Freitag, Februar 22, 2008
~ 1:58 AM ~
Our God Reigns by Delirious?
40 million babies lost to God's great orphanage,
It's a modern day genocide and a modern day disgrace.
If this is a human right then why aren't we free?
The only freedom we have is in a man nailed to a tree.
100 million faces, staring at the sky,
Wondering if this HIV will ever pass us by.
The devil stole the rain and hope trickles down the plug,
But still my Chinese take away could pay for someone's drugs.
Our God reigns, Our God reigns,
Forever Your kingdom reigns.
The west has found a gun and it's loaded with 'unsure',
Nip and tuck if you have the bucks in a race to find a cure.
Psalm one hundred and thirty nine is the conscience to our selfish crime,
God didn't screw up when He made you,
He's a Father who loves to parade you.
Yes He reigns, yes You reign, yes You reign,
For there is only one true God,
But we've lost the reins on this world,
Forgive us all, forgive us please,
As we fight for this broken world on our knees.
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SUCCESS
Quote - ' ...the Lord... has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant." - Ps 35:27
Throughout the commercial word, business world, entertainment world, there is a definite, reported image of the person who is a success.
People will first look at you before they listen to you.
What they see will affect how they hear.
The man who is a success is purposeful - stands and sits straight, walks briskly, looks people directly in the eye.
He has direction and knowledge on how to get there.
He is competent - organises his thoughts before speaking.
Is simple, brief, specific and direct. Is not rushed.
Analytical - asks more than he tells. Listens to answers. Doesn't accept generalities.
Decisive, states the problem, then the solution.
Talks straight. Doesn't waste time.
Confident - considers obstacles as challenges.
Isn't tense with others (including superiors) knows the art of casual conversation.
Appearance - dresses one level up. Maintains a healthy weight range.
There are rules to life.
Many know them but continue to disregard them and still wonder why they are losing.
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Phew. Time really flies. So fast, next week will be my mid-semester break. Which is week 7. Which means my finals are coming in 1 1/2 months' time. Need to really buck up and study.
Oh ya, we've agreed that studying is very unhealthy. Because we're always trying to find place to study and often we end up with McDonalds. Which is quite fattening. Reminds me of 'Super Size Me'. So I'll need to find more time to exercise too, especially when my saturdays are now booked by tuition. Exercise on sunday then. I want to go swimming! =d
Valentines' day was spent going to school for quiz and for my espanol class. After that was N112 cell group and they celebrated valentines' day with balloons and ribbons, heart-shaped jelly, bee hoon, and a letter to their assigned partner. Hahaha. Quite fun and hilarious. After that, went to eat with Del, Daph, Margt and Guangzheng as the younger members left. Another interesting session. Hahaha.
Next day, went over to buy all the things needed for N341 Valentines' day cell group. Was nearly sabo-ed by the florist. It was not opened on that day! Huahhh.. I nearly wanted to burn down the place. Thank God, found another florist nearby and bought the roses. (Very nice roses, affordable too. =d) Then went over to Daph's house to help make the sherperd's pie for the cell group. Waited for kimberly for 1 HOUR. 'Cause she dozed off.-_-. Hahaha. Then went up to Daph's house to finish the stuffs. Went over to buy the yusheng at NTUC, went back to Daph's house, then cab to Timothy's house. After cell group, celebrated valentines' as a cell group. Everything turned out well and everyone enjoyed themselves. Then home-d with Jonathan.
Pastor Tan's word on last saturday was really great. Built to last. Whenever anyone starts out anything, he/she never plan it out with the intention of failing, but one always start out with something that is supposed to be built to last. Values are needed for long tem growth.
10 Eternal values to be built on:
1) Value of Loyalty
2) Value of Commitment
3) Value of Respect (Humility, submission to authority)
4) Value of Accountability (Connectedness, communication)
5) Value of Family (Balance)
6) Value of Love (Forgiveness, mercy, grace)
7) Value of Faithfulness (Trustworthyness)
8) Value of Diligence (Hardwork)
9) Value of Integrity (Truthfulness)
10) Value of Generosity (Giving)
Sunday, accompanied members to service and then waited for angeline(malang) for her to end her ministry. Waited until I dozed off while reading some stuffs. Hahaha. Then we went over to bishan to buy some drinks and head over to Daph's house 'cause the whole malang team was invited to go over to fellowship for chinese new year. Hahaha. Reached too early, so we just nua-ed at the house while Daph was preparing the stuffs with her mum. Fellowshipped with them, then with jiayi and the rest of the relatives who came over with Amanda and Angeline. After that, just left with Angeline(malang) and went home.
This whole week has been quite good, studying alot. Mainly with colby at Suntec McDonalds. Until I recognise some of the people there and vice versa. Hahaha. And it's unhealthy! Getting fat already. Cannot. Need to exercise. During my break and weekends and holidays. Still pondering should I go overseas next semester. And about my attachment. Hmmmm. Many things to plan and ponder about.
Later, will be going for overnight prayer meeting~! So exciting~! Hahaha. It's been a long time since they last had one. Will be thoroughly blessed! =d
That's all for this week le. I'll leave you with the poem that pastor Tan read to us. And the song built to last. =)
Till the next time,
Till the last trumpet sound.
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The Strength Of A Man by Jacqueline M Griffiths
The strength of a man
isn't seen in the width of his shoulders.
It's seen in the width
of his arms that circle you.
The strength of a man
isn't in the deep tone of his voice.
It's in the gentle words he whispers.
The strength of a man
isn't how many buddies he has.
It's how good a buddy
he is with his kids.
The strength of a man isn't
in how respected he is at work.
It's in how respected
he is at home.
The strength of a man
isn't in how hard he hits.
It's in how tender he touches.
The strength of a man isn't in the hair on his chest.
It's in his heart, that lies within his chest.
The strength of a man
isn't how many women he's loved.
It's in can he be true to one woman.
The strength of a man
isn't in the weight he can lift.
It's in the burdens
he can carry...
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Bulit To Last by Melee
I've looked for love in stranger places
but never found someone like you
someone whose smile
makes me feel i've been holding back
and now there's nothing I can't do
cause this is real, and this is good
it warms the inside just like it should
but most of all
most of all, it's built to last
it's built to last
all of our friends
saw from the start
so why didn't we believe it too?
now look, where we are
you're in my heart now
and there's no escaping it for you
walking on the hills at night
with those fireworks and candlelight
you and i were made to get love right
cause you are the sun in my universe
consider the best when we felt the worst
and most of all, most of all
most of all, most of all,
most of all. most of all
it's built to last
