A message to listen to your dad's advice!

I was reading from the Book of Proverbs chapter 4 last night and was reminded of the message that this Pastor told me. I don't meet him very often, only two times in two years. Both times that we met, he told me the same message that I should be listening to my dad's advice more. As an adult, I told him that I do listen to him although I have developed my own thinking, my own values, my own views in life. I wasn't even trying to defend myself, although it might have sounded like it. I thought I know what's best for myself, but he made me doubt it.

Anyway, let me quote this chapter from the Bible on my blog.


A Father's Wise Advice

My children, listen to me. Listen to your father's instruction. Pay attention and grow wise, for I am giving you good guidance. Don't turn away from my teaching. For I, too, was once my father's son, tenderly loved by my mother as an only child.

My father told me, "Take my words to heart. Follow my instructions and you will live. Learn to be wise, and develop good judgement. Don't forget or turn away from my words. Don't turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And whatever else you do, get good judgment. If you prize wisdom, she will exalt you. Embrace her and she will honor you. She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown."

My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. I will teach you wisdom's ways and lead you in straight paths. If you live a life guided by wisdom, you won't limp or stumble as you run. Carry out my instructions; don't forsake them. Guard them, for they will lead you to a fulfilled life.

Do not do as the wicked do or fllow the path of evildoers. Avoid their haunts. Turn away and go somewhere else, for evil people cannot sleep until they have done their evil deed for the day. They cannot rest unless they have caused someone to stumble. They eat wickedness and drink violence!

The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like complete darkness. Those who follow it have no idea what they are stumbling over.

Pay attention, my child, to what I say. Listen carefully. Don't lose sight of my words. Let them penetrate deep within your heart, for they bring life and radiant health to anyone who discovers their meaning.

Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.

Avoid all perverse talk; stay far from corrupt speech.

Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; then stick to the path and stay safe. Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.


God bless your day! =)

New hair-do ^^

I finally had enough courage and time to cut my hair short, bop-style! =p When I was in Indonesia, I permed it straight because I was too lazy to use the hair dryer and straightening iron every time I wash my hair. Indo's weather was too humid and hot for me to use a hair dryer daily. Permed hair was fun back in Asia because I can just leave it to dry after I wash it. When I get back to Canada, I grew to hate it day by day because it is actually too straight and flat to my liking. So, I thought of cutting it short although I was afraid that my chubby cheeks would dominate. Today, I could not stand my hair any longer so I just cut it short. I actually like it, although I still need some time to get used to it. Some people say I look up to 10 years younger.. which could be bad?? But, my personal opinion says that I look different, in a good way. =)

I don't post pictures, so if you'd like to see it you just have to give me a call and see me! =) ps. friends and family only!

lonely... ='(

For some reason, I feel lonely tonight.. =(

A really good phrase to think about...

"When one is at the top, it is easy to forget where you came from. The more power you have, the more humble you should be." - Hui Lan

What makes you weep?

I'm proud to say that I woke up this morning to go to church even though I slept at 4:30 AM last night trying to finish writing my paper! =D =D And I'm glad that I did because my heart was touched by God once again today through the sermon. I went to the Waterloo Mennonite Brethren Church and they are doing a series of teaching about the book of Nehemiah. It is amazing because they don't even know what to preach about. They are doing this by faith, week by week, asking God to reveal more from the book!

Today, we read from the Book of Nehemiah, Chapter 1. Nehemiah heard the news about Jerusalem, about how the city was torn down and that the people were not doing so well. The city was a disgrace. After he heard the news, he "sat down and wept." His heart was broken into pieces to hear that his city and his people are in ruined. Ps. Paul, as he was preaching, recalled a verse in Luke 19:41 that says, "But as they came closer to Jerusalem and Jesus saw the city ahead, he began to WEEP." Jesus wept over Jerusalem because the people of the city did not turn to God. Now, what amazes me is that, Nehemiah's heart breaks with what breaks Jesus' heart. They share the same heart and compassion, which was for the people to know about God.

Today's take-home message for me is, what breaks my heart? What makes me weep? Does my heart break with the things that break Jesus' heart? I need to ask God to give me a broken heart for the people. I want to be able to share the good news that I have, the joy that I have from the Lord, this priceless happiness to people out there who are clueless about their purpose of living on this Earth.

I have more to share about today's sermon, but I think I will save it for another day. Keep yourselves tuned! =)

Happy Sunday!

hmmm... was it a bad or a good dream?

I had a dream last night.. The dream was about a guy I used to like.. but apparently my Dad did not.. so I let him go.. I'm not even sure of my own feelings.. but, he was out of the question because he was not a Christian.. He was also out of the question because I knew that he was pulling me away from God.. but, I dreamed about him last night and I kinda missed him.. The dream was really sweet.. haizzz.. got to forget.. forget.. FORGET! I better get back to my paper now.. o_O

God listens when you praise...

"Do not grieve and be sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!" - Nehemiah 8:10b

"Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vine; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! The Sovereign LORD is my strength! He will make me as surefooted as a deer and bring me safely over the mountains." - Habakkuk 3:17-19

"Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you your heart's desires." - Psalm 37:4

"Always be full of joy in the LORD. I say it again - rejoice!" - Philippians 4:4

My most listened track currently is When I Praise by Alvin Slaughter. I first discovered the song at Benny Hinn's choir practice last summer. I really liked the song but I couldn't find it anywhere. Then, after some time I forgot about it. Until last night when I suddenly remember the song and I really wanted to listen to it. So, I asked my brother to search and download it for me. I guess the song is not too popular, so he had a hard time finding it. After about an hour, he finally did! Although before he found it, I already went to amazon.ca to purchase the CD! =p

This song really bless me because it makes me feel important in the presence of the Lord. When I praise God, He listens. When I praise God, Heaven would stop its activities to listen to me. When I praise, He comes to meet me. I hope this song can bless you too as it did to me! =)

I wish I could provide you with a link to the song on imeem, but it doesn't have it. When I have time, I will upload it there for you.

God bless you all!

When I Praise
By Alvin Slaughter

When I praise Your name
Heaven stops to listen
When I praise Your name
with honour bow before You
When I bring a sacrifice
You're worthy to receive
O Lord I know You hear me
when I praise

When I praise
my heaviness can't stay
When I praise
mountains move seasons change
When I praise
in spite of my circumstance
I give You a chance
O Lord I know You hear me
when I praise

Here You are here
If I praise I know that You are here =)
You are here
if I praise