Jesus shall take the highest honour
Jesus shall take the highest praise
Let all earth join heaven in exalting
The name which is above all other names
Let's bow the knee in humble adoration
For at his name, every knee shall bow
Let every tongue confess,He is Christ God's only son,
Sovereign Lord, we give you glory now
For all honour and blessing and power
Belongs to you, belongs to you
All honour and blessing and power
belongs to you, belongs to you
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Unheard Conversation
Today did alot of reading... so much to study. Applied for a day off tml just so that i can study more. Grr...
Tomorrow marks a significant day for a decision to be made. Most likely gonna drop one module. Hopefully it will free up more time to study, after all that was the main motive for coming over.
Have been distracted by afew factors here and there. Super nice of lady boss to call me and reassure me that she has found a replacement and asked me to take it easy. She shared part of her life with me as well, about how our life is a journey and made up of so many important valuable things in life than just studies. She said that success takes on many perspective and that there are many who have strive and excelled in managerial roles. However, she did mentioned that they were unmarried individuals as they have given so much of their time to achieving what they want in life. I do not disagree. She is right. To say that only studying can get me where i want to go is like peering through a pinhole. The horizons are much more than that. However, it is a stepping milestone. A ticket for me to open more doors of oppotunities. (Quoted from my Mom.)
However, i have to also critically evaluate the reasons for me to stay. It shld be objective, not clouded by emotions. Less than 24 hours and i decide to drop or just stick to the module. Grrr... *Linda grits her teeth.
Let me re enact the thoughts that run through my head. I shall use two Linda's. Linda1 and Linda2
Linda1: Never thought of being an accountant before because my parents didn't like the idea of me being an accountant. But i never try, how would i know that i don't like it. Besides its only 6 months. Maybe i will like it?
Linda2: You must be nuts. You're doing Auditing and Managerial Accounting... you tell me if you enjoy it anot.
Linda1: But studying and working is two different things!
Linda2: Don't kid yourself. If studying it already is as boring as it is, imagine working!!
Linda1: Not like i totally enjoy finance also...
Linda2: Ya true, but Finance opens up so many other possibility as comapred to accounting. Ah... and you already so tired doing one major and you're thinking of doing another one. Before you know it, you're gonna want to study law, psychology and art. All of which you have interest too. So its never gonna end. Stress level would run high.
Money would run dry.
Linda1: Ya... you're making sense. Learning is a never ending phase. I study just so that i can open the opportunity of doors. But staying here is pretty cool too don't you think?
Linda2: Correct so just like your mother say. Study one more major only if you're SERIOUSLY thinking of getting a PR here. So have you seriously considered working here?
Linda1: No.
Linda2: Then go back home! Besides if you really detest working back Home. You can always save up come back here and do a masters... agree?
Linda1: Ya... Linda2 always makes alot of sense. Oke.
I Will Be Here
Tomorrow morning if you wake up
and the sun does not appear
I will be here
If in the dark, we lose sight of love
Hold my hand, and have no fear
'Cause I will be here
I will be here
When you feel like being quiet
When you need to speak your mind
I will listen
And I will be here
When the laughter turns to cryin'
Through the winning, losing and trying
We'll be together
I will be here
Tomorrow morning, if you wake up
And the future is unclear
I will be here
Just as sure as seasons were made for change
Our lifetimes were made for these years
So I will be here
I will be here
And you can cry on my shoulder
When the mirror tells us we're older
I will hold you
And I will be here
To watch you grow in beauty
And tell you all the things you are to me
I will be here
I will be true to the promise I have made
To you and to the One who gave you to me
Tomorrow morning, if you wake up
And the sun does not appear
I will be here
Oh, I will be here.
Tomorrow marks a significant day for a decision to be made. Most likely gonna drop one module. Hopefully it will free up more time to study, after all that was the main motive for coming over.
Have been distracted by afew factors here and there. Super nice of lady boss to call me and reassure me that she has found a replacement and asked me to take it easy. She shared part of her life with me as well, about how our life is a journey and made up of so many important valuable things in life than just studies. She said that success takes on many perspective and that there are many who have strive and excelled in managerial roles. However, she did mentioned that they were unmarried individuals as they have given so much of their time to achieving what they want in life. I do not disagree. She is right. To say that only studying can get me where i want to go is like peering through a pinhole. The horizons are much more than that. However, it is a stepping milestone. A ticket for me to open more doors of oppotunities. (Quoted from my Mom.)
However, i have to also critically evaluate the reasons for me to stay. It shld be objective, not clouded by emotions. Less than 24 hours and i decide to drop or just stick to the module. Grrr... *Linda grits her teeth.
Let me re enact the thoughts that run through my head. I shall use two Linda's. Linda1 and Linda2
Linda1: Never thought of being an accountant before because my parents didn't like the idea of me being an accountant. But i never try, how would i know that i don't like it. Besides its only 6 months. Maybe i will like it?
Linda2: You must be nuts. You're doing Auditing and Managerial Accounting... you tell me if you enjoy it anot.
Linda1: But studying and working is two different things!
Linda2: Don't kid yourself. If studying it already is as boring as it is, imagine working!!
Linda1: Not like i totally enjoy finance also...
Linda2: Ya true, but Finance opens up so many other possibility as comapred to accounting. Ah... and you already so tired doing one major and you're thinking of doing another one. Before you know it, you're gonna want to study law, psychology and art. All of which you have interest too. So its never gonna end. Stress level would run high.
Money would run dry.
Linda1: Ya... you're making sense. Learning is a never ending phase. I study just so that i can open the opportunity of doors. But staying here is pretty cool too don't you think?
Linda2: Correct so just like your mother say. Study one more major only if you're SERIOUSLY thinking of getting a PR here. So have you seriously considered working here?
Linda1: No.
Linda2: Then go back home! Besides if you really detest working back Home. You can always save up come back here and do a masters... agree?
Linda1: Ya... Linda2 always makes alot of sense. Oke.
I Will Be Here
Tomorrow morning if you wake up
and the sun does not appear
I will be here
If in the dark, we lose sight of love
Hold my hand, and have no fear
'Cause I will be here
I will be here
When you feel like being quiet
When you need to speak your mind
I will listen
And I will be here
When the laughter turns to cryin'
Through the winning, losing and trying
We'll be together
I will be here
Tomorrow morning, if you wake up
And the future is unclear
I will be here
Just as sure as seasons were made for change
Our lifetimes were made for these years
So I will be here
I will be here
And you can cry on my shoulder
When the mirror tells us we're older
I will hold you
And I will be here
To watch you grow in beauty
And tell you all the things you are to me
I will be here
I will be true to the promise I have made
To you and to the One who gave you to me
Tomorrow morning, if you wake up
And the sun does not appear
I will be here
Oh, I will be here.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
A voice that yearns to be heard
Today, i practically have no voice to speak. There were several situations which i really wanted talk and be heard but... *Squeak*squeak* is all that is coming out... Reminds me of some rusty old machine that needs to be tuned or oiled.
But i guess its a nice change, challenges pple to speak more and i keep quiet and listen.
Glad that my throat doesn't hurt that much. Fever has gone down.
Since i'm at the topic on voice. Shall blog abit about it.
I think its important to say what you really feel. If you don't say, how would other pple know? It's good to tell other people your thoughts. Makes room for improvement.
At the same time, i think its important to think before you say what you really want to say. It shouldn't be something said out of impulse or becoz of anger. Many a times, what we say influence or affect the other party. So yes. Being mindful of what we say.
Finally if you're doubtful of your own answer, then don't answer at all. It's perfectly fine to not give an answer. Haha.. think this is really for me. Like i would always feel that i need to answer every question that is given to me. Like the exam, don't know how to answer but still must attempt to answer. Maybe i don't have the answers right now, maybe i need more time to think about it. I know that there are ways which God can direct me to answer the many questions i have.
But i guess its a nice change, challenges pple to speak more and i keep quiet and listen.
Glad that my throat doesn't hurt that much. Fever has gone down.
Since i'm at the topic on voice. Shall blog abit about it.
I think its important to say what you really feel. If you don't say, how would other pple know? It's good to tell other people your thoughts. Makes room for improvement.
At the same time, i think its important to think before you say what you really want to say. It shouldn't be something said out of impulse or becoz of anger. Many a times, what we say influence or affect the other party. So yes. Being mindful of what we say.
Finally if you're doubtful of your own answer, then don't answer at all. It's perfectly fine to not give an answer. Haha.. think this is really for me. Like i would always feel that i need to answer every question that is given to me. Like the exam, don't know how to answer but still must attempt to answer. Maybe i don't have the answers right now, maybe i need more time to think about it. I know that there are ways which God can direct me to answer the many questions i have.
Monday, August 21, 2006
Monday Morning
1Kings 22: 6-8
6 So the king of Israel brought together the prophets—about four hundred men—and asked them, "Shall I go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or shall I refrain?"
"Go," they answered, "for the Lord will give it into the king's hand."
7 But Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there not a prophet of the LORD here whom we can inquire of?"
8 The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, "There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, but always bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah."
"The king should not say that," Jehoshaphat replied.
Ahab during this point of time was the King of Israel. He inquired if he should hence go forth and attack Ramoth Gilead. He inquired of 400 prophets, but none were of the Lord.
Guess many times when I face a problem, there are tons of solution, but which way is of the Lord. Which way does He wants me to turn?
There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, but always bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.
"The king should not say that," Jehoshaphat replied.
Isn't it true how we get angry with people becoz they never say anything good? It's always hard to hear others criticise and even harder to look at it objectively and positively.
It is but amazing how Jehoshaphat took the stand and told the king not to say what he said. He risked being hated by the king himself by choosing to be on the Lord's side instead of agreeing with Ahab. The courage it takes to stand up for what is right when the whole world sings a different and opposite view is huge. One of the struggles of life... to be in the world but not of the world.... ...
6 So the king of Israel brought together the prophets—about four hundred men—and asked them, "Shall I go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or shall I refrain?"
"Go," they answered, "for the Lord will give it into the king's hand."
7 But Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there not a prophet of the LORD here whom we can inquire of?"
8 The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, "There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, but always bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah."
"The king should not say that," Jehoshaphat replied.
Ahab during this point of time was the King of Israel. He inquired if he should hence go forth and attack Ramoth Gilead. He inquired of 400 prophets, but none were of the Lord.
Guess many times when I face a problem, there are tons of solution, but which way is of the Lord. Which way does He wants me to turn?
There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, but always bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.
"The king should not say that," Jehoshaphat replied.
Isn't it true how we get angry with people becoz they never say anything good? It's always hard to hear others criticise and even harder to look at it objectively and positively.
It is but amazing how Jehoshaphat took the stand and told the king not to say what he said. He risked being hated by the king himself by choosing to be on the Lord's side instead of agreeing with Ahab. The courage it takes to stand up for what is right when the whole world sings a different and opposite view is huge. One of the struggles of life... to be in the world but not of the world.... ...
Sunday, August 20, 2006
With All I Am
Key: DVerse 1:
D A/C# Bm
Into Your hands I commit again
Bm/A G A D
All I am for You Lord
A/C# Bm
You hold my world in the palm of Your hands
Bm/A G A Em7 Asus
And I am Yours Forever
A D A/C# G/B
Jesus, I believe in You
D/F# F#m G
Jesus, I belong to You
Em
You’re the reason that I live
Asus A
The reason that I sing
D
With all I am
Verse 2:
D A/C# Bm
I walk with You wherever You will go
Bm/A G A D
Through tears and joy I’ll trust in You
A/C# Bm
And I will live In all of Your ways
Bm/A G A Em7
And Your promi – ses for - ever
God sure knows our heart. Sometimes, i find it hard to phantom what a great and mighty God we serve. One who loves and gives freely and yet just and powerful. What a priviledge it is to be called His children.
Sometimes, we break our promise and we attribute it to special circumstance situations or cases. But when God promises, it never changes. No. It does not change with his mood ir anything of that sort. When he promises, he sticks to it be it 10 years or 20 years down the road. So its important to claim his promises and not doubt!
He has Angels watching over us
Psalm 91:10–11
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.”
Monday, August 14, 2006
Never Alone.
Monday's... here again.
Went for lecture and tutorial. Was lost... and i did feel like i was dumb for not understanding what the lecturer was trying to teach. Went for tute and after which, went up to the tute to clarify some questions. There were afew other students who were talking to the tute. So we just stood behind and listened. They were actually giving feedback abt the lecturer. It appears that we aren't the only ones struggling. I figured about 80% of the students has got question marks on top of their heads. We ought to have our speech bubbles made visible. He can't teach! Argh... what am i gonna do... sigh*
Anyway, despite the difficulties, it is of no excuse to be slack in this module. More reason to try even harder.
Feeling abit letargic though. It's only 3 in the afternoon. My body is screaming for coffee... but must refrain... cannot give in to the flesh.
Will probably rest later... study again tonight. The never ending task of studying... ... welcome to the world of a student.
Went for lecture and tutorial. Was lost... and i did feel like i was dumb for not understanding what the lecturer was trying to teach. Went for tute and after which, went up to the tute to clarify some questions. There were afew other students who were talking to the tute. So we just stood behind and listened. They were actually giving feedback abt the lecturer. It appears that we aren't the only ones struggling. I figured about 80% of the students has got question marks on top of their heads. We ought to have our speech bubbles made visible. He can't teach! Argh... what am i gonna do... sigh*
Anyway, despite the difficulties, it is of no excuse to be slack in this module. More reason to try even harder.
Feeling abit letargic though. It's only 3 in the afternoon. My body is screaming for coffee... but must refrain... cannot give in to the flesh.
Will probably rest later... study again tonight. The never ending task of studying... ... welcome to the world of a student.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
An Enjoyable day at school
Alittle update about myself through a Q&A session with yours truly(me).
Q: What are you doing now?
A: I'm currently taking 4 subjects when all that is required of me is just 3 subject. All 4 of the subjects are of level 3 (highly challenging).
Why am i taking 4 subjects when i only need 3?
I have one compulsory module called Corporate Finance. THe other two are electives.
I am considering doing a double major. If i decide to do a double major, i should use my electives to do accounting subjects. However, i also want to do this Business course called Conflict and Negotiations. Have more interest in that area than accounting. Also, its gonna be less taxing on myself considering that Corporate Finance is already using up 70% of my brain.
I am left with three options:
1) Do all 4. Very taxing... but still a possible option.
2) Just stick to original plan, do single major and take sth less taxing
3) Do the double major....
Today i went for my Conflict and Negotiations tutorial. There's tute once every 2 weeks. So today was my first. I went for today's lesson feeling kinda lost... lonely... cause i don't know anybody who's doing this course.
Went in, sat in one corner of the computer lab. Then the teacher talked about pairing up and introducing yourself to the person. From a pair, to group of 4s to groups of 8 and so on. Upon hearing that, i got kinda tense... like oke who to pair up with?
Majority of the people in class are ang mohs. So anyway, one guy stood up and sat beside and introduced himself. It was real cool... like the conversation was mainly about like what i miss about Singapore and stuff. He came to Singapore but it was a stop over. He drove around and liked the clean Singapore. So i told him about Singapore being a "fine city" and the well known king of fruit called durian. ANyway, the teacher came around and joined in the conversation with us. Haha... talked about food oh glorious food. I guess i talked abt food becoz it was 12pm. LUNCH TIME! First time being able to converse with the ang mohs. It changed my impression quite abit. Like some of them are really hardworking and open! I guess that's one of the many reasons for coming here. For the diversity.
After pairing up we went into a group of 4s. The two other guys joined in. They were really interested in knowing like what i have got to say. So i just kept talking. Haha... quite interesting to hear their views as well. And then we went into 8! In the other group there is this other Singaporean! Haha.. so happy. and like yar... i recalled that i met her during orientation here! No wonder she looks so familiar. And i even got her telephone number during orientation. Just that i never keep in touch with her. Too many new friends at one time can be very overwhealming. Hard to give your attention to each one of them.
We also did a role play on like how different pple will react to a same situation. I did it with 3 of the ang moh guys. Haha.. think i made the class laugh alittle. Won't spill it out over here what i exactly did during role play. But yea. It was quite interesting.
Really glad for today. Today is a happy and interesting day.
Q: What are you doing now?
A: I'm currently taking 4 subjects when all that is required of me is just 3 subject. All 4 of the subjects are of level 3 (highly challenging).
Why am i taking 4 subjects when i only need 3?
I have one compulsory module called Corporate Finance. THe other two are electives.
I am considering doing a double major. If i decide to do a double major, i should use my electives to do accounting subjects. However, i also want to do this Business course called Conflict and Negotiations. Have more interest in that area than accounting. Also, its gonna be less taxing on myself considering that Corporate Finance is already using up 70% of my brain.
I am left with three options:
1) Do all 4. Very taxing... but still a possible option.
2) Just stick to original plan, do single major and take sth less taxing
3) Do the double major....
Today i went for my Conflict and Negotiations tutorial. There's tute once every 2 weeks. So today was my first. I went for today's lesson feeling kinda lost... lonely... cause i don't know anybody who's doing this course.
Went in, sat in one corner of the computer lab. Then the teacher talked about pairing up and introducing yourself to the person. From a pair, to group of 4s to groups of 8 and so on. Upon hearing that, i got kinda tense... like oke who to pair up with?
Majority of the people in class are ang mohs. So anyway, one guy stood up and sat beside and introduced himself. It was real cool... like the conversation was mainly about like what i miss about Singapore and stuff. He came to Singapore but it was a stop over. He drove around and liked the clean Singapore. So i told him about Singapore being a "fine city" and the well known king of fruit called durian. ANyway, the teacher came around and joined in the conversation with us. Haha... talked about food oh glorious food. I guess i talked abt food becoz it was 12pm. LUNCH TIME! First time being able to converse with the ang mohs. It changed my impression quite abit. Like some of them are really hardworking and open! I guess that's one of the many reasons for coming here. For the diversity.
After pairing up we went into a group of 4s. The two other guys joined in. They were really interested in knowing like what i have got to say. So i just kept talking. Haha... quite interesting to hear their views as well. And then we went into 8! In the other group there is this other Singaporean! Haha.. so happy. and like yar... i recalled that i met her during orientation here! No wonder she looks so familiar. And i even got her telephone number during orientation. Just that i never keep in touch with her. Too many new friends at one time can be very overwhealming. Hard to give your attention to each one of them.
We also did a role play on like how different pple will react to a same situation. I did it with 3 of the ang moh guys. Haha.. think i made the class laugh alittle. Won't spill it out over here what i exactly did during role play. But yea. It was quite interesting.
Really glad for today. Today is a happy and interesting day.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Lift up your head
Luke 13:11
11And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up.
Looking down. Hmm... don't really like that phrase. Never liked to look down upon others. Anyway, the woman was bent over! I guess all she could observe was her own feet.I guess looking down can also be interpreted as thinking of one's self (self-centered). Cause when you look down, you kinda block out what's happening around you (Kinda like the ostrich who stick its head into the ground).
Instead of looking at my own failures, i guess i could look to Christ who has delivered me from every defeat and see the way God sees me — righteous and holy in Christ.
(Colossians 3:12, 2 Corinthians 5:21)
Gotta straighten myself up!
Friday, August 04, 2006
Reach Up
I didn't have school today, but got up early cause there are important issues to handle. Something i should have leant a long time ago, is not to look back after making a decision but to trust. Funny this problem of choices and decision just keep popping up. And i keep going round in circles.*tsk tsk* never learn. But it is through such process that i'm beginning to understand why i keep going round and it also reflects how closely am i walking with God. Checklist.
I can only take one step at a time. Slowly slowly. Sometimes i feel i'm rushing God to give me the answers. Typical kiasu Singaporean. Maybe he has his reasons for not revealing the whole picture to me just yet. I just have to exercise patience.
Weary, i take the next step, trusting that He is leading, He is there to break my fall.
I guess its normal to want/desire a smooth sailing life. But that's not what God has in mind.
WAves come in different forms. Big, small...
But the important thing is being on a ship. A solid ship that's gonna take you through the storms. I'm just a passenger on the ship... God is the captain. He knows my final destination and what's up ahead.
Isn't it funny how we can so easily sit on a plane at ease when we haven't even met the pilot. All we hear is his voice. " Good Morning! This is name speaking. Sit back and relax..etc" And we really sit back and relax. Why then am i fretting when my life is in the all powerful God?
Fret not!
I can only take one step at a time. Slowly slowly. Sometimes i feel i'm rushing God to give me the answers. Typical kiasu Singaporean. Maybe he has his reasons for not revealing the whole picture to me just yet. I just have to exercise patience.
Weary, i take the next step, trusting that He is leading, He is there to break my fall.
I guess its normal to want/desire a smooth sailing life. But that's not what God has in mind.
WAves come in different forms. Big, small...
But the important thing is being on a ship. A solid ship that's gonna take you through the storms. I'm just a passenger on the ship... God is the captain. He knows my final destination and what's up ahead.
Isn't it funny how we can so easily sit on a plane at ease when we haven't even met the pilot. All we hear is his voice. " Good Morning! This is name speaking. Sit back and relax..etc" And we really sit back and relax. Why then am i fretting when my life is in the all powerful God?
Fret not!
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Fragile...
Something happened awhile ago
like a candle put out with just a blow
my heart skipped a beat or two
i'm amazed i can still count to two
I can't find the exact words to tell you how i feel
worried and scared are just two of the many that i now have to deal
The world is unsafe in whom can i trust
i look up to you, God, you're the one i ask
Do not turn away because i know you are just
All i ask of you now is just a easy task
To protect and care for one who got hurt in dusk
Please let it all come to pass... ... ...
like a candle put out with just a blow
my heart skipped a beat or two
i'm amazed i can still count to two
I can't find the exact words to tell you how i feel
worried and scared are just two of the many that i now have to deal
The world is unsafe in whom can i trust
i look up to you, God, you're the one i ask
Do not turn away because i know you are just
All i ask of you now is just a easy task
To protect and care for one who got hurt in dusk
Please let it all come to pass... ... ...
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