I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
GOD forbid love ever leave you empty handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance....I hope you dance.

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin' might mean takin' chances but they're worth takin',
Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth makin',
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,
When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance....I hope you dance.
I hope you dance....I hope you dance.
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone.)

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It may seem biased, but certain friendships are just more natural and genuine because they are built in/on God's love. There's this special bond, it's more than friendships. We are brothers and sisters in Christ.

First day of Medicine placement in Greenslopes Private Hospital and I love it. Such undeserved blessing from God. Suddenly realise that I'm actually living my childhood dream - to study overseas (adui took me months to realise). Lord help me make the best out of it.

Thank You for friends, memories and suffocating laughter. 
That longing within, reflects how You long for relationships so intimate with Your dearly loved children.

May I live each day counting my blessings.
May I live each day in ways that make today a sweet memory for the future.

I ask for greater insight, not to impress but to impact and uplift others.
I ask for pure heart and clean hands.
I ask that You expand the territory of my heart.
I ask for Your compassion and a strong yet tender heart.

As I ask for more, may I give more as well.
Use me in ways I've never imagined.

Sit it out or dance? I hope I dance.

Keeping quiet when..

.. I see how one can put someone down at his/her back and then put up a smile in front of that person. uhhh.

.. I see how one lives to please someone of more dominating personality.

.. I see one gets drifted away and forgets the Greatest of all.

.. I have too much to say and don't know where to start.

.. I'm suppose to say something.

.. I look at those loving couples.

.. Everyone else is talking and laughing.

.. Things seem stagnant.

.. I think of home.


Lord, this heart needs some cleaning and purification.

This heart cannot go back into the shell, nor shrink back into the bud.

This heart longs to blossom and shine.


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How more timely can this be. Thank You Dear Jesus

Back from Melbourne.

I surprised myself on how attached I am to a certain group of people. Separation caused a little ache in the heart. I thought I was doing fine. Having to jump right into study, tutorial, clinic and lectures before I can rest and reflect doesn't help at all. Exhaustion.
My heart needs strength...a lot of it. 

Still I'm thankful, for every bit of the trip.

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'Today, He's looking for willing hearts and hands through which He can heal a needy world.' [Jesus, M.D. A Doctor Examines the Greatest Physician by David Stevens, M.D.]

Inspiring book.

To be of good hands for Him, I need to know my stuff really well. No more excuse SY. Let this be a turning point in my study attitude.

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God, You're good. Time and again You send different ones when I needed a cheer. Only You know how much I needed that. It's amazing how You link hearts together.
'I told you, I will never leave you nor forsake you.' so You say. 
You indeed are always watching over Your children.

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The greater the calling, the deeper the waters. and the heavier the burden.

I'm moving too slow. Time always wins me.

Floating I am, struggling to surface to catch a breath, can drown anytime.
My 'flesh' is sick of water, wants to get out of it.
My 'spirit-man' wants to be a better swimmer.

Your will, not mine, be done.

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'It's like a sea of waves keep coming to you again and again, but God won't allow the water to touch you. He's your refuge. In Him, your soul finds rest.'

'It's like walking on the bed of the departed Red Sea. Towers of water building up from both sides. But you look ahead. Your eyes meet His powerfully gentle eyes. Having faith that He'll hold the waters for you, you carry the confidence and walk... steadily and gracefully.

Lazing in my cosy room on an autumn day can be such a joy!
Doing things by myself, alone in the house, the quietness... my favourite.
and... PACKING!!

There may be imperfections and brokenness,
but isn't that what God came for?

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit,
A broken and a contrite heart.
These, O God, You will not despise.
[Psalm 51:17]

Who am I to judge and to despise then.


There may be weaknesses and mistakes,
but God didn't turn His face away.

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
[2 Corinthians 12:9]

So shan't I.

 
Am I willing to take up this challenge then?

 

From the rising of the sun - I see You.
From the chirping of the birds - I hear You.
From the cool autumn breeze - I feel You.

Sleeping in, burried under the warm quilt and soft pillows - It's almost heavenly.

Spent time jogging, baking cookies, reading, watching movie alone this holiday. These alone times are refreshing and therapeutic. No it's not being antisocial.

Picnic and kite-flying tomorrow at a park with LifeGroup. Tell me why is kite-flying coming back in trend.

Am reminded of the Irish Prayer...

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.

May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.

And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.


What a day to be alive!

Lord,

I c-a-n'-t... 

But,

You c-a-n...

Bring me to the depth.

Your supernatural wisdom and understanding I need.