Teach me O Lord, to exalt you all the time.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
1 very interesting day
OK, here it is.
This morning I woke up at 4.30am, yes... it's 4.30am, dunno why but I can remember I felt the tugging from HS to get up and pray. Being the lazy me, I ignored Him and went back to sleep and wake up again at 5.30am, then got up at 5.45am, said a quick prayer, ironed my clothes then took shower.
Looked at the clock showing 6.38am and thought to myself, "hmm... I still have time for breakfast." So I had shin-ramyun (korean noodles) for breakfast. But after I washed my dishes, I realised it's already 7.14am. So I rushed down to the garage and off I went. I prayed to God asking Him not to give me a heavy traffic.
Lo and behold, there's almost no traffic at all. I was like "wow...". I drove peacefully n not speeding at all. Then near my office, somebody just cut my lane and I drove next to him and gave him my angry face full of hatred (for cutting my lane), without even looking at the traffic in front of me. Then all of a sudden, bang... My heart almost popped out. I was like, "Oh God... no. I shouldn't have looked at that stupid guy who cut my lane." (yeah, I managed to curse that guy calling him stupid in my heart. This is one area I'm still trying to overcome)
I got out of the car expecting my bumper gone and did a huge damage to the car in front of me. The guy came out of the car looking pretty calm and just wanting to quickly get it done and over with.
Then, I was like "HAH???" yes, HAH. I was speechless. No scratch, no dent, no damage what so ever. The guy calmly said (with a smile) "Wow, there's nothing. OK." I quickly apologised to him and went back to my car. He drove off.
Stunt, I quickly prayed to God repenting for my bad attitude (giving the guy who cut my lane such angry face full of hatred n calling him stupid in my heart). Got to my office 5mins late. Went to bathroom to freshen up with cold water, then realised I didn't shave properly. I was like,"Oh man.." Then I said to myself, "Oh well, who cares I didn't shave properly. It won't affect my day. God has protected me in the accident earlier, so why should I feel bad looking at my face not shaved properly."
I came out of the toilet smiling. Worked through all my reports and managed to finish most of it. ah... such an interesting day.
Btw, how are you?
This morning I woke up at 4.30am, yes... it's 4.30am, dunno why but I can remember I felt the tugging from HS to get up and pray. Being the lazy me, I ignored Him and went back to sleep and wake up again at 5.30am, then got up at 5.45am, said a quick prayer, ironed my clothes then took shower.
Looked at the clock showing 6.38am and thought to myself, "hmm... I still have time for breakfast." So I had shin-ramyun (korean noodles) for breakfast. But after I washed my dishes, I realised it's already 7.14am. So I rushed down to the garage and off I went. I prayed to God asking Him not to give me a heavy traffic.
Lo and behold, there's almost no traffic at all. I was like "wow...". I drove peacefully n not speeding at all. Then near my office, somebody just cut my lane and I drove next to him and gave him my angry face full of hatred (for cutting my lane), without even looking at the traffic in front of me. Then all of a sudden, bang... My heart almost popped out. I was like, "Oh God... no. I shouldn't have looked at that stupid guy who cut my lane." (yeah, I managed to curse that guy calling him stupid in my heart. This is one area I'm still trying to overcome)
I got out of the car expecting my bumper gone and did a huge damage to the car in front of me. The guy came out of the car looking pretty calm and just wanting to quickly get it done and over with.
Then, I was like "HAH???" yes, HAH. I was speechless. No scratch, no dent, no damage what so ever. The guy calmly said (with a smile) "Wow, there's nothing. OK." I quickly apologised to him and went back to my car. He drove off.
Stunt, I quickly prayed to God repenting for my bad attitude (giving the guy who cut my lane such angry face full of hatred n calling him stupid in my heart). Got to my office 5mins late. Went to bathroom to freshen up with cold water, then realised I didn't shave properly. I was like,"Oh man.." Then I said to myself, "Oh well, who cares I didn't shave properly. It won't affect my day. God has protected me in the accident earlier, so why should I feel bad looking at my face not shaved properly."
I came out of the toilet smiling. Worked through all my reports and managed to finish most of it. ah... such an interesting day.
Btw, how are you?
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
It's about ur future
Had an interesting conversation with a friend at church conference last wk. Something I said to her really blew me away.
It's not about our past, it's about our future.
It's not about what we've done, but it's about what we can achieve.
And what I mean by 'it' is having Jesus in our life as our Lord and Savior. In Him and with Him, nothing is impossible. We will be able to live our life to the fullest according to the purpose He has given us. We will be able to function according to what He has designed us to be.
Our future will be so much better with Him, and we will achieve so much more when we have Him as our Lord and Savior.
Don't look at how much further you have to go, look how far you've gone, then you'll realise that you can go so much further then you could imagine. And it's all because we have Jesus in us.
It's not about our past, it's about our future.
It's not about what we've done, but it's about what we can achieve.
And what I mean by 'it' is having Jesus in our life as our Lord and Savior. In Him and with Him, nothing is impossible. We will be able to live our life to the fullest according to the purpose He has given us. We will be able to function according to what He has designed us to be.
Our future will be so much better with Him, and we will achieve so much more when we have Him as our Lord and Savior.
Don't look at how much further you have to go, look how far you've gone, then you'll realise that you can go so much further then you could imagine. And it's all because we have Jesus in us.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Just wanna be in His presence
I went to church corp prayer meeting tonight. ah.. it was so wonderful. I hate being away from Him, I love being in His presence, it's indescribable. I don't want it to stop. I just want to continue worshipping Him. When I'm not in His presence, I will sin, I will rely on my own strength and understanding, I will make mistake, I will hurt myself and others. Lord, I just wanna be with you. I just wanna be in your presence. Don't leave me, be with me always, please?
Monday, November 23, 2009
another heart-breaking news
I dont know what is going on, but I am starting to hear and see so many sorrow all around me. Yesterday I met this indonesian guy (with his wife and his mum) who owned and run an indonesian restaurant long time ago in Hawken Drive, near UQ.
I don't really know them but when they saw me his wife waved at me and say hi to me. After exchanging stories why we haven't seen each other (me working in Gold Coast) I found out the main reason why the closed down their business, and it's because of the medication he had to go through because he suffers from kidney failure. He said he has to go to hospital often to do what is called by hemodialysis, and currently he's waiting for a kidney transplant.
To see him smiling so big while sharing his story really touched my heart. ah... my heart is aching. Lord, please help them, please cure him and comfort them, please?
I don't really know them but when they saw me his wife waved at me and say hi to me. After exchanging stories why we haven't seen each other (me working in Gold Coast) I found out the main reason why the closed down their business, and it's because of the medication he had to go through because he suffers from kidney failure. He said he has to go to hospital often to do what is called by hemodialysis, and currently he's waiting for a kidney transplant.
To see him smiling so big while sharing his story really touched my heart. ah... my heart is aching. Lord, please help them, please cure him and comfort them, please?
Sunday, November 22, 2009
God in my everything
Yesterday, at the church seminar I heard and sang this new song. The lyrics really touch my heart. Titled 'Everything' by Tim Hughes. ah... I want God to be in everything.
Dinner
After church seminar I went back home to take a quick nap before going for dinner in Market Square, Sunnybank.
When I got there, lo and behold I saw 2 new people (both koreans) joining us for dinner. So total now we have 6 new korean friends who most likely will be attending our church and Life-Group. We had 4 already.
What is happening? we're seeing 4 new visitor plus maybe another 2. I was in awe when I met the 2 new koreans tonight. If all of them decide to come regularly to our church and LG, how are we going to help them grow in God? Oh God... I don't know what your plans are, but please guide us and give us wisdom.
When I got there, lo and behold I saw 2 new people (both koreans) joining us for dinner. So total now we have 6 new korean friends who most likely will be attending our church and Life-Group. We had 4 already.
What is happening? we're seeing 4 new visitor plus maybe another 2. I was in awe when I met the 2 new koreans tonight. If all of them decide to come regularly to our church and LG, how are we going to help them grow in God? Oh God... I don't know what your plans are, but please guide us and give us wisdom.
No God here
Was just thinking about a church building which has become a night club in China town (just outside city).
I am saddened by the fact that actually many churches are dying, where members are leaving the church as they see church no longer relevant to their life. I can so imagine a signboard put up so big in front of the church saying "God used to live here", or "God does not live here anymore" or "God has changed address".
ah... my heart is aching. What is happening.
I am saddened by the fact that actually many churches are dying, where members are leaving the church as they see church no longer relevant to their life. I can so imagine a signboard put up so big in front of the church saying "God used to live here", or "God does not live here anymore" or "God has changed address".
ah... my heart is aching. What is happening.
Friday, November 20, 2009
A new heart
Been thinking about it.
I need a new heart, this heart of stone that I have is so cold. Lord, please give me a new heart, a warm soft kind and loving heart, that beats like your heart beats and feel what your heart feels.
I need a new heart, this heart of stone that I have is so cold. Lord, please give me a new heart, a warm soft kind and loving heart, that beats like your heart beats and feel what your heart feels.
Movie night
Tonight we didn't have LG meeting as tomorrow we'll be having a church seminar. So we decided to rent a DVD and watch it at home, at Ruth's place. The title is "How to lose a guy in 10 days'.
Yeah, chick-flick.
Quite a nice movie. I've done similar thing in the past where I intentionally wanting to make a girl like me then ditch her, but I ended up liking her so much to the point where not hearing her voice 1 day made my day so miserable. LOL... yupe, that was me long time ago, pursuing happiness through a relationship, ahaha.... I thank God Jesus found me.
:)
Yeah, chick-flick.
Quite a nice movie. I've done similar thing in the past where I intentionally wanting to make a girl like me then ditch her, but I ended up liking her so much to the point where not hearing her voice 1 day made my day so miserable. LOL... yupe, that was me long time ago, pursuing happiness through a relationship, ahaha.... I thank God Jesus found me.
:)
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Sad news
Received an email from a friend saying that one of our friends diagnosed with another growing tumor. She previously had breast cancer. Undergone the treatment and chemo, but now discovered a tumor growing rapidly in her lung.
ah... I am so sad.
ah... I am so sad.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
growing in my giftings
I desire to have the gift of prophecy so I can help build God's body through the God's Word to equip, prepare, edify and encourage His church.
Hearing His voice is truly hard, especially to discern who should receive what when it comes to praying different people (in the case of praying for people who respond to altar call). 1 thing that I learn is that if I'm not sure, I don't say it.
It's interesting to note that when I received a word or a vision/picture for someone, it will be come clearer and clearer as I pray for the person or as I wait for a better vision or clearer word. Today I prayed for a friend and shared with her what I sensed God wanted to tell her, and praised God that she confirmed what I've shared by saying her heart desire and what she needs to do in the coming days.
ah... I want to be in tuned to God's voice, to the leading of Holy Spirit. To do that, I need to study His Word more and come to His presence so I can discern His voice better. Lord, help me to wake up earlier and so I can have a better devotional time with you.
:)
Hearing His voice is truly hard, especially to discern who should receive what when it comes to praying different people (in the case of praying for people who respond to altar call). 1 thing that I learn is that if I'm not sure, I don't say it.
It's interesting to note that when I received a word or a vision/picture for someone, it will be come clearer and clearer as I pray for the person or as I wait for a better vision or clearer word. Today I prayed for a friend and shared with her what I sensed God wanted to tell her, and praised God that she confirmed what I've shared by saying her heart desire and what she needs to do in the coming days.
ah... I want to be in tuned to God's voice, to the leading of Holy Spirit. To do that, I need to study His Word more and come to His presence so I can discern His voice better. Lord, help me to wake up earlier and so I can have a better devotional time with you.
:)
Friday, November 6, 2009
Awesome LG
Every friday night we have our weekly bible study meeting called Life-Group. I serve in this LG called Joseph 3 as one of the leaders (out of 3 and the only male leader).
Tonight was somewhat different as the group presented a gift to the 3 of us as a token of appreciation for what we've done for the group as leaders.
Personally, to me it was unnecessary and a bit too much. Frankly speaking I never expected them to appreciate us (at least me) for what we've done as leaders. They should appreciate God for letting us serve them as their leaders. But don't worry, I understand where they're coming from and what they're doing, ahaha....
Anyway, I was actually pretty shocked as I didn't expect them to do such thing and I silently (in my heart) thank God for allowing me to serve as one of their leaders. It's been not an easy ride so far as we actually don't have a real unit leader. But I truly thank God for letting me be part of their life thus far. Hence, it was such an awesome LG tonight.
ah... my prayer is for them to grow to be greater leader in the house of God. They said you only need 1 person to make a change, well I say, I need all the guys in my group to make a change to the world. 1 person is not enough, everyone must grow to be what God has designed them.
Tonight was somewhat different as the group presented a gift to the 3 of us as a token of appreciation for what we've done for the group as leaders.
Personally, to me it was unnecessary and a bit too much. Frankly speaking I never expected them to appreciate us (at least me) for what we've done as leaders. They should appreciate God for letting us serve them as their leaders. But don't worry, I understand where they're coming from and what they're doing, ahaha....
Anyway, I was actually pretty shocked as I didn't expect them to do such thing and I silently (in my heart) thank God for allowing me to serve as one of their leaders. It's been not an easy ride so far as we actually don't have a real unit leader. But I truly thank God for letting me be part of their life thus far. Hence, it was such an awesome LG tonight.
ah... my prayer is for them to grow to be greater leader in the house of God. They said you only need 1 person to make a change, well I say, I need all the guys in my group to make a change to the world. 1 person is not enough, everyone must grow to be what God has designed them.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
blind date
Tonight I was supposed to have blind date with a girl (from another church), but I managed to get my friend to come out as well, cause I'm not comfortable meeting up with a girl I don't know.
Anyway, turns out I've met the girl, just that I have bad memory about people's name. It was fun and the 3 of us talked about so many things, especially about our passion for God and His people. And here's the funny and interesting part. We ended the night with prayer, ahahha... and it's not just any prayer, I ended up prophesying over them. LOL
It's weird, ahahaha..... but yeah, ahahha... we prayed for one another and when it was my turn to pray, I just started prophesying over the 2 of them. I was really scared before I prayed because I don't wanna say the wrong thing and I did not know what to pray for. But it's pretty awesome as I got the confirmation after prayer from my friend when she said that one of her leaders said the same prayer some months ago about what God has in mind for her, the ministry she's gonna involve in. So I was like, cool.... So happy that God still uses me in that awkward moment of prayer, ahahha....
Anyway, turns out I've met the girl, just that I have bad memory about people's name. It was fun and the 3 of us talked about so many things, especially about our passion for God and His people. And here's the funny and interesting part. We ended the night with prayer, ahahha... and it's not just any prayer, I ended up prophesying over them. LOL
It's weird, ahahaha..... but yeah, ahahha... we prayed for one another and when it was my turn to pray, I just started prophesying over the 2 of them. I was really scared before I prayed because I don't wanna say the wrong thing and I did not know what to pray for. But it's pretty awesome as I got the confirmation after prayer from my friend when she said that one of her leaders said the same prayer some months ago about what God has in mind for her, the ministry she's gonna involve in. So I was like, cool.... So happy that God still uses me in that awkward moment of prayer, ahahha....
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