simplicity is a blessing..

i want my life to be like an open book.. i want my life to be transparent.. it's difficult to be totally transparent.. but i will try.. in front of God, i can be and feel comfortable to be transparent, for i know he has already accepted me for who i am.. God knows each and every one of us inside out.. so amazing.. He is always with me, whatever i do..

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See The Miraculous When You Give Thanks

John 11:41 41Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

Jesus lived a life of thanksgiving. He always thanked His Father for what He had and for always hearing Him when He prayed. That was how He released miracles in His life.

In the story of the feeding of the five thousand (John 6:1–13), Jesus’ attitude was one of thankfulness. He took a little boy’s lunch of five loaves and two fish, gave thanks and had them distributed. He gave thanks for the little that was there and the little multiplied. Not only did the people eat as much as they wanted, there were 12 baskets full of leftovers!

So when you see the meager balance in your bank account, thank the Lord for what you have. That’s your “five loaves and two fish”. When you give Him thanks that He is your provider and the source of your supply, in spite of the little you have, your little will become much, with leftovers!

Even when faced with the impossible, the solution was still, “Father, I thank You…” When Jesus stood outside Lazarus’ tomb, and the people took away the stone that was covering the tomb, He did not see the situation as hopeless and impossible. He simply lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.” Then, He proceeded to call forth Lazarus, and the man came forth alive once more!

The raising of Lazarus, who had been dead for more than four days, was one of Jesus’ greatest miracles. And He accomplished this by saying, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.” He thanked His way to an awesome miracle.

My friend, the next time you find yourself praying, “God, please do this for me! Please give me...” stop! Instead, say, “Thank You God, for hearing me. And because You have heard me, I thank You that I have what I asked for.” And when you thank God, the little that you have will multiply. Your impossible situations will turn around to reflect God’s provision. And resurrection life will hit you!

Delirious - We Wanna See Jesus Lifted High

We wanna see Jesus lifted high A banner that flies across this land that all might see the truth and know He is the way to heaven (x2) We wanna see We wanna see We wanna see Jesus lifted high (x2) Step by Step were moving forward Little by little taking ground Every prayer powerful weapon Strongholds fall tumbling down and down and down We wanna see We wanna see We wanna see Jesus lifted high (x2) We're gonna see We're gonna see We're gonna see Jesus lifted high We wanna see We're gonna see We're gonna see Jesus lifted high Were gonna see Jesus lifted high (x3)

was blog-hopping, and found this post..

Here are few quotes that are worth pondering.

“Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong people before meeting the right one so that when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for the gift.”

“When you are grateful fear disappears and abundance appears”

“If you can't, you must. If you must, you can.”

“If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.” --------------------------------------- When we are grateful, we'll have tht peace in our hearts.. and we'll be able to smile at the storms.. cuz we know what we have and who's with us. We won't be just focusing on the problems. Mistakes and problems are INEVITABLE. Everytime when we feel like a failure or felt tht we didnt hit the mark.. it's ok. We gotta slow down and evaluate. Don't be put down or condemn one self. Don't avoid. It's just another time of GROWTH. You learn and overcome. Who promised you that you'll leave a comfortable life w/o problems or difficulties? i don't know who can promise that. But i KNOW who promised a life of strength and assurance and full of LIFE. The reason why we all face problems/hardships, etc now on Earth is because... This place is not our REAL HOME. You bound to feel lost and stress. And even though we are not yet back at our HOME.. We've the OWNER of tht HOME with us every where. to confide.. to seek.. to turn to.. to hear us.. and so much more. That is sufficient. Matt11:28-30 28-30"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life. When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing, and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry. When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be. When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up. When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and wanted to say,'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.' Each of us influence the lives of others.

How will you touch the life of someone today?

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.

It is the inward behaviour that God changes.. Do things not just for show, but do things which you really feel for.. We wouldn't care for others because we want the rest to know we are 'caring', but because we really care for the people.. would we want the others to notice us doing the not Christ-like things when we think they aren't looking? we should be good salt and light.. it is tough.. but it is joyful to be one..

from pastor shirley's blog.. Talking to men for God is a great thing, but talking to God for men is greater still.

[Matthew 6:30-31a, 33-34] 30 - 31a If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into fire, will he not much clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry... 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore, so not worry about for tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

today my mum give me $165 to pay for my gp tuition, and she gave me extra $20 for the week.. forgetting she gave me the extra $20, i paid everything to the lady who's collecting the fees.. while paying i never count how much i gave her, cuz i thought i am late for tuition.. After gp tuition, i went to one of the bakeries to buy bread home.. while paying for the bread, i realised i am left with 9 dollars only.. it was then that i realised i had paid that $20 to the lady.. she did not return me that $20.. i went up, could not find the lady, and the in-charge there say he cannot return me.. that's understandable la.. so i just went off with a heavy heart, filled with disappointment and was scolded by my mum.. called that lady, but she never picked up the phone.. i was thinking, she could have just taken the money.. so many negative thoughts that came into my mind.. while walking to mrt, i was praying and praying.. i smsed the lady, but she never reply.. on the mrt, i met the gp tutor, and he told me that the lady is honest, but not that in-charge.. i was relieved that she's honest, but i still did not really believe.. just nice, i was smsing jun wei.. so i just told him i lost the money and bla bla bla.. He replied and told me that i have to have faith.. just that few words, but God reminded me quite a lot of stuff la.. God said.. if you have faith in me, why will you even be disappointed.. while praying, do you think you have faith.. ya, at that point of time, i really started to pray to god, and have faith.. trusting that he will provide a way.. whatever is it, whether or not i get back that $20, it's up to god.. i did not feel disappointed at all after that.. then just, not long ago, that lady replied me, saying that she'll return me the money this coming sunday.. so i really thank god for what he has done, and teaching me this very useful and fruitful lesson.. and also wanna thank junwei for reminding me to have faith.. at times of disappointment or discouragement, i will tend to look inwards, as in at what i have done, my limitations, the first thought that i have is not i must have faith in god.. so ya.. really thank god for reminding me.. having faith is a personal choice.. and i doubt i will be able to get back that money if i chose not to have faith in god despite his reminder..

Not to focus on the facts concerning your problem. Instead, establish the truth of God’s Word and Christ’s finished work over your problem.

friday FOP sermon

Calista told me today Festival of Praise's sermon: title : the atmosphere in church bringing about revival [acts 9:31] -the 4 kind of atmosphere a church should have for growth (a) peace -peace is referring to peace with God, peace of God, and peace with people (b) encouragement -encourage is to edify, to build each other up. - must look for e good in others and encourage them, den see their potential and help them to achieve it, followed by encouraging by speaking e truth( discipleship) - and God is not our only comforter, but He will place people around us 2 comfort us (c) comfort - comfort is like u come along side with someone when they're going through difficult times - Bible says God brings us THROUGH the fire and not over the fire or under the fire - sometimes we're like ducks, on e surface we look calm but inside we're paddling like siao (d) fear of the lord - An example : when you are driving and you see a police car behind you, you tend to be more cautious even if e police car is not like chasing after u.. merely the presence of the police car makes you a little scared and you'd check ur seat belt, stop talking on e phone, etc - same for the fear of the Lord : - we ought to live life and be conscious that God is looking at us all e time: when we surf the net, God is looking, when we talk on the phone with our friends God is listening.. - so are we doing things that are pleasing to god? - and lastly, obedience is the ultimate form of worship

Time flies!! 18 august --> prelims!! how fast is that man!! omg.. panic-stricken.. depend depend depend on god.. i cannot make it on my own...

1 john 4

God's Love and Ours

7Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son^[b] into the world that we might live through him. 10This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for^[c] our sins. 11Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

13We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. 16And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 17In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. 18There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

19We love because he first loved us. 20If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. 21And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.

grace, peace

[ 2 Peter 1:2–3 ] 2Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue

What is grace? It is the unmerited, unearned and undeserved favor of God shown to us. There is nothing we can do to earn God’s grace. But the more we learn of the beauty and love of our Lord Jesus, the more we see His perfect work on the cross, and the more we position ourselves to receive a multiplication of God’s grace in our lives.

peace too, is multiplied to us through the knowledge of Jesus our Lord. The peace of God sets our hearts free from fear, stress, worries, anxieties and cares. Wouldn’t you want to have the peace of God presiding over your heart always?

how god transform us?

How has God transformed me? that's the question everyone should ask themselves, so that when u share with ppl, u can readily tell them.. god has changed you by this, this, this..... how has god transformed me? i haven't really realised.. but one thing for sure.. patience towards friends.. past: i am impatient, but i kept in my heart.. which is a little hypocritical.. now: impatient still will, but lesser.. (i am a human too..) but this time, i am not hypocritical.. it's a inward change.. past: i used to pass quick judgment on ppl.. like straight away condemn the person.. now: i tend to view ppl in a more loving way.. cuz everyone's God's creation.. past: i tend to be a not-real me.. changed by friends and surroundings.. i became not myself.. now: i can be myself, for i know that god accepts me for who i am, and also, my spiritual family accepts me for who i am.. i dun need that layers of mask anymore.. i am still reviewing my life, thinking how god has changed me.. may god show me more..

captivated

Captivated by Sidney Mohede Jesus You You hold the world with Your unfailing love The heaven sings Your praises from above In Your name lips shall praise and knees shall bow Father You The universe exalts in who You are The stars declare Your wonder far and wide How majestic is Your love throughout my life In You.. I find my peace In You.. I bend my knees You are Lord of Heaven You shall Reign in all the earth I humbly bow before Your majesty Now I will sing Your praises and I will sing forevermore I'm captivated by Your love in me

srp cancelled!

You know what, structured remedial program is super tiring.. usually ends at 7pm.. by the time get home, about 8 plus 9.. and have no more energy or the "feel" to study already.. so i prayed to god, telling him that this program is super tiring.. plus when i am tired, nothing seems to go into my brain.. and that i will sleep in the srp thing la.. lol.. and i also remembered in the past, we prayed for the srp thing right? remember? when the srp idea was implemented, and clashed with our activities, we prayed that god provides a solution? now that srp has stop, i think god really answered my and our prayers.. cuz i failed almost all the subject test, so was down for all srp.. why did i fail? first, i didn't depend on god + i never really study for it.. and i didn't know got meet-the-parents for this la.. (argh!) ya.. so i really really thank god.. Thank you! thank you! thank you!

love, sincerity

after watching the last episode of the 9 o'clock show.. i have learnt some things a lot la.. i think god showed me some things la.. 1) Love, you need not show out, just a back-stage help.. i dunno how to say it.. it's like every action you do, shows how much you care for the person.. 2) Sincerity speaks louder than anything, it touches ppl's hearts.. the person may not accept you, may be hostile to you.. but if you love the person, and are sincere about it, it will definitely touch the person's heart one day.. just tolerate how the person treats you, continue to treat the person with sincere and genuine love.. that's it.. it's simple, yet a lil' difficult to do.. But god can do it, so we have to try to do it too.. yea! surprisingly, i thought it's merely a show.. but god showed me how to love, how to be sincere.. and just at that moment, i am thinking about outreach and my friends who rejected the gospel..

my mistake..

argh.. i think i need to improve on something.. reading.. i realise whenever i read a sentence, during exam, or even an sms, i tend to just get the overall idea, but sometimes skip pass the main thing.. haha.. think i need to read carefully le.. Just if i read carefully, my organic can get like 6% more marks lei.. aiyo! but ok la.. i think now, my organic still ok, but the rest of my chem i dunno how la..