lifesong
Everyone needs compassion
Love that's never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Saviour
The hope of nations
Saviour, He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
So take me as you find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in
Now I surrender
Shine your light in
Let the whole world see
We're singing, for the glory
Of the risen King
Jesus, Shine your light in
Let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory
Of the risen king
Sunday, November 05, 2006
-3:53 pm
Oh my poor tortured toes.
Wore the pretty brown leather covered-toe heels yesterday because I was serving communion. My foot was riddled with blisters by the time I got to church for P6 cell. I think by the end of the day, I had a grand total of 4 blisters on each foot. Yay for me. For those who were wondering why I was walking in such a stiff, awkward fashion, now you know why. I've learnt my lesson; I'm never going to wear that hideously painful pair of shoes again, even though they look dainty and gorgeous. Such sacrifice for vanity's sake is so not worth it.
But despite that, I walked all the way to serene macs after FUEL with Nah and Amanda. Very slowly. Anna had to go off to sleepover at her friend's place. :( But I got to spend time with dear Nah and Amanda! (: I'm glad Amanda, Brandon and Charles appreciate the chili-mayo sauce concoction. Finally- some people who do not think that I'm weird for liking to eat my fries with that. Though it was just the three of us girls, it felt good catching up with them. I miss them so!!! And I'm going to miss Nah next year. *bawls* Oh well. Change is the only constant, especially in God's plan. It's the only way to challenge us to step out of our comfort zones and to keep us moving in the right direction.
Testimony!!
I really didn't know how I was going to survive yesterday, getting up at 6.30am and only going home late at night. Was plagued with a cold since Thursday and was out the entire day on Friday. Went home late too because of Lcell. But somehow throughout yesterday, God really gave me the strength to manage, took away the runny nose and discomfort. I was quite surprised that I lasted all the way through, even for Z2 FUEL. Thank God for His faithfulness and healing hand. (:
Today can be counted as one of the happiest days of my life. Went out for brunch with the family at Casuarina Curry and then stopped for a while at Upper Pierce Reservior. Just sitting in the car as Dad drove, listening to the amiable chatter and light-hearted banter is one of the best things. This is one of the few times that we've really spent quality time as a family, without any petty arguments or disagreements. It was so nice to see Dad heaping tons of prata and curry onto Mum's plate. They haven't really treated each other so affectionately in a long time. I thank God for this recent turnaround. I'd never expected my prayers to be answered in such a powerful way, and the change so instantaneous too.
I'm just speechless.
Thank You Lord.
Came home and played Midnight Club II with Amos. He's really good at negotiating the turns and navigating the race route. I mastered the easy race course he set for me and advanced to the harder one. The irritating thing about the game is that even if I come in 2nd or 3rd out of 6 racers, they always flash the words "You Lose" in neon yellow. *disgruntled look* Hey that's not too bad for someone who just started playing the game okay.
I'm really starting to enjoy spending time with my brothers. I've learnt that the best way to connect with them is to join them in doing what they like to do. For Joe, we bond over guitar stuff. I sincerely want to make a difference in my brothers' lives. What's the point of me discipling others in church if I do not even take care of the seedlings at home? As they grow up, I want to see them walk in the ways of the Lord, grow more in love with Him each day, and feel as passionate as I am about Him. I want to see them learn, serve and experience God for themselves like I have. There's no better place than IGNYTE but besides that, the home is another place of growth too.
Family life has never been better. And I pray that it will last. No- I know it will because this is what God desires for each and every family- to enjoy the fellowship of loved ones and to build a Godly home, serving the Lord together as a household, just as Joshua said. I've realised that my family is a part of my ministry as well, where God has placed me to make a difference. Everything's just falling into place right now and looking back, I can't help but stand in awe of His grace, His power and His way of making all things work for the good of those who love Him.
Miracles can happen and they do. Faith is the key that unlocks God's power which can alter every single circumstance in our lives, no matter how hopeless we deem it. Try believing and you'll see. I know that my God is great because I see Him at work in my life every day. I pray that you too will experience His love and power personally and be able to say the same thing to others as you testify about how He has made the impossible possible.
"What is impossible with men is possible with God."
-Luke 18:27
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