Cool! I finally went through Grade 6 piano exams. It was a fun experience. This time I managed to greet the female examiner first! Last piano exams, the male examiner greet me first. Foreigners are very friendly. Thank God that for both exams, I was not too nervous that I can't play. Truly thank God for good piano teacher, good preparation and not too nervous at the critical moment. I managed to calm myself down. Probably, playing in the Chinese congregation in the church also helps a lot. Thank God for opportunity this year. Unknowing, my sight reading skills improve quite a lot! All praise and glory to God on high!
This mid autumn festival, I think is a memorial one. I did something that I want to do. Sometimes in life, if there is something you don't do it, you might regret it in the future. Thank God that I made my decision to do it. I don't know what will happen in the future but I know God has always given me the best that I could not imagine. I think the greatest gift that he had given me is salvation. Therefore, I prayed that I will be able to share it passionately to others. May others see Jesus in me! Truly it is not easy but I will try to:)
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Thank God for encouragement along the way
Yup! It is good to give thanks to the Lord always. I wanna thank God for having Christian friends who care enough, shared with me their experiences, encouraging me along the way and even prayed with me in the midst of testing.
One brother even send an SMS with these verses and words of encouragement:
"Psa 33:16b a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Psa 33:18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
Look at Samson, his strength made him weak. But for David, his weakness was made perfect in Jehovah to defeat Goliath. Amen"
Yup! Truly to go through this testing, it cannot be by my own strength but by God's mercy, strength and power.
Thank God also for the Sunday school teaching on Romans 6.
Rom 6:3-4 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Yes, I was baptised in 23rd December 2001. Did I baptized into Christ death? Did I die to myself and walk in newness of life? What is it that I have promised to God during my baptism? That I will read the bible daily and strive to lead a holy life. Have I failed to do that?
These questions popped up in my mind. Thank God for reminding me the meaning of baptism even as I had answered it myself, I want to obey what I had promised to God before man. There is something that I have learnt in my NS life: "Tough time don't last but tough man do!" Yes, my testing will not last forever, but it is whether I will trust in God to do what is His will for me in life. Pray that God will delivered me soon!
Amen!
One brother even send an SMS with these verses and words of encouragement:
"Psa 33:16b a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Psa 33:18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
Look at Samson, his strength made him weak. But for David, his weakness was made perfect in Jehovah to defeat Goliath. Amen"
Yup! Truly to go through this testing, it cannot be by my own strength but by God's mercy, strength and power.
Thank God also for the Sunday school teaching on Romans 6.
Rom 6:3-4 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Yes, I was baptised in 23rd December 2001. Did I baptized into Christ death? Did I die to myself and walk in newness of life? What is it that I have promised to God during my baptism? That I will read the bible daily and strive to lead a holy life. Have I failed to do that?
These questions popped up in my mind. Thank God for reminding me the meaning of baptism even as I had answered it myself, I want to obey what I had promised to God before man. There is something that I have learnt in my NS life: "Tough time don't last but tough man do!" Yes, my testing will not last forever, but it is whether I will trust in God to do what is His will for me in life. Pray that God will delivered me soon!
Amen!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Thank God for small encouragement during testing
Yesterday's daily devotion sharing was a good one. I can see one brother is trying very hard to come back to church. This is a good sign. Another brother was agonising for his sins. Almost everyone is going through some testing or trials now. I think sometimes in order to preserve the purity of the church, the testing of our faith in God is truly necessary. Thank God for this time of testing. I am sure after these testing or trials, we will learnt to trust God more, pray more and be closer to God.
Job 23:10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Jas 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Pray that God will be closer to us during this period of time!
Job 23:10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Jas 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Pray that God will be closer to us during this period of time!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Thank God for a tender heart
I still remember when I was young, when I watched sad show, I will laugh at people who cry. I will wonder why they get so serious about watching a show. After believing in Christ, God seems to open my tear gland. I feel sad when I watched sad programme now. God help me to feel more for people, to get interested with other people's life. This is one way of showing care and concern for people. So far, two girls cried while they shared with me their problems. I felt very sad when I see girls cry. I don't know why but I had more compassion for girls who cry. Although it is their nature to cry but I feel that a girl should not be hurt by any one else. They should be protected.
It has been a long time seems I had cried. This year there had been a lot of occasions that I feel like crying. I don't know why, this year there are a lot of happiness but there are also a lot of sad events that had filled this year. This year is really an exciting year. My mood changes a lot this year. I don't know whether it is good or bad but I know that God will help me to go through all trials.
Job 23:10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
It has been a long time seems I had cried. This year there had been a lot of occasions that I feel like crying. I don't know why, this year there are a lot of happiness but there are also a lot of sad events that had filled this year. This year is really an exciting year. My mood changes a lot this year. I don't know whether it is good or bad but I know that God will help me to go through all trials.
Job 23:10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Monday, September 10, 2007
God is testing me again.
I am going through a period of testing now. I think that this is a good sign as it has been a long time since God tested me. The first time is when I was in the naval diving unit. I believe I had passed the test. Although in the process I did not response the way that I could have been. Never the least, God help me to be closer to Him after that.
This time, I believe that the test that I am going through will also bring me closer to God. I had a wrong start in the beginning. Thank God that He had sent a godly counsel to help me to discern God's will. Thank God that by faith I apply it yesterday. The process is painful but I know that God will bring it to pass. I just have to wait on the Lord and see God's perfect plan in action!
During the youth camp, I already sense that God is going to test me. I had already started praying then however the intensity of prayer is not there. I even asked two person to prayed for me. I did a wrong start in the beginning, I let my will dominated me. Thank God that I had put a stop to it yesterday. These few days, the prayer intensity grew greater. Thank God that I prayed more, not just for myself but also for brothers and sisters in Christ. Shomerim and myself is going through some testing period now. Pray that God will deliver us and keep us close to Him at this period. Thank God that God had worked in me again. I believed that I have reached the state of prayer that I prayed to obtain.
God heard my prayer cause I asked for it for a long period of time. God granted it, therefore He will give me the grace to go through this testing. I just want to pray that God's will be done and not my will be done. If God had granted the desire of my heart in the future, I believe I will cry out and thank God for His marvellous love for me! Praise the Lord!
This time, I believe that the test that I am going through will also bring me closer to God. I had a wrong start in the beginning. Thank God that He had sent a godly counsel to help me to discern God's will. Thank God that by faith I apply it yesterday. The process is painful but I know that God will bring it to pass. I just have to wait on the Lord and see God's perfect plan in action!
During the youth camp, I already sense that God is going to test me. I had already started praying then however the intensity of prayer is not there. I even asked two person to prayed for me. I did a wrong start in the beginning, I let my will dominated me. Thank God that I had put a stop to it yesterday. These few days, the prayer intensity grew greater. Thank God that I prayed more, not just for myself but also for brothers and sisters in Christ. Shomerim and myself is going through some testing period now. Pray that God will deliver us and keep us close to Him at this period. Thank God that God had worked in me again. I believed that I have reached the state of prayer that I prayed to obtain.
God heard my prayer cause I asked for it for a long period of time. God granted it, therefore He will give me the grace to go through this testing. I just want to pray that God's will be done and not my will be done. If God had granted the desire of my heart in the future, I believe I will cry out and thank God for His marvellous love for me! Praise the Lord!
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