{ Not by perfection but by Grace. }

{ Resting in His unchanging grace. }

we can rest in His grace because it simply does not ever change.

grace cannot be earned because it only can come out of an outlet of being given -- and that brings comfort to us undeserving folks as in and of ourselves, we can do nothing. even with what we give unto Him and to others, it first came from above.

indeed JP has brought forth a whole other level of grace that can never be fully understood. the vastness, the richness and deepness of grace is yet to be found. to think we have came close or reached the level, there is plenty more of where His grace has come from that is willing to be found.

we're indeed blessed because grace came. there are simply no words to express the gratitude of His astronomical grace and it's constant ability to amaze us each time.

"Lord. let me never be contented in the amazement of what Your grace can do in my life."

{ Be who He created you to be, yourself. }

be who He created you wonderfully and fearfully to be,

yourself.

"the best person you can be, is yourself."

- J. Meyer

the glass is no longer stained.

{ Change Ahead. }

greater things, greater miracles, greater blessings, greater anointing, greater revelations and greater experiences are just around the corner. just keep walking. 

you're closer than you think.

{ When you are about to quit, And He says.. }

"because at the cross, i never gave up on you."

{ When there's shaking & rolling, There's also complete trust / I am free }

"though mountains shake, and storms may roll,

i will trust in You, completely."

- dz. 

while worshiping, was really taking in every word and spirit of the bridge..

"Jesus, my Jesus, 

death could not hold You, 

freedom abounds."

oh it just assures us that we shall no longer be chained down,

because once we've been set free, we're completely free indeed.

the chains are way gone.

so let's enjoy what is already place, 

and start dancing in this freedom we definitely know.

"i am free to dannnce!"

{ When your heart is troubled, and He says.. }

{ Through the storm, He is Lord of all. Pt. 2 }

"Joy is that deep settled confidence that God is in control of every area of my life."

- Paul Sailhammer

through the storm He is sovereign.

through the storm He is in control.

through the storm, He strengthens, helps and upholds us.

through the storm, He knows what He's doing.

and through the storm, He is up to something good.

{ Worship: Be yourself in The LORD. }

"Know that you are in The LORD, and be yourself.

There is no other like you.

And be faithful on what God has placed in your heart."

- S. Goh

{ With thankfulness, I sing.. }

with thankfulness, i sing..

i sing of Your never ending goodness..

i sing of Your countless blessings..

i sing of Your undeserve grace..

i sing of Your abundance..

i sing of Your constant presence..

i sing of Your patience and empowerment..

i sing of Your unfailing love..

and, i sing of Your greater plans that yet to come..

{ Step away from His new promise land. }

as dad was packing away our current life and onto the new that He has accelerated for us, chanced upon the note that P asked us to write out our thanksgiving(s) of 2010 on the eve of 2011. that was the very year He finally uprooted me from my comfort place, and bought me back to what i now call, home.

such memories and faithfulness:

Thank God for bringing the entire family back in Singapore.

Thank God for being faithfully there when Naomi (my late niece who is now chilling out with my grandparents) went to the Lord -- "He is still a good God!"

Thank God for Dad and Mum for supporting me emotionally, financially (with the whole year not being in the marketplace yet), spiritually and always, always, in grace.

Thank God for Mike and Fel where now there is a closer relationship -- one with Christ and one together.

Thank God for Fel getting preggers in June.

Thank God for Ben and Sam, whom we all share the same humor and will always be there when need be.

Thank God for going on a mission trip -- getting back to it again and experiencing Him like never before. "everything i am is for His kingdom's cause."

Thank God for His ministry and opening a door in choir with a privilege to serve. dreams fulfilled when i was on stage at miracle seed sunday and with darlene. "oh how He forever loves me."

Thank God for a caregroup with kingdom bonding and a faithful community group full of encouragement and prayers.

Thank God for tuesday group for opening my eyes to the boldness to declare and pray as He leads -- "not by might, not by power, but by the spirit of God."

Thank God for a holiday with close mates in HK and TW.

Thank God for the bestest blessing, which is a deeper relationship with my Daddy God. "Thank You for Your continuous undeserving grace, irresistible favor, unfailing love, unspeakable joy, shalom peace and love that goes deeper.." (Worships at Your feet)

indeed, You are Lord of all. 

just excited with what else You have install for the family and myself. not only a new addition of Gideon, plus a God given place where we can grow closer in, but am stirred as we are experiencing the final straw and arrow that still will not prosper, but actually drive us into our new promise land. 

so that means there got to be something huge that we yet to experience. oh the smell of milk and honey is a mere step away..

{ TodayDevo Repost: "He’s Working In You" - J. Osteen }

funny how we say one thing, and God immediately convicts us.
or should i say gently correct as well? haha.

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“...he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus”
(Philippians 1:6, NIV)

Sometimes when God is doing a work in our lives, it can begin to feel a little uncomfortable. We may encounter people who are hard to get along with or have circumstances that seem beyond our control.

When this happens, instead of complaining, getting sour or trying to change everything around you, why don’t you look deep inside and say, “Lord, thank You for doing a work in me.”

See, I’ve learned that God is more interested in changing me than He is in changing my circumstances. If I choose to stay sour because I’m not getting my way or discouraged because things aren't happening on my time table, that's going to keep me right where I am.

If you want to see change, if you want to see God open up new doors, the key is to bloom right where you’re planted. You can’t wait until everything gets better before you decide to have a good attitude. You have to be the best that you can be right where you are.

When you bloom where you’re planted, you’re allowing God to work in you, and He will be faithful to complete what He’s started in you!

{ His favor last a lifetime. }

"His favor is for a lifetime or in His favor is life!"

- Psalm 30:5 (Amp)

{ Marked & Chosen. }

after an interesting time at camp, the eyes of my heart has been enlighten -- even being placed among unfamiliar faces and constant need of stepping in uncomfortable situations. only had one expectation, but funny how now it seems even more impossible to receive. haha, biblical much?

had alot of first times, not what one would expect, but will take it as learning experiences? interesting how everything fan out within the five days. still am more grateful for the word, ministering and worship then anything else. if any extra comes along, it was a bonus -- and there was.

will always cherish the moment with S and MY in the room -- just pouring out what our hearts has been resonating before and during the camp. and the mighty prayer to end off what we daringly shared was just a reminder of what He has already done. bless your hearts ladies.

He taught me quite abit during the few days, in many moments of anointed and not so anointed ones (if there is such a thing):

1) when nothing happens, that is favor - ps. D.
2) your calling is the best gift that you can give to your LP - women's mtg
3) do not be stumbled by what the person is not yet, but who they actually are (working in progress)
4) His favor does not need a lifetime to change for one moment, but one moment to change for a lifetime
5) the gift can be cultivated, but anointing is purely from the Lord

even with not much connections were placed, came back with a much greater appreciation for the ones that already are -- especially for those who have been standing and cheering me on during this journey. love you till the ends of the earth.

life would not been the same if He has not placed each and everyone of your beautiful souls in my life.

i need not anyone of a high caliber but with all of you as my inspiration. acceptance was never compromised nor a judgement was implaced. how one deeply cherishes the circle of trust, constant encouragement, vulnerability and empowering prayers. His love is definitely felt through your hearts.

with the matters and concerns of the heart, am resting in His unchanging grace. (inspired by R. Morgan)

gratefulness reigns when you know how much you are loved and eternally saved by Grace. it is no longer a repetitive word or teaching, but a personal experience with the Person every time grace is heard, uttered and given.

now tears of thankfulness and not sadness drips because of a heart that have tasted His goodness and mercies and want nothing less.

"Your grace still amazes me."

{ His favor only needs a moment. }

God's favor only needs one moment to change our lives, completely.
for whatever He appoints, lasts a lifetime.
what you thought could have taken years or months,
have now permanently transformed in a blink of an eye.
He does not play catch up as He simply controls time.
hence wastage is never permitted under His watch.