Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The bearing of His cross ain't easy. I must be more humble...
I read the story of Jesus today. Peter truly followed Jesus, and he loves Jesus, and he said even if he dies, he will still follow him. But Jesus said he will deny Him 3 times! Although i've known this long ago, i finally understand wad is it all about. Although Peter truly meant what he had said, he still denied Jesus 3 times. Even if we really love Jesus and give all out heart to Him, we need to constantly remind ourselves that our walk with Him ain't a walk in the park. We may fall, we may doubt, we may deny Him, we may grumble against Him, where it contradicts when we say we love Him. BUT, after Jesus was raised from the dead, Peter knew he was completely forgiven by Jesus, and Jesus used him mightily.
I have to review my costs. Can i let go off my bad habits? Can i really be a man of leadership? Can i really bear his cross, and walk my life with Him? Yes. I can. I just need to be more humble. I need to pray, i need to read his Word. I need to KNOW God! I have to know who is He, how He thinks. I dun tink i know God yet! No, not deep enough. It's time to really walk with Christ, just the beginning!
Hmm, few days ago someone sent me an email, about God. And part of it wrote, "People often trash God and wonder why the world is going to hell". I have even seen people BELIEVE in hell and not in heaven! They think they're destined to go to hell. But no! Our home is in heaven! Jesus have mentioned in the bible that hell is so horrible, that ' If your hand causes you to sin, cut if off. It will be better for you to enter heaven maimed, than burn in hellfire '. But fear not, God has given you a chance to be with Him in heaven. Seek Him now, for the day of salvation is NOW!
Yes, you may think, there isn't a God. There is no heaven, there is no hell. Then what are we doing here for... All this studies..work..relationships..etc.. All this will become crap if there is no God. Cause we have nothing to live for... But praise God, that i have someone to live for now! :D
The bottomline is...
Do you DARE to accept Him into your life,
even if it may change your life FOREVER.
GaGa is still loving God at 8:13 PM
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
?Hey peeps, i'm back from school. Actually released at 1pm today, but i went for a new CCA called Campus Crusades for Christ.
You may tink oh man that's a geeky christian CCA. Weird? Boring? But i think otherwise. I think that they had put in the effort to serve God and do something in the campus, and i believe it will bring revival throughout the whole campus.
IM JOINING FOR SURE! I can earn CCA points while serving God in another ministry, WHY NOT. I can see that CCC can be brought to a whole new level, there is just so much room for improvement. There was a NYP staff who shared her testimony, and she also said sth that made my heart burst into flames. We are Christians happened to be students, but not students who happened to be Christians. I can see the movements of evangelism!
I thank my God of most high,
that i can even worship him liberally in the school.
I thank my God of grace & mercy,
that my earthly father do not oppose to my water baptism.
I thank my God of provision,
that when the Arise & Build Campaign is coming, my allowance is increased by 25%.
I thank the Creator of all mankind,
that i am here writing this post.
GaGa is still loving God at 8:20 PM
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Thank you Lord. I praise you Lord. I love You Jesus! I honor You. I appreciate You. I treasure You.
Ytd was EDGE - Extreme Makeover. It was duper awesome. God's presence was so heavy that i cried and cried, till my eyes was so dry and painful. The pre-party was great, the girl sang very very well. Then the people who represented each zone to compete for Mr and Miss Edge, they were all beautiful and handsome. Celia looks koooool! Potential model hahaha. Jaslin tay also came, and she shared her testimony with us. Yes, God will use the weak to teach the strong! And i also got very inspired by Pst Zhuang's message. You are who u see you are! If you see yourself as an ugly person, u are. If you see yourself as a stupid person, you are! But no, you should REPLACE your bad thinkings into good ones. CONFESS to God that you are beautiful,smart,etc. VISUALIZE what you wanna become! REPLACE,CONFESS,VISUALIZE! 3 easy steps to become a person with better self-esteem :)
At the end of the EDGE, God's presence was pressing down on me. I cried out to Him to touch my brother who came with me. During the altar call, i asked my bro, "do you believe in God?". He said yes. That was it, Patrick and i went up with my bro, and i know his life will change completely, even though he is still only TEN years old! Hallelujah!
My bro said he could feel the presence of God. He teared and he worshipped God. He prayed and he even told me that he tried to speak in tongues! But he couldn't yet, but i will prayed for him. People, a TEN year old is innocent and open-hearted, he doesn't have any negative thinkings because he doesn't think too much. This is what God wants you to be in front of Him! People, be a TEN year old now, come to know God, and you shall experience what my bro, a TEN year old has experienced. Praise the Lord!
God loves innocent kids,
they are those who shall have the treasures in heaven!
GaGa is still loving God at 10:21 AM
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Today my classmate, Yi Sheng, responded to the call! It was his first time in church. He sang along during the praise & worship, he raised his hands like we did, he prayed after the pastor. It was awesome. Tears was at the verge of my eyes. God really showed me that if you are willing to trust Him, He will give you things, things more than you ever expected.
Last week, i was disappointed. But i told myself not to doubt the Lord, but to continue to trust in Him. This week, two souls had their sins washed away in the mighty name of Jesus Christ! Hallelujah!
God is moving me to spread His gospel. Everytime when i feel Him nudging me, i obey, and things turned out great. People, let's tell everyone about the truth, Jesus!
I've reaped a hundred-fold,
from what i've sown.
GaGa is still loving God at 10:20 PM
My sister is saved! It was her 2nd time in church, and she had responded to the call. Although she still doesn't understand alot of things, but i'm sure she will, as she wants to know God. The hunger to know God is so powerful. I first came to Christ, was because of the hunger to know God too. I really wanna thank God for His grace upon me and my family. I'm sure that my family will be saved, all of them. But i know i must continue to trust in Him that the salvation i prayed for will come to pass.
And today after service, E374 gave me a book as an encouragement for completing my fast =] It's Come Thirsty by Max Lucado. Thanks E374 =]
My God saved the day!
Jesus, you're the way,
the truth,the light,the hope,
for ALL mankind!
GaGa is still loving God at 12:43 AM
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Finally ... =]
Started my 40 days fast on 1st Sep, ended on 10 Oct! I MISS BREAKFAST! Firstly i would like to thank God for his utmost support and strength during this 40 days. I do not dare to even think of fasting 6am-6pm for 40 days without Him. In my mind i can imagine me having gastric pain and fainting without God, but with God, i have imagined this very day! The day when i end my fast, i would have alrdy told others wad God has done for me in this 40 days! This 40 days is not just about food, but of temptation from the devil, objections from family, and lifestyle.
I still remember the devil tempting me to eat, with such a "classic tone", saying, 'u have alrdy fasted so many days, today ur grandpa has cooked ur favourite dish! U shud reward urself!'. At first i was really tempted, but God pulled me back from the trap. He reminded me of His promise and the words from my mouth, that i was goin to fast 40 days.
Not only that, my family has kept objecting me from fasting. The first thing in the morning, would be asking me to eat! And den in the afternoon, it will be nag nag nag nag about the fasting. Den in the night it will be,"6 alrdy! Come eat!". I wonder how better will it be if they supported me haha. But with God, it's enuff! =]
Yea, my lifestyle has to be changed. I will be hungry in the morning and afternoon, so i cant do sports. I find myself trying to crawl out of bed in the morning, when last time i can wake up at 7am with no problem.
But all this is nothing compared to what God has blessed me with!
My faith and love for him has really grown. I can feel his presence, i can hear him, i find that i can understand His words thru the Holy Spirit. I find myself talking to people FOR God! And i feel that my prayers have been answered! I prayed for family's salvation, and my sis is coming to church and CG now, although she hasn't been saved, but she WILL be saved,SOON. I prayed for my friends, and one of my classmates is coming to CG and church too! I prayed for my cousin who hasn't been in touch with church and God for quite some time, and now he's back! I prayed for one of my friend who also din't go church for a long time, but she's touched again, and i know she will go back to church soon!
And our dear brother bryan will be ending his fast in another few more hours! 21 days full fast! Of course he was able to do it with his faith in God. I admire his faith to trust in the Lord that He will not ask him to do something that he will not be able to do. I believe that his prayers will be answered!
If you ask me whether i will fast again? OF COURSE.
I just wanna be humble,
and glorify God!
GaGa is still loving God at 1:00 AM
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Another day at home slacking...
Practised abit of my guitar, and read purpose driven life. So sian.
Hmm.. i can feel abit of tests and doubts trying to push me down, but i wont go down so easily! I trust God =) God is a God of covenant, and He will never break his promise to us!
Today is the 5th, but i spent half of my monthly allowance alrdy! WAN DAN le... I better start to plan my budget and save up T_T how am i gonna live the rest of the month ...
This week had a great CG! I invited a classmate to the CG, and he said it was not bad. And he promises to come service next week! He's also starting to hang out with some of the CG =) That day we went sentosa, and this week we're goin gym. I believe that he will come to Christ soon =)
Although it's disappointing that my sis din't come for CG or service this week because of some personal matters, but i know she WILL come, and WILL come to Christ! It is done in heaven! And my friend decided to go back to church after a long time, but today her grandma got admitted to hospital, so she din't go. I feel that this is not only a trial for them, but for me too. I must constantly remind myself not to doubt the LORD, i must believe that God is always on time!
Oh my heavenly Father,
cast away all my doubts.
For You are a God of convenant,
and You shall never be late!
GaGa is still loving God at 11:02 PM
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine
Amazing grace (my chains are gone).
This song has touched me many many times, i will cry when i hear it. It really reminds me of the grace that God has showered on us. It was his grace which saved a wretch like me.
His grace, is PRECIOUS.
GaGa is still loving God at 2:24 AM
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Hmmm...
Read Purpose driven life today again. It let me realise that, without God's perfect love, i wouldn't be here. He created me, to love me! He even took human error, sin, into account. My parents married at 16 and i was born when they were 17. So i guess it was a shotgun. But i wasn't aborted, i was allowed into this world, to fufil God's purpose. That alone, gave me the reason to honor my parents and praise God.
I guess i wouldn't be able to even imagine what God has in store for me. He is always so suprising! :D Like patrick said, if i can expect wad God is gonna do next, He wouldn't be called God!
I love You.
GaGa is still loving God at 12:37 AM
