See you soon!

As I got drawn here and reread posts, I smiled, giggled(just in case my family looked at me like a crazy dude), reflected

Reading quotes, words of wisdom, notes from friends, long lost post helps pause, connect dots to things.

Well, I happen to be reading obituaries on and off, where what you put in that section is an invitation to all about your demise. It also demonstrates a little piece of where your faith holds. I don't read enough of the Bible that these sections gives me a dose of wisdom, recollection of memory verses, verses that I once hold onto deeply. Apart from the verses, I managed to stumble upon one guy, who actually quoted himself, definitely an avid angler with his picture of him in one of those small yachts for a weekend escapade for fishing. There wrote his quote, which went along the lines of, "Gone fishing, see you soon!"

Well, I look at the words, " see you soon!" and reflect what does that mean for me?

I get away on a sabbatical, A retreat (silent ones), A getaway and then return?

Well, till I'm given that privilege to meet my Creator in heaven or when its time for Him to return,

"See you soon" for me as a living person carries on the message that "I'm going to go somewhere" but its all necessary because when getting away(not too long), you are more receptive to new ideas, new people, new ways of thinking(good ones), it 'deepens' my sense of life.

Well, this space that seeks to glorify God's amazing grace 'in His Time' will come to a 'see you soon', 

 I leave this refuge to grow in my willingness to walk on oceans floor that are deep, unknown, definitely scary, unstable, but I know He will be there with me, with us.

to grow in His likeness even more, and walk less waywardly but on His path where He straightens it for me

I look forward to coming back perhaps not on this platform but definitely leaning more on His heart, His voice, His ways. and shine not like stars in what Paul writes in Philippians only but remember His glory that glows like a million suns in our lives.

A  Million Suns(Acoustic) / Hillsongs United

You stand eternal 
The uncreated One 
Who knows no end 
The starry wonders 
The vast expanses 
Bound to Your command 

You shine like a million suns ablaze 
Wrapped in eternal light and praise 
Jesus the First the Last 
The Bright and Morning Star 
 
You spoke creation 
Into existence 
Life and all we are 
Beyond all measure 
The universe 
An echo of Your power 

You shine like a million suns ablaze 
Wrapped in eternal light and praise 
Jesus the First the Last 
The Bright and Morning Star 

Everlasting 
Never ending 
You will reign forevermore 
You are holy 
You are worthy 
Lord of all

Choices

While the contemplating for a course of study rages on....

Sharing from a link Luke sent,

"Of course, it is being way too optimistic to talk about changing the entire system. Too much time, money, and effort would be needed. Rather, we should change gradually it by changing ourselves. Take charge of your own education. Don't live only by the school system. Learning what is taught in school is important, but what is more important is what we take away from it, after we finish schooling. Grades are important to get you the school/job you want, but your own interest and passion is what will keep you going. Find your passion in life, and take action to pursue it. Choose the path that best further your passion and interest, for it is passion that will keep that fire burning within you"

Giving up our idols

Forgoing our creature comforts or symbols that we chase in particular communication devices personally shall get me fasting on something...for the better;)

here we go...

The next few posts are a culmination (learnt a new word:p) of sights my physical eyes get to see or think about..Its always refreshing to come in to pen down God' grace in His time & remember His grace as we move ahead.

attended a fundraising dinner for Radion International back i April & was challenged by the passion Eugene who heads Radion's efforts in Thailand. From the time I first met him back on a mission trip in '08, I saw this man who labouriously pressed on by God's strength, day in and day out serving the Hmong community up in Thailand.

Tonight was a blessing to watch him share the work and vision that was forged to reach out to these people, just by a simple gesture of  "Somebody greater actually loves you"

WORK

Mediocre work Vs Smart Work

My brother's spirit and voice seem to appear
whenever i'm taunted with the decision to lean to the first, though that's how close I can get close to him these times while he's still in the States.

Thinking about my crusade days where faith building was challenged*. School days always bring back nostalgia good or bad(: Re-looking towards HIM in the Marketplace*

passing thought

In school this term, we're doing a series of "I can..."s with what our body parts can accomplished to a '4' year child.
Having 'I thinks' which align with the same convention and lots of presumptions/doubts/processes floating in the sea of cells in my head.
-settle your doubts with answers-
Looking forward to the sessions of such with people(:

What can I do?

There is a longing only You can fill....

My deliverer, I will wait for you oh Lord, for Your mighty hand to save...

When all crumbles in, when all fails, where can I go? what can I do? but to look to You...

I hope I run to You straight away rather than lean on my strength

Redeemed(:

I know I'm weak,

I know I'm unworthy to call upon Your name.

but because of Grace,

because of Your mercy

I stand here unashamed......

What on Earth am I here for?

DISCIPLESHIP- You were created to become like Christ

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.- Phillippians 2:5

Flipping in the newspapers with the fallen regime in Libya, the picture that stared at me was the similar scene of blood stains on the ground in pools surrounding fallen/abandoned bodies without the reach of medical treatment, like the one that I met in Phnom Penh.

Pray for the new people in government to show compassion in the face of contemplating the very immediate gratification of taking revenge against followers of the former leader.

What on Earth am I here for?

excerpt from Rick Warren

"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." - Ephesians 2:10

WORSHIP- You were planned for God's pleasure

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."

- Mark12:30

Love the Lord your God
With all your heart
With all your soul
With all your mind
And with all your strength

With all my heart
With all my soul
With all my mind
And with all my strength

I will serve the Lord
With all my heart
With all my soul
With all my mind
And with all my strength

With all my heart
With all my soul
With all my mind
And with all my strength

I will love You Lord
With all my heart
With all my soul
With all my mind
And with all my strength

I will love You
And I will serve You
And I will praise You
For all my days yeah
And I will love You
I will love You
Yes, I will love You

its time

Having kept this at the back of my head for the past few months owing to distractions all over and the work at school that has been overflowed with tasks to do.
It has been wonderful celebrating in this space.
But perhaps its a good time to start exploring prayers for others in world that need it.

And its one of the things I have to learn to lay down and let God take over this space more.

it's not a good bye, but a 'see-you-later', just like the resurrection and eternal life promised to in placing your faith with the Father(:

Taking Him everywhere I go

This song and a few others accompanied on an uncanny night at school, typing out reflections that were long overdued.Thankful for the quiet moments(:
and lesson learning to complete my work more efficiently!

Your convictions?

The height of your accomplishment will equal the depth of your convictions

-William F. Scolavino-

Just blessed to glean from philosophers though they get really deep sometimes

Pause

In the myraid of emotions that whizzes past me this week, of work demands, relationships, ministry.. I open the letter containing updates that come from Campus Crusade, usually reflections from the country leader which I had started to receive when I got on board supporting a friend of mine, though she has completed her short term internship with them and moving into studies. this line popped out....

" 'Do not fear what they dear, do not be frightened.' But in your hears, set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."
1 Peter 3:14-15

Want to be ever equipped and ready and being a light in the marketplace

sings* 'Let your light shine, woahhhhhhh, Let your light shine, woahhhhhhh. Let your light shine and let Jesus shine through you....

May yours too(:

Ouch* pain sia

don't a lot of people say "the truth hurts?"

so one of these truths or feedback was, "that's like wallowing in self-pity?" after we talked briefly and analysed about this 'working late' thing.
The mind's defensive barrier started to build up, but it was a good wake up call, which will be helpful in charting future days at school.

Remembering to put God first(:

YWAM

What
about
being
a

Youth

with
a
mission?

pondering tonight, with Radion, and a walk to Cambodia, before the work is screaming to me at the corner. Thank God for wisdom(:

Beautiful One

Remembering from the time of praise we had for the Father while we begin to celebrate and witness hearts of two individuals joining together and it again appearing while we had the children praise the Lord.

Beautiful One - Tim Hughes

Wonderful, so wonderful
Is Your unfailing love
Your cross has spoken mercy over me
No eye has seen, no ear has heard
No heart could fully know
How glorious, how beautiful you are!

Beautiful One I love You
Beautiful One I adore
Beautiful One my soul must sing

Powerful, so powerful
Your glory fills the skies
Your mighty works displayed for all to see
The beauty of Your majesty
Awakes my heart to sing
How marvellous, how wonderful You are

You opened my eyes to Your wonders anew
You captured my heart with this love
Because nothing on earth is as beautiful as You

My soul, my soul must sing
My soul, my soul must sing
My soul, my soul must sing
Beautiful One

sense of moving

This
is

space

to
be
dedicated
for
His
glory

before I start again

You suddenly realised that 24hours is a lot of time, and its really scary when you realised what you did with those hours given daily. A lot more evident when I sit down with a 3rd party to analyse this situation.

This week consolidating materials for parent-teacher conference, still consolidating due to the lack of efficiency on my part, and relying too much on physical self .
While consolidating I saw the wonders in how the children have grown since they came in January, February, March, April,May.

a question beginning my week:
Is my energy going into disciplining the children solely or you will choose to empower them in areas that I as their educator will provide for them.

so before I start again this week, a new week with a different perspective

Thank you Lord for His grace in picking me up when you fall really flat onto the ground .
to work hard and play hard for the Lord(:

Remembering your place

iamsecond.com

reminded of my placement in life, remember yours(: