In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.

Little prayers make little things work.



Well, folks. It's been a year of awakening for me (so far). My deliverence has enlightened me to the ways of our Lord somewhat even though I've still got many things to learn. At least, so far, one of the most valuable lessons is the one on praying in faith.

Oft times, I encounter numeral problems, little ones, that get in the way of things. Like when you're fixing something that there's that little problem that prevents you from going any further. The best example would be when DIY-ing computers. In the last several months or so, I've done up three computers and it seems that all those three times, I've had lots of little problems cropping up. They are all little problems but they were enough to prevent the computer from working.

For example, in the case of Glenn's computer, the floppy drive avoids detection from the mainboard. This is a hassle because I had intended to use a floppy disk to set up the computer software. I wrecked my brains for several occasions after that on the same computer and realise that I was beginning to obsess over it. What I was doing was taking things into my own hands and not allowing God to come into the picture. I got quite fed up (quite only, because I'm a very patient sort) I closed my eyes to calm down. I was on the verge of giving up when I was looking at Glenn's bookshelf. I picked out the New Testement from it. It's this little pocket-sized half-bible that was quite dusty. I decided to stop working on the computer totally, put my mind totally away from the problems of the world and read St. Paul's Letter to the Romans from the beginning. Taking this as my quiet time, I began praying - not for the problem of the computer - for my salvation, relationship with Him and for the gift of unshakeable faith. I used the computer desk for my bible study. I ended the prayer with the words, "Lord, let not my will, but Your Will, be done. Whatever comes my way from this moment forth, I commit into your hands." I opened my eyes and without even realising it, pressed some key on the keyboard. Suddenly, the mainboard decided to bypass the problem of the floppy drive and head straight to reading the CD-ROM, which had a Windows set up disk in it.

Everything worked from there on.

It wasn't that the computer couldn't do that before I did quiet time. It was because my mind was so clouded by worries that it prevented me from seeing through, clearly, the problems. This blur-ness had prevented me from seeing the solution of the problem, which I know happens to everyone all the time. Now after just a little prayer and slightly a bit more faith, I saw it - the solution.

Over many months, this was not the only time God has shown me the little tricks up His sleeves. I've been in some sort of little trouble here and there continuously but because I prayed and pressed forward without a cloud of worry, God picks me out of a bad situation. Like during the time I was supposed to go up to KL and meet Glenn, Suelynn and the COOS dance team there. I had no money left, then I decided to read a little of my big bible (the one I hardly touched nowadays) without the thought of seeking the solution from God, but seeking a resolution (that His will be done, not mine), and found a couple of hundred Singapore dollars which I had hidden in there a long time ago and therefore forgotten. A remarked that Glenn made stuck in my mind: "It seems that you keep getting saved by the bible." In one sense, true. But also because I turned to God from my worldly troubles to simply sit with Him and spend time with Him, seeking His Love. That was all I needed to do. I didn't have to ask Him for anything specific even. I just simply spend some time with Him. I come out of prayer satisfied and with no worries. That's when God provides.

I hope that this will be an encouraging message to all my friends out there that the Lord has plans for even the littlest of things and all you need to do to is dedicate your lives to Him and He will provide you with what you need. Pray for faith especially, because that's what keep prayers most sacred. For without faith, you can pray over and over again and nothing will happen. But when you pray only once and come out of prayer full of faith, God will provide.

The God of all things included even the smallest details in mind.

+ Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam +

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.

"Music is the language, love is the message!"



Dex, Drey and I have been gearing up for interning at Awakening Productions. So now, we've been entrusted with more responsibilities. In my case, that would be "I have been entrusted with responsibilities" because I don't have anything to do much anyway. Come Monday, I will begin a morning regime of a good swim at Ang Mo Kio Swimming Complex. I am going to start a healthy lifestyle... so God help me. This will go hand-in-hand with my work with Awakening Productions in terms of fixing a daily routine.

Working in AP will also enhance my spiritual well-being because it is a kind of volunteer-charity work. That we're being paid next to nothing come as no surprise to me. But in any case, it's no matter since I know that we have been annointed by the Almighty with our gifts to do His wonderful work.

Anyway, it's been a long day. Tonight, you are all in my prayers once again. I hope as much that you will pray for me in getting closer to God day-by-day.

+ Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam +

"Watch out! Ultraman is here again!"

BIRTHDAY NUMBER 22 - MARCUS *WONG*



"Happy birthday to you!
You are so very *wong*
*wong* *wong* *wong* *wong* *wong* *wong* *wong*
*wongy* *wong*day to you!"

Happy birthday, bro!

Some pictures I took a while ago... (click for larger view)

Check this out, Mil.


Can anyone guess where this photo was taken? Clue: "Somewhere on Orchard Road" (leave your answers in the comments for this entry).

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Going to KL. Will be back on Monday night.

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.


Interior: Notre Dame de Paris

A long today it has been. But thank God that most of the things are taking towards a positive turn. Today, I visited a friend in trouble but he/she seems okay for the moment. I realised however, that it is really up to God to help him/her. The only thing we, his/her friends, can do for him/her is pray. I'm sorry I cannot reveal more than this. But sooner or later, you will learn what has happened. At night, I've been thoroughly refreshed by the guest speaker Pastor Jono in his talk. I don't want to go into it but let's just say that I feel like I could walk on water after homegroup.

In any case, I have some words to say that I hope would encourage two people I know from Sonic Edge.

To Audrey,
Thank God for all that was, is and will be. Once He has chosen you to be His daughter, He will never forsake you. Recognise that you are already the child of God and claim the authority of being a child of God over the devil. The victory has been given to you already. Make it a complete victory and maintain this completeness. Exercise this victory. Walk on water and clap with one hand.

To Maria,
Sometimes, it seems that the very things that we prayed and worked very hard for - and are finally in reach of - is suddenly taken away from us. It is a very painful event, I'm sure. I share your pain. But perhaps God has something else planned for us that we do not yet know. On the other hand, you can always consult with your parents about the issue face-to-face. Have a good talk. Sort things out. If it is really a financial issue, then, I'm sure you understand that it's not really possible to achieve your goals at this point in time. I can tell that you are a sensible person. Sensible people do sensible things and think sensibly. In the end, though, leave to God to handle the things He does best. And you have a really nice smile so smile always!

+ Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam +

There's always something about 'high' gothic architechture (medieval).

I've been to quite a few Gothic cathedrals in the last few years and I realised that somehow, some of God's awe and wonder is captured in these soaring structures. It was the expression of the Christian faith during the middle ages. This expression reaches our times (today) when we look upon the magnificence of Gothic cathedrals.

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.


Posse Princess

Woke up at 8am today, the earliest since I ORD-ed more than one month ago. Why? Because I got a job interview. It's with Pagoda Pictures. They need technical crew. The interview seemed like an average thing. I didn't impress them, nor did I disgraced myself. They haven't read my CV too. But it's okay. I think that it'll be a good job because: i) I get hands-on experience on a production set; ii) they pay me SGD 150 a day. The downside is that every work-day is 13 and a half hours, longer than film industry standards. But it's alright. Better to be doing something than nothing at all.

That is, if I get the job.

After the interview, I decided to drop by St. George's for Derek and Caroline's wedding. It was very nice. The atmosphere was really romantic. The food was very good. Derek was very nervous. All is well.

Rushed down to REAL Place to help John Hemsley prepare for the gig, I'm Not Kylie Minogue. The things that we had to lug over to Substation were very heavy and most of our strength is sapped by manually carrying and pushing (by an under-sized trolley) them for at least a distance of 750 metres. And back again after the gig at 8-plus in the evening. Sweaty, smelly, dirty and gross, we rested at the REAL Place for a while before setting off again. John went back to his church to return the trolley.

I went to meet Marcus Giantonicus, the Princess, Vadai, Keith Elliott and Drey. We had dinner at the Magic Wok inside Far East Plaza. Quite nice. Not bad. After dinner, just before we went home, we gathered around for a prayer over Audrey. Drey, if you are reading this, no words from us can truly help you. Listen for the Word of God with His still small voice.

Very tired. Don't know where I find the strength to blog this much tonight. Perhaps I'm not as tired as I think I am. It's all in the mind, Chris, it's all in the mind!

+ Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam +

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sanctus. Amen.

Jobhunting. Found some jobs that are suitable for me. But even though I've applied for them, there is the waiting time involved. So far none of the companies I've sent my CVs to have replied. This is not fantastic news. I want to work temporary full-time, though, and not part-time. Having a job is mainly to keep me busy and earn me someextra cash on the side, since my parents are giving me very little in the way of allowance.



Next...

For all of us who are not married, it would be impossible for us to understand the problems within it. We only have ideals and principles that we can work on to 'advise' people in their marriage. Therefore, we are really underqualified to give people advice on marriage. Still, seeing your friend (who is married) in trouble is a tough thing. The only thing we can do is pray for them, and remind them to be in fellowship with the Lord, as the Lord is always in the center of all marriages.

Next...

Tonight, some of us are going for Talvin Singh. Personally, I'm also going to Union Square after that for Voideck, the only purely-techno night left in Singapore. Supposed to be hooking up with some of the fellow techno-heads there.

+ Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam +