The Power Within You.
We always hear quotes like, "Greater is He who's in me, than he who's in the world." and many other quotes similar to that concept.
How many times has everyone said yes and amen to that? At least once!
So why do some people stumble and fall whenever they face an obstacle, or simply give up and ask God to take it away?
Some even wallow in self-pity and start feeling useless.
Don't they all know that greater is He who's in us, than he who's in the world?
Yes, they all know. But the situation is always different. That quote can never be applied to their situation. But but but, but this but that.
What's the problem here?
Knowing something is different from believing something.
If you know that I'm a male, you may not believe that my name is Joel. Simply because you don't believe!
But if you know and believe, you believe everything that's said.
And so if you believe God, and He is Someone that wouldn't lie. He says that greater is He who's in YOU, which means that within you contains this certain anointing.
In you is an abundance of wealth, wisdom, knowledge, love and victories.
What's the use of crying, drowning in self pity when God has already given you victory?
isn't it easier, emotionally, for you to tap into the river of God, freshen up and keep walking, than to become emotionally tired or even shutdown and feel super lousy?
As everything around you pressures in, are you able to withstand the pressure from within? Or do you simply succumb to the pressure and give up?
Greater is He who's in me, than he who's in the world.
No matter how strong the enemy is, the victory has already been won. Don't give the enemy glory.
Overcoming difficulties and challenges is never about doing it yourself. But it's working on a supernatural realm, receiving that ability to breakthrough and the strength to not fall back again. If you're doing things by your own strength, you'll find yourself to be weary. But if you're tapping into the resource that's in you, you'll find strength.
No matter what's thrown at you, you'll be able to laugh at the face of adversity, point your fingers at it and say "Greater is He who's in me, than he who's in the world!"
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Haven't blogged for a long time!
I've been reading books, friction ones, recommended by Bernice. So far I've completed five books.
- Anansi Boys by Neil Gailman
- Italian Job by John Grisham
- Anne Frank (Non-Friction)
- Bleachers by John Grisham
- Rainmaker by John Grisham
No rewards for guessing who's my favorite author right now.
I'm amazed at the speed I'm completing these books too. Rainmaker got to be the thickest book, but I completed it within two days. Really quite an amazing feat, knowing that I used to take ages to finish reading a book.
I feel like I'm being transported into another place whenever I pick up the book to read. It's quite amazing how a simple book is able to capture so much of your attention that you'll find yourself reading it whenever you're free.
Anne Frank was quite amazing. Not as thick as Rainmaker, but I managed to complete reading it in one day. Anne Frank is a diary written by a Jewish girl during the time when Hitler was killing them. When I finished reading it, I had the shivers and I couldn't sleep. Not that it's scary, but it's like you feel for her so much that you just can't do nothing about it.
I'm probably heading to the library soon to borrow more of John Grisham's books and at the same time, read the other books that have collected dust on my shelf.
I'm still unemployed! =/
ACP Computers are very keen on hiring me, but they need to find a school that's keen on hiring me. Went for an interview at Bukit Timah Primary School, but the principal specifically mentioned that they are looking for someone with animation experience because they want to equip their students for the N-E Mation Contest.
Focus on the Family is also keen on hiring me, but working there will be like serving in a ministry. Not that I mind, but it means taking much time off during weekdays and weekdays, working in their newly opened Jurong outlet. Though the prospect seems good, I'm not quite sure if this would work out well for me.
Having to balance time between Church, Cellgroup, Bernice and Work would be quite difficult. Working hours is like 10am to 9pm, Tuesday to Saturday. There will be shift work, but I doubt so during the early stages of the Jurong outlet.
How I yearn for a Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm job, that pays and treats me well. How I hope and pray that it's not another sales company and definitely not insurance. How I hope that it's not mundane work, and there's a good career prospect. Wages wise, I'm not asking for $2000, but I'm willing to even consider $1,600.
Interviews are starting to get really draggy! Toying with the idea that maybe it will really be a great time to start studying again. Three years in SIM and do miracles, three years to tide through the crisis. I'll graduate with a degree, with a smirk on my face, I'm ready for the workforce again.
Maybe I can do law, after reading John Grisham's book, I find it really interesting. I'll not belong to the upper echelons, but I'll be the honest and hardworking one. Win a trial that awards my client 50 million bucks and I'm done.
LOL. Don't burst my bubble please.
I've been reading books, friction ones, recommended by Bernice. So far I've completed five books.
- Anansi Boys by Neil Gailman
- Italian Job by John Grisham
- Anne Frank (Non-Friction)
- Bleachers by John Grisham
- Rainmaker by John Grisham
No rewards for guessing who's my favorite author right now.
I'm amazed at the speed I'm completing these books too. Rainmaker got to be the thickest book, but I completed it within two days. Really quite an amazing feat, knowing that I used to take ages to finish reading a book.
I feel like I'm being transported into another place whenever I pick up the book to read. It's quite amazing how a simple book is able to capture so much of your attention that you'll find yourself reading it whenever you're free.
Anne Frank was quite amazing. Not as thick as Rainmaker, but I managed to complete reading it in one day. Anne Frank is a diary written by a Jewish girl during the time when Hitler was killing them. When I finished reading it, I had the shivers and I couldn't sleep. Not that it's scary, but it's like you feel for her so much that you just can't do nothing about it.
I'm probably heading to the library soon to borrow more of John Grisham's books and at the same time, read the other books that have collected dust on my shelf.
I'm still unemployed! =/
ACP Computers are very keen on hiring me, but they need to find a school that's keen on hiring me. Went for an interview at Bukit Timah Primary School, but the principal specifically mentioned that they are looking for someone with animation experience because they want to equip their students for the N-E Mation Contest.
Focus on the Family is also keen on hiring me, but working there will be like serving in a ministry. Not that I mind, but it means taking much time off during weekdays and weekdays, working in their newly opened Jurong outlet. Though the prospect seems good, I'm not quite sure if this would work out well for me.
Having to balance time between Church, Cellgroup, Bernice and Work would be quite difficult. Working hours is like 10am to 9pm, Tuesday to Saturday. There will be shift work, but I doubt so during the early stages of the Jurong outlet.
How I yearn for a Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm job, that pays and treats me well. How I hope and pray that it's not another sales company and definitely not insurance. How I hope that it's not mundane work, and there's a good career prospect. Wages wise, I'm not asking for $2000, but I'm willing to even consider $1,600.
Interviews are starting to get really draggy! Toying with the idea that maybe it will really be a great time to start studying again. Three years in SIM and do miracles, three years to tide through the crisis. I'll graduate with a degree, with a smirk on my face, I'm ready for the workforce again.
Maybe I can do law, after reading John Grisham's book, I find it really interesting. I'll not belong to the upper echelons, but I'll be the honest and hardworking one. Win a trial that awards my client 50 million bucks and I'm done.
LOL. Don't burst my bubble please.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Wong Fei Hung tribute Jet Li/Jackie Chan
When was the last time you watched movies like that?
I think I prefer Jet Li than Jackie Chan..
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Life's full of unexpectancy.
I just came back from my cousin?'s funeral. He's only 27 and he died of cancer.
Not sure what's the exact relation we have, but though he's a distant relative, we still meet once every year.
I was stunned when I heard the news from my mom. I recall him as a person who's full of life, often the center of attraction and a total extrovert. I often hear people praising him, about how he's so caring, understanding and helpful.
He was like the model child that every parent wish to have.
Only today, I found out he's a Christian. I was quite blown away during the wake, as I sat there listening to the stories of how unselfish he was and how he sacrificed his time and energy for the people around him.
Because of what he did, his parents started attending church. Even his grandmother started attending church last year.
With such little time, he produced much fruits.
Isn't this what life is all about? Not just meeting deadlines, rushing from place to place and making ends meet. But it's about the people around us, around you and me, your loved ones.
Being a Christian is not just to attend weekend services and prayer meetings.
People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care.
Have we been too sheltered? Too comfortable in church, with all our church friends, that we've forgotten about those who are suffering without Jesus.
Or have we become judgemental and critical? Condemning others who are different from us and their lifestyle.
As much as we should do great things for God, we should always remember that Jesus served the community and the people around Him. He is King, yet He washed the feet of the disciples. He's the Son of God, yet He chose to die on the cross for us all.
A Christian-ist pride is still pride. Proud that you're saved and going to Heaven while everyone around you is condemned because of their lifestyle?
Heaven is a happy place because your loved ones are all with you, in eternity, worshipping God. But would it be happy if your loved ones are not with you? And you see them suffering, seperated from the presence of God.
Life's short.
Stop whining and do something great for God. While you're at it, pray for your family members to be saved, loved ones, everyone to be saved. And when you reunite in Heaven, it's a great time of celebration, for eternity.
I just came back from my cousin?'s funeral. He's only 27 and he died of cancer.
Not sure what's the exact relation we have, but though he's a distant relative, we still meet once every year.
I was stunned when I heard the news from my mom. I recall him as a person who's full of life, often the center of attraction and a total extrovert. I often hear people praising him, about how he's so caring, understanding and helpful.
He was like the model child that every parent wish to have.
Only today, I found out he's a Christian. I was quite blown away during the wake, as I sat there listening to the stories of how unselfish he was and how he sacrificed his time and energy for the people around him.
Because of what he did, his parents started attending church. Even his grandmother started attending church last year.
With such little time, he produced much fruits.
Isn't this what life is all about? Not just meeting deadlines, rushing from place to place and making ends meet. But it's about the people around us, around you and me, your loved ones.
Being a Christian is not just to attend weekend services and prayer meetings.
People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care.
Have we been too sheltered? Too comfortable in church, with all our church friends, that we've forgotten about those who are suffering without Jesus.
Or have we become judgemental and critical? Condemning others who are different from us and their lifestyle.
As much as we should do great things for God, we should always remember that Jesus served the community and the people around Him. He is King, yet He washed the feet of the disciples. He's the Son of God, yet He chose to die on the cross for us all.
A Christian-ist pride is still pride. Proud that you're saved and going to Heaven while everyone around you is condemned because of their lifestyle?
Heaven is a happy place because your loved ones are all with you, in eternity, worshipping God. But would it be happy if your loved ones are not with you? And you see them suffering, seperated from the presence of God.
Life's short.
Stop whining and do something great for God. While you're at it, pray for your family members to be saved, loved ones, everyone to be saved. And when you reunite in Heaven, it's a great time of celebration, for eternity.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
I feel old when I tell people that I've just been retrenched by my company.
Retrenchment seemed to only affect older people, without proper certifications. But now I know that retrenchment doesn't necessary affect matured workers.
Even thought I was retrenched, I was quite happy because I was starting to feel sick and tired of working at that place. Everyday was quite a bore and I simply spent the day playing games in facebook and chatting in MSN.
Not quite a good testimony, but I can boldly say that I've played my part and played it well too.
So what kind of jobs am I looking for?
Ideally, I would love to work full time in church. But I'm not very sure if there's any openings. I had this thought of being a missionary too, but I don't think CHC takes in people just like that.
Realistically, I've re-applied to be a relief teacher, just get some income in the mean time. I've also re-applied to be a CCPE in schools. Basically to coordinate CCA and CIP programs for the students.
Considering another post in MOE, but the job will not be open until 24 Jan 2009.
Don't have much time to waste! It's mid January and I've about 8.5 months left before Bernice leaves for UK to study! =( Tho it seems that we spend time together almost everyday. Sometimes it's quite challenging thinking of the things to do. But there will be days when everything will be so spontaneous, and we'll have such a great time together.
Anyway! Things can only be better starting from now!!
Looking forward to greater things in 2009!
Retrenchment seemed to only affect older people, without proper certifications. But now I know that retrenchment doesn't necessary affect matured workers.
Even thought I was retrenched, I was quite happy because I was starting to feel sick and tired of working at that place. Everyday was quite a bore and I simply spent the day playing games in facebook and chatting in MSN.
Not quite a good testimony, but I can boldly say that I've played my part and played it well too.
So what kind of jobs am I looking for?
Ideally, I would love to work full time in church. But I'm not very sure if there's any openings. I had this thought of being a missionary too, but I don't think CHC takes in people just like that.
Realistically, I've re-applied to be a relief teacher, just get some income in the mean time. I've also re-applied to be a CCPE in schools. Basically to coordinate CCA and CIP programs for the students.
Considering another post in MOE, but the job will not be open until 24 Jan 2009.
Don't have much time to waste! It's mid January and I've about 8.5 months left before Bernice leaves for UK to study! =( Tho it seems that we spend time together almost everyday. Sometimes it's quite challenging thinking of the things to do. But there will be days when everything will be so spontaneous, and we'll have such a great time together.
Anyway! Things can only be better starting from now!!
Looking forward to greater things in 2009!
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
"As many of you know, I have been losing weight throughout 2008," he said. "The reason has been a mystery to me and my doctors. A few weeks ago, I decided that getting to the root cause of this and reversing it needed to become my number one priority.
"Fortunately, after further testing, my doctors think they have found the cause -- a hormone imbalance that has been 'robbing' me of the proteins my body needs to be healthy. Sophisticated blood tests have confirmed this diagnosis."
"Fortunately, after further testing, my doctors think they have found the cause -- a hormone imbalance that has been 'robbing' me of the proteins my body needs to be healthy. Sophisticated blood tests have confirmed this diagnosis."
-Steve Jobs, Apple CEO
Hmm. I've been losing weight and mass throughout 2008 too!!
Maybe I'm the next Apple CEO, or another company.
How about....
CEO of .... Durian?
Sunday, January 04, 2009
What do I want to achieve in this life?
This question rang in my head as I walked home from Bukit Panjang Plaza.
I felt like I've wasted so much of my time, 24 years, doing nothing significant and ending up running in circles.
Have I been aimlessly living my life, even though I've visions and dreams? What's the use of having visions and dreams when there seems to be no work done towards it.
With every step that I take, a question fired out of no where, searching deeper into my heart.
Pretty soon, the topic of Church and God came into my mind.
What have I gained from going to Church and God?
I was speechless for the moment as I searched my mind for standard answers. They were not from my heart and it's simply quotes that are so frequently quoted in Church.
Is this really the life that I'm living? Am I going to be just another passerby on Earth? Without any significant contribution for the kingdom of God?
A desperate cry for God, at a desperate moment.
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray , and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Then I shared with God about what happened earlier and He said.
Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Then I complained and quoted this verse
Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
And I got smacked by God.
Nah. Not really.
Somehow, I was reminded of this verse about Jesus weeping. Which reminded me that God is a God of emotions too, that He understands how we feel during times of difficulties.
He's not just a ruler that sits on a throne, nonchalant and harden. But He's a God who has came to Earth, died for our sins and rose again in victory. Nothing is too difficult for our God and no matter what we are going through, He is able to help us with the difficulties.
By human effort, you can achieve an considerable achievement. But together with God, amazing things can happen. I wouldn't want to achieve based on my own physical human strength. But I want to yield to Him and let Him take over.
Contradictions between the Spirit and Flesh is always on-going.
Must overcome the temptations.
This question rang in my head as I walked home from Bukit Panjang Plaza.
I felt like I've wasted so much of my time, 24 years, doing nothing significant and ending up running in circles.
Have I been aimlessly living my life, even though I've visions and dreams? What's the use of having visions and dreams when there seems to be no work done towards it.
With every step that I take, a question fired out of no where, searching deeper into my heart.
Pretty soon, the topic of Church and God came into my mind.
What have I gained from going to Church and God?
I was speechless for the moment as I searched my mind for standard answers. They were not from my heart and it's simply quotes that are so frequently quoted in Church.
Is this really the life that I'm living? Am I going to be just another passerby on Earth? Without any significant contribution for the kingdom of God?
A desperate cry for God, at a desperate moment.
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray , and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Then I shared with God about what happened earlier and He said.
Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Then I complained and quoted this verse
Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
And I got smacked by God.
Nah. Not really.
Somehow, I was reminded of this verse about Jesus weeping. Which reminded me that God is a God of emotions too, that He understands how we feel during times of difficulties.
He's not just a ruler that sits on a throne, nonchalant and harden. But He's a God who has came to Earth, died for our sins and rose again in victory. Nothing is too difficult for our God and no matter what we are going through, He is able to help us with the difficulties.
By human effort, you can achieve an considerable achievement. But together with God, amazing things can happen. I wouldn't want to achieve based on my own physical human strength. But I want to yield to Him and let Him take over.
Contradictions between the Spirit and Flesh is always on-going.
Must overcome the temptations.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
31 December has come and gone.
It was a day full of fun, joy and surprises.
With Bernice, we went on a planned trip to P. Ubin. The agenda was to visit Chek Jawa, have a little picnic at one of the beaches and for me to bring her to the highest point in Ubin.
Ubin was packed that day! Loads of people were visiting Ubin too! (people mountain people sea, that sort of feeling) For a fleeting moment I thought our 'getaway' will be diluted. But the moment we got our bicycles and cycled away into the lost lands of Ubin (you think this is jurassic park?), we found ourselves surrounded by nature and God's creation. (if you look hard enough, u can see the tyrannosaurus lurking behind the bush....right.)
Wild boars, butterflies and iguna lizards (iguanas ARE already lizards, dear) made their special appearances. 'Crocodile' Hunter, Bernice Yeo, sneaked up to the creatures and tried to take pretty shots of them, though half of the time, she scares them away.
Finally we made it to Mamaam Beach. Salad was on the menu and we happy chomped our greens down. Though the waves were threatening to devour us, we bravely sat on the edge of the rocks, risking being soaking wet. Well, the not-so-brave 'Crocodile' hunter backed out and opted for a safer option because her socks were about to get wet and she doesn't like wet socks.
Talk about being a wet blanket.
(unless you, joel "braveheart' kuek, enjoys eating heavily-polluted-seawater seasoned salad and seeing our bags and shoes getting washed away by the waves, I'd say what i did was pretty smart. So there.)
ANYWAY, greens were really nice, prepared by Bernice. Probably the only time I'll eat so much greens. (of course la. there were two types of lettuce, ham cubes, fruits and nuts...)
NEXT STOP! Chek Jawa! We cycled our way in and it was a crazily crazy long route. Uphills, downhills and slopes of all sorts, we finally made it to the site. Parked our bikes and walked into the main reception counter.
It's HIGH TIDE!! Gosh. Kinda pointless to visit Chek Jawa when it's the high tide because all you see is the waves and that's about it.
So I brought her to the highest point of Ubin.
Pretty-licious place and it took her breath away. We set up the place, kicked off our shoes, socks and bags. Ready for a blasting great time when the heavens blasted too.
We could see that it was raining cows and donkeys on mainland. I was just joking with her that we can call our friends and tease them. Before I could stop laughing, the skies over Ubin turned dark and raindrops started dropping on our heads.
*irritated*
Did our mini rescue mission, and we nearly wanted to brave the rain and just hold our ground. But the torrential rain didn't stop. Made our way down the hill and the rain stopped.
How wonderful.
But it was quite a refreshing experience. The rain washed away our sweat and it felt like we took a nice shower. Our clothes were not exactly soaking wet because we covered ourselves with my army towel, our shoes and socks were still very dry.
Thank God!! It became like showers of blessings! Which I happily coined it.
Cycled back to the main ubin area and we had really fantastic coconuts. It was so sweet, that would be the taste of heaven's plain water. Totally went crazy drinking the coconut, not knowing that Bernice was setting up for a surprise in main land.
Travelled back home and I realized all the doors at home were closed. Sensing something was wrong, I went to my room and opened the door.
I saw a face, with a mask and a party popper pointed at me.
Slammed the door shut, held onto the door handle and told Bernice that there's someone inside. That very smart girl who played a part in planning this surprise simply laughed away. I could hear laughter in my room too.
After about 2 minutes, I opened the door and saw three partners in crime.
Charmaine, Jodie and Junxiang. They 'broke' into my house, decorated my room, gave my mom a scare and surprised me on my birthday.
Really touched by the efforts they had put in, organising everything and planning everything behind my back.
Just when I thought they're not celebrating my birthday because it's new year's eve. Lol.
Ok. Bernice's taking over now. Anyway, she's the one writing in all the ( )s.
-
Well, joel has left for to go to service and I'm left to tidy up after him- as usual. On the other hand, I get to fill in all the parts that he conveniently missed out - like the look of pure panic on his face (you could practically seeing his knees trembling) as he frantically yanked the door shut. And the way he bewilderedly told me " there are PEOPLE in my room...holding party poppers!" Yeah, like you'd expect to find bank robbers in your room on new year's eve, holding party poppers as their weapon of choice. SO manly, joel kuek si jun.
And even then, he STILL didn't realise who it was inside his room...until like, 5 minutes later. It was AWESOME.
After all the laughter and some birthday bashing (we were using him as target practice for some balloon tossing -if you managed to nail him on the head, you got 50 points, and so on), we made him hunt for his birthday present.
Now, for any of you who'd got him tagged as some supremo expert detective, Sherlock Holmes type of guy, what with him being in the security elites and all - you got it WRONG. He would've scored almost zero for detecting and analytical skills - which was totally adorable, in a Mr Bean-esque way. He'd searched the whole house, including the store room, before even deigning to look under his bed, on the grounds that he thought the area under his bed was too messy for people to hide stuff in it.
To put things in a nutshell, he got a lovely white leather belt with a big metal buckle from River Island. Thanks to Charmaine, Jodie, Liangkai and Junxiang (:
I got him Springfield sneakers, which made him look about 10 years younger, so he wouldn't look so much like apaedophile next to me. Just kidding!
Right, let's fast forward...(as you can tell, I'm not a very enthusiastic blogger and all)...hung out for a while, ordered pizza...blah blah...Liangkai and Jonathan came by...blah...Ardie popped in too, and promptly got kicked out with the rest of the gang to complete the rest of their new year's partying, while we went prawning with joel's family.
Went prawning, only caught 5 miserable prawns, was disappointed. Ended the night/day with a movie marathon, which we fell asleep in the middle of.
The end!
It was a day full of fun, joy and surprises.
With Bernice, we went on a planned trip to P. Ubin. The agenda was to visit Chek Jawa, have a little picnic at one of the beaches and for me to bring her to the highest point in Ubin.
Ubin was packed that day! Loads of people were visiting Ubin too! (people mountain people sea, that sort of feeling) For a fleeting moment I thought our 'getaway' will be diluted. But the moment we got our bicycles and cycled away into the lost lands of Ubin (you think this is jurassic park?), we found ourselves surrounded by nature and God's creation. (if you look hard enough, u can see the tyrannosaurus lurking behind the bush....right.)
Wild boars, butterflies and iguna lizards (iguanas ARE already lizards, dear) made their special appearances. 'Crocodile' Hunter, Bernice Yeo, sneaked up to the creatures and tried to take pretty shots of them, though half of the time, she scares them away.
Finally we made it to Mamaam Beach. Salad was on the menu and we happy chomped our greens down. Though the waves were threatening to devour us, we bravely sat on the edge of the rocks, risking being soaking wet. Well, the not-so-brave 'Crocodile' hunter backed out and opted for a safer option because her socks were about to get wet and she doesn't like wet socks.
Talk about being a wet blanket.
(unless you, joel "braveheart' kuek, enjoys eating heavily-polluted-seawater seasoned salad and seeing our bags and shoes getting washed away by the waves, I'd say what i did was pretty smart. So there.)
ANYWAY, greens were really nice, prepared by Bernice. Probably the only time I'll eat so much greens. (of course la. there were two types of lettuce, ham cubes, fruits and nuts...)
NEXT STOP! Chek Jawa! We cycled our way in and it was a crazily crazy long route. Uphills, downhills and slopes of all sorts, we finally made it to the site. Parked our bikes and walked into the main reception counter.
It's HIGH TIDE!! Gosh. Kinda pointless to visit Chek Jawa when it's the high tide because all you see is the waves and that's about it.
So I brought her to the highest point of Ubin.
Pretty-licious place and it took her breath away. We set up the place, kicked off our shoes, socks and bags. Ready for a blasting great time when the heavens blasted too.
We could see that it was raining cows and donkeys on mainland. I was just joking with her that we can call our friends and tease them. Before I could stop laughing, the skies over Ubin turned dark and raindrops started dropping on our heads.
*irritated*
Did our mini rescue mission, and we nearly wanted to brave the rain and just hold our ground. But the torrential rain didn't stop. Made our way down the hill and the rain stopped.
How wonderful.
But it was quite a refreshing experience. The rain washed away our sweat and it felt like we took a nice shower. Our clothes were not exactly soaking wet because we covered ourselves with my army towel, our shoes and socks were still very dry.
Thank God!! It became like showers of blessings! Which I happily coined it.
Cycled back to the main ubin area and we had really fantastic coconuts. It was so sweet, that would be the taste of heaven's plain water. Totally went crazy drinking the coconut, not knowing that Bernice was setting up for a surprise in main land.
Travelled back home and I realized all the doors at home were closed. Sensing something was wrong, I went to my room and opened the door.
I saw a face, with a mask and a party popper pointed at me.
Slammed the door shut, held onto the door handle and told Bernice that there's someone inside. That very smart girl who played a part in planning this surprise simply laughed away. I could hear laughter in my room too.
After about 2 minutes, I opened the door and saw three partners in crime.
Charmaine, Jodie and Junxiang. They 'broke' into my house, decorated my room, gave my mom a scare and surprised me on my birthday.
Really touched by the efforts they had put in, organising everything and planning everything behind my back.
Just when I thought they're not celebrating my birthday because it's new year's eve. Lol.
Ok. Bernice's taking over now. Anyway, she's the one writing in all the ( )s.
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Well, joel has left for to go to service and I'm left to tidy up after him- as usual. On the other hand, I get to fill in all the parts that he conveniently missed out - like the look of pure panic on his face (you could practically seeing his knees trembling) as he frantically yanked the door shut. And the way he bewilderedly told me " there are PEOPLE in my room...holding party poppers!" Yeah, like you'd expect to find bank robbers in your room on new year's eve, holding party poppers as their weapon of choice. SO manly, joel kuek si jun.
And even then, he STILL didn't realise who it was inside his room...until like, 5 minutes later. It was AWESOME.
After all the laughter and some birthday bashing (we were using him as target practice for some balloon tossing -if you managed to nail him on the head, you got 50 points, and so on), we made him hunt for his birthday present.
Now, for any of you who'd got him tagged as some supremo expert detective, Sherlock Holmes type of guy, what with him being in the security elites and all - you got it WRONG. He would've scored almost zero for detecting and analytical skills - which was totally adorable, in a Mr Bean-esque way. He'd searched the whole house, including the store room, before even deigning to look under his bed, on the grounds that he thought the area under his bed was too messy for people to hide stuff in it.
To put things in a nutshell, he got a lovely white leather belt with a big metal buckle from River Island. Thanks to Charmaine, Jodie, Liangkai and Junxiang (:
I got him Springfield sneakers, which made him look about 10 years younger, so he wouldn't look so much like apaedophile next to me. Just kidding!
Right, let's fast forward...(as you can tell, I'm not a very enthusiastic blogger and all)...hung out for a while, ordered pizza...blah blah...Liangkai and Jonathan came by...blah...Ardie popped in too, and promptly got kicked out with the rest of the gang to complete the rest of their new year's partying, while we went prawning with joel's family.
Went prawning, only caught 5 miserable prawns, was disappointed. Ended the night/day with a movie marathon, which we fell asleep in the middle of.
The end!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
I am now blogging in Malaysia, Sunway Resorts!
Technically, opposite the hotels, at a LAN Shop.
The first impression is simply amazing. One word can describe this place- Grand.
The Christmas lights is simply amazing. If Orchard road is nice, this place is like heaven. The moment the taxi drove into the hotel, both Kim and I went crazy at the sight of the pretty and running lights.
Christmas is totally in the atmosphere here in this place.
My hotel room is cool too.
There's a bath tub! A mini kitchen and a really comfortable looking bed for me to lie on.
And right now, I'm chatting with Bernice in MSN!
GOTTA GO!
Technically, opposite the hotels, at a LAN Shop.
The first impression is simply amazing. One word can describe this place- Grand.
The Christmas lights is simply amazing. If Orchard road is nice, this place is like heaven. The moment the taxi drove into the hotel, both Kim and I went crazy at the sight of the pretty and running lights.
Christmas is totally in the atmosphere here in this place.
My hotel room is cool too.
There's a bath tub! A mini kitchen and a really comfortable looking bed for me to lie on.
And right now, I'm chatting with Bernice in MSN!
GOTTA GO!
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Like some old classmates reunion, today I met up with some of my friends that grew up together with me.
So much has changed and happened. The last time I met them as a group was probably 2 years ago? Before my National Service. From then till now, I've never really joined them for group outings or birthday celebrations.
Thinking back now, maybe I should have joined them more frequently.
So many changes in just 2 years.
Weilun is working as an Marketing Executive, Weiming is studying his Diploma in Logistics, Herman is still in the army, but doing his Degree, Carmen has grown taller and has two more years in her Vet studies.
It's amazing how time has past so quickly. Before we know it, we're all getting married and having kids.
It seems like yesterday was just one of the days that we played basketball together. The swift Herman always on his toes, deadly Weilun making impossible shots, miracle maker Weiming being the critical player all the time and no fears Carmen showing off her elbows to guys 10 times her size.
Seems like it was just yesterday, we played basketball from 4pm till 10pm, skipping dinner all the time.
Seems like it was yesterday, we played pool for 12 straight hours on New Year's Eve, because we won a lucky draw that entitled us 12 hours of free play.
Some things just don't change and I wish that they'll never change.
Because that's what make us unique.
So much has changed and happened. The last time I met them as a group was probably 2 years ago? Before my National Service. From then till now, I've never really joined them for group outings or birthday celebrations.
Thinking back now, maybe I should have joined them more frequently.
So many changes in just 2 years.
Weilun is working as an Marketing Executive, Weiming is studying his Diploma in Logistics, Herman is still in the army, but doing his Degree, Carmen has grown taller and has two more years in her Vet studies.
It's amazing how time has past so quickly. Before we know it, we're all getting married and having kids.
It seems like yesterday was just one of the days that we played basketball together. The swift Herman always on his toes, deadly Weilun making impossible shots, miracle maker Weiming being the critical player all the time and no fears Carmen showing off her elbows to guys 10 times her size.
Seems like it was just yesterday, we played basketball from 4pm till 10pm, skipping dinner all the time.
Seems like it was yesterday, we played pool for 12 straight hours on New Year's Eve, because we won a lucky draw that entitled us 12 hours of free play.
Some things just don't change and I wish that they'll never change.
Because that's what make us unique.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Thursday, December 04, 2008
It's DECEMBER!
27 more days to my birthday.
If you're reading this blog, and realize that it's going to be my birthday soon, don't worry! I thought of the BEST birthday gift you can give me.
1. CASH
2. CASH
3. MORE CASH!
YES! Don't bother squeezing with 4 million Singaporeans this christmas month and buy something that you think I may like! Just give the amount that you're willing to spend on me and GIVE IT TO ME!!
Isn't it better that way?
1. You've 'given' me my birthday gift
2. You don't to squeeze/queue/choose my gift
3. I get to buy whatever I like!
It's a WIN-WIN situation!
Btw. Christmas is a separate occasion. I'm expecting $_$ too!
MONEY MONEY MONEY! IT'S A RICH MAN'S WORLD!
Monday, December 01, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Is it a need or a want?
Today, I was tempted with an offer that no man could resist.
A free ($100 trade-in) iPhone 8g!
FREE OF CHARGE!
How could that be possible? My limited wisdom started to manifest and go crazy. A free iPhone! Think of all the coolness that will be added into your life! The interactive games that you get to play on the boring bus trips, the phone that's also an iPod, the very interesting navigation features; it's simply the geek's phone.
Mom made the phone call and checked. We can upgrade our plans and get the free iPhone! My heart skipped a beat upon hearing the good news and I was all geared up, ready to change and head straight to the nearest singtel shop.
Doing all these without thinking if this is a need, or a want.
Made a phone call to Bernice and she pulled me back to earth. Haha! Thank God for someone like her, so ungeeky and unfazed by technology. Pragmatic and wise, she didn't have to ask if I needed the phone. All she had to do was to sound disinterested and immediately the hype within me died. But that brought me back to reality, existence, earth.
Is the iPhone a need or a want? I definitely want it because it's cool and geeky. But do I need it now?
My sleek Sony Ericsson is serving me well. Though it has multiple functions, I would frequently use the SMS and phone call functions only. If I were to change to the iPhone, probably I'll only use the SMS and phone call functions too! Well, maybe including the games, skype, facebook and any other cool applications that make you cool.
But ultimately, does it reflect a need in my life or a want in my life?
It concluded as a want; and I love Bernice =)
Today, I was tempted with an offer that no man could resist.
A free ($100 trade-in) iPhone 8g!
FREE OF CHARGE!
How could that be possible? My limited wisdom started to manifest and go crazy. A free iPhone! Think of all the coolness that will be added into your life! The interactive games that you get to play on the boring bus trips, the phone that's also an iPod, the very interesting navigation features; it's simply the geek's phone.
Mom made the phone call and checked. We can upgrade our plans and get the free iPhone! My heart skipped a beat upon hearing the good news and I was all geared up, ready to change and head straight to the nearest singtel shop.
Doing all these without thinking if this is a need, or a want.
Made a phone call to Bernice and she pulled me back to earth. Haha! Thank God for someone like her, so ungeeky and unfazed by technology. Pragmatic and wise, she didn't have to ask if I needed the phone. All she had to do was to sound disinterested and immediately the hype within me died. But that brought me back to reality, existence, earth.
Is the iPhone a need or a want? I definitely want it because it's cool and geeky. But do I need it now?
My sleek Sony Ericsson is serving me well. Though it has multiple functions, I would frequently use the SMS and phone call functions only. If I were to change to the iPhone, probably I'll only use the SMS and phone call functions too! Well, maybe including the games, skype, facebook and any other cool applications that make you cool.
But ultimately, does it reflect a need in my life or a want in my life?
It concluded as a want; and I love Bernice =)
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Isn't it irritating when a body of people DO NOT work together?
Can you imagine what would happen if you wake up one day and your hand says, "I don't feel like working as a hand today." It would be disastrous!
Same goes as working in an office. If the employees don't work together, doing their parts, other departments would malfunction!
This is getting so irritating. It seems that everything has to wait. Nothing seems to be done fast enough, and they complain that the management is too fast for them.
Perhaps now i understand why the management is rushing everything.
Maybe I'm used to getting things done fast, of cos with reason. But having so many procedures before the final outcome is ridiculous!
Invoices come in, it's forwarded to the accounting department. From there, it's always bounced back to me to check on this and that and this and that. Look, am I an accountant that knows such stuff? I don't mind checking it for you, to ensure that the numbers are correct, but if you're asking me if the terms and stuffs used are correct, how would I know!? You should know it clearer than I do!
Why am I doing your job!?
Even after my signature is GIVEN, payment can't be made immediately. When the whole world was around, you didn't want the invoices to be checked and signed. Now that the world is gone, and the other company is pressing for payment, you nonchalantly say that nobody's around. What is this!?
I am not surprised that companies are disinterested working with us because of such a system!
I understand there's a need for procedure. I understand there's a need for clearance.
But I also understand that there's always a deadline for everything!
Making things easier for you doesn't mean that it's convenient for others!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Life as an working adult is tough. Your days start from 7am, lasting till 10pm at night.
In the morning, after washing up, you'll be sent into a factory where you'll be packed like sardines in a can on a bus. Thank God when you're not standing around people that will literally stick onto you or squeeze into the tiniest gap they can possibly find.
The next thing you thank God for is when the driver decides to be Lewis Hamilton and drive really fast, you can really reach your work place 10 minutes earlier. But having that advantage also means that the risk of him braking hard is high. When that happens, hold on tight to the hand-grips! Bodies will be flying and toes will be squashed.
Then you thank God when you finally reached your work place, but you start to dread working because it's another 9 hours before you step out of office, back into the crazy traffic. You just hope and wish that you've leave or MC so that you can stay at home and play Wii with your kids.
Dragging yourselves to the office, you noticed that you've a million unread mails and your in-tray is stacked high with work, stamped with big red letters- URGENT.
Like working in a production line, your mind switches off and you start to work your guts out.
1230! It's lunch time! Your mind comes back alive and now you start to feel really hungry. Thinking of what and where to eat, you're constantly reminded of the crowd, sweat and smell that sticks onto your favorite Hugo Boss top. With much reluctance, you decided to dine at a swanky restaurant.
Back to work and you totally regretted eating at the swanky restaurant because you had to gobble your food down, before you're late to start work again at 1.30pm.
Time seems to slow down at 5pm. Every minute feels like an hour and you keep glancing towards the huge clock thats placed at the side of your monitor. Your mind starts to come up with plans after work; how are you going to surprise your wife, kids today? Suddenly your boss appears out of no where, in your face, and says, "OT tonight! Major change in plans!"
Your sandcastles starts to get destroyed by the waves and waves of working that's piling up your in-tray again. Your phone beeped. It's your wife! She says there's dinner home and she's waiting for you. With tears in your eyes and trembling fingers, you revealed to her the bad news.
silence.
Your eyes shifted back to your monitor screen and off you go, furiously typing away. Your short term goal is etched in your mind- "Finish fast, home fast."
A shout of triumph! You've done the impossible! A quick glance to the clock, you wondered why did time past by so fast when you're not looking at it. It's 9pm! Kids maybe still awake if you rushed home now, your wife would be still up, waiting for you to return.
The run to the bus stop never seemed so slow. You feel yourself running, breathless and dodging every obstacle. But the bus stop seems so far away! You see a bus pulling up, the number looks familiar. A voice in your head says, "RUN! It's your bus!!"
With a deep breath, you sprint like as though you're a 16 year old kid. Taking long strides, you ran your lungs out. Waving at the bus, a sense of desperation comes onto you; you really want to get onto it. Bus stops, with a sigh of relief, you boarded it and tried to scan your ez-link card.
*beep beep beep*
The dreaded 3 beeps! You've insufficient funds in your card! Face flushed and still gasping for air, you grope for your wallet in your bag and ask for the bus fare.
Sinking onto the seat, you smile at the thought that at least you're going home now and you get to see your wife and kid. Cruising along the expressway, a smile is formed on your face. You're getting closer to home, you can literally smell the food that your wife has prepared and the sounds of joy your kid makes whenever you're around.
Storming up the stairs, as the lift took such a long time, you opened the door, waiting for 2 figures to run towards you. But that never happened. You tiptoed into your room and you see something that touches your heart.
Your beautiful wife cuddled up in bed, with your kid in her arms.
You get washed up, changed and headed straight to bed, cuddling them.
Reflecting back, you realize the reason why you're willing to go through all the trouble everyday. The answer is in your arms, they're the love of your life- you'll do everything to provide for them and at the end of the day, you thank God for the job that He has given to you.
A ring.
To many, it's just a ring. A ring that costs thousands and loads of heart ache. But more than that, a ring is symbolic of your love to your partner.
The ring is worn on the fingers. Why fingers? So that you can flaunt your diamonds when you worship God? NO!
Your hands are used to work everyday. You type, clean, literally do everything with your hands everyday. On your hands, are your fingers. When you work, you look at your hands. Well, besides typing. But whatever you work with your hands, your eyes will be fixed on the object and your hands.
The glittering diamond ring should be distracting enough for you to cast another look on it. Now the test comes, do you just brush it aside or look in adoration?
Will you remember how your spouse proposed to you? Or the first date that you had with him? All are these memories hidden somewhere in the dark corner of your memory?
Keep the love fresh! Keep it lasting! A commitment has to be developed, not taken for granted. Just because you're married to him, doesn't make him psychic, knowing how terrible your day has been or how lousy you feel.
Though it takes 1 hand to slap, it's still nicer to clap with your partner! Communication is still the key of life!
Back to the ring. So when you look at your ring now, do you remember the painful thoughts or the sweet memories? It's a choice that you make and nobody can force you.
You choose your own destiny.
Do you want to be bound by sad and negative thoughts or feel euphoric about your relationship with your better half?
Your partner is not perfect. She's not everything that you wished for. He's not the perfect listener nor is she the best advisor. But since you made the choice to go through thick and thin with her, why waste time getting into meaningless arguments?
Arguments are normal for all relationships. But if there's a conclusion and both parties learn something about each other, it's good! But if it goes on forever and it never fails to revive itself whenever an argument comes on again, it's really pointless.
I just can't understand why people expect a perfect partner when they themselves are not perfect. Why must she do this! Why must he act like that!? Why this why that. Why do you want to make your own life miserable!?
Why not cast aside all differences, re-ignite the fire thats extinguished and start all over again?
If she doesn't change, YOU change.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Post Asia Conference.
Still trying to catch up with the lack of sleep, accumulated over the conference week. So many things happened during the conference.
Pastor Ulf laid hands and prophesied, Pastor Phil laid hands and prophesied too, Dr Bernard shared a great world that took the church up another level and Pastor Benny Hinn moved in science and wonders.
Not forgetting our very own Pastor Kong, preached with great fire, passion and conviction to the delegates from Asia.
Though it has been a really tiring week, I found it really fruitful. Learnt so much more in depth about the Cultural Mandate, Holy Spirit and the impact CHC is making through the community services. I really believe that for this entire week, the delegates really got their eyes opened up and mouth left hanging open.
Many people came filled with expectancy. Now is the time for them to return back to where they came from, to be the salt and light, transforming their churches, engaging culture and eventually their countries.
It is really amazing to see CHC working together as one, to make this conference possible. The magnitude of this event is huge and the staggering amount of volunteers serving during the conference astonishing. Just the Elites alone, we've close to 15 of us serving together for each session.
Halls were packed beyond belief. Hall 8 was jammed packed for all services, Hall 10 and 7 would always be filled with thousands of people, hungry for the Word of God. It is really amazing to experience such a conference of this scale.
Just when we thought Emerge Conference is one of the biggest conferences.
It is evident that many people are searching for God. Many people want to learn about His words and experience His love.
It's time to share the blessings that God has given to you all these months and years. Its about time someone else gets to know about Jesus Christ and experience the same love, blessings and prosperous life that you're experiencing now.
Still trying to catch up with the lack of sleep, accumulated over the conference week. So many things happened during the conference.
Pastor Ulf laid hands and prophesied, Pastor Phil laid hands and prophesied too, Dr Bernard shared a great world that took the church up another level and Pastor Benny Hinn moved in science and wonders.
Not forgetting our very own Pastor Kong, preached with great fire, passion and conviction to the delegates from Asia.
Though it has been a really tiring week, I found it really fruitful. Learnt so much more in depth about the Cultural Mandate, Holy Spirit and the impact CHC is making through the community services. I really believe that for this entire week, the delegates really got their eyes opened up and mouth left hanging open.
Many people came filled with expectancy. Now is the time for them to return back to where they came from, to be the salt and light, transforming their churches, engaging culture and eventually their countries.
It is really amazing to see CHC working together as one, to make this conference possible. The magnitude of this event is huge and the staggering amount of volunteers serving during the conference astonishing. Just the Elites alone, we've close to 15 of us serving together for each session.
Halls were packed beyond belief. Hall 8 was jammed packed for all services, Hall 10 and 7 would always be filled with thousands of people, hungry for the Word of God. It is really amazing to experience such a conference of this scale.
Just when we thought Emerge Conference is one of the biggest conferences.
It is evident that many people are searching for God. Many people want to learn about His words and experience His love.
It's time to share the blessings that God has given to you all these months and years. Its about time someone else gets to know about Jesus Christ and experience the same love, blessings and prosperous life that you're experiencing now.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Asia Conference 2008!
It has finally kicked off with a huge bang! Pastor Kong spearheaded the first service and I'm really believing God for GREATER breakthroughs!
Pastor shared about breaking into the realm of the second space and aiming to be in the realm of the third space. It's really phenomenal to hear from Pastor, sharing about the Cultural Mandate in a different angle.
Simply amazing! Really didn't realize that Paul was faced in such a situation and the breakdown of events that happened, written in the bible, was such a great revelation! Pastor didn't have a intenstive line upon line, bible study with us. But he guided us through the steps of Paul and shared with us the way he responded to the marketplace leaders, even though they were pagan worshippers!
In modern day context, Paul is like a senior pastor of a mega church. He meets up with the CEOs and ministers of the country who aren't Chrisitans. But he doesn't goes there to condemn, instead he's there, winning the lost over! How? By loving them, accepting them and influencing them with Christian values!
Now, how many people really does that? Most people will shun away from the 'world' during the weekdays because they are afraid to engage the world. But Jesus has come to send us out among wolves!! Sent back to the world!
Why should we reject the world, when the world needs Jesus Christ?
Without you, THEY will never come to the knowledge of the love of God.
Without you being the salt and light, THEY will never know that Christian moral values are true and the promises of God stands.
Without you to reach out to them, THEY will never step into a church and experience God.
Don't wait anymore.
It has finally kicked off with a huge bang! Pastor Kong spearheaded the first service and I'm really believing God for GREATER breakthroughs!
Pastor shared about breaking into the realm of the second space and aiming to be in the realm of the third space. It's really phenomenal to hear from Pastor, sharing about the Cultural Mandate in a different angle.
Simply amazing! Really didn't realize that Paul was faced in such a situation and the breakdown of events that happened, written in the bible, was such a great revelation! Pastor didn't have a intenstive line upon line, bible study with us. But he guided us through the steps of Paul and shared with us the way he responded to the marketplace leaders, even though they were pagan worshippers!
In modern day context, Paul is like a senior pastor of a mega church. He meets up with the CEOs and ministers of the country who aren't Chrisitans. But he doesn't goes there to condemn, instead he's there, winning the lost over! How? By loving them, accepting them and influencing them with Christian values!
Now, how many people really does that? Most people will shun away from the 'world' during the weekdays because they are afraid to engage the world. But Jesus has come to send us out among wolves!! Sent back to the world!
Why should we reject the world, when the world needs Jesus Christ?
Without you, THEY will never come to the knowledge of the love of God.
Without you being the salt and light, THEY will never know that Christian moral values are true and the promises of God stands.
Without you to reach out to them, THEY will never step into a church and experience God.
Don't wait anymore.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008
If you just want sunny days in your life, you'll get a very dry desert.
Heard this phrase during cellgroup, shared by Marlin just now.
This phrase is so true! If all we want in life is nothing but the sun, optimistic and always bright and sunny, we'll really get a desert! It's impossible to live in an condition like this! It'll be so hot that you wouldn't be even able to sleep at night! IF there's a night.
Many people tend to deceive themselves, living life on a constant high. But it is the lows of the life that moulds you as well. Psalms 23, the very famous passage in the bible, says that I may walk through the valley of death, but I do not fear!
What's a valley? A valley is a very low point in planet earth and psalmist David says valley of death! How low can that be!?
But he chooses to praise God!
Wow.
I really believe that if everyone adopts the mentality of David, praising and trusting in Him even though you're going through trials and tribulations, you'll not just be a better person, you'll become someone whom God can use for His eternal glory!
Heard this phrase during cellgroup, shared by Marlin just now.
This phrase is so true! If all we want in life is nothing but the sun, optimistic and always bright and sunny, we'll really get a desert! It's impossible to live in an condition like this! It'll be so hot that you wouldn't be even able to sleep at night! IF there's a night.
Many people tend to deceive themselves, living life on a constant high. But it is the lows of the life that moulds you as well. Psalms 23, the very famous passage in the bible, says that I may walk through the valley of death, but I do not fear!
What's a valley? A valley is a very low point in planet earth and psalmist David says valley of death! How low can that be!?
But he chooses to praise God!
Wow.
I really believe that if everyone adopts the mentality of David, praising and trusting in Him even though you're going through trials and tribulations, you'll not just be a better person, you'll become someone whom God can use for His eternal glory!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
This entire entry is taken from Peiling, a note that she wrote in facebook, which I thought is seriously good stuff.
The Parable of The Eagle
Eagles fly alone at high altitude and not with sparrows or with other small birds. No other bird can go to the height of the eagle. When Moses went to commune with God on the mountain, he left the crowd at the foothills. Stay away from sparrows and ravens. Eagles fly with eagles. Eagles have strong vision. They have the ability to focus on something up to five kilometers away. When an eagle sights his prey, he narrows his focus on it and sets out to get it. No matter the obstacle, the eagle will not move his focus from the prey until he grabs it. Have a vision and remain focused no matter what the obstacle and you will succeed.
Eagles do not eat dead things. They feed only on fresh prey. Vultures eat dead animals, but eagles will not. Steer clear of outdated and old information. Always do your research well.
Eagles love a storm. When clouds gather, the eagles get excited. The eagle uses the storm's winds to lift it higher. Once it finds the wing of the storm, the eagle uses the raging storm to lift him above the clouds. This gives the eagle an opportunity to glide and rest its wings. In the meantime all the other birds hide in the leaves and branches of the trees. We can use the storms of life to rise to greater heights. Achievers relish challenges and use them profitably.
The Eagle tests before it trusts. When a female eagle meets a male and they want to mate, she flies down to earth with the male pursuing her and she picks a twig. She flies back into the air with the male pursuing her. Once she has reached a height high enough for her, she lets the twig fall to the ground and watches it as it falls. The male chases after the twig. The faster it falls, the faster he chases it. He has to catch it before it falls to the ground. He then brings it back to the female eagle.
The female eagle grabs the twig and flies to a higher altitude and then drops the twig for the male to chase. This goes on for hours, with the height increasing until the female eagle is assured that the male eagle has mastered the art of catching the twig which shows commitment. Then and only then, will she allow him to mate with her! Whether in private life or in business, one should test commitment of people intended for partnership.
When ready to lay eggs, the female and male eagle identify a place very high on a cliff where no predators can reach. The male flies to earth and picks thorns and lays them on the crevice of the cliff, then flies to earth again to collect twigs which he lays in the intended nest. He flies back to earth and picks thorns laying them on top of the twigs. He flies back to earth and picks soft grass to cover the thorns. When this first layering is complete the male eagle runs back to earth and picks more thorns, lays
them on the nest; runs back to get grass it on top of the thorns, then plucks his feathers to complete the nest. The thorns on the outside of the nest protect it from possible intruders.
Both male and female eagles participate in raising the eagle family. She lays the eggs and protects them; he builds the nest and hunts. During the time of training the young ones to fly, the mother eagle throws the eaglets out of the nest. Because they are scared, they jump into the nest again.
Next, she throws them out and then takes off the soft layers of the nest, leaving the thorns bare. When the scared eaglets again jump into the nest, they are pricked by thorns. Shrieking and bleeding they jump out again this time wondering why the mother and father who love them so much are torturing them. Next, mother eagle pushes them off the cliff into the air.
As they shriek in fear, father eagle flies out and catches them up on his back before they fall and brings them back to the cliff. This goes on for sometime until they start flapping their wings. They get excited at this newfound knowledge that they can fly.
The preparation of the nest teaches us to prepare for changes;
The preparation for the family teaches us that active participation of both partners leads to success;
The being pricked by the thorns tells us that sometimes being too comfortable where we are may result into our not experiencing life, not progressing and not learning at all. The thorns of life come to teach us
that we need to grow, get out of the nest and move on. We may not know it but the seemingly comfortable and safe haven may have thorns.
The people who love us do not let us languish in sloth but push us hard to grow and prosper. Even in their seemingly bad actions they have good intentions for us.
When an Eagle grows old, his feathers become weak and cannot take him as fast as he should. When he feels weak and about to die, he retires to a place far away in the rocks. While there, he plucks out every feather on his body until he is completely bare. He stays in this hiding place until he has grown new feathers, then he can come out. We occasionally need to shed off old habits and items that burden us without adding to our lives .
Attitude
Is A Small Thing That Makes a BIG Difference.
Eagles do not eat dead things. They feed only on fresh prey. Vultures eat dead animals, but eagles will not. Steer clear of outdated and old information. Always do your research well.
Eagles love a storm. When clouds gather, the eagles get excited. The eagle uses the storm's winds to lift it higher. Once it finds the wing of the storm, the eagle uses the raging storm to lift him above the clouds. This gives the eagle an opportunity to glide and rest its wings. In the meantime all the other birds hide in the leaves and branches of the trees. We can use the storms of life to rise to greater heights. Achievers relish challenges and use them profitably.
The Eagle tests before it trusts. When a female eagle meets a male and they want to mate, she flies down to earth with the male pursuing her and she picks a twig. She flies back into the air with the male pursuing her. Once she has reached a height high enough for her, she lets the twig fall to the ground and watches it as it falls. The male chases after the twig. The faster it falls, the faster he chases it. He has to catch it before it falls to the ground. He then brings it back to the female eagle.
The female eagle grabs the twig and flies to a higher altitude and then drops the twig for the male to chase. This goes on for hours, with the height increasing until the female eagle is assured that the male eagle has mastered the art of catching the twig which shows commitment. Then and only then, will she allow him to mate with her! Whether in private life or in business, one should test commitment of people intended for partnership.
When ready to lay eggs, the female and male eagle identify a place very high on a cliff where no predators can reach. The male flies to earth and picks thorns and lays them on the crevice of the cliff, then flies to earth again to collect twigs which he lays in the intended nest. He flies back to earth and picks thorns laying them on top of the twigs. He flies back to earth and picks soft grass to cover the thorns. When this first layering is complete the male eagle runs back to earth and picks more thorns, lays
them on the nest; runs back to get grass it on top of the thorns, then plucks his feathers to complete the nest. The thorns on the outside of the nest protect it from possible intruders.
Both male and female eagles participate in raising the eagle family. She lays the eggs and protects them; he builds the nest and hunts. During the time of training the young ones to fly, the mother eagle throws the eaglets out of the nest. Because they are scared, they jump into the nest again.
Next, she throws them out and then takes off the soft layers of the nest, leaving the thorns bare. When the scared eaglets again jump into the nest, they are pricked by thorns. Shrieking and bleeding they jump out again this time wondering why the mother and father who love them so much are torturing them. Next, mother eagle pushes them off the cliff into the air.
As they shriek in fear, father eagle flies out and catches them up on his back before they fall and brings them back to the cliff. This goes on for sometime until they start flapping their wings. They get excited at this newfound knowledge that they can fly.
The preparation of the nest teaches us to prepare for changes;
The preparation for the family teaches us that active participation of both partners leads to success;
The being pricked by the thorns tells us that sometimes being too comfortable where we are may result into our not experiencing life, not progressing and not learning at all. The thorns of life come to teach us
that we need to grow, get out of the nest and move on. We may not know it but the seemingly comfortable and safe haven may have thorns.
The people who love us do not let us languish in sloth but push us hard to grow and prosper. Even in their seemingly bad actions they have good intentions for us.
When an Eagle grows old, his feathers become weak and cannot take him as fast as he should. When he feels weak and about to die, he retires to a place far away in the rocks. While there, he plucks out every feather on his body until he is completely bare. He stays in this hiding place until he has grown new feathers, then he can come out. We occasionally need to shed off old habits and items that burden us without adding to our lives .
Attitude
Is A Small Thing That Makes a BIG Difference.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Finally I'm able to blog again. Laptop has been cranky recently, refusing to log into blogger or load some script for me to blog.
About a month has past and I've been coping well with work. Apparently my bosses are very happy with my performance and they're starting to trust me with more responsibilities. Thank God for that! If not for Him and His favor, I would have been fired a million times already.
I'm back in Security Ministry! Was quite shocked to receive the news from Desmond. Didn't expect it coming because I thought I wouldn't be going back to Security for eternity. But still, Thank God for the chance once again to serve in Security and to serve Pastors and his guests in Elites. Really feel that my return is very different and somewhat feels that there's many things to impact.
Euphoria training has been picking up as well. Shoulder hurts everytime after training and it would last through the week. At least it's getting better now and I'm able to do tosses without any problems. Thank God. Quite excited about the performance, even though our status now is quite terrible. Messy and off-timings. But I believe everyone will put their act together and piece a great performance for God, CHC and the rest of Asia =)
I really do need a new laptop.
Seriously, this is just random rumblings.
I love food and I want to eat breakfast now.
About a month has past and I've been coping well with work. Apparently my bosses are very happy with my performance and they're starting to trust me with more responsibilities. Thank God for that! If not for Him and His favor, I would have been fired a million times already.
I'm back in Security Ministry! Was quite shocked to receive the news from Desmond. Didn't expect it coming because I thought I wouldn't be going back to Security for eternity. But still, Thank God for the chance once again to serve in Security and to serve Pastors and his guests in Elites. Really feel that my return is very different and somewhat feels that there's many things to impact.
Euphoria training has been picking up as well. Shoulder hurts everytime after training and it would last through the week. At least it's getting better now and I'm able to do tosses without any problems. Thank God. Quite excited about the performance, even though our status now is quite terrible. Messy and off-timings. But I believe everyone will put their act together and piece a great performance for God, CHC and the rest of Asia =)
I really do need a new laptop.
Seriously, this is just random rumblings.
I love food and I want to eat breakfast now.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Starting work tomorrow!!
Got a job from my ex-boss, reBorne Pte Ltd. The company that deals with Xando and other healthcare products.
Was quite surprised that my boss still remembers me and wants me to work for him again. Went for numeral interviews last week and he showed me around the office and their new concept stores. The company is moving in a new direction and their focus is on transforming lives with their products.
Quite interesting. Would be doing something that I've totally no experience in. But by the grace of God, they're willing to give me the chance to learn.
Was planning my budget and there's really nothing left after essential expenses are deducted. Gosh! To think that my salary is quite high for a poly graduate. Hoping and praying that they'll increase my salary a little more! =)
God is still very good to me. Loads of favor upon my life, kinda obvious.
Besides reBorne, I went for other interviews such as UOB Bank and Tuas Power. Received great favor from the employers and attractive perks.
God REALLY answers prayers.
I was quite specific about my job requirements and all the offers I had were close, if not similar, to the requirements that I prayed for. I was also brought to remembrance that there was a period of time during SOT, I was praying that I'll be able to work in reBorne as well.
After speaking to my boss last Monday, he mentioned that he thought of me during the week of my graduation. And that's ALSO the week that I prayed for a job in his company!! Amazing thing is that I happened to meet him during service and he gave me his name card, wanting me to contact him.
But i forgot to contact him=/ 1 week later, he managed to get my email and messaged me. Lol. Thank God!
This really shows me something. That God is never late! He's always on-time!
Some people really struggle with the fact that God is a good Father. They hide in fear because they feel that they're not worthy of Him. But the VERY fact that He's our Father, it means that we can approach Him for help!
Which father would turn away his children?
Some people stereotype God as an angry God whom holds a hammer and lightning rod in His hands. Ready to strike punishment onto anyone.
If that's the God I serve, I'm pretty sure I'll be dead by now.
Anyway! God is a good God and we all should not be afraid of approaching Him!!
We've been made righteous by Jesus' blood. We confess our sins and repent from them, get planted in the house of God, discipled by His leaders and have a relationship with Him!
There will be hardships, sufferings and pain. BUT this is the amazing part of the Christian walk!! Because you'll never walk alone again! God is with you and He guides you through valleys and storms!
Are you ready to trust Him? to walk on waters?
Got a job from my ex-boss, reBorne Pte Ltd. The company that deals with Xando and other healthcare products.
Was quite surprised that my boss still remembers me and wants me to work for him again. Went for numeral interviews last week and he showed me around the office and their new concept stores. The company is moving in a new direction and their focus is on transforming lives with their products.
Quite interesting. Would be doing something that I've totally no experience in. But by the grace of God, they're willing to give me the chance to learn.
Was planning my budget and there's really nothing left after essential expenses are deducted. Gosh! To think that my salary is quite high for a poly graduate. Hoping and praying that they'll increase my salary a little more! =)
God is still very good to me. Loads of favor upon my life, kinda obvious.
Besides reBorne, I went for other interviews such as UOB Bank and Tuas Power. Received great favor from the employers and attractive perks.
God REALLY answers prayers.
I was quite specific about my job requirements and all the offers I had were close, if not similar, to the requirements that I prayed for. I was also brought to remembrance that there was a period of time during SOT, I was praying that I'll be able to work in reBorne as well.
After speaking to my boss last Monday, he mentioned that he thought of me during the week of my graduation. And that's ALSO the week that I prayed for a job in his company!! Amazing thing is that I happened to meet him during service and he gave me his name card, wanting me to contact him.
But i forgot to contact him=/ 1 week later, he managed to get my email and messaged me. Lol. Thank God!
This really shows me something. That God is never late! He's always on-time!
Some people really struggle with the fact that God is a good Father. They hide in fear because they feel that they're not worthy of Him. But the VERY fact that He's our Father, it means that we can approach Him for help!
Which father would turn away his children?
Some people stereotype God as an angry God whom holds a hammer and lightning rod in His hands. Ready to strike punishment onto anyone.
If that's the God I serve, I'm pretty sure I'll be dead by now.
Anyway! God is a good God and we all should not be afraid of approaching Him!!
We've been made righteous by Jesus' blood. We confess our sins and repent from them, get planted in the house of God, discipled by His leaders and have a relationship with Him!
There will be hardships, sufferings and pain. BUT this is the amazing part of the Christian walk!! Because you'll never walk alone again! God is with you and He guides you through valleys and storms!
Are you ready to trust Him? to walk on waters?
Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All Around (original clip)
Heard this song last night at a petrol station.. NICE!
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
SOT'08 has officially ended.
It has been a really exciting 5 months in CHBTC.
This 5 months is nothing short of an adventure with Jesus. The endless assignments, bible reading and examinations is enough for sleepless nights. But there's still cellgroups to attend, mission trips to go for, conferences and early morning prayer meetings!
But it was never a drag for me to attend classes every morning, praising and worshiping God or finishing my assignments.
In SOT, I learned to be understanding. I started becoming meek and not get easily offended by others. In SOT, my faith in God grew and I experienced Him in so many different ways!
He's never late, always on time. His promise for me came to past! That everything will be settled, that I do not have to worry about finances.
Now that SOT has ended, a new chapter begins.
What lies ahead maybe hazy, but now I've the faith to trust God and His ways, that He has a great plan and destiny for me. Being equipped with the Word, I can now be an effective minister of Jesus.
Having much "head knowledge" about Jesus Christ, now is the time to experience it!
It has been a really exciting 5 months in CHBTC.
This 5 months is nothing short of an adventure with Jesus. The endless assignments, bible reading and examinations is enough for sleepless nights. But there's still cellgroups to attend, mission trips to go for, conferences and early morning prayer meetings!
But it was never a drag for me to attend classes every morning, praising and worshiping God or finishing my assignments.
In SOT, I learned to be understanding. I started becoming meek and not get easily offended by others. In SOT, my faith in God grew and I experienced Him in so many different ways!
He's never late, always on time. His promise for me came to past! That everything will be settled, that I do not have to worry about finances.
Now that SOT has ended, a new chapter begins.
What lies ahead maybe hazy, but now I've the faith to trust God and His ways, that He has a great plan and destiny for me. Being equipped with the Word, I can now be an effective minister of Jesus.
Having much "head knowledge" about Jesus Christ, now is the time to experience it!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Classes with Pastor Kong is always so inspiring.
Pastor finished up the Cultural Mandate Series today and he opened up the time for some Question & Answer.
Several interesting questions were asked and I remember very vividly a question asked by a female student, with regards to stepping out in faith into the entertainment world.
Pastor's reply to her question really inspired me a lot.
"We chose to walk in faith." - Ps Kong
Pastor was sharing with us the experience he and Sun had to go through and the decision he had to make. They could have cruised through life when church was 10,000 in strength. But Pastor felt that this isn't what he wants to be.
So Sun crossed over into the entertainment scene and Pastor became a voluntary, to go off salary.
To me, that's really walking in faith. Making the decision to go "salary-free" and Sun crossing over is definitely something that requires tons of faith! It's really something that most people wouldn't even think of!
As Pastor was sharing his experiences, it just made me feel that Pastor such a normal person. Someone that struggles with weaknesses as well. But the difference is not because he's the Senior Pastor of a mega-church.
But he's a man after God's heart.
He's willing to lay aside all the comfort, riches and glory to pursue God's kingdom. It really takes a lot of security and faith to make the decisions he has made.
I feel really blessed to have Pastor Kong as my Senior Pastor!
All things are possible with Jesus!
Pastor finished up the Cultural Mandate Series today and he opened up the time for some Question & Answer.
Several interesting questions were asked and I remember very vividly a question asked by a female student, with regards to stepping out in faith into the entertainment world.
Pastor's reply to her question really inspired me a lot.
"We chose to walk in faith." - Ps Kong
Pastor was sharing with us the experience he and Sun had to go through and the decision he had to make. They could have cruised through life when church was 10,000 in strength. But Pastor felt that this isn't what he wants to be.
So Sun crossed over into the entertainment scene and Pastor became a voluntary, to go off salary.
To me, that's really walking in faith. Making the decision to go "salary-free" and Sun crossing over is definitely something that requires tons of faith! It's really something that most people wouldn't even think of!
As Pastor was sharing his experiences, it just made me feel that Pastor such a normal person. Someone that struggles with weaknesses as well. But the difference is not because he's the Senior Pastor of a mega-church.
But he's a man after God's heart.
He's willing to lay aside all the comfort, riches and glory to pursue God's kingdom. It really takes a lot of security and faith to make the decisions he has made.
I feel really blessed to have Pastor Kong as my Senior Pastor!
All things are possible with Jesus!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Who am I?
Have you ever pondered upon that question?
Who are you, to somebody else.
To someone, I am the nonchalant, can't be bothered with you guy.
To another, I am the nice and caring friend.
To another, I am the wallpaper, never noticed until I start peeling.
To another, I am the guy that smiles a lot.
To another, I am the laid back one.
To another, I am the one that you talk to when you need a listening ear.
To another, I am the one you can rely on.
To another, I am the one that passes you by.
The list just goes on..
But to God,
I am His child.
I am anointed.
I am special.
I am called by Him.
I am protected by Him.
I am uniquely created by Him.
I am Joel Kuek and God loves me.
If not for God loving me who I am, would I be able to freely express my love for people around me? No.
God gave me a Role Model and His name is Jesus Christ. God says, "Follow His footsteps and He'll guide you in every single step you take, every decision that you make."
"I've called you and this call is irrevocable. Hold onto it."
Have you ever pondered upon that question?
Who are you, to somebody else.
To someone, I am the nonchalant, can't be bothered with you guy.
To another, I am the nice and caring friend.
To another, I am the wallpaper, never noticed until I start peeling.
To another, I am the guy that smiles a lot.
To another, I am the laid back one.
To another, I am the one that you talk to when you need a listening ear.
To another, I am the one you can rely on.
To another, I am the one that passes you by.
The list just goes on..
But to God,
I am His child.
I am anointed.
I am special.
I am called by Him.
I am protected by Him.
I am uniquely created by Him.
I am Joel Kuek and God loves me.
If not for God loving me who I am, would I be able to freely express my love for people around me? No.
God gave me a Role Model and His name is Jesus Christ. God says, "Follow His footsteps and He'll guide you in every single step you take, every decision that you make."
"I've called you and this call is irrevocable. Hold onto it."
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Hello World!
Everything has been quite good. I do not know where to start, or share. But God's good.
In SOT, we are in the process of going through the Five Fold Ministries. Really amazing stuff. From the beginning, Pastor Ming mentioned that after the course, we'll realize that we're actually NOT who we think we are. Lol.
Totally true. I found myself not being very Pastoral like, though it's my desire to be a Pastor. Haha! Got to work very hard in that area! Feel that I'm a little more inclined towards a Prophet and Teacher ministry. Heh! I'll Call down fire and TWO female bears will MAUL you if you offend me!
Not finding any inspiration to blog now. Heh. Perhaps things that has been happening are rather personal and I've no desire to publicly air them. Bleh.
Well. We'll see =)
Everything has been quite good. I do not know where to start, or share. But God's good.
In SOT, we are in the process of going through the Five Fold Ministries. Really amazing stuff. From the beginning, Pastor Ming mentioned that after the course, we'll realize that we're actually NOT who we think we are. Lol.
Totally true. I found myself not being very Pastoral like, though it's my desire to be a Pastor. Haha! Got to work very hard in that area! Feel that I'm a little more inclined towards a Prophet and Teacher ministry. Heh! I'll Call down fire and TWO female bears will MAUL you if you offend me!
Not finding any inspiration to blog now. Heh. Perhaps things that has been happening are rather personal and I've no desire to publicly air them. Bleh.
Well. We'll see =)
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Squeaky clean!
Weekday classes with Pastor Mike is simply amazing. Learnt so many things from him, not just deliverance, but ministering and releasing the anointing to others.
The MOST amazing revelation was probably releasing the anointing to others. It's quite easy to pray for someone, when you receive a word of knowledge, but how do you impart that anointing, presence, love into his heart?
If we do not know how to release it, that prayer will just sound good!! Must release the anointing, then people receive something in their Spirits and things will then begin to change!!
Releasing the anointing can be as easy as, as much as I received, I give! Just freely receive and give!!
So the easiest way to minister is in the area of the joy of the Lord. Receive the joy of the Lord into your Spirit and release it to the people around you! And if they're open to receive it, you'll find people laughing crazily around you. Haha!
God's amazing right?! It's not by my abilities, or the things that I do, but it's by His Spirit that all these things are happening!
Praying for people during the kairos moment is so powerful. Words of knowledge and wisdom begins to fill your Spirit. Like a double edged sword, the word pierce through every harden heart and brings forth healing into their lives!! An a touch from heaven, the anointing is released into their lives.
WOW!
God is an amazing God!
Now I feel so good, it's easy for me to accept people. But I need to draw strength from the Holy Spirit because it's Him who gave me that power to forgive!
Perhaps this is brokenness. That you depend entirely on God, not on your own abilities and strength.
=)
Weekday classes with Pastor Mike is simply amazing. Learnt so many things from him, not just deliverance, but ministering and releasing the anointing to others.
The MOST amazing revelation was probably releasing the anointing to others. It's quite easy to pray for someone, when you receive a word of knowledge, but how do you impart that anointing, presence, love into his heart?
If we do not know how to release it, that prayer will just sound good!! Must release the anointing, then people receive something in their Spirits and things will then begin to change!!
Releasing the anointing can be as easy as, as much as I received, I give! Just freely receive and give!!
So the easiest way to minister is in the area of the joy of the Lord. Receive the joy of the Lord into your Spirit and release it to the people around you! And if they're open to receive it, you'll find people laughing crazily around you. Haha!
God's amazing right?! It's not by my abilities, or the things that I do, but it's by His Spirit that all these things are happening!
Praying for people during the kairos moment is so powerful. Words of knowledge and wisdom begins to fill your Spirit. Like a double edged sword, the word pierce through every harden heart and brings forth healing into their lives!! An a touch from heaven, the anointing is released into their lives.
WOW!
God is an amazing God!
Now I feel so good, it's easy for me to accept people. But I need to draw strength from the Holy Spirit because it's Him who gave me that power to forgive!
Perhaps this is brokenness. That you depend entirely on God, not on your own abilities and strength.
=)
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
The last time i blogged, unknown.
So many things had happened for the past few weeks, not a lot to say. But God is very good to me =)
Pastor Mike Connell is in town! Whole week of lessons with him, learning about deliverance and how it should be done. Definitely, spring cleaning as well.
Deliverance can and should be done by any believer. But of cos one must be walking in holiness and righteousness before even attempting on someone else.
Loads of exciting experiences!! Manifestations, a student hiding a knife in his pocket, unclean spirits that "runs" away or falls asleep whenever you pray for them.
I've no idea what to share here. There's so many things that I want to say, but... haha! I can't =P
Oh well. God is good.
So many things had happened for the past few weeks, not a lot to say. But God is very good to me =)
Pastor Mike Connell is in town! Whole week of lessons with him, learning about deliverance and how it should be done. Definitely, spring cleaning as well.
Deliverance can and should be done by any believer. But of cos one must be walking in holiness and righteousness before even attempting on someone else.
Loads of exciting experiences!! Manifestations, a student hiding a knife in his pocket, unclean spirits that "runs" away or falls asleep whenever you pray for them.
I've no idea what to share here. There's so many things that I want to say, but... haha! I can't =P
Oh well. God is good.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Updates!
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.
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.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
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!!
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!!
Thursday, June 05, 2008
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.
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.
Monday, June 02, 2008
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!!
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!!
Friday, May 30, 2008
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!!
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!!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
| What Kuek Si Jun, Joel Means |
 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. |
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The Five Love Languages
My primary love language is probablyWords 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.Take the quiz
Come on! Spend quality time with me, edifying me!! Isn't that the BEST combination you can ever wish for!? Haha!
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
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
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
Thursday, May 22, 2008
'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 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.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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!"
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!"
Sunday, May 18, 2008
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?
=)
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Friday, May 09, 2008
Monday, May 05, 2008
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.
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.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
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.
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.
Friday, April 25, 2008
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!
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!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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.
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.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
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!
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!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Well. God has His ways of revealing His plans.
http://aboutjoel.blogspot.com/2005/01/im-so-bored-i-can-click-ie-million.html
Ignore the fact that i had pastors driving me to church and stuffs. Haha! But, WOW! 3 years ago, God has already desired for me to enroll into SOT, even when I'm still in the army.
Well, my application was technically rejected, by my parents. But i kept assuring her that I'll be fine, I'll take up part-time jobs just to pay off the school fees!
And I'm definitely hoping to get the model student, because that would mean that I've really made a difference in the lives of many people! Plus the all expenses paid for trip to Israel. Haha!
But YAH! WOW!
http://aboutjoel.blogspot.com/2005/01/im-so-bored-i-can-click-ie-million.html
Ignore the fact that i had pastors driving me to church and stuffs. Haha! But, WOW! 3 years ago, God has already desired for me to enroll into SOT, even when I'm still in the army.
Well, my application was technically rejected, by my parents. But i kept assuring her that I'll be fine, I'll take up part-time jobs just to pay off the school fees!
And I'm definitely hoping to get the model student, because that would mean that I've really made a difference in the lives of many people! Plus the all expenses paid for trip to Israel. Haha!
But YAH! WOW!
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
My laptop is officially dead! Why must it be damaged now!? Sigh. Gotta get it fixed before assignments and projects are given to us, else I've to write everything neatly on A4 paper.
So I am now somewhere blogging away...
SOT Orientation was a BLAST! I think I could have laughed till I developed 8 pacs, face cramps and burst blood vessels.
Barely slept for 6 hours and my alarm went off. Jumped out of bed, showered and headed straight to JW. HEAVY TRAFFIC!! Totally forgot about the morning traffic madness and I was hysterically checking my watch. Gotta go through much more Civilian Conversion Course. =D
Decided to take the train instead at Chinese Garden, towards Boon Lay. Finally reached church and there were so many excited people gathering at the lobby, waiting for registration to start.
Got hold of my lanyard, couldn't stop smiling.
We had about 1 hour to chill in the freezing auditorium. Read thru the students' manual excitingly. Even though 99% of the contents were rules and regulations, punishments we may face and other potentially depressing stuffs, it was surprising that I read it with much joy. HAHA!
Pastor Derek came and shared a word with us. Edifying word from a chapter. Just a simple chapter and it exludes so much strength, wisdom and challenge.
GAMES!
Gathered together in my team, TEAM 21, most of us were from the same zone. We've a Youth Pastor, Church Staff and CGL from another church. Anointed eh?
Anyway, I'm really challenged by my team mates. Their attitudes were amazing. SUPER sporting, fun loving and out going, I felt like a backdrop with them. Really challenged to step out and simply enjoy myself without much fears.
Thank God for His grace! Amazingly, after the first station, I found myself screaming and shouting like some 3 year old kid after being awarded with an ice cream. Haha!
Our team did extremely well for all the stations, completed on time, invested right and managed to get back returns. We got 3th overall for the games, which means $20 attributes voucher! $20!! Thats A LOT! You can like buy some materials, or lighten the burden of several super expensive materials.
Some of the stations were creative. Gotta dip our heads in a pail and fill up a plastic bottle within 10 minutes. Before dipping our heads, we gotta pass a rubberband with a toothpick held by our teeth.
Another station, eating CHILLI PADIS and GREEN ONES TOO! urgh. Thank God only 3 persons are required to do that. So the rest simply shouted directions to them, which I gladly did so. =X
Aiyah. If you want to know more, join SOT next year. ;)
I heard that those in classes now had holy laughter during worship. >.< But it's okie! 5 months of pure intensive discipleship from Him and definitely more of Him!!
So I am now somewhere blogging away...
SOT Orientation was a BLAST! I think I could have laughed till I developed 8 pacs, face cramps and burst blood vessels.
Barely slept for 6 hours and my alarm went off. Jumped out of bed, showered and headed straight to JW. HEAVY TRAFFIC!! Totally forgot about the morning traffic madness and I was hysterically checking my watch. Gotta go through much more Civilian Conversion Course. =D
Decided to take the train instead at Chinese Garden, towards Boon Lay. Finally reached church and there were so many excited people gathering at the lobby, waiting for registration to start.
Got hold of my lanyard, couldn't stop smiling.
We had about 1 hour to chill in the freezing auditorium. Read thru the students' manual excitingly. Even though 99% of the contents were rules and regulations, punishments we may face and other potentially depressing stuffs, it was surprising that I read it with much joy. HAHA!
Pastor Derek came and shared a word with us. Edifying word from a chapter. Just a simple chapter and it exludes so much strength, wisdom and challenge.
GAMES!
Gathered together in my team, TEAM 21, most of us were from the same zone. We've a Youth Pastor, Church Staff and CGL from another church. Anointed eh?
Anyway, I'm really challenged by my team mates. Their attitudes were amazing. SUPER sporting, fun loving and out going, I felt like a backdrop with them. Really challenged to step out and simply enjoy myself without much fears.
Thank God for His grace! Amazingly, after the first station, I found myself screaming and shouting like some 3 year old kid after being awarded with an ice cream. Haha!
Our team did extremely well for all the stations, completed on time, invested right and managed to get back returns. We got 3th overall for the games, which means $20 attributes voucher! $20!! Thats A LOT! You can like buy some materials, or lighten the burden of several super expensive materials.
Some of the stations were creative. Gotta dip our heads in a pail and fill up a plastic bottle within 10 minutes. Before dipping our heads, we gotta pass a rubberband with a toothpick held by our teeth.
Another station, eating CHILLI PADIS and GREEN ONES TOO! urgh. Thank God only 3 persons are required to do that. So the rest simply shouted directions to them, which I gladly did so. =X
Aiyah. If you want to know more, join SOT next year. ;)
I heard that those in classes now had holy laughter during worship. >.< But it's okie! 5 months of pure intensive discipleship from Him and definitely more of Him!!
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Woah! Just came back from my zone's overnight cycling event!!
Really quite an experience. I was appointed to be last man, together with Alan. Basically we cycled from East Coast to Bedok, to Tampines, Paris Ris and finally Changi. Supposed to finish at Changi, but we reached a tad too early, thus we were challenged to cycle back to East Coast from Changi.
That LONGGGGG stretch of road beside the Changi Airport was extremely boring. I dozed off several times and even crashed once because i fell asleep while riding. But thank God I landed on the grass patch and I had no injuries whatsoever.
Anyway, I kinda woke up after that crash and continued cycling per normal till we reached this place and MJ came and pick us up. It was probably the best moment of my life, having to sit in the lorry, not having to cycle all the way back to ECP. Haha!
But, I still enjoyed myself, cycling casually and enjoying the breeze.
Limited time left for me to rest, gotta serve at Expo today!! 4pm!! >.<
Oh yah. Saw some transexuals in Changi. They really look pretty, just that its all manufactured. Heh.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Extraordinary results!
We took our IPPT test earlier and I'm really happy with the results of my company..!
We had about 16 GOLD, and 13 SILVER achieved. Only 3 didn't manage to get anything, but I believe that with constant training and hard work, they'll be able to achieve at least a silver as well.
Super encouraged by the effort put in by my soldiers. Some of them just missing a few seconds to achieve gold, but i believe they'll press on and achieve it in the coming year.
This IPPT also marked my swan song in the company. Most of them will be involved in training and I won't be able to join them. Bittersweet emotions, but I believe Andy and Dion will be able to bring them up another level of achievements.
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SOT Orientation this monday! I really can't believe that I'm starting school so soon. Seems like a long time ago when I was hesitant if I should sign up for SOT. I'm glad I made this choice and even though it maybe tough for the coming months, I believe that GOD will provide for me and He'll see me thru this year!
Connect Group PM was so refreshing. Was reminded of several things when Desmond prayed for me. Remembered the fervency, my attitudes and mentality when I received Christ in the beginning. Guess certain issues corrupted my mindset and soul. BUT, I believe that all these will change because GOD's gonna do something AMAZING in my life!
He'll change me inside out, outside in. He'll anoint me to overcome difficulties, trials and tribulations. He'll smilingly give me loads of problems, so that I'll learn to rely on His strength and He'll show me the way to victory.
Now, I've to make that decision. To remain open to His discipleship, teachings and word. Most of all, to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, to develop my relationship with GOD and maintain my spiritual disciplines.
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