As i search for "Tears Of The Saints" Guitar Chords, suddenly the spirit prompted me into humming another worship song. A song that has never caught my attention. Really never ever. It was just another ordinary worship song to me. But last night/this morning, this song "Potter's Hand" by Darlene Zschech, just touched my heart.
Since it was spirit led, i Googled it and went to look for the guitar chords for the song, and not long later, this became the song of my season!
Know that, though the times may be so hard, God is actually molding you! He is the Potter of our lives.
As i busked myself in this awesome worship song, i just felt the "I FELT GOD BY MY SIDE" feeling.. Total Coolness!
Beautiful Lord, Wonderful Savior I know for sure, all of my days are held in your hands, crafted into your perfect plan You gently call me into your presence guiding me by Your Holy Spirit Teach me dear Lord to live all of my life through Your eyes I'm captured by Your holy calling Set me apart, I know you're drawing me to yourself Lead me Lord I pray
Chorus: Take me, Mold me, use me, fill me I give my life to the Potter's hand Call me, guide me, lead me, walk beside me I give my life to the Potter's hand
you gently call me into your presence guiding me by your holy spirit teach me dear lord to live through your eyes I'm captured by you holy calling set me apart, I know your drawing me to yourself lead me lord i pray
This is the yet again the very first post of a brand new blog. Hopefully this will be a daily affair thing, where i will update you, the readers, the awesome life that i am living. Though now things aint all so awesome, i just pray for all things to be good for the years ahead.
Today is yet another day of WORK at Mount Elizabeth Hospital. OK. maybe not so much of WORK, more slacking moments actually. Can surf the net, download music, read news, create Blog~
Was searching for the song Sean sang the other day during service! Tears of the saints by Leeland.
Fell in love with the song almost immediately!
Especially the part where it goes, THIS IS AN EMERGENCY! =)
You know, no matter what Emergency you are facing, God will send his angels down to save you. Its like, no matter how big the issue we are facing, to God it is only so so so small, so solving it will be a breeze! Nothing is too hard for God! that's what i enjoy about being a Christian!
what is your immediate reaction when someone tells you... "Cliff ah, you miss 4 theory and 1 practical test"...
Well.. Mine was.. "kao... GG (Good Game) le la"
I skipped 2 weeks of school... WITH VALID REASONS... (kinda) =]
1 week - Sprain My KNEE.. (valid reason) 4 days - High Fever (valid reason) 3 days - Self-declared Holiday.. Genting. wahaha.. (NOT SO valid reason)
so.. nice nice 2 weeks..
Furthermore, all these happen when its so near the sem exam.. like less than a month.. so you can see that all these didnt really happen at the correct/ right time..
So i panicked like mad.. really mad.. we all know that even if we retake the test, the teacher confirm treat it like a re-test paper.. so will minus like 20% of the end result.. so i decided to skip the tests and study for the up-coming ones.. haha.. (DUN TRY THIS IN SCHOOL)..
i didnt even take the practical (didnt have the chance to).. all these is included in my GPA some more...
So... simple conclusion is.. I MISS LOTS OF THINGS...
i was really worried about my GPA man..
then this sem is test on Maths... 4M? Math Makes Me Mad.. additional pressure man.. then like the day b4 exam.. i still dunno quite a bit of dumb dumb formulas..
the next day... EXAM... enter the blooming cold hall.. STILL worried like mad.. hands numb.. sat down.. start praying in English.. then still scare.. pray in tongues le loh.. when paper starts, i was still praying.. even while i was doing.. still praying.. haha...
turn out paper was do-able.. haha.. so i expected only like a C for the paper..
haha.. then a few moments ago.. my friend called. saying results are out.. still scared.. went to the site to check my score.. wahahahaha..
turns out to be good man.. actually is more than good.. haha.. i got GPA 4 for this sem... full marks.. woot!!! straight As man.. last time such results saw my face was... erm... kindergarten?? haha All glory to God man..
Conclusion: GG is Grace Grace not GOOD GAME.. haha.. God must have blind the whole school System for me Having holidays near exam is BERY good.. haha.. Never depend on your own works, you know it wont work, trust God Works..
yup.. fast fast time fly away.. BUT as the time fast fast fly away, God touched my year like never before!! First there was the picked me up from all condemnation part, then there was the Kingdom friendship made. then there was the never ending money in my pocket. then there was my acceptance within my peers. then the many prayers that was answered! A lot la.. like the list never ends leh..
On a serious note. God had been a totally awesome God man!! Doing wonders in my life!! HE NEVER LETS YOU GO!! and And ANd AND.. he is forever faithful to us man.. in times of trouble, he is there! pick me up, bring the right ppl to my brain to seek comfort upon.. like my beloved caregroup! coach andy, eleanor, asher..
hmmm.. what other random feelings do i have to say?? Ooo.. the 3 things that i prayed for last year?? Yup Yup.. I PROUD TO ANNOUNCE!! *Clear throat* IT IS ALL FULFILL!!
Being an active member in youth ministry... Have a lot a lot of money... 3rd one.. is to have a healthy relationship with my girlfriend!!
oh oh.. now that we are talking about this.. last night (Christmas dinner @ home), as we were sharing the goodness of God and everything, my parents friend, eh... i forgot his name.. but ya.. he was saying that the things he wished for have all been fulfilled... and this the thing!! he wished more than 3.. hahha.. i did the same thing this year!!! i prayed for more than 3.. since got special anointing ma.. a couple more wont hurt right? haha.. TELL ME I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO DID THIS!!! haha..
I thank God for the great year ahead for everyone!! And all God's People say?????
This Happened long long ago.. but just felt that there is someone who needs to read this!!
Everything came to a complete change ever since i accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior! I know it sounds cheezy and i'm like talking rubbish to you, but the whole thing is that it's true! Just imagine me getting 31 for my O level results, all my closer friends got better grades than me and had all went to celebrate without me! i was like super condemned can? i felt that way for like a good couple of weeks!
Until i went to the youth service of my church, where God picked me up from my "Deep Pool" of worries and troubles! This was what exactly happened!
My sis had asked me to go for the youth service many mths ago, and i always had a different excuse to avoid going. You know la, i dun like going to church last time de. can pon, then pon! see not much meaning going ma.. so yea lor..
Till one day where i actually asked my sis if there was service on sat for the youth.. think that was a monday. so when the day came, i went for the service, not knowing wat was going to happen..
As i stepped into the hall/room, my sis immediately find ppl who she thinks could click with me fast, and smoothly.. And lo and behold, came this guy.. not small boy, well built, good looking man! Coach Andy, is wat they called him! anyway.. ya, i started talking to him, my sis told him i was interested in those army thingy ma.. and the best part is coach andy is an officer with the SAF.. so we started talking about army stuff.. and not churchy things.. haha.. i mean HOLY MOLLY things.
I was greeted by a lot of people! in fact, my sis is rather well known in the youth ministry ma, so the emcee in front was like, "there are a lot of new comers today, even Pearlyn's brother Clifton is here!!" it was then followed by a warm applause by the crowd!! Just imagine! the moment like i am some famous star sia!! haha.. anyways.. haha..
Before the normal service started the pastor came out and begun a prayer.. this is not normal you know.. so he started praying.. i forgot in wat context he was praying abt.. oh oh.. i think was for the leaders.. i was like.. huh~~!! why pray for them, pray for me leh!! haha.. and the very next moment, the pastor said.. i would like all those who feels like its the end of the world, and is tired of living, or living tiredly, to come to the front and let me pray over.. WOAH!! thats me man!! God's calling me!! me! Clifton!! Woot!! BUT THEN!! i was new.. thus being shy!! so ya la.. then i turned behind, i saw my immediate back was my sis! i was like.. i feel like going up leh.. then my sis say.. go la.. then she brought me to the front. man! that was the moment!! i stood right smack in the front of my pastor! my legs felt weak man! haha.. but anyways.. pastor started praying over everybody, one by one, but there were other leaders too.. not saying that they are not good la. but isnt it nice for the pastor to pray over you as a newbie in the youth ministry? =p and wah la.. pastor Chin, stood in front of me and started praying over me.. but then i couldnt really listen what he said.. but the next moment, i was lying on the floor crying my heart out man!! that was the moment i know my God is there, listening to my troubles. then then.. pastor said this, God has lifted you up from your troubles.. something along that line la.. God still wants to be by your side and everything.. that was the first time i was both crying and smiling!!
I recovered and went back to where i was standing previously. Prayer was over.. and now the main sermon!! i thought that was all God had for me you know?? But God Is Just so so so Good.. He dun just bless you to what you need, but He bless you overwhelmingly.. why is that so?? the sermon was something about failure is not fatal!! and God uses my failures as stepping stones to more happiness to come!! i was so so happy can??!!! the whole day was like meant for me.. God uses His people to reach upon the unsaved souls, or the troubled ones.. like me!! hehe..
After this.. i decided to put my heart and soul in God's Hands.. so i can just relac one corner man!! thats what i am doing now!! hahaha.. similarly, i want you to know that there is a God, who would answer all your prayers and worries.. He now answers all my worries and problems.. thus me leading a relax and carefree life!! muahahaha.. i also want YOU to be like this too.. =)
Thats the very first words that came out of our mouth. haha.. It wasn't really a camp, more of a workshop kind of thing. 2 and a half days, no night! sad! But anyway it was still very fun!
Initially i didn't know what to expect in this workshop, as it was my VERY FIRST TIME handling small little kids, But after the first day! i knew exactly what is needed to make their workshop more lively! A BLOOMING CLOWN!! Yes Clown! so~ i did super lame actions and use sweet as a "motivation" to them! haha.. not easy!!
100kids! only 30 sweets bought! Oh My Tian! can faint! all chiong to you just for sweets!! a sight i wont forget! haha..
this came i was really very touched! Picture this!
Teacher (Mr Tan): Can all instructors come to the stage now. thank you Me: Gone! Kana scolding for sure! *All instructors on stage* Teacher: School! before the workshop come to an end, i would like you all the give all the instructors a round of applause! *clap clap clap* Me: Stunned!! Teacher: Students you may now present your cards and gifts to the instructors Me: STUNNED AGAIN!! All the kids start running towards the instructors, with a card on their hands. Me: wah piang! Touched!!
In total, i receive about 3 cards and a small pouch. got more cards de la. just that its more of a InstructorS card! so ya
you can look at the photos i took! really sweet! hehe
First thing first! MY DAD BOUGHT A NEW 42 INCH TV!! WOAH!! haha. Ok now the review! haha PRISON BREAK!! yup! nice show we are talking about man! watched season 1 and now watching 2 as i am typing! haha! the couple of reasons why this show is nice is because you simply dunno what is going to happen next! haha. maybe its just me lor! but really! i never get to predict right! totally! haha.. everything always makes a unexpected turn! which is wonderful! haha.. People you must really watch this man! haha! very nice! you should see it for yourself!!
To my darling!
It has been 3 days since you went overseas! and my first time blogging since you left, i really miss you lots!! to bits and pieces! you must really take good care of yourself k? i wish i could be there right beside you now! miss your presence! =)
Life have been a rather messy for the past couple of days! Argument! hatred! everything bad had happen!! But life still awesome! Thank You Lord!! The bible says this in
TooT!! Silly School with silly system!! Teacher can on that day tell us that lesson is canceled!! ya.. thats what exactly happened today!! bloody thing! so therefore we had to head home after One & a Half hour of classmates presentations!! THATS ALL HAPPEN TODAY!!! bloody thing man!! so last min tell us!!! haix!!
As i sat upon the secluded corner of my room, Looking at all my worries, all my troubles Not knowing the distinct difference between the rights and wrongs of life It really keeps me worrying What should i be doing? What are my callings in God?
Talking about worries What are the choices i have? Must i drag another innocent soul down the lonesome path i walked?
Lets pray!
Dear heavenly father, You know all the worries people of this time are facing! I pray with your divide blessings, that you will heal all the broken souls, and create a hope in them so as to bless them with your Joy and your Peace! As for my friends who are studying, blessed them with your knowledge and wisdom!! And lastly for those who are overseas, blessed them with safety! Oh ya!! One more!! For Victor and Family who had just lost their Dad, I pray God will protect you from all sadness! and keep your family whole!
I asked all these in JESUS name! and all God's People say?!! AMEN!!! =)
well well.. i finally watched the movie "Pearl Harbor". Very nice 3 hrs movie, which includes MTV and The making of "Pearl Harbor"!! haha.. Lesson learn thru this movie? PEOPLE OF HIGHER RANK/POSITION IS NOT ALWAYS RIGHT!!!! hahahahaha..
People!! I'm counting down for THE DAY!!! please know what to do ar?!! lol.. i accept all 5Cs.. Cash! Car! Crumpler! Creative headphone! and last one you think for me la. cant think of any le.. haha..
Oh ya.. Great news!! i scored an A for my presentation!! YESH!!
I GOT 31/40 for a class test!! Happy or not? i dunnno.. one moment i'm happy because i am rather scoring.. but then.. it aint a A.. so must work harder!!!
Here i am blogging, while all my other secondary school classmates are studying in their Polytechnics. Saddening to a large extent actually. =( Never mind about it then. looks like there aint anything i could do about it anyway. Well.. other than all these sad things. I have actually sadder things to think of.
Have an upcoming test (Monday) to study for. 3 topics! thats like a lot of things to memorise. okok.. i shall start to write in a essay manner. dun have all the singlish and broken english.
Gosh! I believe its going to be a bit hard to do so, haven't been in contact with proper English for a good period of time.
Anyway. Back to what i was saying just now. Tests to study for and all my ridiculous personal problems that i could have prevented a long time ago! oh man!!
Lets talk about one thing at a time for this entry. (I look lost don't I?)
School - ITE Dover
It has been a good 2 weeks in there? or is it 3? lets see.. started school on the 16th of April 2007. and today is the 4th of May, thats 3 weeks! Initially, I was expecting a large group of Chinese/ Malay gangsters, but when i reached there. i realised there was none, maybe just a couple. I really mean a couple of them only.
Environment was really nice, BUT!!! the teachers uses their mobile in class. (So much for being discipline!) there is 1 teacher in particular that i really wish to be her shoes! She is Mrs Josephine Wong! Though she was not there for lessons for 2 weeks!!
hehe.. just came back from school. and i'm already on the com blogging. Just wanted to let people out there know that i had just join 2 good for nothing CCAs. co-op and IT club!! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!!!! 2 not Clifton at all clubs..? haha.. maybe its time for a change. you never know whether it will be a good change or not.. haha.. Another thing is.. i have organised a 5A-ians gathering. which to be held this friday at 1630hrs. meet at woodlands mrt station. yup. thats about it people. short and sweet entry.
