everything happens for a reason and the reason is to glorify God!
when you are in a bad situation, you might not understand this and you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel because it's blocked by your heartache. But when you are at the end of the tunnel you'll look back and find yourself praising God! for the things that happened.
note to self:
you can choose to curse or to praise, and see how that make a different! not only for yourself but for those around you.
to God be all glory <3
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
miracle
another long overdue post :p
november had gone by so fast - -" it was a busy2 month for me, with 1st time in charge on my friend's wedding decoration and then retreat and of course the ongoing ES drama practices.
and whuuzzzz: we're on DECEMBER now!
so, what happen in december?
last weekend, my cousin's grandpa(i call him kung2) got admitted to the hospital for having a mild stroke! it's such a heartbreaking news, he was known as a healthy person! and over the past 80 years of his life this is the 1st time he got admitted to the hospital. It was a tough weekend for the family, but praise God, they got him in there on time and there's no permanent damage. When i visited him, he looks normal and alert :D And according to the doctor he has no blockage yet however there's a narrowing artery that might cause the blockage in the future. So currently they giving him medication to thin his blood, no operation needed at this point. phew! Praise God!
So as i was waiting in the hospital, there's this uncle(my uncle's friend, his name is uncle henry) who also visited kung2. He had hit by stroke too before. and you can see that it had hit him pretty bad, he's limping. it was too late when he got in to the hospital before that the doctor couldn't just give him a thinning-blood medicine.
Anyhow, all these happens it got me thinking what had happened to my dad before. He was hit by stroke too before. and he was a lot worse than kung2. he had to stayed at ICU, he had trouble speaking, walking, moving parts of his body that he has to go through therapy. That time i would think he would ended up like uncle henry. I remember crying and praying, and praying and crying... among all the possible permanent damages i can handle the physical but please let my dad remembers me still. Because that how bad he was, and nerve damage could impact brain(memories, intelligence, etc) and physical abilities.
But by God's grace, my dad recover looking normal as ever! Praise God! not only the brain but also physically. At the time i was ready to cope with whatever situation that might happen, the worst. People say that me and my mom have to be extra patient with my dad because he might get angry at the situation, therefore more emotional, etc etc. But again by God's grace my dad is more patient after all these things happened. And that time my aunty keep telling to uncle henry about my dad's case and how it such a miracle! that if you see him today, you wouldn't have guess that he had stroke before.
All i can say now is WOW! God had made me speechless. I was in my devotion last week and it was about Moses, when God had called him to go to bring Israel out of Egypt and there he goes with all excuses he can think off, and then God perform miracle for him(the stick turned into snake) and i was thinking on my head: "God, ok if you do that for me right in this century it would be easy for me to go or to say yes! to whatever you want me to do (like: spreading the gospel)" because you know, it would be easier for people to believe You. and then the incident happen in the weekend...
God: don't you say i didn't give you any miracle! :D
me: *speechless* in awe...
so, what i am trying to say is: He does still give you miracles. might be not in the form that you wanted and you might not understand it when it happened. And that sometimes what blocking us from miracles is our unbelief.
i hope you are all blessed by this testimony and in the end you can say: yes, God's great!
*blushed*
november had gone by so fast - -" it was a busy2 month for me, with 1st time in charge on my friend's wedding decoration and then retreat and of course the ongoing ES drama practices.
and whuuzzzz: we're on DECEMBER now!
so, what happen in december?
last weekend, my cousin's grandpa(i call him kung2) got admitted to the hospital for having a mild stroke! it's such a heartbreaking news, he was known as a healthy person! and over the past 80 years of his life this is the 1st time he got admitted to the hospital. It was a tough weekend for the family, but praise God, they got him in there on time and there's no permanent damage. When i visited him, he looks normal and alert :D And according to the doctor he has no blockage yet however there's a narrowing artery that might cause the blockage in the future. So currently they giving him medication to thin his blood, no operation needed at this point. phew! Praise God!
So as i was waiting in the hospital, there's this uncle(my uncle's friend, his name is uncle henry) who also visited kung2. He had hit by stroke too before. and you can see that it had hit him pretty bad, he's limping. it was too late when he got in to the hospital before that the doctor couldn't just give him a thinning-blood medicine.
Anyhow, all these happens it got me thinking what had happened to my dad before. He was hit by stroke too before. and he was a lot worse than kung2. he had to stayed at ICU, he had trouble speaking, walking, moving parts of his body that he has to go through therapy. That time i would think he would ended up like uncle henry. I remember crying and praying, and praying and crying... among all the possible permanent damages i can handle the physical but please let my dad remembers me still. Because that how bad he was, and nerve damage could impact brain(memories, intelligence, etc) and physical abilities.
But by God's grace, my dad recover looking normal as ever! Praise God! not only the brain but also physically. At the time i was ready to cope with whatever situation that might happen, the worst. People say that me and my mom have to be extra patient with my dad because he might get angry at the situation, therefore more emotional, etc etc. But again by God's grace my dad is more patient after all these things happened. And that time my aunty keep telling to uncle henry about my dad's case and how it such a miracle! that if you see him today, you wouldn't have guess that he had stroke before.
All i can say now is WOW! God had made me speechless. I was in my devotion last week and it was about Moses, when God had called him to go to bring Israel out of Egypt and there he goes with all excuses he can think off, and then God perform miracle for him(the stick turned into snake) and i was thinking on my head: "God, ok if you do that for me right in this century it would be easy for me to go or to say yes! to whatever you want me to do (like: spreading the gospel)" because you know, it would be easier for people to believe You. and then the incident happen in the weekend...
God: don't you say i didn't give you any miracle! :D
me: *speechless* in awe...
so, what i am trying to say is: He does still give you miracles. might be not in the form that you wanted and you might not understand it when it happened. And that sometimes what blocking us from miracles is our unbelief.
i hope you are all blessed by this testimony and in the end you can say: yes, God's great!
*blushed*
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
a woman's heart
"A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her."
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Smile, Jesus loves you!
Proverbs 17:22 (New International Version)
22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Sushi on the Run
If you enjoy a good sashimi then this is the place for you
so fresh! and generous portion of sashimi piece :)
this place use real crabs! not imitation one :)
Things you need to know:
the place is really small, so really not recommended for big groups and if you have baby this probably not the most family friendly restaurant :) there's no place for stroller. Yup! it is that small - -"
there's no bento, but don't worry i think you'll be full with the assorted nigiri :)
Onto the food: it's really awesome, besides chirashi dinner at tomi sushi, this place i think have the best sashimi :) don't look at the presentation because it ain't gonna be pretty looking (esp. for the rolls) but the taste is yummy :)
here're some recommended dishes:
seafood salad
assorted nigiri
pat's home run: unagi with avocado, macadamia nut and special sauce
and if you can't eat raw, i think the unagi temaki and salmon skin temaki will keep your stomach happy!
happy eating! XD
so fresh! and generous portion of sashimi piece :)
this place use real crabs! not imitation one :)
Things you need to know:
the place is really small, so really not recommended for big groups and if you have baby this probably not the most family friendly restaurant :) there's no place for stroller. Yup! it is that small - -"
there's no bento, but don't worry i think you'll be full with the assorted nigiri :)
Onto the food: it's really awesome, besides chirashi dinner at tomi sushi, this place i think have the best sashimi :) don't look at the presentation because it ain't gonna be pretty looking (esp. for the rolls) but the taste is yummy :)
here're some recommended dishes:
seafood salad
assorted nigiri
pat's home run: unagi with avocado, macadamia nut and special sauce
and if you can't eat raw, i think the unagi temaki and salmon skin temaki will keep your stomach happy!
happy eating! XD
Cafe Jacqueline
this place is voted as #2 most romantic restaurant in SF
the restaurant is so quiet, dark lighting, candles at each table, mostly couples
there were six of us that night, after we came it's not so quiet anymore :p we were joking around saying that if there's someone who's planning on proposing it might not work because we had ruin the mood :p
tips:
- if you come here hungry and expect to be served fast then this is not the place for you. they serve all souffles dishes, appetizer through dessert in souffle form so if you know souffle it will take a good 30 minutes after you order before you can enjoy the food :) for couples: it's a good quality time right there! :)
- the souffle-size is massive! so sharing is highly recommended, we had 2 souffles for 6 people.
things that we order: are the grand marnier > the strawberry
because we got to eat right out of the oven, it's just so preciously yummy! :) it worth the wait :'p~
the grand marnier souffle
the strawberry souffle
enjoy!
the restaurant is so quiet, dark lighting, candles at each table, mostly couples
there were six of us that night, after we came it's not so quiet anymore :p we were joking around saying that if there's someone who's planning on proposing it might not work because we had ruin the mood :p
tips:
- if you come here hungry and expect to be served fast then this is not the place for you. they serve all souffles dishes, appetizer through dessert in souffle form so if you know souffle it will take a good 30 minutes after you order before you can enjoy the food :) for couples: it's a good quality time right there! :)
- the souffle-size is massive! so sharing is highly recommended, we had 2 souffles for 6 people.
things that we order: are the grand marnier > the strawberry
because we got to eat right out of the oven, it's just so preciously yummy! :) it worth the wait :'p~
the grand marnier souffle
the strawberry souffle
enjoy!
Food Review - theHouse
- 1st thing you need to know: the parking is kinda hard - -"
- the restaurant is pretty small, so it's always good to have a reservation if you're eating in a big group
recommendation/must have(s):
- Porkchop with pomegranate sauce, interesting combination :)
- The black cod, melt in your mouth!
i can't stop spazzing over these two dishes, it's savory+tender+juicy :'p~
asides from these two dishes we also ordered: the crabcakes, sofshell crabs, tuna tar2, seabass and risotto. I personally think the cod was better than the bass :) and as for the appetizer other than its cute presentation i didn't find the dishes impress me :) taste-wise
Presentation of the food was really cute and creative, my black cod comes with the bunny ears :)
"the house" placemat
soft-shell crab
crabcake
tuna tar2
seafood risotto
seabass
black cod
porkchop
enjoy!
- the restaurant is pretty small, so it's always good to have a reservation if you're eating in a big group
recommendation/must have(s):
- Porkchop with pomegranate sauce, interesting combination :)
- The black cod, melt in your mouth!
i can't stop spazzing over these two dishes, it's savory+tender+juicy :'p~
asides from these two dishes we also ordered: the crabcakes, sofshell crabs, tuna tar2, seabass and risotto. I personally think the cod was better than the bass :) and as for the appetizer other than its cute presentation i didn't find the dishes impress me :) taste-wise
Presentation of the food was really cute and creative, my black cod comes with the bunny ears :)
"the house" placemat
soft-shell crab
crabcake
tuna tar2
seafood risotto
seabass
black cod
porkchop
enjoy!
Monday, September 13, 2010
More love!
So on the past weeks, life has been playing on my emotion. But God is good in reminding me and protecting me :)
I used to feel sad and angry when i got scolded by my dad when i was little :( but he said to me: "Justru karena nana anak papa jadi papa bilangin." <3
My devotion:
Romans 12:14-21
14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[c] Do not be conceited.
17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"[d]says the Lord. 20On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."[e] 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
It's so hard God - -"
but despite all the emotional week, God showers me with more love as well... it's so overwhelming that when i read the passage i can't help reflecting back on Jesus's sacrifice on the cross... - -" it's millions times harder than what i have to do. I remember before in children's choir with ci kiki and the kids... we memorize verse 19-21 with action! hehehehe :D I have to start remembering that! it's such a blessing <3
Note to self:
nana, take comfort in trusting that God knows! <3
I used to feel sad and angry when i got scolded by my dad when i was little :( but he said to me: "Justru karena nana anak papa jadi papa bilangin." <3
My devotion:
Romans 12:14-21
14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[c] Do not be conceited.
17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"[d]says the Lord. 20On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."[e] 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
It's so hard God - -"
but despite all the emotional week, God showers me with more love as well... it's so overwhelming that when i read the passage i can't help reflecting back on Jesus's sacrifice on the cross... - -" it's millions times harder than what i have to do. I remember before in children's choir with ci kiki and the kids... we memorize verse 19-21 with action! hehehehe :D I have to start remembering that! it's such a blessing <3
Note to self:
nana, take comfort in trusting that God knows! <3
Planning
So last friday, I was mc-ing for pemuda... and it was the fewesttt 11 people that i've ever experienced! it felt like persekutuan doa buttt It was good :D even though we only have cecyl on the piano and joko on the guitar the worship felt very encouraging. I'm missing one of my moral support this friday hahaha (fonda) but God is so good providing me with encouraging people :D on the fellowship. I'm so happy that jen and jon were there again! and Jon said he's going to share next week... hopefully... praying for him hehehe i know that people are going to be blesseddd by his sharing :D
Onto the sermon by ci Santi <3
I feel like i have to blog this as a reminder for myself :D so later if i encounter failure in the future i don't act like unbeliever :p (like how i usually always does - -")
There's 3 verses that she shared:
1. Proverbs 16:9 "The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps"
2. Proverbs 16:1 "The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD."
3. Isaiah 55:9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth,so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
So ci santi, continued by asking question what do you think is missing from those verses? don't you think those verses are contradicting each other? basically we can plan, but God decides. That's a little unfair God... don't you think?
Is planning a sin?
1. Yes if:
a.We don't include God on our planning (James 4)or because all success later we become boastful of ourselves.
b. If we don't fully trust God. There's something that we rely on, like example: money, etc. Jeremiah 29:11 has a condition that is on verse 12, "if you seek me with all of your heart" just like the condition of Israelites back then, they rely on idols instead of fully trusting God.
2. No if:
the opposite of those 2 condition above
God will intervene us when we're not on the right path...
and i thank God for that :D
Now onto God's answer/reminder for me is:
Is God unfair?
No, all intervention or failures that i have experienced in the past are all "God's protection" <3
Protection from sinning, protection from boasting, protection from a temporary happiness, protection from being a stumbling block, protection from what i think is good but i don't really know.
"i don't know about tomorrow, but i know who holds tomorrow"
:'}
*blushed*
I guess i gotta put away all my excuses of not to plan - -"
Onto the sermon by ci Santi <3
I feel like i have to blog this as a reminder for myself :D so later if i encounter failure in the future i don't act like unbeliever :p (like how i usually always does - -")
There's 3 verses that she shared:
1. Proverbs 16:9 "The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps"
2. Proverbs 16:1 "The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD."
3. Isaiah 55:9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth,so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
So ci santi, continued by asking question what do you think is missing from those verses? don't you think those verses are contradicting each other? basically we can plan, but God decides. That's a little unfair God... don't you think?
Is planning a sin?
1. Yes if:
a.We don't include God on our planning (James 4)or because all success later we become boastful of ourselves.
b. If we don't fully trust God. There's something that we rely on, like example: money, etc. Jeremiah 29:11 has a condition that is on verse 12, "if you seek me with all of your heart" just like the condition of Israelites back then, they rely on idols instead of fully trusting God.
2. No if:
the opposite of those 2 condition above
God will intervene us when we're not on the right path...
and i thank God for that :D
Now onto God's answer/reminder for me is:
Is God unfair?
No, all intervention or failures that i have experienced in the past are all "God's protection" <3
Protection from sinning, protection from boasting, protection from a temporary happiness, protection from being a stumbling block, protection from what i think is good but i don't really know.
"i don't know about tomorrow, but i know who holds tomorrow"
:'}
*blushed*
I guess i gotta put away all my excuses of not to plan - -"
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Magic Spell
So, there are times when it's hard for me to pray or when i'm facing a difficult situation or a difficult people or having to do things i don't like but i kinda have to... I pray this prayer:
God, give me enough strength and power to ... (fill in the blank)
and give me enough love and grace to ... (fill in the blank)
in Jesus name, i pray, Amen.
That seems to work :'}
God, give me enough strength and power to ... (fill in the blank)
and give me enough love and grace to ... (fill in the blank)
in Jesus name, i pray, Amen.
That seems to work :'}
On my prayer list
(c)nana.2010
Note to self:
in order to find a Godly man, you must first become a Godly woman :'}
HOME
me: i wanna go home, bbuttt... where is home? :(
God: Home is where I am :)
me: o'_'o *kyaaa* **comforted** :')
God: Home is where I am :)
me: o'_'o *kyaaa* **comforted** :')
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Cooking papa
another food review :)
So on this past weekend... i went to watch DESPICABLE ME with vicky and ela :)
I <3 the movie it's funny and touching :)
I <3 cartoons
tips: i think it's worth to watch this movie in 3D. I watched Toy story 3 in 3D like the week before and there wasn't much of a 3D action... :(
After the movie we went to eat at cooking papa
their website: http://www.mycookingpapa.com/
I <3 the place... i think it's fairly new... and they have a CLEAN kitchen for a chinese restaurant :) like shiny clean so that's a plus!
The food that we order reminds me of a chinese-singapore kind of food...
price is good! and portion is generous! :) another plus
I think the food it's just good... it wasn't great or anything but it's worth a try especially if you're bored with your usual chinese restaurant :)
few things that we order:
Hongkong style milktea -> similar to teh tarik
honey bbq pork over rice
I forgot what this is called but it's portuguese baked style seafood, The sauce it's like curry sauce. so the yellow part it's not cheese! :)
this is cakwe wrapped in congfan, with peanut sauce on the side
and dessert: their signature cream puffs :)
So on this past weekend... i went to watch DESPICABLE ME with vicky and ela :)
I <3 the movie it's funny and touching :)
I <3 cartoons
tips: i think it's worth to watch this movie in 3D. I watched Toy story 3 in 3D like the week before and there wasn't much of a 3D action... :(
After the movie we went to eat at cooking papa
their website: http://www.mycookingpapa.com/
I <3 the place... i think it's fairly new... and they have a CLEAN kitchen for a chinese restaurant :) like shiny clean so that's a plus!
The food that we order reminds me of a chinese-singapore kind of food...
price is good! and portion is generous! :) another plus
I think the food it's just good... it wasn't great or anything but it's worth a try especially if you're bored with your usual chinese restaurant :)
few things that we order:
Hongkong style milktea -> similar to teh tarik
honey bbq pork over rice
I forgot what this is called but it's portuguese baked style seafood, The sauce it's like curry sauce. so the yellow part it's not cheese! :)
this is cakwe wrapped in congfan, with peanut sauce on the side
and dessert: their signature cream puffs :)
4th of July weekend!
Happy 4th! :)
I had full-of-awesomeness weekend!
It's just simply awesome because it's a long weekend! :)
We don't have much holiday in the state :( so long weekend is definitely special!
i did my laundry on friday because i know i'm gonna babysat maxie on the saturday hehehe so he can sleep on a clean bed-sheet :) i'm always happy whenever i got the chance to babysit maxie... he's such a happy baby... really made my day!
then had a bbq with my friends on sunday after church! it's truly a blessing to have talented friends around :D bertha's an awesome cook :D i can't stop eating! :D then we played taboo! i never played it before but it's a FUN game to play, unfortunately the guys won :( then for the finale we had a little fireworks :D
and monday just a day of rest... i thank God that during independence day i just got reminded about our freedom :) freedom from the bondage of sin! thank God for Jesus Christ!
Sharing pictures:
I had full-of-awesomeness weekend!
It's just simply awesome because it's a long weekend! :)
We don't have much holiday in the state :( so long weekend is definitely special!
i did my laundry on friday because i know i'm gonna babysat maxie on the saturday hehehe so he can sleep on a clean bed-sheet :) i'm always happy whenever i got the chance to babysit maxie... he's such a happy baby... really made my day!
then had a bbq with my friends on sunday after church! it's truly a blessing to have talented friends around :D bertha's an awesome cook :D i can't stop eating! :D then we played taboo! i never played it before but it's a FUN game to play, unfortunately the guys won :( then for the finale we had a little fireworks :D
and monday just a day of rest... i thank God that during independence day i just got reminded about our freedom :) freedom from the bondage of sin! thank God for Jesus Christ!
Sharing pictures:
Friday, June 18, 2010
If Jesus has twitter
Sharing this awesome note from my friend, i hope it'll be a blessing to you! :)
by Joy Holyzia
Today, like a lightning struck into a tree, a random thought suddenly struck my brain: If Jesus has twitter, what'd be His possible tweets/status updates? they're all fictional, yet biblical. The bible said, he was fully God, and he's also fully man...he definitely felt what we feel, and think what we think, though he's like definitely 10000000x more awesome than us :P
JC'da'Man Just got dipped into Jordan River today...brrrr that was COLD!! wish there's was a warm jacuzzi in the dessert. PS: that dude John was cool, and wonder if he got his fur jacket of Wal-mart, i'd like to get one! VINTAGE!! :D (Matthew 3:13)
JC'da'Man So the devil tried to lure me into turning stone to bread today....JUST because I'm starrrvvinggg. What do u think I am, a 5 year old?? (Matthew 4)
JC'da'Man Met Pete, Andrew, James, and John for the first time today. They were all hangin, fishin....then I came, and BOOM! Brotherly bond clicked right away!!BooYeah! (Matthew 4 – The calling of the first disciples)
JC'da'Man Preach to a good thousand today :) Food for thoughts of the day: If a lightbulb is hidden under a bowl, what good does it make? If a salt is no longer salty, why even bother using it? Throw it away!! Catchy, eh?? :) think about that! Nite y'all!!! (Matthew 5:13-16 – beatitudes preaching)
JC'da'Man A random shout out to everyone, I'm totally, crazily, ABSOLUTELY, amazingly, 100 percent, in love with u all...I'd DIE for you, man!! You all are in my heart! (together: Awwwwwwwwwww) (John 3:16)
JC'da'Man Singin' IN DA shower!! “People killin, people dyin, children hurtin, you hear them cryin...Can you practice what you PREACH?? Would you turn the other cheek?”Yoww people, where's the LOVE??! Go home and PLEASEEE for my Dad's sake, read Matthew 5:43-48!
JC'da'Man Healed a man with leprosy today! Wheww, that was a tricky one! (Matthew 8)
JC'da'Man Healed the servant of a Centurion (that'd be like a sherriff, or a BIG GUY in CIA, in your age) – Boy, this guy got FAITH!!!I like that!! I'm still amazed. u got faith? (Matthew 8:5-13)
JC'da'Man Got into the whole furious storm frenzy today while sailing with the dudes, they got all panicked and hysterical. I was like, “Hey man, Chill!!” I got this under my wing...next time relax will ya?? (Matthew 8:23)
JC'da'Man Got into a heated debate with the Pharisees today about Sabbath, what to do and what not... Honestly, they're like annoying little brats, feels like kicking them in the rear any days now. SIGH! Still gotta love'em..repeat to self: "forgive and forgett...forgive and forgetttt"... (Matthew 12)
JC'da'Man Wheww! Long day! Just talked to dad... withdrawing.. contemplating...praying... Man, I needed this! :) Now fully recharged and ready to go!! (Matt 12:15)
JC'da'Man Healed a blind man with sort of Playdoh... SCORE!! :D
JC'da'Man Saw the crowd today, my heart ache for them with compassion. They were like sheeps without sheperd! Sheeps like this got lost easily, distracted, and easily eaten by the WOLVES! So many harvestt...yet the workers are so few... :( Time to pray like never before, peeps!! (Matt 9:36)
JC'da'Man Why blend in if you can stand out?
JC'da'Man Fed about 5,000 hungry men with just 5 breads and 2 fishes...Believe me, the raw material was even fewer than Ivar's lunch special!! Magic?? Nah...the secret was prayer and thanksgiving, and miracles will take place! :) (Matthew 14:13)
JC'da'Man Hey, Chris Angel? I'm sorry to blow your cover, man, but your show when you walk on water? ehh, nice try...but let me show you the real deal, I just took a REAL walk on a REAL lake today! :D haha beat that! :P (Matthew 14:25 – Jesus walks on water)
by Joy Holyzia
Today, like a lightning struck into a tree, a random thought suddenly struck my brain: If Jesus has twitter, what'd be His possible tweets/status updates? they're all fictional, yet biblical. The bible said, he was fully God, and he's also fully man...he definitely felt what we feel, and think what we think, though he's like definitely 10000000x more awesome than us :P
JC'da'Man Just got dipped into Jordan River today...brrrr that was COLD!! wish there's was a warm jacuzzi in the dessert. PS: that dude John was cool, and wonder if he got his fur jacket of Wal-mart, i'd like to get one! VINTAGE!! :D (Matthew 3:13)
JC'da'Man So the devil tried to lure me into turning stone to bread today....JUST because I'm starrrvvinggg. What do u think I am, a 5 year old?? (Matthew 4)
JC'da'Man Met Pete, Andrew, James, and John for the first time today. They were all hangin, fishin....then I came, and BOOM! Brotherly bond clicked right away!!BooYeah! (Matthew 4 – The calling of the first disciples)
JC'da'Man Preach to a good thousand today :) Food for thoughts of the day: If a lightbulb is hidden under a bowl, what good does it make? If a salt is no longer salty, why even bother using it? Throw it away!! Catchy, eh?? :) think about that! Nite y'all!!! (Matthew 5:13-16 – beatitudes preaching)
JC'da'Man A random shout out to everyone, I'm totally, crazily, ABSOLUTELY, amazingly, 100 percent, in love with u all...I'd DIE for you, man!! You all are in my heart! (together: Awwwwwwwwwww) (John 3:16)
JC'da'Man Singin' IN DA shower!! “People killin, people dyin, children hurtin, you hear them cryin...Can you practice what you PREACH?? Would you turn the other cheek?”Yoww people, where's the LOVE??! Go home and PLEASEEE for my Dad's sake, read Matthew 5:43-48!
JC'da'Man Healed a man with leprosy today! Wheww, that was a tricky one! (Matthew 8)
JC'da'Man Healed the servant of a Centurion (that'd be like a sherriff, or a BIG GUY in CIA, in your age) – Boy, this guy got FAITH!!!I like that!! I'm still amazed. u got faith? (Matthew 8:5-13)
JC'da'Man Got into the whole furious storm frenzy today while sailing with the dudes, they got all panicked and hysterical. I was like, “Hey man, Chill!!” I got this under my wing...next time relax will ya?? (Matthew 8:23)
JC'da'Man Got into a heated debate with the Pharisees today about Sabbath, what to do and what not... Honestly, they're like annoying little brats, feels like kicking them in the rear any days now. SIGH! Still gotta love'em..repeat to self: "forgive and forgett...forgive and forgetttt"... (Matthew 12)
JC'da'Man Wheww! Long day! Just talked to dad... withdrawing.. contemplating...praying... Man, I needed this! :) Now fully recharged and ready to go!! (Matt 12:15)
JC'da'Man Healed a blind man with sort of Playdoh... SCORE!! :D
JC'da'Man Saw the crowd today, my heart ache for them with compassion. They were like sheeps without sheperd! Sheeps like this got lost easily, distracted, and easily eaten by the WOLVES! So many harvestt...yet the workers are so few... :( Time to pray like never before, peeps!! (Matt 9:36)
JC'da'Man Why blend in if you can stand out?
JC'da'Man Fed about 5,000 hungry men with just 5 breads and 2 fishes...Believe me, the raw material was even fewer than Ivar's lunch special!! Magic?? Nah...the secret was prayer and thanksgiving, and miracles will take place! :) (Matthew 14:13)
JC'da'Man Hey, Chris Angel? I'm sorry to blow your cover, man, but your show when you walk on water? ehh, nice try...but let me show you the real deal, I just took a REAL walk on a REAL lake today! :D haha beat that! :P (Matthew 14:25 – Jesus walks on water)
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Grace like rain
Wow... i skipped a month - -"
I just get reminded about how blessed i am with God's amazing grace.
A Lot of time i've been taking things for granted.
Just because i didn't get the one thing i wanted, i forget about all the things He laid before my eyes, like driving safely to work or being healthy... and the fact that He loves me that He died on the cross for me :) <3
I'm embarrassed for even question His love for me...
Sometimes i wish i can be like a sunday school kids again who sings "Jesus Loves me, this i know, for the bible tells me so"
"When you see the painting on the sky, the snow falling or the sun setting at the open sea... Hear God saying: "You like it dear? I made that for you."
I just get reminded about how blessed i am with God's amazing grace.
A Lot of time i've been taking things for granted.
Just because i didn't get the one thing i wanted, i forget about all the things He laid before my eyes, like driving safely to work or being healthy... and the fact that He loves me that He died on the cross for me :) <3
I'm embarrassed for even question His love for me...
Sometimes i wish i can be like a sunday school kids again who sings "Jesus Loves me, this i know, for the bible tells me so"
"When you see the painting on the sky, the snow falling or the sun setting at the open sea... Hear God saying: "You like it dear? I made that for you."
Friday, April 30, 2010
The Long-overdue!
Haiiiiii... so I'm back in town maybe a month ago XD
I was super busy at work in the first couple of weeks XD Phewwww glad it's back to normal now :D
Got some catching up to do here :p I haven't been bloggin since the trip and i haven't read all blogs that i follow... thank God for friday and some time to read today. It is trully a blessing! for all of you who have share your life story with me, i learn a LOT from you <3
INDO:
Thank you so much for praying for me and with me :)
God's been good to me! I just thank you for each opportunity He's given me :)
- To spend time with my dearest parents
- To eat a LOT of good food (I gain 3kg! and i haven't been able to loose that - -")
- To witness my BFF wedding and God's goodness throughout the whole event
- To see my mbak :) <3 and got to say what i wanted to say (bonus from God: my mbak special sambel+ikan asin) My mom shared that just a couple months ago she was sick, and she called my mbak back in kampung to come to Jakarta but my mbak said she can't come. So when i called her i wasn't expecting much because i know she has to give up a lot to come, but she came! i was super happy! thank you God :D
- To have the opportunity to see my high school friend :) I was happy because she experience God in her life. This was another joyful miracle that God shared with me :) She is going to church now and she read purpose driven life! :D This is a big deal for me because 3-4 years ago when i met her, i thought it was impossible for her to be a believer but God once again prove me wrong. God's power! God's timing!
- The opportunity to be able to give/share what i've been blessed with. God has given me the joy of giving again, like when i got my first paycheck :D
I wasn't able to do volunteer at sekolah anak jalanan :( i was a little disappointed. But, next time! :D i'm happy to see there is a possible ministry for me if i decide to go back indo.
phew... i think that should summed up my indo-trip!
all glory to my awesome God! :)
*blushed*
I was super busy at work in the first couple of weeks XD Phewwww glad it's back to normal now :D
Got some catching up to do here :p I haven't been bloggin since the trip and i haven't read all blogs that i follow... thank God for friday and some time to read today. It is trully a blessing! for all of you who have share your life story with me, i learn a LOT from you <3
INDO:
Thank you so much for praying for me and with me :)
God's been good to me! I just thank you for each opportunity He's given me :)
- To spend time with my dearest parents
- To eat a LOT of good food (I gain 3kg! and i haven't been able to loose that - -")
- To witness my BFF wedding and God's goodness throughout the whole event
- To see my mbak :) <3 and got to say what i wanted to say (bonus from God: my mbak special sambel+ikan asin) My mom shared that just a couple months ago she was sick, and she called my mbak back in kampung to come to Jakarta but my mbak said she can't come. So when i called her i wasn't expecting much because i know she has to give up a lot to come, but she came! i was super happy! thank you God :D
- To have the opportunity to see my high school friend :) I was happy because she experience God in her life. This was another joyful miracle that God shared with me :) She is going to church now and she read purpose driven life! :D This is a big deal for me because 3-4 years ago when i met her, i thought it was impossible for her to be a believer but God once again prove me wrong. God's power! God's timing!
- The opportunity to be able to give/share what i've been blessed with. God has given me the joy of giving again, like when i got my first paycheck :D
I wasn't able to do volunteer at sekolah anak jalanan :( i was a little disappointed. But, next time! :D i'm happy to see there is a possible ministry for me if i decide to go back indo.
phew... i think that should summed up my indo-trip!
all glory to my awesome God! :)
*blushed*
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Overwhelmed
I am such a people person. And lately God is teaching me that: you can't please everyone and that's okay. And also by being a people-person I'm actually being quite selfish. It's about me wanting to be likeable :(
I've been struggling to speak the truth in love and i think i still am. It's just so much easier to tell people what they wanted to hear rather than what they needed to hear. One of my bible study member had shared a story about her friend who always been put in the situation "to tell" And although the favor of the people, situation and the outcome was never on her side, she still doing it. She said that God had put her in that ministry: to tell :)
The favor of the people was not on her, but i know that God's favor was on her side. That is really an encouraging story for me :)
As we getting closer and closer to then end times, the bible says there will be people who hate us for telling the truth. So i guess i just have to get used to it :) it's okay to be a fool in the eyes of men rather than be a fool in the eyes of God. And being hated by men is nothing compare to being hated by God.
On saturday, i got a chance to do volunteer at Innvision; feeding homeless. It's been a while since last time i've been here. Before i went, during my devotion time i had asked God to give me a joyful heart instead of my worryful-heart so i can enjoy this ministry. This time we come not just to cook and serve but to do worship as well.
To tell the truth i was a bit skeptical at first, because i saw some people walk in with their headphones on. I was thinking in my heart what if they feel bothered? But i was encouraged to see my fellow team, they were singing joyfully :) And as we sing more and more, I can see how God works :) some people can relate to "amazing grace" and as i saw their teary eyes, i had felt my eyes become teary as well :) I was overwhelmed with Joy at the whole experience :)
When I was worry about how people would react, God had once again prove me wrong. Because the "truth" will bring great-joy to the people when done in love :) <3
*blushing with joy*
:) <3
I've been struggling to speak the truth in love and i think i still am. It's just so much easier to tell people what they wanted to hear rather than what they needed to hear. One of my bible study member had shared a story about her friend who always been put in the situation "to tell" And although the favor of the people, situation and the outcome was never on her side, she still doing it. She said that God had put her in that ministry: to tell :)
The favor of the people was not on her, but i know that God's favor was on her side. That is really an encouraging story for me :)
As we getting closer and closer to then end times, the bible says there will be people who hate us for telling the truth. So i guess i just have to get used to it :) it's okay to be a fool in the eyes of men rather than be a fool in the eyes of God. And being hated by men is nothing compare to being hated by God.
On saturday, i got a chance to do volunteer at Innvision; feeding homeless. It's been a while since last time i've been here. Before i went, during my devotion time i had asked God to give me a joyful heart instead of my worryful-heart so i can enjoy this ministry. This time we come not just to cook and serve but to do worship as well.
To tell the truth i was a bit skeptical at first, because i saw some people walk in with their headphones on. I was thinking in my heart what if they feel bothered? But i was encouraged to see my fellow team, they were singing joyfully :) And as we sing more and more, I can see how God works :) some people can relate to "amazing grace" and as i saw their teary eyes, i had felt my eyes become teary as well :) I was overwhelmed with Joy at the whole experience :)
When I was worry about how people would react, God had once again prove me wrong. Because the "truth" will bring great-joy to the people when done in love :) <3
*blushing with joy*
:) <3
On Fiyah! :)
"Most of us are willing to go but prepared to stay but instead we have to be prepared to go and willing to stay."
I was so stunned by that sentence. That is absolutely right. I didn't realize i was saying Yes to God but i am actually always preparing myself to stay instead of go. Yup again, God knock me down on my knees regarding my obedience. I hope this sentence can be as rebuking to you as well :)
After WCC i was on "fire" again, i am so scared that the fire will get dim in time, so i start to make this commitment and goals of things that i wanna do for God. I was planning to go back to indo for my BFF's wedding :) i can't believe that she will be someone's wife :p :p :p hehehehehe... sooo on this trip back, i was looking for any possibility ministry. Chances are small because most mission trips are offered during summer. But there's some possibility that i can do some of these:
1. Meeting with someone from REP, they minister the business field. so basically they give out training and seminars for local businesses to do their business in God's way. They put me in contact with someone in indo. Most of their trips are short terms and this year they will be going to india. But indonesia is one of the country that they regularly visit as well.
2. working with anak2 jalanan by basically tutoring (read/write, math and art as well) i've contacted a few people but no-one has gotten back to me :( although this is the one that i want to do the most.
3. One of the counselors at WCC share a story of how in indo we have maids and there's this husband and wife that treated their maids differently after they were saved. Their maids saw the change and even them have secretly become a christian as well. When i heard this story i feel so embarrassed. I have been a christian all my life but i haven't been treating my maid nicely. Well mostly i treated them as maid :( So my longest maid (mbak Sina) have resigned i think about two years ago, and i was just thinking throughout that i owe her an apology for my behavior :( and so this time i'm home i really really wanted to meet her and use that opportunity to also show my gratitude towards her taking care of my parents. I don't know how and i don't know if it's possible since she is in kampung now :( but my parents have her phone number :)
4. and lastly to be able to minister to my family who's unbeliever. I have never thought i would care you know. Because i know they have their own beliefs and it's gonna be awkward considering some are a lot older than me. But God just put this on me lately. I have never even pray for them on these matter :(
So i've been praying for these opportunity. I have asked my bible study members to pray with me as well. For anyone who's reading this please pray for me and also keep me accountable! Ask me about it after my trip! Please pray:
1. I have a short 3 weeks vacation that mostly are filled with events already on the weekend ( my parents anniversary, me best friend's wedding, my aunt's birthday, etc) plus i also want to spend time for myself because it's my vacation you know :p so help me to be able to make an unselfish decision :) so i can really fulfill my commitment. or if somehow i can cramp my time to be able to do all :p
2. pray for me to have the right heart attitude. I'm scared that i'm doing all this for myself, for me to feel good about myself. I wanna be able to this with the love of God, genuinely and sincerely, because otherwise it doesn't count in the eyes of God anyway, everything will be pointless :( pray that this will be nothing i can boast of, instead that God will be glorified through everything.
3. to have courage to be obedience, because what if God did give me opportunity to do these and then i chicken-out - -"
Phew... that's it, i think :)
I'm so excited for my trip back! :D i can't sleep, i still can eat though... a LOT - -" heheheheheh...
God bless you all!
I was so stunned by that sentence. That is absolutely right. I didn't realize i was saying Yes to God but i am actually always preparing myself to stay instead of go. Yup again, God knock me down on my knees regarding my obedience. I hope this sentence can be as rebuking to you as well :)
After WCC i was on "fire" again, i am so scared that the fire will get dim in time, so i start to make this commitment and goals of things that i wanna do for God. I was planning to go back to indo for my BFF's wedding :) i can't believe that she will be someone's wife :p :p :p hehehehehe... sooo on this trip back, i was looking for any possibility ministry. Chances are small because most mission trips are offered during summer. But there's some possibility that i can do some of these:
1. Meeting with someone from REP, they minister the business field. so basically they give out training and seminars for local businesses to do their business in God's way. They put me in contact with someone in indo. Most of their trips are short terms and this year they will be going to india. But indonesia is one of the country that they regularly visit as well.
2. working with anak2 jalanan by basically tutoring (read/write, math and art as well) i've contacted a few people but no-one has gotten back to me :( although this is the one that i want to do the most.
3. One of the counselors at WCC share a story of how in indo we have maids and there's this husband and wife that treated their maids differently after they were saved. Their maids saw the change and even them have secretly become a christian as well. When i heard this story i feel so embarrassed. I have been a christian all my life but i haven't been treating my maid nicely. Well mostly i treated them as maid :( So my longest maid (mbak Sina) have resigned i think about two years ago, and i was just thinking throughout that i owe her an apology for my behavior :( and so this time i'm home i really really wanted to meet her and use that opportunity to also show my gratitude towards her taking care of my parents. I don't know how and i don't know if it's possible since she is in kampung now :( but my parents have her phone number :)
4. and lastly to be able to minister to my family who's unbeliever. I have never thought i would care you know. Because i know they have their own beliefs and it's gonna be awkward considering some are a lot older than me. But God just put this on me lately. I have never even pray for them on these matter :(
So i've been praying for these opportunity. I have asked my bible study members to pray with me as well. For anyone who's reading this please pray for me and also keep me accountable! Ask me about it after my trip! Please pray:
1. I have a short 3 weeks vacation that mostly are filled with events already on the weekend ( my parents anniversary, me best friend's wedding, my aunt's birthday, etc) plus i also want to spend time for myself because it's my vacation you know :p so help me to be able to make an unselfish decision :) so i can really fulfill my commitment. or if somehow i can cramp my time to be able to do all :p
2. pray for me to have the right heart attitude. I'm scared that i'm doing all this for myself, for me to feel good about myself. I wanna be able to this with the love of God, genuinely and sincerely, because otherwise it doesn't count in the eyes of God anyway, everything will be pointless :( pray that this will be nothing i can boast of, instead that God will be glorified through everything.
3. to have courage to be obedience, because what if God did give me opportunity to do these and then i chicken-out - -"
Phew... that's it, i think :)
I'm so excited for my trip back! :D i can't sleep, i still can eat though... a LOT - -" heheheheheh...
God bless you all!
Awesome God
I'm so sorry it took me sooo looongggg to update :p
that should say something about my commitment issue :p :p :p
so WCC was, as always refreshing, rebuking and eye-opening.
I decided to join again this year again because i think i need it. i missed our church's retreat because i went to Utah with my friends :p *guilty* hahah
I absolutely LOVE our discussion after we back in our room :) we(me and my roommates+neighbors) still talk about God; Yes! He is that awesome :) And if you wanna hear the awesome workshops or session a lot of my friend bought the CD, so ask me, let me know :)
Awesome prayer ministry. I went up twice for the team to pray for me :) and i was trying so hard to stay sober, because i am an emotional person and i don't wanna make an emotional decision or judgment. I was trying so hard to stay sober :D And this is what i want to share what God reveals to me during this prayer time:
We were asked to have a quiet time with God and just asked Him to reveal what would hinder us from a possible ministry or relationship with God. i feel like all my life i've been a fearful person. I over-think, over-judge, over-cautious, over-prepared, over-... (you know what i mean) so we prayed and just bring that to God. I know that i have to trust God, but i haven't been surrendering; therefore not trust. :(
2nd prayer time was for us to ask God for a spiritual gift that would help us grow. so i was thinking like God what do i want? what do i need? finally: I want to be able to hear You, God; that what i said. You see, on WCC i feel so envious with the speaker and the counselors, etc etc they just have this awesome awesome relationship with God that they have literal conversations with God. They know what thing to say, they know what need to touch without the other person revealing even anything. I stop for a second and think to myself, would i have care so much too? if God had given me the ear to hear the needs of other people? maybe not :( maybe that's why God didn't trusted me with this gift, just yet :p after we prayed i went back to my seat, and God said the familiar phrase: seek Me and I will meet you there :) so yup that had say something about my so-so walk with God. I haven't been diligent :( I haven't been obedience to God :(
"My obedience = the will of God"
*blushed*
that should say something about my commitment issue :p :p :p
so WCC was, as always refreshing, rebuking and eye-opening.
I decided to join again this year again because i think i need it. i missed our church's retreat because i went to Utah with my friends :p *guilty* hahah
I absolutely LOVE our discussion after we back in our room :) we(me and my roommates+neighbors) still talk about God; Yes! He is that awesome :) And if you wanna hear the awesome workshops or session a lot of my friend bought the CD, so ask me, let me know :)
Awesome prayer ministry. I went up twice for the team to pray for me :) and i was trying so hard to stay sober, because i am an emotional person and i don't wanna make an emotional decision or judgment. I was trying so hard to stay sober :D And this is what i want to share what God reveals to me during this prayer time:
We were asked to have a quiet time with God and just asked Him to reveal what would hinder us from a possible ministry or relationship with God. i feel like all my life i've been a fearful person. I over-think, over-judge, over-cautious, over-prepared, over-... (you know what i mean) so we prayed and just bring that to God. I know that i have to trust God, but i haven't been surrendering; therefore not trust. :(
2nd prayer time was for us to ask God for a spiritual gift that would help us grow. so i was thinking like God what do i want? what do i need? finally: I want to be able to hear You, God; that what i said. You see, on WCC i feel so envious with the speaker and the counselors, etc etc they just have this awesome awesome relationship with God that they have literal conversations with God. They know what thing to say, they know what need to touch without the other person revealing even anything. I stop for a second and think to myself, would i have care so much too? if God had given me the ear to hear the needs of other people? maybe not :( maybe that's why God didn't trusted me with this gift, just yet :p after we prayed i went back to my seat, and God said the familiar phrase: seek Me and I will meet you there :) so yup that had say something about my so-so walk with God. I haven't been diligent :( I haven't been obedience to God :(
"My obedience = the will of God"
*blushed*
Friday, February 19, 2010
Happy Belated...
Happy belated Valentines dayyyyy!!!
Happy belated Chinese New Yearrrr!!!
So I spent my weekend over at WCC :)
Came back feeling so refreshed, thanks God :)
sharing will be coming soon, but for now just wanna share this quote:
"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?" — David Livingstone
Have a blessed weekend! :)
Happy belated Chinese New Yearrrr!!!
So I spent my weekend over at WCC :)
Came back feeling so refreshed, thanks God :)
sharing will be coming soon, but for now just wanna share this quote:
"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?" — David Livingstone
Have a blessed weekend! :)
Friday, January 8, 2010
I am second
This morning i woke up voiceless... I said a lot of times that i like being sick :p but really i don't like having a sore throat: i can't talk, i can't sing, i still can eat though :p but yea... of course: of all the flu sickness, I had to get a sore throat - -" i think God is teaching me a lesson here :) <3
So on my way to work this morning, i was listening to klove, as they talked about the game yesterday between Texas-longhorn and Alabama-crimson. Texas lost and Alabama won the game. Anyway, Texas quarterback - McCoy was injured quite early in the game. I'm sure he must felt so hopeless for not being able to help and to see his team lost, plus is the last game too. But during an interview this is what he said: (I might have paraphrase this :p because i don't remember his exact words)
"I always give the God the glory, I never question why things happened the way they do. God is in control of my life and I know I'm standing on the rock."
Man! to be able to say that after a lost and injury... i don't know what this man made of T.T I'm in tears this morning for i know that he've been made of God. What an awesome testimony :)
He also has a testimony up in iamsecond.com you can watch his video there. He said that: "There's so many things that the world signify a success, involves winning, etc etc... for me i am successful in life because i have Jesus along side me." Whoa! that's is so powerful and rebuking also humbling :( i'm in tears T.T He also quite handsome :p i pray that God will give me a partner with such faith and love for Him as Colt McCoy does :)
I am second because God is first!
*blushed*
So on my way to work this morning, i was listening to klove, as they talked about the game yesterday between Texas-longhorn and Alabama-crimson. Texas lost and Alabama won the game. Anyway, Texas quarterback - McCoy was injured quite early in the game. I'm sure he must felt so hopeless for not being able to help and to see his team lost, plus is the last game too. But during an interview this is what he said: (I might have paraphrase this :p because i don't remember his exact words)
"I always give the God the glory, I never question why things happened the way they do. God is in control of my life and I know I'm standing on the rock."
Man! to be able to say that after a lost and injury... i don't know what this man made of T.T I'm in tears this morning for i know that he've been made of God. What an awesome testimony :)
He also has a testimony up in iamsecond.com you can watch his video there. He said that: "There's so many things that the world signify a success, involves winning, etc etc... for me i am successful in life because i have Jesus along side me." Whoa! that's is so powerful and rebuking also humbling :( i'm in tears T.T He also quite handsome :p i pray that God will give me a partner with such faith and love for Him as Colt McCoy does :)
I am second because God is first!
*blushed*
Humbled
So... on Tuesday night i went home late, like passed midnight after i had dinner with ci jenny and dela. After dropping dela off, i went straight to my apartment. And of course: NO PARKING :( so i thought i would just park at the disabled parking spot in front of the leasing office (i parked there a lot of times before and it was fine, besides i'm going to move it before office hours-8am anyway). So i went to bed right after because clearly it's passed my bed time - -"
But what happened?!?!?! I'm sure it's no surprise to you guys that my car got towed :( Yup! my 1st experience :( I was so angry and sad at the same time. I called the towing company and of course try to justify myself and by doing so it's just make more angry and upset at what happened. But bottom line: I'm still at the wrong. I know that. But it's just so hard to admit that you're wrong.
So Yeye drop me off the next morning to pick up my car and i had to pay the penalty :( it was so expensive and surely i've learned my lesson T.T
I remembered ci santi shared on ES that she got pulled over by the police and how she realize about how there's authority above her. And this experience is indeed humbling for me. A lot of times i have taken God for granted because He is so gracious in showering me with mercy and grace, unlimited & unconditional that a lot of times when i hurt His heart(intentionally/unintentionally) I didn't feel bad. There's no immediate punishment nor sense of urgency -> that's what i think. But this lesson has opened my eyes to see how much of a sinner i am :(
It reminded me of what Christopher Yuan said on WCC 2008: You gotta live with the sense of urgency!
I don't wanna have a terminal illness to be able to live my life for Jesus. I don't wanna be hit hard and fell hard to have to give my life to Jesus. To all of you that read my blog, please held me accountable.
"I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You Jesus"
*blushed*
But what happened?!?!?! I'm sure it's no surprise to you guys that my car got towed :( Yup! my 1st experience :( I was so angry and sad at the same time. I called the towing company and of course try to justify myself and by doing so it's just make more angry and upset at what happened. But bottom line: I'm still at the wrong. I know that. But it's just so hard to admit that you're wrong.
So Yeye drop me off the next morning to pick up my car and i had to pay the penalty :( it was so expensive and surely i've learned my lesson T.T
I remembered ci santi shared on ES that she got pulled over by the police and how she realize about how there's authority above her. And this experience is indeed humbling for me. A lot of times i have taken God for granted because He is so gracious in showering me with mercy and grace, unlimited & unconditional that a lot of times when i hurt His heart(intentionally/unintentionally) I didn't feel bad. There's no immediate punishment nor sense of urgency -> that's what i think. But this lesson has opened my eyes to see how much of a sinner i am :(
It reminded me of what Christopher Yuan said on WCC 2008: You gotta live with the sense of urgency!
I don't wanna have a terminal illness to be able to live my life for Jesus. I don't wanna be hit hard and fell hard to have to give my life to Jesus. To all of you that read my blog, please held me accountable.
"I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You Jesus"
*blushed*
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Guidance
Happy New Year 2010
Whoa, i can't believe it's 2010 :( i'm definitely not ready for all this
Does any of you make a new year resolution?
The following is taken from my devotion, and it helps me to think about my new year resolution:
Return to Me
30 Dec 2009
Marybeth Whalen
"Therefore tell the people: This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Return to me,' declares the LORD Almighty, 'and I will return to you,' says the LORD Almighty." Zechariah 1:3 (NIV)
At first glance, this verse might seem like God is stand-offish and distant. Why do we have to make the first move? But actually, this verse depicts His great love for us. Like the prodigal's father, He waits patiently for our return. He doesn't find us, shake us and demand us to account for our whereabouts. Instead He scans the horizon for our return.
Hoping, but not forcing. Waiting, but not pressuring. Ultimately He gives us free will. We choose when and if we return. And when we do, He promises to return to us. He is a gentleman who doesn't force Himself upon us . God has to see us move of our own free will. That element of choice is intrinsic in His relationship to us.
Returning to God is a practice we will have to engage in over and over in life. The point is not how many times we return to Him, but that we make the effort to do so each time it is necessary. Perhaps you need to return to Him physically—recommitting to meeting with Him in church on a weekly basis. Perhaps you need to return to Him emotionally—determining to trust Him in a difficult time. Perhaps you need to return to Him spiritually—committing to regular prayer and time spent in His Word.
Whatever your return looks like, don't put it off any longer. And don't doubt that He will return to you. Don't believe lies that you are the exception or that you are asking too much of Him. His Word tells us differently. Hebrews 7:19 says, "…a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God" (NIV). God made the ultimate way for us to return—through His Son, whose death on the cross allowed us to approach the throne of grace with confidence (Hebrews 4:16). By Him we draw near to God. Not because we are worthy, but because He is.
God wants us to return to Him. He stands waiting with open arms, at the ready to return to us. When He sees us coming, He runs to meet us. "But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him" (Luke 15:20b, NIV).
Are you ready to make that first move today?
Ci Santi shared on ES last sunday about time. And this is another thing that helps me with my new year resolution. I thought it was very good and really rebuking :( at least for me. Few keypoints that i wanted to share:
- Time is in His hands
- You can use it as an idol or tabernacle for His glory
It has come down to making choices. It's such a scary thing :/ if i think about how wise do i use my time :( it is such a disappointment :(
And last one is a quote from William Carey:
"Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God"
Help me God <3
Psalm 23:3
"Guide me in the path of righteousness for Your name's sake"
Whoa, i can't believe it's 2010 :( i'm definitely not ready for all this
Does any of you make a new year resolution?
The following is taken from my devotion, and it helps me to think about my new year resolution:
Return to Me
30 Dec 2009
Marybeth Whalen
"Therefore tell the people: This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Return to me,' declares the LORD Almighty, 'and I will return to you,' says the LORD Almighty." Zechariah 1:3 (NIV)
At first glance, this verse might seem like God is stand-offish and distant. Why do we have to make the first move? But actually, this verse depicts His great love for us. Like the prodigal's father, He waits patiently for our return. He doesn't find us, shake us and demand us to account for our whereabouts. Instead He scans the horizon for our return.
Hoping, but not forcing. Waiting, but not pressuring. Ultimately He gives us free will. We choose when and if we return. And when we do, He promises to return to us. He is a gentleman who doesn't force Himself upon us . God has to see us move of our own free will. That element of choice is intrinsic in His relationship to us.
Returning to God is a practice we will have to engage in over and over in life. The point is not how many times we return to Him, but that we make the effort to do so each time it is necessary. Perhaps you need to return to Him physically—recommitting to meeting with Him in church on a weekly basis. Perhaps you need to return to Him emotionally—determining to trust Him in a difficult time. Perhaps you need to return to Him spiritually—committing to regular prayer and time spent in His Word.
Whatever your return looks like, don't put it off any longer. And don't doubt that He will return to you. Don't believe lies that you are the exception or that you are asking too much of Him. His Word tells us differently. Hebrews 7:19 says, "…a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God" (NIV). God made the ultimate way for us to return—through His Son, whose death on the cross allowed us to approach the throne of grace with confidence (Hebrews 4:16). By Him we draw near to God. Not because we are worthy, but because He is.
God wants us to return to Him. He stands waiting with open arms, at the ready to return to us. When He sees us coming, He runs to meet us. "But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him" (Luke 15:20b, NIV).
Are you ready to make that first move today?
Ci Santi shared on ES last sunday about time. And this is another thing that helps me with my new year resolution. I thought it was very good and really rebuking :( at least for me. Few keypoints that i wanted to share:
- Time is in His hands
- You can use it as an idol or tabernacle for His glory
It has come down to making choices. It's such a scary thing :/ if i think about how wise do i use my time :( it is such a disappointment :(
And last one is a quote from William Carey:
"Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God"
Help me God <3
Psalm 23:3
"Guide me in the path of righteousness for Your name's sake"
Michael Mina
Huaahhh It's been a while since my last post just want to wish everyone a Happy new year!
Another food review, i've been blessed to be able to try this restaurant again with ci jenny :) so here we go:
Advice: the 3 meal course was very pricey, however if you came before 6 you can get a pre-theatre menu for like almost half the price, of course a smaller portion than the regular but it's definitely fulfilling esp. if you're a girl :)
Tips: If you park at the hotel, you can get validation. We parked at Union square parking and truly it's the worst time to go there, it was packed because people are doing Christmas shopping then :(
On the table
the famous gold plate is actually a candle holder:
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Not long after we ordered, bread and butter was served. I'm not usually willing to eat the bread before the meal because i just feel bad if i'm too full before the "good stuff" but i actually ate it all :p
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Amuse Bouche: i had the foie gras. Now now, i don't normally get this, but last time in gary danko, i left with such a good impression so i thought i give it a try. I cut a small spoonful and put it my mouth, and i thought uh oh i can taste it... taste that this is a liver :( but silly me, i didn't notice that they provide toasted bread to eat with it (like a jam) and it was delish after! :D.jpg)
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Next: I ordered the famous lobster pot pie
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and voila:
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This was very good. The lobster was fat :D and everything was so tasty including the veggies... can you imagine? even the carrot taste better :p btw, ci jenny ordered the beef and it was equally tasty! yummm...
for the dessert:
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It's MM signature root beer float. Okay i know what you're thinking but this oldies combination taste the bomb! hahah :D i love it! it came with 2 cookies (choc chip and cookie brownie) and when you break the cookies the choc inside melts. It's heavenly fatty :( hahahah :D goodness!
Overall:
It's good, however i don't think it's better than gary danko. Gary danko still has my heart :p
Another food review, i've been blessed to be able to try this restaurant again with ci jenny :) so here we go:
Advice: the 3 meal course was very pricey, however if you came before 6 you can get a pre-theatre menu for like almost half the price, of course a smaller portion than the regular but it's definitely fulfilling esp. if you're a girl :)
Tips: If you park at the hotel, you can get validation. We parked at Union square parking and truly it's the worst time to go there, it was packed because people are doing Christmas shopping then :(
On the table
the famous gold plate is actually a candle holder:
.jpg)
Not long after we ordered, bread and butter was served. I'm not usually willing to eat the bread before the meal because i just feel bad if i'm too full before the "good stuff" but i actually ate it all :p
.jpg)
Amuse Bouche: i had the foie gras. Now now, i don't normally get this, but last time in gary danko, i left with such a good impression so i thought i give it a try. I cut a small spoonful and put it my mouth, and i thought uh oh i can taste it... taste that this is a liver :( but silly me, i didn't notice that they provide toasted bread to eat with it (like a jam) and it was delish after! :D
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Next: I ordered the famous lobster pot pie
.jpg)
and voila:
.jpg)
This was very good. The lobster was fat :D and everything was so tasty including the veggies... can you imagine? even the carrot taste better :p btw, ci jenny ordered the beef and it was equally tasty! yummm...
for the dessert:
.jpg)
It's MM signature root beer float. Okay i know what you're thinking but this oldies combination taste the bomb! hahah :D i love it! it came with 2 cookies (choc chip and cookie brownie) and when you break the cookies the choc inside melts. It's heavenly fatty :( hahahah :D goodness!
Overall:
It's good, however i don't think it's better than gary danko. Gary danko still has my heart :p
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