Sunday, June 27, 2010
shall make this post a quick one...
anyway, i have to blog about ignite conference which was definitely amazing!
background info:
well basically i was feeling dry
and term 2 was kinda boring
nothing spiritual,
i could not even REALLY sense the presence of God during worship!
i also felt purposeless...
the ignite conference showed me what i lost
showed me why i lost my joy
and excitement for God as well.
it is because i wasnt fishing for men
not literally to FISH for guys...
but to evangelise!
the pastor really asked a question that made me ponder
how can i say that i am following God when i am not evangelising?!
God clearly said to make disciples of this world, and i was totally not following his commandments.
altar call was awesome!
i broke down and cried!
after so long...i felt God's presence rushing through me!
i even smelled the sweet anointing smell (though in seconds) for 4 times!
i slained and
ever since after that night,
i have been super joyful!
though i was late,
super late!
God's mercy was definitely with me.
and i was not scolded!
and guess what, yesterday was the last night, and though i was back home at midnight...
my parents were just too happy that i am back on track with God!
well, yesterday ignite conference night session was a full house
i experienced what it is like to have spiritual guidance
(sensed a girl needed a hug, and when i hugged her, she told me she was praying for her hug at that moment)
i experienced a "pentecost" when we all cried out in hunger and desperation for the annoiting of God!
i will never forgot those days, those nights!
right now, i am happy
i am ready
i am prepared
i aint afraid of term 3!
aint afraid of the rest of the days!
i know God's plan for me!
and i am going to do it!
btw,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAT BEN! (yesterday)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GWEN LEE! (today)
anyway, i have to blog about ignite conference which was definitely amazing!
background info:
well basically i was feeling dry
and term 2 was kinda boring
nothing spiritual,
i could not even REALLY sense the presence of God during worship!
i also felt purposeless...
the ignite conference showed me what i lost
showed me why i lost my joy
and excitement for God as well.
it is because i wasnt fishing for men
not literally to FISH for guys...
but to evangelise!
the pastor really asked a question that made me ponder
how can i say that i am following God when i am not evangelising?!
God clearly said to make disciples of this world, and i was totally not following his commandments.
altar call was awesome!
i broke down and cried!
after so long...i felt God's presence rushing through me!
i even smelled the sweet anointing smell (though in seconds) for 4 times!
i slained and
ever since after that night,
i have been super joyful!
though i was late,
super late!
God's mercy was definitely with me.
and i was not scolded!
and guess what, yesterday was the last night, and though i was back home at midnight...
my parents were just too happy that i am back on track with God!
well, yesterday ignite conference night session was a full house
i experienced what it is like to have spiritual guidance
(sensed a girl needed a hug, and when i hugged her, she told me she was praying for her hug at that moment)
i experienced a "pentecost" when we all cried out in hunger and desperation for the annoiting of God!
i will never forgot those days, those nights!
right now, i am happy
i am ready
i am prepared
i aint afraid of term 3!
aint afraid of the rest of the days!
i know God's plan for me!
and i am going to do it!
btw,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAT BEN! (yesterday)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GWEN LEE! (today)
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Celebrated Fathers' Day and Hui San's Birthday in Malaysia
definitely enjoyed my trip to melaka!
many things indeed happened since my last visit 4 months ago.
many changes too (good and bad)
oh well...
give thanks in all circumstances...
however, back in singapore
and that means WORK WORK WORK!
i have been doing maths hw for the entire day (still doing)
great.
i really pray that i can complete all my work on time!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Church Camp 2010!
more photos are on facebook!trying to upload video, but then again, it is failing me
church camp is awesome!
the youth's performance during fun night was a success!
the durian is tasty!
the beach was refreshing...
(though the news is out)
anyway, going to melacca tomorrow!
spending time with huisan on her birthday!
COOLIOS!
then when i am back,
catch with work
hopefully spend time with friends!!!!
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
tomorrow is church camp!
and i cant wait!
first time sitting on budget airlines,
this is going to be an interesting experience.
i thought budget aeroplanes have no toilets,
thank God they do!
and Nathalie's and Gwen's sms were so sweet!
i woke up today morning to find out that these two sweet friends have sms, asking me to enjoy my trip.
though i aint leaving today...
it is the thought that counts, and those messages really meant the world to me!
anyway, yup, so tomorrow is the camp
and i am really going there with an expectant heart!
*prays*
_________________________________________________
yesterday,
spent 5hours in learning point just to take 4 pictures
a real waste of time.
good thing i bought my homework along
but i was distracted by watching avarta.
at least i did my popular shopping and
bought all the father's day material
half way done!
WOOTS!
and i absolutely love my new computer bag/carrier! : DDD
today had chinese project "rehearsal"
and kimsan, joy and i ended up watching glee and VD!
opps?!
oh well, we did rehearsed...
twice
: DDD
anyway, gotta start doing work!
_______________________________________
but before i do that,
i should conclude with something for everyone to reflect about.
1Timothy 3:5
"If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?"
this verse is somewhat similar to this saying,
How can you love your friends, if you cant love your own family members...
whether you think it in a biblical sense or not...
this is something very important that everyone should reflect upon.
and i cant wait!
first time sitting on budget airlines,
this is going to be an interesting experience.
i thought budget aeroplanes have no toilets,
thank God they do!
and Nathalie's and Gwen's sms were so sweet!
i woke up today morning to find out that these two sweet friends have sms, asking me to enjoy my trip.
though i aint leaving today...
it is the thought that counts, and those messages really meant the world to me!
anyway, yup, so tomorrow is the camp
and i am really going there with an expectant heart!
*prays*
_________________________________________________
yesterday,
spent 5hours in learning point just to take 4 pictures
a real waste of time.
good thing i bought my homework along
but i was distracted by watching avarta.
at least i did my popular shopping and
bought all the father's day material
half way done!
WOOTS!
and i absolutely love my new computer bag/carrier! : DDD
today had chinese project "rehearsal"
and kimsan, joy and i ended up watching glee and VD!
opps?!
oh well, we did rehearsed...
twice
: DDD
anyway, gotta start doing work!
_______________________________________
but before i do that,
i should conclude with something for everyone to reflect about.
1Timothy 3:5
"If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?"
this verse is somewhat similar to this saying,
How can you love your friends, if you cant love your own family members...
whether you think it in a biblical sense or not...
this is something very important that everyone should reflect upon.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Dear God,
I promise that i will be a good mentor to Janice, Nathalie and Zhangyi : DDD
In the span of mentor-ship for 2 years,
God may you bless us and lead us to the road of righteousness.
May we grow together,
and face trials together,
and build each other up.
May i always set aside time to spend time with them
to do devotion with them
to learn with them
to grow with them
to smile with them
to cry with them
to have fun with them
to make a difference with them.
Amen.
I promise that i will be a good mentor to Janice, Nathalie and Zhangyi : DDD
In the span of mentor-ship for 2 years,
God may you bless us and lead us to the road of righteousness.
May we grow together,
and face trials together,
and build each other up.
May i always set aside time to spend time with them
to do devotion with them
to learn with them
to grow with them
to smile with them
to cry with them
to have fun with them
to make a difference with them.
Amen.
Monday, June 07, 2010
This is what i do when i am bored during tuition classes...
woah, and finally my holidays started!
after the extra week of lessons...
well, holidays doesnt seem like holidays
there are so much work to do
and i can barely find time to meet my friends
bleh dont care, i have to find time somehow!
days are so limited.
time isnt on my side.
but then again, GOD IS ON MY SIDE!
so i can do this : DDD
anyway, i have to persevere and work hard for 3 more days
before church camp this thrus! WOOTS!
oh ya,
did i mention i am ALMOST FULLY RECOVERED?!
praise God!
i can eat ice cream : DDD
well, i really hope church camp would be fantastic.
(i just realised i am in the same tribe group as rachel raja)
: DDD
of course i have goals when i go there
wanna catch up with some peers
spend time with rachel
get to know the sec 1 etc.
May God just bless church camp!
hmm...oh! and i cut my hair today
i expected it to be shorter,
but the hairdresses only cut it thinner.
SIGHHH!
i hope a difference can be seen!
well, yup!
have a lot of work to do today!
GOD BLESS TODAY!
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Colossians 4:18
" I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you."
I like the way Paul ended his letter in Colossians.
"Remember my chains..."
That was the legacy he wanted to leave behind.
Not fame, not glory, not even the title of " Best servant of the Lord..."
but chains (which to many represents bondages, no freedom)
To me, Paul wanted to leave behind "chains"
NOT because he wanted to state that being a Christian was tough and stressing, "no freedom"
but because he wanted to symbolise other stuff:
1. Humilty
- in other words, putting yourself to lower ranks, even if it means the lowest rank.
Paul did not choose to minister only to the King and royalties, but he wanted to reach out to the sinners, to the people not only in his country, but OUT OF HIS COUNTRY and even in jail.
Think about this, Paul could have easily (with God's strength) save an entire royal family and that family can set some law that everyone has to be christians, but then
PAUL DIDNT DO THAT.
he wanted to reach out to people from a more personal level.
thus, the chains come in.
how did those people in jail manage to receive Christ?!
because, Paul was there.
He placed himself in the shoes of the prisoners and ministered to them from a more personal basis.
Yes, he humbled himself to the dungeons state in order for souls to be saved.
2. Strength
- despite being bounded and persecuted, Paul was strong and continue to spread the gospal with all his might. He did not fear the chains of bondages, but was on fire for God.
No chain can hold us if we are on fire for God.
" Remember my chains..."
Yes, remember Paul's chains,
remember the chains that could not hold Paul from spreading the gospal
remember the chains that could not bind Paul from showing love
" I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you."
I like the way Paul ended his letter in Colossians.
"Remember my chains..."
That was the legacy he wanted to leave behind.
Not fame, not glory, not even the title of " Best servant of the Lord..."
but chains (which to many represents bondages, no freedom)
To me, Paul wanted to leave behind "chains"
NOT because he wanted to state that being a Christian was tough and stressing, "no freedom"
but because he wanted to symbolise other stuff:
1. Humilty
- in other words, putting yourself to lower ranks, even if it means the lowest rank.
Paul did not choose to minister only to the King and royalties, but he wanted to reach out to the sinners, to the people not only in his country, but OUT OF HIS COUNTRY and even in jail.
Think about this, Paul could have easily (with God's strength) save an entire royal family and that family can set some law that everyone has to be christians, but then
PAUL DIDNT DO THAT.
he wanted to reach out to people from a more personal level.
thus, the chains come in.
how did those people in jail manage to receive Christ?!
because, Paul was there.
He placed himself in the shoes of the prisoners and ministered to them from a more personal basis.
Yes, he humbled himself to the dungeons state in order for souls to be saved.
2. Strength
- despite being bounded and persecuted, Paul was strong and continue to spread the gospal with all his might. He did not fear the chains of bondages, but was on fire for God.
No chain can hold us if we are on fire for God.
" Remember my chains..."
Yes, remember Paul's chains,
remember the chains that could not hold Paul from spreading the gospal
remember the chains that could not bind Paul from showing love
date: 28March, 10.39pm
drinking: liangteh.
eating: nth.
mood: ARGH!.
listening: tv outside
reading: nth.
random: sec 3, term 2 week 2 day 1.