Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wonderful, Beautiful, Glorious, Matchless In Every Way
I get post 444 lol. And yes, I'm listening to Here in Your Presence right now!
Just had to get a few of my thoughts out after coming back from sec 2 camp, despite me being at a loss of words for the wonders and graces God has poured out over the past 3 days. I am extremely humbled and blessed to see God working through the service team and for the ways in which he has touched the participants :') Seriously words don't do Him justice, and I'll just leave it as that - a reminder of His everlasting faithfulness and immense love for each and every one of us.
Remember my sharing on Friday about purification of intentions and wanting to serve in camp out of love and not out of a feeling of responsibility? I praise God for allowing me to do so, and quite easily in fact! I believe that it was because we IMMERSED oursevles in prayer (spiritual prep at 6.45am in the morning zomg. random but annointed coming together in the middle of the day to intercede etc.), and it was from this simple act that God's graces flowed and continued to do so till they were overflowing. This was a reminder to me of the power of prayer, something that I neglect to do so very often when I'm tired, and I've learnt that prayer >>> everything else. I used to complain that even if we pray a lot it is no use when we are tired, and sleep/rest >>> prayer. I assure you that is nonsense, because God was able to take away all my tiredness this morning (and I believe for others in the service team as well) to allow us to serve Him effectively.
Which brings me to my main point, which is for us to immerse ourselves in prayer in preparation for the upcoming core elections. I know it may seem arbitrary at times and like God doesn't actually give us a clear answer on who to vote for, but simply being UNITED in prayer as a community is enough for the Holy Spirit to lead and guide this Sunday. And with all things I have to make a reference to GE 2011 and say that this upcoming core elections is a watershed one (harhar.), with the young ones (potentially) stepping up in core and old guards (Mark Tang, for one) stepping down for some rest. It is really exciting to be on the crux of a revival in LOG's journey, and I ask each one of you to spend time to intercede and lift LOG up in prayer (and don't give the excuse that you don't have time/too tired - been there and done that, and I can tell you that it's rubbish. Haha.)
Last but not least, for those feeling dry and discouraged in their walk with God - remember your own faith journey. Another thing that sec 2 camp has taught me is to look back on OUR own journey, and see how much we have grown. From the litte teeny irritating kiddies with God being nowhere near on our minds to adults who are a little bigger and are hopefully less irritating, allowing God to direct our steps each and every day. Remember the people you have journeyed with during camps and retreats, and marvel at how God has used you as His instrument to allow them to experience Him and to grow in love. We are after all the greatest testaments of His wonder, beauty, glory, and matchlessness.
Keeping y'all in my prayers,
Soo
Wonderful, Beautiful, Glorious, Matchless In Every Way
I get post 444 lol. And yes, I'm listening to Here in Your Presence right now!
Just had to get a few of my thoughts out after coming back from sec 2 camp, despite me being at a loss of words for the wonders and graces God has poured out over the past 3 days. I am extremely humbled and blessed to see God working through the service team and for the ways in which he has touched the participants :') Seriously words don't do Him justice, and I'll just leave it as that - a reminder of His everlasting faithfulness and immense love for each and every one of us.
Remember my sharing on Friday about purification of intentions and wanting to serve in camp out of love and not out of a feeling of responsibility? I praise God for allowing me to do so, and quite easily in fact! I believe that it was because we IMMERSED oursevles in prayer (spiritual prep at 6.45am in the morning zomg. random but annointed coming together in the middle of the day to intercede etc.), and it was from this simple act that God's graces flowed and continued to do so till they were overflowing. This was a reminder to me of the power of prayer, something that I neglect to do so very often when I'm tired, and I've learnt that prayer >>> everything else. I used to complain that even if we pray a lot it is no use when we are tired, and sleep/rest >>> prayer. I assure you that is nonsense, because God was able to take away all my tiredness this morning (and I believe for others in the service team as well) to allow us to serve Him effectively.
Which brings me to my main point, which is for us to immerse ourselves in prayer in preparation for the upcoming core elections. I know it may seem arbitrary at times and like God doesn't actually give us a clear answer on who to vote for, but simply being UNITED in prayer as a community is enough for the Holy Spirit to lead and guide this Sunday. And with all things I have to make a reference to GE 2011 and say that this upcoming core elections is a watershed one (harhar.), with the young ones (potentially) stepping up in core and old guards (Mark Tang, for one) stepping down for some rest. It is really exciting to be on the crux of a revival in LOG's journey, and I ask each one of you to spend time to intercede and lift LOG up in prayer (and don't give the excuse that you don't have time/too tired - been there and done that, and I can tell you that it's rubbish. Haha.)
Last but not least, for those feeling dry and discouraged in their walk with God - remember your own faith journey. Another thing that sec 2 camp has taught me is to look back on OUR own journey, and see how much we have grown. From the litte teeny irritating kiddies with God being nowhere near on our minds to adults who are a little bigger and are hopefully less irritating, allowing God to direct our steps each and every day. Remember the people you have journeyed with during camps and retreats, and marvel at how God has used you as His instrument to allow them to experience Him and to grow in love. We are after all the greatest testaments of His wonder, beauty, glory, and matchlessness.
Keeping y'all in my prayers,
Soo
1 Comments:
you sure your post is 444? got a lot of unposted ones. got some duplicates in there
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