Yknow having lived in such loving and affirming community for many years (we are too blessed to have the Church our bros and sis in christ are saints mann haha) the world may sometimes seem like a harsh place to live in. People can be less appreciative and more critical. Esp in this dog-eat-dog world, mistakes and failures are intolerable.

God spoke clearly to me through His Word. (Awesome or what. To receive firsthand from G ;D )
Matthew 6:1-33

In that chapter, Jesus spoke about the areas of Giving, Prayer and Fasting..
In essence, do not show ur acts of righteousness before men. Do it in secret. Reward is in heaven.
Sometimes our itching ears crave for the applause of men. It feels good too to be honored and recognised by men. Say what if people do not praise you, what if they aren't appreciative of your love, what if your efforts often go unnoticed, will you still continue to be faithful in doing the things you do?
God has been revealing these areas in my life. Am very thankful for the unpleasant incident which happened to me last week. And i think this lesson and reminder came in timely for me personally. We need to constantly keep our motives in check so that they are pure.

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I just wanna let you know and to remind ourselves that truly.. God knows. Jesus understands.
He knows all our deeds, intentions, thoughts. Even when noone knows how u feel what u go thru.. U can be sure and assured God knows.. He is nearer than u feel/think. For a God who's so high and almighty would acty come down and want to know U personally. Try to digest that mann. What privilege and comfort!

I attended this singles talk by Ali Smith few months back. I rem she mentioned that no matter how far you have gone astray and away from 'God's intended plan' for you.. Just like how rebellious Jonah who went the total opposite direction from God, God will send that 'Whale' to veer u back on track.. U are nv too far off, too messed up, or beyond hope for our Mighty Father to save. Hold on to God.

And i really believe that God will nv bring us to and thru something for no reason. He will also nv test us beyond what we can bear. And if ure gng through the darkest hours in ur life today. Praise G!! God really 看的起你. He knows you are able to handle. If u wonder how u can survive this ordeal, have faith in your Saviour. Always ask what lesson He is trying to teach you. He never waste any experience tt u go thru :)

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Last Friday.. while on the way to Watoto concert, feeling somewhat regretful that i couldnt bring anyone to hear and be blessed by the message of Hope. I told God to 'please bring me someone i know along the way'.... Soon after, i saw this African guy outside the train station. The first thing in my mind was 'Is he here for Watoto concert too haha?' He seemed to be asking for directions or that sort mm ok nvm don bother so I kept walking but in my heart, there was a slight prompting for me to just approach him.?. It didnt make sense. I rationalise to that nagging feeling with 'It's not very wise to approach a stranger.. a guy.. a black guy.. he looks kinda suspicious.. ahh nvm.. ' I walked on further.. and the next moment, i felt a tap on my shoulder. That African guy had approached me asking for directions.. to.. Textile Centre. OMG. I was going there too.....................

As i think back. I wonder how many times have i actually completely 'missed out' when i choose not to respond to that small voice, that nudge.. When i choose to ignore the Spirit's prompting, not only am i missing out the chance to be a blessing.. i also miss out the chance to see God move...!!!


And what if God actually did 'show up', that he acty hears and answers all my prayers? Just not in the manner.. that i desire, plan, or expect...  What have i missed out!? That thought scared me /:

So today. I made a pinky promise, a commitment to God that i will choose to swiftly obey the Holy Spirit . To live by the Spirit~ to witness God's wonders in my everyday life.

'A single thread in a tapestry.. can never see its purpose in the pattern of the grand design.

Does the stone that sits on the top of the mountains mighty face think its more important than the stones that form the base?

So how can you see what your life is worth or where your value lies?
U can nv see through the eyes of man.
You must look at your life through heaven's eyes'.

I rewatched Prince of Egypt last night. Love it too much!!! Hahaha.

Moses: Yes Aaron, it's true. Pharaoh has the power. He can take away your food, your home, your freedom. He can take away your sons and daughters. With one word, Pharaoh can take away your very lives. But there is one thing he cannot take away from you; your faith. Believe, for we will see God's wonders.

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Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.

Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

1 Peter 3:3-4

A verse I hold close to my heart.
Of course it doesn't mean I care less abt how I look! But the beauty that comes from within..;) is great worth in His eyes! Woah.

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Times of refreshing
Here in your presence;
There's no greater blessing
Than being with You

My soul is restored
My mind is renewed;
There's no greater joy Lord
Than being with you~

After a long gruelling week at work, being busy sickly drained irritated and what not.. So thankful the weekend is here!!! Thankful for the awesome prayer meet last night. A much needed one.

God you're closer than I think.
Just a whisper away... So long as I still my heart.

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Title:	Twenty Twelve
Date:	2012-01-02 @ 23:42
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Come this CNY, it'll be the year of dragon. My year. Would all the 88 babies please stand up. Woah to think that i would live through 2 zodiac cycles soon, sure feeling ancient as a dinosaur no kidding.. Kkk im supposedly at my Prime yar.

Mm i cant remember when i started recounting my days. But i believe Life only started when Jesus came into my frame. Prior to that, and living w/o God, is like driving on autopilot (u don know when u'll crash lol). I came to Hope when i was 16 when my dear friend Samantha Ting brought me in. But yknow despite attending sunday schools, hearing bible stories and singing 'Jesus loves me' since e tender age of 6, in&out jump&hop diff churches, and being in Hope for about 7-8 years (inserts my old granny story again), i think i truly truly truly come to know God when i was in Ipswich? :) Sweet. ^^


Thanksgiving

And now another year has past since oz days. I really thank God for my job. Of course i'm not in some dream MNC/BigCo. Though i'm still considered a graduate trainee, yet, i feel that i am in the best place! Awesome colleagues, working environment and everything else that i need.

Finance-wise, i really feel rich. Not that i'm earning 10K/mth nor have i hit 10K in my bank acct. I have more than enough even after giving allowances to Popo, Mommy, bills, tithes etc. I am grateful and i praise God that He is indeed the provider and He prospers His children.

2011, Sure i can go on&on at those promises that have yet come to past, bug and dwell on the seemingly unanswered prayers.. The times when my Faith tank hit all-time low... In spite of a number of failures.. i am thankful for the many blessings i sometimes took for granted. Health, Peace, Family+Friends..

As Pastor Jeff shared in his first sermon of the year. Jeremiah 29:11; Proverbs 3:4-5. No matter if His answer is Yes/Wait/No, i've smth better... God is Good. Period. He knows best. And His plans for us is always good. *Believing faith*


Walking with You... :)

Title:	Jesus
Date:	2011-11-17 @ 22:29
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Haven had the luxury of time to sit down and update my journal. It's only when im fast approaching the end of 2011 that i'm feeling a slight tinge of regret -  It's almost bare @jadethepop. Shoulda post more entries la!!! Well~ Il regurgitate at one go and do a lengthy one then? ;)

What if all i've ever believed in is just a figment of my imagination or a big fat lie like yknow some sorta cosmic conspiracy. Ever have such 'silly' thoughts? Yea, today's one of those days when i think about my faith and the object of my faith.

It can be surprising that many people acty do believe in a God or a Supreme being. But dyknow true salvation comes from believing Jesus as the Messiah. He is the only access to God. It is because of Jesus who has paid the penalty for us on the cross, and rose again 3 days aft that we are able to be reconcilled with God. It is not by our mere doings; we do not need to earn our salvation. But by God's grace, through faith, and because of His great Love and mercy that we are saved.

Jesus is more than a great man and prophet. More than performing healings, miraculous signs and wonders. More than a religion or a way of life. Jesus is the way the truth and the life.. and He will come back the second time.. in which this is our hope.

K im nt veh keen to go deeper nw lest u think i act some theologian ah haha.
Oh but I daresay im a testimony of second chances. I tasted firsthand what God's Love and grace really is... :D and i wanna keep experiencing it.

I'm gna end here liaoz sry attention span kinda short and really my point is um. To have a simple faith in JC. ^^ Ciaoz.

I have to admit that ive been exceptionally emotional lately.