BREAK me...Mould me...

"Lord,please BREAK me & MOULD me into the person that you intend me to be." That is the prayer of many Christians as well as mine. Well, in my case the statement can be quite literal at times.

I fell down from my chair yesterday(Wednesday) & landed right on my butt. Since I don't have much "meat" there, my tail bone (coccyx) got the full impact. I ended up breaking it. Man, it's been a while since I've really broken a bone, and I sure don't enjoy it one bit. I called an ambulance & was discharged a few hours later. Apparently, the only thing I can do if I break my coccyx is to let it be & wait for it to heal. But I really thank God that I didn't need any surgery or something like that. 

For all the times that God has "broken" me (both literally & also in spiritual sense), I really do hope that I will learn to be moulded by Him more and more each time. I pray that even in my pain; not just physically but in every aspect of life; I can give out a ray of light that is called HOPE. One of the nurses there yesterday said to her colleague that I was very strong-willed & filled with fighting spirit. I really do wish that she would be able to see more than that. To see that the HOPE that I have, and the STRENGTH that I show does not come from me, but from my Heavenly Father who is always there for me. 

I really thank God for allowing that to happen to me. It reminded me of how God intend to use my life as a testimony of His grace, mercy & LOVE. Praise Him also that I felt much better this morning. I couldn't even sit the night before but it was amazing how I was able to sit today and move around more freely (though much slower). So, I do pray that He will continue break & mould me into a person and a TESTIMONY of His GREATNESS. Hopefully He doesn't do it LITERALLY. 

P.S: Also, thank you all who were very concerned about my condition. Sorry to scare you all. I really do appreciate each one of you. 

God bless. =)

19 years of Blessings & counting...

I just wanna thank all those who wished me Happy Birthday, especially Uncle Moon & the family that took the effort of buying a cake & celebrating for me & my housemates who sang a birthday song for me. I'm now 19 years old (I know I'm OLD)!! 


I've never had this thought before but this time, I just wondered why are birthdays so special to me (and to almost everyone on earth)? Almost everyone will be excited when their birthday comes (except those who hate being a year OLDER). To me, I used to look forward to the gifts, the celebrations & most of all the attention, especially if it's from the ones I care the most. Somehow, my birthday is the only day of the year that I feel...SPECIAL. 


This year, I somehow have a different perspective. Other than being "special" on my birthday, most of all my birthday means that I've experienced yet another year of God's abundant blessings. From the very day I was born until this very moment, I've lived solely on His blessings, His grace & His love; even during all the years that I never knew Him. Of course I still love the gifts, the celebrations & the wishes from my friends & family, but this time around, I want to remember my birthday as a commemoration of another year of living in the BLESSINGS of my Heavenly Father. Everything else falls second place to that. 


So, I just want to thank those of you who remembered my birthday, and for those who didn't, it's okay. It's not like you can remember everyone's birthday, right? I feel special because I know I am loved & most of all, I've been experiencing 19 years of blessings & counting...


P.S: Also, Happy Birthday  to Xin Xin(21st Oct), Leong Eng & Loon Tat(22nd Oct), Eu-Gene & Daniel Phang (23rd Oct)...GOD bless you all =)
The one I waited for didn't come =(. Nah Never mind ;)

Is There MORE to LIFE Than This??

"Life's too short to be spent on worrying". This statement is very true. Life's too short to be spent worrying everyday about everything. However, I also think that life's too short to be spent NOT KNOWING about ETERNITY. 


We're all born in this world. We eat. We sleep. We study then as we grow up, we'll go into the working world. Some of us get married,grow old, then we'll one day DIE. Is there more to life than this?  We all end up DEAD in the end. Full stop, end of story. Or is it? 


When I start to look of how magnificently this whole universe is made & how marvelous the creation of human beings and the rest of the living creatures here on Earth, I wondered whether there is a MAKER of all these wonderful things. As I searched for the truth, I've concluded that there MUST be a MAKER & a GOD that created all these. This thought came to me NOT when I was a Christian, but when I was a Buddhist (the main reason why I'm no longer a Buddhist now). 


I searched more into this so called "Jesus Christ" at that time & I later on concluded that this is the TRUTH, the WAY & the LIFE (I don't have to explain how I came to that conclusion,at least not now...). The point of all this is when we take time to look at things other than ourselves, and learn to look to the CREATOR of the heaven & earth, we will be able to see that LIFE is much much more than what we are experiencing now in the world. There IS more to LIFE than this!! He has given me ETERNAL LIFE & a REASON for me to live. A reason like none other; that goes beyond this lifetime. 


I can say all I want about how you need Jesus in your lives & how you must believe in Jesus, but that wouldn't make much  a difference. I just ask of you to look at all the things in this world, and ask yourselves"Is there more to life than this?" When you search for God, He will be found by you. The decision is fully yours to make. 


God bless;)

YOU are worth....EVERYTHING!!!

Have you ever felt like a NOBODY?? Well,I don't know about you but I feel that way A LOT when I was growing up. It is still something that I'm struggling from time to time up until now. That feeling that you are not really worth anything to anyone. That you'd just die & nobody would care or feel any loss. The feeling of WORTHLESSNESS. Many times I've wondered if anyone would remember me at all if I just "disappeared" one day. Memories of nobody, without someone to miss me at all. Well, however UNTRUE that is, I still felt it many times in my life & I believe that many people out there feel this way too (maybe in different ways/degrees). Don't feel too depressed though. This is not an "emo" post.

Growing up,I've "convinced" myself too many time that I'm worthless & many times I've let others make me feel unworthy. I'm pretty sure some of you can relate to that.The TRUTH however, is very far from what I've always felt about myself. I am fearfully & wonderfully made. His works are beautiful & I know that full well (Psalm 139: 14).

Now that I know that "full well" & remember that I am made in His own image, I must not let myself believe that I'm worth nothing to anyone because I know that I'm worth EVERYTHING to HIM. This is how Satan gains a foothold in many Christians' lives. He(satan) knows that he can't take away our SALVATION, so he tries his best to make us feel that we are less than what we are actually worth.So, don't give in to that thought!! I'd still feel that at times & that is when I need Jesus the most to remind me the price that He paid for ME at the cross. Then, I'll really see how much I'm WORTH to HIM!!! (Besides, I'm worth something to the people around me too...)

Don't listen to those who make who feel LESS that what you're really worth...You're WORTH EVERYTHING!!!

Be blessed;)

-DaNiEL-

The ROLE of a LIFETIME..(Letters To GOD)

When I was young, I used to get laughed at by my schoolmates cause I was in a baby stroller & I get carried by my mum wherever I go. I remember very clearly how I heard that some of my classmates would laugh at me behind my back. It didn't feel very nice at all. I've never really thought of what to do with my life at the time. All I cared about was to somehow find a way to survive from all the laughs & the humiliation of my disability. All I wanted was just to be....normal.

I realize it now that I wasn't born with a disability for no reason or by accident. I am handpicked by God for the ROLE of a LIFETIME. I am HANDPICKED by Him to be His WARRIOR; not a warrior that fights with violence & brute strength, but a warrior who is full of truth, love, humility & righteousness. Maybe when people see how I've been strong in facing the challenges in my life, they'll look into their's as well. That way, they'll turn to Jesus & finally see the TRUTH.

Many times I lose sight of this purpose & live my life as though God's work did not happen in my life. I am reminded just now of how significant my life is in glorifying Him & changing the lives of people around me.

YOU are HANDPICKED by God too!!! YOU have the ability to become His WARRIORS too & to inspire the people around you!! So, don't ever feel that your life is insignificant or think that God's purpose for you is any smaller than other people's. YOU are HANDPICKED by HIM for the ROLE of a LIFETIME, ya know?? ;)

Was inspired by this movie...Really worth watching...

-HOPE is CONTAGIOUS-

Hope you were blessed by this.

-DaNiEL-

Just the way you are ;)

Many people nowadays face depression, despair, low self-esteem,etc. because they feel that they are not "beautiful" enough. This does not just happen to girls. I, as a guy feel that way too at times. Well, not necessarily "beautiful" in a sense of appearance, but at times I question whether I'm "beautiful" as a person. It can be translated as "Am I good enough?"or sometimes "What do people think of me?"

I tend to forget the wonders of God's work in me & how fearfully & wonderfully made I am by God. I find myself doubting His own creation. I am humbled when reminded that I am BEAUTIFUL just the way I am because I am made by GOD!! YOU are BEAUTIFUL just the way you are because you are made by HIM too!! There's no need for pretending nor is there a need to fear. Though people may want to make you feel like you're not as beautiful as you really are, never feel that way causeGod looks at you & he just ADORES you!!!

Remember, you are BEAUTIFUL just the way you are in God's eyes. Nothing will change that!!

You are NOT ALONE...

Saw a friend's blog post that talked about how to overcome hardship & pain. He said that the most reliable person to rely on in times of trouble is yourself, cause you can't always rely on family or friends while God is only for those who already has a strong relationship with Him, otherwise you will not feel comforted as God will not come and say, "I'm here to take your pain away." and everything's gonna be fine. If you are reading this(which I doubt so), please do know that I have no intention of judging or saying that it's wrong but please hear what I have to say.

I used to find myself relying on no one else but my own strength. All my life, I've been a burden to others & what I hate the most; yes,even more than being weak; is to be a burden to the people around me, especially the ones I love. When I consider turning to God, I figured "Nah, I'm not strong in my relationship with God yet & I'm not wise enough to understand His will. I can pray all I want, but I'd still can't see God's way."

Well, this is one thing God proved me WRONG!! In my darkest hour, and without having a strong relationship with Him nor having much understanding of God, was when God understood me the most. It then struck me. God did not come to save the righteous nor did he come to help the strong. HE came to SAVE the sinners, to COMFORT the weary, to STRENGTHEN the weak. HE CAME TO SAVE ME!! It's a very humbling experience to know that GOD THE ALMIGHTY would look at a speck of dust like me who does not know Him.

Yes, He would not come and say "I'm here to take your pain away". But ONE thing God told ME was "I know it's painful & I know it hurts, but you don't have to do this alone. I'm here with you, always. You are NEVER alone."

P.S: I know you feel that it's very fake when people ask you how you are and all, so I didn't ask. But I'm praying for you. You are not alone & you don't have to be. You don't have to be "strong enough" to seek God. Each one of us matters to Him just as much. He's our Heavenly Father after all. - Same goes to all those who are reading this post ;) -

“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." (Mark 2:17)

Well, no harm learning to rely on ur friends too sometimes ;)

Hope you are blessed by this,

-DaNiEL-