God Chaser

humble yet great: Mother Teresa

2010-01-08T10:22:00.005+08:00

I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.
Mother Teresa

Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired.
Mother Teresa

this small,tiny,frail and wrinkled face woman touched many lives in the world. When i read about her, i can only be in tears and ask God to change me.

A servent and yet a leader. a different species/breed. Nothing about her is like the hollywood stars or some country Idol. Yet one of the most influential woman in 20th century.

God has been speaking to me through this woman that i read about. She desire no honor, she desire not to be serve but to serve. She assume a humble role that anyone could have assume but would not.

In her diary, where she is "exposed", she got tired of serving,tired of loving. She got depressed. moments where God was slient to her and etc. yet she prayed for faithfulness. her situations were never perfect but she kept growing to be perfect. She was faithful till the end, starting with love, ending with love.

oh, that God would enlarge my heart to love tirelessly!

2010

2010-01-01T15:53:00.002+08:00

new season

2009-12-28T16:44:00.000+08:00

Seeking God

secluded

2009-12-28T14:54:00.001+08:00

There is one thing that I desire, just one thing that I long for, this one thing, I want more than anything else

There is one thing I am willing to die for, just one thing I give my life for, this one thing I want more than anything else

To dwell in Your house Oh God, to live in Your dwelling place seclude everyday of my life

I set my hope in to your light

How will you finish your race?

2009-12-22T01:14:00.003+08:00

King Solomon loves God except that he offers sacrifice at high places. He led Israel in the most glorious way. He built the temple. He firmly establish the kingdom. He is the wisest man. Richest man. He had incredible knowledge, great judgment and discernment.He wrote 1005 songs out of love for God. He wrote 3000+ proverbs. He started very very well. I believe the way he started is better than the way i will end. (haha)

But how did he end his race? at one point in his life. He wanted to taste the world. He wanted to know what's in for him in the world. He turn away from God and went after the world.

Ecclesiastes 2
Pleasures Are Meaningless
1 I thought in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good." But that also proved to be meaningless. 2 "Laughter," I said, "is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?" 3 I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.

4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards. 5 I made gardens and parks and planted all kinds of fruit trees in them. 6 I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees. 7 I bought male and female slaves and had other slaves who were born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me. 8 I amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I acquired men and women singers, and a harem [a] as well—the delights of the heart of man. 9 I became greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem before me. In all this my wisdom stayed with me.

10 I denied myself nothing my eyes desired;
I refused my heart no pleasure.
My heart took delight in all my work,
and this was the reward for all my labor.

11 Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done
and what I had toiled to achieve,
everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind;
nothing was gained under the sun.

SOLOMON GOT EVERYTHING IN THE WORLD OF HIS. AND HE LOOK BACK, HE SAID" ITS MEANINGLESS, CHASING AFTER WIND."

great vineyard,houses,treasures of different kingdom,different trees,males and females servants, all kinds of instruments,male and female singers, more and more etc.

still he said, "meaningless!"

ended up loving what God hates and hating what God loves. He clung on to what God hates. 300 wifes, 700 concubines, offered sacrifice to idols.

He regretted. Read last chapter of eccl 12:13-14

13 Now all has been heard;
here is the conclusion of the matter:
Fear God and keep his commandments,
for this is the whole duty of man.

14 For God will bring every deed into judgment,
including every hidden thing,
whether it is good or evil.

Finish strong!

SONG BO! We can overcome!

2009-11-23T13:42:00.004+08:00

Can't remember the last time i blogged. Alot of things have been happening, both good and bad, but one thing for sure, God is good and faithful! There are so many things to thank God for, don't be pulling a long face people! Rejoice! It is a choice! I have decided to be like King David, " all that is within me I will bless His holy name! regardless of any situation of cos!

Some events that took place over the past weeks.

1. Had a cell outing at escape theme park! Enjoy myself so much with my dearest cell group! I believe many of them enjoyed themselves too!

2. Then we had Gen 3.4 leaders mtg at joanbowen cafe! It was a nice place, a good time of fellowship. Talked about serving,initiating,connecting,providing and directing. (be a good host not a bad host or a guest"

3. Last sat we had a great time at tampines safra! Though was a very hot and tiring day, its worth while. Thank God for the success of the event, especially for the good weather. Our cell's team "chicken rice got 3rd". Proud of them like don't know what. Brandon played like a "beast on the field" as expected. Got to know some of them like "fool" eysah, bryan, jermaine,Joshua. Glad to know meet them, very nice people.

4. Sunday basketball game at CCPS was sweet! My team and I played well! thank you team! We deserve to be the gold medalist! (don't be shy about it!)

In life we will have many "storms" we either sail through them or sink and drown. We have been given the grace to sail through and overcome!

Starting living and overcoming life! Don't give yourself any excuses, they are lies of the enemy that will keep in a bondage i called it hopelessness and depression!

Don't avoid your struggles too, like pride, insecurity, loneliness or +++, one day they will come and haunt you down. Face it, be broken and humbled and receive healing and grace. Don't harden your heart and be bitter.

Have a great week!

Support one another

2009-11-13T10:14:00.003+08:00

Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow. ~Swedish Proverb

Lance Wallnau MTG

2009-10-30T08:45:00.004+08:00

"We grow by revelation which we receive from God"

"The kingdom of God grow by revelation revealed to the His people; not wisdom and hard work of our own"

"We need a progressive revelations of who God is and what He wants to do to advance His Kingdom"

"There is a difference between the gospel of salvation and the gospel of the
KINGDOM"

"You got to show up and let God show up"

"We responsible for our timidity which we thought its humility"

"Demonstrate the kingdom and then preach"

"God gives us dreams and we are to have an agreement with the plans of God in our lives"

"When we walk in obedience, we gain much confident pursuing the dreams of God in our lives"

"WE MUST NOT SEPARATE THE SPIRITUAL AND THE NATURAL!"

"When we push boundary, we gain territory, with the space, we allow God glory to fill the space"

"Seven Space, Seven Sphere, Seven Mountains we must gain and allow God to fill His glory 1. Religion 2. Government 3. Family 4. Education 5. Media 6. Arts 7. Finance/Economy

What kind of wisdom do you have?

2009-10-27T23:12:00.002+08:00

1 Corinthians 8:1
[ Food Sacrificed to Idols ] Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

James 3:13-17 (New International Version)

13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.15Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. 16For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.17But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

If you think you are wise,think about it again. If you think you know everything, think again. Judge yourself so as to save yourself.

I still believe

2009-10-26T09:05:00.002+08:00

1 Chronicles 16:11-13 (New International Version)

11 Look to the LORD and his strength;
seek his face always.

12 Remember the wonders he has done,
his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,

13 O descendants of Israel his servant,
O sons of Jacob, his chosen ones.

when there is success, fruits, glory, i will never forgot the days of hardship. i will never forget the days of small beginning. it will keep me small in my own eyes.

when there is failure, no signs of progression, no fruits, i will never forget the days of success, fruits and glory that God has led me to.

If God has done it before, will He not do it again? If i have seen what God has done before, will i not believe for more?

Never never never give up hope! aLways believe, always hope, always trust and remember to put in more efforts than before.

People often ask me about my (little)success. Be it in ministry, my personal walk with God, academics blah blah blah. One thing i would say NEVER GIVE UP!

You never know where or when the breakthrough will come when your faithfulness towards God and His people and His work are being approved.

Many call, few chosen, fewer are found faithful!

Where are they(faithful men)?

2009-10-18T00:14:00.003+08:00

I have been in church for 5 years. 5 very good years and i thank God for it. Serving as a cell leader for 2 years.

I have realized how important it is look out for faithful man and woman. Trust me, everyone claim that they are faithful and keeps on blabbing.

MEANING OF FAITHFUL:

1. strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
2. true to one's word, promises, vows, etc.
3. steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; constant: faithful friends.
4. reliable, trusted, or believed.
5. adhering or true to fact, a standard, or an original; accurate: a faithful account; a faithful copy.
6. Obsolete. full of faith; believing.

i am looking for self less people,people who think for others, who is there for me, for the cell, RAIN OR SHINE. who will stay loyal regardless, who will serve without complain. whom i can entrust responsibility and authority and influence.

Proverbs 20:6 (Amplified Bible)

6Many a man proclaims his own loving-kindness and goodness, but a faithful man who can find?

Start living life and stop wasting life!

2009-10-15T21:17:00.003+08:00

Featuring Pastor Paul "beating up" all the netizens. Haha. ok. seriously. Watch it, what he said is so true. we see it, we hear it, we act it, and somehow if we go overboard, we are guilty of it.

Be challenge! and for the male, don't be a boy? be a man!

female not so impt. girl or lady.
*take note this is seriously a joke

Remember God' promises!

2009-10-12T19:16:00.002+08:00

Joshua 21:44-45 (New International Version)

⁴⁴ The LORD gave them rest on every side, just as he had sworn to their forefathers. Not one of their enemies withstood them; the LORD handed all their enemies over to them. ⁴⁵ Not one of all the LORD's good promises to the house of Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.

Hello everyone! I hope all you netizens (some of you spies) are doing well! God's give us promises. In these promises we have hope in life, we have security, we have vision and purpose! Promise from God is a very power thing.

1. Do you know God have given you promises? God loves to bless His children. He wants to pour out His blessing in abundance on our lives.

2. Do you know what God has promise you? If you don't know what God has promise you, probably you have not ask Him for blessing or, you have not been hearing (waiting eagerly for Him to speak) from Him.

3. Have you forgotten what God has promise you? Imagine the verse above happens to you? You are able to declare that at the end of your life? its a bizarre idea! its crazily awesome!

EG: Not one of all the LORD's good promises to Choon Kiat failed; every one was fulfilled.

God's promises for you is for you! Believe! Take it! Possess it! Have faith! He is not a liar and He is the same yesterday, today and forever more!

Psalm 105:8

He remembers his covenant forever, the word he commanded, for a thousand generations,

make my life a prayer to You

2009-10-08T22:20:00.001+08:00

Make my life a prayer to You
I want to do what You want me to
No empty words, no white lies
No token prayers, no compromise

I want to shine the light You gave
Through Your Son You sent to save us
From ourselves and our despair
It comforts me to konw You're really there

Well, I want to thank You now for being patient with me
Oh, it's so hard to see when my eyes are on me
I guess I'll have to trust and just believe what You say
Oh, You're coming again, coming to take me away

I want to die and let You give Your life to me that I might live
And share the hope You gave the me
The love that set me free
I want to tell the world out there
You're not something or fairy tale
That I've made up inside my head
You're God the Son, You've risen from the dead

I want to die and let You give Your life to me that I might live
And share the hope You gave to me
I want to share the love that set me free

- keith green

Serving

2009-10-05T22:22:00.003+08:00

Mark 10:44-46 (New International Version)

⁴⁴and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. ⁴⁵For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

In your daily matters, find a way to serve someone. =) Start refreshing someone in your life daily now! You will discover life is more meaningful.

Proverbs 11:25 (New Living Translation)

²⁵ The generous will prosper;
those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.

Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.
King, Martin Luther

little foxes in our lives!

2009-10-03T23:40:00.003+08:00

I remember Pastor Paul (Jian Cong) saying, " i felt God wants us to deal with the little foxes in our lives.")

Song of Solomon 2:15 (New International Version)

¹⁵ Catch for us the foxes,
the little foxes
that ruin the vineyards,
our vineyards that are in bloom.

Are there little foxes in our vineyard? (foxes = sins, little sins, bad habits) (vineyards = our life)

1 Corinthians 10 (New International Version)

¹²So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! ¹³No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

start dealing with the little foxes in your life! Or else one day, you will fall and you don't even know when it starts and how it happen. Be watchful

Galatians 6 (New International Version)

³If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. ⁴Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, ⁵for each one should carry his own load.

carry his own loads = be responsible for your actions!

Everybody jia you! jia you! jia you! His grace is sufficient!

Boundaries

2009-10-01T00:54:00.004+08:00

There are boundaries in life. Some see it as rules, some see it as regulations you have to follow; requirements that must be met. Some sees it as a fence to protect themselves from danger. God gave us boundaries. He places "fence" in our life to keep us from falling.

Question is what is our attitude and perception towards His boundaries for us? I would say lets be thankful, with a humble and obedience heart operate within the boundaries and you will be safe. You will be in His will, under His covering.

Sometimes, we stepped out of the "fence". When bad things happen, we blamed it on God, blame it on people, situation and rarely ourselves. We should take personal responsibility. God wants us to make decision of our own (not like a robot). We must own it.

Will you be thankful for boundaries in your life? Will you submit to it? Will you obey God? Will you take ownership and personal responsibility?

Psalm 119

²⁵ I am laid low in the dust;
preserve my life according to your word.

²⁶ I recounted my ways and you answered me;
teach me your decrees.

²⁷ Let me understand the teaching of your precepts;
then I will meditate on your wonders.

²⁸ My soul is weary with sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word.

²⁹ Keep me from deceitful ways;
be gracious to me through your law.

³⁰ I have chosen the way of truth;
I have set my heart on your laws.

³¹ I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD;
do not let me be put to shame.

³² I run in the path of your commands,
for you have set my heart free.

True freedom is operating within God's boundaries!

Life as it is

2009-09-19T23:27:00.002+08:00

First, i think i havent really thank God enough for my result! 3.72 wasn't what i expected, i hoped for better. However i am really thankful for my result, seriously could not have done it on my own.

I am really thinking of what i want to do in my life. I am 19 years old. Next year i will be 20, going army. I must say reality is getting hard on me nowadays. Apostle Paul said when he is a child, he dealt with things that are childish. When he is mature, he put aside childish thing.

People often says first 20 years of our life is a "golden period". For me, its coming to and end? haha. All i want is to encourage all who are reading my post is : start living life now! to its fullest, make the best out of it! leave no regrets! Time flies! It won't come back!

I am excited for my future!!! Redeeming my time!

What do we value?

2009-09-13T23:48:00.002+08:00

^{Matt 6:21

21}For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

God sees the heart. Our heart is something really matters to God. He wants our heart. The day Jesus went to the cross, He is going for our heart. Heart speak of our inner most. Its represent something so vital.

Jesus said our heart and values/treasures are closely link. Where our treasures is (what we value to the most) that is where our heart will be. You want to find your heart. You want to know the condition of your heart, look for your treasures. What you spend most of your time doing the most? What you love to do? What kind of people you like to hangout with?

Friend may your heart be found to be with Jesus. May you delight in Him. Delight in His law.

Psalm 37:4

⁴ Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Holiness

2009-08-26T22:55:00.002+08:00

Exams are over! feel shiok like dont know what. now i have all the time i want to what i want and need to do. God has been very very good to me. i will do well for my two papers only because of Him. Seriously, 2 hrs papers i finished within 45 mins and checking through out. (thats not normal too me) I hope to get gpa 4 this time by His grace la. Even if not nvm. still thankful.

Went to a operation; taking out my wisdom tooth is a heck of an experience seriously. The electric shock during injection. The numbness on my tongue and mouth. The pain after the op. made my day seriously. its amazing how physical prob can affect your emotions.

Holiness is the key characteristic of God. Its means set apart. God is not the same as human beings. He is distinct, he is different. Never regard Him as one of us. Never take Him lightly. He is GOD and He is Holy!

He has called all His Sons and Daughter to be Holy. To be like Him. May this be our desire. Be different, be set apart, be holy!

Matt 5

¹⁰Blessed and happy and enviably fortunate and spiritually prosperous (in the state in which the born-again child of God enjoys and finds satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of his outward conditions) are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake (for being and doing right), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!

Seeking God

2009-08-18T23:07:00.001+08:00

i am excited

God is drawing !

2009-08-17T00:36:00.002+08:00

I had a very wonderful cell mtg and sunday service! All i can say is God moved so graciously. I have done nothing. it cannot be me. all the work of God. These two days, i really am expecting God to change life! may it be a permanent work!

2 tim 3 1-4 tells us men in the last days will be lovers of themselves and pleasures instead of lovers of God.

Matt 24:12 says because lawlessness will abound, the heart of many will grow cold! hearts will not be on fire for Jesus, loving Him and his people.

My cell message really was to encourage people to love Jesus, make Him their only pursuit! i can tell many of them, they are getting to know what it means to be in love with Jesus. People keep running after Jesus!

This is the season. i know God is drawing, we must response to the lover of our soul! crying out to him, " Lord draw me closer, nearer!"

Its all about Jesus. Love Him, be love sick because of Him!

Seasons

2009-08-13T00:19:00.003+08:00

It cant be help that there are different seasons. It is such a reality. God bring us through the seasons.

Ecclesiastes 3

A Time for Everything

¹ There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:

² a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,

³ a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,

⁴ a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,

⁵ a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

⁶ a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,

⁷ a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,

⁸ a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.

⁹ What does the worker gain from his toil? ¹⁰ I have seen the burden God has laid on men. ¹¹ He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. ¹² I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. ¹³ That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God. ¹⁴ I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him.

Romans 8:28 (Amplified Bible)

²⁸We are assured and know that [^a]">[a]God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.

Our part, love Him, obey, surrender. we are entering into a new season in sept, prepare your heart, focus! Allow Him to change your heart, refine, heal.

God bless

2009-08-11T14:54:00.001+08:00

After all, going through all, i will choose to love you all!

His way

2009-08-05T18:28:00.003+08:00

Isaiah 66:2
"This is the one I esteem:
he who is humble and contrite in spirit,
and trembles at my word.

Psalm 51: 17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart,
O God, you will not despise.

God has be very gracious to me. Honestly, without His grace and mercy, i surely would have fade away. Friends whenever you are given different, though decision to make. Seek for the one that is humbling and meek. Though you can justify your self, you can rationalize issue. Humble yourself. Allow God to break you. He must. He wants to. He will. Pretty sure some of you cannot comprehend what i am saying.

Ezekiel 36:26

²⁶ And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.

Oh just how important to keep our heart from pride. May we all have a soft tender heart. His way is meekness and humility. Most people have knowledge but don't know what is means. its rare to find people who knows and are walking in His way. I am glad God has put me in situations of such. i want to be broken, humbled, learn the way of the meek which is despised by many and not understood. He sees it. Those who understands it, keep going!

Songs for Cell group MTG

2009-07-31T22:50:00.002+08:00

Andrew Yeo's Song I WANNA BE WITH YOU

You are my Lord

When i am weak You pick me up, i find my strength in You
When i am lost, i m found by You, You never let me Go

You are my Lord, I worship You
Bowing before Your throne
You are my peace, my strength and my comfort,
I m so in loved with You

Truth

2009-07-28T23:15:00.006+08:00

Ephesians 4:15
Rather, let our lives lovingly express truth [in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly]. Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him Who is the Head, [even] Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).

Last night slept really well. From 11 to 10am. It has been awhile since i slept so long. Today school was normal? nothing much, what else can you do in school but study haha. glad i studied today. many quiz and test coming up. Project submissions and presentation's dateline are drawing nearer. OVERCOME !

I was talking to vivien tan over msn 1 months ago? she is growing, i am glad for her. I know her since sec 1 in coral sec for those who don't know. I heard she is going to embark on a new journey in her life, wishing her all the best! Keep going vivienTAN!

She told me " very true" on msn. I asked "what very true?"
She was refering to my nick on msn - transparent life. So she further explained, saying, "many people are not who they are really, wearing a mask, a facade, putting up a front. you don't know who they really are because they seem to be hiding" How true is that? There is a certain truth to this and to me large extend.

How important is truth to you? Do you value truth? The verse above tells us how we should deal with each other on a daily basis.

express truth [in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly]

My dear friends, let us be living a life that express truth in ALL OF OUR WAY. in speech, in work, in actions, in thought, in being. Lets us express truth. Remember the belt of truth it put all the armour of God for you together. Its what that will prevent you from deception,lies of the enemy. Imagine embracing something that is wrong dearly thinking that its right? tragic. How do you know if its wrong? ask me, i might tell you haha

God wants us to life a free live, you can do it by living your life expressing truth in every areas. Its never easy, but start desiring for it. God will see the intentions of your heart and give grace to you. Be encourage, i am too seeking and desiring for it! Lets all press on, putting our hope and faith in Him!

God allow things to happen for a reason

2009-07-27T22:42:00.002+08:00

Something i really dont like happened. i am sad, depressed all the bad feelings. But for those who love Him, for those who are called, all things happen for a reason and purpose. i just want to thank God, He has answered my prayer. I am feeling much much much better. Was a reminder to rely on Him and trust Him, i can live without Him and do without Him. I can sleep tight tonight. Really appreciate your mature respond. its encouraging. rmb friends, everything happen for a reason, your attitude and faith in God will pull u through!

better than kobe

2009-07-24T12:10:00.002+08:00

since i talk about kobe, i have to talk about lebron. its simple, he is better than kobe. he is 24 years old. he is going to be the world richest sports man in history in few years time.( currently 3 behind beckham and tiger woods duh -.-)

kobe! KOBE! kobe!

2009-07-23T16:03:00.004+08:00

yesterday went to singapore indoor stadium with KEN.LEI to watch the "black mamba" live in Singapore! We were like so excited, i was praying for the tickets and it came by through CHERYL HO, God answer my prayers. HAHA. ok lame. anyway thanks HO.

reached there already 7pm. Singapore team was playing with Aseans all star. Kena owned! perhaps the reason is: i am watching instead of playing. Kenneth thinks so too. (YEAH!) We are not sitting really far from the court, much nearer compared to what we expected. so thankful. Singapore players looks so small, some of them i played with actually like two times my size? but somehow looked like some peas rolling here and there on the court.

AND FINALLY THE ENTRANCE OF THE BLACK MAMBA! MVP! the chosen one? (sorry he is no lebron) Awesome entrance, like coool to the max. He looks cool, walks cool and acts cool.

it wasnt all fantastic, it fact some part were really boring. But i am glad we went at least i know He stared at me from the court while throwing some autographed basketball. I know he was looking at me. very sure. a connection kind of took place in our soul (not spirit)

fun and full or excitement night with the LEI and Kobe. No money to eat after that. No DBS ATM to withdraw money. -.-

Passion and hunger for Him

2009-07-23T15:48:00.002+08:00

Passion and hunger for Him (Jesus) is so important to have as christian. They are very precious. Only when you lost it, you find it hard to get it. if anyone of you thought that you lost it, believe me, you can find them back. If anyone of you wants to be more passionate and hungry for the things of God, for Him, you can start desiring and seeking it. if you are having them : DO ALL YOU CAN TO GUARD THEM! let not anything, anyone or situations take away your passion and hunger for Him from you! These two are so crucial in helping you to focus in this race.

One song to really present all that i am saying: Jesus You alone, Tim hughes

May He alone be our passion! May we be hungry for a glimpse of Him in glory!

true satisfaction!

2009-07-19T23:19:00.003+08:00

Psalm 19:13-14 (New International Version)

¹³ Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.

¹⁴ May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

What is gives life a true and complete satisfaction? i think i know of a way to have a satisfied life. A happy life, a free life and a steady life.

God make us in such a way that when ever we pleased Him we are truly satisfied. Question is are you living your life with one single focus to please Him? I remember i learn this lesson as a secondary 3 student. Leading the coral outreach was tough for me as a young believer. people were unhappy with me at times, there are expectations laid on me. (the kind that don't please God) and i felt so pressure to please men instead of God. i tried to please men but at the end of the day, i know God is unhappy with me. I have obey men and not God. i have seek for men's approval and not God's approval. One morning while on the way to school, God spoke to me about pleasing Him alone. Only His approval is satisfying. It totally changed my world!

Friends imagine you start your day knowing that God is please with you. Ending your day knowing that God is please with you. Throughout the day God is please with you. the whole world may hate you, you life may seem to be in a bad shape to others. you may not be the smartest person, the most popular person, the one who have the most attention from people but you know GOD IS PLEASE WITH YOU!

vice versa, you may be popular, perceived as a cool person, smart, people loves you, approval of you (because you conform to their expectations instead of God) with this, you wake up knowing God is not please with you, you enter into sleep knowing God is not please with you. Throughout your day, God is not please with you.

which do you want? i tell you what i want. All i want is to please Him. to know everything i do, everything i said, everything i think of, everything i like or love will be pleasing to Him. i have a single plan for life. the most satisfaction: PLEASE HIM!

this is living for God. the world may be against you, but God is please with you. its not just good. its the best!

One song that really speaks to me and express this post.

May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart
Bless Your name, bless Your name, Jesus
And the deeds of the day and the truth in my ways
Speak of You, speak of You, Jesus

For this is what I'm glad to do
It's time to live a life of love that pleases You
And I will give my all to You
Surrender everything I have and follow You
I'll follow You

Lord, will You be my vision, Lord, will You be my guide
Be my hope, be my light and the way
And I'll look not for riches, nor praises on earth
Only You'll be the first of my heart

I will follow
I will follow
I will follow You

Power of your love

2009-07-14T07:50:00.004+08:00

This week is going to be a hectic week, or already had been a hectic one. There is one song that has been going through my mind. The power of your love.

Lord I come to You
Let my heart be changed, renewed
Flowing from the grace
That I’ve found in You
Lord I’ve come to know
The weakenesses I see in me
Will be stripped away
By the power of Your Love

~ chorus ~
Hold me close
Let Your love surround me
Bring me near
Draw me to Your side
And as I wait
I’ll rise up like the eagle
And I will soar with You
Your Spirit leads me on
In the power of Your love

Lord unveil my eyes
Let me see You face to face
The knowledge of Your love
As You live in me
Lord renew my mind
As Your will unfolds in my life
In living every day
By the power of Your love

And I will soar with You
Your Spirit leads me on
In the power of Your love

I am desperate for God to change me. I need him like never before. I need to run my race. My personal race. I need to grow. So much more. Rejoice always! I want to be who God wants me to be. I want to live the truth. I want to have integrity in the midst of many comprise all around me. May God keep me. "having done all, STAND!!!!!"

Jeremiah 3:15 "Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you on knowledge and understanding"

Many people may seek to be a shepherd, a leader. I can only be one till today is only by God grace. God sees the heart. its not the charisma, skills, popularity, approval from man etc.Saul has everything the people want to be King. But he do not have a heart to please God but man. Only one condition, your heart.A true shepherd will seek to please God first, believing His way is the best for the sheep. Believe me, being a leader require so much from you, is that really what you want and desire? count the price.

I want to be a better leader. A better shepherd, a better friend, a better counselor, a better brother. perhaps even father to some.

He has promised and i will keep believing!

Psalm 78:72
⁷²So [David] was their shepherd with an upright heart; he guided them by the discernment and skillfulness [which controlled] his hands.

GOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGO!

rights?

2009-07-09T01:29:00.004+08:00

In the kingdom of God, God is the king, we are the subjects under His law and lordships. (subjected to Him). however most of the time, we still do not subject to His lordship by holding on to our RIGHTS!! most of us bought up in a democratic system, we bring a democratic mindset into God's kingdom. it must not be so! In other words we longer have rights, when we become christian. we should take up our cross and die to ourselves, and live our life for GOD. We suppose to willingly, willingly, willingly gave up our rights!

those who are mature will understand. we no longer have RIGHTS. Some people think that challenging God's way is very cool? shows that you are different from others, have a unique mind of your own, shows that you have backbone not like others who submit to His word shiftily and willingly. I tell you if you know any one like this, do not be deceive, don't admired their ways, they are exalting themselves. Its roots is pride and rebellion.

i say it again, the moment you give your life to Jesus, you dont have RIGHTS!

Saying you should have your human and rightful rights is a very sophisticated way of saying," i want it my way, not anybody ways, even God."

choose for yourself, God's way, or your way? i will take His though i may not understand, but i know He has the best plan for me. Even you.

Be thankful!

2009-07-07T00:46:00.001+08:00

People no matter what happens, remember we always have a reason to thank God! Keep thanking Him, keep praising Him! It is an act of faith too. For those who are going through tough times, allow me to remind you, you will surely overcome, be come stronger. Only one condition: You never give up! Looking forward to see what God can and will do !

God's sovereign plan

2009-07-01T22:56:00.002+08:00

yo all. this week really got no time to blog. very busy i think? i cant really say its a stress week got i have got time to go meet my cell on monday. play bb on tue and abit on wed to exercise cause i am feeling really weak. Started playing My zoo on face book, very very exciting. haha. ok, enough of myself..

This week, i have been hearing good news after good news? Ngee Ann outreach is growing, no just in numbers, but the people is growing spiritually and they are maturing. there are people who really wants to move on. This i know God is moving. Ngee Ann outreach jia you!, i know God has a plan for u all! something way beyond your imaginations!

Marcus Seet sms me? i pray God will stirred his heart, only God can. Brandon share with me he bringing his friend, i pray God will stirred his heart. Ryan Loi share with me saying he needs God in his life and wanted to join us on sunday. These i know God is moving.

I somehow know God is moving, He is going to do something even though we are not walking in His plan. But people pls hear me out, lets us prepare ourselves.

1.What do i mean by preparing ourselves?
Guard your hearts.

Proverbs 4:23 (Amplified Bible)

²³Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life.

What may come along is distractions thats sway us away from God's plan. It will not stop God's plans, but remove us from God plans.

2. Dying to ourselves.

Galatians 2:20 (Amplified Bible)

²⁰I have been crucified with Christ [in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ (the Messiah) lives in me; and the life I now live in the body I live by faith in (by adherence to and reliance on and complete trust in) the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Most of the time as we are moving in His plans, he will require us to die to ourselves. Every decision we made will be a test of why are we making it? is it for Him or for ourselves? dying to ourselves is tough, but its the only way to move on with God and be truly satisfied.

More things to say. But i think its heavy enough! haha. All the best people. Love you ALL! Shall continue tml part 2 of preparing ourselves.

God is moving, He deserves all the glory and praise.

In all things give thanks!

2009-06-28T19:49:00.003+08:00

1 thesal 5:18

18Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will].

Has been a long time since i last blogged.

First, some major events that took place this week. On thurs went out with my buddies caleb and kevin from 8-2 am in the morning. thank God caleb is driving or else cabbed home will die. fantastic time we spent together, much of it was heartfelt talk and spiritual things. of cos here and there our creativity in talking rubbish. best. thank God for the friendship we had.

Second, on fri some of us went to celebrate viv birthday. From the arcade to the dinner it was happening to the max. i very very very much enjoyed myself! this is like my first time putting in so much effort doing birthday celebration. after reading viv blog just, know that she enjoyed herself. YAY! best. thank you God for viv!

Third, baptism on sat. i am happy and excited for those who are baptise! keep moving in your spiritual journey. went to long beach with caleb family, super shiok. God blessing i am sure! haha. then went to karen house for fun, relax, chilled cell, and the fantastic prayer mtg, i know for sure God has done something in the prayer mtg

Lastly, service today was great! its always my passion when comes to preaching the gospel. i am so excited for what God is doing in gen3.4, in the ngee ann cell, i believe the rain is coming! i can hear the sound of the rain!! talk viv after service, it was fantastic!!! viv is so cool seriously.

i thank God for everything, this is a next level for me, i know it, i feel the heat haha. but it is training me to be stronger, to be tougher to be more like Jesus. Gen3.4, everything we experience had really exceeded my expectations. EVERYONE OF YOUR GROWTH exceed my hope and dream! i really mean everyone!!! u know who i am talking about! ALL means all!!
i love all of you man!

Phi 3: 20

²⁰Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, ²¹to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Keep sowing!

2009-06-23T00:28:00.002+08:00

^{Galatians 5:7-9
7} Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. ⁸ For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. ⁹ And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

friends i would want to encourage you to keep sowing in the Spirit. You will become more mature and spiritual though you may think that you are not. God is not mock, you will surely reap what you sow. Every time you spend reading His word, praying and etc. It is never wasted!

Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Keep walking in the Spirit!

Spiritual or Carnal?

2009-06-20T22:17:00.002+08:00

Matt 6:19- lay up treasures not on earth but in heaven

1 cor 2:10-15 only the Holy Spirit can reveal things of God to you

2 cor 4:16-18 looking at the invisible not visible for they are eternal

Galatians 5:16-24 As you live in the Spirit, Walk in it

Ephesians 4:17-24 Your mind be renew in the spirit day by day!

Colossians 3:1-3 Set your eyes on things above where Christ is sited on!

Romans 12:1-2 transformation of your mind, do not be conform to the world

Cell members, friends, brothers and sister.

I CANNOT STRESS THE IMPORTANT OF TODAY MESSAGE ENOUGH! i encourage you to look through over and over and over and over again and again and again.............

we are called to be spiritual , more and more spiritual as the day goes by! This is what i called maturity!

so join me in this journey.

be set apart from the world, be set apart from most christian even. be spiritual even though you will be despised mocked or shamed. the world is watching us. christians are looking for the true standard. walk in the spirit!

lets you values, perceptions, principles,passions,desires, actions, speech, attitude, mindset be led by the Spirit!

This i am sure is the word God has for us GEN 3.4!

i so loved u all !!!!!

Enjoying God?

2009-06-17T01:30:00.002+08:00

Psalm 27:4 (Amplified Bible)

⁴One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of the Lord and to meditate, consider, and inquire in His temple.^A)">(A)

I really believe spending time with God can be something we enjoy. Like King David, he enjoys spending time with God. Lets enjoy every moment alone with God. its not a matter of how much time we set for QT, but the quality of time and focus on Him. Lets be a seeker, always seeking God.

JIA YOU!

hungry

2009-06-15T21:46:00.002+08:00

what can satisfy us? or should i say who can satisfy us? we all know only God can satisfy the vacuum in our heart. but really how many are living their life upon this? its ironic really, how much we talk about it, how much we sing about it but not lived it out.

i just need a fresh hunger for Him. to be a man after His heart. to be known as a man that is close to God and nothing else.

all my friends, in our lifes there are many issues/problems, let us seek only one thing. to love Him, to know Him and be with Him. really i believe even the simplest quiet time, it is the most powerful

i really don't want to be a man known for doing great things. i rather God know me. i rather be called a friend of God.

i want to encourage those who are going through a dry season or tough times. Seek God instead of seeking solution.

get desperate for Him, its time really.

Psalm 42.

¹ As the deer pants for the water brooks,
So pants my soul for You, O God.

so much to say....

2009-06-15T01:11:00.003+08:00

thank you all who prepared the book of letters and photos for me as a birthday present. I never received anything like that. I am very touched.

Ngee ann outreach people if u are reading this, its true from my heart and no exaggeration. HAHA

though i started leading the ngee ann outreach, i really really really enjoy myself. of cos, there are tough times, painful times, lonely times, feeling hopeless, discouraging moments whatever you name it! i thank God for bringing us this far. 6 mths!!! i have seen God moved in lives. Reb, Viv, LR, Benny, Brandon, Caleb, Gabriel, Cheryl, Chien Wai, Marcus. i hope i did not missed out any one. from really (i felt) nothing to something. It must be God.

Over the months, i really grow to love you all. really all of you are so dear to me. SUPER. everyday i think about you guys. even dream about u all? haha, how you all have matured, grown and are going to . I thank God for each and everyone of you. I thank you all seriously for being so nice to be as a leader tooo! i feel very respected, loved and cared for!

Today, when the ngee ann people gathered to pray, its so stir my heart. i had to control my tears. HAHA. (EMOING) lives changed!!!

I as a leader hope to be a good leader, brother, friend to all of you. Rmb i am serving you! I will always be here for you! (sometimes i may fail but pls forgive me) I believe God call me to shepherd His people with integrity of my heart and skillfulness of my hands. (God help me)

Gen 3.4, ngee ann outreach, we are breaking into something, lets not get distracted, focus focus focus. God will restore, He will rebuild, He will revive! may revive begin in our hearts.

what inspires me the most is you all want to move and grow. very teachable, humble, willing to learn, to be corrected, responsible. as a leader, i so appreciate these values u all have. ultimately, WHO WE ARE is more impt than WHAT WE DO.

A long way to go! I look forward to next year this time round! i believe many will be leading worship. will be sharing in cell. will be shepherding. will be leaders, will be great prayer warriors, will be teacher of the word, will be mighty men and women, that are set apart (different from the worldly people or christian). Will be men and women of wisdom, discernment.

Lastly, lovers of God and loving people! i love u all ngee ann people, gen 3.4, run with me, fight with me, stand with me. ALL of you are impt !

1 cor 13:13
¹³And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Last meeting with Gen 3.5

2009-06-13T22:45:00.003+08:00

Today has the last cell meeting with gen 3.5. It was great ! Must thank Kenneth and Liang rong seriously for making things work out so fine! They are really trustworthy and faithful people!

It is a happy and sad feeling? I love gen 3.5 man seriously. We have been through really thick and thins and now we are saying farewell!!! hahaha, i am not too sad, i want to thank God once again for the cell, 1 year 10 months, God's faithfulness and grace that bought us till this far. If i can say one thing to gen3.5 it would be " i love you guys!"

Well, this new season for us. New cell group, new atmosphere, new environment, new leaders, everything new. For new wine, we need new wine skin. New move of God, everything should be new! 3.4 is NEWWWWW!!! LOVE IT! i believe God's has a plan for 3.4, for ngee ann, so PEOPLE LETS RUN TOGETHER, DONT PANG SEH ME!

God is good!

Understand this

2009-06-12T16:23:00.000+08:00

Psalm 73:26 (New International Version)

²⁶ My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.

A Different Spirit

2009-06-11T20:20:00.002+08:00

Just came back from church camp, it was fun, i think. God did certain things in my life and i want to thank Him!

I firmly believe God is rising up a generations of people who have a different spirit! Are you a typical christian? A normal christian? I am not talking about ministry, i am talking about as a person. character, values, mindset. if you dont want to be the "same as everyone" (i mean in a bad way) i encourage you to ask God for a different spirit.

Caleb and Joshua have a different spirit! They see things differently, to them giants are like food for them. unbelievable faith they had to believe in God's promises. Undying hope, and persevering strength!

Be a warrior, its a prophetic moment, God is rising up warriors, people of different spirit. I pray that you will be one.

Numbers 14:24 (Amplified Bible)

²⁴But My servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed Me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it.

=D

2009-06-03T23:16:00.000+08:00

"The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it"

Arnold Glasow

believe

2009-06-03T23:11:00.002+08:00

Young people nowadays really need people to believe in them. many of them have come to a point to gave up on people, to gave up on themselves. Whoever is going to read this boring blog ( said by cheryl HAHA). i only pray that God will give you a big heart to believe in people. Some dont even know who they are, what are they suppose to do. God believe in us in our most disgusting state. Someone believe in me. Will you make a choice to believe in people. dont gave up on people, especially those who are gaving up on themselves.

love never fails

Maturity

2009-05-19T23:07:00.000+08:00

"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man."

Benjamin Franklin

Trust

2009-05-19T22:50:00.002+08:00

had a long day, i think its rather fruitful. Alot of projects are coming in, just have to trust God and work hard. Trust is a huge word, although we use it very often. day by day i am still learning about trust, through experiences especially. God is looking for people He can trust. Men and women are looking for people whom they can trust. families, friends and blah blah blah. May be grow and be people who are trustworthy. Thank God for everything!

1 cor 9:24
Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but [only] one receives the prize? So run [your race] that you may lay hold [of the prize] and make it yours.

Run like you are going to win!

More of You

2009-05-17T21:17:00.002+08:00

Today service was awesome i thought! The song by Planetshakers is so meaningful. It is exactly how i felt right now where i am spiritually. May God bring me deeper in love, further for His purpose and higher level of maturity. We are living in days that are perilous (dangerous) as said in 2 Tim 3. THE LAST DAYS! the bible says that it is the day of great falling away. i encourage you all my friends. Lets focus on Jesus! What is the most important thing we have? Jesus. What should we truly pursue? Jesus. Run after? Jesus! When everything crumbles, we still have Jesus, He is sufficient for all of us, He is able to satisfy us all!

REV 3:17-20

¹⁷You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. ¹⁸I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. ¹⁹Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. ²⁰Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me

Let us all want Jesus for He alone satisfy!

Pastor Jian Cong's sharing on BGR was great. it was clear and simple to understand. I believe it helped many people! No doubt that BGR is a major issue youth face today! We can make right decision in BGR. we can, i believe!

Lastly. i want to thank God for my cell. when i saw my cell member worshipping God intensely, it so encourages me. its my dream that everyone in the cell will be on fire and passionate about Jesus! i love the cell!

A new level

2009-05-15T23:52:00.002+08:00

Had a great day today! Was at ONG's house with the ngee ann people relaxing and mainly doing up birthday cards for our dear brother NIGEL THAM. Certainly hoped that he like it. I think its really sweet so he might just be diabetic after reading the cards. Had the birthday dinner at Sushi Hei. the food really really really bad. It makes me feel like pig. becos pigs eat CRAP! maybe like joanna too! ( i am trying to be Xia X....) .

well, too much nonsense is not good. So lets get serious for now. I just sense that God is calling me to a new level. i havent got any clue YET. It may mean things are going to get tougher for me. Through all these ( difficult situations ), i know i can grow and mature as a person. Many times we tried so hard to change people, to change situations but not ourselves. I have learnt to allow God to change me. Of course the tendency to want to change the situation and other people is there, sometimes i do fall into it. What does it do for me in the end? Disappointment and more disappointments. Allow me to remind myself and to encourage those who are reading. Trust God and allow His dealings in our life which will eventually make us the person He wants us to be.

Isn't it our desire to please Him and be who He wants us to be? I am not sad. In fact and looked forward !

hurt?

2009-05-15T00:08:00.003+08:00

we are leaving in a world full of hurts? Pain and suffering? i am sure many of you are hurt some how or another. I understand i guess. i just got stabbed in my "THIGH". someone hurt me terribly by saying hurtful words to me. those hurtful words contain hurtful contents. the wound is deep to the max. cant go deeper. the person who hurt me is CALL "hurter ONG". why want to hurt me?!

2009-05-14T23:38:00.002+08:00

had a very long day in school! 8am to 8pmmmmm. Sian to the max. HAHA. Anyway, was just thinking of God's faithfulness in my life. No matter what we have done, He is the same yesterday today and forever more! I am very stressed up with my school work. Projects are easy to pass not difficult to score. somehow i know that God will walk me through this season and i will get GOOD results! He has been faithful and will remain so. Let us be faithful towards him too. All that we do, honoring Him, acknowledging Him and loving Him. Some importants things to share too. I was looking for the game "balderdash", which means lying/ smoking through (i think). Anyhow, i ask around without knowing that i have been asking " you know or have the game call bladderdash?" u know bladderdash? It means rushing to toilet because your bladder is exploding! is there such a game? i hope not. lastly, only the second day, i find it hard to be famous by insulting. sad.

Addictions

2009-05-13T23:42:00.002+08:00

Yo everyone out there! though this is my first time and first day using blog. I am addicted to it. I heard from my "friend" that to get famous using a blog you have to insult as many people as you can through it! Its a powerful statement. With this new and fresh revelation from "ONG", i guess my journey blogger will be very exciting. I will be the greatest blogger of all! Or should i say greatest blasphemer or all! PEOPLE watch out!

Hello

2009-05-13T23:34:00.002+08:00

helllo everyone! first of all want to thank vivien sim for helping me to create this beautiful blog. tell you all more about me. I am very handsome, rich, tall, fit, smart, charming,spiritual, holy, righteous,gracious,merciful,patience,loving, kind,helpful and all the good charateristic in the dictionary you can find. Watch for me upcoming posts. Will be very entertaining. =D

For you

2009-05-13T23:14:00.001+08:00

Choonkiat is an awesome cell leader!