Thursday, July 30, 2009 @ 5:34 PM
one decision
Im on this challenge.TO become the SMILIEST* person in CG.(:(:(:(:(:
Prayer meeting was really impactful.
As word was being shared,
one by one the leaders went up to share a word.
Each one touched my heart.
Tears flowed down.
But God I feel ok leh, why am I crying?"
Thats the presence of God.
THats the touch from heaven.
Bam that was it. Indeed nothing beats being with him.
As i was praying silently in my heart.
God asked me a second time
Will you follow me?
I remembered previously he had asked me before.
and i had hesitated.
This time, I told myself I was'nt going to hesitate.
I immediately said Yes God, Yes God, Yes God.
Though I may not know what challenges are ahead,
but you walk before me. Yes God, I will follow you.
Simon Son of John, Do you love me?
and Jesus said: Tend my sheep...Feed my sheep..
John 21-15-17
So I cried out to God, prayed for specific ppl in Cg.
and God began to fill me.
As i prayed, I cried. and then i realise holy spirit was praying through me.
Naturally, humanly speaking,
would anyone cry while simply talking abt a person?
except for one, Jesus,
who was even willing to die for us, simply because he loved us.
As I go to work everyday, it made me think.
Could life be more than this?
Working day in day out.
perhaps you are schooling day in day out.
Is there more?
I feel really blessed.
Because life is not mundane and boring with God around.
Everyday is a new day with him.
Exciting, and full of life.
In fact, God is the one that brought life on earth!
He breathed his life into Adam! (genesis)
I wanna live my life to the fullest for him.
Sometimes all it takes is just a decision.
A decision to follow him and to follow him wholeheartedly. (:
God bless.
Sunday, July 26, 2009 @ 7:48 PM
phil pringle-unforgiveness
Not just once a day, but ‘whenever’. Meaning forgiving others needs to become a lifestyle for a follower of Christ. We would solve many seemingly comples problems with this very simple excercise – Forgive. We forgive others before they say sorry.
Let go of everything everyone has ever done to you. Let it go! Forgive them. We block our own forgiveness when we fail to forgive others. The reason we feel guilty, block off from God might be simply we are holding a grudge against someone – Forgive them. NOW.
See ya in Church!
@ 7:06 PM
appreciations to you
Just came back from CGMSecond time playing guitar (:
Just wanna thank god for truly willing to use me.
So proud of all all of you who did weird dances
like monkeys,wonder girls,catwalks n bruce lee during huizhen's game.
It was funn!
Had an awesome time with the word of God too.
clem shared on holy spirit being acquinted with him. (:
Just wanna take this time to appreciate a few ppl:
clement-
For being a great leader, bf and good friend.
For always praying for me.
As a leader, you've been helping me improve in areas im still learning at.
As a bf, for all the sweet gifts and thoughtfulness.
As a friend, for being a good listener and jus being there.
Thanks alot. (:
Hui Zhen-
For being a good connect group leader that helped me to stand in
the gap for the girls. Also for being a friend to me!
You led games well gal. Always felt you kept things fresh and new for CG to play!
u'll get better and better! loves (:
Jing Er-
Been with me for sometime in my connect group!
Thanks for accepting and respecting me as your leader!
Jus want you to know I really appreciate it.
Those times when u blessed me with bread n drinks.
Those times when you helped me with certain tasks.
I believe you can do even greater things for God!
always believing in you! (:
Andrea-
you used to be a quiet girl, but not anymore!
haha so glad to see you grow!
u've been the faithful one so proud of you willingness to help
all the time. you're a yes woman! haha.
have a greater vision and believe in yourself!
you can do it! (:
Herman-
you;re new in my connect group.
But im so glad to have you here.
you probably didnt know,
but everytime you called in for p.conf,
i felt the love n support from you!
you're doing great as a treasurer! Jia you! (:
Winnie-
is'nt it exciting being in the presence of god!
thanks for your faithfulness in coming for bible study and cgm n svc
its so awesome to have you around and your cheerful smiles.
love ya! (:
Jeff-
you're the one that always hypes up the cg.
lol doing all kinds of funny things
thanks for being the connect group leader that helps to stand in the gap
for benny's friends!
I know your efforts are never wasted!
keep persevering! (:
benny-
Thanks for being an awesome brother!
Always say funny things to me.
Sharing with me weird stuffs HAHA
But i enjoyed every moment with you at home.
You're not as shy and dao as ppl think you are. HAHA
love ya brother! bye-bi~ HAHA
Matthew-
For all the nonsense laughters
and your crazy uno stacko HAHA
believing in your talent!
you've great potential!
keep on drawing and desiging
even your t-shirts! You'll never know where it'll lead you to
in future! Jia you!
Kacin-
cool dances to your wonder girls and im so hot moves. (:
Appreciate you being a part of the CG
with your funny expressions and an ever smiley face.
YOu've got a cheerful heart!
If you want to,
Maybe can even use your guitar skills for God one day
its a great honour to be playing for him! (:
Jun Rong-
A nice and polite boy.
So glad I can get to know you better this year too!
U're an addition to the fun in the CG!
enjoyed your im so handsome speech haha
you're treasured!
isabelle-
though you're new to us.
But! you've been the most sporty gal in our CG!
Always supporting in all the games we play and ever so hyped up for them
Thats so awesome to me! hee(:
Xinying-
thanks for coming to church!
and for letting us have a chance to get to know you!
Though you may not know us very well
but i know you'll be greatly blessed.
You're a christian now! n God is already at work in your life!
do your best and let God do the rest in your studies!
Its going to be an exciting journey with him! loves!(:
1 Cor 12:25-26
"The way God designed our bodies
is a model for understanding our lives together as a church:
every part dependent on every other part,
the parts we mention and the parts we don't,
the parts we see and the parts we don't.
If one part hurts, every other part is involved in the hurt, and in the healing.
If one part flourishes, every other part enters into the exuberance."
NEVER THINK YOU'RE NOT GOOD ENOUGH OR NOT NEEDED BECAUSE
YOU ARE INDISPENSABLE AND IMPORTANT!
love you all. treasure you all greatly in my heart. :D
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 @ 12:22 PM
when u're not perfect.
Easy is to get a place in someone's address book
Difficult is to get a place in someone's heart
Easy is to judge the mistakes of someone
Difficult is to recognize our own mistakes
Easy is to talk without thinking
Difficult is to refrain the tongue
Easy is to hurt someone who loves us
Difficult is to heal the wound...
Easy is to set rules
Difficult is to follow them.....
Easy is to dream every night
Difficult is to fight for a dream.....
Easy is to show victory
Difficult is to assume defeat with dignity...
Easy is to admire a full moon
Difficult to see the other side.....
Easy is to stumble with a stone
Difficult is to get up...
Easy is to enjoy life every day.
Difficult is to give its real value..
Easy is to promise something to someone
Difficult is to fulfill that promise...
Easy is to say we love
Difficult is to show it every day...
Easy is to criticize others
Difficult is to improve oneself...
Easy is to make mistakes
Difficult is to learn from them...
Easy is to weep for a lost love
Difficult is to take care of it so you wont lose it.
Easy is to think about improving
Difficult is to stop thinking it and put it into action........
Easy is to think bad of someone
Difficult is to give them the benefit of the doubt...
Easy is to receive
Difficult is to give
Easy is to keep friendship with words
Difficult is to keep it with meanings
Everyday i'm reminded.
Im not perfect but I can change to be better.
"not by might, nor by power, but by the SPIRIT of GOD."
I CAN, I am ABLE, I am STRENGTHENED whenever it is difficult.
Thursday, July 16, 2009 @ 1:09 AM
Netiquette
Hello my dear readers!
Thought I post something interesting today. haha
I believe in this age of time,
Many of us have a facebook, MSN and even blogger accounts.
The technological communication is fast and quick, and even makes things alot easier for us.
But is'nt it interesting that with one stroke or a capital letter or
the way you present your language could have different results
and feel on your different readers? Have you ever thought of that?
Just like how we learnt about social etiquette in school.
Today we're going to learn about social NETIQUETTE.
Just some guidelines that I read and felt that it's really useful especially when we're writing in our blogs.
Its for protection to yourself and to avoid spammers, unpleasant reactions and even
unwanted attention.
Thought I post something interesting today. haha
I believe in this age of time,
Many of us have a facebook, MSN and even blogger accounts.
The technological communication is fast and quick, and even makes things alot easier for us.
But is'nt it interesting that with one stroke or a capital letter or
the way you present your language could have different results
and feel on your different readers? Have you ever thought of that?
Just like how we learnt about social etiquette in school.
Today we're going to learn about social NETIQUETTE.
Just some guidelines that I read and felt that it's really useful especially when we're writing in our blogs.
Its for protection to yourself and to avoid spammers, unpleasant reactions and even
unwanted attention.
1. Don’t type anything you wouldn’t say. Sometimes the anonymity that the cyberworld allows us causes us to be bolder (or ruder) than we would be in person-to-person interaction. In actuality, things that we write or type can last much longer than things we speak. If you (better yet – Jesus) wouldn’t say it, then don’t type or text it.
2. Proofread. Read through comments, emails, blogs, etc., not only to check for typos, but also to ensure you’re saying exactly what you mean and you’re communicating clearly. Keep in mind that things you type don’t carry the same voice inflection or body language that you are able to use to communicate in face-to-face interaction. Remember: TYPING IN ALL CAPS IS EQUIVALENT TO YELLING IN NORMAL SPEECH.
3. Don’t respond while you’re angry. If you receive a message that upsets you, log off the computer, go outside, take a walk, read a book, take a moment to pray, then come back and respond. Once you send an email out of anger, you can’t take it back.
4. Log off from time to time. Sending an email can be quick and simple, but emailing, instant messaging, or text messaging (don’t get me started on cell phone etiquette) will never be as personal as sending an encouraging note through the snail mail, meeting someone for face-to-face conversation over lunch, or even picking up the phone and having a conversation. The computer is great, but sometimes I miss having actual conversations. Take some time to step away from the computer and have an actual conversation with another human being.
5. Blog ≠ Journal. Your blog should not be your personal journal. What you post can be read by just about anyone. Blogs are a great place to share thoughts and feelings, which can be very encouraging for others going through similar circumstances, but don’t post anything you wouldn’t be comfortable being sharing in normal conversation. There is such a thing as being too transparent. Be cautious about mentioning other people in your blog. The other people in your life may not be as exuberant as you are to share every detail of your personal life with the world.
Now, let’s go and make the cyberworld a better place!
love, ameliaaaa (:
Monday, July 13, 2009 @ 9:17 AM
i take heart
"17-19Though the cherry trees don't blossom
and the strawberries don't ripen,
Though the apples are worm-eaten
and the wheat fields stunted,
Though the sheep pens are sheepless
and the cattle barns empty,
I'm singing joyful praise to God.
I'm turning cartwheels of joy to my Savior God.
Counting on God's Rule to prevail,
I take heart and gain strength.I run like a deer.
I feel like I'm king of the mountain! "
Habakuk 3:19
when im weak, you're strong.
On this journey, to becoming more like you.(:
Friday, July 10, 2009 @ 4:51 PM
voice of truth
meaningful. But the voice of truth says do not be afraid, this is for my glory!(:Oh,what I would do to have
the kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in
Onto the crashing waves
To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown Where Jesus is,
And he's holding out his hand
But the waves are calling out my name and they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me time and time again
"Boy, you'll never win, you'll never win."
But the Voice of truth tells me a different story
the Voice of truth says "do not be afraid!"
and the Voice of truth says "this is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of truth
Oh, what I would do to have the kind of strength it takes
To stand before a giant with just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand
But the giant's calling out my name and he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me time and time again
"Boy you'll never win, you'll never win."
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
the Voice of truth says "do not be afraid!"
and the Voice of truth says "this is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of truth
But the stone was just the right size
to put the giant on the groundand the waves they don't seem so high
from on top of them looking downI will soar with the wings of eagles
when I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus singing over me
But the Voice of truth tells me a different story
The Voice of truth says "do not be afraid!"
And the Voice of truth says "this is for my glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me (calling out to me)
I will choose to listen and believe (I will choose to listen and believe)
I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of truth
I will listen and believe
I will listen and believe the Voice of truth
I will listen and believe '
Cause Jesus you are the Voice of truth
And I will listen to you.. oh you are the Voice of truth
Thursday, July 9, 2009 @ 10:37 PM
the race of your own
I am running, running and running... In this race,
as I ran, at times I got thirsty and needed a refreshing drink.
sometimes I stopped and needed a push or a helping hand.
there were even times, I slowed down and needed an encouragement.
Do you feel that way at times? I do.
There are just Some things that we need to work on by ourselves.
1. Our walk with God
2. The decisions we make
These are the two things, no one can force us to do.
We have to pursue and make on our own.
Guidance and teaching will be there along the route you're taking.
Listening to holy spirit voice is what I was reminded today.
He'll guide you in the right path.
Its up to us to choose to move into that path
and fulfill the dreams that God intended you to have.
Truly without God, i'm just a normal human being.
But with him. Im still a normal human being but placed in a position of victory
Remembering your first lovee,
Drawing near to him. Im reminded. Let him refresh once again so that you can pour out more.
James 4:8
"Draw near to me, and I will draw near to you."
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 @ 12:35 PM
My testimony Pt 2
Then there was a nudging in my heart.Like an inner voice. That I could faintly hear.
My friend had invited me to church when I was in Sec 1.
I stayed but had to leave because my family wanted me to be
in the same church as them. But I had turned rebellious and chose
to rebel against them as I felt they forced me to go to their church.
I skipped church for awhile, then eventually I backslided.
But God reminded me abt the fun I had in church.
About the people. About the bible study I had.
I still remember my first bible study teacher. she's a CGL for awhile alr now.
God reminded me how I seeked him and I prayed and how he answered my prayers
when I cried out to him.
He reminded me about how I sat in my room with all the lights off.
I prayed silently to him.
So one day, I took up the courage.
And I called up my friend.
And I came back to church.
I was quite on and off in the beginning.
I even said I was sick and didnt go church when I was'nt sick at all.
sad but that was me last time.
But God had put great leaders in my life.
Who stood by me.
Helped me along during my challenges and
laughed with me when I went through all my joyful moments.
Slowly I began transforming into a better person.
To what I am today.
God has truly changed my life.
I can't imagine what I would be doing now if i had'nt listened
to that still small voice and came back to him.
I learnt that even though I was faraway from him,
But yet he never left me and was so close to me.
He really does love me w an everlasting lovee. ((:
God'll love you just as much as he did to me.
If you'll allow him, he'll mould you, transform you, teach you.
Soften your hearts, and he'll touch your life. Only if you're willing. (:
"Your ears shall hear a word behind you saying,
"This is the way walk in it,"
Whenever you turn to the right hand or
whenever you turn to the left." Isaiah 30:21
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 11:51 AM
My testimony
Perhaps many of you don't know. hahaI was born into a christian family.
But I never really felt like a christian.
I simply just followed my parents as they went to church and bible studies.
I joined children's church when I was younger.
I learnt to use vulgar languages when I was 5 years old.
Threw a chair at my little brother when I was 7 years old,
causing him to have a huge balaku and me, caning from my parents.
I Hid under an umbrella with my little brother in the house,
and played with it till the umbrella kinda ripped a part of my bro's hair off. >.<
Later in primary four, I was so naughty that my dad made me write
a journal book stating what i was doing from what time to what time in order
to track me down.
I fought w guys in primary school too.
yeah not your perfect little christian child.
Yes I read the bible here and there. prayed too. but God was just god to me.
I didnt have a relationship with him.
In secondary school, I had a few boyfriends and was hurt by them too.
almost ran away from home
I Did rather badly in my studies and ended up in private school.
I could'nt stand myself, the position I was in......
to be continued...
Stay tuned for part 2. (:
