Tuesday, June 24, 2014
maybe i am the giraffe... but is he the adam?
today, i felt so cherished. i was actually being treated like a lady... not like a bro. yes, it was so nourishing. i felt so loved and so protected. as if like i was a princess and i can be that little girl i always long to. but of cos, i didn't let my guard down so easily. maybe i just felt more carefree today and didnt think much about work. i spent my time taking long walks which was rare. so rare.
and yes, i deserved to be treated well. i take it as an affirmation from the Lord.
yesterday someone told me 'you are a treasure'. my heart was so blessed. indeed, i desire to be that treasure in the field. but who is the one, who dares to go all out, to sell and give up everything to buy this plot of land?
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Gek xim.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
58 days.
Time flies. its only mid week but I am feeling fatigue because I just came back from campusrev camp over the weekend and I stayed up to for ntu fest meeting to do work. Yes v quickly we are counting down to less than 8 weeks away. Somehow, I still cannot believe this is happening. O Lord, let me not belittle what You can do through me.
Campusrev camp has always been life changing for me. When I was a freshie, God spoke to me there and I sensed His calling to serve and eventually led to a shift im cg. The next year, again I sought God and was led to rise up to my position of influence in school. Finally this year as I dread going due to the jadedness (which I repented on) I felt over the years, I felt at peace over the trip. Though slightly distracted, I knew I was playing a different role now. I am a leader over my members who too desire to serve. I am blessed to know that they caught the fire.
Lately, I also struggle in the different hats I wear. One moment we are friends, another we are co-leaders and then finally we are also committee members working in the same project. When I look at you, many times my heart cringed. I dont know how to help you as much as I want to. Its a journey for you and I pray that the Lord will speak to you.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
给自己一个机会。
Friday, June 06, 2014
I miss my mom.
万事开头难。i struggle to open my mouth first because i fear the awkwardness to comes after. how would she react? i mean, the worse is she hangs my call and ignores me. maybe she can even scream at me and call me nuts. definitely it hurts and so its stopping me from doing so.
its one thing about her not giving me allowances and i have to work very hard to support myself. but i think what matters to me more is that am i going to continue living under this roof as if i am invisible?
told SW on monday night i will really try to work something out with my mom. sometimes its precisely cos she's my mom, i unknowingly have certain expectations of her. its knowing that she may react in the human way but still wanting to try it because i am going to believe in God for a miracle. God help me... its been so many years...
Tuesday, June 03, 2014
Where should I start?
tonight is actually one rare day i return before 10pm. met yuling and jolene earlier. it was nice getting to know them and thankful for yuling being willing to let me walk her two girls through the next season of her life in NTU.
i actually fear. maybe because they are not new christians so they may know even more than i do? maybe they will questions that i don't have answers? maybe they are not my own fruits so i feel that awkwardness in trying to break ice and get to know them? but Lord, let me counter all these in faith. how to lead them i dont know but Lord teach me to just be a blessing to them. i need to walk right with You and be grounded in Your Word before i can even share and disciple anyone. those fears are invalid because i trust that as long as i follow God and have a genuine desire to want to care and love them and grow them, it doesnt matter what intellectual and/or theology queries they can bombard me but You can use me to speak to them. of cos i pray they also have a soft and open heart to want to submit to my leadership and account to me. i shall look forward to getting to know that and build a relationship...
in the past few days, i have been thinking a lot. i woke up praying every morning ensuring that i dont 走火入魔 and sink into depression once again. its really wisdom to know when to stop 'reflecting'.
1. of cos there has been much progress with NTU Fest and i am thinking strategically how i can position myself in the education gate for now... my time here is gonna be up very soon and i need to spend it effectively. what is God's dream for Singapore in education? earlier this morning i was asked about some ideas i can contribute to the school too...
2. got back my result last week. maybe the word to use was devastated. haha, yes but only for one day dont worry. i am glad i wasnt at work if not i would certainly be distracted. couldnt help but wonder if God really intended for me to stay in NTU a little longer now that i possible have to extend a semester... well, if its meant to be, then God could you please provide for the school fees and my daily allowances and expenses? it is REALLY beyond me. the thought of it scares me. many people tried to tell me not to worry about that.. i mean, i was never taught how to 'borrow' money or to accept monetary assistance so i do not know how to receive even if they want to bless me. to me, if i can work for it, i will do it to the best of my ability so i reject them. but i really need to work something out somewhere. would it be possible that God actually send people to bless me with cash to pull through till i actually start working?
3. YF gave me a good 'lecture' over the weekend when we had lots of travelling time during D&G's wedding. you can say i saw it coming... he was good. he put it across to me so gently and lovingly that i just had to admit, go back and repent about my blind spots. we talked about much but all i can remember right now is that i seriously have pride issues (especially when it comes to working with man). i need to tone down, soften the manly side of me and seek to become a helper who can empower and see the potential in SW. its not the first time its surfacing yes that's true. and so OK, i will work on it. God help me!! i wanna also make it a point to evaluate the kind of people i hang out with. i would jolly well better stop hanging out with people whom so naturally drawn to agree with what we discuss about (mostly when it comes to putting judgement on others). no i cannot. cos that's being wise in my own eyes! absurd. and as i am writing this, i already have two very dear friends in mind. God, deal with us so that my hearts will be right before You.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
How?
Its amazing how I feel bored suddenly. Its not because I dont have anything to do. Its because I refused to do them, and I am just resting.
I think bout the cell group that I am going to lead on sunday, the word I need to share. God, what do I share? Its not that theres nothing up there in my head now, its just what is best?
Praying for Liz and laying hold of her life. Honestly I am concern she will back out on me. But what can I do?
So many questions...
Havent been very happy in school. NTU Fest is less than 3 months away. So many loose ends to tie and everything is gonna go into a rush. I am trying not to think about it. Each time it bothers me, I sing Lord I surrender...
The school management hasnt been the best people to work with. Many times I know I call the shots and I dont need to be under their mercy. But I tolerate. And I began to see what God is teaching me in this journey. It really built my patience. I just knew God is preparing me for something greater in the near future. So these are little trials that I must withstand. Its really about making big decisions and shaping policies and a higher level. I still cant tell what I will really become...
public sector as a civil servant or private sector involved in politics? Its so near yet so far. There is fear I admit. The comfort I have is that the Lord knows the plans He has for me, plans to prosper me and plans not to harm me, plans to give me a hope and a future. Wherever I go, Lord, go with me and let me serve You and touch Your heart.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Like a flood, His mercy reigns.
So much been on my mind lately. I wanted so much to just journal bout my thoughts and emotions but everything always happen so quickly.
144 re encounter has been truly amazing. Really just met God at every session. There was much healing in the weeping to know that I am chosen by the Lord, set apart to do His work and I will be fruitful just because He says so. No strife, no performance trap. So blessed.
Came back and ran a fever straight for three days. Felt so terrible just being bed ridden. After one week I am still coughing. This is quite bad. But ya, blessing in disguise that I took some time to catch up on rest and just sleep in. Thankful I didnt give in to those thoughts of being helpless.
As I finally shifted home from hall, mom acted up again. Beat me with a hanger which shocked me. I guess of all the days I always anticipated me leaving the house when she's manifesting in anger, that night still came so sudden and unexpectedly. Of cos there was much pain in the heart, to truly muster that courage and walk away. To me, its definitely a breakthrough. Its a radical change in the belief system believing that I am a child of the one true God and no fingers shall be laid on me. It is knowing that I did it out of love for my mom with prayers in my heart that she will begin to see the consequences of sins. Do I still fear? Yes. But each day I live in His grace. When I go, I trust that the Lord will provide for me. I trust that the Lord will keep me and deliver me. I know my God and I know His character. He is my only refuge that I know I can run to.
Work has also started for me. I am excited for a change in environment. Thankful that the flexibility allows me to do what I need to complete in NTU. God is so good. So loved by the community especially by my cellgroup. :')
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Those tears, they wont stop
还记得, 几岁大时, 她把我寄放在表哥家睡。一整夜我躺在床上, 以为被抛弃了。眼泪不停留着, 只喊着 "妈妈, 妈妈"。
这么多年以候, 在这个晚上, 我忽然回想起那时的感受。不一样的是, 今晚睡在朋友家。 虽然还是在哭泣着, 但心里叫着的是, "阿爸天父!"
我并不是被遗弃的那个小女孩。我是有人要的。耶稣要。
今日候, 我不晓得路要怎么走。。 祖啊, 应到我吧。你是我的避难所。
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
Building a Fortress for the Holy Spirit
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Rain Down.
its liberating.
i looked back and i grew again in the Lord. yeah i did. how i struggled and just wrestled and eventually surrendered. He has just been speaking to me daily in the entire week. i know He is real. He never left me nor forsaken me.
there were moments i doubted. what 'fruits that will last'? you kidding me? but no Lord, if its in Your Word then yes i hold on to it and it'll come to pass. its OK i bless others. they take my people. i just be faithful to what God has called me and trust in the Lord's timing.
i couldnt help but be reminded of the prayer i made the last 30 days.
break my heart for what breaks Yoursand as i just let it go and broke down at worship last night on the last day of sanctification week, i heard all the selfish prayers of all the sinners. the church is merely a safe hiding place for sinful people. ouch. how much that must have hurt God.
and that's a new lesson i learnt this season. it was beyond the crying for the lost souls alr. it was crying for the division in the church. crying for His bride. crying just how broken we all are and in desperate need for a Saviour in our daily lives.
oh yes Lord. never let Your servant be wise in her own eyes and be self-righteous. i want to seek first Your kingdom and YOUR righteousness.
cheers to the Lord. from strength to strength, glory to glory. #bittersweet :')
Saturday, April 19, 2014
In Between.
Recently, i worked very hard in sharing the gospel, spreading the Good News and inviting the lost to church to encounter God. I prayed daily for them to be saved, to have eternal life with God in heaven.
I know that this is a battle that will bring warfare.
More than that, as i prayed for my heart to be broken, God truly showed me the sins of this world. It was probably just the tip of the iceberg, NOTHING compared to Jesus at the cross...
I look at my friends... I no longer see them as people walking around. I begin seeing them as souls who are condemned and destined to be separated from His everlasting love. How can that be God! Then it made me cry for them more. I recognize that I may not be like Paul, a preacher or missionary who goes to the ends of the world. But all I want to do is play my part and fulfill the great commission. If its one life, the angels are also rejoicing!
Not about the numbers... Its about the lives.
Saturday, April 12, 2014
NTU
Genesis 28:15 NIV
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
I dont know what is this fire, this dream that God has placed in my heart for this lovely place. Its.. sucha love-hate relationship. It has brought me so much pain yet so much growth and joy. It has been a crazy and bumpy ride ever since I said "yes Lord, here i am, send me."
I never did quite settle down since 2012. Maybe by then i was really a grown up infant in Christ, deemed ready to spread my wings and fly. After a good two years am I beginning to see some light being shed. This journey has taught me to pack my bag well and always be on the go. When God calls, my job is to obey. After a while, I just didn't bother to get comfortable because I know anytime I may just be 'activated'. (Haha, glimpse of a missionary.) From shifting of cell group, network and going to and fro from this place, yes only God never changed through it all. Tiring I dare not deny but His grace kept me through. So much tears all the while. But I do not belong to the world. My home is in the Heaven and when He comes back, I want to be able to put down everything and just go.
Ups or downs, God has never left me nor forsake me. It was humbling at times and very trying period on other times to be put through tests and trials. But as I rise above all the circumstances, I felt that I shine brighter as a diamond that withstood all the refining after being under the pressure to be formed.
All in all, thankful. :)
Saturday, April 05, 2014
Glory of God.
On and off, I catch people commenting that my face seeks radiant. I am thankful and would always point back to God saying its His glory reflected upon me. Wow, what a privilege.
With all the little tests and quizzes ceasing, just when I thought I can finally have a break, final exams are coming right up. This is really an endless cycle, chasing after all the earthly things and if I am not careful, I can so easily burn out.
As I returned home this weekend, I realised that this is no longer home. The sad truth is coming to pass. My mom always asked if I treated this place like a hotel. Then my answer was no. Now, I may not deny it. I spoke to her for less than 10 sentences weekly. Maybe its a form of defense mechanism. I dont wanna get hurt by her so I build up a wall. Yes, because nothing good and soothing to the soul comes out of her mouth.
But Lord, help me. Let me never harden my heart.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Happy Birthday, My Gorgeous Girl.
"happy birthday, beautiful."
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
none but Jesus,
2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Relentlessness.
Yesterday's cell group reminded me that I need to get back on my knees to pray. Specially, for revival. I haven't been a christian for very long but there were many moments i persevered in prayer and I saw God move. I will never forget those times when I hide in my prayer closet and just cry for revival. I cried for many friends and in that past 5 years, maybe 10 people are saved?
Somehow, perhaps like the dry spell singapore was facing, my prayer life was drying up. I need to pray more. I need to cry more. Its not enough. My closer friends in my clique, they still don't know Jesus. They need to know Him NOW. Cos if not now then when? I can only cross paths with them for this season of their lives.. if I never shared the gospel with them and Jesus comes again tomorrow, I know I will regret and I will be held accountable. I need to stop being distracted by all the other things. people can sin against me... but I must forgive and walk right with You. There's no unity, yes Lord I will cry and seek Your mercy on behalf of the church. But all these can be put aside.. God, You must come and meet me when I pray.
Oh Lord, like the rain that comes suddenly and poured forth the entire island, rain down a fire in my heart. Let me be consumed by Your presence. Let the Holy Spirit help me intercede for the lives of my loved ones. Let my prayer be a sweet aroma, an incense that You'll be pleased to answer.
Oh Lord, I wont relent until You relent. I will not let You go until I see THE revival You've intended for singapore. Yes Lord, please use Your servant me to further Your kingdom. You said we will be Your people and You'll be our God. So God, You MUST come!!
Friday, March 14, 2014
All praise to You.
And You open my eyes to see.
You're everything I need.
yaye, an extremely rare day i get to rest in and do my work! for a moment just now, after my test, i was gonna go wonder around and get a movie or shop. the weather was too warm and hence i decided to come back to get started on the never-ending work. changed my mind this morning also that i will not go prayer tower too.
spoke to D last night. well, the conversation at several moments did get heated. i explained my unhappiness all these while and he did apologize. it went on for awhile and i kept asking him the same question: what is your heart for NTU? i know that as long as i don't hear the truthful answer from him, i cannot commit myself to be discipled by him. for the past three years, i have always saw him as a fatherly and big brother figure. he is so so dear to me. which was why i was also hurt badly in this ministry. eventually he managed to share with me the big picture about how he is not interested in building his own tribe but having that real kingdom mentality. i did openly mention my doubts of the presence of others who joined us in claiming this piece of land. i am still hanging on because i told God i will keep pounding. but really, this is my last shot.
i am sorry about this skepticism. Lord I repent. let not me judge whose heart is right and whose is not. let me just be a faithful and obedient servant that when You call, I will go. let my walk be righteous even when others may not.
最近好像对一个人有好感。对我而言,并不是好事。还是少见面的好。
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
兜兜转转。
好像都还不到一个月,我离开了南大的小组,去到了别处。但是很快的今早的一个电话,又改变了一切。
昨晚D打了三通电话给我可是我却没接。我不是故意叛逆。。。我是祷告了,觉得已经十二点了,所以才去睡觉。他问我是不是在气他,我想了想,回答:“以前是有点气,现在不再气了。” 我没打算听他解释,因为已过去了,我也累了。事实真的有这么重要吗?醒来后,看到他的短讯:对不起。
组长叫我打电话给她说有急事。说着说着,都讲上半个小时。她叙述了昨晚和D的对话。
感觉上,我好像知道了我不想知道的事情。我说不上为什么,就是不想知道某某人喜欢我。或许是大家曾经戏弄过我们。我也曾经考虑过他。看他那么傻傻的,不知在哪个时候我们的关系就这样渐渐的疏远。还记得前些日子我很遗憾,不明白为什么会失去这份友情。现在我们才只是工作伙伴。很巧的,昨晚朋友为我们一起庆祝生日,因为我们的生日相差一个星期多。奇怪的是,每个人都说我们特别的尴尬。拍照时,两人的脸都红了。别问我,我真的什么都不知道。。。
好啦,换别的来说。很意外的,我的心情没有受很大的影响。无奈吗,会有一点点。可能是我讨厌不停的改变。是很累喔。。但我要牢牢记住,什么都能变,就只省神不变。神的爱永不变,祂的性格依然不改。来南大效劳是神对我的指示,我应该抱着一个期待的态度。是,我拨不急待回来带更多更多的人信祖!
老爸,我会乖乖的听从。人我信不过,让我只信你。
Monday, March 10, 2014
A new season.
I was busy at work, frequently getting activated at the very last minute. Had lots of fun with my colleagues though i woke up at almost 6 am daily. and then my day usually ends very late at around 1 am leaving me just a couple of hours to sleep. people think i am crazy but i am OK. i am motivated! :) its not so much of the money, more of the people and the job.
on Wednesday's leaders' meeting, God spoke to me. i teared because i told God i don't wanna stop pounding. i don't wanna stop at three strikes. the victory is mine and i want to claim it. i am NOT giving up on NTU, not yet. though its discouraging, i must obey God. the fruits of labour will come. my reward is in heaven. honestly, i don't know how the ministry will turn out to be but i know my path is different. i need to acknowledge that this route i take, few can understand because not all are called. so Lord, i take comfort that You have chosen.
i have been genuinely happy. and i am glad of this improvement. need to maintain. looking forward to more time alone! :)