"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." ... John 14:27
This was the first bible verse accompanied her as she walked through the valley of darkness in her life. Mountains of problems, she dealt one at time with prayers to our Father. Pains and hurts, she put them at the feet of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Life was transformed. From a quiet reserved person, she has become cheerful and outgoing. Her eyes sparkled every time when she speaks about our God. She found the meaning of living. She finds love by loving and serving others. She finds healing and strength through the words of God. She finds hope in our Lord, Jesus Christ.
In her, I saw brokenness being made whole through the hands of our God!
Friday, September 30, 2005
Saturday, September 24, 2005
A new lease of life
A Bible in his hands, that was all he has in those lonely years. These quiet times has provided a opportunity for him to know God. A God that is full of love and compassion. A God that given him a gift of salvation. A God has given him a second life - a second chance.
With this renewal, he now realize what is most important in life. Beside God, nothing is more important to be with family. Life was totally changed. From a night adventurer, he has become a family man. Money is still not enough at times, but he choose to do right for God. To trust God will provide all that he needed for him and his family.
Surely, when repentance is real and forgiveness has been given by the Lord, He may also grant His grace for new beginnings...
This reminded me a verse in 1 Peter 5:10-11
"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen."
With this renewal, he now realize what is most important in life. Beside God, nothing is more important to be with family. Life was totally changed. From a night adventurer, he has become a family man. Money is still not enough at times, but he choose to do right for God. To trust God will provide all that he needed for him and his family.
Surely, when repentance is real and forgiveness has been given by the Lord, He may also grant His grace for new beginnings...
This reminded me a verse in 1 Peter 5:10-11
"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen."
Thursday, September 22, 2005
To whom shall we go?
The plane circled more than two hours in the air of L.A. The pilots were dumping the fuel in the Pacific to lighten the plane for an emergency landing. I could not imagine or explain the passengers' anxiety over their safety on that plane.
The fear of death just right at the door step. Eyes glued on the CNN news with the plane from air to land. It was a remarkable landing of the plane. I thank God for His mercy, grace and strength for these people to go through this ordeal.
The whole episode kept me thinking - There is no one to turn to, only God himself at that very point of uncertainty. I believed not only the bystander like me praying for them, they themselves prayed as well. This event surely left a big mark in their heart - believers and unbelievers...
Another awakening, may more souls be saved in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ!
The fear of death just right at the door step. Eyes glued on the CNN news with the plane from air to land. It was a remarkable landing of the plane. I thank God for His mercy, grace and strength for these people to go through this ordeal.
The whole episode kept me thinking - There is no one to turn to, only God himself at that very point of uncertainty. I believed not only the bystander like me praying for them, they themselves prayed as well. This event surely left a big mark in their heart - believers and unbelievers...
Another awakening, may more souls be saved in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ!
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Real sense of kinship
It was just like those days, where everyone came to my small place, gather together for dinner and a few games of mahjong.
Mum was happy and her appetite was good too. Their presence is important to her. She always look forward to weekend where she sees her all her daughters and grand children together.
Indeed, nothing is more important than being together in the family. I felt the real sense of kinship with all my sisters as mum stays with me.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for all these. Certainly it happened for a reason and for Your purpose. Lord, I continue to pray for mum. That Your healing power to be with her, heal her broken hip and help her to walk better. Lord, I pray that You help me with more of Your love, patience and also the courage to tell her more about You. I pray for her heart to open and receive You as her saviour sooner than later........ .Amen
Mum was happy and her appetite was good too. Their presence is important to her. She always look forward to weekend where she sees her all her daughters and grand children together.
Indeed, nothing is more important than being together in the family. I felt the real sense of kinship with all my sisters as mum stays with me.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for all these. Certainly it happened for a reason and for Your purpose. Lord, I continue to pray for mum. That Your healing power to be with her, heal her broken hip and help her to walk better. Lord, I pray that You help me with more of Your love, patience and also the courage to tell her more about You. I pray for her heart to open and receive You as her saviour sooner than later........ .Amen
Monday, September 12, 2005
A letter to my Father
Dearest Father,
The church is twelve years old today and I am five years old in the Lord. How I wish to be like a baby always, spoon feeding by Your milk and honey ... However, my life was full of tsunamis and hurricanes in the recent years.
I know all these would not come to me unless they passed through You. Father, I thank You for these storms. They have taught me how to rely on You. These storms indeed revealed Your power and glory, and also telling me how much I needed You.
Father, thank you for Your amazing grace to see me through. I believe that my hands are in Your palms. Father, I pray that I will not lose faith in times of hardship, but to hold on to You tightly till I see the silver lining in the clouds .......
love, rei
The church is twelve years old today and I am five years old in the Lord. How I wish to be like a baby always, spoon feeding by Your milk and honey ... However, my life was full of tsunamis and hurricanes in the recent years.
I know all these would not come to me unless they passed through You. Father, I thank You for these storms. They have taught me how to rely on You. These storms indeed revealed Your power and glory, and also telling me how much I needed You.
Father, thank you for Your amazing grace to see me through. I believe that my hands are in Your palms. Father, I pray that I will not lose faith in times of hardship, but to hold on to You tightly till I see the silver lining in the clouds .......
love, rei
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Friendship and encouragement
This week cell meeting was at my place.
I thank God that my cell mates came. My mum was touched as they laid hands to pray for her. This might be the first time that she felt this kind of closeness and personal touch from people that she did not know.
All her life, she was alone. Alone to work, alone to provide, alone to raise all of us up. Being her daughter, it was a shame that I did not love her much earlier. Not until I learn how to love better. She did not know what is love either. Her life was filled with bitterness and sadness. But now, she knows that we all love her, not loving her for what she can do, but just love her for who she is.
I thank my brothers and sisters who came. Your words of encouragement and friendship certainly made a mark in my mother's heart. She kept talking about we 'Christians' after they left - Christians are so good. I pray for her salvation to be done sooner than later.
I thank God that my cell mates came. My mum was touched as they laid hands to pray for her. This might be the first time that she felt this kind of closeness and personal touch from people that she did not know.
All her life, she was alone. Alone to work, alone to provide, alone to raise all of us up. Being her daughter, it was a shame that I did not love her much earlier. Not until I learn how to love better. She did not know what is love either. Her life was filled with bitterness and sadness. But now, she knows that we all love her, not loving her for what she can do, but just love her for who she is.
I thank my brothers and sisters who came. Your words of encouragement and friendship certainly made a mark in my mother's heart. She kept talking about we 'Christians' after they left - Christians are so good. I pray for her salvation to be done sooner than later.
Monday, September 05, 2005
Not ashamed anymore
I went lunch with a colleague today. As we are reporting to the same boss, it was good to get to know each other better.
We talked about our teenager children and our struggles in work all that. Finally he asked the most sensitive question - what's your husband doing? "Erghhhh, I am a single parent".. This was my reply. I found this reply was most appropriate. Ususally, this reply will stop further questions. I have used it on a couple of my acquaintances, it worked. But not for him. He eyes were wide and surprised. He pressed on with another question - what happened? I paused for a while, thinking of a suitable yet simple answer. I told him single parent is common nowadays and I took this opportunity to tell him how God helped me and my children in the early stage.
After we parted, I just felt peaceful. I did not lie and not ashamed of myself like before. Indeed, I have break free from my shame. Simple answers to stop further questions but yet the truth of me. I really thank God for this wisdom.
This episode reminded me a verse:
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free"... John 8:32
Although this verse did not mean that way I have today, I did feel free - mentally. Praise the Lord!
We talked about our teenager children and our struggles in work all that. Finally he asked the most sensitive question - what's your husband doing? "Erghhhh, I am a single parent".. This was my reply. I found this reply was most appropriate. Ususally, this reply will stop further questions. I have used it on a couple of my acquaintances, it worked. But not for him. He eyes were wide and surprised. He pressed on with another question - what happened? I paused for a while, thinking of a suitable yet simple answer. I told him single parent is common nowadays and I took this opportunity to tell him how God helped me and my children in the early stage.
After we parted, I just felt peaceful. I did not lie and not ashamed of myself like before. Indeed, I have break free from my shame. Simple answers to stop further questions but yet the truth of me. I really thank God for this wisdom.
This episode reminded me a verse:
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free"... John 8:32
Although this verse did not mean that way I have today, I did feel free - mentally. Praise the Lord!
Saturday, September 03, 2005
We are more than conquerors!
Tonight's worship, I sensed the Holy Spirit's presence. So close, so strong - I guessed I could even smell His sweet fragrance. Yes, I was touched and filled by the Holy Spirit. Thank You Holy Spirit!
Pastor's notes: "There is no barrier in the Holy Spirit. Where men cannot reach, the Holy Spirit can!"
In the news of a church is under persecution. We prayed and will continue to pray that God will take control of the whole situation. That O God, our Lord will not allow evil to reveal. That the brothers and sisters in Christ will stay strong and be united in prayers. To pray in unity that His Holy Spirit move mightily in His works and in all of our lives... Lord, let your Holy Spirit bring forth Your light into darkness.. Where men cannot reach, Lord, Your Holy Spirit can!
"In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord".......Romans 8:37-39
Pastor's notes: "There is no barrier in the Holy Spirit. Where men cannot reach, the Holy Spirit can!"
In the news of a church is under persecution. We prayed and will continue to pray that God will take control of the whole situation. That O God, our Lord will not allow evil to reveal. That the brothers and sisters in Christ will stay strong and be united in prayers. To pray in unity that His Holy Spirit move mightily in His works and in all of our lives... Lord, let your Holy Spirit bring forth Your light into darkness.. Where men cannot reach, Lord, Your Holy Spirit can!
"In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord".......Romans 8:37-39
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Lord, You are rich in mercy
It was a challenge to take my mum to the hospital.
The 4 flights of stairs to the lift landing was the most difficult task for all of us. With all our strength, we lifted the whole wheelchair up as we took the steps.
I thank God that today's visit to the hospital was smooth and mom's was cooperative as well.
"Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy"......Ephesians 2:4
O Lord,
Thank you for Your mercy and grace for our first task to wheel mum to hospital.. And Lord, thank you for Your great love.............. Amen
The 4 flights of stairs to the lift landing was the most difficult task for all of us. With all our strength, we lifted the whole wheelchair up as we took the steps.
I thank God that today's visit to the hospital was smooth and mom's was cooperative as well.
"Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy"......Ephesians 2:4
O Lord,
Thank you for Your mercy and grace for our first task to wheel mum to hospital.. And Lord, thank you for Your great love.............. Amen
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