Sunday, April 27, 2008
Circumstances are starting to worry me, but i refuse to lose hope in the plan that God has for me!Because I know that He has a plan for me and he is mighty to save.
thankyou God for giving the simple joy to live by everyday and for those words that you've given me. i am encouraged by your promise and i shall look fwd to see the great things that you've promised.
3 last days at PLAD, a place that is oddly far away but a place that i will miss working at because of the people there. a motley but interesting bunch of people. i shall make the most out of this.
come on cale, keep trying, keep trying and don't lose hope in what you do. because you know that this is how God blessed you to live and living by it gives you the greatest reward and satisfaction.
powerful obedience.
what do they mean to you?
Monday, April 21, 2008
What is wisdom? ---> a very interesting question my shepherd discussed with me through our usual dinner/ reading session today. Go ponder.Its odd how working hard together draws people together. First hand experience at PL made me really wonder, where the satisfaction came from through the hard work of packing and moving packages of ammo around and sweating it out in a stuffy warehouse. But its amazing how the light hearted camaraderie and incessant chatter keeps you occupied such that time flies.
The long travelling time today was quite a blessing from God. The small prayers that i whisper, and the songs which i sing softly to myself on the train ride, reminded me of the grace that you've given me. Especially when Hosanna plays for some reason, the phrase "God who saves" pops up into my mind and it strikes a chord deep in my soul.
That God isn't a God who judges( well at least he judges fairly (:)
That God isn't there to condemn.
God isn't here to coerce.
God isn't here to watch you like a watchdog or a fierce parent.
God isn't here to enforce every moral rule upon you.
But He's here to set me free from sin and to save me from the mistakes that i've made over and over. I admit that mistakes aren't that easy to change but i know that i'm a work-in-progress (for a long long looooooong time to come.). But it really gives me great great joy to walk with God every day! :D
Just to hear his voice speak to me is reason enough.
Because His words and promises and more than i could ask for (:
P.S This is a shoutout to my breakfast partner at boon lay! Thank you for making my day hahaha!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
I'm reaching for your heart,You hold my life in your hands,
drawing me closer to You,
I feel your power renew.
Nothing compares to this place,
where i can see you face to face...
I worship you
in spirit and in truth.
What if You never entered my life, what would i still be today?
Maybe i would be still worrying about what i want to do with my life. About simply making money, where dollars rule your heart and cents rule your mind.
Maybe i'd still be feeling downtrodden over all the imperfections that make up the person i am. Consumed by emotions, consumed by negative thought, consumed by the thought of having nowhere or no one to turn to.
But i found Jesus.
And All He did was say, "Come."
And He poured his spirit freely into my life with a kind of love that no song, or action could express.
The sacrifice of Christ is something not easily understood because it needs to be experienced and trusted with a faith in something that you cannot see physically.
Yet when you've seen it, you'll never forget it because of how it has changed your life.
The next two weeks will be hectic but i know that i can trust You, my dear Father, wit h anything in the world. You've brought me through all obstacles, i know i can do all things through Christ who lives in me and loves me. There is nothing greater than serving and worshipping you with every ounce of my life.
I simply want to live your way and lift your name up high <3>
Friday, April 18, 2008
Weariness is like a chained iron ball which drags at your ankles.I tried organising myself this week only to find that the schedule doesn't meet my style, becoz my concentration at night is really not substantial. I can practically conk out on my feet everyday after work. I'm not really sure whyy.
But its been a good week because God answered many prayers by somehow giving me a job in HQ (i'm stunned :X) and reaching out into my life. I thank God for a great shepherd who lives so near me and that we can go home everyday together (: I think i finally understand doing life together a little better (:
About planetshakers...
It was an incredible experience because of the amazing atmosphere on friday night. But what touched me the most was the sight of a little caucasian boy standing on the chair in front of me. He was hopping and hopping during praise and worship and tethered along the side dangerously. But his father with his huge protective arms, held his son by the waist and sang powerfully to God despite his Son's restlessness and excitement. At times, he hugged his son closely to him painting a moving picture of love.
It reminded me of the greatness of God's love. How God always loving holds us close to him, even tho we may be excited or balancing on the plateau between spiritual life and death, He's always the constant who loves more than anyone else. He is the God, who holds us closely to his side and guides us safely to green pastures,
HE is the Lord my shepherd and I shall not want....
For He has always protected me and given me rest (:
Sunday, April 13, 2008
No matter how many times this happens, the same old lingering pain exists.The pain of helplessness when you know someone is in trouble and you have no way of helping because you are kept out/helpless/ or simply unknowing of the situation.
My only answer to it is prayer.
Even though sometimes it may feel small and insignificant, prayer is the biggest gift we can give, because it is our hearts cry for someone which God will listen to.
Focus your emotions on the kingdom and don't waste them elsewhere.
Be who i want to be, to become who i can be.
Vital principles learnt this week and this is another random post
Friday, April 11, 2008
FBO for a Soldier in the Armed forces(roughly disclaimer):- Rifle
- Helmet
- LBV
- Torch
- SOG
- Utility belt
FBO for a GAF soldier (God's Armed Forces):
- Belt of truth
- breastplate of righteousness
- Sandals of peace
- Shield of Faith
- Helmet of Salvation
- Sword of the Spirit
I was thinking about this sometime during this week... that every profession has its own "suit". A businessman has his black suit with briefcase, a doctor his coat and medical tools, A soldier his weapons. So should every God-following Christian because I may be in national service fulltime, but I am God's Soldier OVERTIME! thank God He already gave me a list (:
God touched me greatly through the planetshakers concert which i will give an update on in my next post.
Friday, April 04, 2008
" I was a lost sheep until you found me."- An excerpt from my QT sometime ago.
I was reading my journal this week and i looked back to the times where i struggled with so many difficult but sometimes ridiculous issues which i now think is rather foolish :P But I love the way that God has brought me all the way to where i am now to become who i am. This line impacted me so much because i was reminded why i serve and why i love God so much. Simply because He gave to me first, He brought a light into my life and carried, dragged, chided, lugged and encouraged me all the way to where i am now.
At this point in time, i really needed this reminder for reasons unexplicable.
BUt thank You God for giving to me (:
I love You (: