One day, when i was a freshman in high school, i saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, "why would anyone bring home all his books on a friday? He must really be a nerd."
I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so i shrugged my shoulders and went on. As i was walking, i saw a bunch of kids running towards him. They ran at him, knocking all of his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying and i saw them land in the grass about 10 feet from him. He looked up and i saw this terrible sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So i jogged over to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, i saw a tear in his eyes.
As i handed him his glasses, i said, "Those guys are jerks. They really should get lives." He looked at me and said, "Hey, thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so i asked him why i had never seen him before. He said he had gone to private school before now. I would never have hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way as i helped him carry some of his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid.
I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends. He said yes. We hung out all weekend and the more i got to know kyle, the more i liked him, and my friends thought the same of him.
Monday morning came and there was kyle, with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, "Boy, you are really gonna build som serious muscles with this pile of books everyday!" he just laughed and handed me some of the books. Over the next four years, kyle and i became best friends. When we were seniors, we began to think abt college. Kyle was going to georgetown and i was goin to duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor, and i was going for business on a football scholarship.
Kyle was valedictorian of our class. I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it wasnt me having to go up there and speak. Graduation day, i saw kyle. He lookde great. He was one of those guys that reallt found himself during high school. He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than i had and all the girls loved him. Boy, sometimes i was jealous.
Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, i smacked him on the back and said, "Hey big guy, you'll be great!!" He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled. "Thanks," he said. As he started his speech, he cleared his throat and began, "Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach... But mostly your friends... I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story."
I just looked at my friend in disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his mom wouldnt have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. "Thankfully, i was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable." I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome popular boy told us about his weakest moment. I saw his mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile.
Not until that moment did i realise the depths of it. Never underestimate the power of ur actions. With one small gesture, you can change a person's life. For better or for worse. There is no beginning or end. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. Today is a gift. Live it to the fullest.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Saturday, November 26, 2005
JUZ ANOTHER INSPIRING STORY...
TITLE: THE MISSING RIB
A girl in love asked her boyfriend:
"Tell me, to whom do you love most in this world?"
"You, of course," he replied.
"In your heart, what do you see me as?" she continued to ask.
The boy thought for a moment, looking intently into her eyes, and said, "You are my rib. In the Bible, it was said that God saw that adam was lonely, so He decided to create Eve out of Adam's ribs. He put Adam to sleep and begin working on His new mission. Every man has been searching for his missing rib. Wen you find the woman of your life, only then will you no longer feel the lingering ache in your heart."
After their wedding, the couple had a sweet and happy life for a while. However, the youthful couple beganto drift apart due to the busy schedule of life ahd the never-ending worries of daily problems. Their life became mundane. All the challenges posed by the harsh realities of life began to gnaw away their dreams and love for each other. The couple began to have more quarrels and each quarrel became more heated.
One day, after the quarrel, the girl ran out of the house. At the opposite side of the road, she shouted, "You dont love me!" The boy hated her childishness, and out of impulse, he retorted, "Maybe it was a mistake for us to be together! You were never my missing rib!" Suddenly, she turned quiet and stood there for a while. He regretted what he said but words spoken are like thrown-away water, you can never take it back. With tears, she went home to pack her things and was determined on breaking up.
Before she left the house, "If i'm really not your missing rib, please let me go." In between sobs,
she continued, "It is less painful this way. Let us go on our seperate ways and search for our own partners."
Five years went by...
He never re-married, but he had tried to find out about her life indirectly. She had left the country and came back again. She had married a foreigner and divorced. He felt anguished that she never waited for him. In the dark and lonely night, he lit his cigarette and felt the lingering ache in his heart. He couldnt bring himself to admit that he was missing her. One day, they finally met at the airport, a place where there were many reunions and good byes. He was going away on a business trip.
She was standing there alone, with only the security door seperating them. She smiled at him gently.
"How are you?" the boy began.
"I'm fine. How about you? Have you found your missing rib?"
"No," he replied plainly.
"I'll be flying to New York in the next flight."
"I'll be back in two weeks time. Give me a call when you are back... You know my number. Nothing has changed." With a smile, she turned around and waved good-bye.
Good bye...
One week later, news of her death reached him. She had died in New York. In the event that shocked the world. Midnight, once again, he lit his cigarrete, and like before, he felt the lingering ache in his heart. He finally knew she WAS the missing rib that he had carelessly broken.
Sometimes, we, humans, say things out of moments of fury. Most often than not the outcome could be disastrous and detrimental. We vent our frustrations at our loved ones 99 percent of the time, but it is often easier said than done despite knowing that we ought to "think twice and act wisely". Things happen each day, many of which are beyond our control. Let us treasure every moment and everyone in our lives.
Tomorrow may never come. Give and accept what you have today. The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen in her EYES, becoz that is the doorway to her HEART - the place where LOVE resides!!
Another touching story from a friend... May all you people be blessed by it... I WAS!!
A girl in love asked her boyfriend:
"Tell me, to whom do you love most in this world?"
"You, of course," he replied.
"In your heart, what do you see me as?" she continued to ask.
The boy thought for a moment, looking intently into her eyes, and said, "You are my rib. In the Bible, it was said that God saw that adam was lonely, so He decided to create Eve out of Adam's ribs. He put Adam to sleep and begin working on His new mission. Every man has been searching for his missing rib. Wen you find the woman of your life, only then will you no longer feel the lingering ache in your heart."
After their wedding, the couple had a sweet and happy life for a while. However, the youthful couple beganto drift apart due to the busy schedule of life ahd the never-ending worries of daily problems. Their life became mundane. All the challenges posed by the harsh realities of life began to gnaw away their dreams and love for each other. The couple began to have more quarrels and each quarrel became more heated.
One day, after the quarrel, the girl ran out of the house. At the opposite side of the road, she shouted, "You dont love me!" The boy hated her childishness, and out of impulse, he retorted, "Maybe it was a mistake for us to be together! You were never my missing rib!" Suddenly, she turned quiet and stood there for a while. He regretted what he said but words spoken are like thrown-away water, you can never take it back. With tears, she went home to pack her things and was determined on breaking up.
Before she left the house, "If i'm really not your missing rib, please let me go." In between sobs,
she continued, "It is less painful this way. Let us go on our seperate ways and search for our own partners."
Five years went by...
He never re-married, but he had tried to find out about her life indirectly. She had left the country and came back again. She had married a foreigner and divorced. He felt anguished that she never waited for him. In the dark and lonely night, he lit his cigarette and felt the lingering ache in his heart. He couldnt bring himself to admit that he was missing her. One day, they finally met at the airport, a place where there were many reunions and good byes. He was going away on a business trip.
She was standing there alone, with only the security door seperating them. She smiled at him gently.
"How are you?" the boy began.
"I'm fine. How about you? Have you found your missing rib?"
"No," he replied plainly.
"I'll be flying to New York in the next flight."
"I'll be back in two weeks time. Give me a call when you are back... You know my number. Nothing has changed." With a smile, she turned around and waved good-bye.
Good bye...
One week later, news of her death reached him. She had died in New York. In the event that shocked the world. Midnight, once again, he lit his cigarrete, and like before, he felt the lingering ache in his heart. He finally knew she WAS the missing rib that he had carelessly broken.
Sometimes, we, humans, say things out of moments of fury. Most often than not the outcome could be disastrous and detrimental. We vent our frustrations at our loved ones 99 percent of the time, but it is often easier said than done despite knowing that we ought to "think twice and act wisely". Things happen each day, many of which are beyond our control. Let us treasure every moment and everyone in our lives.
Tomorrow may never come. Give and accept what you have today. The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen in her EYES, becoz that is the doorway to her HEART - the place where LOVE resides!!
Friday, November 25, 2005
STIR IT UP, LORD!!
RELEASE THE OLD, PROCLAIM THE NEW, POSSESS THE FUTURE!! yes, this is our church theme for 2005, having heard much of it, be it over the pulpit, in cell, or even personal conviction, now that the year is coming to an end, is it still in the process of sinking in? or has it sunk DEEP enuff into my spirit to take root, make an impact and bring forth a difference? has the puzzle pieces fitted nicely to form a better picture yet? true, it has conveniently been on our lips, proudly proclaiming it and telling others wat the visions of our senior pastor are, but are we applying it not only in the body of Christ but in our own lives as well? in all the different areas of our lives? is it juz merely lip service or does it mean anything enough for us to be DOING something about it?
exactly 10 years have passed since i made this transition of maturity in Him (into this church), and i can honestly say that it has indeed taught me ALOT!! From community to ministry (ooh, how i love my ministry... or more so the children i'm handling *winkz*), from spiritual growth to serving... i only have my leaders to thank God for... those who have made an impact upon my life, really!! Even friendships, which have been formed and broken... Hard lessons learnt!! But its all for my own good!! Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness to me despite the fact that i have failed u many times... Thank You for seeing me thru good and bad times, high and low moments... i'm juz so excited about 2006!!
have You revealed Your plans for me? is there something You're trying to tell me? Lord, wateva new things You have in store for me, i'm willing to take hold of it because i wanna taste the fruit of my labor... i HAVE indeed seen the fruits of my labor... Being willing enuff to release ALL the old, and look ahead for greater things... here i am, Lord... i place my life in Your hands, use me for the glory of Your kingdom!! AMEN!! (hmm, now i really see the significance of the theme, eheh =p)
Beautiful Lord, Wonderful Saviour
I know for sure all of my days are
Held in Your hands
Crafted into Your perfect plans
You gently call me into Your presence
Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit
Teach me dear Lord
To live all of my life
Through Your eyes
I'm captured by Your holy calling
Set me apart
I know You're drawing me to Yourself
Lead me Lord, i pray
** Take me, mould me
Use me, fill me
I give my life to the Potter's Hands
Call me, You guide me
Lead me, walk beside me
I give my life to the Potter's Hands
exactly 10 years have passed since i made this transition of maturity in Him (into this church), and i can honestly say that it has indeed taught me ALOT!! From community to ministry (ooh, how i love my ministry... or more so the children i'm handling *winkz*), from spiritual growth to serving... i only have my leaders to thank God for... those who have made an impact upon my life, really!! Even friendships, which have been formed and broken... Hard lessons learnt!! But its all for my own good!! Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness to me despite the fact that i have failed u many times... Thank You for seeing me thru good and bad times, high and low moments... i'm juz so excited about 2006!!
have You revealed Your plans for me? is there something You're trying to tell me? Lord, wateva new things You have in store for me, i'm willing to take hold of it because i wanna taste the fruit of my labor... i HAVE indeed seen the fruits of my labor... Being willing enuff to release ALL the old, and look ahead for greater things... here i am, Lord... i place my life in Your hands, use me for the glory of Your kingdom!! AMEN!! (hmm, now i really see the significance of the theme, eheh =p)
Beautiful Lord, Wonderful Saviour
I know for sure all of my days are
Held in Your hands
Crafted into Your perfect plans
You gently call me into Your presence
Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit
Teach me dear Lord
To live all of my life
Through Your eyes
I'm captured by Your holy calling
Set me apart
I know You're drawing me to Yourself
Lead me Lord, i pray
** Take me, mould me
Use me, fill me
I give my life to the Potter's Hands
Call me, You guide me
Lead me, walk beside me
I give my life to the Potter's Hands
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
SHATTERED?? CRUSHED??
希望越大， 失望越大!! Translation: the higher ur hopes, the greater ur disappointment!! Is it really true? some may ask, "why wud u need to be disappointed if u have the amount of faith enuff to trust and believe in Him?" others may say, "do only the will of God!! Obedience is better than sacrifice!!" No one knows or understands the DEEP DESIRES of my heart except the Father Himself... but why does this HAVE to happen? and so You said, "Do not question, juz TRUST!!" A really big word here...
Lord, my wishes and dreams suffer a major crackline right now *sob sob* (tissue!! i need tissue!! err, no one sees this right? haha) which, if it's not handled with care, will shatter into pieces at this particular point of time... no one else but YOU and YOU alone can prevent it from giving way further!! You said in matthew 21:22 that if i believe, i will receive watever i ask for in prayer... You know how much i have been holding on to that promise for myself...
Thank You Father for sending frens at the right time... juz while i was writing this entry, a fren previously from cell, jason, buzzed me online without even greeting me first, said this: "the Lord will not want to see you sad... Just remeber that... He wants you to be Happy!!" (i had some nickname stated there, which prompted him to say these things) Afterwhich i had a very long chat with him on the fone... Connecting with each other juz like that, thank God at least someone could relate to de things i'm currently goin thru, not only in this particular area, but the issue of a friendly gathering as well... GOSH, HOW CUD U HAVE KNOWN ALL THESE, jason? all those things that u saw deep down in me, those unspoken hurts, u said and revealed the TRUTH!! is God juz trying to tell me something thru you, my friend? ENOURAGEMENTS after ENCOURAGEMENTS flooded in juz from the stuff we shared with each other... oh, how we juz clicked... gosh, hehe =D thanx again, Lord... u juz know the right timing!! praise You for that!!
out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks... and so, these words, like bullets, juz shoot out before i even realised it, and i was SHOCKED myself, that it actually came from me: "i dont understand Him, only He understands me!!" gosh, where did THAT come from? but yea, it's SOOO true!! we will never be able to understand HIM, and the things He has in mind... only HE understands US, and knows wat He's doin!! Thank U, Lord!!
people (no names mentioned, altho i'm really tempted to expose u) have sweet-talked me, given me hopes, and have even spoken promises right in my face... but the same person can also twist, distort and deny wat has been said, and afterwards break it again like nobody's business... well, all i can say is that this is, and will be, the last time i shall trust you, and i will never take that risk of depositing faith and trust in u anymore!! have been hearing LOTS abt you but i chose to juz listen and be cautious... little did i knw that the next prey who will get herself stuck in your web is none other than elaine teo!! thanx tho for opening my eyes to see and realise wat i ought to know about u...
now, whether or not i will receive wat i have been praying for, it doesnt matter anymore, really!! the tears have dried... so, it's all utterly up to You, Lord!! AMEN!!
Lord, my wishes and dreams suffer a major crackline right now *sob sob* (tissue!! i need tissue!! err, no one sees this right? haha) which, if it's not handled with care, will shatter into pieces at this particular point of time... no one else but YOU and YOU alone can prevent it from giving way further!! You said in matthew 21:22 that if i believe, i will receive watever i ask for in prayer... You know how much i have been holding on to that promise for myself...
Thank You Father for sending frens at the right time... juz while i was writing this entry, a fren previously from cell, jason, buzzed me online without even greeting me first, said this: "the Lord will not want to see you sad... Just remeber that... He wants you to be Happy!!" (i had some nickname stated there, which prompted him to say these things) Afterwhich i had a very long chat with him on the fone... Connecting with each other juz like that, thank God at least someone could relate to de things i'm currently goin thru, not only in this particular area, but the issue of a friendly gathering as well... GOSH, HOW CUD U HAVE KNOWN ALL THESE, jason? all those things that u saw deep down in me, those unspoken hurts, u said and revealed the TRUTH!! is God juz trying to tell me something thru you, my friend? ENOURAGEMENTS after ENCOURAGEMENTS flooded in juz from the stuff we shared with each other... oh, how we juz clicked... gosh, hehe =D thanx again, Lord... u juz know the right timing!! praise You for that!!
out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks... and so, these words, like bullets, juz shoot out before i even realised it, and i was SHOCKED myself, that it actually came from me: "i dont understand Him, only He understands me!!" gosh, where did THAT come from? but yea, it's SOOO true!! we will never be able to understand HIM, and the things He has in mind... only HE understands US, and knows wat He's doin!! Thank U, Lord!!
people (no names mentioned, altho i'm really tempted to expose u) have sweet-talked me, given me hopes, and have even spoken promises right in my face... but the same person can also twist, distort and deny wat has been said, and afterwards break it again like nobody's business... well, all i can say is that this is, and will be, the last time i shall trust you, and i will never take that risk of depositing faith and trust in u anymore!! have been hearing LOTS abt you but i chose to juz listen and be cautious... little did i knw that the next prey who will get herself stuck in your web is none other than elaine teo!! thanx tho for opening my eyes to see and realise wat i ought to know about u...
now, whether or not i will receive wat i have been praying for, it doesnt matter anymore, really!! the tears have dried... so, it's all utterly up to You, Lord!! AMEN!!
Monday, November 21, 2005
PREPARE THE WAY...
AS WE WORSHIP YOU
Verse 1:
As we worship You, let all the world come and see
How the mercy we receive from You can set them free
As we worship You, let all this joy that fills our hearts
Bring a hunger and a hope to those who staryed so far.
Chorus:
As we bow in adoration, and stand in reverent awe
Show Your majesty and glory, let Your anointing fall
As we declare Your name Lord Jesus as the only name who saves
May the pow'r of your salvation fill each heart we pray.
Verse 2:
As we worship You, let all the nation hear our song
Song of Jesus and His blood that proved His love for all
As we worship You, may all the lost and broken come
May they hear Your still small voice call out their names each one.
IT'S YOU
Chorus:
It's You, You who have won my heart
Taken me into Your arms
Comforted me like a friend
Your love surrounded me from the start
I never want to be apart
From You ever again.
Verse:
I want to sing, til i am lost in Your love
Til i am found in Your presence
Worshipping before Your throne
Filled with Your spirit, entering into Your flow
How precious this moment
Lord, i want You to know.
Sermon's Topic: Prepare the Way by ps james foo
* we MUST learn to be willing to SERVE, and begin to have A SERVANT'S HEART. (Lord, gimme that kind of heart... to serve those whom You have put in my life)
* jn 1:19-34 says that John KNEW his calling... and it is a result of his OBEDIENCE that many came to know the Lord. it is IMPORTANT that we find out wat He wants us to do in terms of ministry
1) PREPARE THE WAY for Him to move/work in us
as long as we are WILLING to be used, great miracles will happen... we must be willing to be CONSECRATED/SET APART by the glory of God before beginning to serve Him...
if we want something more powerful from God, GIVE UP all things that's not of Him!! MAKE THAT DIFF!! Begin to dress differently, speak differently, act differently!!
as long as we're still holding on to the past, the new cant come in... RELEASE THE OLD, PROCLAIM THE NEW, POSSES THE FUTURE!!
2) FAITHFULLY CARRY OUT THE TASK He has called us to do
no giving up... be faithful in the lil things first, the He will be able to release bigger and greater responsibilities to us...
3) WALKING IN HUMILITY before Him
giving ALL glory back to Him... never be prideful to take it all on ourselves... STAY FAITHFUL!! Dont try to be ahead... IN HIS TIME, He makes all things beautiful!! He will help us overtake and soon be at the top!!
In closing, as if like a confirmation, he ask that the musicians play the song "I Offer My Life"... All i cud do was enjoy His presence and juz let Him minister and work in me... Thank You, Lord!! AMEN!!
Verse 1:
As we worship You, let all the world come and see
How the mercy we receive from You can set them free
As we worship You, let all this joy that fills our hearts
Bring a hunger and a hope to those who staryed so far.
Chorus:
As we bow in adoration, and stand in reverent awe
Show Your majesty and glory, let Your anointing fall
As we declare Your name Lord Jesus as the only name who saves
May the pow'r of your salvation fill each heart we pray.
Verse 2:
As we worship You, let all the nation hear our song
Song of Jesus and His blood that proved His love for all
As we worship You, may all the lost and broken come
May they hear Your still small voice call out their names each one.
IT'S YOU
Chorus:
It's You, You who have won my heart
Taken me into Your arms
Comforted me like a friend
Your love surrounded me from the start
I never want to be apart
From You ever again.
Verse:
I want to sing, til i am lost in Your love
Til i am found in Your presence
Worshipping before Your throne
Filled with Your spirit, entering into Your flow
How precious this moment
Lord, i want You to know.
Sermon's Topic: Prepare the Way by ps james foo
* we MUST learn to be willing to SERVE, and begin to have A SERVANT'S HEART. (Lord, gimme that kind of heart... to serve those whom You have put in my life)
* jn 1:19-34 says that John KNEW his calling... and it is a result of his OBEDIENCE that many came to know the Lord. it is IMPORTANT that we find out wat He wants us to do in terms of ministry
1) PREPARE THE WAY for Him to move/work in us
as long as we are WILLING to be used, great miracles will happen... we must be willing to be CONSECRATED/SET APART by the glory of God before beginning to serve Him...
if we want something more powerful from God, GIVE UP all things that's not of Him!! MAKE THAT DIFF!! Begin to dress differently, speak differently, act differently!!
as long as we're still holding on to the past, the new cant come in... RELEASE THE OLD, PROCLAIM THE NEW, POSSES THE FUTURE!!
2) FAITHFULLY CARRY OUT THE TASK He has called us to do
no giving up... be faithful in the lil things first, the He will be able to release bigger and greater responsibilities to us...
3) WALKING IN HUMILITY before Him
giving ALL glory back to Him... never be prideful to take it all on ourselves... STAY FAITHFUL!! Dont try to be ahead... IN HIS TIME, He makes all things beautiful!! He will help us overtake and soon be at the top!!
In closing, as if like a confirmation, he ask that the musicians play the song "I Offer My Life"... All i cud do was enjoy His presence and juz let Him minister and work in me... Thank You, Lord!! AMEN!!
AT RANDOM...
Mimpi...
Ingin ku lukiskan nota-nota
Lagu ku mengikut rentak kita
Dengarkan suara
Mimpi ku bertemakan
Namamu senantiasa selalu
Sedalam tinggi
Seluas jauh
Begitulah cita-cita ku
Sekiranya kau ingin tahu
Selama ini
Hingga ke akhirnya
Suka-duka senyum selalu
Kita bersama punya satu..
Mimpi
Jika Kau Bercinta Lagi
Jika kau bercinta lagi
Cintalah sepenuhnya
Jika kau bercinta lagi
Jagalah kau hatinya
Engkau yang memilihnya
Tanpa memikirkan tentang diriku
Kini ku hanya dapat berdoa
Agar berbahagia kau di sampingnya
Jika kau bercinta lagi
Cintalah sepenuhnya
Jika kau bercinta lagi
Jagalah kau hatinya
Aku tak dapat menghalang
Engkau punya kemahuan sendiri
Biarku hidup hanya mengenang
Peristiwa yang tak dapat ku lupa
Kini aku hanya dapat berdoa
Agar berbahagia kau di sampingnya
Selamat tinggal
Aku mengundurkan diri
Nyanyian Daniel Lee (Malaysian Idol ke-2)
How true the lyrics are!! Esp the second song... Go Daniel!!
Ingin ku lukiskan nota-nota
Lagu ku mengikut rentak kita
Dengarkan suara
Mimpi ku bertemakan
Namamu senantiasa selalu
Sedalam tinggi
Seluas jauh
Begitulah cita-cita ku
Sekiranya kau ingin tahu
Selama ini
Hingga ke akhirnya
Suka-duka senyum selalu
Kita bersama punya satu..
Mimpi
Jika Kau Bercinta Lagi
Jika kau bercinta lagi
Cintalah sepenuhnya
Jika kau bercinta lagi
Jagalah kau hatinya
Engkau yang memilihnya
Tanpa memikirkan tentang diriku
Kini ku hanya dapat berdoa
Agar berbahagia kau di sampingnya
Jika kau bercinta lagi
Cintalah sepenuhnya
Jika kau bercinta lagi
Jagalah kau hatinya
Aku tak dapat menghalang
Engkau punya kemahuan sendiri
Biarku hidup hanya mengenang
Peristiwa yang tak dapat ku lupa
Kini aku hanya dapat berdoa
Agar berbahagia kau di sampingnya
Selamat tinggal
Aku mengundurkan diri
Nyanyian Daniel Lee (Malaysian Idol ke-2)
How true the lyrics are!! Esp the second song... Go Daniel!!
Friday, November 18, 2005
ANOTHER YEAR IN THE LORD!!
Another year has passed!! Looking back upon all these years of the wonderful blessings He has faithfully showered me with, it is indeed His mercy and grace that i would thank Him for!! As i ente into another year of spiritual maturity in Him, my prayer is that He wud continue to use me as a vessel to be a blessing to the people who will cross my path...
1) All that i am, all that i have
I lay them down before You, O Lord
All my regrets, all my acclaims
The joy and the pain
I'm making them Yours
CH: Lord, i offer my life to You
Everything i've been thru
Use it for Your glory
Lord, i offer my days to You
Lifting my praise to You
As a pleasing sacrifice
Lord, i offer You my life
2) Things in the past, things yet unseen
Visions and dreams that are yet to come true
All of my hopes, and all of my plans
My heart and my hands
Are lifted to You
Every part of this song has really ministered to me in it's very own way, and i thank You Lord for showing me the truth!! First, He asks me to surrender and lay all of myself before Him at the cross... the good and the bad, give it to Him!! the old has to go before the new can come in, amen? eheh... Lord, i offer my life to You, use it for Your glory, that Your name may be glorified!! things in the past, only You see and know all of it... and those unseen, no one wud be able to tell, except You alone... i surrender it all to You becoz i know You will carry it with me... everything that i have gone thru, experiences good or bad, i hand it over to You and i choose not to let it affect me, focusing only to look ahead... i may not knw wat is yet to come, wat You have in store for me, but i'm willing to obey You (only You and Your will), trusting You for the best!!
To my dearest family (mom, dad, est and ed), thanks for making this day a truly wonderful and memorable one =D honestly, i was kinda surprised by dad's prayer, if u know exactly which one i meant *winkz* dont worry, i do know what's right and what's wrong... and i DEFINITELY want His BEST for myself, amen? remember phil 4:8? RIGHT CHOICE + RIGHT TIME = GOD'S PERFECT WILL!!
Thanx for the gift, although it is really not the matter of gifts, but the thoughts that count, doesnt matter big or small... haha, i seriously didnt expect that... God sees and hears unspoken thoughts, amen? speaking of which, i received a lil something from auntie elly a.k.a. my godmother (haha!!) and family, which was also an unspoken thought, really!! very sweet of u =D honestly, i have been eyeing that book for a long time now... juz that i told myself i'd have to hold on, be patient and get it later...
well, i guess my patience is paid off, haha... thanx again to the Teng family... love u all!! esp to ray, thanx for being there for me, thanx for being such a great and wonderful friend, a great listener when i shared my heart out to u... u dont need to come out with solutions for me, but juz the fact that u availed yourself to LISTEN!! that's good enuff, dear... thanx again... appreciate it LOTS, really!!
all in all, thank God for such a wonderful day... Lord, i thank You for this life You have given to me... teach me to live it to the fullest for Your glory!! AMEN!!
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