testimonies for November '07

I was reading ODB today and in Psalm 119:148 David says I stay awake through the night thinking about your promises. It gave the encouragement to spend some time everyday thinking about the faithfulness of God. To be truly thankful is a worship to God.

The month of November was probably one of the best months of the year. Even though it was the exam month, and even though the exams were so tough I thank God for seeing me through them and for the surprising result. Even though I have a supp exam, i even thank God for that. Really His mercies have been great.

I thank God also for the time i was able to spend with my friends after exam, we really had a good time especially with Samantha since she'll be leaving for Australia.

I also thank God for relentless '07 and for what happened there. Its not just information, it more of a life changing, mind altering time for me. I was reminded of some of the dreams and desires of my heart that I had lost for some reason and settled for something less. You can call it a restoration time.

Finally i want to thank God that i can come back to Kuching and to serve in Bethany. I really consider myself privileged to be doing the things i'm doing now. Yeah thank You Lord for all these things and more. I am indeed grateful.

~shalom~

salt and light camp

Going away on a camp in Permai. This will make the second time i've been to permai though the first time going for a camp so yeah.

Expectations for the camp? Well i really want to meet with God and experience Him in a more personal way. I know I'll be busy most of the time but i hope there will be times of quietness just to be by myself and do some reflection. I also need to draw strength for the responsibilities I am likely to assume in the coming year.

Results are coming out soon. I hope the 'myth' is true if so i can enjoy the rest of my holidays with relative peace of mind.

Anyway will be back on Thursday. Hopefully i won't be too tired to make a post.

~shalom~

the kingdom

The kingdom is about a story that we are all to familiar with, we see it everyday on cnn, youtube, al jezeera and other sources. Its a story of hate, of a few idealist who think killing others can be justified because of some religious obligation clouded by personal beliefs in cultural influences.

We'll kill them all, the phrase that drives the entire movie. Yes there's Jamie Fox and Jen Garner and they... well he acts well convincing the Saudi's to allow his elite team go investigate the killing of Americans in a Saudi camp who's only crime was enjoying a family time out in the baseball field in the glorious sunshine. Despite the restrictions imposed on them they were able to work pass that to get what they wanted, who they wanted.

I was really scared of the reality of people who will go all out to eliminate 'infidels'. Young, old, and the in betweens. I guess i'm glad i'm on God's side.

The movie does not feel like a movie, it felt quit real like something you would watch on a CNN report, the camera shakes a lot in some scenes which can make you dizzy but i was alright.

At the end of it, you don't feel wow that was a nice movie, you think, you are sober, at least i was. At the end of it you feel thank God I don't have to worry about a bunch of people trying to take me out when i'm enjoying a family time out.

Thank You God for the peace we enjoy.

~shalom~

someone tagged me

LIST OUT THE TOP 5 PRESENTS YOU WISH FOR:
(a) Return trip to Port Harcourt.
(b) MacBook Pro.
(c) 19" flat screen Monitor.
(d) Iphone.
(e) Psp.

LIST OUT THE REASONS FOR YOUR CHOICES:
(a) I miss home.
(b) Macs are the best.
(c) Looks nicer ma.
(d) Its so cool.
(e) I've always wanted one but the price doesn't seem to be dropping

THE PERSON WHO TAGG-ED YOU IS:
Specky 5 minus 4 (AKA amanda)

5 IMPRESSIONS OF HIM/HER:
(a) Cute.
(b) Nice and friendly
(c) Loves God
(d) Loves friends.
(e) Likes to change her blog theme.

MOST MEMORABLE THINGS HE/SHE HAS DONE FOR YOU:
Err, post ncie comments on my tagboard

MOST LOVED INVENTION (does not need to be technologically advanced):
Electricity.

WHAT DO YOU DESPISE THE MOST:
People who manipulate others.

6 PEOPLE YOU WANNA TAG:
(a) Kenin
(b) Amanda
(c) Shellyn
(d) Kimberly
(e) Zoe
(f) Gracie

~shalom~

Hooked on bleach

Sorry nothing much to update on except for me most recent pass time, the anime bleach. I don't want to go into it now, its a nice story except for all the demons and spirits thing.

I learn something about commitment and how the commitment of one person can make a huge difference even to the point of death, there still lies resolve. I want that.

Recently i've been missing home more and more. It doesn't matter where I am, there's no place like home. I feel like my siblings are growing up and i'm not in touch with what they like, what they do, their habits and stuff. I just miss being the big brother looking after everyone, settling quarrels and fights and stuff. I so miss my mom too and i also feel like minding my relationship with the big guy.

I also miss miri and all my friends and just hanging out around town, going for supper, vcf celebrations haih.

I know i sound so kolian but I can't help it la, thats how i feel la. But tomo.. today, we're going for a movie hehe. Going to watch the kingdom with obi wong and kenin is coming to kuching yay. Hope i can meet up with you tomorr.. er today hehe.

Father i pray for my brother, my sisters, my mummy, and the big guy, I ask you keep them safe and sound, in good health and in peace. Let there be at least one thing they can smile about everyday for what you have done. Keep them Father until i see them again. I miss them, Arigato o-tou-san.

~shalom~