http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7vcKY8TLn8
Lord i cry out
i need U now
More than ever before
My heart longs for U
Ur love's what i crave
it's U i adore
So i reach out to heavens
with my arms open wide
Come fill me again Lord
renew me inside
Come again Lord
wash over me
Come again Lord
restore new passion to me
Cause im down on my knees
and im praying it please
Restore new passion to me
After interacting with so many smart/smarter people these few days, realized its quite hard to express oneself adequately to others. Thank God He give us songs that are able to express our inward feelings, smart people or not!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Self discipline please
October 15, 2008 - How to Develop Self-Discipline by Rick Warren - Daily Devotional
God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NCV)
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God wants you to develop a self-discipline that pushes you to do things, even as others are giving up. Over the years, I’ve observed six key expressions of self-discipline:
People with self-discipline master their moods. They live by their commitments, not their emotions. People who do the right thing even when they don’t feel like it accomplish most of what gets done in the world! “A man without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls” (Proverbs 25:28 LB).
People with self-discipline watch their words. They put their minds in gear before opening their mouths. “He who guards his lips guards his life” (Proverbs 13:3 NIV).
People with self-discipline restrain their reactions. How much can you take before you lose your cool? “If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it” (Proverbs 19:11 GNT).
People with self-discipline stick to their schedule. If you don’t determine how you will spend your time you can be sure that others will decide for you! “Live life, then, with a due sense of responsibility … Make the best use of your time” (Ephesians 5:15–16 PH).
People with self-discipline manage their money. They learn to live on less than what they make and they invest the difference. The value of a budget is that it tells your money where you want it to go rather than wondering where it went! “The wise man saves for the future, but the foolish man spends whatever he gets” (Proverbs 21:20 LB).
People with self-discipline maintain their health. That way they can accomplish more and enjoy their achievements. “Every one of you should learn to control his body, keeping it pure and treating it with respect” (1 Thessalonians 4:4 PH).
The disciplines you establish today will determine your success tomorrow. But it takes more than just willpower for lasting self-discipline. It takes a power greater than yourself: “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power and love and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7 NLT/NCV).
The more I accept God’s control over my life, the more self-control he gives me!
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Goals for this week:
1) Wake up early
2) Keep your promises
3) Live below your means
4) Focus on things that matter
God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NCV)
*** *** *** ***
God wants you to develop a self-discipline that pushes you to do things, even as others are giving up. Over the years, I’ve observed six key expressions of self-discipline:
People with self-discipline master their moods. They live by their commitments, not their emotions. People who do the right thing even when they don’t feel like it accomplish most of what gets done in the world! “A man without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls” (Proverbs 25:28 LB).
People with self-discipline watch their words. They put their minds in gear before opening their mouths. “He who guards his lips guards his life” (Proverbs 13:3 NIV).
People with self-discipline restrain their reactions. How much can you take before you lose your cool? “If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it” (Proverbs 19:11 GNT).
People with self-discipline stick to their schedule. If you don’t determine how you will spend your time you can be sure that others will decide for you! “Live life, then, with a due sense of responsibility … Make the best use of your time” (Ephesians 5:15–16 PH).
People with self-discipline manage their money. They learn to live on less than what they make and they invest the difference. The value of a budget is that it tells your money where you want it to go rather than wondering where it went! “The wise man saves for the future, but the foolish man spends whatever he gets” (Proverbs 21:20 LB).
People with self-discipline maintain their health. That way they can accomplish more and enjoy their achievements. “Every one of you should learn to control his body, keeping it pure and treating it with respect” (1 Thessalonians 4:4 PH).
The disciplines you establish today will determine your success tomorrow. But it takes more than just willpower for lasting self-discipline. It takes a power greater than yourself: “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power and love and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7 NLT/NCV).
The more I accept God’s control over my life, the more self-control he gives me!
________________________________________________________
Goals for this week:
1) Wake up early
2) Keep your promises
3) Live below your means
4) Focus on things that matter
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Treasures in Heaven
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
-Matthew 6:19-21
Tonight as i was reminded of this verse when i prayed with a brother, i cried. Somehow God just encouraged me that nothing can be in vain when it is placed in his hands. If you sow faithfulness, you will reap faithfulness. And even if you are faithless, He will still remain faithful.
Newspapers these few weeks have so many business commentaries and comments about the economic meltdown. Everyone have something to say. In honesty, i was swarmed and overwhelmed with all the explanations and suggestions to move forward. Yet God's word summarizes it so well for me: Your heart follows your money. Financial planning and investing is very important to christians and non-christians alike. But when all is said and done, how much did you contribute to God's kingdom? In terms of your talents and money probably? For my non-believing friends, how does the learning and understanding of investing made your life more meaningful and purposeful? Does it contribute to any good other than personal financial freedom?
I was tempted these 2 days to go into pity-party mode about some stuff. But i thank God for answering my little prayer during LTS to pray for the offering. Haha, that encourages me somewhat. I also thank God that He has helped me to be trustworthy, even though by nature im not a very reliable person(eh, Jacob is a deceiver le). When (cca) people tell me they trust that i will return them the money i owed, even though it is taking years, i appreciate that. And i know it's not because im good, haha cos im very not. But i believe it is God's training over the years with what little i got.
Lord, thanks. And help me to be greatful always.
-Matthew 6:19-21
Tonight as i was reminded of this verse when i prayed with a brother, i cried. Somehow God just encouraged me that nothing can be in vain when it is placed in his hands. If you sow faithfulness, you will reap faithfulness. And even if you are faithless, He will still remain faithful.
Newspapers these few weeks have so many business commentaries and comments about the economic meltdown. Everyone have something to say. In honesty, i was swarmed and overwhelmed with all the explanations and suggestions to move forward. Yet God's word summarizes it so well for me: Your heart follows your money. Financial planning and investing is very important to christians and non-christians alike. But when all is said and done, how much did you contribute to God's kingdom? In terms of your talents and money probably? For my non-believing friends, how does the learning and understanding of investing made your life more meaningful and purposeful? Does it contribute to any good other than personal financial freedom?
I was tempted these 2 days to go into pity-party mode about some stuff. But i thank God for answering my little prayer during LTS to pray for the offering. Haha, that encourages me somewhat. I also thank God that He has helped me to be trustworthy, even though by nature im not a very reliable person(eh, Jacob is a deceiver le). When (cca) people tell me they trust that i will return them the money i owed, even though it is taking years, i appreciate that. And i know it's not because im good, haha cos im very not. But i believe it is God's training over the years with what little i got.
Lord, thanks. And help me to be greatful always.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Are you alive today?
Are you alive today?
No, i dont mean breathing-alive. I mean living-alive. Do you feel like you are living lately? Or are you just existing? All of us can testify of going through that phase, some more, some lesser. It sure feels sucky. Come on, don't dismiss it as part and parcel of life. I'm not saying it is not, but having the attitude of "Let's just grind through this, tomorrow (or next week, next month, next year?!) will be a better day" sounds like we are denying our true inner self. It's like telling our hearts to stop beating, to stop functioning. The more we do that, the more our hearts beats slower, and a day will come when it stop beating no more. I'm sure we have seen people like that; people who have lost all their ideals and dreams, people who are embittened by the failings of this world.
Today i feel more alive than i've been lately. I did things that made me feel connected with my true self. I feel like im breathing again. I started writing cards to encourage people. I made sure i kept my promise to meet someone. Goodness, it sounds so simple but yet i feel so happy. I feel significant. I feel good to keep my word. I feel like im living again.
What about you? Have you been living? If not, perhaps it's time to do something that makes your heart beat again. What is that you ask? Only you yourself will truly know. It's in your heart.
A life without ideals is a life not worth living for.
Thanks Lord.
No, i dont mean breathing-alive. I mean living-alive. Do you feel like you are living lately? Or are you just existing? All of us can testify of going through that phase, some more, some lesser. It sure feels sucky. Come on, don't dismiss it as part and parcel of life. I'm not saying it is not, but having the attitude of "Let's just grind through this, tomorrow (or next week, next month, next year?!) will be a better day" sounds like we are denying our true inner self. It's like telling our hearts to stop beating, to stop functioning. The more we do that, the more our hearts beats slower, and a day will come when it stop beating no more. I'm sure we have seen people like that; people who have lost all their ideals and dreams, people who are embittened by the failings of this world.
Today i feel more alive than i've been lately. I did things that made me feel connected with my true self. I feel like im breathing again. I started writing cards to encourage people. I made sure i kept my promise to meet someone. Goodness, it sounds so simple but yet i feel so happy. I feel significant. I feel good to keep my word. I feel like im living again.
What about you? Have you been living? If not, perhaps it's time to do something that makes your heart beat again. What is that you ask? Only you yourself will truly know. It's in your heart.
A life without ideals is a life not worth living for.
Thanks Lord.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Dear, oh dear
1) Lord
I'm quite disgusted with myself. Argh. That I am so far from where i think i am. Even as i struggled through the last week with my studies and negativity, i thank you for friends who care, and my mum who loves me in spite of my apalling responses towards her. Forgive me Lord. Even as you brought me down to my knees, may your grace also lift me up once again.
2) My word is my bond. Or is it?
"Okay, ill get it done, i promise."
"See you tomorrow!"
"Hey let's meet up for lunch this week. I'll call you."
"I'l read my bible and pray."
I said the above and more during the past few weeks to various persons, all of which i didnt fulfill. Chit you are really pathetic le. You can't even keep your word. What makes you think you can be trusted? Please don't say you are struggling; set a higher standard for yourself.
Lord, please help me to change to be a man of my word, even if it costs me something sometimes. I don't aspire to be great among many anymore, just help me be trustworthy to a few. Don't let me cheapen my own words again.
3) Mark 10:15
If you can't worship God passionately, please join a children church near you. Learn from them.
I'm quite disgusted with myself. Argh. That I am so far from where i think i am. Even as i struggled through the last week with my studies and negativity, i thank you for friends who care, and my mum who loves me in spite of my apalling responses towards her. Forgive me Lord. Even as you brought me down to my knees, may your grace also lift me up once again.
2) My word is my bond. Or is it?
"Okay, ill get it done, i promise."
"See you tomorrow!"
"Hey let's meet up for lunch this week. I'll call you."
"I'l read my bible and pray."
I said the above and more during the past few weeks to various persons, all of which i didnt fulfill. Chit you are really pathetic le. You can't even keep your word. What makes you think you can be trusted? Please don't say you are struggling; set a higher standard for yourself.
Lord, please help me to change to be a man of my word, even if it costs me something sometimes. I don't aspire to be great among many anymore, just help me be trustworthy to a few. Don't let me cheapen my own words again.
3) Mark 10:15
If you can't worship God passionately, please join a children church near you. Learn from them.
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