Despite the fact that much hours and effort have been put in by close friends and loved ones, the long awaited for moment did finally came.
Now a YES has been given, things have moved up to a whole new level.
Enjoy =)
Monday, October 31, 2011
Just say YES
Despite the fact that much hours and effort have been put in by close friends and loved ones, the long awaited for moment did finally came.
Now a YES has been given, things have moved up to a whole new level.
Enjoy =)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Digging the Ditches
Today attended the Global Leadership Summit 2011 at Riverlife Church. Though I got up late and 'missed the boat' , thank God I made it on time for the conference.
The GLS is an annual leadership conference usually lasting 2 days, this GLS happens to be my first time in attendance. For more info, you may visit http://www.glssingapore.org/
I honestly did not attend GLS with any expectations to begin with. All I could do was utter a sincere prayer before making my way down, telling God that since I'm already going for the conference, He might as well make use of it to speak to me. Well and He sure did, not just to me but I believe the rest of us who attended.
There were various sessions, interwoven with recesses and meal times. The timely breaks were just long enough for fellowships between the many groups attending the conference. As true blue WRPF people, we sure did make full use of the breaks through our 15 minutes of quick (and I really mean quick) sharing of the first half of the day's sessions. We barely had 30 seconds (There was a countdown timer projected on the main screen!) and we managed to wrap up and close in prayer just 3 seconds before the worship leaders came on stage.
One session after another, the speakers (through broadcasting of the video recordings) never failed to inspire (me) in faith-building and trusting God for greater things. The first 4 sessions today seemed almost like a walk up a flight of stairs, each session building up on the previous one. I thought today in particular I was intrigued by the 4th speaker in session 3, Patrick Lencioni. Visit his profile at http://www.tablegroup.com/pat/
I thought this was it. The most engaging speaker for Day 1 of GLS. But no, I was wrong. When session 4 came on after tea-break, I was glued to the video on Steven Furtick. This was a 31 year old (yes 31!) pastor who hails from America and having grown a church from 4 members to the 8000+ congegation it is in Elevation Church (click to visit them).
Pastor Steven is not to be viewed as some "young punk" who happened to hear God speak and followed whatever God said. Hear it for yourself, his life and journey with the Lord and how the church he started grew (exploded may be a better description here). This dude is now my fav! And I thought Ethel was just going ga-ga over him before he spoke, but I was wrong!!! And now I can't wait to hear him speak at Hillsong Conference 2012! Sydney here I come!
So I share stop sharing about GLS here but just like to post 3 photos that describes what I think YAY! Ministry is going through:
Then after GLS, I went to a wake with several church members. This wake was in memorial of a lady, at a young age of 25, not much older than myself.The father, Mr James Chan commonly known as National Director of YWAM greeted us and thanked us for coming jsust after we paid our respects.
I did not personally know the family, even Mr. Chan. But one thing for sure, I wanted to make this trip because Joanne's life story inspired me in a way when she was alive. I could identify with her since we were quite close of age though I have never met her in my life. Reading all the prayer updates of Joanne's condition going up and down over the past days have caught my attention and thinking to consider my own life.
And I owe it to Joanne that I concluded that I shall not live my whole life pursuing personal desires of earthly things but to cherish the things of eternal value such as souls and salvation. It also got me realizing that if I want something (major in life), prayerfully do it and stop hesitating because life (and time) isn't going to wait around!
And summing up today, is really a bombardment of emotions (quote Aunt Agnes). And I thank God for giving me this experience. Because in any and every circumstance, give thanks to God knowing that He allows all things to happen for good. Greater good.
The GLS is an annual leadership conference usually lasting 2 days, this GLS happens to be my first time in attendance. For more info, you may visit http://www.glssingapore.org/
I honestly did not attend GLS with any expectations to begin with. All I could do was utter a sincere prayer before making my way down, telling God that since I'm already going for the conference, He might as well make use of it to speak to me. Well and He sure did, not just to me but I believe the rest of us who attended.
There were various sessions, interwoven with recesses and meal times. The timely breaks were just long enough for fellowships between the many groups attending the conference. As true blue WRPF people, we sure did make full use of the breaks through our 15 minutes of quick (and I really mean quick) sharing of the first half of the day's sessions. We barely had 30 seconds (There was a countdown timer projected on the main screen!) and we managed to wrap up and close in prayer just 3 seconds before the worship leaders came on stage.
One session after another, the speakers (through broadcasting of the video recordings) never failed to inspire (me) in faith-building and trusting God for greater things. The first 4 sessions today seemed almost like a walk up a flight of stairs, each session building up on the previous one. I thought today in particular I was intrigued by the 4th speaker in session 3, Patrick Lencioni. Visit his profile at http://www.tablegroup.com/pat/
I thought this was it. The most engaging speaker for Day 1 of GLS. But no, I was wrong. When session 4 came on after tea-break, I was glued to the video on Steven Furtick. This was a 31 year old (yes 31!) pastor who hails from America and having grown a church from 4 members to the 8000+ congegation it is in Elevation Church (click to visit them).
Pastor Steven is not to be viewed as some "young punk" who happened to hear God speak and followed whatever God said. Hear it for yourself, his life and journey with the Lord and how the church he started grew (exploded may be a better description here). This dude is now my fav! And I thought Ethel was just going ga-ga over him before he spoke, but I was wrong!!! And now I can't wait to hear him speak at Hillsong Conference 2012! Sydney here I come!
So I share stop sharing about GLS here but just like to post 3 photos that describes what I think YAY! Ministry is going through:
Then after GLS, I went to a wake with several church members. This wake was in memorial of a lady, at a young age of 25, not much older than myself.The father, Mr James Chan commonly known as National Director of YWAM greeted us and thanked us for coming jsust after we paid our respects.
I did not personally know the family, even Mr. Chan. But one thing for sure, I wanted to make this trip because Joanne's life story inspired me in a way when she was alive. I could identify with her since we were quite close of age though I have never met her in my life. Reading all the prayer updates of Joanne's condition going up and down over the past days have caught my attention and thinking to consider my own life.
And I owe it to Joanne that I concluded that I shall not live my whole life pursuing personal desires of earthly things but to cherish the things of eternal value such as souls and salvation. It also got me realizing that if I want something (major in life), prayerfully do it and stop hesitating because life (and time) isn't going to wait around!
And summing up today, is really a bombardment of emotions (quote Aunt Agnes). And I thank God for giving me this experience. Because in any and every circumstance, give thanks to God knowing that He allows all things to happen for good. Greater good.
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| YAY! Leaders |
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| More YAY! Leaders |
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| And more YAY! Leaders |
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| Still some more YAY! Leaders |
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| "I want to hear from you now" |
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| With every ship, comes the captain (and his wife) |
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| GLS 2011 |
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| Are you ready to step up? |
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Crossroads
How I feel after 48 hours of this weekend.
God has placed 2 unique and independent events in my life.
Is this His sign?
Monday, October 10, 2011
Alpha the Awesome Cell
God, these are Your people. Each and everyone of them, belongs to You.
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| Alpha Cell (23 members at Sarah's 23rd birthday!) |
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| Alpha Cell Leaders - Marcus Ethel Sarah Elaine |
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| Alpha Army Dudes |
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| Alpha Poly People |
I was wrong
If you had followed my previous post, God really proved me wrong, in a good way.
Sat's turnout was way better than I expected, and really heartwarming.
Often I wonder who still reads my writings (except those who tag), oh well here goes:
1. Shawn Ng - It is great to see you after such a long time and glad to hear that you're into your final phase of poly life. Hope you encounter God wherever you are and regardless of which service you go to, that you seek God with all your heart!
2. Peng Chen - Now that you're in BMT. Wait, I didn't even know you enlisted!!! Anyway it was nice seeing you at the party too and knowing that NS ain't exactly a fun thing, do keep in touch more often? So we can keep praying for you too!
3. Joseph Chang - Thank God for always keep you safe thus far especially with all that airborne jumps! You are a a blessing to those around you in case you don't already know! Just learn to discover how you can greater glorify Him as you tune in to God!
4. Dione - Always giggling and chirpy! You're like the bubbliest girl in cell! Really hope to see you in cell more often! And yes, you can always learn canto other than from TV shows!!
5. Timothy Andrew - Know that NS has probably been occupying a lot of your time but it has been wonderful hanging out with you over the party and Sunday afternoon! REAL STEEL huh! haha...You have great gifts of God in you and God can still use you though you don't have a desire for full time! God loves you all the same brother!
6. Marshall - You've been coming to cell more often and yes, it heartens the leaders to see you around! Remember God's opinion of you is the most important! Jia you for your school work and believe God is more than able to help you!
7. Pavit - Thanks for coming even though you only had like 3-4 hours of bookout time! It's really encouraging to see you journey in your faith and Pavit, I pray you'll rise up to the occasion in faith and watch what amazing things God can do in your life!
For the longest time ever, there were close to 20 people in the Alpha Cell photo! To me, that was an encouragement from God. But I pray we'll not just meet up because it's a special event like someone's birthday but we desire to fellowship because we can then sharpen one another in Christ!
Lord, help our cell. Only you can work things out. Amen.
Sat's turnout was way better than I expected, and really heartwarming.
Often I wonder who still reads my writings (except those who tag), oh well here goes:
1. Shawn Ng - It is great to see you after such a long time and glad to hear that you're into your final phase of poly life. Hope you encounter God wherever you are and regardless of which service you go to, that you seek God with all your heart!
2. Peng Chen - Now that you're in BMT. Wait, I didn't even know you enlisted!!! Anyway it was nice seeing you at the party too and knowing that NS ain't exactly a fun thing, do keep in touch more often? So we can keep praying for you too!
3. Joseph Chang - Thank God for always keep you safe thus far especially with all that airborne jumps! You are a a blessing to those around you in case you don't already know! Just learn to discover how you can greater glorify Him as you tune in to God!
4. Dione - Always giggling and chirpy! You're like the bubbliest girl in cell! Really hope to see you in cell more often! And yes, you can always learn canto other than from TV shows!!
5. Timothy Andrew - Know that NS has probably been occupying a lot of your time but it has been wonderful hanging out with you over the party and Sunday afternoon! REAL STEEL huh! haha...You have great gifts of God in you and God can still use you though you don't have a desire for full time! God loves you all the same brother!
6. Marshall - You've been coming to cell more often and yes, it heartens the leaders to see you around! Remember God's opinion of you is the most important! Jia you for your school work and believe God is more than able to help you!
7. Pavit - Thanks for coming even though you only had like 3-4 hours of bookout time! It's really encouraging to see you journey in your faith and Pavit, I pray you'll rise up to the occasion in faith and watch what amazing things God can do in your life!
For the longest time ever, there were close to 20 people in the Alpha Cell photo! To me, that was an encouragement from God. But I pray we'll not just meet up because it's a special event like someone's birthday but we desire to fellowship because we can then sharpen one another in Christ!
Lord, help our cell. Only you can work things out. Amen.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Ways and Means
Yes God, it can get really tiring and demoralizing.
I always wondered in awe how you went through all that for those who don't even care.
I don't think I have that kind of capacity, I just don't think so =(
I can only pray you'll intervene.
I always wondered in awe how you went through all that for those who don't even care.
I don't think I have that kind of capacity, I just don't think so =(
I can only pray you'll intervene.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Rest & Reflect
Today marks the 3rd YAY retreat that we have had so far.
All of us agree that having come so far, the R&R has seem to become a part of our schedule that without it would just seem so weird!
Nevertheless, it was a short and good session today.
Meeting up somewhere in Commonwealth for private dining, the place was surprisingly good and served great food alongside the generosity of the owner. Gerald was also a strong believer and I believe today, both parties benefited mutually.
We came together basically to slow down from our daily routines and also to regroup and reflect on the past 3 months of God's faithfulness.
And yes indeed, it was a great time and to know that the few of are all in this together! =)
All of us agree that having come so far, the R&R has seem to become a part of our schedule that without it would just seem so weird!
Nevertheless, it was a short and good session today.
Meeting up somewhere in Commonwealth for private dining, the place was surprisingly good and served great food alongside the generosity of the owner. Gerald was also a strong believer and I believe today, both parties benefited mutually.
We came together basically to slow down from our daily routines and also to regroup and reflect on the past 3 months of God's faithfulness.
And yes indeed, it was a great time and to know that the few of are all in this together! =)
Friday, September 9, 2011
Lord of My Life
Continuing from yesterday's entry, it saddens my heart lately to come to know of younger ones proudly declaring to one another the deeds through the week.
Regrettably, they are neither testimonies nor thanksgivings of what God is doing but rather how enjoyable the places they've been to or the activities they have accomplished through the days.
So what's the big deal about it? I will try my best to pen my thoughts here,
bearing in mind of the context that we have given our lives to Christ.
Influence to those around us. Here's the thing that is probably a stumbling block to many churches/fellowships today especially those that deals with youth. Is drinking or going to clubs wrong/sinful?
This argument in itself can actually be non-exhaustive and should be seen from a different perspective.
Nevertheless, I shall not go into the argument but my stand (currently) is no to drinking/clubbing.
I'm not advocating that I'm a clean nice guy and not been to a club or drank but the matter of fact is that when one (I) comes to realization that God created Man in His image can easily be said that our bodies are created for reasons far more than drinking and abusing. The other way I see it, is Christ Himself the Son of God dying for our sins when He came down to earth. My physical body is far too precious to be abused with alcohol with the price that Christ has paid.
Having said this, I'm not in a position of judging but rather, my prayers goes out to those of us who disagrees.
Think about this:
We all have choices in life.
Every morning of our lives, we can choose to go back to sleep or wake up when we open our eyes!
Every meal we partake, we can choose to first give thanks for the food or simply consume it happily.
Every time we come home, we can choose to sit by the TV all night long or do something else?
Every day we can choose to be entangled by the world's busyness or choose to come to God in rest.
The real test in a Christian's faith is not exactly the one that takes place when Christ returns!
I choose to believe that the test is every moment in our lives if we choose to please God or to please ourselves.
Seriously in any decisions or choices to make, we either please God or ourselves. Think about it!
I pray the day will come, least in my church fellowship, that we are like iron sharpening iron and mutually encouraging one another to press on in our faith rather than be in Church but in the WORLD.
Then again, how am I living my own life?
Regrettably, they are neither testimonies nor thanksgivings of what God is doing but rather how enjoyable the places they've been to or the activities they have accomplished through the days.
So what's the big deal about it? I will try my best to pen my thoughts here,
bearing in mind of the context that we have given our lives to Christ.
Influence to those around us. Here's the thing that is probably a stumbling block to many churches/fellowships today especially those that deals with youth. Is drinking or going to clubs wrong/sinful?
This argument in itself can actually be non-exhaustive and should be seen from a different perspective.
Nevertheless, I shall not go into the argument but my stand (currently) is no to drinking/clubbing.
I'm not advocating that I'm a clean nice guy and not been to a club or drank but the matter of fact is that when one (I) comes to realization that God created Man in His image can easily be said that our bodies are created for reasons far more than drinking and abusing. The other way I see it, is Christ Himself the Son of God dying for our sins when He came down to earth. My physical body is far too precious to be abused with alcohol with the price that Christ has paid.
Having said this, I'm not in a position of judging but rather, my prayers goes out to those of us who disagrees.
Think about this:
We all have choices in life.
Every morning of our lives, we can choose to go back to sleep or wake up when we open our eyes!
Every meal we partake, we can choose to first give thanks for the food or simply consume it happily.
Every time we come home, we can choose to sit by the TV all night long or do something else?
Every day we can choose to be entangled by the world's busyness or choose to come to God in rest.
The real test in a Christian's faith is not exactly the one that takes place when Christ returns!
I choose to believe that the test is every moment in our lives if we choose to please God or to please ourselves.
Seriously in any decisions or choices to make, we either please God or ourselves. Think about it!
I pray the day will come, least in my church fellowship, that we are like iron sharpening iron and mutually encouraging one another to press on in our faith rather than be in Church but in the WORLD.
Then again, how am I living my own life?
Thursday, September 8, 2011
The Calling
Since my last entry, much has been happening in my life though it ain't an excuse not to be blogging (or spending time with God!)
Anyway one of the biggest highlights of my life is this:
Anyway one of the biggest highlights of my life is this:
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| Charles weds Winnie |
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| YAY! |
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| Awesome table of people! (some missing) |
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| Hansum Charles and Pwetti Winnie |
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| U Abe Sim and my plan to tease the couple during the table phototaking! |
*Credits to Aunt Tiffany Tan for some of the photos here.
One of the God moment for me during the wedding was probably hearing Charles declaring to Winnie in front of everyone at dinner: Let’s think about our calling together.
And that, happened to be on my mind as I prepared myself to help out during the day ceremony. Would my wedding be one that is dedicated to Jesus, with many as witnesses. I was envisioning my wedding to be something along the lines with a dedication to Jesus and yes Charles, you did it!
YOU ARE FINALLY GETTING MARRIED WITH WINNIE! =D
It was a very heartwarming occasion and perhaps for very fact that it is a joy to witness a brother/sister in Christ getting married, I always make it a point NEVER to miss a wedding! And no, it is not about the food!
Then again, where would I be 5 years down the road? Would a grand wedding really be so important?
Yet the million (billion?) dollar question: Who will be the other person standing next to me on the very day?
*Watching and praying*
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Change is Coming
Somehow tonight has opened my eyes.
It was definitely a regret not to be around last week.
But still, thank God i managed to come by tonight.
Power of God is still evident today and the God in the Bible is the same God we worship.
He is always around and He never slumbers.
and tonight I have seen enough with my own eyes.
God is amazing.
It was definitely a regret not to be around last week.
But still, thank God i managed to come by tonight.
Power of God is still evident today and the God in the Bible is the same God we worship.
He is always around and He never slumbers.
and tonight I have seen enough with my own eyes.
God is amazing.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Directions directions...I need a new direction
Everyone around been's telling me differently.
Some would agree with one another while others gave a different opinion.
I know either way, God is able to work things out to His glory.
If there's the case, I shouldn't need to worry =)
Some would agree with one another while others gave a different opinion.
I know either way, God is able to work things out to His glory.
If there's the case, I shouldn't need to worry =)
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Get to know just a little bit more
If you're married or in a relationship, how well do you think you know your partner on a scale of 1-10?
In the same way, how well do we think we know God?
But I rejoice and take comfort in the knowledge that God knows me inside outside.
In the same way, how well do we think we know God?
But I rejoice and take comfort in the knowledge that God knows me inside outside.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Race To The Dawn 2011
It was tiring.
It was crazy.
It was yet a time where God's people can see His providence and sow the seeds of His Kingdom.
This year was definitely another scale of RTTD and sure, the committee has really really given
much of themselves to this event.
But I really pray and hope that we don't forget the reason why we do this and that.
Surely God You are able to use anything to glorify You, and I pray that RTTD will be one of it.
Having heard certain stuff just throws me off once again.
Once in a while, my ears would pick up news and rantings about things in church.
By once again, I'm reminded that God has only 1 church in His eyes in this world.
The Church of our Lord Jesus Christ
God didn't define His church by the songs they sing or whether they spoke tongues or not.
Sure, some people will come along and try to reason (with me) the definition of the Church.
But come on, you and me ain't God. So let's not try to play God's role here.
Ultimately what I'm driving at, is the very fact that God has made it clear.
Love God and love men.
I believe any Christian would be set apart from the people around them by this commandment.
Not in that it is a commandment, but the most beautiful thing that can happen.
Yes, I pray Lord that You open my eyes continually to see Your Will, to know Your Will.
There is nothing greater than to be in love with You Lord.
Father, I thank You that it ain't about me or my merits.
It's all about You God, all about You.
It was crazy.
It was yet a time where God's people can see His providence and sow the seeds of His Kingdom.
This year was definitely another scale of RTTD and sure, the committee has really really given
much of themselves to this event.
But I really pray and hope that we don't forget the reason why we do this and that.
Surely God You are able to use anything to glorify You, and I pray that RTTD will be one of it.
Having heard certain stuff just throws me off once again.
Once in a while, my ears would pick up news and rantings about things in church.
By once again, I'm reminded that God has only 1 church in His eyes in this world.
The Church of our Lord Jesus Christ
God didn't define His church by the songs they sing or whether they spoke tongues or not.
Sure, some people will come along and try to reason (with me) the definition of the Church.
But come on, you and me ain't God. So let's not try to play God's role here.
Ultimately what I'm driving at, is the very fact that God has made it clear.
Love God and love men.
I believe any Christian would be set apart from the people around them by this commandment.
Not in that it is a commandment, but the most beautiful thing that can happen.
Yes, I pray Lord that You open my eyes continually to see Your Will, to know Your Will.
There is nothing greater than to be in love with You Lord.
Father, I thank You that it ain't about me or my merits.
It's all about You God, all about You.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Seemingly Impossible
The more I hear and the more I know,
the more it just seems so impossible.
Even though it may not be workable,
I know I can trust that God is able.
I will hold on and I will press on,
I pray that I will keep praying and seeking.
I hear many different opinions and counsels,
but all of them just seem to be so carnal and humanly right.
God, I want Your way, not Man's.
the more it just seems so impossible.
Even though it may not be workable,
I know I can trust that God is able.
I will hold on and I will press on,
I pray that I will keep praying and seeking.
I hear many different opinions and counsels,
but all of them just seem to be so carnal and humanly right.
God, I want Your way, not Man's.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
A blameless Life?
"Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one [v]mind striving together for the faith of the gospel..."
Phil. 1:27 NASB.
One of the verse that was shared tonight by UFS. A grim yet timely reminder to live a lifestyle worthy and pleasing to God. This of course isn't going back to living under the law and trying to satisfy it, but rather to live a life knowing Christ and the grace freely given by Himself so that we may pursue a life in obedience and holiness.
Paul was imprisoned when he wrote this letter. For? For the sake of the gospel of Christ that he stood for, he chose to honor God. He chose only because he believed in the gospel. He believed because he heard.
To know -> to believe -> to love -> to obey
And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Phil. 1:9-11 NASB
Here Paul's encouragement to the Philippi Church was to remain sincere and blameless and seek God to be filled with the fruit of righteousness. And to be sincere and blameless required the Philippians to be able to approve the things that pleases God. And that was achieved through growing in real knowledge and having the wisdom of discernment.
And tonight's sharing on waiting with anticipation was just apt. It definitely was speaking to me, and I will hold onto the Lord as I wait upon Him. Against everything the world claims, I will hold onto Him and seek His Will for me. Because in all and for all things, it is to the glory of God. =)
Phil. 1:27 NASB.
One of the verse that was shared tonight by UFS. A grim yet timely reminder to live a lifestyle worthy and pleasing to God. This of course isn't going back to living under the law and trying to satisfy it, but rather to live a life knowing Christ and the grace freely given by Himself so that we may pursue a life in obedience and holiness.
Paul was imprisoned when he wrote this letter. For? For the sake of the gospel of Christ that he stood for, he chose to honor God. He chose only because he believed in the gospel. He believed because he heard.
To know -> to believe -> to love -> to obey
And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Phil. 1:9-11 NASB
Here Paul's encouragement to the Philippi Church was to remain sincere and blameless and seek God to be filled with the fruit of righteousness. And to be sincere and blameless required the Philippians to be able to approve the things that pleases God. And that was achieved through growing in real knowledge and having the wisdom of discernment.
And tonight's sharing on waiting with anticipation was just apt. It definitely was speaking to me, and I will hold onto the Lord as I wait upon Him. Against everything the world claims, I will hold onto Him and seek His Will for me. Because in all and for all things, it is to the glory of God. =)
Monday, July 25, 2011
A Godly Woman
10 An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
13 She looks for wool and flax
And works with her [h]hands [i]in delight.
14 She is like merchant ships;
She brings her food from afar.
15 She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And [j]portions to her maidens.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
From [k]her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She girds [l]herself with strength
And makes her arms strong.
18 She senses that her gain is good;
Her lamp does not go out at night.
19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her [m]hands grasp the spindle.
20 She [n]extends her hand to the poor,
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household,
For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
And [o]supplies belts to the [p]tradesmen.
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
And she smiles at the [q]future.
26 She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the [r]teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27 She looks well to the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and bless her;
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:
29 “Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all.”
30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who [s]fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her the [t]product of her hands,
And let her works praise her in the gates.
All the attributes to look for in a life partner =)
For her worth is far above jewels.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
13 She looks for wool and flax
And works with her [h]hands [i]in delight.
14 She is like merchant ships;
She brings her food from afar.
15 She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And [j]portions to her maidens.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
From [k]her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She girds [l]herself with strength
And makes her arms strong.
18 She senses that her gain is good;
Her lamp does not go out at night.
19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her [m]hands grasp the spindle.
20 She [n]extends her hand to the poor,
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household,
For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
And [o]supplies belts to the [p]tradesmen.
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
And she smiles at the [q]future.
26 She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the [r]teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27 She looks well to the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and bless her;
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:
29 “Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all.”
30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who [s]fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her the [t]product of her hands,
And let her works praise her in the gates.
All the attributes to look for in a life partner =)
Love is in the air
This season of months has been weddings after weddings.
Truly they are the closest example we can get of God's love.
And that lovey-dovey feeling that comes with it, I know one thing for sure it ain't gonna last.
My point here? Love isn't just a feeling but a decision.
Here's a sharing I like to post here and hope it will bless you:
10 Keys to Relationship by Pastor Benny Ho.
The general passage was taken from Gen. 24:10-67 in the story of Isaac and Rebekah.
1. Wisdom in seeking counsel
2. Equally Yoked
3. Beauty of purity
4. Principle of shared inheritance
5. Presence of willingness
6. Key of Prayer
7. Virtue of kindness
8. Need for family blessing
9. Principle of timing
10. Hang around the 'well'
I pray that I will not look for the perfect partner, but strive to be the one.
The one who will please God.
Truly they are the closest example we can get of God's love.
And that lovey-dovey feeling that comes with it, I know one thing for sure it ain't gonna last.
My point here? Love isn't just a feeling but a decision.
Here's a sharing I like to post here and hope it will bless you:
10 Keys to Relationship by Pastor Benny Ho.
The general passage was taken from Gen. 24:10-67 in the story of Isaac and Rebekah.
1. Wisdom in seeking counsel
2. Equally Yoked
3. Beauty of purity
4. Principle of shared inheritance
5. Presence of willingness
6. Key of Prayer
7. Virtue of kindness
8. Need for family blessing
9. Principle of timing
10. Hang around the 'well'
I pray that I will not look for the perfect partner, but strive to be the one.
The one who will please God.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Decisions and decisions
Of late I've been increasingly challenged to make decisions.
Yet most of the times, I chose to defer the decision probably out of fear.
Then again, it can get really confusing for me!
Godly counsel will tell me to put my faith in God, hear from Him and act upon it.
Well I would think that there is an aspect of fear to that.
Somehow faith and fear are inseparable.
Questions like "What if I heard God wrongly?" or "What if that wasn't God speaking?"
Maybe it is just the inside of me longing to rant but I guess there's what a blog is for right?
Beats screaming into the ears of someone innocent, I think I rather pen them down.
I guess the more important the decision is, the more fear it is associated with.
I mean if the ice cream store isn't open when you get there, it doesn't disappoint you as much since 7-11s are like everywhere.
But some decisions are just not the same.
They have consequences. They have impacts.
I can only pray that I muster enough faith to believe.
God You make the impossible, possible.
Yet most of the times, I chose to defer the decision probably out of fear.
Then again, it can get really confusing for me!
Godly counsel will tell me to put my faith in God, hear from Him and act upon it.
Well I would think that there is an aspect of fear to that.
Somehow faith and fear are inseparable.
Questions like "What if I heard God wrongly?" or "What if that wasn't God speaking?"
Maybe it is just the inside of me longing to rant but I guess there's what a blog is for right?
Beats screaming into the ears of someone innocent, I think I rather pen them down.
I guess the more important the decision is, the more fear it is associated with.
I mean if the ice cream store isn't open when you get there, it doesn't disappoint you as much since 7-11s are like everywhere.
But some decisions are just not the same.
They have consequences. They have impacts.
I can only pray that I muster enough faith to believe.
God You make the impossible, possible.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
God is Love
As we begin to see God working in our midst, the Devil is secretly scheming his plans. And he is trying all ways and means to bring trouble.
And I acknowledge to You God, that all these is not about in the flesh but in the spiritual.
That there is a spiritual warfare going on and confusion is rampant.
Even among Christians, strife and dissensions have begun to rise up, causing many others to stumble.
1 thing I've learnt to anchor myself on is to point myself back to God.
That whenever I feel that I have to choose a side or worry that I will offend anyone,
I will choose to please God and honour Him.
This way, not only will I be able to find myself firmly rooted in my stand and faith, I am able to see things through the eyes of God. Many times I find that troubles and dissensions come about because we refuse to surrender our rights. We choose to play God. We think we are right, or least others are wrong.
Lord, may I always choose to please You and see things through Your eyes. As the song goes, Open the eyes of my heart Lord. Father, lead me and guide me. I praise You and thank You, for the love so deep You have given. Let what You have dictated, no Man shall change. You are God alone.
And I acknowledge to You God, that all these is not about in the flesh but in the spiritual.
That there is a spiritual warfare going on and confusion is rampant.
Even among Christians, strife and dissensions have begun to rise up, causing many others to stumble.
1 thing I've learnt to anchor myself on is to point myself back to God.
That whenever I feel that I have to choose a side or worry that I will offend anyone,
I will choose to please God and honour Him.
This way, not only will I be able to find myself firmly rooted in my stand and faith, I am able to see things through the eyes of God. Many times I find that troubles and dissensions come about because we refuse to surrender our rights. We choose to play God. We think we are right, or least others are wrong.
Lord, may I always choose to please You and see things through Your eyes. As the song goes, Open the eyes of my heart Lord. Father, lead me and guide me. I praise You and thank You, for the love so deep You have given. Let what You have dictated, no Man shall change. You are God alone.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Matters of the Heart
And I'm not referring to matters that are bugging me but my physical heart.
The one that goes beep-bob without resting for a single beat.
The one that reminds me of God's faithfulness even when we are in our sleep.
The one that keeps the rest of me functioning even when I'm unaware.
And tonight my heart is acting up for an unusually long time.
Was playing badminton earlier when the tight sensation just overwhelmed me =(
And now it still lingers =S
Hit me really hard, to give thanks with every single breath I take.
Because I never know, when my next breath will be my last.
Jesus, I surrender to You my life.
I shall not fear nor worry, because my life is in Your hands. Amen.
The one that goes beep-bob without resting for a single beat.
The one that reminds me of God's faithfulness even when we are in our sleep.
The one that keeps the rest of me functioning even when I'm unaware.
And tonight my heart is acting up for an unusually long time.
Was playing badminton earlier when the tight sensation just overwhelmed me =(
And now it still lingers =S
Hit me really hard, to give thanks with every single breath I take.
Because I never know, when my next breath will be my last.
Jesus, I surrender to You my life.
I shall not fear nor worry, because my life is in Your hands. Amen.
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