Indescribable

I would like to share this song – Indescribable by Chris Tomlin. The video shows amazing shots of nature and God’s creation. Truly, it is indescribable, just like its Creator. The lyrics are below. Enjoy!

Indescribable 

From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation’s revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untamable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God

Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing God
All powerful, untamable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
You are amazing God

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untamable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
INCOMPARABLE, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing God
You are amazing God

Life

We were created to be loved, created to have a close relationship with God, created to be with Him, spend time with Him, enjoy His presence and His company. We were created to be so happy and joyous and satisfied. Created to be His bride and receive and bask in His great love. Life was supposed to be blissful.

Yet, we lost focus. Satan deceived us with temptations of this world. Things like boy-girl relationships, money, addictive materials (e.g. drugs, alcohol, food), fashion, beauty.. etc all blinded our eyes and placed us further and further away from our first love, God. These things brought momentary happiness, but are unable to bring long-lasting satisfaction. Think about it, is there one thing on that list that has brought long-lasting satisfaction to you. Anything?

No, I believe not. And when we are through with earthly temptations like money, and when we realize that they are of little worth, we could become depressed, even suicidal. If this happens to you my friend, do not give up hope. Do not end your life and so fall into the Devil’s trap. But remember that our first love, God, never left us. He has always been there waiting for us to go back to Him.

When you regret and want to run back to Him, it is likely that you will come across a great barrier. Satan will not allow you to go back to God so easily. Satan will put up a fight. You will struggle against all kinds of things. False accusations from friends and family, stronger temptations along the way, rejection and abandonment from those you love, gossip and malicious talk against you, failure in the things you do, rebellious thinking, pride.. etc. These are all weapons Satan use to stop you from going back to God.

As a Christian, I have my fair share of all the above. My life is a constant battle and struggle. If I am not careful, I can easily be washed back by the wave, back into my sinful ways. But I know my battle is not fought alone. God is fighting with me. He pulls me back to Him. My battles are tests to my faith, to see how much I desire to go back to God.

The battle may be long, the battle may be hard, but one day, one day, God will free me from these struggles. God will see that I am indeed repentant, He will have mercy on me. He will then block out the evil forces in my life and I shall be free from the grip of Satan. God will fight the battles for me, and surely He will conquer them all. Then, God and I will rekindle our love for each other, and once again enjoy the intimate and blissful relationship that I was created for. Now, that, is LIFE.

A letter from Hell

Take a look at this video! It’s cool!

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=1b5bd6e3e034d00b4f73 

My friend, I know you may not agree with my religion and my faith. I know you may not believe in the God that I do. But out of love for you, I need to let you know your options.

My God is the one I believe created everything. Heaven, Earth, and Hell. Earth is where we are living in now. It is during this time on earth that we make the one MOST IMPORTANT DECISION: where to spend ETERNITY in after our life on earth, heaven? Or hell?

When we die, only those who accepted JESUS as their savior and Lord (meaning master of their life, the one who is totally in charge of their life) are able to go the heaven. The rest, no matter how many good deeds you have done when you were living on earth, will go to hell.

Heaven is a great place. I need not elaborate much. But hell, hell is very real. It is a place where there is a huge lake of burning sulphur and fire. Those who have not allowed JESUS to be the master of their life on earth will be thrown into this burning fire FOREVER.

I hope you will seriously think this over. I am not trying to get you to join my ‘club’. But I am trying to save you from ETERNAL CONDEMNATION INTO HELL. This is not a story I made up. It is not superstitious. It is the TRUTH.

I fear for you, my friend. Don’t hesitate to challenge me or ask me any questions you may want to regarding this issue. I take up the challenge.

The seed

The seed is a peculiar object. It is often small in size but a plant a million times larger can spring up from that modest little seed.

The bible has a few references to the seed. In the parable of the sower, Jesus said:

A sower went out to sow his seed and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. Luke 4:5-8

Indeed, the seed teaches us much about life. For example, in the parable of the sower, we know that the location where a seed falls greatly affects its destiny. Similarly, the environment we grow in greatly predetermines our life.

Also, the seed’s job is to bring forth life. For what good is a seed if it could not grow a plant and bear fruit? As we live on this earth, we could choose to go through the motions of life: be born, grow up, study, get a job, get married, have kids, grow old, get sick and die. We could come to this earth with nothing, and go from this earth leaving nothing behind as well. So what meaning is there in a life like this? What meaning is there in a life where we do not bear fruit? Where we leave no impressions?

Furthermore, for the seed to bring forth life hundredfolds, it must first die. This important principle was shared to me by a close friend. He observed in his job at the hospital that a patient who dies could bring hope and life to many other patients by having the organs of the dead patient transplanted into needy patients. Indeed, in my own life, I often notice that it is when I am willing to die to my own needs and desires that I can bless more people. For example, by choosing not to buy an expensive dress I like, but rather using that money to bless others by cooking a meal, the hunger of many were satisfied.

Today Bishop Tony preached about the abundant life that God intends for Christians. The last part of the sermon spoke about the seed. His message was WE REAP WHAT WE SOW.

Bishop Tony professed that he lived his life upon this principle. He gave an example of how he gave his first house to another person and from then onwards, God blessed him with house after house. He also shared how he tends to tithe the amount he hopes to get. Meaning he doesn’t give 10% of his income, rather he gives 10% of what he hopes his income will be. I was impressed by his faith in God and the spiritual principle of REAPING WHAT YOU SOW.

Reflecting upon my own life, there is one aspect that God has been faithfully looking after. That is my studies in psychology. Thinking back, I have been generous in helping my fellow classmates in their studies in Psychology, selflessly giving and not withholding any useful information. As I gave, I trusted that God would reward me plenty times more. As I gave, I was certain that I was not giving in vain. And surely, my studies in Psychology have been wonderful so far. I didn’t have good grades in ‘A’ levels, but I have been doing very very well in university. After hearing today’s sermon on REAPING WHAT YOU SOW, I have no doubt at all that my good grades in Psychology is my harvest from God, according to the little seeds I sow. And it is through little things like this that my faith is built stronger. Praise God! May I have faith to entrust other aspects of my life into God’s hands as well, especially as I move away from being a Psychology student and on towards the working life. May I sow seeds that will bring me a bountiful harvest.

Someone who changes your life!

In life we meet many people. There are some people we barely know beyond their name. Others we know better. But is there someone in your life who is special? So special that the person changes your life?

As I reflect upon my own life, there is someone who comes to mind. This person completely transformed me. I would like to think it is for the better.

I miss this person. But life is forever changing. Nobody would be able to stay in your life forever. Nobody at all. This is a sad truth. So when they are around, treasure them, for you might not get a lot of chance anymore.

IT’S FINALLY OVER

Wooohoooo~~~~~~~~~~~~ IT’S FINALLY OVER! I’m finally done with my thesis!!!!!!!!

Excitement is understandable for someone who has finished a great milestone in her life. I’ve been working on my thesis for about 10 months now. And boy it was not simple! I really want to do justice to all that I’ve been through while doing my thesis, so I shall blog on that important matter some other day!

But right now, I’d like to share what I am currently feeling. It’s a complicated mixture of emotions.

When I got home after handing in my thesis, I felt a sense of lost when I entered my room. The question that popped into my mind was, ‘NOW WHAT?’ Yea I’m done with my thesis and school work, but what lies ahead? What am I going to do in the next few days, few weeks, or even few months?

My room is in a pretty unsightly mess. Have been doing intense work at my desk for the past week at least. All my files, paper, books, notes, stationary, and snacks to keep myself awake were scattered all over the desk and even on my bed. As bent over my bed to start clearing the mess, it struck me that I wouldn’t be using these materials anymore. These paper which had been so essential to my life in the past week will no longer be of any value. Ain’t that a sad fact about life? That ultimately many things are not important.

Anyway as I was packing, I just started missing my thesising days. I knew I was going to miss it, but I didn’t expect it to be so soon. Sighz.. maybe I do have some kind of passion for research work. Can’t wait to start on my next project!

I need to catch up on sleep. My panda eyes are really making me look like I just walked out of a horror film! Seriously, I scared myself when I looked into the mirror.

As I left the school today after handing in my thesis, there was a sense of nostalgia. I may never lay my feet inside this building again. There are sooooo many fond memories there. Oh dear, just writing about it brings tears to my eyes. Allow me to cry now…

Ok, let’s talk about the fond memories in yet another blog. Haih~ im a mess. Haha….

Simple words that touched my heart

I was reflecting upon the day and some of the actions and words that have been said to me today. Some have had great influence on me, causing a swirl of emotions to drown my heart. As I present my prayer to God in tears, I opened the bible and immediately the following simple words were presented before my tearful eyes:

GO IN PEACE

EVERYTHING IS ALL RIGHT

How much clearer can it get? The Lord clearly reassured me that everything is alright dear. That He is watching, He is planning, He is in control. That what I am going through is part of His divine plan. That everything is going according to His plans, and everything is alright. Ok, maybe not everything is going according to His will, but nonetheless I was told that everything is alright. That I don’t have to worry about a single thing. That I can go in peace!

How powerful the words of God that they speak directly to my heart’s deepest desires. How awesome His understanding, that He knows the exact troubles in my heart and plants the exact words at the exact time.

Is this all just a coincidence? OF COURSE NOT! Tell me, what is the chance of someone feeling down, grabbing the bible, casually opening a page with no particular passage in mind, and the first page and first words that the person sets her eyes on are the SIMPLE words that speak DIRECTLY to her heart? I would say that’s 1 in 100,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 chance.

This is not the first time God has spoken to me using His words. In fact, many times when I am troubled, His words and His promises are my only source of comfort. The Holy Spirit is the comforter Jesus promised to send. Indeed, He is my source of comfort.

Love always PROTECTS

The bible reminds us in 1 Corinthians 13:7 that love always protects. Let us ponder on this.

Protection comes in many forms: Physical protection from harm like accidents, protection from hunger and cold by providing food and shelter, emotional protection from slandering tongues.

For me, the greatest lesson I’ve learnt in protecting my loved ones is that which comes from the mouth. Indeed, the bible says that

‘The MOUTH of a FOOL is his RUIN, and his LIPS are a SNARE for his life.’ (Proverbs 18:7).

I was a fool in this sense, saying things that come to mind without processing it and giving much thought to the consequences of what I say. Indeed, these foolish words have brought about great ruin in my life. Things and people I held dearly were hurt and were taken away from me. I regret the things I have foolishly said, but it is all too late.

Our words can either build a person or pull him/her down. It could bring about good or evil. The mouth is a double-edged sword. The outcome depends greatly on how careful we are when using it. Therefore, the next time you open your mouth, ask yourself this question: ‘Will what I say be uplifting or dragging down the person?’

Protecting my loved ones is something that I have failed to do in the past. However, I have learnt its importance and thus I strive to be vigilant and always protect my loved ones, whether by mouth or action. May it be done. 

Busy, but happy

My honours thesis is due next Friday, 29th feb 08. That’s erm.. 7 days away. The amount of work I need to complete in the next seven days is gargantuan. Ho ho ho~ gargantuan sounds like a big word huh.. haha.. its means just that.. huge.

In the past 3 days, by God’s grace, I have managed to complete a large amount of work. It was really by God’s grace. Firstly, my energy level has been high whenever I get down to work. I somehow managed to complete what I plan just in time to meet my professor on two occasions over the past 3 days. Somehow my professor have been super efficient in reviewing my work. Somehow he finds it satisfactory. If you’ve read my previous blog entries, you’ll know that my professor is one fussy man. On top of all that, I’ve had great support from a particular Christian friend whom I now call my personal time keeper. And I know that many others have been praying continuously for me.

I would call it all a miracle, and all because God’s blessing is upon me in this matter. Thus, all the more I want to do this well and bring glory to His name. My battle is not over, I still have tons and tons of work to do. Nonetheless, I am enjoying every bit of it. Ironically, what my professor said as I left his office today is, to a certain extent, very true.

“It looks like you’ll be having fun this weekend!”

Thanksgiving will come

It wouldn’t be hard to believe me if I say I am full of joy now. Why I started my post with a smile!

It is always a temptation to rejoice and let my guards down every-time I have some achievement. Maybe that’s another reflection of my pride. I would think to myself, ‘Why I managed to do that in so little time! I’m sure I can do it again! Maybe next time I can do even better! So why the hurry huh? Why not I challenge myself and see how far I could go? Then I’ll have greater things to boast about!’ Now THAT is really pride.

Thus, this time, I shall not boast. Instead, I will try to persevere on, be self-disciplined, and truly determined to carry on the hard-work. And when it is done, all praises will be to God.