Focus
In dance; though you may have experience in certain fields of dance, it does not mean that once you become professional in what you do, you do not need to spend time warming up or remembering your basic steps since they are all part of your strong foundation. When I was thinking of learning more new steps in class, my teacher stopped us since one of my classmates was using the wrong technique since his foundation is not built yet. My teacher was saying that,
“You will be surprised what going back to the basics may teach you and at the same time it strengthens your foundation…so as you move on to more ‘vocab’, you can do it with some ease because your basic technique is strong.” -Ms. Tan (my ballet teacher from ASWARA)
Immediately I was taken back and I thought of how I am searching more and more about Christ but is my foundation strong? Am I losing my focus to learn more about Him to serve Him with love and faith or am I just doing it to look smart?
Few weeks later, I was doing this devotion from ODJ(Our Daily Journey with God) and the tittle is ‘come!’. Reading John 1:35-42, what struck me was that Andrew after spending time with Jesus, told Simon ( who was later called Peter) about Christ and I just wanted to cry. How many friends have I talked to about Christ? I have been really busy in college and I just can’t find the right time to talk to them about Christ (majority of them are Malay).
Psalms 27:4
One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him is his temple.
Dear God,
I pray You will help me have the stamina to continue to seek You and tell others of You.
Keep me focus on You and not to lose my way.
Thank You, Lord for being there for me all the time and I WANT to be there for You too.
Keep my candle burning bright for You.
In Jesus name, Amen.
Get up and DANCE!
Well, sorry it took me so long to update this but I’m really am dead tired after classes. My class starts at 8a.m. and ends at 8p.m. and I only have 1 hour break for lunch. The stress is getting heavier since I have to memorize dance terms and exercises and theories. THE TRAGEDY! But I’m not at all regretting my decision to take up dance since I’m actually loving the torture I get from the teachers ( I know I sound sadistic). What keeps me going is the love I have for dance and most importantly WHO gave me this wonderful talent. GOD, thats WHO! I know what I have is not mine but His and I want to polish this talent He gave me and use it for His work. My help comes from the Lord. So I want to remind you that what you have is not yours but His. Lets us give thanks for what He has bless us with.
Psalms 150:4 "..praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute.."
His love is warm….=)
If you noticed the picture on the left hand side; its a picture of a couch potato. I’m using that picture to represent me for now. =)
I like to share this song with you.
His love is warmer than the warmest sunshine
Softer than a sigh.
His love is deeper than the deepest ocean
Wider than the sky.
His love is brighter than the brightest star
That shines every night above
And there is nothing in this world
That can ever change his love
Something happened to my heart the day that I met him
Something that I never felt before
He is always on my mind no matter what I do
And everyday it seems that I want him more
His love is warmer than the warmest sunshine
Softer than a sigh.
His love is deeper than the deepest ocean
Wider than the sky.
His love is brighter than the brightest star
That shines every night above
And there is nothing in this world
That can ever change his love
Once I thought his love was meant for anyone else but me
Once I thought he’d never come my way
Now it only goes to show how wrong we all can be
For now I know he loves me everyday
His love is warmer than the warmest sunshine
Softer than a sigh
His love is deeper than the deepest ocean
Wider than the sky
His love is brighter than the brightest star
That shines every night above
And there is nothing in this world
That can ever change his love
I hope this song will brighten your day like it did for me. God’s love is indeed unchangeable and He loves you. =)
Deuteronomy 32:3
I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God!
Faith + Works
Was reading James 1 – 2 and what really striked me was the fact that faith without works is DEAD. It was a direct hit in my heart when I read this and I started recalling many incidents which I – because I doubted if God will ever work in this certain person’s life, I didn’t believe what I was praying for and I realize now it was an empty prayer.
This was something I heard from mum and I was blessed by this.
Her friend was trying to start her car to get to chuch but the car engine was dead. She tried numerous times to start it, but it just wouldn’t start. She ran back home and called her sister(who lives near by) if she could give her a ride there but her sister’s phone was not answered. She really wanted to go to church and she thought of calling a mechanic to fix the problem but it was to early to call a mechanic to come help because it was too early in the morning. So she looked at the car and said with a voice full of confidence, “In the name of Jesus, I command you to start!” Then she turn the key again to start the car and guess what. IT STARTED!
Although it sounds funny at first but when you think about it again, she had confidence in the Lord and faith that it would start and by turning the key to get the car started after she had COMMANDED IT in His name, it started! You need to believe in Him and trust that He will help you. Never for a second doubt His power for He is GOD. However, it does not mean that when we ask God to help, He does all the work. NO! Let me tell you this :
We do what is POSSIBLE and we let God do the IMPOSSIBLE.
James 1:17
“…, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
Darling girl turned 18!!
My dear, Seet Kin has turned 18 years old on 2May! She’s the best gal pal anyone can ever have and I thank God that I am friends with her. Shout out to Seet Kin!
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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THANK YOU, LORD for the awesome turn out for PITH! I pray that God will continue to inspire many others to serve Him and tell others of His glory and grace. Amen.
PITH
PARTNERS IN THE HARVEST (PITH 2009)
– an international missions conference for Brethren assemblies in Asia-Oceania.
Conference Theme: COUNT ME IN!
“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
(Matt. 9 : 37-38, NIV)
Date : 29 April – 2 May 2009 (Wed-Sat)
Venue : Petaling Jaya Gospel Hall
Lets all pray for this conference to inspire many youths to step forward into missionary work and that our Lord will touch many lives during the conference. Also for the speaker, Dr.Alastair Lees McGregor and those working behind the scenes; pray that they will have the stamina, both physically and spiritually while preparing for PITH. =) Hope to see YOU there! =D
Perseverance
“Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” – James 1:4
The dictionary definition of perseverance is to persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement.
When I said, “I’ll follow you, Jesus!”; I knew that I would go through obstacles/trials and I thought I was prepared to face it all alone. I never really thought of how God wants to help me too. I have been very selfish. I forgot that I cannot do everything alone. My mum always said, “Do what you can and let God handle the rest.” God is the one and only who can make the impossible become possible. If we could do the impossible without God, wouldn’t that make us proud men? God reminds us everyday that when something seems impossible, we look to Him for help. To me, it is like a reflex to ask God for help whenever I’m troubled but when I think back did I really ask with a earnest heart? The verse above is a way that God is telling me to not persevere alone but to persevere with Him. So PERSEVERE PEOPLE! =)
Also, I promised you that I’ll post a old family picture in my last post so this is it. =D
From left - Sam, dad, me and mum
Life…
I’M BORED!!
Really! I AM BORED! Although I have things to do, does not mean I am fully occupied the whole day. I guess I need to think more stuff to do other than cleaning the house.
The following are random pictures so if it takes quite a long time to load, don’t bother seeing the pictures and do something else. =)
maybe the next post I’ll upload an old family picture of mine.
ANYWAY, have to remember to stay focus on God. I want to thank you to my dear friends who have been checking up on me and my walk with God (you know who you are…). It is great to know that I have friends who hold me accountable with the promises I made with God. I pray that I will continue to grow in His love and tender care.
“…Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and the perfecter of our faith..” – Hebrews 12:2
Feeling Better….
For the past few days I’ve been seeing how God has blessed me in life and how I am so grateful for the things He has done for me. I see the AWESOMENESS God has revealed to me in everyday life and I pray that my eyes will continue to see His wonders and miracles.
Just 2 days ago, I faced a test from God(at least that is what I think it is..). I always saw my family I had was great and when there are problems it usually doesn’t affect me in any way. However, when I actually saw it first hand; I panicked.
What if there is no love in my family anymore?
What if my whole family breaks apart?
Why now all of a sudden?
How do I talk to them now?
How is my little sister taking this?
What should I do now?
I realize I was thinking too much about it. Then a thought came into mind. This was the ending verse for Team Blick’s sketch;
‘Cast all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you.’ – 1 Peter 5:7
When I was reading Li Ann’s blog it reminded me about the verse too. It is definitely God reminding me that I can always rely on Him for He is God and all worries and anxieties He WILL take them.
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Oh! Please do come for this event if you are free! It will be an awesome experience and to me it will be really beneficial to come and share the experience with other brothers and sisters in Christ. So what are you waiting for? COME and CHECK IT OUT!
Sorry but I couldn’t find a bigger picture to show you guys. Details are as follows :
31st March 2009
7.00pm @ Multi-Purpose Hall
UCSI University South Wing; Kuala Lumpur
Back in KL!
Yay! I’m back in KL since last Thursday. It felt so good to come back home but after awhile I miss everyone from RBS’09. I miss my KYM, my CLARA, my SIN YEE, my SHU EN, my LI ANN, my JIA YEIN, my CHARMAINE, my JOSEPHINE and my HANNAH! My Dorm 1 girls! The pictures can be seen in facebook so take a look when your free.
How has RBS changed me?
It was a growing process. It wasn’t a ‘POOF!You’re changed!’ like what I expected before I went to RBS but as the days went by, I realized that my prayer was answered. I prayed that I will grow in faith and that God will speak to me. In result, He did talk to me. No, there was no spotlight from the sky and everything else went black but more of a thought that was put in my head all of a sudden.
Also, I learned how to rely on other brothers and sisters in Christ too. Back in church, usually I don’t share because I don’t like others knowing more about me. It was way different when I was in RBS, it was like a huge support group. I could share things with my fellow RBS friends that my parents don’t even know about. It felt great to share with others because you may never know who else might be blessed through your sharing.
RBS sparked my passion for PRAYER! It is the best thing one can do to share and thank God for the things He has done. I can’t really describe the joy of prayer but to actually feel it is to pray to God yourself. Find that spark to light up your passion for prayer because it is the best way to communicate with God, at least that is what I think. (smiles)
pray like a little child =)
