1. How to sniff out God's leading in life?
2. How to live a life that is not my own?
3. How to give my all in all that I do?
Paintings are pretty to people who have the lenses and understanding of it's background to appreciate it.
I find that it's the same for people. People are pretty to those who have the lenses and understanding of the person to appreciate the person for who he or she is, and hope for the best for him or her.
God always sees me as pretty, as his beauty, as his treasured being. He always tells me.
If all women knew this point, then beauty parlours would probably all be out of business, perhaps.
How do I honour the One who places me high upon His pedestal? In humility and trust, to follow His leading; having the confidence in Him, and knowing where to draw the line.
As I ramble on....
This blog has been up for some time. Besides putting across my thoughts, it has always been my hope that whoever visits this place, will also be drawn into the mood of contemplativeness. Thinking about what is life about, who they are, and what is the essence of it all. A time for all to come to face the mysteries of life, to see how they fit into the picture, and to seek the best for themselves and others.
That's the reason why "moments like these" are so important. Moments captured, are usually hard to forget. Such moments, keep us reminded of goodness, sadness, joy, peace, excitement, disappointments and so much more. Such moments, are non-exchangeable and non-refundable, but they add up to our wealth of experience. Such moments, can never be felt similarly as what you feel, by anyone else, but only yourself.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Hope Church 16th Anniversary
Hope Church's 16! Our pastors kids are now old enough to be emcees! We are old enough to... ....I shan't go there... ...
The three of us all over again - all in white...all being of service in the anniversary.
This anniversary was interesting also, because it's the FIRST time my blood actually boiled for a while during the serving process. Overall, it was a good learning opportunity throughout it all. (:
Monday, September 10, 2007
Why Our Paths Cross?
There are countless people I meet daily.
I walk pass them, and smile or nod my head, or just greet them "hello". I don't know their names. I only know that they are in my workplace for a purpose, and that purpose, of great probability is not pleasant.
All of us have the opportunity to meet different people daily. The only difference is whether we slow down to get to know them that tad bit better. To help them with that little something. As they stare blankly at the many words in front of the directory, wouldn't a nice warm voice help that bit more?
Sometimes, I walk past someone and that person's smile seem more like a smile, more like a smile that encompasses, "how are you, I hope you are well", there are those who smile, as though they want to eat you, yet, there are those who smile as though they want to pick you up, and of course, there are times when you wonder if that smile means that there's vege stuck between your teeth!
Whatever it is, a good connection between people is hard to achieve. When that happens, friends are found. Then a deeper connection goes on, and buddies are bred. Thereafter, if it goes another notch, who knows? Paths are crossed, friendships are created - by beginning with that smile, that nod, and the many words that come after.
That's one of the privileges we have as humans - the ability to connect cognitively....emotionally...
I walk pass them, and smile or nod my head, or just greet them "hello". I don't know their names. I only know that they are in my workplace for a purpose, and that purpose, of great probability is not pleasant.
All of us have the opportunity to meet different people daily. The only difference is whether we slow down to get to know them that tad bit better. To help them with that little something. As they stare blankly at the many words in front of the directory, wouldn't a nice warm voice help that bit more?
Sometimes, I walk past someone and that person's smile seem more like a smile, more like a smile that encompasses, "how are you, I hope you are well", there are those who smile, as though they want to eat you, yet, there are those who smile as though they want to pick you up, and of course, there are times when you wonder if that smile means that there's vege stuck between your teeth!
Whatever it is, a good connection between people is hard to achieve. When that happens, friends are found. Then a deeper connection goes on, and buddies are bred. Thereafter, if it goes another notch, who knows? Paths are crossed, friendships are created - by beginning with that smile, that nod, and the many words that come after.
That's one of the privileges we have as humans - the ability to connect cognitively....emotionally...
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Camaraderie; Faith
Past week, I was busy working hard at two areas, work per se and a captain's ball match at my workplace. I was never a sports person when I was in my academic years. After two years of playing captain's ball in my organisation, I began to regret not being involved in sports when I was way way younger.
Thank God though, He allowed me to enjoy the bond and the experience of teaming up to play competitively with my fellow colleagues. This year, I experienced the sweetness of victory, and the bitterness of loss. The team was definitely closer after the game. It is little wonder sports brings people together. After work we trained together, during lunch hours, we trained together. It all brought our relationship with one another to another level. It is something that I treasure.
Through the entire competition, I realized one thing. Skill isn't the MOST important, camaraderie with your team mates is of greater importance. It's just like how it is emphasised that it is better to have a heart that is humble to learn, than to have knowledge and arrogance. The winning team this year had both - the ultimate combination. It's a valuable lesson brought smack right in front of me.
Another thought that came to me all this while also - how strictly do I want to adhere to the rules? Am I able to stomach the consequences of not sticking to the rules? This applies to all of my life.
Faith that comes beyond words, through actions and irregardless of emotions. Idealistic. Do I have to chase after ideals? Do I need to chase after ideals? Do i want, to chase after ideals?
Thank God though, He allowed me to enjoy the bond and the experience of teaming up to play competitively with my fellow colleagues. This year, I experienced the sweetness of victory, and the bitterness of loss. The team was definitely closer after the game. It is little wonder sports brings people together. After work we trained together, during lunch hours, we trained together. It all brought our relationship with one another to another level. It is something that I treasure.
Through the entire competition, I realized one thing. Skill isn't the MOST important, camaraderie with your team mates is of greater importance. It's just like how it is emphasised that it is better to have a heart that is humble to learn, than to have knowledge and arrogance. The winning team this year had both - the ultimate combination. It's a valuable lesson brought smack right in front of me.
Another thought that came to me all this while also - how strictly do I want to adhere to the rules? Am I able to stomach the consequences of not sticking to the rules? This applies to all of my life.
Faith that comes beyond words, through actions and irregardless of emotions. Idealistic. Do I have to chase after ideals? Do I need to chase after ideals? Do i want, to chase after ideals?
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