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Remember what you used to wish for at birthdays when you were little? Was it a cute little barbie doll for girls or was it a very cool commando elite soldier figure? I used to dream of getting the latest transformers toy for my birthday. I would go to this shopping complex near my place and stare at the display model of the Star Sabre and Victory Leo. Wow … what a sight. Too bad they don’t make them anymore. When i was celebrating my 21st birthday, I was kind of stuck not knowing what birthday wish to make. Would it still be the transformers toy I wanted as a boy or something different? I stood there wondering for a moment what was the very thing I needed. What could I want more than my friends and family happily celebrating my birthday with me? But of course I would not say no to someone giving me a transformers toy for my birthday =p. Keep the presents rolling in guys. LOL. I’ve come to realise that material things may seem nice at first but when all the excitement runs out and when it gets broken, you turn your attention to a new "Toy" so to speak. The family and friends around you are more important things that you should focus your attention on. So the next time you celebrate your birthday, remember the family and friends you have around you. Cherish them and always be there for them like how they have been there for you all those years. Thx guys for being for me through thick and thin. =)

This is daily devotional material I found that I think many people might be interested in reading.

Seeing with Your Eyes

I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear,
But now my eye sees You.
Job 42:5

In his time, Job was the most righteous person on earth He was so godly that the Lord took pleasure in pointing him out to Satan (Job 1:8). Yet, despite his love for God and his diligent obedience to His commands, even Job had not fully come to know God. The blessings God had given to Job had not revealed everything about God’s character. There were characteristics that Job would come to relaize only through adversity. So the Lord allowed Satan to test Job through suffering.

Although Job lost everything he had, even his seven children, Job discovered that God was still with him. Though he faced the most difficult and bewildering tribulations imaginable, Job came to understand that God was infinitely wiser than he (Job 42:1-4). As Job endured the insensitivity of his firends, he learned that God is the only One who is absolutely trustworthy. Job learned much about God through his anguish. Finally, he confessed that at first he had only heard about God, but now, through his suffering, he had come to see God (Job 42:5).

When you are in the midst of your trials, your Lord will reveal His character to you in ways you never knew. You will experience His strong and comforting presence. Like Job, you will learn that your Lord will remain, even when everyone else abandons you. You will see God more clearly as He takes you through the dark times. Then you will experience God in ways you had previously only heard about from others.

Adapted from Experiencing God Day-by-Day
by Broadman & Holman Publishers

We often wonder how come we go through so much suffering and hurt. After reading this, I hope that readers out there now see why God allows you to go through your suffering. It is through these trials that we are able to shed some light on God’s true character and learn to understand that no matter what we go through, God remains by your side when no one else will. So hang in there people. Don’t be sad when we face trials in our lives, but take it as an opportunity to know God in a whole new way. Happy reading. =)

Hey all. It’s been a long time since I last wrote here. Well you can say that I’ve been busy and maybe too lazy as well =p. Another week more and then I’ll be packing up my things and stop my current job. What do I think of working there you might ask? If I would to sum it all up, I would say Great! Though there were endless times I felt like giving up and endless moments when I felt like I had crummy a job, I still hung on. Working there has taught me lots about myself and about life. I’ve learned that writing can do great things either good or bad. With words of criticism we can cause people to be greatly hurted but with words of encouragement we can give people inspiration and hope. So I plan to write few things that have kept me going in the BB all this while, to inspire others in serving in this great ministry. Hopefully I do get down to doing this.

Work has been cruel to me these past few days. Hardly get to have time to really relax and sit back to do what i like. No free time to watch my favourite shows, no free time to sit in front of the computer to chat with my friends or have a go at some computer games. Well I guess that’s how it is when u start working. You have to sacrifice certain things. Like sleeping till what ever time u feel like it. I do miss those days when I just laze around the house doing things I want. But working has been a good experience to me. Learning to be more independent now. Plan things ahead of time instead of just doing things at my own leisure. Last time i used to say I had too much time on my hands. Ever since working, time is turning to be something that I have is small amounts. Time for myself that is. I guess that’s what is forcing me to plan ahead. Now I’m learning to appreciate people who work their asses off. I’m glad that I have friends to motivate me through tough times. To continue to work on when I feel like giving up. Working has indeed made a positive impact on my life. Looking forward to new experiences that I would go through during this stage.

Was up by 7 am this morning. Figured that i wouldn’t be able to fall asleep even if i tried. Maybe all those thoughts in my head have had a negative impact on my sleeping pattern. My sleeping time is all messed up. I’ll have to eventually learn to have my biological clock ticking to the right time again. The reason i was awake earlier than my usual saturdays was that i was supposed to bring a group of my junior boys to YMCA for a fun fair kind of thing organize by HSBC. Some kind hearted boss of my friend’s gave us RM320 worth of coupons to spend. Wow. Hahahah there were all together 7 juniors and 3 officers so u do the math. Have to confess that i actually was really cautious in my spending =p. Heheh. Who would when you have so many coupons to spend on and seeing that i was a person who didn’t want to see all that money go down the drain, i spent alot on playing at the games booth with my junior boys. Hehehe. Had a great time and i even managed to exchange my coupons winnings with a Mr. Bean teddy bear. TEDDY !!! =p Made all my boys jealous. Kekeke. They went on saying that i was childish and all for changing my coupons with the stupid teddy bear, but i knew that they were jealous. Too bad boys *bluek*. The junior section programs today were about the same. I kind of fell asleep watching the junior band play. Maybe coz i was too tired already. Luckily there was football with the kids to look forward to. Bully them abit. Ngek ngek. What was to proceed was a long and boring meeting about the programs for year 2006. I kept banging my head on the table hoping that the meeting would end right there and then. Glad to be back in the comfort of my home now. Looking forward to just having a good night’s rest to put my mind at ease.

Hey bloggers. It’s 6 am and I can’t sleep !! I guess it’s because I have alot on my mind. What’s on my mind you would ask. Actually loads. Practically everything under the sun. Hahaha maybe not everything but it does feel like that. Sometimes i wonder what my purpose of living is. Pondering whether what ive done with my life is worthwhile. Well that’s enough of my thoughts when i can’t sleep. Will be starting work soon. Woohoo. Should be a good thing. My first experience working. Well not actually. It’s my second. My first job was giving out leaflets of a kindergarden around the neighbourhood. One of my worst experiences ever. Chased by dogs and all. Good thing my new job is an office job. No dogs to worry about =p. I’ll be working as a copy writter and proof reader for those interested to know. Haha better not ask me what’s that coz i have had a tough time explaining it to my other friends who asked. They just end up being blurer than before. It’s something new to me but what the heck i’ll just give it a try. Won’t know how good i’ll be at it unless i give it a go. Anyway i’d better get back to trying to sleep.