Just to share my inspiration of the day...

Every day I gained more and more pleasure from listening and looking.
As time went on, I appreciated how glorious and beautiful existence is, living.
I saw how busy, preoccupied were most people with doing, making.
Existence was already so much to enjoy, so grand and lovely, so exquisite.

~Laurie Seagel~

Live today like there's no tomorrow. Oneday, you'll be right.

iT's ReALi NeW...

duno abt u...but tis yr for me it's really new to me...combining wif tq 1...haf new dao ban grps...and of course...new problems and challenges to face...but me wont be as scare as b4 cuz me knw that me haf God to hold on to...share wif u all sumting...
trying to adapt to one evironment is nt as easy as u tink...its when me trying to adapt when me just gt into cg when at tq 1...me will make up sum excuses in order nt to go tq at some point of time as me just dun feel like me belong there...and think that me go service is enough le...which means me veli veli veli the anti-social...aka the "emo-kid" as wat ppl name it...hahax...but as time goes by...ppl came to me...encouraging me...and sumhow me just becoming to like to be wif cg more...and found out that me knw more tings abt the interesting bible...
until now, me didnt regret being inside this cg...me really thank God for putting me in this church...tis cg...and thank God for the small youths...seeing them grow is such a delightful ting...and of course...lets keep growing spiritually in the path of God...and dun forget...GRAB GOD TIGHTLY, DUN LET GO!!!

Friends

Anything will give up its secrets if you love it enough.
Not only have I found that when I talk to the little flower or to the little peanut they will give up their secrets, but I have found that when I silently commune with people they give up their secrets also...
If you love them enough.

~George Washington Carver~

Friends who are true to the friendship gives up secrets.
Because secrets tear bridges and build walls.
Tear a wall and build a bridge today, people!

I wanted to tag; but I realised that what I want to say is too long and wasted for me to jus tag, so.. Ya..

You guys know what?? I felt really into the cg also when it was praying time!! I know, some people might say: 'Ok, so this bunch of people are gonna talk about this again..' But NO! It's true!! Like Charlene, it was also the one where we had to pray for the person one our right (or left, I can't remember). I was also pai seh la, cuz I didn't know that person well enough to pray for him/her (yea, I also can't remember who I was sitting next to).

But it was then I realised that this bunch of people are different. Sure, I do have friends outside where I tell my problems. But I realised that that was all they could do: Listen. They may be able to change or do something; but Who could do it better than God Himself?? Who could share my life and pray FOR and WITH me than these bunch of people??

It was truly then that I realised I wasn't alone. Nor was I the one with the saddest life.

I got into youths when I was 15, second half of the year. I was with the older ones (19-24 years old, I think) in the first half of the year. Cuz I was afraid of those who were around the same age as I was. Ironic and stupid la.

I don't really watch or read the news either. Cuz I wanted to live in my world where I did not know of much tears nor hate nor anything too negative. I was like the flower in the glasshouse: Protected and ignorant.

The self-centered me was super shocked when I got to know that, 'Hey! Your life isn't bad! Many others are far worse and they're doing great now! Cuz they have the cg to share.' Honestly, I was curious about this bunch of people. So, when they asked me if I wanted to go to the smaller youths, I agreed.

Of course, it was SUPER SCARY at first. Lol.. I think Charlene told the whole world la, that I kinda stared at her when she was asking me to be careful (background information: I kinda broke my toe). P.S: I still don't remember anything like that k!! >< And when Chengling asked me for my handphone number, I told her I didn't have a handphone when she saw me taking it out the next instant. P.S: I don't remember this either!! ><

Aiya! I also don't know what exactly it is that I want to say. Maybe it's just to share that YOU GUYS ARE SPECIAL. Although many times, I get angry, get irritated, get sad... But I also got happy, got touched, got encouraged, got reminded, got helped... And many more!!

I've never regretted. I don't ever think I would.

P.S: Sidetrack a bit - Look at Char's post number 5.. That's how you guys matter to me.. My definition of love?

19. Love = God = Charis = 0104

from the heart

thanks for the very very warm post zl..
u touched on something very close to heart.

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hey hey people! this wk i wont be able to join you guys for tq and service, cause i'll be in KL on a sch trip. be back by sunday night.. think i'll drop a call during tq, if i can, k. my heart's here..

anws, i've got more to share! haha. maybe you've read this before, but, just read it again ok?

What Is Love?

For those who misuse the word love, even kids have a better understanding than adults. A group of professional people posted this question to a group of 4 to 8 year olds: "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined.

1. When my grandma got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandpa does it for her now all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love.
Rebecca - age 8

2. When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouths.
Billy - age 4

3. Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving Cologne and they go out and smell each other.
Kari - age 5

4. Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French Fries without making them give you any of theirs.
Chrissy - age 6

5. Love is what makes you smile when you're tired.
Terri - age 4

6. Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.
Danny - age 7

7. Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My mommy and daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss.
Emily - age 8

8. Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.
Bobby - age 7

9. If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate.
Nikka - age 6

10. Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday.
Noelle - age 7

11. Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends, even after they know each other so well.
Tommy - age 6

12. My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.
Clare - age 6

13. Love is when mommy sees daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.
Chris - age 7

14. Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.
Mary Ann - age 4

15. When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.
Karen - age 7

16. Love is when mommy sees daddy on the toilet and doesn't think it's gross.
Mark - age 6

17. You really shouldn't say "I LOVE YOU" unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.
Jessica - age 8

And the winner was a 4 year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly man who had just lost his wife. When the child saw the man cry, the little boy went over into the man's yard and climbed on top of the man's lap and just sat there.

When the boy's mother asked him what he'd said to the neighbor, the little boy said, "Nothing, I just helped him cry."

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my question is, when was the last time you cried with someone?
not over someone, not alone. when was the last time you cried with someone?

love is such a broad term, with so many meanings.
in 0104, i also see love, sense love, feel love, when we learn to share our struggles and our joy. cause we bare our hearts, pray and cry together.

i entered cg at age 13 too. what makes you think that i'll love attending church at that time? listening to sermons = sleeping time, and worship was abt standing up and clapping at lyrics that i dont even understand.

but that was until i attended a prayer session in cym.. an older youth whom i barely even know (i cant even rmb her name then) prayed for me, cause we were all supposed to pray for the person on our right, and she happened to be on my left. (the person on my right suay la.. cause i dint really know how to pray, lol)

as she prayed she cried, and for some reason i cried too. and cg had a whole diff meaning after that.

many might think that i stayed in charis cause well, my whole family's here.
well, maybe that's true at the start, but what made me stay and serve was the love i felt from this bunch of people.. maybe they forget me sometimes (they left me in the hotel room alone n left w/o me, for cym time in the morning).. but they were always ready to listen, and ready to pray (as long as i open my mouth and ask for it, that is.) ultimately, i saw God's love flowing..

let God's love continue to flow in 0104 ok, cause it's what we have to reach out to others.
older youths: spare some time to listen, offer to pray. SHARE!! i dont know what's going on in ur lives! and here i say: IM INTERESTED.
small youths: thankyou for the encouragements. you know! yiqi, lingyun (and suya, u happen to be in the middle so read both sections lol).. your sms touched me. and for the first time you made me cry. continue to support each other with words like that..
cheryl: thanks for calling me when you felt down. over badminton, friends, whatever ok people. im ready to take in the tears and complaints.

despite our differences, we have the same God!

bombard us.. share, and strengthen each other thru prayers.. that way, 0104 will walk tgt.

love to love you peeps! take care this weekend! will miss you.

Sumthing to Share

i was in charis for 5 years already..when i first came in, there was CYM then it moved to Tq..coming in at the age of 13..i really dint know wad to do..luckily, there were the older youths like li qin, jing juan to help..darryl..tats y i still managed to stay on the path of God..

But i know..they couldnt help me if i dint tell them anything..so i did alot of sharing to the others..so we could pray together..experience God together..the days when i was a younger youth was pretty fun and enjoyable..

As i grew older..i began to think..y the older youths could have so much freedom when i have to always go home early..and have so many restrictions..i sort of dint like it too much back then..but lucky i still have ppl like wj, lx, nat, cl, char, mel..ww came later..we all knew about each other lives..the older ones knew too..i dint keep much from them cause we knew if we dint share..we would have problems too much to handle given our young age..

However there was one mistake i made..which caused big probs..anyone remember Ivan and Evon? they belonged to the older youths..tat time..so i began to stick with them as i thought they were cool..but nevertheless i dint realise abt the rules tat boys and girls couldnt go out alone..so me being there was a excuse for them to go out..which caused so much problems for the leaders..resulting in them leaving God..i still blame myself for that though..I was immature, i dint listen to good advice..i was self centred..so i'm sharing this becos i dun wan u, the younger ones to follow in my mistake..

SO SHARE MORE OK? WE THE OLDER YOUTHS R ALWAYS HERE FOR U ALL DE..WE R VERY HAPPY THAT U ALL ARE IMPROVING..WE CAN TELL DE..WHO SAYS WE DONT CARE? WE LOVE EVERYONE OF YOU TOO..

Dear Friend

just something small to share..

Dear Friend:

How are you? I just had to send you this letter to tell you how much I love you and care about you. I saw you yesterday as you were walking with your friends. I waited all day hoping you would talk to Me also. As evening drew near, I gave you a sunset to close your day and a cool breeze to rest you, and I waited. You never came. Oh yes, it hurt me, but I still love you because I am your Friend.

I saw you fall asleep last night, and I longed to touch your brow, so I spilled moonlight upon your pillow and face. Again I waited, wanting to rush down so we could talk. I have so many gifts for you.

You awakened late and rushed off for the day... My tears were in the rain. Today you looked so sad... so alone. It makes my heart ache because I understand. My friends let me down and hurt Me many times too, but I love you. I try to tell you in the quiet green grass. I whisper in the leaves and trees, breathe it in the colors of the flowers. I shout it to you in the mountain streams, and give the birds love songs to sing. I clothe you with warm sunshine and perfume the air.

My love for you is deeper than oceans and bigger than the biggest want or need you have. We will spend eternity together in heaven. I know how hard it is on this earth. I really know (because I was there), and I want to help you. My Father wants to help you too.
He's that way, you know. Just call Me, ask Me, talk to Me. It is your decision. I have chosen you, and because of this I will wait... Because I love you.

Your Friend,
Jesus

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The man whispered, "God, speak to me" And a meadowlark sang. But the man did not hear.

So the man yelled "God, speak to me" And the thunder & lightning rolled across the sky. But the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said, "God, let me see you." And a star shined brightly. But the man did not see.

And, the man shouted, "God, show me a miracle" And a life was born. But the man did not notice.

So, the man cried out in despair, "Touch me, God, and let me know you are here" thereupon, God reached down and touched the man. But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

I found this to be a great reminder that God is always around us in the little and simple things that we take for granted.

The good news is that you are loved. Don't miss out on a blessing because it isn't packaged the way that you expect.

and people, quit emoing. (:

What Goes Around Comes Around..

Anyone experienced this before? Share something with you people today..

One night, I sat on my bed and started praying..I prayed," Dear Lord, I'm here..use me in your kingdom for mighty things." This was my prayer for for quite long..i thought and wondered, does God really hear me? Until that day, I became Fu zu zhang..the road to this position wasnt really easy..but it was training to be the best i can be..learning from different aspects of church...from the smallest details to planning stuff..all i learnt..i learnt many lectures in life..relationship issues, friends..stress..i cant say i can do everything..but i certainly can do more than nothing..so whenever i see the younger ones helping..i know..they love what they r doing..

I prayed..God..i wan to see revival in the youths..we have not been growing for a while..even though God gave us times of doubt and hard training..scoldings for not being on task..scoldings for being self centred..in the end he still answers prayers..last sun we had a alarming number of 27 people..Praise the Lord!!..but whats our next step 0104? Sit there and wish that we will continue to grow? Of course not! Since we have already seen growth in OUR cg..we must work hard to keep the numbers there and still make it grow..

Ask your leaders what can you do to help? Tell your leaders you want to make a difference in God's kingdom..Pray and leave it to God..he answers..

Be Someone who makes a difference in your surroundings and Church..Do not be happy with what we are doing now! WE KNOW WE CAN DO MORE!

God's Love Goes Around And Comes Around Doesnt It?

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