Monday, November 26, 2007
I'm thankfulI'm thankful that I don't already have everything I desire,
if I did, what would there be to look forward to?
I'm thankful when I don't know something,
for it gives me the opportunity to learn.
I'm thankful for the difficult times,
during those times I grow.
I'm thankful for my limitations,
because they give me opportunities for improvement.
I'm thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build my strength and character.
I'm thankful for my mistakes,
they will teach me valuable lessons.
I'm thankful when I'm tired and weary,
because it means I've made a difference.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
3:51 PM
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Grace
Talking about living to a higher standard and I find myself stuck where it all began.
'Gracious. Now I like this word. No, this word is reserved for people who recognize that they are privileged to receive what they have been given. Or as Fred Craddock once said, "The final act of grace is graciousness." So what is a gracious person?
A gracious person is slow to take credit and quick to lavish praise. A gracious person never seeks to embarrass another. Humiliating another is not in this person’s vocabulary. (And please don’t say something that humiliates another and then try to escape responsibility by saying, "I was only joking.")
A gracious person is always thanking others. Do you go through an entire day without thanking another? A gracious person doesn’t monopolize the conversation. Someone else has something to offer.
A gracious person doesn’t try to play one-upmanship. (That’s nothing, you should have seen what I did!") A gracious person pays attention to people. Sometimes people come away from such conversations saying, "He made me feel like I was the most important person at that moment."
A gracious person desires to say what is appropriate. He doesn’t just say what is on his mind or whatever he might be thinking. (There is no redeeming value in emptying one’s mind of whatever fleeting thought has happened to land at the moment.)
A gracious person looks out for the comfort of others. "Would you like a cup of coffee? What about a coke? Can I get you a newspaper while I’m out?"
A gracious person looks for the good. Maybe you are visiting a friend who lives in another place. Instead of pointing out the inadequacies of your friend’s community, you are constantly finding things that are good. "This cafe has outstanding peach pie! That was delicious." "I just love the way you have planted your garden. It is beautiful!"
I believe that in so many of us, there is a genuine hunger to experience the beauty of graciousness. After all, this is nothing more than grace lived out. And — that grace originates in the heart of God.'
- Jim Martin
‘You named me Grace not because I’m any closer to one graceful being
But because You know that I need Your grace so much more than ever
Whenever my name is called, it’s a reminder that Your grace is enough
Whenever my name is sung, it’s a reminder that I can’t live without You
Because I need Your grace every now and then
And it is because of Your grace that I am named
In You I am made complete
Today I've found my purpose once again
To You be all glory and power for ever and ever
Amen’
Bless all the Graces of this world!
4:13 PM
Monday, November 19, 2007
Happy Birthday!
Thanks for blessing me in every way you didn't even realise.
8:47 AM
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Went on a secret mission yesterday. Shhhhhhhhhhhh... Wahhhahaaa! Go Shun! Can't wait! Can't wait! Hee
11:57 AM
Monday, November 12, 2007
Siew Wah + Siew Mai + Shi Hua + Da jie + Gabby = Hua (In short)
Thanks for loving the gift, ‘treasured gift’ to be exact.
Hee I figured that what is unseen is more important than the seen. There is nothing more I can offer but from what He has given me. Which are the promises He had given and are yet claimed. Aiya, in short, just know that I love you and I want the best for you. No matter what happens, just know that you are ‘under cover’. I know these few weeks have been hell, hang in there! I'm sure that through the pains of struggle, inside there is a life of greatness that is about to be delivered. It is always through struggle that we find strength. It is always through pain that we find power. And it is always through adversity that we find approval.
9:34 AM
Friday, November 9, 2007
I know. I know.
I'm waaay behind time.
But still...
Happy 'Birthday-s'!
10:44 AM
Thursday, November 8, 2007
My bro and I
11:50 PM
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Prepare Just By Resting
'I AM calling you to a deeper place in worship that you have never experienced before, a place where you can just bask in My presence like being by streams of living water continuously rushing from the throne room of God. Yes, I AM calling you closer than ever before to prepare you for what is ahead, for you need the refreshing that takes place only within the secret place of the Father's heart.
Come apart from the cares of the world. Leave them all in your Father's hands for He cares for you dearly, and He is more than able to take care of them all. Just rest in My presence, and concentrate only on those things that I have promised to you. Believe without doubt or wavering no matter what you see before you.
Believe only for the best, and see the good that can take place in every situation, for this is the time and the hour to choose who you will believe. Will it be the lying circumstances, because if they go contrary to My word and will for you, that is what they are, lies. Or will you stand on My promises that will manifest in My perfect timing? Believe the good in every situation for truly all things work out for the good if you love Me and are called according to My purpose. Romans 8:28
Now just rest in Me, and concentrate on My faithfulness. Be faithful and believing unto death, and I will give you a crown of life. Examine your heart if you are truly resting in Me. If not, then you need to realign your thoughts and actions according to My word. Cast down those vain imaginations of the worse that can possible happen when going through the fire.
Remember My faithfulness of My deliverance and restoration to others, and all the times I have set you free before. I never waver (hesitate) from My promises. I AM always constant. You can count on Me to keep My word. Maybe not the way you expected, but believe that My ways are perfect. I know what it takes to transform you into My image. Don't you know that I AM your Father, and I know what is best. Just trust Me always.
I love you and want to bring you into a deeper place in Me, but you must learn to be still and to take every opportunity to come before Me. Don't let the cares of the world discourage you. Don't worry about the timing of things. Didn't I say that My people will never beg for bread? I will always fill your mouth with good things if your heart is stayed on Me.
Be ready by resting in Me. As deep cries out to deep, every hindrance will dissipate as the rain upon the field. For the great catching away will come when many are caught unaware, but to those who are ready, they will know the time and the hour for they have made themselves ready in the secret place. They will know the tug in their spirit "come up higher," and they have followed closely My call.
So when I call you to come apart from the cares of the day, follow Me, for I will surely lead you by those streams of living water, and I will prepare you by the refreshing of My Spirit. '
The past 3 days were hard to get by, I didn't realised how much I've missed. Thank You for bringing me back.
2:28 PM
Sunday, November 4, 2007
I'l be away until Tuesday.
Please do not contact me.
Call my home if you really need to.
Keep me in prayers. Thanks.
J-blossom! Go girl!
8:59 PM
Friday, November 2, 2007
The yellow birds are back!
I've been thinking about the sms you sent me, I think I haven't been sharing to you too. I don't know how and why. 'Busyness' might be one of the reasons. At times, I get too accustomed to my own thoughts, thinking you wouldn't understand if I were to tell you about what's happening in my life. (Age difference) But still, the God we believe in is the same, so no matter what, we are of the same Spirit. I hope you know this entry is for you. Hee
Anyways, I want to thank you for all the times you've encouraged me and it meant A LOT! You must be scratching your head, trying to recall. Just know that all the little words did amount to something great. One of the 'smses' that you will have to kill me to delete it is this 'I pray with you, don't give up'. (Hint hint) Thank God for you, for all the 'CHEER UP LAHZ'. Wouldn't have the chance to thank you in person, because our character just don't allow us to do so. Hee (another hint) K la, I love you and God bless you.
It's a long time since I've said this (I think)
So here it goes...
I love you, 3nity!
It's been a joy and blessing discipling 'you-es'!
For awhile, I haven't realised how He has shown His love to me through our fellowship.
Whahahahahaaa! 3nity communion. Whahahahaaaa!
5:24 PM
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Ezekiel 37
The Valley of Dry Bones
1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones.
2 He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry.
3 He asked me, "Son of man, can these bones live?" I said, "O Sovereign LORD, you alone know."
4 Then he said to me, "Prophesy to these bones and say to them, 'Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD!
5 This is what the Sovereign LORD says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.
6 I will attach tendons to you and make flesh come upon you and cover you with skin; I will put breath in you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.' "
Valley symbolizes depression.
Sometimes the Spirit will lead me into a valley experience (wilderness). But He is a God who will never forsake. He turned the valley into a spring. I’ve learnt to keep on going even when I’m down.
Bones symbolizes hope given up. Bones are part of a human. At that time, those who past by the valley had given up, they are then left dry.
Through the ‘valley’, strengthen is renewed, dreams are made, joy spring out from with.
I thank You, because I know You want to take me from a place of death to life. In Your presence, I am content.
9:02 PM
For all who prayed and help me through...
Muackz muackz muackz muackz muackz muackz muackz muackz muackz muackz muackz muackz muackz muackz muackzmuackz muackz muackz muackzmuackz muackz muackz muackz ! hee
I love 'you-es'!
I'm back!
3:38 PM
