26 years ago...

... God created the most beautiful union. They pledged their lives to God and each other. Happy Anniversary, Dad and Mom! They are just as in love as they were ever since. I am so grateful for you both!

Little India

Don't you like his beard? I felt like a tourist today. Little India is literally one of the most colorful areas in Singapore. Btw, the second picture is of a red indian if you didn't figure that out- saw it on some wall of a bridge. I got to explore Mustafa. We walked and walked all the way to Arab St. Good exercise since eating so much here!

I am discovering.

Does it make sense?

I attended a VCF meeting at NUS last night. The speaker spoke on loving the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. The greatest commandment is to love him! My greatest sin is probably failing to love Him with my all... on my journey back on the bus, I was in this whole reflective mood till I missed my stop!

I understood what loving God with my heart and soul meant. But what about the mind? We live in a world that is bombarded with lies, people really don't know how to think very well anymore. The message of God, the bible, the cross, salvation- is logcial. It is true, it is consistent, it is sound. But do you believe because someone says so or do you know it because it is real?

How can we expect the world to listen to us when our answers are shallow or worse- just plain wrong? God's word does have the answers! But I must devote my mind to discovering those answers. Thinking about a song I learnt back in sunday school. Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.

Here are the main things on my heart right now and if you could pray with and for me, you know how much I'd appreciate it.

It is my desire...

... to really study God's word for myself, to hide it in my heart and just love God more and more each day.

... to pray more regularly and earnestly for my friends- particularly those who are in uni or those seeking for the next step of what to do. Taking the effort to build on relationships.

... to be truely content being single at this moment, making the most of my singleness that I may serve God and His people as much as I can.

to a dear friend

Rachel, you've not just been a friend, but a godly example to me. Everyone who knows you have been touched and blessed by you in some way. I never cease to thank God for you, someone who shares the same values in life, someone who really understands my struggles because you go through them too.

Though we only get to meet once a year, you always take the effort to drop me emails. Updates about anything from hairstyles to what's God doing in your life. Such friends are hard to find. Your gentle manner and sweet speech are beautiful to watch. Your inner beauty shines out for all to see!

It's funny how your mom thanked me for being a friend to you and how my mom said the same things to you too! I treasure the moments we have had together. When will we get to meet again? I hope it'll be sooner than a year's time... I love you, for being you my friend.

refreshed

Our annual ATII conference was again a fanastic week packed with powerful, thought provoking messages. Having an unquenchable longing for God was my first lesson. It's not so much about "Do you know Jesus?" but rather, "Does Jesus know you?"

Secondly, I was particularly challenged by a message on being a giver and not a taker. There's something about giving which makes a difference! " It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35. Being a giver doesn't mean treating everyone to a fancy meal but rather it is an attitude of the heart. A giver wants to make others successful, joyfully giving of myself for them while a taker only has himself in mind. I was remained of what it is that truely counts in this life!

Lastly, I've learnt alot from Daniel's life. A man of character. He purposed beforehand in his heart to say 'no' to the temptations of this world. He had his convictions and he stood by them. If he could with God's help, hopefully so can I! He learned to trust the wisdom of God and not the lifelihood of man. He was promoted yet remained the same. Most importantly, he gave God all the glory. Now that's a man!

With all this information overload, it's time to apply it in life...that's the real challenge.

ok, God.

"O my Lord, I am not eloquent..."
"Who has made man's mouth? ...Have not I, the Lord? Now therefore, GO...and I will teach you."
Exodus 4:10-12

Sometimes, I wonder what God has in mind. I am not someone which loves public speaking, I usually rather let others open their mouth. But this season in life, God's been pushing my boundaries a little more and a little more. Feeling the bright lights overhead overwhelms me, but as I start sharing God's peace and confidence comes naturally... it is truely amazing! In this session, I shared about trusting God and resting in our faith. F-A-I-T-H (Forsaking All I Trust Him). Thank you for your prayers, for hidding me behind the cross.

My life is not my own.

closed

Off for our home school conference in Malaka, Malaysia. Will be back on Sunday. Please pray for safety on the roads and for my speaking session on thurs. Can't wait to see mom and dad! They would have a remedy to my horrible throat! Most likely just order me to stay in bed haha. oh before I go, I've got to tell you that I went to red dot musuem today!