End of the month

I can't believe it's already the end of September 2005. How time flies!

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Q4. This is the time when everybody reviews their goals, plans, etc. and work extra hard to catch up.

This year, I moved house. That is something that takes a lot of my time. And I didn't get to spend a lot of time on this. I really need to spend more time at home.

There is also a change in my career path. Well, from almost losing a job to being a contributor, I'd say I've come a long way.

The church has started a youth work after a long time of planning and praying. These young people are fun and full of energy. I enjoy working with them. They will build the foundation this year and fly next year.

What about you? What happened to you this year? Are you achieving your goals?

Let the Fire Fall on Me

A dear sister in Christ told me about this song this morning. I dug it up. I download the music sheet and the MP3.

This is also my first post using Blogger for Word. It works fine. But I cannot use Word as my Outlook editor. :(

1. Lord, I would be wholly Thine,
I would do Thy will divine,
From the world and sin and self I would be free;
On the altar now I lie,
And with all my heart I cry,
Let the holy fire from heaven fall on me.

Refrain:
Let the fire fall on me,
Let the fire fall on me;
The fire of Pentecost,
Consuming sin and dross,
Let the holy fire from heaven fall on me.

2. I would have sufficient grace
Every foe to bravely face,
And an overcomer evermore to be;
That I well may fill my place,
And that I may win the race,
Let the holy fire from heaven fall on me.

3. Holy Spirit from above,
Fill my longing soul with love,
Till the Master’s image all in me may see;
Make me gentle, true, and kind,
Meek of heart, and humble mind,
Let the holy fire from heaven fall on me.

4. In the kingdom I would stay,
There to labor night and day,
Any way and anywhere Thy will may be;
But that I may do my best,
And that others may be blest,
Let the holy fire from heaven fall on me.

Passed a test

First, I'd like to thank God, who enables me and strengthens me. I am also in debt to all of you who has been faithfully upholding me in your prayers. I stand today because you lifted me up with your prayers.

This morning, I sat for the SAP Business One Consultant Certification exam. There were some technical issues that it didn't start at 0900 as scheduled. I was the first one to finished all 80 questions and I made myself looked through them one by one before I decided to go. I passed the exam (it is self-grading.) I should be getting my certificate in a few weeks time.

All glory to Jesus! He is the author and finisher of my faith.

I don't like to think I had pressure preparing for this exam. However, some of my colleagues did check to see if I was doing ok. I don't like to disappoint, especially when my peers look up to me. I cannot fail. Such is the burden I carry with me when I step into the exam hall (which is a training room.) But God is strenght of my heart. I breezed through the questions (hey, I had to pace myself, I was very eager to get it done.) Doubts clouded my mind before I press on the Finish Exam button. What if I get a score less than 80 (for 80 is the passing mark)? I quickly brushed it aside. I am not doing this for my personal vain glory. Whatever I do, I want to give glory to God. Now, I have another opportunity to do so.

You know, there is another added weight on my shoulder. My colleague, the GM has 'inadvertently' represented me as a certified consultant to a customer, who is also a Christian. Now I am a real one. Phew! What a relief. Sales people, tsk tsk tsk.

I am glad it is over. I don't necessary enjoy the adoration and respect of my colleagues. I always downplay it. I tell them anyone could have done it. With this nre status as a certified consultant, it will be the same. God forbid that I start getting all arrogant again.

I smacked Jesse this morning. This is partly due to the anxiety to get out of the house as early as possible. So much for reconcilation. It didn't last for a week. I still have lots to do. I have to dig up and re- read my Father Connection.

You have a good day!

Here come the Kingdom Soldiers!

That was a wonderful camp! If only I have internet access, I could have provided live coverage. :)

Everyone one had a great time. The children made pizza (deeelicious!) which I thought we bought from outside. They also painted their own T-shirts.

The new friends who joined us also enjoyed their time talking about a variety of topics.

The singing contest had overwhelming response. To quote the American / Malaysian Idol slogan, suddenly, everyone wants to be a singer! Haha.

The worship was exceptionally good in the sense that we were able to reach up to God and allow Him to touch us. Fantastic. If you know the preparation we have done (or not done), you would appreciate it more. I think it is safe to say that the worship was anointed. Kudos to the worship team who followed the leading of the Spirit.

It seems like all the leaders received a message from God. I had trepidation going out for prayer. I always do. Most of it due to pride, some of it due to face (which it also pride) and a bit of doubt.

What if the preacher said something 'common'? That would be a big bruise to my ego. Or what if the preacher said God wants me to go fulltime. NOW. Hehe.

Either way, he (or God) didn't tell me anything out of my expectation. Nothing I don't already know. So, that should serve as a confirmation. Good. Now, I just have to be careful not to let any of it get into my head.

Some may be skeptical. I am skeptical. I check what the preacher shared against what God has been telling me all the time. I am the Learner. I am learning from the Bereans.

During the ministry time on Sunday, I kept praying for God to fill, heal and cleanse. Jesse and I hugged and wept incessantly. It was a wonderful and beautiful time of reconciliation. I have not been a responsible father. No more. Until now, I voice is still croaked from all that crying. Thanks to the prayers of some of you, I think my voice has regained its normalcy. But to my ears, it still doesn't sound right.

Let's pray that the fire doesn't fizzle out in us so quickly. I just watched LoTR. I have only watched the Two Towers before. My son saw both The Fellowship of the Ring and the Two Towers. So, once we got back from the camp, we finished off the last few moments of the Fellowship of the Ring, skipped the Two Towers and watched the Return of the King.

Whan I saw Aragorn rallying his troops to face the enemy bravely, I think of ourselves. As Kingdom Soldiers, will we waver in face of our adversaries? Are we diligent? Are we disciplined? Are we in shape? (Ok, I know round is also a shape, but you get my drift.)

It begs some thinking.

I am surrounded by wonderful people

Had a meeting with my fellow worshippers in the worship team. It was a wonderful meeting filled with constructive ideas and fun!

Each one is comfortable to voice one's view. I really enjoy working with my fellow worshippers.

I am having a late night supper cum talk with two of them now. Food from William's is not bad.

Chemistry, what price art thou?