After Vision practice Saturday, Nadia and I were going to meet up with Cindy at Paseo mall in Pasadena. We; meaning I, got lost and we stopped at a gas station. I started to pray that God would send an angel down and guide us to where the mall is. So, I asked someone who didn't look shady and asked the person. The person turned out to be a professional limousine driver. So he showed us how to get there. I was about to cry because God had answered our prayers so quickly. Then we finally got to the Paseo mall. We hung out for a couple of hours and went back to Cindy's house where they made me up to go to a godsister's bday party. All kudos to Cindy and Nadia!!! They made me so pertty!!! haha. (pictures are on facebook)
Around 6 pm, I went to get gas and then I was off. I was met up with lame traffic. (my fault for not getting on the freeway an hour earlier) The moment I got off the freeway and into the Downtown Disney parking lot, I had to go to the bathroom really bad. It was bad enough running in heels to the hotel (which is SOOOOO beautiful) but even worse after leaving the hotel I was 50 minutes late to the party. I sighed as I stood outside. I started to pray that I would somehow get there without having to walk long distances (even if it was 8 minutes) I asked one of the staff people how long it would take to walk to Downtown Disney. He said 8 minutes. I groaned in distress. The guy asked me what time I needed to be there and I said 7:00 and I got there 7:50 pm. So he told me to wait. I really didn't want to wait and was thinking about running over there barefoot - ed. However, before I could say anything, he was in front of me with a golf cart. My eyes widened and I started to laugh, "Are you kidding? WOW." I got in and he drove me halfway to the entrance of Jazz Kitchen. I was like an Asian Cinderella ... in a golf cart. haha. I thought to myself that God definitely has a great sense of humor. Afterwards, I thanked the guy profusely and ran to Jazz Kitchen. There I was able to celebrate my godsister's bday. Lesson? Be at my godsister's bday before she gets there. Lesson learned.
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“11 You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, 12 that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.” Psalm 30:11-12
God is so good!!! He’s taught me a lot about surrendering my all to Him. When I was in pain and sad, He lifted me up and said, “Come to me, my daughter. I will always love you. I will never hurt you, nor betray you. I know what you’re feeling, I’ve been there. I love you.” I didn’t want God to take my brokenness because I felt that He deserved better. But it wasn’t until I realized that My God, my Heavenly Father wanted my all; that included not only my joys and the good times, but He also wants me to surrender to Him my failures and pain. I’m so thankful for my sisters and brothers who’ve been praying over me.
Restoration Song
You've taken my pain You call me by a new name, You've taken my shame And in its place You give me joy
You take my mourning turn it into dancing, You take my weeping turn it into laughing, You take my mourning turn it into dancing, You take my sadness turn into joy
You bring restoration You bring restoration You bring restoration to my soul
Halleleujah! Halleleujah! You make all things new You make all things new
This song moved me to tears because I knew that God was and is going to be doing something awesome in my life. When I went to the retreat, and when the worship sang “Restoration” I was able to praise and worship the Lord without holding anything back. I pray that in this new year, I will be able to continue to walk with Him, grow strong in my faith, be silent and listen when God is speaking to me.May God be glorified!
Saturday, 13 December 2008
Wooooweee!!! I passed ALL my classes!!! I'm SOOOO excited!!! Praise be to the LORD!!! OMG this made my Christmas holiday even better!!!
WOW!!! Summer's here and I'm so happy. I need to start packing for the Philippines with my choir. NO. Not with Vision (I miss my family) but with a group similar to Vision. They're called Celebrant Singers. I will be in Visilia, CA for 10 intensive days and 10 weeks in the Philippines. why does 10 weeks sound less intimidating than 2 months? I don't know... but what I DO know is that I'll miss my family, church family, my Vision family, and Gabriel. I'm also scared...
I'm scared that summer will fly by so fast that I won't even see it pass. Yet I can't wait for what God has in store for me. Please keep me in your prayers as these few days while I get everything I need done, that:
1. Safe journey for the team (because I don't know how I'll be able to survive the airpline trip there. I'll probably be singing Vision songs all the way there.)
2. Learn to submit to one another and to love one another.
3. No physical illness
4. Boldness to witness to God¹s people about the Good News
5. Favorable local weather
6. Be ever listening when God is speaking
7. Be open to Jesus as He is ministering to the team
I am reminded of how I had signed the Committment form when I was in Vision. So even though I'm not in Vision I want to give up all my rights; mainly giving up my right to take control of my own affairs and entrust to God my need for His Spirit's control. I need to give up my right to see immediate results and entrust to God His purposes and fruit in His timing. I also need to give the my right to take control of circumstances and trust Him and seek His wisdom. I'm so grateful that so many of my friends and family have stood beside me and loved on me. I'm sure that when I come back I'll have many experiences to share but for now, I need to pack. LOL. I'll miss you all.
Thursday, 13 March 2008
I'm bringing Xanga back - drop a comment if you're with me!
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