Donnerstag, September 27, 2007
~ 1:24 AM ~
Five Loaves and Two Fishes by Corrinne May
A little boy of thirteen was on his way to school
He heard a crowd of people laughing and he went to take a look
Thousands were listening to the stories of one man
He spoke with such wisdom, even the kids could understand
The hours passed so quickly, the day turned into night
Everyone was hungry but there was no food in sight
The boy looked in his lunchbox, at the little that he had
He wasn't sure what good it'd do, there were thousands to be fed
But he saw the twinkling eyes of Jesus, the kindness in His smile
And the boy cried out with the trust of a child, he said,
"Take my five loaves and two fishes
Do with it as You will
I surrender
Take my fears, my inhibitions
All my burdens, my ambitions
You can use it all
To feed them all."
I often think about that boy when I'm feeling small
And I worry that the work I do means nothing at all
But every single tear I cry is a diamond in His hands
And every door that slams in my face, I will offer up in prayer
So i'll give You every breath that I have
Oh Lord, You can work miracles
All You need is my "Amen"
So, take my five loaves and two fishes
Do with it as You will
I surrender
Take my fears, my inhibitions
All my burdens, my ambitions
You can use it all
I hope it's not too small
I trust in You, i trust in You
So take my five loaves and two fishes
Do with it as You will
I surrender
Take my fears, my inhibitions
All my burdens, my ambitions
You can use it all
No gift is too small...
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Hmmmm.. Just realised that I haven't blogged for quite a while le. Somemore, this week is my mid-semester term break. So here I am to share about my life and thoughts.
Sept 15 marks a special night of my life. Hahaha. The whole cell group celebrated MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL! (Memo to all: there's no such thing as Mooncake festival la..!) Hahaha.
Everyone went over to eat, and then bought our bubble teas (so that we can watch the moon, eat mooncake and drink tea) and went over to brendan's house's playground to start the whole festival. Everyone was trying to get the lantern working. Darren's squirrel lantern caught fire in the process. Burnt a big hole in the tummy area. Hahaha. But everyone enjoyed themselves. Later, we moved from the lantern lighting ceremony to the lantern burning ceremony. Hahaha. Thank God no fire engines came. Hahahaha.
Lanterns of the world... Unite~!
Darren: Let the lantern burning ceremony begin! *Throws lighter*
Jonathan going into morphing mode.
(Basically everyone is fuzzy but amanda. Hmmm.)
This little light(s) of mine, I'm gonna let it shine!
Groupies!
Notice the few lanterns left. The rest have been sacrificed. For a great cause. I presume.
The rest of the weeks nothign much happened. Apart from preparation for quizzes and projects. Have a presentation due next wednesday. Western Film History. Hahaha. It's a very fun module. Learnt about all the old and odd films and people. Quite interesting. And I need to hand in my first thesis paper on my topic by next week, from which I need to summarize a 100 page essay to be digestable. Right. But it's been fun so far. Always have been interested in theatrics and the arts. Hahahaha. Wonder what module will I take next?
Friday's cell group talked about being an encourager. And often, no matter how strong we are, we need encouragement from the people around us, the ones whom we really care for. An encourager does not encourage someone through his or her own way, but do it in a way that it can be felt by the person who is suppposed to be encouraged. An encouraging word turns heavy into light, sadness into gladness, to make you know that every sacrifice that you do is worth the every effort. It's like a refreshing drink from a water cooler after running your half-marathon. Everyone needs it. Have you been someone's encourager today? Water and you will be watered. =)
Went for my 2nd blood donation last week at Singapore Expo Hall 8. Hahaha. Reach there a few people before my friends who went before me. And unfortunately, all of them couldn't donate for various reasons(not enough iron in the blood, cannot find vein). However, I was able to donate. Happen to see Calista there also, first time donor. So I went beside her and cheered her on. Though from her expressions she was very terrified, but she still stayed on through to donate her blood. We are proud of you, Calista! Joel also another first time donor. The rest came late and they have to donate next week because they've closed for the day. Donate blood, save lives! Walked around with the bandage around and everyone thought what happened to me. Hahaha. Will donate again the next time round. You'll never know when you will need it too. =D
Euphoria's recruitment is coming up! Soon~! After the people's examinations. Which is about 2 weeks away. Hahaha. Got to be busy with a lot of stuffs, I perceive. Which I really want to see Euphoria take off, just like how Strikeforce did. And that is why I respect Boon so much. He was so ready to take the lead and spearhead the Strikeforce when no one really believed that it will work. To impact the marketplace when no one thought it was possible, when everyone thought that everyone must be on the same mountain(Pst A.R. Bernard's message). He is who I would call a visionary. And I want to be like him someday, breaking through in all areas possible, pulling from the realm of dreams and visions into the realm of reality. Yeah~! Kudos, boss~! =)
Think that is all I have to share ba. Nothing comes to my mind now. Maybe also because it is 2AM in the morning. Hahahaha.
Till next time,
Till the last trumpet sound.
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From The Inside Out by Hillsong United
A thousand times I've failed
Still Your mercy remains And should I stumble again
I'm caught in Your grace
Everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame
Your will above all else
My purpose remains
The art of losing myself
In bringing You praise
Everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame
In my heart and my soul
Lord I give You control
Consume me from the inside out
Lord let justice and praise
Become my embrace
To love you from the inside out
Everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart
Is to bring You praise
From the inside out
Lord my soul cries out
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Dienstag, September 11, 2007
~ 9:50 PM ~
If I Kissed You by Corrinne May
If I kissed you
Would fireworks fly
Would angels sing with lollipops
Would dinosaurs cry
Would babies all gurgle in laughter and surprise
If I kissed you.
If I kissed you
What would Michaelangelo say
Would he still have sculpted David
Would we be immortalized in clay
Would the poets write of love like ours
Would John Donne have his say
If I kissed you
You could be one in a million
You could be the one for me
But l guess I'll never know if I never try
I guess I'll just have to grab you in my arms and kiss you.
If I kissed you
Would you lose track of time
Would you feel a surge of happiness
Running up your spine
Would you run naked in the street
with a tattoo of my name on your behind
If I kissed you.
Yeah, if I kissed you.
Oh, if I kissed you.
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Every man's life is a fairy tale written by God's fingers. - Hans Christian Andersen
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2 weeks have passed since my last update. In time again for my fortnightly update on my life.
These 2 weeks have been busy, busy, busy. With my school work, (especially western film history which is driving me crazy with its research), meeting up the people during the week for lunch or tuitions (I really should consider to go into full-time tuition. Apart from no CPF, it's quite a good paying job..), study groups with some of my friends (sorry for another group, which I seldom study together because I seldom go to school. That's the result of having only 5 modules in 1 semester.)
The weeks have been plain busy.
The last cg for N341 on the end of august was simply awesome. Magnificent. The presence was so strong that this was the first time so many people in the cg began to knelt down. Everyone was touched, refreshed. Was really glad that God was able to use me to minister to everyone. And that would be my goal for the rest of 2007. To be a co-usher of the presence of God with wh. It'll be an uphill task, but I believe nothing is too big for my God.
Some memorable parts are when we went jamming as a group (finally!) last monday. It was at this isolated place. Tan yaw was supposed to bring us there but he became the pilot for the day. So did the others. So left 3 guys went for jamming. Quite fun as we experimented with all different types of songs. And I learnt how to play bass! Yeah! (The next KC! Muahahah!) It's quite an easy but interesting concept for bass guitarists. I want to learn more! Then, wh joined us for a sing-a-long-karaoke-plus-jamming session. Hahaha. It was quite hilarious 'cause all of us played at different timing. Chaotic! Hahahaha. After that, Daph joined us for dinner. Ate oyster omelette (as usual? it's becoming a normal everyday dish already la..) and some fried rice. Hahaha. It's these types of random outings that you'll get to know people better, isn't it?
Praise God~! I'm now using an iPod mini~! Wuhoo! But... it's passed down from my brother and the battery got alot of problems. Hahaha. But at least it is still usable (i think), still trying the things out. Really quite a few testimonies these weeks. Blessings upon blessings. Sow and you will reap, and it is so true.
Friday (7/9/2007) was our cg outreach weekend. Went over to marina bay to play games. Simply hilarious and impromptu. Especially James! Hahaha. But everyone enjoyed themselves, also with the bbq. Chatting, eating, cooking, frying. It was a great time of fellowshipping. Then, most of the youngsters had to go home and we still went to the arcade with more screaming (hahaha.). After that, everyone took the train home, tired but pleased.
Saturday and sunday were 2 power-packed services with Nick Vujicic. A boy, who was born without any limbs, survived his childhood and went on to face life courageously. Circumstances were up against him, who would have wondered what will become of him 20 years down to road? Our victory is not in changing the circumstances but the attitude that we carry through during our circumstances.
I believe for Nick, there are alot of times he felt like giving up, to throw in the towel. But the attitude he has to live through life as more than a conqueror propelled him forward, even up till this day. And he's going all over the world, impacting the people with his attitude and his fervency in life. And the reason and source behind it all, is God.
He said something that impacted me personally.
"We can't exercise courage without being afraid. We can't exercise patience without waiting. Let patience has its perfect work..."
"Because we can't see the good yet, doesn't mean that it isn't coming."
"It doesn't mean that when I have a weakness, I cannot serve. But through my weakness, His strength is manifested through me. In my weakness, I become the miracle." Ref: Jn 9:1-3
"Our hope is not in comparing pains. You may feel that I'm pityful because I do not have limbs, I do not have arms and legs. But to me, someone who has a brokened family is more pityful. To me, someone who has been abused since young is more pityful... But our hope is not in comparing the pains, but it is in relation to God."
These were the 4 revelations that I got from his testimony. And it really impacted everyone who was there. Totally touched, renewed. I really salute you, Nick~! May His grace and mercy and power be always be on you. Love ya, bro~!
To know more about Nick Vujicic, you can go to his website, http://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/.
That's all for this round of update.
Till next time,
Till the last trumpet sound.
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Collide By Howie Day
The dawn is breaking
A light shining through
You're barely waking
And I'm tangled up in you
Yeah
I'm open, you're closed
Where I follow, you'll go
I worry I won't see your face
Light up again
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills my mind
I somehow find
You and I collide
I'm quiet you know
You make a first impression
I've found I'm scared to know I'm always on your mind
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the stars refuse to shine
Out of the back you fall in time
I somehow find
You and I collide
Don't stop here
I lost my place
I'm close behind
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills your mind
You finally find
You and I collide
You finally find
You and I collide
You finally find
You and I collide
