works in the lives of the others.
blessed easter!
and so glad, mag's coming along too! :) praise God for her young heart of faith, and her willingness to give to Him to go for it. am sure she will be richly blessed for her obedience!
so, a few more hours to brisbane.
renewal, refresher, revival.
met an aj schoolmate at easter party yesterday. :) seem to meet a lot of people in melb. also, got to know that another visitor, Tuna is a friend of lolli! all singaporean nepalese. :) am always excited when i get to talk to new people, cos you really never know what's in store!
like, when i went for oceania choir pracs and met my fav pri school teacher's daughter. :) we talked a lot more this time round, and am so glad within me that her mom-mrs ong rems me, and asked how's everything getting along. i remember mrs ong giving out handmade towel rabbits during easter, and some homemade chocolates too. you know, when i am young, she always sends postcards to some of us whenever she goes on trips. she's one reason why i really treasure snail mails. like now i send back home postcards or cards from places i go.
i am so glad that ivy is doing so well too, with her serving God so fervently at waverly and frankston despite her busy schedule treating patients in the country. i thank God for His hand on this family.
and this time round, and the opportunity is here, i hope i can do the same deed back to my teacher as well. :) to allow her to experience the similar joy upon receiving a card from afar. :)
o, am so glad always, when you see how God works in the lives of the others.
blessed easter!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Acts 17:26-28
From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. 'For in him we live and move and have our being'...
a time for everything.
From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. 'For in him we live and move and have our being'...
a time for everything.
Monday, March 10, 2008
What's in store for you this Easter? :)
looking forward to the Easter break. Oceania Convention 2008 in brisbane! housemates and churchies are going tog, and believe it will be a great time to come together to be blessed by the Word of God and the presence of the Hope community in Australia.
school has just started not too long ago. the stuff taught feels heavy for me. research statistics. i don't like numbers. literally felt as if my brain shrunk after the summer break. but well, i guess i will just try my best to digest the readings, and with Him providing the Wisdom, there's nothing to fear. :)
and many people are falling sick in this erratic weather. to pray for health and healing over the churchies, so as to serve Him with whole heart and whole being!
i am looking forward to the choir in OC. and one song that we practised is stuck in my head, and it replays itself in my head for the past few days.
"I went to the enemy's camp, and I, took back what he stole from me!
took back what he stole from me!
took back what he stole from me!
He's under my feet
He's under my feet
He's under my feet
He's under my feet
Satan, is under my feet!"
and each time i sing this song, i feel so victorious in fighting against the elements that wage against our Father in heaven. sometimes, its easy to lose joy, to lose perserverance, to lose courage in serving Him, hence, the song reminds me, that we should step up, and take back the joy, perserverance, courage etc. from the enemy's camp!
prayers in unity add strength! :)
looking forward to the Easter break. Oceania Convention 2008 in brisbane! housemates and churchies are going tog, and believe it will be a great time to come together to be blessed by the Word of God and the presence of the Hope community in Australia.
school has just started not too long ago. the stuff taught feels heavy for me. research statistics. i don't like numbers. literally felt as if my brain shrunk after the summer break. but well, i guess i will just try my best to digest the readings, and with Him providing the Wisdom, there's nothing to fear. :)
and many people are falling sick in this erratic weather. to pray for health and healing over the churchies, so as to serve Him with whole heart and whole being!
i am looking forward to the choir in OC. and one song that we practised is stuck in my head, and it replays itself in my head for the past few days.
"I went to the enemy's camp, and I, took back what he stole from me!
took back what he stole from me!
took back what he stole from me!
He's under my feet
He's under my feet
He's under my feet
He's under my feet
Satan, is under my feet!"
and each time i sing this song, i feel so victorious in fighting against the elements that wage against our Father in heaven. sometimes, its easy to lose joy, to lose perserverance, to lose courage in serving Him, hence, the song reminds me, that we should step up, and take back the joy, perserverance, courage etc. from the enemy's camp!
prayers in unity add strength! :)
Sunday, March 02, 2008
just a thought as i prayed.
often times, i was trying to rationalise that we get hurt the most by things/people that we treasure most. was figuring that it may be the deception of the devil to plant discouraging thoughts and disappointments within your life, as well as to sow discord.
and i was pretty satisfied with that 'rationalisation', cos in that way, the devil takes all the blame. in a way, its a passive agreement to that.
i was just very reminded of the word 'active'. to be a Christ-follower, it implied an active faith. to actively allow myself to be renewed. and actively partnering with Him for growth in our walk.
even for the lack of joy, the Scripture reminds, "You shall rejoice before the Lord Your God.."- Lev 23:40. How can we not rejoice before the One who gladdens life? it is an active step of ours. we need to partner with God.
"You shall have no other gods before me..." -Deut 5:6. i do have many such gods in my life, and i really want to work on changing. The little gods that i have been serving are especially worry and disappointment. i need to rid of and cast out these little idols!
I shall love the Lord my God with all my heart. -Deut 6:5. Let's say no to keeping corners of the heart reserved for the other little 'g's! a heart that is 100% for Him is always 100% joy-filled! that's my desire, and my commitment to actively grow in this area! be clear minded and simple hearted for Jesus! :)
and this verse touched my heart.
Psalms 116:6-7-
The Lord protects the simplehearted: when I was in great need, he saved me. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
often times, i was trying to rationalise that we get hurt the most by things/people that we treasure most. was figuring that it may be the deception of the devil to plant discouraging thoughts and disappointments within your life, as well as to sow discord.
and i was pretty satisfied with that 'rationalisation', cos in that way, the devil takes all the blame. in a way, its a passive agreement to that.
i was just very reminded of the word 'active'. to be a Christ-follower, it implied an active faith. to actively allow myself to be renewed. and actively partnering with Him for growth in our walk.
even for the lack of joy, the Scripture reminds, "You shall rejoice before the Lord Your God.."- Lev 23:40. How can we not rejoice before the One who gladdens life? it is an active step of ours. we need to partner with God.
"You shall have no other gods before me..." -Deut 5:6. i do have many such gods in my life, and i really want to work on changing. The little gods that i have been serving are especially worry and disappointment. i need to rid of and cast out these little idols!
I shall love the Lord my God with all my heart. -Deut 6:5. Let's say no to keeping corners of the heart reserved for the other little 'g's! a heart that is 100% for Him is always 100% joy-filled! that's my desire, and my commitment to actively grow in this area! be clear minded and simple hearted for Jesus! :)
and this verse touched my heart.
Psalms 116:6-7-
The Lord protects the simplehearted: when I was in great need, he saved me. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
heavens rejoice!
-maggie for the step of faith and her obedience to Christ in water baptism! Praise the Lord!
-agnes for opening her heart to receive Jesus into her life! Praise the Lord!
-CCM-ers for sowing hard on-campus and Lisa coming to visit us for service! Praise the Lord!
-young adults fervently praying and having new friends and believers for the gathering! Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
-maggie for the step of faith and her obedience to Christ in water baptism! Praise the Lord!
-agnes for opening her heart to receive Jesus into her life! Praise the Lord!
-CCM-ers for sowing hard on-campus and Lisa coming to visit us for service! Praise the Lord!
-young adults fervently praying and having new friends and believers for the gathering! Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
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