A Simple Diary.

Friday, February 29, 2008

a leap year!

haha random title as usual.

came across this devotional..

God Meets Our Deepest Needs

This devotional was written by Kelly McFadden

And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.’" Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.

—2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NASB)

The first day back from Christmas break during my freshman year of college was the day God revealed himself to me as The All Sufficient One – or El Shaddai – as He is referred to in the Hebrew language. Within hours after arriving home, I learned I needed major jaw surgery and that my dad had cancer. It’s not that I didn’t know that God could take care of all my needs. But, it was on that day my heart finally understood what it meant to rely completely on Him to meet my deepest needs. It was an understanding I needed and relied on heavily throughout the following year.

My family had never felt so weak, inadequate and helpless as we did the night we learned of my dad’s cancer. So we prayed. It was unlike any prayer we had ever prayed before. Instead of telling God all that we wanted, we called out to God – The All Sufficient One. We gave over our situation, fear, worry and sorrow to the Lord. We thanked him for walking with us every step of the way. We handed over worry and doubt as we cried out to our Lord.

Years later now, I look back and still choke up thinking about that day. It was a tough year for our family. I would never trade it for anything, though. God walked us through a process of trusting and relying on Him in every situation both good and bad. He proved to be the All Sufficient One! Through the most challenging time our family had ever faced, we learned that He is all we need.

Think about a time in your life that God revealed himself to you as being the All Sufficient One. How has He shown you that He will take care of all your needs?

interesting devotional.

care for a share? =)

Till i see You once again..,
Time: 12:46 AM

Monday, February 25, 2008

monday's over!

hello..

realised my last post dint get thru, oh well.

thanks to everyone that supported one way or another for the soccer matches! whether you were there cheering your lungs/guts out or smsing and giving moral support, it is all very much appreciated. always nice to have ppl chanting or cheering or singing songs.hur.

here's the deal so far:

we have lost 1, drew 1 and won 1 each!

that gives us a total of 4 points.

we have a final game next week.. need to win be assured of a place in the finals. and hope the other two teams slip up real bad. =) but we can do it!

the thing about this team:

we were formed 2 weeks before the tournament,
never played a friendly(let alone competitive) game together before,
our first training session was on a small pitch,
half of us at least doesnt have big match experience,
we're slightly smaller size compared to the other team,
we have the smallest squad in the tournament.

yet..

we've scored 3 goals (courtesy of Lemuel (2) and Vincent)
we've fought back from 1-0 down to draw (1-1) and win (2-1)
we've displayed fighting spirit against all the teams
we've gel and bonded faster than expected
everyone puts in maximum effort and shows their talents (e.g. Gideon: man-mark specialist)
we're 2nd in the table!
and we're on course to the finals! =)

but of course.

all glory goes back to God.. not clinche. but really. how He's managed to allow us to even come together is a miracle in itself, and no bad blood within the team or with the other teams. and how He's helping our body to recover asap.. (match on sunday, training on tues). and how He's given us "sound minds (2 tim 1:7)" during the matches, not to lose our cool and do stupid things. i think God rocks. you think so? thats great.. =)

anyway for more updates on the soccer thing, refer to:
http://esoccerstars.com/display_league_info.php?selectedleague=79&leaguename=Fusion%20Cup

am goona sleep soon. tired and thumb's swollen.back to work, back to lessons and all the trainees, stress etc. oh well!

cell: this week stayover on friday! confirm attendance with Alberto, thanks Albert.. =)

Till i see You once again..,
Time: 11:57 PM

Sunday, February 17, 2008

dum dee dum.

haha im supposed to be asleep right now. i fell asleep while watching soccer, i'll sleep soon.

tml's the match against calvary. haha like a derby, for honor and glory. =) we'll do well! even liverpool got beaten 2-1! (sorry Clement.) we're the underdogs tml for sure and we can pull off a shock.. hehe.

i love today. such an open atmosphere of loving the Lord throughout.. from the musician's prayer to pre service prayer led by aunty Tong to the actual service itself. its like today is a service by its own.. but we must have more of this! an encounter with the Lord most high in His love and peace. and overall was fun.. i never felt this relaxed before even though i had so many things on my mind. but hey, its a good thing. God knows when to let us "rest" before we embark on the journey once again..

gonna zzz.

cannavaro, nesta, ferdinand, woodgate, terry, vidic, pepe. hah i'll follow the tackles.

and Holy Spirit, You're on the team too!

Till i see You once again..,
Time: 1:36 AM

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Food for the soul..

Verse 1:
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
"It is well, it is well with my soul."

Chorus:
It is well (It is well)
With my soul (With my soul)
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Verse 2:
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed his own blood for my soul

Verse 3:
My sin, o, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

Verse 4:
And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

Sometimes, all we need is a song from God to light up the path. a joy thats never failing and a peace that never runs out.

i'll prob blog more this coming week on this lovely song. the story behind it.. till then, enjoy!

its in C btw. =)

it is well.. with my soul..

Till i see You once again..,
Time: 1:32 AM