Sunday, January 10, 2010
I know that my circumstance in this season doesn't change that God is still God
it doesn't change what God calls me to be here, what He's called me to do
and He is still on the throne in Heaven and He still rules
He is still bigger than everything that I am facing.
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
it doesn't change what God calls me to be here, what He's called me to do
and He is still on the throne in Heaven and He still rules
He is still bigger than everything that I am facing.
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
CAMBODIA DAY 1: PART 1, Getting there...
Off to Cambodia!
We traveled by mini bus from the airport to Koh Kong..
Approximate time: 5hours
My bus was really noisy.. for the first 2 hours?
Then everyone zonked out..
We stopped by for lunch!
Everyone had a first taste of the food.. Cambodia style!
Cheese!
After that we went around taking pictures..
Alright!
Back to the bus for another 3 hours..
Targeted time to reach about 5pm..
But about 3 plus 4.. one of the bus broke down..
The other two bus made a round about for the 'rescue'
Ian said that there were noises..
Then suddenly there were smoke coming out from the driver's seat!
They stopped and everyone evacuate!
I think the bus was beyond repair.. we had to pull the bus..
Using a rope we tied one bus to the other.. pulling the spoiled bus at 30km/h
We will take another 3 hours if we are going at that speed..
Plus there were up and down slope..
If ever the front bus stops, the spoiled bus will crash into the front bus..
We stopped by the nearest village..
Another car came to the rescue.. with a wooden pole..
All the Singaporeans had their doubts.. Me included..
How is it possible?
But they said they did it before so we prayed and set off..
The car pulled the bus from the front using just a wooden pole.. at about 80km/h
Some of the guys sat ON the car
There were couple of times during the up slope the pole gave way..
We all stopped and they tried fixing it and we are off again..
We did that a couple of times..
By the time we reach Koh Kong, it was already about 8pm?
We were all exhausted but glad at the same time that we made it..
THANK GOD.
We managed to find a place to stay as the hotels are all filled..
Thank God for bringing us there safely!
Stay tune for more about Cambodia!~
Goducate - Helping Poor Asians Help Themselves
Off to Cambodia!
We traveled by mini bus from the airport to Koh Kong..
Approximate time: 5hours
My bus was really noisy.. for the first 2 hours?
Then everyone zonked out..
We stopped by for lunch!
Everyone had a first taste of the food.. Cambodia style!
Cheese!
After that we went around taking pictures..
Alright!
Back to the bus for another 3 hours..
Targeted time to reach about 5pm..
But about 3 plus 4.. one of the bus broke down..
The other two bus made a round about for the 'rescue'
Ian said that there were noises..
Then suddenly there were smoke coming out from the driver's seat!
They stopped and everyone evacuate!
I think the bus was beyond repair.. we had to pull the bus..
Using a rope we tied one bus to the other.. pulling the spoiled bus at 30km/h
We will take another 3 hours if we are going at that speed..
Plus there were up and down slope..
If ever the front bus stops, the spoiled bus will crash into the front bus..
We stopped by the nearest village..
Another car came to the rescue.. with a wooden pole..
All the Singaporeans had their doubts.. Me included..
How is it possible?
But they said they did it before so we prayed and set off..
The car pulled the bus from the front using just a wooden pole.. at about 80km/h
Some of the guys sat ON the car
We all stopped and they tried fixing it and we are off again..
We did that a couple of times..
By the time we reach Koh Kong, it was already about 8pm?
We were all exhausted but glad at the same time that we made it..
THANK GOD.
We managed to find a place to stay as the hotels are all filled..
Thank God for bringing us there safely!
Stay tune for more about Cambodia!~
Goducate - Helping Poor Asians Help Themselves
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
I just got back from Cambodia yesterday..
Thank God for speaking to me in this trip..
There are many MANY things that God has taught me..
I would like to share what I have learn..
And that I would also remember what I've learn and seen in this trip..
Before going straight into the 10 days at Cambodia..
I would like to start with how God even allowed me to go for this trip.
I remember when Ian first mentioned about going to Cambodia.. I was both excited and worried. Excited because I've not traveled in 8 years and this would be my first time traveling without my parents. All the fun and all filled my mind.. but God reminded me.. It's not just about fun.. If He opens the door for me to go, He has a purpose and I need to open not just my eyes but my heart to receive what He is going to teach me there..
At the same time, I was worried. I thought to myself. 'will my mum allow me to go?'
Some might think I'm out of my mind but yes I booked the air-ticket nevertheless with the thought that I haven asked my mum about it.
As the days draw nearer for our departure to Cambodia. I knew I had to ask my Mum soon. I had to ask my Mum even earlier as I needed to make a new passport.
About a month before the trip, there were countless of times I wanted to ask my Mum about the trip but I just didn't have the courage to.
About 3 weeks before the trip, I put a information slip on the table before I left for school and when I got back, I saw the paper torn into pieces. I was shocked, I cried before the Lord and ask Him to keep me strong and to have faith in Him
2 weeks before the trip I finally went to her room and asked her if I could go but she was too tired and she turned me away.
I asked her again on the last day.
She was very reluctant. She said from a bbq which was 2004 uth camp to going to Malaysia for church camp and now you want to go overseas? She said many other things and then said we'll talk about it the next day. I mentioned to her that I needed to make my passport. She thought I went ahead in making the new passport. I said I haven as I was waiting for her approval. Then she said, since you didn't then don't go. I stood there and I prayed again. After sometime of silence, she got out of the bed and went to her cabinet and took out my passport, she hesitated but eventually she signed on the paper and she allowed me to go.
PRAISE THE LORD!!
This was the first time I could anticipate going for a trip and it was very nice of my Mum, she helped me in my packing and passed me quite a bit of stuff for the trip.
Another thing I would like to thank God for is making and collecting of the passport.
I made my passport on Monday and was able to collect it on Friday but I had school so I didn't and soon found out that Saturday can only be collected by appointment basis and I was suppose to give my passport number and expiry date to Lilis by Saturday. Thank God I could give it to her on Monday and there were available slots in collecting my passport on Monday. THANK GOD.
My parents woke up early in the morning and sent me to the airport. I could see smiles on their faces when they saw the whole group of people going and many talked to them too.
Thank God for opening the door and making a way for me to go for this trip..
More about Cambodia in weeks to come..
Do check this out
Goducate - Helping Poor Asians Help Themselves
Thank God for speaking to me in this trip..
There are many MANY things that God has taught me..
I would like to share what I have learn..
And that I would also remember what I've learn and seen in this trip..
Before going straight into the 10 days at Cambodia..
I would like to start with how God even allowed me to go for this trip.
I remember when Ian first mentioned about going to Cambodia.. I was both excited and worried. Excited because I've not traveled in 8 years and this would be my first time traveling without my parents. All the fun and all filled my mind.. but God reminded me.. It's not just about fun.. If He opens the door for me to go, He has a purpose and I need to open not just my eyes but my heart to receive what He is going to teach me there..
At the same time, I was worried. I thought to myself. 'will my mum allow me to go?'
Some might think I'm out of my mind but yes I booked the air-ticket nevertheless with the thought that I haven asked my mum about it.
As the days draw nearer for our departure to Cambodia. I knew I had to ask my Mum soon. I had to ask my Mum even earlier as I needed to make a new passport.
About a month before the trip, there were countless of times I wanted to ask my Mum about the trip but I just didn't have the courage to.
About 3 weeks before the trip, I put a information slip on the table before I left for school and when I got back, I saw the paper torn into pieces. I was shocked, I cried before the Lord and ask Him to keep me strong and to have faith in Him
2 weeks before the trip I finally went to her room and asked her if I could go but she was too tired and she turned me away.
I asked her again on the last day.
She was very reluctant. She said from a bbq which was 2004 uth camp to going to Malaysia for church camp and now you want to go overseas? She said many other things and then said we'll talk about it the next day. I mentioned to her that I needed to make my passport. She thought I went ahead in making the new passport. I said I haven as I was waiting for her approval. Then she said, since you didn't then don't go. I stood there and I prayed again. After sometime of silence, she got out of the bed and went to her cabinet and took out my passport, she hesitated but eventually she signed on the paper and she allowed me to go.
PRAISE THE LORD!!
This was the first time I could anticipate going for a trip and it was very nice of my Mum, she helped me in my packing and passed me quite a bit of stuff for the trip.
Another thing I would like to thank God for is making and collecting of the passport.
I made my passport on Monday and was able to collect it on Friday but I had school so I didn't and soon found out that Saturday can only be collected by appointment basis and I was suppose to give my passport number and expiry date to Lilis by Saturday. Thank God I could give it to her on Monday and there were available slots in collecting my passport on Monday. THANK GOD.
My parents woke up early in the morning and sent me to the airport. I could see smiles on their faces when they saw the whole group of people going and many talked to them too.
Thank God for opening the door and making a way for me to go for this trip..
More about Cambodia in weeks to come..
Do check this out
Goducate - Helping Poor Asians Help Themselves
Psalms 46-Be Still
1) Recognize that God permits time of trouble
God allows everything to happen.
You will only be ready if you know who allowed it
When something happens, our natural reaction is 'its a spiritual attack'
Yes Satan is at work, in tempting, in casting worries, sorrows etc.. but it is a test given by God
When trials happens, God's plan is fulfilled. we..
1) know exactly why it happened
2) learn lessons from it
3) never know why it happens but still fulfill His purpose
Why trials happen?
1) Bring us back to God as we might have taken our eyes off Him
2) Test us and have greater faith in Him
Even though we may or may not understand why He allowed certain things to happen, we must never question His Sovereignty.
He knows best. We only see things at a micro level, but He see things at a macro level. He sees the future and goes way beyond.
Romans 8:28 'All things work together for good, to them who love God and are called according to His purpose.'
When Satan wanted to tempt Job, God is the one who allowed it.
Nothing happens without God's permission.
2) Recognize God's purpose for time of trouble
Our eyes must be fixed on Jesus.
In war, the flag must never fall to the ground. Similarly, we should hold the flag and not drop it..
James 1:3-4 'For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything.
Tough times reveals who we really are, our character and our faith in Him.
It makes us stronger and have greater faith
His strength is made perfect in our weakness. When we are weak we turn away from our own abilities and seek Him, we are strong in the Lord.
Genesis 1:26 we are made in the image of God. To reflect Him through our lives.
Through trials, when we are tested and able to react in a way that's honorable to Him, people especially unsaved love ones see our lives and see Christ.
And they are one step closer to salvation
3) Recognize God's presence in times of trouble
PRAYER connects us with God
God is with you, who can be against you?
Matt 28:20 'He is with us always!'
will post about Cambodia soon:)
1) Recognize that God permits time of trouble
God allows everything to happen.
You will only be ready if you know who allowed it
When something happens, our natural reaction is 'its a spiritual attack'
Yes Satan is at work, in tempting, in casting worries, sorrows etc.. but it is a test given by God
When trials happens, God's plan is fulfilled. we..
1) know exactly why it happened
2) learn lessons from it
3) never know why it happens but still fulfill His purpose
Why trials happen?
1) Bring us back to God as we might have taken our eyes off Him
2) Test us and have greater faith in Him
Even though we may or may not understand why He allowed certain things to happen, we must never question His Sovereignty.
He knows best. We only see things at a micro level, but He see things at a macro level. He sees the future and goes way beyond.
Romans 8:28 'All things work together for good, to them who love God and are called according to His purpose.'
When Satan wanted to tempt Job, God is the one who allowed it.
Nothing happens without God's permission.
2) Recognize God's purpose for time of trouble
Our eyes must be fixed on Jesus.
In war, the flag must never fall to the ground. Similarly, we should hold the flag and not drop it..
James 1:3-4 'For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything.
Tough times reveals who we really are, our character and our faith in Him.
It makes us stronger and have greater faith
His strength is made perfect in our weakness. When we are weak we turn away from our own abilities and seek Him, we are strong in the Lord.
Genesis 1:26 we are made in the image of God. To reflect Him through our lives.
Through trials, when we are tested and able to react in a way that's honorable to Him, people especially unsaved love ones see our lives and see Christ.
And they are one step closer to salvation
3) Recognize God's presence in times of trouble
PRAYER connects us with God
God is with you, who can be against you?
Matt 28:20 'He is with us always!'
will post about Cambodia soon:)
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise, give me Jesus
Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus,
You can have all this world,
But give me Jesus
When I am alone
When I am alone
When I am alone, give me Jesus
Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus,
You can have all this world,
But give me Jesus
When I come to die
When I come to die
When I come to die, give me Jesus
Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus,
You can have all this world,
You can have all this world,
You can have all this world,
But give me Jesus
Monday, November 16, 2009
Joshua 1:9 'I command you--be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Philippians 4:13 'For I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need'
Isaiah 41:10 'Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.'
a dear friend texted me these verses that encouraged me.. Putting here as a reminder..
Going forth with Your courage Lord..
Give me Your perfect timing and words to say..
4 weeks 4 days to Cambodia:))
Philippians 4:13 'For I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need'
Isaiah 41:10 'Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.'
a dear friend texted me these verses that encouraged me.. Putting here as a reminder..
Going forth with Your courage Lord..
Give me Your perfect timing and words to say..
4 weeks 4 days to Cambodia:))
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