Beginning in 2009, I was stumbled upon one of my fave song from the past :)
I always love the tune (somehow reminds me of cool breeze on a windy day, of the gentle stroke of the Holy Spirit who accompanies me wherever I go). And yet, how wonderful the chorus reflecting the yearning of my heart :)
I CAN BEGIN AGAIN
by Larnelle Harris
Alone again in a crowded room
Cornered by the questions in my mind
It's so hard to understand
How the life that I had planned
Stole my joy and left me far behind
Though all I have is lost it seems
In the shadow of a dream that used to be
I can look beyond the skies
Deep into the Father's eyes
And see that there is hope for one like me
CHORUS:
I can begin again
With the passion of a child
My heart has caught a vision
Of a life that's still worthwhile
I can reach out again
Far beyond what I have done
Like a dreamer who's awakened
To a life that's yet to come
For new beginnings are not just for the young
I face the dawn of each brand new day
Free from all the doubt that gripped my past
For I've found in trusting Him
That everyday life starts again
As I look toward the things of life that last
CHORUS:
I can begin again
With the passion of a child
My heart has caught a vision
Of a life that's still worthwhile
I can reach out again
Far beyond what I have done
Like a dreamer who's awakened
To a life that's yet to come
For new beginnings are not just for the young
I can begin again
With the passion of a child
My heart has caught a vision
Of a life that's still worthwhile
I can reach out again
Far beyond what I have done
Like a dreamer who's awakened
To a life that's yet to come
For new beginnings are not just for the young
New beginnings are not just for the young
New beginnings are not just for the young
And if you wonder about the song, you can listen through this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p_UPlfM71k
As I looked back, I thank God for His wonderful providence and grace in my life throughout 2008. Even though now my situation is still not seemingly bright and even though I don't know what the future is, I am so glad to be reminded of HIS wonderful love...that I can begin again, with a passion of a child, that even though all I have seemed lost, I can look into my Father's eyes and found tremendous grace there. Grace that reach out to me in my pit of sin and failures, of doubt and pain, and lift me up to another brand new start again, towards a worthwhile life of things that last.
Thank You Jesus, Jesus, thank You for a new beginning in YOU. Amen.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Friday, December 5, 2008
My Everlasting God
It's been a long time since I posted a music video on this blog. Found this song today in my friend's blog and later found a beautiful video:
I thank God that HE reminded me to wait upon HIM and knowing that HE is the everlasting GOD.
Viewing my current situation lately, I sure need to learn and re-learn to wait upon HIM and to fully surrender and trust in HIM, for I have proclaimed that HE is My Everlasting GOD.
Soli Deo Gloria...Be it unto me according to Your perfect will. Thank you so much for leading me all this time, in the midst of uncertainties and fears, and grant me Your peace beyond measure. Lord Jesus, I love You. Please forgive me for all my sin and doubt and fear. Instill in me the only right fear, that is the fear of You Lord, and teach me to live according to Your will. Let me wait upon YOU. Amen.
I thank God that HE reminded me to wait upon HIM and knowing that HE is the everlasting GOD.
Viewing my current situation lately, I sure need to learn and re-learn to wait upon HIM and to fully surrender and trust in HIM, for I have proclaimed that HE is My Everlasting GOD.
Soli Deo Gloria...Be it unto me according to Your perfect will. Thank you so much for leading me all this time, in the midst of uncertainties and fears, and grant me Your peace beyond measure. Lord Jesus, I love You. Please forgive me for all my sin and doubt and fear. Instill in me the only right fear, that is the fear of You Lord, and teach me to live according to Your will. Let me wait upon YOU. Amen.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Unexpected Encouragement
I always amazed of how God is able to speak into my life unexpectedly...especially of encouragement in due season.
Lately I have been reminded (by reading most of the time) of how I am supposed to respond especially when I face difficulties in life. I need to strengthen myself out of my true identity in Christ. Not of what I own, but Who owns me instead.
Strangely, today...as I embarked on a daily journey...I encountered unexpected encouragement.
As I was about to top up my train ticket, a stranger who was ahead of me turned around and asked me how to buy her one way ticket from an automated machine. Facing a beautiful lady who is far older than me (my guess is that she probably as old or maybe even older than my mother), I tried to explain as clear and concise as possible. She finally managed to get her ticket. She left once she got her ticket. I continued to do what I need to do, purchased my own ticket. Though we were not heading the same direction, we all ended on the same train. Then, when we met again in the train, she started to talk to me. I politely asked her where she came from. Same country as I did. As our short conversation continued, she could guess perfectly (the first time for all!) of my work specialization and even my faith. (so all I could do is only nodding in disbelief...this is really strange...is my face that easy to be guessed? :)) To my surprise, she encouraged me to continue on the path I took, with a reminder of who I am in God. She said that there is a light in us, as believers, which eventually would make us stand out from others. Therefore, we need to be confident in facing anything, especially when we take chance and face challenges. A positive attitude. Have faith in God. Pray to HIM. And she kept on repeating this simple short message: "Be confident. Shine differently among others, for in you there is God's light." Since we have to depart in the midst of her journey, I continued to show her the next direction to help her continue her own journey. Before she departed, she repeated her message to me: "Be confident! Don't forget to be confident!" Smiling, she went on her way and along the way I could only nodding, and not even remember to say thanks or ask for name of this wonderful stranger.
Now, as I sit down and ponder...I can't help to wonder...could she be an angel? Or just a simple stranger who God send across my path to encourage me? All I can say is that, on the moment I needed the most, and expected the least, God reminded me of HIS assurance, and reminded me of what I need to do: be confident, for His light is in me. "His light which make us eventually a winner"....quoting encouragement from the stranger I met today.
Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank you very much for the unexpected encouragement I got today. Bless the messenger You sent on my way. Help me to be confident in you, for Your light is in me. Let Your light shine through me so that everyone who sees may glorify my Father in Heaven. In Jesus' mighty name I pray. Amen.
Lately I have been reminded (by reading most of the time) of how I am supposed to respond especially when I face difficulties in life. I need to strengthen myself out of my true identity in Christ. Not of what I own, but Who owns me instead.
Strangely, today...as I embarked on a daily journey...I encountered unexpected encouragement.
As I was about to top up my train ticket, a stranger who was ahead of me turned around and asked me how to buy her one way ticket from an automated machine. Facing a beautiful lady who is far older than me (my guess is that she probably as old or maybe even older than my mother), I tried to explain as clear and concise as possible. She finally managed to get her ticket. She left once she got her ticket. I continued to do what I need to do, purchased my own ticket. Though we were not heading the same direction, we all ended on the same train. Then, when we met again in the train, she started to talk to me. I politely asked her where she came from. Same country as I did. As our short conversation continued, she could guess perfectly (the first time for all!) of my work specialization and even my faith. (so all I could do is only nodding in disbelief...this is really strange...is my face that easy to be guessed? :)) To my surprise, she encouraged me to continue on the path I took, with a reminder of who I am in God. She said that there is a light in us, as believers, which eventually would make us stand out from others. Therefore, we need to be confident in facing anything, especially when we take chance and face challenges. A positive attitude. Have faith in God. Pray to HIM. And she kept on repeating this simple short message: "Be confident. Shine differently among others, for in you there is God's light." Since we have to depart in the midst of her journey, I continued to show her the next direction to help her continue her own journey. Before she departed, she repeated her message to me: "Be confident! Don't forget to be confident!" Smiling, she went on her way and along the way I could only nodding, and not even remember to say thanks or ask for name of this wonderful stranger.
Now, as I sit down and ponder...I can't help to wonder...could she be an angel? Or just a simple stranger who God send across my path to encourage me? All I can say is that, on the moment I needed the most, and expected the least, God reminded me of HIS assurance, and reminded me of what I need to do: be confident, for His light is in me. "His light which make us eventually a winner"....quoting encouragement from the stranger I met today.
Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank you very much for the unexpected encouragement I got today. Bless the messenger You sent on my way. Help me to be confident in you, for Your light is in me. Let Your light shine through me so that everyone who sees may glorify my Father in Heaven. In Jesus' mighty name I pray. Amen.
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