Thursday, December 25, 2008

~~What Child Is This?~~


1 of my favourite Christmas songs is none other than "What Child Is This?"... Don't know why I love this song so much. I only remember when 1 of my church friends sang it during Christmas celebration, my tears kept rolling down my cheeks. Hope you all will love it too =)



"What child is this, who, laid to restOn Mary's lap, is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:Haste, haste to bring him laud,The Babe, the Son of Mary!
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,Come peasant king to own Him,The King of kings, salvation brings,Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise the song on high,The Virgin sings her lullaby:Joy, joy, for Christ is born,The Babe, the Son of Mary! "

~~Christmas prayer~~


Time flies... I still remembered a couple of weeks ago, me and my friends still enjoying the scenery along a lake fringed with the autumnal beauty of maple, oak, and birch. Right now I found myself totally embraced by the flawless and spotless snow white snow. Before I come to US, it never come across my mind how other people at the other side of the globe live their lives. To me,those white chritmas and flowery foliage only appear in the movie and photoshop editted postcard and wallpapers. (Oh Father, how can I thank you enough to uproot me to a place where I can have a brand new scenery and perspective in life. Thank you for breathing in new life and hope in me... Thank you for making me feel worthy for You say I am worthy... Thank you for being my heaven Father and thank you for giving me such a priviledge to come face to face with You in all situations, calling You "Abba Father". Without You, I am still the innocent girl who is way too caught up in my own tiny little worldly world. I seem to have thousand and one thing to worry about and to make myself busy. Ironically, the more busy I am, the more engaged I am in activities which is not related to You, the more my window about life shrinks. Thank you Lord for revealing Yourself to me, thank you Lord for opening up the eye of my heart and above all thank you for accepting me as Your lost and found child.) It is the exact amazement I have when I first witness my first autum foliage here... I always find myself standing in awe and speechless in front of God's marvelous creation... Not a little too much, not a little too less, it is just enough.. just the right amount to make the whole universe shine with Your glory and heavenly sparkle. Who has such a great mind to dress the wild cherries along the road with transparent ice coat? Who has such a wisdom to add a little icing (white snow) on top of each Christmas tree? Who has such an intelligence mind to pave the road with diamond-like carpet? (if you take a good look at the snow carpetted road, you will realize that the crystal form of snow actually reflects light... it looks like millions of shinning diamonds in the dark ^.^... Girl's imagination~~ God's gift to us... =>) Natural beauty which no artist can portray and no photographer can fully capture.

Finally, I have my first white Christmas here... Not fake snow but real icy cool snow... It is finer than the hand made ice kacang, more white than the artificial white... In this special white Christmas, I wonder what can I give Him who creates heaven and earth... who already owns everything... He gently whispers" Give me your heart"... Oh Lord Father, may You continue to reside in my heart, may You continue to make me to be who You want me to be... In front of You, I can only humbly bow down in adoration. Father, help me to continue to love You with all my heart, my mind and my soul. Deep in my heart I know that You are the light, the way and the truth of life. Though sometimes I may tend to stray away, You bring me back to Your safety net. Though I may stumble, You hold me tight from falling. Though I may slip, You have me in Your palm. Though I may falter, You shelter me in Your wing.

I received an encouragement note from 1 of my friends recently. I knew it is You who places her in my life, who uses Your special way to help me discover the purpose of living in my life.

" In this busy world of ours, some people have a gift for taking time to listen and to care, for making others feel real good and giving hearts a lift... for bringing their own sunshine everywhere. It is really comforting to know there are people like you who are never too busy to make this world of ours a warmer, nicer place. Thanks for all you do, and all you are!"

Amen!!!! Father, I pray that You continue to make me a blessing to everyone surrounds me , a sunshine in gloomy days, a people builder, a hearts lifter, a burden carryer... I pray this in Your strong name. Amen

Thursday, September 25, 2008

~~I need to change inside out~~


Phew...finally the big day comes.....I delivered my first sermon tonight...what a long and nervous night I have!! God's timing and plan is always perfect... with God's help, I DID IT!!!!!
Indeed, God always has something in store for those who seeks Him earnestly.....
I made few cards with Bible verse on it....my initial intention is to lift each others up with the Bible verse....I longed to make an impact on the life of others with God's word...Little do I expect that God has special-custom-made notes for me too!!!! Who can fathom God's perfect plan?? I can only bow my head and bend my knee in adoration...

He say:-
1) Psalm 55:22 - Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.

2) God does not call the equipped, He equips the called!!

What an assurance I got from our heavenly Father!!! I am standing in awe....frankly speaking, though the sermon has end for more than an hour, I am still standing in awe....I am still amazed by these great word!!! What can I do to thank you?? What can I do to repay back such a great love?

I feel like yelling out loud, telling everyone how encouraged and inspired I am right now....how God loves me so so so so much....no words can describe His great love and mercy to me....I don't deserve it...I really don't....

Few points that I would like to note down so that I will not forget....I never want to forget...
1) Sincerity - sincerity matters most....Pour out your heart to God and God's people and your sincerity will never go in vain...May everything that coming out of my mouth originates from the bottom of my heart...Father, please grant me a pure and sincere heart for only those pure in heart will see God. I love you, Father.

2) Truth - always speak from the Scripture for it is God's breathes word. Only truth have the power to set us free. Truth convicts all hearts...

3) Worshipping from the heart - there is no specific form of worshipping God...It does not matter how you arrange the chairs at the church, how you conduct the sermon....what matters more is during the time of worshipping, what is the position of your heart? All ways work so long as it is for God. I wish to form my own little congregation one day....I wish sunday sermon to be conducted like family gathering...no hard and fast rules...no differentiation between you and I...everyone can enjoy the sermon with a cup of coffee or tea...coupled with some finger licker finger food would be great too... Pastor Chad reminded me of the early church gathering...I seriously think it is a good way of conducting sermon...so comfortable and relax...

4) In future, if God's willing... I would like to make it a point to including 1 thing/event that happening around the globe in prayer whenever I have a chance to share or give my sermon....Suddenly feel the importance of covering everyone in prayer. Thank you Lord for reminding me not to be ignorant about things that revolving around us. All of us belong to God, we are all God's children. There is so much we can achieve, if everyone is pull together...Oh Lord, may You continue instill unity among your creation.

I pray all these in Your strong name, Amen.

~~Preaching begins on our knees before God~~

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

~~God's Righteous Judgment~~


Have you ever come across "sand paper man" in your life? They will rub and press on both sides of you to such an extent that breathing in the same space with her/him can be something very taxing and tiring. Honestly speaking I do not know how to deal with this kind of person effectively. (Father, I pray for wisdom, understanding and discernment in this kind of situation) I find it very hard to draw a line between give in to avoid conflict or encourage that person to continue behave that way. One thing for sure is that continuous and long term of giving in will with of without our knowledge build up unspeakable anguish and anger in the heart. One single trigger will ignite the incubated feeling and temper will flare beyond our imagination. Like it or not, deep in our hearts we already give a death sentence to this particular irritant. No matter what he/she does, it is always wrong in our sight. Anger is as cunning as serpent. Without proper management, it will blind your perspective, distort your view, affect your ability to judge and eventually "eat" you up alive. Sooner or later, we will unknowingly promote ourselves as judges of every circumstance. (Father, I am sorry for being so judgmental based on my limited knowledge and restricted resource. I am sorry for always lean so much on my own understanding and feeling. I am sorry to think that I can handle the situation with my own strength. I am sorry that I fail to acknowlege your ability to take full control of every situation. I am sorry to limit your power with my limited thinking.)

Thank you for speak to me in Romans 2:1-4 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2Now we know that God's judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgment? 4Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance?

What a truth of life indeed! Who are we there to judge when we ourselves are sinners? In other words, we are in no position to judge. Only Jesus Christ who died for us can judge the world righteously. Romans 15:3 - For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me." It is so comforting and promising to learn that God is in full control of the situation. We only need to surrender to Him and acknowlege His just judgment. Romans 12:19 - Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"says the Lord.

Father, help me to go and let God. Help me to focus on the situation and not on the person itself. Father, may you provide clear mind and constructive wordings in dealing with all kind of circumstances. Help me to appreciate your creation for everyone is your lovely daughter and son. You never give them up from the very beginning and You will never let them go. Infuse my heart with Your great love today, oh my Lord. Help me to welcome every repentance hearts with open arms. For love covers multitude of trangressions and remember sin no more. Thank you for reveal the story of prodigal son. Teach me how to have such an open and loving heart. I pray this in Your precious name. Amen

~~God searches the inner most of every heart. Every secret is lay bare in front of Him. Help me to hide my sins, my trangression, and my iniquity no more. Give me a pure and clean heart. Purify and sanctify me through and through. It is my desire to follow you daily. Yes, Lord, I am willing to take up my own cross. Send forth your refining fire, help me to file away all the impurities of life. I don't wish to be a Porcupine. In order to protect and defense my self, I have to put on the ugly spines. It not only hurts others but it hurts You the most. Fill me with Your glory and equip me the armor of God to lead a victorious life. In front of You, I can only bow down. I love You, my heavenly Father.~~

Friday, August 8, 2008

~~Faith~~


Hebrews 11:1 - Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.

Happened to read this short paragraph written by Max Lucado (1 of my favourite authors). Sometimes I really can't help but amazed by God's creation. Max Lucado is one of the gifted authors that can read the inner most and finest part of one's heart. He has sensitive and tender heart towards God's whispering. Most importantly he responds to God's call. This reminds of Romans 12:6 - 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. I really thanked God for creating such a vast diversity of people with one purpose - to glorify His precious name.

" Faith is trusting what the eye can't see.
Eyes see the prowling lion. Faith sees Daniel's angel.
Eyes see storms. Faith see Noah's rainbow.
Your eyes look in the mirror and see a sinner, a failure, a promise-breaker. But by faith you
look in the mirror and see a robed prodigal bearing the ring of grace on your finger and the kiss
of your Father on your face."

What a beautiful illustration of faith.
My mini version of faith:

"Faith is waking up every morning believing and trusting that this is the day the Lord had make irregardless of what might lie ahead of me. I chose to greet my day with a big smiling face. It is up to us to define our day. If we think it is a good day, it is going to be and vice versa. When thing really go upside down, we still have the courage to thank God for without Him, thing can be from bad to worst. Isn't this reason more than enough to give thank to Him? Man is none other than a breath. Life can be as vulnerable as glass for some and as tough as the bull for the others. God has make them all. There is a reason and purpose for each creation, be it God's children or yet-to-be His children. Do treasure every single one around you. I pray that God will help me to appreciate their presence no matter what kind of people that I come across. Whenver they see me, they (be it sand paper men or nice samaritans) can recognize the little something that You have in store for me - a glimpse of Christ's light that shines in within. Father, I'm sorry that I stumble almost all the times and I thank You for holding me in Your safety palm. Thank You for the free grace and mercy. Thank You for saying that everything is possible. Thank You for saying I will give you rest. Thank You for saying I will direct your steps. Thank You for saying I am able. Thank You for saying I forgive you. Thank Your for saying I will supply all your needs. Thank You for saying I have not given you the spirit of fear. Thank You for saying cast all your cares on me. Thank You for saying I give you wisdom. Thank You for saying I will never leave you or forsake you. Thank you for all the great promises. May You continue to help me anchor deep in You. For You and You alone is worthy and deserve all the praises. Amen.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

~~Simple Life~~



























An insightful article by Anne Stadler...Title: Singing Lesson n_n""

Do take time off to read =) Happy reading ya ^.^

" I watched the birds outside this early morning.
Already cheerfully going about the business of the day, they woke singing; I woke worrying.
A pronounced contrast in attitudes - - a gentle reminder to be aware of and grateful for my many blessings.
Keep the birds at my window, Lord.
I would like to learn to greet your gift of morning with a song."

This remind me of Psalm 40
For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.
4 Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
5 Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but my ears you have pierced; burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.
7 Then I said, "Here I am, I have come— it is written about me in the scroll.
8 I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart."
9 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, as you know, O LORD.
10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly.
11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, O LORD; may your love and your truth always protect me.
12 For troubles without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart fails within me.
13 Be pleased, O LORD, to save me; O LORD, come quickly to help me.
14 May all who seek to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.
15 May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" be appalled at their own shame.
16 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, "The LORD be exalted!"
17 Yet I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; O my God, do not delay.

Oh Lord, may You help me establish inner simplicity in my life. Help me to get in touch with how You want me to live my life, may you grant me boundless energy to do so. Father, give me a clear mind and may you continue give me a sense of direction and purpose I haven't had before. Help me to enhance my ability to love myself and others and help me create genuine pleasure in every moment of the day. Abba Father, give me a new zest of life and new hope that things can be right in the world.

I want You to be the center of my life. I need You to take charge of every single steps and details in my life. Father, may You became my indwelling Lord, my joy, my peace, my will and understanding, my faith and imagination, my power and zeal, my love and wisdom, my order and strength, my life and ability to let go, my help in every need, the source of my health and prosperity.

"It is the desire, not the circumstances that brings us closer to God. What is important is the driving desire to make the changes you need to make. Until you want to make this change as much as you want to breathe, you will not suceed." - by Eleanor K.Sommer

I like these sentences for they reveal the core of human rebellious nature. Not so much of circumstances in life but a revamped of desire in hearts that look beyond the circumstances. In fact, if our gratitude depends upon what happens to us, life will forever be a series of ups and downs.

The righteous will live by faith. I really thank God for such a divine revelation of truth and live.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

~~Father, hold me tight, see me through and lead me there~~

When we make a conscious effort, quieten our hearts, eagerly waiting for, listen intently to God, He speak. He will clearly show you the path for he knew how anxiously we looking forward to what lies ahead. He cares more than anybody else about your future. His word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path. May God's people say AMEN =)

After much struggles, I finally decided to take up the burden that God put in my heart ever since I came to know Him. It's time for me to take up my own cross and follow him. Today's sermon really pierced through the inner most of my heart. My spirit is so stirred up. We can never know what our future may be but if we chose to take the first step of faith we can be rest assure that God is with us, Immanuel!!! If God is with us, who can against us? It is only by obedience faith that we will able to taste the sweetness of God's plan in us. You will be amazed by the scenery at the other side of the life's path. A little bit of detour, a little bit of shaping, a little bit of refining...He will make you to be who He want you to be.

Our God is an able God. He is able to transform our imperfection to perfection, turn our weakness to strength, change our arrogant to humility...for in all things, God meant it for our own good. Continue to place our full trust in Him and our effort will never go in vain. Certain thing in life which we shouldn't share - - our Love towards God. There is no such thing as half-hearted love, there is no compromise and can never be justified. You will be surprised to learn that the same mouth that praise the Lord on sunday morning also curse his/her neighbour on monday morning. How can there be such an inconsistency in us? It all boils down to the ultimate source - our heart. (Father, I pray that You do a deep work in my heart, purify and sanctify my heart through and through. Give me a pure and sincere heart for only those pure in heart will see God.) Bible clearly tell us that if we break one of the commandments, we are considered breaking them all. Always make a conscious effort to recall bible verses daily. Use bible as the blue print of life and we can never go wrong.

Temptation is very subtle, it can easily slip in and place a stronghold in our lives. Believe it or not, it is simply too good to say no and to resist it even though sometimes we can clearly sense that it is Satan's trick. Temptation comes as an attractive package, nice appearance coupled with wonderful sensation. When you sense that you are unable to resist it, run for lives and seek God's help. Stay out of a situation that is out-of-your-control would be a wise move. It is only by confessing and admitting our iniquity to God that we are allowing God to take full control of the situation. Be hold for God's truth will set us free.

Roman 8:18-30 Future Glory

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.

We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.

More Than Conquerors

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Father, help me to persevere in the purpose that You have in me. I don't wish to be a horse or mule which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to You. I wish to draw near closer to You by each passing days. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from you presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Be hold, be patience and I believed I will be there...AMEN

Saturday, May 3, 2008

~~Faithfulness~~


Father has many different ways to speak to us..sometimes
through a stranger in our lives, via the mouth of our frens, an article, a sermon or our dreams. recently the topic of faithfulness keep surfacing. Father in His grace and mercy guide me to do some soul searching and self checking.

(Father, teach me how to stay faithful to You in every single second of my life. Father, teach me how to stand still and root deep in Your mighty Word. Forgive me for not being able to bring out Your glory and light all the times. Forgive me for not being obedient to Your teaching and walk closely to You. Forgive me for being as little faith as Peter sometimes. Father, it is my desire to follow You and spread Your love. Father, if You are willing, transform me to be a fisher of men in Your perfect timing. I would like to confess certain areas in my life which are not align with Your teaching. Love covers a multitude of sins...God is love...I can only bow down)

Work - Father, help me to work heartily as to the Lord and not to men. Father, teach me how to put my whole mind, body, and soul into my daily task.

Spiritual grow - Father, may you continue to instill consistency and disciplinary in my devotional time. Give me a firm heart that not wavering but remaining the same no matter what the circumstances. Father, may You provide advisors and helpers along the journey of following You. Father, may You provide open door at Global University (http://www.globaluniversity.edu/). I definitely need more opinions and confident in taking up this long awaited challenge. Father, may You give me courage to make this firm decision, grant me determination not to quit but to go on regardless of opposition. 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abouding int he work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.

Love life - Father, may you grant me the patience and confidence to wait for the appointed one in my life. Even though it might seem to be a long wait, there might be confusion along the way too. Father, may you help me clear away all the road block and detour for You are faithful and just. One day while standing at a T-junction, your word suddenly appear in my mind. You said " I will be standing in between of you and your mr right. " when both of you meet there will be a cross in between **blushing blushing** To me the cross serves a very important purpose, it signifies the bridge to ever lasting relationship =) I can only bow my head, bend my knee and stand in awe for such a great promise.

2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Do Not Be Yoked With Unbelievers

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: "I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.""Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.""I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.

Health - Father, help me to take good care of my whole self for You say our body is God's temple. Father, help me to reorganize my daily schedule. Teach me how to juggle between play hard and rest well. May You provide good digestion for food that go into my stomach. This recalled this though is not very related - "It is not so much about clean or unclean food, it is the good thought that sprout from sincere heart that matters more." hehehe...paiseh still in the process of learning how to potray God's word in a beautiful piece of passage

Father, may you continue grant me a tender and sensitive heart. More often than not, one will continue grow stronger and deeper in You only when You prolong this sense of inadequate and lacking deep in her heart. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Father, may You never satisfy my hunger and quench my thirst towards Your word. I wish to continue digging deeper in You. AMEN

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

~~New Creation~~




Just had a hair cut recently. Pretty good deal...USD15 @ MasterCut, Crossgates. It is SO MUCH lighter compared to pass few months. Like it or not, it is always after we made some changes then we realized how much the changes are needed. How do we know whether the change is good or bad? Personally, i think that a positive change will bring peace, calm, joy and hope => You will feel so much ease, relax and light-hearted once the decision is made. You won't feel regret or self-doubting. Father, give me a firm heart, help me to place my full trust in whatever (good or bad in wordly concept) that you have planned for me. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. What a wonderful hope that God has for His sons and daughters! Just like any loving parents care for their own flesh and blood. God so loves the world that He gave up His one and only one son to die for us for our sins. A perfect sacrifice for imperfect sinners. Think except God there is no other people in this world that have such an immeasurable love! God is LOVE indeed.
PS: How I wish I can cut down few kilos in near future...hope to see a brand new me...Father, give me the preservance and confidence to do it k?? hehehe...

Monday, April 7, 2008

~~Christian ways to reduce stress~~














Received this forwarded email from my Christ's sister, interesting...do pause a little while to digest ya =) Be Inspired for Jesus Christ is the way!! When things seem to have no way, God is the way...

An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'

1. Pray

2. Go to bed on time.

3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.

4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.

5. Delegate tasks to capable others.

6. Simplify and unclutter your life.

7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)

8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places. 9. Pace yourself.. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.

10. Take one day at a time.

11. Separate worries from concerns . If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.

12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.

13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.

14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.

15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.

16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.

17. Get enough rest.

18. Eat right.

19 Get organized so everything has its place.

20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.

21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.

22. Every day, find time to be alone.

23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.

24. Make friends with Godly people.

25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.

26.. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you Jesus.'

27. Laugh.

28. Laugh some more!

29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.

30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).

31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).

32. Sit on your ego.

33 Talk less; listen more.

34. Slow down.

35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.

36 . Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before.

GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. 'If God is for us, who can be against us?' (Romans 8:31)

Saturday, April 5, 2008

~~Do Not Worry~~












As time goes by the same old question appears again and again...What's God's will for my life? How can I contribute my share in God's kingdom? This question have been gripping me ever since I came to know Christ. I am always in the search for the answer. God's timing is always perfect and different from our timing. Father, may you grant me the patience and confidence to take thing one at a time. Father, give me a light heart to treasure the process of unfolding your great love towards me. More often than not, in my frantic search for answer I stumble and miss out the joy of being an obedience servant. Happen to come across wonderful passage by Max Lucado:


"My God, I want to do what you want. Your teachings are in my heart -- Psalm 40:8

Want to know God's will for your life" Then answer this question: What ignites your heart" Forgotten orphans? Untouched nations? The inner city?...Heed the fire within! As a young man I felt the call to preach...I sought the counsel of a minister I admired..." Don't preach." he said, " Unless you have to." As I pondered his words I found my answer:" I have to. If I don't, the fire will consume me." What is the fire that consumes you? "

This reminds of Matthew 6:25-34

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink
; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying cna add a single hour to his life?

And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.

If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ' what shall we eat?' or ' what shall we drink?' or ' what shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. "

Amen ^.^

Thursday, March 27, 2008

~~Real Feast~~


Simply thank God for the provision...more than feast at the taste buds but time spend together..=)

Location: Cheesecake Factory at Colonie Centre, Albany

Lunch agenda: Celebration for successful project presentation to management

People: Me ^.^"" + Senior (Brian, in grey) + Boss (Robert, in blue)

Mode of transport: My boss's car

Time: 11am n_n"'

Season: Spring, 27 March 08

Appetizer: FACTORY NACHOS Crisp Tortilla Chips Covered with Melted Cheeses, Guacamole,Sour Cream and Salsa

Main course: GRILLED PORTABELLA ON A BUN A Giant Portabella Mushroom Grilled with Herbs and Served on a Bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Grilled Red Onion, Melted Cheese and Spicy Mayonnaise. Served with Fries - It's MINE!!! ....can't rem what they ordered...whahahahha

Desserts:
(a) CHOCOLATE OREO MUDSLIDE CHEESECAKE Chocolate Oreos Baked in our Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake with a Chocolate-Almond Brownie Crust - It's MINE again!!!! **drooling** (b) WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLE Creamy Cheesecake Swirled with White Chocolate and Raspberry - My Senior's order
(c) DUTCH APPLE CARAMEL STREUSEL Our Original Cheesecake, Baked Apples, Caramel and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Walnut Streusel - My Boss's order

Total bill: USD 80++

For those interested: http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/default.asp

























































































































Monday, March 24, 2008

~~Season of harvest for Love's seed~~

Courtesy from friends...Praise the LORD ^.^












**2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. **

Love is contagious, spread it widely to everyone surrounds you and it will bound back to you in surprise. Keep sowing the seed of love and leave the rest to God to make it grow. Seeds are small yet they are capable of pushing themselves against inches depth of soil to the surface. In God's perfect timing, every single seed grows all the way to the top and radiates its beauty to the fullest. Who can tell that they have been hiding days and nights in the dark before they sprout from the soil? Who can understand the hardship the seeds have to endure in their darkest hours? Who can relate such a beautiful flowers with the tiny little seed? My bible teacher used to say " We can calculate number of seeds in an apple but we can never estimate how many apples can a single seed produces" How true it is! We can never underestimate the power of a seed!! Keep farming the seed of Love and your effort will never go in vain....

Thursday, March 20, 2008

~~Friendship is a blessing~~


We chose to take the step of faith together, we chose to step out of our comfort zone and soar together....A promise that made in hearts...
Ready, get set, take off....^.^








It seems that we all slim down together...but getting mature as time goes by...







Would like to dedicate today's blog to all my strat members =) STRAT stands for Sincere + Thanksgiving + Responsibility + Affinity + Tolerance?? *_<

God's grace, we have been here for 2 mths already. Can still remember vividly the first night we landed at Albany. We were welcomed by harsh environment but warm-hearted people. In this short period of time, we went through snow storm and sunny day together. To be exact, we stick through thick and thin. There are simply too many incidents that deeply imprinted in my heart. I don't like to bottle up my feeling because I really feel that if I never say it out, no one can read our minds and the other parties will not know how much we appreciate the friendship. Maybe this have to do with my personality - I am a sentimental person.

I might look "big" external but internal I am very "chicken-hearted". I used to ask them don't have to wait me after work if i happened to work late. Somehow inherit the Chinese culture, try to be polite and don't want to inconvenient others but will be full of joy if the other parties volunteer to do so. However, my view changed after i tried going back home alone once. The feeling is simply horrible especially when the night getting darker and darker with each passing minute! Every single step weights kilos. It is simply the joyous thing to be waited by somebody. I can never forget how heart warming it is to have them waiting for me after a long day of work. No words or pictures can describe their beautiful smiling faces. Simply beyond description! It is the thought that matters! The beauty of friendship is knowing and sensing each other needs even before the other parties put up a request.

With or without notice, we tend to pick up each other's favourite quotes. One day you will just realized that you sound and act like them. The funniest thing is your favourite quote might one day become the other parties' quote =D Sometimes we even come out with our own special language that only you and me know the real meaning behind. **lo-lo** Every little move/action is understandable by each others. To me, communication is not restricted by words, sometimes body languages can convey the message better. So long as whatever we say or do will not stumble others, everything is permissible and viable. (Father, may you grant me the sensitivity and discernment towards other people need. May You guard my heart, my mind and my words, may everything that spring from the bottom of my heart based on Your words alone. Father, give me a pure and sincere heart.)

To me, pure friendship is about putting others' interest first. Treat others like what you expect others to treat you. Give others a helping hand, spare others a listening ear, give others a lift/pat at the shoulder, carry each other burden...the list can go on and on. Those thoughts keep the friendship going on =) (This reminds me of 2 Corinthians 1:3 - Praise to be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God...when we received much blessings from the heaven above, we simply can't keep them to ourselves but to pass it on...This is the cycle and power of love, it never fails.)

When saying thank you is simply not enough to express my gratitude, I can only pray that God will preserve this pure friendship and may our heavenly Father keep them, protect them and be with them in every seasons of their lives. AMEN.