ThE BeAtiTuDeS
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Great moments of fellowship
Friday:
We had combined zone cell group @Jurong West Church. It was really great. A time where I felt that peace of God.
He spoke, asking me to lay my Isaac on the altar. It's the most painful and toughest decision that needs to be made. Letting some things go, putting aside all my comfort zones, to step out and start running again. He will take good care of everything if I entrust Him with everything. He will not shortchange me.
Many times, serving and loving God is definitely not the easiest task. People may ridicule us, but God says everything is gonna be alright. It's also just a process for us to grow stronger in the Lord and in character. Everything is worth it!! Press on, Cheryl!!
Dan blessed me with the Nick Vujicic's DVD and Joyce's Meyer's battlefield of the mind book. Both are timely gifts. I read the book before last year and then lent it to a friend. As usual, books that I lend out seldom return. I guess it's good that I reread it again and gain a new revelation. :) As for the DVD, I lend it to Lijun on the spot. I will watch it after she returns it to me.
Lijun and I went to B2 to wait for Terence and Weisiang. There we saw a guy waving at us from his car. Lijun, waved back without even knowing who's that. Guess what, after the window was wind down, it's Kaishen!! We hopped onto his car to enjoy the air-con and to catch up with him a little. Later, I was up to mischief and asked Kaishen to park his car right in front of Weisiang's car. Then, we all hid. We waited to see what his reaction would be. Seldom do we engage in such acts. :P Guess it brought some fun and laughter to those present.
After the service, we (Terence, Weisiang, Morgan, Lijun and me) went to Fung Seng to eat Nasi Lemak. I think it's a good time of fellowship. Seldom, do we have such time to really sit down to chat ever since cg multiplied.
Saturday:
I went to Tampines with Lijun to buy Haoyi's bag. I bought a necklace too. Later, I headed for service as I had to attend nursery on Sunday to see how it operates. I bumped into my cousin, Amanda at foyer 3 and I sat with her. It has been a long time since we sat together for service.
After service, I met Lijun, Terence and Weisiang for dinner. Weisiang drove to Changi Village but we could not find a parking lot. Hence, we headed for Katong and had laksa. The drive was very nice, as old christian songs were being played. It makes me reminsce of my youth where I was in another church. I love old songs. They are very peaceful and I ended up singing them in the car while chatting with Terence about the end times.
After dinner, we headed to Blu Jaz Cafe at Arab Street. It's quite a nice chillout place. I like the guy who played the tubax which is a modified saxaphone. He sang pretty well too. The band was pretty cool. It was made up with two caucasians, one indian and one chinese. I enjoyed the music and the relaxed feel. The seat that I sat on was pretty funny looking but yet it makes me feel like a princess. :)
*Interior of the cafe*
*Tubaz player cum singer*
*Beautiful lighting*
I thank God for great time and great friends He has blessed me with. Happy friends makes me happy!! :)
Friday, September 28, 2007
Wait Poem
Desperately, helplessly, longingly, I cried;Quietly, patiently, lovingly, God replied.I pled and I wept for a clue to my fate...and the Master so gently said,"Wait."
"Wait? you say wait?" my indignant reply."Lord, I need answers, I need to know why!"Is your hand shortened? Or have you not heard? By faith I have asked, and I'm claiming your Word.
My future and all to which I relatehangs in the balance and you tell me to Wait?" I'm needing a 'yes', a go-ahead sign.Or even a 'no,' to which I'll resign.
You promised, dear Lord, that if we believe, We need but to ask, and we shall receive. Lord, I've been asking, and this is my cry: I'm weary of asking! I need a reply.
Then quietly, softly, I learned of my fate as my Master replied again, "Wait." So I slumped in my chair, defeated and taut, and grumbled to God, "So, I'm waiting...for what?"
He seemed then to kneel, and His eyes met with mine... and He tenderly said, "I could give you a sign. I could shake the heavens and darken the sun. I could raise the dead and cause mountains to run.
I could give all you seek and pleased you would be. You'd have what you want, but you wouldn't know Me.You'd not know the depth of My love for each saint. You'd not know the power that I give to the faint.
You'd not learn to see through clouds of despair; you'd not learn to trust just by knowing I'm there. You'd not know the joy of resting in Me when darkness and silence are all you can see.
You'd never experience the fullness of love when the peace of My spirit descends like a dove.You would know that I give, and I save, for a start, But you'd not know the depth of the beat of My heart.
The glow of My comfort late into the night, the faith that I give when you walk without sight. The depth that's beyond getting just what you ask From an infinite God who makes what you have last.
You'd never know should your pain quickly flee, what it means that My grace is sufficient for thee. Yes, your dearest dreams overnight would come true, but oh, the loss if I lost what I'm doing in you.
So, be silent, my child, and in time you will see that the greatest of gifts is to truly know me. And though oft My answers seem terribly late, My most precious answer of all is still "WAIT".
"Wait? you say wait?" my indignant reply."Lord, I need answers, I need to know why!"Is your hand shortened? Or have you not heard? By faith I have asked, and I'm claiming your Word.
My future and all to which I relatehangs in the balance and you tell me to Wait?" I'm needing a 'yes', a go-ahead sign.Or even a 'no,' to which I'll resign.
You promised, dear Lord, that if we believe, We need but to ask, and we shall receive. Lord, I've been asking, and this is my cry: I'm weary of asking! I need a reply.
Then quietly, softly, I learned of my fate as my Master replied again, "Wait." So I slumped in my chair, defeated and taut, and grumbled to God, "So, I'm waiting...for what?"
He seemed then to kneel, and His eyes met with mine... and He tenderly said, "I could give you a sign. I could shake the heavens and darken the sun. I could raise the dead and cause mountains to run.
I could give all you seek and pleased you would be. You'd have what you want, but you wouldn't know Me.You'd not know the depth of My love for each saint. You'd not know the power that I give to the faint.
You'd not learn to see through clouds of despair; you'd not learn to trust just by knowing I'm there. You'd not know the joy of resting in Me when darkness and silence are all you can see.
You'd never experience the fullness of love when the peace of My spirit descends like a dove.You would know that I give, and I save, for a start, But you'd not know the depth of the beat of My heart.
The glow of My comfort late into the night, the faith that I give when you walk without sight. The depth that's beyond getting just what you ask From an infinite God who makes what you have last.
You'd never know should your pain quickly flee, what it means that My grace is sufficient for thee. Yes, your dearest dreams overnight would come true, but oh, the loss if I lost what I'm doing in you.
So, be silent, my child, and in time you will see that the greatest of gifts is to truly know me. And though oft My answers seem terribly late, My most precious answer of all is still "WAIT".
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
不能说的秘密
I watched this show at Lijun's place after service on Sunday. It was really so nice but we had to leave as Terence had to go and buy some furniture from Carrefour. So, I came home and finished watching it on crunchyroll. :)I love the songs played. I can't help but to be so serenaded by the way Jay played the songs. He did really well in this show, just like in Initial D. It's a very beautiful love story. I teared a little.
I wanted the music in the show but I only told God it would be so nice if i can have it. Guess what? Someone sent it to me. *The person told me not to disclose* My little prayer request was being answered unknowingly.
God is really so so so GOOD rite?
Thank You for even answering such a simple and silly prayer for me. :)
Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. *Psalm 37:4*
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Friday Night's out
Yesterday I met up with Weisiang and Daniel. Our intended location was Miss You Cafe but it was closing at 12 midnight and the two guys were missing in action while I was there at about 11pm. So, there I was waiting for them at the cafe and I took this picture. I love tealights. :)After Weisiang arrived, we hitched a cab, went to pick Daniel up and headed for East Coast instead. After much consideration, we ended up at Cabana. I was so so so hungry as I did not have dinner before meeting them so I ordered a Cabana Chicken Chop. I requested for the baked potato to be changed to fries but they forgot. In the end I got a free basket of fries.:) After my main course, I ordered an ice-cream sundae. :P Such a sinful meal rite?
Here's our bottle of wine. Weisiang finds it not too bad while Daniel finds it too sour. Of course, I took less than two glasses. It's too bitter to my liking, even after placing the wine at the tip of my tongue before swallowing it.
It's quite a young bottle of wine(2006). Maybe that explains why it's not too nice. :P Sounds like as though I know how to appreciate wine? Of course, I know nuts!!! :P These are not all that we ordered. :P I've got my orange juice. :PWe left about two plus and headed for Mac as Weisiang wanted to eat ice-cream. Guess what!! I forgot to take my jacket and had to go back to Cabana to look for it. Thank God that it's still there. It's one of my favourite one and I took a long time to buy it. Guohong will know as I couldn't make up my mind when we were at Tampines' Espirit.
We walked along the beach and enjoyed the tide coming in and caressing our legs. It was really great! I love the beach alot. We walked till we reached the other breakwater and we climbed up and sat there. I looked at the stars and enjoyed the sea breeze. The guys laid down and almost fell asleep. I said a little prayer and read Joyce Meyer's book on power of a simple prayer using my handphone's light.
This was my Friday night which ended about 4am in the morning. It was a very relaxing night with great company. We talked alot about life and realised that we are considered a bunch of blessed people as we have a good life as compared to many others out there. Although there are many things that we have yet to attain, our faith will always stretch out to say that we will be able to have that good future.
In fact, I began to view my life with a very different perspective. :) There seems to be more new things springing out and it's going to be real real good.
Friday, September 21, 2007
WOoHOo
I went to sign up for my Advanced Theory Test for driving.
Test Date: 29th November'07 (Thursday)
I wanted to apply for PDL too but it's too crowded, so I left without applying for it. Now I've got to think if I want to apply for it and take driving lessons concurrently or to apply after I pass my theory. *In thoughts*
I am going for Cable Ski on 1st Oct'07(Monday) at Batam. I applied for the package already. 80 bucks per person. It includes lunch, ferry tickets, land transfer and instructors.
I can't help but to think that I am really enjoying my life so much more than before. It's no longer only work and church. Instead leisure and fun too. That someone just simply sparked me off thinking about what life is really all about. Remember the time he told me to stop and take a look at the beautiful sights and moments happening around me. My life is really so so so GOOD!!! I'm definitely enjoying it more than before.
Looking that there will be another long weekend coming up after Children's Day, I may be going for river rafting or caving. This is still under KIV as some research and planning must be done first.
Test Date: 29th November'07 (Thursday)
I wanted to apply for PDL too but it's too crowded, so I left without applying for it. Now I've got to think if I want to apply for it and take driving lessons concurrently or to apply after I pass my theory. *In thoughts*
I am going for Cable Ski on 1st Oct'07(Monday) at Batam. I applied for the package already. 80 bucks per person. It includes lunch, ferry tickets, land transfer and instructors.
I can't help but to think that I am really enjoying my life so much more than before. It's no longer only work and church. Instead leisure and fun too. That someone just simply sparked me off thinking about what life is really all about. Remember the time he told me to stop and take a look at the beautiful sights and moments happening around me. My life is really so so so GOOD!!! I'm definitely enjoying it more than before.
Looking that there will be another long weekend coming up after Children's Day, I may be going for river rafting or caving. This is still under KIV as some research and planning must be done first.
Love is in the air...
I woke up feeling so in love with You.Can't help but fall deeper in love with You each passing day.
Your unconditional love simply overflows in my life.
I love You, my Comforter and Friend!
Sometimes, I do wish that physically I can run into Your loving arms and get a tight hug from You and hold Your hands in every step I take.
It's You who made me smile each single day. :)
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Ramblings...:P
Hurray!!! My observation is over!!
It's great!!
My class was like angels.
:)
Looking forward to tonight's pot luck session with CG. :)
Surfing the web for holiday trips for year end. Probably Bali. :)
However, i'm thinking of going to Batam during Children's Day weekend for cable ski. :P Or are there any other sea sports available?
I've plans to go diving but it's monsoon season this December, so I'm going next June. Confirmed!!! :P
It's great!!
My class was like angels.
:)
Looking forward to tonight's pot luck session with CG. :)
Surfing the web for holiday trips for year end. Probably Bali. :)
However, i'm thinking of going to Batam during Children's Day weekend for cable ski. :P Or are there any other sea sports available?
I've plans to go diving but it's monsoon season this December, so I'm going next June. Confirmed!!! :P
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Happiness is living in the now...
This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Psalm 118:24*
Some people tend to always want to dwell in their past happiness.
They refused to acknowledge that it's the past and that happiness no longer lingers.
Yet some will tend to worry too much about tomorrow.
Instead God wants us to dwell in the NOW.
The present time that we are living in.
To learn to look at the good things and count our blessings.
God is the creator of heaven and earth.
He has made every single day for us.
We need to rejoice regardless of whether it's good or bad.
Rejoicing is like giving thanks and praise to God.
It helps to break the yoke and let satan knows that God is in control and I trust God with everything.
To everything a Season
To everything there is a season,A time for every purpose under heaven;
...
A time to keep,
And a time to throw away.
*Ecclesiastes 3:1,6*
Keep running and running again....
Just came back from a run of 18:06 mins.
Today,Chee Meng came to run together with Zhi Ling and me.
It's so no kick for him. :P
Feeling a bit stressed thats why I went for the run.
Many things on my mind.
Tomorrow I've got an important lesson observation too.
I've yet to finish preparing.
Guess I will do it after my dinner and bath.
A few of my colleagues asked if i'm taking part in the 10km run.
My answer is i'm not anymore, coz i've got no more motivation already.
But i'm still going to run in the evening after school every week. :)
I love it!!
Today,Chee Meng came to run together with Zhi Ling and me.
It's so no kick for him. :P
Feeling a bit stressed thats why I went for the run.
Many things on my mind.
Tomorrow I've got an important lesson observation too.
I've yet to finish preparing.
Guess I will do it after my dinner and bath.
A few of my colleagues asked if i'm taking part in the 10km run.
My answer is i'm not anymore, coz i've got no more motivation already.
But i'm still going to run in the evening after school every week. :)
I love it!!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Happiness is finding wisdom and understanding...
Happy is the person who finds wisdom and gains understanding.
* Proverbs 3:13*
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
*Proverbs 9:10*
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
*James 3:17*
Indeed, with the wisdom given by God we will be able to choose to walk the path that God had prepared for us even before our birth. This path would lead us to greater blessings. With godly wisdom, we will be able to see things through a different perspective-one that pleases the Lord and why it's God's best plan for us.
Wisdom is required to make good daily decisions, speak the right words and commit the right actions. This will in turn lead us to a happy life. :)
* Proverbs 3:13*
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
*Proverbs 9:10*
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
*James 3:17*
Indeed, with the wisdom given by God we will be able to choose to walk the path that God had prepared for us even before our birth. This path would lead us to greater blessings. With godly wisdom, we will be able to see things through a different perspective-one that pleases the Lord and why it's God's best plan for us.
Wisdom is required to make good daily decisions, speak the right words and commit the right actions. This will in turn lead us to a happy life. :)
Keep running and running...
Just came back from my run.
Completed it in 15.26 mins.
Should I give myself an applause?
Does not seem very good.
Still contemplating whether to take part in the 10km Stand Chart Womans Run.
Used to have a motivation to reach the finishing line.
Now, that motivation has gradually reduced.
Yet, I may run just to gain an experience and keep fit.
However, I will be doing it leisurely and not competitively.
Let's see how things go first.....
Completed it in 15.26 mins.
Should I give myself an applause?
Does not seem very good.
Still contemplating whether to take part in the 10km Stand Chart Womans Run.
Used to have a motivation to reach the finishing line.
Now, that motivation has gradually reduced.
Yet, I may run just to gain an experience and keep fit.
However, I will be doing it leisurely and not competitively.
Let's see how things go first.....
Monday, September 17, 2007
Languages of Apology
(1) Expressing Regret- Emotional Part (Feeling).
- I realise that my behaviour hurt you deeply and I'm hurting because I hurt you and I won't want to hurt you again.
(2) Accepting Responsibility
- No excuse.
- I'm sorry, I was wrong.
(3) Making Restitution
- What can I go to make it up to you?
(4) Repenting
- Expressing the desire not to do this again.
(5) Requesting forgiveness
- Will you forgive me?
These are from Dr Gary Chapman.
True enough, in life we can't have a long-term relationship without apologising but some don't apologise because of pride. Yet, some who have apologised would feel still feel condemned, which is not the intended outcome that God would desire. We just need to do our part to apologise and let God do the rest about the other person. Apologising will help to set you free in the natural realm and it also shows that you admit your wrong and willingly let God take control to change you and deal with the other people involved too. This will bring a breakthrough in the spiritual realm.
You will be able to know your or others languages of apology by looking at these questions:
- When you apologise to someone, what do you typically say or do?
- When someone apologise to you, what do you want to hear them say or do?
Sunday, September 16, 2007
God Of My Forever
GOD OF MY YOUTH I REMEMBER
YOUR CALL ON MY LIFE TOOK ME O’ER
YOUR LOVE HAS SEEN ME THROUGH ALL MY DAYS
I STAND HERE BY YOUR GRACE
ON THIS ALTAR I'VE WRITTEN MY LIFE
TELLS OF THE STORY I HAVE WITH YOU MY LORD
I WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW
GOD OF MY FOREVER
AND FOREVER I'M WITH YOU
MY LIFE IS SAVED WITH A PRICE
YOUR SACRIFICE REDEEMED MY SOUL
GOD OF MY FOREVER
AND FOREVER I WILL SING
MY GREATEST HONOR WILL ALWAYS BE
TO SERVE MY LORD AND KING
GOD OF MY LIFE I SURRENDER
MY HEART FINDS ITS REST IN YOUR WORD
PRAISES WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO SHOW
HOW MY LOVE FOR YOU HAS GROWN
NOTHING MATTERS WHEN YOU’RE HERE WITH ME
IN THE END JUST TO HEAR YOU SAY “WELL DONE”
BOWING BEFORE YOUR THRONE
FOREVER AND EVER
JESUS YOU ALONE IN GLORY REIGN
FOREVER AND EVER
WITH YOU I’LL WALK THIS NARROW WAY
This is indeed the song of my heart.
You're everything to me!
It's Your unconditional love for me all these years that pushes me on every single moment.
Times I reach wits end, You would be my Jehovah Jireh whom I can rely on.
Times I feel so unloved, You show me how precious i'm to You and You love me.
Times I cry, You would comfort me with Your Word and love.
Times I am tired, You would give me rest and refresh me with Your strength.
Times I fell, You would pick me up and lead me to the right path.
Times I feel injustice, You would fight for me if I leave everything in Your hands.
Times I feel discouraged, You would lift me up through Your Word and encouragers.
Times....the list simply goes on....
All that You've done for me since I was young, are simply too many.
I will never be where I am right now, without You.
Thank You, Lord for loving me so so so so much.
I give You my heart and lay my life on Your altar.
I'm going to keep on walking this road,
even when there are times that it's tough and lonely.
That's because I know that You will walk beside me, every step of the way.
You're like a Father who holds my hand and assures me that You are here.
Each time I can run into Your loving arms and trust You for everything.
You're a loving Father and You will never forsake me.
You know me through and through, every struggles and failures.
If it's not for You, I would never be able to overcome them and become stronger.
I can't help but to fall deeper in love with You each passing day.
There's no greater joy than being with You.
Dinner with Beverly @ Coffee Club
I met up with Beverly after service yesterday. She's flying off today for China with her family for a holiday. Haven't been to the coffee club at Siglap for a very long time and it has been renovated. More bright and classy. Yet I miss the dim and romantic atmosphere. :)
This is the sinful one. It's called enchantment. It's awfully chocolate. Well, we didn't finish this at the end.
After the dinner, we took a long stroll to my hiding place.
The lights. It is pretty unique.
Some displays of coffee beans. Actually there is another section which was pretty nice with lotsa tea pots but I was back facing them so didn't take a snap shot of them.
We each ordered a plate of this. It's healthy and not too bad.
This is the sinful one. It's called enchantment. It's awfully chocolate. Well, we didn't finish this at the end. After the dinner, we took a long stroll to my hiding place.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Wisdom
Proverbs 1
The Beginning of Knowledge
The Beginning of Knowledge
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
To perceive the words of understanding,
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity;
4 To give prudence to the simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion—
5 A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
6 To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their riddles.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
The Call of Wisdom
20 Wisdom calls aloud outside;
She raises her voice in the open squares.
At the openings of the gates in the city
She speaks her words:
22 “ How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity?
For scorners delight in their scorning,
And fools hate knowledge.
23 Turn at my rebuke;
Surely I will pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you.
24 Because I have called and you refused,
I have stretched out my hand and no one regarded,
25 Because you disdained all my counsel,
And would have none of my rebuke,
26 I also will laugh at your calamity;
I will mock when your terror comes,
27 When your terror comes like a storm,
And your destruction comes like a whirlwind,
When distress and anguish come upon you.
28 “ Then they will call on me, but I will not answer;
They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me.
29 Because they hated knowledge
And did not choose the fear of the LORD,
30 They would have none of my counsel
And despised my every rebuke.
31 Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way,
And be filled to the full with their own fancies.
32 For the turning away of the simple will slay them,
And the complacency of fools will destroy them;
33 But whoever listens to me will dwell safely,
And will be secure, without fear of evil.”
What I lack is really the wisdom. Now, I finally found the answer!! :)
It's not about being sentimental or empathetic that is wrong. All along I kept thinking that i've got really fatal flaws. Finally, I know that it's just that I lack the wisdom to know when to cut off and walk away from certain people before I bring damage to myself.
Dear Lord, please give me the wisdom that I lack and you said that if i ask You will give to me willingly without finding fault. Thank you, Lord!
Ride of a life-time
I met up with Elwyn yesterday. We knew each other for years, and I never ever want to take his sports bike whenever we meet. But, yesterday I took his sports bike. He was pretty surprised too.
Look at him. *That black figure across the road* He's trying to retrieve the helmet that flew off my head when he went at a speed of 130 up the expressway near rochor. I couldn't ask him to slow down as the wind practically stopped me from talking. It's only till I manage to speak that I saw that he's travelling at 130. I think we went faster than that beforehand. At the end I got off and he made a U-turn to pick the helmet up. It's extremely amusing.
Finally we reached our destination. Some ferry terminal at marina.
Looks like a ghost ship right? It's actually a restaurant.
Here's another shot taken from above.
The place where we went has a walkway with blue lights on the floor. Very romantic! Actually, they have a patch of grass that are meant for people to lie on to watch the stars. It was too wet yesterday so we didn't sit on the grass.
They have a small bar and cosy seats there too. It's so blue but yet creates the right atmosphere for couples*definitely not us, he's attached*. We didn't go to the bar. We sat at a bench which overlooks the jetty.It was a good met up where I get to catch up with him. Talked quite a far bit about life, religion, career, relationships, love, friends etc...Through the conversations, I began to understand myself a little better and how I can move on to reach another stage of life.
He mentioned that I am probably a gal who would fall for a guy's sweet nothings. I think I did before but now I won't already. The guy needs to possess a good character and be spiritually matured.
I had a thrill ride on his bike along bends especially on my way back. He did it on purpose and it caused my heart to almost jumped out. He definitely went very fast and I couldn't see the speed as it was just like a moment that went by so fast that I couldn't even take a grip of what happened but only felt that I'm falling close to the ground when he took bends upon bends.
Upon reaching Bedok, I tried gripping the accelerator but I went too fast. Guess, it's just I'm not too used to it.
Actually I took my Hann's bike and Mui Teck's bike when I was in Uni. Theirs were just road bikes and they don't go that fast.
Well, that's what he says: A ride of a life-time....
coz i probably won't take his bike again..Not that I don't trust his skills but I don't trust my balancing skills.
A great experience and I really thank God for journey mercy. :)
That place is really an ideal place for a wedding. Maybe it would be a place I want to hold mine in the future. :)
Friday, September 14, 2007
Very Cold
It's very cold here in the staff room.It's partly due to the aircon and also because I didn't really eat today as mum wasn't around this morning. It's so pathetic! The cafeteria have such limited choices that I threw away the noodles I bought.
We wanted to order Mac but the person said that they are too busy and asked us to call back 20 minutes later. Now, 20 minutes have passed and Jolyn is making the call.
Weeee~~~~ I don't have to be hungry when I go back to class.
I wish I have a softtoy to hug now to make myself feel cosy!!
We wanted to order Mac but the person said that they are too busy and asked us to call back 20 minutes later. Now, 20 minutes have passed and Jolyn is making the call.
Weeee~~~~ I don't have to be hungry when I go back to class.
I wish I have a softtoy to hug now to make myself feel cosy!!
JOY of the LORD!
Actually it has been some time since I felt the joy of the Lord as I was going through some difficult times. I was trying so hard to pick myself up again and again. Well, today I am simply so joyful that I began singing in school and Pris asked what got into me. Guess, it has been a long time since I am so chirpy in school.
Well, today's CG was really great. I was very ministered by the words spoken during worship.
- Hope in the Lord!
- My identity is in Christ!
- He will take away a stoned heart and give a new heart of flesh.
- Just like a little girl who falls down, I can run to the Father who will open His arm to welcome me and hug me so tightly.
I guess lately i've been struggling with my identity in Christ and the failures along the way.
Yet, God never fails me. He sent people to show and pour out love to me at moments where I felt unloved.
Encouragements were also given to me to lift me up when pple condemn and put me down. Those encouragements, let me know that I am special and God sees what I am going through and He does not want me to struggle with them anymore.
True enough, there will always be people who would see the good in me.
Well, God do not see our outer appearance but He looks at our heart and sees the good in us. He sees us differently. When we think we are a failure, God says that we are not for He has given us a good future! When people compare us, God says do not compare for He created us uniquely.
I am SPECIAL and UNIQUELY created by the LORD!
The Joy of the Lord is my strength!!
My identity is in CHRIST!
This is my game prize. It's a pen and it says:
Everything is going to be alright!! Look at the smiley!! :)
Everything that have happened lately, made me begin to see more of the good things that God has blessed me with. I also began to look beyond my circumstances and look at what's ahead and planned beautifully by God.
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. * Romans 8:28*
Love Dosage
Pris bought snack for Jolyn and me today. It's a hot dog pastry. I thank God for someone like her. She's always so concern about me, asking me to eat. Well, my gastric is better now but i've got to refrain taking caffeine stuff.
Teacher's day was over, but today Cassandra gave me this card. It brightens my day. It's so sweet of her. What she wrote down really touches my heart. She has a good mum who attends CHC. She was the one who gave me the sunflower. With the good guidance and influence of her family, I believe that she will be a girl who grows up to be someone great. A gal who has a compassionate heart and filled with great love.
People like her are what makes the life of a teacher happy and worthwhile. :)
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Flood in Office!!
*Li Ting's workspace* Her workspace was the most affected due to the leakage on the ceiling. The workers came to do repairs this afternoon but apparently the issue was not rectified. Thus, her bag and some other stuff were wet. This is the after picture of her precaution efforts in case by the time we go in tomorrow afternoon, more things gets wet.
*Li Ting's and Chee Keong's workspace - protected by the umbrellas*Chee Keong's workspace was initially diagonally from his current one. But the ceiling at that place kept leaking and he shifted to this workstation. However, it looks like he brought the water over. That's what he jokingly said. :)
*Jolyn's workspace - Like a coconut tree with a pink coconut on it*
Beside Jolyn's workspace is Angie's. Look at their pictures,full of their loved ones and pet.
*Mine - The trash bag helps to protect my laptop and my pupils' books and worksheets.*
Saw the balloons? Chee Meng gave me his balloon. I think he doesn't really like balloon and finds it girlish and takes up space. Well, I gladly accepted it as I LOVE balloons. What more? It's pink!! Actually it's part of the teacher's day dinner invitation surprise and it has been weeks but yet to deflate on its own.
*Mine, with Jolyn's and Pris' beside*
Guess what's in the plastic bag? It's Pocky!! It's a very different type of Pocky and I gave Zhi Ling and Joyln a pack. They finished it so fast. That's because it's nice, covered with very rich chocolate! In the orange box are my pupils' telescope. Very nicely done actually. Actually, we stayed till quite late trying to help other teachers in the morning session to cover their workspace with black trash bag. We hope that when they come in tomorrow they would not be too shock to see what we have turned the staffroom into.
Geezzz. :P
An umbrella party with lotsa black trash bags. :)
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Blunder
I forgot to bring my keys to work today. Look at the keychain!! It's a gift from Lyndon and Jenny back in NIE. We were at a bazaar and the moment they set their eyes on it, they bought it for me. I love the keychain. :) I'm a princess! :)I went for a jog with Zhi Ling last night and forgot to place the keys back into my bag. Then, today my mum was in so she opened the door for me.
I only realised it when I saw lotsa missed calls from home. I immediately called and msged my brother hoping that he will be back home early today as my parents won't be.
Later did I realised that my mum already told my brother to be home early. Tuesday night is always a night that he would have dinner with his girlfriend. Yet, he came home early with her then waited for me to be home before heading out.
What more can I say? I thank God for an awesome mum and a brother who's so nice!!
I can't help but to feel so loved by them these days. Thanks you so much!!!
Hiding place
I am like a tortoise hiding in my shell and would walk out one day after i've enough of solitude. This is what I would do whenever I go to my hiding place. Light up a tealight! I just went there on Sunday night and spent some time with the Lord.After that I went for supper with two friends at East Coast. Usually we would be very chatty but that night we were all too tired, especially me. Haven't been able to sleep well and I basically survived on four to five hours these past days. Maybe I do not have the peace and have been having nightmares which awakens me. Sometimes with some friends, I would feel an awkward atmosphere if we are silent. However, I still feel so comfortable chilling out with them even when there was silence.
After supper, we went to a hut and sat there to play the guitar and worship God. I love that atmosphere, where I can play by the beach and enjoy the sea breeze. It's so wonderful worshipping, praising and presenting thanksgiving unto Him till 1.30am. I was so charged up after that but didn't join them for a coffee session as I have to work the next day. They sent me home, then proceeded for coffee.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Touching
This video portrayed the love of Christ for us, yet we often get distracted and tempted by the things of the world. However, He's always there waiting for us to seek Him and we will find Him. It hurts Him to see how much we go through as He's always there walking with us. He does His part to protect us but it takes our heart to be convicted to want to follow Him.
I grabbed it from my beloved and dearest brother's blog. It warms my heart to know that he's still spending time with the Lord. I really hope that this video helped him to understand that God is His ultimate first love and not his studies, volleyball games and gf.
Lord, I thank you for letting me know that all the prayers I've prayed are slowly being answered. Keep pressing on!!
I guess I don't really express love through words to you coz of the way we are brought up. Yet, now I just wana say I love you lots. Thank you for all the sweet little acts that you did too. I'm touched but I guess I merely express it through a simple 'Thank you' each time.
Study hard but don't be too stress, because I believe in God and you. Remember how God led you through each time. :) You are a guy with great capacity too.
You are more than a conqueror through Christ who strengthens you!
*hugz*
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Favourite Sweet
The purple one is my favourite sweet. Apparently, I think it can only be found in US. It was what I asked Wei Siang to get for me many months back when he went to SF. Then when he was back, he told me he didn't buy. Later, he gave it to me. I guess it was a disappointment turned into joy. :)
He just got back from LA. This time, I didn't ask for it. Yet, he remembered and gave me the green one by taking it out of his pocket. Thanks so much for remembering and blessing me!
We concluded that the purple one is still the best!
Friday, September 07, 2007
Bearing the cross
Awesome!! We complain about the cross we bear but don't realize it is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we can't.
Whatever your cross, whatever your pain,
there will always be sunshine, after the rain....
Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall;
But God's always ready, to answer your call....
He knows every heartache, sees every tear,
a word from His lips, can calm every fear...
Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night,
But suddenly vanish, dawn's early light...
The Savior is waiting, somewhere above, to give you His grace, and send you His love...
p/s: Thanks Ethan for being an encourager.
p/s: Thanks Ethan for being an encourager.
