Storm

Many a time, I feel this song so much...


Storm (Lifehouse)
How long have I been in this storm?
So overwhelmed by the ocean's shapeless form
Water's getting harder to tread
With these waves crashing over my head

If I could just see You
Everything would be all right
If I'd see You
This darkness would turn to light

And I will walk on water
And You will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into Your eyes
I know everything will be alright
I know everything is alright

I know You didn't bring me out here to drown
So why am I ten feet under and upside down
Barely surviving has become my purpose
Cause I'm so used to living underneath the surface

If I could just see You
Everything would be all right
If I'd see You
This darkness would turn to light

And I will walk on water
And You will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into Your eyes
And everything will be alright

And I will walk on water
You will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into Your eyes
I know everything will be alright
I know everthing is alright

Everything is alright
Everything is alright





Matthew 14:25-33 (New International Version)

During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear.

But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."

"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water."

"Come," he said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!"

Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?"

And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."

I want to...

Dance like no one's watching.
Sing like no one's listening.
Work like I don't need the money.
Love like I've never been hurt before.
Live like there's no tomorrow.

and...

Eat like I'll not gain any weight (n_n)/

Life's too big, too fun, too beautiful.
Why should I stay idle, silent, or bitter?

Oh Lord, open my eyes to this world You created.
And let me savour every moment, every presence, every where.

And proclaim aloud from the bottom of my heart,
That it is very, very good.



Genesis 1: 31 (emphasis italics, mine)
God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.

Happy Father's Day (Aussie Version)

Today, in Australia, is Father's Day.

HAPPIE FATHER'S DAY !!

And BIGGEST HAPPIE FATHER'S DAY to the Father of all fathers, King of all kings and Lord of all lords.




He Knows My Name (I Have A Maker)
by Paul Baloche

Verse 1:
I have a Maker
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands

Verse 2:
I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
No matter where I go

Chorus:
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call

Everything (Lifehouse)

Again, I listened to the song,
Many times, I watched the video.
It never fail to bring tears to my eyes,
Warmth to my heart,
Yearning to my soul.
It's those words from the song.
My heart said, I know those words.
My soul exclaimed, I wrote them all.
Yes, the whole of me cried,
"How can I stand here with You, and not be moved by You..."


Everything (by Lifehouse)



Lyrics
Find Me Here
Speak To Me
I want to feel you
I need to hear you
You are the light
That's leading me
To the place where I find peace again.

You are the strength, that keeps me walking.
You are the hope, that keeps me trusting.
You are the light to my soul.
You are my purpose... You're everything.

How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?

You calm the storms, and you give me rest.
You hold me in your hands, you won't let me fall.
You steal my heart, and you take my breath away.
Would you take me in? Take me deeper now?

How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?

Cause you're all I want, You're all I need
You're everything,everything
You're all I want your all I need
You're everything, everything.
You're all I want you're all I need.
You're everything, everything
You're all I want you're all I need, you're everything, everything.

And How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?
How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?

SECOND Birthday Pressie

My second birthday pressie: Grace, Forgiveness and Mercy

It came unexpectedly from a stranger. Given to me in when I do not deserved it the most.

It was my birthday DAY. Sunday. It was also a day we would spend our mornings worshiping God in church. Currently, we're attending Bridge Church in Richmond. My ex-classmate brought us there few weekends ago. And we've been attending the church ever since.

Since we have yet to own a car, we took the tram to church. And for a tram ride, you need a valid tram ticket. Which, I forgot to buy the day before...

I thought I could purchase the ticket at convenience store nearby. But, on this particular Sunday, it was closed.

So, I thought I could purchase it on the tram itself. But the ticket machine on the tram does not have the weekend pass. Hubby suggested to get it at the stop where we're to change tram.

"But what if I got caught without ticket??" My heart pounded.

The tram finally came to a stop. We rushed out. We were late for church. And I still need to buy a tram ticket at the station before I hop onto the next tram.

But, my nightmare had just begun.

"Excuse me, can I see your ticket."

There were officers on the tram station. And as passengers stepped out of the tram, the officers stopped each and every one of them, requesting them to display their tram tickets.

"Oh no... " My heart cried out.

I walked out as fast as possible, hoping not to be caught.

"Excuse me, miss... can I see your ticket please..."

It was too late. I was caught. It was my fault anyway. I didn't have a valid tram ticket. Although I was planning to get it there, I was still breaking the law. I felt so ashamed and aghast with myself. How could I let this happen...

"Can have some identification please, " the lady officer requested.

"Urm... ermm..." my mind tried to think, "This is my Malaysian IC. Will this do?" my hands was shaking as I took out my IC.

"Yup, that will do fine." She took my IC and started writing down the charges and fine.

"Where are going? Why are you in rush?" she questioned.

"Oh... I'm going to church. And I'm kind of late..." I felt so disgusted with myself. Going church and yet breaking the law...

"Tell me, where do you live?"

"I'm staying with a friend at the moment... and her address is...is..." I couldn't think properly. My eyes were hot with tears. My mind was confused and frightened. And my heart is pounding mad. I couldn't recall her address...

"Please hold on, I wrote it somewhere," I took out my pink diary and flipped the pages frantically for the address.

"Oh... here's the address." I showed it to her.

"Let me write this down.... Ok.... and your birth date?" she continued writing down my details.

"It's 12 July..." I said with great disappointment. I was really looking forward to having a fabulous day today. But today started out not as I was hoping for.

"Ok, 3rd July..." she said as she wrote down '03 JULY' on the form.

"No," I held back my tears and corrected her, "It's 12th July... today...".

"Oh... it's your birthday today!" She looked at me with excitement. "Happy Birthday to you!" She let out a warm smile.

"Thanks..." I sighed.

"Well, then," she said, "Go to your church now. Give a testimony for today!"

"Huh??" I got confused.

"Don't worry about this. I'm letting you off today. Go now, give testimony for today," she smiled.

I was so in shock. My tears finally came down running. "I'm so sorry. So sorry.. I wanted to buy the ticket yesterday, but I forgot... and the shop was closed... and... and..." I was sobbing. I couldn't understand what I was saying.

"It's ok now. God bless you" she smiled again.

I was so relieved, though, I was still very much ashamed of myself. I couldn't stop the tears from flowing.

I hurried to the ticket counter and bought myself the tram ticket. As I was on the next tram to church, I thought to myself how ignorant and unprepared I was. And how much grace, forgiveness and mercy was shown to me despite of that.

It somehow reminded me God. His big wonderful love, grace and mercy. Forgiveness after forgiveness.

But it also reminded me of another thing of God. That He's just, holy and righteous. Though He's abundant with forgiveness, one day, after my very last breathe on earth, I will stand in front of the judgment seat. And there, there will be no more second chances.

I'm very grateful of this day. But, I need to be more prepared, diligent and less ignorant. And I need to be more discipline in that.

Thank you lady officer for letting me go.

And thank you Lord, for everything.

Me

What is it I see? Is that me in front of me?
Tell me, who you claim to be? Me?

How dare! How can you claim that?
I am not you, I am not like that.

But, yes, you are right,
You’re me, alright.

To deny you, I’m really sorry,
My sight was too bleak and murky.

Focusing on the wrong things, I have,
Predicaments and hindrances, I raved.

Staring at each other, I’m ashamed and aghast,
With the truth I wish not want to grasp.

My heart bleak with the person you bear,
Sitting shabbily on a sand-built chair.

Your belt unbuckled, torn and disregarded,
Your breastplate left aside, tarnished and rusted.

You left your feet to bare,
With no shoe to wear.

Your arms too frail for the shield oh so heavy,
You treated your helmet without care or worry.

Your sword left on shelf to flaunt,
Your daily practice left to naught.

Lord, what have I become into today?
A white washed tomb, You once said?

Now stand, I say, stand!
Put on your full armour and stand.

Wipe away those self-pity tears,
Throw away your baggage of ignorance and fear.

And run, I say to you, run!
Focus on the finishing line and run.

Forgive me, oh Lord, please forgive me,
Break me all over again to mold me.

Let me not go astray, I deeply pray,
Bring me back to You, in every way.

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

At the current situation I'm in now, I'm somehow overwhelmed with so much burdens and challenges and road blocks. I felt like, things can never get settled down. As if, things will never get better.

Problems after problems. Hardships after hardships. When will this ever ends? Never, I guessed. Until this journey of life is over, it will never end.

This is a hymm I really love. I can't help but to sing the chorus.


Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Verse 1
O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!

Chorus
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.

Verse 2
Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
O’er us sin no more hath dominion—
For more than conquerors we are!

Verse 3
His Word shall not fail you—He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!

Hillsong United did a very good version of the chorus: