Sometimes, I get a super strong feeling that every detail of my life is in God's hands. He has every detail planned out for me...everyday. :)
I am so thankful that the hearing on 22 August 2008 has been re-scheduled to 28 October 2008. God knew that I needed to have the hearing postponed really badly and He made it happen. He never fails to know my needs.
Was supposed to have worship prac last night, but it had to be shifted to friday for some reason. It so happened that I was down with a cold yesterday...and I felt so ill. Thank God the worship prac was shifted to friday. If not, I would not know how to pull through the practice in that state. God knows my needs.
God cares...:p
Friday, August 22, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Loved
Woke up in the morning to see hubby's letter for me on the table.. took a train down to office, received a call from my little angel (not knowing what she was up to)...exited from the MRT station to see the two little angels, xiaomei and LY waiting for me with a cup of soyabean drink from Mr Bean and breakfast from Cedele :) I was so pleasantly surprised and that really made my day.
Read an email from someone really dear to me, living far away from Singapore...My two dear ex-colleagues met me up for lunch at my favourite Ramen shop to celebrate my birthday. Had an enjoyable time with them too.
Not to mention the many messages from my loving family and friends. :p
Oh ya.. it's the birthday of my cute doggie, Farnia! Happy Birthday Farnia!
To all who have been showering me with so much love and care...THANK YOU! All of you have helped me experience the love of God :)
Oh ya.. I must say something about my dearest JYFers :) They came over to my place on sat to cook..haha..made good use of my kitchen. Most importantly, they took so much iniative to clear up the place for me, wash the dishes, mop the floor etc. Because of that, I did not have to stay up late to clean the house. I felt touched by those gestures. Well done JYFers! Keep up the good work :)
Read an email from someone really dear to me, living far away from Singapore...My two dear ex-colleagues met me up for lunch at my favourite Ramen shop to celebrate my birthday. Had an enjoyable time with them too.
Not to mention the many messages from my loving family and friends. :p
Oh ya.. it's the birthday of my cute doggie, Farnia! Happy Birthday Farnia!
To all who have been showering me with so much love and care...THANK YOU! All of you have helped me experience the love of God :)
Oh ya.. I must say something about my dearest JYFers :) They came over to my place on sat to cook..haha..made good use of my kitchen. Most importantly, they took so much iniative to clear up the place for me, wash the dishes, mop the floor etc. Because of that, I did not have to stay up late to clean the house. I felt touched by those gestures. Well done JYFers! Keep up the good work :)
Thursday, August 14, 2008
A season for rest
been feeling rather tired recently. Physically, emotionally, mentally etc...been feeling exhausted.
Too much has been going on lately, in all areas of life. Feel like it's time to slow down and rest. Was reminded of the story of Martha and Mary yesterday. Guess it's always important to be careful not to become like Martha...who was busy with many things and distracted. Mary chose that which was good, which was to sit at the feet of Jesus to listen.
Maybe I have been like Martha, which explains why I have been feeling so exhausted.
God answered another prayer today (regarding work), which somewhat lifted a heavy burden. :) The answer came with some waiting on my part... the waiting period was tough, cos I wondered, "would He answer my request with a positive?" The anxiety was not lifted somewhat because I doubted. Now that the answer has come, I am grateful but at the same time, I am wondering whether I should have had more faith.
Ah well.. whatever the case is, I am so glad now...and my heart is more rested.
Sometimes I wish I can cope with stress better.
Too much has been going on lately, in all areas of life. Feel like it's time to slow down and rest. Was reminded of the story of Martha and Mary yesterday. Guess it's always important to be careful not to become like Martha...who was busy with many things and distracted. Mary chose that which was good, which was to sit at the feet of Jesus to listen.
Maybe I have been like Martha, which explains why I have been feeling so exhausted.
God answered another prayer today (regarding work), which somewhat lifted a heavy burden. :) The answer came with some waiting on my part... the waiting period was tough, cos I wondered, "would He answer my request with a positive?" The anxiety was not lifted somewhat because I doubted. Now that the answer has come, I am grateful but at the same time, I am wondering whether I should have had more faith.
Ah well.. whatever the case is, I am so glad now...and my heart is more rested.
Sometimes I wish I can cope with stress better.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Beyond our control...
Had a great time praying together with 10 other brothers and sisters in CG on National Day. It was an enjoyable time because it was a time when we all learnt to leave everything to God and trust Him to do the work. There was nothing of ourselves...
Lately, I have been faced with situations beyond my control...ranging from stuff at work to what's going on in my life and the life of others around me. A brother recently shared with me that God's been showing him his limitations. I think the same goes for me. We both agreed that such times drive us to our knees.
When we come to our end, that's when God begins.
God never intended for us to bear so many burdens...This reminds me of a verse,
Matthew 11:28-29
28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
Lately, I have been faced with situations beyond my control...ranging from stuff at work to what's going on in my life and the life of others around me. A brother recently shared with me that God's been showing him his limitations. I think the same goes for me. We both agreed that such times drive us to our knees.
When we come to our end, that's when God begins.
God never intended for us to bear so many burdens...This reminds me of a verse,
Matthew 11:28-29
28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
Saturday, August 09, 2008
True rest
I just re-watched Sweet Home Alabama. Nice show... :) Very sweet...
Home alone tonight cos hubby's out night cycling with a whole bunch of people. He loves to cycle... night cycling just excites him like crazy. A pity I can't really cycle well...so figured I should not go on the roads and become a road hazard. :) haha. He must be having loads of fun right now...cycling, cycling, cycling! :) :)
It's been a tough week for me cos of stress from a case at work. Still learning to trust God and not worry too much... but looks like the anxiety's getting over me a little. Chose to watch the movie to de-stress...but now it's left me wondering whether it really helps... well, maybe it takes my mind off the stress a little.. but not permanently.
True rest can only be found in the Lord. Anything else is but a means of finding escape from the stress. We try to cope with life through food, entertainment, etc... but only Jesus gives us true joy, peace and hope.
Well, guess it's time to plug myself to the real source.
Home alone tonight cos hubby's out night cycling with a whole bunch of people. He loves to cycle... night cycling just excites him like crazy. A pity I can't really cycle well...so figured I should not go on the roads and become a road hazard. :) haha. He must be having loads of fun right now...cycling, cycling, cycling! :) :)
It's been a tough week for me cos of stress from a case at work. Still learning to trust God and not worry too much... but looks like the anxiety's getting over me a little. Chose to watch the movie to de-stress...but now it's left me wondering whether it really helps... well, maybe it takes my mind off the stress a little.. but not permanently.
True rest can only be found in the Lord. Anything else is but a means of finding escape from the stress. We try to cope with life through food, entertainment, etc... but only Jesus gives us true joy, peace and hope.
Well, guess it's time to plug myself to the real source.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Give thanks
Feeling rather tired today...plus undergoing some stress at work. Stress is caused by negative thinking and worries. So God reminded me to "give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus"..and "not to be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God, and the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus".
Actually I prayed for some stuff relating to work last night... but God did not answer them today. Instead, the outcome was quite unexpected. What did I learn from that? That God is sovereign and that He has chosen not to answer my prayers for reasons only known to Him, and that He has chosen to do so for my good. That perspective helped me to give thanks more easily. :) Maybe He will still answer my prayers.. but not now. Who knows? :p
Well.. the stress may still hit once in a while..but I guess I will just take a step at a time.
DPA has started today! 9 hours around the clock... :p exciting!
Actually I prayed for some stuff relating to work last night... but God did not answer them today. Instead, the outcome was quite unexpected. What did I learn from that? That God is sovereign and that He has chosen not to answer my prayers for reasons only known to Him, and that He has chosen to do so for my good. That perspective helped me to give thanks more easily. :) Maybe He will still answer my prayers.. but not now. Who knows? :p
Well.. the stress may still hit once in a while..but I guess I will just take a step at a time.
DPA has started today! 9 hours around the clock... :p exciting!
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Happy 1st Year!
Yesterday was our first wedding anniversary! :)
We each had a bowl of super nice ramen.. only $13.00 per bowl! And WG managed to get a shirt from G2000 at a very good price! We talked...shared a little on how we feel about our 1st year together as h&w. That was a mini celebration! haha..
We did not have much of a mood to do anything really special or big yesterday because we were so tired after a day's work... :) Moreover, the big celebration is due next friday! Yippee!! We both managed to take leave! Looking forward to that.. haha
Well, all in all.. we are very grateful to God for sustaining and growing us together as one. :P All praises be to our loving Father!
We each had a bowl of super nice ramen.. only $13.00 per bowl! And WG managed to get a shirt from G2000 at a very good price! We talked...shared a little on how we feel about our 1st year together as h&w. That was a mini celebration! haha..
We did not have much of a mood to do anything really special or big yesterday because we were so tired after a day's work... :) Moreover, the big celebration is due next friday! Yippee!! We both managed to take leave! Looking forward to that.. haha
Well, all in all.. we are very grateful to God for sustaining and growing us together as one. :P All praises be to our loving Father!
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