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Wednesday, June 28, 2006

It's the third day of school and I am already feeling weary. You know what the screwed up thing is? I'm not tired because of study stress. It's the freaking screwed up timetable! Today was really tough man.. I mean, who puts Geography, English, E & A maths, Chemistry and Physics all on the same day?! It's freaking murder! Also because of the places the classrooms are situated in the school, it's PE every single day. *sigh*
We had our first prayer meeting for the semester today. I believe it is indeed God's will that we should start off on a new mission. As of this friday, we'll go out to the school and evangelise! Of course, it would be during our recess times. We would have a problem if we tried to do it during classtime=P

Dear God, thank You for the holiday we had. Thank You for the restoration of my soul during the camp. Thank You for the Lord Jesus Christ who made Himself the sacrifice for all so that we can draw near and worship You. I pray, Father, that You would use me greatly during this last semester in St Andrew's School in the expansion of Your Kingdom. Even so, I pray too that You would help me as well in my studies so that I may glorify You with my results.
In the most excellent name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

posted at 7:04 PM

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Monday, June 26, 2006

School has started. This means I'll probably be updating even less than I already am doing now. This means that I'll have to triple up on my revision if I am going to entertain any hopes of even making it to SAJC. *sigh*

I thank God for the rest and restoration He has granted me during the June holiday. I guess my real break came during the ABC, where I was really refreshed by the Word of God and the fellowship I had with my friends.(In case you don't know what ABC is, it's Assembly Bible Camp) Thank God for helping me get to know others better through the Camp, thus forming a closer bond between each other. Thanks to God too for His provision and faithfulness during the Family Group outing at West Coast Park on Saturday morning too. Even though the clouds threatened to release their menacing load of rain, God sent a wind and blew the clouds away! Such is the power of prayer! So brothers and sisters, pray!
Gospel rally is coming up. Really want to invite my friends and see them saved. Praying that they will finally soften their hearts and let God change their lives.

posted at 4:10 PM

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Thursday, June 22, 2006

Started the day of with a nice 2hrs of tuition. Hahaz.. At least it's in the morning. So I won't complain.
Yayness.. Went for Game's Day at AMK. Most of the guys went to play football. Guess they were training for the upcoming fellowship game's. Heard it is a quite a huge affair, even though I don't think I've ever been to one. Not that I remember anyway. Hahaz..
Man.. I really don't feel like updating today. Kinda sianed guess. Going to West Coast Park to recon abit for the Family Group outing this saturday. Really praying that God would hold back the weather and help the adults get off their butts andplay the games we planned.

Tomorrow..

posted at 9:08 PM

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Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Finally! A working monitor! I'm currently at home using the computer. Isn't it wonderful? Even though the screen is smaller than my previous one.. I'm not complaining! Hahaz..
Had an SFC barbeque yesterday. It was actually held as a farewell gathering for Miss Yong, or Wendy, as she now tells us to call her. Seems weird though. I think I'll continue to call her Ma'am.
She actually left school to go full-time for God. It really caused me to wonder: Would I be able to do that? Leave a stable job to answer God's call? Would I be hesitant? Would I doubt? I guess the real test comes when that question is being posed to me in real life. However, I don't think one really needs to "forsake all and follow Him". I know James, John and Peter did in the Bible. I do feel that one can be useful for God in their own communities and workplaces. And that is exactly what one should do.
Today was mostly spent at Amos' house studying. Well okay.. Maybe not the whole time. A part of it was spent trashing up a neighbourhood in Grand Theft Auto=P Okay.. A huge part. I am trying my best to study though. Went to have a haircut after that. Man.. I miss my bushy back and my fluffy sideburns. Till we meet again......
Managed to push my tuition earlier. 11am man.. That's uber early. Hahaz.. At least I can go to Game's Day at AMK tomorrow..

posted at 9:24 PM

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Sunday, June 18, 2006

I'm back from Port Dickson! Computer monitor still not working so I'm at Sherman's house doing this entry now.
ABC was really great. Learned many great lessons from the camp talks and Bible studies. Especially when it comes to the prophecies in the Bible, which was essentially the theme of the camp. For example, did you know that terrorism and the nuclear bomb were mentioned in the Bible long before it was even thought of? This camp has reminded me once again how amazing the Bible is. Really pray that God will help me continue to be on fire for Him. It is rather dificult to do so especially in the place and age we live in. Then again, should it be dificult to live for God? A peircing question..
Oh, the beach there. It was quite ugly in the day when you look from the balcony. But at night, It's a whole different matter. The sand was cool (as in temperature=P) and digging your feet into it was really refreshing. The stars overhead were numerous. The whole scenario really makes one wish he was walking with a special someone instead of just another guy.. Hahaz.. And yet, While I was walking, I wondered: What would it be like if instead of Nathanael=P, I was walking with God..? How amazing that will be! Just walking with Him and admiring His creations together... Wow..
Today is a day I can really thank God for. My dad bought me a guitar. Did you get that? A Guitar! I was shocked when I saw it in the car. Thank God for hearing my prayers. Hope I can be good enough to play in the family group..
Guess I'll be going over to Amos' house to study. Gotta catch up on my work. O levels coming..

Thank you Lord..

posted at 7:09 PM

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Saturday, June 10, 2006

ARGH... (again)
My computer monitor spoil. Cannot watch Bleach.. *sob* Guess I deserved it. Watchin 20 episodes on the computer at once, no wonder the monitor couldn't take it. It really is a pity. Missed a really nice scene too. Oh well.. Guess it's God's way of telling me: "Hey Darius. Stop getting addicted to the computer. Do what you're supposed to do!"
Currently at Sherman's house with many many people in front of the TV watching a World Cup match. He's one of the few among us who has cable at home so, here we are watching England trying to thrash Paraguay. Hahaz.. My monitor is still damaged so I guess I gotta get a new one. Guess this will be my last entry before the ABC.
Speaking of ABC, would it be like Youth Camp? Would it be as enriching? Would it be as fun? Probably not. (Especially with so many adults there =P ) But I do hope that with so many "pieces of coal" burning together, we would all burn with a great fire for our God, and that flame would never die. So anyone reading this and going for the camp, I only have one word for you:

BURN!!!!

2 more days to ABC...

I wanna watch Bleach.. =(

posted at 9:50 PM

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Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Was supposed to have tuition today but I had it postponed 'cause of my illness. Guess it's a good thing it got postponed too. Hadn't finish my tuition homework yet =P
It's gets really boring at home when you have nothing worthwhile to do. What exactly have I done today? What have I managed to accomplish? Other than completing 20+ "bleach" episodes, I haven't done anything very constructive. Sometimes I feel that my walk with God is also somehow.. well.. compromised. Self-discipline is still number one on my things-I-better-get-done-or-I'm-gonna-screw-up-my-Olevels list and frankly. Looks like I'd better get some work done or else I'm really going to suffer in the future. Better recover fast.
It's been 5 days since I fell sick. Hope the fever's really gone now. It's really hard to sleep when you're allowed to completely use only one nostril to breathe at a time. By the way, *In an annoying geeky tone* did you know: We mainly breathe through only one nostril at a time? They take turns to inhale and exhale every few hours. Betcha didn't know that right? Bwahahahaha!

6 more days to ABC..

posted at 8:04 PM

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Sunday, June 04, 2006

ARGH...
Down with fever since friday night. What a horrible experience (Not that I never had a fever before lah..) Headache, flu, cough, appetite loss, insomnia... Thank God the highest temperature I got was only 38.6degrees and that I'm recovering. Yay..

Really glad to see so many people take the step of obedience today by going through the waters of baptism. To be honest, I am somewhat surprised by Moritza. Even though she was a rather young christian, she has really grown alot spiritually and even went ahead to get baptised. Thank God for that! Also thankful for my fellow saintz, Brandon and Lydia, for getting baptised as well. There's still others but I won't mention the names here. Hey, Not because I'm biased ok? I just scared that if I forget one or two then you will really say I'm biased. Hahaz..
I guess the most interesting part was when I realised that Uncle Eric (the "baptist" for that evening), was actually going to baptise two of his family: Lydia his daughter and Nicole his niece. I guess this is going to be rather memorable for them in that aspect as well.

I'm currently at 37.2degrees with my dad telling me to switch off the com. Haiz.. Gotta finish up my tuition homework tomorrow.

8 days to Family Camp..

posted at 10:30 PM

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Thursday, June 01, 2006

You are my hiding place.
You always fill my heart with songs of deliverance.
Whenever I am afraid,
I will trust in You.
I will trust in You.
Let the weak say "I am strong
In the strength of the Lord"
I will trust in you.

Rain..
Heavy rain..
So heavy that I thought the Game's Day would be a drag. But once again, God proves to His children how he reigns powerfully over the earth by stopping the rain. It really reminds me of the lyrics of a familiar hymn.
"Be still my soul, the waves and winds still know the voice who ruled them while He dwelt below."
Many times I get troubled over minor things in our lives, often leaving God out of the equation. Sometimes I feel that this is, in fact, Satan's way of trying to draw me away from God. I guess it is actually good to just sit down, and marvel at how God has changed my life.
Met into some difficulty today before going to Depot Walk. It got me so frustrated I took it out alot on my sister on the way there. Looking back, I feel so foolish. Why should these matters trouble me?
I guess my frustration did not wear off well enough. During the games, I felt as though everyone else was at fault. "Why can't she catch the ball properly?" "Why can't he concentrate on the game?" These thoughts ran through my mind as the game went on. Frustration became anger. And at a point in the game, I really felt like hitting someone.
Then, I remembered what the sharing was today. "Be a good witness for Christ, even in the assembly." Scolding or hitting anyone wouldn't solve my problem, but would further heighten it. So I decided to "Let Go and Let God." Preet! Preet! Preeeeeeeeet!! The whistle went. I didn't get the chance to be a Ronaldhino; not in terms of skills of course =P I'm always impressed with how he manages to play every game just to enjoy the fun of it and not as though his life rests on it.

On the way home, Amos and I had to sit through a long and boring ride in a taxi and the driver's long talk about how singaporeans should not buy so many cars and jam up the traffic. I kinda agree with him actually. If everyone on the road could just move at a constant pace and not slow down, everyone else behind would also move at a nice pace as well instead of being stuck in jams.

It's friday tomorrow. Better get some work going on. Rehearsals tomorrow too. Praying that friends will be able to make it to the gospel rally in July.

Let go, Let God.

posted at 9:37 PM

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