I think I should preface this post by saying that I am not a super awesome Christian, I have my challenges and struggles but I see hope no where else but in Jesus. So every time I stray, I always come back, because where else can you find unfailing love?
I love Michael W Smith. His albums are always deeply intimate and Wonder is no exception. I think its a great source of encouragement and extremely uplifting. If you are depressed just pick a song that hits a chord and set it to repeat until those healing words sinks in.
I like this song in particular because its simple, intimate and glorious.
Just to rest in your arms
close enough to hear your heart
just to kneel at your feet
where everything fades away and I sing
Jesus Jesus take me over now
I surrender
everything I have, I lay it down
all of me
With a glimpse of your face
all my fears melt away
lost within your embrace
I'm pouring my admiration
-ONWARD!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
because you're with me.
I don't know if I've posted this before but I was just listening to it again and this line meant something to me; "...because you're with me, I will not fear."
-ONWARD!
Saturday, June 04, 2011
Exams on thursday
I have exams on Thursday, keep me in prayers. I usually know the stuff but for some reason my hands and head don't cooperate when I hit the exam room. Pray I don't make silly mistakes like forgetting to read the instructions. Lost some marks in test because of that. It still hurts to think about it.
-ONWARD!
-ONWARD!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
xxvi
Its the 7th of May 2011 while I write this. I'm not sure how I'm going to feel on my birthday so I thought since I'm waiting for a movie to download on this Saturday night I might share some things.
This year I don't plan on celebrating. Last year I had the pleasure of having dinner with some of my closest friends and it was a blast. Most of them are no more here now so I don't quite see the point of celebrating. Well actually I never really longed to celebrate my birthday, sometimes I forget the day altogether. I know its weird but that's just the way it is.
Any words of wisdom?
26 years. Wow, they keep adding up. Well I'm not wise so I don't have any wise words to give just some observations. This year well part of last year and this year I've been reading books that challenge me to try things for myself instead of simply accepting whatever has been summarised with the phase 'well that's just the way it is'. Naturally I like to question things but sadly don't dwell long to get meaningful conclusions. So if there's something to share it would be that, don't just believe, find out for yourself and be convinced. Then your belief will turn to conviction and you will not be shaken because by now you would have proof.
Another observation, well discovery for me. No matter how introverted I get, I still need social interactions. Life becomes mundane, dull and unpleasant without friends around. Its amazing how exciting even a desert can be when you have all your friends around. I guess well its one of those philosophical things. I was talking to my friend and she was like 'where are all the real guys?' and went on to say a couple of other thing...maybe I shouldn't tell this story. Feel like I'm digging a hole for myself. So yeah make friends if you can, if you need help join clubs. The frisbee club in Curtin has a reputation of producing couples. I have proof.
Since three is a magic number, I'll say make the right choices even if you have to make a fool of yourself, face embarrassment, be rejected, heartbroken, alone, sad. Make them, and have no regrets, knowing that you did what was right will save you from a conscience that will eat you up and lock up your peace. You don't want that. I once read in a book, be brave, even though you are not, no one can tell the difference.
I think finally, and this may be more important than the previous three, don't be selfish. Many times, you will have a choice to put yourself ahead of others, don't do it. Call it a test or whatever. Just don't. I can't think of a faster way to lose yourself than making yourself look more important at the expense of other people.
So there it is. Happy birthday to me. The older you get the more memories you will have, some will be very good ones, hopefully. Others will be unpleasant or just painful. Don't dwell on the unpleasant ones. They have a way of overshadowing all the good ones. Things happen, learn from it and move on. Live your life because this is it.
[Update]
So the world did not end. After church, thanks pastor for saying its my birthday in the pulpit, we went for lunch at Double star, our default after church lunch place, it was a nice cake, and I am happy.
My sisters called, I talked to mum, and my brother, my other sister sent me an authentic birthday message, and dad sent a text. Yes I am happy. Oh yeah thanks everyone who posted on facebook. I think I replied to everyone.
-ONWARD
This year I don't plan on celebrating. Last year I had the pleasure of having dinner with some of my closest friends and it was a blast. Most of them are no more here now so I don't quite see the point of celebrating. Well actually I never really longed to celebrate my birthday, sometimes I forget the day altogether. I know its weird but that's just the way it is.
Any words of wisdom?
26 years. Wow, they keep adding up. Well I'm not wise so I don't have any wise words to give just some observations. This year well part of last year and this year I've been reading books that challenge me to try things for myself instead of simply accepting whatever has been summarised with the phase 'well that's just the way it is'. Naturally I like to question things but sadly don't dwell long to get meaningful conclusions. So if there's something to share it would be that, don't just believe, find out for yourself and be convinced. Then your belief will turn to conviction and you will not be shaken because by now you would have proof.
Another observation, well discovery for me. No matter how introverted I get, I still need social interactions. Life becomes mundane, dull and unpleasant without friends around. Its amazing how exciting even a desert can be when you have all your friends around. I guess well its one of those philosophical things. I was talking to my friend and she was like 'where are all the real guys?' and went on to say a couple of other thing...maybe I shouldn't tell this story. Feel like I'm digging a hole for myself. So yeah make friends if you can, if you need help join clubs. The frisbee club in Curtin has a reputation of producing couples. I have proof.
Since three is a magic number, I'll say make the right choices even if you have to make a fool of yourself, face embarrassment, be rejected, heartbroken, alone, sad. Make them, and have no regrets, knowing that you did what was right will save you from a conscience that will eat you up and lock up your peace. You don't want that. I once read in a book, be brave, even though you are not, no one can tell the difference.
I think finally, and this may be more important than the previous three, don't be selfish. Many times, you will have a choice to put yourself ahead of others, don't do it. Call it a test or whatever. Just don't. I can't think of a faster way to lose yourself than making yourself look more important at the expense of other people.
So there it is. Happy birthday to me. The older you get the more memories you will have, some will be very good ones, hopefully. Others will be unpleasant or just painful. Don't dwell on the unpleasant ones. They have a way of overshadowing all the good ones. Things happen, learn from it and move on. Live your life because this is it.
[Update]
So the world did not end. After church, thanks pastor for saying its my birthday in the pulpit, we went for lunch at Double star, our default after church lunch place, it was a nice cake, and I am happy.
My sisters called, I talked to mum, and my brother, my other sister sent me an authentic birthday message, and dad sent a text. Yes I am happy. Oh yeah thanks everyone who posted on facebook. I think I replied to everyone.
-ONWARD
Saturday, May 21, 2011
rapture 2011
The short of it is this. Yes there's such a thing as rapture. No its not today. Why is it not today? Well some people claim they know the day while no one can really know. Here's what the bible says:
-ONWARD!
*Emphasis mine.
However, no one knows the day or the hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son (Jesus)* himself. Only the Father (God)* knows. Matthew 24:36
-ONWARD!
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