Friday, June 22, 2007
Short Story
Here’s a story:
There was a boy who wanted a brand new PS3. He asked his dad for it but dad knows for certain that if the son has the PS3, the son will not study and will be indulged in the game. Daddy then explained and hoped that the son could understand. But stubbornly, the son insisted and cried day and night, rebellious, unwilling to do anything else. Being in such situation, having to take the headache, the dad still insists on not buying the PS3 for the son. When it comes to time like this, either one side must give up, but it doesn’t mean that the one who gives up first is on the losing side. The son will soon see that daddy is doing all these for his own good. And if he shows his willingness and ability to balance his studies and playing time, daddy might actually give him his PS3.
This story tells us something very important. When there are two stubborn parties, one must give up, if the two of them continue and press on, unwilling to take a look at the big picture, their relationship might be shaken.
When we pause, listen to advice, think over it and discern, in the end, we might be able to get the best out of the situation and also able to preserve the relationship.
In the end, the son listens to his daddy and studied hard. And when his results are out, daddy gave his the PS3. Later only that he found out that daddy had already bought the PS3 for him a long time ago, and was just waiting for the right time to give it to him.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Prom
Prom - an exciting, beautiful, loving, and unforgettable night. Everyone there were like prince and princesses. Dressed decently, elegantly, stylish, all are pretty and handsome. Best dress? No matter what is your size, how’s your hair, what you are wearing, everyone is a winner. All these are captured and will soon remain as an unforgettable experience for everyone. Taking photos non-stop, is this the only thing that will preserve the moment?
As for me, I am sure not to forget this night. The guys coming over to fetch us, unintentionally, we were late – putting on our make up, doing our hair, putting on our best dress. Opening the door seeing them smartly dressed. Grown up boys.
Reaching the hotel, all you can see are beautiful people with bright smile on the faces. Seeing our classmates – CEO look, fatherly look, mature look, well, they all look good. Nice food, good MC, grand place, what else do we expect more?
It was certainly a tiring but enjoyable day.
Off to a short tour, we went to Kajang, wanted to eat the famous Kajang Sate but left without having even a bite of it. But we went to PD the next day - Excited. The first thing we did was watch fantastic 4 2. That movie was awesome; cut away the cold, all are good. We went to Yatch Club after that. We went to the beach, running along to beach, we ran across baby crabs – screaming, terrified, and finally a big laugh – stepping on baby crabs? Lol… its really a new thing.
Sitting on the rocks, listening to the wave, looking at the sun, appreciating the beauty of nature. The four of us later went for a delicious home cooked dinner. CRABSSsssssssss… finally, some pd crabs. Later, back at the beach, no alcohol, just some time together with friends.
Being at two places at a time, at the top of Tanjung Tuan, at the peak of the light house, enjoying the view. Time flies, sending my friends to the train station and buying a ticket home for myself. Being at the bus station, the end of the vacation. Must all good things come to an end? Its just like looking at the horizan, we do not know for certain what is coming our way, we just wish for the best. All are in the hands of God, living every single day to the fullest, just enjoying all that are happening around.
Friday, June 15, 2007
True friends?
Our friends determine where we stand in the future. Well, this is not 100% right, but there are many truths in it. Who do we want to mix with? Who is suitable to be our friends? Are we going for quantity or quality? There are many “hi bye” friends but how many friends really know how we feel and how many are willing to sacrifice their time to help us when we have difficulties? Will this person destroy my dreams or will this person stand with me through winds and storms? When we are happy, rich, powerful, people will be attracted to be part of our life; will they still want to be our friends if we are just a normal person?
What are we looking for in a friendship? Are we looking at the long term or short term of friendship? Do we just want someone to be with us so that we will not feel lonely? Do we want friends to just play sports with us? Do we just want movie partners? Long term friends do not come easily; it takes courage, commitment, time, care, love…
There are some people that create a barrier between themselves and those around. Maybe they are afraid, maybe they just can’t trust anyone around, and maybe they just don’t want to trouble others, all the maybes. But no matter how high or how thick the barriers are, commitment and care will break through it.
The general friends that we have are uncountable but those true friends who really understand us can be counted. In the movie “bands of brothers”, they go through everything together and they are even willing to put their life in risk for each other.
Facing life and death together every day of our life will certainly bring to the level of friendship that we will really appreciate. But of cause not all of us face the same situation; however, the type of war that we are facing in this day is different. Friendship may be broken with just a few disagreement, a few gossips, but it will take much more then that to break a real friendship.
How do friends know that we are down? What will they do? Some friends, it is easy to tell from their facial expression that they are troubled, some might just tell us when they are troubled, but for some, it is almost impossible to tell. Well, all these take time for us to analyze but with countless effort, one day, we are sure to be able to sense the trouble even though the person might be smiling all the time. We might not be able to accommodate everyone’s needs but we have to be ready to sacrifice for those that we truly call friends.
Since I came here, I really thank God for all the good people that He brought into my life. We do not expect everyone to be perfect because we ourselves are not perfect. We might try our best to accommodate them and who know, in the process of doing this, there might actually be a true friend. Sometimes we can be cheered up just by a single phone call, just knowing that there is actually someone who cares will make us feel better. They are forever encouraging.
Appreciate the small things that we have and the big reward will come in various ways. =D. The wind might be blowing strongly but if the root is deeply planted into the ground, no wind can uproot it. Just like true friendship.
Do we need or do we want?
There are many people around us who are often confused between what we want and what we need. Our basic needs were a place to stay, food to eat, clothes to wear, etc.. etc..
But nowadays, people are looking for more than that. We often ask, what type of house, what type of car, which brand of clothes, which restaurants…
What about when we come to relationship? People are often confused with what we want or what we need. Some may want a relationship for the sake of being attached. They do not care about who the other person is as long as they can say that they are in a relationship. Can this be a cause of peer pressure? With everyone around us that are having a girl friend or a boy friend while we are still alone, is this a new social pressure? We have to be certain of what we want in life. Love is not a game; we are not supposed to play with people’s feeling. I am often warned not to play with people’s feeling. Everyone have our own emotion. Some like to show it out, cry over it, but there are also those who like to keep it to themselves. One of my friends told me that it is easier for girls to get over emotional breakdown because they just tell everything to their girl friends but it is hard for a guy to get over emotional breakdown because they often like to hide it and keep it to themselves – “macho ness”- according to my friend. But isn’t this too generalized?
It is of cause good to have someone that cares, love, willing to sacrifice for you. But do we want to be in a relationship because we want these things; because we crave for it; because everyone around us has it? Or do we want to get involve in it because we really like the person? We often ask for advice, but how can others know how we feel when we ourselves are not certain? Of cause they can give us advice, give us their point of view, tell us the pros and cons… but ultimately, we have to decide on our own.
Is this a dog eat dog world? There are many who like to take advantage of others. No different between guys or girls. But in the end, one will get hurt or both occasionally. Taking advantage of people is wrong! Giving the false hope just to get what we want is also wrong! In this materialistic world, many are unconsciously doing this. Toying people around and change partners like changing clothes is not right. Some might say, I’m only making the best out of everything, I’m not forcing them to do so, I’m just playing along, I should live life to the fullest, I’m this… I’m that… - where will this bring us to? There are many reasons to justify all our actions. But if we know that it is wrong, why do it?
I have a friend that is very cool about this. He is really one of the few that think this way. He always tell me that “there is always a right time, don’t need to rush”. I totally agree with him on this issue. Even though he likes a girl, he wants to make sure that everything goes alright before he pops the question. How many are willing to wait? Or is your partner willing to wait? My other friend said “if they are not willing to wait then maybe they are not worth it”. How do you differentiate a crush and true love? Crushes might be a spear of moment, passion, nothing about commitment at all, are we willing to sacrifice? Are we willing to give up certain habit? Many of my friends often have the ideology that how do you know if you don’t try? Relationship is more like a trail and error thing for them. They often tell me that we learn from experience, so that when it comes to the right one, we know what to do about it. Well, there are many ways of looking at this. I might not agree with what they are doing but they do have their own reasoning. The question of “what if” always come into the picture- what if I stayed with him, what if he is the right one, what if there is actually a future for us… what if… what if… – What about learning from the experience of others? –
Come back to the “do we want or do we need” question. We should ask ourselves before we take any action. I learned that we cannot control other people’s feeling but we can certainly control our own. Is love really blind? Or are we blinding ourselves in the name of love?
Love is important. For God so LOVE the world that he GAVE His one and only son… we should love God because His love for us will never cease. We can be certain that if our whole world may stumble, He will still be there for us. =D
Is money bad?
Money is certainly not everything, but it is certainly something. You can’t buy everything with money but you can certainly buy many things with it. Having lots of wealth is not a wrong thing. But the question is are we slave to wealth or are we the master of wealth. It is always good to posses the riches of earth, but we are ought to use it wisely. Are we getting this wealth through the right way or the ‘dirty’ way? By taking the ‘dirty’ way, we might feel guilty the first few times but if we continue to do so, it will be a norm to us and sooner or later we will loose our conscience. But hurting others, back stabbing, gossips… these are common in this world. However, it is still our choice to determine whether we want to be a part of it or not. It is a good thing to be rich. Love is measured by what we are able to give and not what we are able to get out of it. Blessing others with wealth is indeed very good. When people are facing difficulties, we ought to lend a helping hand, which is within our capability. But we must be wise when we are helping as well. Do they really need our help or do they just want to take the easy way out and take advantage of others? In our helping, we must also learn how to discern, but this is a very subjective thing to say. If we help, people might want to take advantage, but if we don’t, we might feel guilty, what if the person really needs our help, what if the person is know to be a parasite but are we just going to stand aside when they ask for our help? We shouldn’t be selfish and self centered. No one is an island. When we are rich, we should us the money to help others. We will also feel good by helping others. At least we can be certain that we are more blessed when we have the ability to bless others. Sometimes, we might think twice when we want to buy something for ourselves; but when it comes to buying others things, we are alright with it. Do unto others what you want others to do unto you- when we do good, we don’t expect them to repay us, but our rewards may come in other ways. Earthly treasure can finish and be robbed, but the riches we store in heaven will be there eternally.
Money can change a person’s life. With money, we can do lots of things. Even ministries needs money. It plays a big role in our life. For example, 1 dollar is not a problem to most of us; but what will that 1 dollar be to a poor family that can’t even afford a proper meal? Of cause when people are rich, we ought to move into the next level of society. We dress differently, dine is style, put on branded things etc… It is not a bad thing, being at the top, souring among those around us, it is indeed important for us to keep up with our social standards. In the market place, we have to be aware of how we dress, how we act… grooming plays a big part. But as we are moving towards all these worldly things, are we still in control of our money? Are we still willing to lend a helping hand to those who are in need? Or are we now in a different class and that it is not right to mix with the lower class society? There is indeed a gap among the rich and the poor. But do we want to be the one that are in the upper class or do we want to be the one who bridge the gap? We have to stand up in society and be a PHILANTHROPISTt! This may sound foolish and our friends might disagree with us- we have to have the courage to stand up for the right principle. Life always comes to choices that we have to make. And we have to face the consequences of our choices. Are we going to regret later or enjoy it all depends on our choices.
Of cause in all these things, we have to remember to give our tithes. May it be only a small amount now; it is our duty to do so! If we are not willing to give the little that we have, how are we supposed to give the big amount in the future? God loves a joyful giver. God will bless us if we continue to give faithfully and generously. The offering challenge and building fund is always a debate in our own mind. How much do we want to give? Sometimes, we might forgo the things that we like or want just to fulfill our pledge. But if we learn to give, we will be blessed in many other ways.
Whether money is used for good of bad depends on the person that is holding it. It is of cause good to have a lot of money but we shall not forget those who are in need. Who knows, in the future that they will be a great help to us. But if we are not rich now, there can always be a break through. Pray and work towards our goals. We determine how we want to live our lives. =D
Money is certainly not everything, but it is certainly something. You can’t buy everything with money but you can certainly buy many things with it. Having lots of wealth is not a wrong thing. But the question is are we slave to wealth or are we the master of wealth. It is always good to posses the riches of earth, but we are ought to use it wisely. Are we getting this wealth through the right way or the ‘dirty’ way? By taking the ‘dirty’ way, we might feel guilty the first few times but if we continue to do so, it will be a norm to us and sooner or later we will loose our conscience. But hurting others, back stabbing, gossips… these are common in this world. However, it is still our choice to determine whether we want to be a part of it or not. It is a good thing to be rich. Love is measured by what we are able to give and not what we are able to get out of it. Blessing others with wealth is indeed very good. When people are facing difficulties, we ought to lend a helping hand, which is within our capability. But we must be wise when we are helping as well. Do they really need our help or do they just want to take the easy way out and take advantage of others? In our helping, we must also learn how to discern, but this is a very subjective thing to say. If we help, people might want to take advantage, but if we don’t, we might feel guilty, what if the person really needs our help, what if the person is know to be a parasite but are we just going to stand aside when they ask for our help? We shouldn’t be selfish and self centered. No one is an island. When we are rich, we should us the money to help others. We will also feel good by helping others. At least we can be certain that we are more blessed when we have the ability to bless others. Sometimes, we might think twice when we want to buy something for ourselves; but when it comes to buying others things, we are alright with it. Do unto others what you want others to do unto you- when we do good, we don’t expect them to repay us, but our rewards may come in other ways. Earthly treasure can finish and be robbed, but the riches we store in heaven will be there eternally.
Money can change a person’s life. With money, we can do lots of things. Even ministries needs money. It plays a big role in our life. For example, 1 dollar is not a problem to most of us; but what will that 1 dollar be to a poor family that can’t even afford a proper meal? Of cause when people are rich, we ought to move into the next level of society. We dress differently, dine is style, put on branded things etc… It is not a bad thing, being at the top, souring among those around us, it is indeed important for us to keep up with our social standards. In the market place, we have to be aware of how we dress, how we act… grooming plays a big part. But as we are moving towards all these worldly things, are we still in control of our money? Are we still willing to lend a helping hand to those who are in need? Or are we now in a different class and that it is not right to mix with the lower class society? There is indeed a gap among the rich and the poor. But do we want to be the one that are in the upper class or do we want to be the one who bridge the gap? We have to stand up in society and be a PHILANTHROPISTt! This may sound foolish and our friends might disagree with us- we have to have the courage to stand up for the right principle. Life always comes to choices that we have to make. And we have to face the consequences of our choices. Are we going to regret later or enjoy it all depends on our choices.
Of cause in all these things, we have to remember to give our tithes. May it be only a small amount now; it is our duty to do so! If we are not willing to give the little that we have, how are we supposed to give the big amount in the future? God loves a joyful giver. God will bless us if we continue to give faithfully and generously. The offering challenge and building fund is always a debate in our own mind. How much do we want to give? Sometimes, we might forgo the things that we like or want just to fulfill our pledge. But if we learn to give, we will be blessed in many other ways.
Whether money is used for good of bad depends on the person that is holding it. It is of cause good to have a lot of money but we shall not forget those who are in need. Who knows, in the future that they will be a great help to us. But if we are not rich now, there can always be a break through. Pray and work towards our goals. We determine how we want to live our lives. =D
Monday, June 11, 2007
It has been about 4 months since I joined my new cell group. Well, it is fun, interesting, and different from where I once joined.
My cell leader asked me, “What made you stay and join us?” I know that it is no good to be a church hopper. Before I made the decision to join, I prayed about it. I came to knew that I wanted a place which can help me grow closer to God.
The enthusiasm which they have, their love towards God and man, and their passion for God really touched me. They are serious with God’s word and they are fun people as well. Having to choose where we want to be belonging to; most people will consider the environment, the people, the location… We should not be comfortable with where we are, we should continue to seek for more, willing to go the extra mile. The sense of belonging is very important. But we have to know our purpose and not be affected by other worldly things. The hunger for God grew as I am away from home. My mom and dad often reminded me to grow close to God and be contented.
Another reason why I choose to stay might be the spirit I see in my cell leader. She never grew weary serving. She is very focus and her love for God and her willingness to do His work really open my eyes – we are not here to be a member or just to participate, but we are here for a purpose. Everyone’s business is her business (in a good way). She call us up, message us, know about our whereabouts, and is concern of each and everyone around. Her passion to share the word of God is strong. She prepares the word well and make sure that it is applicable to our life.
There are also many in this community that are very special in their own way. The fire in them is burning even after some time. I see them week after week but they are always growing and full of energy every time I see them. (We are on fire during a camp and a little while a camp, and our enthusiasm will slowly die off- especially in motivational camps). But the members there are active, cheerful, and forever on fire for God.
There is this small size guy in the cell that inspired me. He will spend his time to approach new members, and follow up on them, even though he knows nothing about us. Despite his size, he has a big heart. And his passion to do God’s work and study his word is amazing. God looks into the heart and not only our appearance.
There is also others that are ever willing to fetch us to church early even if they are not suppose to be there early. A servant’s heart is important and we should live to serve. Humility and the love for all around us are very important. No one here is calculative when it comes to lending a helping hand.
I learned many things from these people. To be consistent, to serve, to seek, to reach out, and the ripping and the sowing is important. We should not be weary while serving. Of cause there are ups and downs in our life but we ought to live our life to glorify God. I have also learned to pray more, read more and care more about others. The journey has just begun, and no one ever said that it is easy to follow God. There are many things that we have to sacrifice but ultimately, it will all be worth it. The best thing is to know that we are not walking this path alone. =D
My cell leader asked me, “What made you stay and join us?” I know that it is no good to be a church hopper. Before I made the decision to join, I prayed about it. I came to knew that I wanted a place which can help me grow closer to God.
The enthusiasm which they have, their love towards God and man, and their passion for God really touched me. They are serious with God’s word and they are fun people as well. Having to choose where we want to be belonging to; most people will consider the environment, the people, the location… We should not be comfortable with where we are, we should continue to seek for more, willing to go the extra mile. The sense of belonging is very important. But we have to know our purpose and not be affected by other worldly things. The hunger for God grew as I am away from home. My mom and dad often reminded me to grow close to God and be contented.
Another reason why I choose to stay might be the spirit I see in my cell leader. She never grew weary serving. She is very focus and her love for God and her willingness to do His work really open my eyes – we are not here to be a member or just to participate, but we are here for a purpose. Everyone’s business is her business (in a good way). She call us up, message us, know about our whereabouts, and is concern of each and everyone around. Her passion to share the word of God is strong. She prepares the word well and make sure that it is applicable to our life.
There are also many in this community that are very special in their own way. The fire in them is burning even after some time. I see them week after week but they are always growing and full of energy every time I see them. (We are on fire during a camp and a little while a camp, and our enthusiasm will slowly die off- especially in motivational camps). But the members there are active, cheerful, and forever on fire for God.
There is this small size guy in the cell that inspired me. He will spend his time to approach new members, and follow up on them, even though he knows nothing about us. Despite his size, he has a big heart. And his passion to do God’s work and study his word is amazing. God looks into the heart and not only our appearance.
There is also others that are ever willing to fetch us to church early even if they are not suppose to be there early. A servant’s heart is important and we should live to serve. Humility and the love for all around us are very important. No one here is calculative when it comes to lending a helping hand.
I learned many things from these people. To be consistent, to serve, to seek, to reach out, and the ripping and the sowing is important. We should not be weary while serving. Of cause there are ups and downs in our life but we ought to live our life to glorify God. I have also learned to pray more, read more and care more about others. The journey has just begun, and no one ever said that it is easy to follow God. There are many things that we have to sacrifice but ultimately, it will all be worth it. The best thing is to know that we are not walking this path alone. =D
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
It’s been some time since I came to Subang already… There are people with various character and attitude. Well, we do not aspect everyone to be the same- especially not like us… This is not a world of PENGUINS!
What do we do when we face problems? Who do we go to when we have problems? Why do people come to us when they have are facing problems? Are we looking for answers? Or do we just simply want someone to listen to us?
Some people may actually approach us because they are really confused and so not know what to do; they might be the ones that are searching for a solution. When we come to these situation, we are ought to give appropriate solution, tell them the real thing that is happening, or maybe tell them our point of view. They might come to us because they trust us, because they know that we will give them the most suitable solution, or just maybe we are just at the right place at the right time, or even maybe they just tell their problems to everyone. We may tell them all that we know and the solutions to the problem. But ultimately, they are the decision maker. When we seek for advice, and advices are given, we have to take the step and courage to face it. But despite of all these advices, we have to discern for ourselves. What are their advices based on? Are they really helping us? So they really care? We are the decision maker! We can’t blame them when things don’t turn out the way we think it would be. When we make a decision, we hope for the best, but when it does not turn out the way we want to be, well, this is not the end. We can just make the best out of it.
On the other hand, there might be those who already have the solution, they just want someone else to agree with them. Do they just want to confirm the decision that they make? Or are they doing this so that they have someone else to blame when things doesn’t turn out the way it should? We can’t blame others when the advices that they give is not appropriate or doesn’t work out the way we want it to be. Maybe they have tried their best to help us but fate does not stand on our side? Life is a journey, we will reach somewhere someday, it all depends on the decision we make today. We must have a teachable heart and learn from our mistakes. The same wind blows again and again – trials and temptation will continue to come, but we must make the best decision and make the right move. Today’s decision will decide where we stand in the future.
There are also some that simply just want to talk about their problems. Good intension or bad intensions? Or do they just like to share what they are going through? Or are they just trying to find a conversation? Or are they trying to teach us something through all of this? Or are they just simply trying to test our wisdom? Or do they just want to bring up the issue? Or do they want compassion? Or do they want attention?
As people who gives advices, we are ought to encounter the problem by looking at the whole picture. We cannot be bias, we cannot be blinded with emotion, and we certainly cannot just don’t care about the outcome. We have to have patience, compassion, and be wise! We tackle different issue with different tactics. Life is not a just a piece of cake, it might be more complicated then it look like.
As for me, where do I go when I face problems? Maybe to my family, maybe to certain friend, but for certainly to God! But one thing to remember is that we are not the only ones that are facing these problems.
Why things happen again and again? Is it just because history repeats itself? Have we thought that these things never end might be because we haven’t learned what we are suppose to learn from it? Or are we just holding on to the pass and cannot let it go? Things happen, do the best we can, overcome it, and don’t regret on the decision that we make but work on it!
But before we take any action and decide on anything, ask wisdom from God, tell Him all your problems, He can certainly be trusted and reliable. Ask God to lead us and walk with us through these difficulties.
What do we do when we face problems? Who do we go to when we have problems? Why do people come to us when they have are facing problems? Are we looking for answers? Or do we just simply want someone to listen to us?
Some people may actually approach us because they are really confused and so not know what to do; they might be the ones that are searching for a solution. When we come to these situation, we are ought to give appropriate solution, tell them the real thing that is happening, or maybe tell them our point of view. They might come to us because they trust us, because they know that we will give them the most suitable solution, or just maybe we are just at the right place at the right time, or even maybe they just tell their problems to everyone. We may tell them all that we know and the solutions to the problem. But ultimately, they are the decision maker. When we seek for advice, and advices are given, we have to take the step and courage to face it. But despite of all these advices, we have to discern for ourselves. What are their advices based on? Are they really helping us? So they really care? We are the decision maker! We can’t blame them when things don’t turn out the way we think it would be. When we make a decision, we hope for the best, but when it does not turn out the way we want to be, well, this is not the end. We can just make the best out of it.
On the other hand, there might be those who already have the solution, they just want someone else to agree with them. Do they just want to confirm the decision that they make? Or are they doing this so that they have someone else to blame when things doesn’t turn out the way it should? We can’t blame others when the advices that they give is not appropriate or doesn’t work out the way we want it to be. Maybe they have tried their best to help us but fate does not stand on our side? Life is a journey, we will reach somewhere someday, it all depends on the decision we make today. We must have a teachable heart and learn from our mistakes. The same wind blows again and again – trials and temptation will continue to come, but we must make the best decision and make the right move. Today’s decision will decide where we stand in the future.
There are also some that simply just want to talk about their problems. Good intension or bad intensions? Or do they just like to share what they are going through? Or are they just trying to find a conversation? Or are they trying to teach us something through all of this? Or are they just simply trying to test our wisdom? Or do they just want to bring up the issue? Or do they want compassion? Or do they want attention?
As people who gives advices, we are ought to encounter the problem by looking at the whole picture. We cannot be bias, we cannot be blinded with emotion, and we certainly cannot just don’t care about the outcome. We have to have patience, compassion, and be wise! We tackle different issue with different tactics. Life is not a just a piece of cake, it might be more complicated then it look like.
As for me, where do I go when I face problems? Maybe to my family, maybe to certain friend, but for certainly to God! But one thing to remember is that we are not the only ones that are facing these problems.
Why things happen again and again? Is it just because history repeats itself? Have we thought that these things never end might be because we haven’t learned what we are suppose to learn from it? Or are we just holding on to the pass and cannot let it go? Things happen, do the best we can, overcome it, and don’t regret on the decision that we make but work on it!
But before we take any action and decide on anything, ask wisdom from God, tell Him all your problems, He can certainly be trusted and reliable. Ask God to lead us and walk with us through these difficulties.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Just feel like sharing something that I’ve learned this weekend in church.. =D
What is mistake?
Mistake is to regard or to identify something or someone wrongly, an error in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment caused by poor reasoning, carelessness, insufficient knowledge, etc. which often resulted in unfavorable or undesired results.
What would be the possible causes of mistake in our lives?
There are a few that are listed but what really struck me is point 3.
1. Mistake made out of fear and worry for our daily needs.
2. Mistake made out of ignorance and faulty reasoning.
3. Mistake made out of laziness
- 1 Kings 1: 6
- We always regret that we did not work hard enough after our exams. We will think “if only I spend a few more hours”, “if only I did more practices”, “if only I look through the pass years”… then we would tell ourselves, I’ll work harder for the next exam… But are those the questions that we ask ourselves again and again? When are we going to really change and not make this mistake again? Or are we going to ask those questions every time we walk out of the exam hall?
- Smartness only brings us until a certain stage, but our hard work plays a big part. For example, there are two very talented businessmen. One is willing to work hard while the other is only willing to do the minimum. Who is going to penetrate the market more effectively?
- God does not promote short-cut. We have to work smartly. Laziness is not part of our contract with God. We are accountable for the things we do. Each of us has an equal of 24 hours per day. But how we spend our time determine where we stand in the future.
4. Mistake made due to the lack of self-control.
- Many marriages fall apart because of lack of self-control. We do not test God. If we know that we cannot resist the temptation, sometimes its better to stay away from it. We do not purposely go to unnecessarily places and indulge ourselves in sin.
- We are often tempted especially when we have too much of time. It is best for us to set our goals and know the purpose of life. Occupy ourselves with useful and healthy things. We have to learn to divert our energy to the proper things on earth.
- The pride in mankind can also dangerous. Sometimes pride might stop us from committing the mistakes that we make. Relationships might turn sour because of this. Are all these worth it just because we want to save face?
5. Mistake made out of a wrong value system in our lives.
What is important: We must learn to admit our mistakes
There are also 4 reasons given for us to celebrate our mistakes.
1. Noticing mistakes shows our commitment to quality
2. Mistakes make powerful teachers.
3. Mistakes get our attention
4. Permitting mistakes allows us to take risks
It is not what is done to you that determines the outcome of your life, but how you respond to injustice that decides your destiny. – Dr. Robb D. Thomson-
What is mistake?
Mistake is to regard or to identify something or someone wrongly, an error in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment caused by poor reasoning, carelessness, insufficient knowledge, etc. which often resulted in unfavorable or undesired results.
What would be the possible causes of mistake in our lives?
There are a few that are listed but what really struck me is point 3.
1. Mistake made out of fear and worry for our daily needs.
2. Mistake made out of ignorance and faulty reasoning.
3. Mistake made out of laziness
- 1 Kings 1: 6
- We always regret that we did not work hard enough after our exams. We will think “if only I spend a few more hours”, “if only I did more practices”, “if only I look through the pass years”… then we would tell ourselves, I’ll work harder for the next exam… But are those the questions that we ask ourselves again and again? When are we going to really change and not make this mistake again? Or are we going to ask those questions every time we walk out of the exam hall?
- Smartness only brings us until a certain stage, but our hard work plays a big part. For example, there are two very talented businessmen. One is willing to work hard while the other is only willing to do the minimum. Who is going to penetrate the market more effectively?
- God does not promote short-cut. We have to work smartly. Laziness is not part of our contract with God. We are accountable for the things we do. Each of us has an equal of 24 hours per day. But how we spend our time determine where we stand in the future.
4. Mistake made due to the lack of self-control.
- Many marriages fall apart because of lack of self-control. We do not test God. If we know that we cannot resist the temptation, sometimes its better to stay away from it. We do not purposely go to unnecessarily places and indulge ourselves in sin.
- We are often tempted especially when we have too much of time. It is best for us to set our goals and know the purpose of life. Occupy ourselves with useful and healthy things. We have to learn to divert our energy to the proper things on earth.
- The pride in mankind can also dangerous. Sometimes pride might stop us from committing the mistakes that we make. Relationships might turn sour because of this. Are all these worth it just because we want to save face?
5. Mistake made out of a wrong value system in our lives.
What is important: We must learn to admit our mistakes
There are also 4 reasons given for us to celebrate our mistakes.
1. Noticing mistakes shows our commitment to quality
2. Mistakes make powerful teachers.
3. Mistakes get our attention
4. Permitting mistakes allows us to take risks
It is not what is done to you that determines the outcome of your life, but how you respond to injustice that decides your destiny. – Dr. Robb D. Thomson-
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Its been already 2 weeks since AS started. For those who know me, I hardly study.. till I started A-Level. It started with thinking skills.. the first paper was like a cannon - blast the opening ceremony of AS. *BOOM* It was unexpected… really unexpected. I never feel bad when I get bad results, when I am not as good as those around – that’s because I deserved it, the fact that I was lazy. I am happy for those who get good results, the fact that they put in so much effort and burning midnight oil all the time- they deserved it!
But when you start putting in effort, time, sacrificing your sleep, your entertainment, and yet you get the results as before, or ever worse, the world seem to be falling apart… questions such as ‘why do I even bother’, ‘is this worth it’, ‘am I just stupid’, ‘what’s the point of all this’…………. Now that we work hard, aren’t we suppose to get better results?
Sometime after the exam, it like the day has ended… you just need something to cheer you up… and if there is nothing else… just go to bed…………………….. sleep and sleep and sleep, and hope that everything will fall into pieces when you get up.
What else can we do? Hope for someone to give you a call and cheer you up? Go clubbing and forget about everything that happened? … when time like these, we ought to pray, seek for wisdom, seek for guidance, set our priorities right, focus on the next paper, and of cause it’s a bonus if someone give you a call and ask about the papers and cheer you up.
We complain and complain and complain… but we are not the only ones that are going through these things. This is just part of life – a small part of life – that may or may not determine our future. As for my case, it will… Look at the others that are going through harder and longer hours of paper, we should be thankful for all that we are going through and live the best out of it. CARPE DIEM.
Of cause through this time of trouble, there are always good people send by God to cheer us up.. for example, my mum gives me a call once in a while, my cell leader message and ask for updates, my cell member prayed for me… even Hari took me for dinner (after physics 2 - i was really down with my own peformance - but what to do? i din prepare as well as the others). Prom is also coming soon. My partner wanted to pay for my tickets, but I turned it down and got scolded by my whole house (each and every housemate) for doing that… but its very very very sweet for him to offer. =)
2 more weeks of exams to come. For all those out there, just sit back, relax, and as long as you have done your best, there’s nothing, no point to worry about it anymore.
But when you start putting in effort, time, sacrificing your sleep, your entertainment, and yet you get the results as before, or ever worse, the world seem to be falling apart… questions such as ‘why do I even bother’, ‘is this worth it’, ‘am I just stupid’, ‘what’s the point of all this’…………. Now that we work hard, aren’t we suppose to get better results?
Sometime after the exam, it like the day has ended… you just need something to cheer you up… and if there is nothing else… just go to bed…………………….. sleep and sleep and sleep, and hope that everything will fall into pieces when you get up.
What else can we do? Hope for someone to give you a call and cheer you up? Go clubbing and forget about everything that happened? … when time like these, we ought to pray, seek for wisdom, seek for guidance, set our priorities right, focus on the next paper, and of cause it’s a bonus if someone give you a call and ask about the papers and cheer you up.
We complain and complain and complain… but we are not the only ones that are going through these things. This is just part of life – a small part of life – that may or may not determine our future. As for my case, it will… Look at the others that are going through harder and longer hours of paper, we should be thankful for all that we are going through and live the best out of it. CARPE DIEM.
Of cause through this time of trouble, there are always good people send by God to cheer us up.. for example, my mum gives me a call once in a while, my cell leader message and ask for updates, my cell member prayed for me… even Hari took me for dinner (after physics 2 - i was really down with my own peformance - but what to do? i din prepare as well as the others). Prom is also coming soon. My partner wanted to pay for my tickets, but I turned it down and got scolded by my whole house (each and every housemate) for doing that… but its very very very sweet for him to offer. =)
2 more weeks of exams to come. For all those out there, just sit back, relax, and as long as you have done your best, there’s nothing, no point to worry about it anymore.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Types of friend…
That day I went for a conference. In the conference, the person spoke about the types of people that we have in our life.
1. Compromisers
This group of people are always trying to get you to compromise your standards. When you are striving for excellence, they are probably the ones who will give you negative advices, distract you from doing your part… they will be telling you that you have the time of the whole world to achieve your goals and that they are not important at this time. These people are probably not sent by God.
2. Companions
This is the second group of people. Those that are willing to accept you as you are, but have no intention of working with you for your improvement. This are fun people but will take you nowhere in life. We have these people around us all the time. When its time for clubbing, movies, shopping… they will be there. But when it comes to work, they are not willing to put in their very best.
3. Committed
This third group of people are those who are undeniably tied to helping you enter the future. This are the ones who are willing to go through difficulties with you, will tell you when you are not doing the right thing, will be there to push you until you turn out to be your very best. This group of people will help you in your business, life and education…
Who are we to our friends? A genuine relationship is never defined by what we can get, but by what we can give. A cheerleader is in the life to encourage you but a coach is in the life to correct you. Do we prefer friends that are always there for us but never want you to be a better person or do we want friends that are honest and direct and are willing to mold us? On the other hand, it is easier to be said then done. Who are we to our friends? I personally agree that it is much easier to be a ‘companion’ like friends. It really takes courage, trust, faith, patience to be a committed friend.
That day I went for a conference. In the conference, the person spoke about the types of people that we have in our life.
1. Compromisers
This group of people are always trying to get you to compromise your standards. When you are striving for excellence, they are probably the ones who will give you negative advices, distract you from doing your part… they will be telling you that you have the time of the whole world to achieve your goals and that they are not important at this time. These people are probably not sent by God.
2. Companions
This is the second group of people. Those that are willing to accept you as you are, but have no intention of working with you for your improvement. This are fun people but will take you nowhere in life. We have these people around us all the time. When its time for clubbing, movies, shopping… they will be there. But when it comes to work, they are not willing to put in their very best.
3. Committed
This third group of people are those who are undeniably tied to helping you enter the future. This are the ones who are willing to go through difficulties with you, will tell you when you are not doing the right thing, will be there to push you until you turn out to be your very best. This group of people will help you in your business, life and education…
Who are we to our friends? A genuine relationship is never defined by what we can get, but by what we can give. A cheerleader is in the life to encourage you but a coach is in the life to correct you. Do we prefer friends that are always there for us but never want you to be a better person or do we want friends that are honest and direct and are willing to mold us? On the other hand, it is easier to be said then done. Who are we to our friends? I personally agree that it is much easier to be a ‘companion’ like friends. It really takes courage, trust, faith, patience to be a committed friend.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Daily Devotion… hmmm… brother Jason shared about doing our daily devotion… Is it a must for us to do so? Is it a crime not to do so? How often must we do it? How should we do it?...
He said that doing our daily devotion is like taking our daily meal. We won’t die if we don’t eat a meal, won’t die if we skip 2 meals… 3 meals….. don’t eat for a day… two days.. three days…. But try not eating for a few months….
There are often many hindrances when we want to do our devotion. There are physical hindrances such as no proper place, too many distractions – television, computer, handphone… But this is quite easy to overcome. If the television is standing in the way, just off it… I’m quite sure that it will not automatically switch on on its own. There are also spiritual hindrances. But this is not that often – you hardly hear a whisper that says “ don’t do your daily devotion”.. but the hardest to overcome is the hindrance in our heart. How passionate are we about our daily devotion? Do we feel that there is something missing when we missed a day of devotion?
Think of the daily devotion as we are dating God…
It is very important for us to do our daily devotion… Here are some of the suggested steps that he gave to do our devotion :
1. Choose a right time
2. Find a right place
3. Discover a body posture
4. In God’s presence
5. Read the bible
6. Listen to God
7. Respect in deed
Daily devotion should be a part of our life. It is important and will indeed help us to understand more and also get closer to God. It is also very helpful especially in facing uncertainties in life.
He said that doing our daily devotion is like taking our daily meal. We won’t die if we don’t eat a meal, won’t die if we skip 2 meals… 3 meals….. don’t eat for a day… two days.. three days…. But try not eating for a few months….
There are often many hindrances when we want to do our devotion. There are physical hindrances such as no proper place, too many distractions – television, computer, handphone… But this is quite easy to overcome. If the television is standing in the way, just off it… I’m quite sure that it will not automatically switch on on its own. There are also spiritual hindrances. But this is not that often – you hardly hear a whisper that says “ don’t do your daily devotion”.. but the hardest to overcome is the hindrance in our heart. How passionate are we about our daily devotion? Do we feel that there is something missing when we missed a day of devotion?
Think of the daily devotion as we are dating God…
It is very important for us to do our daily devotion… Here are some of the suggested steps that he gave to do our devotion :
1. Choose a right time
2. Find a right place
3. Discover a body posture
4. In God’s presence
5. Read the bible
6. Listen to God
7. Respect in deed
Daily devotion should be a part of our life. It is important and will indeed help us to understand more and also get closer to God. It is also very helpful especially in facing uncertainties in life.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Its the day, its today - the end of the 40 days fast. Fast and pray for my family. :D It is indeed a fruitful one, eventhough not everything turn out to be what i wanted but i know that the best is yet to come.
Last week, during easter, Zhen Rong and her bf followed us to church... Khai Xhuen too... they enjoyed it a lot. There's nothing more exciting than to see your friend being saved. I thank God for all that happen and continue to pray that He will use me for greater plans.
During this holiday, i was really blessed. I went to Singapore to visit my brother and i was blessed with ROXY... i went shopping and shopping and shopping. I fast and prayed that my brother and indeed God blessed the works of him hand. At night, i went for a very nice dinner with my cousin. He took us for seafood... just opposite Pulau Batam... The crabs there were extremely big. Later during the holiday, i went to Johor, i visited my aunty and uncle there. I also got to see the new born of my cousin, so fat, so cute, so heavy...
People around me are growing... They are all falling in love. =) but why is everyone fear of rejection? Is this part of life that everyone have to go through? All i can tell them is THE BEST IS YET TO COME! When the whole world seem to be falling apart, know that God will still be there for you.
And of cos your friends and family members.
This morning, i ask my sis, "what should i fast next?" and she answered "chocolate"... How can this be? i eat chocolate almost everyday. At least every week. But what is fasting if it doesn't mean anything to us?
Exams are over but more exams are to come. But this life is more than exams. There is more life than daily routine. When we are away from our love ones, away from our close friends, we will learn to appreciate more of the people around us. All in all, till now, i just comtinue to pray that i'll continue to grow in God, grow in faith and truth!
Last week, during easter, Zhen Rong and her bf followed us to church... Khai Xhuen too... they enjoyed it a lot. There's nothing more exciting than to see your friend being saved. I thank God for all that happen and continue to pray that He will use me for greater plans.
During this holiday, i was really blessed. I went to Singapore to visit my brother and i was blessed with ROXY... i went shopping and shopping and shopping. I fast and prayed that my brother and indeed God blessed the works of him hand. At night, i went for a very nice dinner with my cousin. He took us for seafood... just opposite Pulau Batam... The crabs there were extremely big. Later during the holiday, i went to Johor, i visited my aunty and uncle there. I also got to see the new born of my cousin, so fat, so cute, so heavy...
People around me are growing... They are all falling in love. =) but why is everyone fear of rejection? Is this part of life that everyone have to go through? All i can tell them is THE BEST IS YET TO COME! When the whole world seem to be falling apart, know that God will still be there for you.
And of cos your friends and family members.
This morning, i ask my sis, "what should i fast next?" and she answered "chocolate"... How can this be? i eat chocolate almost everyday. At least every week. But what is fasting if it doesn't mean anything to us?
Exams are over but more exams are to come. But this life is more than exams. There is more life than daily routine. When we are away from our love ones, away from our close friends, we will learn to appreciate more of the people around us. All in all, till now, i just comtinue to pray that i'll continue to grow in God, grow in faith and truth!
Monday, March 26, 2007
Its now about 4.15 am .... Have been studying chemistry for like forever...
Conference with Pst. Pat Mesiti..
Its was indeed a fun and interesting that i actually got to hear Pat Mesiti preach live. The message was good and wakening.. his humour + logic + reality was awesome... one thing that i really remember is when Pat asked :
" should we give our nett income or our raw income?"
"Well, do you want nett blessings or raw blessings?"
This somehow is funny and in a way brought out awareness in me...
He spoke about the rewards, blessings ........ the best part is these doesn't come along with sorrow and curses...
Tithes are indeed very important, the important thing here is not that we should give tithes but it is more of WE MUST GIVE TITHES.
Tithes open Heaven's windows to you - Malachi 3:10
Tithes diligently presented cause God to consistently rebuke the devourer for you - Malachi 3:11
Those who tithe are those who the nations will come to called blessed of God - Malachi 3:12
* tithes is not 5%, not 8% but 10% of a person's increase that belongs to God .
Another joy of the day is that two of my friends, Heng and Hari actually came to church on Sunday as well..... Seeing them dressed smartly and actually sat through the whole service indeed brought much joy... After more than 6 months of invitation, and endless prayers, they finally came to attend the church service.. =)
The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
God did not give up on me on anything, therefore, we should continue and never give up on the people around us...
Exams are around the corner... I better get back to my books...
Conference with Pst. Pat Mesiti..
Its was indeed a fun and interesting that i actually got to hear Pat Mesiti preach live. The message was good and wakening.. his humour + logic + reality was awesome... one thing that i really remember is when Pat asked :
" should we give our nett income or our raw income?"
"Well, do you want nett blessings or raw blessings?"
This somehow is funny and in a way brought out awareness in me...
He spoke about the rewards, blessings ........ the best part is these doesn't come along with sorrow and curses...
Tithes are indeed very important, the important thing here is not that we should give tithes but it is more of WE MUST GIVE TITHES.
Tithes open Heaven's windows to you - Malachi 3:10
Tithes diligently presented cause God to consistently rebuke the devourer for you - Malachi 3:11
Those who tithe are those who the nations will come to called blessed of God - Malachi 3:12
* tithes is not 5%, not 8% but 10% of a person's increase that belongs to God .
Another joy of the day is that two of my friends, Heng and Hari actually came to church on Sunday as well..... Seeing them dressed smartly and actually sat through the whole service indeed brought much joy... After more than 6 months of invitation, and endless prayers, they finally came to attend the church service.. =)
The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
God did not give up on me on anything, therefore, we should continue and never give up on the people around us...
Exams are around the corner... I better get back to my books...
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Break Fast, not breakfast...
Since CNY, my sis decided that we should start fasting to pray for our family and the people around us. :) Since i'm only eating 2 meals a day, i can't probabily fast any meal. Therefore, i decided to fast NUGGETS and CRABSTICKs ( my daily breakfast and i like it very much)... its a forty days fast.. my bro, sis and mum fast and pray.. last Friday, i thought of doing more... fasting INTERNET. this is a very very big sacrifice.. my daily routine is disturb (wake up, online, go college, sleep). But it worn't be called Fasting if we are not willin to give up something that meant a lot to us... I started and it was a 89% success. (failed cos have to send online messages for college's club). There were a few main points of prayer that i focus on this whole week... dad's business, mum's health, elder sister's work, second sister's visa, bro's competitions, younger sis's studies.... my own studies, my friends, and i also prayed for a cell group member(so that he'll find his soulmate)- this issue just came into my mind and i prayed for him. =) this fast was interesting and i learned to be more discipline, more focus, and i'm a step nearer with my walk to God.. =)
Saturday, Keith talked about commitment.... Its easy to be committed to the things that we like.. but it takes a lot of strength, courage, faith... etc.... to be really 100% committed. His points were
1. Committed to know God- His words and Prayer.
2. Committed to serve Him through His church.
What about the commitment to study, family, friends, reletionships, work................. hmmmmmmm.....
there's still a long time for me here, before i leave Malaysia, my friends, my family, my church... As i continue my days through trails and temptations, happiness and joy, may everyone see the glory of God through us and that we will continue to draw closer to Him.
* Fast and pray is effective =)
Since CNY, my sis decided that we should start fasting to pray for our family and the people around us. :) Since i'm only eating 2 meals a day, i can't probabily fast any meal. Therefore, i decided to fast NUGGETS and CRABSTICKs ( my daily breakfast and i like it very much)... its a forty days fast.. my bro, sis and mum fast and pray.. last Friday, i thought of doing more... fasting INTERNET. this is a very very big sacrifice.. my daily routine is disturb (wake up, online, go college, sleep). But it worn't be called Fasting if we are not willin to give up something that meant a lot to us... I started and it was a 89% success. (failed cos have to send online messages for college's club). There were a few main points of prayer that i focus on this whole week... dad's business, mum's health, elder sister's work, second sister's visa, bro's competitions, younger sis's studies.... my own studies, my friends, and i also prayed for a cell group member(so that he'll find his soulmate)- this issue just came into my mind and i prayed for him. =) this fast was interesting and i learned to be more discipline, more focus, and i'm a step nearer with my walk to God.. =)
Saturday, Keith talked about commitment.... Its easy to be committed to the things that we like.. but it takes a lot of strength, courage, faith... etc.... to be really 100% committed. His points were
1. Committed to know God- His words and Prayer.
2. Committed to serve Him through His church.
What about the commitment to study, family, friends, reletionships, work................. hmmmmmmm.....
there's still a long time for me here, before i leave Malaysia, my friends, my family, my church... As i continue my days through trails and temptations, happiness and joy, may everyone see the glory of God through us and that we will continue to draw closer to Him.
* Fast and pray is effective =)
Friday, March 09, 2007
New pillars, same foundation
All these while, YY cell group have treated me well, they cared for me and have really made me fell like home...:D they are indeed a blessing to the people all around them... Its finally that i'm going to officially join City Harvest... Having to come and meet new and old friends, i've come to know that God has place us in a place where there are countless people to care for us. He has plans for us even if thing does not turn out the way we expect it to be. But as time pass, i'm able to see more clearly what happened and that did i made the right choice. Indeed much faith is needed and that we must continue to pray for all around us... Today is the "farewell" day to all my dearest cell members, will miss them much and will indeed continue to pray for them. And today i also found out that another prayer of mine have been fulfilled. This is indeed a relief. One of my friend is currently attatched and i'm glad that he found what he wants. Today's cell meeting is more of an open topic day and we chat about many things.
Continue in this college life, exams are near and getting nearer and nearer as time pass. I really need to stay focus and not be affected by the surroundings. Self control and a river full of knowledge is what i need... :)
I still need a figure to pledge. How much? Is it enough? Is this what i can afford? What are my intentions? Is this the right move...... questions upon qiestions...
Life is like a "cos graph", it has its up and down. But all that i learned so far is that we should continue to pray and learn to Rest in God. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all shall be added unto us... :)
All i'm looking forward so far is that my whole family will be happy and successful, we'll be able to testify to our friends in all ways, and that i'll achieve excellent results.. :) all the rest, i shall leave it to God.
EverlastingJoy
All these while, YY cell group have treated me well, they cared for me and have really made me fell like home...:D they are indeed a blessing to the people all around them... Its finally that i'm going to officially join City Harvest... Having to come and meet new and old friends, i've come to know that God has place us in a place where there are countless people to care for us. He has plans for us even if thing does not turn out the way we expect it to be. But as time pass, i'm able to see more clearly what happened and that did i made the right choice. Indeed much faith is needed and that we must continue to pray for all around us... Today is the "farewell" day to all my dearest cell members, will miss them much and will indeed continue to pray for them. And today i also found out that another prayer of mine have been fulfilled. This is indeed a relief. One of my friend is currently attatched and i'm glad that he found what he wants. Today's cell meeting is more of an open topic day and we chat about many things.
Continue in this college life, exams are near and getting nearer and nearer as time pass. I really need to stay focus and not be affected by the surroundings. Self control and a river full of knowledge is what i need... :)
I still need a figure to pledge. How much? Is it enough? Is this what i can afford? What are my intentions? Is this the right move...... questions upon qiestions...
Life is like a "cos graph", it has its up and down. But all that i learned so far is that we should continue to pray and learn to Rest in God. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all shall be added unto us... :)
All i'm looking forward so far is that my whole family will be happy and successful, we'll be able to testify to our friends in all ways, and that i'll achieve excellent results.. :) all the rest, i shall leave it to God.
EverlastingJoy
Friday, December 29, 2006
its already towards the end of the year
this is indeed a holiday to remember, on the night that we finish my SEM exams, we once again went for steamboat. there were about 20++ of us there, the place was not even enough for everyone. But the smile on everyone's face clearly show that none of this really matter.
Just before i went back to my hometown, my friend and i went for extreme shopping... its almost like money falls from heaven, we just grab and pay... by night, i was already on my way home in my friend's car. can't forget when i step down the car and saw my parents. :)
few days at home and few meet up with friends indeed brought me back to old times. when i went back to my home church, i really felt the joy once again. after much chatting and lots of fellowship, i had to pack to go for a camp at pd. at first, it seems like a barrier during the holidays. but my dad himself fetch me to the destination.
the first thing that came to my mind was CRABSSSSssssss... i was there much earlier then the others. but my pd classmate(heng) came to the boredom rescue. we went up a hill to see the light house under the rain... first time hiking under the rain... lol... when all the scholars arrived, the place is immediately packed. i felt so small when i was talking to them, but this is special situation. the best saying that i learned from this camp is "diamond is a piece of coal that did well under pressure". so, i just hope that place will indeed polish me. :) we played cards(BLUFF) non stop... i thought irving to bluff but that honest person was always caught bluffing.. lol.. one of the thing that i can't forget is when we went kayaking. it was getting dark when we were on our way back home. its like we are not even moving despite that we were using all our strength... we(shalini and i) were losing site of the kayak(angelyn and kelvin) behind, so, i decided that we'll paddle to the nearest shore and rest. i called arthur and by the grace of God, he went and got us rescued. when we were near, i could see some of my friends waiting anciously but was very glad that we came back safely. i felt good to have such friends that care. after that, we went for the BBQ party and went all the way to Seremban for a midnight movie. Heng and Brandon drove us there. the curse of the golden flower was an OK movie... but ju vern and i was sleeping(too tired) throughout the movie. by the time we went back, it was already 3am. this is the first i time i went out till so late without my parents permission. but i waited for heng to reach home safely before going to bed. the next morning, asvin's dad picked us up from kl. on the way home, i got the message saying that i got 2As and 3Bs for my SEM. i really thanked God that i did not fail my chemistry. when i reached home, i checked again... just that i realise that i got the wrong message.... but i was laughing in front of my computer screen.... i actually got 3As and 2Bs. this is a gift from God before christmas :)
the later days, spent it with my church youths... we had christmas presentation in pengkalan, main church.... i recieved lots of chocolate i=this christmas, am very very very happy... i also got a handphone holder from the ngoos, chocolate from mok, more chocolate from the Lais, presents from melody.... and very very nice chocolates from my sister and my cousins.. this christmas can be called a CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS..... we also had BBQ party with a fun high praise... visitations... makan at Mok's place, movie at my place, football and games at Ngoo's place... enless practices in church... ... it was real fun hanging with these people. we just laugh non stop. the gatherings brought us closer and we grew much stronger in faith.
its only a week left before school re-open. haih....
i'm very thankful that everything went on well throughout this year... eventhough there were some blurness here and there but all in all, everything went well...
this is indeed a holiday to remember, on the night that we finish my SEM exams, we once again went for steamboat. there were about 20++ of us there, the place was not even enough for everyone. But the smile on everyone's face clearly show that none of this really matter.
Just before i went back to my hometown, my friend and i went for extreme shopping... its almost like money falls from heaven, we just grab and pay... by night, i was already on my way home in my friend's car. can't forget when i step down the car and saw my parents. :)
few days at home and few meet up with friends indeed brought me back to old times. when i went back to my home church, i really felt the joy once again. after much chatting and lots of fellowship, i had to pack to go for a camp at pd. at first, it seems like a barrier during the holidays. but my dad himself fetch me to the destination.
the first thing that came to my mind was CRABSSSSssssss... i was there much earlier then the others. but my pd classmate(heng) came to the boredom rescue. we went up a hill to see the light house under the rain... first time hiking under the rain... lol... when all the scholars arrived, the place is immediately packed. i felt so small when i was talking to them, but this is special situation. the best saying that i learned from this camp is "diamond is a piece of coal that did well under pressure". so, i just hope that place will indeed polish me. :) we played cards(BLUFF) non stop... i thought irving to bluff but that honest person was always caught bluffing.. lol.. one of the thing that i can't forget is when we went kayaking. it was getting dark when we were on our way back home. its like we are not even moving despite that we were using all our strength... we(shalini and i) were losing site of the kayak(angelyn and kelvin) behind, so, i decided that we'll paddle to the nearest shore and rest. i called arthur and by the grace of God, he went and got us rescued. when we were near, i could see some of my friends waiting anciously but was very glad that we came back safely. i felt good to have such friends that care. after that, we went for the BBQ party and went all the way to Seremban for a midnight movie. Heng and Brandon drove us there. the curse of the golden flower was an OK movie... but ju vern and i was sleeping(too tired) throughout the movie. by the time we went back, it was already 3am. this is the first i time i went out till so late without my parents permission. but i waited for heng to reach home safely before going to bed. the next morning, asvin's dad picked us up from kl. on the way home, i got the message saying that i got 2As and 3Bs for my SEM. i really thanked God that i did not fail my chemistry. when i reached home, i checked again... just that i realise that i got the wrong message.... but i was laughing in front of my computer screen.... i actually got 3As and 2Bs. this is a gift from God before christmas :)
the later days, spent it with my church youths... we had christmas presentation in pengkalan, main church.... i recieved lots of chocolate i=this christmas, am very very very happy... i also got a handphone holder from the ngoos, chocolate from mok, more chocolate from the Lais, presents from melody.... and very very nice chocolates from my sister and my cousins.. this christmas can be called a CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS..... we also had BBQ party with a fun high praise... visitations... makan at Mok's place, movie at my place, football and games at Ngoo's place... enless practices in church... ... it was real fun hanging with these people. we just laugh non stop. the gatherings brought us closer and we grew much stronger in faith.
its only a week left before school re-open. haih....
i'm very thankful that everything went on well throughout this year... eventhough there were some blurness here and there but all in all, everything went well...
Friday, November 03, 2006
The prayer:
Dear Lord,
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your loving kindness, according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against You, have I sinned, and done this evil in Your sight that You may be found just when You speak, and blameless when you judge. Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me.
You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Make me hear JOY and GLADNESS, that the bones You have broken may rejoice. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the JOY of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You. Deliver me from guilt of bloodshed, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness.
Lord,
I am lost!
i no longer know what is happening around me!
things are turning round and round!
my emotions are fluctuating!
my brain is confused!
and my flesh is weak!
I am now lost, really LOST!
and do not know know the next step!!!
Lord,
Please help me, take me Lord out of this time of trouble
As i cry out to You Lord,
hear me oh Lord, indeed hear my cries oh Lord!!!
I know Lord,
Through this time of trails and temptation, i know Lord that You will make me a stronger and a better person.
Lord, make me strong Lord, in the inside as you have made me strong on the outside.
I do not expect mankind to understand all that i am going through, but Lord please guide me lead me and even carry me when i am lost, when i am too weak to even call for help.
I know Lord that you are always there for me. Lord, please continue to uphold me, for i know that everytime i fall, every tear that comes out from me, every words of my mouth , Lord, indeed you see, hear and understand it. i know that all of this will indeed make me stronger and and i will someday realise your greatness and goodness. i believe Lord that all things will one day be revieled, you will make me a better human that i am now.
Thank you Lord for all you have done
Thank you Lord for being with me in times of need
Thank you Lord for making me who i am today
Lord, even though i can't see the plans you have for me
but i know Lord that you LOVE me and do all things for my own good
Please bless everyone around me
Bless the church
Bless my family, send my love to them though they are far from me
and also bless all my friends
Praise and thank you once again Lord
And as i pray all these in the MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST
AMEN!
Dear Lord,
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your loving kindness, according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against You, have I sinned, and done this evil in Your sight that You may be found just when You speak, and blameless when you judge. Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me.
You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Make me hear JOY and GLADNESS, that the bones You have broken may rejoice. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the JOY of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You. Deliver me from guilt of bloodshed, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness.
Lord,
I am lost!
i no longer know what is happening around me!
things are turning round and round!
my emotions are fluctuating!
my brain is confused!
and my flesh is weak!
I am now lost, really LOST!
and do not know know the next step!!!
Lord,
Please help me, take me Lord out of this time of trouble
As i cry out to You Lord,
hear me oh Lord, indeed hear my cries oh Lord!!!
I know Lord,
Through this time of trails and temptation, i know Lord that You will make me a stronger and a better person.
Lord, make me strong Lord, in the inside as you have made me strong on the outside.
I do not expect mankind to understand all that i am going through, but Lord please guide me lead me and even carry me when i am lost, when i am too weak to even call for help.
I know Lord that you are always there for me. Lord, please continue to uphold me, for i know that everytime i fall, every tear that comes out from me, every words of my mouth , Lord, indeed you see, hear and understand it. i know that all of this will indeed make me stronger and and i will someday realise your greatness and goodness. i believe Lord that all things will one day be revieled, you will make me a better human that i am now.
Thank you Lord for all you have done
Thank you Lord for being with me in times of need
Thank you Lord for making me who i am today
Lord, even though i can't see the plans you have for me
but i know Lord that you LOVE me and do all things for my own good
Please bless everyone around me
Bless the church
Bless my family, send my love to them though they are far from me
and also bless all my friends
Praise and thank you once again Lord
And as i pray all these in the MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST
AMEN!
Sunday, September 17, 2006
The end of my holidays is now here.
Holiday is indeed a good time for us to think over our purpose in life and also some time for relaxation.
Over this holiday, i've finally concluded that my purpose for now is to stay focus and to do well in my studies.
I learned that God gave me this scholarship for a reason and a good reason. I must indeed do my best and not let Him and my family down. I know that i might not be the smartest person around but God has indeed blessed me. I realised that there is always at least a reason for someone to do something in life. The commitment is very important. My will may be strong for now but i also hope that my flesh will be strong as well. I don't ask of man to understand the reason why i am working hard now. But i do hope that even if they do not want to encourage me, they will at least try not to discourage me. But i will not blame them for it is not their fault that i am easily discourage. They might be saying many things that i might not want to hear but i always remind myself that i am not doing all these things for them and pray that God will continue to strengthen me in all that i do. May He continue to give me wisdom and will strenght to continue every single day of my life. All i want to do is to be able to shine for God wherever i go and that one day, i may have the chance to say that my results is indeed because of God's blessing. I'm looking forward to the day that i can actually say "It is all because of His blessing." In Due 28:13 it is said that, "The Lord will make you the head and not the tail". But i realised that the bible also speak of God help those who help themself. There may be many temptation in life and many times men tend to give in to them(i am one of them that always fall into temptations). But now i pray and believe that God knows my heart's desire and will indeed help me throughout this time of need.
All i pray for is that God will indeed bring good people that will encourage me and help me through difficulties into my life and continue to strengthen me in faith and trust in Him.
There was once a joke - the people put up a line on the wall saying "TRUST IN THE LORD" but the letter T dropped down after a while and the whole meaning changed into "RUST IN THE LORD". And come to think about it, i sometimes take life easy and forget my true purpose of life that is to bring glory to His name. I sometimes actually to rust in the Lord but i know that God will be there to keep an eye on me and will guide me back to the right path-
whenever i start to stray away. But by God's grace, i will continue to grow in faith and do things according to His will.
I must indeed continue to work hard and to be able to testify for Him one day.
Holiday is indeed a good time for us to think over our purpose in life and also some time for relaxation.
Over this holiday, i've finally concluded that my purpose for now is to stay focus and to do well in my studies.
I learned that God gave me this scholarship for a reason and a good reason. I must indeed do my best and not let Him and my family down. I know that i might not be the smartest person around but God has indeed blessed me. I realised that there is always at least a reason for someone to do something in life. The commitment is very important. My will may be strong for now but i also hope that my flesh will be strong as well. I don't ask of man to understand the reason why i am working hard now. But i do hope that even if they do not want to encourage me, they will at least try not to discourage me. But i will not blame them for it is not their fault that i am easily discourage. They might be saying many things that i might not want to hear but i always remind myself that i am not doing all these things for them and pray that God will continue to strengthen me in all that i do. May He continue to give me wisdom and will strenght to continue every single day of my life. All i want to do is to be able to shine for God wherever i go and that one day, i may have the chance to say that my results is indeed because of God's blessing. I'm looking forward to the day that i can actually say "It is all because of His blessing." In Due 28:13 it is said that, "The Lord will make you the head and not the tail". But i realised that the bible also speak of God help those who help themself. There may be many temptation in life and many times men tend to give in to them(i am one of them that always fall into temptations). But now i pray and believe that God knows my heart's desire and will indeed help me throughout this time of need.
All i pray for is that God will indeed bring good people that will encourage me and help me through difficulties into my life and continue to strengthen me in faith and trust in Him.
There was once a joke - the people put up a line on the wall saying "TRUST IN THE LORD" but the letter T dropped down after a while and the whole meaning changed into "RUST IN THE LORD". And come to think about it, i sometimes take life easy and forget my true purpose of life that is to bring glory to His name. I sometimes actually to rust in the Lord but i know that God will be there to keep an eye on me and will guide me back to the right path-
whenever i start to stray away. But by God's grace, i will continue to grow in faith and do things according to His will.
I must indeed continue to work hard and to be able to testify for Him one day.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
28/08/06
A new day, a new beginning.
Started the whole day with alll types pf sickness and could hardly border about the things around.
The world is turning round and round and all i could do is to stay awake throughout the day.
The climax of the day started only at 7pm- we went to Pyramid and celebrated Khai's birthday.
I think she was happy eventhough there were only a few of us there.
Was still very sick thoughout the party but had to stay alert and go through the whole party happily.
No doubt that i too had fun at the end of the day.
30/08/06
REVIVAL AND WORSHIP CONFERENCE WITH REV. KONG HEE
A day before merdeka, ended this fruitful day going for Emerge KL. It started with announcement, Solo presentation, Dance, ..... and finally came to the worship part. The conference was truly awesome! I really had a great moment praising and worshipping the Lord. I personally felt that the praise and worship is really wonderful and its awesome to see so many people praising God whole heartedly. The cries of the people there really brought the presence of God into the service.
Ps. Kong's message really challenged me lot. I learned that we are to do our best in everything we do. As a student, i have to do my part well, shine for God in my studies. God did not send my to Taylors to preach, he send me here to be a testimony for Him- to shine in my studies. Now, i have to set everything right again. I've to spend more time with God, spend more time with my books and also spend some time with my friends and also playing. Its quite hard for me to do that because there are too many temptations around me.
But i know that by the strength of God, all things are posibble.
Ps. Kong preached about being relevant in the society, there are 7 pillars of the society-Religion, Family, Business, Education, Government, Arts/Culture and Media. Most churches are very good in the religon and family part, but the actual part is that we christian have to move into the market.
My part is now in education and i have to do my best in it. I know that God has a purpose for me giving me this scholarship and i have to do my best not to let Him and my family down.
The day ended with a nice supper. My friend ordered pork organs for me but i gave him all the pork stuff and just ate the bee hon. The satay there was very delicious too. It was indeed a fruitful day.
31/08/06
Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!
Cooked lunch and invited my friends over. All we did was eat, play, chat, and eat, and play, and chat.... Later that day, we went to pyramid. Wanted to go for ice skating but there were just too many people in the ice ring. So, we ended up going for a movie instade. We watched Little Man. It wasn't the best mivie ever but it was indeed a good way to spend time with my old friends.
After the movie, we went for KFC(have been eating fast food the whole week).
Brian(Jeannie's friend, now my friend- a good dancer) and
Albert( my new found good friend in college) joined us for dinner.
We chatted till it was dark and went home.
01/09/06
Badminton
We played badminton after having McD. It was after college. Heng, Cheng Lee, Cheng Yee, Hui Jin, Ian, Kevin,Kah Ee and I went for a game of badminton in Ritz. It had been a long time since i last played such sports with my friends. Had a really really fun and energetic time with them and definately looking forward for the next game.
A new day, a new beginning.
Started the whole day with alll types pf sickness and could hardly border about the things around.
The world is turning round and round and all i could do is to stay awake throughout the day.
The climax of the day started only at 7pm- we went to Pyramid and celebrated Khai's birthday.
I think she was happy eventhough there were only a few of us there.
Was still very sick thoughout the party but had to stay alert and go through the whole party happily.
No doubt that i too had fun at the end of the day.
30/08/06
REVIVAL AND WORSHIP CONFERENCE WITH REV. KONG HEE
A day before merdeka, ended this fruitful day going for Emerge KL. It started with announcement, Solo presentation, Dance, ..... and finally came to the worship part. The conference was truly awesome! I really had a great moment praising and worshipping the Lord. I personally felt that the praise and worship is really wonderful and its awesome to see so many people praising God whole heartedly. The cries of the people there really brought the presence of God into the service.
Ps. Kong's message really challenged me lot. I learned that we are to do our best in everything we do. As a student, i have to do my part well, shine for God in my studies. God did not send my to Taylors to preach, he send me here to be a testimony for Him- to shine in my studies. Now, i have to set everything right again. I've to spend more time with God, spend more time with my books and also spend some time with my friends and also playing. Its quite hard for me to do that because there are too many temptations around me.
But i know that by the strength of God, all things are posibble.
Ps. Kong preached about being relevant in the society, there are 7 pillars of the society-Religion, Family, Business, Education, Government, Arts/Culture and Media. Most churches are very good in the religon and family part, but the actual part is that we christian have to move into the market.
My part is now in education and i have to do my best in it. I know that God has a purpose for me giving me this scholarship and i have to do my best not to let Him and my family down.
The day ended with a nice supper. My friend ordered pork organs for me but i gave him all the pork stuff and just ate the bee hon. The satay there was very delicious too. It was indeed a fruitful day.
31/08/06
Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!
Cooked lunch and invited my friends over. All we did was eat, play, chat, and eat, and play, and chat.... Later that day, we went to pyramid. Wanted to go for ice skating but there were just too many people in the ice ring. So, we ended up going for a movie instade. We watched Little Man. It wasn't the best mivie ever but it was indeed a good way to spend time with my old friends.
After the movie, we went for KFC(have been eating fast food the whole week).
Brian(Jeannie's friend, now my friend- a good dancer) and
Albert( my new found good friend in college) joined us for dinner.
We chatted till it was dark and went home.
01/09/06
Badminton
We played badminton after having McD. It was after college. Heng, Cheng Lee, Cheng Yee, Hui Jin, Ian, Kevin,Kah Ee and I went for a game of badminton in Ritz. It had been a long time since i last played such sports with my friends. Had a really really fun and energetic time with them and definately looking forward for the next game.
Monday, August 28, 2006
28/08/06
Something from Khai Xhuen:
Serena is a very cin cai girl...is she a girl..i'm not sure about it...hehe..just kdding..she doesnt cry nor get angry...she's a emotionless person...ahaha...only know how to laugh....but she can be a good friend..thats all i wnt to say...tis is her contact no...012-2345678...hehe...where got ppl post no. geh...
Something from Khai Xhuen:
Serena is a very cin cai girl...is she a girl..i'm not sure about it...hehe..just kdding..she doesnt cry nor get angry...she's a emotionless person...ahaha...only know how to laugh....but she can be a good friend..thats all i wnt to say...tis is her contact no...012-2345678...hehe...where got ppl post no. geh...
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