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This is Chiwern on his 21st Birthday :)
And the Guitar was from Chris...
We were very very good friends then..
And this is us, On his 21st Birthday.. :)
Us, @ the favourite hangout in Aussie - Caulfield Park :) *miss those times*
Christmas 2005 was spend in Australia, with him, admist dinner with friends
and carolling in Chadstone Shopping Centre
Our 11 Month Anniversary was a sweet memory, by the beach, in the Aussie cool weather! :)
So I was wrong.......
I met my elder sister on Sunday.....
I hope we don't look alike.........
Still her avid supporter.
Always my favourite best friend. >_<
On North Diversion Road @ Arts House Play Den
Issi Fan Club - throws pom pom in the air!
It was good to see Barry there... :) If I'm her avid supporter, he is her forever supporter.
It was also good to meet Cheryl's other half for the first time .... he looks better in real life :)
Girls - let's go for another of her show in future! but, let's have an early dinner before that!!! :)
42, 46, 32, 48, 47 *mental notes : when i reach 50, I can make a wish, 1 for you, and 1 for me....* hee heee
The emails exchange made the morning past really quickly!!
Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The interactions I had with Chiwern's family this time round has been deeper than ever...It has also helped me to understand Chiwern even better, and has taught me to appreciate the goodness in him as well.. :)
I've always told Chiwern that he is so blessed to be born in a Christian family. I've been equally blessed to be his girlfriend and experience the warmth of the Lord through this family. At the end of each day, his parents would initiate a sharing session and we would all sit around and share a bit about ourselves. It was great fun! There were tears, and laughter. I even got to know more about his parent's dating experiences! *Too personal to be revealed here* ... But, I'm so glad that I was included in part of this family. i'm so glad to be prayed over every night...
I see how this Christian family operate and I pray that this will continue to flow from his parent's generation to our own family. I see how they interact with each other. I see how every child is protected by the Lord. I hear of stories of how auntie prays for everyone of them every night. i hear good news of God's provision for the family at the right time... and in my heart ... my prayer is that our family will be modelled after this...That the Lord God will always be head and leader of the household. Just Like Chiwern's.
In this trip, Mei Yih (Chiwern's sister) talked to me more and I'm able to connect with her on a deeper level. Not so awkward. :) I like. Mei Yih and I shared the hotel room and we watched TV to sleep! :) I'm so gonna miss her and the chat till we fall asleep! :) I told her that she's become such a lady already... Packs up, washes up without being instructed.. Like a perfect Proverbs 31 woman.. I really admire her.. She's very mature for her age..
DAY 1
Pic 1 - SO EXCITED! Arrived in Malaysia and took a picture in the bust as we usually would!
Pic 2 - Took a cab! But the hassle was such an experience! The bus dropped us off at Pudu Raya but the cabs over there wanted to charge us about $30 for us to cab to Chiwern's Godma's place! We walked on (While shopping!) and found a cab who would charge us by the meter! So cheap! it was $10 equivalent to singapore's $5!
Day 2
READY FOR SOME FUN!
PALACE OF THE GOLDEN HORSES!
He Cannot Contain His Excitement Upon Reaching the Hotel!
This is what i call the trolley of love....
When we went to the supermarket to shop...Chiwern started plucking of things the shelves that I like to eat, drink and use.... In my heart, I felt touched and loved... Like how he remembers the things I use...and the things I like to eat n drink :)
Our Silly Pictures! :)
Our Silly Games! :)
This is the whiteboard of Love... :)
In the midst of all the important's numbers on the board... I see my name there...
Auntie booked the Aeroline first class bus for us! Sooooo Blessed! The seats are comfortable, the tv was right in front of us..breakfast, tea break and muffins were served! There's even a comfy lounge downstairs! *GASP*
Thank you so much for everything. Thank you God...For everything that you have blessed me with.
*So many more photos!!! but no time!!**
Since I came back from Australia, We'd never had a potluck tradition like we had in Australia on a weekly basis! So, We jumped at it when Joe suggested a Potluck's @ his place... :)
We enjoyed ourselves!! When is the next one please? *Grin*
Before the potluck, Chiwern and I went to watch 300 200 pounds beauty... We loved the show. People think that it is a different version of the Andy Lau, Sammi Cheng's show...but no... I absolutely loved this one! :) THe show is ending soon, yet its ticket is still selling fast! A defintely must catch! :)
Well, Mum wanted some family time together, I guess, so straight after church...off to the club we went! :)
All Of Us Looking SUnshine and COOL! :)
Yes, My mother was amazed at how we can take pictures ANYWHERE!
We take it while waiting for food to come...
Its Perfectly fine that we take elegant and high class pictures in a high class restaurant...
It gets unbearable for the older generation when......
WE GO CRAZY!
The ClassiC Xi Nu Ai Le!!
All our various Expressions....
BUT, ITS MOTHER's DAY AFterall.......
WE MUSTn't Forget the 3 wonderful mummies
OUR WHOLE BIG FAMILY! :)
Just for you to GUESS WHO?
With Braces and Crooked Teeth!
I (Heart) my no braces teeth!!
We didn't need to spend money to buy present for each other... :) Cause my Mummy gave us a couple watch for our anniversary! :) Not the prettiest of watches, but we love it so much for the significance behind it.:)
Went into my room...and was greeted by a note that said:
" Learning to be romantic.... Hope you like the Ice-Cream Cake. Love, Chiwern"
OF COURSE I LOVE IT!!
And, if you have yet to notice, this is the first anniversary we're spending without me having the metal looking thingy on my teeth!! :)
And, I got to add, He looks so good!:)
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US! :)
A Proverbs 31 Man and Woman Ate, Packed, Washed, Folded, Ironed... and we.........
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Met the CUTEST BABY IN THE WORLD! !
The 2 Handsomes In My Life! :)
We Heart You Emmanuel! :)
Some other sunday random pictures:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONATHAN! May GOD continue to bless you more and more in your life and your walk with him. May love and faithfulness never leave you... :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONATHAN! May GOD continue to bless you more and more in your life and your walk with him. May love and faithfulness never leave you... :)
I thank God that admist difficulties, struggles and lack of time, there are still things to rejoice over. :)
Why so downcast, Oh My soul,
Give thanks to the Lord Always! :)
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Dear Sam,
As you lie in the hospital for the second day now ... I am lying here, thinking of you.In fact, the thought of you for the entire day, has brought so much missfulness in me towards you.. I wonder how you are doing at the Pet House. I take comfort that the vet and the caretaker adores you and takes very good care of you.
Sam, when I visited you today, there were so many things that I wanted to say to you. I stopped short at saying many things... coz I just didn't want to cry anymore. But, I want to tell you that I miss and love you very much. I want to tell you that I want you to get well soon because when you come home, I want to spend more time with you. We still have dog bones for you, and many hugs for you. The birds in the garden is waiting for you to chase them away... :)
Sam, it feels different to walk down the stairs this morning, into the kitchen, without you sitting by my side, waiting to pick on our food, without you wagging your almost invisible tail when you see us. It was today that I started to learn a lesson - Do Not Take For Granted. Everday, without fail, you do the routine things to show us your love, and as the day goes by, you just seem to be part of the house that I decided to take you for granted.
But, today, throughout the entire day, what went through my mind was "I should have spend more time with you." "I should have given you more of your favourite dog bones" "we should have taken more walks together" "i should have hugged you more before you left for the hospital" , and I knew that I shouldn't have taken you for granted. That lesson has helped me to overcome one of my weaknesses - To not keep envying and comparing, but instead to treasure every moment, every where, and to love and treasure others whenever you can. Because, you don't know just how long you get.
Sam, are you proud of me today? I did not push my way into the MRT, neither did I snap at tired people who were rude along the way. I just wanted to slow down and treasure every moment that god has given me, to learn to see the good in everyone else around me - to not take anything for granted. Sam, i felt my heart expand a little more to include others around me and i felt happier, and I realise the world isn't a very bad place after all.
Sam, I am waiting for you to come home, because my heart is a little bigger today, my world is a much lovelier place today and it is waiting for you to come in.
Sam, I really wish you could read this, I miss the look in your eyes which brings alot of comfort to me after school/work. I miss your quiet presence sitting beside me when I am sad. I miss your earnest look and stretched neck during meal times. Sam, please give me one more chance. Please come home soon.
Thank you for life little lessons ,sam - I will remember to treasure every moment, every person and every loved ones. I will learn to rejoice in others happiness and struggle with them in their pain because you just don't want to take anyone for granted.
Father, I commit Sam into your hands. Tonight, Lord, touch him with your healing hands, so that his liver and kidney may continue to function. Lord, please protect him, and be with him in this lonely night. God, I pray that tomorrow he will start reacting normally and functioning normally. I know you can do it. In Jesus Name, Amen.
- Mood:
Missing Sam
March 18 not only marks the end of the weekend.
It marked the end of the G12 conference as well.
I seriosly feel it... Its been a wonderful conference, one that has been challenging, inspiring, and made me want to run this G12 vision together with the church, against all odds. I admire my pastors and thank them for all that they have gone through for the church in their lives and even in their families. Lord, thank you for my pastors. I've a cleare picture of where my church is heading now, and I am no lost sheep, I am one inspired sheep, One who is willing to go forth to Build Families! There is just so much that I've learnt from God. And, I thank God that this week is a time for me to slow down, and evaluate and start anew! A New Beginning! Is gooD! :)
But most of all, I love my God. I love how he can care for the whole wide world and is still so concern about me.
Before the G12 conference, I went to Sentosa with the cell group! Man, A jolly good time and a really sunny day! I must remember this day cause this is the first time I am on an outing with them, and 8 years down the road, when they have become grown woman and man of God, we will reflect and taste of God's goodness in their lives together... :)
A Long Bus Ride, Taxi and The new Monorail train!
Oh Sunny Island! How we longed for you!!
I'd thank God for the divine opportunity and timing for our lives to meet. You've brought so much joy and meaning to my life. :) Its been a joy serving each of you, and I would give all I can to see each of you grow to become strong woman of God. Your lives will be an inspiration, You will grow up with a holy passion, knowing that God will ALWAYS be by your side. You will become mothers of many, inspiration and an encouragement. I will always belive in you. Not one of you will be snatched from enemy's hands! In Jesus Name! Amen!
May You have Faith Enough for You to Walk Through waters of Storms!
May you be planted in a good soil so deep that fruits will be more and more evident in your lives as you grow...
I'd thank God for the divine opportunity and timing for our lives to meet. You've brought so much joy and meaning to my life. :) Its been a joy serving each of you, and I would give all I can to see each of you grow to become strong woman of God. Your lives will be an inspiration, You will grow up with a holy passion, knowing that God will ALWAYS be by your side. You will become mothers of many, inspiration and an encouragement. I will always belive in you. Not one of you will be snatched from enemy's hands! In Jesus Name! Amen!
May You have Faith Enough for You to Walk Through waters of Storms!
May you be planted in a good soil so deep that fruits will be more and more evident in your lives as you grow...
May You always find encouragement, jou and fun from the family of God to tide you through this journey of life. :)
When I heard Shauna speak on the popit today, all the more I felt like God can use you. That there is so much potential and so much to grow in each and everyone of you. and the time to grow is now.
I pray that you will not let anyone look down on you because you are young but in all areas of your life, you will be so exemplery that it cause your light to shine so brightly. I believe in you. God believes in you.
Thank You Lord. for life's little blessings :)
She's my current tuition student! :) But oh Please, she more than a student to me! We clique more ways than 1 !! :) Its not only saturday! we talked almost everyday?!?!?! so it makes waking up on a saturday morning so much easier! :) She very pretty hor?! and her hair is the shorter version of mine! We clip our hair the same way! :) Okay..Yah...and we're both photo whores, readily taking pictures at Starbucks! :) Okay lah..please, this was the last few minutes of tuition lah...we were studying the entire time before these photos were taken okay! :) hehe
I can even pose like her okay! :) hehehe
On saturday, it was their (Apple and Brennyer) 1st month Anniversary!
Check the gift out! :)
Shi Hui Taught me how to make the heart shape with the straw...so I send them my blessing by giving them the heart that I made! :) Heheheheheheh
Then Shi Hui and I went to Parkway to shop for necklace! Coz I saw some and really liked them very much! :p..and since she was queen of accessories and knew Parkway at the back of her hands... Off we went! :) But, the shop was so crowded and I did not want to squeeze my big backside in...so we continued walking..and then Chiwern Arrived...so we went to meet him ... So this was the first time they met! :) 10 March 2007 is an important date! :)
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO A AND B! :)
HAPPY MEETING TO A AND CHIWERN! :)
HAPPY MEETING TO A AND CHIWERN! :)
Then, Chiwern passed me this really pretty gift...I open it! And found the keys to his heart!!
I was very happy not only cause I received a gift, but he knew what I wanted and got it - something prettier than what I had in mind! :) Thanks! :) You really made me feel very loved! I know I did not express it very well! But I love it!
But, what I enjoyed more was the time I got to spend with you....
So, on the bus .... I just could not stand it any longer, I decided to give him the gift that I prepared for him. I intended to just hide it in his bag.... but on our way to bugis, I decided to give it to him, to celebrate the news we received on 7th March 2007.
I think I love the gift more than he did! :)
We headed to Action Theatre to see the best actress in the whole wide world! :)
Yes! We went way earlier than expected, so ended up taking silly pictures! :) Seriously, now that i look at the pictures, dear, you're like my best friend ... and you've been seriously amazing...
Well, needless to say, The show was amazing :) , Go catch it! :) And while, Issi and I were catching up after a show, we still get people who comes up and wanna get pictures with her! Like a hot popular star! :) My bestest bestest best friend, You're soon reach what you have been aiming for .... :) Well, I don't have to even ask ... :-) I will always get a picture with her if I want to ! :)
Chiam Chiam, You did well! :) And as usual, I'm very proud of you! :)
You will always be my best friend...
Even Chiwern thinks you did well! The kind who does not how to appreciate art!?!?!?!??!?!
Then, we headed to Tecman bookshop where there was a storewide 30% discount! :) Gosh! :) One of the favourite books we co-shared was the personality book for couples and we spent the next 1 hour at macdonalds just reading it and doing our personality test! Boy! did we have a good laugh! :) And realized how much we've changed and how we shoudl learn to accept each other for who we are :) and adjust our expectations accordingly! :)
Headed to city hall to meet he he Trina, our melbourne turned singapore friend! :) She's changed much..even the laughter changed! :) We're so definetely gonna to keep in touch! :)
Cell group on Sunday is something that I love! And look forward to every sunday! Every time, you come, and you see the kids and how they have grown , and how they are willing to open up more, how much they are willing to give to God more, you get inspired for the coming week again...and all you can pray for them is that God will continue to protect their faith through the trying identity crisis in secondary school, the pressure in JC, and the worldly temptation in University...
This week, I see a breakthrough, in the children's sharing.... that the children are still consistent in their quiet time, I see them being more genuine and more accepting to change... I still don't know what to do, but one thing I know, when I keep my eyes upon you, you will be in our midst. :)
:) granny's birthday pictures up next!~ :)
Now, will you join me in counting down till the next weekend?
Hugs,
Chin Ling :)
You found the key to my heart and I found the key to yours. :) And I'm so blessed to be with you!
I was very happy not only cause I received a gift, but he knew what I wanted and got it - something prettier than what I had in mind! :) Thanks! :) You really made me feel very loved! I know I did not express it very well! But I love it!
But, what I enjoyed more was the time I got to spend with you....
So, on the bus .... I just could not stand it any longer, I decided to give him the gift that I prepared for him. I intended to just hide it in his bag.... but on our way to bugis, I decided to give it to him, to celebrate the news we received on 7th March 2007.
I think I love the gift more than he did! :)
We headed to Action Theatre to see the best actress in the whole wide world! :)
Yes! We went way earlier than expected, so ended up taking silly pictures! :) Seriously, now that i look at the pictures, dear, you're like my best friend ... and you've been seriously amazing...
Well, needless to say, The show was amazing :) , Go catch it! :) And while, Issi and I were catching up after a show, we still get people who comes up and wanna get pictures with her! Like a hot popular star! :) My bestest bestest best friend, You're soon reach what you have been aiming for .... :) Well, I don't have to even ask ... :-) I will always get a picture with her if I want to ! :)
Chiam Chiam, You did well! :) And as usual, I'm very proud of you! :)
You will always be my best friend...
Even Chiwern thinks you did well! The kind who does not how to appreciate art!?!?!?!??!?!
Then, we headed to Tecman bookshop where there was a storewide 30% discount! :) Gosh! :) One of the favourite books we co-shared was the personality book for couples and we spent the next 1 hour at macdonalds just reading it and doing our personality test! Boy! did we have a good laugh! :) And realized how much we've changed and how we shoudl learn to accept each other for who we are :) and adjust our expectations accordingly! :)
Headed to city hall to meet he he Trina, our melbourne turned singapore friend! :) She's changed much..even the laughter changed! :) We're so definetely gonna to keep in touch! :)
This week, I see a breakthrough, in the children's sharing.... that the children are still consistent in their quiet time, I see them being more genuine and more accepting to change... I still don't know what to do, but one thing I know, when I keep my eyes upon you, you will be in our midst. :)
:) granny's birthday pictures up next!~ :)
Now, will you join me in counting down till the next weekend?
Hugs,
Chin Ling :)
Yes, Its back to work today! And surprisingly, besides finding difficulty to wake up ... The day is going fine! I'm not feeling the effects of a long rest!!! Praise the Lord! :)
Well, maybe cause its Saturday tomorrow!! WHEE!! :)
On another note, I really enjoyed Chris's dinner last night! The ang moh type food he cooked ah .... wah..... AMAZING.... His house is amazingly huge! :p and yet he is still so humble and willing to listen... :) And Jas, as I said, Thanks for always putting the Lord first in your decision making process. I pray that your WORK will continue to be fruitful in the Lord... Both of you have been an encouragement in our relationship and Ministry :) In fact, a lil of what Chris shared last night inspired me so much that God used it to remind me in my devotions...
So dear, even when you return, let's keep in touch! I'm glad we met last night! :)
- Location:Work
- Mood:
amused
( More Pictures )
( I heart Chiwern! )
I hope you had a Blessed Chinese New Year! All Praises Be to the Lord!
- Location:Home
- Mood: happy
- Music:Household Of Faith
So, anyways, :) Before heading home for yet another family dinner... Chiwern and I went to join the New Year Crowd at Tampines Mall... There, we met some of our favourite friends! To me, its worthy of a celebration! N So its a picture worthy Moment!
Excuse me ah, if you look carefully at the pictures, only My position changed lor....
Please la, CANDID ABIT CAN?!!?
Please la, CANDID ABIT CAN?!!?
Melvin went to get a drink for me...so it was a moment to celebrate again! (Just Joking!)
I think we both look very good here...
BUT
not here...
Happy Chinese New Year! You're the first I met amongst the 12 after the Chinese New Year! You're so privileged! Remember, the tree top walk soon kays!! Pleaseeeeeeeeee :p Many hugs to you(sara) who have shared and talked to me from time to time... I lup you very much! :)
I think we both look very good here...
BUT
not here...
Happy Chinese New Year! You're the first I met amongst the 12 after the Chinese New Year! You're so privileged! Remember, the tree top walk soon kays!! Pleaseeeeeeeeee :p Many hugs to you(sara) who have shared and talked to me from time to time... I lup you very much! :)
- Location:Home
- Mood: cheerful
- Music:Can't live a day
Finally met up with Jasmine and Christopher on Saturday! :) And it was a good, quick catch up! (More coming up at Chris' s place, I guess!)
Jas!! You promised the pictures and I am EAGERLY waiting for it! *Grinz*
Then it was dating for us...Its been ages since we caught a movie... and so we caught the movie that I'd really wanted to watch very much "Happy Birthday" ... some part of it got quite slow...with good music playing..but yeah..u get the geez of it ...times like that, I thank God chiwern is with me...coz times like that, we crack stupid jokes, or guess what's coming up next... Life's a lil more exciting like that... *Grinz* Well, popcorn does help as well! :)
After watching the movie, I hugged him real tight and told him that he cannot cannot cannot definetely not go before me....... (those who watched the show will probably understand why I said that), But yes, like what the girl said to the guy were my exact sentiments to him (and is most apt to say during this Valentine's season), "Thank you for standing alongside me in the many seasons of my life, and pulling me up whenever I need that push and hear me cry when I need the shoulder to lean on... Thanks"
On another note, I'm excited about this year's Valentine's because this is the first year we are spending it together, previous year, we were apart geographically... was tormenting, but I had great friends and family with me ( I really thank God for all of you!) ... I wonder what is coming up this year! I'm excited!!
But, we saw something more to celebrate and reminded us of the greatest love of all:
it says "Love is not in the air, it is on the cross"
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Sunday , 11 February 2007
Had Sunday Service and Children's cell as usual... was really feeling lethargic...and I really did not feel like going at all!!! My emotions were kindda taking over me on a Sunday. I thank God that he overcomed the lethargicness for me, and gave the strength for the day! :) Especially , when I led cell, Energy just came to me like nothing! Thank God! I even played "Lao yi Zhua Xiao Ji" with them.. Gosh.... I wonder where I got all that energy from...
This week's lesson was about Fear and Faith. Lesson taken from the passage "Jesus Calms the Storm" so the children folded boats and wrote their concerns... This week made me realize that children understand and ask more questions with object lessons... instead of the preaching method...will keep trying. :) Reading their fears on concerns on the boat really reminded me that they really are real people whose fears and concerns are valid..very valid and should be treated seriously... :) Well, from the above picture, you can see Yi Xuan using the boat as his mask :) It was good fun... *Grinz*
The bond is starting to form between us..and it encourages me to keep praying for them, the atmosphere in cell group is slightly better now ...the children are more co-operative and willing to work together, I pray that God will continue to grow them to become strong men and women in the Lord. They have been an encouragement to me every Sunday...They probably don't read this ,But thank you children! :) I'm starting to love you all more and more :)
- Location:MCYS
- Mood: amused
Served in the church choir and what is Chin Ling without embaressing moments?
For those who have yet to notice, I ALMOST fell of the platform i was standing on... jump jump jump ...until I din realise that I was at the edge... hehehe...Yeah, But... i think NOBODY noticed leh! quite heng! :S
BUT! Apparently, Camera was zooming in on me when I was doing the wrong action la! While everybody were raising their hands, i was happily swaying away! hahahaha ... You can check this out on the FCBC website for our service...but quite embaressing la...but nevermind la! Nothing beats a good laugh! :)
But, I've got to say, it was such an ENJOYABLE experience! Right, Crow!?!?!
Just when I thought, Only Chiwern and I were wearing a couple T-shirt....
Apparently, many of us were in the chinese new year mode! :) Hehehe , And since we were all in the colour of unity, prosperity and blessings, we should never miss the opportunity to take a picture! ! Hee! Sisters in Red! :)
There after, played sardines with the Kid's Cell.. I tell you! It was crazy but so fun!!! Expo is such an open space but you would never have expected that there are sooooooooooo many places to hide! :) hahah
We visited grandma to pass her new year goodies, From the picture, you can see her BEAMING! :) She loves it when we go visit her. In Singapore, grandma is one of the oldies that love us very much...including Chiwern! She is the one that always call and ask how he is, and always always cook extra for him whenever she cooks for us... Grandma really love chiwern :) and Chiwern loves grandma very much too .... Amongst the oldies in the family, chiwern feels most relax around her :)
This is such a rambling post!
Anyways, GOOD NEWS! :)
1 more of my colleague accepted Christ! Its great to see them accept Christ 1 by 1! We claim God's victory in Jesus name in MCYS! So, me and another collegue are doing follow up with them, and we're gonna start our weekly prayer and bible study group! I'm so excited leh!! Its like we're really pastors in our marketplace now! YAY! :)
I pray for more and more of God's victory! :)
In Jesus Name,
Amen
Dear Friends, I've been blessed by this song today.... I pray that you'll be equally blessed...
Hillsongs Londong - Greatest Gift
Condemnation falls away
Never more to call on me and I am clean, yes I am clean
The powerful work of you in me
Breaks the chains of guilt and shame and I go free, yes I go free
I take them to your cross and leave them there
Captured by this grace I’m free at last
It is the great gift of Your salvation
Working in me, working in me
It is the life giving taste of heaven
Your kindness revealed, Your kindness revealed to me
It’s the greatest gift of all
It’s the greatest gift of all
It’s the greatest gift of all (Repeat x4)
Your mercy’s pouring down on me, Your mercy’s pouring down on me
And I am clean, I am clean
Your mercy’s pouring down on me, Your mercy’s pouring down on me
And I go free, I go free
God is the only reason why I can stand strong today in many of my circumstances... And Only God knows the many things in my heart ... the guilt, the condemnation, the pain, the hurts... But, this song has reminded me of my position in Christ and all his promises. He has given me the greatest gift of all - I am the princess because my father is the King of kings. Because of this gift, I'm free, In ALL things, I'm free!
And I feel so released! :)
Thank you Lord
Today's Memory Verse:
"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes,
you may be able to stand your ground,
and after you have done everything, to stand."
Ephesians 6:13
Condemnation falls away
Never more to call on me and I am clean, yes I am clean
The powerful work of you in me
Breaks the chains of guilt and shame and I go free, yes I go free
I take them to your cross and leave them there
Captured by this grace I’m free at last
It is the great gift of Your salvation
Working in me, working in me
It is the life giving taste of heaven
Your kindness revealed, Your kindness revealed to me
It’s the greatest gift of all
It’s the greatest gift of all
It’s the greatest gift of all (Repeat x4)
Your mercy’s pouring down on me, Your mercy’s pouring down on me
And I am clean, I am clean
Your mercy’s pouring down on me, Your mercy’s pouring down on me
And I go free, I go free
God is the only reason why I can stand strong today in many of my circumstances... And Only God knows the many things in my heart ... the guilt, the condemnation, the pain, the hurts... But, this song has reminded me of my position in Christ and all his promises. He has given me the greatest gift of all - I am the princess because my father is the King of kings. Because of this gift, I'm free, In ALL things, I'm free!
And I feel so released! :)
Thank you Lord
Today's Memory Verse:
"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes,
you may be able to stand your ground,
and after you have done everything, to stand."
Ephesians 6:13
- Location:Home
- Mood:
bouncy - Music:How Great Is Our God
2nd February 2007
Starting from Friday night, I went for one of the session for FCBC Santification week..Man, i must say, it was like a new start..
Right from worship, when we started singing "How Great is Our God" ... I just felt in awe of his greatness and his character .... Especially when we sang "Time is in his hands, beginning and the end" .. This moment in my life, I am starting to feel that Time is in control of me, and I am not able to catch up with me... its leaving me breathless and times I feel like "GIMME SOME SPACE TO BREATHE PLEASE!" But, really, if time is in God's hands, What else can he not control? What else is more difficult for him? I reject the thoughts that I need to keep moving along with Time, because my God is a God who is in control, I need only to move along with My God...
There were a few things that Pastor Eugene shared that made me ponder:
"To the extent to which your heart is touched by God, to which your life is reached by God is the entent your tribe, family and relationships will grow." For the word of the Lord has said
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all
these things will be given to you as well."
Matthew 6:33
these things will be given to you as well."
Matthew 6:33
How much then, Is my heart touched by God? My heart has been touched and reached, but not open enough for God to make a life-changing impact on those around. Am I salted and lighted enough? No, in fact, by monday usually, I see my light flickering. It shall not remain so, I want my entire being to be taken over by my Lord and my saviour to a point that my every day life is based on this verse
"Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things"
Colossians 3:2
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things"
Colossians 3:2
I know, deep in my heart, as I begin to do this, I'll be stepping into the supernatural life that My God has prepared for me :)
Its been a long time since the last congregation, and even though I woke up really early this morning for the WORD encounter (6am) , I have no regrets...its been a fulfilling experience..
This congre, felt very family. The sharing from Pastor William, and the other brothers was clearly their heartfelt sharings, which I have been very blessed by. ;p
Pastor William shared a hard to digest message, yet one that is inspiring, as usual.
The truth was brought forth, without coating with sweet honeyed words, and the truth is that Our Christian walk will be one of sufferings, sharing the suffering in Christ, so that we may be changed from glory to glory.
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Pastor William's Congregation (9am @ Daniel Hall) 3rd February 2007
Pastor William's Congregation (9am @ Daniel Hall) 3rd February 2007
Its been a long time since the last congregation, and even though I woke up really early this morning for the WORD encounter (6am) , I have no regrets...its been a fulfilling experience..
This congre, felt very family. The sharing from Pastor William, and the other brothers was clearly their heartfelt sharings, which I have been very blessed by. ;p
Pastor William shared a hard to digest message, yet one that is inspiring, as usual.
The truth was brought forth, without coating with sweet honeyed words, and the truth is that Our Christian walk will be one of sufferings, sharing the suffering in Christ, so that we may be changed from glory to glory.
"Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings,
because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
perseverance, character;
and character, hope,
And hope does not disappoint us,
because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us."
because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
perseverance, character;
and character, hope,
And hope does not disappoint us,
because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us."
Romans 5:3-5
The size of our problems is the sign of the victory we're going to face!
How big is your problem then, Chin Ling,
That is how big a victory you will be getting! :)
All of weilun, Paul and Dennis's sharing were good, many things they said really awaken me from various parts of slumber in my life. I was particularly touched by Paul's testimony at the end of the sharing ... He said that God told him this " 我 都 没有怪你，你为设么怪自己？“ He was referring to the some of the guys he was discipling who decided to drop out of church and not come back... God, in his goodness,understanding that these has made their choice, and it was a choice that even a leader cannot decide for them. But, God knows that many of us are wounded, because of the guilt and the condemnation we put on ourselves... So, the moment Paul Said that, I really broke down. I never knew I was suffering from this guilt.. It was just very subtle, sometimes, you think about people that God has caused to cross your path, and how they have dropped out, I think about the ex-cell group... My heart hurts at the loss of many... I really felt like my hands were bloody from the killing of many spiritual babies .. I really really really hurt from it... I really feel so weak in my own capabilities... God has surfaced this weakness...and this time, I cannot wait to start serving again ....at Kids' Cell, At TYLC! :) He will make me strong in my weaknesses! Yeah! A New Beginning!
At the end of congre, Pastor was prompted to give hugs to those who needed it ...and man, it was such a healing moment for many...
And for me, just being at congre with the whole team again felt great... I really felt that love and family atmosphere, I thank God that he has binded us through the hard and joyful times :) We freely prayed for each other, laughed alongside each other, cried together... and yes, I'm so glad we did it together :) I love each and everyone of you...and really, lets cry together with each other when one is in sorrow, lets take joy and celebrate each other's success too! Del Del, Thanks for your hug....It was a time of closure for me...
Up Next! Photo Blog!
God has been m Jehoveh Jireh! :) Being low in finance (O Level Books, Savings, Sister's party), he's been providing for me to so that I may live comfortably!
Sat Night - Weiseong decided to give Chiwern and Myself a treaT! Not at Banquet Food Court, Not bedok Market, But SUNTEC CITY STEAM BOAT BUFFET!!! :) A lil fattening, but it felt like a pre-chinese new year reunion dinner! Very fun! Thanks Wei Seong! :)
Good Food!
Do Not Eat Too Many Meatballs, Check out the Before-after tummy!
Be it at Home or at Suntec City, Just give us the Camera,
And we'll give you the shots! :)
I brought my tripod stand along..and we decided to take a group picture using it...
I was a lil ambitious and tried the 2 second timer shot ....
Check out this pic..
My unflattering shot of my backside...
a 10 Second timer shot would be just sufficient for a nice picture like that..
Chiwern did a little tilt, and we captured this! I absolutely love it! :)
Oh before I end this post, let me sing ... 1, 2, 3, 4, High 5 5 in the air let's do it together! Hi 5! :) *Internal joke!*
The front cover/the inside/blessed chiwern/blessed chinling/1st time wearing our couple t!
Playing Or Bully? U decide!
I'm really glad that my family's getting along really well with you :)
We served in the church choir yesterday too! And Chiwern went to world's best grandma's place for dinner yesterday! :) Find out more in future post coz I'm really tired! (Crow, Please remind me to update!hehe! Thanks!)
As you can see, to sum it all,
A great Weekend was one spent with God!
How big is your problem then, Chin Ling,
That is how big a victory you will be getting! :)
All of weilun, Paul and Dennis's sharing were good, many things they said really awaken me from various parts of slumber in my life. I was particularly touched by Paul's testimony at the end of the sharing ... He said that God told him this " 我 都 没有怪你，你为设么怪自己？“ He was referring to the some of the guys he was discipling who decided to drop out of church and not come back... God, in his goodness,understanding that these has made their choice, and it was a choice that even a leader cannot decide for them. But, God knows that many of us are wounded, because of the guilt and the condemnation we put on ourselves... So, the moment Paul Said that, I really broke down. I never knew I was suffering from this guilt.. It was just very subtle, sometimes, you think about people that God has caused to cross your path, and how they have dropped out, I think about the ex-cell group... My heart hurts at the loss of many... I really felt like my hands were bloody from the killing of many spiritual babies .. I really really really hurt from it... I really feel so weak in my own capabilities... God has surfaced this weakness...and this time, I cannot wait to start serving again ....at Kids' Cell, At TYLC! :) He will make me strong in my weaknesses! Yeah! A New Beginning!
At the end of congre, Pastor was prompted to give hugs to those who needed it ...and man, it was such a healing moment for many...
And for me, just being at congre with the whole team again felt great... I really felt that love and family atmosphere, I thank God that he has binded us through the hard and joyful times :) We freely prayed for each other, laughed alongside each other, cried together... and yes, I'm so glad we did it together :) I love each and everyone of you...and really, lets cry together with each other when one is in sorrow, lets take joy and celebrate each other's success too! Del Del, Thanks for your hug....It was a time of closure for me...
Up Next! Photo Blog!
God has been m Jehoveh Jireh! :) Being low in finance (O Level Books, Savings, Sister's party), he's been providing for me to so that I may live comfortably!
Sat Night - Weiseong decided to give Chiwern and Myself a treaT! Not at Banquet Food Court, Not bedok Market, But SUNTEC CITY STEAM BOAT BUFFET!!! :) A lil fattening, but it felt like a pre-chinese new year reunion dinner! Very fun! Thanks Wei Seong! :)
Good Food!
Do Not Eat Too Many Meatballs, Check out the Before-after tummy!
Be it at Home or at Suntec City, Just give us the Camera,
And we'll give you the shots! :)
I brought my tripod stand along..and we decided to take a group picture using it...
I was a lil ambitious and tried the 2 second timer shot ....
Check out this pic..
My unflattering shot of my backside...
a 10 Second timer shot would be just sufficient for a nice picture like that..
Chiwern did a little tilt, and we captured this! I absolutely love it! :)
Oh before I end this post, let me sing ... 1, 2, 3, 4, High 5 5 in the air let's do it together! Hi 5! :) *Internal joke!*
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Time for me to ramble...
My sister and weiseong did a 2 years anniversary album for chiwern and me! Man, we're so touched! Thanks! :) And thanks to Michelle's and Candice's input too! we've been very blessed by your encouragements! Time for me to ramble...
The front cover/the inside/blessed chiwern/blessed chinling/1st time wearing our couple t!
Playing Or Bully? U decide!
I'm really glad that my family's getting along really well with you :)
We served in the church choir yesterday too! And Chiwern went to world's best grandma's place for dinner yesterday! :) Find out more in future post coz I'm really tired! (Crow, Please remind me to update!hehe! Thanks!)
As you can see, to sum it all,
A great Weekend was one spent with God!
- Location:Home
- Mood: happy
