dry season. in our little hometown we have been facing the dry season. army boys are happy. they dont need to have foot rot. recently it has been starting to rain again. i love rain. i like that gloomy feeling that makes me feel 'emo'. that makes me in a thinking frame of mind that causes me to think of what i am living for.
think ive been really down and out this season. running away from God. as in this season where everyone is fasting and praying i took myself on a guilt trip because i cant do it. just goes to show my love that has gone cold in every sense.
narash msged me just now and say: "pls put in your inputs in our blog... keep it alive"
and i didnt know what to write. my walk with God has simply been monotonous. think it boils down to my lack of discipline.
pray with me that the rain will come again. and rain down hard on me. wake up.
Dear Lord send your rain. Realign my heart will you?
Charles
Friday, March 7, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
MARCH THE FIFTH
The grasslands of the desert overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness. The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing. - Psalm 65:12-13
the Lord is a Lord of goodness, of abundance, of blessings; not of poverty. let all the Earth shout for joy and sing. glory to God!
the Lord is a Lord of goodness, of abundance, of blessings; not of poverty. let all the Earth shout for joy and sing. glory to God!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Sunday, March 2, 2008
THIS IS THE TRUTH
a clever video my friend sent me.
there can be hope... if we do something about it.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
^Gift of brokenness
Was brokenness a sad thing? I believed it was far from that. In my prayer time, all I did for one hour was to ask God for the Gift of brokenness.
I asked at my office table. I asked at my home. Ask and I did receive...
All of a sudden, things that broke His heart started breaking mine. No more hardness, just tenderness before the Lord. And I experienced what it meant to live a life of brokenness.
Time flew - I cried - Lord came.
I asked the Lord 'Is this all what it means to be broken before you' ?
I felt the Lord saying its the Opposite of Pride. Pride goes into our heart WHEN we start NOT depending on the Lord for the SMALL things. That's when the Lord prompted to msg a person and when I was msging the person. I just felt so broken as the Lord spoke through. And that person too was broken before the Lord. I thank God for opportunity to speak into the brokenness. God used to me to be a blessing to another person the very moment I asked Him to teach me what brokenness means. He spoke to me that through my brokenness, He will bless many others.
Just something I felt as I was typing this entry.
Who said Life was all EASY but Jesus said come to me and I'll make your yoke EASY.
Sometimes,
when Life is not easy, we easily forget God.
when Life is easy, we dont easily remember God.
ALL I can ask of the Lord is MORE!!!
I asked at my office table. I asked at my home. Ask and I did receive...
All of a sudden, things that broke His heart started breaking mine. No more hardness, just tenderness before the Lord. And I experienced what it meant to live a life of brokenness.
Time flew - I cried - Lord came.
I asked the Lord 'Is this all what it means to be broken before you' ?
I felt the Lord saying its the Opposite of Pride. Pride goes into our heart WHEN we start NOT depending on the Lord for the SMALL things. That's when the Lord prompted to msg a person and when I was msging the person. I just felt so broken as the Lord spoke through. And that person too was broken before the Lord. I thank God for opportunity to speak into the brokenness. God used to me to be a blessing to another person the very moment I asked Him to teach me what brokenness means. He spoke to me that through my brokenness, He will bless many others.
Just something I felt as I was typing this entry.
Who said Life was all EASY but Jesus said come to me and I'll make your yoke EASY.
Sometimes,
when Life is not easy, we easily forget God.
when Life is easy, we dont easily remember God.
ALL I can ask of the Lord is MORE!!!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
DRAWING NEAR
picked up a rather timely book in our focus on intimacy -- i'm currently reading "Drawing Near" by John Bevere, in which he encourages us to know God rather than just know more about God.
some notable points in the book worth pondering about:
am i seeking Him for what i want? (Lord, bless me with this and that..?)
"Over the past twenty years of ministry...i've discovered two major groups within the church...the first are those who seek God for what He can do; while the second seek Him for who He is."
"The only way we can create and maintain a hunger for God is to protect our soul by choosing what we fill it with. ...if your soul is filled with...the desires of this world, you'll be full and actually despise the sweet honeycomb of God's fellowship."
am i full and contented with worldly things? (no wonder i don't hunger for Him..)
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
we bring a smile to God's face.
Salvation is wrought because men of God pray; prayer moves the hand of God.
God is the God of the rain. the winds of change is blowing; the end of the drought is nigh. there is water for the seeds; revival is at hand.
God is moving.
welcome, God.
Salvation is wrought because men of God pray; prayer moves the hand of God.
God is the God of the rain. the winds of change is blowing; the end of the drought is nigh. there is water for the seeds; revival is at hand.
God is moving.
welcome, God.
Monday, February 25, 2008
^ Brokeness
My answer to LUKE WARMNESS is BROKENNESS
My responses to today's sermon:
It is a desperation concerning 3 areas
1. Concerning the Condition of our hearts
Only when we see the emptiness of our hearts can we draw near to the Lord.
Last time, when I sinned, there's always a sense of condemnation in me. Yes, I know God died for me and I am forgiven because of the cross and my confession. I would still feel discouraged that I have committed the sin willfully. Now, after this new understanding, I have come to a realization that it only shows a NEED FOR GOD in my life. I must thirst after Him in this dry and weary land. That's the appropriate response. I will sin NO MORE.
2. For the Cleansing of the Lord
You can love only God so much because you know how much God loves you. Until you see the sinfulness of your heart, you would not see the greatness of God.
I acknowledge what my heart is capable of, thus appreciate who God is.
3. For a New Creation
There's nothing in us that wills to do God's will. If ever there's willingness to pray/ serve, it is a grace of God. Christian life is not about behavior modification, its about heart transformation.
I was touched by the fact that it is only by the Grace of God that we are able to things that pleases the Lord. I never did see that in the total picture that was described by pastor. I always thought that "I" disciplined myself to pray. Never did I see it that It was only by the grace of God that I was even willing to be disciplined and to pray. What a revelation for me. It was never an "I" in it.
My responses to today's sermon:
It is a desperation concerning 3 areas
1. Concerning the Condition of our hearts
Only when we see the emptiness of our hearts can we draw near to the Lord.
Last time, when I sinned, there's always a sense of condemnation in me. Yes, I know God died for me and I am forgiven because of the cross and my confession. I would still feel discouraged that I have committed the sin willfully. Now, after this new understanding, I have come to a realization that it only shows a NEED FOR GOD in my life. I must thirst after Him in this dry and weary land. That's the appropriate response. I will sin NO MORE.
2. For the Cleansing of the Lord
You can love only God so much because you know how much God loves you. Until you see the sinfulness of your heart, you would not see the greatness of God.
I acknowledge what my heart is capable of, thus appreciate who God is.
3. For a New Creation
There's nothing in us that wills to do God's will. If ever there's willingness to pray/ serve, it is a grace of God. Christian life is not about behavior modification, its about heart transformation.
I was touched by the fact that it is only by the Grace of God that we are able to things that pleases the Lord. I never did see that in the total picture that was described by pastor. I always thought that "I" disciplined myself to pray. Never did I see it that It was only by the grace of God that I was even willing to be disciplined and to pray. What a revelation for me. It was never an "I" in it.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
LUKEWARMNESS
i just sensed that we must guard against lukewarmness in our midst, i realise the dangers if we unknowingly become numb.
i feel that i don't love God enough.
God, why don't i love You enough?
- because i am loving other things of this world. i wanted other things, God was only top priority in my head.
Lord, help me put You first in my life where You belong. i pray that i will desire You more than anything of this world. i pray that You ignite the fire within me. thank You for the things You are doing, i want more of You. more than anything.
Amen.
i feel that i don't love God enough.
God, why don't i love You enough?
- because i am loving other things of this world. i wanted other things, God was only top priority in my head.
Lord, help me put You first in my life where You belong. i pray that i will desire You more than anything of this world. i pray that You ignite the fire within me. thank You for the things You are doing, i want more of You. more than anything.
Amen.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Prayer Buddies
Daniel and I have been praying on Fridays.
A few fridays back, during our time before the Lord, I felt that one of the brothers maybe in danger. So we prayed for all of you.
Then on the next week wednesday (some cny celebrations at Changi Naval base), so I was travelling on a shutter bus to Changi Naval base. Suddenly, the bus veered to the side of the roas (**** super straight road). And it tilted. Scared me for a while. And the bus hit a lamppost and came back on course. Without the lamp, we were gone. We could have toppled over if not for the lamp post...Hmmm lamppost or??? Then I realised WITHOUT GOD, we are gone! A simple thanksgiving for The Lord who saves!
Last friday, Daniel and I felt simply to pray for revival, also deny ourselves and devote ourselves to God. So we just with no agender spent one hour praying in tongues. Awesome TIME... Just very wonderful. And on that day, we came up with a plan, to meet up and to pray together atleast once a month. Of course, all are invited.
This is the thanksgiving part. Then came in the Challenge from Ps Seng Lee to go start prayer meeting everywhere possible. And after came in another heartfelt message and challenge issued by Ps Khong. I can totally see how God is leading us. All in one direction - - - - He is our Shepherd.
A few fridays back, during our time before the Lord, I felt that one of the brothers maybe in danger. So we prayed for all of you.
Then on the next week wednesday (some cny celebrations at Changi Naval base), so I was travelling on a shutter bus to Changi Naval base. Suddenly, the bus veered to the side of the roas (**** super straight road). And it tilted. Scared me for a while. And the bus hit a lamppost and came back on course. Without the lamp, we were gone. We could have toppled over if not for the lamp post...Hmmm lamppost or??? Then I realised WITHOUT GOD, we are gone! A simple thanksgiving for The Lord who saves!
Last friday, Daniel and I felt simply to pray for revival, also deny ourselves and devote ourselves to God. So we just with no agender spent one hour praying in tongues. Awesome TIME... Just very wonderful. And on that day, we came up with a plan, to meet up and to pray together atleast once a month. Of course, all are invited.
This is the thanksgiving part. Then came in the Challenge from Ps Seng Lee to go start prayer meeting everywhere possible. And after came in another heartfelt message and challenge issued by Ps Khong. I can totally see how God is leading us. All in one direction - - - - He is our Shepherd.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
fishing buddies
today i went fishing with george again. it was a good time of exercise as well as spending time to seek the Lord. i was just singing and projecting my voice from one end of the shore to the other. i experienced some peace that was very much needed after a day doing relief teaching. ive learnt much these two days doing teaching. Thank God that my arm is well enough to carry out most tasks. pray that God will lead me to spending my time wisely before i enter uni. im feeling quite like a bum. dont want to be sitting around and doing nothing! haha.
Monday, February 18, 2008
WHO FAST WHAT?
i am fasting my dinners. (stomach grumbles)
and from music. (the horror!)
that's where it hurts for me, and more importantly, that's where i can have greater freedom to p-r-a-y!
so what are YOU fasting from?
let's spur each other on.
and from music. (the horror!)
that's where it hurts for me, and more importantly, that's where i can have greater freedom to p-r-a-y!
so what are YOU fasting from?
let's spur each other on.
Fast Fast
Thank you daniel for posting =p
As for me i am fasting from TV/Movies and my lunch.
Today is the first day. i think the hard part is not the forgoing of these but to really pray for 1 hr. and so i am trying to stick closely to it.
=p
As for me i am fasting from TV/Movies and my lunch.
Today is the first day. i think the hard part is not the forgoing of these but to really pray for 1 hr. and so i am trying to stick closely to it.
=p
Sunday, February 17, 2008
3 2 1 GO!
THIS IS THE 400th POST!
.AS WELL AS THE START OF OUR 40DAY FAST.
.AS WELL AS THE START OF OUR 40DAY FAST.
THIS BLOG HAS BEEN SLEEPING IN FOR AWHILE... TAKING ITS SABBATH.
HOWEVER, I THINK ITS TIME FOR A REVIVAL TO TAKE PLACE AND IT STARTS HERE.
HOWEVER, I THINK ITS TIME FOR A REVIVAL TO TAKE PLACE AND IT STARTS HERE.
IT REALLY DOESNT TAKE LONG TO POST SOMETHING.
MAYBE 10MINS. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WRITE AN ESSAY OR ANYTHING. MAYBE IT COULD JUST BE A PICTURE THAT GOD SPOKE TO YOU THROUGH.
LETS DO THIS TOGETHER. IF YOU HAVE ANY REAL DIFFICULTIES PLEASE CONTACT OUR BOSS.
MAYBE 10MINS. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WRITE AN ESSAY OR ANYTHING. MAYBE IT COULD JUST BE A PICTURE THAT GOD SPOKE TO YOU THROUGH.
LETS DO THIS TOGETHER. IF YOU HAVE ANY REAL DIFFICULTIES PLEASE CONTACT OUR BOSS.
IF NOT EVERYONE IS IN.
i think this is just an avenue for us to share what God is teaching us and also to make sure that we are spending time with God. dont do it for the sake of doing it. may the Lord speak to us.
have a good fast.
your brother,
CharlieBird
i think this is just an avenue for us to share what God is teaching us and also to make sure that we are spending time with God. dont do it for the sake of doing it. may the Lord speak to us.
have a good fast.
your brother,
CharlieBird
Friday, January 25, 2008
Sabbath
Daniel and I met for a time of prayer today at Boon lay park...
It is the first time we met this year and I believe it was a key start to the year!
Spending Sabbath with my brother in a significantly interesting way.
The Lord spoke to us in many ways. Yes, spiritual warfare is on! Do less, pray more!
And we would be meeting every fridays - anyone care to join us? hahaa
It is the first time we met this year and I believe it was a key start to the year!
Spending Sabbath with my brother in a significantly interesting way.
The Lord spoke to us in many ways. Yes, spiritual warfare is on! Do less, pray more!
And we would be meeting every fridays - anyone care to join us? hahaa
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Sunday, December 23, 2007
"OF ALL THE COMMANDMENTS, WHICH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT?"
"The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' - Mark 12:29-30
loving God requires our ALL -
our heart. our soul. our mind. our strength. /our feelings. our emotions. our intellect. our body.
do i love God, really?
- may my ALL show it.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
LIKE THE REST, WE WERE BY NATURE OBJECTS OF WRATH
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive in Christ even when we were dead in trangressions - it is by grace you have been saved. - Ephesians 2:4-5
hallelujah! thank you, God, for Your great love!
i am alive in Christ! so stop acting like i am dead in transgressions!
indeed God gave us the best Christmas present ever... salvation.
thank you for Your grace.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
HOW CAN A YOUNG MAN KEEP HIS WAY PURE?
..By living according to your word. (Ps 119:9)
How to not sin? ..By hiding your word in my heart.
I do not want to stray from your commands, let me seek you with all my heart.
I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
- keeping the Lord's commands is reason to celebrate!
let's have some carrots and lesser sticks.
How to not sin? ..By hiding your word in my heart.
I do not want to stray from your commands, let me seek you with all my heart.
I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
- keeping the Lord's commands is reason to celebrate!
let's have some carrots and lesser sticks.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Why - Nicole Nordeman Song
I was very touched by this song. I experienced the fresh touch from the Holy Spirit. I know His Love is so real for me. And I know why, why Jesus had to die. I know why I must Tell the World why Jesus died and still lives...
Let the Power of the blood, destroy all of the lies of the evil one.
Jesus died for You. He knew You before You were even born. He had You in His mind all the time. It was the love for You and Me that He was willing and able to go through the Cross.
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