ARGH!!!I checked out Standard Chartered Marathon Website and the countdown timer reads: 006 days, 4hrs 8mins 50secs when the page loaded!! Oh my goodness! I can't believe come next Sunday, I will be running my first 21km or half marathon. My Sports Trainer colleague asked me how I felt on Friday - I told him my legs feel wobbly. I don't know how to describe the emotions that is running through my head at this moment. I heeded his advice and tried not to go for distance. In fact, I'm amazed at myself to see how far I can go without feeling tired. I did a 5km run with slopes and I was surprised I did not find myself panting. (My dog nearly "died" though! Hee!). Credit goes to my Sports Trainer colleague for training me up so well!
Hmm, I reckon the run on 7 Dec will be my last run for the year 2008. I will probably start running again in January - trying to arrange for a running session with some of the girls from my CG. To run or not to run the full marathon - that is my question?! Till then, I can only scream and exclaim, "AARRGGHH!! Freakadilly!" And carbo-loading begins this week!
PS: Soph, we will cross the finishing line together on race day! We can do it!!!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Stepping out of my comfort zone
How apt it is as I was reading today's Daily Devotional. Just over the weekends, a thought popped into my head - with a question of "Why me?!" The pastors and leaders often mention about tithing your time to the Lord. However, I have not felt comfortable at all. For selfish reason, I was not ready to give up my personal time.
Launch Out Into The Deep
Luke 5:4
4 When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”
God wants to bless you — big-time! It was for this reason that He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” The deep is where you will find a whole lot of fish. You won’t find them near the shore in shallow waters. But to launch out into the deep is to move away from the comfort of the shoreline.
My friend, God wants you to break away from your comfort zone and step out in faith to do what He has put in your heart. It may be something simple, but which you have never done before or only dreamt of, like attending a care group. A church member did just that and found love. Today, she is happily married.
Now, our Lord Jesus who said, “Launch out into the deep…” also said, “… let down your nets for a catch.” Notice that He used the plural “nets” and not the singular “net”. Beloved, God wants to give you more than what you need. His dream for you is bigger than anything you can ever dream of. Dream big and God will exceed your dream because He delights in giving you exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or think. (Ephesians 3:20)
Another church member who was formerly working for someone else had wanted to start his own company. When praying with him, I received a word from the Lord for him to launch out on his own. When he did that, he made a handsome profit at the end of the first month alone! Today, he has more than one company and his businesses are flourishing. God is blessing him beyond his wildest dreams!
Beloved, God wants to bless you beyond your wildest dreams. He did it for Simon who was astonished at the size of the catch of fish. (Luke 5:9) But it was not until Simon launched out into the deep that he ended up with the net-breaking, boat-sinking load of fish. (Luke 5:6–7) You, too, will be astonished at your catch when you step out of your comfort zone and launch out into the deep with the Lord!
Having read today's Daily Devo, I am now prepared to step into the position that is created for me - to serve in the CG and to serve for the upcoming Encounter Jesus (EJ) camp. I don't know what to expect, just praying to receive at the end of it!
Launch Out Into The Deep
Luke 5:4
4 When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”
God wants to bless you — big-time! It was for this reason that He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” The deep is where you will find a whole lot of fish. You won’t find them near the shore in shallow waters. But to launch out into the deep is to move away from the comfort of the shoreline.
My friend, God wants you to break away from your comfort zone and step out in faith to do what He has put in your heart. It may be something simple, but which you have never done before or only dreamt of, like attending a care group. A church member did just that and found love. Today, she is happily married.
Now, our Lord Jesus who said, “Launch out into the deep…” also said, “… let down your nets for a catch.” Notice that He used the plural “nets” and not the singular “net”. Beloved, God wants to give you more than what you need. His dream for you is bigger than anything you can ever dream of. Dream big and God will exceed your dream because He delights in giving you exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or think. (Ephesians 3:20)
Another church member who was formerly working for someone else had wanted to start his own company. When praying with him, I received a word from the Lord for him to launch out on his own. When he did that, he made a handsome profit at the end of the first month alone! Today, he has more than one company and his businesses are flourishing. God is blessing him beyond his wildest dreams!
Beloved, God wants to bless you beyond your wildest dreams. He did it for Simon who was astonished at the size of the catch of fish. (Luke 5:9) But it was not until Simon launched out into the deep that he ended up with the net-breaking, boat-sinking load of fish. (Luke 5:6–7) You, too, will be astonished at your catch when you step out of your comfort zone and launch out into the deep with the Lord!
Having read today's Daily Devo, I am now prepared to step into the position that is created for me - to serve in the CG and to serve for the upcoming Encounter Jesus (EJ) camp. I don't know what to expect, just praying to receive at the end of it!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Declarations 2009
Ok, I know its still too early for New Year resolutions and stuff like that. Nevertheless, I thought I should put this up on my blog just in case I lose the tissue paper that was written on. My sister-in-Christ suggested doing this little exercise when we met up for dinner early this week. We will make a declaration for the following year and next year at Christmas (for easy remembering), we will look at the declaration that we each made and believing God for and see if we have achieved it. As simple as that. :)
2009 Declaration (Declared on 17 Nov' 08)
I: Wants her boyfriend to walk and grow closer to God; to be hungry for God's word.
J: To get promoted with a pay increase
J: To get a boyfriend
This will be revisited next year's Christmas.
2009 Declaration (Declared on 17 Nov' 08)
I: Wants her boyfriend to walk and grow closer to God; to be hungry for God's word.
J: To get promoted with a pay increase
J: To get a boyfriend
This will be revisited next year's Christmas.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
2 words and equations I learnt
Two words I learnt from church service today while Pastor Peter Youngren was preaching: "Scandalous!" and "Outrageous!" Ha! Its was amazing to hear his preaching and what made it even more special, Soph and I were sitting in the second row from the front, in the center column - where the pastors usually sit. Its amazing. It made service more special. How it happened felt ordained.
When Soph and I arrived at Level 3, I asked Soph if we could try and get a seat in main audi since its only 2 of us. Expecting to sit right behind (since it was already 8.30am), we were blessed with seats just behind the audio system, near the aisle. Just nice for the two of us, or so I thought. After we returned from Soph's quick McDonald's brekky, we were settling down for service when an usherer walked by and asked if we were interested in front seats. Without asking Soph, I grabbed her and said, "Yes!" to the usherer. With that, we settled down, just a row from the front. Soph's was shocked and freaking out as we will be on camera during Praise and Worship. Nevertheless, it was an awesome service, spending quality time with Him and Soph!
During service, two mathematical equations that I learnt:
Jesus + anything = Nothing
Jesus + nothing = EVERYTHING!
Ps: Normally, there will be a mega-watt light bulb between us! Just kidding!
When Soph and I arrived at Level 3, I asked Soph if we could try and get a seat in main audi since its only 2 of us. Expecting to sit right behind (since it was already 8.30am), we were blessed with seats just behind the audio system, near the aisle. Just nice for the two of us, or so I thought. After we returned from Soph's quick McDonald's brekky, we were settling down for service when an usherer walked by and asked if we were interested in front seats. Without asking Soph, I grabbed her and said, "Yes!" to the usherer. With that, we settled down, just a row from the front. Soph's was shocked and freaking out as we will be on camera during Praise and Worship. Nevertheless, it was an awesome service, spending quality time with Him and Soph!
During service, two mathematical equations that I learnt:
Jesus + anything = Nothing
Jesus + nothing = EVERYTHING!
Ps: Normally, there will be a mega-watt light bulb between us! Just kidding!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Protection prayer
Safety of abiding in the Presence of the Lord. Psalms 91 speaks of that.
1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”
3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler[a]
And from the perilous pestilence.
4 He shall cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,
Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
And ten thousand at your right hand;
But it shall not come near you.
8 Only with your eyes shall you look,
And see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge,
Even the Most High, your dwelling place,
10 No evil shall befall you,
Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;
11 For He shall give His angels charge over you,
To keep you in all your ways.
12 In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,
The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.
14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him,
And show him My salvation.”
As I type this post, I am still living in the aftermath of the shock that I suffered about an hour ago. On my way to Novena Medical Centre for my weekly evening weight management clinic, I was plugged into my Ipod, listening to a sermon by Pastor Prince. Suddenly, the taxi driver hit the E brake and I looked up to see a van losing control. It looked like my taxi might be hit. Miraculously, the van managed to stop spinning in the middle of PIE. While the driver took time to recover and try to get the van in the right direction i.e. flow of the traffic, my taxi driver looked back at me and exclaimed, "Did you see that?!" I went, "YES!" So scary!!! We drove off unscathed and unhurt. Thank Jesus for protecting me and the taxi that I was on. I could not have imagined otherwise.
1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”
3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler[a]
And from the perilous pestilence.
4 He shall cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,
Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
And ten thousand at your right hand;
But it shall not come near you.
8 Only with your eyes shall you look,
And see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge,
Even the Most High, your dwelling place,
10 No evil shall befall you,
Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;
11 For He shall give His angels charge over you,
To keep you in all your ways.
12 In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,
The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.
14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him,
And show him My salvation.”
As I type this post, I am still living in the aftermath of the shock that I suffered about an hour ago. On my way to Novena Medical Centre for my weekly evening weight management clinic, I was plugged into my Ipod, listening to a sermon by Pastor Prince. Suddenly, the taxi driver hit the E brake and I looked up to see a van losing control. It looked like my taxi might be hit. Miraculously, the van managed to stop spinning in the middle of PIE. While the driver took time to recover and try to get the van in the right direction i.e. flow of the traffic, my taxi driver looked back at me and exclaimed, "Did you see that?!" I went, "YES!" So scary!!! We drove off unscathed and unhurt. Thank Jesus for protecting me and the taxi that I was on. I could not have imagined otherwise.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Fruit salad
Its awesome to see how a bowl of fruit salad can bond my family together. Somehow or rather, most of us played a small part in contributing to making the final product with my dad as the main "chef". I had the honorable task of cleaning up after the fruit salad has been made. As I tuck into my bowl of fruit salad, it taste especially sweet.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Mr Flu Bug
The flu bug is one vicious virus. It creeps up on you without you realising it. The moment it smells a suitable host, it attacks you. You only know you are under attack when you start to experience symptoms such as a sore throat, blocked or runny nose, muscle aches, low grade fever. Ok, it sucks to be sick and even worst when you have to battle these symptoms at work.
Yes, I'm down with it and currently am sniffling, snorting and coughing like an old hag. My voice sounds nasal/husky. I'm breathing through my mouth as I feel as if I don't have enough oxygen. My patients can tell them I'm not well and have been rather pleasant so far. Planning on visiting my doctor tonight. Praying for health.
I declare that I am whole and healthy in Jesus' name! In the meantime, I suggest you better stay away from me.
Yes, I'm down with it and currently am sniffling, snorting and coughing like an old hag. My voice sounds nasal/husky. I'm breathing through my mouth as I feel as if I don't have enough oxygen. My patients can tell them I'm not well and have been rather pleasant so far. Planning on visiting my doctor tonight. Praying for health.
I declare that I am whole and healthy in Jesus' name! In the meantime, I suggest you better stay away from me.
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