H-E-L-P = Happy Encounter, Life's Poise
Help in the phase of joy. Help to care, help to heal, help to understand. Nod in the face of help, yes is in the air. Silence of knowing, words of courage. Confidence in a help, an anomaly is a no. A heyday in a lifetime, a help in an abundance. Hoodwink with a smile, strength is from the Lord. Help is to go on, more blessings are to come. Raining in the same season, help comes and go. Malaise is too weak, Trust is of faith. God helped Abraham. He knows his life. I help my students. Solely helped by help, who is the only help. Never say help when she is happy. I help you. You help me. Who help who. Yes, thank you. I need no help.Labels: Feelings and Thoughts
Angel and Mortal Award
Most "You-Happy-To-Give, I-Happy-To-Receive" Mortal - Bro. Ziwei (he's always giving a big wide grin whenever he receive a present from his “angelS”, and keep asking me for present every week)
Most "Full-of-Xin-Ji" Angel and Most “Got-Nothing-at-all” Mortal - Yan Lin
(she just sms me this afternoon, wishing me Happy Valentine Day, saying this was from my angel! Though she claim this was really from my angel, but maybe she’s just hallucinating…..)
Most "Confused" Angel or Mortal - Wan Li
(Last Sunday during service, she keep thinking her angel is her mortal ……and she’s like in deep thoughts about this…... And she could be still pondering now…. Hahahhaa)
Most "Trusted" Angel - Xiang cen
Almost all the fake angels entrusted their gifts to their faked mortals through Xiangcen! And they just refuse to ask me to help to pass the gifts! They said they cannot trust me leh….. cos I am the chief angel?!......
Most “Pretend-Nothing-Happen” Angel – Donny
This angel is very normal and calm leh……even though he may be planning something in secret…….
Most “Full-of-Goodies” Mortal – Calista and Jacinta
Got fruit juice, got water bottle, got many goodies…… so blessed!
Most “Contented” Mortal – Xiaowei
No Mortal can be more contented than me….. confirmed! I only wanted a HELLO PANDA!
Most “Mission-In-The-Dark” Angel – Jing Hong
Gotta have a hard time guessing your mortal! heeeee
Most “Full-of-Surprises” Mortal – Kelvin
Dunno how a secretive angel planted a very nice gift in a corner of his house……. Waiting eagerly for someone to discover it!
Most “Nice-To-Every Mortal” Angel – June
She gave a very nice shawl to the girls in the cell group!
Most “Happy-Go-Lucky” Angel – Steve
Very happy in the current state and enjoying his status as an Angel-Cum-MortalLabels: Mr Bean and Captain Jack Sparrow
Joy of the Lord
It’s Monday and I am feeling happy!
I know why, it is the JOY OF THE LORD.
I’ve been feeling like this since last Monday. Even though I face some difficult issues in my work, the problems will always be resolved whenever I call upon the Holy Spirit for help. I felt empowered with greater wisdom and strength!
As I was sitting alone in a coffee shop in Aljunied, having my dinner before class, I just feel so happy eating my favourite noodles and looking at the cars passing by the roadside.
As I walk around in office, I felt that God is carrying my work load for me.
On Sunday bible study, I just felt so happy to travel back home and passing through Changi airport.
Walking on the road, where I go, I just feel so happy I am living on this earth.
I just bought a new cup to use in office, and I just feel so happy every time I look at the cup - baby blue in colour.
As I was doing my work home on weekends, I just feel so happy sitting there, flipping the textbooks and pressing on the calculator buttons.
The joy that God blesses is so full of peace and happiness. It makes you feel so secure and contented. Nothing can ever replace it.Labels: Feelings and Thoughts
John Isaac
Was driving back home after my class tonight when I heard a very interesting conversation on the radio.
John Isaac was speaking about his experiences in his career as a photographer.
Here’s a short biography of him:
From 1969 to 1998, John Isaac worked for the United Nations and had a distinguished photography career in the Department of Public Information. During that time he traveled to more than 100 countries as a photojournalist capturing the struggles and triumphs of our changing world.
I always have a very strong interest in photography. Whenever I go traveling with my family, I’ll always make sure I capture the beautiful moments on camera before I play.
Here was John Isaac, a renowned photographer, talking about what happened while he was in Lebanon and other third world countries. Once he saw some children in India starved to death. Then he saw orphans living in Lebanon whose parents were killed in war / civil riots.
All these caused him to have an emotional break down and he stayed away from photography for about 3 months. What makes him come back to photographer again? He saw the beautiful flowers in his neighbour’s backyard and he wanted to capture those beautiful sight.
After this, he was in one country where he saw a very young girl who was raped and parents killed. At that moment, he would have done what any photographer would do – capture the most natural demeanor portrayed by the little girl.
But he felt something in his heart that he should not take her pictures.
Then he went on to call up some organizations and asked them to take her in.
Photography can be such a meaningful activity; John Isaac mentioned that he learnt about patience through photography as well….
What a meaningful night…….Labels: Feelings and Thoughts
E151 - Angel and Mortal
Angels and Mortals Poem
Angels encourage Mortals
Mortals smile like Angels
Angels surprise Mortals
Mortals act like Angels
Angels take care of Mortals
Mortals behave like spoilt brats
Angels are confused
Mortals are totally lost
Chief angel is the victor!
Laugh die me……
Yesterday in cell group, heard lots of sharing, revelations and testimonies.
Steve lost his wallet, but maintained his composure upon realization. His pride lies in his attitude toward a bad event, and less on the recovery of his wallet.
He impacted Xiangcen, who was amazed at the way he reacted, that he didn’t grumble to God, or angry with God. But place his entire trust in God, and 200% confident that God’s gonna help him….
Xiangcen got financial blessings during Chinese New Year, got 14 angbaos in just one house visitation. And Joy of the Lord is truly upon her, as she shared about her happiness and joy just to be able to come to this cell group once again, praise and worship God together. She said she was so happy that she got a loving and beautiful church to go to and she cherishes all these….
Yanlin is a soul-winning lamb. She wants to reach out to 6 friends. And I believe there’s more to come. Indeed there’s truly something unique about her, she just makes you feel very comfortable and joyful.
Kelvin was blessed with a company trip to Korea. Jinghong wanna compose 6 songs this year and start a biz.
Bro Ziwei has a blessing in disguise. He was sick during Chinese New Year. But it is through this incident that cause him to greater cherish the love of his family members. He wants to spend more time with sis Jelaine this year and visit gym at least once a week, most probably on a Monday.
Wanli is a very nice girl. She’s so sensitive to the feelings of others and really very understanding and considerate.
Our cg is having a great breakthrough. Just the “Angel and Mortal” game is making everyone jittery. Wanli just accused me of secretly putting a "mentos" sweet into her bag. This morning Xiangcen and Yanlin insisted I was the one who secretly place the bag meant for Kelvin Mortal in one corner of his house. Oh no....... jump into yellow river also cannot wash clean!But its great holy fun! Thank God for all of these. Please bless E151.Labels: Mr Bean and Captain Jack Sparrow
Wealth
“Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend”
Laertius Diogenes
I remember a very well-known man once said that the richest person in the world is one, though may not have an abundance of time to spend, yet spend his only time with such slow pace, with quality, and with joy.
On Friday, I made a decision not to bring my laptop home. I wouldn’t want to work on a weekend night. I came home slightly earlier, reach at 7pm. Darkness has not set in, the sky is still bright. I crept into the kitchen and shout at my mummy who is cooking. She got a fright! Hahahha….. my surprise yell works!
She doesn’t need my help in the kitchen. Anyway, don’t think I can help much since I am so muddle-fingers when it comes to cooking. So I walked to the balcony.
Outside the windows is the beautiful green forest. On the right hand side is a small glimpse of grey sea separating Singapore and Malaysia. Occasionally there are fireworks during festive seasons.
These beautiful sceneries seem to have taken a long retreat ever since I graduate and work. I have neglected them for such a long while. As I stand right there, leaning on the steel railings, gazing at the red flowers on top the trees, sun set in with the pink-blue sky colours, and feeling the cooling breeze around my self, I suddenly felt so wealthy.
If only I can have all the time in the world to sit right there, with a cup of tea, and a good book to read – I’d be the most wealthy person in the world.
This leads me to think, that it’s not possible for a person to have “all the time in the world”. We have to be occupied with some things at certain times. We have to work and study. We have to take care of people. We have to play, eat and sleep. We have to exercise and clean our houses.
Thinking about this makes me realize that all of us can be very wealthy – it’s a matter of our choice. It’s a condition of our heart and mind. It’s how we manage our time and tasks. It’s our mindset.
Time is always passing, and life is short. We should really learn cherish the people around us, and be very conscious of the things that we do, especially those that we do on a daily basis. Today, when I was driving home after cell group, I suddenly felt very conscious of my driving. I felt so satisfied just sitting in Baby Vios, and driving along CTE. I look at the roads, and the scenery, all of a sudden, I just want to thank God that I am living on this beautiful earth.
Luke 10:39-41 (New Living Translation)
New Living Translation (NLT)
Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord's feet, listening to what he taught. But Martha was worrying over the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn't it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me."
But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are so upset over all these details!
I was reading Luke in NLT and felt very impacted by Jesus words to Martha. He said she was too concerned over all the details, too occupied and busy – place priority on the wrong things.
Most of the time I am like Martha, and I pray that God will give me wisdom on the way I should live my life. That I’d be prudent and steadfast in my time management. Sometimes I should just stop worrying and relax. It may be easy to put in words about casting our care unto the Lord, but I really should put it into practice when it comes to work and problems.
And so I have tidied up my balcony, threw away some old furniture. Will be going to IKEA to buy some nice paintings to hang around balcony area. And a tall coffee table and chair to put near the windows. So occasionally we can sit around this area and enjoy the breeze as we read our books.
Gonna have “all the time in the world” in this little corner for a little luxury. Who cares when it’s Monday again……….Labels: Feelings and Thoughts
A Karaoke Night
Still remember in the past my brother wouldn’t even budge when it comes to Karaoke. But now, he’s all so excited about Karaoke and kept singing non stop. Once the remote control gets in his hands, he can at input at least 5 songs in 30 seconds. Hahhaha……
On last Wednesday night, we went to Party World karaoke. Its been a long while since I last step into Karaoke. Since like singing has become history to me……. When has this start happening?......hai….
Its like a night of picnic. But this picnic took place in a karaoke instead of a beach. My dear mum cooked fried mee hoon, and a pot of white scallops. It was so delicious holding a small plastic bowl in my hands, scooping up the mee hoon and many many scallops. My mum is such a good cook.
We sang lots of songs. I chose lots of Cass Phang’s songs. She’s the best singer in my heart. In fact, no one can ever replace her in my heart. Her singing is so powerful, so high, and I just want to be like her entirely in my singing. Doesn’t matter if I don’t have my own style, cos Cass’ simply too unique. Hahaha…..
My brother is very good in Edison Chen’s songs. And my sis’s very good in Coco Lee’s songs. Both of them are not trained in singing, but they can sing so well. Looks like an abundance of potential is in them!
We sang lots of songs the whole night, and record the whole event with Xuan’s MP3 player. It was so funny. Especially on that part my mummy started singing Trademark “Only Love”. When my mum opened her mouth to sing the starting lyrics “2 a.m……”,
we were laughing like mad.
How many more times can we go karaoke like that? I cherish every moments with my family. Praise God for such a wonderful night. Labels: Family
