You are beyond the sun

This is what I've recently learnt about, that is, dont worship the skies, the sun and the clouds(most worship videos in youtube show nature pictures in the background and I know I needed a small reminder that>>)...cos they are (only) creations of God. God is beyond that, bigger than that. One more thing, God is with us. With us, with Man. In fellowship with us. Our LORD is right here on earth with us, at our level. Its a nice truth that is understood by my feelings, and not mind alone. Perhaps this is why they say that God's truths have to be grasped in the spirit.

"And beware lest you raise your eyes to heaven, and when you see the sun and the moon and the stars, all the host of heaven, you be drawn away and bow down to them and serve them, things that the LORD your God has allotted to all the peoples under the whole heaven."
Deuteronomy 4:19 (English Standard Version)

I used to worship and talk to God while looking at the beautiful skies. I still do sometimes, but I'll remind myself of this truth.

These few days, ok actually yesterday, I learnt a lot in my TAWG - that "cast your cares upon the Lord, for He cares for you." and how to do that. It is to take time to soak in His presence, that my worldly pain and frustrations can be flushed out by focusing on Him. And to present my requests/burdens to Him in prayer and petition, with thanksgiving.

Thank God for the Church services and cell! There are many times when I'll be spiritually charged and encouraged to get back on my feet or seek God more after going for service and cell.

Aloha~!

Hi blog and my unknown number of blog readers! Right now I found a good reason to blog. Wanna jot down some of the things I've decided to do after today's cell and also, kind reflect on how I've been these days while I'm at it.

First, today's cell was keeping koinonia with fellow believers and how important it is to do so. One of the Bible verses quoted was that if you don't love your brother, you can't be experiencing the light that God has for you. It is God's Word and it is so true. I've been reminded of this truth recently actually; regarding me and _____'s relationship. I'm glad that so far it's been good. I'm reminded that yes, I'm on my way to consecrating myself and seeing more of God's glory! (I'm listening to Hillsong's With All I Am and they're right; “Into your hands, I commit again..” ah tis an old and nice song:))

Secondly, also during cell, our cell leader asked who does not feel like they're connected and part of the Campus ministry. Quite a few of us raised our hands, and they shared very truthfully about how they feel (which is a touching treasure). Made me realise that I needa do more to make this family united and feel the warmth of a family of believers. But right now, I still don't know how I'm gonna do that..for now, I can only think of meeting up with them individually/as a group. Hope to think of more..

After writing so much, I feel a lil lazy now..to sum up..I would say I'm improving! In family, in ministry, in studies...on the other hand, I also needa spend more time with God. And I needa be a more systematic ballet teacher:P I was reading New Beginnings just now and realised that my TAWG could do with some quality improvements! Gonna try it soon..

When you speak to hearts<3

Just now I was having cell, and I just realised something, kind of a simple truth, which is very cool.

I realised that sometimes when u are talking to or sharing with the cell, some of them might not be listening or might just be unconsciously zoning out. But when you start to say something that speaks right to their hearts, something that they can identify with, something that they're feeling, something that applies to them,suddenly you're speaking into them and they're listening to what you say and receiving it.

That's actually kind of powerful. Allows you to speak God's word and His encouragement into their hearts. So I guess I'll be trying. Trying to find that thing, that certain raw part of their hearts whenever I'm encouraging or sharing. God, please reveal to me according to Your will:)

Revealing...

I am in my Ahma house now and just had a conversation with her. She told me that every year she will ask for blessings from Guan yin ma for peace in the family, safety for all of us..(I tried to remain neutral and listen)
Then she looked at me and said again, “you worship ur God I worship my God la ok?”(in mandarin, ni Bai ni de, wo Bai wo de). To which, I jus smiled merely. And she went on to say that when u tell guan yin ma these things, she will answer you. When I asked her, how did she know, she said “I know mah, she answered them before.”
Still, thank God for what happened. Although this looks like a discouraging news that tells me maybe Ahma is a lil less receptive than I thought, her heart and her thoughts were revealed to me and that is one step closer to salvation..
Now that God revealed more glimpse of her heart, I can know what to pray for and now I need to seek You for renewal of the mind and for your truths that I need to know.

(needed to record this exciting stuff down and the blog was just the right substitute for paper haha)

Thank You Jesus!

I just came back from a late night out with church friends. My body is tired but I don't feel like sleeping yet..besides, I've got to write down this significant point in my life that happened today! Or technically, yesterday haha.

Today's cell was about the Holy Spirit. Pastor Joyce joined in to clarify doubts and bring truth and understanding pertaining to questions related to the Holy Spirit. Really learnt a lot.

And then! We went into a time of prayer and speaking in tongues. Then after a while, Pastor Joyce came up to me and prayed. She prophecied what God wants/wanted to speak to me about, which spoke right to my heart. God, You say to me today that you know the condition of my heart and You have set apart a set of gifts that are for me in this kingdom and I need to step out and just receive them and use them! I need to remove all doubt. Stop grieving the Holy Spirit! Quench the Holy Spirit no longer. You are saying to me and have said to me that You see my desires (to please You)!

Now I know that You do not see my sins at all, neither do You see my inadequacies, but YOU SEE MY DESIRES. YOU CAN SEE MY DESIRES. Oh what forgiveness you have shown to me. What a wonderful sight You see in me! What a wonderful light you see me in. Thank you God. Now I have no worries in trying out for a leader, knowing that You believe I am more than enough for You.

Then my cell leader came to pray for me, telling me that he saw a vision of a wall. So high and so impenetrable. God says He will make/mould me into this wall! With strong foundation and impenetrable medium. Thank You Jesus. Such a promise and big plans You have for me:)

After receiving and experiencing such unexpected spiritual blessings from pastor J and my cell leader, I am spurred on to be that voice of God too and show others that He is God. I wanna be continually filled with the Holy Spirit. To keep praying and interceding. I wanna count on God..

Actually

Hello this is a realization that i've been having recently but never thought of blogging it. But now I thought of it haha so here it is!

To put it simply, I think we need to rise up. Not necessarily as leaders, but leaders in our own right. To care for people and always ask how they are,... That kind of thing. I wanna be an available avenue for ppl. Someone who listens and ask how they are. To listen..

Cos not everything is about us...u never know who beside u is in need of a listening ear,who is doubtful in their walk with God, who needs some encouraging advice, who needs a testimony, who needs someone to complain to...

It's not uncommon to find such people and this possibility is driving me to want to be that listening ear. We might not know what's happening in our friend's lives(be it good or bad) if we don't ask how are they. If we don't ask about them. We cannot just look to improve our relationship with God. We need to help others do that too.

In the Bible, Galatians chapter 6 verse 2 says “Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” in a sense, this verse talks about what ive been saying so far:)

Near...far...wherever u are~

This post has no link whatsoever haha. I'm kinda proud of this photo cos I managed to take this 'artistic' shot by adjusting the focus hehehe. It automatically not focuses on the further things when I make it focus on the ear pieces, which are near. iPhone!:) and recently got a blogger app! Will be easier to blog. So that's all. Byeee