Real Joy
I have found real joy.. Real joy is in GIVING THANKS for EVERYTHING!
I thank God for making me realise this through my sorrow. Indeed what He said is true.
I can find true comfort in Him.. in His word.
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rainbow when there is no rain..
This afternoon.. felt a bit blue.. and just restless.. Played guitar... and still not quite energised yet... Wanted to chit chat with my mom but she's always busy.. I guess I have to understand her cos she's been quite busy with her new shop. I just thought that it would be really nice to just have a short trip back home. Just to see everything fall into place.. joke with my parents.. tease my brother.. chit chat with my sisters.. And just watch my mom n my sis working. I like it back there.. Everything is slow paced. There is not much high expectation placed.. Not like here. Everybody strive to be number one. Well.. life is not just about that really.
Anyways.. my aunt asked me to buy light bulb for her.. Cos her house is still having some reparation works.. So I happily went.. walking there.. Cos the grocery shop is just 15 mins walk away. (well that's for my speed.. whoever knows me will know what my walking speed is). So on the way there I was amazed that I actually saw rainbow! Rainbow without rain? It happens? Scientists out there.. tell me how does this happen? This afternoon was a fair day. I thank God for the rainbow that bring much delight to my heart..
And I also thank God for this very cute toddler.. He lives next to my aunt's house. He's the newborn for the family. They are Japanese.. Whenever I have nothing to do I will call him to say hello. He's so so cute. His name is JinYa.. That's how people call him. I don't really know what is the correct spelling. His favourite word is "ta! ta!" haha.. Wonder what that means.. Maybe it's just baby lingo..
I thank God that when I am down.. He cheers me up with the things surrounding me.. I shouldn't be restless anymore. I have a wonderful God.. wonderful call.. !! Yup yup..
starry starry nite
the stars up in the sky are really beautiful.. these two nights the sky is so clear that I can see so many stars.. Bright and dim.. some yellowish light and some are white. They are all twinkling. And it's so great to look at them in the still of the night.. It cheers me up a little after one night of practising for a cappella. The journey is quite tiring.
Thank God for the wonderful stars. Thank Him for creating night.. For me to sleep.. to rest.. to enjoy the stillness.. :D
Their mom
As I was walking later this afternoon.. I saw their mom resting in the nest. Wow.. it's a beautiful species. With some stripes on her neck. But when I tried to get close, their mom flee away. And this is what I could catch. Hope the other egg will hatch soon.. :)
Dan Brown is a liar
Those who are interested to know why he is a liar please visit
http://www.rbcdavincicode.org/ for more information.
And one thing from me: I know Jesus Christ is true Son of God because with Him I have a relationship. He is my God, my friend, my help in times of need. So whether anyone wants to bring out a million "claimed facts" to blaspheme Jesus, I do not care. What I know is I believe what I believe in because of the real life experience that Jesus has shown me thru my life.
Christian walk is like constructing a building
Yesterday was another great meeting in church. This invited speaker Dr. Paul Caram is a great bible teacher. I like the way he talks too.. :p
He shared about how God draws a clear line between darkness and light, between the wicked and the righteous, between the hot and the cold hearted (no lukewarmness tolerated). His message was really like a two edged sword dividing the flesh and the spirit.
If we want Jesus to do a great work in our lives, we have to allow Him to come into our life to dig down deep for the foundations to be established. If we do not have the correct foundation, when storm comes and the wind blow, we will fall. This is a very simple natural law. It applies to spiritual walk as well. I remember as a young Christian I was eager to have instant knowledge and growth in Christ because I see many great leaders they are so wise in the Word of God and they are so deeply established. I wanted to pursue great things, great works, miracles, without having my foundation right. I realised this just a few years ago. It was after I am brought by God into this church that I know the importance of foundation building. Indeed I am thankful for the system in my church.. The bible study with shepherd, studying of the word in cell group and the T&A classes.
46 "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say? 47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.Luke 6:46-48One of the tallest buildings in the world, Empire State building in NYC has foundation of 16.7 m deep. That is to support the entire bulk of the building against storm, wind, earthquake, etc. I am sure civil engineers know better.
In this scripture, Jesus said that the man who dug deep and laid foundation on the rock is the one who
comes to Him,
hears His sayings and
does them.
This is discipleship. When Jesus called his disciples, He said come and follow me. When His disciple heard Him, they did what Jesus said and followed Him. It is indeed God's desire for all men to be His disciples. He doesn't just want a multitude of people. But He wants disciples.
18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. Matthew 28:18-20What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? It's not just following Jesus but abiding in His word, diligently studying His word, doing His word, manifest His love on Earth, bear
much fruit, denying self and take up the cross.
25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. 27 And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it-- 29 lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, 30 saying, 'This man began to build and was not able to finish.' 31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, does not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? 32 Or else, while the other is still a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks conditions of peace. 33 So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple. Luke 14:25-33In verse 26, hate here does not mean hatred for our loved ones. No. God is love. His teachings are all about love. I found a better version, CEV says
You cannot be my disciple, unless you love me more than you love your father and mother, your wife and children, and your brothers and sisters. You cannot come with me unless you love me more than you love your own life. (Luke 14:26)
Yes, indeed if we want to bear fruit that remains. If we want to be not just called but be those who press in and be with Him in eternity, this is what we have to do. A Christian is to be His disciple. Count the cost before you build your Christian walk. Be serious when laying something down for God. (I am very much convicted of this.) Discipleship demands paying of a great price. It's being radically reorientated by Christ. I like the word radically reorientated. I found that in the article about discipleship. But the eternal rewards are great. The author of the article also said don't just count the cost of following Jesus but count the cost of NOT following Jesus! Indeed in Jesus there is greater joy to be found. It is worth it to pay the cost for your building which is your walk with God. If we would look at eternal treasure which is forever and ever, we would count everything loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
1 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." 5 Then He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." And He said to me, "Write, for these words are true and faithful." 6 And He said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. 7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. 8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death." Revelation 21:1-8I do not want to trade my eternal treasures and Jesus with the earthly treasures and I need His grace and mercy along the way of constructing my building.
3rd week into holidays
I have always used the link from my blog to post new blogs and it has no button to insert images.. Well.. I just thought to myself it must be possible to insert image since I see my friends are always uploading pictures in blogspot. Ha.. Yes.. It's possible. Need to sign in at blogger.com and post from there. Ha.. I feel so so suaku.. haha (well that means kampungan in indo.. I dunno what the english term is.. :p )
wow. I am entering the 3rd week of holidays and I haven't found a job! Haha.. But I am really enjoying this holiday.. resting.. reading.. following my mom around (if I am back home).. and of course blogging too.. I guess the reason why I am enjoying myself is that both semester 1 and 2 have been quite packed and busy. I haven't really got much time to just do my own stuff.. And look around. Uni is such a different experience.. I hope next sem is not as packed. (empty wish)
Hmm and somehow this holiday.. there are so many people's birthday in this month.. haha.. I am always saying I am going to meet my friend for birthday celebration. My grandpa just asked me why there are so many birthdays.. ha.. How would I know? My grandpa has been my key for quite sometime.. So he knows what time I am back.. In case you dunno what I am talking about.. I am living in my aunt's house.. so currently I have no key tag to open the gate. I need tp phone him to get me in everytime I get back. And it's always after 10pm. oops. Haha.. but he only sleep after 11plus so.. I guess it's ok bah.. hahaha
hand crafted by Him
You have looked deep into my heart, LORD, and you know all about me.
You know when I am resting or when I am working, and from heaven you discover my thoughts.
You notice everything I do and everywhere I go.
Before I even speak a word, you know what I will say, and with your powerful arm you protect me from every side.
I can't understand all of this! Such wonderful knowledge is far above me.
Where could I go to escape from your Spirit or from your sight?
If I were to climb up to the highest heavens, you would be there. If I were to dig down to the world of the dead you would also be there.
Suppose I had wings like the dawning day and flew across the ocean.
Even then your powerful arm would guide and protect me.
Or suppose I said, "I'll hide in the dark until night comes to cover me over."
But you see in the dark because daylight and dark are all the same to you.
You are the one who put me together inside my mother's body, and I praise you because of the wonderful way you created me. Everything you do is marvelous! Of this I have no doubt.
Nothing about me is hidden from you! I was secretly woven together deep in the earth below, but with your own eyes you saw my body being formed. Even before I was born, you had written in your book everything I would do.
Your thoughts are far beyond my understanding, much more than I could ever imagine.
I try to count your thoughts, but they outnumber the grains of sand on the beach. And when I awake, I will find you nearby.
How I wish that you would kill all cruel and heartless people and protect me from them!
They are always rebelling and speaking evil of you.
You know I hate anyone who hates you, LORD, and refuses to obey.
They are my enemies too, and I truly hate them.
Look deep into my heart, God, and find out everything I am thinking.
Don't let me follow evil ways, but lead me in the way that time has proven true. -King DavidLord truly have I walked away
My eyes have shifted from You
Forgetting the purpose You created me for
Lead me back to Your side
Knowing that I am hand crafted by You
and because of You, I exist
and because of this I am made to serve Your purpose
Bring to my remembrance Lord
Thanks for Your wide open arms
The difference b/w holidays and school term
1. You are not flooded with e-mails in your school e-mail account
2. Sleeping is no longer a luxury (duh..)
3. Don't have to catch internal shuttle bus everyday
4. Don't have to suffer thru warm weather when it is not raining at night
5. Plenty of time to read, but not reading up as much as I expected
6. I don't see a long list of people online on MSN with busy or away mode (although sometimes they are infront of the computer screen)
7. I am going back home much later during vacation than term time
8. I can go for almost all church meetings without thinking of my tutorials and online assignment
9. And I don't have to keep reminding myself about the deadlines of each assignment
10. I can tag along my mom when I am back home :D
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