dailies
Friday, June 29, 2007
-8:26 PM
watched transformer with clarence at j8 today. my original plan was to meet up, watch an early show, then mug - since he has common test later. oh wells. earliest showing is at 11am so we went to bishan library. got drinks at cafe galilee and did our work there. finished work energy power tutorial today. haha.
training. my skills improved. caught the c2 after rowing 4km. managed to keep up with my grp ppl during the sprints. good overall, better if shi wei could train starts with me.
anyway, another song to share :
Jesus we celebrate your victoryJesus, we celebrate Your victory
Jesus, we revel in Your love
Jesus, we rejoice, You've set us free
Jesus, Your death has brought us life
It was for freedom that Christ has set us free
No longer to be subject to a yoke of slavery
So we're rejoicing in God's victory
Our hearts responding to His love
His Spirit in us releases us from fear
The way to Him is open, with boldness we draw near
And in His presence our problems disappear
Our hearts responding to His love
Thursday, June 28, 2007
-10:17 PM
exams are finally over!
but i fluked all i guess :/
anyway, here's a song to share :
Feel the nails - Ray BoltzThey tell me Jesus died
For my transgressions
And that He paid that price
A long long time ago
When He gave His life for me
On a hill called Calvary
But there's something else
I want to know
CHORUS:
Does He still feel the nails
Every time I fail?
Does He hear the crowd cry,
Crucify, again?
Am I causing Him pain?
Then I know I've got to change
I just can't bear the thought
Of hurting Him
It seems that I'm so good
At breaking promises
And I treat His precious grace
So carelessly
But each time He forgives
What if He relives
The agony He felt on that tree?
CHORUS
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
Do you still feel the nails
Every time I fail?
Have I crucified you, Jesus,
With my sin?
I'm tired of playing games
I really want to change
I never want to hurt You again
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
-7:12 PM
didn't finish any paper so far
think my speed is falling
haix
Monday, June 25, 2007
-8:15 PM
today was a bad day.
morning training before the papers, arrgghh
econs i ran out of time and could not finish the last paragraph of my essay
gp was okay
thank God it's finally over!
Saturday, June 23, 2007
-9:10 PM
today is an eventful day, especially for the dragonboat race. emotions of the rowers were aroused. angry one, mainly. oh wells, shall not elaborate much. it was nice overall. nothing much to say already, except for the fact that common test is coming and i am not much prepared yet.
all i can say is :
we train the way we race,
we race the way we train.
Friday, June 22, 2007
-10:16 PM
FESTIVAL OF PRAISE! 4-5 AUGUST!
-8:16 PM
yesterday-
fever got worse after training. felt intense heat. didn't expect training to be extended by 1.5hrs till 1130. the sun's really warmed up. took leave from suling and went home. took a medicine which made me feel better, and then settled down to doing my revision.
time is precious!
and oh, i did my bible study material for cell group also! prioritise, prioritise!
anyway... my fever went off but
MORE IMPORTANTLY,CELL ROCKED! :D
today-
lost my voice. i sound wheezy. that's bad. training was okay. okay was too nice a word, but i'll let it be for now. too much info ain't good.
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[Interview with God, koped from Bean's frenster]
I dreamed I had an interview with God.
“So you would like to interview me?” God asked.
“If you have the time” I said.
God smiled. “My time is eternity.”
“What questions do you have in mind for me?”
“What surprises you most about humankind?”
God answered...“That they get bored with childhood,they rush to grow up, and then long to be children again.”
“That they lose their health to make money...and then lose their money to restore their health.”
“That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present, such that they live in neither the present nor the future.”
"That they live as if they will never die, and die as though they had never lived.”
God’s hand took mine and we were silent for a while. And then I asked...“As a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to learn?”
“To learn they cannot make anyone love them. All they can do is let themselves be loved.”
“To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others.”
“To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness.”
“To learn that it only takes a few seconds to open profound wounds in those they love, and it can take many years to heal them.”
“To learn that a rich person is not one who has the most,but is one who needs the least.”
“To learn that there are people who love them dearly, but simply have not yet learned how to express or show their feelings.”
“To learn that two people can look at the same thing and see it differently.”
“To learn that it is not enough that they forgive one another, but they must also forgive themselves.”
"Thank you for your time," I said humbly. "Is there anything else you would like your children to know?"
God smiled and said, “Just know that I am here... always.”
-author unknown.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
-6:38 PM
i feel feverish. training's been sapping strength me. literally. drained, tired and all.
i think i am falling sick.
BUT ON A LIGHTER NOTE...CELL'S ON TMR :Dthere's always something to look out for in the week!
anyway, exams are coming [next week]. i do not feel secure. time is against me. oh wells..
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"Break free" by HillsongsVerse 1
Would you believe me, would you listen if I told you that
There is a love that makes the way, it never holds you back
Verse 2
Who would have thought that God would give his one and only Son
Taken a stand upon the cross to show his perfect love
Pre-chorus
So would you break free, would you break free get up and dance, in His love
Chorus
His love never ends, yeah.There's no escaping the truth, there's no mistaking its you
God forever we'll get up and dance, get up and dance and praise you
There's no escaping your love, there's no mistaking your light
Across the world we will get up and dance, get up and dance and praise you
Verse 3
Now is the time to take this freedom that has come our way
Offer our lives to see the glory of His name
Bridge
Never ? all our days
We are holy Lord, holding onto all your ways
We are holding on, holding on to all you've said and you've done
We are holding on to your love
Now we will dance
Sunday, June 17, 2007
-12:20 PM
daryl says that it would be nice if i am able to make it for the night rallies.
i wanted to slack off at home.
but i came.
and i really didn't regret attending them!
the night rallies are nice. okay, nice would be an understatement. it was interesting! i feel that God really used the speaker to speak to the youths
nice to be able to make it for camp
the speaker was impactful
the youths responded well
what could be better?
even though i can only make it for the night rallies, in that short period of time, i could see the youths all becoming closer to God than before. it is really touching to see them pray independently, pray out loud. this is definitely God's work taking place among the youths.
the last night of camp is the only night where i stayed over. i came just in time for the sharing session. it's really beautiful to see the younger youths share and open up to tell the rest about camp experience and what they learned there. even though i have not been present for the full duration of the camp, the sharing session is enough to tell me that they benefitted and learn much from the camp - which is a good thing. the more amazing thing is that all those shy youths also opened up. there was not only sharing, there was also confessions and all, which is something different from the sharing sessions of the past camps where there would be akward silence between people sharing. last night i saw them, each stepping out to share, almost automatically after the last finished. ber was so touched that he cried. it's good. ken spoke up too! haha. that's something new, as he is usually that quiet guy with the cap covering much of his face. [oops?]
many said that the camp was partially a turning point for them , when God reached out to them.. and all... that was really nice. really really nice. i love to hear the testimonials of others!
the way God touches everyone is uniquely special. nothing in the world compares to suchanyway, the camp focused partly on face down worship. when they shared about this part i was abit surprised, as it's not usual to see people face down in worship. [not for me at least] when the camp com members shared that many fell face down in worship of God, i was struck with awe, the awe of God's presence that makes the youths want to humble themselves in His glory. the sharing itself is good enough to speak of the greatness of God, let alone see it!
a part of me wished that i should have stayed for the full duration of camp... haha. some of the guys were abit surprised to see me, especially those who have not noticed me at the back for the last 3 nights. they were like.. "waahh.. you came!" oh wells. haha. it's nice to see old friends. we did some catching up on our way down for dinner.
the worship session on the last night was great too! they used candles to illustrate lighting up of the world. it was beautiful! that night, me, daniel chia, gordon, ken prayed together. daniel and i prayed again after that, for each other, and for the church, the camp and our leaders guiding the church. daniel and i prayed for directions, for His guidance to lead our lives, and to maximise our service in our ministry. we prayed for Him to be there when we are facing trials and all, for His protection to be over us... and alot more...
like a ship out at sea, i need God's compass for directions i really felt close to God, after all those weeks of missing church. i feel Him , and his reassuring presence that He would continue to look after me, and those around me. I felt my burdens getting lighter, those burdens, those stress of the world, of things that separated our relationship. i felt alot free-er after that, as if the chains binding me down have finally snapped free, releasing me from spiritual bondage. such a wonderful feeling, such an endearing presence. how great is our God!
who knows how far away i would have strayed away from God if i did not even come for part of the camp!another encouraging thing seen was that the younger youths are stepping up to take leadership positions in church. the 16s took the positions of camp group leaders. this is definitely encouraging to see more youths taking on a greater responsibility, playing a greater role in serving the church.
it's really really really really nice to see people all geared up for Christ. people getting drawn to God, people wanting to do things for Him. ignition. let this flame that started burning in us never die out, but burn even stronger, to light up the darkness of the world. go forth, and light your candle!
"there's no point bringing light to a place where it is already lit. the light should go to somewhere where it is dark, such that it can me seen" - a speaker---
PS : Thanks Daryl for allowing me to crash at night :D---
on a lighter note...
btw, we did not call in at night. everyone dozed off and when gordon woke up he was like... "it's 7? ohhh nooooo!" haha!
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Camp theme song :
"Go Light Your World"There is a candle in every soul
Some brightly burning,
Some dark and cold
There is a spirit who brings the fire
Ignites his candle and makes his home
Carry your candle,Run to the darkness
Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle and go light your world
Frustrated brothers,see how he's tried to
Light his own candle some other way
See now our sister,She's been robbed and lied to
Still holds a candle without a flame
So carry your candle,run to the darkness
Seek out the lonely,the tired and worn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle and go light your world
We are a family whose hearts are blazing
We raise our candles and light up the sky
Praying to our Father, "In the name of Jesus
Make us a beacon in darkest times!"
Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the helpless, deceived and poor
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle and go light your world.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
-7:34 PM
trying to learn the intro for "qing tian". not that easy on the acoustic, plus my fingers are not strong enough to keep pressed onto the strings, it sounds outta tune!
oh wells...
learn plucking from mk last sunday. haha. sure feels good to be back in church. it's like home there. a second home where one can find people who care... and a Savior that loves...
haha..
gotta finish revision for chem.. until then folks!
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
-7:42 PM
#random
somehow, there's this want in me for more free time, more time for my leisure activities. then again, with the strain of schoolwork and cca, i feel that sometimes, i'm just inadequate for all these "wants" of mine.
this holidays, will mainly be spent at school. hmm. my weekends are free though. one thing to look out for weekly is cell group. timing for this week's cell group at church changed to thursday 1930. can't wait!
there's another want of mine, that is to take up guitar as a musical instrument. been wanting to do so, just lack the time. seriously! maybe i'm not a good manager of my time, but i want to see where i can find time to fit in guitar lessons. i just hope that i'm not learning it on impulse of trying something new then giving up later.
for the last 3 weeks i have missed church, dreadfully missing it now. hmm... can't wait for sunday. but more importantly, THURSDAY'S CELL GROUP! =D
oh wells. time seems to c-r-a-w-l when i am in anticipation of something. oh wells.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
-10:13 PM
the weekend just flew by...
got a msg from Amy, asking if i am able to help out as a group leader for youth camp. Hmm, i would love to, but then again, got trainings, so will only be free at night. Gotta prepare for SDBA also when the seniors step down in July after their nationals.
I'm tired, tired, tired. Need a break.
Cat high 4-10 gathering next next saturday. that means... LAN! woo-hoo! can hardly wait! haha. chiong lan marathon again arh?
church camp. most probably dropping by at night to help Shaun if help's needed. haha. cannot wait to go back to church. kinda missing church already, everyone there. hmm.
if this is a nightmare, somebody wake me up!
Friday, June 01, 2007
-10:55 PM
"The rainbow connection" by Kermit the Frog [The Muppet Movie]Kermit: Why are there so many songs about rainbows
And what's on the other side?
Rainbows are visions, but only illusions,
And rainbows have nothing to hide.
So we've been told and some choose to believe it
I know they're wrong, wait and see.
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
The lovers, the dreamers and me.
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
When wished on the morning star?
Somebody thought of that, and someone believed it,
And look what it's done so far.
What's so amazing that keeps us stargazing
And what do we think we might see?
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
The lovers, the dreamers, and me.
All of us under its spell,
We know that it's probably magic...
... Have you been half asleep?
And have you heard voices?
I've heard them calling my name....
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
The voice might be one and the same
I've heard it too many times to ignore it
It's something that I'm s'posed to be...
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
The lovers, the dreamers, and me.
Laa, da daa dee da daa daa,
La laa la la laa dee daa doo...
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beautiful song! haha! heex =)