in Jesus Name... Amen
Friday, February 28, 2014
In Jesus Name...
I almost did not make it. The phone lines were busy and once I got in it just kept on ringing. Then I finally decided to go down and leave my apartment and hail a cab on the street but the sun was shining brightly in this very fine day that I just couldn't afford squinting so much in fear that I will damage my eyes. I dialled again. It just kept on ringing for a good five minutes or so until a robotic-sounding voice answered. I thought the guy on the other line was playing a joke on me because seriously I really thought I was talking to RoBoCop. It was beyond comprehension. I just relied on the familiarity of my name and my building number as he kept on murming and trust the heavens that a taxi will indeed come to fetch me. Oh well and so it did in less than five minutes when the driver called and said he's reached the traffic signal and he will be at my building in no time. And surely as soon as he hunged up a taxicab stopped and I immediately ran with my 3inch-heels while holding for dear life. God really works behind the scenes and His ways are always the best.
I haven't visited my church since November. My roster always fall over the weekends. And I can definitely feel like a candle light slowly fading away. I feel this great lump in my throat growing for not making the impossible possible to spend quality time with my churchmates worshipping. I still believe that spending my "alone time" with God in my own place anywhere else in the world is not enough. I feel a greater and deeper connection wih HIM when I'm communing with the rest of believers. I don't know about others and I am in no position to question anybody about their faith. For me religion is a very delicate subject to talk about. All of us are entitled to choose whatever works for us. I am no fanatic of religion. But I am confident enough to say that I always long to have a meaningful relationship with Jesus. That what works for me always ever since. I grew up in a very religious family but nobody imposed me to believe what they believe in. We were given the freedom to choose. I think my parents were just really great role models in instilling what faith in God is all about. Until now, I still feel my heart swell whenever I see my Dad every single day in the wee hours of the morning praying. We really feel fortunate to have been blessed with parents who love God. I also pray that God will give me a godly-man to spend the rest of my life with. I think no amount of money or achievements can protect us from the ups and downs of life but it's having a solid rock to hold on to when the going gets tough that matters.
Today I've been refined like silver. I feel like my battery has been charged full. And I am all set for battle. Hearing the gospel and listening to our Pastor preaching about Jesus made me realize that I have so much things to work on. Giving my 100% to HIM no more holding back. And having a generous spirit, to have hands always willing to give. I can't see why others need to take drugs to feel high. This Godly-high is definitely so much better than any other illegal narcotics available.
If only I can encourage more people to seek HIM. For life is indeed much sweeter and lighter this way. Having Him taking charge of everything.
Y.O.L.O. (you only live once) Correct. We only live once. But if we live it right, ONCE is enough.
I pray sincerely that each of us will find HIM.
Have a blessed weekend everyone!
I haven't visited my church since November. My roster always fall over the weekends. And I can definitely feel like a candle light slowly fading away. I feel this great lump in my throat growing for not making the impossible possible to spend quality time with my churchmates worshipping. I still believe that spending my "alone time" with God in my own place anywhere else in the world is not enough. I feel a greater and deeper connection wih HIM when I'm communing with the rest of believers. I don't know about others and I am in no position to question anybody about their faith. For me religion is a very delicate subject to talk about. All of us are entitled to choose whatever works for us. I am no fanatic of religion. But I am confident enough to say that I always long to have a meaningful relationship with Jesus. That what works for me always ever since. I grew up in a very religious family but nobody imposed me to believe what they believe in. We were given the freedom to choose. I think my parents were just really great role models in instilling what faith in God is all about. Until now, I still feel my heart swell whenever I see my Dad every single day in the wee hours of the morning praying. We really feel fortunate to have been blessed with parents who love God. I also pray that God will give me a godly-man to spend the rest of my life with. I think no amount of money or achievements can protect us from the ups and downs of life but it's having a solid rock to hold on to when the going gets tough that matters.
Today I've been refined like silver. I feel like my battery has been charged full. And I am all set for battle. Hearing the gospel and listening to our Pastor preaching about Jesus made me realize that I have so much things to work on. Giving my 100% to HIM no more holding back. And having a generous spirit, to have hands always willing to give. I can't see why others need to take drugs to feel high. This Godly-high is definitely so much better than any other illegal narcotics available.
If only I can encourage more people to seek HIM. For life is indeed much sweeter and lighter this way. Having Him taking charge of everything.
Y.O.L.O. (you only live once) Correct. We only live once. But if we live it right, ONCE is enough.
I pray sincerely that each of us will find HIM.
Have a blessed weekend everyone!
Thursday, February 27, 2014
#pissed
Just came home from NYC, and I was surprise to find that my suitcase lock has been tampered. Seriously.!!? Arrrrrrrrrgh!!!! I am not so happy about this TSA.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Before Traveling to New York
Yay!
My march roster came out yesterday. Am I ecstatic? Oh definitely, since half out my bids were accepted. I have 3 flights to Singapore ( oh I can visit Dad) and I have Manchester, Zurich and New York of course. Too bad I did not get Barcelona but man, I have 119 flying hours. Damn. Busy month.
However I may not be able to fulfill those hours since I will be checking in for a health issue. As much as I want to avoid hospitals and the sight of blood can make me pass out in an instant I have no choice but get on with it. I'm really terrified.
I really pray that God will touch the people who are involved in my procedure. Save what needs to be saved. Make big room for improvements and miracles.
Save some prayers for me this March.
Meanwhile, I would like to thank my loved-ones and my partner for all their love and support since day one.
Lots of love to you!
--- *** I will be heading straight to Whole Foods and Trader Joes tomorrow. Need to stock up for 2 weeks bed rest. But will definitely be checking out some stuff in 5th Avenue and Times Square first for some glam updates.
My march roster came out yesterday. Am I ecstatic? Oh definitely, since half out my bids were accepted. I have 3 flights to Singapore ( oh I can visit Dad) and I have Manchester, Zurich and New York of course. Too bad I did not get Barcelona but man, I have 119 flying hours. Damn. Busy month.
However I may not be able to fulfill those hours since I will be checking in for a health issue. As much as I want to avoid hospitals and the sight of blood can make me pass out in an instant I have no choice but get on with it. I'm really terrified.
I really pray that God will touch the people who are involved in my procedure. Save what needs to be saved. Make big room for improvements and miracles.
Save some prayers for me this March.
Meanwhile, I would like to thank my loved-ones and my partner for all their love and support since day one.
Lots of love to you!
--- *** I will be heading straight to Whole Foods and Trader Joes tomorrow. Need to stock up for 2 weeks bed rest. But will definitely be checking out some stuff in 5th Avenue and Times Square first for some glam updates.
What is the point?
The point in waiting is to enjoy,
To love and worship God
In every act of your life
Including the waiting.
And in the waiting
Remember His nature
That He is the Giver of every perfect gift
That He desires to lavish you with such treasures
Treasures that are worth the wait
Solely because He is in Them.
Rest in this :
He is going to give you
Exactly what you need
At exactly the time you need it.
That is reason to smile.
That reason is to breathe easy.
And rest in Him.
Let go of "when" and "ifs"
Because His ways
Are so much higher than yours.
His thoughts
Beyond what you could ever fathom
Because He loves you.
Oh, how He loves you .
And that is the point
Of your entire existence
To experience His presence
His love
Inside every moment
Especially in the waiting.
- Josiah Schwartz
To love and worship God
In every act of your life
Including the waiting.
And in the waiting
Remember His nature
That He is the Giver of every perfect gift
That He desires to lavish you with such treasures
Treasures that are worth the wait
Solely because He is in Them.
Rest in this :
He is going to give you
Exactly what you need
At exactly the time you need it.
That is reason to smile.
That reason is to breathe easy.
And rest in Him.
Let go of "when" and "ifs"
Because His ways
Are so much higher than yours.
His thoughts
Beyond what you could ever fathom
Because He loves you.
Oh, how He loves you .
And that is the point
Of your entire existence
To experience His presence
His love
Inside every moment
Especially in the waiting.
- Josiah Schwartz
Morning verse
Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13
R: The Lord is kind and merciful.
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all my being, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. (R) 3 He pardons all your iniquities, he heals all your ills. 4 He redeems your life from destruction, he crowns you with kindness and compassion. (R) 8 Merciful and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger and abounding in kindness. 10 Not according to our sins does he deal with us, nor does he requite us according to our crimes. (R) 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far has he put our transgressions from us. 13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. (R)
R: The Lord is kind and merciful.
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all my being, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. (R) 3 He pardons all your iniquities, he heals all your ills. 4 He redeems your life from destruction, he crowns you with kindness and compassion. (R) 8 Merciful and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger and abounding in kindness. 10 Not according to our sins does he deal with us, nor does he requite us according to our crimes. (R) 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far has he put our transgressions from us. 13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. (R)
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Slow and steady wins the race is the message of an age-old saying. Jesus heals the blind man in steps. Is this because this is what Jesus wants to do or because the faith of the one being healed can only gradually accept the miracle being performed? I believe Jesus is teaching us an important principle of His Kingdom — namely, that success is not always immediate. More often than not, we will have to journey to our goal step by step, and not leap there in one go.
James 2:14-24, 26
14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,” but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it? 17 So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 Indeed someone might say, “You have faith and I have works.” Demonstrate your faith to me without works, and I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works. 19 You believe that God is one. You do well. Even the demons believe that and tremble. 20 Do you want proof, you ignoramus, that faith without works is useless? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered his son Isaac upon the altar? 22 You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was comp leted by the works. 23 Thus the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called the friend of God. 24 See how a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. 26 For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.
14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,” but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it? 17 So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 Indeed someone might say, “You have faith and I have works.” Demonstrate your faith to me without works, and I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works. 19 You believe that God is one. You do well. Even the demons believe that and tremble. 20 Do you want proof, you ignoramus, that faith without works is useless? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered his son Isaac upon the altar? 22 You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was comp leted by the works. 23 Thus the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called the friend of God. 24 See how a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. 26 For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.
Can't stop #Bangkok
In spite of the protest that's been happening for months now I can't seem to stop myself from going out. Come on it's Bangkok, it's the closest thing to heaven at the moment. (Hehe). Since everybody in my flight will (discreetly) walk around for massages and shopping I did my sneaking as well and prayed to God that everything will be alright (and nobody will make A big deal if I get caught)...
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
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