Heart fix or heart shift?

Wana share with u guys this sermon which I've learned a lot from. Preached by Ps Christie Ong - Heart fix or heart shift?

1. Determination to stay on course : FOCUS
1Cor 9:24
"Do you know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize".

Phil 3:13-14
"Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead."

Have your heart fixed on Jesus at all time, under all circumstances.

Choose commitment over comfort!

When we face challenges, hold on to God's promise

Roman 8:28
"And we know in all things, God works good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose"

Stay strong!

Prov 24:10
"If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength"!

Do not focus on how far u still need to go, focus on how far u've come along!

2. Train to win : DISCIPLINE YOUR HEART AND MIND
1Cor 9:27
"No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize"

Prov 4:23 "Guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life"

Heb 12:2 "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith"

Renew your mind with the Word of God until there is breakthrough

Train your heart and mind to the leading of the Holy Spirit and keep the inner man in you quiet when all things around go chaos.

Let God be God!

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I couldn't agree with the pastor more when she said that sometimes, we do let emotions be the god in us. We sometimes do let emotions govern our thoughts and deeds. How shallow is our faith that we falter when Satan does little trick. Jesus was not swayed at all when He was tempted by Satan. No wonder we need to constantly be renewed by God's word and strengthened by His spirit. Who shall we draw strength and faith from if not from the author and perfector of faith, God, himself?

Lets ask God to teach us how to guard our hearts and fix our eyes on Jesus that we may run this race whole-heartedly.

Sunday aftn

I enjoy reading blogs whenever I have meals before my laptop on my study table alone in room. Had the mouth-watering chicken chop with spagetti as lunch. It was a luxury which only cost me $3.50. I never thought my hall canteen food was nice until I tried this.
So so, the blog that I read while I'm having my lunch this aftn is Ps Jeff's!
I was indeed encouraged by the entries he posted. From the posts, I thought, Ps Jeff is such a gifted preacher whom many look up to, but he has such a humble heart before God and this character of his reminds me of the little child Jesus mentioned in the book of Matthew.
Matt18: 3-4
"I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
He has such a big heart for God and the church and at the same time, he humbles himself like a little child and this character, Jesus described, has to be found in a man in order for him to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Ps Jeff is a preacher of God's word who is able to portray the relevance of the bible and characters of Jesus in this contemporary society clearly. I always enjoy listening to his sermon and it many times challenges my heart to move a step forward for God.
I will follow his example as he follow the example of Christ as how Paul urged the Corinthians in 1Cor11:1 - "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ".
I am very much blessed by the church and leaders. I am grateful for the brothers and sisters who are running this race with me.

I thank God for YOU! =)

Heya!

It has been habitual. Whenever I open my Safari I'll go - My blog, friendster, facebook and check my 2 gmail accs.

Lately, whenever I visit my blog I feel kinda bad for not keeping it lively. So here I am, posting thoughts of mine =)

Life has been hectic. It's more than meets the eyes. I have 2 quizzes in this week alone. Next week I'll have acc quiz and the week aft next IT. Gosh, I really gona brush up my IT.. (Yell at myself: "READ MORE!"). Tutorial is piling and there's reading to be done. A month from now I'm going to face the grand finale. Time never waits.

I am so happy (and proud of myself =P) that I managed to only spend $100 for the first 2 weeks of October. Zai lerhh! haha.. I'm going to keep on this thrifty habit and save up as much as I can for greater purpose in the future!
Like.. hmm.. going for Thai camp, KL trip (and shopping!), coming back sg earlier for Christmas celebration and sorts (definitely need to spend more for coming back here earlier, living expense is 2.33 times more exp and darn, the figure keeps HIKING!!!!!), trip to Sabah (HURRAY!), Vietnam (Jos, our backpacking trip plan! =)) and many many more... =D

Alrighty, happy and satisfied. Gona keep chiongggginggggggggg!!!!!

To bloggers/readers who are also chionging,
JIA YOU LOHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! =) =) =)

Be magnified

Have your life been sailing smooth all the way? Do u think you're being JUST FINE as a Christian and in handling everything else in your life?

Paul warned. "So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!"
1Cor 10:12

I thought my life had been JUST FINE... everything never seemed to go wrong.. until God tested me.

God reminded me of His word, but why had I been like the seed that lands in the gravel? I repented.

Matt 6:33 "But seek first His kingdom and righteousness...."
This verse had never been so alive before.
Lord, I repent.

I thank God for this test. It brings me back to the fundamental truth that I should always come before God with a repentance heart.

I want to strive to be God's reflector, the product of The Potter's hand, cleansed by The Holy fire.

Praise You, Jesus.

Be Magnified - Don Moen
I have made you too small, in my eyes
O Lord, forgive me
And I have believed in a lie
That you were unable to help me.
But now O Lord, I see my wrong
Heal my heart and show yourself strong
And in my eyes,and with my song
O Lord, be magnified
O Lord, be magnified.

Chorus
Be magnified O lord,
You are highly exalted
And there is nothing you can't do
O Lord, my eyes are on you,be magnified,
O lord be magnified,O Lord be magnified

EMO BRENDA

OK... I've decided to blurt out everything here. Dear readers, bear with me.. or u can just skip this post..
I AM SO MAD AT MYSELF! I AM SUCH A FOOL!
I SHOULD HAD KNOWN THAT U'RE LIKE THAT, WHY AM I TAKING THIS SO SERIOUSLY?
FOR A WEEK OF ANXIOUSNESS, WHAT FOR?!!!!!! JUST FOR THE DAY! I HAD MISPLACED MY FOCUS POINT!
I AM A DUMBO!
GET OFF MY MIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just for the sake of killing time

- Projects, tutorial, quiz fill up all my time
- This thurs is going to do my final project of the CL manual during sch toastmaster meeting - NERVOUSSSS!!!
- Wasted my weekend - sadDDDDD
- Did my speech preparation FOR THE WHOLE DAY OF SUNDAYYY!!!
- Gona jia you in chiong-ing for this week - I NEED STRENGTH!
- Going to meet Chris this coming sun for SHOPPINGGG!!! YAY YAY YAY! =)
- I gona continue to be stingy stingy stingy to save up! =)
- Practise guitar!!!
- Continue to... quote from Cindy's blog - LIVE LOVE LAUGH! =)

Cheers!

U, CHOC, LEAVE ME ALONE!

I'm a real dumbo. I am so disturbed by this insignificant stuff! I shud be cool with it but why deep inside, it just doesn't stop stirring!!! U DUMBO CHOC! I lost my logic n rationale!... for the time being.. hope it doesn't last! argghhhHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

New blog look!

Hey friends!
How's the new look???
WAITTTTTTT... I bet u're bout to bubble out all the comments u have?

"Brenda ah, too bright....."
"Brenda.. font too big..."
"Cheh, just change from dark to bright skin..."
"Brenda, too simple!"
"Brenda, more pics!...."

No matter what your comments are, please drop them all here. I wish to improve as I'm still learning!

Do drop by from time to time!

Thoughts: I'm really happy that I can come out with something. Call me an idiotic blogger but I am quite satisfied with this simple and pleasant blog look I came out with because it portrays my identity with the combination of my fav colours GREEN & PURPLE, Brenda-ish blog look, doesn't it? hehe. Anyways, hope u guys like it, too! =)

God's lesson

Matt 11:28
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." says The Lord.

Indeed, I am weary, Lord. I am incapable in so many things. But again God taught me how to surrender everything to Him.

Prov 27:17
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another"

God puts unloving people around us to teach us how to be loving. God puts loving people around us to show us how unloving we are.

Lord, I stand in awe of You.

Praise You, Jesus.

范玮琪 - 诚实

你说我变漂亮了 有一种清朗的神色
你的微笑挡著快决堤的寂寞
我心疼但没说 也不能说
你说你们分开了 為什麼我眼睛红了
星星像被风吹得有点摇晃著
你试著牵我手 我躲开了

有时候诚实多麼容易
尤其是看最爱的人伤心
你的幸福真的不在我这里
你走以後我整理好就再确定

对自己诚实岂只是勇气
懂得坚持更要舍得放弃
有些感动会落地生根的定居
有些快乐是终究得回家的旅行

A very nice song sang by fan fan..
Anyone volunteers to help me dl her album?
范玮琪-哲学家
I'll be absolutely grateful =)