February Murmur

Hello February
Hello New Year
Hello little ones

Goodbye lies
Goodbye 2012
Goodbye you

Been thinking about: Pretentiousness.

Seeing with my own eyes,
Hearing from others their disappointment too,
Somebody's words and actions mismatch,
Underneath your smile something fades.

I had so many questions within,
Until the LORD said, Doest thou well to be angry? (Jonah 4:4)
Your departure says there's no need,
I still thank God for the times we shared.

I'll pray for you with true sincerity & love,
That the Lord Almighty directs your path;
I'll pray for me with deep humility & shame,
That the root of bitterness defiles not man.

October Murmur

A rainy day today.. weather-wise AND emotion-wise.

Though I greatly adore damp-air, courtesy of the tropical environment I grew up in, I pray that my soul may not turn mouldy from the 'spiritual dampness' (ie impatience) that's been trying to creep into my heart.

Below is a small portion from my mornng devotion that helped to direct my impatient heart back to God:

The Bible records God’s “delays”, many of which seem at the time to be inexplicable from our point of view. Yet every delay flows from the depths of His wisdom and love. If nothing else, delay, if we accept it, can produce the quieter virtues - humility, patience, endurance, and persistence - qualities that are often the last to be learned.

"Every delay flows from the depths of his wisdom and love." What great encouragement for those waiting on the Lord! God is never in a hurry, but He is always on time, wise words I once heard from somebody. Indeed, God's wisdom is infinite, God's mercy is inexaustable. Thank God I am waiting on the Almighty God Who knows me (and my desires!) personally. There is no need to fret, heart, God is near.

I KNOW WHO HOLDS TOMORROW

By Ira F. Stanphill

 I don’t know about tomorrow, I just live from day to day;

I don’t borrow from its sunshine, For its skies may turn to gray.

I don’t worry over the future, For I know what Jesus said;

And today I’ll walk beside Him, For He knows what is a head.

Every step is getting brighter As the golden stairs I climb;

Every burden’s getting lighter, Every cloud is silver lined.

There the sun is always shining, There no tear will dim the eye,

At the ending of the rainbow. Where the mountains touch the sky,

I don’t know about tomorrow, It may bring me poverty;

But the one who feeds the sparrow Is the one who stands by me.

And the path that is my portion May be through the flame or flood;

But His presence goes before me And I’m covered with His blood.

Many things about tomorrow
I don’t seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand.

PS. Finished reading the book of 1 Corinthians last night (finally) *wipe sweat*. It took a little while this time.. Hehe.. Thank God for His rich grace sustaining me through the Bible reading thus far, especially on nights when I don't feel very motivated to do quiet time.

PPS. Wednesday is catching up again.. and no clue as yet on which verse I'll share. Maybe a verse on waiting? Mmmm..

Having a bad day? I was!

My carpool buddy, Miss K, was feeling tired and exhausted this morning from a lack of asleep. I on the other hand was feeling deflated about work and other issues. Hehe. Imagine being in the same car with two moody ladies! 

As we shared with one another our cross, Miss K was reminded of something which refreshed our noisy souls. She'd heard from a female speaker that if we were to ever feel moody and forecast a bad day ahead, stop and think that God was the planner of that day (and all that will happen)!

So a practical lesson here for me: bring the day under His Lordship (Jim Berg) and have a good time :)

"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24

Every day is worth rejoicing over because it is a day that God has made ^^

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you and expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive" Jeremiah 29:11-14

January Murmur

有時候天下一場雨, 

是因為世界需要洗一洗; 

有時候眼睛下雨了, 

是因為心需要洗一洗~

♥

好喜歡好喜歡這幾句話

因為小雨點愛流眼淚

是個名副其實的愛哭鬼

原來是在洗心呀

呵呵～

✿

今天去看了房子

Final Inspection

帶了一疊紙

倒數星期五過戶

有那麼地一些些感覺到

我是這房子的主人

緊張，開心，擔憂，雀喜

五味雜陳

到了門口

看見招牌上貼著 "SOLD"

嘴角忍不住上揚

很是開心

嗯，沒錯

笑～

❁

最後

我心裏深處的話

用詩歌替代

哈利路亚

♪

感謝主

賜我力量面對試煉

每時每刻得以成長

當主引導我

哦我感謝主

在試煉裡學習忍耐

在成長的過程中

學習去關懷

可是這卻要違背自己

將過去的自己拋棄

且要讓聖靈來帶領所有一切

因當試煉來臨

我自己卻要故意不遵行

讓主的慈聲輕易地被我忘記

感謝主，每逢各樣試煉來臨

主必同在遠離錯誤

領我行義路

因主祢應許

在各樣試練中

祢教導我如何接受重新得力量

我們感謝祢賜我生活得更新

縱有萬事纏繞著我

生命更得力

我要感謝主

雖然環境橫逆險阻

我深信必能見主面

因主就在其中

December Murmur

Happy December people!

Secret Squirrel has a ripe acorn to reveal:

I have a small winter supply of Coles Group & Myer Gift Cards collected over the past few months! 

My workplace has a few rewards programs for keeping staff morale high. My favourite incentive is this, the Coles Group & Myer Gift Cards. I actually didn't intend on saving the gift cards for any special purchase, it's just that I had nothing to buy. Each time the cards came, I threw them into the drawer and then forget that they're actually spending cash.

Tonight I spread the cards out and got a little overwhelmed. Thank God for the almost-forgotten-bonus! It would have been a pity if the cards expired without being used... I'm so ignorantly blur sometimes : (

Now seeing as the money has to be spent, there are a few things that I wouldn't mind having hehe (mainly for the house).

1. Dyson/Robotic vacuum cleaner
2. iPad 3
3. Pro massage chair

I also have credit on another rewards program which must be redeemed by Feb 2012 the latest. Seeing as it's already December, I had a quick browse tonight as well through the website to come up with the following 'possibilities'. 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This sounds sad but I'm really indecisive about what to buy... In all honesty it's much more enjoyable being being a working squirrel, the 'collecting' is a lot less complex than the 'spending'.

How do you think I should spend the money?

November Murmur

So here it goes, done with November and it seems days are getting better by the grace of God. I praise God for all the wonderful things He has showered upon me. He continues to weave the good and the bad to achieve His purpose and bring about good in my life.

This morning I enjoyed a free breakfast courtesy of the Commonwealth Bank and Gloria Jeans. I had a large flat white and it turned out to be one of the better coffees I ever had. Admittedly I am a rookie when it comes to coffee but I know what I like: a hint of bitterness yet creamy and smooth to the pallet with lasting fragrance of coffee beans lingering in the nasal canal even after swallowing. Mmm.. Deliciously awakening.

Enjoyed the rest back in the office. Savouring every drop :)

Karen, Rowas and I finally redeemed our Cudo vouchers and signed up for the gym. I had a ball exercising with you girls! All the laughing was good work out for my tummy :)

Last day of Movember!

Rejoice Always

Rejoice in the Lord

God never moves without purpose or plan
When trying His servant and molding a man.
Give thanks to the LORD though your testing seems long;
In darkness He giveth a song.

Chorus: O Rejoice in the LORD
He makes no mistake,
He knoweth the end of each path that I take,
For when I am tried
And purified,
I shall come forth as gold.

I could not see through the shadows ahead;
So I looked at the cross of my Savior instead.
I bowed to the will of the Master that day;
Then peace came and tears fled away.

Now I can see testing comes from above;
God strengthens His children and purges in love.
My Father knows best, and I trust in His care;
Through purging more fruit I will bear.

...

Last Saturday,

God sent this song when I was driving home alone

And a good tear session followed.

Indeed,

God never moves without purpose or plan

Give thanks to the LORD though my testing seems long.

My Father knows best.

Oct Murmur

11:07 PM

Last day of October
Scariest day of my life

Rushed here after work
Still at the hospital
It's gonna be a long night

August Murmur

"If stress burned calories, I would be a supermodel!"


A perfect one-liner to sum up my August 2011.


SOME MAJOR EVENTS:
Work
Work meetings
Interview
EOFY Party
Morning tea fundraising
Church meetings
Dinner dates
Breakfast fellowship
Coffee catch-ups
Doctor apt
Dentist apt
Hair apt
Facial apt
Friends' birthdays
Dad's birthday
Adelphe Bible Study
Food buying & cooking
Wedding decor
Bridal shower
HL & A Wedding
Movies
Fremantle fish & chips
Airport
Lots & lots of house inspections
Housing offer & rejection


*Phew*


Looking back at the calendar for August I was surprised to realise that I had just two free nights alone out of the entire month. Being so busy with meaningful projects, both for church and for work, made every sacrifice worthwhile. I don't think that I have complained at all this month about the lack of personal time! Usually I am very much the creature of 'personal-space-now-leave-me-alone', so to have done well being constantly surrounded by people I am extremely pleased. My friends, you guys are a special bunch. MY special bunch haha!


Anyhoo, the month of August definitely flew by much quicker than I was prepared for. One thing I learnt out of this experience was to treasure my free time and use them more wisely. Quite often I like to procrastinate before committing down to something which can waste a lot of time and make my brain lazy. I believe that God allowed me to be this short for time so He could help me learn the lesson of time consciousness. Any wastage would be silly - and sleep deprivation later down the track! I am still learning in this area, but, definitely gained a greater time appreciation that every hour is precious. Through His enablement I am still up to date with the Daily Bible Reading and even had time to make advancement of the book that I love reading, Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret. My biggest tip is AUDIO BIBLE!! It is very handy when driving and eating breakfast both at the same time *smiley face*.


I am sadly disappointed about one thing though, a rejected offer on a house that I really liked. Oh well, more on this later maybe, if enough people are interested to hear the story.


Thank God for a fruitful month of fellowship with Him and brethren in Christ. The privilege of serving God through helping others was humbling and deeply satisfying.


So far September has been pretty cruisy which I am truly thankful for. A good time to rest up and enjoy a more intimate time with God.


G'nite with ♥


J

March Murmur

昨天起，小雨點恢複了搭 bus 生活。

本來啊，我很想狠下心來每天開車上班的

但是油價發神經飆高137.60，加上整天的停車費

小雨點算來算去實在太貴，何況前後時間沒差多少只好放棄

也在此 murmur 一下 Perth 的瘋狂高房價叫人實在不敢無故奢侈


後來坐在 bus 上時仔細想了想

其實這種安排也不賴

一來  走路到 bus stop 時可以多運動燃燒熱量
二來  因為有司機伯伯開車所以專心聽 sermon


感恩唄，小雨點~


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::PS::::

● 太開心了，iPad2 這個月25號上市～ 真棒!! 收到再來分享哦!!!

Harry兄，千萬別忘了要幫小雨點留一台!

● 新工作一切順利! Thank God!

● ３月韓國行的照片還在整理中，敬請期待哦～

● ２月感覺飛快的結束了，因為只有28天的關係吧!! 還有旅遊的快樂時光，也是飛快的咻走啦，有點舍不得呢～

就醬啦～
大家也都早點休息哦   

What's brain storming now + a thought

2:50 AM

Decor brain storming in progress.

This is my first time shopping for Christmas! Walking through the shops these past few days I noticed obvious festive cheer in the air. Shops after shops flog Christmas good; bright lights blinker everywhere.

I love Christmas. But it seems that society sees Christmas as a shopping holiday... The idea of Christmas being religious is a distant memory. In a recent survey, less than three-quarters of children knew Christmas was to celebrate the birth of Jesus, with 11 per cent believing it was the birthday of Father Christmas.

Christmas isn't about plastic santas and lights and presents. Many children are encouraged to write a list of the presents they want for Christmas. As the years go by we become greedy adults. Christmas for many people is money-making time!

Are people forgetting the true meaning, that is the birth of Jesus Christ, of Christmas?

Next post: The Real Focus of Christmas!

Oct Murmur

明天就要開刀                                      Surgery tomorrow
心仆咚仆咚跳                                      My heart beats like crazy

緊張和興奮                                          Nervous and excited
摻夾著害怕                                          And a pinch of fear
五味雜陳                                              Mixed feelings
滋味不太好                                          I don't feel too good

心臓快超載了                                       My heart is overwhelmed
麻了                                                     Numbness kicks in

腦袋已關機了                                       My brain shuts down
睡了                                                     Sleep helps to forget

喉嚨咽得痛了                                       My throat still hurts
累了                                                     I'm weary

但是                                                      However
大過於恐懼                                          Greater than this fear I struggle with
其實是感恩                                          is a grateful heart toward God

因為去年這時的我                              Because this time last year
萬萬想不到會有今天的進展              I never expected progress such as today

我知道這是神的奇妙恩典                  I know this is all God's amazing grace
步步帶領我至如今                              Leading me step by step to this very moment

我要數算祂的好                                  I will count His everlasting goodness
我要敬拜祂的大能                              I will worship His almighty power
我要歡呼祂的慈愛                              I will shout His merciful love
我要贊美祂的名                                  I will praise His blessed name

我有一位奇妙救主                              I have a wonderful Saviour

祂尋我                                                  He sought me
祂救我                                                  He saved me
祂愛我                                                  He loves me



















詩 篇 23
耶 和 華 是 我 的 牧 者 ， 
我 必 不 致 缺 乏 。
他 使 我 躺 臥 在 青 草 地 上 ， 
領 我 在 可 安 歇 的 水 邊 。
他 使 我 的 靈 魂 甦 醒 ， 
為 自 己 的 名 引 導 我 走 義 路 。
我 雖 然 行 過 死 蔭 的 幽 谷 ， 也 不 怕 遭 害 ，
因 為 你 與 我 同 在 ； 你 的 杖 ， 你 的 竿 ， 都 安 慰 我 。
在 我 敵 人 面 前 ， 你 為 我 擺 設 筵 席 ； 
你 用 油 膏 了 我 的 頭 ， 使 我 的 福 杯 滿 溢 。
我 一 生 一 世 必 有 恩 惠 慈 愛 隨 著 我 ； 
我 且 要 住 在 耶 和 華 的 殿 中 ， 直 到 永 遠 。

Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.  
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: 
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: 
thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: 
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

感謝主                                                  Thank God

August Murmur #2

大家好

我從沉睡中醒了

很開心

因為忙的事情過去了許多

最近好忙
天天都早出晚歸 

好多事做
天天行程大爆滿

你問我
近況如何

我，很好

in a happy place

謝謝關心

但請別再說我 "看起來很累"

我知道你無意
這只是你填補空白的問候方式

但久而久之
我可能會相信你
而疑問自己
是否真的生活超載？

其實

告訴你個小秘密

我時而單時而雙的眼皮令我的眼神無焦
之所以看起來累
而我的精神可是元氣無比

超出想象呢！

哦，不
不是責怪你的意思！

謝謝你把我放在心上
替我的wellbeing擔憂 :)

Nicole, Rowena, Me

@ Jason & Chen Shi's wedding reception

August Murmur

最近的生活很愜意
平凡的完美

考完Online Modules後有如釋重負的感覺
空檔的時間也變多了

Certificate of Achievement

前幾天開始了深入地探討 Philippians
沒想到就第一章就花了三天的時間還沒念完
真的很費時但覺得很值得

今天又讀了篇散文和大家分享：
(我超愛看書)

所謂的炫耀這種事情其實危險的要命
往往你自以為稀奇了不起的東西在別人眼裡不值一文
在你決定何者值得炫耀, 並真的拿出來炫耀的時候, 其實是給大家一窺你深淺的機會
而往往主動在那裡大炫特炫的人, 通常都淺薄的很
因為世面見多了, 真的才會領悟人外有人的道理
班門弄斧關公面前耍大刀這種戲碼看久了也滿令人為那弄斧耍大刀的人心酸的

人真的好膚淺
我怯怕這樣狂妄的自己

還是多多地仰望神
借由祂的智慧看見自己的卑微與不足

然後謙虛
然後借由祂的力量打掉傲氣
然後更加地與神靠近
跟緊祂的腳步

乖乖地做神的好小孩
忠心的好樸人

就這樣知足

晚安 

Week 2, July

This Week in a Snapshot:

• Tuesday
• AM - 30 Day Interview
• PM - Evangelism PM & PM

• Wednesday
• AM - Training & Training Assessment
• PM - Product Launch Ceremony

• Thursday
• AM - Exam & Assignment Due

• Friday
• AM - Performance Review

• Saturday
• Sigh of relief :)

*Phew*!

Last week of June

Little Elmo for morning tea -  part of the gift to say 'thank-you' from a generous member to the staff. Serving others desires no return but moments like this makes you think that all the hard work's not done in vain.

Tracy's custard horns - yummy little things, she's indeed a very talented baker :)

This photo reminds me of the soundtrack from Toy Story 3 - You've got a friend in me. Friend, in me, in the phone, get it? :P I've just finished watching Toy Story 3 and it made me cry. I didn't think I'd be intrigued at all but the story was very touching *sob sob* And I think my personality of being very 'jian yi qi' the movie just makes sense~!

Last Tuesday I had to go to the hospital for assessments and clinical appointments. What you see was my free hospital lunch. It was the most emotional day for me this year. By the way parking near Fremantle Hospital is just SHOCKING!! I paid $14.20 and the machines only take coins so I had to run around asking people to break a $50 note in between clinics. Shie Tian... When I become the next PM first thing I'll do is to make all parking around hospitals free!! The parking really stressed me out, first being limited 2/3hour bays and second it's ridiculously expensive - $2 per half and hour.

At the end of a stressful morning I left home with one surgery information pamphlet, one Chlorhexidine Pre-Op antiseptic wash for pre-operative use, but no set date for surgery.

Kind strangers, brothers and sisters, please 'wei wo dao gao' - pray for me

Good health is God's blessing which we should never take for granted

June Murmur

*Busy week forecast alert*

 Doing the '10 Steps to a Blessed Day' starting tomorrow.

Studying... studying... studying.

Less than 3 weeks to go till the exam!

Did most of my assignment but found out toward the end that it should be in first-person narratives >.<||| No choice except to go back and re-write everything. God is gracious to me as is so no complaint!

Blessed week ahead everyone :)

一線之間，一念之間

優點如果拿捏不好，往往就成了缺點。效率變成急躁、企圖心變成野心、爆發性導致魯莽衝動、樂觀在外人看來是幼稚天真、果敢則成了不自量力。

Strength if exercised improperly often become weaknesses. Efficiency become impatience, ambition become over ambitious careerism, explosive nature become rash impulse, optimism become naivety, boldness become one's own limitations in seeing where his strength really lies.

 Our teabags reveal who we are inside when met with the hot water of God's trials.