Knowing one's name is knowing that person.. I just had a sudden urge to find the names of God I learnt long long ago and to commit them to memory. :) So here goes.. *take a deep breath*
Jehovah Tsidkenu- God is my righteousness
Jehovah M'kaddesh- God is my sanctification
Jehovah Shalom- God is my peace
Jehovah Shammah- God is present with me
Jehovah Rapha- God is my healer
Jehovah Jireh- God is my provider
Jehovah Nissi- God is my banner
Jehovah Rohi- God is my shepherd
So it's an aspect of God for every area of our lives! Cool!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Losing it
I'm losing it once more
Lying down on the floor
Can't seem to find the reason why
At the crossroads and there is no sign
Stuck in limbo, neither here nor there
It hurts so bad, my foot in a snare
Almost gave up without a fight
My flame's a flickering, flickering light
Tired, so tired but I just can't sleep
Lost in my thoughts; they run so deep
A vacuum inside, an empty space
Nothing to look at but much to face
I feel I am no good, not good enough
Just like smoke, a wisp, a puff
Lying down on the floor
Can't seem to find the reason why
At the crossroads and there is no sign
Stuck in limbo, neither here nor there
It hurts so bad, my foot in a snare
Almost gave up without a fight
My flame's a flickering, flickering light
Tired, so tired but I just can't sleep
Lost in my thoughts; they run so deep
A vacuum inside, an empty space
Nothing to look at but much to face
I feel I am no good, not good enough
Just like smoke, a wisp, a puff
Sunday, June 1, 2008
In love
So.. Just came back from a short jog.. Jogging at 10 plus 11 is so nice.. Quiet, cooling and free of people.. Had a good time fellowshipping with a special Someone as I jogged as well.. :) I think I am in love.. all over again.. ;) Not just with jogging but with that special Someone.. =D Looking forward to more jogs and quality time with that Person..
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Contentment
I have been thinking, that I am getting less and less content as I get more and more things. Isn't it ironic? I guess it's human nature not to be content. The more things one has, the more material comforts, the more one's mindset changes to 'obtaining'. And down that path lies destruction.. *cue lighting and ominous music* Okay, maybe not that bad.. Maybe just madness.. Hahaha..
But seriously, I have to start learning to be content; going back to the days where I did not have much yet I was happy. And one key I learnt in church about being content is to count my blessings every day. And to those who are reading, you don't have to be particularly religious to count your blessings! Just remind yourself of the things that you appreciate in life! So here goes my "Thankful List"...
1. I am thankful that I am alive! And that I am in good physical WORKING condition. I know that I am fat but my limbs, my organs and all that are still working normally.
2. I am thankful that I have a good family, particularly an awesome mum who tries to give me everything that I want. :)
3. I have a roof, and a cozy one at that, over my head.
4. I have good food to eat. (Perhaps too good judging by my size... )
5. I have nothing to worry about except my studies.
6. Being just 23 years old, I have my own car to drive around, and I don't have to pay for petrol! (But that doesn't mean that I drive around needlessly. I try to be the most fuel efficient driver I can be!)
7. I have friends in my life.
8. And last but definitely not least, I have a God who ensures that I am well taken care of, and that my future is secure! =)
So with all these things to be thankful for, I can't possibly be discontent.. Contentment is the key to happiness! It's tiring keeping up with the Jones and keeping a mental 'Comparisions' checklist. I want to be happy and content!!!
So some verses to mediate upon..
Hebrews 13:5
Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you."
1 Timothy 6:6-9
Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
However, I do know that contentment does not mean resignation. We all have to have a dissatisfaction within us, to want to improve and strive for greater heights, depths and widths; to not accept things the way they are but to carve out something better.. So, I want to be content and yet dissatisfied!
But seriously, I have to start learning to be content; going back to the days where I did not have much yet I was happy. And one key I learnt in church about being content is to count my blessings every day. And to those who are reading, you don't have to be particularly religious to count your blessings! Just remind yourself of the things that you appreciate in life! So here goes my "Thankful List"...
1. I am thankful that I am alive! And that I am in good physical WORKING condition. I know that I am fat but my limbs, my organs and all that are still working normally.
2. I am thankful that I have a good family, particularly an awesome mum who tries to give me everything that I want. :)
3. I have a roof, and a cozy one at that, over my head.
4. I have good food to eat. (Perhaps too good judging by my size... )
5. I have nothing to worry about except my studies.
6. Being just 23 years old, I have my own car to drive around, and I don't have to pay for petrol! (But that doesn't mean that I drive around needlessly. I try to be the most fuel efficient driver I can be!)
7. I have friends in my life.
8. And last but definitely not least, I have a God who ensures that I am well taken care of, and that my future is secure! =)
So with all these things to be thankful for, I can't possibly be discontent.. Contentment is the key to happiness! It's tiring keeping up with the Jones and keeping a mental 'Comparisions' checklist. I want to be happy and content!!!
So some verses to mediate upon..
Hebrews 13:5
Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you."
1 Timothy 6:6-9
Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
However, I do know that contentment does not mean resignation. We all have to have a dissatisfaction within us, to want to improve and strive for greater heights, depths and widths; to not accept things the way they are but to carve out something better.. So, I want to be content and yet dissatisfied!
Friday, May 23, 2008
Kairos timing
'To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.'
Everything has its kairos timing; no use rushing something nor delaying another thing. It will come to pass in its fullness. A flower blooms in its own time whether you want it to bloom faster or slower. The tide comes in and goes out with nary a thought about how you feel about it. So why hurry? Why rush? Enjoy the journey and the company. We all have to learn go with the flow and not force things.
If you feel like you are going under,
And your life seems torn asunder.
When you feel like you can't take no more,
and you have reached the rock bottom floor.
Just remember that there is no well too deep,
no wall too high nor hill too steep.
Just trust where His hand will lead,
to a place of rest, a place of sleep.
Everything is made perfect in its own time,
every song has its melody, every poem its rhyme.
Don't fight the current, the waves, the tide,
just sit back, buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Carpe diem, seize the moment and more so the day,
Enjoy the skies while it is blue and not regret when it turns grey.
Everything has its kairos timing; no use rushing something nor delaying another thing. It will come to pass in its fullness. A flower blooms in its own time whether you want it to bloom faster or slower. The tide comes in and goes out with nary a thought about how you feel about it. So why hurry? Why rush? Enjoy the journey and the company. We all have to learn go with the flow and not force things.
If you feel like you are going under,
And your life seems torn asunder.
When you feel like you can't take no more,
and you have reached the rock bottom floor.
Just remember that there is no well too deep,
no wall too high nor hill too steep.
Just trust where His hand will lead,
to a place of rest, a place of sleep.
Everything is made perfect in its own time,
every song has its melody, every poem its rhyme.
Don't fight the current, the waves, the tide,
just sit back, buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Carpe diem, seize the moment and more so the day,
Enjoy the skies while it is blue and not regret when it turns grey.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Top 10 signs you know you are fat..
You know you are fat when...
1. Your mum says that you look fat in your new hairstyle.
2. Your friend's mother say that you are 'big-sized'. =D
3. Your friends say that you 'look better now that you have put on weight.' in THAT kind of tone.
4. Your nickname in school is 'Blubber Boy'.
5. You seem to bump into things more often and take up more space than usual.
6. You are saying 'Cold meh? Cold meh?' while people have icicles forming off their noses.
7. You realise that you are spending A LOT more time bathing as there is more surface area to cover.
8. Your foot sinks into the ground when others are practically prancing away.
9. You spend your holidays 'nua'-ing at home, basically eating and sleeping and eating and sleeping.
10. Your name is Jeremy Chua Wei Yang.
1. Your mum says that you look fat in your new hairstyle.
2. Your friend's mother say that you are 'big-sized'. =D
3. Your friends say that you 'look better now that you have put on weight.' in THAT kind of tone.
4. Your nickname in school is 'Blubber Boy'.
5. You seem to bump into things more often and take up more space than usual.
6. You are saying 'Cold meh? Cold meh?' while people have icicles forming off their noses.
7. You realise that you are spending A LOT more time bathing as there is more surface area to cover.
8. Your foot sinks into the ground when others are practically prancing away.
9. You spend your holidays 'nua'-ing at home, basically eating and sleeping and eating and sleeping.
10. Your name is Jeremy Chua Wei Yang.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Moving on?
People say that the good thing about learning history is that you learn from past mistakes. History teaches you to avoid the pitfalls that Life can throw at you and also teaches you the most effective way to go about doing things. Well, I do think that is the case. However, the past, History can also be like a tarry pit; one misstep, getting entranced by the past will cause us to get stuck and become a 'living' fossil.
So, to move on or to remain in the past? When do we know it is time to move on? To leave certain things, certain people behind? Is it heartless to leave people, things and whatnot behind? Is it unfeeling to move on? Is is good to cling on to things? Is it good to be sentimental and nostalgic?
Sometimes, the past is more alluring that the future because it is something known, something that we had tangible experience with while the future is something unknown, something that may change the status quo. And who doesn't like comfort? But then again, the future is filled with excitement and hope. Who does not like fresh things?
Just some random ramblings. In another melancholic funk. Oh by the way, school's starting soon. =) It's a strange sensation to be glad that school is starting. Let's see what is in store for me in this new semester. ;)
So, to move on or to remain in the past? When do we know it is time to move on? To leave certain things, certain people behind? Is it heartless to leave people, things and whatnot behind? Is it unfeeling to move on? Is is good to cling on to things? Is it good to be sentimental and nostalgic?
Sometimes, the past is more alluring that the future because it is something known, something that we had tangible experience with while the future is something unknown, something that may change the status quo. And who doesn't like comfort? But then again, the future is filled with excitement and hope. Who does not like fresh things?
Just some random ramblings. In another melancholic funk. Oh by the way, school's starting soon. =) It's a strange sensation to be glad that school is starting. Let's see what is in store for me in this new semester. ;)
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