Have you ever rushed through life, pushing, straining towards a goal?
Everyone has…
Then think nuclear…
A nuclear bomb dropping on you…
A dream, destroyed…
So what can you do…
Let me question you, a simple question that might give you insight…
Consider one’s heart as another being…
Let’s say you have a loved one, you give your heart to…
And that one takes it, how do you feel?
Then suddenly that being starts playing basketball with it, except they never pick it back up?
How would you feel?
Even if u ever retrieve it, will you ever be the same again?
Amidst everything a broken heart will never be healed…
A heartless you will become just like me…
Enslaved to your own heart?
Powerless to even fight it?
How now?
Will God ever heel you?
To tell you the truth…
I don’t know…
Sometimes I even doubt myself…
I realize that having a relationship with God relies on total trust…
But can it be done…
Think of it, you scream out and it seems like no one hears you…
You fall and no one picks you up…
You bleed but no one staunches your wounds…
You cry but no one dries yr falling tears…
All hope is lost in a dark world
But as you try to stand up you fall again…
How can you ever be whole…?
I cry out to Jesus now to make me whole…
But even in my mind I still doubt…
Will it ever be the same…
I ponder this as my troubles drown me in a sea of swirling and endless darkness…
Will I ever get out?
Jesus hear my thoughts…
Will you carry me through the sand with you?
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
White, black or grey?
Well, this is a response to Ethan’s post… ( His blog is at my links under Ethan )
Well, anyway, as I read his post, I found it to be interesting and challenging…
And I found his points strong and convincing…
But in ,my heart, I realize that not all people will fit into his statement…
Like me, for example…
But the thing is I have to back up my statement…
So anyway,
This is a question…
For example, you are a dranix rider…
Fighting an evil warlord and ruler of the land you live in…
You know what you’re doing is right but why is it right?
Can you answer me?
If you fight many people will lose their lives in open war…
So why are you opposing him?
Question yourself and put yourself in that aspect..
Well, Ethan, yes I agree that some people may just have a spiritual high when going to camps like TeenStreet…
But in objection, you are referring to a general community, not each individual like myself…
Some people may just get ‘high’ at the camp and forget everything when they get home, but what about others?
Some may really have a conviction and be touched by Jesus…
Then their lives will show a change…
It really matters on an individual…
Take these two scenarios…
One dude goes to camp, gets excited, comes home and gets back to an old routine…
Then this second dude, goes to camp, gets high and goes back home…
But what people notice in the latter is that he has changed for the better…
He is nicer, or more caring or thoughtful about others…
So this scenarios differ according to individuals if u get my meaning…
We have to view them from the many angles in a mirror…
But then again, sometimes the view from all angles maybe the same…
If someone well off and perfectly fine goes ahead and steals something for the kick of it…
Then he is in the wrong…
But most of the time, everything has a shade of grey and is never black or white…
So we have to be careful in judging and deciding things…
Its never easy but with God’s moral compass it is possible..
So I understand that Ethan’s views are correct at a certain point…
But not to the whole community…
That’s my point…
Please comment about this issue…
Well, anyway, as I read his post, I found it to be interesting and challenging…
And I found his points strong and convincing…
But in ,my heart, I realize that not all people will fit into his statement…
Like me, for example…
But the thing is I have to back up my statement…
So anyway,
This is a question…
For example, you are a dranix rider…
Fighting an evil warlord and ruler of the land you live in…
You know what you’re doing is right but why is it right?
Can you answer me?
If you fight many people will lose their lives in open war…
So why are you opposing him?
Question yourself and put yourself in that aspect..
Well, Ethan, yes I agree that some people may just have a spiritual high when going to camps like TeenStreet…
But in objection, you are referring to a general community, not each individual like myself…
Some people may just get ‘high’ at the camp and forget everything when they get home, but what about others?
Some may really have a conviction and be touched by Jesus…
Then their lives will show a change…
It really matters on an individual…
Take these two scenarios…
One dude goes to camp, gets excited, comes home and gets back to an old routine…
Then this second dude, goes to camp, gets high and goes back home…
But what people notice in the latter is that he has changed for the better…
He is nicer, or more caring or thoughtful about others…
So this scenarios differ according to individuals if u get my meaning…
We have to view them from the many angles in a mirror…
But then again, sometimes the view from all angles maybe the same…
If someone well off and perfectly fine goes ahead and steals something for the kick of it…
Then he is in the wrong…
But most of the time, everything has a shade of grey and is never black or white…
So we have to be careful in judging and deciding things…
Its never easy but with God’s moral compass it is possible..
So I understand that Ethan’s views are correct at a certain point…
But not to the whole community…
That’s my point…
Please comment about this issue…
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Learning to DELIGHT IN GOD
TeenStreet Day 2
Well, today another brilliant day by all accounts…
But I hate the wake up at 7.03 a.m. rule…
I can’t even go jogging or have a devotion…
But anyway, I woke up and quickly took a shower…
Then me and Sam headed to the canteen…
So as early as it was it was a good time to prey on sleepy heads so that’s what I did for the fun of it…
‘Contagious’ that day spoke of delighting in God…
Somehow that topic touched my heart, especially when one of the speakers asked what is worship?
What is delighting in God?
And that question stuck to me the whole time in camp…
But by all means I still don’t have the answer but and believe I am closer to finding it…
One of my convictions was that delighting in God means allowing him into all aspects of our lives, and I mean ALL!
So its never easy and it’s a learning progress…
Then again what never is?
Well anyway, back to NET 1 (day 2)…
The lost and the found…
Ever lost something really precious to you?
Well I have and I went nuts finding it…
I turned my house upside down, literally…
Well its such a wonderful feeling knowing that no matter how far we stray God will find us if we allow him to…
So as we went through Nehemiah we discovered how he delighted in God…
Its never easy but it can be done…
Also god really touched my heart through a simple picture of a tree with brown leaves around it…
I realized that if we do not stay through to him, we will end up like those leaves, cut off from a life source…
Sometimes God touches hearts in different ways…
Back to my NET, we were slowly bonding but not all barriers were down yet…
Throughout the day there was interaction time…
I just went to a photography workshop and then headed to a fun game of football…
Basically I had an injury from falling 20 feet before this camp but that’s atotally different story…
Maybe I’ll blog about that soon…
Anyway, at night we entered the throne room or worship session…
It was a refreshing time, but to me it was a time of reflection about my life with God…
I went to the back and quietly sat down to pray and just be lost in his presence…
Somehow, I found a place to be at a wild abandon to Him…
And rarely I find a place like that in my hectic life with studies, work and other activities…
My reflection of what happen that night was that I found a way to delight in God which is sometimes not easy for me…
That’s all for this day as I log off with a new sense of hope…
Well, today another brilliant day by all accounts…
But I hate the wake up at 7.03 a.m. rule…
I can’t even go jogging or have a devotion…
But anyway, I woke up and quickly took a shower…
Then me and Sam headed to the canteen…
So as early as it was it was a good time to prey on sleepy heads so that’s what I did for the fun of it…
‘Contagious’ that day spoke of delighting in God…
Somehow that topic touched my heart, especially when one of the speakers asked what is worship?
What is delighting in God?
And that question stuck to me the whole time in camp…
But by all means I still don’t have the answer but and believe I am closer to finding it…
One of my convictions was that delighting in God means allowing him into all aspects of our lives, and I mean ALL!
So its never easy and it’s a learning progress…
Then again what never is?
Well anyway, back to NET 1 (day 2)…
The lost and the found…
Ever lost something really precious to you?
Well I have and I went nuts finding it…
I turned my house upside down, literally…
Well its such a wonderful feeling knowing that no matter how far we stray God will find us if we allow him to…
So as we went through Nehemiah we discovered how he delighted in God…
Its never easy but it can be done…
Also god really touched my heart through a simple picture of a tree with brown leaves around it…
I realized that if we do not stay through to him, we will end up like those leaves, cut off from a life source…
Sometimes God touches hearts in different ways…
Back to my NET, we were slowly bonding but not all barriers were down yet…
Throughout the day there was interaction time…
I just went to a photography workshop and then headed to a fun game of football…
Basically I had an injury from falling 20 feet before this camp but that’s atotally different story…
Maybe I’ll blog about that soon…
Anyway, at night we entered the throne room or worship session…
It was a refreshing time, but to me it was a time of reflection about my life with God…
I went to the back and quietly sat down to pray and just be lost in his presence…
Somehow, I found a place to be at a wild abandon to Him…
And rarely I find a place like that in my hectic life with studies, work and other activities…
My reflection of what happen that night was that I found a way to delight in God which is sometimes not easy for me…
That’s all for this day as I log off with a new sense of hope…
A time of CARING
TeenStreet Day 1.
The night before me and Samuel crashed at my place…
We slept at like 4…
In the MORNING!
Yes the next day…
Wait…
You got to hear this…
What happened…?
Samuel got to my place at 12…
AT NIGHT!
Then we talked and set up his bed 4 sleeping…
So Samuel wanted to log in to the net so we watched some funny and scary emphasize on the SCARY…
Okay…
That’s not the fun part…
Listen to this conversation…
It was 2 a.m….
Daniel : Dude, lets hit the sack…
Samuel : Wait… I want to log in again…
Daniel : Okaaayyy…
Samuel : Dude, you got to see this video…
Daniel : Okay… Just a quick one dude..
Samuel : Yeah…
So we watched this video called ‘Yellow fever’ and it was really funny…
So it was three when we finished, so we when to sleep…
Suddenly Samuel said, ‘Daniel, truth or dare?’
So it went on till 4 then I could finally sleep…
Early the next morning we woke up and then at 11 we headed to the bus stop to go to teen street…
On arrival we were greeted by weird smelling smoke…
Then after registration we headed back to our dorms…
Then I headed out to the main hall for the launch of teen street 2007…
Okay… Dinner then we had our first session…
I was suppose to meet up with the NET but din really get to..
So after the session I headed back to my dorm for NET 1…
Then as I walked in a strange sight beheld me…
A half naked guy was lying on the bed resting…
So I was like, is this my room and I double-checked my door… it was…
Turns out that was my coach…
Wow…
What a way to meet one huh?
So the first day was an eventful and learning one…
I learned a lot but I felt Jesus had not really touched me yet…
Sometimes we may have different ways, but ultimately we need to slow down for Jesus to speak to us…
I really realized that as I went through the NET 1…
The day’s lesson was CARING FOR OTHERS…
It really touched my heart how so many poor people could be out there in the world while we ‘rich’ people laze around enjoying luxury…
Most of the time we will be complaining that, he or she is better, has better stuff, has more money…
But can’t we for once look the other way and say look, I have more then them…
I should be thankful for that…
And now I really praise the Lord that he has opened my eyes…
Its like being blind and oblivious to the world and then suddenly…
You can see again…
It’s just like the proverb said…
You can see a glass, its either half empty or half full…
So now I urge others who have been touch to reach out…
To be that ripple…
To be that virus…
Spread out across the nations, impacting lives…
Because every slight change will bring impact…
Thank you, Lord.
The night before me and Samuel crashed at my place…
We slept at like 4…
In the MORNING!
Yes the next day…
Wait…
You got to hear this…
What happened…?
Samuel got to my place at 12…
AT NIGHT!
Then we talked and set up his bed 4 sleeping…
So Samuel wanted to log in to the net so we watched some funny and scary emphasize on the SCARY…
Okay…
That’s not the fun part…
Listen to this conversation…
It was 2 a.m….
Daniel : Dude, lets hit the sack…
Samuel : Wait… I want to log in again…
Daniel : Okaaayyy…
Samuel : Dude, you got to see this video…
Daniel : Okay… Just a quick one dude..
Samuel : Yeah…
So we watched this video called ‘Yellow fever’ and it was really funny…
So it was three when we finished, so we when to sleep…
Suddenly Samuel said, ‘Daniel, truth or dare?’
So it went on till 4 then I could finally sleep…
Early the next morning we woke up and then at 11 we headed to the bus stop to go to teen street…
On arrival we were greeted by weird smelling smoke…
Then after registration we headed back to our dorms…
Then I headed out to the main hall for the launch of teen street 2007…
Okay… Dinner then we had our first session…
I was suppose to meet up with the NET but din really get to..
So after the session I headed back to my dorm for NET 1…
Then as I walked in a strange sight beheld me…
A half naked guy was lying on the bed resting…
So I was like, is this my room and I double-checked my door… it was…
Turns out that was my coach…
Wow…
What a way to meet one huh?
So the first day was an eventful and learning one…
I learned a lot but I felt Jesus had not really touched me yet…
Sometimes we may have different ways, but ultimately we need to slow down for Jesus to speak to us…
I really realized that as I went through the NET 1…
The day’s lesson was CARING FOR OTHERS…
It really touched my heart how so many poor people could be out there in the world while we ‘rich’ people laze around enjoying luxury…
Most of the time we will be complaining that, he or she is better, has better stuff, has more money…
But can’t we for once look the other way and say look, I have more then them…
I should be thankful for that…
And now I really praise the Lord that he has opened my eyes…
Its like being blind and oblivious to the world and then suddenly…
You can see again…
It’s just like the proverb said…
You can see a glass, its either half empty or half full…
So now I urge others who have been touch to reach out…
To be that ripple…
To be that virus…
Spread out across the nations, impacting lives…
Because every slight change will bring impact…
Thank you, Lord.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Contagious - BEWARE!
Hey all friends…
So its been a week since I blogged …
The reason is because I’ve been at a camp called teenstreet…
Well basically it’s a camp for youths to experience and learn about God…
So that’s the main impression I had going into this camp…
But God proved to me that he works in wondrous ways…
Well…
The next few posts will be of my first-hand experience there…
It will be like I’m writing it while I’m there…
So hopefully my life will touch yours the way Jesus has touched me…
And be ready to be infected and contagious...
Happy reading…
So its been a week since I blogged …
The reason is because I’ve been at a camp called teenstreet…
Well basically it’s a camp for youths to experience and learn about God…
So that’s the main impression I had going into this camp…
But God proved to me that he works in wondrous ways…
Well…
The next few posts will be of my first-hand experience there…
It will be like I’m writing it while I’m there…
So hopefully my life will touch yours the way Jesus has touched me…
And be ready to be infected and contagious...
Happy reading…
Thursday, December 6, 2007
'Buttprints or Footprints in the Sand?'
One night I had a wondrous dream,
One set of footprints there was seen,
The footprints of my precious Lord,
But mine were not along the shore.
But then some stranger prints appeared,
And I asked the Lord, "What have we here?"
Those prints are large and round and neat,
"But Lord they are too big for feet."
"My child," He said in somber tones,
"For miles I carried you alone.
I challenged you to walk in faith,
But you refused and made me wait."
"You disobeyed, you would not grow,
The walk of faith, you would not know.
So I got tired, I got fed up,
and there I dropped you on your butt."
"Because in life, there comes a time,
when one must fight, and one must climb.
When one must rise and take a stand,
or leave their butt prints in the sand."
Well, this was a poem my good friend Samuel Wong left me…
While I was reading this poem I realized something I didn’t see before…
I realized that sometimes we cannot let things or events affect us too much…
And we cannot expect God to do all the work…
We have to work hard and be one with god too be on the winning side…
Or as the poem puts it, leaving buttprints on the sand…
Don’t do that…
Stand up and walk…
And together with Jesus you’ll see on the sand…
Footprints…
Yours and his…
And finally you can leave…
Footprints in the Sand…
One set of footprints there was seen,
The footprints of my precious Lord,
But mine were not along the shore.
But then some stranger prints appeared,
And I asked the Lord, "What have we here?"
Those prints are large and round and neat,
"But Lord they are too big for feet."
"My child," He said in somber tones,
"For miles I carried you alone.
I challenged you to walk in faith,
But you refused and made me wait."
"You disobeyed, you would not grow,
The walk of faith, you would not know.
So I got tired, I got fed up,
and there I dropped you on your butt."
"Because in life, there comes a time,
when one must fight, and one must climb.
When one must rise and take a stand,
or leave their butt prints in the sand."
Well, this was a poem my good friend Samuel Wong left me…
While I was reading this poem I realized something I didn’t see before…
I realized that sometimes we cannot let things or events affect us too much…
And we cannot expect God to do all the work…
We have to work hard and be one with god too be on the winning side…
Or as the poem puts it, leaving buttprints on the sand…
Don’t do that…
Stand up and walk…
And together with Jesus you’ll see on the sand…
Footprints…
Yours and his…
And finally you can leave…
Footprints in the Sand…
Monday, December 3, 2007
''Jesus Loves Me'
‘Jesus loves me’
Jesus loves me this I know,
For the bible tells me so,
Little ones to him belong,
They are weak but he is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Jesus loves me,
The bible tells me so.
Then there are many verses to that song but I can’t remember them…
Well my point is, as I sang this song in church today, a revelation was revealed to me...
In our modern era loads of songs are being written…
Good or bad…
But the one thing that struck me is that how a simple, child-like song like this could touch my heart and reassure me of Jesus’ love towards and for me…
Amazing isn’t it?
But then again, I also thought of something…
Christian music or non-christian music…
Define the difference…
To me, I find there is a small difference…
Music is never neutral..
Take George Groban’s ‘ You Raise Me Up’…
In reality, that song could be meaning many things…
It could be meaning your love ones, friends, or even Jesus…
So then I realized many songs are like that…
It can be viewed from many different perspectives…
So we have to be careful in choices of music especially nowadays…
Then again Christian songs may have adeeper meaning in our walk and relationship with God…
So this post probably reflects my viewpoints…
But all in all sometimes Christian genre music might be still safer…
Take it from your viewpoint…
~ MusiC 4 ChrisT ~
Jesus loves me this I know,
For the bible tells me so,
Little ones to him belong,
They are weak but he is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Jesus loves me,
The bible tells me so.
Then there are many verses to that song but I can’t remember them…
Well my point is, as I sang this song in church today, a revelation was revealed to me...
In our modern era loads of songs are being written…
Good or bad…
But the one thing that struck me is that how a simple, child-like song like this could touch my heart and reassure me of Jesus’ love towards and for me…
Amazing isn’t it?
But then again, I also thought of something…
Christian music or non-christian music…
Define the difference…
To me, I find there is a small difference…
Music is never neutral..
Take George Groban’s ‘ You Raise Me Up’…
In reality, that song could be meaning many things…
It could be meaning your love ones, friends, or even Jesus…
So then I realized many songs are like that…
It can be viewed from many different perspectives…
So we have to be careful in choices of music especially nowadays…
Then again Christian songs may have adeeper meaning in our walk and relationship with God…
So this post probably reflects my viewpoints…
But all in all sometimes Christian genre music might be still safer…
Take it from your viewpoint…
~ MusiC 4 ChrisT ~
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