ARHWEE - Driven By Eternity
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Hello 2008.
2007 passed like an MRT train. Fast, but also being able to savour every precious moment.
And by God's grace, many wonderful things have happened this year and it'll take probably a few hours for me to pen everything down. What can I say? 2007 was a truly blessed year. That's why 7 is my favourite number.
New Year Resolutions?
It's going to be simple. I'm not going to resolve to study hard, to save money etc. because I can't do those things on my own strength. Sure, I can work hard for a few weeks, resist the temptation to go shopping for months, but how long can I last on my own?
That's why I'll be needing just one resolution:
TO OBEY GOD.
I'll be also praying that in 2008, God will feed me with wisdom, strengthen my faith and fill me with love.
God, please enable me to grow spiritually. You know, it's quite funny. Everybody wishes to grow up faster when they're physically younger, which is the same for spiritual babies. I wish I can grow faster in this aspect, but then again, I really need to depend on God and see how he wants me to grow. I can't grow unless I am led by him. Actually, I guess I should savour every moment of being a baby and take joy in the process of growing. =D
Anyway, I've just bidded for my modules for the coming semester. Hopefully, by his grace, he'll give them to me. I really don't know what the new semester may bring me. ¶ 11:06 0 Comments
2007 passed like an MRT train. Fast, but also being able to savour every precious moment.
And by God's grace, many wonderful things have happened this year and it'll take probably a few hours for me to pen everything down. What can I say? 2007 was a truly blessed year. That's why 7 is my favourite number.
New Year Resolutions?
It's going to be simple. I'm not going to resolve to study hard, to save money etc. because I can't do those things on my own strength. Sure, I can work hard for a few weeks, resist the temptation to go shopping for months, but how long can I last on my own?
That's why I'll be needing just one resolution:
TO OBEY GOD.
I'll be also praying that in 2008, God will feed me with wisdom, strengthen my faith and fill me with love.
God, please enable me to grow spiritually. You know, it's quite funny. Everybody wishes to grow up faster when they're physically younger, which is the same for spiritual babies. I wish I can grow faster in this aspect, but then again, I really need to depend on God and see how he wants me to grow. I can't grow unless I am led by him. Actually, I guess I should savour every moment of being a baby and take joy in the process of growing. =D
Anyway, I've just bidded for my modules for the coming semester. Hopefully, by his grace, he'll give them to me. I really don't know what the new semester may bring me. ¶ 11:06 0 Comments
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Hi, Happy New Year, and I'm back!
Uhhuh, back from Genting. And I've learnt that Genting is not pronounced as "Jen-ting" but as "Ghen-ting". =)
Actually, I just want to type something in here, post something up..wanted to add in pictures but kinda too tired at the moment. Just want to say something here but too tired to elaborate...
Well, you DO know how it feels like when you're just so drained of energy and yet you feel like doing something, right?
Anyway, my dream of driving up to Genting has been fulfilled! (Which was why I wanted to learn driving in the first place). Kinda scary when driving at 100km/hr in Malaysia and getting bullied by speeding overtakers. Oh, and I didn't REALLY drive all the way up..just around 20 min of the 5 hour trip, but then again, it's shiok enough. Uhhuh.
OH and I have to mention that I was stopped by Malaysian police and I freaked out. But they had to let me go because I wasn't speeding at all (speed limit was 110km/hr)..kinda funny.
Mmm yea, so Genting was fun. Kinda different from what I experienced before. Started to notice certain things. Meditated about certain things as well. Almost going to finish reading "Walking Wisely".
A pity I couldn't see the star-filled sky because I was home at 6pm...when the sky ain't dark yet. Uhhuh.
Ok. I guess I'm done for now. Going for quiet time... ¶ 01:06 0 Comments
Actually, I just want to type something in here, post something up..wanted to add in pictures but kinda too tired at the moment. Just want to say something here but too tired to elaborate...
Well, you DO know how it feels like when you're just so drained of energy and yet you feel like doing something, right?
Anyway, my dream of driving up to Genting has been fulfilled! (Which was why I wanted to learn driving in the first place). Kinda scary when driving at 100km/hr in Malaysia and getting bullied by speeding overtakers. Oh, and I didn't REALLY drive all the way up..just around 20 min of the 5 hour trip, but then again, it's shiok enough. Uhhuh.
OH and I have to mention that I was stopped by Malaysian police and I freaked out. But they had to let me go because I wasn't speeding at all (speed limit was 110km/hr)..kinda funny.
Mmm yea, so Genting was fun. Kinda different from what I experienced before. Started to notice certain things. Meditated about certain things as well. Almost going to finish reading "Walking Wisely".
A pity I couldn't see the star-filled sky because I was home at 6pm...when the sky ain't dark yet. Uhhuh.
Ok. I guess I'm done for now. Going for quiet time... ¶ 01:06 0 Comments
Thursday, December 27, 2007
God opened the road for me
By God's grace, I passed my driving test.
I was reading "Walking Wisely" last night when I came upon this paragraph that spoke about looking at the big picture. Perhaps people passionate about taking photographs can relate more to it. The author described that there are two ways to capture a scene - either the paranomic view, or zooming in on an element and take a macro shot of it. (I personally have a preference for macro shots) The paranomic view shows you the big picture whereas the macro shot takes up your entire vision and you are deceived into thinking that it represents the entire world. Sometimes, well actually most of the time, we tend to zoom in on a certain wound, certain problems, certain issues in our own lives and we lose the big picture - which has to be God's map of our lives.
Anyway, I'd like to THANK GOD for enabling me to pass my driving test. And he really did bless the test I was taking. No emergency brake, no sudden pedestrians across road, not many hazards, no stalling of engine, no mounting of kerb...
Nope, it isn't because of luck (I've been rebuked...slip of the tongue) but it really was God's hand upon me, and of course the prayers of my dear brothers and sisters. THANKS GUYS! But THANK GOD MORE!
Looking really forward to a time of refreshing and renewing during my break tomorrow in Genting. No TV, no internet, no handphone.. just God and me. Bible and my eyes. Worship songs on my MP3 and my ears. Spiritual journal and my hands. God's word and my soul. =)
Of course, there is shopping and yadda yadda.. but that's really NOT the main point.
I have been too self-centered and disobedient lately, so this is really a great opportunity for me to meditate on his words.
I'm excited!
Am gonna miss cell gathering and Sunday service and watchnight service SO much!
I'm gonna miss saying goodbye to Jasmine while she leaves for UK...
Gonna miss wishing my closest friends Happy New Year...
Gonna miss my room...
But God is really all I need. =) ¶ 22:09 0 Comments
By God's grace, I passed my driving test.
I was reading "Walking Wisely" last night when I came upon this paragraph that spoke about looking at the big picture. Perhaps people passionate about taking photographs can relate more to it. The author described that there are two ways to capture a scene - either the paranomic view, or zooming in on an element and take a macro shot of it. (I personally have a preference for macro shots) The paranomic view shows you the big picture whereas the macro shot takes up your entire vision and you are deceived into thinking that it represents the entire world. Sometimes, well actually most of the time, we tend to zoom in on a certain wound, certain problems, certain issues in our own lives and we lose the big picture - which has to be God's map of our lives.
Anyway, I'd like to THANK GOD for enabling me to pass my driving test. And he really did bless the test I was taking. No emergency brake, no sudden pedestrians across road, not many hazards, no stalling of engine, no mounting of kerb...
Nope, it isn't because of luck (I've been rebuked...slip of the tongue) but it really was God's hand upon me, and of course the prayers of my dear brothers and sisters. THANKS GUYS! But THANK GOD MORE!
Looking really forward to a time of refreshing and renewing during my break tomorrow in Genting. No TV, no internet, no handphone.. just God and me. Bible and my eyes. Worship songs on my MP3 and my ears. Spiritual journal and my hands. God's word and my soul. =)
Of course, there is shopping and yadda yadda.. but that's really NOT the main point.
I have been too self-centered and disobedient lately, so this is really a great opportunity for me to meditate on his words.
I'm excited!
Am gonna miss cell gathering and Sunday service and watchnight service SO much!
I'm gonna miss saying goodbye to Jasmine while she leaves for UK...
Gonna miss wishing my closest friends Happy New Year...
Gonna miss my room...
But God is really all I need. =) ¶ 22:09 0 Comments
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
God's Christmas Gift to me
Simply put: My admission to Arts Faculty has been denied.
And I just broke down at the D word. Scared my mommy a little and papa came running to me (actually just walked into the room) to encourage me. It's really kinda weird to hear him say "God will help you" when he isn't a believer himself, but thanks, I really needed that gentle yet strong reminder.
Oh, anyway my sister brought her friends home for Christmas (going to have a barbecue later on) so I'm really thankful that I'm in the safe shelter of my own room. Yups.
I tried to remind myself that God has better plans for me. But I just couldn't refrain from crying.
Maybe it's kinda my fault too - I sorta took things into my own hands. Didn't really seek Him but just took action out of my own accord.
I know it's not the end of the world and that this setback is really minute as compared to God's love and mighty power...but yea...the flesh is devastated. But I will not allow myself to yield to the Evil One and so wallow up in self-pity.
It never fails to amaze me how God works. Whenever you think that you can just take His love for granted and that you can juggle decisions and problems with your own feeble hands, God will make sure that everything crashes down. But I take comfort in the knowledge that God will build everything back up again if only we let Him juggle those silly things instead. Well, He is the only one who knows our past, present and future.. So.. I guess He really DOES know better.
I guess this little sharing of mine does remind you of the story of children who reject presents from their parents just because they didn't get what they wanted, ya? And I'm horribly ashamed.
SO what's up next? DRIVING! I don't know why but I'm getting super nervous about it. I think I'm going to fail. But what does God want me to think???
Anyway, Merry Christmas to all!!!
I really enjoyed Christmas service today! The worship, the performance by the Brazilian Continental Singers, the band set-up, the adjusting of the mixer and lights, the giving of presents, the receiving of presents. I really like all the cards that I have received (ok, and other gifts too).. The messages really brought a smile to my face and I was grinning like a fool in the bus on the way home. However, the biggest thanksgiving should be attributed to Christ our Lord! WOW He really came down to save all of mankind (even though sinners foolishly think they don't need it)! What else can I say besides WOW?
Oh ok. Before I end of this post, I'd like to copy out today's devotional from Our Daily Bread. And I guess it's really God's aim for me. Enjoy this cup of wisdom mixed with honey. =)
And I just broke down at the D word. Scared my mommy a little and papa came running to me (actually just walked into the room) to encourage me. It's really kinda weird to hear him say "God will help you" when he isn't a believer himself, but thanks, I really needed that gentle yet strong reminder.
Oh, anyway my sister brought her friends home for Christmas (going to have a barbecue later on) so I'm really thankful that I'm in the safe shelter of my own room. Yups.
I tried to remind myself that God has better plans for me. But I just couldn't refrain from crying.
Maybe it's kinda my fault too - I sorta took things into my own hands. Didn't really seek Him but just took action out of my own accord.
I know it's not the end of the world and that this setback is really minute as compared to God's love and mighty power...but yea...the flesh is devastated. But I will not allow myself to yield to the Evil One and so wallow up in self-pity.
It never fails to amaze me how God works. Whenever you think that you can just take His love for granted and that you can juggle decisions and problems with your own feeble hands, God will make sure that everything crashes down. But I take comfort in the knowledge that God will build everything back up again if only we let Him juggle those silly things instead. Well, He is the only one who knows our past, present and future.. So.. I guess He really DOES know better.
I guess this little sharing of mine does remind you of the story of children who reject presents from their parents just because they didn't get what they wanted, ya? And I'm horribly ashamed.
SO what's up next? DRIVING! I don't know why but I'm getting super nervous about it. I think I'm going to fail. But what does God want me to think???
Anyway, Merry Christmas to all!!!
I really enjoyed Christmas service today! The worship, the performance by the Brazilian Continental Singers, the band set-up, the adjusting of the mixer and lights, the giving of presents, the receiving of presents. I really like all the cards that I have received (ok, and other gifts too).. The messages really brought a smile to my face and I was grinning like a fool in the bus on the way home. However, the biggest thanksgiving should be attributed to Christ our Lord! WOW He really came down to save all of mankind (even though sinners foolishly think they don't need it)! What else can I say besides WOW?
Oh ok. Before I end of this post, I'd like to copy out today's devotional from Our Daily Bread. And I guess it's really God's aim for me. Enjoy this cup of wisdom mixed with honey. =)
The Blessing Tree¶ 16:39 0 Comments
I read about a young couple whose business had failed, and they had little money to spend at Christmas. They were going to have to move out of their house after the new year. But they didn’t want their holiday season to be spoiled because of it. So they decided to throw a party. When the guests arrived, they saw a cedar tree decorated with one string of lights and small rolled-up pieces of paper tied to the limbs with ribbon.
“Welcome to our ‘blessing tree’!” they said, beaming. “In spite of hard times, God has blessed us in so many ways that we decided to dedicate our tree to Him. Each piece of paper describes a blessing He has given us this year.”
This couple has faced more trials since then, but they have chosen to stay focused on the Lord. They often remark that the Christmas with the “blessing tree” was one of their most beautiful, because they could testify as Mary did: “My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. . . . He who is mighty has done great things for me” (Luke 1:47-49).
Whatever your difficulties, they needn’t spoil Christmas, for nothing can spoil Christ! Stay focused on Jesus and seek ways to share His blessings with others—perhaps through your own “blessing tree.”
—Joanie Yoder
Jesus came—and came for me!
Simple words, and yet expressing
Depths of holy mystery,
Depths of wondrous love and blessing. —Havergal
To give meaning to Christmas, give Christ first place.
Monday, December 24, 2007
I Believe
These words were found scrawled on a cellar wall where
Jews had hidden in World War II in Cologne, Germany.
Now at Steven's place with dear sis Casie, Eric and Calvin - playing bridge (excluding me because I'm a stubborn gal who doesn't wish to play).
Wee Wee is so cute! ¶ 23:27 0 Comments
I believe in the sun
even when it isn't shining.
I believe in love
even when I am alone.
I believe in God
even when he is silent.
These words were found scrawled on a cellar wall where
Jews had hidden in World War II in Cologne, Germany.
Now at Steven's place with dear sis Casie, Eric and Calvin - playing bridge (excluding me because I'm a stubborn gal who doesn't wish to play).
Wee Wee is so cute! ¶ 23:27 0 Comments
Sunday, December 23, 2007
would love to do it again.
It's been spiritually tough these days and I can't seem to fathom what God is trying to tell me. It feels as if he is distant but I know that he understands my pain. And it's been getting tough.
Has my heart been hardened? Please, let it soften!
I WILL NOT BE BEATEN BY THE DEVILS! ¶ 16:07 0 Comments
