Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. (1 Tim 4:16)

Friday, July 30
~Rules for the Link Game~

Ah, finally got time to type this.. some back ground info: this was a game invented by Benson and me, the 2nd and 3rd most no link ppl in our class (my class people should know who is the 1st =p).. Currently it's under beta testing so only limited to 2 players (me and Benson).. Hope to release the game soon..

-=The Link Game=-
Outline:
-Participants are to take turns giving words that is suppose to have a weak relationship with the previous word.
-If the opponent can guess the relationship, he'll win.
-If a player give a relationship that is unacceptable by the majority, he will be call "No Link" (it's something worse than a defeat)

Lol, this is a game designed by "No-link" ppl for "No-linkers".So outsiders may find it very difficult understand it.. The game shall now officially commence! Be sure to check out the chatterbox below for the latest happenings of the game!

-=P3ng=- | 8:29 pm

Friends Forever?

-=A vanished Friend=-
Around the corner I have a friend
In this great city that has no end.
Yet the days go by and weeks rush on
Before I know it, a year is gone.
I never see my old friends face
For life is a swift and terrible race.

He knows I like him just as well
As in the days when I rang his bell
And he rang mine but we were younger then.
And now we are busy, tired men
Tired of playing a foolish game
Tired of trying to make a name.

Tomorrow" I say! "I will call on Jim
Just to show that I'm thinking of him."
But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes,
And distance between us grows and grows.

Around the corner, yet miles away,
"Here's a telegram sir," "Jim died today."
And that's what we get and deserve in the end.
Around the corner, a vanished friend.

Wonderfully written isn't it? How truly it depicted the reality of the bustling world, how we speed through our lives neglecting the passing scenery. Ask yourself how important is the things you are doing now? Can you spare some time to call up/msg/meet up an old friend? Don't procrastinate for too long... before you end up like that guy in the poem... =)

-=P3ng=- | 7:50 pm

Thursday, July 29
Being Drained~

I'm not sure when it started but recently I found myself at times totally drained, sapped of all energy and motivation, leaving a very tired and grumpy soul lingering through the day. I begin to wonder why I couldn't break away from the downward spiral thoughts and keep myself locked to a corner, unable to get back to the light of energy.

Perhaps one of factors may be my resilience has weaken. I refuse to fight my way through the day being the person I want to be but instead just heck care everything. Somehow I’m very easily influenced by my surrounding. Instead of making an impact to my world, I get the other way round get to me.

I keep feeling as if something is sapping my energy away from me, but I'm just too ignorant to bother about it. Guess it's time to face the problem and solve it. Hmm, another factor is my daily high expectation of how I should live. I keep letting negative thoughts affect me demoralize me everything I do something wrong. Maybe that is where I'm trapped...? *Lol, forgive me.. I'm discovering my problem while I'm typing.. Glad I can put my thoughts down to see my problem =)

-=P3ng=- | 9:01 pm

Wednesday, July 28
Self-Motivation & Positive Thinking...For non-believers only?

I attended a workshop today conducted by a psychologist (an ex-tjcian) on Empowering and Facing Challenges. While I was listening to the speaker (she's a very engaging speaker), my mind became very alert as I try to sieve out the message and not accept it wholesale.

Just before I came to know Christ, I was very engrossed in positive thinking and self-motivation. The feeling of being in control of your whole life was very comforting. Not only did I adopted this philosophy but I encouraged others to learn it. This was further enforced by the "Believe in yourself" and "Impossible is nothing" principles in OAC. During those days these beliefs had proven to be very effective and rewarding. So I followed it. Then this whole idea was collapsed when God came into the picture.

Ever since then, I became very confused upon how much of the positive thinking should I continue to use. Living a God-led life had been very wonderful for me, knowing that He is in control of everything. But because of this, I became more passive towards my life, leaving everything to God. In some way the word over-reliance appeared.

Whether it is wrong to do so I'm not sure but I remember learning before that God wants us to depend on Him.. So how am I to view this?

While I'm still searching a balance between the two, I've found that I still must learn to be proactive. This is ideal to have this quality if one is serving the Lord and furthering the gospel. If God asks you to do something, stop lazing around. GET UP! Start moving!

Another one will be resilience. Positive thinking encourages people not to be put off by setbacks but to be motivated, have self-confidence and get back up. Likewise, as servants of the Lord, we shouldn't be easily conquered by the works of satan. Nor should we be slave to sin and be ensnared in its deadly nets. God has forgiven all our sin and we should see past our mistakes to move on."It is human to err"

In summary, change

Self-confidence to Trust in God

Self-motivation to Hope that God has promised

Self-controlled life to God Divine Plan

Self-Righteousness to Obeying God 

Do not self-idolize or self-worship. Worship only the true God!
 

-=P3ng=- | 8:36 pm

Monday, July 26
Lo("v")e

This is a topic very hard to write about.. Hope I can express myself properly..
I'm not sure if Love can be classified, but i feel that Love is smth that when referred to has only 1 kind. Whether it is parental love, relationship love, or God's love, it's the same..
Love is commitment, selflessness, an act of giving not demanding, sacrifice.
It is definitely not feeling to combat loneliness, nor a desire to satisfy..
I've wondered for sometime what truly is love after seeing people in and out of relationships, bringing along with them hurt and scars in their heart.
A verse alone says it all

"This is Love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."(1 John 4:10) 

To understand Love, one must experience Love is its purest form; and that only comes from God alone.
Because of this, I treat Love with respect and dislike to associate it with loving feeling or infatuation.
Sigh, despite all those, I'm still a teen. And I will not deny I feel lonely at times. I wished for someone to share my faith with. Well, my previous diary is filled with all these personal thoughts. Perhaps, I'll write a post on it someday...

-=P3ng=- | 7:17 pm

Sunday, July 25
~Prayer Request!~

Though it has been less than a year since I've accepted Christ, God has given me insight on smth I wanted to do for a long time. God knew my struggles as the only Christian in the family, so He has made everything perfect for me now.
I have invited my parents to the Alpha introductory dinner on Friday 6th August. They usually have their karaeok sessions during friday nights. I'm using learning more about what your son does every sunday at the church as a persuasion to get them to come. Sharing the gospel to them had been one of my most desired wishes. I'll be praying everyday until the dinner. Hope you guys will help too.
Pray that my parents will find interest in coming down to my church to know more about God.
Pray that absolutely nothing will stop them from coming, no change of minds, no last minute activities.. Banish satan from working in their minds..

I've a brother, Aik Siang, whom I've shared the gospel to before. I've asked him to come for the youth alpha but he so lazy he'll rather stay at home to play games. Together with my CCA, i hardly got time to pull him along. Now CCA is over, I'll attempt again.

Pray for my 14year old brother that he'll attend the next youth alpha session =) May God work in him and soften his heart to accept the truth.

-=P3ng=- | 10:36 pm

Seeking Righteousness

This blog is suppose to reflect my feelings and well I do have imperfections..
Just this morning, a conversation with my parents got me flared up inside. I'm a person who tends to demand from others things I can do. Like i can't understand why people can't be more caring or doing thing with the right motive. The thing I was very upset about was honesty. Why can't people just admit their mistakes, admit they don't know? I mean we are not God, we are not perfect, we do not have perfect knowledge. It irritates me when people act in front of me.. So fake! It's like what's so great about face/ image/ people's impression? Does it really feel good to try to come up with something instead of saying I don't know. Is there a need to lie and cover up your mistake when by admitting it'll reflect you as a person better?
No matter who you are, no matter how much experience you have, never think u know everything. Sheesh! Just can't understand why when people talk, they'll talk as if they know everything and when they are being corrected, they just um...oh...

Sigh~ in the mist of all those thoughts, this phrase I read from the book My Utmost for His Highest came to my mind

Never seek righteousness in others, but never cease to be righteous yourself

I guess God is the only one who should demand or judge. Not me. Guess I gotta swallow this teaching and learn it day by day, reminding myself of it..

-=P3ng=- | 10:21 pm

Saturday, July 24

Introducing the 04/05 batch trainee instructors! 

-=P3ng=- | 11:34 pm

Handing Over - Sigh of relief, Sigh of sadness

Be prepared for a long post.. Just felt like writing down how i feel now, even if my sleep is gonna be cut short..

Today ends 1.5 years in OAC, 1 year as an Instructor. Though it is rather common to many but I must stress the mixed feelings I have now. Ending my instructor term has been smth I've looked forward to ever since the start of this term. Now it seems like a load has been lifted from me. Finally freed from proposals, instructor responsibilities, and worrying about wet weather plans.

Yet, i guess these feelings will be short-termed. Looking back, it's obvious that OAC had became part of my life (the guys in my class called it My LIFE =p). It shaped my entire JC life, allowing me to become who I am today. Values, skills,  lessons, thoughts, friends, and a wonderful memorable experience. All these were really invaluable. Personally, I felt that it had a greater impact than my previous CCA-St John's. Now handing over felt like leaving a part of my life. There is this mixed feelings of can't bear to leave it and can't wait to leave it.
Today's session was so vulnerable and difficult to plan due to many restrictions and unforeseen problems. I ended up praying whenever I could, asking God to guide us through the day, hoping that everything will end up alright.

This batch of trainees was a major headache. But I thank God for answering my calls for help and guidance. His wonderful works through many situations allowed my batch instructors to adapt in order to develop and train them effectively. We endured through Seniors' criticism, teacher's expectations, long meetings and discussions, painful stress, all in hope to do our best as instructors to train them. Thank God that all is well.

A few prayer requests:
Pray that the new batch of instructors will be united and will bring OAC to greater heights.
Pray that our different batches will be united and not divided due to past conflicts and misunderstanding.
Pray that through the activities, Christians within the club will be strengthened in their faith and testify to others about God.

Most importantly, pray that my batch will study for A levels! Especially after all of us getting poor results for our June Common Test =s

-=P3ng=- | 10:41 pm

Friday, July 23
Fail to avoid sin

Is it human nature? Is it my nature that I'll sin. After understanding it, and listening to God's word and seeking God's strength, it is still inevitable.. I want to close my book of wrong doings, hoping to live my life that pleasing in God's eyes.

The only conclusion I can draw from this is that our failures are there to remind us that we are still not perfect. That it is there to keep us humble. That it is there to remind us we still need God.

So how? Cannot not sin. No choice but try minimise loh! =p

-=P3ng=- | 9:19 pm

Thursday, July 22
The Reality of God's Presence

How much do you understand about God's omnipresence?
was it to a degree that you know He's there while you are on the bus, in the classroom, playing computer games, sleeping, even in the toilet?
Don't just know He's everywhere, understand the reality of His presence!
Having this understanding is not dependent on what you do or where you are
Seek Him whenever you need Him
Talk to Him wherever you are
Feel His presence right now.
Be determined to keep His presence before us continually
Let Him not be a spectator but an author of your life
Now, go on and keep Him in your mind, in your heart, and right beside you
=)

-=P3ng=- | 10:04 pm

-=("v")=-

How long has it been I do not know,
Aborbed by the bustling mundane life,
my memory of you fading away..

Seems like a year since I last heard from you,
like a decade since I last met you.
Can you still remember the days that were;
The letters and sweets we used to exchange.
Can you still remember the times we met;
The times when you bashfully stood before me.

Love is like 2 people each rowing a boat;
Both has to paddle towards each other constantly.
But now with a fog between us,
I'm losing hope, thinking you've stopped.
I wish to turn and head towards the horizon,
yet I find myself turning back
and hope that you might be there.

-PS-

-=P3ng=- | 9:01 pm

Tuesday, July 20
Prayer Power

I wanted to post this last week but keep forgetting. I came across this
 
TODAY Thurs 15 July

... As church council blasts casino plan
THE National Council of Churches in Singapore has spoken out against the building of a casino here. This is the first time the council has commented on the issue.
.It gave a statement, which was sent to the council's member churches, stating several reasons for its objection.
.Casinos undermine society's moral values and virtues and introduce more social ills, it said. It also voiced concern that such a project would destroy, rather than enhance, the hard-earned values cultivated here.
.The council pointed out that it had been said that certain controls could be introduced to ensure that not all Singaporeans would be allowed to enter the casino, if built. It criticised that statement as a weak option.
.The council believes a casino would tarnish Singapore's international reputation as a safe country.
.It said Singapore would be seen as a country targeting the wallets of gambling tourists, not all of whom are rich. ?NewsRadio 93.8
 
On 3th July(Just about 2 weeks before 15 July), I was reading and praying using A Different Thunder. I came across this paragraph where I was told to pray for Christians in high office that they will offer godly counsel to avert potential wrong turns that might bring Singapore spiraling downwards! This was to tackle the issue about others seeking to legalise gambling thru casinos as big money-spinners to boost the economy...
 
Praise be to God. Continue to pray and may He continue to bless our wonderful nation!

-=P3ng=- | 10:20 pm

Monday, July 19
Shifting to High Gear

Guess it is really time to review my situation:
This is term 3 week 4
5weeks to prelim practicals
7weeks to prelims
and I'm still currently not at my maximum input yet.
Now really must give in all my best for this period... before it's too late.
So I guess I'll cut down my other commitments to these 2:
1) Serve the Lord
2) Study!
Sigh...~ Guess I don't really have a choice.. Ever since the nasty experience of spending only 4 days to study for JCT..
So I guess don't blame me for mugging? Cos it's my duty now... =S

-=P3ng=- | 10:10 pm

Sunday, July 18
Honesty

While trying to type this post, i encountered much difficulties esp expressing myself. Hope my language isn't too bad =p

I'm sure this is a common issue we may face - Being honest. How practical is it? Honestly, I don't know. But from my experience, it is worthwhile to be honest in most cases. Lying may allow you to get the situation you want, but I felt there might not be a need to. If you believe that God is in control of everything, then have faith that He'll see you through. Usually, it is when you've done wrong and seek to escape leading you to lie. (Of cos, there are many other forms of lying and i can't cover all but let's stick to those lies you can control). If so, why run away from the truth?

I came across this so time ago and i find it very useful

Admit it 
Admit to being frightened, and your courage will grow. Admit to not knowing,
and you will learn.
Admit your weaknesses, and you'll become stronger.
Admit your mistakes, and you'll begin to move past them.
Admit that you're confused, and you'll begin to understand.
Admit that you're hurting, and you'll begin to heal.
Admit that you care, and the things that truly matter will grow stronger.

Being honest with yourself, with others, with life, can often be difficult
and intimidating. Yet honesty is always the most reliable, the most direct
route to truly attain whatever you seek.
 
Any attempt to deceive will ultimately end up wasting your precious time.
Live the truth of who you are, and it will bring out the best you can be.

To learn to be Honest, start from your relationship with God. Be honest to Him. Hide nothing from Him. All your flaws, worries, mistakes, thoughts, even when you doubt God, tell Him. Don't hide or avoid, let God come into the matter and help.

"Trust and Honesty is an investment you put in people; if you build enough trust in them and show yourself to be honest, they will do the same in you"

-=P3ng=- | 6:38 pm

Friday, July 16
Encouragement from friends, to friends

Here are some sms i got from my friends. May these words of encouragement be helpful for anyone who reads it..
*Hope these ppl don't mind I put it up here. I thought it's good to learn from one another.*

Happiness keeps you sweet,
Trials make you strong.
Sorrows keep you human,
Failure keeps you humble.
Success keeps you glowing &
God keeps you going.
Keep Smiling! 
 
Enjoy your trip. Be a light. Will be praying for you. 
 
Mm i see =) stay strong in the Lord k? Be a good testimony of God everywhere you go
yea =) take care..N smile! Advertisement for God, makes ppl wonder what you've got!

Yupyup.. thanks for reminding me that I still have God...somehow I think I may have been neglecting Him... ok... thanks 4 your words of encouragement.. I'll keep them in mind.. ;o)

hey there. very encouraged by your faith. Keep growing in the Lord! I understand it can be kind of tough talking about Christianity to them but don't lose your cool! Pray for strength!

well the devil will always place lies in the minds of others. That's why there is so much resistance. But prayer overcomes! Believe in it. God will make miracles happen :)

*If you wanna share a sms or an encouraging msg. Just post it at the tag-board, I'll transfer it over*

-=Praise Be To God!=-

-=P3ng=- | 10:41 pm

Thursday, July 15
Ignoring God, Seeking God

No, it's not me if you are wondering about the topic. It's a junior of mine. Ever since she entered JC, God became someone she only approach in times of trouble. To add on to the difficult JC life, she joined OAC( a club that focus a lot on self believe self achievement) and their batch is going to take over the club very soon.(Yea stepping down soon!) Just yesterday, God did something that surprised us. Being one of the stronger ones, she experienced weakness. She couldn't complete an obstacle that she could easily do it in the past and it's holding the whole team back. In a way, God gave her a wake-up call.

Many times I wonder what it is like to forget about God, or how can a person do it? Knowing Christ for only less than a year, the "beginner's passion" is still strong within me. But i'm not sure whether all my Christian friends are still growing strong in the Lord. Pastor Lee warned us about spiritually lethargy. I guess it's not uncommon for someone to feel tired and drained out at some point in time.

Just a note to my friends, don't get too caught up with the things around you. Always try to slow down your pace. Take some time to look at your life and reflect. Remember the very reason you lived and always serve the one and only God.

-=P3ng=- | 8:42 pm

Tuesday, July 13
-=Tired=-

Today had been terrible for me.. Not because something happened but more of the result of being worn out.. I hate myself at days when I let my physical and mental tiredness take control of my attitude.. I begin to think inwards and then not putting effort to be the person I want to be.. I become insensitive and grumpy. The worst part is my mentality of thinking that I'm tired-it's not my fault and not putting effort to change my thinking.. I just hope my actions did not affect anyone =S
I guess I really should be more responsible and self-disciplined.. Can't let myself wear out with all my commitments and in the end affect others..

-=P3ng=- | 9:50 pm

Monday, July 12
Walking Through God's Peaceful Palace

The busy week just ended, finally got a day can come home after school to take a nap before dinner. Last night was a wonderful ending to the 2nd week of the term. It has always been wonderful, meeting up with old friends, chatting, and playing around. Even the simplest and childish games placed familiar smiles and laughter in everyone. Pasir Ris park is really an amazing place, and the memories I have within the place seems to be growing together with my life.

After the enjoyable night, I decide to walk home from there though it was already ten plus. I just felt no point rushing home and rushing back into another week. As i strolled (ok maybe not really strolled if not i might take ages to reach home =p) past the park, i realised how different it was compared to the usual visits in the day. The cool night breeze with the periodic splashing of the waves and the stillness of the night. Immediately, my heart felt at peace. While i praised and thank God for such a wonderful creation, i begin to talk to Him casually while i walk. I told Him about my life, the areas i've found problems, my weakness, my future. It's nice to spend quiet time like this but i guess i won't easily get the chance to walk in the park at 10plus p.m. alone! It's dangerous in a way.

It has been wonderful because with the stillness of the surrounding, I could easily concentrate on the Lord and hearing Him speak has always been a wonderful experience. You don't really hear Him speak, but it's like there is someone injecting thoughts and "speaking" in your head. =)

As I reached the end of the park, the lights and passing cars were slowly coming to sight. Immediately, i felt as if i was returning to the world. I was reminded of a verse from Paul's letter to the Philippians when walking.
23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;
24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
We all wish to be with God, the sooner the better. But i guess what's holding me back is the love i have for my friends and family. I guess the Love from God is so strong that it isn't my nature to leave them as they are. Helping them and testifying to them seems to be one of my main aims of living now.. May God's grace and mercy be upon them..

-=P3ng=- | 9:27 pm

Saturday, July 10
Thoughts Flood!

Today is one of those days where there are too many thoughts to put into a post. I'll try my best to sum them up, maybe I'll go into details some other days..

1) Learning never stops
One of the most important things to know when advancing in the journey to perfection is that "In life, the Learning never stops" If you ever come to the point where you think that you've known enough, it will be disasterous. For this will only prevent you from progressing even further. Never be afraid to admit you don't know something, for only then you'll begin to learn. And this applies throughout Life, regardless of your age/ position/ status/ knowledge/ experience.

2) Mentality/Attitude
A person's Attitude determines the results/ outcomes of what he does. It is a key part of a person that largely determines how he'll live, his actions and response. A person's attitude reveals what is important to that person. One thing about attitude is that it is something that can be changed over time. And having the right, positive attitude in general (whether it is to life, to work, to duties or tasks) has proven to be beneficial not only to that person but to those around him. In order to have the right attitude, one should knows why he's doing something. Then he'll have the right mentality to do it. Many times we see people doing things for the sake of showing others or some other wrong purposes, the effort/ willingness/ satisfaction will not be there..

3) Confidence
I was commented on my confidence that it is insufficient at times when I have to lead and I must show that confidence in the things I do. I guess I have this problem of always being worried about making wrong decision and not being firm with my decision. I'll always think too much about what will happen and keep wondering if the alternative is better or not. Especially when I'm afraid to do something out of my own judgement and not what God wanted me to do. Many times I keep asking God what should I do because I keep thinking that I do not have perfect knowledge and I'm not sure of God's will. It is at times when God doesn't reply me that fast where I'm lost and panic.
Then, I understood how wrong I've got it. God made me understand that Confidence is built on Trust and that I must trust God that He has taught me well. As long as I make decisions based on the correct principles and right purposes, I shouldn't worry about falling out of His Plan. While it's true that we should always seek God, i guess it really is impractical to seek His answer for every decision you have to make. Just remember what I've learnt from His word and act accordingly. With God's grace,care and guidance, I shouldn't have a lack of confidence with myself or with God.

4) Expectation of Rewards
One thing I've come to understand is that one shouldn't expect credits or rewards for what one has done. If you are nice to a person, don't expect that he'll appreciate but instead be prepared for the worst (*that he may think you're a hypocrite and condemn you)..

5) Importance of Image/ Impression of Others
...

Sigh, I've just run out of time le.. Guess I'll reflect more in depth about each issue and hopefully I learn something from it.. Hey Post Your Comments! All are welcome! (*esp correct me if my way of thinkin is wrong)
*sheesh, I don't even have time to check my post, hope nothing is wrong.. =x

-=P3ng=- | 10:35 pm

Friday, July 9
~Updates on My Blog~

Yipee! After some difficulties here and there, I've finally managed to set up my blog..(At least now can jian de liao guang) Now, i shall take you on a tour around my blog =)
Upon entering the site, you'll be greeted with the intro of the song Yu Jian by Sun Yan Zi.
Moving to the sidebar on your left, there is the verse of the week! (something to remember and bring through the week).
Next, about me..Just view my profile, nth much..
Next,the music! These are some of my fav songs.. =)Right Here Waiting and All in All are midi files and fast to load.. The rest of them are 1 Mb and above.. So if you are not running on broadband, just wait a little longer.. (pls feedback to me if the songs take very long to load)..
Next,my Tag-board! Just 1 rule, don't flood pls..
My Websites are next.. Here are some links to some cool sites =) check out the pen spinning website if you wanna learn the tricks (not hard, just require patience)
My Friends' Blogs!
The rest nth much..

Things to look out for:
Lyrics for the songs in my playlist
Nicer Fonts and colours (gotta find time to learn)

-=P3ng=- | 9:06 pm

Thursday, July 8
Returning to a Busy Life

Just 2 weeks into term 3, and it's time to return to a tightly-packed timetable filled with fruitful activities.. Just last Monday, God was kind and gave me a day by the beach to rest my body and renew my spirit as I reflect upon my goals I had set earlier this year and to shift myself back to the right direction.. Then before I know it, everything starts coming to me and finding a slot in my already cramped timetable..
Tue: 5:30p.m. oac meeting with teacher
Wed: OAC activity
Thurs: Class Soccer/Bible Study
Fri: Go 3rd Aunt house (at boonlay)(she's a Chinese doctor *very pro)
Sat: OAC campcraft session/ Youth Alpha
Sun: Church/Street E/Dinner gathering with St John teacher & Sq 4 '02
*haha, did I mention I still got homework?*
So, as you can see, u'll understand why i won't be updating my blog regularly for the next few days..I do not blame or curse anyone for all these. I'm quite thankful, that my time is fruitfully spent and not wasted on playing games (which part of me still yearns to play). Guess this is a life I must accept for now..Praise God that I learnt not to live a life for myself but for others.. (I know, I know, studies very important.. I'm pushing up my studies priority le..)

-=P3ng=- | 9:19 pm

Tuesday, July 6
Facing Reality

Looking back at what happened today, it has been a great contrast in terms of my attitude between before and after school. This morning was a wonderful one with big fluffy clouds and a strong sunrise. The mood throughout the day was alright, just trying to get through the 1st day of lessons after JCT. Getting back my physics results,I was disappointed cos I could have done a lot better but I chose not to..Since I did not spend much time to study, I just accepted by 50%.
However, all these changed when I found out how my friends in OAC did..One of my friend now faces a possibility of being retained,failing 2 subjects already. A few face the need to drop to 3 subjects.
With so much going on, I felt guilty for taking my results lightly. But, after much worrying, I'm glad of one thing. God is in control, and I've accepted that I did not do my best to study for this JCT and I'm prepared to receive any results God has planned for me. Guess this will be a wake-up call for me to remind me not to take my studies too lightly.
To my Christian friends,pls help me pray for my friends. Pray that God will see them through and provide His best plans for them. Pray they will not take the results too hardly and give them encouragement during this time of difficulty.

-=P3ng=- | 10:17 pm

Monday, July 5
Studies: Glory to God or Ways of the World?

After listening to Uncle Andy's views towards studies, I realized my own views are almost the opposite!
According to him, as a student, our job is to study. It's a duty given to us by God and we should do it to the best of our abilities and achieving great results to bring glory to God.
On the other hand, I felt that studies is just another part of "ways of the world". The pursuit for knowledge for all these years as a student made me realize that the purpose behind it has many evils. Education is money. So many parents today ask their child to study well all for the sake of getting a good job and earning huge sums of money back. Knowledge is power. People of high intelligence seldom summit to the Gospel truth and believed in their own theories. Power leads people away from humility. Education also divides those can study and those that can't. Now...Which of the above is considered glorious.
After pondering over it for some time and listening to the LORD, here's my answer: Both.
Those that do not know the truth and belong to the world and it's worldly values pursue education for various selfish purposes. On the other hand, Uncle Andy is totally right.
Conclusion: In whatever things we do, we must keep God's purpose in mind. Do not do things with the wrong purpose. As for any duty that the LORD gives to you,don't just do it well, but do it to the best of your ability. That's goes to both studies and work.

-=P3ng=- | 9:02 pm

-=Welcome=-

Nice of you to take some time off to check out my blog...Feel free to add this site to your favourites..I'll be adding entries daily (if time permits)..Comment freely too..Dun restrict your comments to make it nice..Be honest..(I'll try to be when i post)..The template and stuff i dun have much time to edit..Hope this isn't too shabby.. =)

-=P3ng=- | 7:53 pm

Sunday, July 4
Purpose of My Blog

Before I begin my 1st post, I must thank K3v-lar and K3nny for introducing and helping me setting up this Blog. Initially, I turned down the idea of having a Blog immediately especially with the limitations of what I can type and I've already got my own written diary. I guess the change of mind comes from the desire to have something to reflect my thoughts to others, hopefully be a living testimony for God, for others to comment, to help and if possible to learn from how I live my life. The name "Journey to Perfection" is a rough idea of what this blog is - my daily life,thoughts and struggles of following Christ, pursuing for the ultimate goal that God has for us at the end of this journey. This Blog will be more of a reflective page rather than something that records only events.

Ok, that's the formal portion..Now before I continue, I guess I better start exploring how to edit my template and customize my Blog..

-=P3ng=- | 8:08 pm