The hymn of the moment

Psalm 19:8-14

God's precepts are righteous and just,
rejocing the heart and the mind,
and all His commandments are pure,
enlightning the eyes of the blind.

The fear of the Lord is most clean,
for ever unmoved has it stood,
His judgements are perfect and true,
in all things most righteous and good.

Such treasures no gold can supply,
such sweetness no honey afford,
and they who its warnings obey,
shall find an abundant reward.

O who can his errors discern?
from hidden faults, Lord keep me free
let pride never reign in my heart,
and clear of great sin I shall be

I pray that my words and my thoughts,
may all with Your precepts accord,
and ever be pleasing to You,
my Rock, my Redeemer, my Lord

Psalter, 1912

Jer 31:33

The law that once was placed by God
on tablets made of stone
is now engraved on ev'ry heart
whom Christ has called His own.
These words that once condemned for sins
and showed the wrath of God
are now the Christian's great delight,
made precious by the blood.

The Lord is God and He alone
is worthy of our love;
for He has raised us from the pit
to dwell with Him above.
The Lord is jealous of our love;
all idols He abhors,
but those, in spirit and in truth,
who seek Him He adores.

How precious are the names of God
His nature they declare;
but those who use His name in vain,
the wrath of God will bear.
And precious is the Sabbath day,
the gath'ring of the church
who come expectant of their Lord,
His word to know and search.

The Lord has said that we must love
and honour we must give
to fathers, mothers He has giv'n
to teach us how to live.
All murder, theft, adultery,
all coveting and lies;
these sins the Christian must forsake,
lest him God will chastise.

All those who cast aside these words
and spurn them in this day
do show that they are not of God
despite what they may say
for what are these Ten Words but this;
the woll of God revealed?
For unto love to God and man
the saints are saved and sealed.

Kenneth A Puls

不要问， 就。。 真的不要问。。

                                     

(Taken from: http://eiuganda.com/pray/)

告诉自己不准哭， 但泪依然情不止经的流下。。。 在此刻， 我真的好想投入你的怀里， 紧紧的抱着你， 告诉你我爱你。。 真的狠不得现在就出现在你面前， 握着你的双手， 陪伴你走这艰熬的路程。 虽然不能分担你的痛， 但， 只要在你身旁就好。。。 哪怕是那一秒钟， 我也不愿离弃。

上帝啊， 请求你开恩， 赦免我们的罪， 不要遗弃我们。。。

好难学习的功课。。 珍惜眼前人。。。 不要等待， 因为， 一旦错过， 就真的回不去了。。。

A listening ears....

(Source from: http://technorati.com/technology/article/social-media-listening-tools-are-the/)

When I ask you to listen to me

And you start giving me advice,

You have not done what I asked.

When I ask you to listen to me

And you begin to tell me ‘why’ I shouldn’t feel that way,

You are trampling on my feelings.

When I ask you to listen to me

And you feel you have to do something to

solve my problems,

You have failed me, strange as that may seem.

Listen! All I ask is that you listen;

Not talk, nor do – just hear me.

-Anon-

The road not taken....

(From: http://www.linda-matthews.com/the-road-not-taken/)

The Road Not Taken

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both

And be one traveler, long I stood

And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim

Because it was grassy and wanted wear,

Though as for that the passing there

Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay

In leaves no step had trodden black.

Oh, I marked the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way

I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,

I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

=Robert Frost=

走向生活的另一个阶段, 是何时开始, 何时结束, 无人能解答, 但, 唯一确定就是我需要从天来的一股庞大力量,踏出第一步. 成功率偏底, 但, 仍不想气馁或放弃...

走向人生的另一个阶段, 寂寞与孤单似乎在前方等待我的来临, 即使如此, 他的爱给于我勇气, 力量往前迈进...

虽这是一段不起眼的路程, 对于他人来说, 这也不是一段好路, 但, 我的选着依然不变, 我... 依然选着了走向一段少许人会走的路...

The Car Park Lot

                                                        

(Taken from: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Pilgrim%27s_Progress_2.JPG/200px-Pilgrim%27s_Progress_2.JPG)

Finally, the big wave has subsided. Calm and serene working environment once again knocked on my door. There shall be no more working late or sleepless nights for now; nonetheless, my biological clock is still haywire as expected. Somehow, being able to sit down in a coffee shop with soothing music playing at the background, sipping a cup of hot chocolate and writing this post, truly is a luxury for me.

How was I feeling on a Monday? To be honest? I felt crappy…. You might say that it is normal to have Monday blues, but I disagree with that. After many months of sleeping and waking up late, that pattern of life seems to be imprinted on my mind and became a habit that I struggle to break from. Time and strength from God are truly needed to readjust my biological clock as well as to give my body a rest. Well, let go to an interesting incident that I encountered rather than listening to my babbling here (But since when I don’t babble?)...

I arrived to the office early in the morning, the sky was just about to brighten up and the sun was slowly rising. Why would I want to be in the office so early when I can opt to sleep longer? Answer….. Parking… Parking is always an issue for there will always be insufficient car park lot for all the employees and students here. Even if you have the thoughts of paying for a car park lot, there isn’t such space for your car if you are late/ on time for work! Double parking is a norm and police force somehow enjoy coming over to issue summons. From time to time, you can hear the receptionist reporting through the speaker asking the employees to re-park their cars if they have parked on an illegal spot to avoid getting summon. Oh, you will not want to know the details of those countless moments whereby I was privileged to visit the police station and to pay them “tributes” due to illegal parking.

Back to the story, as I was driving around and scouting for a parking, I suddenly spotted a strategic place (aka legal, cooling and very near to my office). Instantly, I stepped on the accelerator, being afraid that others too were eyeing on that spot. ZZZZooooommmmmm I went and that wonderful spot was as though reserved for 633 and no one else could go near it… As I approached the place, to my horror, there were two travel buses parked right in front of the parking lot. My heart sank… No wonder the spot was empty; it was blocked by the buses! ARG!!!!! Amazingly, the buses actually took up at least 4 – 5 car park lots!!!!! I wonder whether they realized that they were taking up those precious spaces. Good news? Looking at the buses, it was obvious that an event was on-going and the buses were actually waiting for the participants to arrive.

I was debating within myself on whether should I wait or should I park my car a little further and walk a little longer… The debate went on and at last I decided to wait for spot. I parked my car right behind those buses and waited patiently for them to leave. It was approximately 735 am when I stopped my engine and waited silently in the car. I picked up a book and started flipping through those pages whilst keeping an eye on the buses. As I was reading, I suddenly spotted that the door of the bus was shut, spontaneously; I placed my hand on my car key, waiting to start the engine if that was the case. Arg, false alarm, the buses seem to shut the door for the air con to be kept inside the buses rather than making a move!

After 30 minutes, my heart was pounding fast as the temperature got higher due to the sun (for I was in the car without AC on). I was getting a little uneasy for I was starting to sweat as I read through the pages. The only thing that was playing within my mind was…. When are they leaving? Now? Later? When???? How vainly it was for me to continue on with my reading for my concentration was greatly affected, most of the time, my mind was on the buses! Impatient lady coupled with the heat was not a good combination at all! I was at the verge of giving up and suddenly I saw one of the buses pressed on the brake lights and putting upon its signal. Immediately, my eyes lighten up and my hand was once again upon the key, getting ready to start my engine. AHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…………… Another false alarm……………………………………… But somehow, a voice within me was asking me to wait and I decided to give it another 5 more minute…

Time seem to be a killer as I fixed my eyes upon the car park lot. At last, after 5 minute, both buses put on their reverse gear and the signal to leave was on! Wonderful! Start your engine and march on to the lot!!!!!! Yes, as you have guessed it right, I managed to get the strategic car park lot after a long wait. Being satisfied with the result, I marched on to my office and being relief that I was out from the uncomfortable spot.

As I walked, a thought came instantly to my mind. As a pilgrim on this earth, Christian looked forward to be in the Heavenly home. When can he arrive there, no one knows except God. Just as I was waiting for my parking lot, I was certain that I will get the spot but how long was the wait, I know not. However, one thing I was certain, as I waited for the lot, one should be vigilant and be on her watch, waiting patiently for the bus to leave. Else that spot will be taken. Do I actually have such expectations within my hearts? An expectation that one day I will be in Heaven with our Creator? Do I trust that with Christ’s work on the cross, all my sins are forgiven and He will bring me there safely? Do I constantly put my sight upon the Heavenly Kingdom, not wanting to leave it for being afraid that I will be distracted by other things on earth and slack in my walk? Am I constantly on my watch and doing the right thing while waiting for the Lord’s second coming?

Somehow, the parable of the 10 virgins waiting for the coming of the bridegroom (Refer to Matthew 25:1-13 - http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2025:1-13&version=ESV) and the parable of the unfaithful servant (Refer to Luke 12:41 – 48 - http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+12%3A41-48&version=ESV) came to my mind. How true it is when Christ was to say “Watch, therefore, for you know neither know the day nor the hour”. But how should one watch? As written in 1 Peter 5: 6 – 11, Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. O Christian, though the wait might be long, though trials and temptations come constantly knocking upon your door but be of good cheer for you have a God that has conquered all things for you. Regardless how heavy laden you are, you can be assured that the Lord is willing and able to give you rest if you call out to Him.

Do not give up hope but persevere on, as what the apostle Paul said, “But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Press on; knowing that one day you will arrive there safely for God’s promises are true and loyal.

奇妙的爱。。。

(Taken from: http://www.clipartof.com/gallery/clipart/love_birds.html)

A little joy, a little sadness,

A little closer, a little further,

A little cuddle, a little isolation,

A little concern, a little ignorant,

A little too much, a little too many,

A little sweet words, a little crude words,

Having a lot of thoughts lately after hearing a news from someone dear to me, especially after seeing a truth in myself. I quaver as I heard the news, heart stopped beating for a second and the sudden coldness on my leg and hand. Somehow, that very instant, I felt alone, being pushed aside like an unwanted criminal, but yet all I see was a smiley face on him. As he stepped out, "drive safe" was his last word to me. The darkness of the road suddenly dawn upon me that the life that I am about to tread will be as dark as what was before me. Fear came silently, conquering the inner me...

As I drove off, the road was as dark as before, as I continue on to tread, street lights seem to be getting dimmer and dimmer.. Was it because of the electricity outage or was it because fear was clouding me? Will I still see hope? A short prayer was uttered and as I pray, then only I realised, my heart has actually changed. Tears doesn't seem to flow neither do I felt pain in the heart anymore. I know not when the incident took place but I do know that a burden, which is constantly eating me up, has at last being lifted up from my chest. As I drove out from the place, street light began to brighten up the road. As described by John Bunyan, Christian was truly delighted as his heavy-loaded burden was at last being cast away on the foot of the Cross, ahh... Such is my feelings. After so many years, at last dawn is approaching...

The sun seems to shine brighter today and the sun light was as though reflecting the status of my heart. I am truly speechless and the only thing that came to my mind was, thank you Lord for such blessing. Though I was puzzled and constantly asked You, why O Lord, You pour out such selfless love to such undeserving wretched sinner like me,  but the answer will always bring me back to the foot of the Cross. Ahhh... Such beautiful, selfless, undefiled love..... Who can compared to You, O Lord?

With a little mustard seed faith, allow me to come before You, submitting myself once again into You hand. Come and fasten the fetter towards this wayward heart of mine, allow this heart to be solely Yours and Yours alone...

Good night to all....

Blessed year to all... =)

(Taken from: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=251367534915619)

A brand new year, a brand new look, Happy New year to all and have a blessed dragon year ahead :)