Light of the world,

You stepped down into darkness

Opened my eyes, let me see

Beauty that made this heart adore You

Hope of my life spent with You


And here I am to worship

Here I am to bow down

Here I am to say that You're my God

You're altogether lovely

Altogether worthy

Altogether wonderful to me


King of all days

Oh, so highly exalted

Glorious in heaven above

Humbly You came to the earth You created

All for love's sake became poor


I'll never know how much it cost

To see my sin upon that cross

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Wednesday, May 25, 2005

*.* abandoning secular teachings *.*

Throughout my days in my walk with God i found myself abandoning some "false teachings" i had followed since young.Today i will bring them out to light...so make sure the next time when we have a family...do watch out for these few points.I've been through so much trauma dealing with pride in people and have been living in minor cowardice that God told me to step out in,even if i feared.


#Teaching number:1)Boys don't cry.

I dont mean to discourage anyone from having a "hard male" image and taking a "soft male"image.What i want you guys to know is the very fact that male or female,u are still human and have all rights to ventilate.We've got a crying jeremiah trying to restore his backsliding nation.We've got all sorts of depressed and crying, major and minor prophets who took the message of God to reconcile his fallen people .These prophets broke down in the prescence of God because like Jesus, their soul felt "exceedingly sorrowful,even unto death."They were mocked at,blasphemed of,persecuted,laughed at and felt intense pressure.
My own personal story is that sometimes when my parents are disappointed with me,they say all sorts of hurtful things to me,even though they sometimes say they love me.True love is patient and kind,not boastful or proud!!!

1 corin 13:4) Love is patient and kind. Love knows neither envy nor jealousy. Love is not forward and self-assertive, nor boastful and conceited. (WEY )

Do they really love me?this question often makes me sad...they all are sometimes prideful..but i understand that..and this propels and compels me to love them even more with the capacity of God's love!!!When i feel sad because of what they've done to me (even though i have forgiven them..)it sometimes transforms into negative repercussions that haunts me.When i cry,my dad sees it,he'll want to slap me.To him,crying boys are what he calls "sissy".BUT,IF GUYS DONT CRY AND BE FRANK WITH THEIR DEEPEST HURTS,THEY OFTEN END UP VIOLENT AND BEASTLY.I dont mean that boys must cry all the time.Just be frank,let loose,get a confidante,talk about it,ask for an apology,forgive and the sun will shine on your dark countenance.Amen?? My sister once shut me out and told me i can't change her...after all the good advice i gave...man,that hurts you know!!Now i am afraid of telling about her faults.But if we do not let her know,how can we say we love her?

prov 10:12 Hate is a cause of violent acts, but all errors are covered up by love. (BBE)

Conform yourself to christlikeness.Have the qualities of Christ.Know you're identity in Him.

#teaching no 2)Children have no rights in interfering in adult matters.

We've got traumatised kids who grow up sullen and prejudiced against their parents.They get rebellious over time.Why?beacause their parents had frequent quarrels when they were young...and it can happen twice every week..or on a daily basis..depending on the degree of hatred in both parties.When the child asks pleading "mom and dad,could you stop fighting??"dad responds "NON OF YOUR BUSINESS!!DONT INTERFERE!!!I WISH I HAD NEVER GAVE BIRTH TO A RAG LIKE YOU!!" and all sorts of hurtful words.

prov 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.( KJV)

What can the child do?mull it over in his or her mind time and time again with no real solutions.Spirits come and whisper suicidal words and murderous thoughts.We need healing from trauma today...and we need to act by FAITH and believe God will heal us and give us the power to help others trapped in trauma...i believe this is a continuation,or an article that bridges to my article on God's healing in my previous post called "faith".

#teaching no.3)God helps those who help themselves.

peter youngren the ,healing evangelist said in a letter that he found the opposite to be true.why? let me explain :

1 corin 1:27 Instead, God deliberately chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose those who are powerless to shame those who are powerful. (NLT)

*ps this article may be updated again for more examples on false secular teachings on life.

Thank you Lord.Heal the suicidal,the depressed,the hopeless.
let me emphasize this again.if you feel hopeless,God is attracted to you.

I shone with Jesus @ | 7:31 PM


Tuesday, May 17, 2005

*.* Faith *.*

Dear friends,this is YOUR chance to partner with somebody who is full of faith,because faith pleases God,and is a transport for God to work in the lives of many...it is just a wonderfull thing.
why do i say so?First of all you got to understand what partnership is all about...

Read the following:(from 1 kings chapter 17)

1 kings 17:

8Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, 9"Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you." 10So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, indeed a widow was there gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, "Please bring me a little water in a cup, that I may drink." 11And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, "Please bring me a morsel of bread in your hand."

12So she said, "As the LORD your God lives, I do not have bread, only a handful of flour in a bin, and a little oil in a jar; and see, I am gathering a couple of sticks that I may go in and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it, and die."

13And Elijah said to her, "Do not fear; go and do as you have said, but make me a small cake from it first, and bring it to me; and afterward make some for yourself and your son. 14For thus says the LORD God of Israel: "The bin of flour shall not be used up, nor shall the jar of oil run dry, until the day the LORD sends rain on the earth."'

15So she went away and did according to the word of Elijah; and she and he and her household ate for many days. 16The bin of flour was not used up, nor did the jar of oil run dry, according to the word of the LORD which He spoke by Elijah.

Elijah Revives the Widow's Son

17Now it happened after these things that the son of the woman who owned the house became sick. And his sickness was so serious that there was no breath left in him. 18So she said to Elijah, "What have I to do with you, O man of God? Have you come to me to bring my sin to remembrance, and to kill my son?"

19And he said to her, "Give me your son." So he took him out of her arms and carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his own bed. 20Then he cried out to the LORD and said, "O LORD my God, have You also brought tragedy on the widow with whom I lodge, by killing her son?" 21And he stretched himself out on the child three times, and cried out to the LORD and said, "O LORD my God, I pray, let this child's soul come back to him." 22Then the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came back to him, and he revived.

23And Elijah took the child and brought him down from the upper room into the house, and gave him to his mother. And Elijah said, "See, your son lives!"

24Then the woman said to Elijah, "Now by this I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in your mouth is the truth."

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Do you see the pattern here?A widow who had no faith initially learnt how to trust Elijah,a man full of faith and expectancy of the Lord's promises !!U see a partnership with God's friend always produces change and abundance in your life!!!Just like the widow who had a supernatiral increase in her food supply...even her trust in Elijah led to her son's resurrection!!!!How much greater can partnership with God be?its over flowing,abundant,produces miracles,and exceeding...and beyond words!!!Why??

reasons:

1)isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.( KJV)

2)ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, (WEB)

3) mark 10:27 But Jesus looked at them and said, "With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible." (NKJ)

4)matthew17:20 "You didn't have enough faith," Jesus told them. "I assure you, even if you had faith as small as a mustard seed you could say to this mountain, `Move from here to there,' and it would move. Nothing would be impossible."[c](nlt)

notice the words i put in italics....The last one being a figure of speech..if u have faith as small as a mustard seed ..you can move the mountains (of your fears and diseases!!) Nothing is impossible when you believe in what Christ Jesus can do!!!!

If you are an unbeliver and have recieved faith from this illustration i put here,you can try God in this area...as an unbeliver myself..i didnt believed in anything..but how do you know God exists if u didnt let God work through you in your most helpless and hopeless situation?God is attracted to the helpless and Hopeless!!!

a)2 corinthians 12:9 Each time he said, "My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me. (NLT)

b)1 corinthians1:27Instead, God deliberately chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose those who are powerless to shame those who are powerful. (NLT)

notice again what i highlighted in italics!!!he deliberately choose what seems foolish to shock the powerful!!!!His power works best in your weaknesses!!!!Be filled with faith today!!!expect the unexpected!!!!I'll take you through God's healing power in the next article!!!!

I shone with Jesus @ | 6:44 PM


Tuesday, May 10, 2005

*.* Wisdom *.*

"prov3:19The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens." KJV


What is wisdom?not only did the lord create things that are pleasurable for viewing,but also for learning!!!!in fact,the best proverbs come from observing nature!!!let me give u a few examples..

1)man invented aeroplanes by observing aviatory animals (birds) 2)Man understands that life is like the waves of the sea...full of ups and downs(i heard that in a hokkien song!!)

When we feel happy..we connect with the sunshine...when we are down..we temd to think of dark clouds and rainy days...or even a dark cave!!

That is what it means when God is always there for us in everything we do..all these serve as reminders of his wisdom!!!The bible also uses nature as an example for our lives!!

1) acts26:18to open their eyes so they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God.(nlt)

2) prov1714Beginning a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.(nlt)

3)james1:6But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him to answer, for a doubtful mind is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.

these are but a few of the examples....and also "dont count your eggs before they hatch"(referring to how unpredictable events are) and "to kill two birds with one shot "(referring to unexpected gains).

interesting,huh??

I shone with Jesus @ | 7:31 PM


Friday, May 06, 2005

*.* "K" factor in our lives *.*

Many of us take maths i believe..in the inverse proportionate topic,there is this constant,called the "k" factor...(this article has nothing to do with maths,ok???).Let me ask u a question:"what is the "k" factor in your life?? Do u keep up with good habits and relational skills'
daily???or do u do it once and then forget it the nect day,reverting back to your old ways??

Ahh......The "k"factor in everybody's life is the way you think...and also the holy spirit..that guides us!!!

john 14: 15"If you love me, obey my commandments. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor,[b] who will never leave you. 17He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. (nlt)

Yes!!it is the holy spirit!!!Our dear counselor and comfort....also jesus is known as the prince of peace!!!

isaiah 9:6For a Child hath been born to us, A Son hath been given to us, And the princely power is on his shoulder, And He doth call his name Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace. (YLT)

pray for peace to be CONSTANTLY in your heart...so that u will experience the peace that cannot be understood..no,really...IT CANNOT BE UNDERSTOOD!!ITS INEXPRESSIBLE IN WORDS!!!! its like drinking water when u feel horribly thirsty..like.....you can drink 1.5 litres of water at a go..its also like ur birthday celebration when someone presents u a surprise party and a gift that u cant express ur joy properly.....u dance ,u rave,u scream....!!!!

Yes!!!that's all!!! the "k" factor..peace!!!!!

philippians 4:7 and the peace of God, which surpasses every understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts by Christ Jesus.(DBY)

I shone with Jesus @ | 2:30 AM


Monday, May 02, 2005

*.* Courage *.*

What is surrender?many of us may assocoiate this with negative images,like weaklings,
who give up easily..but when we have a God who backs us up...let me tell u this...HE GIVES VICTORY!!!!

*surrender is giving all ur worries and troubles to the lord!!and he will take care of it!!!He loves u and promises to help u!!!

psalms55:22Cast your burden on the LORD,And He shall sustain you;He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.

also

philippian 4:6Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

A miraculous encounter hit me that gave me great encouragement....one day as i was thinking that I'm gonna fail my O' levels again (i'm retaking) ..i talked to a teacher who was also in the lord and she "diagnosed" me and said that i have a fear of failing...well..who wants to fail O' levels again??

God gave me a word in an encouraging yet creative manner.

rom5:20God's law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God's wonderful kindness became more abundant.(nlt)

God told me to replace the words "sin" and "kindness" with fear and courage.
paraphrased,this is what u'll get.


"God's law was given so that all people could see how fearful they were. But as people feared more and more, God's wonderful courage became more abundant."(nlt)

I strongly encourage u guys to meditate on the word..not as in repeating and chanting bible verses but to think about what u read and what it means in ur mind,silently...one day when u fall into certain circumstances,then one of the verses u memorised will jump alive!!!!

hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart. (ASV)

amen!!!! All the best in ur spiritual life!!!!!

I shone with Jesus @ | 12:20 AM