Thursday, February 26, 2004
So what did I do today that made a difference in eternity?
A good question which I have not much answer for it yet.
It was a non-stop 12 hour day, eventful, yet not eternal. Tomorrow's my day off, looking forward to getting together with Faith for lunch and Kevin and Sean to go shopping for Oasis.
Time for a Haiku:
It was a long day
God's grace got me through the way
I'm not here to stay
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Today I had an epiphany while walking back to residence from my night class by myself.....I can be CONTENT being single! Wow, never occurred to me that I could, but tonight while I looked upon the starry night sky, I realized the beauty of God's creation and His presence and like yeah, just knowing God is with me...that's enough for me.
Single for life? Probably not. Single for now? Yuppers!
Monday, February 23, 2004
The day before today was another day of dismay
What ever happened to the fire and flame?
Being lukewarm is such an easier way
But I refuse to live in shame, denying His Name.
I've tried my best and worked my hardest but it's in God's arms I need to rest
Yesterday was another day wasted and gone
This current day will be full of more tests
Let the passion burn, I wanna write out a song
Is this really the life you want to live?
Is this what it's all about?
Is not heaven what we're all about?
Then let's proclaim it with a shout!
Time to face the clock that ticks, with each hour our lives flick
How long will you sleep oh sluggard?
How long will you refuse to love one another?
How long will you ignore the poor and the sick?
To live radically is to stick out like a sore thumb
Can we truly say we are radicals or just like everyone else?
Are we going the extra mile and sharing our crumbs?
Or are we just like everyone else?
We are no different than the Pharisees
If we continually live in hypocrisy
Our tongues tell of morals but our lives run in tangents
We cannot say we are poor while living in mansions.
Forget about living the mediocre life
All that it will create is dissent and strife
It's either yes or no, our hearts will show
Because if we're truly light, we will glow.
Is this really the life you want to live?
Is this what it's all about?
Is not heaven what we're all about?
Then let's proclaim it with a shout!
One of these days I wanna think of chords to this, but before then, I wanna live out what I write...
Too many days have gone by wasted, with no cause for the kingdom. Forget about tomorrow, I wanna live today.
Friday, February 13, 2004
Rick Warren from the Purpose Driven Life:
"God uses the opposite situation of each fruit to allow us a choice. You can't claim to be good if you've never been tempted to be bad. You can't claim to be faithful if you've never had the opportunity to be unfaithful. Integrity is built by defeating the temptation to be dishonest; humility grows when we refuse to be prideful; and endurance develops every time you reject the temptation to give up. Every time you defeat a temptation, you become more like Jesus!"
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
So yeah, the past few days have been quite "go-go-go". Felt productive and busied, but how much of it was actually of eternal purposes? Close to about 1.2% plus or minus 10. Being tired hasn't been too good either, feeling weak physically and mentally, but alas, reading week is around the corner of the book-shelf. But then I don't wanna be unproductive during the week either. I wanna get together with friends and family and study. Too much interaction with inanimate objects is not a good thing, especially when you start to have deep intellectual conversations with them. So yeah, i'm feeling poetic now...here goes some free stylin' folks:
It's all good when you're in Jesus' hood
Just be chillin' even when misunderstood
People will spit and stand around and mock
Just let loose and be anchored to the Rock
Trials get bigger and seasons get rough
Steps are steeper and the problems get tough
But we have strength in the Holy Spirit
When we cry out to heaven, He will hear it
Our feelings may be crushed, but we are not broken
Because through His Word, the promises are spoken
Let us trade up our sorrows and pain
So in return His joy we may gain
When all seems lost and going down the slope
Let's keep our eyes on the eternal hope
What we do here have time-lasting effects
May the motives we have, be Christ that we reflect
Wherever you are, however you may be
Let us live the life that gives God the glor-y
Love one another, serve your enemy
Worship God today or dwell in idolatry
That's all, peace out.
Monday, February 09, 2004
Calculus midterm today, think I passed...not sure by how much though? The day was quite tiring, five classes again today. Oh yeah, went for chicken wings tonight at the Bomber after the exam with Ben, it was quite good...very stuffed now. The weather's been pretty weird lately, yesterday it was warm and today was freezing cold, but meh, I enjoy expecting unexpected experiences and eateries! =)
Something that struck me from the Purpose Driven Life:
We worry when God seems silent on specific issues such as "What career should I choose?" The truth is, there are many different careers that could be in God's will for your life. What God cares about most is that whatever you do, you do in a Christlike manner.
Something to chew over while I'm here in UW studying Biochem.
Saturday, February 07, 2004
Did my laundry this morning, think I put in too much detergent cause my pants got white spots on them.
Went to the calculus cram session this afternoon, cause midterm's on monday, fun fun fun! Yeah, now I'm starting to attend two different calculus classes, cause I can't follow my prof. Hence as a result, on Mon, Wed, and Fri I have 5 classes in a row. Can someone say 'nerd-on-a-stick'?
"In a family, acceptance isn't based on how smart or beautiful or talented you are. It's based on the fact that we belong to each other. We defend and protect family." [RW]
Thursday, February 05, 2004
Day of catching up.
Pretty relaxing day today after a long week. Got together with my buddy for lunch, that was good just eating and chatting about what God's been doing in our lives. The book "The Purpose Driven Life" is great, gave me a lot of insight and reminders of why I am here. I still doubt the purpose of my existence at times. Not exactly sure why I'm here, but all that I'm sure of is that I needa obey God regardless of my location.
Been talking to some people lately, they all seem to have a plan or a goal after university. I haven't a clue what I shall be doing. Not exactly sure why I'm in Biochem, the courses are tremendously boring and difficult to comprehend, but I guess time will tell what happens.
When you live in light of eternity, your focus changes from "How much pleasure am I getting out of life?" to "How much pleasure is God getting out of my life?"
Tuesday, February 03, 2004
I nward character
O utward modesty
U pward devotion
I wanna be an IOU Christian, and I wanna be attracted to an IOU Christian.
I wanna be a revolutionary for Christ, and I wanna be a light in the world.
Light had no sound, taste, smell or feeling, but its effects are undeniable.
What on earth am I here for? The answer is simple. But to live that purpose, it will take a whole lifetime. This life that we live now serves only to prepare for the next.
Monday, February 02, 2004
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