December- Christmas month!

Time passes quickly. It's the month of December again!
It was like yesterday that I was making choco cookies for my friends and now
I'm preparing to make the cookies again! Wow... actually I haven't really get over Taiwan mission trip yet and now I have to face a new financial year and Christmas so soon! ************
Time is like so short this year... I'm really not prepared for Christmas yet! =(
Haven't receive the Christmas cards I bought, haven't started writing them, haven't made the cookies, haven't prepared my Christmas lists, haven't prepare my budget for this Christmas, haven't buy any presents yet, haven't prepared my goals and resolutions for the new year, haven't been to Orchard Road to take pictures.. ha... really haven't done much yet!
It's okay! There is always times for me to do them! =) I will start tomorrow!
Clearing my stuffs for the new year!
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Back to Taiwan Mission Trip!
I must say its the best trip of the year!
To be in God's presence and to be with God's people is simply wonderful!
I have learn much in this mission trip! Really praise God that He put me in this team! Wonderful people from different background yet loving the same God and loving each others! =)

I can't post up much pictures 'cos of the regulations of my church but I can't resist posting Alex, Enli and Angel Enjia pictures! They are simply sweet and cute! I hope my children next time will be as cute or cuter...heh.. =)

November

Thank God! Been though eventful October.
Sick for last 2 days! Finally recovered from flu, headache, fever, sore throat and cough today! Being sick is so bad. Lying on bed and doing nothing make me feel so "useless". I think God wants me to feel and know how it's like to be sick so that I can sympathise with those who are sick and in pain. And I think God wants me to rest well not doing anything! Thank God for the good rest! I feel so good when I wake up today! =)

Thank God for Brandon who dotes on me so much that he came down to cook porridge for me after work! And bought Yakult and my favorite HL milk for me! =) Yeah..

Today, have been spending time thinking and planning leading a new team in my agency next year! God, I pray for wisdom and strength to know how to lead this new team to greater heights! Laura has came up with the new team name, "iACTS". Actually I begin to like this name too! Meaningful! God, lead me as I lead this new team!

Will be going to Taiwan on 21st Nov to 27th Nov!
God really plan so well! God led my family to go to Genting instead of Taiwan in August so that I will not hesitate to sign up for this mission to Taiwan in Nov!
God is sooo good!

And God helps me to achieve my Million Dollar Club by this month so that I don't have to worry for how to achieve my target when I go for my taiwan mission! God is simply too great! =)

Actually my goal is to achieve MDC this year but I believe I can do better!
Last 2 weeks before my mission trip! I will do my best and God, I trust all to you!
Thank you for helping me achieve a breakthrough in my relationship with you and bRandon! God is so faithful! I know that 2007 is a breakthrough year! Having gone through all the heart aches and pains all throughout this year, I believe to wonder how this year can be a breakthrough year! But God just resolve and changes hearts altogether! God is the one whom I can trust and He never fails me!

Now, I am a bit sidetrack, I need to come back to praying for my mission trip and being prepared for it! Stop worrying about my career and trust God completely! Thank you Jesus! Thank God for the meet up with Shan, Li and Ivy just now! =)

"You have been good!" my fav worship song...

If I never get to see another rainbow
Or share another laugh with a friend
If I never stand barefoot by the ocean
Or get to kiss my child good night again
Verse II
If I never have another prayer that’s answered
Or have another blessing come my way
If this is all I know of heaven’s kindness
Father, I would still have to say

Chorus
You have been good, You have been good

And I am in wonder how could it be

You Have been good, You've been so good

In so many ways, You've been good to me

Verse III

You have shown me mercy upon mercy
Grace upon grace, time after time
And I know all to well what I'm deserving
Yet You are still so patient and kind

Bridge:
If suddenly it all were ended, and Your blessings disappeared
Looking back over a lifetime, the evidence is clear

Words & music by Scott Krippayne & Tony Wood

Beautiful song.... for a beautiful Father in Heaven

The Dinner's photos!

Dearest Shan's wedding!

My best friends from Yishun JC! The twins, Huili & Huishan, Qingmei & myself have always been the best of friends since JC days!

We been through wind wind rain rain & treasure each others all the more through the years.... the fun & laughters, the joy & sorrow, the misunderstandings and quarrels! ha.... this is life!

06 Oct 2007 marks the beginning of Shan's new life!

Her marriage life! Wow, I'm so happy for her!

Can you imagine? We have known each others since JC days!

That was almost 10 years ago!

How we have seen each others grow & mature in the Lord, change into the fine ladies we are today! =)

It's really beautiful to have good friends that stay by your side no matter what happen in life! I know we will stay with each others till eternity!

God is so good!

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On friday night, we met Li at Kranji Mrt to head down to Malaysia Johor to their house! Adventurous nightZ! Been through the endless bus rides, breathe in the super polluted air, travelled through the busy streets with many cars to avoid! So sweaty yet fun! ha....

Finally reached the beautiful house! After talking to the bride, Shan till 1+am, I went to bed, knowing that I have to wake up at 430am in the morning! Meaning, I will only have 3 hours of sleep.... this thought stays in my mind throughout the night! Ha.... and I didnt manage to sleep... just rested peacefully in bed. =)

Morning came & we were blessed to have ba ku tae & rice at 5am prepared by Shan's mom since the previous night! I was so hungry! probably been on diet for the last few days in order to look nicer in dress! However, all my efforts have been in vain because of the many food awaited me at Shan & henry's place! ha.... in the end, I couldn't care less.. fat fat loh! =p

We finally headed down to church for the church Wedding at 2pm! I was really touched as it was the longest worship at a church wedding! Shan chose 3 English worship songs & 2 Chinese ones! They were so beautiful! God's presence was so real! Henry started to tear when the pastor told us of the story of how God can bring 2 persons together who are among the 10,000 in their church. How they persevered on even when they were so uncertain at times. My eyes were teary when I saw Henry cried. I know he is really thankful to God for finding Shan in his life. And I am very fan xin for him to take care of Shan all her life then.

I was very touched too because I have brought Shan to Christ 9 years ago and today she has matured into a beautiful lady who really loved the Lord! It warmed my heart because all my effort on her has not gone to waste! Praise the Lord!

It is so beautiful to have found one's true love..............

and of course more importantly to find God's love in our life.

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I have just attended their Wedding dinner tonight, 07 Oct 2007 at 88 restaurant harborfront! Quite nice restaurant... good choice cos the price of the table is very reasonable! Ha... Shan chose me to help her pull up her dress again... but this time I have to follow her around the restaurant and up the stage! Oh dear! I haven't wore a formal dress... but it's okay! Im not the limelight! =)

Took a number of pictures... =)

When is my turn? My God is faithful... I will trust in Him....

Lord, keep me focus in You

I feel so sad that we forget God so soon in our life..
As humans living in this world, many things overwhelm us each days..
There are many things for us to worry each day...
No wonder God says, "Do not worry about tomorrow for each day has enough troubles of its own." Matthew 6:34
Yet, its even better that we don't worry even for today but rest so secure in His arms knowing that He WILL work things ALL out for us!

Few days ago, I can be so secure & joyful in God's presence, today I can feel so stress over my work again. I begin to understand how easily men (Christians) feel away from God & do things in our own strength & then feel so frustrated.

The solution is not to dwell in this frustrations but quickly pray & praise Him over again! I wrote a Psalms just a while ago & decide to share it here.

In all:
Spend time with God = joy
Neglect God = sianness & frustrations

So if you feel sian, decide to spend quality time with God again. It's that simple... trust in Him & be Submerged in His love again!!!!

Guaranteed joy again! I am so frustrated with myself today that I neglect God again & end up feeling overwhelm by all the worldly things again!
Stress! Ai ya... it shouldnt be this way!
That is why I pray & wrote the Psalm below. =)

Dear Lord, dear Jesus!

How easy men fall! Lord, please be with me & help me to stand firm in You!
Lord, let me not neglect You but to praise You & meet with you daily.
Lord, how easy for men to neglect You & I know how painful it must be to You.
Lord, forgive me for the times I’m away. For the times that I so easily fall into sin & go my own ways & not depend on You.

Lord, you are my only Lord and best friend.
How can I neglect You?
There is none like You!

Father, as I turn my eyes upon You, let all things fall away.
Everything becomes dimmer when I turn my eyes upon You.
Lord, yes… You are the only one I desire!
How can I ever forget You?
Lord, You are so good to me!
In so many ways, you been good to me!

Lord, help me not neglect you or let the worldly things overwhelm me.
Lord, I pray for your hands to be with me always.
Let no news move me, but I will rest secure in You
And to know that You are always there for me!

Yes Lord, you are always there for me!
What is there to worry?
I am secure in your arms!
I am safe in your arms!
Lord, I love you, I want to be with you always.
Lord, keep me by Your side always
And help me bring others to You too!

THERE IS NONE LIKE YOU

There is none like you!

Wonderful song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwgz_js5zrg

Only Jesus, only God loves us with an unfailing love.
God is so merciful, you will always find Him waiting with a wide open arms to welcome you back into His arms. He loves you. He is no respecter of people. He loves all in China, all in India, all in US, all in Indonesia, all in Korean, all in Arfaganistan, all in irad, all in SIngapore. He loves you & me.

No matter how far we may go, He is always waiting... for us to come home one day. No matter how shameful or guilty we have felt, His arms are always opened. Laura shared this fav verse of hers with me.

Isaiah 54: 8
"...... But with everlasting love I will have compassion on you.
says the Lord, Your redeemer."

God's love is everlasting... nothing we do can make him love us more or less.
He is the same today, yesterday and forever. Amen!

Back from Cruise!

It was refreshing to see the sunset.. posted a few pictures up, hope you can see them! I thought the cruise trip is okay only, meaning for the money that I am paying, I dont think it's really worth it. (Thank God it's free!)

The cost is around $600 per pax for a 3 days 2 nights stay.

Nothing much to do if you are going with friends. With family or children might be better because they have alot of hosts/hostess to play games with you; to entertain you.

As for me, I find the live band with great singings, BBQ at the poolside and sunset most appealing! Yup, thank God for a bunch of new people that I know from the cruise too. Simple, lovable people whom i like! They make this whole trip more enjoyable! =)

Thank God for this trip, to fulfil my mom's dream of bringing me to the cruise! Yup, I know she's there with me! =) Thank AIA too! =)

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Been back to work for the past 3 days, Monday to Wednesday! So tired, didn't rest much after I came home! Meeting on Monday, Tuesday appointments, Wednesday Training & Phone calls...

Yup, some people may envy me for having a flexible working time, (like now, it's thursday & I'm choosing to rest today doing the things I want!) but they didn't realise that it is really hard work being a Financial Services Consultant! There are so many paper works to handles, calls to returns, premiums to collect, articles to read, investments to update, news to discover, emails to write.. besides the normal appointments, and phone callings. It was hard work! That is why the company will always reward us who have put in hard work to be the best that we can be, to help people get protections everywhere. We have to face some friends who deserted you when they know you are in this line... (Thank God I don't have many of such friends!) or people who wonder why you go into this line without knowing how noble this job can be!

Yup, it doesn't matter how others may look at me, I know this is what my Lord wants me to do for now & I'm happy to be walking in my destiny, growing as a precious child of God.

Today, I'm going to draw! Haven't been drawing for a long time, it's time to draw again! Christmas is not here yet! Normally, I will draw a copy for my clients on Christmas, but this time, I will draw a copy for clients who bought from me recently! =)

Never mind how many would probably think how time wasting this gal is doing again, drawing & doing "nothing" again... nope, Im enjoying my precious time loving the Lord & people. When I draw, I thank God for this gift ( though it's not perfect!) but I think i'm grateful that I didn't have to learn art in my life to know how to draw. Im thankful & when I draw for people, I'm showing them love from the Father above.

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Simple life, content just being in God's presence. How wonderful!

Click on the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0syWMCGM4o&mode=related&search=

It plays my favorite song too:

Laid aside your majesty.

You Laid Aside Your MajestyG D Em Bm C

You laid aside Your majesty, gave up everything for me.

G Am7 D7 GSuffered at the hands of those You had created.

D EmYou took away my guilt and shame, Bm C

When You died and rose again. G

Now today You reign, Am7 D

And heaven and earth exalt You.G D Em

I really want to worship You my Lord, Bm C

You have won my heart and I am Yours.G Am7 D

Forever and ever, I will love You.G D Em

You are the only one who died for me, Bm C

Gave Your life to set me free. G Am7 D D7 G

So I lift my voice to You in ador - a - tion

I love this song, I love the lyrics....

That is why I have been playing this song all day today and I want to share with you.

JESUS! There is none like you!

Whatever happens, I know there is always these arms of Jesus that I can embrace! Just being in God's presence, I am content!

I was reminded of the blog that I wrote after I came back from Aceh, Indonesia. The people there are so happy & content that there are shelters & food everyday. They live happily, grateful that the sun still shines every morning.

These people in the video, I believe are filippinos or indonesians. They love Jesus & they are so joyful. People who are content with everything they have in life are happy & joyful people. They thank God constantly, a grateful heart is a humble heart, and they shall see God for their hearts are pure. People who are miserable are people who are not grateful for the things they already have, so they strive to get more, and end up hurting theyselves because as human beings, we fails by our own strength. They fail to see all that God have given, their eyes are blinded by the materialism of this world.

Yup, I agree this world is getting more evil & people are living better lives now. People are getting more selfish, because all they see is what we can get, what we want in lives... so when everyone is selfish, this world continue to become more evil. That is why in God's kingdom, everything is different. Give generously and more will be given onto you. Give of your lives, your time, your love, your money to people... and more will be given onto you.

I'm not saying all Christians are so giving... we are still humans... those who love the Lord will become more like Jesus, and these traits can then manifest in our beings. Trying to give out of our selfish human selves are difficult. Only in God's love, these can be natural.

Because of this, I love simple people. I really do. I think I say this hundreds of times but it's true. Simple people who simply love the Lord, love freely, love people, thinking not of what they can do for God, for what God can do through them constantly, simple people who don't think of how to satisfy themselves by material things constantly, but always thinking of who is hurting now & say a little prayers for them, simple people who thank God for everything they have in life, whether in health or sickness, whether in poor or riches..... I think they are beautiful... they warm my heart, especially in this evil world.

Look at those faces of those who love the Lord around you, you see beautiful people all around.... look at those in the video, I think they are beautiful.. =)

Bless you all who love the Lord! =)