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*
Friday, January 8, 2010
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:
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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
.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
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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
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