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Psalm 127:1-2 Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor invain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors; for He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.
This is the family photo taken during Chinese New Year this year. Yes, there are changes... someone who used to be here is no longer here and there are also new additions. In this special year, I want to dedicate this spiritual family to the Lord declaring that the Lord is the Lord of this house. He is the one who builds it and guards it. One of these group is young working/uni adults, one group is in upper secondary and the last one in the lower secondary. It is a wonderful privilege to know God at a young, tender age so that we can fellowship, walk and serve the Lord for many more years. My prayer for everyone is that God will be their only rock and they will grow to know Him, walk with Him, serve Him and make Him known all the days of their lives.
God call us to do the impossible! Love your enemies. What is "love"? Love is patient, love is kind.. does not envy and does not boost and keep no records of wrong in 1 Corinthians 13. How?
Thats why I need God... on my own, I find it hard even to love my all family members, friends and some nice people around me... Help me Lord!
Belle and I caught this locally made movie yesterday during our weekly saturday night out without Leianne. Well, I must say its very well shot with one of our favourite local female artiste, Li Lin as the leading female. My wife did shed a drop of tear when KS read a love letter from Jeremy to Li Ann during Li Ann's wedding march in... with Raymond. Hmm... my initial thought was, sad for the groom for his bride is running away.....
This leap month of Feburary 08 has been a busy one, with chinese new year celebration. It was especially tough the last week because Leianne had fever and flu since monday. Thank God she's recovering and as her fever subsided on friday, her body reacted by the popping out of skin rashes which the doctor said was fine. Our poor baby has not been eating well and its obvious to those around her that she has lost quite a bit of weight. However, want to thank God because she started eating her normal quantity this morning!
The month of feburary has also marked a change in my spiritual life. Pastor Khong led the church into 40 days of praying and fasting. For me.... I started waking up early, at six daily to walk with my savior. I must admit that after serving in the ministry for the last 10 years, I wondered somwtimes what is the motivation behind what I am doing now. During last friday's prayer meeting, as I was praying with Wee Hiang and Qing Tian, the Lord revealed that "Responsibility" has become my idol. My motivation come from "Doing the right thing" and somehow, lost my joy and delight in my service to God. How far have I fallen?
I was praying again this morning and the Lord continued to lead me in Luke chapter 6:27-28....."But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you,pray for those who mistreat you." He began to unveil my eyes to see what happened over the last few years......
Did not realise that it has been almost 3 weeks sinceI last updated my blog! It has been a tremendous time for me and the family and I'm glad that I can give thanks to God for the amazing things He did.
Well, it started about 3 fridays back on a day when I was supposed to attend a Cyberwellness staff/volunteer meeting at Bukit Merah. As my dad requested for a new phone after seeing my wife's N6500, I decided to buy one for my old man. I was wondering if there is a M1 shop there and the moment I stepped out of my car, the Holy spirit prompted me to call Howe. The supernatural work by the Lord was that Howe happened to be at Tiong Bahru waiting for his wife to knock off! We met up and he began to share with me about some concerns in their lives. I felt God assurance to them that everything will be well and prayed.Wahla! We received good news the following day that all is well. I believe that God was the miracle then.I call that divine appointment.
The past 2 weeks were very hectic weeks as I had 2 project review meetings in the span of a week. With the new engineers not knowing the project protocols, a lot of work was left right towards the end, as in hours before the review meeting with senior management for me to finalise. I cried out to the Lord for help and thank God we were able to deliver what was necessary. Phew! Am thankful that I have an awesome saviour who knows all things.
Lastly, we finally booked our flat yesterday on the 30th floor. I actually prayed and cast a lot for the Lord to give us direction and as the coin landed on its tail, we went in straight without looking back. Its pretty challenging not able to have the physical showroom and also the feel of the surounding before making a decision to book the flat. Am trusting God that this is the best choice and only time can tell when we move in 5 years from now. Still, we fear not because our Lord knows all things.
Do we look like Superman and Superwoman? By the way, the letter "S" is not small size, its SUPER
Ha, I happen to scan through the bloglist from YCYPAO tribeblog and realise that many are lagging in their blogs.... this of course includes me. My latest update before the engine restarted was in September 07
Hope everyone buck-up this year and am sure I will hear good news from all over.
Talking about lag time, Leianne has also been lagging lately, she sleeps little in the day, well about 1.5 hours cumulative and sleeps from 6/7+ to the next day.... well, she has been drinking milk in her sleep(not even half awake) both yesterday and today... hmm
The pace of life in the 2nd week of January 08 has definitely picked up as people are returning from their holidays. Thus, I have been struggling to come before God during office time to wait on Him. Thank God I'm still keeping to Word before food every morning and that has somehow grown deeper in my heart. I pray that the root will reach deep into the ground and touch the life giving water for my spirit.
Well, good news on Monday as the balloting exercise was favourable to us as we are in the 3% who will get to choose a unit at Telok Blangah Towers. Come Monday night, Belle got into her first little accident as she scratched a car in the compass point car park. The car owner called us up after seeing the note on his windscreen and kept saying that he was surprised that we did that as many would have driven off. Well, we offered to pay for the minor spray painting job and hopefully, it wouldn't cost us too much. Money is a small issue, am thankful that no one was hurt, especially her.
Was reading the scripture this morning and came across the passage in 1 Peter 4: 1- 11
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same ATTITUDE, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.....
I knew from the word that what we did was right in the sight of God immediately and I sensed God saying that to me through this passage of scripture!
As I read, I also remembered Jon's mum. When I visited her in the hospital during lunch on wednesday, one thing that caught my attention was her bible on her bed. Although her body was weak from illness, I could sense the faith in Christ. Jon's grandma was there as well and she was the one who initiated us to pray. RIGHT ATTITUDE, I thought. The scripture continues to say in verse 7
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self controlled so that you can PRAY. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering GOD'S GRACE in various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things, God be praised through Jesus Christ.
I remember asking Belle if it make any difference whether I visit auntie or not.... Again, God's word says that it made a difference... God's grace was administered, not just for auntie and the family, but more importantly, for myself. I speak and work as if its with His mouth and arms. I administer God's grace! What a privilege!
Thank you Lord for the word!
Well, some other happenings this week :
Leianne fell sick for the first time on tuesday. Doctor said its sensitive nose and gave her nose drip. She is still having "runny" nose today. Pray that she will get well soon.
We also missed the first leader's meeting of the year as it was my grandma's birthday.... I would have missed the dinner but after po po incident and looking at the state my grandma is in now, I reckoned that we do not many more dinners together since she is already so old. Pray that the old folks will experience God's grace this year as we spend more time with them.
We got our balloting result today and thanks be to God as our queue number is 135 out of 210 4-room units available at Telok Blangah Towers!
That also means we will be able to secure a unit and both Belle and myself are overjoyed. There were thousands of applicants(6342 to be exact) and therefore, getting such a queue number is definitely a favor from the Lord! Furthermore, we applied for the place in Oct last year and have been waiting and waiting.... Last week, when the City View@ Boon Keng was released, we were considering if we will like to apply. However, a 4-room apartment in City View will be in the 500k to 600k range which is about 50-60% more expensive than Telok Blangah Towers and definitely out of our budget....
God is faithful.... and now we pray that we will get a good unit at a good price. Surely, a year of Victory.
Week 1 of the Year of Sabbath just passed. We started off having lunch of my paternal grandparents and parents at Jumbo restaurant in Serangoon. It was a great meeting as Leianne once again became star with her great grannies.
After which we visted Belle's maternal grandparents at West Coast. It was unforunate that po po had a fall just before the end of the year. Thank God that by the time we visted her, she was already watching television program with gong gong. Although she is not as mobile as before, we are glad healing and restoration is already taking place as we pray that God will touch her.
Work started on Wednesday but it was not till friday that I worked late, since my boss only returned then...and started asking for more. Well, the other reason is that Bernard finally left officially on friday to join his dad's firm. I will therefore be holding 2 portfolio till his replacement come in Feburaru or March.
Last night, Belle and myself had dinner at Bugis Junction's Nanxiang Restaurant. Xiao Long Bao there was good( skin did not break while picking it up) and soupy. The pumpkim pancake was also good although I found the taste similar to Chinese New Year "Niangao". We shopped around a bit and bought a pair of superman T-shirts at $68.
Thank God for His word as I religiously read a Psalm before food everyday. I must say that its refreshing as spiritual food nourishes my soul every single day. Pray that the Lord will continue to reveal Himself in the weeks ahead.
Psalm 3
O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Many are saying of me, "God will not deliver him" But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my right head. To the LORD I cry aloud; he answers me from his holy hill. I lie down and sleep; I wake up again, because the LORD sustains me. I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side.
The word of God today is that He is my protection regardless of circumstances, or how adverse things are and deliverance will come from him as I cry out to Him. That was the psalmist declaration when he faced enemies and people who had turned against him.
Am thinking how this could be applied in the workplace. Well, circumstances may not be favorable and as we know, with all the office politics, backstabbing etc.... God is the shield against words or actions taken against us. Can we declare the psalm that King David did?
