there's so much more i could do... Lord, open my eyes to your plans and opportune moments! Teach me to be sensitive.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
interesting how i never fail to end up in this situation.. its like a fact.. predictable.. quite tragic. even more so now that i've decided to visit blogger.com OF ALL TIMES.....
whats ur problem jeannieloi...!!
i officially have.. 14 hours to..:
12.30am -read 5 journal articles
3.00am -fill in 5 review forms
5.00am -write 400 x 5 words worth of annotated bibliography
8.00am -write a 1 page professional looking piece of proposal to tell my "boss" that Snoezelen is a waste of money.
12.30pm -check font and font size, print assignment, print coversheet and marking rubric, manila envelope it
1.00pm -run to car, drive to school and pray for parking, park, run to ot school, scan, DROP IT IN THE BOX!!
even more exciting news, daddy arrived last night, mummy and porridge brother coming on the 28th! :D (daddy vaguely resembles a watermelon here. the colour of his shirt.. and i don't know why both my parents put their hands on my right shoulder like it's gna fall or something.. interesting..)
being a student is an occupational hazard to your mental and physical health.. I LOVE ASSIGNMENTS! YAY YAY YAY
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Love...
is patient,
is kind..
1 cor 13:4a
Love..
must be sincere..
Romans 12:9
16This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. 17If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? 18Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. 19This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence 20whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.
1 John 3
loving not with words or tongue but with actions and in truth is a challenge. talk is cheap. and its getting cheaper. Dear God, teach me how You love.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
hello everyone, meet barnslig park, aka pandie, my panda-sausage-dog-frog looking bolster. he helps me sleep well. too well. 
my utmost for His highest, 29 April 2010
Gracious Uncertainty
. . . it has not yet been revealed what we shall be . . . —1 John 3:2
Our natural inclination is to be so precise— trying always to forecast accurately what will happen next— that we look upon uncertainty as a bad thing. We think that we must reach some predetermined goal, but that is not the nature of the spiritual life. The nature of the spiritual life is that we are certain in our uncertainty. Consequently, we do not put down roots. Our common sense says, "Well, what if I were in that circumstance?" We cannot presume to see ourselves in any circumstance in which we have never been.
Certainty is the mark of the commonsense life— gracious uncertainty is the mark of the spiritual life. To be certain of God means that we are uncertain in all our ways, not knowing what tomorrow may bring. This is generally expressed with a sigh of sadness, but it should be an expression of breathless expectation. We are uncertain of the next step, but we are certain of God. As soon as we abandon ourselves to God and do the task He has placed closest to us, He begins to fill our lives with surprises. When we become simply a promoter or a defender of a particular belief, something within us dies. That is not believing God — it is only believing our belief about Him. Jesus said, ". . . unless you . . . become as little children . . ." (Matthew 18:3 ). The spiritual life is the life of a child. We are not uncertain of God, just uncertain of what He is going to do next. If our certainty is only in our beliefs, we develop a sense of self-righteousness, become overly critical, and are limited by the view that our beliefs are complete and settled. But when we have the right relationship with God, life is full of spontaneous, joyful uncertainty and expectancy. Jesus said, ". . . believe also in Me" (John 14:1 ), not, "Believe certain things about Me". Leave everything to Him and it will be gloriously and graciously uncertain how He will come in— but you can be certain that He will come. Remain faithful to Him.
. . . it has not yet been revealed what we shall be . . . —1 John 3:2
Our natural inclination is to be so precise— trying always to forecast accurately what will happen next— that we look upon uncertainty as a bad thing. We think that we must reach some predetermined goal, but that is not the nature of the spiritual life. The nature of the spiritual life is that we are certain in our uncertainty. Consequently, we do not put down roots. Our common sense says, "Well, what if I were in that circumstance?" We cannot presume to see ourselves in any circumstance in which we have never been.
Certainty is the mark of the commonsense life— gracious uncertainty is the mark of the spiritual life. To be certain of God means that we are uncertain in all our ways, not knowing what tomorrow may bring. This is generally expressed with a sigh of sadness, but it should be an expression of breathless expectation. We are uncertain of the next step, but we are certain of God. As soon as we abandon ourselves to God and do the task He has placed closest to us, He begins to fill our lives with surprises. When we become simply a promoter or a defender of a particular belief, something within us dies. That is not believing God — it is only believing our belief about Him. Jesus said, ". . . unless you . . . become as little children . . ." (Matthew 18:3 ). The spiritual life is the life of a child. We are not uncertain of God, just uncertain of what He is going to do next. If our certainty is only in our beliefs, we develop a sense of self-righteousness, become overly critical, and are limited by the view that our beliefs are complete and settled. But when we have the right relationship with God, life is full of spontaneous, joyful uncertainty and expectancy. Jesus said, ". . . believe also in Me" (John 14:1 ), not, "Believe certain things about Me". Leave everything to Him and it will be gloriously and graciously uncertain how He will come in— but you can be certain that He will come. Remain faithful to Him.
God knows best! (:
stuff stuff stuff stuff stuff after stuff. when people ask me how i am, its same ol' busy but good. but it is :D now i just need to take away distraction time and maybe learn to walk faster or just do things faster in general so i can save time there too. i... need.... more....hours.............
- book flights
- organise accommodation
- reply + write emails
- assignments
- tests
- exercise
- plan dg
- ketchup
- aaahh
Friday, April 23, 2010
the night before i turned twenty, the dining table was a warzone of books, my head was heavy, my laptop knew i was going crazy.
at midnight when i turned twenty, i had my mobile on my left ear listening to special delivery of indian music and chipmunks singing happy birthday, then siums and joel singing happy birthday. on my right ear, i hear my family singing and eating my awfully chocolate birthday cake all the way in singapore.
thank you for the texts and calls and hugs and fb msgs :D it's v heartwarming to receive email notifications in the wee hours of the night/morning while im chionging my assignments
God bless you all!! <3
Thursday, April 22, 2010
TODAY'S DEVOTION!
http://utmost.org/the-light-that-never-fails/
The Light That Never Fails
Apr.22.2010
We all, with unveiled face, beholding . . . the glory of the Lord . . . —2 Corinthians 3:18
A servant of God must stand so very much alone that he never realizes he is alone. In the early stages of the Christian life, disappointments will come— people who used to be lights will flicker out, and those who used to stand with us will turn away. We have to get so used to it that we will not even realize we are standing alone. Paul said, “. . . no one stood with me, but all forsook me . . . . But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me . . .” (2 Timothy 4:16-17 ). We must build our faith not on fading lights but on the Light that never fails. When “important” individuals go away we are sad, until we see that they are meant to go, so that only one thing is left for us to do— to look into the face of God for ourselves.
Allow nothing to keep you from looking with strong determination into the face of God regarding yourself and your doctrine. And every time you preach make sure you look God in the face about the message first, then the glory will remain through all of it. A Christian servant is one who perpetually looks into the face of God and then goes forth to talk to others. The ministry of Christ is characterized by an abiding glory of which the servant is totally unaware— “. . . Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with Him” ( Exodus 34:29 ).
We are never called on to display our doubts openly or to express the hidden joys and delights of our life with God. The secret of the servant’s life is that he stays in tune with God all the time.
Dear God, thank You for being so amazing! (: You do know my thoughts and fears and I thank You for speaking to me and reminding me to fix my eyes on You. To place my trust and hope and confidence in You and not people, because You are the light that never fails!
http://utmost.org/the-light-that-never-fails/
The Light That Never Fails
Apr.22.2010
We all, with unveiled face, beholding . . . the glory of the Lord . . . —2 Corinthians 3:18
A servant of God must stand so very much alone that he never realizes he is alone. In the early stages of the Christian life, disappointments will come— people who used to be lights will flicker out, and those who used to stand with us will turn away. We have to get so used to it that we will not even realize we are standing alone. Paul said, “. . . no one stood with me, but all forsook me . . . . But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me . . .” (2 Timothy 4:16-17 ). We must build our faith not on fading lights but on the Light that never fails. When “important” individuals go away we are sad, until we see that they are meant to go, so that only one thing is left for us to do— to look into the face of God for ourselves.
Allow nothing to keep you from looking with strong determination into the face of God regarding yourself and your doctrine. And every time you preach make sure you look God in the face about the message first, then the glory will remain through all of it. A Christian servant is one who perpetually looks into the face of God and then goes forth to talk to others. The ministry of Christ is characterized by an abiding glory of which the servant is totally unaware— “. . . Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with Him” ( Exodus 34:29 ).
We are never called on to display our doubts openly or to express the hidden joys and delights of our life with God. The secret of the servant’s life is that he stays in tune with God all the time.
Dear God, thank You for being so amazing! (: You do know my thoughts and fears and I thank You for speaking to me and reminding me to fix my eyes on You. To place my trust and hope and confidence in You and not people, because You are the light that never fails!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
HAHA MR BEAN MY TRUE LOVE! never fails to bring a smile to faces everywhere..dont know why i have a tendency to land myself in the silliest and most unneccessary scenarios.
BAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
besides that, i'm happy :D
greatly blessed by camp liberate (OCF easter camp). God really moved and lives have really changed its such a joy to witness all these things!
there's been this recurring theme in messages heard this period of time (maybe since convy last year).. SEEK HIS FACE. BE SERIOUS ABOUT GOD. more often than not, we come to Him in prayer to request for things, occasionally to thank Him for His blessings.. but if He is wanting to be our FATHER, it is a relationship, requiring spending time in each other's presence, communicating, being still, getting to know Him, seeking His heart.
i love having aunty carol around. she gives so much insight during group discussions and her relationship with God alone teaches me so much. I WANT TO TUNE IN TO GOD FM!
love is not self seeking.
i kinda miss home
and i wish that there would be more hours in a day, more minutes in an hour, more seconds in a minute. either that or that i will do things faster.
hello friend/family/stranger,
thank you for dropping by today. just wanted to tell you how much God loves you. He can hold the universe in His hands. He's so huge. Compared to Him, we are probably this microscopic speck of thing. But He wants to be our Heavenly Father. He called us into a relationship with Him. But because we sinned and are not perfect and are unable to pay the penalty to restore our relationship with Him, He sent His Son to come to earth, humbled Himself into one of us- a microscopic speck of thing, facing the temptations we face, yet remaining pure and blameless. He was crucified and nailed to the cross by the ones His hands created, so that we could be proclaimed blameless in God's sight...
HE MUST REALLY REALLY LOVE YOU A LOT!
BAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
besides that, i'm happy :D
greatly blessed by camp liberate (OCF easter camp). God really moved and lives have really changed its such a joy to witness all these things!
there's been this recurring theme in messages heard this period of time (maybe since convy last year).. SEEK HIS FACE. BE SERIOUS ABOUT GOD. more often than not, we come to Him in prayer to request for things, occasionally to thank Him for His blessings.. but if He is wanting to be our FATHER, it is a relationship, requiring spending time in each other's presence, communicating, being still, getting to know Him, seeking His heart.
i love having aunty carol around. she gives so much insight during group discussions and her relationship with God alone teaches me so much. I WANT TO TUNE IN TO GOD FM!
love is not self seeking.
i kinda miss home
and i wish that there would be more hours in a day, more minutes in an hour, more seconds in a minute. either that or that i will do things faster.
hello friend/family/stranger,
thank you for dropping by today. just wanted to tell you how much God loves you. He can hold the universe in His hands. He's so huge. Compared to Him, we are probably this microscopic speck of thing. But He wants to be our Heavenly Father. He called us into a relationship with Him. But because we sinned and are not perfect and are unable to pay the penalty to restore our relationship with Him, He sent His Son to come to earth, humbled Himself into one of us- a microscopic speck of thing, facing the temptations we face, yet remaining pure and blameless. He was crucified and nailed to the cross by the ones His hands created, so that we could be proclaimed blameless in God's sight...
HE MUST REALLY REALLY LOVE YOU A LOT!
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