June 8th, 2009
Today I had a very meaningful conversation with Joshua Toh albeit in a very unexpected place.
Everyone has their own issues and problems…and it never really dawns on them what the Word really talks about when it comes to suffering, hardship and pain until they really experience it. If we were ever to be in the shoes of the Psalmist or Job, we’ll be sure to say “God, just end my life here and now”.
And he mentioned John 11:35, “Jesus wept.”. And why did the Son of God weep? Because he cares for us deeply, knowing full well of our suffering in this world. He cares for us…and He’ll never leave us.
Only in our darkest and most trying times can God’s power and glory shine forth and transform us.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” – Matthew 16:24
Surprisingly this verse has been popping up quite often…and I don’t think it is pure coincidence.
http://pressiechurch.org/Theol_2/suffering_as_the_path_to_glory.htm
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June 6th, 2009
Sometimes things happen and I don’t really understand.
Sometimes life is like that and I don’t understand.
A lot of things happen and I don’t understand.
And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? – Matthew 6:30
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7
Why should I box God in my own thinking, limiting him to what I think He can or cannot do?
Why should I limit God?
Why should I limit his work?
I worry about my parents, my family, my future and life in general. God has done so many things in the past that today still seem improbable…impossible. So why then should I doubt His power, His greatness, His mighty awesomeness? I shouldn’t.
Help me O God, hear your voice today.
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June 3rd, 2009
Don’t throw directives or whatever you came up with in my face please.
It’s really irritating.
A simple one liner, three worded sentence would have sufficed.
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May 30th, 2009
To deny ourselves and to live out His will, his plan set out for us.
To let go of the worldly things, our own desires, agendas, goals and the things we hold dear to us. That is the hardest thing to do…but if we don’t, how then can we pick up the crosses in our lives and say “Father, I surrender my all”.
And until we do, we can never say that we truly love Him.
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May 21st, 2009
It is strange how we can be excited about certain things and not feel the same way about God.
We wait in anticipation for the next soccer match of the season, for finales of American Idol or when payday is coming but the same can never be said about our attitude towards God. Sure it isn’t easy but surely the joy you get in doing so is greater than the things of this world.
I don’t know if it is a sign…but I have lost a couple of things these past few days…and I basically turned my room upside down to look for that particular item. And I didn’t stop till I found it.
I have lost something inside me for the longest time and strangely enough I haven’t been looking for it.
Then Jesus asked, “Do you love me more than these?”.
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May 14th, 2009
Got my visa approved the very day I went for the medical which really speaks about the efficiency of however the Australian e-Visa thingy works. Or maybe that is how it is for visas in general but still I’d say it is quite efficient.
All there is left now is to just pack my bags and head down under. Apparently my place is near Victoria Market so yay for me.
And a few days ago Apple managed to ship me my new computer within what, 4 days? From Shanghai to Singapore, I was basically refreshing the TNT tracking page like some maniac. In Wee Jin’s words, if there was a guy manning the page, he would have gone crazy seeing my refreshing skillz.
And I don’t think there is any other performance notebook out there that gives you 7+ hours of computing time in such a neat package. Ok lah, maybe in rl 4-5 hours. And thank God the notebook turned out okay, no DOA, no defects…wheee.
I’ve lost about 5-ish kg so far. Need to lose another 5 to reach my target weight. Although I must say losing mass is not a good thing, at least theoretically I am catabolizing fat instead of muscle. Anabolism works wonders really. And for the last time there is no such thing as spot fat reduction, you CAN’T choose where you want to lose fat kthnx.
I’ll really miss you when I’m gone.
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May 4th, 2009
Strangely enough, Labour Day did feel a tad different for me even though I’m on perma holiday.
Or maybe it was just the company. Just maybe.
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May 2nd, 2009
Finally got my accommodation confirmed, now I’m just waiting for the tenancy agreement. Couldn’t have hoped for a better place, it is a tad bit on the high side though.
Just left with the visa, medical, air tickets and my own personal belongings. So far so good. 
He is my Provider and He’ll never forsake me.
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April 13th, 2009
I wonder about the state we are in right now.
It is nice to play non-partisan but how can you let something like this carry on?
Nobody wants to say anything because it is the right thing to do.
And the right thing my dear friends, has become ever so self-righteous.
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April 9th, 2009
We are pleased to inform you that you will also be disrupted from National Service (NS) for the validity period of your Exit Permit. While under disruption, you will not be required to participate in any NS activities including NS IPPT/RT until you are notified otherwise. Should you choose not to be disrupted, you may inform your respective Personnel Management Centre at the following e-mail address:
Army : nannnee@starnet.gov.sg
WHEEEE.
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