New post…finally…

New year came for 14 days before this new post came in. Dont ask me why the sudden post, i just had the inspiration to post. Dont even know whether if anyone would drop by and read. But well!:)

Came back home from catching Red Cliff 2. It was awesome. I am beginning to like John Woo. I mean his directing skills is like good. and I like the filmography as well. Go watch it yourself and you will understand.

Today as I was “Kopitiam-ing” with God (my paraphrase for Starbucked), I was reading the book of 1 Peter and God spoke me something abt a righteous life.

Redemption of God+Self Controlled Life+Conformation to the WOG = Righteous Life.

This is an equation that I came up with my self. Sounds logical and I think its very true in my life. Need to have more self control. Need to grow. Need to commit to God and conform to His Word. I need Him.Jiayou Dewen. You will get there some day!:)

IPPT CLEARED!

Like FINALLY…i cleared my IPPT. I am like so glad. Coz i was not expecting myself to pass. I was even telling Junyao that I have already wrote “RT” in my organiser on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays coz I have so much faith that I will fail it. And when you are the most unexpecting, God loves to pop that element of surprise. The passing time for the 2.4 km run is 12:19 mins. Guess what? I came in EXACTLY at 12:19 mins. Dont believe me? ask me for evidence if you see me. I mean honestly its like God’s grace la..what i did was that I keep running and running. Wanted to stop for a few times, excuses like mouth feeling dry and legs cramping up started to form up in my mind, but I juz gritted my teeth and ran on. Last 50 metres to go, I ran with all my might, like i never ran before. And God did the job for me. I looked at the electronic panel. TAG NO. 322 – 12:19 mins! God is awesome!

Anyway..some random thots i have recently. Active friends and passive friends? Everyone is a friend to others. and sometimes, some people are more proactive in asking people and jio-ing people out for activities. Some people are not really these kind and they are those who wait to be asked. My personal belief is that if we really treasure someone in our lives, no matter how busy and “out of the way” it is, we would try to take initiative to that rite? I dunno. but i believe its like up to the individual rite? Jus random….juz feel free to comment if any thots abt this.

Recently I …..

Recently I…have been giving thanks for the hardworking CLs that God has placed under my care.

Recently I…have been praying for a great harvest to happen on the CLIQUE HERE services.

Recently I…have been evaluating my speech and what I say, and i am determined not to say somethings that I shld not keep saying.

Recently I…have been trying to run away from something in my life that I know I need to solve soon

Recently I…have been busy with many stuff like tuition, ministry, RT, drama and etc.

Recently I…have made a resolution to really walk right with God and keep to my resolution.

Have you stopped to take care of your own life and take note of what you have done recently? If you have not done it, stop and take 15 mins to do it now. It helps!:)

2 Word from God and 2 movies…

whee~!am back with some posts. I lead prayer meeting for the first time in service on saturday and i tell you, eveytime i does this kind of “first time” thingy, i freak out. And i honestly did. I remembered the first time i acted on stage, i nearly fainted during the pre-service rehearsals. And the first time i hosted in service, i was hopping around the stage like an ant on a hot pot (ask those who knows chinese proverbs). I am bad at these. but well, God brought me thru the prayer meeting and I had rather good feedback on my prayer leading. Thank God for that!:)

West did not do very well for service that day. Well, we dipped back to below 100. Was a lil sad abt the attendance. but well, i told God abt it and God reveal 2 things to me which was affecting the district growth. I mean i never seen it in such manner. First thing God told me was that West seriously lacked new wineskins and leader. And as i thought abt it, i do realised that people who comes for harvesters meet are those people who turns up for seed meet, and those people who turns up for seed meet are those who turns up for CLm. And its all the same people. long time since we seen new people rising up to take up the role of leadership. And to grow the church, leadership is a very important factor. We need new leaders who stand up in faith to do the job of leading people so that the church of God can grow and will grow. Second thing that God spoke abt was the grp focussing on the “cannot do’s” rather than the “can be done’s”. We need to focus more on God’s omnipotency. We need to trust in God’s power. We need to operate in faith. Because without faith, its impossible to please God. I spoke abt these 2 areas with my CLs in the CLs overnight prayer meet and they agreed with me. And they are all ready to fight this battle together with me. Thank God for all my warriors CLs. They are people who never shun when the going gets tough. They simply fights harder and get tougher. I love them and I love serving with them. Whee!!!!

Now to the topic of the 2 movies I watched recently. First on the list, 10 promises to my dog! I caught this movie alone coz i have been wanting to look at the kawaii dog. The show is super touching la. I cried like bucket loads. I guess I cant stand farewells and things that hurt human heart or human relationships. The show makes me want to have a dog.

Here goes the 10 promises:

1. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
2. Place your trust in me. It’s crucial for my well-being.
3. Be aware that however you treat me, I’ll never forget it.
4. Before you scold me for being lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I dont understand the words,I do understand the voice when it’s speaking to me.
6. Remember before you hit me,I have teeth that could hurt you,but that i choose not to hurt you.
7. Take care of me when I get old.
8. You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I only have you.
9. My life is likely to last from 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be painful to me.
10. Go with me on difficult journey. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember I love you..

Up next, RED CLIFF… Well, its the long-awaited blockbuster. I heard abt this show since Feb and since then, i have set my heart to watch it. And indeed, I guess I was the first few to catch the show coz I checked all the cinemas and on 10th July 2008, 9:15pm its the first show screened in Singapore. People who likes war strategy movies, you wont regret watching it. People who loved LOTR, go for it. My fave is Zhou Yu, the tactician for Wu kingdom. The storyline is quite close to the real story of Three kingdoms. Catch it, love it and tell me abt it alrite?:)

series of unfortunate events…

today is really a not so good day…wahaha..

eelee flown back to Chile today. I wish her well. Wont get to see her for at least one and half years. Eelee, if you are reading this, take good care of urself. And when you are free, go look for some latino hunks. Ps Shirls and some others flew off to Brisbane today for 8 days too. So envious of them. I have never been to a Caucasian country. How i wish i could go. But well, a combination of school schedule and finance probs tells me “no”. My sheep was enlisted today too. He’s supposed to report to the Police force for his national service. It wont be very tough, but nonetheless, it takes away 2 yrs of your freedom. In one day, there is 3 sending off, some long some short. I dun like farewells. To me, farewells are not so nice things. But someday it happens…

Have you ever wondered where you will go after death? I personally believe that after I die, i will proceed to meet my Lord and Saviour, Mr Jesus. And with death, comes many farewells. And farewell means that I cant be able to share about God’s love to others already. This is one of many reasons why i dont like farewells too. I was talking to my lecture mates over sms yesterday and she told me something that when i heard it, it was like “oh my gosh, what have we done?” Oops, it sounds wrong but read on. She mentioned that christians tend to be too cliquish thus leaving people out of our social circle. Of cos, i explained to her that it was never my intention to leave my lecture mates out of my social circle. In my world, everyone is welcomed. But sometimes, when we talked abt things that are familiar to us, it will neglect the others who are not that close and therefore make them feel left out. Thus, as we are being called to be salt and light, we need to be extra sensitive to the needs of the people and to make delibrate effort to mix around and talk to people around. I hope that I am a friend that provides security in friendship, coz i am one who does not like people that does not give me the security and assurance in the friendship. It makes me feel that I am the only one giving into this friendship.

Back to the series of unfortunate events. So I went to airport and sent Eelee off. After sending her off, I was supposed to head to Bukit Batok to give tuition. But when i reach Jurong east MRT, i was late therefore i chose to take a cab from there. And it was 7 bucks. Never mind abt that. The kid was quite nice and friendly. Found it easy to talk to him too. After that, i was supposed to rush down to camp to take my IPPT. Then I was late in leaving the kid’s house and I had to take a cab again. This time round, it was $11.60. So ex…And when i attempted my IPPT, I felt that i was not in my best condition to take, but i took it nonetheless. I almost failed my Chin-ups. But thank God still cleared it. After doing like 10 times of SBJ, I finally did it without a  “LINE FAULT”. But along with these 10 times of SBJ, my thigh muscles started to tighten up. I went for my 2.4km run shortly. When i started running, i could sense my muscles all starting to feel tight, but i still continued on, when the second round came, my muscles were all tensed up and I had a cramp. I thought to myself, “Man, this is not the right day. Surely not on my IPPT day right.” But what had to come, came. Had a no. of cramps and i started to walk. Of coz, needless to say, i failed my 2.4 with a timing of 14:23. I was so sian-ned after that. Bad things comes in pairs. I was abt to go home and mourn for my failure and guess what? I forget my locker no.! I tried to find and open but to no avail. I was supposed to be able to leave the camp at 715pm. But becoz of my stupidity, i left at 845pm coz i have to wait for everyone to leave the place to narrow down the possible lockers that i place my stuff. I mean failing my IPPT is sad enough, but well…

So that was roughly my day..wasn’t really a good day..but well, give thanks with a grateful heart ba!

I pray that God will help me keep a thankful heart towards Him for who He is!:)

Viva Espana!!

Its official. Espana are the CHAMPIONS of Euro ‘ 08!

They have done justice to good football finally. I mean Germany is not a bad team. But honestly speaking, they really don’t deserve to win this. It was really a great match last nite. I enjoyed the match as well as the people who are catching it with me (shirls, zach and calvin). And thank Torres for the great goal. It was a combination of pace, strength, placement and technique. Wonderful goal! And he’s a good-looking chap too!

By winning this Euro, they have sent a signal to World Cup 2010. Behold! Look at the potential of this squad and you will be well amazed at them. The number of rising stars:
-Fernardo Torres – 24 yrs old
-Cesc Fabregas – 21 yrs old
-David Silva – 22 yrs old
-Sergio Ramos – 22 yrs old
-Andreas Iniesta – 24 yrs old

Spain has showed the example that the past would not dictate what they can achieve and also the fact that young people are the potential of the nation. All the best for Spain! See them at South Africa 2010 and Poland-Ukraine 2012! Viva Espana!

Spain in, Sharapova out…

this month have been filled with the sports fever. 2 of the sports that I love the most are having big events on their respective calendars. With the European Championships (Euro ’08 ) and Wimbledon on in this month, I am losing much of my sleep to catch the live action. Ytd I witnessED a heartbreak and also (Thank God!) a heartbreak neutralizer. Sharapova was knocked out in the 2nd Round of Wimbledon (oh my gosh, is this even possible?) by some fellow Russian who is ranked more than 150 places below her. I was like devastated? I mean what happened? Injury? Lapse of concentration? I dont know. But I will be still rooting for her. Always and forever…

BUT….the encouraging thing is….Spain got thru into their first major tournament finals in 24 yrs. Praise God. They are going to whack the Germans in the name of justice to beautiful soccer. And to prove that having just pure luck will NOT bring you anywhere. Germans, better watch out…if you dare play like how played against Austria or Turkey, you will NOT be so lucky this time. So better give all you’ve got against the Spainards, at least if you want to win a Euro Cup, win it in style and glory.

On a lighter note, it seems that school re-opening is a good thing for West. People starts to have time for CG and shepherding. Not that they are unwilling to come during the hols, but they are stuck at home. But its time for growth and its time for the 13 schools to be accomplished! Go for it! IT CAN BE DONE, IT WILL BE DONE AND IT SHALL BE DONE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEXIS & KENNY!

Hey birthday girl and guy! here are some encouragement for you!

 

Alexis:
Thanks for being a great support in the leadership team. You have proven yourself to be a very stable and mature leader. Though I know sometimes, things may discourage you, you never fail to pick yourself up. And this is what i call maturity. You have came a long way. From the new believer that is always so afraid of your parents to one who is a testimony to your family and bringing your brother to know God, its amazing. As God lead you, continue to allow Him to mould you into the kind of person you will be in Christ. Looking at your life and growth always makes me feel that serving God so hard is all worth it!

Kenny:
You are one tall guy with a loud burp. But I know you have a bigger and greater passion for God. I have seen Kenny grow up, not literally, but spiritually. I remember when the first time Yunian brought you to church, you are one who is quite blur. I think you have grown in God so much. In the area of new roles you are playing for the group, shepherding your sheep, seein your lead games in a whole grp. Now as you are striving to be a CL in nanhua, continue to hold on to your convictions and passions I believe you can do it if you put in 100%. Jiayou!

discontentment…

people, if u start to read this post, you are accountable to do what its made known to you this day. if you feel that you are not ready. then read it another day. But i tell you, God holds you accountable for what you know…

Never think church activities as an obligation. They are not obligations. If you love God, you will come. Church activities are not social clubs. They are not there for you to skip as and when you like it. Is God not worthy of your time? oh come on…pls…you muz be thinking. “i can also worship God at home rite?” then i tell you that your thinking is ABSOLUTELY wrong. if that’s what God intended, then why did He instituted church and put Acts church in the Bible. Come on, get your act together. Church is not a playground. If you want to play, go somewhere else. Dont mess with what God instituted.

For people who faced school commitments and parental objections, I FULLY empathised with your situations.really! But you have to try your best to ask and ask again. Get your priorities right. God is more than worthy. I was once persecuted by parents. I was once threatened of being demoted of my rank in cca and all CCA points to be taken off me by my CCA teacher. i mean what’s the big deal? Honestly, i dont feel that as a sacrifice. Come on, what did we give? some of our time and some of our rights to God. then in comparison, what did Jesus give? HE GAVE HIS LIFE. mind you! Its really time to give your best and commit.

People, we have to wake up our ideas. Where will we be now if we dont have God? honestly, think abt it..what is God to you? Someone you call upon ONLY when you need Him and someone to be cast aside if you have no time. Unacceptable ok! TOTALLY unacceptable.

I am not angry. I am just discontented the way things are now. Things got to start moving. If not, CG08 cannot be won. God take charge!

Let me end this off with this verse…

Revelations 3:15-16
I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.

when they do/say…

When they say “Its time to go bathe”, they are not trying to naggy. They are just afraid that you catch a cold when you bathe too late

When they say “Come home earlier”, they are not trying to be control freaks. They are at home, worrying about us while we are having fun out there.

When they say “Sleep earlier, dont stay up too late”, they are not trying to irrittate you. They are juz scared that you will fall sick easily in the future if you dont have enough rest.

When they say “Don’t mix around with bad company”, they are not trying to poke their nose into the friendship you have. They are just concerned that you will learn bad things and grow up the wrong way.

When they say “Don’t anyhow spend your money”, they are not trying to stingy about their money. They are trying to teach you the value of thriftiness so that you have enough for the future.

Our parents and grandparents love us too much in the way that they know. Sometimes we get it wrong. But well, this does not deter the fact that they love us and they are God’s gift from us. Thanks mum and dad. And of coz, my grandmother…you are fondly remembered!:)