imuzi

2009-03-16T17:14:00.001+08:00

the beauty of life?

2009-02-18T19:04:00.002+08:00

hcsb '09 ftw :]

2009-02-15T20:39:00.000+08:00

i need to work on my resemblance.

2009-01-27T22:28:00.002+08:00

ever lifted up and see this kind of scenery in the sky?

and when i do, i often think whether today is the day of rapture.

it kind of scares me haha, so much so that sometimes i dream about it.

like suddenly, the world freezes while i start to ascend

up into the clouds, and disappear and then time continues and the world is thrown into chaos.

even just by thinking that our generation will get to experience it.

but my, how soon?

or how much longer.

everyday's like the last day of our lives.

to think that when all the christians are gone, our unbelieving friends would finally realize what we have been trying to tell them all along.

i can't bear to see their reaction.

and so i'm gona try my best to convince them while i can.

maybe leave a message somewhere on the net where they can read after the rapture?

i dont know.

we've got millions more to reach people.

2009-01-11T22:52:00.004+08:00

"We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19

imagine what would really happen when the rapture comes.

when we meet Him in the clouds

Him who loved us all way

from the beginning, to the end

to think that we've got just at most 50 years left before the rapture happens

perhaps even 20

or we wouldnt even reach adulthood

how are we gona use the years left

for Him?

or as if life's gona go on forever.

As christians of the end of age

we're tasked to shine brighter

to spread the gospel further

cos our time is shorter.

_ more years to go.

_ more souls to save.

let's go

2009-01-10T21:31:00.002+08:00

Almighty God,

The Great I Am

Immoveable Rock

Ominipotent powerful

Awesome Lord,

Victorious Warrior

Commanding King of Kings

Mighty Conquerer

And the only time,

the only time I ever saw Him run

Was when

He ran to me,

Took me in His arms, held my head to His chest

And said "My son's come home again".

Looked in my face, wiped the tears from my eyes

With forgiveness in His voice

He said "Son, do you know I still love you?"

It caught me by surprise when God ran.

The day I left home,

I knew I'd broken His heart

I wondered if

Things could ever be the same,

Then one night,

I remembered His love for me

And down that dusty road, ahead I could see

It was the only time,

the only time I ever saw Him run

Was when He ran to me,

Took me in His arms, held my head to His chest

And said "My son's come home again".

Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes

With forgiveness in His voice

He said "Son, do you know I still love you?"

It caught me by surprise,

He brought me to my knees

When God ran

I saw Him run to me

And then I ran to Him

today's YP session was wonderful

not to mention the lunch treat by jesher :)

pray for him as he ministeres to the refugees in US on the 2nd week of march!

I learnt during BS alot about the beattitudes, how every verse was linked together; a progression.

a deeper, more personal understanding.

glad i went.

izumi

2009-01-05T22:39:00.004+08:00

Many times I wake up in the morning

thinking

'O Lord, are you gona come today?'

wonder what it'll be like

to be in a rapture

and when we're in heaven

we'll sing songs of praise

And this Kingdom will know no end,

And it's glory shall know no bounds.

For the majesty and power

Of this Kingdom's King has come.

And this Kingdom's reign,

And this Kingdom's rule,

And this Kingdom's power and authority,

Jesus, God's righteousness revealed.

This Kingdom Come.

2009-01-04T14:43:00.002+08:00

enjoyed today's service.

uncle david chua shared a verse which is one of my favourites and it made me think alot about God.

"With people, this thing is impossible, but with God, all things are possible." Matthew 19:26

in this world, we talk ALOT about impossibilities.

in the face of crisis and disastrous happenings, we say how it is impossible to have a peace that lasts, or a love that's true, or a God to exist.

but I started to think how our God of possibilities came down to save us.

After reading the book 'Great is thy faithfulness' quite some time, it talked about the miracles missionaries experienced at different times and parts of the world.

To think that we can have a relationship with a God of wonders, of immeasurable power.

an awesome God.

and I better understood the extent of His love for us,

cos no one can fully comprehend haha.

God actually humbled Himself to an extent that He became one of us.

One of us creeping creatures crawling on this miserable tennis ball.

And He didn't come as a King of the creeping creatures.

He came as a babe, born in a place not even where the creeping creatures would sleep in.

And though He was God, we still rejected Him.

I still can't understand why people reject this happening.

that despite Him lowering Himself and dying for us,

yet people can still shamelessly say that it is all fictitious.

but He's still faithful.

always there for us, where we can find peace and comfort.

And I'll sing to you Lord

A hymn of love

For your faithfulness to me

I'm carried in everlasting arms

You never let me go

Through it All.

2009-01-03T10:24:00.004+08:00

"let everything that has breath praise the Lord."

Psalms 150:6

Like an ocean breeze, blowing on your face

Like the summer sun, with its warm embrace

Like a gentle rain, plays a symphony

That's what I want my praise to be.

Like a fragrant rose, in the early spring

Like an eagle soars, when it spreads its wings

Whatever, Lord you may need from me

That's what I want my praise to be,

To You.

2009-01-02T21:24:00.010+08:00

re-listening to some old songs sung back in primary school. and i miss those singspiration where the whole school sang together in the hall.

been reminded once again of the verse which some call it the heart of the bible. after all, it's a verse that speaks of God's own heart.

John 3:16

God [the greatest lover]

so loved [the greatest degree]

the world [the greatest company]

that He gave [the greatest act]

His only begotten Son [the greatest gift]

that whosoever [the greatest invitation]

believeth [the greatest simplicity]

in Him [the greatest attraction]

should not perish [the greatest promise]

but [the greatest difference]

have [the greatest certainty]

everlasting life [the greatest posession]

[the greatest love story]

Great is the Lord.

2008-12-28T18:23:00.002+08:00

sometimes, we wonder why people won't listen.

we hold rallies, we have gospel nites, skits here and song items there.

messages, testimonies.

we invite ppl, we give out tracks

but in the end, it's still tough for them to believe.

many times, we get discouraged.

at the turn out rate, at the number of people who raise their hands during altar call,

at the comments they make on the presentations

at how they slam the doors at us or distance from us when we want to give an invitation.

we think what's the point of all this?

why do we have to keep trying week after week

'hey can you go for yp this time?'

'hello, did you rmb the rally i was sharing with you the other time? wanna go with me?'

'there's this awesome sport's day coming! free t-shirt! free lunch!'

at times, we get frustrated

about why we can't win our friends over

why they can't see that we love them and are trying to show them the right way

the only way to salvation.

you might ask why we go so far

cos God went that far for us.

"We love because He [God] first loved us." 1 John 4:19

the more you receive invitations from christian friends

the more you see the christ-like examples exemplified by them

the more you realise that there must be a God in this world

the more you hear about the gospel being repeated

the more you taste failure and are convinced that you're imperfect

the more you know that you need God to live

that just shows how God goes so far for you.

and for brothers and sisters in Christ

do not weary in spreading the gospel and witnessing to others

"Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16

2008-12-27T01:10:00.000+08:00

twentyninth!

2008-12-24T13:55:00.004+08:00

The birth of christ brought God to man.

The cross of christ brought man to God.

2008-12-23T21:59:00.004+08:00

thank God i could go for games day today. was really fruitful.

what ren an shared was a burden for my heart for quite some time.

the statement of 'doing the Lord's work' have often been misused at this point in time. I really thank God for the families who went over 4 years ago. As uncle Andrew said, it wasn't easy for them. Sure they must have gone through discouragements and disappointments but they encouraged each other and pressed on.

Today, we have a new church maturing. Though not fully yet but sure, in a few years' time they will. Many of us simply can't stand to break away from the fellowship of childhood friends who grew up together since young at bethesda amk. Some decided to move over. Even I was tempted. Given many reasons, I somehow felt that I should be there. I reasoned with my parents, even laid down my justifications.

But they were all shallow desires. I realised that while depot needs people to help, amk needs even more people to stay put to continue building the church.

It took me almost a year of thinking and prayer. And I learnt that it didn't matter where you live, who your friends were but what was important was that you had to go according to God's perfect plan and will.

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith - Hebrews 12:2

After youth camp, I think God wants me to lead the P6 and Sec 1 batches. The transition from primary to secondary school is immense and for many, that's the turning point of their maturity. Even as Ren An shared, we as youths have to prepare ourselves to take over the church in future. We gotta start early.

It's tough in the face of life to keep trusting God and clinging on to the cross always. and that's where saints should uphold one another, praying for one another.

There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:5-6

i love my church :D

2008-12-22T23:05:00.002+08:00

i keep singing to myself the camp song

and replaying every scene in camp.

so vividly.

2008-12-21T21:42:00.002+08:00

i'm going to

improve on my time management, before i have any other commitments

a week for me to reflect and reminisce the past year

and plan for the next year

most importantly,

to re-discover the true meaning of christmas.

I stand in awe of You.

2008-12-18T21:55:00.000+08:00

whooo!

2008-12-15T22:52:00.003+08:00

like people say, each year's youth camp gets better.

but i say,

"this year was it."

i thank God for how He worked in my life this whole year. this year i must say has been one fruitful and eventful year. accident council testimony sabah humanities beijing lots and lots more. and wow, what a way to close this chapter.

as a dorm leader, i was really touched by how the little lives could be changed. previously, i sorta dreaded having to take charge of a batch of playful and naughty kids. i thot that nothing would happen cos they were simply not interested in the things of God. but i was so wrong.

i was really encouraged by how people like albern, ivan, joshua really turned around. thanks to samuel ten, it was by God's grace that we were able to bring across the message about God's love through the dorm devotions. and to see how by the 3rd night, they began to start sharing their inner struggles and lead in prayer. boy, that was amazing.

i'll be praying for them. surely.

games was estherific as ever, haha. really thank ren an, elsia and jet for leading our group. not forgetting the other group leaders too. cos i know it isn't easy at all. but i'm sure that every camper was touched by your generosity and love for them :D

the bible study sessions, camp talks were especially thought-provoking. it gave me a deeper insight on the heroes of faith, on obedience and demonstration of their faith. it struck me that i should keep shining and shine brighter for the Lord. it's this faith that's living and keeps me living. and i want to show it to others, to share with them.

workshop was fruitful too. i had a different perspective on servant leadership, and can't wait to apply it on my council life next year :)

last night was exceptionally exciting, hahaa. but everyday was like well spent to the fullest.

"draw near to God and He will draw near to you."

faITh.

2008-12-03T13:16:00.002+08:00

hello

to those faithfuls who have been coming here. i am so so very sorry for my unfaithfulness.

china has been a wonderful experience that i would never exchange it for anything else :) if you need updates, talk to me haha. cos there's just so much to tell.

but for those stuck in madagascar, life in beijing is

1. cold

2. crowded

3. clean (quite)

4. cheap (for the stuff i bought, heh)

and i would to thank the whole gang of 35 VICTORS '08 man, you made my world there :D

all the eating out at jap restaurant and the pizza buffet which we should have gone there right from the start

all the sins we commited at night at hao ling ju

all the soccer matches and rounds about the school track, no sweat

the nevermeltice at mcdonalds

the super uber nice chinese friends we made at er fu zhong

all the camwhores at temples, what a place to do that mann

all the dorm bonding sessions and bridging

the prejudice against xunda and co. though we honestly didn't mean it!

but now even as we head back to our normal lives, i'm sure that those 6 weeks, or rather

1008 hours

60480 minutes

3628800 seconds

will take a very chim math paper to replace that memory space in our heads :)

thanks for yesterday :D

P.S i have not decided whether to continue blogging or not.

depends, haha.

what a convenient word.

ciao!

2008-11-20T10:01:00.000+08:00

thoughts thoughts.

sec 4's gona be one bang of a year..

gone!

2008-10-19T21:18:00.002+08:00

in exactly 9 hours, I'll be crying at changi airport.

haha maybe, see how. but quite looking forward to the china trip now! my agenda of stuff to do that is endless man. and i get to see their church too :)

well, these 6 weeks, i hope to make full use of it. perhaps a few souls can be saved- perfect opportunity. projects and catch up on my studies too!

i'll be updating here more frequently when i'm there if the internet doesn't fail me. so, look out for them hahaha. you can see how 'disciplined' i am to keep my promise.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Phillipians 4:13

this'll be my verse that'll keep me going.

and yes, i won't forget to pray for all you guys in singapore!

imuzi.

revival

2008-10-18T21:12:00.001+08:00

hey yo people, it's been a while since i last made an entry, i know.

I just felt that it was time to start anew, including my life. well, sec 3 didn't go too well for me and i really felt that it went down the drain, to the point that i almost wanted to quit Humanities Programme, which means that i'm staying on.

lotsa stuff didn't go the way i wanted them to be and ya, perhaps it's God's working. today's yp session, which was great because i hadn't been going for gazillions, was refreshing. it seemed like a good way to close my year in singapore before moving on to beijing.

just last week, i saw these few verses on lum yi's (my junior) shirt.

"But take note that in the last days, in which having been enlightened, you endured much conflicts of sufferings; being exposed to reproaches and afflictions; having become partners of those so living. " Hebrews 10:32,33

this whole year was one crazy one. perhaps it was due to lack of time management that i couldn't find the time to finish all my projects and revision. but anyway, there were times that i didn't know the reason why i should be striving on. and today, i found it.

"Do not throw away your confidence, which has great reward." Hebrews 10:34

i know that the day of the Lord is drawing near. and i'm going to prepare myself for it: by fixing my eyes on what is forward and not behind me.

"The just shall live by faith" Hebrews 10:35

every single day in beijing, i'll use it for the Lord. and memorise james too :)

well, pity couldn't go out today, but next time, haha.

now for my last day in singapore.

imuzi