Battle Call.
Really, it was empowering and God met me in so many ways.
Expectations, expectations really were met. and truly i still hold on to what Jon Ho told me last year, and that is that the height of your expectations is the depth of your encounter with God. I held onto the belief and my expectations were met, surpassed. I love my God ((:
And there were so many times i felt that i wasn't ready, that i didnt think i was good enough and you were always there. And in 2008, i will see your harvest you promised. And i will be prepared.
I guess, there's a tinge of fear and excitement for i know that God will do a great work. And yet, really i'm scared that i'd miss it. that when it comes i wont be prepared, and yet i know that he has called me to greater heights. I guess really, i needed that direction, for i am lost without it.
Camp was in so many ways so empowering, and throughout the many services, the workshop ive really experienced and encountered his great love. The love that overwrites all fear, all unworthiness, all pain, all resentment, all anger, all scars, all distractions. I wish i could even describe how great the camp was for me and yet, i just cant seem to find the words. but yes, God called me, and he made me stronger. This year has been about making the mistakes, about moulding and i believe that in 2008, he will use me. It will be a greater year. ((:
And PAUL. i love you guys. Really, having been in PAUL has been so inspirational. All of you possess that hunger and passion and really i am encouraged. And though we lost for games most of it (HAHA) I'm so glad we displayed team work and had fun no matter what. Thank you guys for the experience. I dont know if i was a good AGL, but you guys were an awesome team ((: I LOVE YOU GUYS LOADS!
MEOWWW!
OUR mutated, FLAG. LOL LOL! (credits to Nick and Riel HAAH)
Christmas! (:
It's the season of giving, of blessing. and then through all the hustle and bustle, we forget that it's christmas because God so loved us, because of the father's love that he decided to send us his one and only son, that mattered so much to him. he sent him down to us, when we didnt deserve it at all. that is the father's love. A love that surpasses all things, that gives even though it had to hurt him in return. the father's love, unconditional, everlasting, forgiving. That is the father's love. and that is the reason why christmas is christmas, the season of GIVING. because he first LOVED us, and GAVE to us what we did not deserve.
Truly, the father's love amaze me.
I love you tons! (((:
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY JESUS! ((:
You gave your son, you showed me how much you love me.
What more could I possibly ask for?
And i believe, that is the best present i could ever ask for.
Thank you dadddy. ((:
DING XUE ER.
i love love you tons.
And im not afraid to say that i miss you tons. and that serving on saturdays would be so weird because you're not there anymore. and the fact that when i go to school soon, i won't see you or that smile that i find so, so sweet. I miss you a lot. And i really really wish that you didnt go. but i know God has other plans for you ((: I love you tons and i really hope to see you soon. and to talk to you soon! ((: The last few days hanging out with you has been one of the funnest ever. and really i wont forget you ever, it's impossible. So dont you forget me too! (: ARIEL TAN LOVES DING XUE ER! ((: And through the many outings, the movies, the sentosa trips, the shopping, the sleepovers, the birthdays. i really had so so many treasured memories, and one thing i ask of you is to never forget God's promises for you (: Hold on to it. becaus ei believe that you will be someone great for God. I miss you tons, and am still quite sad. HAHA but, i'm going to get skype soon and then i'll chat you up! LOLLLL. LOVE YOUU! ((:
Holiday's coming to a closure soon. Shucks. I have done my holiday homework. Double Shucks. I have to do orientation day on the first day. triple Shucks. I haven't wrap my books an my parents wont be back till january. AWW dead! =X LOL. ah wells, it's going to be a new year. a different one. and i cannot wait for what the Lord will do. (but i can wait for all the homework and tests i will get. TSKK!)
I am Legend was a very stupid show.
Fullstop. that sums it all up.
All I want for Christmas is You
- Riel
and today was nice. and fun.
but very, very wasted. Totally weren't able to get presents properly. But that's mostly because i went to watch ENCHANTED! ahah, that show is so hilariously lame! but it was nice, i suppose (: Pretty worth it? i guess i did enjoy the show. Yupp, worth 8 bucks. tskk
Dang, Timmy passed me the stupid cough. My throat's so, so dry and everything. GEE.
It's so irritating, and uncomfortable.
So awkward and blah, feels like something's stuck in my throat that i'm suffocating! I'm falling sick!
And before camp too ):
Pshh, dumb dumb Timmy, always coughing on me.
Plus i drank coke today ):
Oh wells.
It's funny how innocent young people can be.
Not that it's bad i guess. It's probably good in a way. Why i say this?
That's partly because as I watch my idiot brother embarrass himself, i find it so adorable.
Especially today, with all the coincidence and stuff. LOL.
Disregarding the fact that it can be bad too, i think a child's innocence is something really precious.
Oh how I miss those younger days, in pri school.
So simple and all. Now everything's so tough, so hard. So complicated.
HAHA. Shoot, this is turning EMO. bahah. this shouldnt be.
GEE. but the wave of Offnesss decided to give me a visit today.
And i control my emotions. Not the other way round.
I knew i shouldnt have. (kept my hopes up)
But why did I? (i thought i alr knew)
I will be alright, i choose to be ((:
Camp is coming up, i want my voice back, or rather i want my throat to stop itching.
Yes ask and you shall receive;
And i believe. ((:
Today i typed a little weirdly. I wonder why too.
HAHA. oh wells. Enchated was funny.
I still can't get over the fact that it was downright lame and retarded.
It was good ((:
the teardrops on my guitar
- Riel
hmm, coincidental?
probably not. It's all pre-planned (: Three times just isnt coincidental.HAH
HAHA, and i told you so.
it'd come off as a shock. but maybe it's a blessing in disguise.
How fun ((:
COOLIO.
tskk,
anyways, Christmas is coming.
The major headache of the year, and yet ironically, it is pretty fun shopping for stuff, and not just for yourself. Though most of the time it tends to end up being a shopping trip for yourself alone.
Camp is coming up (: and i guess, i've a lot of expectations, more than ever. and yes i cannot deny how excited i am about what God will do in my life and in the lives of others (:
So yes dear Riel, gear up (: it's time to rise up, to step out of your comfort zone, to trust God, and to allow him to work through you, and not you working alone. it's not about you all the time. but it's about God. it's always about him. So dont be afraid. don't be fearful, because he never gives you anything he knows you cant handle. it's a growing experience. so be bold and courageous dear, like Joshua.
And i will be all that you call for me to be. There may be fear and doubts. but i choose to put my trust in you, knowing that you'll lead me through. all the way (: And my God is mighty to Save.
BATTLECALL
- Riel