He is faithful!

Words alone cannot describe this feeling of thanksgiving that I have towards Him for bringing me through. He is faithful. Always has been, always will be.

I've completed my final paper of my degree, and, *fingers crossed* if I pass everything I would be a Monash University graduate.

This three years in Monash have been absolutely crazy, intense X100 other words. If I were to write everthing that has happened I would fill up many pages so I'll just get to the basic jist of what I've learnt throughout my time in Monash.

1. When God says He'll never leave you nor forsake you, He keeps to that promise. He is faithful. He will bring you through. Only obey and trust Him. Many times I found myself lonely, emotionally unstable or down in the dumps, Yet He is always there to say, 'hey, I'm the one you are looking for'

2. His grace is sufficient. In my weakness He is made strong. This can be seen in last minute assignments, and exam results. Though I still think I don't deserve to graduate, I know he has held me by His hand and given me grace, and I've never failed any papers *not yet at least :p*

3. If you honour God, God will honour you. Serving in CF has been one of the best thing about being in Monash. It's been such an honour to serve others. It is so humbling. It is so rewarding.

4. I am nothing without Him. Running by my own strength only makes me look like a headless chicken :p Many times I think I can do things myself, through my own effort, only to find myself tired, weary and burnt out at the end. Yet in His mercy He lifts me up when I wait upon Him

5. Focus pocus! doing so many things at the same time is NOT a good idea. Focus on what you need to do and do it well. FB and blogging and gaming and all those entertainment stuff is such a distraction, you can do so much more with those time! Do your assignments early *so u can avoid point no#9*

6. Don't live life for yourself. Live life for others. Life is too short. Cheer up. Help others climb rocks. It rocks!

7. Pray pray Pray and did I mention Pray? it helps. really.

8. God surprises you when you least expect it. Even with the love of your life ;) Key is to wait. and to trust :)

9. Never try to pull an all-nighter. Sleep is essential. It helps you in many ways :) Eat well too. Be healthy, or you'll be fat *sighs*

10. Never be too busy for family and friends. Just asking the question 'how are you doing?' has serious affect to show that you care, it can make someones day.

All in all, this journey is one to remember for many years to come, hopefully for a lifetime. There are many downfalls and bad memories too, but I chose to overcome them, and end on a note of victory. Proclaiming His faithfulness and learning from them. I will not let any frustrations or negative feelings from failures hinder my progress from moving forward. He has healed my wounds and now I can learn through the scars. I will not be broken. He has made me stronger.

A new phase of life has begun, and I'm excited :)

Japheth Chew

So help me Lord~ HeartBeat

Too many obstacles to face

I cannot handle on my own

So I'm asking Lord of You

Grant me patience, strength, and courage too

Help me Lord to go Your way

Help me not to go astray

Cuz this world's a crazy place

But You have made it safe for me

When the time comes for me

To stand up for You

I know You'll be by my side

On my own I'll never make it

But with You
Anything is possible

Away from fb and blogging

till exams finish on the 12th nov :)

42 days :)

let it fade - Jeremy Camp

Have you been walking on a surface that's uncertain?
Have you helped yourself to everything that's empty?
You can't live this way too long.
There's more than this, more than this.
Have you been standing on your own feet too long?
Have you been looking for a place where you belong?
You can rest, you will find rest.
You can rest, you will find rest.

Let this old life crumble, let it fade.
Let this new life offered be your saving grace.
Let this old life crumble, let it fade, let it fade.

Have you been holding on to what this world has offered?
Have you been giving in to all these masquerades?
It will be gone, forever gone.
It will be gone, it will be gone

Let this old life crumble, let it fade.
Let this new life offered be your saving grace.
Let this old life crumble, let it fade, let it fade.

Let it fade.

Are you carrying the weight too much?, are you running from the call?
Let it fade, Oh yeah.

You can rest, you will find rest.
You can rest you will find rest.

Let this old life crumble, let it fade.
Let this new life offered be your saving grace.
Let this old life crumble, let it fade, let it fade.

Let this old life crumble, let it fade.
Have you been standing on your own feet too long?
Have you been looking for a place where you belong?

As iron sharpens iron,

So a man sharpens the countenance of a friend

(Book of Proverbs)

i just want to thank everyone who has sharpened my countenance, i hope i was able to do the same too, and please continue doing so, as iron sharpens iron, i'm open to the pain and the sparks, the honesty and the reproof.

ancora imparo! (i am still learning)

Countdown = 43 days :)

Must.... be.... resourceful! make the most of those days... and share Him with just one more..

Jia you!!

Rock Climbing!

Written by my friend, jessica kan!

Wall climbing is like life.
there are bound to be obstacles that you need to face and step on to move up.
The rope (as WOG) is where you hang your life on,
God as your belayer, so that when you fall, He will be the one who catches you.. or keeps you hanging through His Word (the rope).
You always move upwards, no matter how tired your arms could get, until you reach till the top, or give up half way.

Wall climbing is like life.
It’s should not be about the climber, but the Belayer.
You think you (the climber) is like the center of it all, but the most important role to play is actually the Belayer.
Sometimes you think you climbed well, but forgot, that the Belayer actually keeps you to the wall, (and sometimes carries you up.)

ROCK CLIMBING... ROCKS!

I just want you - Planetshakers

More than a nice melody,
More than the sweetest of word's,
This is love i have found,
and with this love i am found.

I just want you Jesus, i just want you my lord,
I just want you Jesus, i just want you.

Never could i comprehend,
The love you so freely give,
Never could i be with you,
But you love covers all of my sin.

I just want you Jesus,
I just want you my lord,
I just want you Jesus i just want you.

There is no greater love than your's,
Nothing else could ever compair,
And even if i search all the world i will never find a love like your's god.

There is no greater love than your's,
Nothing else could ever compair,
And even if i search all the world i will never find a love like your's.

I just want you Jesus,
I just want you my lord,
I just want you Jesus,
I just want you,
Jesus!

Give me Jesus - Jeremy Camp

In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise

Give me Jesus.
Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus.
You can have all this world,
Just give me Jesus.

When I am alone,
When I am alone,
When I am alone,
Give me Jesus.

Give me Jesus.
Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus.
You can have all this world,
Just give me Jesus.

When I come to die,
When I come to die,
When I come to die,
Give me Jesus.

I am nothing - Jeremy Camp

He seems always in this place,
Where the things I seem to take,
Are the things I wish would fade
I always purpose in my heart,
Well to do things the right way,
Then I realize I'm still clay
And this piece that's being shaped,
Will be a beauty you create

[CHORUS]
I am nothing without Your love
I'm unworthy but Your death has been enough
I'm completed by Your touch,
But I feel like I've been given so much so I thank You,
I thank You

I wouldn't even face,
All the troubles of the day,
If it wasn't for Your grace
Sometimes I even wait,
To see if I'm awake,
Seems so good I can't relate
And Your every word I crave,
And I'm grateful for every breath I take

[CHORUS]

When I'm feeling all my shame,
You won't let it stay,
I sail away into Your love
I'm taking every day,
To give my life away,
It's the only way I know

I am nothing without Your love
I'm unworthy but Your death has been enough
I'm completed by Your touch,
But I feel like I've been given so much I am nothing
You are everything
So I thank you. I thank you
Lord I thank you
I thank you

The dance~ by Japheth

V1

She was dancing

dancing with You

she was twirling

twirling with You

Chorus

You were leading

You were guiding

You were loving

You were smiling

and You said

Everything's gonna be ok

Everything's gonna be ok

V2

I was wondering

Not expecting anything

But You saw into our being

You meant this to be

V3

Things began to happen

You began to blow my mind

When You took her hands and held it

and place them into mine

Bg

How could I thank You

For giving her to me

I am so grateful

She's as lovely as You've meant her to be

Chorus2

I will lead her

I will guide her

I will love her

I will smile at her

and I'll say

Everything's gonna be ok

Everything's gonna be ok

Surrender - Jeremy Camp

Purify this tainted soul
I'm tired of living life a fool
Soften up this heart in clay
To be a servant this I pray
A reflection of You I long to be
So Your kingdom I will see

I Surrender to Your throne
I Surrender to Your throne
And I will make my heart Your home
Oh I Surrender to Your throne

I've taken things I've thought my own
Only to reap what I sow
You've given back the years I've fought
An Ending love and grace You brought
Eternal hope and peace You bring
And forever unto You I will sing

Forever unto You I will sing

And I surrender now

Soften up this heart in clay
To be a servant this I pray

Your name - New Life Worship

Verse1:
As morning dawns and evening fades
You inspire song of praise
That rise from earth to touch Your heart and glorify Your Name

Chorus:
Your name is a strong and mighty tower
Your name is a shelter like no other
Your name, let the nations sing it louder
'Cause nothing has the power to save
But Your name

VErse2:
Jesus, in your name we pray
Come and fill our hearts today
And give us strength to live for You and glorify You name

week 9

10.. 11... 12... 13... and then it would be the end of lectures, assignments... with the exception of exam period after that of course.. the finale... hopefully..

and my journey in monash, and in cf, ends.

a new journey begins though :) and i'm excited :)

a new phase of life is in sight, and the best thing is, i may not be 'alone' in this one :D *go figure if you don't already know :p

for now.. it's back to rushing assignments, and making sure this journey ends well ;)

jia you!

God all this time, I needed you, I needed you

Jeremy Camp - Trust in You

I can't see you
I know your there
I can feel you
I will not fear
I will trust in you and
I will not be afraid

When the battle is close at hand
Though your with me
You help me stand
I will trust in you
And i will not be afraid

i will not be afraid
i will not be afraid

I will trust in you
I will trust in you
I will trust in you

When the darkness is close at hand
And i'm running against the wind
I will trust in you
And i will not be afraid

When i'm standing upon that shore
Of the battle
Have gone before
I will trust in you
And i will not be afraid

don't waste your life

that's exactly what he said.

I was inspired by a speaker, Kevin Conner who spoke at FGT that day

who has no regrets following Jesus

and pleads with us to not fall away

and is still really touched with the grace God showed him more than 60 years ago

and is going around the world preaching

at 83 years of age

Older

Ways that you can tell

1. Planetshakers and Hillsongs is too loud :O!

2. sleeping early is awesome :O!

3. why wake up :p

4. back hurts!

5. oh the tummy........

6. sorry what was your name again?

so it's not my fault! hehe

:)

All around

Everywhere I look Your love is all around

Singing it seems easier than saying it though. Sometimes it's seems as if it is not, and that is a fact of life. Some places feels as though love is inexistent, some people as though love is a foreign language.

Nevertheless, God says His love is always there. It's a choice of whether or not we want to accept His gift, and give it out

Sometimes we feel like not loving anymore. sometimes we feel unloved. sometimes we feel lonely. What i've learnt is that these are moments when God is nudging ever so gently, 'hey, it's me you're looking for'

Run back to Him. It's worth it.

He is all around

Lean on Him

How hard it is to do that.

How reliant we are on friends, internet, communication, entertainment, relationships, mobiles, facebook, games, sports, music and the list is endless.. try fasting these for a week and not many will survive

How reliant are we on the things of God? on reading His word, of soaking in His presence and on communicating with Him? Most can last for days, weeks, months and years without Him, and yet, He is the most important thing in this life that won't pass away..

Countdown

Again it feels dawning that my time in Monash University is almost up. Even though I know very well I've got to push on for another 13 weeks or so till it's all over *hopefully *fingers crossed

In moments like this i find it quite amazing that I still find some 'time' per se to still sit down, ponder and blog. I don't know how to express this feeling, it's the 'i-can't-wait-for-all-of-this-to-be-over' feeling combined with the 'aww-man-i-have-to-do-so-many-things' kind of feeling.

I do know what I miss. My room. it's messyness and the awesome internet connection that i now have in my room (must be my dad's strategy of encouraging me to stay at home haha!). I really treasure moments of quietness and alone'ness and nothing-to-do'ness. it's so rare. it almost feels weird when it happens. as if something is wrong when there's nothing to do.

owl city is nice to listen in times like this. so happy and cheerful.

i sound as if i've got nothing to do now. how i wish that was true :)

well. back to running around and getting things done ;)