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(no subject) [Nov. 15th, 2009|02:31 am]
An amazing song, with amazing lyrics, sung to an amazing God.



Hillsong - His Glory Appears

You gave me hope
You made me whole
At the cross
You took my place
You showed me grace
At the cross where You died for me

And His glory appears
Like the light from the sun
Age to age He shines
Look to the skies
Hear the angels cry
Singing Holy is the Lord
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(no subject) [Nov. 11th, 2009|11:45 pm]
To those currently taking their A Levels (Especially Shi Yun and Amelia), listen to this song and let the words of the song sink in.
The Lord truly is your strength and your hope.



Hillsong United - You Are My Strength

You are my strength
Strength like no other
Strength like no other
Reaches to me

You are my hope
Hope like no other
Hope like no other
Reaches to me

In the fullness of Your grace
In the power of Your Name
You lift me up
You lift me up

Unfailing love
Stronger than mountains
Deeper than oceans
Reaches to me

Your love O Lord
Reaches to the heavens
Your faithfulness
Reaches to the skies
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(no subject) [Nov. 8th, 2009|12:24 am]

Philipians 4:13

Once again, I find myself staring at this verse. In this season of my life, I will trust in Him. He who was and is and who forever will be, will provide for me. He is my Provider, my Strength, my faithful Jesus. I will keep on keeping on, I will stand firm, I will believe. Yes, I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.

And so can you. :)
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(no subject) [Nov. 7th, 2009|09:43 pm]
I’ve learned to stop gritting my teeth. I’ve learned to let go. Most of all, I’ve learned to give Him what is already His :) That’s me.

I often find myself in seasons like this, just feeling so tired and lethargic. In times like these, I would just not feel like doing anything that involves stepping out of my comfort zone. But I choose to forgo my tiredness and not let my feelings affect my desire to worship God.

Will you do the same? :)
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(no subject) [Oct. 19th, 2009|01:52 am]


I often find myself constantly struggling with my conscience. Whenever I am about to sin against God, I always realise that there is something holding me back. This little something, struggles with my soul and it just keeps on reiterating, ''Don't do it, Jasper, don't.''

Many times, we would say without any hesitation, ''I am a Christian!'' After watching this video, I'm asking myself, ''Sometimes, do I even act like one?'' What about you? Ephesians 2:8-9 says, ''For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift from God - not by works, so that no one can boast.'' A gift from God, it says. Are we taking advantage of this gift that God has blessed us with? I often tell myself, ''I want to be a practising Christian - one that really lives a life that shouts the name of Jesus.'' I believe you, reading this, would probably say something along that line too, am I right? Do we really put into practice what we say we want to do? Jesus Christ went to the cross for you and I, for one simple reason - He loved us so much. We may feel insignificant, or even a nobody in this world, but where we truly belong is in Heaven, with God. There's a lyrics of a song which says, ''To live is Christ, and to die is gain. No matter what price I pay, I choose to give this life away.'' And in the video, Nate Pfiel says, ''If you want to dine with Him, you have to die to yourself.'' Let us all make a decision to step out of our comfort zones and live a Christ-like life.

Praises to God:
''Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.'' - Revelations 4:8

''You are worthy, our Lord and God, to received glory and honour and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they were created and have their being.'' - Revelations 4:11

''You are worthy, because You were slain, and with Your blood You purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God and they will reign on the earth.'' - Revelations 5:9-10

''Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and priase! To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honour and glory and power forever and ever!'' - Revelations 5:12-13

You, reading this:

''May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal convenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shephered of the sheep, equip you with everything good for His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever.'' - Hebrews 13:20

Go and change the world. (:

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(no subject) [Sep. 29th, 2009|03:31 pm]

What is perseverance? Many people have many different opinions about it. Well, but everyone would agree that it means one simple thing; never giving up and pressing on, despite of circumstance. In this season, many of us are going through our End-of-Year Examinations and no doubt that each and everyone of us are feeling stressful. One important thing now is to press on and persevere in this final lap. More importantly, not only persevere, but persevere with God's strength. Often, in our walks with God, we often forget how much we need God and we tend to start depending on our own strength instead of His. Without God empowering us, we can do nothing. But with God, all things are possible. With God, we can conquer each and every obstacles and boundaries that comes our way. To those who are slipping away, it's time to get back. All it takes is a small step of faith, and God will do the rest.

''I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.'' - Philippians 4:13

There isn't anyone who succeeded without failing even once. Perseverance is failing ninety-nine times and succeeding the hundredth. For all who are taking their End-of-Year Examinations now, or soon, keep on keeping on. Trust in God for He is faithful and He will deliver. God will be your Provision, your Provider, your Helper in the times of need.
 
''Perseverance allows you to get back on track when you hit a detour.'' - Catherine Pulsifer

Press on, with the strength of the Almighty One. :)
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(no subject) [Aug. 19th, 2009|11:39 pm]


What are scars? Scars are marks that have been left by wounds. These scars also reminds us of past incidents. It leaves lasting signs of damages or pain. When everything seems to be going wrong, I always asked God, 'Why?' I just wanted to run away. I just wanted to hide. I just wanted to leave. One simple answer came back at me - Trust. I understood, at once. To trust that God has His plans for me, and His ways are higher than mine and His plans cannot be thwarted.

''O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in You.'' - Psalms 84: 12

I began to ask God to break me open. I wanted Him to tear me down into pieces, to be moulded into His image and for Him to breathe life into me. Forging strength from weakness, with all that I am. I realised that it isn't all about me, it's all about Jesus. That's when I began to let go, to let go of all my burdens and worries, to let go of all my past grudges I had towards people, to let go of all I am and surrender it back to God. And towards the people I once had grudges against, I began to love them more. Scars isn't always a bad thing. Afterall, scars make us stronger for life.

Trust God. :)

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(no subject) [Jul. 19th, 2009|07:06 pm]

Sometimes in life, giants are prone to come way. Giants can be simple things that draws us away from God. Never sink to the ground in defeat the moment you see the giant. Rather, put on the full armour of God and be fully ready to defeat the giant. After all, with God, you can do all things.

''David said to the Philistine, ''You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will hand you over to me, and I'll strike you down and cut off your head. Today I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord's, and He will give all of you into our hands.'' '' - 1 Samuel 17:45-47

David, although just a sheperd boy, was used by God for things beyond his wildest imaginations. No matter how young you or I are, one thing for sure, God can still use you and I for amazing things. David was confident that the Lord was with him, and he knew the Lord will grant him victory over the giant. Most importantly, David had faith in the Lord.

With God, all things are possible, like an eagle you and I can soar. With God, the giants fall, they will rise no more. With God, you and I can overcome when fear and faith collide. There's nothing you and I can't do, really, because anything is possible with Him. There will be no mountain too high, no valley too deep. All it takes is a leap of faith.

''Oh what I would do to have the kind of strength to stand before a giant, with just a sling and a stone. Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors, shaking in their armour, wishing they'd have had the strength to stand. But the giant's calling out my name and he laughs at me, reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed. The giant keeps on telling me, time and time again, ''Boy, you'll never win! You'll never win!'' But the stone was just the right size to put the giant on the ground. I will soar with the wings of eagles, when I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus, singing over me.'' - Voice of Truth by Casting Crowns

Conquer the giant, because you can. :)
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(no subject) [Jun. 27th, 2009|12:56 am]

When life seems so hard to bear, when you are on the verge of giving up, God sends us angels to encourage and motivate us. The angels that God sends can be just normal friends who randomly sends a text message saying, ''Hey, I think you've done a great job today.'' That could already be more than enough to encourage the heart. Simplicity really does go a long way. Come to think about it, God has never ever gave up on me, even in the times I gave up on Him. During the past few days, God kept on reiterating one word to me: 'Wait'. To wait on Him, no matter what circumstance I'm in. To wait on Him to pour down rain, when the season of my life seems so dry. To wait on Him, to work in my life and use it to impact others.

''The Lord is good to those who wait hopefully and expectantly for Him, to those who seeks Him.'' - Lamentations 3:25

I believe God has His reasons for whatever things He puts us through, to mould us into better Christians and train us to be able to lead a life that shouts the name of Jesus. This week, I've watched a movie which I have watched for at least six times - Facing the Giants. Each and every time I watch it, I discover something new and be reminded once again about the littlest things in life and all the commitments I made to God, for God. It taught me one life lesson: ''When your back is against the wall, when it seems there is no way out, you have to face your fears.'' With God, all things are possible. All it takes is faith.

''You can do anything that you want to do as long as you set your mind to do it.'' - Dick Hoyt

In 'Facing the Giants', Mr Bridges shared with Coach Taylor a story. Two farmers desperately needed rain, and both of them prayed for rain to fall, but only one of them went out to prepare his fields to receive the rain. Mr Bridges posted two very simple questions to Coach Taylor which hit me very strongly. Which one of the farmers trusted God? Which one are you? God will only let rain fall when He feels that you are ready for the rain. The most important thing is, you have to prepare your fields to receive the rain.

In Revelations 3, it says: ''What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.'' I strongly believe that like what the Elders' Board has said, something has been stirring up within Riverlife Church. I have the faith that God will send an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the church, very soon. Let us all put on the full armour of God and storm the gates of hell with praise and triumph. With God, the giants shall fall.

Revival is coming.
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(no subject) [Jun. 13th, 2009|01:47 am]

Just by thinking how important I am in the eyes of God, I am really so humbled. Jesus died for you and I for one very simple reason, He loved. That is one of the greatest thing God Himself has ever created, love. And in this world, there is no greater love than God Himself, don't you think so?

''If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.'' - 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Love is not a place to come and go as we please. It is a house we answer in, and commit to never leave. So lock the doors behind you, throw away the keys. Every single moment you have the urge to searching for the lost key, unlocking the door and leave, always remember the promise you made from the very start.

Love is a shelter in a raging storm. Love is peace in the middle of a war. And if we try to leave, may God send angels to guard the door. No, love is not a fight but it's something worth fighting for.

To some, love is a word that they can fall into. Well, but when they are falling out, keeping that word is a hard thing to do. Love will come to save us, if only we call. He will ask nothing from us, but demand we give our all.

Love is light in the middle of darkness. Love is hope in the midst of bleakness. And should we ever think of giving up, may we be reminded of the promise we made from the very start. No, love is not an empty promise, it's something worth giving your all for.

God is love. Will you, this very day, choose to stand in love, for love, with love?

''It's not about searching for love, it's realising that it has been there for all this time.'' - Mentor

Love, because He first loved.

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