Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Counting My Blessings

In October this year, I embarked on the Advanced Certificate in Training & Assessment (ACTA) programme. I thank God for helping me to clear two modules thus far.

On 2 Nov, I was on module 2 when the facilitator made a request for us to share something special that we have found out from one of our fellow course mate. Jenny Ong, whom I had briefly been re-acquainted with that day at the training was actually my former colleague at St James Church. When it was Jenny’s turn to speak, she mentioned that I have a good husband. The facilitator quickly followed up with the comment that it was heartening to hear the male species given special mention that day.

Jenny is obviously right. God has blessed me with a wonderful and loving husband. I thank God for blessing me with a God fearing man. I look back to the year in 2008 when we were in courtship, then entering marriage in March 2009. Today, my parents are happy that Monte and I are still blissfully married. This means a lot to any parent on earth because their children’s happiness means the world to them. We learn to cherish whatever time we have as husband and wife and see the hand of God’s love upon us in everyday living. God is good.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Inside Out

He knows us inside out. He sees us through our ups and downs. He lifts us up from the valley and beckons us to return to the flat land when we linger far too long on the mountaintop. Yes, no one else knows us better than Him because He made us and so He knows us extremely well. The Lord Jesus, a brother and a true friend who gave Himself fully to us. He not only wants the best for every aspect of your life and mine; more than anything else, He wants to see us thrive in Him. Vibrant, strong and full of tenacity and grace, He flows through us when we walk in step with His Spirit and live in His will.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

The First Light

We experience the greatest darkness right before the break of dawn. Sometimes, the darkness can appear intimidating and daunting. But the Lord says that when His light shines through, not only will darkness be driven away, His pure light penetrates and zooms into the hearts of His beloved. The break of dawn not only brings forth the light of Christ, the Lord floods our hearts with hope, joy and love over and over again. Just like the watchman who yearns for the first light of the morning, we receive the Lord’s unceasing love. We experience His holy and awesome presence increasingly and powerfully each new day.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Vocal Training at His Sanctuary

I had the privilege to conduct four sessions of vocal training at His Sanctuary from 20 Oct to 10 Nov 2010. I am appreciative of the awesome opportunity that the leadership of His Sanctuary has graciously extended to me. I had a wonderful time training and learning with the people. I am encouraged and motivated by their commitment and enthusiasm.

Looking back at day one when the Lord led me on this amazing journey. I see Him at every vocal training session that He opened for me. With individuals, groups, church groups and corporate clients, I am amazed by all that the Lord has accomplished. Apart from Him, I can do nothing.