Pray for Tammy

I am sure she is now going through a lot of emotional stress over the sex video scandal. I wonder how many actaully felt compassion for her? I wonder how many of us thought about praying for her. I read the Straits Times to day with great distress. There was one Temasek Poly student, Farah Aziz, who voiced that since society is changing, we ought to stop judging her and let Tammy have her free choice of expression. She went on to say how we ought not to judge because we are not living we are not "tradition-bound like the previous generation".

Can u read this and not cry over the lack of morality in our country today? Just because the world is becoming more liberal doesn't mean it's the best thing for humanity. Liberalization is a western concept. There must be markers to mark out the boundaries. If we are too liberal, we will become lawless. Anything and everyone will be right no matter what another one thinks because they are encouraged to "be themselves". Look at what the western concept of free-speech has become? Look at the Danish Cartoon trouble that caused the western world? There is a limit to our freedom. I enjoy the freedom that I have in my country and in my religion. It's the markers that has been set out for me that makes me appreciate the people who put those rules above me because I know they are not put up for my restriction but rather, for my protection.

The traditions that has been passed down by our parents and religion are good principles to uphold. I will continue to teach them to my youths in church and to my son. I want to protect them and teach them to be responsible for their actions and their words. To treasure their freedom but not abuse it beyond recognition.

As for Tammy, let's stop searching for the video because it's already been take off cyberspace. But there is one place we can find Tammy, that is in the our prayers. Pray for her. Who knows one day u will have to handle such a girl first hand, may be one of our girls in the youth ministry might be Tammy.

The music is over...

...and the dust has settled. What has become of the praises and worship we offered yesterday morning? Were the saints more holy? Were the unsaved saved? Were we shaken out of our comfort zone? I think the best people to ask these questions were to ask the saints, the unsaved and the comfortable-people. Did our songs create an experience that is like a drug that our youth is addicted to where they need these dosage to feel a spiritual high? Is their faith a pseudo-spirtual experience that is actually nothing at all? Was the session human-engineered or spirit-driven?

Do u know? I dunno, but I know one thing is for sure, the fruits of the ministry will not lie and the results will be clear. If our young people doesn't have a passion for Christ; doesn't have compassion for the lost; doesn't have love for one another; doesn't have desire for God's word, but all they want is a good experience, they'll always have it. However it's merely a good expeience that's devoid of passion for Christ, devoid of compassion for the lost, devoid of love for one another and devoid of a desire for God's word.

How can we say we love God if we do not have such characteristics? I know that we are not perfect and some of us may struggle in one or two of these. However, if our experience is genuine, we'll begin to develope these characteristics. If u lack any of it and really want to work it out, pray for wisdom. God, in His mercy, is willing to give to us what we desire. May our desire be for things that God desires. Let's not think about what God can do for us, and let's change our mindset. It's all about Him! Our lives is all about making much of Him! It's never about us! If we kept thinking bout ourselves, then we have missed the whole point.

If you had a great time, I rejoice with u. For I do not doubt at that moment that what we've all experience was false. It felt real and it felt good! Just dun tell me about your experience if that experience didn't cause u to grow more in the character of Christ. Growth takes time, my friends. I am praying for u to grow. I am with u all the way. I want to be with you at the finish line. I dun mean to hurt u or doubt what u've been through. But I believe it's time for real lasting and God-annointing change. Let's spur each other on!

My closing prayer today is a song of praise off Steven Curtis Chapman's song, Much of You:

I want to make much of You, Jesus
I want to make much of Your love
I want to live today to give You the praise
That You alone are so worthy of
I want to make much of Your mercy
I want to make much of Your cross
I give You my life
Take it and let it be used
To make much of You

Goodness me! The dust hasn't settled! I am just in the eye of the storm. Back in I go again...

AIDS

The Other Side of Glory

After reading Liang's post, I feel that I am suffering from Acute Indie-Band Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).l We really need to jam again! I love what he said. When we get together, it's not just a jam, but a impromtu worship time with our instruments. This Thurs, we'll do just that with Caleb coz Jon is teaching some stuff in church. Van will not be with us also due to her netball commitment. Thus CFS' re-opening ceremony will be put on hold until further notice. (oi, van's and Jon's Hols coming, rite??)

So this Thurs, we'll be TOSOG. Liang and I have some ideas to play around with. I have some lyrical idea to toy with at the moment. It goes something like this. It's partly inspired by what Victor shared during the regional CMs' meeting:

I was there when u call my name
I was there when u say your prayer
But when I came to knock on you door
No one was at home

Anyway, Caleb, u've been warned. Go online and try to find stuff from this band Mogwai, k? We're going to have some fun. hehehe...

Youth Service

In went to the youth service today and felt so out of place. It's not that I didn't feel welcome or anything, but I felt so wiered being the only one jumping and letting all my outward expression of worship and praises out of my system. And at the end of the service, I wanted more. I wanted to read the Word of God to continue to fill me with wisdom.

I am not slamming those who are notjumping. I believe our youths are different. As I looked around, many of them are those who will sing with a smile on their faces and worship in their hearts unto the Lord. That is the way the express themselves. it's so cool! They are not wrong. But how many were worshipping in spirit and in truth? How many mean what they sing? How many really know the meaning of the songs that they sing? There is liberty in reading the Word of God. Those songs are inspired by the Word of God. If the Spirit of God didn't annoint those songs, they are merely songs. But I felt the power of those songs. Songs are not the ultimate, because it's a tool that God has given. But God's word and His spirit is ultimate. Unless the Spirit touches, there is no real liberty.

If u sang "I'm Free" this morning. Let me here u howler!!!

And live like u are... FREE in Christ and not captive by the lust of the flesh and the things of this world. I was so sick of this world, so when I was in the fellowship of the saints, I just let it rip.

Did I look stupid? May be, but I can't contain it, Lord! I can't contain it! If I stumble anyone, I wouldn't apologise. But if we are not worshipping God the way He taught us, then we ought to be apologetic!

I love to be in Your pressence!

Picts if the week

Standing-by to record sound for The Changi Murals.

My favourite still from one of the scenes of The Changi Murals.

Weiming (Camera Assisistant), Junfeng (Director) and Sharon (Director of Photography) in the set of The Changie Murals.

This is Daniel. He is one of Wen's student. I bought some Dave Wecle cymbals from him. He has two drum kit in is house at Simei one day after shooting Changi Murals. This one is a Pacific Drums. It's pretty cool and he is such a funky drummer.

Too this pict at Pulau Semakau during the shoot of Living Treasures 8.30pm on CNA.

Above: The t-shirt that Junfeng gave to all the crew who helped out in the shoot. This is taken at the TP studio this morning. We wrapped and packed up by 4.30am this morning. I slept around 5 and woke up at 7.30am to go for the shoot in TP.

Below: Posing with Jiahui, Y.E.S 93.3 DJ after the final studio shoot of at TP today.

O God of burning, cleansing flame

I heard this song from a CD with a rather funny, but controversial name from the "Here I am to Worship" series. on my i-tunes, the album title is Here I am to Worship Hymns. I am serious! Some Christians will not tolerate such things and will probably ban the CD from their library. Nonetheless, this hymn is really powerful, but I couldn't sing the first verse without being troubled by the statement "we need another Pentecost". While I sort of figured what it meant, I know that some Chrisitans will point a finger on this and say this hymn is not biblical, but I found an article that briefly addressed this which was exactly what I was feeling inside.

Now I can sing this hymn with boldness and as a prayer, pray for revival in R-age, in Grace Assembly of God, in my nation, Singapore.

William Booth’s great hymn, O God of Burning, Cleansing Flame (Send the Fire). It contains the line “We need another Pentecost”. Of course, we don’t need another Pentecost from a theological point of view: the Holy Spirit has been given, He is here with us, as powerful now as He was in the early church. But most of us would agree that we need that kind of Pentecost anointing in our lives which transformed the apostles from fearful despondent follower into powerful, radical world changers...

...Songs do play an important part in imparting doctrinal truth; but they are not a replacement for first-hand study of the Bible, or good biblical teaching in the local church. Where these essentials are being ignored, the danger of heresy looms large, no matter how doctrinally correct the songs.

-Stuart Townend (click here to read the whole article)

SEND THE FIRE

O God of burning, cleansing flame, Send the fire
Your blood - bought gift today we claim, Send the fire today
Look down and see this waiting hostAnd send the promised Holy GhostWe need another Pentecost, Send the fire today

God of Elijah, hear our cry, Send the fire
And make us fit to live or die, send the fire today
To burn up every trace of sin, to bring the light and glory in
The revolution now begins, Send the fire today

It's fire we want, for fire we plead, Send the fire
The fire will meet our every need, Send the fire today
Give us strength to always do what's right,
And grace to conquer in the fight
for power to walk this world in white, Send the fire today

To make our weak hearts strong and brave, Send the fire
To live a dying world to save, Send the fire
Lord, we're here tonight and we're on Your alter, Send the fire
We give our lives to You today, Send the fire
Send the fire today!

O, I must acknowledge that I sometimes have one little problem with this "fire" thing. Some preacher said that when God send fire in the bible, it's usually in judgement (such as Sodom and Gomorrah, revelation and hell), but there are also biblical accounts when God used fire to consume sacrifices that is acceptable in His sight. With this in mind, I am reminded that I am a livign sacrifice placed on the altar of the world being consume with a fire that doesn't destroy but purifies me. WOW!

AIDS

The Other Side of Glory

After reading Liang's post, I feel that I am suffering from Acute Indie-Band Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).l We really need to jam again! I love what he said. When we get together, it's not just a jam, but a impromtu worship time with our instruments. This Thurs, we'll do just that with Caleb coz Jon is teaching some stuff in church. Van will not be with us also due to her netball commitment. Thus CFS' re-opening ceremony will be put on hold until further notice. (oi, van's and Jon's Hols coming, rite??)

So this Thurs, we'll be TOSOG. Liang and I have some ideas to play around with. I have some lyrical idea to toy with at the moment. It goes something like this. It's partly inspired by what Victor shared during the regional CMs' meeting:

I was there when u call my name
I was there when u say your prayer
But when I came to knock on you door
No one was at home

Anyway, Caleb, u've been warned. Go online and try to find stuff from this band Mogwai, k? We're going to have some fun. hehehe...

Heart Wrenching

Thanks for ur prayers and SMSes, the running nose and sore-throat didn't become worse, but kept under control.

The story of Keith Green sparked a fire in me that lighted the passion for Christ, Keith Green style, almost 13 years ago. It's his raw fire and his humaninty that drew me to Him. He loved God with all his heart, He did everything he could to be a true disciple of Christ. He demanded it in his songs and preaching, yet he acknowledged through his journals the struggles of living up to to it. It took him a long time to realise our position in the grace of God just as it took me a long time to realise it too. Once we grasp it, there is such a great liberty in Christ that made provision for us to fail. Not intentionally, but in the course of living, we will stumble, but we will not fail eternally! The spirit of God helps us in our sanctification . I am so grateful to God for His grace. I really only want to live for Christ and to uphold His name in everything I do. Everything... or nothing! I am trying, Lord!

I brought the book Make My Life a Prayer to the set on Sunday, which contains Keith Green's concert messages and excerpt from his private journal. One entry that struck me was one written in 1975.
Check this out:

March 23, 1975

Feelings
I've been feeling called again to some of the Lord's music. To write more parable music. O God, it's such a fight. People don't believe in You. I do! So much!

I've been writing commercial music to open the channels, get the platform, and retell the story of Jesus. His life, His miracles, His ministry, His Salvation, and His finger always pointing upward to the Father who sent Him! Oh if I could only feel this way all the time. Lord God, I ask you in Jesus Christ's name, my Master unto You, let me feel like this all my waking hours, that my dreams and my sleeping hours be filled with Your visions, so that I may be a servant truly, totally unto You. And that I might be a lampstand on which to place Your light of truth and salvation.

WE ARE LOST without Your law. Please give me the gift of total discipleship. I may not be worthy yet, but my desire is fully rip to serve You. Why must I struggle so? Why must I be tempted so?

It is written that "man shall serve the Lord as God and only Him shall we serve."

So let it be in our lives God. Please in Christ's name. I knock at the door for Your glory. Father, please give me the gift of conscious Christian mind. I know my deedsd, Father, I love You and trust You with all my heart and soul. Now let me do so with my mind.

Hello Again

I am writing to inform u that I am sick. Pls pray. It's really not fun having the flu when u are on a one-week long job and I still have 4 5 more days to go. Thank God today's call-time is at 3pm. The producers booked a chalet for the whole of the shoot and I could've chosen to stay at the Chalet thoughout the shoot, but I opted not to. The whole shoot is at near Changi Village, it's really far and it takes 30mins to get there by car. I had the car for the weekend, but not for the weekdays. I think I'll only stay for the days where shoot will end past 9pm (that's Thurs and Fri).

For yesterday's shoot, I read Keith Green's sermon and journal. There is something in it that I wanted to share. It was really stirred by spirit, but the flu bug affected my morale for the rest of the day. I will see the doc later. No choice lah...

World's Apart

I fetched SW to school today and played the song World's Apart in repeat mode. As I played, I prayed for Andrea. This song is so timely for what they or some of us (including me) are going through. What strucked me in this song is that one can only have peace in God when he allows God to take their world apart. It means that everything we have been put our confidence, self-worth or egos on , apart for Christ, are to be considered as rubbish.

I am reminded once again:
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.
(Jam 1:5-6)

I want to renew my life again which should be done daily. I really miss spending my private moments with the Lord. There are so much at stake, so much to grasp, so little time, yet I am sleeping in the light. This cannot go on... I pray...

I am the only one to blame for this

Somehow it all adds up the same

Soaring on the wings of selfish pride

I flew too high and like Icarus I collide

With a world I try so hard to leave behind

To rid myself of all but loveto give and die

To turn away and not become

Another nail to pierce the skin of one who loves

more deeply than the oceans,

more abundant than the tear

Of a world embracing every heartache

Can I be the one to sacrifice

Or grip the spear and watch the blood and water flow

To love you - take my world apart

To need you - I am on my knees

To love you - take my world apart

To need you - broken on my knees

All said and done I stand alone

Amongst remains of a life I should not own

It takes all I am to believe

In the mercy that covers me

Did you really have to die for me?

All I am for all you are

Because what I need and what I believe are worlds apart

And I pray

To love you - take my world apart
To need you - I am on my knees
To love you - take my world apart
To need you - broken on my knees

I look beyond the empty cross

forgetting what my life has cost

and wipe away the crimson stains

and dull the nails that still remains

More and more I need you now,

I owe you more each passing hour

battle between grace and pridegive up not so long ago

So steal my heart and take the pain,

wash the feet and cleanse my pride

take the selfish, take the weak,

and all the things I cannot hidetake the beauty, take my tears

this sin-soaked heart and make it yours

take my world aparttake it now, take it now

and serve the ones that I despise

speak the words I can't deny

watch the world I used to love

fall to dust get blown away

I look beyond the empty cross

forgetting what my life has cost

so wipe away the crimson stains

and dull the nails that still remain

so steal my heart and take the pain

take the selfish, take the weak

and all the things I cannot hide

take the beauty, take my tears

take my world apart, take my world apart

and I pray, and I pray,

and I praytake my world apart

Surprised by the Spirit

I am really blessed to be assured that the Lord is not deaf and blind about our struggles even though I didn't share about it in my blog. What surprised me even more is that I didn't even share it with a sister in Church but she SMSed me this afternoon and encouraged me with James 1:5-6 and she didn't even read it from anywhere except from the Lord in her time of prayer. How timely, how pleasant, how comforting! What a timely reminder to trust the Lord and to keep myself in touch with His Spirit. Next week will be a very tough week due to the short film that I am working in. Living without the Lord will be like a junkie living without his drugs. I am so addicted to Jesus man!

I don't need grass or ecastacy

Nothing on earth could set me free

I'm feeled with joy in knowing that You are good to me

CD Recommendation

Mockingbird

by

Derek Webb

This CD is only selling at $13 at West Mall's Popular Bookshop (Thank U, Intergrity Asia!). It's really awesome. Some people even dare to say he is the Keith Green of today. It isn't hard to understand why. Just take time to listen.

Praise God, I thought I played much better on Sunday than the rehearsal. I guess the time I took to practice and think about the parts paid off.

Give

I dreaded the future
Fear stood in my way
I give in to them
I give in to them

I done all I can
I said all I have
I give it to you, man
I give it to you

Here comes today
Tomorrow is on the way
I give it to You, Lord
I give it to You

It stinks...

...even in the rain. I guess I was standing to near a bee hive or something. It was raining and I was just standing under a shed and got stung by 4 bees. Thank God it wasn't something worse. Phew!

During the breaks at today's shoot I spent time analysing my playing for Hear Our Praise. I can't wait to play what's I've been air-drumming today. It's inspired by Smashing Pumkin's Tonight and U2's Where The Streets Have No Name. Now my confident has suddenly been restored. Bring on the band this Sunday, we're going to punch another hole in Satan's kingdom with the praises of God!

Jialat

Ok, I shall not whine about the way I played at worship practice this evening. I am just thankful that I am even playing this Sunday despite my busy schedule. But the highlight of the evening was seeing familiar faces in church again. Some were tired, some were weary, some were angry and some were happy. The company of such friends really help lighten the load that we carry.

anyway, about the way I played, I though that...

Nevermind... I know u know... just practice and pray that I'll succeed.

Confession is good for the soul...

...But it makes the devil go nutz!

SW is on MC today and so I drove Nicole to RGPS this morning. On my way back I was listening to this old Praise and Worship CD Army of God and the song that was spinning on the PIE while traveling back was Don Moen's All We Like Sheep. I knew the Lord was convicting me of something. I know I've been reading a lot in my quest to know more of God; I've been talking about my beliefs and convictions, but I closed my communications with Him. It's not that I neglected to pray, but I didn't pray enough. It's the usual case of slacking too much on my free day. The fact that I missed 3 consecutive services made me missed my friends and corperate worship so much. Coupled with my lack of self-discipline and my lack of personal worship to God, I felt that I was serving from an empty cup. I didn't know the extent of my misery until I sang along to this song in the car. I played it twice and each time I sang it, I wept tears of regret and tears of joy. It all streamed into one. I almost wanted to pull over to the side of the road to pray, but the PIE was too busy.

What a way to be reminded of God's mercy and grace towards me.
What a way to fan revival's fire in me.
Good morning world
Prepare ye the way of the Lord!

All we like sheep have gone astray
Each of us turning our own separate ways
We have all sinned and fallen short of your glory
But your glory is what we desire be
And in Your presence is where we long to be
O Lord, show us You mercy and grace
Take us to Your holy place
Forgive our sins and heal our land
We long to live in Your presence once again

Taking our sickness
Taking our pain
Jesus the sacrifice lamb has been slain
He was despised, rejected by men
He took our sin
Draw us near to You Father
Through Jesus Your son
Let us worship before You
Cleasnsed by Your bood
O Lord, show us You mercy and grace
Take us to Your holy place
Forgive our sins and heal our land
We long to live in Your presence once again

Some foolish things I said...

I am really blessed to see the MSN self-description of a FOOLz gal whom I have never taught. She quoted what I told her, "To feel God is bonus, not to feel him and yet have an assurance that He is there, that is credited as faithful" I am so humbled that God should use such simple words to increase her faith. This girl joined the cell last year. Not just that, she became a Christian last year. We were chatting a few nights ago about experiencing and feeling the presence of God. She shared about not feeling God whenever she prays. I went on to share with her what I feel is a needed balance between feeling God and not feeling Him.

I shared that same word to Melissa Yoong, the 2nd cell leader of FOOLZ about 4 years ago. I am glad that I was able to bless another FOOL, who has the potential to be the next cell leader too. Oh man, though I don't lead them anymore, I am so happy to see their growth in the cell. I am praying that the other two cell that I am overseeing will grow too.

There is no competition, there is no contest
We're walking the same road leading to one
We're brothers and sisters bounded together
By the power of three bled into one
There is no comfort, there is no easy way
There are only choices that seems right to everyone
There is no sacrifice worth any compromise
Except for the savior who died for everyone

The Father has spoken
The Son has obeyed
The Spirit has taken
The Saints will obey

Moving On

If i haven't spoken to Joey, I might never realised the kind of Christian I was just a few years ago; one with a lot of fire passion and commitment for the Youth Service. I was almost ashame for not being that passionate as him as he shared from his heart. Instead when I shared, I was sharing out of brokeness and out of the old fire that still burns to this day. This brokeness is one that causes me to weep for our ministry. I believe what Joey and I are going through are the progression of growing in our pentacostal environment. After running after the Holy Spirit and wanting more of Him to fill use daily, eventually the Lord will cause us to indeed hunger more of Him. Yet I was unsatisfied. I was never satisfied. We sing the song in church, "There must be more than this..."

I believe that there is more than seeking the "presence" of God. In my life now, the chief end is to seek the "essense" of God. God has faithfully and gloriously revealed to us in His Word. To be in God's presence but not driven to love Him more, to love His people more and to love His word more is to short-change God and to deny the role of the Spirit in the heart of a Christian.

I believe that when God genuinely change a believer, there is a change which is evident indeed. That change may take time to occur, but it begins at the point where of repentance and the proccess of change is sanctification . Indeed those that God sanctifies, He will glorify! In my years of worshipping in our church; in my years seeking for God's presence at every service, I have always felt the Lord moving. I thought I was sanctified, but there was no change in my everyday life because I didn't know what else to do. I was told to "soak in God's presence everyday" which is like trying to replicate the "atmosphere". I wasn't satisfied, I definitely didn't feel sanctified back then.

I believe that the Word of God is the ultimate objective reality that keeps me in line with the will of God. With so many people seeking for new revelation and experiences, many have forgotten the power of the Word of God which is available to all. All our daily requirement is found in the Word. That is why we are encouraged to read our bible daily. However reading without the Spirit of God giving us understanding will be like reading some textbook from school. The bible is not just a text book, it is God's warning, love letter, wedding invitation and "divine-help" guide for all.

Do I still yearn to be in God's presence everyday? You bet I do! We are good at leading people into God's presence in our church. But I feel I am more whole as a believer when I not a only allow the Spirit to work in me, but to let the Word renew me daily. Before I know God's word, I was always subjected to my own understanding of what I thought the Lord is speaking to me about. Then all those doubts and fears of listening to the wrong voices just confuses me. Yeah, but I just want to love God and do what He wills. I found joy today not just in His presence, but in His Word. With His Word I feel more complete in Christ because I am not longer governed by my own subjective understanding of God's will, but I am guided by the ultimate objective reality which is Christ whom I know through His written word. As I mature in my ministry, I want our youths to be just as good at handling the Word of God. This was my personal journey. Some may argue that this is God's will solely for me, but I have been teaching as if this is what our whole life should become. I feel very convicted about this and I am still learning how to tell others about this.

I just want to share this light. When God created the word, the first thing he said was "Let there be light". In the darkness of our world today, those words still echoes in the void of every soul. Let there be light indeed and may the light of Christ shines in the heart of all man.

Glad

I am always grateful to God for my friends. I am meeting Joey tonight, just like I met Liang last Thursday. Then this afternoon I was able to share to a friend about why I behaved the way I did towards a certain situation. Confession is good for the soul indeed. It's good to get the burden off your chest and move on. I am glad everything is understood clearly.

Now I can move on...

If it wasn't for You

If it wasn't for You

None of these will ever mean a thing

If it wasn't for You

Tell me what else would I believe?

P.O.D

Ten years ago

Ten years ago Pastor Doug declared that those who funny hair, many ear-holes, tattooed arms and funny dressed are welcomed to the youth service becaues ten years ago, such people were always ostracised. Today, these may be the trends that is widely accepted, but who are the ones that find it hard to fit in? Those that look like geeks and doesn't look "cool"!

I have never thought of this. I was still living in the past until En En mentioned this to us during Input. Wow! Think about it... weep over it... repent and start loving all!

My drumset

From another angle. I added two cymbal. The Meinl Generation X 12" safari hats and 22" K Custom Dry Light Ride.

I like this photo

Coz I really miss being at the youth service. I really miss my friends. I miss the people who have to put up with my nonsense. I miss serving the Lord in their midst. I miss serving them. I miss them.

This pict was taken when Daniel left Singapore. Nope, I didn't go that night. What this foto should remind us is that the fellowship we have is fleeting. Time passes either too slowly or to quickly.

So treasure the time u all have with each other.

Love one another, forgive each other.

Place others above ourselves.

Be kind to one another.

Sharpen one another as irons sharpens iron, but dun poke.

Rejoice together in good times.

Mourn with each other in dark times.

Hug a wayward brother or sister.

Don't be too quick to judge them, show them what warmth truly means.

Cherish every moment.

They are your friends for life.

I have no regrets! U shouldn't have any too!

Eternal Praise!

Father, You're worthy to be praise
Your mercy paved the way
To enter come to your throne of grace
We will never cease to praise

Jesus, there's something about Your name
Because You alone bourne all our sins
And yet You never once complained
About the cross and all the pain

Spirit, You do what the Father said
And here in our hearts You'll stay
Because the days we're living in are dark
But You will keep us safe

One day we will leave this place
To look upon your holy face
Your glory reaches outer space
We'll find our final resting place

Words by The Other Side of Glory

Be Thou My Vision

I can't see when I am blocking my own path. All I see is myself falling on me. I hate this laziness and this slacking attitude. I hate my wandering mind, my selfish intentions and lustful flesh. Lord, I want to see U and I want to get out of this empty shell now!

Help me keep my eyes on u!

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art.

High King of heaven, my victory won,
May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

Empty

Jesus, am I living as I should be
You went thru all the sufferings
To set the captives free
Honestly I am struggling on my feet
To keep myself from stumbling
From falling into the ditch
Some say living life's a trouble
Some say living life's an itch
Water runs dry in the desert
Life is empty though I'm rich
I'm running on empty

Lately I'm not sleeping as I should be
It's useless counting shepherds
When the sheep has gone to sleep
Fantasy has been my favourite company
I live my life in make-believe
It's the best thing I have done for me
Some say living life is playing
We are actors in our world
What controls us is what holds us
We are puppets on a string
We're running on empty

Jesus, I am falling on my knees
I want to be your servant
Though the journey is bitter-sweet
I believe that You will come to me
We'll walk upon the streets of gold
If I hang on to You
I will put all of my heart in
I will put my trust in You
I have nothing left to offer
I have nothing left to lose
Coz I'm running on empty


Words and Music by The Other Side of Glory

CD Recommendation

Wah piang! This CD must order. Cannot just buy off the shelve. It's a pity, coz it's such a fantastic album. The album is simply called "?" (the question mark). Read about it here. The picture u see above is the tabernacle. My favourite tracks are the last two tracks. The album is about a seeker who is seeking for the temple of the Living God. At the climax of the album, he declared that we are the temple of the Living God. Wah! Shiok man!