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Friday, April 02, 2010

imagine...

imagine God creating the world/people even though He knew that mankind would sin and turn against Him..

imagine God allowing His Son, Jesus Christ, to humble Himself to live on Earth as a man.

imagine Jesus' agony while at Gethsemane (not My Will, but Thine), waiting and knowing that Judas his disciple would betray Him and hand Him over to the pharisees.

imagine mankind, instead of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Redeemer, had scorned and nailed our Creator to the cross..

imagine even after enduring torture, being spat at and insulted, Jesus Christ while hanging on the cross said, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do".

imagine the agony of Christ when God the Father had to turn away from Him because the SIN of the world was upon Him.

imagine Christ resurrecting on the 3rd day! Death is conquered! He is our mediator, between God and Man. He intercedes for us.

imagine God's everlasting Love for us.

imagine the angels rejoicing when a person believes in the Lord Jesus Christ for what He has accomplished on the cross and is saved from the devil's grasp.

imagine God as our heavenly FATHER.
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honestly, sometimes its hard to imagine or even understand why God chose to give the ultimate Sacrifice, His beloved Son, Jesus Christ.. to undeserving people like us. but He did.

For God SO loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.

He was crucified to set me free. I was bought with a price - His death for my (eternal) life. Now I am His and He is mine..

Lest i forget Gethsemane... lest i forget Thine agony... lest i forget Thy love for me... Lead me to Calvary.


Saturday, February 06, 2010

just when i thought....

just when i thought that this stage of my life was over... it comes back and haunts me again.

i actually found this "psalm" in my cupboard as i was looking for some old notes. but hey, its always good to have a laugh, and well.. i really going to cling on to this psalm/prayer for the next two years!!

THE STUDENTS' PSALM

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not flunk;
He keepeth me from lying down when I should be studying.
He leadeth me beside the water cooler for a study break;
He restores my faith in study guides.
He leads me to better study habits
For my grades' sake.
Yea, tho' I walk through the valley of borderline grades,
I will not have a nervous breakdown;
For Thou art with me;
My prayers and my friends, they comfort me.
Thou givest me answers in the moments of blankness;
Thou anointest my head with understanding.
My test paper runneth over with questions I recognize.
Surely passing grades and flying colors shall follow me
All the days of examinations;
And I shall not have to dwell in this university
FOREVER.
AMEN!!!!


Thursday, December 31, 2009

You can have my room

I know Christmas has passed.. but I recently reread this short story which really touched my heart.. and i think the lesson behind this story can be applied to us throughout the year.

the title of the story is actually called "Trouble at the Inn", but i've decided to change the title to "You can have my room". you will see why.

     I was teaching a Grade 2 class in London, Ontario, Canada, and was asked to produce a Christmas pageant. Some people thought what happened ruined it, while others considered it the truest Christmas story they had ever seen. You be the judge.
     After much thought and tact, I gave out the various parts for the pageant. One problem was Ralph. He was a big boy for nine years old and should have been in Grade 4. Besides being big, he was clumsy, slow-moving and slow-thinking. He was well-liked by all the children, especially the younger ones - he acted as their natural protector.
     Ralph wanted to be a shepherd with a flute. I told him I had a more important role for him. As the innkeeper, I reasoned, he would not have too many lines to remember. His size would make his refusal of lodging to Joseph more impressive.
     We practiced and practiced, each child feeling his importance to the success of the evening. The auditorium filled with family and friends for the yearly school extravaganza of a stage filled with exuberant children.
     But no one in the audience or on the stage was more caught up in the magic of that night than Ralph.
The play progressed without any major mishaps until Joseph appeared, walking slowly, tenderly helping Mary to the door of the inn. He knocked hard on the wooden door.
     Ralph was ready and waiting.
     "What do you want?" he cried, pushing the door open with a rude gesture.
     "We are looking for lodgings."
     "Look for them elsewhere." Ralph looked straight ahead, but he spoke with conviction. "The inn is full".
     "Kind sir, we have asked everywhere in vain. We have traveled far and are very weary."
     "There is no room for you."
     "Please, good innkeeper, this is my wife, Mary. She is heavy with child and must find a place to rest for the night. Surely you must have some small corner for her. She is so tired."
     Ralph looked down at Mary. There was a long pause. The audience became tense with embarrassments.
     "No, begone!" I coached.
     Ralph just stood there.
     Three times I prompted him from the wings, each time louder than the last. The angels backstage with me were becoming anxious too.
     At last, Ralph automatically repeated the words he had learned in those long weeks of practice:
     "No, begone!"
     Joseph sadly placed his arms around Mary and started to turn away.
     The innkeeper did not return to his inn as directed. He stood there watching the forlorn couple, looking perplexed, with his mouth opened, his brow creased with concern, his eyes filled with tears.
     Suddenly, this Christmas pageant became different from all the rest.
     "Don't go, Joseph. Please don't go," Ralph called. "Bring Mary back."
     His face brightened with a big smile. He stretched out his arms.
      "You can have my room"
     And my eyes filled with tears. The glory of God shone about them, and in only a moment, the choir of angels entered caroling their Christmas Song.

Author: Dina Donohue

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I think what struck me most in this story was this sentence alone - "You can have my room". Now that 2010 is creeping around the corner, many people are thinking of new year resolutions and ambitions. But have we ever stopped to tell our Lord Jesus Christ, "You can have my room (my heart). Come in."

A verse comes to mind as I have been preparing myself for the new year, and that is 1 Corinthians 2:2
"For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified."

I know that i'm entering a new phase in life, come 2010. And honestly, i am nervous. But i have the Lord's assurance that everything will be ok (Philippians 4:13 - "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me"). I pray that the Lord will teach me to fully depend on Him.

Truly, to God Alone be Glory.

We resolve to know
Nothing else but Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ, and Him crucified
We resolve to know
Nothing else but Jesus Christ
The Lamb of God, and our sacrifice
To come to God by grace alone
Through faith alone in His blood, spilled for us

Singing soli Deo gloria
To God alone be glory
To God alone be glory
Singing soli Deo gloria
To God alone be glory
To God alone be glory
In Jesus Christ

We resolve to live
For nothing else but Jesus Christ
To know the One who is our life
We resolve to live
By nothing but Your Word alone
Your strength alone, for Your will alone
To make our goal to please You alone
Worship You alone, our God
And our King


Monday, November 23, 2009

two songs to reflect upon..

Maker of this heart of mine
You know me very well
You understand my deepest part
More than I know myself
So when I face the darkness
When I need to find my way
I'll trust in You
Shepherd of my heart

Keeper of this heart of mine
Your patience has no end
You've loved me back into Your arms
Time and time again
So if I start to wander
Like a lamb that's gone astray
I'll trust in You
Shepherd of my heart

You're the beacon of my nights
You're the sunlight of my days
I can rest within Your arms
I can know Your loving ways
So let the cold winds blow
Let the storms rage all around
I'll trust in You
Shepherd of my heart

Giver of this life in me
You're what I'm living for
For all my deepest gratitude
You love me even more
So as I walk through valleys
Listening for the Master's call
I'll trust in you
Shepherd of my heart
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This world of human heartache
Hurt all around
Who's gonna care for the broken ones?
They sail a sea of sadness
Sometimes alone
Where the wind and the waves overcome
They need a place where they can come in from the danger
Find a little shelter
Rest secure and warm

Chorus:
They need a safe, safe harbour
Haven in the mist of the storm
Where there's freedom to conquer
The questions and problems
And fears are lost in love
There's assurance and healing and blessed believing
When they find the Lord is always enough
In a safe, safe harbour
Safe, safe harbour

It seems the hardest struggle for any man
Is facing the darkness inside of him
But give them sanctuary, filled up with love
Where the light of God's truth shines within
They'll know a place where they can come out of the darness
They'll find the grace of Jesus
In the refuge of His arms


Sunday, November 22, 2009

a retreat to reflect and recuperate

FINALLY.

EeLing, Wei Chiew and I finally got to have a short holiday together. we've been planning a getaway for so long, but it never materialized till now.

Saturday (21/11/09)
we went to Genting Highlands (thanks WeiChiew for driving!), stayed at Highland Hotel (thanks EeLing and dad for booking the room). err.. and i brought loads of junkfood which nobody ate. cis!

we had an awesome room. looked around the plaza for potential things to do/places to go for dinner. then we went out into the open. waiting for snow. hahaha.. it WAS actually quite cold. realized that none of us brought cameras, so we experimented on our handphones. not bad.

went back to our room to NAP (heavenly). had dinner, then we went out once again, still hoping for snow to blanket the floor. took more pictures. decided that we didn't want to die of pneumonia, so we went to the arcade for a little while before heading back to our room to freshen up, watch tv (Toy Story 2. hahaha) and ate somemore (mini junkfood and fruits). read the bible and slept.

Sunday (22/11/09)
started our day worshipping our Lord God Almighty with songs. (we didn't really organize this, so we forgot about guitars and songbooks). then we read the book of Jonah and did some sharing and reflection on this past year. then we prayed for one another.

packed up and left at about 1pm.

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Reflection:
this year has been rather trying. some of you know what i've been struggling with.. and i know the Lord has been teaching me patience and to depend fully on Him.

and one question that i've been thinking about is: have i made a positive impact in my life/other people's life this year? have i grown spiritually?

i guess i'm just tired from all the activities that i've been involved in. its time to step back and surrender everything to Him, and to rely on His strength, not mine.

i'm so thankful for His Grace and Providence so that i can study my masters next year. as i reflect more, i realize i need to balance what i want (my rights), and what is right before God's eyes.

anyway, coming back down to KL was quite saddening, honestly. we had to leave the nice cold weather, and come back to reality. it was actually quite refreshing to get away from the distractions of city life/work and just recuperate and enjoy each other's company. leaving Genting, we knew we were coming back to our hectic lifestyle.

we've sorta agreed that this should be an annual retreat. for us to spend quality time with each other and with God.

i thank God for this privilege to out with them, and i know we all wished that the retreat could have been longer. but whatever it is.. God is Good.

LOVE YOU GUYS, EELING AND WEICHIEW!!



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