Bye bye kiddos

Super chun outfit!

Friday was the last day of work at Peter & Jane. Celebrating children's day with them made my day. Once again, the pretty, interesting and smart costumes and......FOOD. There were cakes, cupcakes, chocolates, cookies and junk food everywhere. Oh how I miss celebrating children's day in primary school. haha.

Really gonna miss them. So much. It's kinda sad to know that they might forget me. When I visit next year, there will be new faces and faces who are no longer there. It is sad. Will miss those who are moving on to primary school.

The 'superstar' in nursery

The boy with gorgeous eyes and brings fruit to school everyday

Perceptions, perceptions.

Few things I learnt in CF today :
-God does what is best for His church. If anyone stood out like gangrene, they will be rid off like Ananias and Sapphira.

And everything came down to this amazing truth....

Judgement always comes hand in hand with Love.

....that God judges in love, and His love is just.

Love & Redemption

Redeeming Love.

Another beautiful, captivating, heart-pounding novel.

The word 'Love'. What meaning does it carry, or is it a foul word?. The disgusting past people carry like ‘old baggage’ everywhere they go. Perceptions on others and the bitterness people carry due to unknowingly forming judgments. The beauty of knowing God forgives and will never forsake his children. The terrible feeling of guilt acting as though nothing had happened. Accepting another’s judgment, believing the shame belongs. Once like this, always like this. The feeling of unworthy-ness to receive unconditional love from another. The feeling of life and warmth when someone brushes on one’s skin instead of being numb to touch. Knowing the importance of being loved. A love that comes with sacrifice and not pride. To believe that God works through anyone. And to also know that God is a jealous God. To know my identity in Him and not wrap myself around what others say about me behind my back.

My loving father, I pray that you guard my heart as how I read about the character Francine Rivers wrote in her novel.

I want to be beautiful

Make you stand in awe

Look inside my heart and be amazed

I want to hear you say

Who I am is quite enough

Just wanna be worthy of love and BEAUTIFUL.

-Beautiful by Bethany Dilon-

Ah….what a great weekend!

The girls’ part 2 was amazing. The deco was great, the photo booth was perfect with the lights and additional props, the food was yummy, beautiful & sumptuous desserts were made by a friend, pretty door gifts, the girls dressed beautifully, endless photo taking and ministry time with Mrs Piper was such a success when the Holy Spirit worked through some of the girls. All the effort, moments of dissatisfaction, lack of sleep etc didn’t matter anymore during the event. God was there to turn all imperfection to His perfect plan. I can breathe out and say “Thank you God for humbling moments and the girls truly are, your precious, beautiful princesses. “

Home-baked! With butterflies!

Looks amazing, no? They tasted sooo good.

Dance to 'The Real Me'

Oh, do we just love dancing!

Sunday, we all looked sleepy, some zoned out and some overly hyper. Our small presentation for Pastor’s birthday turned out to be a beautiful moment for him. I can’t imagine any other way to redo the performance. The song touched his heart, the funny moments at the end with strimmers and party hats created a cheery atmosphere. Thank you God for a loving pastor who has such a big heart.

Selah in Progress

After Annette's sharing in CF today, I realize how important it is to have 'company' with God and that it's OK to blame God and wrestle with Him about anything under the sun.

Of course, something happened. I have to give away RM50 for a lousy cause. The fault is mine.....but I don't see how this is 'beneficial'. It's a lot. And with what's been happening, I can't believe it.

But then......today I learnt that its not in quiet places or places of serenity where I should try to find God, but in my current situation. It's a whole lot of effort......but it's worth the try.

Update!

So glad to be dancing again!!! after a weeks of 'break'. Had a torturous start that I cannot lift my arms for even 1 minute without feeling the heavy-ness.

When I woke up today, OMG. I really Did get a sorethroat!!! The funny part is I got it yesterday in dance class. Being upside down, trying to swallow my saliva. Seriously, what a fascinating and disappointing experience.

Today is Christine's last day working in P&J. Glad to know her and work with her these past weeks and the atmosphere will get more quiet without her around. So sweet to give us all a farewell present. =)

Tomorrow and Sat is time for brainstorming and berbonding with CF committee once again. What a packed weekend. Now that I think of it.........in just a week+, I've had and will be involved in 5 worship sessions. O_O Good stuff. I love singing. Even if I sound off sometimes. hahaha.

Kingdom Women Conference

"United"
for such a time as this

Such an amazing experience I had. Pastors Jem, Sam Evans, Debbie Prescott and the founder of Tenaganita, Irene Fernandez made huge impacts in the 24hrs we had. I've come out of the hall yesterday, more confident, free, brave, filled with joy, and trusting God much more. God worked something in me. It's just unexplainable to suddenly have a new feeling in me. =)
The words spoken by Ps Sam were so true. That Jesus is terrifying and fun, the God doesn't bring storms to 'test' our faith and that Jesus is already in my boat(destiny) throughout the journey to the other side. As she made us shout individually yesterday, it really pushed me. Something I haven't been experiencing for awhile and I'm glad for a cold-fresh wake up call. "I'm crossing over!"

Irene also shared her story and experience with girls who were trafficked. Crazy stuff. About 2 mil of the population in Malaysia are illegal workers. Hearing about how girls and women are tricked into prostitution seems like a story heard so often......and its disturbing. Promised a job to provide for their family and then have their identity and integrity taken away without any say. People treated even Worse than animals. It really is sad to hear God's creation being treated by another in such a way. It makes me cringe after watching each movie clip concerning this during the conference.

I'm glad I had friends who went. What a great, priceless experience.

Because of that.....
I attended youth today with a different attitude. The songs chosen and the sharing by Isaac and Kelsey seemed to be connected with what I've gained at the conference. I went today with so much confidence I wished I had since forever. Woohooo!!!

I'm crossing over!!!!!!