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Read my first posting entitled 'Splashes of Grace' in April 2009 and you will know how I was inspired to start this blog.God bless you!Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-49594923743891534752018-12-16T08:36:00.000-08:002018-12-17T07:48:40.172-08:00Time to Dream Again<div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
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“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”<br />
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Around 5 years ago this house (top)was empty and open for sale /rental. About the same time, I started a small a music lesson studio in a townhouse(bottom)<br />
At the back of my mind, I’ve always thought it would be nice for me to have my studio in a bigger house and that house in particular. The day came when it was time for a bigger place and a more convenient space for the parents to drop the kids.<br />
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All I had and have right to this minute is prepared by God and sometimes I felt I could be one of the laziest kind of businesswoman yet God never gave up on me. God has taught me dependency and responsibility. I did my best not to overwork and in everything give thanks. I committed the business to God on a daily basis and pray for Him to fill in the void of my inadequacies.</div>
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God planted the desire for me to move and though I was afraid of what the future holds, He kept making the visions clearer. Even as I spoke to my mentor for the first time, there was peace.<br />
I really thank God how it was all arranged and how I got to meet with the owner of the house. And for that, the rental was negotiated to a price both parties could agree to. Besides that, I thank God for my godfamily and some of the teachers who took the trouble in helping me shift. In fact, God sends the right people to my life to uplift me, to encourage me and to advise me. I'm also thankful for a prayerful mentor and though our paths have crossed before, it was only recently that we were connected. And truly, a divine connection.<br />
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I am so thankful for the teachers who are working with me currently and also those who did in the past. They fill the void of the studio and made it home. <span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">☺️</span></span></div>
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And not forgetting parents who entrusted us with their children and all the other older students, I’m truly grateful.<br />
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In all that we do, we need to submit to God's guidance. It is the only way to make gentle mistakes and fail safely, and on the other hand, succeed effortlessly, have divine connections.<br />
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When God prompts strongly in your heart to go somewhere, it is the best thing to obey, I heeded the prompting this time and I was truly blessed by this event Current for Women organized by Full Sail Ministries.</div>
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These are passionate men and women of God who ministers through arts and worship as well as the sharing of the Word of God. It was held in Fettes Park Baptist Church, a place where I first came to know the Living God in the youth ministry many years ago.</div>
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The theme of this event was Living Hope: Finding Life in the Waiting.</div>
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This is Jill Ludlow, the speaker throughout the event and her heart of passion for God are felt throughout the preaching of the Word. The tenderness of her message about Rooting, Rising and Thriving truly speaks volume about her experiences with the Living Hope Himself. I thank God for speaking through her while praying for me during communion. Dreams that were shelved, God brought it to the surface of my heart and He sweetens it with mysteries. Mysteries that I am looking forward to uncovering and seeking out the out-of-box adventures that He has promised me. </div>
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Here are some glimpses of the stations that were set up by the Full Sail organizers. They created such a cozy and peaceful environment for us to reflect upon our walk with God in various ways. It is a time of personal evaluation and surrendering unto God in my humble opinion as it allows me to dig deeper into certain areas of my life. It is so vital to be grounded in God's word while living in the waiting.</div>
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Our buffet breakfast prepared by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/letsmeatpenang/">Let’s Meat</a>. Their cafe is located at Permai 32, Tanjung Bungah.</div>
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My current playlist in my ride each day:- Finding You by Erin & Trevor Ludlow</div>
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<br />Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-5261385155881534582018-01-23T20:47:00.000-08:002018-01-24T18:17:01.136-08:00My Mother Is In Heaven<div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
I never knew that day would come that I would have to write a eulogy for someone so soon. Writing for my mother was hard as there are so many things I would love to include in and during the process, coming to terms with the fact that she's gone made it difficult for tears not to be shed. God has been a comfort, answering my prayer for me to dream that my mother is happy in her new home. It was a quirky kind of dream but I saw her cheeky smile and that kept my heart at peace. He has shown His faithfulness throughout this ordeal and I'm grateful.<br />
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Our dearest mummy was truly a unique lady. And if you had the opportunity of spending some time with her, you might understand what we mean.<br />
She loves the company of family and friends, loves having chit chats, phone talks with good friends and recently getting to know Uber/grab drivers, she never stop making new friends especially the market sellers, kopitiam servers and even other fellow marketers like her, therefore she always has lots of stories to share with us.<br />
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Many who knew mummy would be able to tell about her selflessness and generosity. Sometimes, if you would comment on her lovely accessories “Aunty, sui lo, lu eh earring!”, mummy would likely take it off and happily give it to you.<br />
To friends, mummy cared for what her friends were going through.<br />
As a mother, oftentimes, she got to know a lot of our friends, and through the years some even got used to calling mummy and daddy like their very own.....<br />
Her granddaughters will miss squeezing and cuddling with her. Even playing with Mama using Snapchat and whatnot. Mama will play along and just make them laugh at her cuteness.</div>
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On the morning before mummy had to be rushed to the hospital, she had already gone to the market to buy “ho liaw “ food for us and her two granddaughters. She loves to make people around her happy.<br />
Stories of our mother will never end, we will keep those memories in our hearts.<br />
Although it was hard for us to let mummy go, we know she’s in a better place where she can dance with no pain and suffering. *her cha-cha, waltz n jive</div>
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Thanks to everyone who was there for us, for all the prayers, support, and generosity, your presence means a lot to us. In all the ways that you have shown us love from near or far, we deeply appreciate it.<br />
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Mummy went home to be with the Lord on<br />
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Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-20678166553515034832017-03-18T22:29:00.003-07:002017-03-18T22:29:57.341-07:00Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus I was in my car on the way from home and for this trip, I decided to switch off the mobile network and just listen to music. Halfway through these questions came and I asked How do I know You're with me like You said in Your Word that You are, I need more than just believing in Your Word because, in times like this, I need to experience You.<br />
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In a few minutes, I switched off the CD player and I started to sing this song Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, an old hymn that I rarely sing and listen to. I sang repetitively till I reach home and I was very tired to even sing actually but I managed to do that the whole way through. Amazing that I had the strength as I was kind of pressed down my chest.<br />
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Two days later while I was in church the worship leader led this song and then God spoke that all we need to do is to look at Jesus and your problems will become shadows in the light of Jesus. He is greater and the One who is in us is greater than the one who is in the world - 1 John 4:4.<br />
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We need to keep experiencing God and continue to study His Word to remain confident in Who we believe in and when times of turmoil and trouble comes, we can tell the mountains the God that we serve is by our side and we have nothing to fear.<br />
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May you be encouraged by this song and whatever circumstances you're going through right now, look to Jesus Your help, Your redeemer, and Friend. He will answer.<br />
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I believe that God is a very interesting God and we just have to trust and hop onto His plan for eternity. God saved us and I just know He will take care of us forever. The eyes need to have the right focus and the lens needs to come from the right Maker.<br />
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Rejections and failures are just temporary setbacks and sometimes it was there for a reason but if we choose to not look to God during those times, we may have missed the serendipitous moment that was already prepared for us.<br />
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God is always there whether we feel Him for that moment or not. The practice of knowing His presence is so crucial in life. The Holy Spirit resides in us, guides us in all things and He teaches the deep truths about God and His ways.<br />
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This beautiful psalm in <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+104&version=NLT;NIRV" target="_blank">Psalm 104</a> speaks of how big Our God is, the earth in the palm of His hands.<br />
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Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-57253930957699542142016-09-30T07:01:00.001-07:002016-09-30T13:45:52.198-07:00Faith Impacting Message<div style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When Ps. Rachel asked us to pray and ask God for breakthroughs etc. I told God I have too many to ask for and don't know which to ask first. I told Him I leave every one of it all to Him,He knows me better than I know me anyway. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I felt so encouraged and I believe God is answering my prayers through the ebook. The many breakthroughs that I am believing God for and issues that awaits God's interventions seems lighter as my mind began to shift, a shift to a better right believing, to trust God's ways and time. The more I read, mentally I became clearer. There was a shift in my mind and I believe that's what God is asking me to have before I experience the specific miracles from Him.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It's not a miracle testimony per se, but am just sharing the start of it,and how God is faithful to show signs just to encourage my faith journey. Sometimes along the way,we get negative influences and remarks that makes us feel difficult to stay on course of believing in a miracle.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Waiting for miracles are never easy and sometimes can be pushed aside. It was just funny to me that how I complained that I have so many that I want Him to do for me,n then the many stories I now read has so many faith impacting lessons to hold on to. God's sense of humour and His witty reply does tickled me. Let me share with you the link to this book</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/free-resources-pastors/263854-free-ebook-things-not-seen-by-jon-bloom.html" target="_blank">Things Not Seen by Jon Bloom</a><br />
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Days later after reading it, my friend asked me to help out with projector for a meeting. Prophet Ps. Abhishek was preaching about faith and later when he prayed for me at the end of the message, I received further confirmation on what He was speaking to me before and many other things. Thanks to my friend who encouraged the prayer although I was not so keen.<br />
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Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-92040802652974635762016-09-18T20:33:00.001-07:002016-09-18T20:33:57.457-07:00September Prayer<b>Lord, let Your desires be my desires,</b><div><b>That I will be excited to fulfill those desires,</b></div><div><b>Let my feet walk in the path you have set for me,</b></div><div><b>Never let me be at ease with the things that is not from you,</b></div><div><b>So that I can always make the right call to obey,</b></div><div><b>Teach me to forgive myself for the things that I should have done,</b></div><div><b>That there is always Your grace to bring me through,</b></div><div><b>To allow you to be the strength of my heart,</b></div><div><b>To learn to do things better, to accept what I'm not able to change,</b></div><div><b>And allow You to show me Your heart's intent for my life,</b></div><div><b>I give you all of me, may I be humble to Your word.</b></div><div><b>May my ears be in tuned to hear Your voice.</b></div><div><b>Your will be done.</b></div><div><b>In Jesus Name Amen!</b></div><div><br></div>Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-91522497900450006082016-08-17T21:00:00.001-07:002016-08-19T09:36:05.074-07:00Time of Faith<div>It was the first day of class for a new teacher and a new student at my studio, but I knew the area where my studio is will not have electricity. It was stated in the memo that it will be off from </div><div>10am -7pm.</div><div>In my heart, I did pray that it would all end by 5pm, the time of the class. So I didn't cancel or postponed the time. I wanted to have their first class running smoothly. You could say it was a risk taken in the natural. And if the electricity doesn't come on in time, class will be canceled.</div><div><br></div><div>At 4.25, the teacher came early and texted me that there is still no electricity and asked if she should cancel, I said to give it some time till 4.40pm. Weirdly I knew the time given was 7pm but something inside me still didn't want to give up on the faith I had on the return of the electricity. I was in the car driving to another class at that point in time and I started to pray hard and I took authority that God has invested in me to command the electric back. For a moment I thought why would God grant me favor for this minuscule petition and then I stopped praying.</div><div><br></div><div>And so at 4.40 pm she texted that she's going to call the father of the student to cancel the class and I replied alright then. 4.45, I got a surprise text from the teacher that the electricity came back and she will have the class. My jaw dropped and with a huge relief I started to thank God for His timely intervention. I was and still am so grateful.</div><div><br></div><div>Never think that God doesn't care, He always does because it is His character and the Word doesn't lie. He wants us to ask His help but if He doesn't fulfill your prayers, there is always a reason because He knows best. I would always say this, we can only see the present time we are in, the next second, minute or hour, only God knows. Don't lose faith in Him. No eye has seen, no ear has heard what the Lord has prepared for those who loves Him.</div>Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-70972776955778772322016-07-24T21:07:00.001-07:002016-07-24T21:10:57.718-07:00Foreseen Storm Waze is my buddy map in checking for traffic jams and finding shortest routes but one day waze did not indicate that there was an over turned truck(accident) near the hilly road. I had to take an alternative route at that point to another winding, hilly road.<br />
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Interestingly, it started to drizzle then heavy rain came. It was hard looking out through the windscreen as not only was it raining heavily , the wind was also blowing in pretty high velocity. That had me praying in tongues, praying that trees don't fall on me , rocks don't roll down on me, reckless cars don't bang on me and what nots.</div>
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Halfway through, the rain stopped, but as I was passing by a resting place, there was a loud wind sound and I could see weird smoke-like stuff and the wind formed in a hazy circular manner. My mind was racing, " is this tsunami? " I definitely couldn't see any where I could escape to if it was. It was blurry but it didn't reach my car and I also drove faster. I saw ahead of me, dark clouds of rain and stormy like. </div>
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God said " There is a storm coming, but I will be with you" </div>
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I was thinking "What storm?" </div>
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Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-23499066300163209152016-07-12T06:18:00.000-07:002016-07-13T21:54:52.143-07:00God's ReminderOur smartphones are usually our reminders nowadays and we put schedules into the calendars so that it can alert us when the appointment is near.<br />
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There's a day I arranged for a replacement class with my student for a Monday morning but I had forgotten to put it in my calendar. Her slot was typically Thursday. However, come Sunday, as I was having dinner with some friends, something bugged me and I kept asking myself and thinking out loud "What do I need to do tomorrow morning?" They practically laughed at me for asking myself that once every 15 minutes. That night I told God since you're not revealing anything to me then there must be no appointment whatsoever. There is no single inkling to that replacement at all. Gone from my mind.</div>
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Next morning, my student texted me to say she will be late for lesson. Then it dawned on me, I was suppose to teach this student that morning. Thankfully I had enough time to drive there for class. On my way there, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratefulness that God cared about this little things. He could have taught me a lesson not to be careless with my appointments. To be more organized with my work. If my student hadn't texted me about being a little late, she would end up waiting for a no-show teacher and that would definitely look bad on me.</div>
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Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-79825390541727321382016-06-25T20:30:00.000-07:002016-06-28T22:01:37.183-07:00Joshua Media Ministries<h3>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://joshuamediaministries.org/" target="_blank">Joshua Media Ministries</a> website is a comprehensive portal that allows believers to understand and learn more about the depths of God's word.</span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">The Apostle David E. Taylor used to be a gang leader and into drugs until he encountered Jesus Christ in a dream. At 17 years old, he was reformed from a thug life to a spirit-filled believer. And now God use him to deliver the gospel, anoint him with the gift of healing and all these you will be able to access to his ministry online. </span></span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";"><u>How to Pick the Right Church for your Family</u></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";">Picking the right church for your family is not something to take lightly. With that said, however, finding the right church is more about finding one that aligns with your family’s belief and teachings. Because of this, you may need to visit several churches in your area until you find the right one, and the following information will help you do just that. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";">Ask Questions</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";">When visiting churches, ask as many questions as you feel necessary in order to determine their teachings. One way to do this is to ask for their doctrinal statement. This statement will list what the church believes, which can make it easier for those who are trying to find the right church for them. You should also find out what the church’s religious affiliation. This will make narrowing down the churches and finding the <a href="http://joshuamediaministries.org/" target="_blank">Gospel of the Kingdom</a> easier.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";">Find out the History</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";">One of the best ways to determine the type of church it is, is to find out how and when the church was founded. You should also find out who the leaders where in the past, as well as who is leading the ministry today. After all, you don’t want to be lead into the kingdom of God by someone who doesn’t live up to the standards you have set for yourself and your family.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";">Consider its Size</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";">Some people are not comfortable with a large church and prefer a smaller, more intimate setting. While others love the idea of being a part of a massive church. Because of this, you should consider the size of the church before making a commitment to attend. You can easily find out how many members are in the congregation by simply asking. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";">Considerations</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica";">Remember that there is no perfect church and you shouldn’t waste your time trying to find one. Instead, look for a church that holds similar beliefs as you do in both their religious teachings and moral compass. If you want a more hands on church, choose one that devotes some of its time to charity and volunteer work. Finding a church that aligns more with what you want out of life will improve your chances of staying with that church while improving your overall enjoyment and fulfillment in life. Remember, there is nothing wrong with trying out a few different churches until you find the one that fits best for you and your family.</span>Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-78466157475706126612016-04-07T09:15:00.001-07:002016-10-20T08:40:41.697-07:00Jesus's Reply<div style="text-align: center;">
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Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-7095534952293571812016-03-01T09:47:00.001-08:002016-03-08T21:41:22.638-08:00Patience NeededRecently I've been thinking about what patience really mean. Since a lot of my friends find that I'm patient, I thought I probably am. As I delved deeper to moments of vexations toward a family member then thinking twice, I probably am not that patient or not anymore.<br />
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I see my God being so patient with me. Hearing my rants and complains, my disobedience but still He listens and slowly reveal the things I need to do over and over. The lessons from God comes in many different form, shapes and sizes I have to say but they are all covered with love. </div>
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Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-25464908961179854882016-01-01T23:10:00.001-08:002016-06-22T00:06:27.307-07:00Mambo No.5<div>
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I'm not sure how many of you know the song Mambo No.5. But that song has become an imprint in my spiritual diary. The song is catchy and a type of song dancers probably like to move to, well that was when I was 17. Dancing was my first love in music and I know temptation was strong to be in that crowd, like disco-ing, free styling. All along it has been performing kind for me, routines and formation but freestyle dancing gives you no rules and lots of freedom.<br />
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That day came when I knew my curiousity would one day get to me, and all the while I was saying no to my good friends. I know God doesn't approve of us getting into that secular kind of things as it could lead to bad unforeseen circumstances.</div>
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One night, I agreed with my friends to go to a pub and dance, I heard the song Mambo no 5 came on and I thought this kind of song was a song I like to dance with. I did and before the song ended, I felt the Holy Spirit telling me to leave. I wasn't feeling comfortable even while dancing,not like how I was when dancing at home or with my friends in school. So I excused myself and called another friend to take me home. And from that day onwards, I never did disco ever again. Dancing isn't bad till it's been misuse or done at the wrong place.</div>
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God knows us better than we know ourselves and He intends only the best for us. I did not grow up with a lot boundaries. I'm free as a bird. Had I not known God in the early teens, a lot worse would have happened. </div>
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Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-41031868088010561002015-10-26T20:16:00.001-07:002015-10-26T20:16:10.513-07:00Prayer On The Road Ever since my first car accident, my car has been a prayer 'altar' where I spend flexible devotion time with my Father. While I was on my way to work one day I thought about a friend who was in KL, accompanying her father for a heart surgery. God jus popped her into my mind while I was pondering on some upcoming events. No relation to her. I messaged to know if surgery is over. At that point, the father just went in awhile before my message.<div><br></div><div> So I went into praying in tongues and suddenly a new tongue came and I asked God for interpretation. The impression came that I have to pray against the enemy from taking his life. Suddenly I remembered she told me the father is not a believer yet. And I confirmed with her. </div><div>My whole drive to work was a warfare time. I believed God was doing something in their lives as a family and there was an opportunity for the father to come to Christ.</div><div><br></div><div>The next day, I messaged my friend to asked " All good?🙏🏻" A little afraid of the reply cos I remembered my doctor friend, oncologist told stories how she prayed for her patients till they die. "probably it was their time" and fear crept in a little but another part of me was pretty convicted and sure that it all went well.</div><div><br></div><div>And so the reply came " Praise the Lord, Yes! Taking a bus down later "</div><div><br></div><div>All glory to God!😃</div>Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-80375865827469708032015-10-10T18:44:00.001-07:002015-10-10T21:14:07.705-07:00God's Surprises in Worship <br />
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Little did I know that God would answer so quickly. I was just pondering on things people comment on their worship leading and corporate worship. Before I could think of the question or articulate it in prayer, God gave me this verse (as above) and I asked God,<br />
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He said " Worship is as simple as loving Me in transparency and then be prepared to receive the mysteries that I have prepared for each one of you. You do not know what I might do the next second, the next minute during the time as you worship. Give me your true worship and just wait on Me."</div>
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So true as it says No eyes has seen nor ear has heard and no mind has imagined- NO ONE KNOWS. ONLY WHEN HE CHOOSES TO REVEAL. The next second might be a miracle moment,it might be a touch of God, angels might appear, who knows!<br />
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I thought to myself it's just so typical of us to complicate a relationship. We have this Almighty Father who loves us so much He gave His only Son for us. His Word speaks a million things on His love for us and the things He wants to do for us.<br />
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May we learn to worship in spirit and in truth, stripping pride aside,laying down ourselves bare before Him. And come in expectation to experience Him in many different ways during worship. His presence is all that matters, all that makes worship matters in any church or meeting.<br />
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"For where two or three gather in My name, there am I with them." Matt 18: 20.</div>
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And when worshippers who has passion for His glory gather to worship, a different dimension of worship is attained. </div>
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It was just timely that Jessica(part of the organizers) and I had the conversation that led to a few of us attending this event. In every worship workshop or training I go to, I definitely learn something new no matter how many times I may have heard of the similar teachings. Because God doesn't stop teaching and we never stop learning. </div>
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Lucy Loo was the main leader that afternoon and led us in prayers as well sharing It all started with fellowship, worship and teaching/discussion. Glad to see young people sharing and worshipping God. Different groups of people from different churches came together that afternoon. </div>
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During worship, I felt God strongly and I knew that God wants me to go deeper. Although I did pulled back but His assurance was still there. His presence being close was all that mattered. Later when Jessica prayed for me, the words spoken over me was affirming and I can only pray that I do not disappoint Him. "Take all the glory, God"</div>
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All of us are worshippers and if you haven't had a heart to heart worship with your Saviour, I would encourage you to begin in your room. When you have encountered God privately, you would be at home among other worshippers. And in that place you have with Your Father, you will learn to recognise His voice. Its amazing!</div>
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Thank God for the ministers and the organizers of this event. And the pioneers of Worship Central.</div>
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Note: the photographs above was taken by the photographer of that day of whose name I know not.</div>
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: P but thanks, whoever you are.</div>
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Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-83000569000521288172015-07-21T09:31:00.002-07:002015-07-22T09:16:17.516-07:00The Vinedresser and His Branches<h1 class="passage-display" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px 0px 20px; text-align: center;">
<span class="passage-display-bcv" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-size: 18px; margin: 0px; padding-right: 10px;">John 15:1-11</span><span class="passage-display-version" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">New American Standard Bible (NASB)</span></h1>
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<span class="text John-15-1" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="chapternum" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; bottom: -0.1em; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4f0d00; font-family: Arial; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; left: 0px; line-height: 0.8em; position: relative;">15 </span>“<span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26701A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26701A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>I am the true vine, and My Father is the <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26701B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26701B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>vinedresser.</span></span> <span class="text John-15-2" id="en-NASB-26702" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">2 </span>Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">branch</i> that bears fruit, He <span class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NASB-26702a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NASB-26702a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15%3A1-11&version=NASB#fen-NASB-26702a" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b34b2c; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top;" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</span>prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.</span></span> <span class="text John-15-3" id="en-NASB-26703" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">3 </span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26703C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26703C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>You are already <span class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NASB-26703b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NASB-26703b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15%3A1-11&version=NASB#fen-NASB-26703b" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b34b2c; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top;" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</span>clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.</span></span> <span class="text John-15-4" id="en-NASB-26704" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">4 </span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26704D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26704D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit <span class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NASB-26704c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NASB-26704c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15%3A1-11&version=NASB#fen-NASB-26704c" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b34b2c; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top;" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</span>of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">can</i> you unless you abide in Me.</span></span> <span class="text John-15-5" id="en-NASB-26705" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">5 </span>I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26705E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26705E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.</span></span> <span class="text John-15-6" id="en-NASB-26706" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">6 </span>If anyone does not abide in Me, he is <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26706F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26706F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>thrown away as a branch and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire and they are burned.</span></span> <span class="text John-15-7" id="en-NASB-26707" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">7 </span>If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26707G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26707G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.</span></span> <span class="text John-15-8" id="en-NASB-26708" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">8 </span>My <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26708H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26708H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">so</i> <span class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NASB-26708d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NASB-26708d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15%3A1-11&version=NASB#fen-NASB-26708d" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b34b2c; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top;" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26708I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26708I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>prove to be My disciples.</span></span><span class="text John-15-9" id="en-NASB-26709" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">9 </span>Just as <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26709J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26709J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.</span></span><span class="text John-15-10" id="en-NASB-26710" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">10 </span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26710K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26710K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26710L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26710L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.</span></span> <span class="text John-15-11" id="en-NASB-26711" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">11 </span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26711M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26711M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">that</i> your <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NASB-26711N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NASB-26711N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>joy may be made full.</span></span></blockquote>
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<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">A verse I just read in a prayer book, that stood out even before I could finish the whole verse. The word Vinedresser is a beautiful word because of the way it sounds to me. Other versions will say Gardener which does not differ in meaning from the former. </span></span><br />
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Just as a fashion designer meticulously measures and put finishings on a dress he or she designs, the God who designed us in the likeness of His image is meticulously shaping us to be who He wants us to be.</span></span><br />
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">A dresser dresses someone to make them beautiful, enhancing their being, God the Vinedresser is cleaning/pruning us to be a man and woman of substance. So that we can bear fruit- we exude characteristics of a person that glorifies God.</span></span><br />
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">And we can only bear fruit if we abide in Christ, we all know that generally. In practical, we abide by being God conscious in all we do in life and continually growing in His Word for His Word has already made us clean as said in verse 3. Why would we want to be 'not clean' when we are already made clean in the first place? Why would we not want to receive the fullness of His joy when He freely gives?</span></span><br />
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">And God says "My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you" </span></span><br />
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">It may sound supernatural but its as simple as watching a plane fly through the clouds. We see alot of situations through our own eyes and not through God's many times, we do things with our own wisdom and strength instead of asking Him to show the way. </span></span><br />
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">These verses began to strengthen my faith once again and I know if I want to maintain, I need to dwell and meditate upon His word and making it real in my life. And I hope you will join me as well.</span></span><br />
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="text John-15-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Just remember apart from our Vinedresser, we can do nothing but abide in Him and nothing is impossible through Him.</span></span><br />
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Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-49912139346850144812015-07-01T10:00:00.000-07:002015-07-01T10:00:04.271-07:00Death In God's Terms<div style="text-align: center;">
"When God had saved your life twice, what would you have learned from it? </div>
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Would you think you were made to do something? An impact to the world in a big way? </div>
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A difference to the community around you?</div>
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Why would you think God had allowed death to come near but not near enough to touch you?</div>
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When you see death pass you like a fleeting moment, you appreciate life a bit more, you depend on God's intervention for circumstances to come.</div>
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Your life belongs to Him."<br />
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Seems like a dry, morbid poetry. But one's experience can make one wonder of the many reasons of being alive.<br />
Death in God's terms is the best gift of departure anyone could have. Because the truth is, God knows us best and it will be the way that we can come in terms with.<br />
Do not believe in premature death that people might have spoken over your life. Reject in Jesus name and commit it to God for He is the Author and the Finisher of your faith.<br />
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With all that is going on in the world, nothing feels safer than in the arms of God. </div>
Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-30500980414303317802015-05-11T09:56:00.000-07:002018-12-17T08:14:12.434-08:00Pain Threshold leads to God Dependence<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Recently it dawned on me that my threshold for pain is huge. Well, in my definition at least. Since I was small, I barely complain of being sick or in pain. I remembered when one of my teeth was about to fall out like hanging by a string, I didn't tell my parents and pull it out myself. I think I never have gotten down to telling them.<br />
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I have quite a number of stories but the most recent, I was on my way back from Sydney with friends. when we were just half an hour away from landing at Kuala Lumpur, my ears and my head was hurting as if a bomb was going explode inside my head. My nose was also experiencing tightening. I had no idea what's happening, the pain was excruciating I thought I might die if something did burst inside me and yet I didn't call out for help. Neither did I show the extent of my pain to my friend, so no one took it seriously.<br />
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I bent down my head and stayed still as best as I could, breathing extremely slow because every breath I took it makes the pressure and pain in my head worse. In all this turmoil, my spirit cried out to God for help, a cry of helplessness and fear. Telling him "please make it stop, I don't know how to shout for help", "the pain is killing me and I have not felt this before".<br />
Moments later, it subdued a little, I could move a little, I didn't know how to sit or even to breathe for that matter, afraid the attack will come back.<br />
God knew and understood who I am and what I was not able to do. He healed me from whatever that might have happened. He intervened for if He did not and I remained in that pain, I wouldn't be able to get off the plane like a normal person. Those 15min of excruciating torment made me feel alone and unsure of what's next.<br />
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I'm truly grateful for His understanding and intervention. I consider this experience as God saving me again.<br />
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My life is His and truly I submit this body of mine to Him. I will accept only His time for my departure away from this earth to my heavenly home. I can only pray that I will be able to do my best to care for the body He has given me.<br />
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And just recently I researched and found out its called aerosinusitis. If you Google it, you would be able to find out more. A good awareness for people with sinus.</div>
Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-29745377626232478402015-04-01T09:33:00.000-07:002015-07-21T09:41:34.766-07:00Encounter Weekend 2015For this Encounter Weekend, a friend said she felt some of us are meant to go. Surprisingly, I relented and the thought about the classes I have to shift didn't seem to bother me this time. When it was time to register, shifting classes was a breeze.<br />
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As it was a busy week for me, I didn't prepare myself based on the notes that the pastor gave. I just told God to meet me where I am. During the worship in the first session, God showed me dancing, it was not a performance but I was dancing with a sense of liberty. A dancer feels free when they are dancing. There are no holdbacks and there are no awkwardness In trying to dance correctly. He was showing me I can be that girl. I was going through some things in my life and I suppose God knows what kind of vision I could relate to. It's not that l'm meant to dance but its an imagery of what I should be feeling. When the facilitator ( Ps. Rachel) ministering came to pray for me, she spoke over me and said what God wants to do for me, it was very comforting because before the weekend, God has spoken to me something similar but I was quite hardened towards it. God obviously finds that I needed to listen to Him and she was the instrument of His voice. I'm touched that He didn't just let me be and I thank God for His reassuring vision and words through her. <br />
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In the second session, the vision of me dancing now includes Him. He is taking the lead like the flow is led by him. I was starting to let God take control of my burdens. He also reminded me of a vision He showed me years ago which also was a reminder of how much He cares for us, His children. ( But that is another testimony for another time) <br />
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In the last session, I do not really remember what the same pastor spoke over me but as she prayed over me, I felt the warmth and the anointing of God within embracing my whole being. I thank God that He is always looking out for me and to hear Him speak to me and through her during this weekend was timely. He always know what we need even though we might not feel like listening. And He doesn't give up till we get what we need. <br />
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Truly a blessed Encounter Weekend.<br />
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<a href="http://youtu.be/D38CH9zmG2w" target="_blank">I Belong To You</a> I love to worship with this song. Beautiful!Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-33572214457914660962015-02-10T22:18:00.004-08:002015-02-10T22:18:50.886-08:00Notes from an old Notebook<div class="MsoNormal">
Once in a while I
find myself writing in my notebook. I love notebooks, I collect and use it when
I can, if not it remains a collection. This post is dated in October, 2008 in
one of my Thought-Keeping Notebook where I write about what God speaks to me through
everyday things in life. And it was written:</div>
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I have
not been to the hair salon for quite awhile in terms of hair keeping. Although
I still have a degree of curls since my last perm, I encountered a lot of
difficult knots that I can’t seem to disentangle it. Then it dawned on me, God shows me if we
don’t upkeep our spiritual faith, temple-keeping, consciousness of God’s Word,
we would end up with a lot of ‘knots’ in our life. They could become bondages. It can get to the point when our desires
become too drawn to the tantalizing ways of this world and the need for God is
lessen.</div>
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The
saying goes “An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure” </div>
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I need to take care of my hair to avoid the knots becoming a dead knot because when it does I will have to cut it off. And so its the same with our everyday living, we want to avoid bad consequences. He reminded me that it’s only logical for me to care
for the temple of the Holy Spirit(our body) which He resides in. With a simple fact that He is in me. To honour God with my words and actions as
well as my physical body is what God desires from us. Easier said than done but the key is to always try with His help. Depending on our own strength can get pretty short lived however with God's help, it gets easier and we become a stronger person.</div>
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It’s great that we have a loving and gracious God ‘cos we
can never meet His standards yet He cares to help us out, He forgives us and
never leave us, and there is nothing we can do to make Him love us more. He loves us just as we are.</div>
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I love dancing more than playing an instrument or singing
and even though I have stopped dancing on stage for many years now, it was
probably for the best. For I know my weakness and I may not have been strong
enough to withstand certain things like I would have probably gotten into a crowd I might regret or dancing
in ways I might not please God. I still
love music , rhythm and melody always gets to me. Although I have only danced in church a few times, I have not felt that it was my calling to be in that ministry just yet. Yet to be known where that ministry is concern.</div>
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Everyone has their own giftings and callings, I pray we all find it soon enough to live it out and if you are already living it, continue to use it for His glory. </div>
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Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-29340454741393117222014-10-02T11:15:00.000-07:002014-10-02T11:17:45.293-07:00Head Injury Deterred<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
A sudden loud glass shattering sound came from below. I ran downstairs thinking if Daddy has fallen or dropped something. Trying find the source of the sound, I came to my piano room. Here's the damage:<br />
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God saved me again. The very spot I sit while teaching kids at the piano, is the exact spot the big piece of white cement fell on. Recently we moved the glass table in the room, therefore with little space, I end up sitting at the edge of the table while overseeing my students play the piano. My title says head injury deterred,but I wondered if God saved me from death. Again.<br />
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I went upstairs and said a little thank you to Daddy in heaven for literally watching over my head or shoulders. Literally calculating the distance and the impact towards either my head or shoulder if I was sitting there working. <br />
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My heart may skipped a beat but the same time a heave of gratefulness / relief seeps in.<br />
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Other times He Saved me.<br />
<a href="http://splashesofgrace.blogspot.com/2013/11/i-escaped-death-through-his-peace.html" target="_blank">Escaped Death Through His Peace</a><br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1900773954"><br /></a>
<a href="http://splashesofgrace.blogspot.com/2013/07/god-saved-me-from-being-blind.html" target="_blank">God Saved Me From Being Blind</a><br />
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Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-73447783257942820752014-09-01T17:38:00.000-07:002015-10-10T18:55:44.543-07:00All of my days by Raymond Tan<br />
Raymond Tan from Penang performed his latest song All of My Days during <a href="http://splashesofgrace.blogspot.com/2014/08/fresh-encounter-conference-2014.html" target="_blank">Fresh Encounter Conference 2014</a>. I didn't catch the name of the lady singer who sang it but her voice was so sweet and yet powerful. Kudos to her.<br />
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Raymond has other albums and also one of the member of SAND.<br />
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Introducing All of my Days by Raymond Tan.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hgUK-Z7_qs8?rel=0" width="560"></iframe>Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233353081319278881.post-56825315008916285782014-08-06T07:21:00.000-07:002014-08-06T08:39:14.396-07:00Fresh Encounter Conference 2014Speakers of Fresh Encounter Conference 2014<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ps.Chew Weng Chee</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andries Botha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ps.Thomas Cherian</td></tr>
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This event was organised by Ps.Paul and Ps.Christina Ang and their team. This year it was held in Mega Arena, Kuala Lumpur. Next year will be in Penang.<br />
My testimony as below:<br />
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I was very blessed by the speakers but most of all encountering God was the ultimate blessing anyone could ask for. Worship is usually the time I meet God whether its personal worship or corporate worship. During the first session, I didn't give it my all and I asked God to help me worship freely. Later, in the second session I was able to abit more, and as I enter in deeper, I saw a vision of Jesus standing right infront of me. He had open arms yet He didn't come any closer, I blinked and as I worship, He's still there. He was smiling and wanted me to focus on Him and nothing else. His presence and His comfort overwhelmed me, I couldn't hold back my tears. I thanked Him for the help I didn't expect and for being there when I really needed Him.<br />
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He began to speak to me through the messages, dealing with the issues of my heart.<br />
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When Ps.Chew led us in prayer for Sabah and Sarawak and subsequently Ps. Paul and others, God allowed me to feel the pain the nation was going through. And honestly with the hardness I have nowadays, it gave way and the wall broke and I cried to God for them and Malaysia. And because of that, I was able to intercede in prayers for them.<br />
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For the last three nights, I slept like a baby for I had no sinus issues at all while staying at the hotel. Normally the air conditioning through out the night in a hotel would have me prepare a tissue box right next to me. Lo and behold, it was not necessary!<br />
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Time for me to review my notes and recalibrate my thoughts to get in line with God's system. As the saying goes' walk the talk, talk the walk'.<br />
That's gonna take time and effort, but God's grace will see us through it all.<br />
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I would like to encourage those who have backslided and has a desire to make a change. Worship Him and release your burdens to Him and He will carry you through for His yoke is light.<br />
Be in the midst of brothers and sisters in Christ who can encourage and pray with you. God gave me a vision years ago and spoke to me about different ways to hang on to Him. I hope to illustrate and write it out one day. Till then, never stop communing with your Friend, your Father!<br />
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I remembered my friend Josh brought a shofar before to youth meeting. And it was years ago when Ps David Swan and team led in prophetic worship with shofars too. Brings me back to the land of Jerusalem, a place I've never been : )<br />
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God bless you!<br />
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<br />Grace Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791079981564097664noreply@blogger.com0