i've been listening to many songs some time ago but didn't post about it. i want to share this song, for it talks of us who are walking on this narrow journey.
whether a christian for a long time or someone of new faith, this song presents to us the fundamentals/basics of life - to where it all began for each of us.
i believe that the journey can be pretty lonely. and many times it is God's grace and love that just holds us, for He is our strength, our Rock and our Redeemer. He is our provider in our time of need. His grace is sufficient for us.
The Robe
- Wes King -
Anyone whose heart is cold and lonely
Anyone who can't believe
Anyone whose hands are worn and empty
Come as you are
Anyone whose feet are tired of walking
And even lost their will to run
There is a place of rest for your aching soul
Come as you are
Chorus:
For the robe is of God
That will clothe your nakedness
And the robe is His grace
It's all you need
Come as you are
Anyone who feels that they're unworthy
Anyone whose just afraid
Come sinner, come and receive His mercy
Come as you are
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
back from TRAC...
just came back from the TRAC conference today.
it's nice to be able to attend. the teaching sessions were quite good. plus i haven't seen so many pastors at one go. broke my previous record. its compulsory for all the pastors to attend this annual AGM conference.
being a pastor is tough. there are so many issues to deal with in their life. and this is only just within the church. don't even talk about going out into the world yet.
there was an ordination of a pastor today. welcoming a pastor into the ministry.
okay... my mind suddenly came to a halt. just now, my thoughts were about the many things i have heard and seen that happens in churches as i was growing up and also till now. its quite saddening. its not the same as OCF, obviously. it stumbles people. it's surprising how people change and i won't be surprised at how others who are good and faithful gets discourage or pick-up the bad habits and forget the Lord whom they love. okay. i better stop.
its only 8.35pm. but i'm tired. may have to run on caffeine tomorrow at work.
it's nice to be able to attend. the teaching sessions were quite good. plus i haven't seen so many pastors at one go. broke my previous record. its compulsory for all the pastors to attend this annual AGM conference.
being a pastor is tough. there are so many issues to deal with in their life. and this is only just within the church. don't even talk about going out into the world yet.
there was an ordination of a pastor today. welcoming a pastor into the ministry.
okay... my mind suddenly came to a halt. just now, my thoughts were about the many things i have heard and seen that happens in churches as i was growing up and also till now. its quite saddening. its not the same as OCF, obviously. it stumbles people. it's surprising how people change and i won't be surprised at how others who are good and faithful gets discourage or pick-up the bad habits and forget the Lord whom they love. okay. i better stop.
its only 8.35pm. but i'm tired. may have to run on caffeine tomorrow at work.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
mmmmm.... :)
so my grumpy mood ends...
i solved the problem. spent 1 and half weeks. and earlier, i had to redo it from the start because of leaving a decimal point. after going through a lot of mess, the data did not equal. it could not be reconciled. the difference is by the millions! i struggled through and kind of reached the solution. but it was messy and a complicated way to get the solution.
i looked at it. its crappy work. certainly not good. i set it aside and started it all over again but this time having done it before. i finished it in half a day. i reconciled all the data. all formulas in each cell checked and corrected. its good.
when i woke up this morning, i was like, what kind of day is it going to be? well, i choose what type of day it is going to be. and i just prayed and ask God, 'please help me.' no elaborate prayer or spiritual words came to my mind. i was just so so so so sincere and true when i said, 'please help me.'
oooo... how could i forget? ee leon is in malaysia for 1 month. he came down to KL for 3 days. met up with him last night together with chok and yvonne. its really great. so nice to see ee leon and chok again.
haha... and i'll be going for the TRAC national conference. TRinity Annual Conference = all the english methodist churches in malaysia. its in kuantan and i'll be going down with my parents. all the pastors and church leaders will be there. scary... its from saturday till tuesday.
my supervisor allowed me to take leave on monday and tuesday.
thank you, Lord.
oh yeah... i'm not going to be involved in the Christmas musical this year. i take it slow first...
i solved the problem. spent 1 and half weeks. and earlier, i had to redo it from the start because of leaving a decimal point. after going through a lot of mess, the data did not equal. it could not be reconciled. the difference is by the millions! i struggled through and kind of reached the solution. but it was messy and a complicated way to get the solution.
i looked at it. its crappy work. certainly not good. i set it aside and started it all over again but this time having done it before. i finished it in half a day. i reconciled all the data. all formulas in each cell checked and corrected. its good.
when i woke up this morning, i was like, what kind of day is it going to be? well, i choose what type of day it is going to be. and i just prayed and ask God, 'please help me.' no elaborate prayer or spiritual words came to my mind. i was just so so so so sincere and true when i said, 'please help me.'
oooo... how could i forget? ee leon is in malaysia for 1 month. he came down to KL for 3 days. met up with him last night together with chok and yvonne. its really great. so nice to see ee leon and chok again.
haha... and i'll be going for the TRAC national conference. TRinity Annual Conference = all the english methodist churches in malaysia. its in kuantan and i'll be going down with my parents. all the pastors and church leaders will be there. scary... its from saturday till tuesday.
my supervisor allowed me to take leave on monday and tuesday.
thank you, Lord.
oh yeah... i'm not going to be involved in the Christmas musical this year. i take it slow first...
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
mental defence...
i am tired.
i am glad that i still finish my work fast and early.
my life-defence is getting battered. the defence is good. but when getting knocked on day after day... its not a really nice feeling.
plus now that i am going to serve in some ministries, more problems comes up.
being an elite for God is tough. even warriors need a quiet place to rest. take the armour out and place it at the side. the warrior is also a child. i go running home to God each time my enemies have a go at me, be it the silent strategy or straight out in the open. God hold me and bring me through...
i'm persevering.
i'm not going to give up.
i won't give up.
i am glad that i still finish my work fast and early.
my life-defence is getting battered. the defence is good. but when getting knocked on day after day... its not a really nice feeling.
plus now that i am going to serve in some ministries, more problems comes up.
being an elite for God is tough. even warriors need a quiet place to rest. take the armour out and place it at the side. the warrior is also a child. i go running home to God each time my enemies have a go at me, be it the silent strategy or straight out in the open. God hold me and bring me through...
i'm persevering.
i'm not going to give up.
i won't give up.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
wow...
i was looking through a book that had lifted me up when i was in adelaide. 'Finding Peace' by Charles Stanley.
it brings back memories. the not-so-good memories. i'm still kind of amazed that i got through it. i didn't expect i could do it. i just never gave up. i wanted to fight on. and i did got through. i definitely know its not on my own. with God and the people, no, the Brothers and Sisters that He placed around me.
[my prayers are still with you all that are in the midst of exams]
even as i am back here, things are not smooth. but i learn to smile through all of it. i still got so much to learn. this week, i can say its a rougher week. but just smile lah. haha...
this scripture just wows me. i tell you, the amount of times that doubts and insecurities and inconfidence comes to my mind and heart, is a lot lot lot. this verse from Isaiah really lifted my heart and tells me:
- God is Always in control.
- from adelaide, God is REALLY placing me and using me. but not from the ends of the earth lah...
- i am His servant. i just so want to serve God to the fullest especially in ministry now.
- i fear. and God comforts because His presence is always with me and He is my God.
- i feel weakness. and God strengthens.
- God knows i need help.
- God knows the crazy things that i will get as i do my best to serve Him in ministry and He will uphold me as long as i am righteous and obey His commands.
- Isaiah 41:9-10 -
You whom i have taken from the ends of the earth,
and called from its farthest regions,
and said to you,
"You are My servant,
I have chosen you and have not cast you away:
Fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
i will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
it brings back memories. the not-so-good memories. i'm still kind of amazed that i got through it. i didn't expect i could do it. i just never gave up. i wanted to fight on. and i did got through. i definitely know its not on my own. with God and the people, no, the Brothers and Sisters that He placed around me.
[my prayers are still with you all that are in the midst of exams]
even as i am back here, things are not smooth. but i learn to smile through all of it. i still got so much to learn. this week, i can say its a rougher week. but just smile lah. haha...
this scripture just wows me. i tell you, the amount of times that doubts and insecurities and inconfidence comes to my mind and heart, is a lot lot lot. this verse from Isaiah really lifted my heart and tells me:
- God is Always in control.
- from adelaide, God is REALLY placing me and using me. but not from the ends of the earth lah...
- i am His servant. i just so want to serve God to the fullest especially in ministry now.
- i fear. and God comforts because His presence is always with me and He is my God.
- i feel weakness. and God strengthens.
- God knows i need help.
- God knows the crazy things that i will get as i do my best to serve Him in ministry and He will uphold me as long as i am righteous and obey His commands.
- Isaiah 41:9-10 -
You whom i have taken from the ends of the earth,
and called from its farthest regions,
and said to you,
"You are My servant,
I have chosen you and have not cast you away:
Fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
i will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
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