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FM Say it with ...words to keep us close ...YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-46350907995014587112008-10-11T22:54:00.003+08:002008-10-11T23:30:46.888+08:00Mr and Mrs Ng<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fc0-8Boa6Z_8r5yDcF72eQBZ3ytXqTDPoEW-WDOBqSDphDZgM1gY7ByReRzRdZDtL0PUuzC-ru7NORmqGaUJ3UmeiOJa9Ef1GM2WY_PHeuYXXTaR9JZVSpX4QHJ-bVlDjKh9Auak_MM/s1600-h/IMG00008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255915993516921138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fc0-8Boa6Z_8r5yDcF72eQBZ3ytXqTDPoEW-WDOBqSDphDZgM1gY7ByReRzRdZDtL0PUuzC-ru7NORmqGaUJ3UmeiOJa9Ef1GM2WY_PHeuYXXTaR9JZVSpX4QHJ-bVlDjKh9Auak_MM/s320/IMG00008.jpg" border="0" /></a> This postor was COOL...<br /><br />Congrats to Francise and Valerie....YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-34351763278242964572008-10-10T15:43:00.003+08:002008-10-10T16:01:49.660+08:00Many thoughtsCandid Mammee feels......<br /><br />Sheepy Cloud's wedding was one of the best ones I've attended. Both of them looked fabulous.<br />We had great company at the table although we're now YS653 & Faithful 139, every dish was savoury, service was prompt, atmosphere was fun (we have rowdy bunch behind us), AND the red wine was great!<br /><br />Their video was entertaining and creative, we had much laughter watching it :-)<br /><br />And we attempted to do a high-pitch "Yum Seng" suggested by Mel. But couldn't stop laughing when we tried. I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes. So I guess we should do it at Jo Ho's wedding then huh?<br /><br />I hope everyone enjoyed last night as much as I do.<br /><br />Thanks, Sheepy Cloud and Congratulations!YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-47883526166730276692008-09-09T13:20:00.003+08:002008-09-09T13:35:06.033+08:00Ben 10 WatchCandid Mammee------<br /><br />One day last month, I was watching TV and Isaac was crouching in front of the TV ( near the drawer where we keep his colouring materials), so I thought he was doodling as he often did so.<br /><br />A while later, I was curious as he was at it for quite a while already. Slowly and quietly, I went behind him and saw that he was using a green pen to draw a "watch" on his left wrist! I asked him what was that and he said, "Mummy, this is my Ben 10 watch!" And he even drew buttons on them!. Then he pretended to press on the watch and he "changed" into Four Arms, Diamond Head etc...<br /><br />I'm really touched and amazed at how he finds ways to fulfil his desire. Isaac had been talking about this watch for one whole year already. His classmate had it and he requested before. The original costs $49 (has sounds) and fake one costs $10 (no sounds). I decided not to get him one. I told him it's very expensive and we don't have a budget for it. (I didn't want to get him a fake one as his classmates may tease him. His classmate had expensive original toys.)<br /><br />This incident reminds me to be creative with fulfulling our wants. And yes, even children have to learn about delayed gratification.<br /><br />p/s: Anyway, I promised him that he will receive one this Christmas yesterday.YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-31878590332754699582008-09-06T14:14:00.002+08:002008-09-06T14:28:30.072+08:00Testimony<span style="color:#000000;">S.Sand</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Sometimes, my memories are overwritten very fast, sometimes just over a few days things and start to forget, so i think blogging will be great or even jounalling...</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Thanks God for the great weather yesterday afternoon, as most of you knows that for the past 2 weeks, it was rainning everyday and yesterday morning it was raining too.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">My company is having a team building event at Sentosa yesterday, so if it rains, everything got to be indoor, which i prefer outdoor activities. 2 few days earlier, i started praying for good weather, and God answered my prayer. Late afternoon on friday, clouds were clear and it was a sunny day , which is good for beach activities.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">And i really enjoyed the team building, we had some indoor games, eg 10 and 5 cents game (bigger group), more interactive game. Follow by beach game, we are supposed to build a raft(given 5 big rubber air filled , ropes and a pillar), after that sit on the raft and puddle over the other side of the sea. And my team was first to puddle back to shore. </span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">It was a great time and get to know more people, and meet up with the president.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">There will be another team-building event coming up in Nov, which i am part of the committee, and i am looking forward for this.. hee hee..</span>YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-39022156781032767682008-09-06T13:49:00.004+08:002008-09-06T14:28:50.018+08:00A True Story of the Titanic<span style="color:#000000;">S..Sand...</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Do you still remember movie Titanic? What is the most memorable things that come to your mind? </span><br />- the Handsome actor and Beautiful actress!<br />- great cruise!<br />- 'You jump, I jump'!<br /><br />Here is a true story that this movie had missed out.... I am really encourage by this true story, to be a evanglist for God.<br /><br />Let's share your thoughts after reading this story.<br /><br />=========================<br /><span style="color:#000000;">John Harper was born to a pair of solid Christian parents on May 29th, 1872. It was on the last Sunday of March 1886, when he was thirteen years old that he received Jesus as the Lord of his life. He began to preach about four years later at the ripe old age of 17 years old by going down to the streets of his village and pouring out his soul in earnest entreaty for men to be reconciled to God.<br />As John Harper's life unfolded, one thing was apparent...he was consumed by the word of God. Harper was taken in by Rev. E. A. Carter of Baptist Pioneer Mission in London, England. This set Harper free to devote his whole time of energy to the work so dear to his heart. Soon, John Harper started his own church in September of 1896. (Now known as the Harper Memorial Church.) This church which John Harper had started with just 25 members, had grown to over 500 members when he left 13 years later. During this time he had gotten married, but was shortly thereafter widowed. However brief the marriage, God did bless John Harper with a beautiful little girl named Nana.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><br />Ironically, John Harper almost drowned several times during his life. When he was two and a half years of age, he almost drowned when he fell into a well but was resuscitated by his mother. At the age of Twenty- six, he was swept out to sea by a reverse current and barely survived, and at thirty-two he faced death on a leaking ship in the Mediterranean. Perhaps, God used these experiences to prepare this servant for what he faced next.......<br />It was the night of April 14, 1912. The RMS Titanic sailed swiftly on the bitterly cold ocean waters heading unknowingly into the pages of history. On board this luxurious ocean liner were many rich and famous people. At the time of the ship's launch, it was the world's largest man-made moveable object. At 11:40 p.m. on that fateful night, an iceberg scraped the ship's starboard side, showering the decks with ice and ripping open six watertight compartments. The sea poured in.<br /><br />On board the ship that night was John Harper and his much-beloved six-year-old daughter Nana. According to documented reports, as soon as it was apparent that the ship was going to sink, John Harper immediately took his daughter to a lifeboat. It is reasonable to assume that this widowed preacher could have easily gotten on board this boat to safety; however, it never seems to have crossed his mind. He bent down and kissed his precious little girl; looking into her eyes he told her that she would see him again someday. The flares going off in the dark sky above reflected the tears on his face as he turned and headed towards the crowd of desperate humanity on the sinking ocean liner. As the rear of the huge ship began to lurch upwards, it was reported that Harper was seen making his way up the deck yelling "Women, children and unsaved into the lifeboats!" It was only minutes later that the Titanic began to rumble deep within. Most people thought it was an explosion; actually the gargantuan ship was literally breaking in half. At this point, many people jumped off the decks and into the icy, dark waters below. John Harper was one of these people.<br /><br />That night 1528 people went into the frigid waters. John Harper was seen swimming frantically to people in the water leading them to Jesus before the hypothermia became fatal.<br /><br />Mr. Harper swam up to one young Man who had climbed up on a piece of debris. Rev. Harper asked him between breaths, "Are you saved?" The young man replied that he was not.<br /><br />Harper then tried to lead him to Christ only to have the young man who was near shock, reply no. John Harper then took off his life jacket and threw it to the man and said "Here then, you need this more than I do..." and swam away to other people. A few minutes later Harper swam back to the young man and succeeded in leading him to salvation.<br /><br />Of the 1528 people that went into the water that night, six were rescued by the lifeboats. One of them was this young man on the debris. Four years later, at a survivors meeting, this young man stood up and in tears recounted how that after John Harper had led him to Christ. Mr. Harper had tried to swim back to help other people, yet because of the intense cold, had grown too weak to swim. His last words before going under in the frigid waters were <strong><em>"Believe on the Name of the Lord Jesus and you will be saved."<br /></em></strong><br />Does Hollywood remember this man? No. Oh well, no matter.<br />This servant of God did what he had to do. While other people were trying to buy their way onto the lifeboats and selfishly trying to save their own lives, John Harper gave up his life so that others could be saved.<br /><br /><strong><em>"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." [John 15:13]</em></strong> John Harper was truly the hero of the Titanic! </span><br /><br /></span>YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-21062874728374351312008-09-01T15:25:00.002+08:002008-09-01T15:30:39.505+08:00Meeting the Parents....~Lola<br />Haven't heard this phrase used since school time!! Though of cos i'm sure our dear teacher in the house hears it at least 1x a year!!?<br /><br />Thot I'd just share a little about whats going on tonight...<br />As the title states....there's gonna be a Meet the Parents' Session tonight - ie, my mum shall be meeting my other halve's parents for the first time over dinner!!!<br /><br />Not sure how things will turn out, but have already prayed together with 'Superman' , leaving everything to the Lord, that the discussions about our wedding and the whole interaction will be a good time! :) I'm sure all will turn out well!<br /><br />Shall share more with you guys tomorrow!<br />Keep me in prayer ya!!! :)YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-33438526933337267422008-08-29T00:06:00.003+08:002008-08-29T00:22:01.803+08:00Away for 2 weeks.....~ LoLa<br />hi guys!<br />Surprised that not many have left their prints on the blog since i left! Was expecting to come back to a super busy blog....what happened? :)<br /><br />Anyway, Candee Mummy, I'm so encouraged to read your previous blog. Yeah, i still remember the times where you were going through a rough patch and how some r/s were being threatened. As i look back, indeed I have seen how God has saved you, not just giving you salvation, but also how He has changed your life in so many ways. You have never ceased to be an encouragement to me: your enthusiasm, openness and passion to learn more about Him. God honours such a heart.. :)<br /><br />You know, when i was away for the 2 weeks, I have a very honest confession to make...we were so busy planning where to go, what to do, that I really had no time to really spend time alone with God.....it's ironic that when we go for a holiday, we as singaporeans just want to squeeze as much as possible to see within the given time! And sadly, we end up tired and need a holiday back home to recover!!ha!<br /><br />Anyway, yea...i really felt the 2 weeks away was also a time where I kinda drifted a little...no cell, no service, no TAWG.....and then i realised....how EASY it is to just slip away ....to just backslide...<br /><br />As i am thinking aloud, the word 'accountability' really rings out loud ....often we don't realise, but coming to cell and coming for service regularly does a lot more than just making the cell look good or making the cell leader happy!!! haa :) it keeps all of us accountable in our walk....Hearing how God has been real in each other's lives as we come together to share, as we pray together....as we set aside time to worship God as a corporate body, as we hear the Holy Spirit speaking straight to our hearts through a sermon....all these are more than just actions and duties, they are really <strong>intentional moments</strong> we spend with God's people, in God's presence....and I really want to encourage all of us...let's not give ourselves reasons to disappear from God's people....even visiting this Blog, reading about God, listening worship songs about God, blogging about God...just these few minutes here have uplifted my spirit.....thanks guys for making this blog a place of rest for me...a refuge from the busy world that we live in....<br /><br />i was listening to the beautiful ministering music on the blog. As i heard the song ' You are my all in all' (Track 6), it just brought me back to my Christian walk many years ago....don't know how to express, but sometimes, there are certain songs that just have a place in your heart and represent a particular period of your life....not sure if you guys have that :)<br /><br />This song has always been one of my old time favourites....and thought i'd share the lyrics below....it's a beautiful song that I would never want to forget...a song that speaks of our smallness in the midst of a great almighty God!<br /><br />You are my strength when I am weak<br />You are the treasure that I seek<br />You are my all in all<br />Seeking You as a precious jewel<br />Lord to give up I’d be a fool<br />You are my all in all<br /><br />Jesus Lamb of God<br />Worthy is Your name<br />Jesus Lamb of God<br />Worthy is Your name<br /><br />Taking my sin, my cross, my shame<br />Rising again I bless Your name<br />You are my all in all<br />When I fall down You pick me up<br />When I am dry You fill my cup<br />You are my all in allYS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-44053824279420639982008-08-22T11:30:00.002+08:002008-08-22T11:38:24.300+08:00COMEX 2008Comex 2008 Singapore is here again! Anyone need anything or buy anything? =)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.comexshow.com.sg/">http://www.comexshow.com.sg/</a><br /><br />- Chipmunks -YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-2011152860283600332008-08-14T09:10:00.003+08:002008-08-14T09:44:54.492+08:00Cell GelCandid Mammee--..---..---<br /><br />During the recent Gel, Martin asked us to share 3 things we like about cell and the reasons....<br /><br />I was reminded of those times when you guys were there for me when I needed help and support. So I wanted to "extend" my list from my three. (First 3 was Birthday cakes!, Worships and Sharing of TAWG).<br /><br />I want to write them down lest I forget...<br />-in year 2004(i think), my dad was admitted to SGH for coughing blood. I held on to a plastic box of his blood on the way to hospital (he had been coughing whole day and had collected it for the doc to see). Tuberculosis caused an infection. The bleeding couldn't stop. I was alone and very scared in the hospital, my sis was held up in a meeting. Suddenly I thought of Sandie and smsed her. She smsed a prayer back to me and I felt much better. At first the docs had problems locating the bleeding, but they finally managed to stop the bleeding by middle of the night.<br />-Dec 2005, I accepted Christ because of Sandie's relentless belief in me. She pursued and asked me to one of the services preached by Pastor Gerald.<br />-in year 2006, Laura and Sandie were there for me when I was facing personal challenges. They took time to see me, smsed me and encouraged me by buying books for me and bringing me to counseling sessions. The issues were resolved and today I enjoy a much improved relationship with my family.<br />Also, my Buddy at work discovered cyst in her womb. We prayed for her in cell. The cyst is no longer there the last I checked with her.<br />-in 2007, I was pregnant and was feeling very lethargic. I didn't attend cell or service regularly. You guys took time to call me so that I stay in the loop and kept encouraging me to return to cell. Some of you even took time to celebrate my birthday with me.<br /><br />I have never attended other cells to compare. But I felt really comfortable when I first visited Y653.<br />I'm sure we'll multiply fast if we keep this Vibrant Atmosphere for all visitors.<br /><br />Cheers x manyYS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-90488042679078793842008-08-10T13:53:00.001+08:002008-08-10T13:53:57.341+08:00Chinese Christian Rap song<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hEw-aaElUdU&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hEw-aaElUdU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Interesting... anykYS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-31012730944675720372008-08-10T13:43:00.000+08:002008-08-10T13:44:36.123+08:00The greatest blessing of my life<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hMF7E8i1kWM&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hMF7E8i1kWM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Enjoy .. anykYS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-16879385730123549612008-08-05T21:46:00.003+08:002008-08-05T22:20:04.123+08:00Moi Birthday Wishes<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Someone spurred me into writing this post.. Wanting me to list down my birthday wishes (Not here actually), but where else I can post? Haha! So bear with me peepos.. Just a few wishes and Im done.. Dun say me "thick skin" k! Lolx! =)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1) PDA phone (Samsung Omnia or Asus P750??)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">2) White Sony PSP</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">3) MP4 player</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">4) 14" laptop (Fujitsu?)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">5) Reserved for entry...</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ok! That's all. Its just wishes afterall. ^^</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Chipmunks</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Disclaimer</em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>The information contained in this post is only for information purposes. The material on this post does not constitute advice and you shall not rely on any material in this post to make any decision or take any action. Of cos, if you are to bless me with any of the above and I shall gladly accept it with much appreciation.</em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>The contents in this post may contain technical inaccuracies and typographical errors. The information in this post may be updated from time to time and may at times be out of date. I accept no responsibility for keeping the information in this post up to date or liability for any failure to do so.</em></span>YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-59215810273313306232008-08-05T10:17:00.002+08:002008-08-05T10:27:00.707+08:00Lost in sea - Hang on to that rock - choose the right one thoughNo other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. —1 Corinthians 3:11<br /><br />Many a times, I hear sharings during cell that one feels a sense of a lost of direction in life. Alas, I am beginning to feel thus. I feel like I am floating everyday half awake.<br /><br /> I am encouraged by this verse which says that Jesus foundation is the best. In my floating along the sea, I better cling onto the right rock, which is the foundation that Jesus had laid. If it sounds too chim, it probably means hanging onto all the lovely things that He promises and He believes in, which is, us. I think Jesus believes in us, otherwise He would not have died on the cross, zun boh?<br /><br />P.S by the way, william is single and very available, works at HSBC, slightly cynical about the faith though. I burst out luffing when Christine sneaked up to me and asked, "eh you change bf?"<br />AnykYS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-38125919030893626882008-08-03T17:51:00.005+08:002008-08-03T18:21:51.167+08:00Abounding Provision, Amazing Grace<span style="color:#ffff33;">~ Lola<br />hi all, I was very blessed by this morning's sermon. Though it was short, it touched by heart and God spoke to me...<br /><br />For those of you who might have missed it, or may have been tempted by the ZZzzz monster halfway through, here's my short sharing on what was shared.....<br /><br />Ps Keet touched on the 2nd part of the 2 part series: Abounding Provision, Amazing Grace. He started off with one of my favourite verses:<br /><br /><em>"Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." 2 Cor 9:7-8</em><br /><em></em><br />He shared that Biblical generosity goes beyond finances...ie, God loves a cheerful giver, not just in terms of giving of our finances.<br /><br />2 Questions we need to ask:<br />1. Why does God provide for us?<br />2. What can stop the inflow of God's provision in our lives?<br /><br />Before we answered those 2 questions, he brought us to Matt 22: 37-40<br /><br /><em>Jesus replied: " `Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: `Love your neighbor as yourself.' 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."</em><br /><br />Question: Are we generous with others /neighbours with our lives? Have we been generous with our lives? As leaders in ministry, in our workplace, at home..? Do we love our neighbours like how we love ourselves?<br /><br />On question 1:<br />Why does God provide for us?<br /></span><ul><li><span style="color:#ffff33;">God's provision releases us to b a blessing for others</span></li><li><span style="color:#ffff33;">We allow love to flow out of ourselves to be a channel of blessing</span></li><li><span style="color:#ffff33;">The difference between the Sea of galilee and Dead Sea is Sea of Galilee is full of life because water flows out, while Dead Sea is dead because whatever flows in stays in.</span></li><li><span style="color:#ffff33;">When we become a channel of blessing, we open the way for inflow of God's abundance in our lives</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#ffff33;">Have we been generous with what God has blessed us? </span></p><p><span style="color:#ffff33;">The analogy he drew with regards to the two Seas was very interesting...it was simple yet it struck me...I asked myself...have i been allowing all that God has blessed me with, to flow out to bless others? Have i been a channel of His blessing? What struck me wasn't finances, it was something that God has blessed all of us with - TIME....and LOVE</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffff33;">During the past few months, it has seemed as if somehow my usual 24-hour day has been halved...as I have been struggling to find the time to do so many things. Very often, there has hardly been enough time for me to settle my own personal things, what more to find the time to bless others? That also tied in with LOVE. God has loved all of us, and it says clearly in John 3:16 that He demonstrated that by giving of His Son (Himself!)...I asked myself...have I been really giving of myself to those around me? my colleagues? my cell members? :), my family members...it was a time of reality check with me as I sat there asking myself...</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffff33;">He went on to the second question: </span></p><p><span style="color:#ffff33;">2. What can stop the inflow of God's provision in our lives? ie when we know that we are not living to our full potential.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffff33;">a. Laziness (Prov 6:10-11)<br />Preparation precedes blessings.<br />We can't expect God to provide when we are not prepared for it.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffff33;">b. Greed (Ecc 5:10)<br />It is sometimes easier to give everything when have little. But when we have been blessed, often it seems harder to give everything.<br />He urged us to LEARN TO GIVE OUT OF THE ABUNDANCE God has provided us.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffff33;">c. Sins (Pro 8:13)<br />of stealing, hoarding, robbing the Lord </span></p><p><span style="color:#ffff33;">He ended off by encouragin us to be generous with others with ALL OF OUR LIVES just as God did with His.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffff33;">I hope you have been blessed by the sharing above....and pray that it may also urge you to pause and ask yourself....how generous have you been in the giving of your lives and of the the things God has blessed you with, to those around you? :) Or have you, like me, been busy with our own lives, that we sometimes forget that God has blessed us to be a blessing? </span></p><p><span style="color:#ffff33;">I believe, that as we have been blessed by God in terms of His love, His time, His financial provision, the more we give, the more we shall receive! Am reminded of Ron Kenoly's worship song based on the verse below:</span></p><p><em><span style="color:#ffff33;">Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." </span></em></p><p><span style="color:#ffff33;">Food for thought and prayer :)<br /></span></p><p><span style="color:#ffff33;"></span></p>YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-8986873775460259242008-08-01T00:29:00.002+08:002008-08-01T00:35:07.802+08:00Whom have I in heaven besides You?<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#33ccff;">~Lola</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#33ccff;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#33ccff;">Hi all, this was the passage that I smsed you guys on Monday and wanted to drop a post about it too, but only managed to do it today...</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#33ccff;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#33ccff;"><em>v25 Whom have I in heaven but you?<br />And earth has nothing I desire besides you.</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#33ccff;"><em>v26 My flesh and my heart may fail,<br />but God is the strength of my heart<br />and my portion forever.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#33ccff;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#33ccff;"><em>~Psalm 73:25-26</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#33ccff;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#33ccff;">There is a beautiful old worship song that was composed from these verses. ANd below are the chords that Aileen has requested and i also thought would be great to share with you all:)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#33ccff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>GOD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART<br /><br /></strong>G C G<br />Whom have I in heaven but You<br /> C G7<br />There is nothing on earth I desire beside You<br />C G<br />My heart and my strength<br />D7 G<br />Many times they fail<br />Cmaj7 G C D7<br />But there is one truth that always will prevail<br /><br /> C G<br />God is the strength of my heart<br /> C G<br />God is the strength of my heart<br /> C Bm<br />God is the strength of my heart<br /> Em Am D7<br />And my portion forever<br /> G<br />Forever</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33ccff;">Ail, why don't u play this with Christopher and record for all of us to hear!? :)</span>YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-68035524231943176212008-07-29T11:01:00.002+08:002008-07-29T11:18:20.883+08:00God is loving toward all He has made~Mystery~<br /><br />I am sick again!!! Throat hurts badly.. hmm too much singing I guess.. on mc for 2 days.. hehe.. Which gives me time to spend it with God and reflect upon His grace and blessings. God renewed my perspective about Him as I was doing TAWG earlier. So I thought of blogging to bless all of you with what I had read.<br /><br />Psalms 145 : 9 - 21<br /><br />The LORD is gracious and compassionate, <br /> slow to anger and rich in love. <br /><br /><strong> 9 The LORD is good to all; <br /> he has compassion on all he has made. </strong><br /><br /> 10 All you have made will praise you, O LORD; <br /> your saints will extol you. <br /><br /> 11 They will tell of the glory of your kingdom <br /> and speak of your might, <br /><br /> 12 so that all men may know of your mighty acts <br /> and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. <br /><br /> 13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, <br /> and your dominion endures through all generations. <br /><strong> The LORD is faithful to all his promises <br /> and loving toward all he has made. [c] </strong><br /><br /> 14 The LORD upholds all those who fall <br /> and lifts up all who are bowed down. <br /><br /> 15 The eyes of all look to you, <br /> and you give them their food at the proper time. <br /><br /> 16 You open your hand <br /> and satisfy the desires of every living thing. <br /><br /><strong> 17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways <br /> and loving toward all he has made. </strong><br /><br /><strong> 18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, <br /> to all who call on him in truth. </strong><br /><br /> 19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; <br /> he hears their cry and saves them. <br /><br /> 20 The LORD watches over all who love him, <br /> but all the wicked he will destroy. <br /><br /> 21 My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. <br /> Let every creature praise his holy name <br /> for ever and ever.<br /><br />Referring to the verses whom I have set in bold. God is loving towards all He has made. Yes, that means you and I. God is loving towards us and its repeatedly mentioned. There is something powerful when a verse is repetition, it means God is emphasing on something. Thats all, turn to your neighbours and tell them, "God is loving towards you". wahahahaha, sorry can't help it. Verse 18 says, God is near to all who call to Him. He is but a prayer away, let this bless your heart. For He is not a distant God but a Loving and Near God.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />PS Aileen : hahaha you are right I did laugh my heads off while I was reading your blog. But on a serious note, pray and ask God to renew that passion to draw near to Him in worship. For all it took me was a simple prayer to ignite that passion within me that propelled me to practise and to reach where I am. God sees the heart, be faithful in the little things, the few chords that you know. As you become faithful in practising these chords, God will add on to what you know. <br /><br />Oh this clip is for you. Its called Mighty to save by Hillsongs :<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-08YZF87OBQ&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-08YZF87OBQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Well, as for the inspiring guitarists.. my aim is to raise up musicians for the Lord so if you are willing to practise and to learn, I will be willing to teach. :) Have a blessed day ahead and whoever it reading this pls pray for my healing ya... <br /><br />Cheers...Mysteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936531437915450404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-52941492572704469242008-07-28T13:31:00.002+08:002008-07-28T13:45:36.077+08:00Calluses<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">~ Aileen</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">I got a new friend on Saturday :) </span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">Meet Christopher, my guitar :) [yes, Melvin-I can hear you laughing away] </span><br /><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:85%;">No, havent got a pic of it yet but I can assure you it looks great, to me!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:85%;">So, I brought my previous guitar down to Parklane on Sat..thinking I'll get it set-up properly so that i can try tinklin w it again. Though I must confess I was hoping I can find a shop which'll allow me to trade-in for a new one...lo and behold, I did! Thankfully, Melvin had kindly offered to go down w me and a divine help in shortlisting/selecting a new guitar. :) </span><br /><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:85%;">And calluses wld be the next best thing I hope for on my fingers, so that I can play longer and maybe better :) I had gone for lessons some years ago, and amazingly can recall some simple chords. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:85%;">Well, I figured giving a name to the instrument wld increase sense of ownership and perhaps practise time - so after much deliberation, it's Christopher! you bet it's better choice than Tommy huh? [ok, now I think Julia prob has some things to say...hahah]</span><br /><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:85%;"></span>YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-64539587192397562732008-07-23T22:18:00.002+08:002008-07-23T22:22:15.504+08:00Just Do It!!!Would we risk the danger and uncertainties that arise if we continued to travel through the forest, the hills, ravines, lakes, climb the mountains to see a more spectacular view of God's wonders or remain where we're at? <br /><br />Hmm.. good question, if its me I will gladly take the plunge just for a better glimpse of God. No pain no gain! Just one glimpse of His glory and I will never be the same again. <br /><br />Let me post yet another video for your enjoyment.. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JsD6uEZsIsU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JsD6uEZsIsU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Mysteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936531437915450404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-7784558535687249452008-07-23T15:16:00.004+08:002008-07-23T16:04:00.331+08:00God is constantly working in YS653...and beyond....A BIG hello to the fun loving and Godly people of YS653...Its been a long long time since i'ved posted something here. Let's imagine a beautiful scenery with a valley surrounded with mountains, we all view this picture in awe of God's creation and wonder...imagine every single one of us from YS653 standing right in front of that valley. Would we risk the danger and uncertainties that arise if we continued to travel through the forest, the hills, ravines, lakes, climb the mountains to see a more spectacular view of God's wonders or remain where we're at? Lets ponder over this question, feel free to share ....<br /><br /> 1 corinthians 2:9<br />However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"<br /><br /><br />Warmest regards<br /><br />Martin.Tintinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591327814935372869noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-69101577550060516162008-07-23T10:15:00.004+08:002008-07-23T16:41:11.537+08:00We MultiplyCandid Mammee laments.....<br /><br />First, let me say that whoever came up with the idea of smsing Bible verses is great! Sometimes the verses speak to my heart and remind me to be positive. They're especially effective when we don't hear much good news in the media these days.<br /><br />Secondly, about our cell multiplying....(multiply always sound like we're some sort of bacteria multiplying and mutating into something else). I don't know how the rest of you feel. I have mixed feelings.<br />I remember when I first joined in Dec 2005, we were small and Alvin was THE ONLY guy. He got ALL the attention in those days. I am happy that we have more cell members now, it means more souls are saved and more will be saved.<br />Frankly, I regret to say that I really haven't grown to know much about the Bible from then and now. I will work harder.<br />However, I see how much Silence Sands has grown in Christianity. How she overcomes her challenges with her faith in God these few years has been an inspiration to me. And now she's going to lead a cell! I am truly proud of her.<br />Then again, I will miss many of you.....<br />Nevertheless, I believe God will be happy that we're multiplying and that we'll continue to do so.<br /><br />So, you see, I'm really having mixed feelings.YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-10693659916029063162008-07-22T23:39:00.003+08:002008-11-07T12:37:41.921+08:00Hi all, its been a long while since I blogged. Was busy and stressed out from my work. I know I know... not a very good excuse. But well, here I am back! And I bring along good tidings. Just to share a testimony with all of you. As you guys know my job is extremely challenging cos you do not know what kind of customers you will face. On top of that I still have to lead my team. Man... the stress can sometimes be too much to take. But I thank God for his word.<br /><br /><em>Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6<br /><br />And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose - Romans 8:28</em><br /><br />God has brought about peace to my heart and now armed with a new found confidence, God has been blessing me in my work. In fact, we are having a lull period now. Praise God for rest. Its not easy BUT I have emerged victorious.<br /><br />Just an update of what I am planning to do. I am now venturing into electric guitar. Going to take up a Berkley online guitar course. Course fee is 5k so please pray for me, pray for blessing... Haha I am appointed as electric guitarist for my best friend's wedding, so I frantically do up my gear.. here is what the it looks like :<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQ5GdCmRng3hnM-quXfIwpLXAvXD0IPeiPU2ioBkBYeMOumUAd87IG_bdqshq1wbDDHeZsatnYU95mRMol5Owm5o6rjj7_b5_Raw59lyl98H0F4zxALnTuSeV4enAZsROL1l5Uft4on32/s1600-h/DSC00051.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQ5GdCmRng3hnM-quXfIwpLXAvXD0IPeiPU2ioBkBYeMOumUAd87IG_bdqshq1wbDDHeZsatnYU95mRMol5Owm5o6rjj7_b5_Raw59lyl98H0F4zxALnTuSeV4enAZsROL1l5Uft4on32/s320/DSC00051.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225867354021429426" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAFIxa0uF00suPr74EF6xYRtHErNralgVblVQwXXvwpTROcbLBK-0A2MohjY5rpXmD41ztyTUSgKqgl2Qi_RuWoCchanEPzCbabl92Gzz9P5X2OGF1p53IahgZuS5cPKMjkGWw-EMYqnD/s1600-h/DSC00090.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAFIxa0uF00suPr74EF6xYRtHErNralgVblVQwXXvwpTROcbLBK-0A2MohjY5rpXmD41ztyTUSgKqgl2Qi_RuWoCchanEPzCbabl92Gzz9P5X2OGF1p53IahgZuS5cPKMjkGWw-EMYqnD/s320/DSC00090.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225867358323392882" /></a><br /><br />Well as usual, here is a clip to help all of you relax.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L9n_hEazo44&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/L9n_hEazo44&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Mysteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936531437915450404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-33243742830076714202008-07-22T01:27:00.003+08:002008-07-22T01:53:25.380+08:00Teach me Your Ways, O Lord<span style="color:#ffcc00;">~Lola</span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;">I believe all of you would have received a verse that i shared via sms a few hours ago.</span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Wanted to share with you a few more verses on this blog and how the Lord reminded me of a powerful song within those few minutes of doing my Tawg. (I realise that God speaks to me very often through songs...)</span><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ffcc00;">PS 86:11 - 13</span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Teach me your way, O LORD,<br />and I will walk in your truth;<br />give me an undivided heart,<br />that I may fear your name.<br />I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart;<br />I will glorify your name forever.<br />For great is your love toward me;<br />you have delivered me from the depths of the grave.</span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span></em><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Psalm 86 was written by David as a prayer to God. Do read it if you have the time. As I read the psalm, as I was reading verses 11 to 13, instantly, God seemed to remind me of an old worship song. As I sung it in my head, it seemd like an intimate prayer I was making to God....telling God that I really want to have an undivided heart, so that I may fear His name and walk in His truth every day... Though I may be a leader, it doesn't make me immune to the similar struggles that all of us face as humans...and it is a constant reminder that i daily have to take up my cross and die to myself....</span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;">I searched online for a free midi/mp3 of this song, but couldn't find anything, not even on youtube! So, i decided that since I <strong>really</strong> wanted to share this song with you...and how else then to sing and record it for you guys!</span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;">At 130am in the morning, I didn't really put in too much effort to ensure the singing and recording was perfect though :) Nonetheless, i pray that the song ministers to you :)</span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc66;">here are the lyrics:</span><br /><p><span style="color:#ffcc66;"><em><strong>Purify My Heart</strong></em></span></p><p><span style="color:#ffcc66;"><em>Teach me Your ways<br />O Lord my God<br />And I will walk in Your truth<br />Give me a totally undivided heart<br />That I may fear Your name<br /><br />Purify my heart<br />Cleanse me Lord I pray<br />Remove from me all that is<br />Standing in the way<br />Purify my heart<br />Cleanse me Lord I pray<br />Remove from me all that<br />Is standing in the way<br />Of Your love<br /></em></span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;">I will upload it to music hutch...so you can select it from the playlist on the top left hand corner of the blog :)</span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><br /></p><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span>YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-52173742334053913052008-07-21T09:50:00.003+08:002008-07-21T09:55:04.731+08:00good point candie mammee. actually i can identify with what Ps Wil said. When the stress level in my life is high, basically trying to achieve much at work and life (with little sleep), I am usually short-tempered, and little things make me irritated.<br /><br />However, in recent weeks, as my amount of work has been reduced as I am in the transition period to a new project, life has been stress-free, and I notice that I am a lot more patient, joyful, at peace, and not easily irritated or angered. Although on the work front it has been less than fulfilling, I thank God for his peace, to know that agreeing with Ps Wil does not mean that I settle to be a mediocre person, but that I am able to do great things to him by full reliance on his strength.<br /><br />This period has been very different compared to other periods when I was searching for a job. Although I do not yet see the light at the end of the tunnel, I feel a lot more at peace and hopeful compared to other times. By God's grace.<br /><br />I recently started reading this book by Joel Osteen, called "Your New Life Now" or something like that, given to me by my mum. It really elicited a paradigm shift in the way I view my life. In short, it really brings to life what it means to have "audacious faith", that since we are Children of the Most High God, we are no worse off but instead tons better off than non-Christians out there. In fact, I have had my staunch non-Christian gf come to me to download work struggles, and when I took time to share and tell her I'll keep her in prayer, I could sense that she was thankful. It's a great testimony, cos I have never really dared to broach christianity to her b4 cos she's like really staunch and all....but I thank God that he's given me divine peace in this period to be able to bless her too!<br /><br />~ the one who got 7 points.....cos cannot write real name maYS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-24918050842518722652008-07-20T23:16:00.004+08:002008-07-21T00:05:05.326+08:00Prison Break - Last of the 3-part series~ Lola<br /><br />Today was the last sermon on the 3 part series Prison Break. I believe that those of us who have attended the past 3 sermons have been greatly blessed by the simple yet powerful message. For those of you who missed it, you can download from our church website...but hey...it's never the same as BEING in service :)<br /><br />Anyway, today P Wil spoke on breaking free from the prison of anger and rage.<br />Are Christians allowed to be angry? That was a question asked as we turned to Eph 4:30-31<br /><em>"And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. " ....</em>which seemed to suggest that we are <strong>NOT</strong> to be angry.<br /><br />Then, looking to Eph 4:26-27<br /><em>"In your anger do not sin" : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold."...</em><br />it seemed to show a clearer picture of what the Word of God says about anger.<br /><br />Indeed, anger is a God-given emotion and IS permissible for us as Christians<strong>, as long </strong>as we do not sin against God and man...as long as we do not allow our anger to become rage.<br /><em></em><br />P Wil defined the difference between ANGER & RAGE. Rage is like a 2nd stage of anger....when it is uncontrollable & violent....where the devil gets a foothold in our lives. Anger & rage is an <strong>outward manifestation</strong> of many other deeper issues within our lives.<br /><br />He went on to share that 2 reasons why there is anger/rage in many peoples' lives today.<br /><br />1) <strong>Bitterness and unforgiveness </strong>in our lives that has been locked in our hearts, and which get triggered when fresh events happen.<br /><br />2) <strong>Stressful environment </strong>which sometimes makes some of us like a 'walking time bomb'!<br /><br />What are some ways we can help to break free from anger and rage?<br /><br />1) Identify the root issues of bitterness and unforgiveness and release forgiveness.<br />2) Examine our personal goals and ambitions and ask ourselves, ARE THESE WHAT GOD WANTS OF ME? Stop striving and ask What has God designed for us? Take a long sabbatical and seek God's will for our lives.<br /><br />I pondered for awhile as he shared the above. I am generally not an easily angered person, and less so, do not easily flare up into a rage. However I do notice that in recent months, I have become more easily irritated by little things.<br /><br />Just a few nights ago, I stopped over at my uncle's home for a quick dinner. He had friends over , and at the same time, had his hifi set on with some nice jazz music. However, as he really is into audio systems, and loves music, it was, as usual, pretty loud (to me at least). As I chatted with him, I felt myself having to stretch my voice and my ears to carry out the conversation. <br /><br />Then, a few minutes later, I answerd a phone call. By the time I put down the phone, I realised that tension had started to mount in me emotionally, and i was starting to feel moody. It started to affect my mood somehow and I started feeling temperamental. So, i decided to take my leave early and get out of the 'noisy' environment. However, it seemed as if i was the only one bein bothered....the rest of them in the house seemed totally comfortable with the level of noise!!<br /><br />Well, this was just one example of my recent incidences of easy irritations....As P Wil was sharing, I was asking myself if it was due to the too many things that I feel like i have to do in the recent months...eg. settle house rental, find bridal studio, work etc, amongst other things...could it be stress? but then again, I don't really feel stressed leh...my mum thinks that it <strong>is</strong> stress and that it manifests itself through my eye bags, gastritis, growing level of impatience....<br /><br />Oh well, as P Wil shared, the stress levels that each of us face at work and during the day often are a reason for the unexplainable anger that we vent out when we reach home. And sometimes its because we are loading tooo much on ourselves....more than we can take.<br /><br />Let's be encouraged, then, because we have a God who can carry our load as we cast our cares upon Him (1 Peter 5:7). Let's learn to take life easy...stop striving, learn not to worry about tomorrow as tomorrow will take care of itself (matthew 6), and to....<strong>count our blessings one by one. </strong><br /><br />At the end of the day, when we breathe our last breath, what are the things that matter? Our career? Our millions of dollars? Our assets? Our ministry? All these we will never bring to Heaven.....We could die a millionaire, but when we appear before the Lord, our hands will be empty....so it means...ashes to ashes, dust to dust.<br /><br />I guess, when I finally see the Lord face to face, what would really matter most at that time would be.....my relationship with God, my relationships with my family members and those God placed in my life, the lives that I have/have not impacted for God.....<br /><br />oh well..at the end of the day, how we want to live our lives is really up to us isn't it? How stressful I want my life to be <strong>is </strong>within my control. How <strong>impactful </strong>i want to be to the lives around me <strong>is </strong>also within my control.....after all, God gave us the ability to make choices....<br /><br />Okay i'm wondering how to end this post....can't quite come up with any ending...<br />so there it is....just some of my thoughts :)YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068223925336599827.post-87333511892037925892008-07-18T17:22:00.003+08:002008-07-18T17:34:24.212+08:00Time Alone With God (TWAG) - Psalm 1As some of you all knows that I am Super duper FREE for last 2 weeks, next week will be the same. I had been surfing internet during office hours lor.... too bored now... some of you must be very envy for me rite... :P<br /><br />If you have any research and no time to do, let me know, FOC service next week. I am so stress until i must list down what i want to surf everyday... hai... terrible.... i must enjoy these period now, I will miss it when i start my new job...<br /><br />SERIOUS now, You got message from Lola, please prepare yourself and share during cell next week.<br /><br />Listed here are 3 version of translation.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Psalm 1</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff66;">a) NIV version</span></strong><br />1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked<br /> or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.<br /> 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.<br /> 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season<br /> and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.<br /> 4 Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.<br /> 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,<br /> nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.<br /> 6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff33;"> b) The Message<br /></span></strong> 1 How well God must like you— you don't hang out at Sin Saloon, you don't slink along Dead-End Road, you don't go to Smart-Mouth College.<br /><br /> 2-3 Instead you thrill to God's Word, you chew on Scripture day and night.<br /> You're a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month,<br /> Never dropping a leaf, always in blossom.<br /><br /> 4-5 You're not at all like the wicked, who are mere windblown dust—<br /> Without defense in court, unfit company for innocent people.<br /><br /> 6 God charts the road you take. The road they take is Skid Row.<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">c) New International Reader's Version</span></strong><br /><br />1 Blessed is the one who obeys the law of the Lord.<br /> He doesn't follow the advice of evil people.<br /> He doesn't make a habit of doing what sinners do.<br /> He doesn't join those who make fun of the Lord and his law.<br /> 2 Instead, he takes delight in the law of the Lord.<br /> He thinks about his law day and night.<br /> 3 He is like a tree that is planted near a stream of water.<br /> It always bears its fruit at the right time.<br /> Its leaves don't dry up.<br /> Everything godly people do turns out well.<br /> 4 Sinful people are not like that at all.<br /> They are like straw that the wind blows away.<br /> 5 When the Lord judges them, their life will come to an end.<br /> Sinners won't have any place among those who are godly.<br /> 6 The Lord watches over the lives of those who are godly.<br /> But the lives of sinful people will lead to their death.YS653 FM Say it with ...http://www.blogger.com/profile/03466246527733803832noreply@blogger.com1