THIS TOO SHALL PASS

My latest favourite quote is:
"THIS TOO SHALL PASS."

I'm not sure if it is in the bible or not, but I love it so much. Whenever you are going through some tough times and you feel like you are never going to be happy again, just think of this. I've been through a lot, so I can tell this.

I promise that things always get better. God brings you to certain situations to only make you stronger. Some people may not believe that, but I do.

Whether it is losing a loved one or a big test you are feeling anxious or sad about, you will be happy again. Think of everything you have been through already. Believe you are strong and you will be. You best days are ahead of you.

Much love!

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MILLION DOLLAR SMILE

Every smile is so artificial

When the heart seeks the not-so-real

I Wish I don’t have to fake

I Wish I get a heart's remake

When I learnt the secret of that million dollar smile

I wondered what took me all this while

It is in the seeking of the simple & noble, in choosing to live in peace

it made me free, it let me breathe and put back the smile of my face.

Yea yea yea I feel so nice

I talk a lot and I laugh aloud, I am so much in peace.

Give me that million dollar smile

When your heart is pure and real

A broken heart your smile might heal

A hardened heart might start to feel

Give away that million dollar smile.

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LOGOS HOPE

While sorting through my photos and trying to organize my thoughts, I am reminded of numerous events and several divine connections that remain as fond memories on-board the ship, Logos Hope. Everything from the initial decisions and preparations to the return and wind down has brought with it a flood of emotions and excitement about what God is doing now and what He will do next.

Well, “they” say that a picture is worth 1,000 words… I have over 1,000 pictures which should translate to a million words… minimum! Those of you who have had to endure my picture uploads on facebook know that I have a difficult time “not uploading pictures”. I’ll try to condense my current thoughts into a word picture hoping it will translate for you an accurate analogy of what I experienced onboard.

It was energizing and exciting to  live with 400 crew members from over 45 different nationalities onboard. The common goal of the entire ship's company was to bring knowledge, help and hope to the people of the world. I had the opportunity to hear their stories and it was so encouraging to see God's providence and direction in bringing them to the ship. Many of them onboard have attended the Alpha Course in their respective churches and some were also saved by attending the Alpha Course.

One of the highlights of my trip would definitely be the 15 days of being on land teams during dry-dock in Srilanka. Some of us onboard had this opportunity of serving in a village called Kalladi. The community in the village have been victims of Tsunami and War. The recent flood has not made life easier either. It was moving to see that these people have just one meal a day and have just one mat in their four walled government provided-houses. But one thing that surprised me was that in spite of having nothing at all, they were so content. The joy I saw in their eyes was just amazing. I could see that they trusted God so much and they had their hopes fixed in Christ. That was really encouraging for me because living in big cities we are never content with what God has given us, and we always want more. They were so open to receive us and we could bring the message of hope and demonstrate God's love to people inspite of their circumstance, culture or background.

What makes the ship so unique is the community onboard that reflects God’s love so clearly. Receiving and giving love is what I experienced on the Logos Hope. The opportunity to go and show Christ's love is right where you are. Don’t go looking for it anywhere else. Look for it right where you are. Seize it! Take a step of faith to move forward. Trust God to show you someone today who needs the love of God. God bless you.

Logos Hope in 60 seconds:

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STILL THINKING OF ME

I just woke up really early this morning and was going through psalm 139... I was so blessed with the entire chapter. What was new to me is that God is thinking about me lyk all the time. It says that His thoughts about me are innumerable that they out number the grains of sand on the sea. Even when I wake up in the morning God is still thinking of me. Wow... its an awesome truth... I didn't want to forget this so I just thought of writing a song. Its called, "Still Thinking Of Me" =)

Here are the lyrics :) Hope you like it.

How precious is it Lord

To realize that You are

Thinking about me constantly

I cant even count,

how many times a day,

when You think of me

bridge:

You know when I sit,

You know when I stand,

You know every thought,

You know all my plans

chorus:

Each morning I wake up and

know that You are...

Still thinking about me...( repeat)

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WHEN I CRY

Makin' a list of all of the good things You've done for me.

Lord, I've never been one to complain.

But, right now I'm lost, and I can't find my way.

My world's come apart, and it's breakin' my heart.

But it helps to know; that Your heart is breaking too.

When I cry, You cry. When I hurt, You hurt.

When I've lost someone, it takes a piece of You too.

And when I fall on my face, You fill me with grace.

Cause nothing breaks Your heart, or tears You apart

Like when I cry.

Alone in the dark, face in my hands cryin' out to You.

Lord, there's never been a time in my life,

There's so much at stake, there's so much to lose.

But I trust it to You. You'll bring me through.

And it helps me to know that I'm not alone.

When I cry, You cry. When I hurt, You hurt.

When I've lost someone, it takes a piece of You too.

And when I fall on my face, You fill me with grace.

Cause nothing breaks Your heart, or tears You apart

Like when I cry.

You're the one who calmed the raging sea.

You're the one who made the blind to see.

You looked through all of heaven and eternity,

And through it all you saw me.

When I cry, You cry. When I hurt, You hurt.

When I've lost someone, it takes a piece of You too.

And when I fall on my face, You fill me with grace.

Nothing breaks Your heart, or tears You apart

Like when I cry.

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BEAUTY FROM PAIN

This song digs really deep whenever i listen to it, and am constantly reminded by the immensity of God's love for me. It lifts my spirit, and I pray it continues to touch the lives of others as it touches mine every time i listen to it. The video is awesome and the lyrics are too good.

The lights go out all around me
One last candle to keep out the night
And then the darkness surrounds me
I know I'm alive But I feel like I've died
And all that's left is to accept that it's over
My dreams ran like sand through the fists that I made
I try to keep warm but I just grow colder
I feel like I'm slipping away

After all this has passed
I still will remain
After I've cried my last
There'll be beauty from pain
Though it won't be today
Someday I'll hope again
And there'll be beauty from pain
You will bring beauty from my pain

My whole world is the pain inside me
The best I can do is just get through the day
When life before is only a memory
I wonder why God lets me walk through this place
And though I can't understand why this happened
I know that I will when I look back someday
And see how you've brought beauty from ashes
And made me as gold purified through these flames

After all this has passed
I still will remain
After I've cried my last
There'll be beauty from pain
Though it won't be today Someday I'll hope again
And there'll be beauty from pain
You will bring beauty from my pain

Here I am at the end of me
Trying to hold to what I can't see
I forgot how to hope
This night's been so long
I cling to your promise
There will be a dawn

After all this has passed
I still will remain
After I've cried my last
There'll be beauty from pain
Though it won't be today
Someday I'll hope again
And there'll be beauty from pain
You will bring beauty from my pain

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GOD'S MASTER PIECE

This is one of the best skit I have seens so far. I'm blessed every time I watch this video EVERY TIME.

How beautifull God tells me that I am His original master piece and God doesn't make junk.

I love the line that says, We don't hold God up, He holds us up and His love has no boundaries.

Hope you will be blessed as you watch this video.

Dear God,

Today I'm turnin every thn over 2 u, I'm nt gonna hold on to anythn any more. Your word says that You will make me Your master piece n use me to do gr8 things. I don see how it's possible, so plz do wat ever it takes to make me wat You want me to be. I love u God.
Amen

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LOVE

God's love is like an ocean and man's love is like a drop of water... so don't bother about the drop of love that some one didn't give you when you have the ocean of love =)

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

This is my love :)

How beautiful the Message says:

  Love never gives up.

Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
Love never dies.

Your love still amazes me ,Your love is still a mystery
Each day I fall on my knees ,‘Cause Your love still amazes me...

It’s deeper, it’s wider, It’s stronger, it’s higher ,It’s deeper it’s wider
It’s stronger, it’s higher than anything my eyes can see...

Your love still amazes me ...

Jesus I am so in love with YOU <3

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