Oh Lord,
You are great and mighty Lord. Your glory knows no bounds and You alone are deserving of all glory and honour and praise. Lord, thank you for using me so mightily this week. That I may be able to execute all my tasks and make much headway in my work. Thank you Lord that You've always answered my prayers and are always beside me.
I know that chasing after You and following Your ways is tough and extremely difficult. Yet, I am comforted by the assurance You gave that You will never leave me nor forsake me. I can go forward in confidance that no matter what lies ahead, You will protect me.
Lord, I am in awe of the mighty things You have done and the perfect ways in how You keep all Your promises. You are the might God and yet, You choose to be with me and help me. In all things, I know You hand is upon it and that I have nothing to fear.
So Lord, I pray that You will remain in me as I remain in You. Let me never forget your word but have it on my lips at all times. Lord, use me. Use me to rise up a generation that no longer settles for mediocrity but instead is fully submitted to Your will. I know Lord, now is the time. There is a generation who is hungry for Your touch. A generation that is prepared to break the mold. And so Lord, I pray that this generation will get the courage to stand up for You. Mold us so that we may not only change the culture but also change a nation. For I know Lord, only You and You alone can do this. I humble myself before You great power. Amen.
Friday 28 July 2006
Saturday 22 July 2006
Eventful week
This week has been quite eventful. 2 birthdays and a clubbing.
It all started on Tuesday. Went out for lunch outside to celebrate Jenny's birthday and then later that night, to celebrate it somemore. Quite a fun time even if it was quite hectic what with cell group and all....
Thursday was also another birthday which we end up celebrating in Pizza Hut. Ironically, birthday boy got food poisoning the next day. Sue sama dia!! =P All in all, it was still great fun and enjoyable. Not the food poisoning part though...
Friday night marked the first time I went clubbing in Malaysia. Nothing reeeaaally different compared to clubs in UK but at least the company I had didn't get drunk. Once again, I find nothing special about it. The music only got you to dance coz the bass was sooo loud. You'd sway along to it but it's hollow. Listening to worship songs in my car gives me gets me higher than the clubbing. In conclusion, the reason why I don't go clubbing is not coz to seem more "angelic" but because it's stupid to waste money there when I feel greater going to worship sessions where Christians really pour all out to worship the King of Kings!
And that about sums up my week. Other noteworthy achievements includes paying the bills and installing the new white lights in the living room.
It all started on Tuesday. Went out for lunch outside to celebrate Jenny's birthday and then later that night, to celebrate it somemore. Quite a fun time even if it was quite hectic what with cell group and all....
Thursday was also another birthday which we end up celebrating in Pizza Hut. Ironically, birthday boy got food poisoning the next day. Sue sama dia!! =P All in all, it was still great fun and enjoyable. Not the food poisoning part though...
Friday night marked the first time I went clubbing in Malaysia. Nothing reeeaaally different compared to clubs in UK but at least the company I had didn't get drunk. Once again, I find nothing special about it. The music only got you to dance coz the bass was sooo loud. You'd sway along to it but it's hollow. Listening to worship songs in my car gives me gets me higher than the clubbing. In conclusion, the reason why I don't go clubbing is not coz to seem more "angelic" but because it's stupid to waste money there when I feel greater going to worship sessions where Christians really pour all out to worship the King of Kings!
And that about sums up my week. Other noteworthy achievements includes paying the bills and installing the new white lights in the living room.
Saturday 15 July 2006
Miracles for the week.
Here's a quick list of all the things He has done for me this week:
1. Get everything that I want done in completed.
2. Giving me fresh new hope everyday.
3. Revealing to me His ways clearly.
4. Open up my mind so I could hear and take to heart His teachings.
5. Allowing me to fix my car up completely.
6. Giving me the way to get tickets for Pirates of the Caribbean.
7. Keeping me safe all the time.
8. Having Shim wake me up so early so that I have time to do all I want to before going on the trip.
9. Giving such wonderful weather for me to enjoy!
1. Get everything that I want done in completed.
2. Giving me fresh new hope everyday.
3. Revealing to me His ways clearly.
4. Open up my mind so I could hear and take to heart His teachings.
5. Allowing me to fix my car up completely.
6. Giving me the way to get tickets for Pirates of the Caribbean.
7. Keeping me safe all the time.
8. Having Shim wake me up so early so that I have time to do all I want to before going on the trip.
9. Giving such wonderful weather for me to enjoy!
POTC:DMC
Well, it has been an eventful week. Monday was a holiday so quite eventful as I manage to get some things done plus took the evening bus back to Penang.
Tuesday was filled with meetings and cell group meeting so there's plenty of events there. By the way, cell group just became a little more interesting...
Wednesday marked the day I only ate fish for my meals. That's right, fish and chips for lunch, McD fish burger for dinner. No chicken, no beef and most importantly, no rice! Yes!!! Oh, and I got my car fixed. Cost me RM4.20 only.
On Thursday, the only thing worth noting is going for dinner at Old Town. Period.
And yesterday! Yesterday was kinda weird coz I chose to go to McD for lunch and the rest of them followed! Not to mention being in the car in front of me... Other event worth noting is this marks the first time I've gone to the same restaurant for lunch and dinner. Wuahahahaah....
Watched Pirates of the Caribbean 2 last night as well. Dumb cliffhanger, now I got to watch the third one. But it was very nice, albeit a little gross. Funny movie though.
And... that's it! I'm off to the top of the world!!
Tuesday was filled with meetings and cell group meeting so there's plenty of events there. By the way, cell group just became a little more interesting...
Wednesday marked the day I only ate fish for my meals. That's right, fish and chips for lunch, McD fish burger for dinner. No chicken, no beef and most importantly, no rice! Yes!!! Oh, and I got my car fixed. Cost me RM4.20 only.
On Thursday, the only thing worth noting is going for dinner at Old Town. Period.
And yesterday! Yesterday was kinda weird coz I chose to go to McD for lunch and the rest of them followed! Not to mention being in the car in front of me... Other event worth noting is this marks the first time I've gone to the same restaurant for lunch and dinner. Wuahahahaah....
Watched Pirates of the Caribbean 2 last night as well. Dumb cliffhanger, now I got to watch the third one. But it was very nice, albeit a little gross. Funny movie though.
And... that's it! I'm off to the top of the world!!
Tuesday 4 July 2006
Cordless
For the first time, I forgot to bring my office keys to work. Luckily, I didn't have to go to lab.
In a nutshell, the new things I've done today:
1) Obtain temp badge from security
2) Carry my laptop wherever I go
3) Not use the laptop stand and monitor
Oh, and I also left early and had an awesome time at CG. Woohooo!
In a nutshell, the new things I've done today:
1) Obtain temp badge from security
2) Carry my laptop wherever I go
3) Not use the laptop stand and monitor
Oh, and I also left early and had an awesome time at CG. Woohooo!
Sunday 2 July 2006
5C's
I have just watch the first episode of 'I not stupid' the series. Man, does it burn me up. As you know, it's a story about 3 boys who society labeled as stupid. But more than that, it's a story about how life's priorities have been turned around.
I think we all know about the 5C's: cash, car, condo, credit card & career (correct me if I got it wrong). In the first episode, the mothers are busy telling the kids about these 5C's and how it's only possible by getting the first C; certificate. And of course, with such a society, being a student in the good class is especially aimed for.
I think it's crap. There are many examples of people who live a luxurious life without getting a cert. Heck, becoming a mee-seller doesn't require a single cert and yet they can drive BMWs! Not only that, motivational/self-help/success story books never talk about the C's in order to enjoy life. Every book I've read about having a good life usually talks about changing our habits and/or soul-searching. Not one says we need the C's to be happy.
It's an absolute crime that today, we are condition to require those things. And we chase it thinking that it'll bring us happiness! Well, I've yet to hear many stories of top students who made it big in the world (hardly any in Malaysia as well). And those who do get there usually isn't a result of their education.
Let's first of all debunk the 5C's. Condo is basically a place to live. Even the people who live on boats can be happy there, why you need the penthouse?! People in the earlier days were happy and yet they did not have as much wealth as us. Clearly cash is not a factor in increasing happiness (and might even result in losing happiness!). Many stories of people with credit cards ending up in debt are out there. You want something to make you broke?! A good career consist of becoming doctor, lawyer or engineer. But the hawkers earn more than them! Fisherman are happier than them! And of course, sportsmen and sportswomen can earn much more than them and enjoy their career as well! And don't get me started on the actors and musicians. Lastly, car seems essential. Yet, many countries have good enough public transport that cars are hardly important. And a nice walk to the store 2 miles down the road never hurt anyone. If anything, it gives you an exercise with both an immediate benefit and long term gain!
Another point is the many idiosyncrasies within the education system. I don't understand how students from one stream can end up with careers that depend on a different stream. If a science person can do an arts person's job, either the arts classes are extremely lousy or the science class is more towards general subjects. Either way, it's a misrepresentation and should be corrected. Education is there to help us know the basic for general daily usage plus help us discover what we want to do in life. And exams are suppose to test us on how good we are at the various subjects. It's not a competition of who can do better and has better tuition classes. If anything, the 'A' means absolutely nothing in less than 5 years. I can think of better things to do that will last much, much longer.
Don't believe me? Take the Malaysian schooling system for an example. Students take UPSR just to get into Form 1. They then take PMR to get the class they want in Form 4. They then take SPM to get into Pre-U of their choice. From Pre-U, they proceed onto a degree. Once they come out to work, the degree is only useful for their first job. The best thing is that most of the time the entry requirements talks about grades and not the subject. So that means if I'm an expert at 8 subjects in Form 3 but lousy at Maths, I can still take Maths in Form 4!
The worst part of it all is that many people work towards achieving the 5C's by hook or by crook. They are willing to do a job they hate/bored/not good at just to get those 5C's. At the end of the day, they are unhappy. And when they retire, what do they have to show for it? Sure, you may have the 5C's but at what cost? You end up working like a dog and not living life. To live is to enjoy life to it's fullest, experiencing highs and lows and loving every minute of the day. People who work just for work sake are not living, they are merely surviving. Well trained dodo birds could do their jobs.
In everything that we do, I believe we must first question ourselves to the motives behind the action. Is it something we can live with? Are we willing to make that sacrifice? And most importantly, on our death bed, will we regret those actions? I want to live life to the fullest. That's why I don't care about the 5C's. Life is too short to waste doing something I don't love. If I'm merely surviving, I may as well be dead. Many people don't realise it but when they don't do something out of passion for it, they are practically dead corpse. Come to think of it, they are zombies.
John 10:10b - I (Jesus) have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
I think we all know about the 5C's: cash, car, condo, credit card & career (correct me if I got it wrong). In the first episode, the mothers are busy telling the kids about these 5C's and how it's only possible by getting the first C; certificate. And of course, with such a society, being a student in the good class is especially aimed for.
I think it's crap. There are many examples of people who live a luxurious life without getting a cert. Heck, becoming a mee-seller doesn't require a single cert and yet they can drive BMWs! Not only that, motivational/self-help/success story books never talk about the C's in order to enjoy life. Every book I've read about having a good life usually talks about changing our habits and/or soul-searching. Not one says we need the C's to be happy.
It's an absolute crime that today, we are condition to require those things. And we chase it thinking that it'll bring us happiness! Well, I've yet to hear many stories of top students who made it big in the world (hardly any in Malaysia as well). And those who do get there usually isn't a result of their education.
Let's first of all debunk the 5C's. Condo is basically a place to live. Even the people who live on boats can be happy there, why you need the penthouse?! People in the earlier days were happy and yet they did not have as much wealth as us. Clearly cash is not a factor in increasing happiness (and might even result in losing happiness!). Many stories of people with credit cards ending up in debt are out there. You want something to make you broke?! A good career consist of becoming doctor, lawyer or engineer. But the hawkers earn more than them! Fisherman are happier than them! And of course, sportsmen and sportswomen can earn much more than them and enjoy their career as well! And don't get me started on the actors and musicians. Lastly, car seems essential. Yet, many countries have good enough public transport that cars are hardly important. And a nice walk to the store 2 miles down the road never hurt anyone. If anything, it gives you an exercise with both an immediate benefit and long term gain!
Another point is the many idiosyncrasies within the education system. I don't understand how students from one stream can end up with careers that depend on a different stream. If a science person can do an arts person's job, either the arts classes are extremely lousy or the science class is more towards general subjects. Either way, it's a misrepresentation and should be corrected. Education is there to help us know the basic for general daily usage plus help us discover what we want to do in life. And exams are suppose to test us on how good we are at the various subjects. It's not a competition of who can do better and has better tuition classes. If anything, the 'A' means absolutely nothing in less than 5 years. I can think of better things to do that will last much, much longer.
Don't believe me? Take the Malaysian schooling system for an example. Students take UPSR just to get into Form 1. They then take PMR to get the class they want in Form 4. They then take SPM to get into Pre-U of their choice. From Pre-U, they proceed onto a degree. Once they come out to work, the degree is only useful for their first job. The best thing is that most of the time the entry requirements talks about grades and not the subject. So that means if I'm an expert at 8 subjects in Form 3 but lousy at Maths, I can still take Maths in Form 4!
The worst part of it all is that many people work towards achieving the 5C's by hook or by crook. They are willing to do a job they hate/bored/not good at just to get those 5C's. At the end of the day, they are unhappy. And when they retire, what do they have to show for it? Sure, you may have the 5C's but at what cost? You end up working like a dog and not living life. To live is to enjoy life to it's fullest, experiencing highs and lows and loving every minute of the day. People who work just for work sake are not living, they are merely surviving. Well trained dodo birds could do their jobs.
In everything that we do, I believe we must first question ourselves to the motives behind the action. Is it something we can live with? Are we willing to make that sacrifice? And most importantly, on our death bed, will we regret those actions? I want to live life to the fullest. That's why I don't care about the 5C's. Life is too short to waste doing something I don't love. If I'm merely surviving, I may as well be dead. Many people don't realise it but when they don't do something out of passion for it, they are practically dead corpse. Come to think of it, they are zombies.
John 10:10b - I (Jesus) have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Knowing more roads
After Youth Ministry, went rounding a little. Discovered an alternative way to Greenlane as well as new places in Georgetown. If this keeps up, I'll know Penang better than I know KL. Side note: have installed Google Earth but unable to see anything. I blame the processor, heh.
P.S.: England is out of the World Cup!! Celebration time, come on!!
P.S.: England is out of the World Cup!! Celebration time, come on!!
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