安静了 It’s all quiet now, because it was a sacrifice
安静了 It’s all quiet now, because it was a surrender
安静了 It’s all quiet now, because it was the truth
安静了 It’s all quiet now, because it was for love
安静了 but it’s all quiet now, all quiet now…not a word, not a sound, but it’s okay…
是因為我太愛你 …
How fast are you travelling on this journey called Life?
Are you taking sharp corners and turns, or are you enjoying the view along the windy road?
Are you perpetually rushing with flushed cheeks, or are you dancing to the rhythm of your heartbeat?
What do you see? Do you view life through the lens of your eyes, or through the deep soul of your inner-being?
Lord, help me to get your perspective on my journey of life. You know that I love the adrenaline of life but may i always remember to stop and listen to your whispers. Help me to always see with your eyes, feel with your heart, and obey your gentle callings. Give me wisdom to see with wide angle lenses, to never be jaded by negativity, but to always enjoy my journey of life.
Here’s a piece my friend commissioned me to do. In it it holds a prayer, that I pray that he never gives up, always keeps dreaming. Title: Tomorrow comes with today’s dreams. Acrylic on canvas.
Here’s another one for my friend’s graduation. I pray that it’ll be a reminder to her, to never stop living life to its fullest. Title: Love, Live, Give Life - John 10:10. Acrylic on canvas.
Here’s another one done for another friend’s graduation. I pray that he’ll always be reminded that strength comes from waiting upon the Lord. Title: Wait upon the Lord – Isaiah 40:39. Acrylic on canvas.
Been awhile since I last blogged… lotsa stuff happened in-between… am now just sitting at home reflecting on all that’s happened… and am feeling very blessed.
I went to Bali in early Feb. My first visit to Bali!!! It was amazing… i loved the people, the culture, their way of life… totally loved the surf!! was surfing all day, every day for 5 days…wish i had more days! got to hang out/ quality time with my friends… but also learnt alot about myself… had time to just wind-down, be away from the busyness of life, and just chill and do nothing but surf… LIFE!! I love the way the waves curl, that power turns into white wash, but yet still has so much energy, so much strength. I love sitting out on the horizon, meeting other surfers (love you friendly surfers, dislike the snobby ones), watching the calm in the horizon. I love sitting on the sand, listening to the sound of the waves ‘meeting’ the sand on the shore. I love squinting up into the sky, watching the form of the clouds, watching them move with the wind. I am so blessed. God created all these! Everything He created… just because He loves me… am so blessed.
Spent 2 weeks in Singapore. Love my family… celebrated my parent’s 30th Anniversary… I thank God for my awesome Mum & Pa…for never giving up on me, their unconditional love. I thank God for my bros… for always standing by me, praying for me, loving me. We’ve been through sooooo much, but I thank God for His love…kept all of us going strong.. Love my family soooo much. As they say, a family that prays together stays together – so true!!! No weapons formed against us shall prosper, and we will refute every tongue that accuses us. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is the vindication from the Lord (Isaiah 54:17)… I am so blessed.
Met up with alot of my old school friends, had alot of reunion dinners, caught up with my beautiful ex-colleagues, did alot of shoe shopping, ate and ate and ate…all my fav food: Sup Tulang (bone marrow in gravy), BBQ stingray, Roasted Chicken Rice, Fish Head Curry, Cockles, and more!!! yummy! I thank God for life-long friends!! Doesn’t matter where we are in the world, what season of life we are in, we’re life-long friends…. I am so blessed.
Came back to Melbourne, settled back into work. I work with an awesome group of people. Even though things are tougher, I love seeing people uniting for the same cause. I love the challenges that it brings. It’s all about people. The right people… makes all the difference… I am so blessed.
Went for a swim with wild dolphins & fur seals! Took the Moonraker Cruise, snorkelled and swam with seal pups and older fatter ones too. Love the way they circled around and under me. It was amazing to see them in the water. There were a few times when a pup came really close, and looked straight into my eyes. Quite amazing. Then we were so blessed to have a large pod of about 15 Common Dolphins, i spotted a juvenile one amongst them. But they were swimming only a metre away from me. Training dolphins and being in the water with them every day (which i did for 6 years), and watching wild ones in their natural environment is quite different all together. These animals, so full of power yet so full of grace… never ceases to amaze me. Swimming with wild dolphins… the exhilaration, the joy it brings to my heart, undescribable… all created by the One who loves & created me… I am so blessed.
I love my church, my pastors and leaders! Am so blessed to have such a ‘family’ that loves, encourages, and believes in me. Life Groups, Communications team, Conference team… just some of the teams I’m with @ Church… alot of time goes into these… but i love it…it grows me, stretches my faith, equips me… its such an honour and privilege to be able to work with incredibly great minds on these teams… such a joy… all for the Glory of God. I pray that our church will stay strong and united, that we’ll continue to lead the change & impact people for eternity, that we’ll never give up on people, love on them unconditionally, and may the light of Jesus shine through, so that every knee will bow and tongue confess that He is Christ the Lord! I am so blessed.
Just got home from a meeting at church. My heart delighted with joy as i saw the number of people who showed up tonight, gave up their time to be there… for a volunteers summit for Activate Conference. So proud of everyone. Yes, the reason for the hours and hours of planning and organising for the Rallies & Conference is so worth it. The reason simply to: Activate the Body of Christ to lead the change in the world. There you go, made every hour, and every minute worth it. That’s the heart behind it all. Well, 2 more weeks to Activate Conference!!!! It’s gonna be awesome!!! Can’t wait!!! I love my church, my pastors and leaders…am so proud of them. I am so blessed.
May you be blessed too.
p.s. all photos on facebook [charity faith/ cha_faith@hotmail.com] ;p
Ever been in a place like this?
A place like the whole world is in motion, but you’re stuck in yester-zone?
A place like time’s moved on, but you’re holding on to the past?
Ever been in a place like this?
A place where voices are speaking, but none of the words are sinking in?
A place where people are hurried, but you’re sitting in a hospital bed?
Ever been in a place like this?
A place where trust & love once strong, but now shattered and wounded?
A place where used to bring peace & laughter, but now swirling in tears?
Ever been in a place like this?
A place where crowds cheer with smiles proudly captured, but now just a forgotten memory?
A place where KDX & RMX ruled, but now other priorities have overtook?
Ever been in a place like this?
A place where the head’s nodding & lips moving, but the heart’s sinking and drowning?
A place where the spirit’s urging forward, but the body’s frozen still?
How do you move from a place like this?
How do you remove images ingrained, eyes & smiles captured on film?
How do you remove life’s journey past?
Do you ever? Should you ever?
Do you ever? Should you ever?
Ever been in a place like this?
A place where nothing else used to matter,
except for the dreams shared, hand in hand, step by step?
Now a distant memory but forever engraved.
Do you ever? Should you ever?
Maybe one day…I’ll visit that place again.
oh no, yes I will.
One day, I’ll enter that place again.
Through the motions of life, people go
Through the spinning of the wheel, people show
Through the ticking of the clock, people grow
Who will make it through, who will make it through?
Toils of labour will make it through
Beads of sweat will make it grow
Blood of pain will make the gain
Dedication of time will push through the rain.
It’s the passion with the commitment
that will cut through the motions.
It’s the passion with the commitment
that will rise above the notions.
Torn
Torn between what feels right
Yet knowing it’s not right
Torn
Torn between what divides the soul and that of the spirit
Torn between the heart and the mess in the head
Torn between wanting what it can be
Yet knowing a promise, is a promise
Torn
Torn between words of truth and whispers of the soul
Torn between knowing and wanting
Torn between the now and the present
Yet knowing I can only wait
Surrender………….
Lay me down……..
I am TORN………..
Heart pounding
Deep breathing
Everything feels so right
Sweet whispering
Silence breaking
Deep into the night
Emotions longing
Mind spinning
Why not tonight
It’s not a game
It’s not a game!
But the cards aren’t right
It’s his journey
In his timing
Only he can seal it tight
A vision.
Vision of a whale.
Vision of a whale breaking across the calm.
Vision of a whale breaking across the calm waters surfacing.
Vision of a whale breaking across the calm waters surfacing for a breath of air.
Vision of a whale breaking across the calm waters surfacing for a breath of air, sun streaming across its back.
Vision of a whale breaking across the calm waters sufacing for a breath of air, sun streaming across its back, takes a bow diving back into the deep deep calm.
2007 brings the end of the wilderness.
Wilderness of Manna for survival.
Wilderness where life depended on God’s miraculous provisions.
Wilderness of dusts, hardship, pain, long-suffering, tears.
2007 brings the promise land.
Promise land of Canaan.
Promise land of God’s Fulfillment and Faithfulness.
Promise land of conquests, provisions from the land, rest, love.
Struggles against the currents have been brokenthrough.
With a deep breath, and sun streaming on my back,
I will be swimming and riding the waves.
Its a new chapter, another new journey.
With the light of His Glory, and His Faithfulness,
I am ready ready for this new journey.
With His Spirit and His Strength,
I will dive dive into another deep deep calm.
Livin Life N Lovin Life!
Its been a wild 2006.
Lessons learnt,
Emotions felt,
Encounters faced,
Have all but made a stronger me.
Heart stirred,
Passion flared,
Tears flowed,
I’ll never be the same again.
By the Grace of my Almighty,
graduation is in the horizon.
By His Lamp unto my feet,
another path will shown.
But I will Trust in Him,
the Author and Perfector of my faith.
I’m strapped tight for the next best ride!
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