Gotten alot of things done today!
John and I went to IMM and look at paint products. Then afterwhich, we went to service during which P Danny said that John is going to give me a 5 karats..hahahaha. We were befuddled/puzzled.
Then we had Lou Hei, I also shared w Pst Chunk about how John proposed. I felt that P Chunk is not as intimidating anymore. Ops missed out the part where our church was there during the proposal! Haha. We then played Citadels and had lots of fun and laughter.
We asked PsG regarding painting. There are alot of work involved and suddenly I wondered if I can handled so many things even though we are just painting the feature walls. Then there is the photoshoot to think about. It's 3 months away to the wedding!
God help me, I wanna hear from u!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
When you are troubled over many things
Luke 10:38-42 (Mary & Martha)
38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house.39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching.40 But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me."41 But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things;42 one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her."
When we are anxious and troubled, one thing is needful, we need to be with Jesus!
38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house.39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching.40 But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me."41 But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things;42 one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her."
When we are anxious and troubled, one thing is needful, we need to be with Jesus!
Titanic
My company release us at 4pm so that we could go attend the Titanic Exhibition at MBS. It was a company-paid expense.
I had a great time in the Museum! I am always confounded though how much irony in Titanic there was. It is a real life drama. 705 lives saved and more than half of the passengers lost. It was believed to be unsinkable yet it sank to the deep depths of the ocean and till this day, it is too heavy to be lifted out of the ocean. Many people carried with them hopes as they board the Titanic and dreams sank as deep as into the sea...am i being too melocholic? Perhaps it is not as hopeless as it sounds. Who knows that in the dense titanic despair, there are something glorifying to God? Of those that are lost, how many are saved? If they are saved, then death has no power over them. I remembered there is a Father who stayed behind to comfort panic stricken passengers and who help passengers board the life boats and who also lead people of different faiths in prayer. A lady of Macy Department Store who choose not to enter the life boat but to stay together with her husband! But to say that the ship is unsinkable is now considered too assuming and lofty. I am sure that there are many lessons to draw from the Titanic tragedy. I found something interesting and God-glorifying about the Titanic.
http://blessedquietness.com/journal/housechu/harper.htm
It's a reflection of to live is Christ and to die is gain.
May we have a titanic heart for God and people. May we not love our lives so much but rest our hope in Christ.
I had a great time in the Museum! I am always confounded though how much irony in Titanic there was. It is a real life drama. 705 lives saved and more than half of the passengers lost. It was believed to be unsinkable yet it sank to the deep depths of the ocean and till this day, it is too heavy to be lifted out of the ocean. Many people carried with them hopes as they board the Titanic and dreams sank as deep as into the sea...am i being too melocholic? Perhaps it is not as hopeless as it sounds. Who knows that in the dense titanic despair, there are something glorifying to God? Of those that are lost, how many are saved? If they are saved, then death has no power over them. I remembered there is a Father who stayed behind to comfort panic stricken passengers and who help passengers board the life boats and who also lead people of different faiths in prayer. A lady of Macy Department Store who choose not to enter the life boat but to stay together with her husband! But to say that the ship is unsinkable is now considered too assuming and lofty. I am sure that there are many lessons to draw from the Titanic tragedy. I found something interesting and God-glorifying about the Titanic.
http://blessedquietness.com/journal/housechu/harper.htm
It's a reflection of to live is Christ and to die is gain.
May we have a titanic heart for God and people. May we not love our lives so much but rest our hope in Christ.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
M.C.
My doctor said that I could ask for two days MC! I am happy! :P Is this consider God's favour? :P
My boss probably shouldn't be reading this but hey I relish the time to spend at home. Come to think of it, I have been at home for two whole days except to step out to buy prawn mee and see the doctor! Claps*
Started the CG on TAWG accountability. Wondered how's everyone doing. Or worse, has anyone even started?! I am suppose to message a member but sometimes I ask myself what is TAWG? If I only prayed and not read the Word, is it considered? What constitutes TAWG? If I have read a Psalm but felt nothing received or have truly mediated on it, is it considered TAWG? A meaningful TAWG I guess is the difference. We must remember that we are spending time in the presence of the LORD. I remember my meaningful TAWG was mostly in school days, gosh, that was so long ago.
It was a time of worship (crying out, pleading, interceding for souls, adoration in songs etc). And I could actually journal what I believe God is saying. I could read the past journals and felt amazed that God really spoke to me...how can 15 min be enough for TAWG? I have so many things to seek the Lord for! 15 min is not enough! But squezing time is a challenge. Perhaps the best is really to split up the time. 15 min in the morning, in the train, 15 min after lunch, 15 min while waiting for people, 15 min at home...
Mum and I visited a Chinese-speaking carecell in Circuit Road. I didn't really like to go to cell group of a home because usually it means bright white lights. Haha. This one, although it was lited with white lights, the atmosphere was relaxing, the home interiors was new and renovated and it was delightful to know that the district pastor was someone I knew during poly days! And one member who came in late was a pushcart stall seller in Suntec. What a divinely small world! I guess it is easier to find connections here and there from a big church. There were many laughters in the CG, and the CGL was good at affirming, people are eager to ask for prayers, and members gave testimonies and thanksgiving! Actually my YA CG is not far from that also...I could implement a habit of thanksgiving and testimonies...I will start it tomorrow during CG dinner! One thing that the CGL did which I did not expect was to tell my mum about the structure of the CG (that is the 5 Gs) and the culture of the CG. Thought I could do that too - to orientate a new member...
Oh no time to go to sleep soon, tomorrow is back to work! Yes, I still got a job at least.
My boss probably shouldn't be reading this but hey I relish the time to spend at home. Come to think of it, I have been at home for two whole days except to step out to buy prawn mee and see the doctor! Claps*
Started the CG on TAWG accountability. Wondered how's everyone doing. Or worse, has anyone even started?! I am suppose to message a member but sometimes I ask myself what is TAWG? If I only prayed and not read the Word, is it considered? What constitutes TAWG? If I have read a Psalm but felt nothing received or have truly mediated on it, is it considered TAWG? A meaningful TAWG I guess is the difference. We must remember that we are spending time in the presence of the LORD. I remember my meaningful TAWG was mostly in school days, gosh, that was so long ago.
It was a time of worship (crying out, pleading, interceding for souls, adoration in songs etc). And I could actually journal what I believe God is saying. I could read the past journals and felt amazed that God really spoke to me...how can 15 min be enough for TAWG? I have so many things to seek the Lord for! 15 min is not enough! But squezing time is a challenge. Perhaps the best is really to split up the time. 15 min in the morning, in the train, 15 min after lunch, 15 min while waiting for people, 15 min at home...
Mum and I visited a Chinese-speaking carecell in Circuit Road. I didn't really like to go to cell group of a home because usually it means bright white lights. Haha. This one, although it was lited with white lights, the atmosphere was relaxing, the home interiors was new and renovated and it was delightful to know that the district pastor was someone I knew during poly days! And one member who came in late was a pushcart stall seller in Suntec. What a divinely small world! I guess it is easier to find connections here and there from a big church. There were many laughters in the CG, and the CGL was good at affirming, people are eager to ask for prayers, and members gave testimonies and thanksgiving! Actually my YA CG is not far from that also...I could implement a habit of thanksgiving and testimonies...I will start it tomorrow during CG dinner! One thing that the CGL did which I did not expect was to tell my mum about the structure of the CG (that is the 5 Gs) and the culture of the CG. Thought I could do that too - to orientate a new member...
Oh no time to go to sleep soon, tomorrow is back to work! Yes, I still got a job at least.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
23 November
I am still getting the jitters about facilitating CG meetings. I hope it will not be there every time I lead CG meetings! I think the jitters keep me up at night after the meeting! God help me overcome this?! But God is very good, so far, when I go back to work on Thursday, I am able to have the focus and strength to work. :)
I have learnt a couple of things from leading and planning for the CG and in relating with people. I believe it is God who is showing me his ways, helping me improve and growing me along the way. I only pray for love for all that I do, love must be the motivation of what I do and why I do.
Today we celebrated birthdays, looking at the photos, I felt happy that the birthday boys were happy too. :)
John got an a-jays earphone while Kenneth got a messenger bag. So glad that I got the right earphone for John. Phew. I felt so tempted to tell J that I got him the earphone every time he mentioned about getting it the entire afternoon but wanting to keep the surprise, I did not tell him, at least not directly. LOL. Nothing surprise John, my next year goal shall be to up my level in surprising John!
John got an a-jays earphone while Kenneth got a messenger bag. So glad that I got the right earphone for John. Phew. I felt so tempted to tell J that I got him the earphone every time he mentioned about getting it the entire afternoon but wanting to keep the surprise, I did not tell him, at least not directly. LOL. Nothing surprise John, my next year goal shall be to up my level in surprising John!
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