first time praying for my granny

On the 16th oct, while am getting ready for work, i sensed very strongly that I should pray for my granny. As it seems her condition has not be very stable. She has been throwing tantrum, and been quite bad recently.

This has always in me that, i should pray and encourage her with the goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ. but, somehow.. am not doing so, perhaps, the reason is that am not confident enough, have been procrastinating to pray with her.. well.. anyway, i did .. FINALLY!

This is my very first time, praying for her in hokkien, even i can speak pretty well, but where come to praying, am just lost my words, i dunno how. I laid my hands on her.. all i felt during praying was that, she is confused, she is struggling and she is fearful.

In that one minute of prayer, i pray for Lord Jesus to bring His peace to her, to bring her the joy, to remove the pain. We all know only the Lord knows what she is going through, and YES. . only He truly understand, and nobody else will.

I am constantly remind myself to show her the love from God, to be patience with her, even though, some times it maybe very hard to do so..

and yes.. am learning ..

Growing old can be scary, but i pray that oh Lord, You will be my Lord of my life, hold my hands and never let me go ...

God can use you

The next time you feel like GOD can't use you, just remember...

Noah was a drunk
Abraham was too old
Isaac was a daydreamer
Jacob was a liar
Leah was ugly
Joseph was abused
Moses had a stuttering problem
Gideon was afraid Samson had long hair and was a womanizer
Jeremiah and Timothy were too young
David had an affair and was a murderer
Elijah was suicidal Isaiah preached naked
Jonah ran from God
Naomi was a widow
Job went bankrupt
Peter denied Christ
The Disciples fell asleep while praying
Martha worried about everything
The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once
Zaccheus was too small Paul was too religious
Timothy had an ulcer AND Lazarus was dead!
Most Importantly, don't forget;

Jesus Helped them all!

Now! NO more excuses!
God can use you to your full potential.
Besides you aren't the message, you are just the messenger.

In the Circle of God's love, God is waiting to use your full potential.

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> God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.

> Dear God, I have a problem, it's ME.

> There is no key to happiness. The door is always open.

> Silence is often misinterpreted but never misquoted.

> Do the math .. count your blessings.

> Faith is the ability to not panic.

> If you worry, you didn't pray. If you pray, don't worry.

> As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.

> Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.

> The most important things in your house are the people.

> When we get tangled up in our problems, be still. God wants us to be still so He can untangle the knot.

> A grudge is a heavy thing to carry.

> He who dies with the most toys is still dead.

The SON is shining and he can certainly use you!


p.s. - i like this "He who dies with the most toys ~ is still dead! " this is sooo soo true!

I need discernment

I need discernment.
I need wisdom. I need, and I need !!!

I am so tired of hearing lies, simply don't understand why there are such people in the world, enjoying lying .... and worst ~ using God's name in vain.

As what the Bible says .. we have to be as wise as serpents .. as gentle as doves ..

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves." ~ Matthew 10:16

sometimes, i just dunno how .. :(

I feel sad that why are there some people living in an imaginary life, telling stories that are not true.. perhaps they are just feeling insecurity, or maybe they simply love of lying!

Am really have no idea why they behave this way, why can't they face the truth, face the reality and why must they keep on deceiving others and deceiving themselves.

"Thou shalt not lie" this is what God has commanded us as His children to follow. Indeed, this is a command to set us FREE ..

I know the Lord is teaching me something here, which have been a hard lesson for me.. He has been allowing situations to happen, so many times, and I have never seem to pass the test..


Oh LORD, help me, teach me, guide me.. I need Your wisdom.. oh Lord Jesus .. I also pray for all those who sins against You, to repent and sin not.. as we know Lord, no matter who and what we are, You still love us.. the same.. thank You for Your love, grace and mercy ... Amen

The Fellowship Of The Unashamed

just wanna share ....

I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed.
I have the Holy Spirit Power. The dead has been cast.
I have stepped over the line.
The decision has been made.
I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.
I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.
My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure.

I am finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame visions, mundane talking, chintzy giving, and dwarfed goals. I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded.

I now live by presence, learn by faith, love by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.
My pace is set, my gait is fast, my goal is Heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few, my Guide is reliable, my mission is clear.

I cannot be bought, compromised, deterred, lured away, turned back, diluted, or delayed.
I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.

I won't give up, back up, let up, or shut up until I've preached up, prayed up, paid up, stored up, and stayed up for the cause of Christ.

I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.

I must go until He returns, give until I drop, preach until all know, and work until He comes.
And when He comes to get His own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My colors will be clear for "I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.." (Romans 1:16)

one of my favourite food ~ fish soup

Hellooo ... yes !! this is my favourite local delight.. anything that is hot & spicy, and is chinese .. i like ... ^_^ anything with lots and lots of chilli paddiessssss... BEST!! hot craving now lei..

BTW, anyone know what is my nickname? YES.. is "Chilli-queen" .. I must live up to my name right??

ChecK tHiS OuT ~ This is how i enjoy my food lor ... hmmmmmm... ~ yummy ~

"Ban Mien / Fish Slice Stall" @ Funan Centre foodcourt

"When is your turn?"

For the past few days, i dunno why. People i met, called or sms, they all come out with this question.. "when is your turn ah..?" of course, i know what they meant.. to get a boyfriend lor..

Oh boy, as if they are so worried that i will be - "left on the shelf" lor.

they will say.. "don't be so choosy la, your expectation very high lei.. you are not young already you know?.. you not scared meh? .. your church got no man meh?.. later berri hard to have baby lei.. blah blah blah.."

Are they really so concern? Is it their problem? Why can't they leave me alone!!

Anyway, I don't bother la, just wondering - why out of sudden, everyone seems to be interested in this topic. Why can't they talk something else? i mean if there's nothing to say .. don't say.. sigh.. :(

Why can't these people ask abit more intelligent, constructive, sensible question.. haizz..



well .. as for the little secret, looloo.. it still hidding in my heart, in a little corner.. dunno how long will i keep it, maybe forever.. no matter what, whenever i thought of "it".. it has never fails to bring a smile to my face.. =) *pray*pray* Good things come to those who wait .... heehee

Jesus has already won the Battle!

Pastor Victor spoke about "Spiritual Warfare".. i kinda thought .. am facing this issue.. so, after church, i went back and google search and i found this.

Spiritual Warfare : What is it?

Spiritual warfare exists in the unseen, supernatural dimension, where God is all-powerful and Satan is in revolt. As any Christian soon discovers, although spiritual warfare is unseen, it’s absolutely real.

The Bible speaks of spiritual warfare in many places, but most directly in Ephesians 6:12,


“For we do not wrestle against fresh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

Spiritual Warfare : Be Strong in the Lord

Spiritual warfare is a reality of the Christian life. But remember, we know the ending – our side wins. Since the Devil has already lost, he has nothing to lose in trying to take as many people with him in defeat.

Therefore:

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
~ Ephesians 6:10-11

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I don’t exactly understand how spiritual warfare works, or how it's function, but I do know, for sure, it can really drives me CRAZY! Whatever things happening at home, is beyond words can express. I MUST NOT give the devil a foothold.

I should LOVE the person and HATE the sin. Not to be angry with that person! Is not the person doing the sin, but is the devil ones using the person to do the sin. Don't fall into his stupid trap, okay? Don't allow the cunning, irritating, Big FAT Liar, to come and kill, steal and destroy all our joy and our trust in our loving God.

.. But.. It’s so hard not to be angry and to be kind with everyone.. How can I show Christ’s love? How to even love when am losing my cool? how?

Why is it so much easier to reach out to people outside, and it seems so hard to even care and love my own love ones at home. Have I put in enough effort to do so?

Oh Lord, grant me the wisdom. Teach me what to say and when to say it...

Thank You, Lord Jesus… For I know, You have already won that battle! Yes, if God is for us, who can be against us?

I know I can do it, YES.. I can.. ^_^

Romans 5:1-5

Today Bible verse - 23 Sept 2007

“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” (Romans 5:3-4)

BTW, i don't usually bother what's the Bible-Verse-for-today.. but i really don't know what caught me into it ...anyway.. guess what, I actually read this verse earlier in my Bible too. The Book of Romans, chapter 5, verse 1-5

Verse 2 : through whom we have gained access by FAITH into this GRACE in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the HOPE of the GLORY of God.
Verse 5 : And HOPE does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His LOVE into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who He has given us.

While am reading this, this is like .. "hey.. why is the verse appear again?" Oh gosh! i know that i should not be feeling hopeless and worry. . I should rejoice always. I should persevere.

In church today, we sang this song ..

"I surrender to the power of Your love
I surrender to Your will
Lord have Your way in me
I surrender to Your hand
Lead me on, help me stand
I surrender, I surrender to You"

Yes.. i want to surrender my all to You, Lord...

stars

I just couldn't sleep last nite, so i looked at the stars..
wondering.. why are there some stars that are so bright and shinning, whereas, most of them simply wasn't so obvious.. and it seems fading?

I prayed .. Oh Father, how can I be the bright shinning star that will continue to shine for You, even during the darkest hour..

You are the One who set all the stars in their place. For that very moment, I found myself singing.. "You are.. Magnificent, Eternity, Wonderful, Glorious.. Jesus ... No one ever will compare to You... Jesus"

Need You, Lord .. for You are my hope and my salvation.. =)

When you believe - Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey

There is a MIRACLE, when you believe, and truly God can turn all situations around, am actually awake now, @ 5am. Usually, I will be sleeping like a log at this hour. However, am not, guess am just too shocked with the miracle work God has done in George's life. Thanks George. Praise God for you! May God continues to use you for His glory.. =)

Our God is an AWESOME God. He reigns. If He can parted the red sea, if He can raised up the dead, what are the things He cannot do. Do not underestimated God's power. He is Mighty, nothing is too big for Him to handle. With God, ALL things are possible. =)

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart,

and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge Him,

and He will make your paths straight."
~ Proverbs 3:5-6

When you believe - The Prince of Egypt

Many nights we've prayed
With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains
Long before we knew we could

*** There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe

In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seemed like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
Yet now I'm standing here
My heart's so full, I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say

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They don't always happen when you ask
And it's easy to give in to your fears
But when you're blinded by your pain
Can't see your way clear through the rain
A small, but still, resilient voice
Says help is very near

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