Things that I miss....

It's been over a week since I've been sick.....there are just so many things that I come to realize that I really miss...

I miss being able to talk in full sentences without sounding like a mad man...
I miss drinking ice water and cold drinks at work....
I miss getting to drink bubble tea and have ice-cream...
I miss eating chocolate and unhealthy snacks....
I miss singing :(
....and so much more!

But I am at the same time thankful for friends, brothers and sisters and family! Their support, care and prayers really warmed my little heart when I was sick.

I'm thankful for everyone in my life who makes my day a beautiful day =)

AND, I'm thankful for God who never changes! He has blessed me through the week that I have been sick, especially through my midterm and presentation!

Storm-calming Jesus

That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?"

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"

They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!"

Pastor Henry really encourages us to stand before the alter and lay our lives down for several occasions and making different commitments and praying special prayers. Today was one of those days. The story he focused his sermon on today was "Jesus calms the storm". Although I only had an hour of sleep the night before due to an early staff meeting, and I dosed off a bit here and there during the sermon, I felt God was talking to me and reaching out to me.

So when Pastor Henry asked those who wants Jesus to step into their lives and calm their storms to kneel before the alter as we sand the song "Still", I slowly moved up to the front and knelt before the Lord. I have never done such a thing before in my life because I care about what others think about me. But today, I was able to drop those thoughts and prayed a special prayer to let God take care of my everything. And I was happy to not be alone because other brothers and sisters were up there on the alter with me. Thank you, God!

Hide me now
Under your wings
Cover me
within your mighty hand

When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are King over the flood
I will be still and know you are God

Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know his power
In quietness and trust

Happy Thanksgiving!

There are SO many things I am thankful for, and this includes all of you =)

HELLO LOVE: I will rise!

There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

Hello Love. I just came home from Chris Tomlin's concert. One word: "AMAZING". It was refreshing, and I had the opportunity to spend good quality time with God.

Honestly, since school started, being at school for 15 hours a week sitting through lectures, working a minimum of 24 hours per week at Starbucks drains the heck out of me. Along with that, I recently started volunteering with a program called "Study Buddy", which takes up 5 hours of my time each week. If you think about it, that's pretty much equivalent to working a full time job.... but a lot worse because I'm doing so much all at once. I do feel a bit drained and tired...and this week, was not the best week ever, especially when I feel like I have gone through a whole emotional roller-coaster with God and other people.

Tonight, I had great opportunity to drop everything and put myself into true worship with God: singing to Him, talking to Him, lifting my hands up to Him, praising Him. It made me reflect on how much time I actually spend with God when I am so occupied with all these other things - I know the answer, and I am sure God does too.

God wants us to focus on Him, and put Him as #1 in whatever we do, both you and I. What do we spend most of our time on? Are the things we spend time on the most worth us spending time on them? Take the time to reflect the amazing things that God has done and will do in your life, let God transform us as we continue to grow in Him.

Let us rise when He calls our name!