Stepping out of our comfort zones.

Just the other day, i was sitting in class during free period, stoning, as usual. I later realized that a bunch of boys from my class were bullying the class loser, a REALLY dark indian guy, always trying to fit into the crowd but makes it worse everytime he tries. I watched as they ridiculed at him and commented racist remarks about him. I then had this urge to defend him by telling the bullies to stop it. But i was insecure and afraid that i might get attacked by them[verbally], as i had already been through more than enough, and i did not want to aggravate them and let them make fun of me again. I was very insecure for this particular reason. So i kept silent and listened as they taunted him with hurtful names.

As the days passed, the incident still remained imprinted in my mind, and without fail, it bothered me alot. The following saturday, i prayed for an answer to the irritating situation. I didn't get a direct answer, so i decided to help him the next time he "kena" this kind of disgusting remarks.

The following time the same situation occured, i stood up from my seat and i told the bullies off. After that, they began their immature garbage again, but there was this soothing feeling within me after i did what was right.

I think that many people go through the same thing, they are not willing to step out of their comfort zones to help people that others won't due to peer pressure et cetera. I think that what God wants us to do is follow what Jesus has done, helping people. Its a common problem that many people face. No doubt, the bullies would look at you under a different light. They would taught at you and bully you. But they are not the only ones who look at you differently. You never know what little things you do can make a great impact in others lives. THe respect you get from that person is worth it. For every pain, difficulty and bad things you go through to do good, they would be repayed in heaven. So continue to do good and remember to step out of your comfort zone!!!!:]

Neo Jun Jie Kenan.J

Proverbs 1 and 2!:D YAY.

HELLO!:D
I know you'll have been waiting for this. HAHA. This is crap.
Starting of the non-crap:

Lessons learned from Proverbs 1:D

1) Respecting and honoring God, is the beginning of making us wise.
2) listening to your parents will help you gain wisdom.
3) we cannot give in to sinners or we die.
4) we should gracefully accept wisdom given to us and we will live happily
5) if we reject wisdom, we will bear the consequences, for we don't respect God

HAHA. And we must be happy people cause we are saints :)

Lessons learned from Proverbs 2!:D

If we truly search and believe, then we will find the knowledge of God.
wisdom would enter our hearts and knowledge would be pleasant in our souls.
Wisdom would save us from evil.

We must accept wisdom cause God gives it to us! And the wisdom he gives us is very special, cause it protects us.

-End of my lesson for now :D-

*BEEPS :)

JIALING:)

Give Love.

HELLO CELLIES!

I was just talking to God the other day and telling him that I don't want to hurt so that I could love people and He just asked me, "Does it matter what you get back (when you love others)?" And I knew without thinking that the answer was No. It didn't matter what I got back. After all, my treasures are stored up in heaven, whatever else I receive here on earth would just be an added perk. God has showered upon me all that I need, and always a little extra to make me feel extra special.

And when I was just thinking about it again just now, something in the Bible came to mind. How different are you from the pagans if you just give to those who will be able to give back to you? What sets you apart as Christians, as followers of Christ is that you give to those you know will not be able to repay you in any way.

Give love. It's a way of honour.

XUE EN ((((((:

Worship

Hey Everyone Reading This!Sam asked me 3 questions which felt like God wants me to know more about worship & how to lead people.

1. What worship means to you?
To me, it’s an expression to God. Showing Him how much I enjoy worshiping Him and being in His presence. Worship is not just sing lyrics but to sing it with a heart that hungers for more of Him and fears Him at the same time. It like a connection cord that connects u and Him. Another connection is the Bible which tell you more about Him and what he had been through.

2. How do I lead worship?
I would say that there is no format or way that other people or me lead worship. It depends on the presence you feel and if the people were in the mood. But the most important is to lead the people into God's Presence :D

3.When does worship happen?
It can happen at any time and any place. Like maybe on streets or any gatherings. It can also be done when you feel like it. For example, when you were listening to some worship songs and it made u fall to your knees and start crying for no reason, you know that its God's Works, that he wants you to realize or find out about something that has to do with you or how u can help someone do something or pray for him/her.

Yupp :D
Thats all I have
Bye

Madelia

Worship

Hello. okay so Sam want me to post my answers to three questions on what is worship.
1. Worship is the act of giving God the glory, praise and worthiness that He should get. It can come in the form of song,money,service and sacrifice.

2. Leading worship. I guess we must have a theme that we get from God through prayer. Like what Madelia told me. Sometimes, a song chosen maybe a God-sent message for another person and that, can change his/her life totally. What really matters is that it comes from your heart.

3. Worship can happen anytime, anywhere. Like Samuel said. Doing something for someone can be counted as a service to God. That is worship. Singing a song of worship doesn't necessary be only at service or cell. It can be done when you feel like you want to worship him.

Yeap. Thats about all.
Peace out!

Matthew

Worship

Hello. okay so Sam want me to post my answers to three questions on what is worship.
1. Worship is the act of giving God the glory, praise and worthiness that He should get. It can come in the form of song,money,service and sacrifice.

2. Leading worship. I guess we must have a theme that we get from God through prayer. Like what Madelia told me. Sometimes, a song chosen maybe a God-sent message for another person and that, can change his/her life totally. What really matters is that it comes from your heart.

3. Worship can happen anytime, anywhere. Like Samuel said. Doing something for someone can be counted as a service to God. That is worship. Singing a song of worship doesn't necessary be only at service or cell. It can be done when you feel like you want to worship him.

Yeap. Thats about all.
Peace out!

Matthew

Celebration

Yesterday (26 Aug)
I was playing the piano 'Celebrate Jesus Celebrate' and i was just thinking about how ironic this situation was. I felt like a real professional all ready to jam any song on the keyboard/piano. Unfortunately the only song i know how to play was 'Celebrate Jesus Celebrate'. I just knew He was trying to tell me something then.

I thought about my middle name, the year of celebration. And I thought back through my life, have i lived up to this name? And to me it felt like a resounding yes. But then bad memories came flooding back, like black clouds across the sky. And i told myself, no, you haven't really.

27 Aug Thurs Daily Bread-
Proverbs 17:22 "A merry heart does good, like medicine."
The title was light as a feather, joy. It felt like a continuation of my thought process yesterday, joy. As i read whilst walking along the road, i turned up to see the sky. It was to me, magnificent, sad, yet beautiful. The whole sky was covered with dark clouds, but the beautiful thing about the sky this morning was that there was the sun behind a cloud, it produced a small light, though small, yet significant. And it reminded me of the famous story of what peace was depicted as by the artist - a dove in a nest, surrounded by storms everywhere else. Its not as if i didnt know that joy was actually more... needed in times of difficulty, but it never occurred to me, (okay maybe it did a long time ago) that the yardstick of what joy really was could be measured by how we can still be able to find joy in the midst of storms. The sun hidden by all the clouds still managed to produce a beautiful sight and lesson to me, how much more, when we go through times of trials and still am able to come back and thank the Lord. What a testimony it would be.


I felt more encouraged, perhaps i have lived up to my name.
As a side note, i always felt... sometimes foolish, sometimes childish, as if i was always judged whenever i worshiped jumping in front, dancing. (its inevitable when people start to say they notice me when i worship) But this week He has just been affirming me that to worship him in the way i want to, abandoned, is a huge sign of my love for me. First it was a friend whom i recently met, and today i read a verse i had seen before on another friend's email sign off, 2 Sam 6:22 " I will become even more undignified than this, and i will be humiliated in my own eyes." David was responding to Michal's retort that David had not acted as a king because He was dancing and celebrating the return of the ark of the Lord, but yet somehow David knew that he did not have to act like a king to BE one. It was practically his identity. And besides, in God's eyes, it was the best offering of praise. At this moment i think i understand how and why my friend is really so daring, radical, so brave and bold in her pursuit for God. It is truly a verse to live by.
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I do not have to be afraid of what others think when i'm the only one stepping out because i want to be myself, if David as a king could in the bible's words be "disrobing in the sight of the slave girls of his servants as any vulgar fellow would" I'm guessing its not only alright to be myself, i SHOULD.


So yes, in conclusion, i find it ironic once again how i used to despise my middle name and yet now want to live up to what it means. i have been living up to my name, and i hope to do so all the rest of my life. And i will continue to play the only song i know how to on the piano as well

Samuel Jubi Lee.

Start of a new beginning

Hey people whom i have invited to use this blog :) This is a blog where i hope we can share what we have learnt not only in devotions/word/worship/sermon but also what we have learned in our daily lives. It doesn't have to be a big thing, and please remember after posting to always sign off with your name!

Sam