Today has been a fruitful day at church. The sermon in the morning touched me deep. When Uncle James gave examples of the sister not sharing the gospel to his most beloved brother, I could not help but think of the close friends around me and my relatives.

I really felt that I have not done my best to share the gospel to my friends, to tell them this good news that I have, and to tell them the truth of life. I went to Rev Tong's sermon this evening, and he gave a terrific example on the truth of the gospel.

He said that someone asked him how he would answer the question that some people say that it is 'unreasonable', 'arrogant' that Jesus Christ claims that He is the only way to eternal life, and not believing in Him will go to hell. So many oppose this claim and want to see what exactly will happen to them.

His reply was very simple, imagine 'Air' being 'unreasonable' and 'arrogant' and claim that only by breathing 'him' then you will live. And if you do not breathe, you cannot live. And you choose to oppose it. What will exactly happen to you?

Haha. his example was quite comical, but portrayed a serious truth. He's saying that God is telling a truth, and the rule of life, and it does not make Him arrogant to say that! ;) I really hope my friends will one day realise the truth and also attain meaning in life and true happiness. (an eternal one)

Also, I realised that sometimes it is difficult for me to be very real in relationships with people. Or maybe that is not the exact word for it, but I'm still not very sure. I just feel that sometimes I do not put in enough effort to care for my brothers and sisters and my friends. It is something that I really need to work on.

Lastly, it is my prayer life. I still don't have a prayer structure for myself, and I find myself not praying enough for others. (ministry, people, missionaries, church, etc.) so I am going to do up a prayer structure for myself! ; )

Take care peeps. God Bless. ; )

"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard but doing it - he will be blessed in what he does." James !:22-25

Books books books!

Haha... I do not know the reason, but I went into BORDERS one day and bought 3 books ! "For one more day", "A Mighty Heart" and "A New Earth " ; ) Don't tell me you have the book and could lend it to me for free ! I'll kill you. haha.

Anyway, there was a sale going on. Buying 3 books for the price of 2 (obviously you had to pay for the 2 more expensive books) Haha. And I saw this book "For one more day" again... it's been on my "booklist" for like dunno how long. I finally got the conviction to purchase it. I just finished one story book today... finally ;) am moving on to this new book today. yay!

Singapore

Yay! Singapore got awarded the right to host the 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games!

That's great news for our economy.. In such a recessionary period like this, something like the olympics is a good boost for the economy as it generates additional jobs and keeps the economy moving. Since we have a deadline to meet, we cannot be lazing around and waiting for things to happen. It's a timely decision to bid for the host of the olympics, and it's a great thing we've gotten it. ; )

Oh man. Just wasted the whole day. I'm too slack. I must work. Giving tuition tml, and have financial course at night! How tough ! Urggh.. I'm getting very busy with all the tuition assignments at hand, and with ad-hoc relief teaching. Pray for discipline to manage time ! ; )

Take care pple.

" If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does" James 1 :5-8

Amazing... God's words is just so amazing... it is exactly the situation I'm facing now. I'm so lost and torn between choosing a course to a teaching career and a financial career. I've prayed about it before... I've consulted friends.. consulted my parents.. consulted my teachers... But I'm still so uncertain.

I was awoken by this passage... "but when he asks, he must believe and not doubt..." I realise... that I had not set my heart right. I did not set my attitude correct. I never had the mentality that if God showed me the path, I will be obedient and follow through with it even with any hardships that might occur along the way.

I guess this is why... my prayers are "unanswered". I do not want to be a double-minded man... I do not want to be unstable... Instability is not the character trait of a future head of a household. I must cultivate this area... to be truly obedient to God's words and His leading.

Please pray for me, my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

To those who are facing the same problem as me... This is a passage to encourage you all...

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" Matthew 7:7-11

Okay... As promised.. here is a post dedicated to Cai Ying for her birthday. Our dearest BFF.

I've known you for like 7-8 years? since I was sec 2? Haha.. you were always with our clique also. And it was great to be able to go to the same Junior College as well. Thanks for the help.. be it in studies.. or giving the occasional advices.. Or even being the mediator at times... Also, I want to thank you for being such a true friend. You scolded me when I did the wrong things, and you reminded me of who I was, and it sort of woke me up from the things I did wrong. Thanks. ; )

Well, you're now 21 years old, the age where pple say you are taken to be an adult by the society's standards. Don't be lost in all the studying, or in things that are not at all important. I hope you find true meaning in life, and be happy always ; ) Best of luck to future endeavours, and pardon me for saying it again... Best Friends Forever.. Take Care and God Bless!

An e-mail I received from brother Gideon.

It is such a humbling sight... at the third picture, Earth was no longer in contention..

Our God is so big. How big are the things that upset you today?

Keep life in perspective. Remember to focus on the eternal, not the temporial.

I will update on my personal life on another post. Take care peeps. Happy CNY ; )