Revival meeting at YA service

Pastor Chris Long's sermon was about "[creating] an atmosphere for God to move". The preparation of the heart with expectancy, hunger and urgency. Dang, in the midst of my work, I didn't prepare myself well for the service. It's so easy to feel good about having a revival, but it's another to be part of it in prayer or any other way. I have to watch what I am doing and not let the devil have a foothold in my life. This calls for action; to watch and pray. Watch, so that I will be careful not to stumble. Pray, so that my spirit will always be in communion with the Holy Spirit. Trust God, because there is nothing I can do to gain his favour. Thank God, because I am hopeless without Him.

A big shout out to Grace. She really improved a lot. Her voice was nice and it's something really refreshing to hear during the worship session.

Retreat is almost a week away. I will be taking some time this week to think of things to work on be it spiritual or otherwise during the retreat. There is something stirring in my heart. A call to reform and grow stronger than where I am now.

God help me...

That "Urhg" Feeling

This morning was the first time I attended the Youth Service. I had two feelings; one of victory because it feels great to be back "home". The YA and Youth services are preparing for a "Revival" weekend next week. Pastor Matthew preached an intense sermon today which I only caught the last point (I was looking after Ee with SW at Nursery), U know, I really miss being at youth, I didn't really know how much I missed it until I was at the service today. All the anticipation for revival and spiritual hunger, etc. Caused me to wonder (like I used to wonder before) when will it arrive? That fire was suddenly lit within again.

Thinking about all the expectations of next week's services, will revival happen? Will we let God have His way without man-made manufactured-presense of God? I know my involvement is limited but just as powerful in prayer. That "Urgh" feeling is based on Romans 8:26: "In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words..." It's the kind of groaning of hopelessness when there is no one else to turn to but to God and His Holy Counsel.

Pastor Kieron quoted from Leonard Ravenhill at YA service. If u guys want to be challenged to do something about revival, read Ravenhill's "Why Revival Tarries". You will be shaken and convinced to be ready for revival. It starts with prayer for the prayer warrior and unctioned preaching by the preachers. We who are not preachers, pray! Those who are teachers or preachers, preach and teach in power with a Christ-centred vision.

If it doesn't happen on Sunday, don't be discouraged, but weep and keep knocking on the door of your prayer door. My personal revival started when I was 14 and since then I longed to fellowship with people who have been revived too. Each generation has it's own revival. The Young Adult Class of 1996 had their revival in those precious last few years in Sunday School. When R-age started 10 years ago, I felt that God is preparing a platform to usher in His revival to the Youths of Grace Assembly. God has poured out his blessing in spurts and it's evident in the lives of those who are fervently serving the Lord in various capacity. Now it's been 10 years and my eyes have seen the coming of the Glory of the Lord.

Youth and YA service: Here I come!

Last night had a great time at the Worship practice with Joey's team. I really look forward to this weekend. Will be bringing Chia Ee to one of the services, most likely YA coz it's near home.

I must make a public apology to Suhui coz I can't give her our place for the retreat. The Retreat Committee doesn't allow transfers like that. If we give up our place, she has to pay for herself and we don't get our refund because of a late withdrawal. Nonetheless, SW and I will make much of this trip to the retreat all the same.

Suhui, pai seh ah!

Latest developement in the Unruly Man U supporters' case

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Savouring the Sovereignity of Grace in the lives of flawed Saints

I am reading a book called "The Legacy of Sovereign Grace" by John Piper. It's a small book exploring the Triumphant grace of God in the lives of St Augustin, Martin Luther and John Calvin. The phrase the captured my attention was the heading of the introduction. Most of us are familiar with the flaws of these three persons (Auguestine still embraces Catholic Eucharist; Luther was at times a fouled mouth and an anti-semitic; Calvin had blood on his hands in the execution of a heretic in Geneva) and because of that shun their writings altogether. That said, does it mean I must accept the theology of people I shun in the past? Ah, I can't answer that right now. It's really hard to accept them. It'll be a long struggle within myself.

The phrase "Savouring the Soverignity of Grace in the lives of Flawed Saints" is a reminder that no sinners or saints can sin beyond the hope of being saved if the Lord wills that they be saved. The flaws of Christians shouldn't be mistaken for false salvation; for the salvation of God is sure and His sactification is at work in our flawed lives.

What a release!
What a comfort!

He ain't heavy...

... just dun pee on me!

Chia Ee is now 10 months old

Thank God for this precious gift

Friday full of Jams

I had a two very meaningful jamming sessions yesterday. One was with Evelyn at Blob's studio to try the song mentioned in the previous post. It's all coming together. Need a few more rehearsal with her and also with the other guest that I will be inviting to play in the recording. Jon Hemsley has already agreed to play bass. Thank God!


Then in the evening I had a jam with Ah Ney at Paradiz Centre and what a time we had! It was really nostalgic. Go to my Multiply site to listen to the two Gloria song we did. I really miss the band and those guys in the band. Man, it was such a dynamic bunch when we're in our element.


Please, if u're a loud guitar fan, listen to it, esp "Kill the Pollution 2007". In the original recording you can't hear what Josh and Jason are playing individually, but in "2007" you could hear Jason's parts clearly. I get really "high" when he do that harmonic thing. WoooooWeeeeeee.....




I can't see the possibility of a reunion a the moment, but I believe in miracles. YEAH!!!!