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Cultural Mandate with Pastor Kong.

Simply amazing classes we've with Pastor Kong. I don't know how to describe the feeling when we go through the class. It's exciting, revelational and challenging.

Its exciting because you really see how God is moving in the marketplace, and how He uses people to impact the lives of so many people in their area of influence.

How great servants of God are raised up and reaping all the blessings they've sown.

It's revelational! The cultural mandate existed ever since Genesis 1:28! When God said, be fruitful and multiply, subdue the earth! That's the cultural mandate! WOW! ALL things are created for His glory. That includes businesses, the arts, media and loads more.

It's challenging! Because your faith will be tested. There'll be persecution from non-Christians and fellow Christians.

But we're not here to please man, but to please God.

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Pastor also shared about the right age to get married. He mentioned that he would very much prefer members to get married between the age of 21 and 25. No money? All the more better! Cos they'll learn to save money once they've married each other.

And i've one year left to get a gf and get married.

Back from BIGBANG Camp!!

Totally amazing experience.

Darryl said something that challenged me. She mentioned that this camp is not just about new friends. But its also about that touch from God that everyone should desire for, that even though we maybe tired, we still seek after the face of God, for Him to strength us.

It's so easy to neglect God during the camp. You'll be busy doing things till the wee hours of the night and by the time you're free, you're so dead tired. But I was super encouraged by the campers! As I walked around the chalet site at 3am, I'll see groups of people gathered together worshipping, or praying together! 3am!! These groups of people aren't really the young adults, but they were the KIDS! the secondary school students!!

Super amazed.

Something amazing happened too. During morning devotion, Darryl prayed for me and it was amazing. She moved in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and ministered to me. Extremely blessed by her prayer and really believe that my breakthrough is about to come!! Praise God!!

Ultimately, my team had five new friends. Out of the five, four responded to the altarcall!! Praise the Lord!! WOOHOO!! The four who responded were the four girls who came in harden, but left soften by the love of God!! Praise GOD!!

If not for the love of God flowing endlessly in the team, I think all these salvations wouldn't be possible. And if not for my wonderful team members, this camp wouldn't be a life-changing camp for not just the new friends, but members as well!

Really believe that this love of God will continue to flow in our lives and we'll see a revival breaking forth in the zone!!

Bao-wer!!

Praise God.

I've completed Spirit Filled Believer's Handbook Assignment within a total of 6 hours. 4 hours last night, very unproductive. 2 hours this evening, super productive.

Can only hope and pray now that whatever I've written is correct and acceptable in the eyes of Bobby. Haha!

Played basketball just now. It's been light years since I last played and it was fun. I think I jumped higher, longer and further than usual. Haha! Should maintain my physical being! My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit! Must keep myself FIT!

Randomic post, but I just wanna thank God for everything He done man. There's too many to be listed down here, but I'm really thankful for EVERYTHING that had happened.

Be it good, bad or whatever.

Simply because God is good, all the time.

Lesson today was special. How to describe that feeling in words?

Didn't feel anything special, but it was something special in the spiritual realm.

Yielding, receiving and openness. Very important keys to having a word from Him. Breakthrough may just come like that. And if you miss it, you really miss it.

I know what God wants me to do. Spirit is indeed extremely willing, but my flesh is weak. Seldom experience this but I actually fell asleep while praying!! Not at 10.00pm!! I was quite shocked when I realized I dozed off.

Tried again afterwards and it happened again. Man! The weird thing is that I don't even feel sleepy now! But the moment I close my eyes and pray, BAM! It hits me hard.

But now as I'm typing this blog, I have a better understanding of why it might have happened. Hmm.

Not gonna give up so easily!!

Class today was amazing.

Truely, the end of a matter is always greater then the beginnings.

I didn't quite experience science and wonders, visions and dreams or visitations of angels. But I simply had this encounter with God, this assurance from Him, and i think it's amazing for me.

While we were worshipping Jesus, I just felt God saying this, "Joel, I've anointed you." Then I felt this weight on my shoulders. My arms started to ache, even though I didn't raise up my arms fully. It was probably just raised above my waist level.

Then the weight on my shoulders started to feel heavier.

Before that, there were so many miracles that happened! Legs grew to equal length, arms, backaches, neckaches! SO MANY!! Simply amazing man.

Maybe I can start praying and believing that God can stretch my legs by another 5cm! =P

To think of it, we're left with 3 months of SOT. It's ending too fast!! Week after week is flying by too fast and I really don't want to stop SOT'ing so soon. Gotta receive as much as I can, and start activating it!!

What Kuek Si Jun, Joel Means

You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life. You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip. People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them. You are a very lucky person. Things just always seem to go your way. And because you're so lucky, you don't really have a lot of worries. You just hope for the best in life. You're sometimes a little guilty of being greedy. Spread your luck around a little to people who need it. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are fair, honest, and logical. You are a natural leader, and people respect you. You never give up, and you will succeed... even if it takes you a hundred tries. You are rational enough to see every part of a problem. You are great at giving other people advice. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life. You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you. At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

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The Five Love Languages

My primary love language is probably
Words of Affirmation
with a secondary love language being
Quality Time.

Complete set of results

Words of Affirmation:		9
Quality Time:		8
Physical Touch:		5
Acts of Service:		4
Receiving Gifts:		4

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Unhappiness in relationships, according to Dr. Gary Chapman, is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. Sometimes we don't understand our partner's requirements, or even our own. We all have a "love tank" that needs to be filled in order for us to express love to others, but there are different means by which our tank can be filled, and there are different ways that we can express love to others.

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Come on! Spend quality time with me, edifying me!! Isn't that the BEST combination you can ever wish for!? Haha!

Service is so very good, you'll feel like making this prayer, "God, send more trials and tribulations! So that many others can be blessed through me!"

Haha!!

So encouraged.

He went through everything, so that I can experience the breakthrough.

Wow.

AS I COME INTO YOUR PRESENCE
PAST THE GATES OF PRAISE
INTO YOUR SANCTUARY
TILL WE'RE STANDING FACE TO FACE
I LOOK UPON YOUR COUNTENANCE
I SEE THE FULLNESS OF YOUR GRACE
I CAN ONLY BOW DOWN AND SAY

YOU ARE AWESOME IN THIS PLACE
MIGHTY GOD
YOU ARE AWESOME IN THIS PLACE
ABBA FATHER
YOU ARE WORTHY OF OUR PRAISE
TO YOU OUR LIVES WE RAISE
YOU ARE AWESOME IN THIS PLACE
MIGHTY GOD

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'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty. – Zech 4:6

The truth is that I'm nothing without His anointing, His Spirit.

My gifts, talents and abilities, are laid on the foot of the cross. Clothe me with Your Righteousness and fill me with Your Spirit.

I'm just a vessel, for God.

The Holy Spirit is indeed my Guide. He has brought illumination into this dimly lit room of mine.

Not by strength, nor by might. But by the Spirit of the Lord.

Relevation!

Why God wants us to make specific prayers? Its not as though He doesn't know right? Haha!

But why God wants us to make specific prayers?

Because when we pray, He listens and says, "Okie! Done deal!" When we pray specific prayers! He listens to all the specific requirements and begins to form it in His mind, then VIOLA! Given.

But when we pray general prayers, He listens and says, "So what do you want?"

Haha!! So lets all pray specific prayers and God will say, "OKIE! DONE DEAL!"

Therapy to my soul.

After CG, i sent Saunders to his workplace, which happens to be 15 minutes away from my house. Decided to walk home from his workplace, just to pray in the spirit and spend sometime away from the hustle of life.

So I turned into Dairy Farm Road and walked towards Cashew Road. In that area, the houses were either semi-Ds or bungalows.

Immediately, I was captivated by the tranquility of the estate. As I looked at the houses, everyone of them were unique in their ways and extremely beautiful. Each house spoke has their unique story, background and atmosphere.

As I walked around the estate, I felt my soul relax, away from the rush of the city, sounds of rushing cars and people.

So as I walked through the estate, I started to tell God which house I like, what cars I'll drive and the kind of home that I want to build. A home that has the presence of God, the peace of God and a place that glorifies God.

Maybe a home like this?

=)

Before I'm a leader, I'm a Christian.



Take everything away, will I still go back to church?



Yes.

Blessed.

I'm blessed and highly favored of God.

Finding joy in the midst of trials and testings. No matter what the future testings will be, I believe with all my heart that I can pull thru.

'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty.

05 May 2008.

This date marks the end of my 1 year 10 months of National Service, and the beginning of my Operational Readiness.

In layman term, this is the day where many NSFs await eagerly, to collect their Pink IC and not wear the green uniform for a long period of time.

Mixed emotions consumed me as I walked out of my camp, as a civilian.

I felt happy as I've finished serving my National Service. I've done the best of my ability, been thru hell and back several times and felt like giving up on many occasions.

I still remember vividly on 06 July 2006, I handed over my Pink IC to two 3SGs. I was told that the green card I'm getting is my 11B and it's my IC from today on.

Then, a last wave to my parents and sister after we had lunch together in this place where I'll start to have my meals at for the next 9 weeks.

Soon afterwards, my head felt cool because of the $2 haircut provided by the army.

But I chose not to look back from that moment on.

I've already decided to do my best and hopefully get a place in OCS, to be an officer of the SAF. I've heard many stories about the army, about how Christians backslide because of the environment and how tough the training were.

I decided to think differently and adopt a positive attitude towards training. I know that it's during this period of time, I'll learn to rely on the Holy Spirit more than ever before. I know that this is the place where I can shine for God because of what I've in me.

Everyday, I find myself being thrust into situations. Do I really have to give my best? Do I really desire to be an officer? Do I think I really stand a chance? Do I really want to go cellgroup and service after booking out from camp?

Decisions after decisions. Spirit is willing, but my body is weak.

But i thank God for His grace. Each and every decision I made in favor of God crucified my selfish desires. Each time I say no to the devil, God is glorified. Each time I give my best effort, God is exalted. Each time I go to church and cellgroup, God gives me strength.

After 9 weeks, it was announced that I'm the Platoon Best Trainee.

Not by my strength, but by His grace.

Into OCS I went, as happy as I can be. Into this wing that many people fear.

ALPHA WING. A Motto that says, "Above, Beyond As One" A vision that says, "To create the S3F - Shiong, Shiok but Safe and Fun Environment" A Wing that's MAD, a Wing that's Making-A-Difference.

These were some of the punchline thrown to us. I was challenged and rose up to the occasion.

Yup. There were times when I felt like giving up, but something in me stirred up and urged me to carry on. There were times when I felt inadequate, but something in me rose up and took ownership of the situation.

9 months of officership training ended, with my Commissioning Parade on 09 June 2007 as an Armour Officer.

Into the 8th Brigade I went, as a Reconnaissance Officer. One of the most prestigious vocation in the Army.

I had real man under me. Sons of other parents that I'm responsible of. Everyone of them are precious and it's my duty to take care of them. I'm their Platoon Commander and friend. I'm the one that commands them during trainings and get commanded at during soccer games.

As I look back now, I've no regrets with the decisions I made.

I hope I've made a difference in their lives and I hope that they'll always remember what I've always reminded them.

Don't underestimate the power of positive thinking.

If I can do it, so can you.

Pastor Kong said that our dreams and visions are in the realm of our minds.

So I had a revelation when he said that. If dreams and visions are in the realm of our minds, does that mean that Godly thoughts in your mind can be considered as dreams and visions?

Thoughts that don't usually come during normal times, but they fill your mind when you're worshipping Jesus. Thoughts that you have never thought of or even imagined about.

Its so supernaturnal, its amazing.

One of the best joy someone can receive is knowing that he's restored and accepted back into the kingdom of God.

Though this process may take a long time, I'm determined to break through and meet Him in the Holy of Hollies.

Isn't God just so amazing? when I'm faithless, He remains faithful to me. Its like the parable of the lost son, I ran away from Him into the wilderness. Day and night, God waits for me to return. When I finally return, He restores me back into position. Though I may not feel worthy, but He says its worth it.

I can never hide from Him. He's omnipotent, omniscient. He KNOWS everything that I've done! Do you know what's everything? It's EVERY SINGLE THING! Tell me now, how do you hide from Him?

The first step towards God is always so difficult. But after taking that first step, you find strength, joy and fulfillment. You begin to realize how much you may have missed out. Though this is not the end of the testings, but I believe with a broken and contrite Spirit, He's able to lead me out of the valleys.

Today is the day of my salvation. Today is the day of my re-dedication to the Lord Jesus Christ. Today is the beginning of everlasting eternity reigning as King and Priest with my Father God!

HALLELUJAH!

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oh yah. i saw ASIA in my Spirit. ASIA! NORTHEAST ASIA! I saw in my mind, Asia, a continent, in front of me. I asked for more, I saw Northeast Asia. I asked for more, I heard the word teach. I heard myself say, Father, I'll teach Your word. I'll teach your word in Asia, in Northeast Asia!

I've made that prayer, its commited between me and God. It's written on His palm, that I'll teach His word. I'll minister to His people.

BY FAITH! I RECEIVE! WOOHOO!

They say things happen in SOT. I believe that's an understatement. Things don't just happen in SOT.

It takes loads of faith, then the things happen in SOT.

Felt God smiling at me again today. He has been smiling at me for two days.

It would start like this -

As we're all worshipping in His presence, I would enter into this place and there's only God and me in it. So I'll tell God everything thats in my mind. Things like full-time ministry, provision and santification.

Then I can feel Him smiling at me. It feels so........ comfortable, friendly and warm.

Yesterday, I felt Him say, all these that you've asked for, I've given. Receive it in your spirit.

Today, I saw myself in a vision. A picture of me preaching from a pulpit. Then thoughts of salvations, healing and anointing raced across my mind. Wasn't sure if that was my thoughts or God's thoughts, but I received it in my spirit.

When the Holy Spirit comes, some people feel electricity on their palms or heat running through them. I felt this warm heat on my upper back, something that I felt when I was much younger in Christ.

Definitely the Holy Spirit.

I think this is the problem with me. I'm too logical! I'm in need of serious work in my emotions. Pray with me, that I'll be touched in my emotions, that I'll be free to cry or laugh in His presence.

There are no formulas in seeking God. But a pure heart will see Him.

Heb 11:1,3

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.

God spoke, something happened in the realm of the spiritual and it became visible in the realm of the physical.

Believing that you have it in the spirit though not of the realm of the physical. Because you have spoke about it, it WILL come to existence when you believe. In the spiritual realm, angels are already preparing for the day for your spoken word to manifest.

Believing is not just knowing. It's the psychological state in which an individual holds a proposition or premise to be true.

So it's not just knowing and accepting it. Its getting it sink into our spirits, knowing that it will come to past.

Interesting things had happened recently. Things that showed the favor, blessings and grace of God.

I don't know what to expect in the months ahead of me, but I believe it's going to be good. Attitudes will be made right, impurities will be removed and fruits of the Spirit will be developed.

My mom managed to "catch" a baby parrot, with her bare hands. In fact, the parrot hopped onto her hands after she held out her hand in front of it. Quite interesting eh? Then the parrot stayed in her palm and she brought it home.

Now it's like some crazy lunatic bird, running left and right of the cage and randomly screeching. Heh.

Just want to thank God for something that happened yesterday. I was on duty in camp last night, so I rest in my office when Caleb came to my office. He wanted to pray for me, and vice versa. Of cause I was more than glad to do so, but we fellowshipped a little before we prayed for one another.

I think it's just amazing how God will even move in the office. His peace just came and filled the office. There was a change of atmosphere the moment we started praying and it really didn't feel like we were praying in the office.

Truly when two or three are gathered in His name, there He is.

I'm really encouraged by Caleb's hunger, desire and fire for God. He's praying and fasting for directions in his life after his National Service. Such a fine young man, but already thinking like a matured son of God.

Challenged! Haha!