MYRTLE '08

2008-09-10T05:43:00.000-07:00

2008-09-08T20:37:00.001-07:00

hello group(:
)): i didn't do my QT yesterday): one chicken dance for me...
today i will do!!! ((:

ONE thought though... why your don't like to blog ahhh? and dun like to go out with me? i want to go out with you ehhhh... ((: heh heh... GO OUT WITH ME.....
okok i'll be serious.. i really want to go out with your(: get to know your better seriously!!!(: i won't preach no worries.. I am not very good at that... half the time i give wrong advice so no worries i plainly just wanna go out.. i promise to look nice(: anyway.. i dun care.. either go out with me or i'll call you!!! you know i love talking on the phone too.. i can talk about anything and everything.. FOR HOURS.. so you choose go out with me(((: ORRRRR... i'll call you and chit and chat.. hahaha.. (: come onnnn.. i am nice.. i bet all go change numbers already right.. HUMPH.. can hear timothy saying that.. HAHA...

to lawrence: hey(: you ain't alone(: have similar struggles(:so i dunno la.. i have not found what you did and i want to find it though(: a real love relationship with God. JIA YOU exploring it(:

EHHH to the rest of the GROUP!!!!!
YOUR BETTER DO YOUR QT if not i'll come after you and do with you!!!! hahahahaha(((:
*imagine me going round to all your schools just to do QT....* i'll be so frazzle getting lost but if your dun do.. I WILL come!!!(:

LOVE, Joanne!!! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

2008-09-08T06:27:00.001-07:00

Something to ponder

If you were to look at the earth from afar, what would you see? Remarkably thin ozone layer with polluted skies and darker rivers and buildings that go higher and higher?

If you could see spirits, both good and evil, what would you see? Evil spirits filling the earth, tempting every victim they can find, while the good spirits stay in churches and guide missionaries?

If you could see human hearts, what would you see? Blackened hearts all over the world, with a few pure ones shining like stars in the midst of the darkness?

If you could see God's love, mercy and grace, what would you see? Filling the whole universe?

2008-09-04T09:28:00.000-07:00

Do we realise how small we are?

We are roughly 0.0017 km tall.
The Earth is roughly 40041.47 km wide.
The Milky Way is roughly 946 100 000 000 000 000 km wide.
The nearest galaxy from us is roughly 23 652 500 000 000 000 000 km away.
The observable matter of the universe is roughly at least 879 873 000 000 000 000 000 000 km across.
The universe is probably infinite.

We make up roughly 0.000000000000000000000000002% of the observable matter of the universe. Can't imagine how small we are? We are a like an electron in 6 times the distance from the Sun to Pluto!

So who are we, that the God who formed the universe, should love and care for us?

After all, if the world was to vanish, He'll only lose 0.0000000000000000045% of the observable matter of the universe.

So why then, does the God of the universe, say in John 3:16 that He loved the world until he gave His One and Only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life?

He calls us His children, even though we are sinners. That's like calling an electron in an atom of a molecule of a harmful bacteria your child. Can we match His love for us?

We have been made a "spectacle in the whole universe" (1 Corinthians 4:9). So what are riches, popularity and good deeds in God's eyes?

Are we selfish and self-centered, thinking we are bigger than God's creations? Are we even serious about God? We are so worthless, but He made us worthy.

We are nothing but just a speck of dust. After all, we were made from dust.

Do we realise how small we are? More importantly, do we realise the extent of God's love?

- Lawrence

2008-08-14T09:07:00.001-07:00

Haha yeah we should have a myrtle outing probably on the sept holiday week. I think exams start very soon after the holidays so we should have our outing right at the start of the holidays.

Anyway I should be free for most days, i think.

- Lawrence

2008-08-07T19:31:00.000-07:00

Ello ello people FINE.. i'll CHANGE my colour.. DARK DARK DARK colour okay.. humphhh anywayy..

I HAVE BIG BIG PLAN((:heh heh heh

PEOPLE we can start planning A MYRTLE OUTING!!!!!!((:
simply just name an activity you want to do!(:
Don't worry about time and all... (at most we sleep over if there is LOADS of funnnn activities((: )
ALL activities are funnn... NAME more than one also cannn(((: (heh heh EXAMPLE i use huimin.. hahaha SHE LOVES desserts((: so she could say something like EAT DESSERT for her activity((: )

Then after we collate ALL means everyone MUST you know CONTRIBUTE.. DENNN we can budget out how much we need (DO NOT BURN A HOLE IN YOUR PARENTS POCKETS!!!!! THEY WILL COME AFTER ME!!!!) okokok anyway then we can work out about how much you can save (((:

THENNNN FINALE stage!!!((: WE take into consideration the amount of time we need to save to get to our budget, we shall PLAN + AIM towards a DATE agreeable to ALL.. SO YOU MUST MUST MUST I DUN CARE COME.. CAUSE WE will definately set a date far far far away from today and WE CHOKE you first!!!( THIS blog entries chokes ya FROM all other weird commitment you will have on MYRTLE OUTING DAY!!!! YAY!!!!!!!)

okay... SO START POSTING YOUR ACTIVITIES STRAIGHT AFTER YOU EXAMS!!!((:

love you turtlessss(((;
JOANNE

2008-08-04T06:49:00.000-07:00

Woah joanne your posts colour is a bit of a strain in the eye!

Anyway I felt it was definately awesome that our homework was clearly explained in E3 and JYM. Personally I have been struggling on this topic, basically "what is the WILL of God?". If you attended E2 or E3, Pastor Sai Moi spells it out very clearly.

The will of God does not need to be a sign or miracle. It does not need to be a dream or vision, or a fantastic sign like Paul's. It is instead found in our very hands - the Bible. The will of God can be found in the Bible, in these passages:

The will of God is..

To be thankful - 1 Thessalonians 5:18
..give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

To be submissive - 1 Peter 2:13-15
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.

To be sanctified - 1 Thessalonians 4:3
It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality;

To accept suffering - 1 Peter 5:10
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

To be spirit filled
I lost the reference for this. I wrote Eph 5:17 but it doesn't seem like it...

The pastor also mentioned that when we do the above, we can choose what we want to do, and it will be God's will, cause He has provided with us the wisdom. I don't know how much you agree with this point. Nevertheless we should be more Christ-like and grow closer to God everyday. After all, don't worry if you have not been called into ministry, or you are not sure what God's purpose for your life. Jesus only started his ministry when he was 30 years old!

Lawrence

2008-08-03T07:57:00.000-07:00

i dunno what is wrong
i keep trying to post the pictures it won't let meee.. wha lao.. 1/2 an hour trying to post pictures...

2008-08-03T07:39:00.000-07:00

heyy ya
my aim for this blog just for everyone to pour out(: hoepfully i get to know your better(:

currently my life is hmmm downhill.. being 18 ain't filled with funn.. ): i thought it was gonna be filled with loads of funnn but nah it isn't.. anyway.. being 18 sighhh MORE expectations on me.. well my parents particularly my mum is "forcing" me to join piano.. i really dun want to.. and well i guess i have been running away from that suffering come problem in my life.. and guess what happened? i am getting so burned now.. my mum is gonna make me stop worship stuff from now on.. cause well she says piano takes pirority.. worship sounds like a distraction from her point of view..

there are 2 ways i can respond.
1. disobey- don't do it, still get banned from worship stuff and yeah be unhappy and think my mum is weird and whatever and she is totally mean and i should hate her and blah blah blah and ultimately let the hate eat me uppp.. i mean its WORSHIP?? its "for" God..
2. obey- don't do any of the above.. *was totally tempted to* but the above argument is really flawed.. because nothing of God ,even "worship stuff" ,will cause you to sin or dishonour your parents.. so this is what i should do..

i should.....
1. pray and ask God for strength
2.find someone to be accountable for keeping me on track of my piano
3.find peace in playing the piano and peace with my mother
4.ask for God's help to find joy in playing the piano
5.commit my lessons to him and ask for guidance in this path in which i am walking on
6. Except God's will for my life in the aspect of worship stuff

its hard people... sigh.. He never said it was gonna be easy.. if you paid attention to sermon today (E3) there will be suffering.. well while growing up my mum use to constantly remind me "obedience is better than sacrifice"... you will sacrifice and compromise your growing relationship with God when you disobey..

i plan to compromise with my mum though.. just praying for the right timing.. i will ask her to allow me to stay in worship ministry and IF i do not keep to my piano lessons den she can take me out of it.. but whaaa *struggle struggle* everyday is a struggle..

WELL all the best peeps((: your have exams.. heh heh.. ((: no worries... just don't forget God peeps...((:

Joanne

2008-07-31T08:14:00.000-07:00

Tired.. hahaha but i this will be good for yourr. anyway i went to read up my experiencing God((: I think its a MIND blowing reply to you all((: if you are interested i think your should go grab experiencing God..

It says:
What is God's Will for My life?
"When people seek to know and do the will of God, many aks the question, What is God's will for my life? A seminary professor of mine, Dr. Gaines S. Dobbins, used to say, "If you ask wrong questions you are going to get wrong answers." Sometimes we assume that every question is a legitimate question. When we pursue an answer and always come up wrong, we cannot figure out what is happening. Always check to see if you have asked the right question before you pursue the answer.

What is God's will for my life?- is NOT the right question. I think the right question is, What is God's will? Once I know God's will, then I can adjust my life to Him. In other words, what is it that God is purposing where I am. Once I know what God is doing, then I know what I need to do. The focus needs to be on God, not my life!

COOL huh... (((: heh i know the answer for the THE question((: WHAT IS GOD'S WILL((: but thatttttt... tooo long to type outt.. perhaps if your are interested tell me and i will heh heh photocopy(: yeahhh((:

anyway people i will post up our pictures soonnnn spare mee.. i wanna sleepy sleepy((:

JOANNE((:

2008-07-28T02:53:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHADAY JOANNE!!

ok i'm gonna do our homework since i've got nothing to do or else joanne will pluto me!
haha..

(1) What is the will of God?
http://www.discipleshiptools.org/pages.asp?pageid=60407
this is what i got..

A complete Curriculum on God’s Will!

The General Overview of the Will of God

A basic general idea of what does it mean to know the will of God. Seek first the kingdom of God, a general overview of who is the will of God.

Finding God’s Will

Surrendering Ourselves to Who God Calls Us To Be.

God's Will Step I: Learning to Surrender your will to God's

We must have the firm desire to surrender ourselves to the will of the Father! However this surrendering we do is not giving up our distinction and personality. It does not make us eunuchs and robots who serve a master out of obligation and employment or out of a predetermined program. It is the refusal to surrender our will that leads us astray and away from His perfect will.

God's Will Step II: Learning to Develop Praise

When our relationship with Christ is what it should be-THEN we will be in HIS WILL!!! Then we will be able to make good decisions. Then we will understand the road bumps of life, how to learn and grow from them. To be a better servant by being a better child of His.

God’s Will Step III: Beware of Deceptions

Beware of deceptions and misleading choices! We need to focus on the source; especially those of us who are not experienced in letting God lead us and are easily turned off the path from what seems to be common sense and good opportunities. But these in fact are sometimes tricks of Satan to mislead us and confuse us. Sometimes we misinterpret our own will as being what God's will is. What we think might be the leading of the Holy Spirit may not be from Him at all but just our own selfish inclinations. Our focus needs to be on what God has revealed to us through...

God’s Will Step IV: Using the Mind

Using the Mind that God Gave Us! God has given us a wonderful gift in knowing God’s Will; our mind! We have the ability to process information and to discern our situation. Yet, this is a difficult task. We tend to like the easy way out which does not involve too much thought. This is a result of our fast paced and fast food society, where we want the burger NOW! And we want our information now too.

God’s Will Step V: Taking a Careful Look at our Options

God’s wisdom is seen by His grace, which provides us a way out of our sinful nature, by the means of redemption. This was His choice, His decision, for His glory. God works by choosing us and then, God gives us the means to carry out His plan. In knowing God’s Will, whatever decision or dilemma you face, relationships, money, career or whatever… you can rest assured that God has an example and advice for you to follow.

God’s Will Step VI: Confirmation

Confirmation, How to Follow by Faith. Life seems like putting together a puzzle without looking at the picture on the box. In knowing God’s Will we pray and hope we are doing it right, but sometimes its like working in the dark. God's will is a mystery; there is no doubt about it. Mainly because we are not mature enough to handle the truth of what is ahead. If we do know, then we are likely to be cowards and flee! So, God reveals his plan to us slowly, just as you start feeding a toddler. You start slowly and gradually increase in the amount and types of food. Only God knows for sure what our finished life will be like...

DETERMINATION

Decisions! Decisions! & Decisions! In knowing God’s Will, each of us faces scores and scores and just a huge amount of choices each day. Confronted by either an employment choice, place to live, who will I marry or which socks shall I wear, we decide from the major to the minor: Yet, most of us have learned there is no easy process to automatically know what God is thinking. Mainly because we clutter our minds with all of our own desires so God’s seem to be pushed aside.

i don''t know but it seems to me after reading all this that God's Will is individual for everyone of us and that we should surrender ourselves to Him ..then we will be able to accomodate in God's will..

(2)Do you think....
i don't know?!

HAHA.. DAVINN!

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