Of Photos and Lessons

Retreat photos!

(photographer: Sarah =))

Seniors: Mentors. Leaders. Friends. =)

We are one in the bond of love.

God has blessed my life with these wonderful friends. =)

I learnt something this week.

God cares about the little things we go through everyday. I mean, I've always known that. But when you experience it, you just can't help but feel this fresh new joy and love for Him.

Guess what? God answers prayers when you take public transport. On Sunday, I took a trip to One Utama and I asked God to please please please let the KTM train be ON TIME. So lo and

behold, it wasn't only on time, it was just in time. That means I didn't have to wait for more than 10 minutes when I got there. Coming back was just as awesome. =D

Then today, I went to Berjaya Times Square. I went with my sister and a group of friends. My sister and I were really blessed by this wonderful pair of sisters. =)

My first Haagen Daaz (no, I'm not kidding)! Rum raisin! =D

The transportation highlight for me today was...being left out of the train. My friends all managed to squeeze into the train except for me when we were heading back from KL Central. Definitely a first-time experience.

God is faithful, as I've learnt. About less than 10 minutes after I watched my friends disappear out of sight on the sardine-packed train, half amused, half wondering what to do next and breathing a prayer at the same time, another train was announced to be arriving. And I got to "not-be-a-sardine".

Prayer is powerful. =)

Strength

I thank God for the retreat. It was an awesome time of bonding, learning and growing together in faith and in the Word.

It's rather a wonder I'm not drop dead tired by now. Since I had worship practice this evening. Then I recalled how I prayed for strength, how I asked to be interceded for on having strength to keep serving Him. And I realized, just how great is His love for me. He's answered many prayers of mine as long as I remember. Even so, not all were answered according to what I wanted. And yet, you know, in the end, it was for my own good. Things turn out okay always the moment you surrender to Him.

Alright, time for me to hit the papers and calculators so that I can hit the bed soon. No, I'm not angry that I want to hit stuff, but it's just a figure of speech.

But I guess that was just redundant explanation. =D

Alright, I am a little tired, I admit. But I'm rejoicing in the Lord!

Thank You, Jesus.

Tomorrow's Sunday! =D

P/S: Some photos coming soon (hopefully).

Bracing Yourself

for a wave of assignments and stuff to do, is no easy task. Even the thought of it hits your brain hard, leaving you feeling helpless.

Then when it DOES come, time simply flickers by.

It's during these times, one finds comfort beyond imagination in the Wonderful Counselor and Best Friend.

Philippians 4:6-7

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Living for His glory,

Jan =)

Crazy Week

One word to describe college life: Crazy. With a capital 'C'.

In a way, it's good too. Not necessarily negatively crazy. It's exciting, I guess. And excitement is good for the soul. Makes one 'alive'. Maybe that's why it's called 'Campus Alive'.

We had our first Campus Alive gathering yesterday for the year 2010. Although not everything was picture perfect, at the end of the day, you know, you just feel so amazed at what God is capable of doing and sometimes, I just feel so desperately awed by Him.

I must admit, I did feel a sense of frenzy and a small panic nerve was hit when something was forgotten last night, namely, the offering bags. But I learnt that God's grace is sufficient for all of us and He is always ALWAYS in charge. And guess what? He blesses those who love and obey Him.

Take for another example, last night the LCD projector was NOT working. Our devoted LCD dude had been trying to fix the projector ever since he arrived. And it had not been showing any signs of working. But somehow, I just knew that everything would alright. So, I waited in expectation. When worship proceeded as planned, the moment the musicians and singers went up to take their places, the screen popped right on (in a weird colour). I've learnt you can't be too surprised at the things God does. I mean, after all, He IS God, isn't He? Even when the LCD projector does project a weird colour.

I've had so many meetings this week, I feel like a full-time person on the job (in a way, I am). I'm praying for strength to cope with all these for one year.

Pray for me too, my beloved brothers and sisters. Pray that I may continue to love Him and serve Him with all my heart, with all my soul, with all my mind and with all my strength.

And to those serving alongside with me, I thank God for you. It's gonna be an awesome year. Remember, we're only doing this for the audience of One. ;)

Experiencing His love,

Jan =)

Saturday

It's a Saturday. The first Saturday here in Shah Alam for the year 2010.

We were going to go out today to Midvalley. But constant plan changes ever since Monday brought a total cancellation of plans at the end of the day. I'm not complaining. People are getting sick everywhere anyway, myself included. My condition is improving speedily though, no worries. And with the recent demonstrations regarding the issue, my friends feel it's quite dangerous.

We acknowledge God is in charge. We commit the issue into His hands and believe.

"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." - Matthew 21:22

Something to share on this fine Saturday. Introducing...

My first primary school in Kuching. SK Song Kheng Hai Kuching. =D

I was there for two years.

And this, well this. This is the tree in front of my former house in Kuching.

It's so tall and huge now. To think I used to climb it. The lowest branches, of course.

Locomotion

Today we went out.

Must. Use. Precious. Time. To. PLAY.

Before classes start officially.

And so, we walked. We walked, took public transport, walked, took public transport, walked again and walked and so on and so forth.

We went to the Times and Pavilion.

Walking

Now, I don't mind walking a distance. But it's kinda suffer-ous when the pace is abnormally fast. I guess different people walk at different paces. =D

Brisk walking is good exercise. VERY brisk walking. Ha. Locomotion.

Anyhow, I had loads of fun. We even saw the Singaporean TV show 'Phua Chu Kang' in filming! So cool. =D

Of Nostalgia and The Future

I'm thinking. Thinking of how it was just last year when I was preparing for STMS at this time of the year.

And now, I'm thinking. Thinking of what to pack for Shah Alam.

The flight's tonight.

I'm sorta reluctant. Yet, excited. It's gonna be an awesome year. =D

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11