Preparing for a new season Part 2

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Are you satisfied with anything ordinary? Well, as for me it is a wake-up call. God I want more of You, yes More Of You. I am not satisfied with anything ordinary; God lead me as I prepare myself for the next season.

I don’t want blessings God, I want YOU. I am NOT satisfied with the ordinary. I want more than a common encounter; I want a face to face encounter; more than the thngs of a norm; I want more than that. LOrd I want YOU! DADDY! Send Your fire on your people and Church. I want it! Let this song be my prayer Lord, in Jesus name I pray Amen! :)

How about you? Do share with me about your decision ok? :)

God bless!

Preparing for a new season Part 1

Blow.. Blow.. Blow.. Blow all the dusts away. Times really flies, and in 27 days we are coming to the end of December liao.. As I think back, this yrs indeed have been a year of venture. Different times when I feel weak; but the one above make me strong. Thanks Daddy..

Christmas is also round the corner.. can you hear the jingle ringing; did you see the lights are shining brightly from households to households... Do you know this special night, this is when Baby Jesus is born.. Wow, I really like it, not because of the turkey, not because of the chocolate log cake. yum yum... Not because of the ballooons nor the games we are playing.. but because THIS SAVIOUR THAT IS BORN OUT OF A VIRGIN, PURE AND HOLY.

Well, praise God that this year. Well need do a more detailed evaluation b4 entering to 2009. Well see you guys too. :) Well update soon... sorry if this place had been dusty... Cheer to all my faithful readers; may God bless you:

A video to enjoy as we prepare for this special occassion: JOY TO THE WORLD

Under the arms of God

Praise God for today's paper; actually the day before I was quite worried that I cannot sleep; though it may not be a well done paper; but I just want to give God the glory for staying thru wit me. The questions that I had studied came out; this is becaue of God's grace that I overcome. In my anxiety God sent someone to msg me (you know who you are la :) ) that said "be stilled and the Lord will fight for you". Having saw these, my heart broke down with tears; and I reali believe God's grace is sufficient for me.



Now left with one more paper, that is Chinese Classic Literature exam. Actually I am really overwhelmed by it; with the facts that there are many things to study; and I am racing against time. God help me, grant me wisdom to overcome; God I need your grace badly; God I believe when you say when You open the door, you will not shut it. God, help me to me still in times of storms and thunders. Lord let me hear Your voice. God let this exam bring glory to you. Hide me under your arms, draw me closer to your side, hold me close, never let me go.


Lord this road seems quiet but I believe I would reach the destination you had set for me; thank you Lord with the following song and I want to be still before you:

Still

Words and Music by Reuben Morgan

Hide me now

Under your wings

Cover me within your mighty hand

When the oceans rise and thunders roar

I will soar with you above the storm

Father you are king over the flood

I will be still and know you are God

Find rest my soul

In Christ alone

Know his power

In quietness and trust

Never give up!

Taken from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HNHbucBXrA&feature=related

Exams are just round the corner, to be precise, it is less than one week time. However, I dont seem to have any motivation in study. Lord I really need the focus and motivation to study and not to let You and my parent down. Giants are really in front of me; and fears and failures just gripped my weary soul. God, help me wat you wan me to be.

Recently as I facing the different level God has been great in many ways. First he spokes to me on "...he open the door will never shut it, and He who shut the door will never open it." Just then, my bro Robin reminded me abt this show on "Facing the giants". A show tt touhes my heart a yrs ago; and once again revive my tired soul again. NEVER GIVE UP! GIVE UNTIL YOU GAVE NO MORE TO GIVE! Wow simple phrases but yet reviving. Many a time we thoughts we will never reach the finishing line; but who knows when we give our best; miracles will take place.

Thank you God! Lord strengthen me i pray! Lead me through this period of tough time and tireness; for I know your grace is sufficient for me. Amen!

Changing Life, moving towards RAW

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Friends equals to riches

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FOOD! FOOD! AND MORE FOOD!

In life, there are many things that worth pursuing and living it for. And yet there are things which is my hobby and it may be so sinful for many people. Yes it is NONE OTHER THAN FOOD. When come to food I would talk non-stop, though a food expert but still enjoy the thrill of finding new tastes of food. o heavenly, while writing, my mouth is drooping le. Fat? Well, I think is okay la. Eat and exercise is part of life :)

The hightlight at the end of the day. :)
Chocolate... o man... heaven... melting!

Life is great to have great friends around you.
Btw she is alynna, and well the one who holds
the camera is.... 'Chronicle of Narnia" Fans :)

O man, how many chickens have i killed;

but thx for sacrificing yourself la. :) lol

King Kong goes to Hong Kong, playing

Ping Pong and finally eat up the kang kong :)

Good food come with appealing colour;

let alone the great taste of it :)

Wow, still eating; pls i dun wan to become a bouncer!

Fruit of the day! Well yum yum!

Great friends with delicious meals makes the day. Thank friends, thank food and thank God! :)

我想。。。

我想象老鹰一样，雄壮地在天空飞翔。

我想象海鸥一样，勇敢地面对眼前的困难。

我想象猫头鹰一样，脱离世俗的忧虑。



我想。。。我想。。。我想。。。



或许。。。



这一切只能想想罢了！

What a day!

Today it supposed be a day of fun and excitment; but who knows, the moment I dtep into the MRT, ready to head towards Pasir Ris; it came an unpleasant "news" that said; all passengers please note that our train is facing a delay and it will be arriving in 15 mins time. This is not the worst, after the time had passed more than 30 mins; they still said the train will be arriving in 15 mins time. O man, are you sure you meant wat you said? Well, still thank God tt it moved finally. Leave house at 10.45am reach Pasir Ris at 12pm, wat a day!

After which my friends and I met up to go to escape theme park; to my dismay the place was closed; and this really cause me to think wat is really happen today? Well maybe God making me more patient ba. Umm, wat a day!

Finally we decide to go east coast to cycle, "chao da" as a result. Maybe too long never exercise liao; cycle less than 1 km; I am already "out of breathe"; anyway it was a great exercise and bonding with Jason, Darren and Zhi Chong. Don't see them like that hor; they always "chiong" one. Ha ha, maybe I old le ba. After that, we went back to Aljunied; and we played board game and after which a delicious meal and straight to prayer meeting. After which I am really feeling eshausted after a long day; but having great friends around me, I feel so privilege. :) Umm, wat a day, but praise God :)

Thanks God, you are still so faithful in times of my adversity. :)

人生感言

好久没有为这博客下笔了。或许生活的忙碌不禁让人无法喘出气来。今天不知怎么的，尽然上吐下泻，看了医生，得知肠胃受到了“打扰”而做出了“抗议”。三餐不定对本人来说已不是什么新鲜的事了；它已成为了我生命的一部分。看到肠胃时不时向我“撒娇”；我也只好停下繁忙的脚步来“安慰”它。

人总是为生活博斗，即使要打上三百回合，也是人生过程的一部分。我看到人生的脆弱，也体会了人生的无奈；毕竟我还不懂人情世故，偶尔，也被这突如其来的“风暴”给“吹倒”了。最近，

本人又有荣幸，读到了关于陶渊明的诗篇。他那种向往的简朴，坦然的心境；是我所追求的。读了他的诗篇后，不由得有着想隐居的念头；脱离这个世俗的摧残。不过鱼与熊掌只能选择一样。现在本人还是得完成做孩子的责任，努力向前，孝敬父母。或许，我的心已经“沉默”了下来，不过我却不想逃避于现实。简单或许就是答案，退一步或许是海阔天空的不二法门；不论怎样我还是会提起胸膛，迈向这充满挑战的五彩世界，完成个人的里程碑。

“我不想长大”或许包含了许许多多不为人知的原因；不过现实终究是现实，让我们突破这庸俗的观念，放眼看世界吧。

加油吧！我的朋友们！:)

Believe and grow :)

Changes are often a step to growth in life? Do you agree with this statement? Share your thoughts :)

Suggestion(s):

(1) Why do you think changes is necessary in this 21st century?
(2) In your walk with God, would you change according to what the world says or what God says to you?
(3) As a whole, do you think changes bring postive or negative effects to your life?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. :)

Thanks for your time and sharing in this blog :)

Think - A question to ponder about it

Hey guys,

What is Cell group to you? Do take this time to evaluate and post what you feel on this blog :)

Be blessed,
Benjamin Chew

Happy 43rd Brithday Singapore ! :)

HAPPY Birthday Singapore 43rd (2008) :)

My days as a teacher :)

5 weeks of training... 5 Weeks of learning... 5 Weeks of tears... 5 weeks of joys... 5 weeks of challenge... Wow.... All in all is 5! lolz ;)

Looking back at the last 5 weeks, indeed I had grown up alot. The day when I stepped into the place that is out of my comfort zone, I just had unspeakable words that stuck deep inside my "belly". A time where my conviction collide with my belief; a challenge to stand up for God. A fear that grip and whisper into my ears and said "hey that's going to be difficult". I stood and feel a sudden lost. The road that I had been walking is still the same; but the routes that I am taking had seemed to be different. As I am walking along this road of anxiety, thank God for His people, where I get the support from; though fewer due to some going NS; but yet it is sufficient. The Lord had taught me to be stronger than before.

The day where school should be a fun and exhilrating place to be at; but turns out to be so different. Feeling incentric inside of me, I look at every corners and every points that I can search for. I begin to see clearer, much clearer than before. The expectations seem high, but it is a time of moulding. As I think... As I cried... As I laugh to myself... Indeed this is something that I had to learn and move on.

Hey, these learning and tears that were poured out are worth of :0 Looking at those little kids in my school I just fill with endless of joy and excitment. They always made my days... They always melt my heart... I really miss their presence. Thanks for the supports; thanks for all. You all will never be forgotten in the chapter of my life.. All the best sweet angels. Be strong and I will be too. :) See ya soon in Feb'09 :)

Glory to GOD!

Prayer poem by Ruth Bell Graham

A poem on prayer.
by Ruth Bell Graham

Pray
when all your soul
a tiptoe stands
in wistful eagerness
to talk with God;
put out your hands,
God bends to hear;
it would be sin
to not draw near.

Pray
when gray inertiacreeps
through your soul,
as through a man
who fights the cold,
then growing languid
slumbereth,
and slumbering
knows not it is death.
Praywhen swamped
with sin and shame
and nowhere else
to pin the blame
but your own will
and waywardness;
God knows you,
loves you nonetheless,
So ... pray.

Taken From: http://www.billygraham.org/DMag_Article.asp?ArticleID=855

Let's pray anytime, anywhere ya. Be blessed :)

满足或后悔

人生总是有许多不如意的时候。悲欢离合乃成为都市人的“家常便饭”。有时看到周围的朋友都变了样，心中不禁有无处的感触。时代的变迁，科技的崛起，难道是杀人不眨眼的武器吗？人总是非常的矛盾，不管做什么事都是三心二意的，难道人生就是如此的迷茫吗？人生的道路是数不尽的，倘若选择错误就得付出惨痛的代价。如果选择正确的话，那么，生命是否会出现一线的光芒呢？许多人一生追求名利、地位、金钱、学历以使自己更有安全感。可是，令人匪夷所思的是，这些人仍然心灵空虚，甚至对生命感到绝望。我并不是一个伟大的角色，不过我相信答案就在创造万物的创造者里。他是谁？自己？学历？金钱？这些都不是！他是赋予这个世界无限希望与生命的；他是万能的。而他就是“填满”你我心灵的上帝。人生无常，因果并非虚假。你今天的选择就是10年后的结果。到时候，你是否想与“满足”或“后悔”为友呢？决定就在一瞬间！

God is the best :)

GOD IS THE BEST

The night is dark and my heart is cold;

where are the warmth that it once code.

I look from the bottom to the top;

and I found out that is just a fairy talk.

Let my heart be feel ablaze;

then I would know that You are there.

My life is definitely not a lie;

when I have mine Lord Jesus Christ.

My heart is melting and bleeding to see people walk and go.

How I wish they know eternal lifeis just final goal.

Keep my fire burn bright;

so that I would not be bribed.

Friends when would you be back?

Know that God is the best!

It all about being simple again :)

Dear Daddy,
Lord all these while I am searching... High>>Low>>Up>>Down>> and yet I am just like the Israelites that walk round the circle for "forty years"... Dad.. you have been sovereign to me.. Speakin and calling me to come back to your arms... Quiet as I had left you.. Causing this relationship to left unaccounted for... Making my life messy and confusing.. Yet you still did not give up on me.. Why? I think this is the love that melt my heart away.. Causing me to say Dad, pls dont let my heart stray away again.. I want You.. It is so easy to make so many mistakes in one minutes.. the thought of staying righteous before you is not a play but of carefulness.. Dad this is the relationship I hope and long for.. I thought that all these while you are real but yet not personal.. But the every things you had done for my life; had me realised that I am selfish in not acknowleding you... Jun xiong where are you? Are you lost.. Come back to the Father's side.. Simple is the answer; prayer cannot be a "need to" but "I want".. Word of God... I don't want to lost it.. Dad forgives me and let be commune and stay strong with you.. This race is challenging but YOU MEANT IT FOR GOOD.. Dad I want to be with You.. PLS DON"T LEAVE ME again..
Forgive me Lord for my ignorance and foolishness.. GOD I do not want to be suck in my the culture of this world... Have mercy on me... Dad... Dad... Dad... I feel so loved and Daddy never leaves me again. Sorry for all the disobedient..God I want to be serious with you..

Yours Son,

Benjamin Chew

16/02/2008

WOw is Feb liaoz ...

Jan.. Feb... CNY... ???.. Ha ha.. Wooz, can anyone ever imagine what is really going on with our "mother earth"? It seems that times is passing real fast. It has been a challenging and "xiong" month for me; piles and "moutain" of works are always there smiling and waving at me.. SO wat to do.. Just smile and wave back at them lor.. lolz... Well, I think I really need alot of God's providence lor.. Tests, assignments and exam "dead"line is just round the corner.. O man... God I need some fresh air and annointing.. Well, the emptiness is just like a "
deady" sickness which is passing around man... God I pray in the name of our great Lord to stop all these.. Amen?

Anyway.. Take great care ya.. :) Umm.. when will be the next posting??? Mar??? Ha ha.. I hope it will be soon.. Flee you emptiness ~~~~~

Venturing with God in 2008

Goodbye 2007... Welcome 2008!!! Time really flies; a years of exciting moments had just come to the end. As I think back this yrs, I really felt so emotional.. This yrs had been a yrs that I really see how the Lord had placed in His hands upon me. A life that once was wretched but yet He look beyond all these ugliness in my life.

Thank you Lord

Thank you Lord for the love that you had loaded me for the past 31536000 sec;
Thank you Lord for showing me unfailing cares for the past 525600 minutes;
Thank you Lord for forgiving my inquitives for the past 8760 hours
Thank you Lord for not giving up on me for the past 365 days
Thanks you Lord for being patient with me for the past 12 months
Thank you Lord for being with me EVERYDAY in my ups and downs;
Thank you Lord for giving a new chance of having the seconds, minutes, hours, days, months to venture with you in 2008.
Thank you Lord!

This new year, I am really looking forward with great expectation; being a Christian for the 4th yrs in 2008; I pray for a signifance breakthrough in my life; a faith that overcomes the world; a different Spirit that carries out God's mandate; a expand of my territories for God; a change of new wineskin and definitely a shining star for God as a student and a leader.

I really felt that God is speaking to me thru the diffrents brothers and sisters in the Church; that he will leads me through more challenges these yrs; a new season with Him with many digging works..

I said: " Lord I am fearful and don't know how!"

He assured: "Be bold and courageous! Trust in me and I will never leave you to fight these battles alone."

I said: " Lord I am scared and feel weak!"

He emphasizes: "In your weakness then my strengths would be revealed."

I struggled: "Lord what should I do now?"

He encouraged: "Use your hands to touch the lives of young ones; use your heart to feel for the lost; use your mind to work faithfully for me!"

Thank you Lord!