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
To 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
And 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
And 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 ground
And the waves they don't seem so high
From on top of them looking down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
Singing over me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
And 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
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
How do you look at imperfection?
People! =) Well lately often *overheard* conversations of condemnation. A simple and familiar phase to share "Human is never perfect". When I ponder at this sentence, it reminds me of Man and God relationship. It is because of flaws(sin) in man that we need God. And everyone need Jesus, to fill up the void in the heart. I also learned from Jeremiah's teaching that, the Kingdom of God is meant for everyone. It is for this unlovable boy, also that annoying girl, also for that irresponsible man and also for that short-tempered lady. Everyone.
It is natural that at times we make unjust judgment. But don't forget we're too a sinner, we are no different from the unlovable ones. Except, we are more fortunate to have come to know Jesus, who opens our hearts and blesses abundantly. We're led by Jesus who is the light of the world, therefore we may be seemed "better". One thing I learned long ago at Book of Ephesian Study, it is that we don't hate the sinner, but the sin. The sin, which from the deception of Satan. Sin fall into mankind due to deception of Satan, amen? All man on earth is a creation of God and thus belongs to God. For our glorious King, let's deliver and bring the lost souls home from Satan's hand.
The greatest love is Jesus, who love even His prosecutors. Amen!
It is natural that at times we make unjust judgment. But don't forget we're too a sinner, we are no different from the unlovable ones. Except, we are more fortunate to have come to know Jesus, who opens our hearts and blesses abundantly. We're led by Jesus who is the light of the world, therefore we may be seemed "better". One thing I learned long ago at Book of Ephesian Study, it is that we don't hate the sinner, but the sin. The sin, which from the deception of Satan. Sin fall into mankind due to deception of Satan, amen? All man on earth is a creation of God and thus belongs to God. For our glorious King, let's deliver and bring the lost souls home from Satan's hand.
The greatest love is Jesus, who love even His prosecutors. Amen!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
God's dwelling
Today i spent time sitting at Suntec Fountain of Wealth with Jian Feng after shepherding. looking at the beautiful fountain plays make me so fond of God, whose mighty hands that place such soothing and gentle scene before me, and earnest to worship Him in gratitude of appreciation. We then started praying for Jian Feng's uncle, my most loved brother Richard Samuel and Zane. I set my heart and dwell in God's presence in prayers. I felt that my life is not my own, but imprisonment in Christ yet remain unstruggled with utmost joy of love and peace. More than words in description. As though the world of sin I'm sitting on has perished and my earthly five senses have vanished. The state of not-likely to be in thoughts, and not-likely to be in feelings. Could it be in spirit? The unexplanable state of dwelling in God experience. I am speechless. I cannot describe further.
2 Cor 12:9 (NRSV) but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
2 Cor 12:9 (NRSV) but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Caregroup Day!
Today is a fruitful day, full of praises to God and dwelling. Today we have 8 believers coming together to worship God and dwell in the presence of God! The topic of CG today is "Dwelling of God". It is indeed! It started off with bible verses crossword puzzle! I am the game master and I am of much satisfactory because Donald was challenged!!! Wahaha!! I'm glad at least this game benefits everybody including my leader ^_^! The interactive process took place for about 20 mins. Kinda longer than expected. Praise & Worship and prayers are followed then, as we all dwell into God's presence in the anointed song "My Heart Your Home". Today finally I understand why is it "My Heart God's Home". It is to set our heart so that God comes in.
Today we shared very powerful and strong testimonies, testifying the glorious name of God! It is witnessed that many brothers and sisters in our caregroup already loved God so much and already marching towards God's vision. Thank God for moving us like the wave in the big ocean!! Amen! Follow by the end of Care Group!
But the sharing session about the Glory of God has not ended yet! We headed to subway at AMK Hub for lunch and to my surprise, the children of God continue to share about how great is our God in our lives. We kept sharing with enthusiasm until sister got to leave to meet Lynn. I tell you.. it's WOW!! We really dwell into God's presence! Today my heart is renewed once again!!
This is my personal time with God. God is humorous. You know during on my way home from AMK Hub, I promised to spend more time with God today. As I walk home, I am tempted again. I saw some thai boxing boys training at a nearby "badminton court". It tempts me to go and look. But God is faithful, He brought me home straight, leading me away from temptation. >.<>, buy the pen and pencil, buy 3 notebooks and a file and store all of them inside. Bring this file wherever you go so that you can write anytime." and I went. I got the pen, pencil, 3 notebooks and a file exactly like the picture I have in my mind during the prayer. The hair on my face goosebumps!! I name the 3 books, "Book Of Blessings" & "Book Of Repentance" & "Book Of Visions". =D I'm happy that I grew closer with God tonight. This is quite a long post huh? Lolx!! I will again randomly close this blog. God is faithful! Amen!!
Today we shared very powerful and strong testimonies, testifying the glorious name of God! It is witnessed that many brothers and sisters in our caregroup already loved God so much and already marching towards God's vision. Thank God for moving us like the wave in the big ocean!! Amen! Follow by the end of Care Group!
But the sharing session about the Glory of God has not ended yet! We headed to subway at AMK Hub for lunch and to my surprise, the children of God continue to share about how great is our God in our lives. We kept sharing with enthusiasm until sister got to leave to meet Lynn. I tell you.. it's WOW!! We really dwell into God's presence! Today my heart is renewed once again!!
This is my personal time with God. God is humorous. You know during on my way home from AMK Hub, I promised to spend more time with God today. As I walk home, I am tempted again. I saw some thai boxing boys training at a nearby "badminton court". It tempts me to go and look. But God is faithful, He brought me home straight, leading me away from temptation. >.<>, buy the pen and pencil, buy 3 notebooks and a file and store all of them inside. Bring this file wherever you go so that you can write anytime." and I went. I got the pen, pencil, 3 notebooks and a file exactly like the picture I have in my mind during the prayer. The hair on my face goosebumps!! I name the 3 books, "Book Of Blessings" & "Book Of Repentance" & "Book Of Visions". =D I'm happy that I grew closer with God tonight. This is quite a long post huh? Lolx!! I will again randomly close this blog. God is faithful! Amen!!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Spiritual Growth
Wow today God really bless and touch my heart. 16th Jan 2009, I took my off day and I rest at home with God. I missed the meeting with Bao Ren so therefore plenty of time spent with God. Early in the morning I woke up and felt my heart closed. I am dead worried. I sat before this screen and watch several online sermons by Paul Washer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuabITeO4l8
This sermon really helps me in understanding the faith of salvation. I cried 4 times during this 1 hour sermon. It really saddened me when I realize how ungrateful men are. Jesus died on the cross bearing our sins and His blood cleanses us, yet we treat this precious blood like pig's blood. Many christians certainly neglected the basic foundation of faith. We should not take it lightly when our Lord die on the cross for us, the pain and torment He alone went through for us. So that we may be saved and be blameless before the Heavenly Father. He also speak about the meaning of entering the Narrow Gate in Matthew 7. Take some time to watch this sermon yeah? =) It is helpful.
I learned that I am a sinner and God love me as sinner. He knows I am weak. I should not let guilt of repeated repentence hinder me from reaching to God. Because to be saved is not to say the sinner's prayer once and repent once but to continue repenting of ourselves. Because we will definitely sin tomorrow. As long as we are conscious, temptations are around us. Sin may or may not be known to us. Since we are weak, we ought to seek God's power and blessings of strength to fight against temptation in our lives. Temptations will cloud our sight to the Truth. Therefore we need God to renew us and put us back on the right track when we drift away. Never be ashame to seek God's strengthening when we sin against God. God knows we are going to sin and that is why the more we must seek his strength as a weak man. But it doesn't mean we don't make effort to avoid and resist to sin. Beware and be known of God's wrath! God love the good therefore He hate the evil.
The prayer meet followed at 7pm ++ is awesome! Pastors were excellent! Anointed by God! I feel more connected with God through this prayer meet. I am even more convinced that I am strengthened because Jesus love me. This sentence spoken by one of the pastors kept repeating itself in my mind. It says: "Let's not try to be positive by ourselves but fix our eyes on Jesus." I know how tiring it is to keep myself up to God's standard in my spiritual life by my own effort. But I learned the true way of being godly and holy is to love God. Love God and everything I do shall be motivated by His love. I enjoyed the dancing, jumping and hands raising to God as though God is going to pull me up to heaven anytime. =D
Thank God for the day! It was great. I cannot imagine my day without God and how dull and moody I will be. When God is alive in me, I am never empty, I am never hollow. I am filled with his Spirit and bearing the fruits of spirit. Love, joy and peace.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuabITeO4l8
This sermon really helps me in understanding the faith of salvation. I cried 4 times during this 1 hour sermon. It really saddened me when I realize how ungrateful men are. Jesus died on the cross bearing our sins and His blood cleanses us, yet we treat this precious blood like pig's blood. Many christians certainly neglected the basic foundation of faith. We should not take it lightly when our Lord die on the cross for us, the pain and torment He alone went through for us. So that we may be saved and be blameless before the Heavenly Father. He also speak about the meaning of entering the Narrow Gate in Matthew 7. Take some time to watch this sermon yeah? =) It is helpful.
I learned that I am a sinner and God love me as sinner. He knows I am weak. I should not let guilt of repeated repentence hinder me from reaching to God. Because to be saved is not to say the sinner's prayer once and repent once but to continue repenting of ourselves. Because we will definitely sin tomorrow. As long as we are conscious, temptations are around us. Sin may or may not be known to us. Since we are weak, we ought to seek God's power and blessings of strength to fight against temptation in our lives. Temptations will cloud our sight to the Truth. Therefore we need God to renew us and put us back on the right track when we drift away. Never be ashame to seek God's strengthening when we sin against God. God knows we are going to sin and that is why the more we must seek his strength as a weak man. But it doesn't mean we don't make effort to avoid and resist to sin. Beware and be known of God's wrath! God love the good therefore He hate the evil.
The prayer meet followed at 7pm ++ is awesome! Pastors were excellent! Anointed by God! I feel more connected with God through this prayer meet. I am even more convinced that I am strengthened because Jesus love me. This sentence spoken by one of the pastors kept repeating itself in my mind. It says: "Let's not try to be positive by ourselves but fix our eyes on Jesus." I know how tiring it is to keep myself up to God's standard in my spiritual life by my own effort. But I learned the true way of being godly and holy is to love God. Love God and everything I do shall be motivated by His love. I enjoyed the dancing, jumping and hands raising to God as though God is going to pull me up to heaven anytime. =D
Thank God for the day! It was great. I cannot imagine my day without God and how dull and moody I will be. When God is alive in me, I am never empty, I am never hollow. I am filled with his Spirit and bearing the fruits of spirit. Love, joy and peace.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Barriers
God is with us not by our feeling, but by His promises and Words.
It is not God who has left us, but our sin which harden our heart and closed to God.
How easy or how difficult it is to have the true heart of repentance?
How humble are we to be quick in repentance?
The heaven rejoice more when a sinner repent than a righteous who do not need to repent.
God love us as who we are, a sinner, so do not let guilt mask us from seeking God.
We can never hide ourselves from God. We are to account to Him at the end of the day. So why bother trying?
Let's be real to God. Speak in honesty and live in Truth.
It is not God who has left us, but our sin which harden our heart and closed to God.
How easy or how difficult it is to have the true heart of repentance?
How humble are we to be quick in repentance?
The heaven rejoice more when a sinner repent than a righteous who do not need to repent.
God love us as who we are, a sinner, so do not let guilt mask us from seeking God.
We can never hide ourselves from God. We are to account to Him at the end of the day. So why bother trying?
Let's be real to God. Speak in honesty and live in Truth.
Friday, January 9, 2009
It's been a long time
Woah~ It's been a long time since I blogged. Did you think that I might have already grown tired of Jesus? I tell you the truth... NO!!!! NO!! NO! NO!!! It's been so exciting all these while! There are times when I'm down, and Jesus really is here to encourage me and lift up my spirit! He never leave me no matter how self-centered I have become emotionally. God is with me...
Today we had CG picnic together! Though it didn't go after a good planning, it is still enjoyable because God is among us! Amen! Thank God for such a blessed day! And today God wanna push me to be self-less through Donald and more. I am commanded to approach a group of strangers, with guys and ladies, to bless them with the food prepared extra due to members who were busy. Seriously, looking at the amount of ladies in that group, I shrunk. I panicked. What a joke huh!? Jian Feng were to be my companion in this "mission". Courage from God is with me, so I did approach but unfortunately, were rejected. At this time, instead of returning to my bros and sis, God encouraged me to carry on approaching others. God is faithful, and the next two groups we approach accepted our offer. Praise God!!
We're going back to vivo for dinner already. And then, I realized my phone was missing and it was with Eilton, who left early for appointment. So instead of dinning with caregroup, I dined with Donald at toa payoh KFC after getting my phone from Eilton. It is very enjoyable with Donald talking about how great our God is and His blessings for our caregroup! Fellowship is of such great joy!
I took bus 88 home from Toa Payoh and during the journey......... guess what? My slipper broke!! I imagine how embarrass it would be if I were to walk home from the bus stop bare-footed. I prayed. Again there is a challenge to alight at amk station and walk back home bare footed. Do u think it's stupid and crazy? I think it is! But I am also a crazy person! God knows me and how to encourage and inspire me! So I alighted at amk station and walk back. At the same time, when God put me into test, He is with me. I am on phone with my Great Shepherd, Richard, and God impressed upon my heart to account to him whatever I have missed. So I took up the courage God gave me and I did. After which, I felt restored and strengthened in Christ. My faith raised. My relationship with God improved. The peace in my heart conquered me. God satisfys me. Thank God for today! It is a fruitful day and full of tests! But with God, I am most encouraged! Amen!
God, if it is your will, let Richard be my account manager forever. I pray in Jesus' name and in obedience. Amen! Thank God for Richard!
Today we had CG picnic together! Though it didn't go after a good planning, it is still enjoyable because God is among us! Amen! Thank God for such a blessed day! And today God wanna push me to be self-less through Donald and more. I am commanded to approach a group of strangers, with guys and ladies, to bless them with the food prepared extra due to members who were busy. Seriously, looking at the amount of ladies in that group, I shrunk. I panicked. What a joke huh!? Jian Feng were to be my companion in this "mission". Courage from God is with me, so I did approach but unfortunately, were rejected. At this time, instead of returning to my bros and sis, God encouraged me to carry on approaching others. God is faithful, and the next two groups we approach accepted our offer. Praise God!!
We're going back to vivo for dinner already. And then, I realized my phone was missing and it was with Eilton, who left early for appointment. So instead of dinning with caregroup, I dined with Donald at toa payoh KFC after getting my phone from Eilton. It is very enjoyable with Donald talking about how great our God is and His blessings for our caregroup! Fellowship is of such great joy!
I took bus 88 home from Toa Payoh and during the journey......... guess what? My slipper broke!! I imagine how embarrass it would be if I were to walk home from the bus stop bare-footed. I prayed. Again there is a challenge to alight at amk station and walk back home bare footed. Do u think it's stupid and crazy? I think it is! But I am also a crazy person! God knows me and how to encourage and inspire me! So I alighted at amk station and walk back. At the same time, when God put me into test, He is with me. I am on phone with my Great Shepherd, Richard, and God impressed upon my heart to account to him whatever I have missed. So I took up the courage God gave me and I did. After which, I felt restored and strengthened in Christ. My faith raised. My relationship with God improved. The peace in my heart conquered me. God satisfys me. Thank God for today! It is a fruitful day and full of tests! But with God, I am most encouraged! Amen!
God, if it is your will, let Richard be my account manager forever. I pray in Jesus' name and in obedience. Amen! Thank God for Richard!
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