recognise God's voice

the human brain. we're so creative when we're the tiredest.. btw, it's proven scientifically.

met a bunch of really cool ywamers at the group yesterday. what day was yesterday? yea, so we prayed; i prayed for some of them and them for me. it was nice. and they shared their stories. like how they could see dad's hand on their lives despite initial setbacks etc. sometimes a setback means dad's bigger plan. soo.....is this why my decisions this year are all on hold?

mondae was this SOLEAD Graduation ceremony for some of my friends from ntu. it was nice realising all of us have grown since we were still studying in sch. in maturity i mean. and oh yea, the best part if the juniors didn't forget me....is that good or bad?!

sichuan earthquake 2008

crazy week but am energized

1) catching the movie "Made of Honor". Set in new york or place that looks like it. hmm, this show made me think again. Not in that soppy way but....."huh?" poor guy!!

2) thankfully Kat brought me to see our friend's parent at the hospital this week who had bad fall.

3) overnight prayer on Sun 11pm to Mon 6am - for the nations injured. Tues morning news on papers came that doors have been open, as help had been accepted by leaders of one of the countries.

4) I just love The Message version of the Biblia (bible in spanish). catching the routine perspective of the Book can get tiring (sometimes). Seriously, Eugene Paterson should be praised for doing up The Message version. Take a look:

Isaiah 1: 2-4
The ox knows who's boss,
the mule knows the hand that feeds him,
But not Israel.
My people don't know up from down.
Shame! Misguided God-dropouts...

Revelations 3:10

To Church of Philadelphia (Could be the usa or europe)

10"Because you kept my Word in passionate patience,
I'll keep you safe in the time of testing that will be here soon,
and all over the earth, every man, woman, and child put to the test.

11"I'm on my way; I'll be there soon. Keep a tight grip on what
you have so no one distracts you and steals your crown.

Revelation 16 the whole chapter, in every version, mentions the disasters to come, though might or might not be this wave of disasters. i really hope its not the ones now.

In China,

The government fears old buildings on the campuses, so all the students (10,000’s on each campus) have been sleeping outside in tents or the open air for some of the last 10 days. There is a lot of fear, but also a lot of vulnerability. People who have been closed to the gospel are open now. Friends who have been resisting the decision for months are jumping in with two feet. --Source from a blog of fellow workers of the harvest there.

holy spirit hears

World Awakening

It's so amazing that help is coming from all sides of the world to help
those in need when 2 major crises has struck the planet no matter
what background they're from.
Politics doesn't even seem to matter when crisis strikes.
We stop and help our brothers in need.

Yet DESPITE, we know that we know that we know ......

Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God's Spirit is right
alongside helping us along. If we don't know how or what to pray, it
doesn't matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of
our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we
know ourselves, knows our tired condition, and keeps us present before God.

That's why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of
love for God is worked into something good
-(The Message version Rom 8 :26-28 )

love by the bible

SummAry of saturday's sermon:

Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.

psalm 4 (amplified bible)

To the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

1 ANSWER ME when I call, O God of my righteousness (uprightness, justice, and right standing with You)! You have freed me when I was hemmed in and enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me and hear my prayer.
2 O you sons of men, how long will you turn my honor and glory into shame? How long will you love vanity and futility and seek after lies? Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
3 But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself [and given distinction to] him who is godly [the man of loving-kindness]. The Lord listens and heeds when I call to Him.
4 Be angry [or stand in awe] and sin not; commune with your own hearts upon your beds and be silent (sorry for the things you say in your hearts). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!(A)
5 Offer just and right sacrifices; trust (lean on and be confident) in the Lord.
6 Many say, Oh, that we might see some good! Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O Lord.
7 You have put more joy and rejoicing in my heart than [they know] when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly.
8In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust.

post china trip

Its been a long, unemotional, yet exciting week

Taking a trip down to China, the place of rich history, and the ancient home of my predecessors has taken up my entire past week and it was a great one.

The lessons and truths learnt reached deep into my heart and I've been moved by some of the things:-

That there is much light in people's hearts despite the darkness in the land.
There is a deep curiosity and searching and passion for truth.
Drawing strength from the Source directly is so important.
He cares for the workers as much as He cares for His kingdom. (This i want to experience more...)

"Everything is part of the process" is what encouraged me....in life, there can be so many obstacles and moulding processes that could hurt but well......smile.....you're really part of the process of something potentially beautiful.

And it occurred to me, hey, every single person in this world cannot be perfect. there is just no way our intentions would always be pure or godly, or good even. Even the most religious fanatic or churchgoer would have his mistakes in life etc. if you do not believe me, take a look at the bible. God's people have sinned one way or another or they really doubted God. Yet...
Even Romans (written by paul) has said "For All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." Yes we may have the seemingly outwardly best intentions sometimes but if we look a lot deeper, "Yea, right! As if!" The heart can be deceitful. The Lord looks at our hearts, as well as actions.

I'm so glad i'm forgiven by Him.