Mighty God

When we hear the voice of God, He fills us with unending hope and deep assurance. There is a quickening in our heart and spirit. An unspeakable joy rises from the depths of our being. 

All we want is more of Him and less. God reveals His heart to us when we seek Him. 

We surrender our lives to the supreme God. He turns our lives into beautiful masterpieces.

He speaks into our lives. He transforms us. 

This transformation does not only affect us; it flows out to touch people around us.

God’s grace is revealed through our brokenness and love. He works through vulnerable people.

The Lord's desire is to see us reach our fullest potential. We shine and flourish by the power of His love.  a

We are a beacon of light for Him. We are channels of His blessings.

All glory and honour be unto God, our and Redeemer. The Rock of ages is our firm and lasting foundation.

The Fragility of Life

Life is like a beautiful, precious and priceless porcelain bowl. We are captivated by the beauty of this lovely porcelain bowl. We gaze at it for a long time to observe every detail of this exhibit.  

If this porcelain bowl drops to the ground, it will smash into pieces . 

Life is fragile. We are here today but tomorrow we might no longer be on the surface of this earth.

Life is precious. We cherish every moment that God has blessed us. We long to see the face of God. We long to commune with Him. 

Each day, the Lord unfolds miracles right before our eyes. He reminds us of His goodness and faithfulness.

We know the futility of life. The only life that is worth living is the life that is lived fully for the Lord. 

The Lord grants us a deep appreciation for the blessing of life. He holds all things together.

We are breathing, living beings that carry His presence wherever we go. We bring the life changing hope of God to people at the verge of desperation and despair. 

We can live life to the fullest. The Lifegiver gives us hope. We can enjoy life and living. We thrive with undying hope.  

As long as we have the Lord, we have everything. All that really matters is to see the hand of God on our broken lives. Our sole desire is to seek our Maker all the days of our lives. We live to taste His goodness. We live to see a sign of His love. We live to see His glory.

Crying Out To The Lord

We have the awesome privilege to enter into the Lord’s presence. We have awesome privilege to cry out to God at all times.

In our darkest hour, we run into His loving arms. His abiding presence awaits us. His love and assurance cover us.

We cry out to the Lord for deliverance and help. He hears our cries. He responds in His love and mercy.

He knows our pain and struggles. He knows our anguish and despair. He hears our silent cries.

His divine intervention is our lifeline. Our sovereign Lord is in complete control. He is our Waymaker. He is the covenant making and covenant keeping God.

He picks us up and speaks strength and hope into our hearts. He gives us grace to persevere.

We believe the Lord for miracles and breakthroughs. We have decided to follow Him however hard things are.

In the holy of holies. He empowers us in His presence. Help comes from His sanctuary. Hope comes from His sanctuary.

Lord, we need You more than yesterday. We will never stop crying out to You all day and all night.

Mistakes are Stepping Stones

I had just completed an Oral Communication programme at a primary school in Tampines on 4 April. Those adorable ten-year-old children whom I had the privilege to share with were fantastic. They were mostly bubbly, fun and full of joy.

Part of the deliverables of the programme required the children to make oral presentations. One of the children, a small built boy kept coming to me to say that he was not able to make the presentation. He was obviously shaking in his knees and he was at the verge of tears. I assured him that I would be by him. I am proud of him for trying.

I often tell the children that the best place to make mistakes is right in the midst of my sessions. We learn from the mistakes and we grow. We take mistakes as stepping stones of growth and development.

One of the reasons children may fear failure could be because when they do make mistakes, people jumped at them. During my training, I try to make children feel at ease, I thank them for trying. I assure them that they will improve with practice. Time and again, I see timid and nerve wrecked children come out from their shells and arise in confidence. I am privilege to witness the milestones they reached.

Desperate Need

The hunger for God’s presence is a sign that we are healthy. This hunger can only be satisfied when we reach into the deep presence of the Lord. A hunger that no one and nothing can satisfy. The world and all its trappings leave us gasping for more; leaves us feeling empty and disgruntled. The little birds are solely dependent on the constant feeding from their mothers. This conjures an image of their helplessness and vulnerability for their mother is their only source and lifeline.

We need the Lord desperately. When we are fully dependent on the Lord, He not only comes through for us, He leads on an amazing journey of faith. We no longer live by sight; we are full of hope, optimism and endless opportunities because when God opens a door, no man can shut it. We serve a God who knows no boundaries; He is matchless, incomparable and utterly awesome and all-powerful. We the redeemed shall be strong and we put our complete trust in a God who never fails. He is ever faithful and true to all who call upon Him.

Each Precious Moment

I have enjoyed 12 years of marriage to Monte. The Lord has seen us through as one everyday of the past 12 years and we are greatly indebted to His loving kindness and love.

When a couple is with each other for a long time, each day gets more precious for the simple reason that we are mortal beings and at anytime one can leave this temporal place at a snap of the fingers. Life may be fleeting but the Lord makes each day meaningful and precious because He desires to live in and through us. When I see the hand of God upon us we can only bow down to the one who has blessed us so abundantly. We savour each moment together, living on His goodness and grace that he lavishly pours on us.

Inspiration

Currently, I am conducting Debating cum Presentation Skills to an amazing group of 11-year-old children in a school in Tampines. My class is from 4.15 to 5.45pm. The kids are in the morning session. By the time I am through training each week, they are very exhausted. What amazes me is that they do not show it on their faces. I am greatly encouraged by them. In many ways, they have inspired me on. I enjoy my work.

Embracing Change

The eagle has always captured the hearts of people. It radiates with strength, beauty, grace and magnificence as it soars through the sky. Many of us may not be aware that the eagle goes though some hard knocks of life in its lifetime.

At about 40 years old, the eagle has to make a choice between life and death. It goes through rebirth. It will fly alone to a very high place. At this place, it goes through transformation. The eagle breaks its beak and pluck out its feathers. For a long 150 days, it goes though the gruesome and painful process to stay alive. A new beak is grown strongly and a new coat of feathers now adorns the majestic eagle. Finally the eagle takes one of the most significant flights of its life as it soars powerfully into the sky. Through rebirth, the eagle adds another 30 to 40 years to its life. On the contrary, if the eagle chooses to resist change, it will die.

The eagle teaches us the importance of embracing change. The Lord puts us through some experiences that require us to go through change at different times of our life. We may resist change because it is challenging, humbling or even uncomfortable. We can respond to the work of God and embrace change gracefully by His grace. Ultimately, we grow stronger in Him. We emerge with triumph for He enables us to overcome and soar with wings up high to the sky.

We are on Pilgrimage

We are on pilgrimage. God in His goodness has put eternity in our hearts. We are set apart. We are eternally indebted to the loving Father for declaring His everlasting love for us. 

We were condemned to death and degradation. God is His mercy picked us up from the miry clay. He gives us purpose to live. We live and move and have our being in Him.

As pilgrims, we abandon everything and anything that hinder us from tracing the footsteps of our master. There is no greater calling than to worship the true and the living God. There is no greater joy than to hear His heart beat. 

Focusing on the race means that we allow the Lord total access into every aspect of our lives. We press forward to finish the race. The Lord leads us on to greater heights and deeper depths. And by the power of His Spirit, He leads us on in victory.