met-with-elaine

I'm back:))

2010-05-20T12:17:00.000-07:00

Wah long time dint blog!!
2010 truly is a time that capacity & visions to be stretched!!

This week is pretty fruitful.
Helped in moving house,
Served my "mentor" is a great honor!
*Was really inspired to see ldrs serving pst in such an extent. gg to e extra miles, sacrificial living!
*Saw the real life of pst:)) Am motivated!!

Learnt & impacted by the spirit of excellence! Glory to glory is the will of God, He expects us to PROGRESS!!

Sonship vs Heirship
*A great diff in both! Felt relief and happy that I'm chosen to be son & daughter, nth that I do can make Him love me more. :)) I can't earn it!!

Calling will ensure doors open to you, you can't make it happen but it will fall into place when e moment you chose to follow Him. Come and follow me- that is all I heard! Faith is full of uncertainty!! That is our walk with Him!! Never try to help Him to make it happen, He is almighty:))

*Thoughts.... cont soon

<3

Refreshing mornings!!

2010-02-23T18:59:00.000-08:00

Week of morn/evening pm
This prayer week, it is time (For students, adults, housewives, business ppl, all of us) to set aside time & busy schedule for one common is to seek the face of God.

*Meditating on the book of Acts.
They gathered in (one common - Loving/Seeking God)
it always amaze me when I see diff ages & status coming to worship & pray in unison. A place of agreement is a place of power.

Prayer warriors are gathered...
In morn 7-8am @ Heart of God (Our affiliate church), Jurong West & Riverwalk.
In evening 6-7pm @ River walk & Jurong west

....
Rise & shine! I woke up at 5.45am to prepare for pm @ H.O.G & work at 8.30am - 6pm.
It is a time of testing of spiritual discipline, capacity & phy health condition as well.

On mon,
I'm so excited that I keep waking up at 6plus, waiting for my alarm to ring.
A day in the house of God is better than a thousand day w/o Him.
Praying for a fresh touch from Him, knowing a brand new level is approaching!!

Acts 1
It reminds me that He will do a brand new thing in the midst of us.
New Hope - It is liken as a fuel to spark up every dying dreams..
New Vision - It is a drive for us to gear into a direction to achieve goals..
New Anointing - It is an empowerment for us to do what we used to think we can't & with good fruits that remains.
New works - It is creativity that develop new results & excitement.
New Unity - It is aligning ourselves again & again in tune of His way.

Not to mix new wineskin with old, expecting a great & new move that bring u & me to the next level. Are you in or out? :)

Dinner with my 3rd brother in laws family @ crystal Jade Suntec

2010-02-08T17:31:00.000-08:00

Food taken -
Treat from 3rd brother to both families

My 2nd bro, Paul Goh

My youngest Sister, Evonne Goh

My Nephew, Ryan Goh

My da ge's (Sam's) family

Wheee when my brother meets the in laws.
This family consists of parents & 3 daughters, 2 of them are twins!
They are christian family too, thank God!
3rd from left is my 3rd brother, Ivan Goh with his fiance, Catherine.
They are engaged now!
Amazingly they are together since sec school days, Jc years, Uni life too.
May God bless their r/s furthermore. :)

You can forfeit the freedom given

2010-02-08T01:15:00.000-08:00

*Reflection: Though now I'm free but I will not want to leave You.

Today I feel like talking about it a bit more.

Freedom given vs Freedom forfeited
One day, jailer A was set free and he was elated! He was excited that his family was waiting eagerly for his release and was there to fetch him. Jailer A hopped in the car & he has just received freedom which he was hoping for. With great excitement, he told himself that from the day on, he will be able to have a new life!

Days went passed, Jailer A met up with some difficulties in his job interviews, finances reliance to family, shame & guilt when filling up sensitive questions in the forms, etc began to discourage him. With despair, he told himself it is not going to work and a thought of going back to his old lifestyle. It may seems foolish for the jailer A that received freedom & now going to give up by going back to bondage.

Somehow, It seems relational to us as well. Freedom is after receiving and then sustaining. Mindsets needed to be renewed and it is a process of breaking through of bondage in mind 1st den physical , new ways are also been introduced. So when things are tough on e way, are we going to walk back? or walk forward?

(Which reminded me of a kind of fish which it can eat a lot of smaller fishes and when a divider was placed
The fish tried all ways to get e opposite which many fishes are swimming, it failed again & again and even banged to the divider that is transparent. When the big fish are not able to, it mindset was set. Soon enough, the divider was taken up & small fishes were surrounded it. However, sad enough it is unable to eat as it still think it is separate with them & eventually the fish died from starvation. )

Point to ponder: The promises we confess & what we pray have been delayed as we have not come out of our comfort & fixed mindset. Therefore, it seems we are going round & round without breakthrough. It is till our faith arises, mindset changed & willing to take what it takes spoken by Him. Through the test, we'll grow even stronger!!

<3 Elaine

Sacrificial. Expectancy. Humility. Love

2010-01-27T00:29:00.000-08:00

You are why I sing.
You are why I live.
Everything of me, I placed at Your feet.
You are why I love.
You are why I give.
Everything of me, belongs to You.

My thought of e day..
A hero is one that is willing & bold enough to sacrifice for the needs of others.

It is my Hero that made me who I am today..
Not as if I've reached but I'm walking a step by a step knowing He will guide me each day:)
W/o Him..
my life is still empty
Purposeless & no destination
loveless & unable to love self
mood swinger & controlled by emotions
lost of loved ones & hopeless.
*Reflection: Though now I'm free but I will not want to leave You.

Who can I follow besides You.
There is nothing I desire so much since I met You.
Nothing lasts but Your word does.
I have decided to wholly follow You.

4 words struck me deeply & I've engraved in my heart.

Wanna thank the heroes in my life for being such a great example.
It takes a broken person to go to the extent. *salute

Point to ponder:
who will you lay your life for?

Simple is the IN-LOOK

2010-01-26T01:11:00.000-08:00

Hey friends,

finally changed the blog skin to smth simple & manageable. :)

....

Updates

*Pondering on: "Will you love Me more than these?"

*movies I watched recently: Daybreakers & Sherlock Holmes

*Ending work on end of Feb, finding another part time jobs like tutions, clay making classes etc.
(preparation for school :))

♥ Time to appreciate ♥

2009-12-27T10:27:00.001-08:00

Just want to take this chance to say a BIG thank YOU!

♥ CHC - a dream family to be in, thanks for believing in me & help me in time of needs!

♥ Yilun - a superwoman that never fails to motivate me with your own life, a woman of great capacity tank, love & always lead by example.

♥ Dar - Thank you for your love, generosity, encouraging words & accompany me through my ups & downs. Loves!!

♥ Special friends - Clement, Amelia, Jasmine Kon, Jessica + Lyl amazing leaders!!

....

♥ S28 - a dream team & it's my dream comes true!!

♥ Yu Jia - A faithful gal & stayed with S28 the longest! Your personality & presence did make a different in our & my life!! *Keep shining gal :)

♥ Jason - You never fails to inspire me to enlarge my creativity, love for people, doing great things in the K.O.G. :) You're Faithful, Talented (more gifts to discover & unleash yea?), having a certain sense of charisma (but promise to be smiley & positive no matter wad kay?) Believing in you :)

♥ Crystal - Be bold my dear, great potential in you. Believing in yourself & God :) will make you go even further :) Dare to step out!! Thanks for the friendship, "love guru" sessions *shhh* & willingness to serve :) <3

♥ Jia Wei - Your personality draws people to you, your warmth & servanthood amazes me. You reminded me of ordinary one but will be doing something extraordinary! Supporting your dream & vision!! :)

♥ Jasmine - A sweet girl that makes everyone comfortable with you :) Have more confident in yourself, He has great destiny for you - "A" levels & 2010 He'll bring you through in victory!! :)

♥ Jelyn - Amazing evangelist with love of God. Constant reminders of humbling of self, believing in others, faithful in lil things & knowing your position in Christ will make you go FAR in His kingdom :) <3 your smile!

♥ James - Man of few words, sensitive guy & take care of others attentively. Cont' to put trust in Him more, men can fail us but He will not. Every bad situations He can turn to good. :) Loves, SHINE in the school you are placed in!

♥ Joreen - Full of energy :) A great potential lies beneath & awaiting for you to discover in 2010! Amazing gal that is kingdom-minded & serve Him with all your youth yea? Be blessed & everything is in His hands.

♥ Joanne - An amazing friend, soft & sensitive gal. Your love for God amazes me, keep discovering your walk with Him :) His love breaks all "walls" & allows Him to embrace & show you. Love you lots <3

♥ Cynthia - Loves your heart warming smile & thanks for the friendship! Cont' to use your voice to bless & touch more people, unleashing your talents!! Cont' to SHINE!!

♥ Guo Hao - A dearie friend & always put others before himself :) Thanks for everything you've done for me! Con't to know God with your heart & not human intelligent alone, He will reveals more to you. God believe in you & so do I, pursuing your dreams & supporting you all the way!!

♥ Erin - A beautiful friend with the friendliest smile :) Cont' to use your talent to shine for Him, Keep shining in music & school!!

♥ Kai Quan - A sporty & high energy friend, keep pursuing your dream & allowing His help to bring you further than you can imagine. :)

♥ Cassie - Such a cutie pie in my life that sweetened my life :) Your child-likeness in Him reminds me that He is our 1st love, that won our hearts! Stay pure in heart & pursuing what He has prepared for you in this life!!

♥ Wei Lin - Really appreciate such a great friend! A sis to me & knowing you can count on S28 & me :) Keep shining! Remember God is for you & who can be against you, supporting you too~ shine in BADMINTON!!

♥ Brianston - Nice knowing you :) cont' to realise your dreams & visions in Him - a great 2010 with a brand new walk with Him!!

♥ Kim - Not forgetting you sis, never give up on you & believing in you! Life can be tough but you have a tougher support behind you always, with God & us!! Loves.

♥ Dennis - Amazing changes in life, keep walking this walk.. more to come & dreams are realised!! Keep your great attitudes towards life & humbling to serve touches my heart :)

♥ Love you guys :) 2010 is a brand new beginning with great hope, future, exciting journey waiting us!!

Holding on.. hand in hand walking towards our visions & dreams!!

Back in action!!

2009-12-27T10:27:00.000-08:00

Going to say Bye to 2009.. & welcoming 2010!!

Many thought that just flooded me, where should i start..

Recap time

Overall a great year i can say.

♥ Managed to learn guitar.. still learning

♥ Graduated in Diploma of Interior Design

♥ Raised up to take up S28 *exciting group of youths in June '09

(Difficult times of juggling as it is my final year.. He pulled me through :))

♥ Seeing my gooda friend, Clement raised up together with me *am proud of you!

♥ Had a tough time in family as my dad was not around *Thank You, CHC for your love.support.help in time of needs.

♥ Blessed with a great job, good colleagues, lotsa blessings & meals!!

♥ Managed to help up & IC in deco team during Halloween event

♥ Had an awesome candlelight svc+Christmas+appreciation meetings

(I've seen the power of believing in others..
Appreciate each of everyone that is placed in my life)

♥ etc...

The Muar Trip :) *I'm blessed

2009-09-21T20:46:00.000-07:00

Saturday 12/09/09 (1st Day)

Ext & Int of Skudai Harvest Church

It is very near the mega mall with HUGH carpark space - ideal location!!

* I was reminded of our new building that is coming soon @ central location!! :)

Hope to come again on 10/10. :)

Heavy & dangerous traffic

Thank God for those drove us around - Xiu lan jie, mei zhu jie, ah chuan.

People that really serve us till the end!!

that we r safe & sound whereva we go - still can take photos in mini van!!

We've arrived in MUAR!! :) *filled with excitement!!

After putting down at lodging place,

we headed for lunch at a church member's restaurant near the sea. *Yum*

...

MUAR HARVEST CHURCH

Youth evangelistic meeting - 1st night

*Preparation & preparation!!

We came very early to familiarize the place & the equipments. :)

*The people are more warm up now!! *Praising God!!

*Testimony time!! *Qi Fang, we are proud of u!!

*Fellowship time - Refreshments are mainly prepared by

own church members. Amazing!!

He is the youngest youth in the meeting. 4years old, ah yang.

The crowd of youth meeting & Kids!! *Rock the house yea!

Sunday 13/09/09 (2nd Day)

Morning - wakey wakey to xiu lan jie's bakery shop.
Hugh machines to make lotsa BREAD!! *Kim gonna love this place! haha
Free time, Xiu lan jie do facial etc. She is a All-time youth leader & mother of 3kids too!! Cool!!
Challenged to enlarge my capacity!! wad abt u?

Blessed with more food. :) Can you believe it is our breakfast? LOL.

It's LUNCH time *makan again!!

We headed to church after eating, It's empowering Youths time!!

They are just youths wanting to serve more - They are already current

Praise & worship leaders, Sound, Tv crew, Usher etc.

Truly God never despise our youths!!

*Appreciation time - LYL 1st mission team!

Together with us, is this amazing lady (Pst Lillian).

She actually planted a few churches already, a selfless & pure Singaporean.

Adult+Youths+kids (whole church with us!) Loves!!
...

Monday 14/09/09 (3rd Day)

Home Visitations

Hours of journey - Their love for one another & even non believers

They minister to the people in Muar with genuine love - songs & prayers
that touches many lives. (Bold witnessing for the Lord!)

About this brother-in-Christ, wei xiong. During one casual guitar lesson in home
visitation + reaching out to his BS brother..
For his 1st time, he learn 4chords within short period of time + 2 praise songs.
He does not own a guitar, therefore, he will go early to church to pract the next day(as he serve as sound crew too), amazingly 3rd day he played one full praise. Indeed, a willing vessel waiting for empowerment & assurance :)

Cgm Day
@ Muar church location.

Reflection Time

2009-08-03T13:18:00.000-07:00

On Mon .. A Reflection Day+ Rest Day
I've started my week with some reflection of what
happened last week.
It have been interesting & a learning process each day.

"I guessed you've became more mature."
I had a chat with my sec sch friend.
He has known me for around 7years, seeing me rebellious in school &
who I am today. haha.
Time passed. Many things changed as well.
Mr J. chose to end his education life due to some family
financial prob, now he is serving NS.

He tried hard to explain to me his situation & decisions..
"It will not happen if I'm not in this situation/this family."
"It made me hard to concentrate on my studies." etc.
*After talking some time with him.
I have stopped talking & just listening.

What bothered me was the excuses...
I've learned if we live a life by
giving excuses, it will lead us to nowhere.
It's way to avoid problems. Many times, ended up wasting time.
It's way to hide their insecurity as well.
It's tool to defend own self.

& the end, I ended up counseling & encouraging him.
I shared with him how I pulled through my Nafa years..
It was tough, needed lots of finances help.
Times that I need to work part time jobs & study at the same time.
I'm at the position that I can allow myself to give excuses too. Times, felt like
giving up too. I told myself not to go the "short-cut" or "escape route".
Though it may be narrow path but He will surely bless it.
I just thank God it's over & He is faithful to pull me through. :)

He told me,"I guessed you've became more mature while I'm still the same."
& joke that maybe I should be a teacher or a counselor instead.
He appreciated me for giving him some advices that set him thinking.
What I can say, It's His wisdom & guidance.
I guessed God have been a great teacher, guiding me & molding me.
& it really saddened my heart to see my friends not growing & not
living to their potential/just settle with average life.
I really want to see them successful in life & happy with it.
Believing & praying that he will come to the K.O.G. one day. <3

I really believe in individual potential which God placed in us.
My greatest joy will be seeing each one of you,
live life to the fullest & achieving your life aim.
With smile on your face & hearing "well done, good & faithful servant".

Where are you from?
Phew F.O.P 2009 was really good too. :)
It is amazing to see many churches gathering together in unity, one purpose
to give all praise & glory to God @ S.I.S. for all 3 nights.
One body broken for ALL.
Thank God for the counselor tag which allowed me to go in earlier & book
seats for my beloved cg. It's so funny as a lot of people mistaken me as a usher
over there. In one incident, the 3 matured ladies were sitting many rows behind mine at the floor area. They signaled me & asked me is it possible to change to the slope seats, I replied to them nicely & said actually I am not a usher here but will help them inform the usher.
I quickly informed the usher & he got them the seats after the slope area.
The lady smiled & asked me, where are you from?
I smiled and said, " I'm from CHC."
I was reminded in any situations, I am still able to serve anyone.
As One body was broken for all.
Truly, we are representing the church, the children of God and people are watching us..
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word,
in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Let's carry the DNA of Chc & God. :)

P.s.I was blessed with the chc chinese album & pst Kong's devotion book. <3

To be continued...

The walk I walk.

2009-07-22T09:15:00.002-07:00

It is by decision.

I've stepped into this walk with you.

I've stopped & realised that it is not easy.

Alone at times. Where are they?

I tried by best & waiting for the BEST to happen.

still waiting upon your timing.

I am hanging on.

Hoping for a branch to hang on.

Hoping for a tap on my back.

Hoping for a lil word from you.

I realised I am still on this walk i walk.

This time no courage to look back,

thoughts that flooded me since dark.

Thanks for the light that guides me.

Believing that they are just walking behind.

Following the walk i walk.

To the place we are belong.

I pray that when i keep walking & growing.

Promises are still faithful to me.

What I've been waiting for...

"parable of el part2"

2009-07-05T16:22:00.000-07:00

Matthew 20:1-16

I was reminded of the parable of the workers in the vineyard
& a word from Him.

A pic of it...

Early in the morning, landowner (Mrs Tai) went out to hire labourers for her vineyard.
Pay: 1 denarius a day (anybody want to work?)

A handful of them came & decided to work for her & she sent them to the vineyard to start working.
*Looking at the workload of the vineyard, she felt it was not enough workers.
She began to search & search. hours went passed.
At 9am, she saw others standing idle in the marketplace & said to them,
'you also go into the vineyard & whenever is right I will give you.'
At 3pm,she did the same & sent them to vineyard to work.
At 5pm,she did the same & sent them to vineyard to work.
(5pm, a hour before the working hours end.)
ding dong* 6pm!! Everybody stopped work & each receive their pay.
When the 1st batch of workers that came earliest, saw the workers came at 5pm & receive 1 denarius.
They are thinking, we'll surely get more than them.
To their surprised & disappointment, they found the same amount in their pay envelope.
They decided to find Mrs Tai & complain.
She answered to one of them, 'I'm doing you no wrong & don't we agree with 1 denarius a day?'
They took what was given & left.
v16 : So the last will be the 1st, and the 1st last. For many are called , but few chosen.

Questions to ponder...

1.So are we going to wait & wait till the end of harvest & come in to help(5.59pm batch of ppl)?

2.sometimes we may have a mindset that if we receive Christ b4 we die on the sickbed,
isn't it easier as walk with Christ can be tough.
(el :Doesn't it mean you've wasted your life on Earth & not fulfilling what you're here for?)

3.or we may have the 1st batch "small mind/heart" mindset, when we are "unfairly" treated we tend to
complain? (like the landowner that gave out 1 denarius to the 1st batch & to the last batch that worked
for one hour only)

el : We have to know at time the system in the world worked differently. However, our rewards are in heaven.
Our Father will never short change us or ill treat us.
Matthew 7:11
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!

4.or as the 1st batch(we have a senior feeling) in a group. When new ppl added(like in 9am/3pm/5pm), we tend to
judge & pick on them?
E.g. oh look at the nerd/the black/the poorly dressed/smelly person, i wish they have not come in our group.

el : no one is perfect (imperfection is like a dirt in our eyes & how could I with dirt in our eyes say others about their dirt
in their eyes?)

*el : elaine's view

parable of el part1

2009-07-05T15:52:00.000-07:00

i'm walking in the front, not going to look back this time.
You spoke.
I'm here listening.
I finally realised something precious,
shepherd leads.

I used to look at my shepherd's back as I followed her.
I used to think it's something glorious
& yet failed to see what is going on as she walk in front.
(most times, it can be tough going,filled with tears,challenges etc)
However, she'll still smile back & keep leading me on.
At time, I may lie to her. Maybe,when she walk in front that's when she will look sad & disappointed.
At time, I may speak rude words or make her angry,when she walk in front that's when
she will feel angry(in a right response) & turned it back with a gracious smile & says it's okay.
At time, I may screw up the whole thing, when she walk in front that's when she will look upset &
turned it back with correction of love.
No matter what I did, she loved me back & believe I'll change & be a better me.
What a love I found in God & reflected on her as well.
What can I say, so blessed to realise how fortunate I am.
Having great leaders in my life & guide me when I'm a nobody & make me a somebody today.
& yet I'm going to grow more & more to the image/purpose/call in my life. Live my life to the fullest.

If I've a chance to lead anyone(if u allow), I'll do the same too.
smile*

A new way of living

2009-06-29T05:38:00.000-07:00

Hooray to be set free by truth.

Since young, I always have an inner voice to ask me how to do or where to go.
I'm so confused, is that you God?
At times the info I've gotten was not accurate than I will think it is just my inner voice.
At the age of 12, what do I know about God? Since I don't go to Sunday school/children church.
I just pray during one of my classes, sitting on my own desk next to the window.
Show me who You are, speak to me, show me why am I on the Earth for..
*silent is all I've gotten.*

One day when my oldest brother came into our parents' room & played a CD. I stood there & listen carefully,
with lyrics on my hand & line upon line i read silently.
The title: The shepherd of my soul
Though I am not excited or interested to know that my brother secretly went to a church, however,
the song took my attention and started listening to it again n again.
Which slowly I said yes to his invitation to church with my younger sister. *awesome*
Truely, He is our shepherd that leads the lost to Him again & finally to Abba Father.
The journey of knowing Him have just started...

1.Initial love
2.Faltering love
3.Growing love
4.Transforming love
5.Mature love

I've learnt that God gave us the freedom to choose, desires in our hearts, boldness to live a new life in Him.
I do not need to be concerned about minor stuffs like will I bang into a car today? Will a pot of plant drop on me when
I walk pass the HDB? Will my givings be good enough? Will people notice what I've done? etc..

Through the altar, The greatest sacrifice have been made. Jesus dying for each one of us. The fears in me vanishing as I trust Him more each day. Not going to let fears rob my joy & peace in me. Walking for faith & not by physical sight.
I can now serve Him with fullness of joy, peace & boldness! Sacrificing on the altar is NEVER enough!! What make us greater than Jesus, The Sacrifice. His work on the cross is more than what we need, to trust in Him & love Him more is my life long motivation & aim. *Mature love r/s* :)
Letting the shepherd of my soul leading me on & on.. Sharpening my sensitivity of the Spirit.

july wall of fame

2009-06-24T08:58:00.001-07:00

Loves

Joreen's bday on 1st July :)
Happy birthday!! <3

After S.O.S., Taken with yuyu & jas :)

bus journey experience

2009-06-24T07:41:00.000-07:00

"Ding dong" (the doors open for me to board the bus)

bus driver: smile*

me: oh no! My ez-link is out of money, i began to search thoroughly my purse for more coins.

bus driver: waited patiently*

me: How much do i need to pay to stop at Eunos?

bus driver: $1.20 he replied.

me: Put in the coins* I sat down quietly.

The journey continued..

(thoughts ran through my mind* )

Will I be late for my appointment? The bus have to speed up a little.

As the bus reached near a bus stop, it will stop to see if any passenger boarding or if someone has press the bell.

I came to notice even it is not peak hour, the bus stopped almost every stops. No matter if there is anyone that board or alight the bus.

I am getting a little impatience, knowing time is ticking.

Suddenly there is a soft voice that spoke out of me.

"People matters to Me."

This same sentences repeated a few times and caught my attention.

Yeah, people matters to the bus driver. He is always on the look out for boarding passengers and alighting ones as well. He is patience to wait for old granny that climb up n down slowly, etc.

I began to realise that my Abba Father is like that too.

He is constantly on the look out for those needy ones and never fails to pick us up.

He is patient to wait for us to board the "right path" and bring us to an exciting journey.
The amount of coins we put in, indicates the ability & how far we can do or go. He will gently & patiently guide us/bring us there. (He'll be waiting for your next boarding, to bring you to your destiny,promises given to you)
The time He drove passed the bus stop, sometimes, we failed to flag due to our struggles,fail to know the calling,miss the moment,lack of urgency, in comfort zone etc. However, He never forces us & wait for the next trip to pick us up if we allows.
At times, simply we are doing what is given in each stops and He is cheering us on & watching over us when He drove passed us. (Knowing we are more than overcomers, like in the bible, Jesus was sleeping and was with the disciples, He knew there is storm but continued sleeping as He wanna them to have faith & solve themselves. )

No wonder, just like the bus driver, God reminded me to be more sensitive to the needs around me. Everyone matters to Him. :)

my journey :)

2009-06-07T11:00:00.000-07:00

My exciting Hols

June(officially multiplied) - S28 + W519

Thanks for the tears & Joy we shared <3>

We're still one BIG family
Once a S28ians,
4eva a S28ians.
Out of it - W519 born *clap clap*

...

A journey of retreat

At the airport <3 will enjoy the trip!!

...
On the journey back home

*Love this pic - most relaxed & dreamy
...

A trip to gallery?

O My beloved S28,
It is You,
You sweetened up my day.
Your rosy cheek are like
those strawberry jam,
You are pleasing to my eyes.
Songs of Elaine 1:1 .lol.

A stay over at Boss Jo-ann's house <3

My "didi" Raphael (woke up 2-3 hours each day for milk)
Happy one month old!!
U're loved by me
Anyway I'm officially "adopted" to your family(low's)
Ack by Ahbu(a superwoman), Ahma, Ah pa, Ah gong
Hoping to hear you call me "jiejie"
lol :)

In this stay over, I've learnt the power of connection of r/s,
the capacity, the love of a mum etc.
I wanna thank God that I've a boss aka ah bu
She treated me ultra nice & taken care of me well
+the whole family.
The good connection with her..
at the end, I'm blessed with job opportunities.
With blessings of meals,favor,friendship etc.
She is like my role model too.
A person of great capacity, great servant hood, love..
A mother of 2, wife, cch leader(serving actively),boss.
juggling well with areas of life & not fall.
*U've impacted my life .loves.
...

A trip to zoo on 3rd June :)
with beloved
clemelia
elogan

*boyfriend of Whitish -handsome seh*

*Do you know.. I've a nickname of flamingo
As it pronounce/rhyme like my name
Elaine Goh .lol.

*funny scenes
plucking insects from their hair.
Smelling their butt & eat something.
butt is like cushion to them.
haha. amused by what we saw

*scary & fierce white tigers -one hidden :p

In conclusion : Going zoo without proper camera
are boring, get prepare to feed some mosquitoes,
Scream when you see some reptiles kind crawling around,
Detest snakes & crawling creatures, increase
knowledge of animals. :)

Q: Which teeth have the most force exerted when It bites?
a:Snake
b:Crocodile
c:Shark
d:Lion
e:Elaine .lol.

Prize - A lollipop for you .wahaha.

Some answers...

Jason: i guess it definitely will be yr teeth, Elaine.
i have gotten a horrendous, tremendous,
traumatized experience out of yr teeny teeth. ;(

`cyn: can i guess crocodile?? haha

(cyn,that's the correct answer! one lolli for you:)

A trip to Japan, New York, India, HK
with crysto eating airline
together with me..
Crys. Jaso, J.wei, J.ngoi

*A chinese restaurant setting with Japanese food
Interesting & cozy place.
Chefs are good. *Yummy*

Day1 - Trip to Japan
Cha Soba
Tempura etc.

*Twins resting in cozy room.
Warning: Boys allowed in the room only.
We rented two rooms.
Crys,ngoi & me got the bigger room :)

Day2 - (NY) Tried Western cusine
Nice romantic ambience
Warm lighting
ordered 3 Spegetti w tomato sauce
1 creamy sauce for me.
yummy

Day2 night - (India) Went to a popular prata shop
Ordered egg mushroom cheese prata
Teh iced
*super long queue
was entertained by a lady's performance in the eating place.
.lol.

Day3 - Went to Hong Kong
Met up with Yilun near a church
Ate the famous Duck guo tiao
*Fellowshipping & catching up with one another
Love her lots

Day 3 night - In China province
Ate handmade noodles (ban mien)
or the board noodles.
.haha.
Met up with a bunch of exciting youths

Day 4 - Last day, went to final destination
HK!
Shop Eat shop eat
A simple dish with steamed fish, Fried chicken, Vege, black sauced stuff.

Return to Singapore
Ate dinner with logan
missed local delicacy
Ate mee goreng & local coffeeshop teh iced.
& daddy bought lotsa my Fav drink
pokka Green tea all in the fridge now :)

Living a life with passion
Believing for more exciting breakthrus in life
Finding of Job that is for me
Wisdom to lead a great army of S28
Meaningful relationships being built
etc...
*Getting ready for another awesome Journey
Phil3:5-6
Passport ready. Lead me.

recent events <3

2009-05-23T10:19:00.000-07:00

3D department Grad show 2009 - CRADLE

Fav Chewy & lane

Gooda frens<3

"terrorist" befriended me

nice knowing you pretty;)

Lady with hidden humor and talent. *strong too*
she carried me up. Lol.

Posing with Evi aka Beauty pageant & sweet fren
Bang! She's cool. Sisi!!

sweetie pies. with my "Romeo"-yr2 classmate & Sisi

V.I.P arrived - lina & melia OEI

It's a table? It's a book? It's a book that turned out to be a table!!

Most comfy chair goes to...
H.C. *congrats*

Creator of lighting+shelf- Nic, posing with el

Furn designer- wid wid + me

korean drama scene #1 - Serving of tea

Korean drama scene #2 -cheers to friendship

Candid cam .lol.

Precious Vi & her furn + me

Random-ness

Dating with Yo @ roof garden

Mr Jason met Mr Robot

Er zi @ Iluma - posing for new eating place

WOW. I'm taking picture with LOGAN!!

"OLD SCHOOL" - Cat face

a new generation of ppl

2009-05-06T23:08:00.000-07:00

When I'm faithless, God is faithful.
I want to believe in a new generation that is rising up.
A generation that will take nation by storm
*following pst's vision
Is there a male or female that is willing to step out
& say it's me(I'm willing)?
Truly many are called but few are chosen.
Let no one harden his or her heart.

If you are faithless, He's FAITH & faithful to
help us through and bring us to the promised land.
Do not be weary while doing good.
God sees what we are doing & remember our sacrifices.

MERCIES THAT RISE WITH THE NEW MORN
SET ME APART AS A NEW BORN
EACH MOMENT I LIVE
BY FAITH I BELIEVE
WITH YOU I'M NEVER ALONE

DARKNESS MAY COME, TRIALS SEEM SO LONG
YOU ARE THE LIGHT I DEPEND ON
THROUGH VALLEYS AND STORMS
YOUR WORD KEEPS ME STRONG
MY SHELTER, REFUGE AND SONG
I TRUST IN YOU

EVERYDAY I LIVE
I KNOW YOU ARE MY GOD
I LIFT MY FACE AND LOOK TO YOU MY LORD
EVEN WHEN THE MOUNTAINS TREMBLE
AND A THOUSAND FALL
I WILL STAND WITH YOU
MY JESUS
TAKE MY ALL

Going to stop here & leave the BEST for cgm tmr. :)
I felt touched & knew He'll do smth in the midst of us.
Love S28, called to greatness!

mission of building lives

2009-05-06T22:39:00.000-07:00

"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier"
-Mother Teresa

This principle I'm gonna hold on to. To give more of myself
than I ever expected of others.
It will take great courage to lay down my life
to help others find life.
The quest of "What about me?"
The answer is awesome.
"I will take care of yours", God replied.
When we give our lives away for His sake,
He always gives back much more than
we are willing to give up.

Live to give, don't live to get.
Live to be a giver than a taker.

Let's start treating people the way we want to be treated and
we will fulfill one of God's highest callings/purposes for our lives.
Focusing on giving out smiles & we'll have great supply of smiles.
Joy of the Lord is our strength.

Are you part of the mission in giving out smile?
Let's make each other life better :)

A glimpse of LIGHT

2009-05-05T12:45:00.000-07:00

For these few days.
Many thoughts went passed. Its different, its bothering me.
What's NEXT in life?
Directions are not going to drop from heaven & says
"walk here or there"..
Need to sit down & seek Him once again.
singing*

NO EYE HAS SEEN
NO EAR HAS HEARD
UNFAILING LOVE
FAR BEYOND WORDS

THE CROSS I SEE
YOUR BLOOD REDEEMS
MY IMPERFECTION
YOUR HANDS DIVINE
COME SHAPE THIS HEART OF MINE

HERE I STAND
THIRSTING FOR YOU
HERE I AM
SURRENDER TO YOU
LET MY LIFE BE YOUR CLAY
MOLD ME IN YOUR WAY
DESPERATE FOR YOU
HERE I AM
A VESSEL FOR YOU
LET MY LIFE SING YOUR PRAISE
BRING HONOR TO YOUR NAME

BEAUTY UNFOLDS
JOY OVERFLOWS
YOUR GRACE BEGINS
THIS TREASURE WITHIN

ABOVE ALL ELSE
ABOVE ALL ELSE
WE EXALT YOU
WE EXALT YOU

Here I am, worshipping God almighty.
Need to humble again & ask Him to lead me.
I was reading Isaiah 10.
Clueless of what is it about, however, it caught my eyes.
v20:"The remnant" - It is a portion of Abraham's offering that God preserved.
"depend"- Finally there will be a people
whose trust will be unchangeably in the Lord.
I was reminded of His promises to me.
Truly like what is being preached, there will be a wealth transfer to the righteous.
& I'm believing in that. *called to be blessed.
An excitement stirred in me as my dream of opening of boutique(in the future),
believing it'll come to pass. Interior design will be a stepping stone for me.
Oh man, I'm going to look to my role models of marketplace
like Elim Chew & Lilian. :)
Called to the marketplace. whee.

Isa 11:1-2 - "A Rod from the stem of Jesse" - represents the new & greater David
I felt He is speaking that He is constant looking out for
great descendant of the household. Those who is willing to take
ownership & some1 can be faithful in what is given.
Truly the latter rain is always greater than the formal.
I was reminded that I'm called for a purpose
& whatever I do will exceed what I imagine or see now.
*amazed by Him
v2 - I'm praying for greater wisdom & understanding
For Spirit of counsel & might
For Spirit of knowledge & fear of the Lord.
O God, Let's the people mentioned in Isa10:20 be
me & S28, that will depend on You.

Isa10:25 - "A very little while" : From the view point of eternity,
the period of trial is exceedingly brief.
In zm, I was sharing about how God had brought me through all these years.
He even shown me verse that He has sent generous people around me,
following trial will be tough.
Hmmm. God is truth. Felt He is preparing me for greater things.
v25 Truly He knows my concern & encourage me that I will surely
go through trial again & again, He's El shaddai & Emmanuel.
*Praising Him

Years in church, I've seen people coming in & out.
The quest of if God is so good, why does people still leave the house of God?
Isa 11:9 - "the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD"...
Truly, God will make Himself known throughout the earth.
I'm just encouraged by this verse, God will make Himself known to the people.
The problem lies on the people, instead of coming out of "Why i don't feel Him"
to "I want to feel You"
It is constant effort & not to be take for granted of His
presence.
Psa42:1-3 -" As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You,
O God.
Just like the song..

HERE I STAND
THIRSTING FOR YOU
HERE I AM
SURRENDER TO YOU
LET MY LIFE BE YOUR CLAY
MOLD ME IN YOUR WAY
DESPERATE FOR YOU
HERE I AM
A VESSEL FOR YOU

It's an intense emotions not to let Him go if He don't speak to us
or When we don't experience Him.
Jesus says let those who are thirsty come &
drink of the river that never run out or dry. :)
I've tasted this water & hydrate my spirit & soul each time.
If we are formed 2/3 spiritual & 1/3 naturally,
how much more should we pray & seek Him.
Never too late to start today. TODAY, not another day.
:)
In the process of building lives.
will you let me help you in the walk with God? or the process of knowing Him?
loves.

memory lane <3

2009-05-01T09:33:00.000-07:00

Loves.

A date on labour day.
*earlier on met up with cryss & the mighty men*
watched with dar fast & furious. rating:3/5 *abit draggy
blessed with pop corns & cups of coke
a simple date marked the day with a smile.
:)

I'm a free gal. Went window shopping *grins*
Finally cleared my FYP. & passed.
*congrats Elaine*
3 years of labour. tears. sweat.
Yay.

Went to nice places *bugis areas*
Was walking around with Chewy
as we couldn't leave yet.
A heart of relief after presenting.
Had a cup of orange smoothie at J.co
*relax sia*

My school life.
It may seems boring.
Anyway, it's the people that make it lively.
& I'm one of them. lols.
Played table tennis with classmates
after presenting.
I'm the 1st one to go for the 2nd day critique.
*interesting project & with further developments will be better*
smile.

*stressed*
4 external assessors
4 lecturers
appeared for the final critique.
Holding a mike & I went on...
Panels to hold my mega big presentation
plus model
plus material board.
*peng* everything are BIGGGG.
lols.
Thank God for my dad that sent me to school.
Thanks for the soya bean & bread.
Every time when's it assessments, he will buy soya bean.
His way of saying "jia you" i guess.
His care & concern wasn't obvious.
Its to be felt & by buying breakfast & know what I like to eat..
are ways He expressed.
*am touched*

W.I.I.E

2009-04-30T05:32:00.000-07:00

Where am I now? Road to Goshen?

2009-04-25T14:05:00.001-07:00

Once, I am lost but I found You.
O rather, You found me.
When road seems blur, You stood by me.
Grabbing my hands, You led me.
I felt alone, You accompany me.
How great You are.
How great You are.
...

I'm on a road to pursue my DREAM.
A dream seems tough.
impossible.
hard going.
tiring.
sleepless nights.
BUT I gonna hang on.
I know You called me for the very purpose.
You placed me in NAFA for a reason.
I'm gonna look up to You.
*leading me still
I felt stronger each day with You.
You are the source of strength.
I'm gonna complete this course of race.
You turned the impossible to possible.
Glory to You. <3
Trusting You.
...

After grad, I'm gonna believe You for greater opportunities.
A new set of challenges.
Help me in all the transitions.
Its gonna be excited yea?

...

Bringing me to the PROMISED land.
out of debts.

The last lap

2009-04-22T12:26:00.000-07:00

I'm on my final lap.

Catching a breath* It seems I'm getting a little tired.
Breathing getting heavier & louder.
It sounded like an alarm.
It's time to rest?
No! I screamed inside of me.
"Elaine, hanging on & keep running."
Lots of distractions in mind.
Thought of not making to the end,
I'm going to discard that thought.
Keeping only the positive ones that keep me
motivated & moving.
Seems like my mind is in a race too.
This race I'm alone,
supporting by the prayers by my loved ones.
The cheers & joy that gave me the extra push,
Thank God for good friends.
I'm going to make it for the last lap.
It's not just a lap of grades.
It's a lap of winning me, my flesh, my weakness.
I'll emerge as an over comer, trusting You more,
my weakness is made perfect in You.
& I'm stronger than before.
When I'm weak, You make me strong.
*praising You

Was reminded...
All things will work out to be good
for those who believe & love Him. <3

"Be nice to me, this is my 1st donation."

2009-04-19T02:54:00.000-07:00

Blood donation on 19/4/09 @ Joo Chiat CC
1st experience.

The sticker wrote "Be nice to me, this is my 1st donation."
lols
The people there are friendly.
Saw Alvin over there. He passed me this sticker & said
please paste it on.. If not they will poke harder.. lol
Many stations to go.
1st-The registration counter.
2nd-Admin & key in data.
3rd-See the doctor.
4th-Took blood sample.
(my blood flown slowly & they keep asking me to drink more. lol)
5th-Another blood sample for bone marrow.
(poke in another hole on my finger. To be a bone marrow donor is a rare chance.)
I'll help if there is a need. ;)
6th-Station to collect your blood.
haha. Lying down & measure blood pressure etc. Another
friendly & funny nurse asked me to eat more & put on more weights.
Finding where to poke is
hard too. lol. Poking another hole on left arm.
Amazingly lesser pain*
Read book.
Almost ending.. Feeling a bit dizzy & they asked me to lie down
& legs tilted slightly up controlled by the mattress thingy. *feeling better :)
rested longer than most people as the doctor was afraid (my
small size) I'll faint half way while
walking home. lol. dun worry i drank milo & eat smth b4 i leave..
It's FINISHED!!

I've pledged my blood to save life/lives.
I've fulfilled it.
At least once a year. :)
It's worth it. I was reminded how my mum suffered
all the pokes & tubes that she bore when she
had cancer.
I felt my pain is nth compared to the
chemo, poking tubes into her, etc.
I'm proud of her that she fought through & won the
battle victoriously! She's strong!
Of course through the help of Jesus, she was amazingly
SAVED while in hospital at during her 3rd stage.
I thought I may lose her.
Docs thought there's no hope.
watching her to live her very last moments?
No! She's well in the name of Jesus.
Tumor cells had disappeared when she went for the next check up.
Thank God.
cuz of Jesus' blood we are saved as well.
Blood donation is became meaningful.
cuz at this moment, we'll be following Jesus' foot steps & His
aim is to SAVE us &
save lives. Whom God loves.
;) smile.

*I'm happy that I went.
Though I'm alone.
I felt God is with me.
The volkwagen car parking outside.
A sign between God & me.
Felt safe.
I'm not afraid.
Nothing is too hard for God
to bring me through.
I'll overcome.
Phew it's better than I thought it'll be like.
I went through with laughter.
I sang praise song when it ended.
I'm thankful I'm healthy :)
& my blood can be put to good use.
To save those who need it.
May the receiver be touched by His love &
presence too.

loves
....

long lost bro?

2009-04-18T11:14:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our BIG family.
New found brother- Jia Hui (di yi sheng)
I'm adopted to Tan's family.
oops LOL.

*clap clap*
Welcome Yolandor to join us too!!
Loved by S28 greatly!!
...

Family united

2009-04-14T12:24:00.000-07:00

Reunion dinner with family

Mark aka Bear face & Yu Jia aka green^craze

My beloved brother that own the SHORT STREET
& me ;)

A short lunch after Easter S1. *misses*

1st yr anniversary

2009-04-14T12:09:00.000-07:00

First chapter of You & Me <3>

*yum* it taste extraordinary niceee with this guy

opposite me. ;)

2nd bouquet of roses from dar, it marked the day
with nice full stop. *surprised*

Finally been to Essential Brew .1st Anniversary dinner. Awww
overall nice & relax;)

1st checkpoint of happiness .Only u&me.
Road of Holland Village

easter week

2009-04-12T06:57:00.000-07:00

*excitement filled the air*

Rejoicing that the Savior I serve is ALIVE! :)
This year Easter was aweome success!! Many lives have been impacted & touched.

The bus service
The friends' impression started in the bus. Time of interaction & get to know one another.
We sat in a 20seaters bus to church. The friends felt blessed as the bus fetched them from
woodlands to Jurong west church premise. Reaching out to the East, West, North, South.
Buses arrived at Jw premise safely. :)
Welcome to the house of God!!

The Fellowship
*yum yum* We all ate with gladness & simplicity of hearts.
Jokes & laughter filled the air.
Card games never leave us.
Hearts began to open when we spent time together.
All i remember are the faces & smiles,
It was matched to all the names I've & we've been praying for.
Thank God that our prayers came to pass.
True indeed God never despise our youth & use each of our prayers.
Rejoice!!

The word
The power of resurrection & power of love really moved my heart.
My failure, past, hurt, mistake, weakness, inability seems small when I saw the sacrifice that my Savior had done for all of us. The exchange of the cross is amazing. Failure had changed to victory, sickness to divine health, poverty to wealth, weakness to strength, inability to change to ability to change etc. The freedom to choose again & not bound to bondage. :)
Praise the Lord! I'm serving a Savior that changed the whole history of humanity!! I believe u & I can make different in lives around us. Knowing S28 is with me to make it happen!!

The Refreshment
*yummy yum yum* Feeding the VIPs with nice food, CHC is really feeding the poor, needy, foreigners, locals etc. Blessed<3
*reminded of Jesus moved by compassion of the multitude & fed them with food :)

The drama
AWESOME!!
It clearly illustrates two kinds of fathers' love. One is Dr Silas & One is Abba Father in heaven.
The father's love showered upon a rebellious daughter. It reminded me of us, like how we used to live a life without Him. Many times we rejected Him. We tried to be independence & live our own life and often ended up hurting ourselves. Poor father see it & tears roll down which sometimes ended up pushing their decisions on us(like putting final solution into us)? However, Abba Father in heaven guide us patiently into His care without pushing His decision on us & yet giving us FREEDOM to choose. Think again, it means having a risk for Abba to be hurt though. His love for us is AGAPE, loving us unconditionally. Isn't it amazing? :) The diff of earthly father love & Abba Father love for us. I love both Abba & my dad too!! If earthly father fail us, learn to turn to Abba Father today!! He'll nv fail you!! ;)
Thank God that He sent His begotten Son to die for us. Aren't we pay for a PRICE? A precious & priceless one.
*Motivated to share with more people about this LOVE that Easter is all about.

I'm gonna shout it out loud!! :) We are called to greatness!! The investment that God had laid on each one of us!!

Moved with compassion & love.

Day by day #1

2009-04-08T06:23:00.000-07:00

Loving God & Loving People
How to love those with annoying habits? hmmm.
Those talk loudly in train?
Those bump into you & w/o saying sorry?
Those unfriendly & rude to you?
I asked Him to enlarge my heart to be more accepting :)

I've this quest in me for some time.
Like our church ('s heart) is for China.
Often I find them (those who came to S'pore) irritating, loud spoken, self-centered & a taker more than a giver.
*of course it is my own experiences with a handful of them.
After a conversation ystd with Yilun & Cindy on the way home after ZM.
God began to move in me & i felt more for them.
I began to understand that I have to be more understanding of their culture & how they are brought up. As a Communist country & mindsets forced in them since young. Their independence, self-centered & taker mindsets,fighting for themselves spirits are inbuilt in them. Their cultures of speaking loud(maybe spaces are larger?), hygiene(living condition in their town?), etc.

I told myself to enlarge my heart to accept more people. How can I reach out to more souls if I have a narrow & small heart? :) Of course I'm not saying to accept their shortcomings & let them take an advantage of me. My aim is to win their over & so I'm able to help them to change & guide them to God. :) It'll be a life changing & impacting lifestyle I'm cultivating. Pray for greater anointing & wisdom to be upon me. A better shepherd too. Lead me O Lord!

Lesson learnt : Not just to China people, it applied to all races & genders. Keeping my motives & heart pure. Loving God & people is my life aim. :) W/o love I'm nothing!!

<3

random in the night

2009-04-02T13:37:00.000-07:00

*pondering...
wishing upon the stars

doing my work till late night. not tired. amazing.
*cheering myself on*

My dad is awesome!
(he tried to buy what I like - appreciate him)
he remembered the type of tea I like.
the kind of coffee i like.
the brand of cup noodles from Korean.
the bread I like.
bought all fish & vege during my fasting.
fetch me home whenever he can.
Bring me to school when stuffs are heavy.
blessed me with pocket money.
*Believing a change in him - salvation as well!!

A thought of i'm not alone..
a chat with jason & crystal.
*making me awake*
back to autoCAD & 3D Max.

4th of March - Happy one year anniversary<3
thanks for being there 4 me.
Truely a great fren.
love.
Time flies. Glad to have u with me thru ups & downs.
*exciting days ahead? yeah. <3
Loves.

time shared w u guys. <3

2009-04-01T20:12:00.001-07:00

wall of fame2

2009-04-01T09:50:00.000-07:00

Jelly.zhen.laney<3

Juice should change models? *Lol

cyn.erin.jel.jam.zy.den<3
Pioneers of Riverside Revival!! :) awesome ppl!!

wall of fame <3

2009-04-01T09:40:00.001-07:00

me.mrBear.Cyn<3

Cyn.mrBear<3

ngoi.mrBear<3

ngoi.lane<3

new twins born *oops heights diff?
*awkward crys*.lane <3

*One.Two.Three...Four.snap*
laney.*slight smile crys* <3

*One.Two.snap*

lane shown her fist if the cam person still take slowly.. *LOL
Crys laughed happily.

The time is NOW

2009-03-30T22:21:00.000-07:00

Picture of Almond tree
It budded before any other trees
I was reminded of..
In Book of Jeremiah
This is the day of awakening
Things are happening fast
Time is running out
Revival is near!!
Everything will speed up
*exciting
Yes It's
Welcoming April & Bye to March
A time of testings & trials
which promotions & breakthroughs will follow
Do not give up Elaine
Open my eyes O Lord
to see what You installed for me

so...
Where are the labourers during the season of harvest?
Are we IN or OUT?
Let's our ans be Yes or No
Let's not give ourselves excuses but reasons to be part of it
Indeed we make a lot of excuses to convince us not to do
why not.. give ourselves one reason to do it & simply obey
There's no sitting on fence
*pondering
counting down...
Distractions are coming our way
Things seemed getting out of control
& sometimes seemed bad
A still voice seems clearer n clearer
when it seems darker & losing our way
A familiar voice that says
"Follow me"
& I began to follow..
It's like a veil that was tear open
...
&
I saw a field that is RIPE for harvesting

Having mind of God

2009-03-27T04:27:00.000-07:00

Positiveness is part of God's nature.

Which explains the Spirit of God. The helper filled us with faith, hope & good thoughts.
As a spirit-filled being, we are constantly filled with "can do" & "hope filled thoughts" as we constantly spend time w God & read His word that filled with love & promises. (Renewing of mind)
However, It became hard when our flesh took a whole of us. Maybe due to lesser time with God, stress & pressure in life seems overwhelming. As flesh/own self tends to think negatively & speak negatively,it is when we need to focus back to our Source & Creator. :)

Start confessing positively today. Staying positive at all times are not easy. As we tend to react by what we see & what is happening around us.

Therefore, staying positive is hard work. It's a constant effort to stay emotional healthy.
Staying happy is a choice too. If we all bother to spend some time to count our blessings, we'll be more & more thankful each day :) & staying happy each day.

It doesn't just benefit ourselves but also people around us. As none of our friends deserve our lousy attitude & long face, so let's be emotional healthy & form meaningful friendships. Positive attracts positive while negative attracts negative. Good thoughts attract good future ahead:) & thank God, He had alrd installed a great plan & calling in each one of us.
Start confessing positive words & allow the Spirit to flow in the midst.

In deep thoughts..

2009-03-24T20:06:00.000-07:00

it was awesome in zm. :) I knew it'll end well aft all. As wadeva meant to b bad will eventually turn out to be good for those who love Him. :)

*How I felt
Woah...woah...
You turned my way You heard my cry
You turned my morning into shouting
Sorrow may last for a night
But with the Light, I am seeing
I am singing
...
Many will see many will hear
and find You strong enough to save
...
Lost is where you found me
shattered and frail
but You love me still
Trouble may surround me
but my heart may fail
but You never will
You never will ;)
*tears in praising God-let it be a sacrifice

Psa40:1-3
¹ I waited patiently for the LORD;
And He inclined to me,
And heard my cry.
² He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,
Out of the miry clay,
And set my feet upon a rock,
And established my steps.
³ He has put a new song in my mouth—
Praise to our God;
Many will see it and fear,
And will trust in the LORD.

⁴ Blessed is that man who makes the LORD his trust..

No matter how bad the matter may seems... Making a decision to trust Him & let Him be the Help is easy to say than to be done. However, choose the wise way & start to rely on Him. Surely God'll bless & honor you faith :) Next, it's a beautiful song that i love.. & I found comfort in it. <3> To You- by Hillsong Music Australia

Here I stand forever in
Your mighty hand
Living with Your promise
Written on my heart

I am Yours
Surrendered wholly to You
You set me in Your family
Calling me Your own

Now I
I belong to You
Lord I need
Your Spirit Your word Your truth
Hear my cry my deep desire
To Know You more

In Your name
I will lift my hands
To the King
This anthem of praise I bring
Heaven knows
I long to love You
With all I am
I belong to You

Battle in mind

2009-03-24T03:03:00.000-07:00

off to school(critique 3)

It was a raining day & I'm running late.. I was running & then carelessly I slipped. *Oops*
No time to say Ouch & I dashed to classroom for assessment. Thank God I'm still not late.

was it a nice start for a day? What's a bad day? A series of bad incidents? Questions flooded through my mind.
It should be a day the Lord has made & I shall rejoice in it. *I confess*

I'm was not going to end a day with it.

....
Blah Blah..

"Ni hai hao ma?" is that what I wanna hear or it's pure concern. I went out after presentation, I tried to hold back my tears. Was stuck in the toilet for quite some time, a place of peace & quiet. I sat down on the toilet bowl & started thinking of where is the next step. (A good place to ponder & think) Many questions in my mind. It seems negative. One side of me said get up on my feets & trust Him. While on the other side said give up.
I need to be a good testimony right? But I cant force myself to do what I dun like? My mind in a battle. A moment to cry. *phew* Can my life be Your song?

Not an easy battle.. & I chose to pick myself up again.. Since when is life easy? Just move on & rely on Him more. Let my life be Your song, seriously i'm serious!! I need Your help more & more each day!! The more I feel my burden is heavier, the more It'll be lighter as Your hands are upon me. :)

Back to class.. Life still goes on.. Jia u eh~

gtg.. Gonnabe an exciting Zm later.. I chose to end this day with a smile. :)
Who say happiness is just an emotion or feeling.. It's a choice! *smile*

In deep thoughts .signing off.

15revolution :)

2009-03-19T21:46:00.000-07:00

back in action

I'm really impacted by the 15revolution :) If we guys are willing & observe around us, there are really a lot of people that needed help.
Yesterday I've shown 2 people(strangers) of directions & helped a Malay old lady(my neighbor of my block) that just came back from JB. She was carrying lots of stuffs & I decided to avail myself to help her carry from L6 to L4, she keep saying thanks & sorry for troubling me as I've to climb to L8 again. lol. *happy* Joy of helping others :)

I've learnt to help more people, I've to expand my knowledge & love tank.

During EE, it was great :) Proud that many came & stayed thru out :)
I chose to pray for God to open my eyes to see the needs around me rather than revival.
I chose to pray for God to open my eyes to see the harvest rather than by asking where's the harvest. Truely is plentiful, I need to have "harvest eyes" to see it & they are everywhere around us. :)
I've been engaging to 2 guys that worked in service line. One that work in Mr tea(An indian) & another one in Tony & Guy academy(A chi Indo). I've talked to them at least 3times & had one of their numbers. As the chi Indo guy(Hartono) is my hair stylist, which I got my free highlights & hair cut(wrote a card to appreciate him). I managed to help him to get some hair models & as he's a foreigner w/o having many friends here. He is very touched & I've arranged with him to meet some of the hair models including me this sat. Hoping to get him for service as he's available & free that day. Believing nth is impossible with God. Committed to impact life by life, day by day. :) No friends to work on? It's everywhere. Let's smile & befriending someone today. Filled with wisdom, love & avail time, effort to reach out.

Elaine's way of building a meaningful friendship

write cards to appreciate & encourage
visitation - vision to see
Providing help
Show care & concern

I believe everyone can do it as well. Everyday seems exciting if we commit to 15revolution & using the tools like DVD & integration tools. We are fulfilling the great commission. :)

I'm glad to know Erin, zi yang, Cynthia & Dennis as well. :) Loves

Jesus is my role model :)

2009-03-17T20:35:00.000-07:00

Good Shepherd - by pst Kong

Posted: 17 Mar 2009 09:00 AM PDT

Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation, who may go out before them and go in before them, who may lead them out and bring them in, that the congregation of the LORD may not be like sheep which have no shepherd. Numbers 27:16-17

A ministry is never a success without a successor. A good leader needs to provide a successor who will give continuity of the vision and bring the people of God fully into their promised inheritance. Moses was 120 years old. He knew that God was going to take him home to heaven. In fact, God Himself would bury Moses because his body will be required years later for the Mount of Transfiguration appearance (Jude 1:9). Previously, Korah and his company had sought to take the leadership out of the will of God and suffered awesome judgment. Now under the direction of God, Moses prayed that God would give the congregation a new leader.

The qualifications for God-ordained leadership are in Numbers 27:17:

(1) “Who may go out before them.” The Christian life is always ongoing and never stagnant. The path of the righteous is like the shining sun that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day (Prov. 4:18). A shepherd must always lead his sheep into new pastures—new experiences, fresh anointing and greater revelations of God’s truth. Sheep cannot feed forever upon old pastures. They will lose the vitality of their faith and passion for the Lord if they live on stale manna.

(2) “Go in before them.” A leader must lead from the front and be a trailblazer for his people. As he does that, he must also carefully inspect that the new pastures are free from “poisonous weeds”—erroneous doctrines that could harm his flock. The important truth here is that, as leaders, we do not lead our people into doctrine that we have not carefully inspected ourselves. A leader must test the fruit first. As a leader, be certain to take counsel with other godly men concerning every new thing that comes along.

(3) “May not be like sheep which have no shepherd.” A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He feeds them with the integrity of his heart and guides them with the skillfulness of his hands (Ps. 78:72). He inspects them. He heals and anoints them with fresh oil from the throne of God. The best model of a great leader is our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. He is the good shepherd of our soul.

Dearest, Lets desire not to give up the walk with God.. Learn not to give myself many excuses to stop learning & stop loving & knowing God BUT to give myself one reason to keep moving on & walking e walk. For we have a shepherd that never fail us, Jesus. Lets honor the leaders placed in our lives as well, they are the one taking no pay & yet loving us, guiding us patiently & laid their lives for us. I love Pastors, Yilun & leaders upon me :) They are awesome! Desire to grow & be a better shepherd with the sheeps given upon my care. Love them lots!!

Obedience is the key

2009-02-06T07:52:00.000-08:00

The Fragrance Of Obedience Is
The Aroma That Pleases God.

1 Samuel 15:22

“Samuel replied, ‘Has the Lord as much pleasure in your burnt offerings and sacrifices as in your obedience? Obedience is far better than sacrifice. He is much more interested in your listening to Him than in your offering the fat of rams to Him.’” (TLB)

Obedience is the only thing God ever requires of us. He is a faithful and loving God, but few are quick to obey His instructions. Sometimes what God tells us may seem illogical or disappointing. It may at times keep us from getting something we desire. Yet it is not until we obey Him without hesitation that our obedience can infiltrate Heaven with its pleasing aroma.

The apostle Paul instructs us to “present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is our reasonable service.” We must give up claim to our wants, our desires, and our selfish reasoning so we can obey our Lord. God delights in our obedience far more than our daily sacrifice. God does not ask for us to make a grand sacrifice; He wants daily obedience in the little things. That is the only sacrifice He is pleased to accept.

CONFESSION

Isaiah 1:19 & 1 Samuel 15:22
“Father, I thank You that I am willing and obedient and I will eat the best of the land. I understand that You delight in obedience far more than any sacrifice I can offer. I choose to obey Your instruction, for my desire is to please You.”

loves

valentine's day only:)

2009-01-28T08:33:00.000-08:00

VALENTINE'S DAY <3
one & only (unique accessories)

1. LOVE is like candy - COLOURFUL

Made by Elaine the designer - interestingly half metal chain &
half chain of colourful beads

2. LOVE - you're my Angel Part A <3

Made by swarovski clear crystals :)

3. LOVE - you're my Angel Part B <3

Made by swarovski clear crystals :)

4. LOVE - you're my Angel Part B & C <3 -SOLD-
Made by swarovski clear crystals :)
All come with nice hearts paper bag <3

If interested i can teach :) LOVES

leaders' appreciation 08

2009-01-07T10:06:00.001-08:00

The swing girls (me,mel,rahrah)

New swing girl added - Jas Kon!!!

The Big Family - WYZ, LYL, EW, JY

With our spiritual daddy <3

Appreciation dinner @ HORT PARK is a
different experience.
Kinda romantic.
Cool.

With me was Cindy shifu & Rahrah(Emily?) the strange!! lol

21st bdae

2009-01-07T09:44:00.000-08:00

blessed<3

2009-01-05T00:11:00.000-08:00

Counting my blessings..

a swatch watch (thanks to my sec sch friends)
a big black bag (thanks to kendrick,aiwei,jessie)
the biggest cake i've received from my uncle (my 21st key cake, 4kgs-$112)
a chocolate cake from LYL
a nice organiser+post stickers from wood would (from LYL)
a slice of cheese cake from TCC (surprise!)
a slice of cheese cake from Secret Recipe from my dar
a treat of Ajisen & movie from my dar
a treat of Manhanttan Fish Market from dearest yujia
the smallest bible from Jason,Crystal & Jiawei
a watch from stanley
a teeshirt+ hong bao from aunt Karen
a silver bangle from aunt Lucy
a box of choco from guo hao
a box of choco from phillip
a silver necklace from da ge & da sao +hong bao
hong bao from yilun,ah bu boss,Dom&isaac,Chai Ying&bf, ah gong & ah ma, aunt
a sumptuous bbq from my parents
a soft toy of Stitch from Jason (surprise!)
capita land voucher $50 from james & gang
diva card+bracelet from jessica & pris
a nice notebook from cindy
a nice top from huiling
books from cg (on prayer written by Dr Cho & Dare you written by Joyce Meyer)
a nice camera necklace from Clem & Ame
a touching photo montage from dar
card from jason, ame, cg
unexpected gift from denise (knew her in cch *sweet*)
etc... <3

Amazed by your generosity,
Elaine <3

mixed feelings

2008-12-30T09:14:00.000-08:00

__A season for everything__

A time to express it out.
A time to cry.
A time to think who really know me.
A time to know who will be there for me.
A time to know who bother to know what i like.
A time to say thank you. sorry. bye.
A time to read my blog.
A time to party.
A time to gather.
A time to appreciate you.
A time to treat you.
A time to say thanks for coming.

thanks God it's over soon...

.
.
.

thank u

2008-12-29T02:07:00.000-08:00

.Thank you.

Dearest loved ones
Thanks for being there
thank God
My parents, that make my 21st bdae party possible.
My siblings.
Yilun, thank God for a leader like you. Great role model for us.
Hui Shan, w/o you i will still wandering about, w/o purpose & w/o
knowing God & Logan, s28 etc
Hui Ling, my another mentor in life.
Jo ann Boss, my another ah bu that love & care for me.
Amelia, for being some1 that pressed into my life & being a great fren.
Clem, for being my arty fren & spiritual brother that fight "battles" together.
Jason, for your willingness, faithfulness, letters that never fails to encourage me.
Crystal , your courage to step out of unknown & trust Him.
Jiawei, your simple faith & love for God n people.
Yujia, for your support & friendship, joy, fun we shared.
Talleah, for your smiles, faithfulness, hugs.
Jelyn, for your zeal to win people for the k.o.g. It amazes me.
Hui Zhen, your willingness to learn.
Jing er(ngoi), your contagious smiles & lively energy.
Andrea, your cutie face & smile cheer up my day.
Kim, your brave heart,encourages me to be strong.
Benny, your humor that brightened my day.
Stanley, your servanthood heart, makes me wanna serve more.
Matthew, and your friends, reminds me to find a hurt & meet it.
Jeff, your can-do attitude.
Joanne, your gentleness & willingness to learn & to be taught.
Herman, your "thick faced & thin heart", all for God & heart for people.
Ruth, your "high" times & joy you brought to us.
Weilin, your endurance & your brave heart.
Guo Hao, your act of kindness & a trusted friend.
7 sisters.

.LOVES.

thanksgiving & love

2008-12-28T21:05:00.000-08:00

.Appreciation.
Came with a thankful heart:)
dint expect to receive this bottles of love & massages
*am touched*
prepared the awards & cards
a smile on my face
Knowing it's not an easy year in '08 & yet the people remained strong
through the ups & downs
Knowing the God we serve
I believe we'll go from strength to strength
glory to glory
*cheers*
LOVE is the key we hold on closely
different group of people coming together
like a FAMILY
need unconditional love
From above
to accept who you're
to forgive those who hurt you
to forget is possible
With You alone, ABBA.
*cheers*
For a great year ahead!
(past is past)
(get over conflicts)
(heal my wound)
(not being overwhelmed by past victories)

With thanksgiving & love,
lainey

thank God for protection

2008-12-03T20:11:00.000-08:00

felt protected.
felt safe.
felt sheltered.
felt blessed.

<3 "I AM with u.. says God"
*sigh* where did my hard disk go? went to hand in hw during AC.. was reminded abt my hard disk again... i recapped... unsure still... BUT
He directed me to the printing shop tt i printed a few wks ago.. I was still pretty calm abt it..
went in to ask & i got BACK my harddisk... phew many lost thingy here... but true indeed book of malachi worked for me.. He'll rebuke the devourer for my sake... tithing works!!! yes it is... :)

<3...> i should be thankful when i began to look back for wad He had done"
I do not wanna be like the Israelites... Forgetting abt wad miracles almighty God can do for His ppl..
I dun wanna leave His house. Do not cast me out of your presence. I began to have reverence for the One up above... above all names... Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom <3

Dear friends, God is truely faithful & good... Do not be blinded by situations & tot He isnt here while He's... Sometimes He'll leave us aside to see how we handle things.. Sometimes we r focusing on wrong things that we dint notice Him.. No matter wad situations we may face with... Rmr cast ur cares upon Him.. Cast ur burden upon Him.. For His burden is easy & light for us to carry.. which mean.. Lets us be focus on wad He has given us to do on earth & cast our cares upon Him.. He'll tk care of it <3

p.s. thanks for s28 for the love we shared & Joy/sorrow we faced together:)

full of thanksgiving,
laney

A season of sowing<3

2008-12-03T08:59:00.000-08:00

friends are sweet... They sweeten my days!!

Loves... dec babes & hunks...
1/12: happy bdae Clemz & Pearly
6/12: happy bdae BOSS ah bu & yyss concert (supporting dearest jazs & ser)
8/12: happy bdae Ser Ying
11/12: happy bdae Melvin Dar
12/12: Belinda's ROM chalet
15/12: happy bdae Ron
16/12: happy bdae James zhuang
17/12: happy bdae Ruth
19/12: happy bdae Jiawei
20/12: happy bdae Fiona(AC)
23/12: happy bdae Yilun
24/12: happy bdae Ong WeiLin
27/12: happy bdae Elaine wong
31/12: happy bdae Melia
<3

loved by,
laney

likessss.... <3

2008-11-13T04:41:00.001-08:00

From: www.butik-gue.blogspot.com
(crystal..tt's e link..) a few i really like.. hah bdae can get a few frm here<3>

Likes...
style above.. saw it on this online blogshop.. some nice stuffs i like... all displayed above..
wheeeee....

pics speak louDer thaN words...

2008-11-12T07:56:00.000-08:00

fun at shop & shopping at BUGIS<3

And I never thought I'd feel this wayAnd as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say That I do believe I love you
And if I should ever go away
Well, then close your eyes and try to feel
The way we do today
And then if you can remember
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowin' you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Well, you came and opened me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you
Whoa, and then for the times when we're apart
Well, then close your eyes and know
These words are comin' from my heart
And then if you can remember, oh
Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are forIn good times, in bad times
I'll be on your side forever moreOh, that's what friends are for
Whoa... oh... oh... keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowin' you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are forFor good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowin' you can always count on me, oh, for sure'
Cause I tell you that's what friends are for
For good times and for bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for (That's what friends are for)
On me, for sureThat's what friends are forKeep smilin', keep shinin'

A walk in L.I.F.E

2008-11-11T10:59:00.000-08:00

L- What is Love?

I - who am I?

F - Finding purpose in LIFE?

E - End of edge?

lets begin e walk...

What is Love all abt? An unconditional love... <3

Love is patient and kind;

love is not jealous or boastful;

it is not arrogant or rude.

Love does not insist on its own way;

it is not irritable or resentful;

it does not rejoice at wrong,

but rejoices in the right.

Love bears all things;

believes all things; hopes all things;

endures all things.

A choice to make.. Not to be force, a decision to decide on..

Everyone deserve to b loved n desire to be loved..

That's y the one u choose around u is important...

love from the creator,friends,close buddies,partner in life will affect u eventually.

Q:Have you ever wonder in such a world like this, who is the creator?

It must be powerful. Good. Creative. If not how can evil produces good?

It must be loving. To create such a wonderful emotional, motivational feel.

Q:Who's your good friends? ppl to hang out with?

evil/good?

pointers...

associate with ppl who flatters with his/her lips.

who goes abt as a talebearer reveals secrets.

only interested in his/her own life only.

not honoring of his/her words.

not keeping time.

falsely boasts.

Lazy ppl.

dare to correct u with love, not flattering you all the times. Somtimes saying truth hurts.

True friends wish to see u change & live a better life.

givers. everyone is attracted to givers.

A poor man is better than a liar.

Anxiety in heart of man causes depression.

In conclusion, the righteous should choose friends carefully,for the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Purpose-

Q: what's ur purpose in life?

issit all abt studying... getting a partner... get a job... get marry... have children... & live till old n die...?

issit more abt tt? not satisfy? still feel empty in u?

its normal to think this way.. in fact, u r not alone to feel this way:)

i started to ask myself when im p6, a simple & ordinary young teen.

Thinking of a more meaningful & purposeful life...

Q:Feeling down? End of yourself? Helpless?

You r in the right place to doscover....:)