POWERFUL SALT OF THE EARTH
No matter how much I like my work, I will always have Monday blues. Its been 3 yrs of working life since I've graduated. Just dawn on me that this cycle has been repeating itself every Monday. If there are 52 weeks in a year, I will have about 52 x 3 yrs "Monday blues", which is 156!!!
I have wasted unnecessary body cells, brain cells, energy, strength, time on reminding about myself about Monday blues on 156 BEAUTIFUL SUNDAYS!
oh mine...... i better break free from this.
Today has been a POWERFUL BLUE for me, as well for my sister i believe. But the presence of God was so strong when i pray to Him in the toilet. I realise one very important thing, as Christians in the market place, we must be very STRONG - physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Our own emotions, must dissipate when tough circumstances are staring at us straight in our face. Every time our heart is weak, we must not fear. We must not be succumb no matter how many failures we've met. In Jams church, the tutors always teach the mentally disabled students that they must let go of past failures. My fav verse in prov 24:10, "When we fall in the days of adversity, our strength is small."
When i brought my mum to church on last friday service and she later left even before service started (just cos my brother didn't bring his keys) made me realise that we are facing a very strong force from satan ITSELF. (despicable satan, i give u an animal title)
And so I WILL BE STRONG IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. I will not fall but keep drawing strength from God. I will not let my emotions get the better of me.
True character is the ability to portray the right attitude and behaviour in the midst of intense emotions.
In my workplace, I will be strong. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Bible said we are the Salt of the Earth. How different we are from normal people if we lose our joy in our work and life, and the ability to encourage people even when we are down, when we have a heavenly Father we can run to every moment of our lives?
Labels: Marketplace Salt and Light
Living waters
Recently felt that God has been bringing a lot of incidents into my life to make me realise the importance of time, and the urgency to use the resources and talent He has put into my life to bless the people around me, especially to sisters and brothers of the same household of faith."Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith" -- Gal 6:10
This reminds me of an article i have read previously about Darlene Zschech. She wrote that she was shopping for some groceries for her children in a supermarket and as she was queueing up at the cashier counter, she saw a mother who look so poor and undernourished, standing behind her. At that instant, she had a very strong feeling - that she should bless that mother. The next thing Darlene did, she paid for all the groceries that the mother bought.So nice of her ya..... On last sunday service, Dr Rev Richard Roberts was talking about Jesus asking Blind Bartimaeus "What do you want Me to do for you?" At that moment, i felt very sad, because its been a very long time since i asked Jesus,"What do you want me to do for You?"Labels: Feelings and Thoughts
BMW corporation ~ David and Goliath
Just came back from class and was watching "Channel News Asia"....
A lady was interviewing BMW corp. CEO/director..... about the success story and corp. culture. All of a sudden, I heard him talk illustrate an example with the story of David and Goliath in the bible!! wow!! He's a marketplace godly man!
So happy :o)
note : pls be careful when writing blog, someone was taken to court for making racist remark in his blog wor....
Labels: Marketplace Salt and Light
Greater Capacity
Its been a while since I last wrote my thoughts on the Internet every since year 2001-2004. Its require lots of effort to maintain a website. Thank God for this blog, that i can write my thoughts again, in an organized way.Today has been an eventful day. So many disappointing things happened. It goes like this....I really love Rev Dr. Richard Roberts, he just have this talent to explain the supernatural in the most natural way, and he make his point clear, precise and motivating. And i wanted my mama to come today for 11.30am service.But she's not coming. I felt disapointed.Calista's grandmother is coming for healing service. So me and my sis decided to come early and book seats for them. I woke up at 9.30am (already v late cos we plan to drive out at 9.50am)...... only to realise that my father is using the toilet..... for 20 mins!We drove quickly to burger king and grab a burger. Some unpleasant things happened but i tell myself not to meditate on the negative things....So many red lights on the way, so frustrating.Finally reach church at 10.55am, only to meet with heavy rain and full church carpark.We ran in the rain and reach church lobby and usher told us we must queue at the stairs.Thank God that the usher told us wheel chair bound patients can go in by another lift and they have reserved seats for them. This really assured me.By the grace of God, we managed to find two seats beside the reserved area and seat near my cg member's grandmother. We reserve another four for my cg members or xuan's cg members.Frustrating part was the usher keep coming to us and wanted us to give up the seats even during praise. Know its their duty, and members should not be late for service, but me and my sis already gave up 2 seats, and we are keeping only 2 more seats.Finally we gave up all the seats.And tears just keep flowing as i sing praise.To serve God and our spiritual family require a very big heart. So many unpleasant things happened today but sometimes it just happened when we are serving God because we are all humans and not perfect. Yesterday, bro Ziwei was preaching that to have greater capacity is to have a BIGGER HEART. i think these are only the beginning. There's more to come and God will give me a greater capacity and wisdom to turn all the negative events into positive consequences and to be one of the many "lights" to shine in the midst of every darkness.Labels: Sermons and Revelatns
Little things
Through trials and errors with my family, I have learnt -- Its better not to talk when you're angry, and let your prayers fill the silence silently :o)I am so shortsighted -- A woman of God should be kingdom minded.Labels: Sermons and Revelatns
Which is easier?
Recently I decided to change the way I sleep - I will sleep the opposite way, so that my head is facing the window and looking at the sky, and i will play worship song "Refuge" and just keep looking at the sky till i fall asleep.....Its such a wonderful feeling when u sleep this way, u can almost feel that u're in the tangible embrace of God.Yesterday night, when i was lying on my bed and looking at the sky, some thoughts began to cross my mind. Which is easier?To tell God you want only Him, when God has given you all the things you desire in your heart....ORTo tell God you want only Him, when you have so many lack and dreams not come true, and you're anxious about it.To me, the latter is harder. What about you?Labels: Feelings and Thoughts
A very UNUSUAL cell group
Today we have cell group at Bro Ziwei's house. Didn't know bro Ziwei has a dog! Its name is Casper.Throughout my life on earth, this is the best dog I've ever seen -- it's so obedient, so cute, so quiet, and even know how to "worship" with us.When cg was about to start, Bro Ziwei wanted to tie Casper up in the kitchen, or lock him in the room, but Casper would whine so loudly and look at us longingly. Once, Bro Ziwei hold Casper by his two hind legs, with Casper lying on its back, and drag Casper all the way to his room! It was hilarious!Then after trying a few alternatives, we all agree that the best way is to let loose Casper and let him walk around. When Bro Ziwei was about to start praise, Casper stood in front of him and gave Bro Ziwei a ball! During worship, Casper slept in front of me. I took a peek at him, making sure he's really not moving before I focus on my worship. hahaha......During preaching, Casper was lying on the ground with his hands and legs facing another cg member. After sometime, Casper decided to change his lying direction, and his whole body turn towards me, with HIS LEGS LANDING ON TOP OF MY BIBLE!After cg ends, we have lots of fun with Casper. I massage Casper's whole body, like a therapist! And he really enjoy it wor......Really thank God for such a wonderful dog..... ;op
Labels: Mr Bean and Captain Jack Sparrow
Deep Blue ~ East Coast Park
Today has been great, took half a day leave to go east coast park and have quiet time with God, lots of interesting things happened today ...... i saw a woman keep pointing at her big umbrella and looking at it attentively and talking to it as if talking to a close friend, a person wearing his business attire and tie was walking to and fro on the platform beside the sea, i saw a TCS artiste on my way back, she's very pretty, like a fairy. hahhaa....most important of all, i walked 50 percent of the park, sat on a shady spot and read bible. It was very windy and cold, i read a bit of Genesis and Isaiah. Felt so inspired that i wrote a poem. Really thank God for His glory and presence.Now came early at church, wanted to go powerhouse but only a few mins left. Great i brought my laptop, so keep blogging till service starts ;opDeep BlueThe Grace upon the heartThe breeze caress the soulThe blue beyond the reachThe Rest above the worldThe Word across the benchThe Strength around the lambThe thoughts along the "Tower"The Will above the selfThe pit before the blueThe sails below the ThroneThe splash against the rocksThe Glory engage the heartThe Ram behind the preciousThe Praise with all the joyThe Peace among the flocksThe Yes above the stormLabels: Poetry and Inspiration
No matter how much I like my work, I will always have Monday blues. Its been 3 yrs of working life since I've graduated. Just dawn on me that this cycle has been repeating itself every Monday. If there are 52 weeks in a year, I will have about 52 x 3 yrs "Monday blues", which is 156!!!
