He who has a Why to live for can bear with almost any Hows….

I am beginning to like this type of reality show….another hidden gem. Where people will not even give a look at her when she walks past, but hidden inside is the angelic voice that can rattle your soul. Simply amazing! British Got Talent really bring out the best of the normal individual on the street. Britain Got Talent 2009…be mesmerised by the voice of an ordinary 47 years old lady with one of my favourite song from Les Miserable, “I Dreamed a Dream”. Presenting to you Susan Boyle…

P/S: Remember to pause the blog music to enjoy this marvellous angelic voice

“but God has choosen th foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong”  1 Cor 1:27 (NASB)

It was humbling to see SP Lawrence Khong admitting on the first session of the conference to all delegates that the church has not grown since we have entered into the G12 vision. It was humbling to see how SP’s willingness to share on our challenges and failures. I was humbled. But more than being humbled, I was encouraged to see that with these new insights, it has helped me to better understand the heartbeat of the church and G12 Vision and most importantly, the heartbeat of Christ.

More than understanding methodologies in running and growing the cell, the conference has once again brought back the dream that is in my heart and reigniting it again. On the first day of the conference, I was challenged by the Lord to “dare to dream again”.  Indeed, the dream has somehow been dormant for a while. Maybe it’s due to the various demands at this phase of my life and maybe it’s also due to the hardened heart from the various disappointments. I chucked this thought aside. However, on the second day, the Lord challenged once again through Ps Claudia’s message on “Reaching for the Star”. The Lord reminded me on the calling and the purpose that He has set before me and I am to “follow the star” and in the same vein I need to be trained, equipped and am patient as I follow the “star”. And at this juncture, he is training and equipping me. On the third day, I was furthered reminded on “what am I going to do about the revelation God has given me?”. It dawned on me that its no longer about what I know in my mind about what God has in store for me, but how I need to have a “heart of flesh”  so that I can love, hope and have the faith to believe again.

The Lord really ended the conference for me in a sweet note with Delirious? ministering me through their song “History Maker”. What ministered and touched me was when they shared on Isa 58, which has inspired them to write the song. As I was seeking the Lord and preparing my heart for the conference the week before, the Lord led me to read Isa 58 but I didn’t find any significant in it then and how it would relate to the conference. As Delirious? shared, I was moved and received afresh the dream and calling the Lord has given me back in 2003 “to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked and to give drink to the thirsty”.

I was thankful for the conference, for it has once again reignited my heart and my dream, preparing it for the journey the Lord has called me to.

“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter – when you see the naked, to clothe him,” Isa 58:6-7 (NIV)

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’. The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’” Matt 25 :37-40 (NIV)

I was having breakfast at McDonald @ Lucky Plaza while waiting Xiuli for her medical checkup. It has been a while that I am having breakfast at Mac and enjoying the time reading and savoring the time with the Lord.

I was reading the book “Church Shift” by Ps Sunday Adelaja. As I was reading the book, I was gently reminded by the Lord to be “living in a higher standard”, a standard that is not of this world but of His heavenly kingdom.

“To be kingdom minded is to reject te world’s way of thinking and to live by a superior principles from a superior place.”

Many a times, I wondered, why sometimes non-Christians prosper and like living under an umbrella of blessings and like there is no tomorrow. Not that I envied them, but just that I find it perplexed. And at time, Christians who try to live in the way of the Lord got persecuted and received less “blessings” and even suffered to the point of death. Through the book, I was once again reminded and encouraged that our “good works will not go to waste”…..

“We are called bu God to “live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us” (1 Pet 2:12). Our holiness and righteousness is the best testimony we have for showing people that God is real.”

“Lord, thank you for Your encouragement, Your truth and Your promise. Help me to persevere to see Your promises come to pass. I pray the You will strengthen those that is under persecutions, that they will endure and see their good works come to pass. Bless them with Your presence, joy and peace.”

“Lord, thank you for the clean bill of health for Xiuli.”

“Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers. For they will wither quickly like the grass, and fade like the green herb.” Ps 31:1-2 (NASB)

 Hi all, I am back.

Did not blog for a long time as I was fasting from extended time on the computer for the last 40 days The call to fast was initiated by my Senior Pastor as a call for the church to return to intimacy with God. Spending time with God is not only just a spiritual discipline that the Christians should have, in fact, it is what God, our Heavenly Father would want to do with us too. As much as we should spend time with God, He wants to spend time with us too

I have kept my time on the computer to only during working hours and with regards to both work or ministry issues, other than that, I will not spend more than 10 mins on my lappy at home. So what do I do with all the time I have? Well, praying and reading my bible for an hour almost throughout the 40 days. It was such wonderful time. Simply to let my spirit and mind rest in the presence of the Lord.

I am now back And more posts will be on the way ….. however, this doesn’t mean I will spend less time with God again. But rather, I will think of spending time with Him first before I hit on to the lappy from now on

“Is this not the fast which I choose, to loosen the bonds of wickedness, to undo the bands of the yoke, and to let the oppressed go free and break every yoke.” Isa 58: 6-7 (NASB)

“No, the kind of fasting I want calls you to free those who are wrongly imprisoned and to stop oppressing those who work for you. Treat them fairly and give them what they earn” Isa 58: 6-7 (NLT)

I HAVE FINALLY GRADUATED!!!! It all started when I checked my results for the last 3 papers online at the USQConnect on 30 Nov. Anxiously, I typed in my student ID and then my passwords…..at the announcement page, my results flashes!!! I passed all 3 subjects and did pretty well Then the next step, I went to the Student Admin page to confirm and check for my overall results…..it was dead…..as the page was under-construction by the Administrator at USQ to compile and key in all our results. I waited again….. The next day, anxiously again I checked. The long awaited moment unveiled with these words printed at the end of my online transcript….”Graduated with the award of Bachelor of Science”.

Hallelujah!! I finally made it and I  even qualify to pursue my honours with my results…if I choose to :-) Thank you Lord, thank you Lord!!!

“…..’My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness’….” 2 Cor 12:9 (NASB)

“Faithful is He who calls you, and He will bring it to pass.” 1 Thess 5:24 (NASB)

“Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. ” Jn 19:30

“Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.” 1 Thess 5:24

Its time to update again Took my Human Info Processing module’s exam today. 2 more exams to go (12 and 14 Nov) and yes….I will have completed my course, after 6 long years :-) Keep me in your prayers!

“There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven.” Eccl 3:1

I was reminded once again that Faith requires waiting…… I searched the net to have a better understanding on this.

“The word ‘patience’ does not occur in the Old Testament, but we have “patiently” in Ps 40:1 as the translation of qawah, “to wait,” “to expect,” which word frequently expresses the idea, especially that of waiting on God; in Ps 37:7, “patiently” (“wait patiently”) is the translation of qul, one of the meanings of which is “to wait” or “to hope for” or “to expect” (of Job 35:14) …. Patience is often hard to gain and to maintain, but, in Rom 15:5, God is called “the God of patience” (the American Revised Version margin “stedfastness”) as being able to grant that grace to those who look to Him and depend on Him for it. It is in reliance on God and acceptance of His will, with trust in His goodness, wisdom and faithfulness, that we are enabled to endure and to hope stedfastly.” W.L. Walker  (http://www.bible-history.com/isbe/P/PATIENCE/)

Indeed, faith does not necessary simply mean beliving and seeing the results the moment we believe. It requires waiting patiently on the Lord, trusting Him to provide and answer in His time and in His way.

“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isa 40:31 (NIV)

“I waited patiently for the Lord, he turned to me and heard my cry” Ps 40:1 (NIV)

“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Ps 37:3-4 (NIV)

Dear all, think I owe an explanation for this long awaited post (particularly to my Mui who I know will visit often to hear of any update from me). Well, will update the happenings during the past 3 weeks soon, but meanwhile to keep everyone (who read this blog and I know you are a dear friend of mine) abreast of the most significant moment for me now…..I am now in the final semester of my BSc(Psyc) course. This will be more challenging than the last sem as I have got 3 modules to take. They are Research Methodology B, Human Information Processing and Counselling Psychology. Like i said earlier, I will definitely be a “panda” during this period of time…..

Furthermore, this quarter will also be the “busy” time of my work, review of this year plan and progress, planning and budgeting for next year, audit etc etc….. Well, for those who have known me all these years….yes…life is still pretty much the same….keke….as busy as before :-p As I was sharing with my staff this afternoon, I am reminded of Psalm 139:10

“even there Your hand will guide me, and Your strength will support me” (NLT)

“Even there Thy hand will lead me, and Thy right hand will lay hold of me” (NASB)

“even there Your hand will guide me, Your right hand will hold me fast” (NIV)

Keke…this is another long awating blog Been busy preparing for my exam and guess what?? After the paper I was down with a super duper high fever…..39 degrees and more :p so that is what caused the delay for this blog….. 

Finally, I have finished my exam!!! Yes, I have finsished my exam…..finished my paper on Abnormal Psychology aka Abnormal Behaviour. It is one of my elective and one of the subject that I am really interested in Well, I believe I can pass this paper (weightage 50% for the whole module) but, sad to say, I don’t think I can score…… But nonetheless, I am still 2 modules down and 3 more modules to go in the next semester. Well, really trusting God for the remaining 3 modules. Now having only to take 2 modules, I am already like half day…..woah….next sem got 3 modules I really dont know how I am going to handle it man. But well……hanging on to this verse that the Lord gave to me for this year.

“I am counting on the Lord, yes, I am counting on Him. I have put my hope in His word.” Ps 130:5 (NLT)