Thank God for Answered Prayer
I found a place to stay! I got to write this down because i must always proclaim God's goodness. I started praying in August committing to God about my residence. I remember exploring with a friend in september and she is willing to pray about it. I was excited with ONE OPTION!! I told God that location she is staying is great because of certain reasons. Heez. God knows cause. I was talking to Him about it like a little girl to her Daddy.
I also pray to God in August for a place that cost a certain amount, quite low, with a Christian family and yes, preferably in a specific location. When my friend's place is not available, I am really quite upset. THen, i braced up and decided to explore other places. My Auntie's place came to my mind. OPTION 2. She stays in Bukit Panjang. I spoke to my mum and we quarrelled. Well, I went home to confess my sin and anger. I was really alright the next morning with God's grace.Then I explored another place, but felt still not very ready. It was already mid-november. I remembered that I told TTC people that i would move out by december...(I mean end of december) So, thinking to myself that i have time to think and pray somemore. I am not giving up okie.
One time,I saw Classified (The Straits Times) on my table then i browse through realising that the amount i prayed for was way below market-price. Many friends i shared with think I am ridiculous. Well, I noted down some potential numbers to call from Classified but I was so uncomfortable with the thought that I didn't call at all. I was quite stubborn. I think my mum, my friends think I am plain stupid or stubborn. It doesn't bother me that i have no place to stay, no options...IF I PRAY AND ASK MY DADDY GOD IN HEAVEN, HE WILL PROVIDE.
MOCCA.com and Classified is NOT an option.
On Sunday 16th November..a lady came with her daughters. She is Pastor's friend. And she visited the church for 3 times. She is not looking to rent out her place but she is willing to explore me staying with her! And when i asked her where she stays, she said..."Choa Chu Kang"...Because I specifically ask for it..."Praise God! Confirm this is the place God has blessed me already because I asked!" She was really open for me to stay..Of course, i didn't said that lah. I went back to pray fervently for a few days..and visited her place on 18th November..It's was good! Thank GOD!!! He is really POWERFUL!
TTC Season-Let the pictures tell the stories.
One of the very first things i did when i moved in! I paint! I love to paint =D I must remind myself everytime i come home. "There is no reason not to smile! God is with me!" And my fav verse: Mark 12:20 "To love God with all your heart, all your mind, all your soul and strength."
I walk through this pathway everyday! Sometimes, I hop from tile to tile, singing songs. Sometimes, I drag my feet back after a bad day.
A beautiful canopy of "Stars" My favorite view in my room because it's so romantic. I always pray with this view..=D 
Okie. I must think a this pic because it's 3 in 1 college
Okie. I stay @ the building behind me. =) It's a cosy haven! Thank God for His provision!
Thank God for a good neighbor
Well, I am glad that he found me on Face-book! It's my friendly neighbor, Andreas Pilipus! It's worth mentioning on my blog because I am going to move out soon and he is a great neighbor =D
I remembered I moved into my current place March this year in two days time. It was an answered prayer. Thank God for His BIG grace. Then, i travelled to Thailand the day after. I came back on a weekend with a load of clothes to wash. But i was a newbie. So....
I went up to the Guys Level and tip-toed into it. I don't know ladies are not allowed at Guys-level. Then, i saw him playing guitar in his room. He was so kind to immediately put away his things and attend to me. He brought me to the washing area and gave me some tokens. I was comforted to have a friend at a strange place. =) Thank you Andreas for being a nice neighbor!!
Thank God for you @ TTC!!
Haha. Once his shirt dropped off from his level. (He is staying at level 3) while myself (level 1) and I happened to pick it up, washed it and returned it back. Haha...i don't know why he likes to hang his clothes at the railings. His clothes is always slipping off the railings! Haha..he blesses me with the very good apple pretzel @ railway mail after I washes his clothes. =D Rewarded for a good deed..=)
Well, TTC was great season. =) With the wind, the good cosy air, the nature, the mosquitoes, the frogs and earthworms and with good neighbour like Andreas! Thank God!
Will miss the TTC time!
Beloved Makan Session
As usual. I am amusing them with my games. =D Ehm. But, they look amused?!
From Left to Right: Huili, Ruth, Yan Ping, Elaine, Ling Li, Jacqueline, Guna, Klement, Matthias, Me and Lawrence
Okie. I must confess that I didn't really plan for this session. It's my dear Janjan who did everything..co-ordinating it all. Haha..if you are reading this, thank you Janjan! It's a pity that you can't make it in the end!
Well, my call for Beloved is really to build the team so, i decided to have a makan session over the usual Bible study every month. (anyway, i am running out of bible studies topics..have been giving so many studies that i very stuck alreadi...help Lord!) People naturally bond over food and games-that's Singaporean..haha
Well, we had lots of food and games..and we had left-overs too. Bless to the security. I hope you guys enjoyed your time @ the session! More will come next year!
Meanwhile.....i want to say that i miss
Junwen, Hanwen, Janjan, Esther and David
who did not manage to join us. Hope you catch up with you guys soon! =D
Stay tune for my Christmas party which is on 20th Dec!
+ The World +
"The world is build for the majority and not the minority. Let's make this world a home for the minority as well." -Lance Ng (GAT)
Alright. I have many thanksgiving to God who is always so GOOD, MERCIFUL, LOVELY, GREAT and MAGNIFICIENT.
But, I am truly inspired by the people i met @ the Social Enterprise Forum organised by the NUS Business School. In the past, you wouldn't find me interested in Business, stepping in Business schools etc. To me, we are living in a world of CAPITALISM that sells us the idea and belief system that in order to make money and survive, we need to make lots of profits on the expense of others. And, sadly this whole belief system has turned into the world system today. Selfish Capitalism. Who says we couldn't survive otherwise else? I refuse to be fed by such ideology and chose a life that i would find meaning and purpose in. A life that I have chosen that living is giving. I invest my resources and myself to relationships, people. Even if you die, your life continues in others because of your investment.It's lecacy they call.
I listened to Lance Ng from GAT (Gift and Take), Tong Yee (School of Thought), Mr Wilson Ang (ECO.Singapore) and Ms Kala Karkal (Dignity Links Ltd) At once, i met very inspiring like-minded people and I applauded their efforts. I have no comments, no questions but to thank God for these people.
Lance Ng asked the audience a question: "What is your purpose in life?"
He continued:
"The more you think about yourself, the more pain you see and feel. The depressed you become. But, when you start living for others and not yourself, when you stop taking and taking and start giving, the pain disappears and joy sets in." (Not exact words)
Indeed. Self-centeredness is a sin, that's why God called us to look beyond our flesh. Nowadays, many of us cared too much about ourselves. How we feel. What we want. It's a ME society. Haiz. How true the Holy Bible says about human nature.
Well, i believe that Redeemption of the person/soul is not THE END. How can it just be it? God is bigger than that. God not just want a restored relationship with His people but He wants to redeem the whole world to Himself. A world filled with lies.
Now the LIES of the world is telling us:
* Human life is a batch of cells. [Evolution Theory]
* Because of that, abortion before a certain number of weeks is not a life but just cells!
* Because of that, human beings is not worthy. You just live and drift..then you die.
* Because of that, pre-martial sex is ok. It's my life. Multiple-partners is ok. Divorce is ok.
* Because of that, humans think about themselves all the time. Selfishness. It's "I" all the time
* Romantic love is just measured by generally feelings.
* It's a dog eat dog world. The fittest survive.
But God is telling us: (It's the truth):
*Human being are not just a batch of cells but there is soul, spirit and flesh. We are made in God's image and is important to Him
* We are so important that He sent His only Son, Jesus to die for our wrong-doings
*We are loved, cared for and should be treated with dignity
* Because of that, abortion is NO because human life is worthy. God created everyone of us
* Because God cares for us, we are created for a purpose. We should live meaningfully
* Because of that, we should not go around hurting others, getting in and out of a relationship.
* Feelings is not love. If you experience feelings, it is called "Attraction". But, love cannot be measured by feelings.
* It's not suppose to be a dog eat dog world.
WHY ARE WE BUYING INTO ALL THESE LIES?
if you read God's Word for us, you will find a very different world God wants us to stay in. The world is going to change for the worst. This is NOT IT. But, nevertheless, please come and know the truth now before you are sucked into the world system.
Jesus, COME!! we are desperate for you.
My God is gracious to me, I don't deserve it.
When I call out to Him, He answers my prayers.
When I cried and feel lonely, He says "Here I am, Dawn."
When I needed guidance and help, He assured me that He will guide me
When I sinned and turn back from Him, He paitiently turn me back to Him
When I asked for forgiveness, He forgave me in Christ's Name
"Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice!
Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
When You said, "Seek my face."
My heart said to You, "Your face, LORD, I will seek."
When my father and my mother forsake me,
Then the LORD will take care of me" -Psalm 27
Actually, I really don't deserve His grace. Even knowing God and His goodness, my heart still harden with pride, with sin. Who am I that I deserve His goodness, His grace, His unconditional love and His faithfulness? Only for the past year, struggling alone then I know:
NOW:
+ Nobody will be as faithful as God. Nobody will stand by you at ALL times.
+ Nobody will take care of me when I am sick except for God
+ Nobody will provide for needs except for God
+ Nobody loves me like God did
+ Nobody will discipline me like God
+ Nobody will believe in me like God did
+ Nobody will guide me till death like God
+ Nobody will know you like God did
+ Nobody will care for you like God did.
Even if your parents forsake you, people leave you..God is always with You.
I look forward always, everyday to communion with my God. I like spending time, burying in praying and writing every night. =D My place is really quiet and I am enjoying it till there is no more. There are uncertainties in my life always but My God is my resilience, my strength. When trials come, struggles, difficulties..whether you are IN NEED or IN LACK, I want to delight in Him.
Always in His Wings,
Dawn