Hope

God will make a way when there seems to be no way....

Rivers in the desert will I see...

And we shall...

Amen...


Praise God...

Ha!!!

Kick starting this blog again with a simple post...

It's been a tiresome few weeks with work and me being physically tired and falling sick all too often... Thank God that despite it all, I'm still alive and kicking. Thank God that each day He gives me the strength to carry on...

It's been tough in the recent few weeks, physical tiredness has never hit me this bad and circumstances each day have not been this mentally trying. However, God has been faithful to me..

I thank Him for pals like Jeremiah and Benedict.. Thanks guys, for being there for me..
I thank Him for family and Church and oh for so many things..

As each day draws me nearer to the day of freedom, i wonder what is next to come... may God reign sovereign in my life...

Come what may... I'l still sing to The Lord everyday!!!!

Platter of my Heart

I thank God for seeing me through the week that has gone by. He was and will always be my strength and my tower. I would not have pulled through it were it not for God. He kept me in the shadow of His wings. I just want to thank Him... Thank You God!!!! I can't say more... No words can describe it.. I'm just so thankful...

Well, was looking through my song collection during the week, I found this song that we sang many times in the past, and I think that it really suits the sermon last week.. about a humble heart.
I don't want to say too much.. I'll just let the song speak for itself and may God touch your life just as He touched me with this song, and reminded me of what's important and just how simple that important thing is...

LORD..
MAY WE BE HUMBLE WORSHIPPERS FOR YOU, BEFORE YOU, FOREVERMORE!!!


Humble Worshipper

I can't find the score or lyrics...till then... may the recording suffice...

You Were There...

Howdy!!! its been a while.. Thanks to all the readers who have been coming and not not seeing anything.. Am glad people still do drop in to read. Anyway, an update...

The recent month brought an onslaught of pain, details of which I find unworthy of publicity. I shall focus on the more important portion, thanking GOD for what HE has done for me and the joy HE has brought me.

GOD has truly seen me throught a rather mentally challenging month as I found daily life harder to comprehend and routines becoming more chore-like then ever. Each day I can hardly wait to to snuggle into the warmth of HIS presence as I spend the evening in prayer and worship at the feet of JESUS.. Even the songs I choose to worship with reflect my desire to be in HIS presence, all I desire is to be with HIM, and all my troubles seem to melt into the furnace, leaving behind no trace of pain, only the healing that HE brings.

I thank GOD for the quiet moments in the mornings I can spend in prayer with HIM, I thank HIM for the QT sessions in the evenings and the beautiful sunsets that I can witness from the proximity of my room window which has limited view. Its so wonderful to see the mellow colours just blending together to form a rainbow palette in the deep hue of the blue evening sky above the stone-cold concrete jungle that I work in.

I thank GOD for family, the joys of sitting round the kitchen table feasting on fare that ranges from quickies like KFC to the razzle dazzle of oven roasted delights and to the simple home comfort foods. Also for the supermarket trips and laughter we share when we are together.

I thank GOD for Church and the youth. I was filled with sheer joy the other night when I received calls and heard the voice of the "sheep" under my care. You guys may not believe it, but after a hard day just hearing your voices lightens my heart. The joys of serving and the joys of fellowship are so thanksgiving-worthy that I thank GOD that I even have them...

At this juncture of life, I've come to appreciate even the simplest of things in life. Just being in the company of family and friends and of course our loving PAPA GOD is enough for me. I'm thankful for it all.

Each night, when the work problems I face seem to get bigger, I think about all GOD has blessed me with and I always remember this song that a dearly beloved friend of mine wrote.. A song that was inspired during his trying times, and a song that saw me and is still seeing me through the trying times even today..a song that I love and a song that declares the truth of the matter... No matter what.. GOD is there... I thank God that despite all the nightmarish days and the tough times, HE's always there... to hold me and to keep me safe in the shadow of HIS wings.

Psalms 121v1-2:
I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come?
My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.

Be blessed by this song... just as I have been...


YOU WERE THERE

Verse 1:
Jesus, You were there when I cried.
When I longed for someone
Who could understand.
In a world so lost,
You are my only hope
You were there, Jesus
You are there.

Verse 2:
Jesus, You were there when I failed.
And gave me refuge
When I called Your Name.
In a world of strife,
You are my only hope.
You were there, Jesus
You are there.

Chorus 1:
You were there when I was helpless
You were there when I was lost
You showed me Your love
In a fallen world
You were there, Jesus.
You are there.

Verse 3:
Jesus, You are the reason I smile
Coz’ You are my joy and delight.
In a world of darkness,
You are my only light.
You were there, Jesus.
You are there.

Chorus 2:
You were there when I breathed my first
You were there though I, a sinner.
You called me Your own
In a fallen world
You were there, Jesus.
You are there.


So just when you think that life is getting too tough to handle... just remember... JESUS IS ALWAYS THERE... a simple prayer away... call out to HIM.. HE's waiting...

Ohya.... and in all things... GIVE THANKS!!! it makes you feel better...

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS.. NAME THEM ONE BY ONE...
COUNT YOUR MANY BLESSINGS SEE WHAT GOD HAS DONE!!!!

Jump Start!!!

Its been a long while since the last post. Many lessons have been learnt through the journey of life. God has been good. He is faithful and He never fails. Just wana say this.

I thank God for everything He has done and has been doing in my life. It's wonderful to know that He is right there with you all the time.

QT has been amazing.. God has been speaking to me about His plans.. the nature of His Plans being far superior to mine and how His dwarfs mine. Its beautiful.. haha..

Yup.. praise God.

Rainbow Happiness

OH LOOK... RAINBOW!!!!!

...and the esctatic cheers resounded all along the pathway to the station.

handphones and cameras were dug out of pockets and bags, and an instant pandemic of the shutter-bug spread like wild-fire amidst the drizzle of the evening rain.



there in the cool evening... I gazed at the RAINBOW .. its intense colour.. the beauty of the blend against the blue sky that slowly became a golden palette...dyed by the rays of the setting sun...





As I snapped up the photos and breathed in the excitement with the others, my mind couldn't help but wonder....

God... what does this mean for my life....

Seeing a rainbow ain't just seeing it... especially since the last one I saw was eons ago.

Amidst the chatter, my heart prodded, I found myself bringing my attention to the question... I had to ask.... I could'nt stop thinking about it...



then in the solitude of my transport home, I asked again and heard this simple line:

*all my promises won't let go of you*

My future, my life, my ministry, my all....

I am safe in His loving arms...

I am secure...



With JESUS



Thanks be to God... my strength and my portion forever!!!

Oppsy!!!!!

If you've already read Midnight Patchworks and noticed the very strange error in the "friendship" patch... my apologies.. my brain was faster than my hands.

I nearly flipped when I realised that the word NOT was missing and well... im glad i found out and have since rectified that veri embarassing and potentially shocking omission.

haha... okie that's all for now.

thank you!!!

Midnight Patchworks

As I'm listening to music playing on the system, I feel so loved despite all the thoughts that whirl through my mind. Somehow, the past 2 - 3 days passed in what was an unusual fashion. I highly doubt I'll ever forget the trip to the A&E to check my foot (and the heart thumping experience just being there alone and for the first time)....nor the myriad of stuff that flooded my mind over the week.

I really wana serve Him well. I want to give my best and I want to be there for my sheep. There's much to learn and I'm gona learn it well. I know that Jesus will teach me.

Uni application is open. Once again, standing at the crossroad of life. Will I walk in or have to take another path? I'll leave it to God to show me. I'll trust Him...

Friendships I cherish and love. Lost some over the years but well, for all my dearly beloved friends I wana thank you all. Somehow, I feel that I've not thanked you guys and gals enough. haha... so THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING THE PALETTES OF PAINT THAT COLOUR MY LIFE!!!

Strangely, this post is a patchwork of what's been in my head... so well... here's to another master piece!!!

Glance

I wonder if I still have readership... HAHAHA!!!!!

Well, at a glance two decades have gone by.. Thanks everyone for singing me Happy Birthday:) lol.. and yup.. the mango cake was decadent.. HAHA!!!! That was like last saturday but I still remember.. and I'll always be thankful for your guys and gals who fill my life with joy. And yes... thanks to family for making my life so wonderful and being with me all these 20 years and the more that are to come.

Was looking through some photos and videos from school days, and was just reminded of the times my friends and I were like going crazy studying and the fun times where we celebrated together the achievements of the school.. be it JC or Sec School. I remember the sheer joy when SAS finally won the Rugby Championships after a drought and a journey through sporting wilderness. That day I'll never forget. It was celebration throughout. And the time in SRJC when we held the National Day Commeration in the evening followed by the Thanksgiving Concert where we went wild with excitement as we wached our teachers dance and perform. I think those were the defining moments when I truly enjoyed myself an the memories of my friends are etched in the cells of my memory. Not that I didn't enjoy my lessons... I did... I always did, even though I was never the brightest kid around, I enjoyed every lesson I attended... especially Literature.... my academic love. May not be fantastic at it... but I still love it.

I wonder why I suddenly start thinking about my school days... Perhaps I miss school too much.. I think I do...Actually.. I DO MISS SCHOOL!!! And well, alot of pals are making me look back with fondness as I listen to them share school experiences and as I see my own school life play back, I just can't help but want to just smile and sigh.. cus those days have passed. They are fond memories now.. And yea...thanks to KY n Theo... I think I got bitten by the dance bug... all of a sudden wana get back in the groove... but HAHA!!!! I need to be careful... I don't want to sprain my ankle like I did the last time.

OK.... this GLANCE seems pretty long. looking forward to a peaceful and restful weekend..

Thanks Be To GOD!!!!!