Characteristics of True Worshippers
-Willing to sacrifice and wait on the Lord.
-Patient.
-Let go and Let God (according to God's timing).
-Not strive to always be in control.
-Feed on God's word (the truth).
-Make decisions onto the Lord fully.
-Do not be compelled to make decisions to 'solve' problems there and then.
- See things through the eyes of God.
Jhn 4: 23-24 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
Thursday, October 15, 2009
HAPPY 19th BDAY MY BRO!!!
I know you don't like your pictures to be up. Yea.. so we turn into cartoons on your bday! HAHHA!
Thanks for being my bro and trying your best to be the best one:)
I love you!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Hee!! My mama's got off today!!! And it's the first time that she's suggesting to go out for a family meal!
After she accompanied my dad for medical check up, we met up for lunch at Ah Yat Abalone Restaurant. We didn't have abalone but had 50% off dim sum! Very very nice!!! Really enjoyed with my family.
Thereafter I went with my parents to Bishan to the CPF board as well as to send my dad to KDF. It's the first time I contributed for my dad's medisave. I gave $500, an amount I took at least 2 to 3 months to save up. But I know, my pocket won't be empty for long, cos God is timely. I just need to wait patiently for more job opportunities and blessings to come. Thereafter I went to meet my bro for K!!! at Katong shopping complex. It's the first time we K tgt!!! Goodness! Aren't we siblings? Teo Heng's pretty cool! The system's touch screen!! I find playing with the system quite fun! I sang many songs that I didn't sing before, with the help of my bro, who's the K encylopedia. Then, we had Katong laksa for dinner and headed home together.
I really thank God for all the family time spent tgt today. If it's not for His grace, opportunities wouldn't arise. My family relationship really has improved tremendously since I've got saved. I'll never forget the times when my parents didn't even talk to each other, when they were at the brink of divorcing. And how difficult it was to even have a meal tgt. When my dad got admitted to hospital due to heart attack and kidney failure, how physcially and emotionally draining it was for the family. But God is good. He allowed these testings to happen so that we could go from where we were to where we are now. I'm grateful and I lift all these up upon His glory, that all these belong to him.
Act 16:31
So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
Here, I claim their salvation, in Jesus name I pray, AMEN!
Monday, October 12, 2009
I wanna say a BIG thank you to Mrs Tan from a childcare located in SK that she really showed me how important it is to meet good people when I go to work.
Thank you for the complain email to my in-charge.
Being late is my fault definitely and I sincerely apologise that I didn't apologise on the spot (that you are able to deem me for being rude when you're the one shouting at me).
And of cos, I apologise for not finding the entrance at the side of the church with a small path leading into the church (when the previous researchers could find it when the main entrance is locked).
Indeed, dress code wasn't specify (if you wanna make it sound sacastic- 'it should be common sense').
But I already tried my best to do the assessments quick so that I wont affect your 'tight schedule', Mrs Tan.
First, I was given an enclosed place with no fan nor aircon. I have nothing to say (I really thank God that I wore shorts). And I really dunno why, the children has to eat 4-5 times a day (super noisy). Environment not conducive. nevermind.
I had 8 in the morning session (WHICH I FINISH BEFORE TIME) and 13 in the afternoon session with only 2 hours! Worse still, I waited for about 1 hours in between and at least 5-10 minutes for one child to come and sit in front of me!!! =.= Thanks for being so thoughtful to have planned everything just for 'me' as you said.
And btw... I'm not a thing. So as you have describe me as "An Adeline", I think you seriously need to go for some English grammar course. I respected you as a principal that why I didn't rebuke (well, I'm seriously reconsidering that now).
'Professionalism' huh? If it's judged by how you dressed, you are the perfect example Mrs Tan. Congratulations.
Thank you Mrs Ruth Teng, Mrs Krishnasamy and Mdm Lee for your great hospitality that really spurred me on in this career. I really appreciate your kindness in giving me a comfortable environment to do the assessments, lending me umbrella when it's raining, walking me to the classroom, helping to avail the children, etc... Finally I could see some light from the darkness. And I'm believing for better principals to meet in the future in the childcare field. Else, who can blame us for not staying in the field and children not having better education due to high turn over?
Not so discouraged (ratio 3:1), but frustrated so I need to vent a lil else I'll get depression.
God is still good. At least when people fail, God never fails:)
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
HAPPY 21ST LAO DA OF AG!
Part 1: @ 7ate9
Not so fantastic desserts
Good ambience
Bad music from the open theatre
Tonnes of pics
Part 2: @ Blk 260A
12 Midnight surprise!
Roses, Video, Card & Cake
And unpreparedly dressed lao da!
Success with liasing with meng meng
Chit Chat till late like nobody's business
[Closed with a finally more glam photo of lao da]
Friday, October 2, 2009
I am so impacted by the miracle of the feeding of the 5 thousands in Mat 14 and subsequently, feeding of the 4 thousands.
In our carnal eyes, with that little 5 loaves and 2 fishes, it is impossible to feed the 5 thousands.
However, our God is a great God. There's nothing within his power he cannot do for us.
All that we have, our talents, skills, knowledge, opportunities, environment, circle of influence, even challenges we face, goes through his permission.
Mark 8: 19-21
19 When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments did you take up?”
They said to Him, “Twelve.”
20 “Also, when I broke the seven for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of fragments did you take up?”
And they said, “Seven.”
21 So He said to them, “How is it you do not understand?”
We need to understand that if we want God to work the miracle, we need to give our 5 loaves and 2 fishes.
Be it, our talents, dreams, ambitions, worries, etc.
NEVER belittle what you have and what you are facing.
YOU are that YOU whom God has created, died for and planned to succeed.
God wouldn't despise someone He created.
THINK..
What are your 5 loaves and 2 fishes?
There's no gift you can give to God that's too small.
God loves who you are, guides you to the best you can be, his lovely child.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
dear Jesus,
thank you for your grace upon my life and for providing for me.
you are so sweet.
you are always on time and faithful.
thank you for
-the training with MOE as a research assistant (good pay) was a good opportunity where I could apply what I have learnt.
-the love from tammy's parents that they invited me to stay for dinner after tuition, the gifts they gave, the advices they give in helping me in my career and constantly looking for opportunities they could help me financially.
-subhas, my dearest boss who pays me on time and pays me well.
all these would not have been for the love from you.
thank you for using people around me to impact my life and blessing me in my coming in and going forth in my workplace.
you made me feel loved.
love,
Ada
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Celebrating THE LAST SCHOOL DAY in school uniform!
With lovelies again!!!
HOHOHO! YAM CHA @ Chinatown!
As promised to my premium, die die must wear..
Mine sure look so jap school girl!
*Can't avoid stares man*
Haha! Last day, still act hardworking in school library.
THANK YOU LOVELIES for the enjoyable day!!!!
<3
Monday, September 28, 2009
I OFFICIALLY DECLARE!
NO MORE STATS!!!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
WORDS
Pst Kong preached a good sermon today.
It really impacted me alot as I've been a distrustful person towards what people say.
I would chose not to believe in words, until it come to pass, rather than be stupidly discouraged thereafter.
I really had enough of broken promises and blatent lies!
Although after hearing the Word didn't change my distrustful attitude towards people, I learnt to examine myself to not fall into the category myself.
We often say, words can kill, be the man of your word, what you say you become, etc...
When we open our mouths to speak, we speak words to people around us and even to God.
We speak everyday of our lives, don't we?
That's how significant words are in our lives.
Be it a Christian or non-Christian, Man or Women.
What's more?
God is particular about His Word!
In pursuit to being Christ-like, we should be particular about our words as well.
5 Principles about God's Word 1. God's Word is the expression of His nature. Jhn 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
What we say shows who we are.
If you use vulgur, it shows that you are a crude person.
2. God's word is the measure of His Character. Mat 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.
God in His Character will never fail.
What we say shows how much people can depend on us? Ps 15:14 In whose eyes a vile person is despised,
But he honors those who fear the LORD; He who swears to his own hurt and does not change
Even if it costs embaressment and inconvenience, the word swore will not change (integrity).
3. God's word is magnified above His name. Ps 138:2 I will worship toward Your holy temple,
And praise Your name For Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word above all Your name.
Often we pray in God's name, as His name is greater than anything.
However, God deemed His word greater than ALL His name!
His name is as good as His Word. 4. God's word is the source of faith and the rule of conduct. Rom 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
When we promise to do something, the person whom we promised has faith that we are going to do it.
When we do it, their faith increases and their rule of conduct becomes more positive towards us.
Likewise, when we don't do it, their faith decreases and their rule of conduct becomes more negative towards us.
Who can we blame?
5. God's word is His bond. Heb 6:13 For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself,
There's nothing that God can't do! Cos He is God.
The Word that He gave is good enough- the absolute irrevolcable. Pro 20:25 It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,
And afterward to reconsider his vows. Mat 5:37 But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.
Our bonds holds us accountable- a guaranteed deposit- trust.
Dear God, I pray that you help me to forgive those who fail their promises in my life and also forgive me for those that I failed. As you've said in Luk 11:14 And forgive us our sins, For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. I pray for reconcilation of relationships due to the failure in promises. Help to learn to say know when I can't, learn to say yes when I can. Let every decision made be unto you, I pray that if a yes I've said, you will help me pull through it even if it's of inconvenience and embarassment. In Jesus mighty name, I pray. AMEN!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
A destressing time with lovelies!
Madnessly gorging ourselves with food after Stats test 2!
Braindead!
Still thanks to Weiwei! [er herm.. and the guy who tends the machine]
We caught Ah yi, Ah Er and twins Ar San and Si!
YAY!
LOOKING FORWARD TO DIMSUM BUFFET TGT!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life. Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism.
David M. Burns
To my sense of "wanting to do my best": I hope that won't turn into perfectionism. People make mistakes and they shouldn't be judged by "not doing their best". Their "best" might not be the same as mine. Still, I need to get over the fact about the frustration I get, when I just can't see the effort and the attitude when I'm already trying very hard to FIND it.
You can't choose how you feel, but you can choose how you deal with it.
Anonymous
To my disappointments: You are always there. The daily challenge of my life. I'm gonna deal with you somehow- not by running away or ignoring it. You are not gonna pull me down. Expectation management- Well, I can't not expect anything >.<
If people did not do silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done.
Ludwig Wittgenstein
To that stupid "afraid to be pai say" feeling: Shoo! It all starts ugly! Doesn't it? If you wanna learn, why be afraid of having the humility to learn? It would be worth to be pai say now then to regret later (when you get too pai say to even take the first step).
The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.
B.B. King
To my beloved Abba Father: Thank you for giving me the talent to learn and to understand easier than those who can't. Thank you for the opportunities to learn and the conviction to continue to be different. Thank you for helping me understand the beauty of learning:) I want to do it to the end, and I can't do it without You.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Fools for Christ
Context:
King David wanted to move the Ark of God to Jerusalam. While moving it, one of the the choice men of Israel, Uzzah put out his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it. Then the anger of the LORD was aroused against Uzzah, and God struck him there for his error; and he died there by the ark of God. 8 And David became angry because of the LORD’s outbreak against Uzzah.
1 Sam 6: 14-16
14 Then David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod.
15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet.
16 Now as the ark of the LORD came into the City of David, Michal, Saul’s daughter, looked through a window and saw King David leaping and whirling before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.
David, irregardless of his status as King, danced in public, with shouting and with the sound of music to bring in the ark of God into Jerusalam.
He looked like a fool in the eyes of Michal, Saul's daughter.
1 Sam 6:20
20 Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, “How glorious was the king of Israel today, uncovering himself today in the eyes of the maids of his servants, as one of the base fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!”
Many people around us are like Michal.
They deem us as foolish people and despise
1. Our effort to love, when we are rejected or not appreciated.
2. Our effort to try again and work hard, when we fail many times.
3. Our effort to dream, when we have nothing to our name.
4. Our effort to be faithful to God and the church, when they are out "enjoying" themselves.
BUT!
1 Cor 2:11
11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.
1 Sam 6:21-22
21 So David said to Michal, “It was before the LORD, who chose me instead of your father and all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel. Therefore I will play music before the LORD. 22 And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight. But as for the maidservants of whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honor.”
God has chose us to be different.
Deu 7:6
6 “For you are a holy people to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth.
1 Pet 2:9
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
So...
I encourage my fellow Christians to keep on and keeping on.
We are the difference, we can be, which Our creator made us to be.
Salt of the Earth, Light of the World.
Friday, September 11, 2009
The crazy dim sum feast at night with my dearest N283:)
It's been very long since we had such quality fellowship.
I believe God is doing something great in our midst:)
Thank you those who are willing to come although it's really very late.
Thsnk you JY and Dale big ro for sending us there:)
Here's the feast!
And now it's gone!!!
Love Me for being Adalene
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CHC N283
EDGE/Emerge Dance Crew
LOUD Crew
Wheelock Collage Yr 2
Bachelor of Science in ECH & Leadership
LOVER of CHRIST.
[Witness of God]
Undergoing SANTIFICATION
Imperfect being, slowly Perfected in God.
Ordinary but made EXTRAORDINARY
Living Life to the fullest
1. Spending time with those I love.
2. Backpacking all round the world with dear dear.
3. Do humanitarian work related to children and families.
4. Set up orphanages in 3rd world countries.
5. Specialise in play therapy (Masters).
6. Design my own apartment.
7. Learn to cycle, swim & rollerblade.
8. Cont learning dancing & muai thai
