Rest

You know why I love my God? Because He is real to me.

Rest.

The word "rest" is something that I love and something that is elusive sometimes. How do you find rest? As in really rest? And enjoy the moment?

The day is perfect, blue sky, white puffy clouds, cool grass, cool breeze, view of pond with duckies, great food, and the Lord says "Rest and enjoy the moment."

Are you serious Lord? What about the many thoughts that I have? What about the many things that are ahead? What rest?!

"See, you have trusted Me all these while, so continue to do so....", "Enjoy the moment~!"

How do I know my God is real to me? Because He confirms His words.

Sermon for today is "Rest!" Coincidence? Nah.... Its my God at work. =)

See, many times we get busy, busy in doing things, busy in living life, busy in this, busy in that, busy in whatever not. Busy busy busy buzzzzzz...... I love the word rest, that sometimes, people just find it hard to accept it. Or at least that "people" is me.

It is good to keep busy, you know, doing the good things and good works of God. Jesus was always on and about doing stuffs; teaching, preaching, healing, making disciple , ministering, traveling, etc, etc... That was what I've learned, always out and about doing things.

Rest: Probably its just me, or probably just how I had perceived it. Surely "rest" not something for us who are out and about doing passionate stuffs for God. Right?

Wrong! And I was dead wrong... See, Jecy. Have you failed to see that God rested? He rested on the seventh day of creation. Oh.... And He rested in His creations.. Oohhh.....

The story of Punchinello was played at service, and how I love this story.

Eli looked at Punchinello, put his hands on those small wooden shoulders, and spoke very slowly. "Because you're mine. That's why you matter to me."....Eli said, "Because she has decided that what I think is more important than what anyone else thinks. The stickers only stick if you let them."...."Now remember," Eli said as the Wemmick walked out the door. "You ARE special because I made you, and I don't make mistakes."

Yea.... To end it, you know why I love my God? Because He is real to me.

And how do I know He real to me? Because He works in the mysterious ways that touches my heart.

Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are

I heard this song on the radio yesterday. I was thinking, what a sweet song it is.... Aaawwww..... SWEET!!! ^_^

"You know, you know, you know,
I'd never ask you to change,
If perfect is what you're searching for,
Then just stay the same"

Its so sweet, I could get diabetic! =P

Imagine

Imagine there's no Heaven,
It's easy if you try,
No hell below us,
Above us only sky,
Imagine all the people,
Living for today.

Imagine there's no countries,
It isn't hard to do,
Nothing to kill or die for,
And no religion too,
Imagine all the people,
Living life in peace.

You may say that I'm a dreamer,
But I'm not the only one,
I hope someday you'll join us,
And the world will be as one.

Imagine no possessions,
I wonder if you can,
No need for greed or hunger,
A brotherhood of man,
Imagine all the people,
Sharing all the world.

You may say that I'm a dreamer,
But I'm not the only one,
I hope someday you'll join us,
And the world will live as one.



I was with a group of adults with special needs doing music therapy today when one of them requested for this song to be sung. Listening to the lyrics... I could only wonder if he understood what the song meant.

I was touched by the lyrics I must say.

Sam and Esther

I was at a children's home today, with my colleagues as part of the team to promote Micah 2010 to the children.

I like what I saw. =)

The past week, I asked God to inspire me again. You know, at times you just need that little push again?

So yea, I was at this home. I am amazed and in awe of where they have arrived to, after 25 years of faithfully serving the needy children. Amazing and God blessed!

From what I experienced today, I learned that you don't need to be rich to be a blessing to another. God have given you enough. And with what you have, you use it....

There are 115 children in the home. These children comes from different backgrounds, orphans, single parents, parents who are drug users, etc, etc. To most of us, these children are the sad stories.

When my colleague told me about what we were going to do there, that is to share with the children, to remember the poor, and to make a promise to stand and pray for the poor. I thought she meant that teaching them now, so that when they grow up, they can do as shared. But NO! She challenged me to see the children doing it even now, at this tender age! To start helping the poorer people in need.

I was doubtful....

Know what?.... These children proved me wrong.

Being in the hall and doing the programme with them, I was just observing these children. I could sense God's presence in their lives. Despite their circumstances, He is real and they are of value and of great potentials.

I saw how they respected and cared for one another. It was awesome and heartwarming. One of the kid was on wheelchair, with stiffed limb. I saw how they included that kid into every activity, even the handprinting (which was a little messy), photoshoot, meals,....

Me, coming with my work experiences, I must say, I am truly humbled and inspired by what I saw. These kids helped and served with their heart. They are experts in handling the kid on wheelchair. I must say I am in awe of their kind generosity in caring and helping that kid. I am so glad that we took a step back and just observed.

It was a blessed day indeed. Before I end, we showed the children this video.




Heart wrenching? Yea... That was intentional. Now, let's put your feelings into something more constructive. Do something! ;)

ps: to know more about what happened to Sam and Esther, click on the link

i. Sam and Esther Follow Up Story
ii. Sam and Esther's sister Jane: He Changed My Life!

Random Thoughts

I'm so simple that it sounds complicated sometimes.
I'm not a cube, therefore, do not fit me into a box.

What do you do with what you have?
Have you ever been tired, trying to prove yourself or meeting up to expectations? I have, even just by the thought of it. Bleh...

Ever seen the sky smile at you? I have. I thought it looked weird, but it was funny and nice! =)

Mirror

Have you looked into the mirror lately?
Who do you see? Hahaha....

July 1st - Smile!

This marks the mid half of the year and its been going great... ahem! ^_^

A new found friend kept reminding me and asking if I have been smiling. I thought that was kinda odd question to ask. I'll smile when I want to, I'll smile when I'm happy, I'll smile when I want to be pleasant, I'll smile, yes I'll smile.

Which brought back some old school memories. I had a friend who said I've got a smile plastered on my face!

So yea, back to July 1st, I reviewed my 2010 resolution. Lo and behold!!! Resolution No. 1 - To smile more!!!

So, there you go, new found friend! Thanks for the reminder and I shall be working on it! ;D

Resolution No. 2 - To be nice to people and get to know them genuinely. Working on it!!! Hardwork, hardwork, its a hard hard work.... hahah...

Resolution No. 3 - To fit into the unique mould God has for me. I am coming to realize and affirm of what I'm passionate about, what causes I am for, what I stand for, what I believe in, what are my parts or role to play, what are my resources. I am coming to realize, that I don't need to fit into a box that someone has for me. I fit into God's unique mould that He has for me.

Learn to worship Him again. Working on it!! Its a lifestyle!

Resolution No. 4 - Take time to have fun! Amen... Working on it!!!

Looking forward to a great second half of the year! God bless!