Sunday, July 30, 2006
WOWEE!! God is amazing! And to think I started to question His faithfulness..
It was yesterday. A saturday morning. A saturday which we were going to have an outing at the Botanical Gardens. A few of us went down early to prepare for the game which we were going to play. We reached around 11:30am and started preparing. Soon more helpers started coming and by 1pm, all 9 of us coordinators had arrived and known what we were supposed to do later. Then, it started to drizzle..
I have to admit, I panicked. I was so worried about the programme, how all of us would have to stay in the pavilions; how all our preparation would go down the drain. Then I remembered: God.
Immediately, I sat down and prayed. I prayed that God would hold back the rain, blow the clouds away or something. After the prayer, it was like a song I remember:
[ But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining.. ]
The drizzle eventually turned into a downpour and we were left to think of a backup plan. At that point in time, I questioned in my heart: Did God hear my prayer? Why is this happening?
Then He answered me, through the next line of the same song:
[ As the thunder roars, I barely hear You whisper through the rain: "I'm with you.." ]
If not for the heavy downpour, the rain would not stop so quickly and by the time the rest of the Youth group came, it would still be raining. God sped up the process so it would end quickly. Praise the Lord!
Common test week starts tomorrow. All I can say is: I'll reap what I sow. May God be with everyone who is having their tests too..
posted at 9:39 PM
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
Went to the watch a movie after school yesterday with Bryan and Mel. Yeah yeah.. I know I should have gone home and studied or something. But hey, it's [Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest] for crying out loud! I'm glad it was nice and that I didn't waste my time there. It wasn't nice in an exciting way though. Just that it was super hilarious to see the way Jack Sparrow acts. Way cool.. One warning though: Do NOT stay after the credits for the last scene if you're planning to watch. I repeat, do NOT stay after the credits. I didn't listen to my friend when he told me that and we all regretted. Total waste of time.
After the movie we decided to go over to Junction8 for dinner. I had dinner at home waiting so I went to have a haircut at [Donald Duck] while they ate. Don't laugh at that name k.. They are good. I loooove my "mohawk" style (Though I still miss my fringe and back). When back to Junction8 and found Yvonne there too with her friend. Turns out she had been there the whole time and Bryan and Mel didn't notice=)
Came home late that night and had to explain quite alot=P Oh well.. It was fun while it lasted. Why is it that all the good shows start coming out during the examination periods. I want to watch [Lake House], [Click], [The Guardian] and last but not least, [Spiderman3]! Although that last one is coming out next year=(
Study lah.. Still want to watch movie..
posted at 9:06 PM
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Sunday, July 23, 2006
Wee.. Changed my blogskin? Nice? Bleach rox! It really is a cool anime. Too bad they haven't finished making it so I'm kind off stuck at a certain episode. Someone told me over dinner that I should go watch another anime first. I almost choked on my food when I heard what he said.
"Hey! Try [Cooking Master Boy]."
I was like, "What kind of stupid show is that?" But come to the think of it, I once thought [Full Metal Alchemist] was where they threw potion bottles at each other or something=P So maybe [Cooking Master Boy] would be nice too. It still doesn't change the fact that it sounds stupid.
ARGH! Study lah! Still watch anime! I'm so screwed.. You wouldn't believe the revision I do. So little! How to take Prelims, or O levels for that matter? *sigh* Guess I'm just kind off pissed at the fact that the school won't be counting my Eng oral results into my prelims. Sian lor.. I'm quite happy with it. 35/40 really isn't a bad score is it? Argh..
Been having stomach problems lately. Having stomachaches so randomly. Is it food poisoning? Guess I just have to rest well and pray that God would perform His miracle of healing.
Problems and anxiety are starting to arise once more. God, only You can save us again..
posted at 5:15 PM
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Monday, July 17, 2006
The Gospel Rally is over, and what an experience that was! All those lights really left me in such a whirl. The message of salvation, however, was indeed the best and most important part of the rally. I was really encouraged to know that people had actually recieved Christ as their Lord and Saviour. Yet, to God be the glory, for it is He who brings in the harvest.
I dare say the gospel message did not only only do good for the unsaved. It really encouraged and restored me as well. It really is an inexplicable phenomenon: how is it that one who has heard the gospel so many times long to hear it like everyone else? Truly, God is amazing.
Guess I'm really going to miss the changing of costumes and rushing to touch up. [as much as I hate to put on make-up. Still wondering how girls can endure=P] No more "Portius Festus, blah blah blah.." for me. It's back to concentrating on revision for me. The prelims are coming and I will really need God's help to get through this.
Just had my MT listening comprehension this afternoon. The teacher was.. interesting, I shall say. She walked pass my table, picked up my EZ-link card, and said something which sorta surprised me:
"Is this your face?"
I was like, DUH!! If not why would I be holding it? Hahaz.. Of course, I did not say that to her face. Just praying that I'll be able to get through this one.
Missing gospel rally still....
posted at 8:02 PM
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006
"Walking with God"
What does it really mean? That is a question sometimes even I seem to ask. What does it really mean by working "with" God instead of just working "for" God? Often I think to myself how is it that there are people that still reject the gospel even after being shown so obviously that God is real. Even after they know God is there, they still reject His gift of salvation. How is it that there are such stubborn people?
God, what are Your plans?
I once learned a valuable lesson from a teacher and friend. He once went to a village in Myanmar and saw that they used bamboo as a pipe to get water from the river which was 2 miles away from the village. Before the bamboo could be used, however, it had to be hollowed out so the water could flow through. Is there anything that is preventing the Spirit of God from flowing through us? Is there any sin in us that is stopping the Holy Spirit from getting to the faraway hearts of the non-believers?
Rehearsal tonight. Can't wait =)
posted at 4:17 PM
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Monday, July 10, 2006
The days are coming.
We're moving on to full dress rehearsals now. The only thing that needs to be done now is to invite the people. Yet sometimes it seems so hard to just pass them the tract and ask them to come. Is this called being ashamed of the gospel? Is this staying in my comfort zone and trying to keep the status quo? Sometimes I feel like just standing on a table in the canteen during recess, start preaching the gospel to everyone there and then and see what God can do to the people listening. Yet...
Take away my fear and anxiety, oh God, and replace it with your peace and courage.
Already, someone does not want to come. But can I blame her? Hahaz.. Better let her stay in her "nest". How will I reach reach to those in school? I guess I have to be constantly reminded that God is my only source of strength. [Philipians 4:13]
Chinese Olevel oral exam today. Guess I won't be doing well for my chinese now. Stuttered far too much. *sigh* Father, I commit all into your Hands.
Praying.. for salvation..
posted at 5:37 PM
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Thursday, July 06, 2006
School just like any normal day today. Well, it would be if not for the fact that we went swimming during PE.
Yep. Swimming.
It was kinda cool I guess. Except that he forgot to tell us the week before. Thus, none of us brought extra clothes and a towel except for our PE attires. We weren't even suppose to go into the pool in our shorts man. But the teacher made an exception today because he needed to finish up some assessment or something.
Whatever.
So yeah. Went in, swam abit in my shorts, came out. My PE tee was used as a towel and I spent the rest of the day in something very uncomfortable. I shall not elaborate=P
Finally got to talk to Ming Feng during SFC. He's been with us for sometime but still not a christian. Says his parents does not approve of it. I am glad he wants to obey his parents but still, it is his own destiny. Praying hard for him and his parents.
Played some games during SFC today. One of which was a quiz where we split into groups and answer the questions. The next game was Captain's Ball in the courtyard. *sigh* So messy. Nevermind. Hahaz..
*[Make me a channel and You live through me.]*
posted at 8:57 PM
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Wednesday, July 05, 2006
It's over.
Germany's out.
What's the point of watching anymore? Ok. So maybe I don't support a particular team. But I think I have a jinx or something. Whenever I decide to support a team, that team gets kicked out. *sob* Oh well.. Heck the World Cup...
Who am I kidding? Of course I'll continue to watch! There are only 2 matches left. [I'm not going to watch the third and fourth placing for goodness sake] Looks like I'm going to have to sleep earlier if I'm going to watch the France and Portugal match. This time I'm just going to sit by and not support any team. We'll see how it goes.
I slept alot during school today. Guess the only highlight was that it's ZhenLiang's birthday today. Birthday boys are always hungry and are almost always fed to the full =) Was so tired after waking up so early to watch the match, which by the way, was a total waste of time. Quite disappointed in myself due to the fact that I have not gotten around to revising my work as often as I should. I know I should discipline myself to do so but sometimes it's just so hard. God, will You help me to change? Please, help me to do the best I can so that after everything, I can give You all the glory and honour You so rightly deserve.
posted at 6:28 PM
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Monday, July 03, 2006
What a day!
It was a whirl of excitement and fun as we went to East Coast Park to cycle today. Originally, it was quite a mess when we tried to call people and organise it. But at the end of it [which was really the beginning of the day] , God has brought us together at the park and we had a great time. Even though there were some complications at the end that rather pissed me off.. I will give thanks!
The weather was really wonderful. Finally got a good tan I never had in eons. Ok, Maybe too much of a tan till it became a burn=P Thank God for the many people who came too. I'm sure we all had fun bullying Caius. Hahaz.. It was so funny when we tried to chase him once. he took his packet of 100plus and threw it in the air, hoping we would get wet! In the end, all he accomplished was just waste a whole packet of drink. Hahaz..
School starts again tomorrow. Back to the ridiculously planned schedule. Just pray that God will help me to pull through and plan my priorities right.
Missing everyone already..
posted at 8:10 PM
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Sunday, July 02, 2006
Stayed over at BeanDot's on friday to watch the World Cup match between Argentina and Germany. *sigh* Argentina's out. Come to the think of it, I'm not sure why I supported them in the first place. They looked like they were a good team so I figured they would go through to the semi-finals. Turned out they lost to Germany in the penalty shootout. Ah crap..
At least I got to catch up with Jesher over there. He's been gone for a couple of months now. Turns out he's actually doing a countdown to when he can come back. Aw.. Doesn't that show how much he misses us? Got to see him using a webcam and hear him through the voice thingy in MSN. So, if you want to talk to someone overseas for free, just get a microphone and a webcam=P Slept at around 4am that night with some others sleeping at 3plus. I can confidently say that I slept the latest and woke up the earliest. wee.. -.-
Went to distribute tracts yesterday and today for the upcoming Gospel Rally. Quite glad that people are at home to be able to recieve our tracts. Kinda disappointing when you knock at the door and not get a reply man.. Praying that those who recieved those tracts would come and eventually be saved.
It's a holiday tomorrow. It'll probably be the last actual holiday I'll ever have till the O levels. Going cycling at East Coast tomorrow. Wanna tag along?
posted at 10:02 PM
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