even as i prepare for this mission trip, i see that things get more difficult and complicated for me.i'm always behind time on my part for the prep...very nervewrecking!.. and each time after the meeting, i would feel so worn out and yet know there is much more work i have NOT completed. yes i got weary of the prep cos there is so much work to prepare! there is also much uncertainty. at some point in time, i did want to give up! i questioned if all the time and effort i put in would be worthwhile. i do not see and cannot anticipate what is in for me in this trip and i feel apprehensive and fearful...i feel stressed..i dunno if i can adapt well..yet each time as the group gathered to worship and pray for this trip, i am reminded of God's providence and leading. That we will not be traveling alone. We'll be traveling with God! That we will not be doing all the work. God is! That as we prepare, God has paved the way ahead!i guess this time, i really have to go by faith and not by sight.
i am beginning to get weary. and...it SHOWS. in the way i talk, the way i do things, the way i view things.so many things to work through, so little strength!maybe i am just tired..i cannot afford to get weary now and i dont want to.He gives strength to the weary and increase the power of the weak.Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fallBut those who hope in the Lord will renew their strengthThey will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,they will walk and not be faint. -Isa 40:29-31
And everything You hold in Your hand- Still you make time for me- I cant understand Praise You God of Earth and sky- How beautiful is Your unfailing love- Unfailing loveYour Unfailing Love.
knowing u is the best thing that can ever happen to me
I love u Jesus!
cant thank u enuff
yet from the bottom of my heart to the depth of my soul
i wanna thank u for all u've done in my life
It is U who put together the pieces of my life.
Love u Jesus!
Su Teck, THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE LEGO!!! I know it used to be your baobei! MAy God bless u richly for your willingness to give! Really thanks a lot!!!other than the lego, i also need "pong pongs"...(for cheerleading)...if anyone of u has, pls contact me ya!! I need 4 in total...really appreciate all ur help!!!! ARIGATO!!!!lastly i wanna gather some views on "How u know God loves u?"Very simple, just complete the sentence "I know God loves me because........."Pls leave this in the tag box.I really would appreciate your thoughts and comments on this!!!!!THANKS VERY MUCH!!!hmmm...ya as for me.. I know God loves me because I have never felt so accepted and loved by anyone in my life!!!!Praise God!!!
God's tears are to cheer you on.-unknown
God speaks ALL THE TIME. God desires to speak to us. Yet are we listening and hearing? Our live are so cluttered with noise, busyness, people, work, studies, TV, music and routines. God’s still small voice drowns in the midst. How do we hear that small still voice of God? We slow down! We quieten down our hearts. We find a quiet place. We make time to listen. We shut off any distractions. We come one to one with God. Alone with God. That’s when we hear God’s still voice. What does God wants to tell us that He wants us to listen? When I listen God, I hear these things: “My girl”“When little girl is in Daddy’s arms, she is safe.”“I love you.”“Do not be afraid, I am with you.”“Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved.”“You will be alright.”“Don’t u think I care more for u?”“Not by power, not by might, but by my Holy Spirit.” God wants to speak to u this moment. Hear Abba will u?
HEY! TOGI Korean Reataurant at Chinatown, Mosque St is a must-try!!! Its spicy seafood steamboat is super delicious!!! It is 38.50 and 4 can share. It has free of chilled tea at only $1 pr table, and free flow of 6 starters which includes kimchi, cabbages, ikan bilis, tofu pieces, cucumbers, little aparagus stuff...which tastes good! ya...and tell u what is so good abt the steamboat, there are countless prawns, whole parts of crab, korean nian gao, mushrooms, ramen, vermicilli, vege....ssuper value for money rite? and the soup base is very tasty...full of the seafood flavour! aiya...it is just very yummy!!! MUST TRY!!!the homely shop interior is a bonus, dont worry..got air con...eating there feels like eating at home...you jia de gan jue...and they serve authentic korean food! my tummy is so satisfied today man!!!!also...can try ASIANa Kitchen...they serve asian food...must try the zha jiang mian, i think the pork cutlet rice not bad..also the pineapple duck curry noodles. yummy... just that the drinks are pricey...so drink iced water lor...ha...pricing of food reasonable la....6-7plus...hmmmm...i went to lunch at sumohouse today again!!! HA...so nice!
Dear God, how wonderful u are..
u see treasures in clay jars
u made the zillions stars and every wonder in the universe
weaving together every detail of the human body
loving what u made
deep in sin
away in our own worlds
what did u see in us God?
that made u do what u did
that u gave all u could and came all the way
can i just confess that i do not think well of myself
i even despise myself sometimes, for the things i did, for the things i said
yet everytime i turn to the cross
i see Your work
I see those nails and Your hands
i cant help but weep
At the impossibilty becoming reality
why?
how can it be?
That God u died for me.
hey hey...i wanted to post the retreat pics here but there are too many and i dunno how to start..cant find the program to post a collage.what program is that anyway?
so...since i'm so bored, i shall bore u too with my randomity. ha...
i met up with my deli colleagues on sat for a bbq ...so heartwarming to see all of them again. Most of them adolescents. AND...adolescents do have many problems! i'm not saying they are problematic thou...just that they really struggle with a lot more issues than we--adults actually can claim to know! Youths are so sensitive u know...which makes them also vulnerable...yet they are also able to think for themselves...they think more than we--adults do actuallY! and yet, when someone is willin to sit them down and pace with them, they open up quite readily. of cos u must be someone trustworthy in the 1st place! hmmm..so that means i am one? HA...
kkz...so i heard 1 of them share with me his bgr woes...hmmm...i also dunno how to help! i think i WONT be able to help in such matters also...as i hear, i am amazed at their sophisticated process of thoughts...hmmm....so expressive, rational and sensible...
dunno why i am telling u these also...maybe cos i am still very passionate abt youth work! i like to interact with young people...and i really hope to help them...in any way i can...shi zhi ye bing ma?
dunnoo why, i just find youths esp lovable...ha...
HarLow everyone!!!
Hope all of u have been good!
well, i am still hanging over from the recent retreat. 5 days seems to really fly...and now i'm back to reality...and well...virtually here. ha.
i really benefited much from this retreat and God really refreshed all of us. Joyce!!!!! MUST Join next yr!!!!
For me pesonally, God bestowed upon the gift of tongues!!!! the gift of tongues means the ability to speak in a new language that u do not know. It is called a gift because it is not a self-taught language, but a new language that is spoken as led by the Holy Spirit. U dont know the meaning of what u say, but u know it doesnt come from yourself.
so now i am really excited about using it!!!! I've always secretly desired God to give me this gift because my friend told me it is very good to have it...and i've always felt weird speaking English when all the rest are speaking in tongues and more so when in a Pentecostal church!!!!
and it is really much more impactful when u pray or praise God speaking in tongues, like what Ps Sam said, it really opens up your spirit to God.
yup, and i have experienced how much more intense my prayers become when i speak in tongues.
other than this gift, i also have the rare opportunity to know new people in church!!! i have made more than 5 friendS!!! SO exciting....and for the 1st time, fellowship means more than just going church together or having meals. Fellowship is unity. When God's people are united, wow, there's no stopping 'em!!!
thou i developed severe rashes during the trip, i still thank God for i know that whatever HE allows to happen, happens for a purpose. Thankfully, bcos of God's assurance as people prayed for me, i did not let it affect me too much. I was still pretty much enjoying myself!!!
A big THANK-YOU to all who prayed for me. I am MUCH better now and most of the rashes have vanished. I was really touched by all of u who didnt avoid me when i had those ugly rashes. Bcos of u, i am affirmed that God's love truly exists. For Jesus did not shun any of the diseased. and u too... i love u guys.. =)
when u really hunger for God, He comes and fills u.
"Then Jesus declared, I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty." -John6:35
ps: i'd load the pics sooon!!! stay tuned!!!
Dear readers, i'd be away to KL for my church retreat, starting today. I will be back on Fri. i wont be bringing my hp with me...but i dont think anyone has anything urgent to tell me right? ha...if anything wait for me to come back ya? or if u want, u can sms or call me, i'd reply u when i'm back!!
I will carry all ur well-wishes with me on this trip! Thanks for ur bon vayages! Meanwhile, while i wont be around these few days to post anything for your reading pleasure, let me leave you with a few inspirational pages about God. These 3 are specially picked out for u, my readers!!! So take time to see them, and may u be greatly blessed reading it, as i did! God bless u all!!!Love u guys! Sayonara !!!
Why God made little girls?
Check out -->http://www.fathershands.com/girls/index.html
Why do we give thanks to God?
Check out -->http://www.fathershands.com/givethanks/
When God works, its always a masterpiece..
I love this.. check it out -->http://www.fathershands.com/masterstouch
Dear loving Heavenly Father,
i commit this whole retreat and church to you, from the least to the greatest. Lord, this retreat is nothing and meaningless without You, so come fill it with Your holy presence. May u be with us from the moment we awake to the time we sleep. May u fill our hearts as we take time to seek you. Grant us the desire to spend quality and quantity time with u amidst our activities. Let us experience your power and might like never before, Lord connect us with You! Work in us to be like your son, Jesus, in our thoughts, actions and deeds. May our worship be pleasing in your sight. Lord fill us with your Spirit whenever we go, that everything we do or say gives glory to You. Lord, infect us with your holy presence that we can't help but praise You, worship You, love You and glorify You. It is your spirit that saves. Lord grant us that same spirit which will connect man's needs with Your grace. We want to be contagious for your name. Thank You Lord. I commit this prayer into your hands, in Jesus's loving name i pray, Amen.
i'm now so hyped up abt the retreat on MON!!!~!!!!!!
yeah!!!! it is going to be a contagious time, with contagious spirit infecting people to be contagious to infect people to make it contagious!!!!!!
heee....i am sure excited to be contagious!
bet u dunno what i am talking abt...HA...its ok...
u'll know when i become contagious.=X
so my goal this retreat is to ....be contagious!
i guess we humans always forget easily what we have learnt. we always need reminders. we have STMs! so thankfully God is ever patient with us...and remind us whenever we forget.a friend's words today triggered me to a lesson i've learnt and forgot. and that is; i've looked in the wrong places for the needs i have. i looked to people's words, actions, behaviours to guage how i've measured up, how much i am worth, how i should see myself. they decide my self-esteem, my self-worth for the day. So then, my confidence fluctuates accordingly.and i look to people to meet my needs and desires.
is that ever possible?
and God reminds me, only He can meet my needs and desires. What i really need is His attention. He is only one who values me for who i am. He doesnt have mood swings, no bias, no special preferences, no moodiness and doesnt judge by appearance! He never changes his nature. He doesnt like fish today and meat tmr. He is consistent. He is faithful. He stands by what he has chosen.
"You are looking in the wrong direction, my girl. Turn and look towards me."
ME and Elina. My rommie...i shared room w her and her sis. They are so warm pple!
Nv knew leaving looked so good leh....
FOOD galore!!!!!!!!....Jojo..SEE? all 3 meals buffet...everyday...HA.
Seems like Jon was having loads of fun!
The boys's kind of fun....
Hilarious Nigel!!! So cute la!!!
how's this hotel poster gal? HA... 
HAppY Hannah!!
Joseph and Terence...look so sian right?
Me and my newfound good friend, Jianxiong!!! We clicked so well, its surprising...but nice!
The view outside Jeraldine and Hannah room, so breathtaking rite???
Me and Esther!!!! Miss her company...!
Me and Hannah!!! on the coach...on the way!!!
Me and Jonathan. He is the man behind the youth programs. COOL guy.
HA. i caught u!!!! Joey's most natural pose.
The worship team people...
Me and "chou po niang" !!! Ha...i gave her this nickname she absolutely hates! LALALA... 
me and Joel.. once the most eligible bachelor in church! HA....once upon a time la...
Beautiful & talented Fabia....She sings like an angel! Also an angel in person! 