An awesome video made and edited by my artistic friend, Jue Xuan. Casted by my wonderful and awesome bunch of friends! Who was so lovely and send me off at the airport. Staying back till late.
I tear when I recall that scene.
I tear when I hear the song.
I tear when I see the album.
This is for you, my dear friends. What touched me is not just your presence but the effort you put in to make this memorable to me, to express your thoughts, the gratefulness to God for His grace in giving you to me! For letting me cross your paths! Just as how you've touched me in many MANY ways, I hope I'll have umpteen chances to be THAT friend to you.
So to Wanting, John, Qiao Yong, Lester, Yi Chen, Jue Xuan, Bok Wei, Eugene, Wee Siang, THANK YOU! You have been a great and fun bunch of people! Not forgetting Bethia too!
Also thanks to Marcus, Andrew, Khalis and my church friends! Thank you for coming to send me off! =) Loves and miss you lots! Of course, to my family too!!
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:05 am
Complete
Here I am, Oh God
I bring this sacrifice--my open heart.
I offer up my life.
I look to You, Lord
Your love that never ends
Restores me again
So I lift my eyes to you, Lord
In Your strength will I break through, Lord
Touch me now, let your love fall down on me
I know your love dispels all my fears.
Through the storm I will hold on Lord
And I pray I will hold on, Lord
Then I'll see beyond my calvary one day
And I will be complete in You
Here I am, Oh God
I bring this sacrifice
My open heart, I offer up my life
I look to You, Lord
Your love that never ends
Restores me again
So I lift my eyes to you Lord
In your strength will I break through Lord
Touch me now, let your love fall down on me
I know your love dispels all my fears
Through the storm I will hold on Lord
And I pray I will hold on, Lord
Then I'll see beyond my calvary one day
And I will be complete in You
I look to You, Lord
Your love that never ends
Restores me again
So I lift my eyes to you Lord
In your strength will I break through Lord
Touch me now, let your love fall down on me
I know your love dispels all my fears
Through the storm I will hold on Lord
And I pray I will hold on, Lord
Then I'll see beyond my calvary one day
And I will be complete in You
---------------------------------
Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:56 am
[bless my little girl]
I was listening to this album recently. It always brings back many memories. When my family first had this album, it was in a cassette! So I had this way back long ago and that's why I can memorise almost every song without ever having to flip to see the lyrics!
And I simply love this album! Sweet and gentle. And it went with us to New Zealand and was always played when my dad drives along the highways. So whenever I hear the songs, there would be scenes of mountains and green grasslands flashing through my mind.
One thing I like about this album is that it has a Christian touch to it. Some songs are as prayers to God--to ask for God's blessings over this little girl. Like the one that mentions about the different women in the Bible and the characters they display and about how one day she'll meet her future husband and about faith, hope & love (1 Cor 13). Beautiful and wonderful! :)
As I hear this album, I was really touched. Oh, how I wished I had a little girl to behold and to sing these songs to. How I wish I have a daughter, a lovely and pretty baby girl in my arms...to hold her, to sing to her, to love her, to dedicate her to God, to pray over her, to train her up to be a woman of God. Such longing, it just keeps coming...I just wonder if I would ever have a chance. Nonetheless, I'll hope in God. And even if I can't pray over a child of my own, I can pray over my nieces and other people's children :)
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:47 am
[I will miss]
I will miss...
my family; the times when I can make funny faces at my sister in the mirror
when I can just lay my arm on her shoulder
when I can just look down and see her peaceful sleeping look and say a prayer for her
the times when I can just hug my mum and she'll shrink back
when I wake up every morning to breakfast on the table
when I can just talk to her endlessly
the times when I can sit by my brother's bedside and talk to him
when I struggle to find words to say
when I fetch him from the mrt station late at night
the times when I can greet my dad when he returns from work
when I can teh him and argue with him to let me drive the car
when I joke with him and tell him things that he "everthing also know"
when I can see the sparkle in his eyes and the youthfulness in him
I will miss...
my church; the familiarity of the people
the familiarity of the place
the seat that I always sit at
when I can just stand at one side and have my refreshment without feeling weird
when I can talk to everyone and anyone and catch up with them
when I get bullied by the adults but in a fun way
when I can just sit quietly and listen to the adults talk
when I can play the keyboard and serve God and the people
when I can let my fingers run and let my mind play melodies inspired by God
when I can give the hugs to the many ladies there who had seen me grow up
when I hear the familiar voice of my pastor and knows that she's been praying for us
I will miss..
my friends; the new friends that I make
the budding new friendships and relationships with people
the guys that are entering uni this year
I will miss...
the weekly church prayer meeting that I've grown very fond of; the church leaders that I'm beginning to know
the people knowing me as "Lim Soo Guan's daughter"
the touch of God as we pray together
the wonderful testimonies shared by the leaders
the movement of the Spirit in each session
the intentional time to pray for my pastor, my leaders and the Baptist community
I will miss...
the safe environment in Singapore; the going to shopping centers whenever, wherever
the safe return home by taxi, bus and train
the low crime rates
I will miss...
the freedom of worship; the many church buildings in Singapore
the bold proclamation of the gospel
the unmasked version of the good news
the big bright banners that are hung at the buildings
the freedom of holding conferences
the wide publicity
There are so many things that I'll be leaving behind. So many things that I'll miss. And I'll dearly miss. And I've learned not to take these things for granted. In the coming one week before my departure, let these be uttered as thanksgiving. And let these be my prayer and intercession.
Oh! And I will miss...
my long hair;
which I'm going to cut tomorrow :P
---------------------------------
Friday, July 02, 2010 @ 12:40 am
[intercession]
I was reading the "A woman God can use" book and today, I learned lessons through the lady called Abigail. She was a wife or a mean and surly man. The chapter touches on abusive families. Particularly addressing to woman who are abused--verbally, physically or sexually.
Since this author is a speaker at various conferences and an author too, she has many stories to tell. And she writes about a real-life story of such a case happening even within a Christian family where the husband is a leader of the church. I was quite surprised at this. Yet, I know that I shouldn't be. Even Christians are human and is part of this fallen nature.
As I read, my heart goes out to this lady and to all the abused women out there. It just pains my heart to see, read and hear about it. I've read from various sources about such abuse cases. I know it's a reality. I know it's true. But I never read about it in such details and reading about the emotions the abused woman went through.
Actually, I never could understand the extent of these abuse. Even in my home, my parents never abuse each other verbally. Thank God for His grace and protection on us all these years. And so, when I read the book, I was so sad. When I closed the chapter, I just prayed, interceded for all the women who are victims of abuse. To save each one from the clutches of Satan and to find support in others. To stand up and confront the issue, to find value in God once again. And I prayed for all of our (myself & my girl friends) future. That God will protect us and in His grace, give us a family that is healthy. That our husbands will not be like Abigail's husband and will not be abusive in any form. May my prayers be answered according to His Will. Amen.
---------------------------------
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:17 pm
An awesome video made and edited by my artistic friend, Jue Xuan. Casted by my wonderful and awesome bunch of friends! Who was so lovely and send me off at the airport. Staying back till late.
I tear when I recall that scene.
I tear when I hear the song.
I tear when I see the album.
This is for you, my dear friends. What touched me is not just your presence but the effort you put in to make this memorable to me, to express your thoughts, the gratefulness to God for His grace in giving you to me! For letting me cross your paths! Just as how you've touched me in many MANY ways, I hope I'll have umpteen chances to be THAT friend to you.
So to Wanting, John, Qiao Yong, Lester, Yi Chen, Jue Xuan, Bok Wei, Eugene, Wee Siang, THANK YOU! You have been a great and fun bunch of people! Not forgetting Bethia too!
Also thanks to Marcus, Andrew, Khalis and my church friends! Thank you for coming to send me off! =) Loves and miss you lots! Of course, to my family too!!
---------------------------------
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:05 am
Complete
Here I am, Oh God
I bring this sacrifice--my open heart.
I offer up my life.
I look to You, Lord
Your love that never ends
Restores me again
So I lift my eyes to you, Lord
In Your strength will I break through, Lord
Touch me now, let your love fall down on me
I know your love dispels all my fears.
Through the storm I will hold on Lord
And I pray I will hold on, Lord
Then I'll see beyond my calvary one day
And I will be complete in You
Here I am, Oh God
I bring this sacrifice
My open heart, I offer up my life
I look to You, Lord
Your love that never ends
Restores me again
So I lift my eyes to you Lord
In your strength will I break through Lord
Touch me now, let your love fall down on me
I know your love dispels all my fears
Through the storm I will hold on Lord
And I pray I will hold on, Lord
Then I'll see beyond my calvary one day
And I will be complete in You
I look to You, Lord
Your love that never ends
Restores me again
So I lift my eyes to you Lord
In your strength will I break through Lord
Touch me now, let your love fall down on me
I know your love dispels all my fears
Through the storm I will hold on Lord
And I pray I will hold on, Lord
Then I'll see beyond my calvary one day
And I will be complete in You
---------------------------------
Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:56 am
[bless my little girl]
I was listening to this album recently. It always brings back many memories. When my family first had this album, it was in a cassette! So I had this way back long ago and that's why I can memorise almost every song without ever having to flip to see the lyrics!
And I simply love this album! Sweet and gentle. And it went with us to New Zealand and was always played when my dad drives along the highways. So whenever I hear the songs, there would be scenes of mountains and green grasslands flashing through my mind.
One thing I like about this album is that it has a Christian touch to it. Some songs are as prayers to God--to ask for God's blessings over this little girl. Like the one that mentions about the different women in the Bible and the characters they display and about how one day she'll meet her future husband and about faith, hope & love (1 Cor 13). Beautiful and wonderful! :)
As I hear this album, I was really touched. Oh, how I wished I had a little girl to behold and to sing these songs to. How I wish I have a daughter, a lovely and pretty baby girl in my arms...to hold her, to sing to her, to love her, to dedicate her to God, to pray over her, to train her up to be a woman of God. Such longing, it just keeps coming...I just wonder if I would ever have a chance. Nonetheless, I'll hope in God. And even if I can't pray over a child of my own, I can pray over my nieces and other people's children :)
---------------------------------
Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:47 am
[I will miss]
I will miss...
my family; the times when I can make funny faces at my sister in the mirror
when I can just lay my arm on her shoulder
when I can just look down and see her peaceful sleeping look and say a prayer for her
the times when I can just hug my mum and she'll shrink back
when I wake up every morning to breakfast on the table
when I can just talk to her endlessly
the times when I can sit by my brother's bedside and talk to him
when I struggle to find words to say
when I fetch him from the mrt station late at night
the times when I can greet my dad when he returns from work
when I can teh him and argue with him to let me drive the car
when I joke with him and tell him things that he "everthing also know"
when I can see the sparkle in his eyes and the youthfulness in him
I will miss...
my church; the familiarity of the people
the familiarity of the place
the seat that I always sit at
when I can just stand at one side and have my refreshment without feeling weird
when I can talk to everyone and anyone and catch up with them
when I get bullied by the adults but in a fun way
when I can just sit quietly and listen to the adults talk
when I can play the keyboard and serve God and the people
when I can let my fingers run and let my mind play melodies inspired by God
when I can give the hugs to the many ladies there who had seen me grow up
when I hear the familiar voice of my pastor and knows that she's been praying for us
I will miss..
my friends; the new friends that I make
the budding new friendships and relationships with people
the guys that are entering uni this year
I will miss...
the weekly church prayer meeting that I've grown very fond of; the church leaders that I'm beginning to know
the people knowing me as "Lim Soo Guan's daughter"
the touch of God as we pray together
the wonderful testimonies shared by the leaders
the movement of the Spirit in each session
the intentional time to pray for my pastor, my leaders and the Baptist community
I will miss...
the safe environment in Singapore; the going to shopping centers whenever, wherever
the safe return home by taxi, bus and train
the low crime rates
I will miss...
the freedom of worship; the many church buildings in Singapore
the bold proclamation of the gospel
the unmasked version of the good news
the big bright banners that are hung at the buildings
the freedom of holding conferences
the wide publicity
There are so many things that I'll be leaving behind. So many things that I'll miss. And I'll dearly miss. And I've learned not to take these things for granted. In the coming one week before my departure, let these be uttered as thanksgiving. And let these be my prayer and intercession.
Oh! And I will miss...
my long hair;
which I'm going to cut tomorrow :P
---------------------------------
Friday, July 02, 2010 @ 12:40 am
[intercession]
I was reading the "A woman God can use" book and today, I learned lessons through the lady called Abigail. She was a wife or a mean and surly man. The chapter touches on abusive families. Particularly addressing to woman who are abused--verbally, physically or sexually.
Since this author is a speaker at various conferences and an author too, she has many stories to tell. And she writes about a real-life story of such a case happening even within a Christian family where the husband is a leader of the church. I was quite surprised at this. Yet, I know that I shouldn't be. Even Christians are human and is part of this fallen nature.
As I read, my heart goes out to this lady and to all the abused women out there. It just pains my heart to see, read and hear about it. I've read from various sources about such abuse cases. I know it's a reality. I know it's true. But I never read about it in such details and reading about the emotions the abused woman went through.
Actually, I never could understand the extent of these abuse. Even in my home, my parents never abuse each other verbally. Thank God for His grace and protection on us all these years. And so, when I read the book, I was so sad. When I closed the chapter, I just prayed, interceded for all the women who are victims of abuse. To save each one from the clutches of Satan and to find support in others. To stand up and confront the issue, to find value in God once again. And I prayed for all of our (myself & my girl friends) future. That God will protect us and in His grace, give us a family that is healthy. That our husbands will not be like Abigail's husband and will not be abusive in any form. May my prayers be answered according to His Will. Amen.
Sharon
23
1 May 1989...Labour Day!
Abundant Life Baptist Church
Pei Hwa Presbyterian Pri Sch (PHPPS),
Clementi Town Sec Sch (CTSS),
St Andrews Junior College (SAJC),
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Loves: God
Bible
Family (dad, mum, reuben, sarah, po-po)
Friends
Band: Hillsong, Don Moen, Corrine May
Food: jus can't take spice, crab n prawns :(
Music: Christian n comtemporary/love songs
Movies: Cinderella Story, Matrix, I Robot, Lord of the Rings, Princess Dairy Series, The Island, Gattaca, Crash, Stardust...
