2nd one today! O,O
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I know, I just updated, but I want to do it again. I like recording every single important thoughts or things here. Despite the fact that it is very open here and just about anyone who has acess to the internet can read this, but heck. This is my blog and it will stay that way until it gets hacked. Then I'll create another one if that ever happens. the cycle goes on...
I just went to Ming's blog and saw something regarding worship this Sunday, and how she is the drummer for that service. I was -sad to say- glad that I wasn't the keyboardist for this Sunday. I mean, I am not GLAD because I don't like serving, and thus finding that 'me' and 'playing the keyboard' equals to a waste of time. I am GLAD because, yes I'm not serving for that service, because I have been discouraged by how I had played for the previous service.
Just yesterday I was practicing the Doxology, trying to get it right, only to remember that I have yet to receive a message saying that I'll be serving this Sunday. I was, relieved. I am afraid, yes, that is one thing that I cannot deny. I just feel that making mistakes would distract the others and also that I wouldn't be able to set the mood right.
I felt so depressed when I received the same cheery message from Suzanne-not that I don't like her, or dislike receiving cheery messages- saying that I had been chosen to serve this Sunday few weeks back. I knew what I played up there wasn't my best. I wanted to give my best to God, honestly and truly, I really do. But, my heart wasn't right. Hui Qi then shared with me what Leonard said to her once. About who were the ones judging us. the congre weren't the ones, it was God.
That encouraged me and gave me a confidence booster, so, I thank yall. And it was just before she left. Aww, how sweet of her. :D Hearts, hearts and MORE HEARTS FOR YOU!
Anyhoo, brain jammed. My flow of thoughts were disrupted by some other random thought. Oh well. This shall end here and now.
You know you love me, XOXO, Lyna.
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Something prompted me to open the prayer mail from Kendra. To tell you the truth, I hardly open them, not because I don't like to, but because I seem to open them late. She just sent it in 3 minutes ago(it's 1255). I saw the title and was somehow drawn to it. After the huge mass of email contacts, I saw this verse and what she thought about it.
Hey Kendra! I'll copy ad paste the whole thing here okay? :D
"Serve the LORD with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!" - Psalm 100:2(ESV)
I came across this Psalm (100) during my QT this morning and it really spoke to me so I thought of sharing this with all of you.
In the NIV Bible, the verse says to "worship" with gladness. Yet for the ESV Bible, it says to "serve".
So it kind of reminded me that serving is also a form of worship, giving back to God our all for His love and all that He has done for us.
As most of us are busy with serving in all the Evangelistic activities these few weeks, let us continue to serve with joy and thanksgiving, for it is by grace that we are called to serve, and it is a blessing and an honour to serve our King.
Jia you in all that you do and do make time to be still before the Lord!
Oh yes, do continue to pray for:
i) After Examination Bash 2 - Saturday, 29th November
- Pray for the adhoc committee, for strength to complete all the preparations
- Pray for YMers, to have the burden to bring their friends for this pre-camp event.
- Pray for the newcomers, that God's Spirit will work in them
- Pray also for good weather and safety for this event
ii) Mission Trip to Ayer Tawar, Malaysia - 3rd Dec to 10th Dec
- Pray for the Team, for God's hand to be upon them, giving them unity, wisdom and strength in preparing for the trip
- Pray for the church members in Ayer Tawar, Kampung Jering Methodist Church, that God will continue to bless them and prepare them as the Team goes over to organise outreach activities
- Pray that God's Spirit to work in Ayer Tawar, that the locals there will be opened to the Good News
iii) Camp iInc - 17th Dec to 20th Dec
- Pray for the Camp Committee, for wisdom and strength as they continue to plan for the Camp
- Pray for good health and good time management for all Camp Comm members
- Pray for the YMers, for courage and wisdom in knowing how to invite and encourage their friends to come
- Pray that God's Spirit will work in the hearts of those who have been invited and agreed to come, that they may be open to Him.
Take Care, peeps!
It's the last lap of the year!
Add oil for God!
God Bless!--
"The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him."
--- Kendra :D
So, do we feel happy when we serve?
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