| Friday, March 05, 2010 |
| Speech day |
Ended the day at school for speech day.. Was tasked to help out with the MCs. So proud of what they did.
Thank God for what He has done for the school.
Ex-student. Was touched when he expressed his thanks. He passed English and felt that the Saturday tuitions helped.
My cheeky students representing the class. ZH is always looking for me and wanting to gossip :( haiyo
The outstanding mcs.:)
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| Friday, January 01, 2010 |
| Shine for Jesus. Do the hard thing-walk in FAITH. |
t's one thing to have faith, or at least to profess that one has faith; it's quite a different matter to live by faith.
That is hard. For faith means that the centre of our life has to shift from ourselves to God. And that is hard for two reasons.First, we are all deeply self-centred. We want our own way; we want to be served rather than to serve. That is what is implied by original sin. To live by faith often goes against the grain. Part of the problem is sorting out which desires are self-centred and which are God-centred. Secondly, the realities of faith are not visible.
The Letter to the Hebrews describes faith as the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (11:1) Such things are, by definition, not yet in our possession. We are more at home with what we can see, feel and touch. But No one has ever seen God. (John 1:18). And though Jesus has made him known, we do not now see Jesus. It is by faith that we know him in Word and Sacrament, and hold on to what he said: I am with you always, even to the end of the world. (Matthew 28:20) But that is the world in which we live, the world in which God calls us to spread his good news. So we should make our own the apostles' prayer: Lord, increase our faith! And also the prayer of the man whose son was sick: Lord, I believe; help my unbelief. (Mark 9: 24). You spoke to me really hard, hard for me to accept that i have to do the hard thing in order to shine. I realise that it is hard 'cos i lack faith.
Lord, help me to have faith, to shift from a life of self centredness to one that is God centred. What really gives me joy is to know that i am walking in your will. That will take my eyes off the situation and fixed them on you. I want to continue to fix my eyes on you and walk by faith, not sight.
So that in the absence of results, of positive-looking situation, of praises and affirmation of man, that i will walk with confidence 'cos i am certain of your voice. Even in times when i am uncertain of the plans ahead, help me to have stillness in my heart and trust that you will reveal in your perfect timing. Lord, i relinquish the rights and control i still hold over my life, i surrender it to you again.
I don't want to seek the approval of man but i want to seek your approval. Lord, i give thanks cos all of my days are held in your hands. Use my 2 hands, my life for your purposes. When i am weak, strengthened me. When i don't feel good enough, i thank you that you have chosen me and anointed me. Lord, by faith i claim that 2010 will be a good year. |
| posted by raethelamb @ 5:46 AM |
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| Wednesday, December 23, 2009 |
| 25th dec- Christmas |
God spoke:
People view christmas differently. Just like King Herod when he learnt of the birth of Jesus and the prophesy that Jesus will become the ruler, was afraid that his position would be replaced and plot to kill Lord Jesus.
People are afraid to recieve Jesus in their lives for fear of letting Him take control of their lives. They choose to be the Lord of their own lives. People are caught up with running after things of the world, setting up families, chasing after qualifications and careers. Not that these are wrong or not important. Yet what good is it if a man gains the world but loses his soul. When we have God in our lives, all these will be added to us. The key is to surrender ourselves to Him.
My respond:
Dear Lord, i want to be like the Magi, to seek you on my own, to offer my worship of sacrifice to You. To submit to your Lordship. Help me not waver, but have that joy of walking in ur willing and trusting in You. You have always been so faithful to me, my family. Help me to give you the best sacrifice of worship. Even if you called me for your purpose, that i will not hold back, cos you never held back your gift for me.
Thank you Jesus for loving me.
Thank you Holy Spirit for helping me grow in intimacy with the Lord. |
| posted by raethelamb @ 8:05 PM |
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| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 |
| random pics and recent updates.. |
 A new family is born.... =) my beloved children/grandchildren.
 The man of God in my life
 Miracle is born (something we caught in the arcade)
 Happy family at macs |
| posted by raethelamb @ 12:59 AM |
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Having taught a term, it is the holidays now.. do i hear a "yeah!!" from the teachers... In the term, The most difficult part is really coming to terms with my limitation, that i really can't meet the needs of all the pupils.
Being a people oriented person, there is also that tendency to want the favour from the students and teachers, which can be really tiring. Especially teaching can really be a thankless job, that the people you help might not even realise or even appreciate you for it.
I really have to go back to Him and find my signifcance in Him daily.. TO remind my self that it is not about the lives i did not touch but that one life i might have touched.
The classes in the school are 2E1 (my form class), 3N1, and 4Eb4. Sad to say, my form class is actually the one that i spend the least time in. since relationships take time to build, i do feel that my relationship with my form class still can go deeper. Pray that the Lord will show me how to love the children and see them as His children.
Lord, help me to go beyond teaching english, i want to teach students.
School days pass really quick cos everyday is an adventure.. but i am still finding my purpose in what i am doing. Depending on Him daily. |
| posted by raethelamb @ 12:32 AM |
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| Thursday, March 08, 2007 |
| Pursuit of dreams require perseverance.. |
With the actual experience of teaching, i have come to realised that teaching is really not as easy as it seems. I was given two classes on different ends, a sec one express (best) class and a sec three normal technical class. Somehow my heart goes out to the NT students. THe attendance is often irregular.. and i knew these children aren't interested in academics, so i really treasured my time of contact with them where there is opportunity to just build their esteem. So my lesson objective is to build their esteem. Looking at the content i have to cover, which is rather sparse, it gave me chance to really plan the lessons, building in it the element of inspiration and motivation. For the express class, though they gave me all the attention i needed.. somehow, i do not feel as connected with them. Perhaps i am a more grassroot person. And i really see the need of the NT students.
However the need of the express students are as real. yet, it could be the subject matter that makes me less prefer it. Pray that God will continue to open doors for me to go deeper into their lives.
Shi fu called me a number of times these days. Today she asked me if i was going down to find her.She said she will wait for me to wash her hair. Rushed down and talked to her. CAn sense her sadness, to have both daughters aways from her, leaving her alone in the salon, i can totally understand how she feels. Washed her hair, blew it and set it. lingered around and cut "meixue's hair".. Am really tired.. but i guess it's like Jesus, when He saw the crowd, He had compassion. I heard shi fu's voice and had compassion. Hope to see her happy, each time i leave, i will say " i will come back again" somehowi feel that she has the fear of losing another person.
Today was lesson observation.. super "boo boo". cos i had some lessons back to back, i brought my lap top along. I forgot to take it out for the next class, and it got locked in the classroom, since the sec ones were gg for recess. When to haunt them down.. open the door retrieve8d my lap. Thanks to the student who rushed up to retrieve it for me and sent to my sec 3 class.. so when i started it was late. Wanted to show a video as a pre-act, the lap top was projected onto the screen, but somehow, when the video's playing, the screen on windows media player is just not projected. i wasn't defeated..ha.. so i took the lap top, held on it to show the student.. "failed!"So ended up describing to them the story. LEt them fill in the first form to realise that the form was not for entry into malaysia but entry into singapore. But nevertheless God is good.. It was a really funny experience though.
More open doors to touch lives!! This is my desire. I don't the purpose of answering the call to teach. |
| posted by raethelamb @ 2:56 AM |
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| Saturday, March 03, 2007 |
| Love at first sight.. |
Love at First Sight
by Wislawa Szymborska
They both thoughtthat a sudden feeling had united them
This certainty is beautiful,Even more beautiful than uncertainty.
They thought they didn't know each other,nothing had ever happened between them,
These streets, these stairs, this corridors,
Where they could have met so long ago?
I would like to ask them,
if they can remember -perhaps in a revolving doorface to face one day?
A "sorry" in the crowd?"
Wrong number" on the 'phone?- but I know the answer.
No, they don't remember.
How surprised they would be
For such a long time already
Fate has been playing with them.
Not quite yet readyto change into destiny,
which brings them nearer and yet further,
cutting their path and stifling a laugh,escaping ever further;
There were sings, indications,undecipherable, what does in matter.
Three years ago, perhaps or even last Tuesday,this leaf flying from one shoulder to another?Something lost and gathered.
Who knows, perhaps a ball alreadyin the bushes, in childhood?
There were handles, door bells,where, on the trace of a hand,another hand was placed;
suitcases next to one another in the left luggage.
And maybe one night the same dream forgotten on walking;
But every beginning is only a continuation and the book of fate is always open in the middle.
Translation from Polish by Roman GrenTranslation from French by Sarah Hardenberg |
| posted by raethelamb @ 7:05 AM |
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| Wednesday, February 28, 2007 |
| nothing to prove, nothing to lose.. =) |
Title: A Christian's DefenseAuthor: Warren Wiersbe
Read Psalm 26:1-12
Have you ever been blamed for something you didn't do? Leaders often are blamed falsely. The Israelites blamed Moses for lack of water, bitter water, enemies' attacks and lack of food. In this psalm, David is falsely accused, so he takes four steps to deal with his slanderers.
Step 1: An honest examination (vv. 1-3). Human nature does not want to admit it's wrong, but we need to examine ourselves. David walked in integrity. Integrity means "wholeness of character." He also walked in faith, without wavering. We find David open before God, walking in the light and letting God examine him. We would save ourselves a lot of trouble if we would let Him examine us. He wants to teach us what we are really like. If we are right before God, it makes no difference what people say.
Step 2: A holy separation (vv. 4,5). People accused David of being a hypocrite, even though he did not worship false gods. We must obey the biblical doctrine of holy separation (II Cor. 6:14-18).
Step 3: A happy celebration (vv. 6-8). David washed his hands in innocence. He was cleansed by water and blood. He was concerned about praising, loving and glorifying God. Just as Jesus sang before His crucifixion, David sang songs of praise around the altar, the place of sacrifice. Do we sing songs of praise when we have to make sacrifices?
Step 4: A humble determination? (vv. 9-12). David said, "As for me, I will walk in my integrity." When a person has integrity, he has a great defense, a great shield. Character is a marvelous shield against the accusations of men. A good conscience gives us courage in times of difficulty.
The Christian's defense is the grace of God, His Word and His truth. Because of this, we're able to walk. David's foot stood in an even place. He was not standing alone--he was in the congregation. Let's take the same steps David took the next time someone slanders us.
People can hurt you with false accusations, but you need not let slanderers defeat you. If you walk with integrity, your character will shield you. Keep yourself pure and avoid compromising situations. When someone slanders you, God's grace, His Word and His truth will protect you.
Through the years.. GOd has often moulded me in the area of handling accusations, gossips, slanders, misunderstanding from pple. Often i remind myself that the greatest weapon towards accusations is humility. The need to identify the half truth and to be humble to acknowledge but the half lie that distorts our identity in Christ, we have to reject it.
Thank you father that in all i do, it is not to please or to prove but it's simply to walk in Your will and be Your light. Thank you that you already well-pleased with me and my proof of my ability was when i recieve you as My Lord and Saviour and what i ever need to prove, you have already proven it on the cross for me. |
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