I was thinking of going for the Formula One qualifying rounds but in the end I decided against it. Tomorrow I need to be in church early to set up the Missions Ministry's Exhibition booth at the Plaza. I also need to prepare for the praise and worship session which I am leading at the contemporary service.
Well, yesterday's worship team rehearsal went pretty well. After taken a break from worship-leading for a couple of months, I have to confess that there were some inertia. I basically felt the need to be oiled as I sensed a bit of rust in me. Haha. :) Praise God though after the second run of the practice, the team members were able to find their momentum and the flow of the songs felt better.
I was telling the Lord just now that I have prepared all that I can. What I can do now is basically for Him to use me as He deems fit. I hope when I am in the midst of leading that I will not let my own wisdom come in the way. Sometimes I do fall into that and I pray I will just fix my eyes on God and nothing else.
I rested well in the afternoon after I went out with my sister in the morning for breakfast. We also went to the Animal Resort along Jalan Kayu and the Ericsson Pet Farm in Pasir Ris with her youngest sister and two nieces. It was fun as we fed the animals. The dogs were all so cute. I cannot deny that I was thinking of getting another doggy but of course it is easier said than done. :)
I was so tired that I slept from around 4 to 8pm. Haha. I know... I felt like a pig when I woke up. :(
I feel fresh now though. After dinner I ironed some clothes and also did some more preparations for the worship session. Praise the Lord for having guided me through this day.
Before I go, just a thought for all to consider. When we were driving along the East Coast Park Expressway (ECP), we saw an accident where this car was totally smashed up in the front - the worst part was where the passenger side is.
Prior to reaching the accident scene, we were informed about it by the digital display boards along the highway. Though we could have detoured to another route to get to our destination, I told my sister that we would still use the ECP so that we can catch sight of the crash.
I do not know whether it is right for me to generalise this but I think most of the time we are curious to see how bad an accident can be when we know that there is one ahead. The questions I had this morning were these - after seeing the accident, what then? Should I start commenting as to whose fault it is; as to how lousy the brand of the crashed car is; whether the driver or passengers died?
The lesson I learnt has got to do with prayer. I guess whenever we witness an accident scene, we should stop asking all the questions above. Instead we should pray for the victims and hope that the Lord will sustain their lives and also to comfort the families especially when there is a death involved.
Okie, I need to go and sleep now. Long day tomorrow!
"I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All you have made will praise you, O LORD; your saints will extol you. They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made. The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever." Psalm 145
Well, yesterday's worship team rehearsal went pretty well. After taken a break from worship-leading for a couple of months, I have to confess that there were some inertia. I basically felt the need to be oiled as I sensed a bit of rust in me. Haha. :) Praise God though after the second run of the practice, the team members were able to find their momentum and the flow of the songs felt better.
I was telling the Lord just now that I have prepared all that I can. What I can do now is basically for Him to use me as He deems fit. I hope when I am in the midst of leading that I will not let my own wisdom come in the way. Sometimes I do fall into that and I pray I will just fix my eyes on God and nothing else.
I rested well in the afternoon after I went out with my sister in the morning for breakfast. We also went to the Animal Resort along Jalan Kayu and the Ericsson Pet Farm in Pasir Ris with her youngest sister and two nieces. It was fun as we fed the animals. The dogs were all so cute. I cannot deny that I was thinking of getting another doggy but of course it is easier said than done. :)
I was so tired that I slept from around 4 to 8pm. Haha. I know... I felt like a pig when I woke up. :(
I feel fresh now though. After dinner I ironed some clothes and also did some more preparations for the worship session. Praise the Lord for having guided me through this day.
Before I go, just a thought for all to consider. When we were driving along the East Coast Park Expressway (ECP), we saw an accident where this car was totally smashed up in the front - the worst part was where the passenger side is.
Prior to reaching the accident scene, we were informed about it by the digital display boards along the highway. Though we could have detoured to another route to get to our destination, I told my sister that we would still use the ECP so that we can catch sight of the crash.
I do not know whether it is right for me to generalise this but I think most of the time we are curious to see how bad an accident can be when we know that there is one ahead. The questions I had this morning were these - after seeing the accident, what then? Should I start commenting as to whose fault it is; as to how lousy the brand of the crashed car is; whether the driver or passengers died?
The lesson I learnt has got to do with prayer. I guess whenever we witness an accident scene, we should stop asking all the questions above. Instead we should pray for the victims and hope that the Lord will sustain their lives and also to comfort the families especially when there is a death involved.
Okie, I need to go and sleep now. Long day tomorrow!
"I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All you have made will praise you, O LORD; your saints will extol you. They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made. The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever." Psalm 145
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