Some Favourites

I just want to take some time to blog and share some inspirations I favourited on Twitter. Hopefully reading this list of some of my favourite tweets will inspire you as well!

1. Faith is having a positive attitude about what you can do and not worrying at all about what you can't do.

2. Leaders are made, and they are made by effort and hard work.

3. God will help you overcome wrong motives and intentions if you'll simply ask and receive help rather than trying to do it on your own.

4. Some people will only love you as long as you fit in their box. Don't be afraid to disappoint them.

5. Trials show us where we are and where we need to grow. Don't run from them, grow from them.

6. When you face difficult times, know that challenges are not sent to destroy you. They're sent to promote, increase and strengthen you. Put your energy towards bettering your life and starting something new.

7. Dare yourself each day to be a blessing to someone.

8. The things we think about, focus on, and surround ourselves will shape who we become

9. Showers are amazing. They make you feel nice and clean, make you sound like a professional singer, and help you make all of life's decisions.

And finally,

Open your eyes. Be aware of your surroundings. See what you're blessed with. Be grateful and appreciative. Actually don't just "be", but express it!!!

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Happy Sunday!

I didn't get the internship.

Initially, I was disappointed. I felt like I tried my best throughout this whole recruiting process and yet, I didn't get the job. I was thinking to myself, "Now where do I go from here?". I was thinking if I had this position, the next few years of my career would be nicely laid out. 

GIVE THANKS to The Lord though, that He has something else planned for me. I'm not really sure what this plan is, but I will keep pursuing Jesus and trust that my actions will lead me to a path where I can completely be myself. I truly see this failure with peace and as a stepping stone for something great! 

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:4-7

Love it!!

I'm thankful for my family and my brothers and sisters who each encouraged me and supported me throughout. I am so grateful and it definitely made this whole experience very very positive!!!

Looking forward to see what's in store :)

Interviews

Interviews are always very nerve-racking because we don't know what's going to happen. What kind of questions will the interviewer ask me? Are they going to be friendly? Are they going to like me? I was filled with worry and every time I thought about an interview, my stomach would start churning.

I asked God to help me - and God answered. 

This is what I realized. He has already set a path for me and you. He already knows how this interview will run and what the results will be. He already knows whether or not I will get this position and the reason why he knows, is because he CREATED this opportunity to start with. That's encouraging. Life, to me, is actually very easy. As long as I work hard and try my best,  I know that I'm walking on the path that God has already set. I just need to keep walking - it's that simple!

If you are going through an interview in the near future, here are some tips my good friend Andrew shared with me for the morning of your interview:

1) Sing or play a song. I was singing "Beautiful Things" by Gungor this morning and it really helped me relax and think positively. 

2) Questionnaire. This is when a good friend or family member helps you and asks you questions that you cannot get wrong. Questions like "what's your favourite colour" or "what do you like to eat?"; this helps build confidence and adds in a couple laughs just before the interview!

3) Pray and give it all to God. He will provide. 

No matter what the results are for this interview, I trust that I'm walking on the path of God and there's nothing to be afraid of.

Happy Monday!

Just Pray

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh :) Whether you would like to thank Him, cry for help, ask a question, or just experience Him - pray!

He answers.

Remember

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:9

BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS :)

WOW !

I am so excited for Praise Team Practice tomorrow. I feel like every single song spoke to me and hopefully, it will speak to the rest of the congregation.

One way, JESUS, you`re the only one that I could live for...
So Awake my soul, awake my soul and let me see...
How You let us be, a generation that seeks...
The love that never fails, that never gives up, that never runs out on me!

So God I surrender, I surrender, I want to know you more...
And take everything I am, I`m clay within your hands, I will go, I will go, send me....
Even in death, in life, I`m confident and covered by the power of your great LOVE.

Because there`s only one thing that remains - YOU :)

Thank you so much God for your blessings, your answers to prayers, your love, your forgiveness, your grace. You never stop opening my eyes and allowing me to feel that excitement and happiness that comes with having faith in you. I`m so grateful...I really am.

I want this passion and this yearning for you to keep going, because I believe this is what true happiness feels like.

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Just like that, half a year has went by. Looking back, what have I done? What have I accomplished? Where am I now? How did I grow? Did I grow? Where am I going? Is this what I want?

Questions running through my mind that yearn for answers.

I am still pursuing to learn more about myself and to define who I am.
But I believe this journey is continuous.
I also believe that I’m not alone.

We're not alone :)

Simple Moments

Seeing this picture reminds me that sometimes the simplest moments are the best and are really the ones that matter. I look at this picture and can't help but smile at the fact that this $5 plant could bring so much joy to my parents' faces. Maybe it is the fact that this nice little plant was for this very affordable price. But I also think it's what we choose to value in life. Sometimes, it's not about having the most or the best of something. Instead, it's about finding the most or best from whatever's given to you. My parents can vouch for that haha

Happy Wednesday!

Do not worry

As much as I have read this passage in Matthew, I never feel like I can place down all my worries. That feeling of uncertainty and possibility for failure always gets me.

However, worrying always reminds me of the simple yet precious things I should be grateful for. These are also the things that I find true and genuine value in. And with this, I find some peace :) I hope whatever you are worrying about today, that you will be able to think of those things that truly make you happy and thankful, so that you will be able to find your own peace.

Jesus tells us, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own" - Matthew 6:34
Living in faith is actually so great because God just asks us to follow Him. Everything else is already ready for us.

If you are worried and afraid of failure, I have a quote my friend told me today which is, "Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm". I hope we can stay positive and confront failure fearlessly.

This is what I am consistently aiming to work towards.

Shot Down...again.

Being upset and discouraged about my failures only shows the lack of faith I have in God.
HE has the best plan for me.

HE will provide everything.. 

HE is God. 

So.....what's next? :)

DO

Don't just think, but DO.
Many times I think I believe, I think I care, I just think.
I really need to show that, I need to do that.

Refreshed

There are a few things I learned these past few weeks that I wanted to share:

- Never think you can't, because when you think that...How will you be able to succeed?
- When you face failure, there is something you can ALWAYS get out of it; whether it is a realization, an experience, a lesson, or even a friendship - there is always something there. So don't stop looking and keep striving. Do not be discouraged!
- Have hope. I am filled with so much peace whenever I call to God. I really feel that He always listens and has the wisdom to give us the best, even if it's something I don't expect.

I just want to take this time to thank my special someone for the continuous encouragement too :). HL I'm so thankful that you believe in me, even when I sometimes don't believe in myself. Sounds cheesy but you have shown me that I am capable of great things as long as I think I can.

....And that goes for everybody - we can all achieve the great goals we set for ourselves through carrying a strong mentality. Let's build on that attitude.

"Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying." - Romans 12:12

There is None Like You

Who can ever love us so unconditionally?
Who has already planned the rest of our lives for us?
Who listens to not only our voices, but our hearts?
Who opens the perfect doors for us?
Who forgives us over and over and over again?
Who understands us more than we can ever understand ourselves?
Who takes away our shame and renews us completely?
Who sheds our brokenness and makes us whole again?
Who treasures us more than the most valuable treasure in the world?
Who is the beginning and the end?

There is only one - and there is none like you.

"There is none like You,
No one else can touch my heart like You do,
I can search for all eternity Lord
And find, there is none like You"

And breathe...

Prayer....
....it's such an amazing remedy.

Finding the perfect "Two"

Relationships - they can be sweet, sour, simple and complex. As a Christian, you would think in order to be in a relationship, you must find someone that's Godly and compatible. Maybe he or she has the same hobbies as you. Maybe he or she goes to church and serves God. Maybe he or she is smart and has a great sense of humour. Maybe he or she satisfies that "criteria" of yours and therefore, becomes the perfect "one". 

To just clarify, I am not a relationship expert at all, but I believe we actually need to look for the perfect "two". Why? If I seek a relationship for life, I need to seek one intimate relationship, which is with God aka the ONE. God should be the one and my spouse should be the two. Sometimes the question I ask myself is "How do I find the right person for me?". And to be honest, that is the wrong question to ask. I really should be asking, "Who am I and who am I created for?" Who am I called to be?

If you are single right now, be content! Don't try to fill the void. Take this space to figure out who you are and rest in God's timing. And if you are in a relationship, take time together to reflect where God's place is in your relationship. God really does want the best for us. 

So....

Instead of constantly trying to find the perfect "two", meditate on the fact that the perfect "one" has already found you :) God bless.

Days that Mattered

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzyG0jLMP7g

Days that Mattered is a story about a daughter, who had an amazing relationship with her father, but gradually drifted away from him as she grew older. Sometimes we are so consumed with our own lives that we just gradually start to neglect and ignore our loved ones until we realize it much later in life. I believe this is very relevant to many of us. I, too, have to admit that I often take my parents for granted and I do not give them the appreciation they deserve.

This short film allows the audience to think. In the beginning of this film, I'm sure many of us were thinking about our past relationships with a boyfriend or girlfriend or someone we really liked. And that was the point. You see, we are sometimes so consumed with our own personal lives that we do not pay enough attention to the other blessings around us, our other loved ones - our family.

Seeing our parents' unending and sacrificial love for us - it's actually amazing. Unfortunately, I feel like I won't truly understand what my parents are going through until I become a parent myself. And that is why I feel like this short film speaks. I hope it can remind us that we don't have to wait for our parents to grow old and for us to FINALLY realize their love when we eventually end up in their shoes as parents ourselves. No. I believe we can show love, appreciation, and most importantly, respect to them.....today.

So... let's make every single day matter :)

Whom Shall I fear?

I love this song by Chris Tomlin called "Whom Shall I Fear".
It's so encouraging and powerful.

I absolutely love the bridge.

And nothing formed against me shall stand
You hold the whole world in Your hands
I'm holding on to Your promises
You are faithful
You are faithful
You are faithful

NOTHING against me...as in our greatest fear, our biggest pet peeve, or even our enemy.
The WHOLE WORLD...as in me, you, the skies, the trees and even the furthest stars. 
HIS PROMISES....as in His unending grace, His peace and joy, and His everlasting love.

Lord, you are faithful and I truly believe that....
....and never let me forget that.

YouTube Link to "Whom Shall I Fear"