Tuesday, July 31, 2007
What we're here for
It's been a meaningful week for me, with weekends spent at Brownlie Towers (one of our church's place of missions), just helping out in events like Christmas in July and the Sunday morning service. I know it's not much, but for me it's like a realisation and yet another reality check that the world does not revolve around ourselves, that there are people in and around us in this world that need more than material blessings. They need our love, our time, our couple of hours to spare from our busy work schedules. It all boils down to where we choose to build and store our treasures.On a slightly unrelated note, just the other day I was listening to a conversation where someone was describing what his uni classes were like, creating videos, watching videos, doing this, doing that, doing all things media-ish, and that just made me feel so.... jealous, unfortunate, angry, insecure. Ok actually, wrong choice of words here, a bit strong. I just can't quite put a finger onto what i'm feeling. I know this is strange, and there I am again wallowing in self-pity, but to think about it, after all these months of being here and going through what i've been through with administration problem after problem, and more problems with subject selection and even having to change my degree altogether just cos i'd been lied to by the agent to come to this school to not do what I want and just fit into their lousy system, that's unfair. My passion's not being fed, my potential's not being harnessed, i'm not making use of my skills, i'm working shit out of my knees and worst part is, they try to convince me this is better for my future. And there are times where I would think that i'm in a worser position than my peers...
Thankfully, there's a promise which goes..."I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for."
- Jeremiah 29:11 (The Message Bible)
Umm... how strange. It's comforting all of a sudden actually, after ranting on and on about life, and then upon reading this verse, it feels like a sudden and abrupt fullstop, yet there is this unexplainable peacefulness inside of me.I dunno, but I do know that there will be times where I fall again. I just pray that you out there will be there when I fall, and I the same when you do.That's what we're here for.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
nameless faceless generation
Been thinking about the words, "nameless" and "faceless" these few days, a theme I heard a lot of during and even after Agape Camp. I used that as my MSN nick and my mom thinks it sounds like some kind of 'alien'. But actually, it's just a description of our chosen generation...
"But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God's instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted."
1 Peter 2:9 (The Message Bible)
A simple translation, yet when I read it, I feel empowered and so privileged to be part of it all. It's like a chance to shine, but where all the people around see not my name nor my face, but that of Jesus Christ in me. I guess this is just one of those times where i'm conscious of the fact that I can play a part in his kingdom work.
Now I just need to remember to be a good boy (:
And i've been thinking also these few days about the word, "
blameless", how God regarded so many people in the Bible by that - Noah, Abraham, Job, David, etc. So I was thinking, wouldn't it be nice if ever God can ever regard me that way too?
"The days of the blameless are known to the LORD, and their inheritance will endure forever."
Psalm 37:18
I guess it's not impossible. I believe it is possible!
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Sunday, July 01, 2007
days of our lives
these crazy times...
Just me and my usual gang, making the most of our youth. Guess none of us are getting any younger, so might as well enjoy while we still can...
Hanging out at Carousel maccas carpark after half-price waffles at Gelare.
Me, Amy, Danson, Eddie and Aaron
Here we are again, on a different night. Had dinner at Nandos at Karawara. Saw Joni working there too. And they actually have the Nando-fix chewing gum! Thank goodness it isn't peri-peri flavored, but heh, whaddaya know? Played pool at potblack, near Carousel after dinner, before heading to Fast Eddy's for supper. What an awesome night!
Nando's...
Pool at Pot Black
Outside Fast Eddy's Restaurant...
Un-glam Moments #1
the birthday...I never thought that my 21st birthday would be this special. ever. But i was wrong. And i really appreciate what u guys have done for me. I thank God and pray that i too may be a blessing to you all...
A beautiful collage Aaron, Amy, Danson and Kenny made for me!! Thanks guys!!!
Walking into a cafe.
Admiring the masterpiece.
Un-glam moments #2
Un-glam moments #3
We went to Emma's for lunch, ate lots - Har kow, chee cheong fun, woo kok, chicken feet, etc etc. And they had another gift for me! Seriously, i didn't know! How exciting!
Untying the package...
Being excited...
Shaking and trying to guess what's inside... Hmmm new curtains maybe??? :p
How exciting! What could be inside this strange package??
The suspense is killing me!!!
It's a..... Black Yarra Trail jacket!!!
I luv it...
I really cannot thank you guys enough! I will never forget that special day, my 21st birthday, and it was made special because of you guys. I thank God for putting you all into my life. You are all really special to me... *hugs*
Agape Camp - Restoration+ (23 June - 26 June)...
Camp was awesome...
The cell group, plus and minus a few...
We played lots of fun games, indoor and outdoor. The weather was perfect. Praise God for such beautiful weather!
Hands off my ball! (During Dog and Bone game)
Klunk!
Failed attempts to fly, but we looked good anyway (:
Matt 'Taliban' Ho and Alvin.
Dorm #1 mates Mr. Taliban in bed with Tan. We also had Jon Ho, Clement and Alvin in our dorm.
And another birthday gift! This time from Alan, Jess and Derek! Thanks guys! Got a nice JAG wallet and belt (:A (long-awaited) post dedicated entirely to Agape camp is coming soon! Look out for it!
Later at Mandurah...
Just taking lots of pics near the art museum...
Mandurah Harbour Boys?
'Now let me show you the shape of my heart....'
more pics...
and more pics...
Amy, Danson and me.
"Surprise" Birthday Steamboat (27 June)...
Met Jasmine, Amy, Danson, Kenny and Adrian for lunch. We had great fellowship together. While eating I got this SMS from Adrian which said, "Who's going to buy the shoes?" Blank looks from Adrian, Amy and myself followed after. Mmm?? Did I miss out on something? (:
But actually, all in all, surprises ruined or not (3 in all hehe), I just want to say once again, THANK YOU, to my beloved cell group who planned the steamboat and got me the super suave and classy Zu leather shoes. You guys spruced my wardrobe so much higher! And thanks for the card! It's so cute!! And the DURIAN CAKE!!! Oww guys it was awesome!!!
Zu shoes...
A cute birthday card with sound (:
Admiring new shoes + eating cake...
The cell, plus and minus a few - as always!!!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above Ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen
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Un-glam moments #3
Untying the package...
Matt 'Taliban' Ho and Alvin.
Dorm #1 mates Mr. Taliban in bed with Tan. We also had Jon Ho, Clement and Alvin in our dorm.
