Tuesday, November 20, 2007
OCF retreat proved to be a timely escape from the crazy mad rush in central london. a Christ-centered weekend at sunsbury court saw me waking up everyday, just soley to worship the Lord and learn more about Him. instead of slotting in bits of time here and there amongst my schedule to pray and read the Bible, it is a full weekend solely dedicated to Him and fellowshipping with my fellow OCFers. i really enjoyed myself and will most definitely go for it next year!
Lord, let Your glory fall. Consuming fire, fan into flame, a passion for Your name. Spirit of God, fall in this place. Lord, have Your way with us. Stir it up in our hearts, Lord, passion for your name. Passion for Jesus!
Christians face persecution, very often. i normally just keep silent and not say anything when such things happen. it's not that i am ashame of the Gospel, i just simply don't know what to say and i lack the courage to say anything. it is the same with my family and my friends.
recently, i have been really bothered with confessing to my dad about my relationship with God. i have invited Christ into my life for more than 7 years already. and for this whole time, i haven't had the chance of much exposure to Him. i do not go to church or Bible study. after coming to london, i have had the opportunity to know Him better and even serve Him in OCF, SWOT and church. i feel such joy and love in the Lord and i want this to continue. i know i have to one day do that, but the fear of my dad's displeasure haunts me.
living in a multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-religious society indeed is hard. it requires a lot of tolerance. some of my non-Christian friends have occasionally passed negative remarks about Christianity. it hurts me to hear that and i reprimand myself for not taking these opportunities to share God's Word.
yesterday, i read 1 Peter 5:7 and it struck me deeply.
"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you"
Matthew 6 talks about how God feeds the birds and clothes the fields and how that shows that we, who are made in His image and are even more precious in His eyes, shouldn't worry and just let Him work in us. i felt a great surge of encouragement and i truly cast all my worries about persecution on Him. i know that He will give me the wisdom and discernment to resolve all my doubts and internal struggle. Amen! :)
my very bonded OCF group: (clockwise from top left) joel, jamin, janice, edward, jedidiah, chai yee, michelle, lynette and may ling (we missed en qi and caleb! aww!)
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hush pretty pink lady ;
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Friday, November 16, 2007
nathan hartono - my crushi've got a secret, a funny little secret.
oh boy, i hope you won't tell.
she's fine like wine and sweeter than sweets,
like honey, honey no one can beat.
and she'll keep any guy she is willing to keep.
when you do that thing you do, you got me off my feet.
when you say that thing you say, i'm at the edge of my seat.
oh when you shake my hand and you say, "how do you do?",
i say i'm fine, but in my mind i'm screaming, "i love you".
oh won't you know, cause i won't show it. i'm far too shy.
and it don't seem it but i mean it, i'm not that kind of a guy.
my crush, you're damaging my soul.
i'm losing self control. could someone get a hold of me?
my crush, i feel misunderstood, like i never knew i could.
but girl, it feels so good. it just feels so good.
your every wish i do the dishes, babe, just for you.
so then i dream the dream i'm dreaming till the day it comes true.
don't hide your pride, now don't be shy. one day you're gonna shine.
but i just want you for myself. for mine, all mine.
i love you so.
my crush, you're damaging my soul.
i'm losing self control. could someone get a hold of me?
my crush, i feel misunderstood, like i never knew i could.
but girl, it feels so good. it just feels so good.
what a fab song! :) quite pertinent actually! it was a crazy hyperventilating conversation i had last night on msn. diana couldn't stop laughing. yupp, i want a heater! :)
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hush pretty pink lady ;
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