Discover the undiscovered

One life. Many moments.

Every stage of life we walk, we discover more, we learn more. And that goes on and on....

It's a matter of discovering it early or late, with some experiences we will reach that point of maturation.

One life can touch many lives. A heartbeat can make a miracle. A breath can make a difference. And how many heartbeats and breaths do we have?

What do we think about ourselves? What is our value?

I discovered I can do more, more than I think I could. Not by my own strength, but by the ability and strength so graciously given. Not limited by boundaries, there's so much we can accomplish, so much we can establish.

Holding on to that faith knowing that when we fail and fall, there is support, there is grace, there is strength. What could possibly be too hard? If God is for us, who can be against us?

For only one reason would I stretch myself for something more. Only one. I just wanna push myself a little further, because I am so strongly convicted that I can do everything through him who gives me strength.



God, hear the longings of my heart, listen to the depths of it. This is my desire to serve You. I ask You to transform me in and out, through ups and downs, through high mountains and deep valleys. I know it is easy to say, but I don't want to just say empty talks. I know my choice will not be an easy journey, I know there will be hard testings, for there is a price to follow You. But even so, I pray that You will strengthen and give me the faith to trust and take up the cross. When my heart grows cold, warm it with Your love. When my eyes become blinded, unfold it with Your perfect grace. When my ears are not listening to You, speak through the clouds with Your gentle voice. When my paths are not straight, lead me by Your righteous hand. When the days are dark, light them with Your glory. When I'm drowning in the sea of doubts, assure me with Your promise. When I can see the road ahead, be my faith to take the step. When my flesh is weak, strengthen me like never before. When my spirit is tired, refill me with Your joy. I declare that my past, fears and pains shall not hinder me to move forward and serve You fully. I declare that my weaknesses will be a testimony of Your grace. I pray for courage and confidence to stand so firmly in You. I have only one life, and I don't wanna waste it. There are so much I know You have enabled me to do. Jesus, be the center of my life, my thinking and in everything I do. I want my life to honor You. Humble me so I may lift up Jesus and not myself. For all glory be to You, Jesus. Amen.

Jesus, You are my reason.

Numb

Went to the dentist today! My first time, well sort of, other than the time I went while I was really young in which I have forgotten. I was only told that the visit was horrible! My parents said that I was being scolded badly by the dentist for crying because I was scared, and all I did was cry even harder. Yea, which kid wouldn't? Being fearful of the "scary man behind the mask" and worst, got scolded for that! That Mr. dentist must have been awfully fierce. But those were not recorded in my memory which is actually good as well. All I knew until today is that I don't dare to go to the dentist! Yet if it wasn't because of the cavity in my little tooth, there probably wouldn't be a chance for me to take that courage and visit one.

As I laid on the dental chair this morning, there was a peace and calm feeling that hovered over me, much to the opposite of what I would expect. And I saw Jesus standing right there in front of me smiling and saying, "Don't worry, It's going to be okay. I'll wait and be here with you through the whole process." Of course, I didn't see Him physically but spiritually. That was what made my heart settled in overwhelming peace. I don't know why the song "Beautiful Savior" started playing in my mind while the dentist reached out his hand and equipment into my mouth, but it's just so soothing. I'm glad He appeared although I'm just there to pluck a tooth off. He's still there for comfort. And it gives me more faith to trust in Him more in this as well as other situations. I'm only going for a dental surgery and He's there for me, what more to say when I'm going through big times?

The visit wasn't that bad after all. Though I still wished the other dentist had helped to pluck my tooth off, and not the one who attended to me cause' I heard the other one is better. Haha! Now I'm typing this while having a cotton stuffed into my mouth to ease the bleeding. I can still feel the numbness of the narcotic treatment, not only in my mouth but I think half of my head. You can guess that it's not comfortable. The doctor also provided paracetamol to kill the pain if it strikes after the numbness - which is what I dreaded most! But oh wells, it'll be alright, just as Jesus said. :)

He's like the numb that stops my pain, taking all to Himself so that I can be shielded!

At times when we feel we cannot do certain things because of self-quoted inadequacies or fears, Jesus will always be by our side helping and walking us through those moments. And when we feel we really had to give up, He appears and gives us a lift of strength, courage and peace to carry on. With God, all things are possible!

Jesus..my Comforter, my Prince of peace in whom my heart will trust!

Gotta grow

At times I do feel like I'm growing, older and hopefully more matured. To learn to appreciate people around me, to learn to take the initiative to approach people, to learn to offer help, to learn to serve, and learn to watch my own actions and behavior (not all times, but just recently..haha girls must learn this!). Time must have pressured me to all these realizations. But there are plenty more to these.

There are still limitations I have to breakthrough, comfort zones to step out of, fears to break off, and courage to chase after. As age increases and as time passes, priorities will alter, perspectives will change, characters will be moulded, wisdom will increase, attitude and thinking will be different. It's all a process of life, and I'm glad we all will go through stages like these.

I really wish to grow more, in wisdom, understanding, character, thinking, attitude... so that at least in times of need, I could offer help a little, to change circumstances around and to enhance relationships. And yes I'm utterly grateful because the Holy Spirit in me is able to help me accomplish all these. Praise the Lord! We've got to prepare ourselves for the harvests.

Thank You Holy Spirit, may You move and work through me just as You will.

Never say "no" to learning.

SPEAK! Gotta SAY it out!

For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. (Mark 11:23-24, NKJV)

Notice that verse 23 mentioned "say" for three times, and once for "pray" in verse 24. We've got to speak, say, prophesy to our mountains, problems or situations after we pray. Praying is one thing, speaking is another. We are operating in faith when we speak, because our proclamations have power. Words have power. When God said, "Let there be light," light came into existence. He spoke the universe and all creations into being. That's the power of spoken words (proclamation). And Jesus said, when we speak with faith, it will be as we said. Faith has to be the essence of our words as well. "To speak or say" is an action word. And in James 2:17 it is written, "In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." We see that these two go hand in hand together, and become powerful when rightly used.

Let us speak to any mountain that is hindering or stumbling us towards the goal which has been set before us, with faith, we shall see the rewards and results of the promise of God!

If and only if...

If I have the money

If I have the resources

If I have the ability

If I have the creativity

If I have the.....

...there would be many wild dreams! There would be many smiley faces, and happy hearts. Oh, just if...

There's too many ifs to make dreams come true... But oh wells, I'm still thankful and happy with life! Teehee.. ><

"IF!"

When expectations come

People come to you in many forms of doubts and questions, expecting you to give an answer. Is this familiar? Like Joseph and Daniel who were able to interpret all kinds of dreams. People call for them for a solution because they know the Spirit of God was with them. Now that the same Spirit also lives in us and we are expected to have the power when the Holy Spirit came upon us. When God's favor is with us we can be sure that things will do well according to His will.

"In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom." Daniel 1:20

Yeah! Be like Daniel! :D

More...desire...

Dear God,

It's indeed true, it's gotten more and more interesting reading Your words, great encouragement and amazement. I pray for more desire, love, discipline, respect, revelations, and insights for Your words; understandings and revelations like Joseph and Daniel have had. This is for the fulfillment of the assignment You have for me. I ask and I will be given, thank You Lord. :)