Pls pray for my legs to be healed. I know God can give big things if He wills it and by His mercy. May He be glorified in my healing as a miraculous instrument of His, and may His will be done in me and for me! I claim His mercy, His promises and His gift of faith to me. I claim your prayers of love and hope for me. Amen.
God is in ultimate control of my health and life.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Charismatic preparations
My last session was about 4 months back and I look forward to tonight's. It is rather daunting thinking of it. I hope I don't feel awkward due to the long absence but I think I won't be. I have had a longer absence of 2 years before.
Sharon will be there too, so I should have no qualms. I know I will be fine going up for intercessory prayer because first and foremost, it IS the Holy Spirit awaiting me. Other reasons cannot surpass this. I have now no pain in my legs though I am not taking any painkillers. I can exercise too. I WILL be fine getting up after being slain because it is Him revealing His power to me. Lord, help my unbelief and increase my faith!!
There is so much to praise and thank Him for, even if I don't give a testimony on it. There is also so much to beg His mercy for, and I know my God is a God of miracles! I await with anticipation and excitement my time with Him later!
At this moment, I am preparing myself by listening to Hillsongs.
Sharon will be there too, so I should have no qualms. I know I will be fine going up for intercessory prayer because first and foremost, it IS the Holy Spirit awaiting me. Other reasons cannot surpass this. I have now no pain in my legs though I am not taking any painkillers. I can exercise too. I WILL be fine getting up after being slain because it is Him revealing His power to me. Lord, help my unbelief and increase my faith!!
There is so much to praise and thank Him for, even if I don't give a testimony on it. There is also so much to beg His mercy for, and I know my God is a God of miracles! I await with anticipation and excitement my time with Him later!
At this moment, I am preparing myself by listening to Hillsongs.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
A life for auction on Ebay
An Aussie student is selling his life on Ebay. The buyer will take on his name, lifestyle, skills and relationships.
It seems to indicate that he is unhappy with his life. A story goes that this man was unhappy with his cross in life and asked God to give him a lighter one. God let him choose his own in a room of crosses and he chose the smallest and thinnest one. It turned out to be his initial one.
The grass is always greener on the other side but our lives have a purpose. It is just that we don't see it immediately. The reason is usually evident after we carry our crosses and learn lessons from them.
It seems to indicate that he is unhappy with his life. A story goes that this man was unhappy with his cross in life and asked God to give him a lighter one. God let him choose his own in a room of crosses and he chose the smallest and thinnest one. It turned out to be his initial one.
The grass is always greener on the other side but our lives have a purpose. It is just that we don't see it immediately. The reason is usually evident after we carry our crosses and learn lessons from them.
Christmas meaning
Silva Kandiah mentioned the season of Yuletide as deviating towards secular commercialism when it is really of Christian origin. She wondered how Singapore Christians dealt with this inaccurate portrayal of Christmas. She presented a contradiction between the decorated atmosphere and the actual meaning of the occasion.
As a Roman Catholic, I don't see the ambiguity involved in celebrating this season. I do admire the decorations along the roads, put up the Christmas tree in my home and buy a new outfit every year for midnight mass. However, I know that the intrinsic values of the occasion are still very much prevalent in my life.
My admiration of the decorations is from a purely aesthetic point of view while the new outfit is the only secular indulgence I give myself.
The tree is green, which represents everlasting life given so abundantly by my Saviour. I buy gifts for and give cards to people because giving is better than receiving, as it brightens their hearts and expresses God's love to them through me. I try to donate to the Salvation Army's pot too, as charity goes hand in hand with Christmas.
Most importantly, this season reminds me again of God's generous love towards me when He gave His Son to me. Being in my church choir helps me to be more aware of my mission to spread God's love through song as well.
As a Roman Catholic, I don't see the ambiguity involved in celebrating this season. I do admire the decorations along the roads, put up the Christmas tree in my home and buy a new outfit every year for midnight mass. However, I know that the intrinsic values of the occasion are still very much prevalent in my life.
My admiration of the decorations is from a purely aesthetic point of view while the new outfit is the only secular indulgence I give myself.
The tree is green, which represents everlasting life given so abundantly by my Saviour. I buy gifts for and give cards to people because giving is better than receiving, as it brightens their hearts and expresses God's love to them through me. I try to donate to the Salvation Army's pot too, as charity goes hand in hand with Christmas.
Most importantly, this season reminds me again of God's generous love towards me when He gave His Son to me. Being in my church choir helps me to be more aware of my mission to spread God's love through song as well.
Playing God
Euthanasia or "mercy killing" is rampant in the world and is carried out on both humans as well as animals. It is labelled as "mercy killing" because it supposedly releases the patient from continual pain and suffering while alive. Withdrawing the life support system or injecting a lethal drug that induces death is really freeing them and giving them relief. They cease suffering a fate worse than death if they continue living.
I feel that these reasons are really meant to justify the act but the underlying implications are somewhat neglected. It's really playing God here. No human can decide to take away a fellow human's life, or his own life for that matter. In both instances, he's placing himself on par with our Creator, the One who gives us life and death, by His will. That's exactly what Lucifer did. We're equal to our fellow humans and don't have the perogative to decide for them or for ourselves. We are always going to be less equal to our God, accept that!
I feel that these reasons are really meant to justify the act but the underlying implications are somewhat neglected. It's really playing God here. No human can decide to take away a fellow human's life, or his own life for that matter. In both instances, he's placing himself on par with our Creator, the One who gives us life and death, by His will. That's exactly what Lucifer did. We're equal to our fellow humans and don't have the perogative to decide for them or for ourselves. We are always going to be less equal to our God, accept that!
Strength amidst loss
My friend lost her husband and I thank God for making me stay strong for my friend, such that I can focus on my duties and sing Gloria as well as Alleluia at mass. However, certain things can trigger the sadness. A song which I wanted to show her but haven't got the chance to and seeing her break down. Still, even the strong at heart are susceptible to emotion, as my friend told me.
O God You Search Me
O God you search me and you know me
All my thoughts lie open to your gaze
And in all that I do you are before me
Ever the Maker and keeper of my day
You are my resting and rising
You discern my purpose from afar
And with love everlasting you besiege me
At every moment of life and death you are
Although your spirit is upon me
I still seek shelter from your wings
There is nowhere on earth I can escape you
Even the darkness is radiant in your light
I met this friend a week after the proceedings and at that time, she was still very bad in coping with the issue. I felt heartpain at seeing her and broke down while praying for her. I felt so helpless but I knew that the only thing I could do for her was to pray for her. Indeed, God answered our prayers and she was much better in a shorter time than expected. When I met up with her the following week, she was back to normal and could talk about him and the proceedings too. I was heartened to see that. I was also glad to realise that our friendship was not different even though we had lost touch over time.
God has planned a future for her and He has thus kept His word that He will take care of her.
When I think about the heavens, the moon and all the stars
I wonder what you ever saw in me
But you took me and you loved me
And you've given me a home
And now I praise your name eternally
O God You Search Me
O God you search me and you know me
All my thoughts lie open to your gaze
And in all that I do you are before me
Ever the Maker and keeper of my day
You are my resting and rising
You discern my purpose from afar
And with love everlasting you besiege me
At every moment of life and death you are
Although your spirit is upon me
I still seek shelter from your wings
There is nowhere on earth I can escape you
Even the darkness is radiant in your light
I met this friend a week after the proceedings and at that time, she was still very bad in coping with the issue. I felt heartpain at seeing her and broke down while praying for her. I felt so helpless but I knew that the only thing I could do for her was to pray for her. Indeed, God answered our prayers and she was much better in a shorter time than expected. When I met up with her the following week, she was back to normal and could talk about him and the proceedings too. I was heartened to see that. I was also glad to realise that our friendship was not different even though we had lost touch over time.
God has planned a future for her and He has thus kept His word that He will take care of her.
When I think about the heavens, the moon and all the stars
I wonder what you ever saw in me
But you took me and you loved me
And you've given me a home
And now I praise your name eternally
God never lets me down
God's the only one who really understands my deepest thoughts and is there for me 24/7. He's really the "bestest friend" (as Tommy in Rugrats says) I have since He doesn't let me down or hurt me. I know I'm getting all religious-sounding here but these are my true thoughts realized through painful experiences with humans.
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