I love my job!

Yes, I really do even though it's not as regular as I would like. But I thank God for the chance to be involve in such an exciting industry. This photo was taken during the short-film "Heave" shoot. That's my "FiFi" I'm holding!

I believe in You Pt II

I do believe in Jesus despite all my frailties. I don't know how God has such great patience with a person as bad, as hypocritical, as proud and as boastful as I!

Lord, yet you always showed that you work through the weak; I am a Samson, a Paul, a Pharaisee, a Peter, a Gideon, a Moses, a Jeremiah and an Isaiah. If today shall me my dying day, I will surely pray the prayer that Samson prayed,

"O Sovereign LORD, remember me. O God, please strengthen me just once more..."

I give our lives to You
Because You gave Your life
And made the sacrifice
That I never asked of You
Yet Your love for me is real
When You gave up Your life
And I believe in You
I believe in You

I made a pact with You
And I have made the choice
To do what you would do
Though I have so many times
Denied with my life
With things I shouldn't do
Still I believe in You
I believe You

I believe things that you would do
You restore confidence deep in my soul
As I offer this living sacrifice
I will ever the raise the chorus high
I believe in You
I believe in You

Vapor Trails

Yeah, it's not only the title of Rush's last album, but it's also the devotional by John Piper(like "Pierced by the Word"). Ok, that devotional is not called "Vapor Trails", but "Life as a Vapor". He wrote in his note to his readers:

The Son of God is not a vapor. He is solid reality, with no beginning and no ending. His name is Jesus. He is the same yesteraday and today and forever. He looked His disciples in the eye and siad without irony or exaggeration, "Before Abraham was, I am"

Jesus Christ came into this world...because of that we have something firm to grasp. "Surely the peoiple are greass. The grass withers the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever" (ISaiah40:7-8). The gospel is firm and lasts forever.

What a great writer! And today I recieve two seperate SMSes thanking me for introducing them to two different books by John Piper to them. Later in the afternoon, I went to PS with Joel Tay and I shopped at Trumpet Priase when I noticed a light green hardcover book and it was this little devotional by Piper. What a good time to be reminded about my passion for the Word of God. What better way to be inspired than by people who have a passion for it! I thank God for them!

I had a great time with Joel today just chatting and he really blessed me with his suggestion to me that I feel might revolutionized my life: organize my thoughts. He affirmed me that what I say are ok, but it's the lack of organization in my train of thought that distracts my hearers. Yeah, I have a bad tendency to side-track before I get back on track. Even in any conversation with friends I tend to do that. That is not good. People like Jo might get confused. The other day, I was smsing Van and suddenly I talked about jamming and she asked why I suddenly change topic. I just told her, it was my train of thought. I wrote two e-mails to Liang and Shaun in reply to their queries and I did the same thing in the e-mail. This is bad and I know I have to be disciplined to keep my train of thought organized.

So many things are in my head now... arhhghg...

Lac, Jenn, Lac!

Rejoice my soul!

dolorosa.

rejoice my soul how long will you wait? rejoice my soul how long will you fear? i long to touch your face (may i?) the sun is falling down again Jesus i hope you're coming back soon.

Thank God

Thank God for work today and tomorrow. As always, it's always exciting to work with former students of FSV. It's great to meet old friends and make new ones too. Today's shoot lasted almost 17 hours. During the shooting of the last scene, the dog next door kept barking. So I decided to pray that God will shut that dog's mouth until we finish shooting that scene and I was confidence that God will help us thru one way or another. It's the first time I felt that way. I simply have faith and believe. It's just a simple thing man, I think God don't just part the red sea to deliver his peaple or raise Jesus from the dead. He could do the big and seemingly impossible stuff as well as the simple things like shutting up that dog. Hmmm... come to think of it, I don't think I could shut up a dog anyway.

Tomorrow is the last day for this shoot and we will be shooting the 2nd half of the day at "Blue Wave Hotel"! No, not the one at Shah Alam, but the one next to the Causeway checkpoint in JB. It's going to be a long day tomorrow, but I am enjoying drama shoot more and more now. May be it's because I have enough rest in Christ. Now I just want to share the joy of the Lord to others in my work, walk and words. All in all, I just want to glorify our Lord.

Praise Him!

Things I learned from Nicole

I was blessed by this morning's sermon by Ps Ronald about going back to the Word. It was awesome! What a time to preach it to me. Indirectly He affirm me that learning from the Word is still the most important part of our growth.

When I arrived in church this morning, I didn't go to any of my Sec 2 cells. I went to the Church office and read. Then I prayed. I dun usually pray with music in my ears, but I was brought to tears when my i-Pod was playing Mineral's "Slower" where I sang the words for "In You" in my heart. Before that I was already immersed in praying to the Lord about my situation. I begged him to fill me with wisdom and I just went for it silently in prayer at Ps Betty's table. It was a good time. What a way to start the day!

Nicole is SW's 9 year old niece. We were at SW's cousin's wedding banquet this evening and I asked Nic what she had accomplished this holiday. One of the things that she went for was Christian camp and I asked her what was the most memorable thing that she learned. She shared with me the names of God. He is

1) Adonai
2) El Shaddai
3) Elohim
4) El Roi
5) Yahweh Jireh
6) Yahweh Nissi
7) Yahweh Ra

After such a spiritually challenged weekend, it's good to be reminded the lessons though a child. What a way to close the day. To remember who God is thru his various names.

Halelu Jah!

Calm again

I am in a storm, but God is with me. I feel calm within. That's peace, man! Real peace! How did I gain that peace? In the midst of thinking about it while surfing the net. I decided to close my eyes, take a deep breath and prayed "God, I know you will show me Your way!" With that praer I heave a sigh of relief. I know God will take care of me as I seek his face.

Lord, u are in charge! Teach me Your way!

I don't know

For the first time in years I felt that I am left high and dry. I am kind of sick of the infighting within my spirit.

I don't feel good at all...

Ps Ronald said that the ultimate purpose of our lives is to commit to desiring God and Him alone. Yes, I strongly agree...

I am speechless... I dun want to think about this now... I am too sleepy... too tired...

I wondered if what I have believed all along are wrong. Or is it because I am too tired to think?So what are the teachings of the Apostle that we are suppose to cling onto?

I think I am too sleepy

Humbled

I just had a good chat with Ps Ronald and Liang and I shared about all the things that has been bothering me since the retreat. I would like to share it with you, but I can't because I am slowly dealing with those issues about the work of the Spirit and my attitude towards the work of God in my life and others. There are some things which are still bothersome to me and I really need the Lord to have discernment.

OH GOD! OH GOD!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!!

My Backside

My Backside again
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

That's me playing with CFS at SonicEdge. After looking at this pict, I really wanna jam with with CFS again, but dunno when we'll meet to do just that. I'm suppose to be paniking about the EA trip, but here I am at Joey's house surfing the net and wasting time doing something else but that!

Seriously, I don't know where or how to begin since my Mandarin is so bad. But I know I have to try. I somehow believe that I could do it if I put in effort, but at the rate that i am going, I am going to fail miserable. Even if I succeed, if I do it and let other spoon-feed everything I say (with little or no effort on my part), I may succeed but succeed miserably.

So I have to make a choice. To make much of what God has given me or to waste my time further.

Jenn Jenn... sigh...

Becky left for Japan

Yes, my dear sister-in-christ went to her beloved adopted country to serve the Lord. Although I have never been close to Beckie since 96, she is someone that I greatly respect because of what she did for me in that year. I am so grateful and thankful for her word of wisdom and listening ear that helped me get my life back again when I returned to the Lord. Many of the YA were there this morning. It's a testimony to the lives that she has touched.

I'm at Joey's place now waiting to go to church with him later. It's great to be back here again. It's been sometime since I was here. It's only the 2nd time since I got married. I was even inspired to write a song, but it's not about Bishan though. hahaha...

see ya later!

Counting my blessings

What could be a greater blessings than to know that God is watching over us every single day.

I look back today, the time I had with the kids and leaders at the regional lunch outing, the short time I had with Jialiang and Shawn, after that chit-chatting with church friends at subway, spending time with Joel after that and meeting SW at the end of the day for dinner and some lovey dovey time together.

It's a good day. I've been blessed...

Claire's FLower Shop Update

CFS SF 04
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

We took a break since the beginning of the year and have no plans for any gigs or recording anytime soon. But the direction of the bands seems to be more clear than ever esp since Jon, Liang and I are involve in the CAMY/CAMEL one way or another. The last time we jammed it was basically a get-together to attempt new worship songs and simple worship God with our musical gifts.

Last night I finally talked to Jem about CFS remaining a trio since he left church early this year. He has formed another band and he is looking forward to that project. I explained to him about our new direction and he graciously accepted the decision of the band. I also mentioned to him that we want everyone to live in peace esp within R-age and to be part of the ministry itself so that we can be more than just a band. Jem knew that he wouldn't fit into this present plan and thus we parted as band-members on a peaceful note.

So what now? Recluse is going to get busier, so Liang might need to spend more time with them. My musical passion now is to write more songs for TOSOG. I think the next time we jam will be as TOSOG, but TOSOG is not a band like CFS or Recluse. It's just my personal project that I've been wanting to do for a long time. It just taken off and I don't know what Sonic Fest will lead to. But I am looking forward to Dec, I'd like to do something with Caleb as TOSOG. As for CFS, it's still hibernating, but dun count us out yet! We will return! I wonder what Jon thinks. I think it's time to meet again, yeah?

Dynamic Duo: Shaoming and Keth

Dynamic Duo: Shaoming and Keth
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

They hated each other, well that's what they tell me each morning, but they still manage to mantain a reasonably peaceful working relationship when I stepped in-between them. The taller guy is Shaoming. He is so hyper active and kids kept calling him names coz he would always distrub others. Keith on the other hand likes to talk a lot to gain attention, but he is so cute! I may have scolded them but after a while they come back to u to become their best friend! They are so innocent that it made me realised what Jesus meant when he said that we shoul have "faith like a child". I may not have gotten it right, but I think I got the idea. Well, to cut the story short, my team "Ornyx" were the champs for the camp. These two kids and 6 others who have never won anything significant in their lives before were on cloud 9. I am glad that I was able to guide them to the top. It's not about winning, but it's to tell them that they all could win if they have the right attitude and with God on their side!

DTXpress at the VBC

DTXpress at the VBC
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

I covered for Peter at the drums when he lost his way to the campsite. I had a good time and I just played my usual way. I had loads of fun just being part of the VBC as a leader and a musician. Looking at those kids worship, learn and play reminded me of my own childhood growing up in Grace Sunday School. Those were importance years of my growth. Though I do not remember much of those years, but I remembered I had a lot of laughter and joy back then.

Darth Drummer at Retreat

Darth Drummer at Retreat
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

"I felt a great disturbance in the force... A presense I have never felt since..."

- Darth Vader

That's exactly how I felt through out the retreat. Nonetheless, I rejoice with those who rejoiced and weep with those who wept andI pray that the best comes out of the situation. God indeed can turn the whole situation around from being wrongly-centred to Godly and Biblically Centred to the GLory of the Father FOrever AMEN!

Together

Together
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

SW and I at the prayer lybrinth at the retreat. That's where I made a bracelet to remember the ones I am investing my life in. I believe in the power of prayer more than before. The faith in me has grown and it's increasing. May it never shrink back, Father!

Faith and Cavern

Faith and Cavern
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

Even Babies are capable of emo shots!

The Other Side of Glory

The Other Side of Glory
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

We made our debut at the retreat. Van has a good voice and she needs a lot of encouragement coz of stage fright. She might sing fearlessly during worship, but during performance, it's something else. This shows how fearless she is for the Lord. Keep it up, gal and do the same in TOSOG! U can one!!

Joey and Liang

Joey and Liang
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

My first disciples. It's been a joy watching them grow and mature. As we grow older, I begin to have less time with them, but the friendship hasn't shrunk back either coz of teknology!

Clement and Baby

Clement and Baby
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

Pls meet my good ol' buddy Clement! Besides Daniel, Clement is another brother whom I trust with my heart. His wife, Soann together with Shuli are SW's best friends. And that little one is Clement's first Kid, Cavern. So cute! ok, mine will come in due time.

James and Jenn

James and Jenn
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

I look terrible, but that guy next to me is a Jesus Freak! I am glad that James learned so much from the retreat and he has a really big big heart for God! I am so blessed by his passion for God! My prayer is that he will continue to know God the way God wants to be known by His people thru worship. Worship: Singing, adoration, studying, praying and living!

KISS and Jenn

Je and Jenn
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

That's Joel with his best Gene Simmons of KISS impersination. Not bad, really look like him without the face paint! hahaha... U looked cool, bro!

Celine and Jenn

Celine and Jenn
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

Dear Drumsticks, I hope u are in good hands now. Since I have u to the gal in green, I've not been thinking about you, coz I have your brothers and sisters at home to content with, but I am sure u are in safe hands, dun grow mouldy too quickly and dun ever be abused as a weapon. HAHAHA... happy birthday, Celine!

The Boyz

The Boyz
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

These kids are very foolish people. They consider themselves Foolz for Christ. Call them Jesus Freak or Holy Mollies, but they all sure pack a punch as a group and as individuals. Dun mess with the best the God has to offer!

My Baby and Me

My Baby and Me
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

Xiaowei and I at the retreat. We seldom take couple pictures together, so I tried my best to force her to take with me. It turned out ok when we want to take one together. I think we should take more. We are such a wierd couple! hahaha...

Thanks

Thanks to those who encouraged me and who were especially blessed by "We believe in You". It was a song I wrote on Saturday morning and I decided to give it a go during worship that evening and the next day. It paid off, though I know I didn't sound too good singing it. But I love that part when the church sang as a body:

We Believe in You!
We Believe in You!

Finally, a song that I could bring out into the light.

Scared but peaceful

I am most afraid to read some blogs and to find them struggling. How can you not feel for them and pray for them. Esp when they have the solution but it's just so difficult for them to see life from where you are standing from. I guess we all have to let them all go through their own valleys of darkness. The most blessed assurance is that with faith, we all can go thru them knowing well that the LORD is with us all the time. That is confidence and that is so calming to my spirits. Because God is taking care of them, all I need to do is pray and be there for them when I could attend to them.

Carry the Wounded
Carry the Wounded

So what has become of myself after the retreat? I am very very afraid! I see so many people touched by the Lord at the retreat but kept doubting the genuinity of their change. Who am I to doubt them? I am also like them, susceptible to failing even more because I know my own weaknesses best. I am so scared but yet assured that if I keep my heart and mind in the Word of God, I know I will be safe. But I am so weak when I dun have enough rest or when I begin to becoem too busy for my own good. Rest, REST! I need to find a spiritual "spa" in the pressense of God. It could be now, it's could be anytime at anywhere.

Oh my mind is so cluttered with so manyy stuff like Retreat, Sonic Fest, youths, ministry, church, truth, etc

Aiya, I am too busy for my own good... cannot thing straight... why? I know why...

Will I ever Your love again?
Is this empty heart something You'll mend?

Sometimes we think we have so much, when we have nothing at all. Thank God for his "warning system", I have not fallen yet, dun worry. I am just blogging my thoughts. Now that I know I can either take this emotions up or down, it's entirely up to me where I want to go.

I think I will look into Jesus today, no everyday! I dun want to have a sucky day again. I bet I will be tempted everyday to feel down, but I know who I trust in and I know He will see me thru!

VBC

My last VBC was in 1987, I was in P5 then. Then I attended my 2nd VBC from Sunday to today as a teacher/ leader. Now I know why Bro Dennis and Bro Rodney encouraged us to start from Children ministry. It's really rewarding esp if we are able to continue to teach them sometime in their youth. But with the current cell arrangement that is so difficult to build those relationship anymore. But I believe the ministry is still learning how to effectively blend the kids to teach them. They are so precious!

Post Retreat Report

Was I blessed at this year's retreat? I was in a way, but it also raised many questions about the way our church invite speakers and how we handle "questionable" doctrines like dominionism or "kingdom now" theology.

But one thing's for sure, a fire is burning inside me, not because of any impartation from any man, but it's the passion for the Truth that is driving me.

Oh Lord, refine this ore into a fine gem for your glory!

We give our lives to You
Because You gave Your life
And made the sacrifice
That we never asked of You
Yet Your love for us is real
When You gave up Your life
And I believe in You

Beware of MacArthur

That was what I was told by two pastors in our church. I think it's mainly because of his book "Charismatic Chaos" which I thought was very informative. While I do not fully agree with MacArthur on some points such as his views about sign-gifts and spiritual gifts; he believes that the sign-gifts were given as a sign for others to come to salvation before the canonize of scripture (before bible was compiled as wat we know today). He stated that since the canonization of scripture, the sign-gifts cease and what we still have today are "spiritual gifts". Other than that I found that book very stern in warning against the extremism of the Charismatic/pentacostal movement. I have asked one of the pastors to lend me some pro-pentecostal books so that I could read and examine for myself. Ultimately books are merely books, the scripture is final and that is enough for me.

But one thing is for sure, u cannot deny that MacArthur is an awesome teaching and preacher of the word and that is sorely missing in our denomination. Oh what a time to wrestlewith this issue, but I am sure this will strengthen my faith and belief.

I am now reading "Vanishing Conscience" by MacArthur, already I am stirred in my spirit to have a right spirit and a pure and clear conscience in the Lord. Priase God!

Alive

Everyday is a new dayI'm thankful for every breath I takeI won't take it for grantedSo I learn from my mistakesIt's beyond my control, sometimes it's best to let goWhatever happens in this lifetimeSo I trust in loveYou have given me peace of mindChorus:I feel so alive for the very first timeI can't deny youI feel so aliveI feel so alive for the very first timeAnd I think I can flySunshine upon my faceA new song for me to singTell the world how I feel insideEven though it might cost me everythingNow that I know this, so beyond, I can't hold thisI can never turn my back awayNow that I've seen youI can never look away{bridge:}Now that I know you (I could never turn my back away)Now that I see you (I could never look away)Now that I know you (I could never turn my back away)Now that I see you (I believe no matter what they say)

Stay Sharp

Stay sharp in the Spirit; praying at all times.
Retreat days are drawing nigh,
The Lord's presense we can't deny.
The Devil's arrows kept at bay,
Only to strike when you cease to pray.
So stay sharp in the Spirit

-The Other Side of Glory

Worship is ultimate!

"Missions is not the ultimate priority of the church. Worship is. Missions exist because worship doesn't. Worship is ultimate, not missions, because God is ultimate, not man... Missions is a temporary necessity, but worship abides forever."
-John Piper

Making much of what I've got

Yesterday was pretty fruitful in terms of my preperations for the song-writing workshop. SW had a Pilates class at Raffles Marina and I was sitting by the dock preparing as the sun set behind one of the hills over Malaysia. It was quite an awesome sight. When I returned home after dinner, I continued to prepare only to realised I deviated so much form the topic of song-writing. May be it's because I wanted to emphasise the importance of knowing what worship is all about and I went on and on about what worship and all. But I thought all those info are useful if we want to write good spiritual songs to worship God. Having a wrong perspective of God means worshiping the wrong God. So it's important to know what we compose so that people will be encouraged with the right theology and high view of God.

This morning I went for a literally ran around Bt Panjang. I ran from Senja to the starting point of Bt Panjang Park near Segar and followed the track all the way until Petir. I decided not to run to the other end of the park coz I know it's going to be so deep in. I tool a short cut under Theo's and Van's house and ran along Pending until I reached the interchange where I ran straight back to Bt Panjang Ring Road back to Senja. Oh it's a good one!

So have your knowledge of Bt Panjang increased?

New song

This song is based on a poem that Kit Yee wrote in her blog sometime ago.

months ago.fun with sand. laughter,screams. joypresent. i sit by the rock. thinking ; alone i think. i cry. i isolate myself. no one knows.no one cares by now. i would remember thefun with sand. laughter, screams. joy I had,months ago... ...

This is my version with very very little changes! At last! Something that is as close to the original as possible. But I can't help to think that it sounded like a song on the radio... ARGHHGHG!!!!

Bm
Months ago

Fun with sand
G
Laughter screams of joy present.
Bm
I sit here by the rock.
G
Thinking
A
Alone I think
Bm G
I cry and isolate myself.
Bm A Bm
No one knows and no one cares by now.
G
I would remember Laughter, screams and joy I had
D A/C#
Months ago...
Bm G
Not so long ago...

Words by Kit Yee
Music by Jenn

It's raining outside

Thank God, not inside because it will create a mess that I wouldn't know how to clear.

Anyway, I do not have any plans today, but I know that there are things to be done at home. The EA Trip prep (makes me nervous as always) and the retreat workshop which I'll be doing with MR. I don't know where or how to begin. I think I want to get myself in a comfortable position before I begin and my mind have to settle down and not drift to the other things that I want to do. Sigh... so many things I want to do....

What now?

My Prayer

I want a principle within
of watchful, godly fear,
a sensibility of sin,
a pain to feel it near.
I want the first approach to feel
of pride or wrong desire,
to catch the wandering of my will,
and quench the kindling fire.

Conscience

No sin is greater that the sin of some who thinks that someone elses life is an offence to an "holy God"
- by a writer in MTV

This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.
-1 Timothy 1:18-19

These people have their understanding darkened and have crashed-landed. They repeatedly reject the voice of God thru scripture and became disensitized to Godly warnings. Now I knoe that renewing of the mind trains the conscience. We are born with a basic knowledge of right and wrong, but when we are instructed by the Word of God, it sharpens our conscience. Those that ignore that conscience as a Christian will have it darkened if they do not listen. If they keep ignoring God's warning, they will become past feelings. They will be dead without knowing. I don't want to be dead, I want to be alert at all times!

I want a principle within
of watchful, godly fear,
a sensibility of sin,
a pain to feel it near.
I want the first approach to feel
of pride or wrong desire,
to catch the wandering of my will,
and quench the kindling fire.

From thee that I no more may stray,
no more thy goodness grieve,
grant me the filial awe, I pray,
the tender conscience give.
Quick as the apple of an eye,
O God, my conscience make;
awake my soul when sin is nigh,
and keep it still awake.

Almighty God of truth and love,
to me thy power impart;
the mountain from my soul remove,
the hardness from my heart.
O may the least omission pain
my reawakened soul,
and drive me to that blood again,
which makes the wounded whole.

-Charles Wesley

Drumming in the korner

Drumming in the korner
Originally uploaded by drumdeadcrazy.

That's me playing with Gloria at Prince of Wales last Saturday. It was a good gig. We're getting tighter and tighter! I felt great after the set not just because it was a good gig, but also because there was so much love at that place among so many friends. You know who you are!

I was also thinking, how appropriate that I name my personal project "TOSOG" because the "G". In Tosog, u are seeing me in another setting other than being a drummer. It's also my tribute to Gloria of some sort. What a coincidence, eh?

=)X

Where angels dare not tread

Let's not go where angels dare not tread. I wonder how we can lead worship as worship leaders and not know where to go? Where can we be without focus? We are definitely not throwing a dart up into the air and "see where it lands", rite? Where will the church become if everyone is unsure? Let's concentrate on what we are sure, that is to lead worship. What happens if the Lord wants us to preach instead? Because faith comes by hearing the word of God, preaching is the must effective way to lead others into worship, then preach! I really have my reservation about this "see where the spirit takes us" mentality. Do we need to wait until the retreat to know what to we should do at the retreat? Am I alone feeling this way about the spiritual climate of the Youth Ministry?

Heard a great sermon today!

I was listening to the latest sermon CD by John MacArthur today and I was once again brought back to the passion for preaching the Word of God for a generation that is trying to redeem itself. I want some of my friends to listen to this sermon. It's addressed to a group of "young people", most probably the youths in Grace Community Church based on the reference he used in the sermon. It's really a powerful sermon about the battle with sin; it's about how we can win it when we obey God's instructions. I will share it one day here when I write some notes about it. Meanwhile, if u want to listen to it, let me know asap. Thanks

If u are wearing and troubled...

Psalm 103: 1-5


1Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!

2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,

3who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,

4who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,

5who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

When u don't feel like worshipping God, do it anyway because of what He has done. Don't you think God can do what He had accomplished in the past? His omnipotence goes beyond that, but He is able to do even more than we can imagine.

So Bless the Lord with all that is within you!! In Christ I am satisfied!

Gloria @ POW on Tomorrow

Gloria will be playing at POW tomorrow, 4the June at 10. If u could come, bring your friends along and just chill out there, ok?

Click here for more info about the location.

Fruit for thought

" When people are always shifting their doctrinal principles, they are not likely to bring forth much fruit to the glory of God. It is good for young believers to begin with a firm hold upon those great fundamental doctrines which the Lord has taught in His Word."

- Charles H. Spurgeon

Went for a good run

I didn't complete the burning of the 40 days project. Should be able to complete by tomorrow afternoon. I feel very frustrated coz I wanted to take a rest tomorrow. Thank God I brought my running gear along and ran from church to the canal, then into Jervois and back to church. It was a short but fruitful run. One that help release all the physical tention in me because of the stress.

Trembling

One of my favourite passage in the bible is Isaiah 6 where Isaiah saw a vision of the God in all his glory.Then Isaiah trembled and went all whimpy at the holiness of God, but God cleansed Isaiah and commissions him for His purpose.

Isaiah was trembling because of the "fear of the Lord". This fear of God that causes anyone who trembles because God is so Holy that we cannot enter into God's pressense knowing that we have blemishes in our lives. Prase be to God that in Christ we are made clean but it doesn't give us the right to brag about our position in Christ, though it is something that we should notbe ashamed about. However God gives grace to the humble and opposes the proud. Thus coming before God with humility is a reflection of our gratitude to God for his grace and his mercy thru Christ Jesus. For without the new life we have in Christ, we'll still be worshipping God in the "outer courts" oblivious to glory and awesomeness of God.

The typical modern worship service is not the only time that we see God's glory. Even in our daily reading of the Bible, we could see God's glory reflected through the pages of the Bible. We could also see God's glory in the life of another believer who selflessly offer a simple act of service or word of encouragement, because in doing so they glorify God. The Goodness of God is revealed in many many ways which causes me to pause and tremble with the fear of God. God's glory is displayed is everywhere; in creation; the things around us like the mountains, oceans and valleys; and in the lives of His saints. That glory causes me to tremble at his magnificence and prostrate as an act of worship.

All I need is You...