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| I want to scale the utmost height,
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I'll pray, till heaven I've found,
Lord, lead me on to higher ground!
- J.R.M
During my last cello lesson, my teacher made the lesson a
thought-provoking one, making me realise how far I am from 'the best'.
In one of the pieces - 'Allegro' (means: fast), 130 beats in a minute
is the
requirement. In fact, i never reached that tempo since few months ago.
My teacher showed me mercy and said that it was alright to be slower.
But unknowingly, I compromised on other aspects beyond the tempo.
Dwelling in the comfort zone especially when I am physically tired,
what I can do I did not persist on, what I cannot do I did not
overcome.
Zero-articulation was the result.... Forgot about every single note has
a way to play it well. Forgot to remember it always and do my best to
play every note. It was an attitude lesson to learn in all aspects of
my life - Attitude of being excellent.
Sometimes, we are not living to our best. When we see the steepness of
the slope, impossibilities arise and fears overwhelmed. We linger at
the lowlands and the misty valley. What we lose in our self-indulgence,
we do not know. What blessings await if only we courageously persevered
on to the uplands of God.
"It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.
He makes my feet like the feet of a deer;
He enables me to stand on the heights"
- Psa 18:32-33
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| I have been
doing reflections, thinking about the changes and breakthroughs for the
past 1 year. God is awesome and faithful! One of my blog entry
mentioned - Change is a constant. Today, a consultant in my company
mentioned this again... and at night i came across the article below...
It gave me new perspective in the midst of this 'constant'.
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Parting Thoughts: It's a Different World (Or Is It?)
Have you noticed how much the world has changed during your lifetime—or even the
past six years? Maybe I’m just becoming more reflective since turning 50, but
it seems that in many ways our world really is different.
Take gas
prices for example. As a teenager I paid as little as 18 cents
for a gallon of fuel. This past Friday, I felt lucky to find
a station that was selling gas for under $3.00 a gallon.
Or consider this:
Having access to information used to increase a person’s chances to get ahead.
Today, we have access to so much information that we’re unable to make
decisions or take action on it.
The world also seems to be getting more
violent. Events like 9/11, Columbine, Oklahoma City, Virginia Tech, Iraq, and Afghanistan dominate
the news.
Yes, much has changed, but has it really?
I remember the days when
President Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Bobby Kennedy were assassinated. I remember
the massive demonstrations, riots, and bloodshed that took place on campuses such as
Kent State. And I remember graphic images of war and genocide from Korea,
Vietnam, and Rwanda. These days the battlefields and participants have changed, but man’s
depravity is still very much on display.
Here, however, are seven things that haven’t
altered a bit.
- Man is sinful and desperately in need of forgiveness.
- Redemption only
comes through a personal relationship with Jesus.
- We have been given the responsibility
and privilege of introducing people to our loving Savior.
- God's love, daily reflected
through us, is the world's only hope for salvation.
- God is still in
control and is worthy of our worship and trust.
- As believers, we can
live without fear and with a clear hope for the future.
- We need
more than ever to "abide in Christ"—humbly living in moment-by-moment dependence on Him.
"Stay with what you heard from the beginning, the original message. Let it
sink into your life. If what you heard from the beginning lives deeply
in you, you will live deeply in both Son and Father. This is
exactly what Christ promised: eternal life, real life!" —I John 2:24-25
(The Message)
Serving an unchangeable God!
Dave Wilson, Editor
DJ Online News
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Circumstances keep changing. Our natures cannot be changed but we can
change our choices to walk in the right way. The principle of balance
always holds when we have a standard or benchmark. Who holds it? I
believe it is the Designer of this world who keeps the stars and moon
in order and name them one by one. And He promised us spirit not of
timidity but of love, power and self-discipline.
If there is a Someone who holds the benchmarks, will you seek out the truth and walk side by side with Him? :)
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| I have been terribly sick for the past one week. As my birthday
approaching, I had ever wondered if I can go out for celebrations with
my friends... for almost 2 days, I couldn't hear my own voice on top of
the uncertainty of when will the fever leave me alone... In my heart, I
was silently waiting for a delivery of such sickness... Until the 13th,
my condition was still not very stable. 2 celebration outings was
cancelled on 14th. quite painful but I knew I need the rest. However,
on the 14th, few close friends appeared in my place with lots of
blessings and love and care. Spending the afternoon with them, I was
half-asleep at times but I really treasured it. :)
It is my 1st birthday as a working adult. A friend was joking in his
birthday sms - "first time no longer celebrating during exam period"
YES! For the past 3 years, i've been 'enduring' this special day with
the pain of having exam syllabus at the back of my mind. Thanks to all
who have been faithfully enduring this day with me in my NUS days. xin
ku le! :) A big big *hugz* to you guys! Dear friends, despites the fact
that we were physically further away from each other, when it was past
midnight, you guys started to flood me with lotz of warm wishes. A very
dear friend of mine has ever said sth like this to me - "Distance never
draws us away from each other, it ever draws our hearts together".
Indeed, my heart was filled with sweetness and joy even as I was in the
midst of drowsiness after eating medicine.
It happened on a Sunday. I was glad to have it on the Sabbath day
because it was meaningful to rest and to celebrate! :) This day will be
set aside and dedicated to God and brothers and sisters in the family
of God. Indeed, other than receiving lots of greetings from church
friends, I had a unique celebration with my care group in NUS Law
Faculty at Bukit Timah campus. As we were eating our own hand-made
sandwiches, a game called '"I've Ever..." and "I've Never.."'was
played. haha, a mind-blowing game for all of us to discover who should
be the 'shan gu' (means under exposure) among us! It was a great time
together in a Sunday afternoon indeed. :) Well done, CG!
Dinner was a sweet one with a v dear friend. I'm indeed blessed by the
heart and thoughts behind in preparing the entire night! Knew you have
intended to make it a special and wonderful night to me. Really
treasure it alotz! Dear friend, really sorry to keep you waiting and
gave you a hard time to locate where I was before we met. You have been
so kind to me to keep all the complaints behind and simply giving me an
enjoyable night! Thanks from the bottom of my heart :) It was
sweet...
In the midst of dinner, my family called me from malaysia, sang to me
bday songs both in chinese and malay! upon hearing, I was touched by
such a wonderful night God has blessed me :)
When I reached home, 2 of my housemates waited for me just to bless me
with a simple celebration. Dear housemates, knew you were tired but you
still waited! really appreciate it :)
At the end of the day, i was reading a card from the dear friend who
said "Distance keeps our hearts closer"... suddenly felt affirmed so
much that this wonderful friendship and mentorship with her have been
one of the greatest gifts that God sent to me. I heard of a quote -
"When God gives a gift, He wrapped it in a person". Indeed my dearest
friend, i am so privileged to have you in my life, that we shared so
many things together since the day when I started my journey in
Singapore. She prayed for me with a verse -
"For
this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to
pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of
His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may
walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects,
bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of
God." - Col 1:9-10 (NASB)
Actually, this is one of my favourite verses. My brother and my ex-mentee prayed/wrote for me before...Amen! :)
Dear friend, my prayer is that we'll always remain faithful and
steadfast in Christ as we seek out for God's wonders in our lives
together! Friendship forever! I know it will be eternal because we know
our destiny! :)
I really had a wonderful and unforgettable birthday for year 2007...
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| I have been
mentoring a junior, from NUS since Dec 2004. This journey with her has
been a wonderful one full of sweet memory under Jesus' love and care.
Starting from 2 strangers from 2 different countrｉｅｓ, we met and became
friends. We attend the same church. We serve the fellowship together.
We shared moments of joy, disappointment, etc. together as I guide her
with the limited life experience I have. Looking to God together, we
became closer and closer.
I still remember how fearful
my heart was when I decided to walk into her life. She is such an
lively, energetic, talented and beautiful girl. I have never made friend
with such personality in fact. As the days go by each day, I discovered
more and more difference we have but instead of drawing lines, the
friendship with her has been binded stronger and stronger. Knowing how
amazing we can be put together in this mentorship, we encourage,
strengthen, inspire, strive together always. Though there were times
where we had misunderstanding or tensions, we had pulled it through in
trust and acceptance.
Few months back, she became a
mentor for her junior. Just last month, she walked into more lives.
Indeed, I am amazed by her courage and willingness! Today she shared a
lot regarding her walk recently... As she shared about her questions of
life, my heart was just drawn so much to her, shouting in my heart,
"Dear sheep, I really can identify and understand!" From the bottom of
my heart, I really want to affirm her decision to want to pursue her
life seriously. "Keep it up, my dear!" I give thanks to Jesus who
taught me how to love and build! It was just so much of comfort and
fulfillment witnessing her change and the growth of our friendship.
Just wanna encourage all the
mentors (shepherds) who have been putting in hard work and pouring out
much love to the ones that you are entrusted to. The existence of scars
speaks of the commitment of love and willingness to be hurt. It is the
sacrificial love. Just like how a father loves his son and a teacher
loves the students. Every step of a mentor could make a potential
change or impact onto the precious life of the mentee, as long as we
perservere in faith, hope and love. Ｉt is the ultimate investment of
life ｔo change a life who can change others' lives. Thanks to all the
mentｏｒｓ！
"We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ" - 1 Thess 1:3
《让爱走动》
走过伤心 走过泪水
让每一颗心 再次飞起来
用你的心 伸出你手
让每个灵魂 再次活过来
让爱走动 让你的爱化成希望的种子
随风扬起 编织美丽的梦
让爱走动 让你的爱化成温暖的拥抱
绽放阳光 编织所造的梦
（词／曲：游智婷）
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| 这是一首我在读大学前就喜欢的诗。。。
作者歌颂生命的潜能，回应造物者的呼招。。。
生机 （西马|戴大伟）
如果你愿我是麦穗
埋藏在泥污之中
让我仔细的吸纳
每一份沃肥的滋养
如果你愿我是颗椰子
浸溺在你的潮汐里
让你的风雨
漂载我到遥远的荒岛去
如果你愿我是株仙人掌
亭立在那干枯的沙原里
让你的绿意
在我身上苞含成丛林
一枚麦穗复活成麦原一片
一颗椰子重生成绿林绵绵
一株仙人掌繁殖成荒漠之田
若果你愿
用我编写你永生的诗篇
让我因放弃（生命）而获取
因死而生机无限
（约翰 12：24-25）
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我曾经想过我能吗？
当人试着把生命的主宰慢慢放开时，希望就慢慢迈入人生。 放开并非失去， 而是获得更多意想不到的惊喜！要放开，需要信心和勇气。
圣经上说：“信就是所望之事的实底， 是未见之事的却据。“ 人没有办法预料或透彻地了解每一件即将发生的事，
只能在选择相信的实底上勇敢地往前迈进。心思意念跟随着心里所相信的节奏谱曲，这信心来自真理。真理是存在的，得见之后， 自由就跟着来了！
感谢耶稣。
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