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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Week 79 Part 2
A video which we saw during CG this week. (: blessed.
The crowd or the cross. 2 voices, calling us each and every day. We need to make that decision to stand firm in our faith, even as we are exposed to the things of the world all so often.
A little encounter with God to share. I was returning home yesterday and griping with the Thaipusam festivities because 4 buses just went by without letting people up as it was already jam packed. Was like "wah lao.. sian half.." because it was already late (delayed about an hour at the bus stop). Was also reflecting upon the sermon that was given to us yesterday, as well as several other things.
Once again consumed by many thoughts, i reached the carpark near my place and (with my specs on, somehow) i saw this van from Church of Christ saying: "The bible has the answer." I was amazed because i thought seeing this didn't happen just by any chance. It was like God reminding me with the words on the van. Indeed, God's word is everlasting. And whatever we do in life, when we are faced with the choice of choosing the crowd or the cross, i want to make that choice to refer to God's word and people, the decision to choose the option that is best in God's eyes and bring glory to Him.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Week 79 - Struggling powerfully
I was sharing about these two words with someone just recently. Yes, it is a good thing to struggle with the Lord, and i am privileged, even, to be able to struggle with God. Going through struggles can be painful/unpleasant, but as in Hebrews it is mentioned in verse 7 of chapter 12, endure hardship as discipline, God is treating us as His sons (for sisters, daughters), for what son (or daughter) is not disciplined by their Father?
This has been the situation for me this week, with many situations i did not know how to handle myself but God made a way for me through the HS. Upon hindsight i can smile upon what has just passed, and be encouraged that God has walked ahead and is leading me to better places.
Here are some heartwarming situations:
- Getting to know more people (:
- Time spent at HQ, good time of conversations with you, you, you, you and you.
- CG on Thursday, where we got to understand each other a bit better in a more abstract way, and appreciate each other's flaws.
- Fighting with negative thoughts and fatigue at the same time
- Fighting with distractions eg.the one at Nanyang Audi during midweek
- Developing certain friendships slow but progressive
- Rush hours on the train, waking up to see familiar faces
- QT with God (spiritually refreshing in the morning before the physical rest on the train) that sharpens me (:
- The many conversations i had during the week, some of which were more surprising
- In class nonsense and light hearted stuff in the midst of heavy content, and some which were more urky
- Fighting with the "love the sinner, hate the sin" catchphrase
- Realising that i still have an area that i need to be working upon diligently
- Food (: esp. Mum's dinners with hot soup...
- Shepherding and good time of sharing life
- And of course, the many little humblings that God provides so as to remind me that He is still in control and not let pride get in the way. Praise You God. (:
Allow me to say this once again, that we are not fighting this war with the weapons of this world, but they have power to demolish strongholds. This spiritual warfare, i am glad to be fighting this with God.
Look forward to the week ahead and the many humblings with you God. But first, it's the weekends! And i haven't bought my CNY clothes yet.
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Week 78 - Do our part and let God do the rest
Thanksgiving pts to God this week:
- For reminding me of His presence every now and then
- For a wonderful time of sharing at CG, and learning from the Word
- For the Holy Spirit's guidance especially during school hours
- For creating new opportunities for knowing more about ppl's lives
- For sustaining me through a week that was plagued by sensitivity of nose (not for the first time)
- For sustaining me through fatigue from travelling (ahh sucks), and keeping me awake during lessons (only just)
- For wonderful meals prepared by Mum (yam rice today, ;P)
- And more.
A photo of NYCA1 at the museum.. blurred and ancient. (:
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Week 77 - 1st week of Year 2 Sem 2
3 takeaway points this week. Going to be a bit choleric here, indeed God has spoken in different ways, different measures to me this week, to help me get started in an appropriate manner. These 3 points represent 3 very real issues that we may all face, and to be frank, i know i will be tested yet again.
The season in my life is: Perserverance
1. Don't forget me, says the Lord, even as we perservere
Philippians 3:12-21 (New International Version)
Pressing on Toward the Goal
12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
15All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16Only let us live up to what we have already attained.
17Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things. 20But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
Indeed, throughout the week there are little snippets of time where i get a bit more engrossed with my sch work and my plans that my relationship with God has thrown a little off balance.
Love the times when God uses LITTLE circumstances (not big ones) to humble me and keep me soft at heart. Even as i am humbled, i know i need to be.
2. Purity (stepping out of comfort sheltered zone)
The first thought that sprung to my mind when i went for my first seminar was: kuang ting (in an unpleasant eeky distasteful voice), "welcome" back...
I was reminded many things and if there's anything that is sobering, this would be the no.1 thing as i was reminded of this big hindrance that stands before our relationship with God once again, that will continue to test and pester even as God has made His people, including myself, stronger. The p&W song that goes: A pure heart, that's what i long for... a heart that follows hard after thee... I want to keep it in my mind. After all, we are not fighting with the weapons of this world. Our war is a spiritual war.
Psalm 119:9-11 (New International Version)
b Beth
9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to your word.
10 I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
11 I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
3. Add/drop (Miracles and interventions)
Thanks to Weeboon, many of us were able to use an automated add drop programme that allowed us to camp for our desired module. God dropped a word at the beginning of the week that i should not worry about this thing and let Him do His work, as i had better things to concern myself with.
On Wednesday, i received a pleasant surprise. 10am, i went in to start the programme, and i happened to see ONE SLOT. One slot, at exactly the index no i wanted, among all other slots which remained empty for huge periods of time. I successfully added that module in. Amazing God.
On Friday 12am, the one other module i was camping for suddenly had a slot too! It was after Sub-d, and apparently not worrying for this paid dividends. But, as it turned out, Friday 10am someone else took that module. Still, PTL!
I thank God for showing me how He works in His timing. Still, we have to plan our schedules and prepare ourselves, but as we know,
Proverbs 16:9 (New International Version)
9 In his heart a man plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps.
Looking forward to greater days with You. Love You.
Blessed,
KuangTing
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
Week 76 Part 2
The new year often comes in the form of new year resolutions, time of reflecting, and setting aside goals that we want to accomplish for the next 12 months. Though i must say, when the announcement about the resolution about eating less and exercising more came, i was like, exercise (sure!), eat less (hmm...).
But first, i thank God for showing me certain things in the new year. That certain things were not meant to be smooth sailing, and i can expect an exciting ride in the new year. The electives which i wanted in the end was not the one i got. Which means add drop. Which means timetable not settled. New scenario here though.
Next, that i have much to do in the new year if i want to see more people come to know the Lord. I really need to root myself well in the Word and applications in my life if i want to see my closest ones come to know the Lord as well.
And, to be faithful to what God has called me to do, and not be sidetracked by any hindrances along the way. That He'll show me what am i doing in HR in a clearer form. Bits and pieces along the way, but i'll wait for your revelation.
Finally, i thank God for this sermon preached by Michael, that we'll continue to grow our faith in You and continue to trust in You.
Isa 66:2
Has not my hand made all these things,
and so they came into being?"
declares the LORD.
"This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Week 76 Part 1 - If we hold on together (Diana Ross)
No spiritual elements here. A familiar song, the lyrics all so meaningful. It reminds me of my walk with God, to persist and grow in our faith, confidently with love and fear of the Lord into the new year. Are we ready for the new sem?
By the way, the guitar is good (i think). (:
If we hold on together
Verse:
G
Don’t lose your way, with each passing day
G C D
You’re come so far Don’t throw it away
Em G Em G
Live believing, dreams are for weaving
C G D
Wonders are waiting to start
Em G Em G
Live your story, faith hope and glory
Am G D
Hold to the truth in your heart
Refrain:
G C D
If we hold on together
G C D
I know I dreams will never die
G Em C
Dream see us through to forever
G Em D G
Where clouds roll by for you and I
Should be correct? made some changes to the chords though.
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Sunday, January 3, 2010
Week 75 - Enter 2010
It's the new year. So here's a video of some funny clips in soccer (heh. as always) to liven things up (:
Happy 2010 to all!
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