HEY GUYS.

I admit I haven't been the best blogger for the cell blog but I'll try to update more frequently. Yeah. :)

As 2009 approaches, new year resolutions are being set. I'm sure you will set some too. For most of us, the 'O' level is one of our main priorities for us. It's true but let's not forget out walk with God.

I believe that God is going to work in ways that we cannot fathom even in our midst for preparing for the 'O' level. So long as we pray and look to him in faith, his power will work through us. Let us not just remember God only when we need him but at all times.

I quote from the email my camp facilitator Rachel Ma sent me. I know it's really long but I hope you take your time to read it. :)

" We well know, before during and after the camp, the theme set before us- and that was purity. By now I am certain that you understand the whole encompassing definition of this word- purity goes beyond sexual purity, its more than that. Its not about being pure in our dressing, in our manner of speech and behavior. No it is more than that. Purity is about being untainted- and that can only be possible when God is God in every area of our lives. This includes our interactions and thoughts about our parents, our friends, our cell leaders, all of them and more. When we are upset and frustrated about a certain event/thing, when we get angry, when we entertain angry thoughts- these are the times we are impure.

There have been such moments during the camp when we have not been faithful to the theme purity- Times when we have failed to uphold integrity, in pursuit of completing the end goal- times when we have allowed ourselves to say, "it doesn't matter, we are so near the end anyway" when we see the rules of game broken; times when we have pleaded with the game IC for them to turn a blind eye. How have we been pure?

How then shall we go on from here? How then shall we keep ourselves pure?

We are imperfect and need to will ourselves to change
We are not condemned because of our imperfection
We can be empowered in Christ

It is first necessary to understand that we are imperfect in our ways and that we need to will ourselves to change. We are not condemned because of what we have done- this much we have learnt from the camp, because we are made righteous in God. And the last point is about empowerment, this is the most practical part of it all. How then can we be empowered?

Empowerment comes about by faith. Faith in God and what He can do for us. So many times we have heard this 5 letter word. But what faith is exactly? To me, faith is about seeing that Christ is better. Better than the world. Better than ourselves. And that is why it is possible for us to be renewed; that is why we can move on from impurity, from imperfection into righteousness and into purity. When we ask and pray for new eyes to see with faith that Christ is better- this is where we will begin to see real change in ourselves. "

God Bless! :)
GOODBYE 2008!
HELLO 2009!

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Zzz.

Anyway. I'll try and get a better skin. This is a temporary one. xD

MISS YOUS.

JESUS RULES + ROCKS.

xD. I know its random but it is so true.

HAHA. Like He/She has been there all the while for me whenever I'm sad, happy or done something wrong, he let the things appear to me so naturally. HAHA.

THANK YOU GOD!

And Happy National Day! ;)

HEY GUYS. MISS YOUS.

HAHA.

Ok. I really apologise for not blogging/updating this blog cos my two weeks are really packed with like lots of competitions and rehearsals. Yep.

Anyways, FRIDAY, on 1 JULY at TAMPINES MALL, before FESTIVAL OF PRAISE, we are going to watch The Dark Knight. Let's contribute to the record to break Titanics of 60.7 million? Yep. I think it will be a freaking nice show

(Why so serious?) HAHA.

So join us if you are free. SMS me or Aldrin can? And we are meeting at 5pm at Kallang MRT.

Ciaos. Cya on Friday! ^_^

PRAYER and CHANGE series.

Life is HOPELESS

but with GOD

Life is MEANINGFUL.

Ok. Not to that extent. It's just a phrase and something. But if GOD has impacted your life in one way or another, big or small, remember to give thanks to him! ^_^

EHEHEHEHEH i just remembered that this sunday is my NBC-national band competition oh my goshhhhhhhhhhhhh haha that means i wont be able to come for cell but i might be able to make it in time for speedlight i'll see how ok please keep me and my school band in prayer because we only have 2 more days and one more practice to the competition and we're aiming for gold with distinction haha i'm quite nervous but i'm more concerned for my PIANO EXAM on wednesday haha thats even worse eh, not ready at all and if i fail this exam i'll have to pay another exam fees which is like 100plus i think cant remember haha so keep me in prayer ok!

enjoy your weekend!
lurbbbeeexxzzz,
rachel (the cute one) again

dear lightning pals haha i suddenly felt like posting here because i havent seen you all for 2 weeks i bet you miss me too hahaha some things dont have to be said but I know hahh ok anyway im going this sunday arent you happy you're happy you're happy you're happy haaha im trying my best not to type with punctuations so you got to try your best to read anyway i dont have school this week got e learning today's the last day and it's quite fun even though i feel even fatter after sitting at the computer for 3 days but the fact i cant stand is that there's school tomorrow argh if my school makes friday a holiday or another e learning day there'll be no school the whole week eh i bet you dont get it but i cant stand it ok i think i'll be ending this post soon i need to start doing chem haha im' so proud of myself because i'm on track for the first time(: haha ok i'll see you all on sunday then
have a nice day

rachel (the cute one)

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Let's just say SUNDAY ROCKS MY WORLD BCOS OF YOU PEOPLE!

HAHA. I so (heart) Sundays cos its like the free day to be myself and not constraint by studies or CCAs' but actually a time to spend with God and our friends in church.

Touchy.

Anyway.

Brother Douglas message made sense to me. "Respect Me" was the topic today. I totally can relate to it because of my relationship with my parents. I know they really love me and stuff like that but their care towards me seems to be put in a very funny way. Scolding me "stupid", always telling me what to do. I kinda feel very hurt when they say things like that but after all, they were the ones who brought me into this world and made me who I am.

And THAT, means its how I react to what they say to me that matters.

SETTING AN EXAMPLE

1. Speech
> Ephesians 4:29
>Luke 4: 22
> Set an example for our parents

2.Life/Conduct
>Ephesians 4:30
> 1 Peter 2:11-12

3. Love
>God (Matthew 22:37)
>Brethren (1 John 4:11)
>Neighbours (Matthew 5:44)

4. Trust and Faith
>Hebrews 11:6
> You can't please God without faith

5. Purity
>Word of God keeps us pure
>Think of the GOOD
>Ephesians 5:26
>2 Timothy 2:22
>Philippians 4:8

6. Spirit (Leona Lewis debut album. HAHA)
> 1 Timothy 4:12
> Set an example in (zeal), (attitude) and (Enthusiasm)

Don;t let people DESPISE YOU! (Key Verse: 1 Timothy 4:12)

OK. SPEEDGAMES SERIOUSLY ROCK MY WORLD. HAHA

Anyone who wants the photos please ask from me on MSN. Btw, please pray for the newcomers to come church and be saved by God! ^_^

God Bless!

PS: Music Recommendation. Try Fireflight. They are an American Christian Band. Their new album "Unbreakable" is released in stores now. Tracks I recommend are "You Gave Me A Promise", "Unbreakable", "Brand New Day".

HEY PEEPS. I'M GOING OBS TOMORROW! HAHAHAH I BET YOU ALL WILL MISS ME. EVEN THOUGH WE DONT SEE EACH OTHER DURING THE WEEK, BUT YEAH, I KNOW YOU'LL MISS ME. HAHAHA, SO I'M GOING TO POST A PIC OF MYSELF IN CASE YOU REALLY REALLY MISS ME. HAHA, STOP DECEIVING YOURSELF. I KNOW YOU WILL. (:

okay la i let my grandma share the limelight, hahha i'm not that selfish. hahahah, okay anyway, i THINK i'll miss you guys during this 5 days, even though i just saw you all yesterday and i'm going to see you again next sunday.(and you'll see me chao ta) ahha i dont know how to say, i just know i'll miss you all. (: btw please pray for my grandma that her health will improve because my sister said she was trembling today. thank you(:

YAY TIME TO LOSE WEIGHT AND GET TAN! BYEBYE!

LOVE,

rachel not-so-tall-anymore.

(remember to bring the $12+$2) HAHA.

I'm really sorry I can't take the time off to blog as often cos it's really hard for me. For the past few days/weeks I've been really very busy with my stuff and I feel very guilty about it. You know, Life seems to dull and endless that sometimes you just feel like giving up. That happened to me lots of time (in a sense not commiting suicide but like really feel like dropping everything down and then just not doing anything). But in our lives, it seems impossible to achieve this.

I'm really guilty and I do apologise to 2 groups of people. Firstly, is GOD, I mean everyday, we must really sit down and do some QUIET TIME but I've not been doing it. Like what Lynn said, sometimes, your eyes just feel so droopy and your brain is like in a wrecked that you can't "function" well and just wanna plomp into bed and sleep. I felt that way too... therefore, I really must pray to God for him to guide me through my life. (Which means less slacking and more hardworking +)

The second group of people out there is of course you people. My cell members esp. the guys. I;ve been not bonding well esp. when it comes to going on outing(s) and stuff like that. I do apologise sincerly cos it's hard for me to follow you all. My parents are like really busy and sometimes when they are free they wanna spend time with me. And they are kinda worried about my health so they didn't allow me to go for PLANET SHAKERS (which i would looooooveeeeeeeeeeeee to go to)

*sobs*

Anyway, here's a song dedicated to all of you wonderful guys out there.

Don't Give Up, You Are Loved (Josh Groban)

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Regards,
Tze Hern

HEY! Sorry I haven't been posting. -.-' Really apologise cos I was really busy trying to settle in school cos i am still trying to fit into the hectic schedules I am going true.

Well. it's been quite a month for all of us. I'm sure all of you agree. And like what our leaders always tell us, don't forget about GOD who has always been so supportive in what we do. We may not be able to see him but the bible says God works in way we cannot see and that's what we need to know.

I'm sure many of us have been true many difficult times and troubles and there are bound to be such things that we will meet in the following years/life to come. But just remember the LORD isalways there for us, regardless of where we are or what we do.

Just PRAY!

So here's a song i like to share. Listen to the lyrics. It means a lot. ^_^



Did You rise the sun for me?
Or paint a million stars that I might
Know Your majesty?
Is Your voice upon the wind?
Is everything I've known marked
With my maker's fingerprints?
Breathe on me
Let me see Your face
Ever I will seek You

Chorus:
Cause all You are, is all I want, always
Draw me close in Your arms
Oh God, I wanna be with You
Can I feel You in the rain?
Abandon all I am to have You
Capture me again
Let the earth resound with praise
Can You hear as all creation lives
To glorify one name?

Ciaos! ^_^