June 2010
30 posts
FROM THE FATHER’S HEART: “Beloved Child, I know...
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I know I’m not ready to commit to a relationship. But as a girl who intends to enter into marriage one day in the future (emphasis on future), there is the occasional guy that catches my eye. The random eyecandy that you chance upon in school, at work, where ever. That one cute guy whom you just hope to catch a glimpse and that will make you happy. You don’t expect anything more, you...
When you go overseas to study, people will tell you to eat a lot of your local delicacies as you won’t be eating them for a long time. And I did do that for a while. I started really early in the year, eating all my favourite food (which can be A LOT when you are Singaporean). Until I went for my medical checkup…
When I saw my weight, I almost fainted in shock. I had put on 5KG!!! And...
“Let me hear of Your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting You. Show me...”
– Psalm 143:8 (via whomshallifear)
Mr 18-year-old prayed for each of us before he moved up to another youth ministry for working adults. And when he reached me, he paused and prayed in tongues. I knew he was unsure of what to say. I told God I wanted to receive a portion.
Mr 18-year-old hestitated and then began. He said that I am a good little sister to him. And then the next words that came out of his mouth had to be from God....
“Today, just following the Spirit in what the Lord is saying to us, there is a...”
– Pastor Benjamin’s Blog » New Seasons
Hey Jesus,
You and me can write a real romance.
Praise the Lord for qarah moments of favour and good bargains today!!! Thank You for providing for my worries even if I never asked. <3
I have a Daddy that loves me and I am really thankful. One of my little worries was starting school without Adobe Indesign. I knew buying the original would be really expensive and was fretting over it. But amid my preparations and camp, I forgot about it....
I felt cheated of sorts by my last Arrow service. I wanted to leave with memories of the norm, but the service was far from normal since they’d tried to fit all three youth services in one day to accommodate for camp. I really wanted to be ready to leave, for my heart to really be prepared. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted, but God did.
Today, in the shower, God reminded me what...
This is many weeks overdue, but it serves as a good reminder for myself…
If I had a theme for this season tonight, it would be: Trust God. God has been teaching me and showing me in many ways to trust Him. To trust in His provision.
Tonight at care group, I finally knew how. By beholding Jesus, by looking to Him in everything I do. That simple act of looking to Jesus is actually trusting...
I thank Warrior Princess for listening to me whine today. And for making me realised how loved I was. As I looked away from my surroundings to Jesus and His blessings, I realised how blessed and loved I was. I really glad to see how many awesome friends I had. People who will rearrange their busy schedules for me, meet up at short notice, offer a listening ear in advance etc. I realised that I am...
As much as I say that I understand and that I don’t mind, honestly, I am really upset. These are my good friends that went through shit with me, but at this moment when I want to say my goodbyes… They are not available. I’ve been shifted to second place as more important priorities take over in their lives. I know it is self centered and selfish for me to want to feel like I am...
Got to learnt to see God as not just some topic but a living, dynamic person.
Yes, my God is real and it is time to treat Him so. <3
whomshallifear asked: Dear precious Nat,
I've enjoyed reading all your posts about your camp. Glad to see you've grown so much and learnt so much through it. Have a great time in Australia! :)
I've enjoyed reading all your posts about your camp. Glad to see you've grown so much and learnt so much through it. Have a great time in Australia! :)
When the Miracle Doesn't Happen
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Jesus wept. The Lord was on His way to the cemetery, and He knew the Father’s plan. He knew Lazarus wouldn’t be stuck in his coffin but would be rising again within minutes. He knew the mourners were about to get the surprise of their lives and a celebration would result. Yet as He approached, Jesus was still overwhelmed by grief. So the eternal, omnipotent God shed tears for His...
How Not to Lose Your Faith in College
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Remember the counsel of God “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (Prov. 3:5-6)
This is really the first, the continuing, and last thing to do as a Christian in college or young adult. Trust God in everything.
Charles Bridges, a famous English pastor during the 1800s,...
Wow, I just remembered this…
During the second combined service at HM camp, I felt this strong protective love of God. I had this verse in my head, about how Jesus wanted to cover us with His feathers like a mother hen. And in my head, I could also picture two huge wings covering the ballroom. I felt really safe and secure in there.
Now that I’m reflecting on it, God was really...
My cough came back on the first night of camp and I spent most of it trying to stay alive. I finished up all the meds I brought along, and the ones that the medic gave me. I was a little upset why my healing had not manifested. I am healed, why is it not happening in the physical realm?
On the last night when the Pastors and Overseers anointed everyone, Coach Lionel anointed me and I heard him say...
It was my first HM camp and I was really curious to know how it would be like. To be honest, I went with a template, expecting it to be met exactly. But with each service, God just showed me how that is not how He works.
I remember sitting and talking to God during each service. And hearing Him tell me that He wanted a deeper relationship, one that goes beyond the sugar rush, spiritual highs and...
What the world needs now, is love, God’s love…
During the Arrow service on the second day of camp, Ps Joe had an altar call for those who wanted to receive a fresh touch of God’s love. I stood at the back, suddenly moved in my heart to pray for them too. As I prayed in tongues, God caught me by surprise with a touch of His love. In a sudden and swift movement, my love tank was not only filled, but...
Psalm 121
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1 I look up to the mountains—
does my help come from there?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth!
3 He will not let you stumble;
the one who watches over you will not slumber.
4 Indeed, he who watches over Israel
never slumbers or sleeps.
5 The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands...
Funky-haired Psalmist: Then i was reading this book
Funky-haired Psalmist: The Shack
Funky-haired Psalmist: let me quote
Funky-haired Psalmist: "You are wonderful beyond imagination. Just because you make horrendous and destructive choices does not mean you deserve less respect for what you inherently are - the pinnacle of my creation and the centre of my affection."
Me (holding back tears): wow
Lately, I have been worried and distracted over many things. A couple of days ago, I was really stressed about my scholarship money, rent, work and a few other things, when my fan stopped working. With the sudden rise in temperature, I got stressed trying to make my fan work again. Overwhelmed by the stress, I suddenly could not breathe. I had to take deep breaths and pray in tongues before I...
What God promises, He provides.” This was a quote on a little card I bought on a whim when I was in primary school. Many years later, as my adult self was looking for something, I chanced upon it.
In the midst of all my stress and worries, this was a refreshing reminder that my God will help me. All the stuff I need to prepare and do before school starts, all the things that I would need to...
Last Arrow was different from the usual services. I wished that it would be the same so I would leave with memories of the norm. And as I scanned the stage, trying to capture it all in my heart, I was thinking how ironic everything was. The very ministry that I never wanted to attend is the ministry I’m finding hard to leave.
I had this sudden thought that I will never find a ministry like...
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I am upset about leaving. There, I’ve said it.
What is upsetting is that everything is happening so fast. I have to handover my portfolio at work, handover serving duties in church, try to meet up everyone before I go… NOT FUN.
But I know that at times like this, how I perceive the matter will influence how I feel. In fact, it’s not like I’m going away for good. I will be...
I was reading a testimony about a girl who heard God tell her He loved her each time she wanted to end her life. When I read that anger slowly burned inside of me, growing with indignation. “That’s not fair!!” I caught myself being angry with God and then I felt this in my spirit that it’s ok to be angry.
So I asked God why. “What about The Loss? Did You not do the same to prevent...
