we pray for revival for our church, ask God to send new pple to us in the beginning of this year, God is faithful, He has brought 5 pple in our midst, worshipping with us, have fellowship with us.
Thank you Lord =D
they are angela (grace's sister), janice (kelvin' gf), yee shuang and her mom, emily tan and evelyn...we are glad God has answered prayers...we wanna live a prayerful life.
Thank you Lord = D... you are good!
Thursday, March 23, 2006
got a new case ytd, a sec 3 student.. hod told me she's not an easy student oh... diff one... tough yet challenging.. i llyk tough case... i have learn sumthing new from the first case, the kinda disorder, bout sumthin sumthin, i love it...
left 3 more weeks to complete another 2 papers...panic...dun panic, start early...cannot delay..okie must start doing... got to take over jun'an in leading worship for this sunday.. attended a seminar on ema today...human is so complex...not quick fix...you will understand when you grow older..hexhex...anw we've to learn and mature as we grow older...hopefully we can be also wiser...
left 3 more weeks to complete another 2 papers...panic...dun panic, start early...cannot delay..okie must start doing... got to take over jun'an in leading worship for this sunday.. attended a seminar on ema today...human is so complex...not quick fix...you will understand when you grow older..hexhex...anw we've to learn and mature as we grow older...hopefully we can be also wiser...
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Friday, March 17, 2006
Thursday, March 16, 2006
im happy tt ive tried to make western meal for dinner ydae..it turned out good. first time tried making beef, drink red wine 4 dinner...hmm...not bad...but is quite costly when eat at home llyk that... shall try some other things nxt time...
everytimes seeing clients and start to realise wad kinda prob they face in life. much are on comm breakdown, lack e trust in e r'ship, sth to do w their family of origin...etc...why cant pple come 2gether to talk? i dun hv an answer. hv i learnt anything out of all these? definitely!!! wad's God's purpose for me? why he calls me to this helping profession? u noe it's so tough as in smtimes u face 2 person who are not willing to talk 2gether wif their partners, and our job will be getting tough...
anw, i hope tt God will be there to guide these clients...hope tt they can also realise they are the expert in solving their prob and managing them well...
well, hope tt i can be there for them, to provide a holding space, be empathic, be a positive model for them...
i realli enjoy spending time wif God this week..the purple booklet of "journeying with Christ to the Cross" is good. each day meditation contains good insight...and there are those good writers llyk Dr Robert Solomon, Rev Dr John Chew (one of my fav lecturer in TTC previously) and Dr Mary Tan...etc...
hope that my yfers and churchmates will not miss the opportunities to enjoy every moment with God..
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
journeying with Christ to the Cross
Journeying with Christ to the Cross
I am wondering how is everyone spiritual journey with the Lord Jesus now. I've been using some devotional materials to help me thinking about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Despite my busy schedule, I read the purple booklet "Journeying with Christ to the Cross" in the morning before I start my day. Read either "Everyday with Jesus" or "Upper Room" at night. I wanna tell you how much I am touched as I read His Words with an attitude expecting God to speak to me, I begin to see that God wanna me to adopt a humble attitude towards people. He shows me the message that it is my HEART that matters most. No point in performing all kinda religious ritual, yet my heart is far away from Him.
When we fast & pray, give tithing and do charity, remember to also demonstrate justice, mercy and faithfulness to others (Matt 23:23).
I wanna share with you this song that has been helping me when I am upset and distracted.
Still
Hide me now
Under Your wings
Cover me
With in Your mighty hand
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You above the storm
Father You are King over the flood
I will be still know You are God
Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know His power
In quietness and trust
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You above the storm
Father You are King over the flood
I will be still know You are God
During this season of Lent, are we walking with Lord Jesus?
Or He is walking all alone to the Cross?
I am wondering how is everyone spiritual journey with the Lord Jesus now. I've been using some devotional materials to help me thinking about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Despite my busy schedule, I read the purple booklet "Journeying with Christ to the Cross" in the morning before I start my day. Read either "Everyday with Jesus" or "Upper Room" at night. I wanna tell you how much I am touched as I read His Words with an attitude expecting God to speak to me, I begin to see that God wanna me to adopt a humble attitude towards people. He shows me the message that it is my HEART that matters most. No point in performing all kinda religious ritual, yet my heart is far away from Him.
When we fast & pray, give tithing and do charity, remember to also demonstrate justice, mercy and faithfulness to others (Matt 23:23).
I wanna share with you this song that has been helping me when I am upset and distracted.
Still
Hide me now
Under Your wings
Cover me
With in Your mighty hand
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You above the storm
Father You are King over the flood
I will be still know You are God
Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know His power
In quietness and trust
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You above the storm
Father You are King over the flood
I will be still know You are God
During this season of Lent, are we walking with Lord Jesus?
Or He is walking all alone to the Cross?
Monday, March 13, 2006
i'm actually scare
i'm actually scare
i dunno wad will happen tmr.. im not going to worry cos i noe no point to worry for sth tt we dunno whether it happen or not.. the past few days had been bad..sth unpleasant happened tt i dunno how to handle..i got to see the true color of human beings..ugly?? hearts filled with ungratefulness??? i dunno...but anw i believe everything is in God's hand so i just pray and trust tt he will open a way for me. no matter wad happen, i still hv to face it. but i'm sure tt God is with me and he wont let thing to happen tt i cant take it. so i learn to trust him, realli this is true...
nvm, wanna go to sleep n start to gather info about the paper tmr...good nite everybody!!!
i dunno wad will happen tmr.. im not going to worry cos i noe no point to worry for sth tt we dunno whether it happen or not.. the past few days had been bad..sth unpleasant happened tt i dunno how to handle..i got to see the true color of human beings..ugly?? hearts filled with ungratefulness??? i dunno...but anw i believe everything is in God's hand so i just pray and trust tt he will open a way for me. no matter wad happen, i still hv to face it. but i'm sure tt God is with me and he wont let thing to happen tt i cant take it. so i learn to trust him, realli this is true...
nvm, wanna go to sleep n start to gather info about the paper tmr...good nite everybody!!!
Sunday, March 12, 2006
dun want regret later in my life
sometimes only when we lose it, den we realise how important it is the person/ thing mean to us. i guess ive not lose it now, and i wont noe how will it be on tt day for me. thus is still good tt i spend time wif my loved ones, my Lord, and ..... etc ...
i was reading the biographies of James Framo, a great family therapist. from his writing about his family of origin, i realise sth important i need to do b4 i regret for life.
thank you Lord.
2 March 2006
Knowing who God is
For reading & meditation - luke 11:1-13
"When you pray, say: "Father…" (John 17:2)
We consider now the opening words of our Lord's prayer in John 17, bearing in mind the prayer Christ construct for his disciples in luke 11. The word Father appears at the beginning of both prayers. "Father," Jesus said in John 17:1, "the time has come." Our Lord not only taught his disciples to address God as "Father" but he did so himself.
Why is it important to address God as "Father"? Well, one reason is that it turns our minds away from ourselves to our Father who is in heaven. Then and only then, can we get the right perspective on things. Our biggest failure in prayer begins when we rush into God's presence and start presenting our petitions w/o any regard to who God is. This only serves to concentrate our attention on what is already troubling us, and increases our awareness of our lack. When we begin by focusing on God as someone who takes a Father's interest in his children, and concentrate on him, thinking about his greatness, his power and his eagerness to give, the first thing we receive is a calm spirit. The tendency to plunge into a panicky flood of words leaves us, and we begin to realize that cos God is our Father ther is an entirely diff way of looking at matters.
Also the very mention of the word "Father" helps us understand that we are not engaging in a theological dialogue; we are talking to our Father. And "Father" is a relationship word; we cant call God "Father" w/o acknowledging that we are his children. No prayer can be true prayer unless we understand that when we talk to him as a child talks to a loving father.
Prayer:
O Father, with what joy I say that word. Help me never to forget that prayer begins with adoration, not with supplication - with the focus on you, not me. Forgive me that so often I get things the wrong way round. In Jesus' name. Amen.
i was reading the biographies of James Framo, a great family therapist. from his writing about his family of origin, i realise sth important i need to do b4 i regret for life.
thank you Lord.
2 March 2006
Knowing who God is
For reading & meditation - luke 11:1-13
"When you pray, say: "Father…" (John 17:2)
We consider now the opening words of our Lord's prayer in John 17, bearing in mind the prayer Christ construct for his disciples in luke 11. The word Father appears at the beginning of both prayers. "Father," Jesus said in John 17:1, "the time has come." Our Lord not only taught his disciples to address God as "Father" but he did so himself.
Why is it important to address God as "Father"? Well, one reason is that it turns our minds away from ourselves to our Father who is in heaven. Then and only then, can we get the right perspective on things. Our biggest failure in prayer begins when we rush into God's presence and start presenting our petitions w/o any regard to who God is. This only serves to concentrate our attention on what is already troubling us, and increases our awareness of our lack. When we begin by focusing on God as someone who takes a Father's interest in his children, and concentrate on him, thinking about his greatness, his power and his eagerness to give, the first thing we receive is a calm spirit. The tendency to plunge into a panicky flood of words leaves us, and we begin to realize that cos God is our Father ther is an entirely diff way of looking at matters.
Also the very mention of the word "Father" helps us understand that we are not engaging in a theological dialogue; we are talking to our Father. And "Father" is a relationship word; we cant call God "Father" w/o acknowledging that we are his children. No prayer can be true prayer unless we understand that when we talk to him as a child talks to a loving father.
Prayer:
O Father, with what joy I say that word. Help me never to forget that prayer begins with adoration, not with supplication - with the focus on you, not me. Forgive me that so often I get things the wrong way round. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Saturday, March 11, 2006
season of lent
Journey together with Jesus in the season of Lent
Material from "Everyday With Jesus"
1 March 2006
Prayer reveals the pray-er
For reading and meditation - John 17:1-26
"My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil ones" (v15)
There is no better way to prepare our hearts for the Easter season, I believe, than by a serious comtemplation of the prayer of our Lord found in John 17. It is to this sublime passage, therefore, that I intend to draw your attention in the weeks that lie ahead. Today we begin by reading the whole prayer, and then we shall focus on it verse by verse and phrase by phrase.
It is customary to refer to the prayer Christ framed for his disciples which is recorded in luke 11 and matt 6 as the Lord's prayer, but in reality that was not a prayer Jesus used Himself - at least not in its entirety. I cannot imagine him praying "forgive us our sins" for he had no sins to forgive. In John 17, however, we see our lord himself at prayer. The prayer we are about to study was prayed in the shadow of the cross, just moments b4 jesus left the upper room and went with his disciples into the dark valley of the kidron.
We can tell a lot about people by the way they pray. When I was a pastor I could frequently detect where individuals were spiritually by listening closely to their prayers. Something they would say, a phrase they might use, would be like a window into their soul. I would then encourage them to open up to me to share what was going on in their life. Often, though not always, our conversation would lead to the discussion of some important issues affecting their life.
What do we learn about our Lord as we listen to him pray within hours of being crucified? One thing we discover is that though his body would soon be stretched on a cross, his primary thoughts were not himself but the wellbeing of his disciples. The prayer reveals the pray-er. And how!
Prayer:
Gracious and loving Father, unfold to me by your Spirit the riches and depth of this, my savior's prayer. May my experience be that new light breaks forth from your Word as I meditate on it day by day. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Prayer reveals the pray-er
For reading and meditation - John 17:1-26
"My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil ones" (v15)
There is no better way to prepare our hearts for the Easter season, I believe, than by a serious comtemplation of the prayer of our Lord found in John 17. It is to this sublime passage, therefore, that I intend to draw your attention in the weeks that lie ahead. Today we begin by reading the whole prayer, and then we shall focus on it verse by verse and phrase by phrase.
It is customary to refer to the prayer Christ framed for his disciples which is recorded in luke 11 and matt 6 as the Lord's prayer, but in reality that was not a prayer Jesus used Himself - at least not in its entirety. I cannot imagine him praying "forgive us our sins" for he had no sins to forgive. In John 17, however, we see our lord himself at prayer. The prayer we are about to study was prayed in the shadow of the cross, just moments b4 jesus left the upper room and went with his disciples into the dark valley of the kidron.
We can tell a lot about people by the way they pray. When I was a pastor I could frequently detect where individuals were spiritually by listening closely to their prayers. Something they would say, a phrase they might use, would be like a window into their soul. I would then encourage them to open up to me to share what was going on in their life. Often, though not always, our conversation would lead to the discussion of some important issues affecting their life.
What do we learn about our Lord as we listen to him pray within hours of being crucified? One thing we discover is that though his body would soon be stretched on a cross, his primary thoughts were not himself but the wellbeing of his disciples. The prayer reveals the pray-er. And how!
Prayer:
Gracious and loving Father, unfold to me by your Spirit the riches and depth of this, my savior's prayer. May my experience be that new light breaks forth from your Word as I meditate on it day by day. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Friday, March 10, 2006
Jesus be the centre of my life
To Yee Shuang,
wow u've learnt so much from the sunday's video. it's one of e touching video i ever seen. artaban walks his talk, and lives his faith. it's comforting to noe tt at the end, Jesus praised artaban tt he has offered his best to Him as he did it onto one of the least of these brothers of Jesus, he has done it onto Him (matt 25:35-40). artaban has offered his life for Jesus.
wow u've learnt so much from the sunday's video. it's one of e touching video i ever seen. artaban walks his talk, and lives his faith. it's comforting to noe tt at the end, Jesus praised artaban tt he has offered his best to Him as he did it onto one of the least of these brothers of Jesus, he has done it onto Him (matt 25:35-40). artaban has offered his life for Jesus.
just lyk artaban, sometimes we'll also face troubles or problems in life, but he didn't give up. he cont to give his life for those pple around him who are in need. he even bothered to stop to help, to care and to educate. he didn't waste his life in the end!!! deep in him, i believe he has a conviction he wants to fullfil.
i was reminded by this song we sang during sunday service.
Jesus be the centre
Verse 1:
Jesus, be the centre
Be my source, be my light
Jesus
Jesus, be the centre
Be my hope, be my song
Jesus
Chorus:
Be the fire in my heart
Be the wind in these sails
Be the reason that I live
Jesus, Jesus
Verse 2:
Jesus, be my vision
Be my path, be my guide
Jesus (2X)
i was reminded by this song we sang during sunday service.
Jesus be the centre
Verse 1:
Jesus, be the centre
Be my source, be my light
Jesus
Jesus, be the centre
Be my hope, be my song
Jesus
Chorus:
Be the fire in my heart
Be the wind in these sails
Be the reason that I live
Jesus, Jesus
Verse 2:
Jesus, be my vision
Be my path, be my guide
Jesus (2X)
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Im so relieved after sharing during the exco prayer meeting. i felt tt i really too stressed up and den i cant control my tears. my life now seems is in a mess. i was lyk i cant take control of my life, and sometimes i can feel quite frustrated. the timetable seems so messy nowaday cos i supposed to be at the fsc on tues & thurs only, but recently i got to go down on other days like monday, tue, thurs and fri. i felt i cant concentrate in studies, and no time for me to do research and writing the papers. the deadlines are coming. how can i finish 3 major papers? deadlines on 22 march, and 17 april.
felt frustrated, stressed, panic ...
i noe i got to manage the time well enough to finish my papers and fullfil my attachment at the fsc.
THANK YOU GOD tt the praying for one another on sunday afternoon helps me to focus back to God again and trust tt He will see me thru.
and this song is ringing again in my ears. its comforting n i still want to praise Him for He is my God.
THANK YOU GOD once again He is the ONE can give me strength to face whatever situation.
BE UNTO YOUR NAME
We are a moment You are forever
Lord of the ages God before time
We are a vapor You are eternal
Love everlasting reigning on high
Holy Holy Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain
Highest praises honor and glory
Be unto Your name
Be unto Your name
We are the broken You are the healer
Jesus Redeemer mighty to save
You are the love song we’ll sing forever
Bowing before You Blessing Your name
felt frustrated, stressed, panic ...
i noe i got to manage the time well enough to finish my papers and fullfil my attachment at the fsc.
THANK YOU GOD tt the praying for one another on sunday afternoon helps me to focus back to God again and trust tt He will see me thru.
and this song is ringing again in my ears. its comforting n i still want to praise Him for He is my God.
THANK YOU GOD once again He is the ONE can give me strength to face whatever situation.
BE UNTO YOUR NAME
We are a moment You are forever
Lord of the ages God before time
We are a vapor You are eternal
Love everlasting reigning on high
Holy Holy Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain
Highest praises honor and glory
Be unto Your name
Be unto Your name
We are the broken You are the healer
Jesus Redeemer mighty to save
You are the love song we’ll sing forever
Bowing before You Blessing Your name
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