ArE wE oN FiRe FoR GOD??

I'll just post this song for d moment...i'll insert my comments later...


Let the Flame Burn Brighter

We'll walk the land
With hearts on fire
And every step
Will be a prayer
Hope is rising
New day dawning
Sound of singing
Fills the air

Two thousand years
And still the flame
Is burning bright
Across the land
Hearts are waiting
Longing, aching
For awakening
Once again

Let the flame burn brighter
In the heart of the darkness
Turning night to glorious day
Let the song grow louder
As our love grows stronger
Let it shine, let it shine
We'll walk for truth
Speak out for love
In Jesus' name
We shall be strong
To lift the fallen
To save the children
To fill the nation
With your song

GOD kNoWs wHaT hE's aBoUt

I have the habit of writing really long entries. However, i only have something short to share this time around, a prose actually..who's author is an unknown Christian..hope it speaks to all my brother's and sister's in Christ who are reading this....here it goes, a real piece of art...i'd like to entitle it...

GOD Knows What He's About

when God wants to drill a man, and to thrill a man, and to skill a man
when God wants to mould a man, to play the noblest part, when He yearns with all
His heart to create so great and bold a man,
that all the world might be amazed, watch His methods, watch His ways
how He ruthlessly perfects, whom He royally elects
how He hammers and hurts him with mighty blows,
converts him into trial shapes of clay, that only God understands
while His tortured heart is crying, and He lifts beseeching hands
how He bends but never breaks, when his good He undertakes
how He uses whom He chooses, and with mighty acts induces him to to
try his spendour out
God knows what he's about

i shall leave it at there for the moment, without any comments... it is my prayer that it spoke to you as much, if not more than it did to me... surely God knows what we are all about, because He's our Maker and our Creator....

verse for the day;

I will put my law in their minds, and write it on their hearts
I will be their God, and they will be my people
No longer will a man teach his neighbour, or a man his brother, saying, "Know the Lord"
Because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord
For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more

Jeremiah 31 v 33-34

ThE ArTeSiAn WeLL

Its been at least 3 weeks since i posted something meaningful on my blogsight, but i felt that after coming back from penang last Saturday after attending a camp, i can no longer contain it within me but to literally share it with the whole world! Christ, Compass For Life was chosen as the camp's theme. Planned and tailor made by a group of committees from Burmah Road Gospel Hall, Penang, this camp really sets the benchmark in terms of excellence and excitement. This group of committees are fiery pictures of commitment, zeal, enthusiasm, focus, and also Christlike in their dealings with issues besetting the planning and all other potential hindrances. They were a distinct picture of dedication, wholehearted service, sacrifice, and not to mention a team that was overflowing with creativity. From the camp commy, all the way down to the helpers, one thing was distinct above all; their love for the Lord....and this was obviously the main binding and bonding factor between all the committees, each one of them playing an important role. One could not do without the other.

Tireless labour, meetings during rest hours, minimal sleep throughout, thorough attention given from the most minute detail to the macro details. All these were just a reflection of what was happening behind the scenes. Behind the hearts of these men and women were that of hearts that were on fire for God, a passion for souls, minds that were convinced that 'in all that we do, we do it all for the glory of God'. Behind the business and hassle of keeping the campers in check, and making sure that the programmes are on track, are what you call personal, unseen lives akin to that of the 'artesian well'.

I'm not sure whether for those of you who are reading this would actually understand what i'm talking about. However, artesian wells are deep drilled wells through which water is forced upward under pressure. The water in an artesian well flows from an aquifer, which is a layer of very porous rock or sediment, usually sandstone, capable of holding and transmitting large quantities of water. The geologic conditions necessary for an artesian well are an inclined aquifer sandwiched between impervious rock layers above and below that trap water in it. Water enters the exposed edge of the aquifer at a high elevation and percolates downward through interconnected pore spaces. The water held in these spaces is under pressure because of the weight of water in the portion of the aquifer above it. If a well is drilled from the land surface through the overlying impervious layer into the aquifer, this pressure will cause the water to rise in the well. In areas where the slope of the aquifer is great enough, pressure will drive the water above ground level in a spectacular, permanent fountain. Artesian springs can occur in similar fashion where faults or cracks in the overlying impervious layer allow water to flow upward. Water from an artesian well or spring is usually cold and free of organic contaminants, making it desirable for drinking. 'In other words, their unseen, hidden side of their spiritual lives are very much like the artesian well. Deep, well grounded, refreshing, and constantly filled and overflowing. This in other words is true spirituality. The story of Mary & Martha tells us of the one thing that Mary chose, which was the main course, which will not be taken away from her. That story can be found in Luke's gospel chapter 10 verses 38-42. In our camp, we learnt that true spirituality is our fuel for the journey. Without true spirituality, we can never go far in our walk with God.'

Well, you may be saying in your heart, 'how on earth would you know how spiritual a person truly is?' Frankly speaking, i will never know, neither will you ever know, only God knows, who searches the deep things of man. He knows your thoughts, He examines and He tests. At the end of the day, it really is between us and the Lord isnt it? I would like to end this entry with this verse;

They will say of me, 'In the Lord alone are righteousness
and strength.'
Isaiah 45 v 24


May the Lord continue to work ever so lovingly and gently in the hearts of those who belong to Him, 'For the Lord knows those who belong to Him'.

JoY On FriDaY.....

another week has just passed by like that...but this was truly a week of difference...a memorable week to remember...of highs n lows...n resounding victories n heavy losses...but most of all...a week that i was closest to the Lord...and also the farthest from the Lord..last night in church, as i met up with unc san tosh, mei sheen n yeat lai...we discussed abt sumting dats of paramount importance to all Christians alike...missions. one thought that struck me the most was Isaiah 45..which i also did for my reading this morning. There is only one like Him, and there is no other...this words were repeated over n over...speaking to an utterly unbelieving nation..n hardened hearts.
the verse that i would like to carry on for the weekend is found in verse 24...

such comfort and joy, oh who can tell?
when tempest comes on me to dwell,
surely the Lord gives strength from above,
and keeps His children safe and sure.

those comforting thoughts come only from Him...

HiGhS & LowS oF yEsTeRdAy

the day started oh sooo fine..another day without much to do in the office...had an exciting conversation with sis, hoping that she'd come visit me in the office...but the stakes were down..nonetheless, a call comes thru n surprisingly its my sis..callin to tell me dat she'd be able to come over...let me see...d last time dat i actually saw my sis was like 3 or 4 mths ago..really missed her..went to get her around 1...brought her to my office to hav a look...then went to my usual place to get my lunch box. All of a sudden, another call comes thru...a dear friend calls to say that he's comin over with another dear friend...double combo!! what a blissful day huh...with my sis and my bros around...what more can i ask for?
finished my lunch...then the work started comin in..beginning with sumting dat i felt really dissappointed with...to be precise, really dissappointed with myself...i was like...huh? how could i be so dumb to make dat kinda mistake? din even think abt it? y am i so lazy to use my brains? or perhaps i've forgotten that God has given me a brain...?i was kinda down n depressed with myself...i just cant seem to get it right..work ends...i give my bro's a lift home, followed by my sis..then i make my way home...oh yess! before i forgot, my dear beloved brother was comin home from bintulu today...Yay!! gave my dad a call to c whether he's left or not...good news...he hasnt...asks him to wait for awhile for me...i get home in no time...stops the engine,then hops over to my dad's car...my bro's flight was arriving around 6.10pm...i was really excited to meet my bro aft 4 mths of not seeing him...we get to the airport's parking bay, leaves d car der...we then proceed to get my bro...
i really like the feeling of going to an airport...it gives me a relaxed n peaceful feeling, a very nice feeling indeed...i also love going to hospitals, weird i must say, but i also hav a nice feeling every time i go to d hospital...lolz...back to my bro..we give him a call..wondering where he could be...not noticing that he was right in front of us...lolz...my dad strolls off all of a sudden...we follow him behind, only to find out that he's stopped by this choc shop dat sells duty free choc...its kinda expensive as well...duty free i guess??..they hav a look around...picked one up...it looks kinda slim...not too much in it anw, n it costs 30 sumting...no comments bout dat...i love chocs anw, so who cares?its my parents who bought it anw...so, for dinner..we then proceed to our fav eating place...dats in pdn jaya..my parents hav actually known them for for more than 20 yrs i guess..we were their long time customers i suppose..the food is great...n i just enjoy it!!especially their chicken and their dessert!...love it to the core man!!
we finish our dinner with everyone pleased with the meal...especially with my bro home now...back to home...n straight to the idiot box...together with my 'idiot' partner..lolz...my mom...we're very compatible wen it comes to 'idiotic' stuffs...we're watchin this korean serial (memories in bali)..kinda interesting...i like it as well...especially the cool guy...
aft the show...thought i could sleep...but nope...i had to get my elder bro fr bkt jalil...took my bath...took the car..n off i went...by the time i got home was around 12 d...really wasted by now...n i seek no other solace than on my own bed...dozing off into d night...n so there ends the account of the highs n lows of yesterday...seems that the highs far outnumber the 'lows' eh...if there was any...sometimes...i get really emotional over 'petty' matters..rather than taking it easy...
yesterday, everything really drew me closer to God, it reminded me of His active participation in being involved in my life in every way...n for me to look to Him always n not to men..in my down moments...i saw Him comforting me with His words...'I came to save, not to condemn', 'come to me, whoever among you that is burdened and heavy ladened'...such words were of tremendous comfort and encouragement...

quote of the day: i don't know about tomorrow, but i know who holds my hand

rUmiNaTionS....over the past day...

morning...i said to myself...as i sluggishly pulled myself out of my bed to the ringing voice of my mom who woke me up...oh my goodness!!i thought i was really late...had a look at d time..pheww!..it was only quarter past 7...made d bed...got out of bed...then got myself ready for the day...working has been a burden of late...a rather not so nice feelin to have...as i said previously..i spend most of my time in d office alone...frankly speaking..i need ppl around me...for me to feel alive..lolz...jz facing d comp the whole day can kill me...but dats wat i hav been doin for more than 2 mths now...so who cares anw?
d moment i got up from bed...my thoughts were brought back to what i had learnt the night bfore at bsf...striking thoughts they were...but most importantly...it could prove to change my life from now on..the christian life is the triumphant life...but like paul himself...he expressed his utmost desire to know Christ and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death...this is the secret to living the triumphant, joyful, persevering and consistent christian life...that is to know Christ...in a personal, intimate manner..also in an experiential manner lived out in my everyday life...
i have the grave tendency of thinking too much...worrying far too much...jz to name a few of the struggles that i still have yet to come to terms with..along with a host of other issues...nonetheless...i do know this...that where i am today..is not where i used to be...but where i am i now...God has not finished His purpose in me and through me...and i take great comfort in that...i want n need to learn how to enjoy God's blessings everyday...lest it hinders and distracts me from the One person that demands my all... emotional i may be...but i have learnt to embrace that wholeheartedly...cause God made me that way...and no other way..n i'm proud of that!

is my all on the altar of sacrifice made?
is my will given to Thee?
so shall i rest in Thee alone...
and in nothing else...shall i find comfort n refuge
and this the Lord hears

verse for the day: now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent
John 17 v 3

till the battles done...all ye saints of the Lord...

mOnDaY bLuEs.....

I could never bring myself to produce a blogsite, let alone writing a traditional journal...guess its due to my own laziness and reluctance to do what everyone else is doing nowadays...not to say that its a bad thing anw, and ere i am..penning down my thoughts for the 1st time ever...on the internet some more..lolz..well...i'm thinking where should i start..?
Well, ere goes...for those of you who know me..i've actually started work with immediate effect ever since i came back from taiping, perak...i'm actually working in this HR consulting firm, and my role is to simply man the office..it is anything but simple. early days were pretty relaxing and i actually spent most of my time chillin' around the office...surfing the net, and basically antg but work...because there was at this point no work handed over to me...but bliss it was...and as easily it came...it was gone as soon as i realized it...work came pouring in literally...and i had to work...lolz...
Well, now i've been able to adapt pretty well to 'manning' the office all by myself most of the time...must be really challenging i would say...but the Lord definitely enables. I can postively say that i kind of enjoy my work...and the ways which my work forces me to change...if you know what i mean...i guess the best part of my work that i like is the fact that i am actually allowed to bring my friends over to the office...my boss is absolutely wonderful man!!havent met anyone like him before in my life...an absolutely godly man...
Well....lets see...it was last thursday i guess...when there was a really terrible downpour in the evening. i was peacefully working away in the office when i suddenly heard rain in the office!!what? rain in the office? i thought i must've been dreaming...so i checked it out...hoping to find out that the sound came from outside and not the office...well..u guessed it...to my utter horror, the office was literally 'raining'!!gosh...what should i do?i realized i couldn't do much but wait till the next morning...so,wait i did...and my ever pleasant boss came into the office and he started bailing out the water...i joined him as well once i was finished with whatever i was doing...what an experience i thought...so the floor was cleaned..dried and mopped as well...
My boss warned me that this leakage wasnt the 1st time, and will not be the last time...it was kind of a prophecy i guess...before i knew it...on this excellent friday evening, where i made some plans to hang out with my buddies...i heard some rain in the office again...due to the rain..but this time...there was a really loud sound...i switched on the light...i couldnt believe it!! i literally saw the ceiling falling off..i mean the asbestos...the rain was so bad till it flooded 3 quarters of the office ..and my boss and his assitant had to come in on a saturday evening to clean up the mess...what a mess!!!...it still smells...even now...
Back to my evening...we guys(mo & ed) had a great evening out..those 2 guys that i just mentioned are buddies as close as a brother...i went to get the tickets for tonight...HP...wow!!i was really excited to watch this show...it looked really interesting...after getting the tickets..i went to get the guys...we then decided to proceed to steven's corner for our dinner...i must say that i definitely enjoyed my meal...especially my drink...lolz...we then proceeded to our movies, and it surely didnt dissappoint...but the seats were sumting else...imagine sitting 2nd row from the front...this was my 1st time ever...what an experience...
By the time i reached home was already 12 sumting...i was just dead tired...and fell asleep for the night...well...i'm supposed to go home by 12...call me the male version of cinderella..lolz...

verse for the day: He must become greater, i must become less......John 3 v 30

....the Lord shall sustain me to see another day to live unto His glory....