Oh, Victory

Oh victory, in Jesus

My Saviour

Forever

He sought me

& bought me

With His redeeming blood

He loved me 'ere

I knew Him

And all my love

Is due Him

He plunged me

To victory

Beneath the cleansing flood.

{words and music E.M. Bartlett}

Baba Yetu

This is the famous Dubai Fountain in, Dubai of course.

Another on of the spectacular fountain show following a song. But thing is, "Baba Yetu" is actually the "Lord's Prayer" in Swahili, and African language. United Arab Emirates is an Islamic country. Baba Yetu, a Christian song. =) Amen.

LYRICS

Baba yetu, yetu uliye

Our Father, Jesus, who art
Mbinguni yetu, yetu, amina!
in Heaven. Amen!

Baba yetu, yetu, uliye

Our Father, Jesus
Jina lako litukuzwe.

Hallowed be thy name.
(x2)

Utupe leo chakula chetu

Give us this day our daily bread,
Tunachohitaji utusamehe

Forgive us of
Makosa yetu, hey!

our trespasses
Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe

As we forgive others
Waliotukosea usitutie

Who tresspass against us
Katika majaribu, lakini

Lead us not into temptation, but
Utuokoe, na yule, milelea milele!

deliver us from Evil, and you are forever and ever!

Ufalme wako ufike utakalo

Your kingdom come, your will be done
Lifanyike duniani kama mbinguni. (Amina)
On Earth as it is in Heaven. (Amen)

Utupe leo chakula chetu

Give us this day our daily bread,
Tunachohitaji utusamehe

Forgive us of
Makosa yetu, hey!

our trespasses
Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe

As we forgive others
Waliotukosea usitutie

Who tresspass against us
Katika majaribu, lakini

Lead us not into temptation, but

Utuokoe, na yule, simama mwehu

deliver us from Evil, and you wake the dead

Baba yetu, yetu, uliye

Our Father, Jesus who art...
Jina lako litukuzwe.

Hallowed be thy name.

(x2)

Faith

I don't know where am I heading to. But I darn know who am I following.

I'm happy

I'm no longer in bondage!! xD

uh yea.

This is a vampire too. Sesame Street hired Count von Count and his pet bats Grisha, Misha, Sasha, and Tatiana along with his cat Fatatita to perform in a slot during the show.

Don't worry, I'll still be there. =)

HERE IN MY LIFE



I have never walked on water
Felt the waves beneath my feet but
At your Word Lord, I’ll receive Your
Faith to walk on oceans deep

And I remember how You found me:
In that very same place
All my failing surely would've drowned me
But You made a way

You are my freedom
Jesus you’re the reason
I’m kneeling again at Your throne
Where would I be without You
Here in my life, here in my life?

You have said that all the heavens
Sing for joy at one who finds
The way to freedom, truth of Jesus
Bought from death into His life

And I remember how You saw me:
Through the eyes of Your grace
And though the cost was Your beloved for me
Still you made a way!

I have reason to be sulky and sullen for the rest of the year. This year had been a disaster for me. Everything just doesn not work out right. When I was at the happiest point of my life, it went down and down and down...

But here I am! Rejoicing and being myself, the best I could be. I manage to go through the past two days without regrets, without the heartache that has been dwelling in my heart for the year.

I kept searching for joy in human. I was finding for the happiness, the company in human. But just recently, I realized everything isn't real. The smile on my face wasn't real. I loved to fit in gangs, so that I can fill up the void the past hurtful experiences left in me. Even someone very dear to me that I could trust, I could believe in, someone that i thought would always be ever ready to be there for me can also fail me.

It will be disappointing if you place your trust and security in a human being. (Those who agrees say YEA! xD) They will just fail you without mercy because of something wrong you've done. Or just simply, erm.. Fail you?

I've know that my trust can be placed in Jesus. It is clearly stated in the bible that God will never fail you. He never changes His heart. He never will say, "Sorry son, I HAD loved you, you're too late".

TO LIVE IS CHRIST, TO DIE IS GAIN.

Isn't it awesome to have something you could live for? Something lasting and never ends. I'm not living for any food anymore, they give you stomachache if you really live for them. I'm not living for any girls anymore, I had enough. They'll fail you someday when you least expected it. BUT, to live for Christ, it will be something lasting, furthermore, HE HAS PLENTY OF LOVE AND GRACE KEPT IN STORE FOR YOU!

Bible says, abide in Him, and he will bless you abundantly. Me favourite chapter of the bible states:

A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
This is the promise of God. If we decide to live with Him in our lives, we will have no worries in life. He will provide everything you'll ever need.

Recently I've attended a funeral of the grandma of a good friend of mine. The testimony of her life really encouraged me to live a live of Christ. Even with all the difficulty she faced in her life, a tough life, she still chose to abide in His words, and on a wheelchair, she still went on preaching to her friends or any strangers she met. She had every reason to hate her God. She had every reason to give up her life. But she stayed strong in faith. On her death bed, in the agony and pain of her sickness, she was still able to sing praises to Him, and pray. "Pray for me so Jesus will quickly bring me home". She passed away as someone who lived a life as a Christ. She passed away in peace. To a much better place. Only Jesus is able to give that peace.

When you die, do you wanna say, "I'm gonna die! Oh no. Help me, doctor!", or "Hey, no worries. I'm just going home."?

I HAVE THE REASON TO BE JOYFUL.

Living a life with Christ in the centre, we can smile at any heartbreaks, but still able to love without expecting a return. God knows exactly what you need at the right time.

Jesus says do not worry about food or clothing, bless others, and the Father will bless you.

I don't wanna live for any earthly purposes anymore. I don't wanna tell my girlfriends in the future that I can't live without her if she wants to leave me. Because what ever that will happen, is all in God's hands. I want to leave this earth, having my children and friends able to say that I'm a person not ashamed, not afraid to tell the world about Christ. Life is wonderful, to die in Christ is wonderful. BUT to be Christlike is ever more wonderful.

This is the reason why i can still smile. =)

"How easy indeed it is, I realized, for us to be sidetracked by the busyness and demands of our everyday lives. Life seems so mundane sometimes, so monotonous. And if that isn't enough, life catches us by surprise with unexpected trials and twists and turns; hurts, a broken heart, a dampened spirit, a dreadful feeling of being alive, a depressed state of mind.

People hurt people. People feel hurt.People hurt other people back in return.PERIOD.Nothing more to add to that. This is a fact of life that we all can't evade so as long as we're still living on this planet. Our emotions are like a rollercoasters. The very moment you're feeling up, be prepared for a drop back to earth. This statement by pastor is so true. This begs the question: Do we let our emotions dictate how we are to live? Do our words, thoughts, and actions flow along with the rise and fall of our emotional state? Or... Do we live out our lives with a Peace that is free and independent of our emotions?

The Bible says, "as a man thinks, so he feels". I find this extremely true and paramount in my understanding of human nature. Do we let circumstances change us or do we change the circumstances? Are we a thermometer or a thermostat? The former is completely different from the latter.

Hurt is REAL. Pain is REAL. I know. Believe me, I do. But now I realize, Jesus IS MORE REAL! Jesus just floods our hearts with His love when we come to Him. And suddenly, you find the pain is gone, the hurt has vanished, and is replaced by His ever-abounding love, joy, and peace.

This weekend, God has refreshed my soul by speaking to me through the youth service message and this morning's Sunday preaching. I learnt that once we know our identity in Him and Who loves so much, we needn't worry bout' a thing no more. So what if we're misunderstood? So what if we're accused wrongly? The KING OF KINGS, the only one whose opinions about us really matter, thinks the BEST of us! All this seems so puny compared to the very fact that Jesus LOVES you for who you are. And boy, did He really show it without holding back! He gave us His everything on that Cross! WOW, suddenly all insecurity is gone! All concerns of life, all hurt, all sorrow, is replaced by His love, favor, and immense Joy! I learnt that Jesus is my reality and HE has blessed me with ALL blessings!

An excerpt of the song, The Stand clearly echoes the cry of my heart:

You stood before my failures,

And carried the Cross for my shame,

My sin weighed upon Your shoulders,

My soul now to stand.

So what could I say,

What could I do,

But to offer this heart Oh God,

Completely to You.

I pray you guys are blessed reading this just as I am blessed by the revelation of His love for us!

We need to be constantly reminded of His amazing, unfailing LOVE.

As Christ is, so are we in this world!"

From www.subanglah.blogspot.com, Benjamin Soo

Your Unfailing Love (cover)

A headphone mic, a free sound recorder, a guitar, two bored siblings, and half an hour of spare time. What can we do? =)



It's an amateur recording with only simple tools and a laptop. We made a cover of this song, currently my favourite song. Enjoy there. =)

Your Unfailing Love - Hillsong

When the darkness fills my senses,                             
When my blindness keeps me from Your touch,
Jesus come.

When my burden keeps me doubting,
When my memories take the place of You,
Jesus come.

And I'll follow You there
To the place where we meet,
And I'll lay down my pride
As You search me again.

Your unfailing love,
Your unfailing love,
Your unfailing love over me again.

When i was doing my quiet time just now, this song suddenly came into my mind.
I was pissed at everything that was going on in life, and when everything was getting better, it went all messy again.

I was kinda composing my own phrase and idioms..

"Nothing in this life last".
"Everything will fail you someday, when u least expected it".
"People will always bring you down".

But, I hey, whats wrong with me? Am I forgetting something? How can I fail to see
there's always someone with me all along, when I was down, when I doubt this life, He will remind me and say, "Dude, what you mean you're alone, I'm right here lah".

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.

There's no doubts anymore I'll be able to love again, because of this great love that had been poured on me. How can I live without this?

I wanna more than fine! xD

"ya don't need to doubt me, I can assure you that. =)"

100

uhh. I wanted to post something emo, but I just realized, this would be my 100th post! woohoo! (i know i know.. im a slow and lazy blogger. =)) Two years now, since I decided to open this thingy. Looking back, many things had happened. Many happy, sad, frustrating, and emotion in anyways had I gone through, and am going through. But, there's definately one good thing bout it. I'm still strong in faith. Many times I failed and lost hope in life. But there's still one answer to these tragedies. Jesus. When I have to end my night in sorrow, I pray. I remembered once I when i felt i was totally cut off this world, overcomed by loneliness, I heard a clear voice saying, " I'm always with you, son."

Remember my readers (if I have any...), God will not forsake you. He is always beside you. Not near, Its an understatement. He is always BESIDE you, giving you support, blessing you. The world wouldn't end even if a girl decides that you are annoying, and wanna have her own life. Because He always have a plan for you. When u study your additional mathematics, the probability chapter. There are countless routes and probability that is ahead of you. But no matter which way you choose to take, just trust in the Lord, have faith, and He will walk with you, BESIDE you.

Though I walk through the valley of shadow, I fear no evil, because I know that You are with me. Oh Lord, teach me to walk in faith. I know Your plan for me is big, and I wanna trust You. Lead me, You are my strength when I'm weak.

No matter what happens, I will continue to love, not being disappointed in the world. Every morning I wake up, I will not hold any grudge against anyone. For You have forgiven me, so I may forgive others. Let me live a life, filled with Your mercy, Your grace. Let the people around me know that You are my God. That my strength comes from You. I need your strength oh Father. Chat with You later, daddy oh. =)

If you ever read this, remember, I'll always see you as someone important in my life. =) Find me.

Do not despair

Life is not an easy thing to go through by ourselves. Without a solid and lasting reason to live, there's basically no point living. Suicide cases, people jumping from buildings, into the sea, onto a busy highway, their excuses are quite simple. " I don't have a reason to live anymore..."

As a human being, we always depend on something or look forward to something to make our lives more exciting, more 'worth living'. But later on, we found out that everything we once looked forward to goes to past. Events, concerts, activities, missions. "Wow, sounds fun attending one, let's look forward to it.." But what's next after that? This will go in a cycle, because, nothing in this world will last. No event, no love, no nothing will ever last. We are too imperfect and too vulnerable to this harsh community and society.

However, do not despair. Really, because there is still one thing that you can look forward to.

God.

This God of mine, not like any other God, he didn't just appear and leave some notes or advices to his followers, then dies and immortalized by statues or paintings, or his radical followers. My God, is great, he did leave his word behind, made disciples to tell the world about Him. But he didn't die. He lived. While other gods are immortalized by statues, JESUS was immortalized by His great Love and Grace he promised us.

Instead of looking to the world for something to look forward to, Look to Jesus. Human love wouldn't last, but when this love fails you again and again, always remember, even when you get dumped, you are not alone. Jesus won't stand behind your back and says,"told you so, silly." Jesus always loves you. When your heart is broken, do not despair, remember Him, His love is free. You don't need to buy Jesus a teddy bear during Christmas, nor treat Him a costly dinner at Eden or Vic's Station.

Remember. Do not put anything of this world as your ship's anchor. It will rust and be crushed during a storm at sea. Try Jesus, and he will stay with you in the midst of a storm, comforting you throughout the journey.

If other fails you, try my JESUS

Subang Rally 2009

I hate procrastinating. But, i love to do it. =)

Session 1 warm up

Anyways, there might not be anyone reading this post, but this could be my personal diary and journal.

Jenn Sze Yun

Being involved in a CF Rally might be one of my life's most memorable experience. Basically, CF Rally is an annual gathering of Christian Fellowships of schools around this region of Subang Jaya. From SMK Subang Utama in SS18, all the way to SMK USJ 23 and so on.

My Pre- Rally, bestest, friendliest friend ever! MEshell, MC

All this while I looked at these events and always have a misconception like, "oh no. Not again. Another 'show off' session for "Christians"." Maybe because when i look at the people, some my friends on the stage, performing, praising, and playing their instruments, i felt a very strong feeling of them being 'show offers'. I was judging the people, commenting their praise and worship sessions.

Ps. Daniel Raj, FGA
(session 1)

What i didn't notice, is the effort each and everyone of the committee, the worship teams, and the volunteers put in to make the rally a success, to tell the world bout the Truth, sharing Christ with them. So, yes, I'm a hypocrite, because i finally got involved with the worship team, as their backup singer and worship leader. (i wanted guitarist! Thank you esther very much! hmp!)

Ps Andy Yeoh, Acts
(session 2)

This was my first ( and last chance) to serve and see how a rally was run, planned, and executed. When i was being offered the position of a worship leader by my friend, Esther Lim, the worship coordinator for this year's rally, I hesitated, gave a lot of excuses. ANYWAYS, I prayed about it, and I'm very sure, that I heard a voice saying, "Take it, and glorify my name". I straight away called up Esther after a Wednesday prayer meeting. (Btw, Esther, if you're reading this, I also accepted it in behalf of you. You were really stressed at that time. =))

Hui Tingy

It turned out good. I received one of my most memorable experience i could have as a student, as a worshipper dedicated to serve Christ. For your information, I'm not a experienced worship leader, and I only lead my cell group of bout 15 people in worship before this. The rally was attended by at least 400 people. (AH!)

Joben

I also got a chance to work with random people from random schools. All this while, I only played with my church band. Always the same people. Now, these random people became my friends and brother sisters in Christ!

My asst leader : Chan Tong! thank you for supporting me throughout the practises!
My vocalists : Evon! continue to sing for Jesus, he will bless you well. =)
Ei-Lene! I will still be your guitarist in CF meetings, no worries. HAHA!
EiLeen! really, always rejoice and sing for Him!
My pianist : Jade! stay cheery and believe that He will multiply your talents and skills! SMILE!
My keyboardist: ESTHER! thank you for believing in me even when i don't believe in myself. =)
My drummer : Nehe! my God, get professional lah!
My A. guitarist: Michelle! Thank you for putting in so much effort during practises! hahax!
My E. guitarist: Ian! I need to learn from you dude! =)
My bassist! : Benjamin! hmmm. speechless la. xD

Michelle was offered to be the MC for the rally. great success!

Now, for the concert session, the committee expected at least 1000 people attending, however I'm not sure bout the number attended, but the hall was full. Lead by Joben, or Joseph Benjamin Steward, (what a name!), and Hui Ting, the session was definitely a blast! after months of practices and stress, we finally worked out the song arrangement and parts well!

Subang Rally 09 concert team.

I learnt that we should not look down on any effort put in by anyone in bringing Christ to the world, eventhough, its a small event, or gathering, because when we believe, we as Christian youth and teenagers can make an impact to the society, God will be with us.

p.s : thank you! Fennie and Ah Chi for attending the event! =) mwahhaha

Everyone

JESUS LOVES YOU

It's amazing

It is amazing,
In these times of trials,
One could find peace.
Not in one's spouse,
Not in one's friends,
Not in one's family.
But in God.

Everything will surely fail one,
Will turn their backs on one,
Will disappoint one,
Will betray one,
But in these times of trials,
One could find peace in God.

One will find rest,
One will find peace,
One will feast,
Even when the enemies roar,
Even when the enemies charge,
Because one knows that God will be one's lead.

Better is a day in His presence,
Than thousands elsewhere.
He will hold one in His arms,
He will dress one in white robes,
He will be one's everlasting peace.
Surely, one will rest in the House Of God forever.

Even now,
Trails still prevail ,
Thunders shake,
Oceans rise,
Earth collapses,
Sky falls,
But one shall not be afraid,
Because one knows,
That He is with one,
For the rest of one's days

It's amazing,
It's amazing.

-Jezreel-
-2009-

Psalms 23

Today, while I was chatting with Daniel, Benjamin, and Justin over lunch at Mc' D, we were talking about personal issues and "all that comes with it". Then we came to this verse, Psalms 23.

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

He makes me rest in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

Even if I walk through the valley of death,
I will not fear,
for you are with me;
your shepherd staff comforts me

You are my feast
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

This will be a very good verse to apply in our daily or rutine struggles in life. It really applies to me now. When we struggle through struggles and trails in life, and we have lost all hope, there is still something that we could look forward for... GOD, and His "know no limit" love and grace he provided for us.

Even the first line of this verse holds a great deal of meaning...
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

When the Lord became your guide and your leader, everything has been provided for you. In all sense.(including girlfriend)... and you wouldn't want any extra. His love is SO ABUNDANT that you will start giving it away, so much, that you couldn't contain.

The version up there is basic and easy enough to understand. So, always remember, when all things fails, GOD remains by your side.

Psalms 23

A psalm of David.

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

He makes me rest in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

Even if I walk through the valley of death,
I will not fear,
for you are with me;
your shepherd staff comforts me

You are my feast
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

Surely GOODNESS and LOVE will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.