HOPE Church - 15th Anniversary

16th of September (Saturday) is my " HOPE CHURCH" 15th Anniversay.
Theme for that day is "HISTORY MAKER "





This big event reminded me again, I am created to be History Maker!

Thank GOD for bringing me and choosing this church for me.
Yes! HE is the one who's Choosing this church for me.

I have been asking GOD for about two years, ...

which church you want me attached to?
How am i sure that this is the right church for me to stay?
What else if is the ....

(That time i was a young believer, just came out from Singapore,..)
though that time i was still on and off joining my friend to this church and at the same time visiting others churches ..however unassurance,doubt,fear and questions...pondering me..many of time.


Finally GOD answered my question through one sister.
Short and sweet but heartfelt answer..I believe is from GOD!

"Do you see yourselves growing in this church?"
"Is this church helping you to grow?"
Then this is the church for you.

Many years down the road,when i looked back, i really saw myself had tremandeous changes in my lives. The life that full with purpose,promises,joy and blessing. Though there are many up and down in life, indeed He is the faithful GOD. HE always there to encourage me, comfort me, guide me, lead me and love me..

He's using this church as a growing place for me.
In this church i came to know more people, i came to understand the important of prayers and Word Of God. I came to understand myself more and purpose in my life. In this church i learned to give cheerfully. In this church i experienced the important of relationship with christ. I learned depend on Holy spirit. i learned to be cheerful giver in all things. i learned to die on my own selfish nature. I learn to ask for breakthrough in my life.


He helped me find my ultimate identity (HIS CHILD) and whom i belong to.
He gave me his love that i may find perfect and complete love and joy.
He blessed me with spiritual family that i know i am not alone.
He gave me many bro and sis to take care of me and for me to take care.
He set me free from Strongholds after stronghold that i able to find freedom and victory in christ.

His Blessing is unlimited. He is real and HE is alive.
He used church to blessed me and we are his church. and I am convicted to say that i found my growth through this church.

Thank God for this church!

A To Z Stress management

A ccept that stress that is here to stay - from the womb to the tomb. Stress management is not total eradication of stress but effective coping.

B e aware of your current stress level. You are responsible for managing the stresses in your life. Always make time for yourself, at least 30 minutes per day. Take this time to plan, reflect,recuperate, rejuvenate and restore your body and soul.

C oncentrate on controlling your own situation, without controlling everybody else. Control what you can, change what you must, and accept what you cannot change.

D iet - Eat a lots of fresh fruit, veggie, high fibre stuff and drink lots of water to clear your systems. Look after your bodyas it is your only priced possession till you no longer here.

E xercise regulary - to prepare for the battles in life. A healthy body is a more effective one.

F orgive others, don't hold grudges. Be tolerant - not everyone is as capable as you. Unresolved anger and and unforgiveness will eat into your body and soul. Forgiveness may not change others, but it will certainly change you.

G ain perspective on things, how important an issue is. Does something which irks you now still matter a week, a moth or one year from now? If not, why harbour that frustration?

H obbies - to relax the tired mind and rebuild the body. Do not always take things too seriously. Have fun, laugh and let your hair down.

I dentify hot spots, vulnerable situations, and plan to deal with them better. Failure to plan is planning to fail.

J udge your own performance realistically; don't set goals out of your own reach. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.

K eep a positive attitude. Your thoughts will influence your mood and behaviour, and your outlook will influence outcomes and as well as how others may treat you.

L imit alcoholand simulants (eg. coffee) as excessive consumption of these substances may affect your perspective and behaviour.

M anage money well, seek advice and save at least 10 per cent of what you earn. live within your means.

N o is a word you need to learn to use without feeling guilty. you can possibly be solely and totally responsible for the successor or failure of every situation in life.

O utdoor activities by yourself, or with friends and family, can be great way to relax.

P rioritise, and do more of what is important rather than only what's urgent.

Q uit time - to be alone, to appraise, reflect and re-evaluate life's goals. Slow down, instead of running around for everything without aiming for anything.

R elationship : Nuture and enjoy them. Learn to listen more and talk less. Atthe end of life, everyone can only leave behind memories ( good and bad)

S leep well, with a firm matress and a supportive pillow. A good night sleep is a good beginning for the day. Avoid keep late nights.

T reat yourself once a week with a massage, dinner out, the movies : Moderation is the key. Celebrate small successes and achievements.

U nderstand things from the other person's point of view - and you will end up with more friend who can buffer you against the stresses in life.

V erify information from the sources before exploding. this will prevent unnecessary and unintended stress.

W orry less, it really does not get things complete better or quicker, nor add another day to your life. Focus on today - each day has enough trouble of its
own.

X press: learn to express feeling appropriately instead of bottling them inside. Good communication is always a great way to prevent build-up tension and sudden discharge of emotional distress.

Y ield to others - ie learn to give ways. It is not necessary to win all the time ; indeed, it is often very stressful and lonely to always be at the top, as you will become the minority.

Z est for life : Each day is a gift, smile and thankful that you are part of the bigger picture.

~( by Dr ko Soo meng, consultant psychiatrist)

* share with you..my friends *

...Free..hehe

The above picture true identify my situation right now!!!....HAHA

Nothing to do...is really my first time so free in the office do nothing..but surfing net..forwarding email....

Asking my head anything for me to do...but think she also don't know what esle can pass me to do..HAHA... Thank GOD!First time experience this....ENJOY!!!!....HEHEHE

Last come to blog and show off..:P ...hehehe..

However, still wanna take this (temporary) free time to Thank GOD for being so real and so closed in my life. Blessed me with this job to stable down me in my financial. Giving me a job so i won't be jobless and no living expenses. Giving me a friendship with my colleague that we can share about life and interest... they are really nice and sweet persons...Now every morning, i able to enjoy my breakfast well compared to last job...even my colleague offer me a breakfast yesterday...:)

I am really contented with what i have and blessed..Thank God For giving me this undertstand and experience - " Be contented "..

Cool !!

This picture is cool man....

Any thoughts come into your mind ...???

;)

Jesus Love me

I really thank God for today.

He used people, service - sermon, songs and his own presence and love to let me know and assure me HIS LOVE and i can truly experience and felt his love like never before (another level deeper)..and i just overwhelmed & touched by his love..last i can't help but tears ..tear of joy ... tear of peace..

This is the great experience i ever have.
i am so amaze my his Love.
Indeed GOD reveal himself to be my lover, encourager and comforter.

HE know what i have been gone thru and he know what are the things i am still struggling and he know how weak i am and he know everthing depth in my heart....

He know i can't go thru all the storms in my life without him..&
I need him to inject me once again his peace, love, joy, grace, hope and trust in him.


In return, HE let me know :

" My Child, do you know i love you. my love is beyond you can understand( is surpassed your knowledge), beyond all the problem/crisis , beyond everything on earth?"

" Do you know I give you the church and members( bro and sis) to encourage you, comfort you and share the life with you...so you will not feel to be alone"

" I give you mouth that you can praise, worship and pray...so you know where and who to draw strength from? "

Suddenly i realised ...actually God really love me so much . He had given me a lot of things and people in my life to bless me & to encourage me ... (may it be the job, may it be cg, may it church, may be family, may it be relationship,may it be problems..so i i will not in lack) Did i realise? Did i look around and discover his blessing? Did i..????

I started feel ..contented of what i have in life....

and at last GOD assure me :

" Remember, I love you. i know what you have been gone through and even what you are struggling right now. All these i look into my eyes and all these are in my control. But remember My love will drive all the fears and my love will cover you forever. I am faithful even you aren't. never will I leave you nor forsake you. You are my beloved. "



Finally
i find secure and confidence in him...
This is a long journey.... i know. But this is a great journey..i believe!! ..i will learn to enjoy this journey..smelling the flowers he had put along the journey.. for he said in bible" My plan is to prosper you not to harm you. Yes! i believe!..and iwill claim into my life.

Thank you Jesus!:)

MY CHECK LIST ~> 2006

Time flies ...now is September.

There are still four more months to go ...before jumping to next year 2007 .
what have i archieve in this year 2006?
Looking back to the resolution plan early this year, i'm starting to do checklist in my mind...

Am i gone too far from goal / objective i set?
or some still in progress? haven't started yet? reaching soon?

Searching my brain...mind..heart...
recall back about these 8 months.....

I was so amazing for what GOD had done in my life.

~EMOTION ~

I ask for breakthru in my emotion...ha.. God put me in many position/area that dig out all my emotion. ( that i realised ...wow.. i can't believe i am so emotional and easy get into emotion ..and now i understand myself more.. ( God teach me to be self control in my emotion and attitude..and now i m learning..^_^)


~RELATIONSHIP WITH FAMILY MEMBERS~

I ask for breakthrough in my relationship with my family members, ..ha God put me and my family in circumstance / crisis that i don't even have solution ...wow ..i realised so powerless i am and so much things is beyond my control...everything on earth is so uncertainly...and now i learn to surrender and keep my faith in christ alone. Through the crisis, we ( my family and me)become more closer and more open to each other ( God teach me , regardless things are good or bad, He is the one in control. I need to trust him and don't take over his job. i need to learn " humble" & " confess" before him of my every single feeling,struggle and continue seek him earnestly. In everythings beyond i can do, use " time of worries" to prayer- don't stuck there and waste time..) last i see his deliverace. Indeed i find and learn " surrender" , "humber", "confess" before christ is so important and needed to do everyday in my life. *clear rubbish (sins) daily*



~OTHERS ASPECT~

I ask for breakthough in.....many area.. and still progress.. i know God deliverace is on his way...


Instead i quite agree this statement " we fight 'from' victory not 'for' victory".
Everytime when i am in downcast, struggle, i learn to encourage myself
" I am /already stand in the victory for God is with me and GOD is victory "


GOD's victory is my victory, my victory is God's victory. If God is for me tell me who can against me.


* MY PRAYER *

DEAR ABBA FATHER,

Lord, i give thank for loving me so much beyond i understand.
In many areas, Lord i give thanks for your presence and encouragement.
Lord thank for never leave me alone
Lord i will continue trust in you and trust in you.
All the breakthrough and things in my life, lord i fully commit to you.

Help me not holding any fears about uncertainly in life, about work, about people or anything in the world. But With only reverance fear of the lord. Guide my life that i may obey you and enjoy my life that pleasing, honour and glorify you. In jesus name i give thank and pray. Amen.
^_^

Don't "QUIT"

(share with yours...^-^)

One day I decided to quit...

I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality...
I wanted to quit my life.

I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"

His answer surprised me...

"Look around", He said.
"Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"
"Yes", I replied."

When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them.I gave them light. I gave them water.The fern quickly grew from the earth.Its brilliant green covered the floor.Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed.But I did not quit on the bamboo.

In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed.But I did not quit on the bamboo." He said.

"In the third year, there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.
But I would not quit.

In the fourth year, again, there was nothing fromthe bamboo seed.
"I would not quit." He said.

"Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth.Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant...But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.It had spent the five years growing roots.Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle."

He said to me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots?"

"I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you."
"Don't compare yourself to others." He said.

"The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern.Yet, they both make the forest beautiful."

"Your time will come", God said to me.
"You will rise high!"

"How high should I rise?" I asked.
"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.

"As high as it can?" I questioned.

"Yes." He said,
"Give me glory by rising as high as you can."

I left the forest and bring back this story.Never regret a day in your life.

Good days give you happiness;Bad days give you experiences;Both are essential to life.

Keep going....

Happiness keeps You Sweet,
Trials keep You Strong,
Sorrows keep You Human,
Failures keep You Humble,
Success keeps You Growing!