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| Monday, September 29, 2008 |
You know...another friend of mine suddenly disappeared some time ago without saying anything. If you are wondering, i did notice. And if you are wondering why i didn't contact you, i'm wondering the same thing too. Miraculously, you appeared, yet you disappeared. I wonder why. Well, drop me note if you're still there =). Saw another friend's nick that made me really concerned too. If you need a listening ear, i'm here. Haven't been blogging much these days, cos i'm too tired to. So many things on my mind, and so many things to do. Tired physically, but mentally going strong. Thanks to Daddy God keeping me strong and sane. Someone once told me that he sees favour in my life...and it keeps circling in my head. You know, knowing you have favour in His eyes is one thing, but hearing that from someone else and confirming that is another thing all together. And to me, that's really music to the ears. Thanks for letting me know =). Nothing much to update really...why not just let the pictures do the talking =). Here are some pics taken at a brother's birthday celebration at Aston's. Thank God for His favour, the Aston's management gave us the entire inner section to our CG! We had the whole area to ourselves!  The earlybirds getting a little bored here...  While the rest are still waiting for their seats...  Comfortably seated and waiting for all our food to arrive...camera whoring time!  Food's here! Time to tuck in!   Birthday boy blowing out the "magic" candles...haha...  Final group photo...  Really huge crowd at the birthday celebration this time round. It was good fun =). |
| allie ♥ 9:15 PM |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2008 |
Been searching for a suitable one that speaks of me, one that's close to my personality, one that i would not get tired of looking at. It wasn't that easy to find. In the end, i was torn between two choices - this one that you are looking at, and another pink girly one. For now, this is it! Right now as i'm writing, i'm having second thoughts about my new blogskin >.<. Lol...i kinda miss my princess one. Well!! Lemme know what you think yea? In the meantime, here are some pictures from the post ECP night outing last week with the CG. We went to Chai Chee Ba Chor Mee, followed by Durian at Four Seasons! Here's Esther, Dorothy and Xiao Han happily enjoying their durians.  Winnie, Esther and me!  Cute Margaret (with Paul's hand in the background)  Yummilicious!!  |
| allie ♥ 10:32 PM |
| Monday, September 15, 2008 |
I would much prefer to listen and see the beauty of the Lord through other people, learning from their experiences and applying them my life. Yesterday's conversation with my CGL brought many things to light. I believe, that it was no coincidence that i happened to be sitting at that particular spot, where my CGL and a guy was having a conversation on work. Listening to them sharing, he mentioned how God does not always provide the answers by changing a situation. God can also change your thinking to your favour, shining light onto that same situation and bring out the beauty of it. Thinking back on the things that happened in the past week. It was precisely what had happened to me. In my own words, i would have said, "...suddenly, my thoughts just changed, and instead of that, i began to think this way...", unable to comprehend the cause of those changes. The beauty of it now is knowing that it did not occur "suddenly". It was His way of answering your prayers, the doubts you have in your heart, and His way of changing things to your favour. Thank you Lord. I really don't know what else to say other than to give thanks to you. Earlier last week, i was involved in a discussion about someone who doesn't seem to be up to mark in work and yet has people of power of her side. After that discussion, i went back, feeling troubled, wondering why was i thinking that way. I didn't like it and i told the Lord i didn't wanna be like that. Following that, the next few days i began to see that it's the favour of God upon her. Even though she didn't deserve it, even though she didn't do the "right" things, the favour was obvious. Just like how we didn't deserve the favour, she didn't deserve the negative though she didn't do right. Nobody does. What's even more beautiful is that God changes your thinking in your favour for your sake. It's liberating and elevating to see why things happen this way, and not by the ways of the world they expect. So many things shared in yesterday's conversation and i'm still trying to digest it. So many awesome sermons in the past two weeks that i feel overwhelmed...like i'm being hit left right centre with all the goodness of His word. Really hope to sit down and just meditate on those teachings and verses this week. A couple of friends asked me how has life been since camp. Honestly, i haven't really thought about it, but upon hearing the question, i went back and thought about it. I think the very first was definitely passing the auditions. It was especially awesome cos i know that it's completely not of my own effort, but all because of His favour. The bestest thing about life after camp, is the liberation i have now. The memories of a particular past that have held me back in bondage and kept me running in circles are gone, and that really sets me free. A couple of things are at the top of my mind right now...hopefully there'll be time to pen them down soon. "He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all — how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?" Romans 8:32 |
| allie ♥ 10:35 AM |
| Monday, September 08, 2008 |
Remember last Sunday's post where i talked about the audition? The one that i did so badly i didn't wanna talk about it? My goodness, guess what. I got in!!!!!!!!!!!!! The miracle that i prayed for, the favour that i trusted him for, and it came! My goodness, i really can't believe it. There's no way i would have gotten in by merit. Truly, totallyy undeserved favour. At a loss for words.... All glory and praise to Jesus. No words can describe how grateful i am right now. So beautiful and faithful is our Lord. |
| allie ♥ 9:57 PM |
| Sunday, September 07, 2008 |
Camp was awesome! Had a blast there in Malacca Holiday Inn, with an awesome hotel room facing the sea! It's like heaven and feels like it too, definitely the best 4 days i've ever spent overseas, refreshing and edifying my mind, body, spirit. The presence of God was ever so strong at the camp and His love so overwhelming. At times i didn't feel like coming back, however, thinking of the prospect of using what we received at camp in our lives makes me wanna come back :). Before i went for camp, many things went through my mind. The struggles that i had to go through in the 8 months of this year, work issues, character issues, family and friends issues were all on my mind the night before we left for Malacca. People were always telling me how camp is "life-changing", and i never really fully understood how can it be so then. But one thing's for sure, i did look forward to that personal time with the Lord. It's amazing how God chooses to put people in your life to bless you and transform you. The first meal of camp i got to sit with some people i didn't know before, and they suggested writing down some of the expectations for the camp, what you expect to receive from the Lord. And curiously, i did so. When i look back to the words i've written, every single thing was fulfilled, and in abundance. Praise the Lord. The camp touched on two major areas - career and relationships. It's amazing really, and i'm still in awe. Remember my previous posts about my dreams? Pastor spoke about our dream jobs, about God-given gifts and abilities and the desire God has put in our hearts to do certain things. One night, we were told to share our 3 dream jobs, and for the first time in my life, i had no hesitation in listing them down. All because the month leading up to the camp, He has shown me and guided me to where i am now. Wow......i'm still in awe. Favour was a topic which Pastor dwelled on during the camp, and also one that struck me most. We all know favour and we know favour's upon God's children. During camp, favour seems to take on a whole new meaning. Pastor talked about using your favour to glorify the Lord, a thought that i've never considered before. When favour comes, receive it and use it so that other people may see the glory of God through you. It's wonderful to see the works of God's favour in people's lives, it really changes things, and make situations favour the person even though they make mistakes. Unexplanable, amazing favour. Then comes the relationship seminar, which was my favourite session in the camp. I've always felt that relationships were something very special to me, something very close to my heart that i don't openly share even to the people closest to me, something very dear and of utmost importance to me. Deaconnesss said women are made for relationships. This is so true, not just for me, but for all the other girls out there as well. We always long to love and be loved, and enjoy giving in a relationship. But that's also what makes a girl vulnerable, cos they are so willing and ready to love, that they give away their heart so easily. The answers i seeked in this area were all answered too. Answers which i never expected to come in this form, in this way, and God answered all of them fully, completely and without a doubt. My heart is at peace, at ease and set free. Never felt so free from heart troubles until this day, when i finally found the courage to face the situation, face the people and face the world. At one service when Pastor prayed for me, i felt the tangible presence and the overwhelming love of God, which led me to cry buckets of tears uncontrollably, not knowing what hit me. I haven't cried like this in a long long time, felt like i've never been loved like this in my entire life until Jesus came... The most treasured moments at camp were those spent with the CG members, getting to know them and seeing the glory of God through them. These are wonderful, wonderful people, both girls and guys. I've never met better people in my entire life, really. And it's wonderful to be in their company and be in the presence of God with them. The memories of the camp are so beautiful and will certainly be treasured and remembered as the walk continues. One thing that i've prayed for is to bring the presence of God from the camp back with me. That intimacy was something truly enjoyable and will find joy and peace feeding on it. Today, i met with the CG members at church today. It's great to see everyone so refreshed from the camp. In their own words, they "feel different, like something's different inside of them", which was really awesome to see. Fresh revelations spoken forth from their mouths and fresh insight into God's love for them. Alright, I could go on and on about it, but it's time for a rest now. If you tell me, camp is a "life-changing experience" now, i can't agree more with you :).   |
| allie ♥ 8:59 PM |
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