Turn your face to the sun, and your shadows will remain behind you.

And if you listen very hard, the truth will come to you at last.

When I say.. "I am a Christian",
I'm not shouting "I am saved!"
I'm whispering "I got lost.."
"That is why I chose this way."

When I say.. "I am a Christian",
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need someone to be my guide.

When I say.. "I am a Christian",
I'm not trying to be strong,
I'm professing that I'm weak
and pray for strength to carry on.

When I say.. "I am a Christian",
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
and cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say.. "I am a Christian",
I'm not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are too visible
but God believes I'm worth it.

When I say.. "I am a Christian",
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
which is why I seek his name.

When I say.. "I am a Christian",
I do not wish to judge
I have no authority
I only know I am loved.

-Carol Wimmer

It seems like a trend these days, to pursue power, wealth and authority when sometimes people don't realise that humans are weak in nature, and that there are so many things in this world that are out of our control; not within our sphere of influence.
Most people like to see American Blockbusters with the main hero kicking butt and doing all that fanciful stunts, and we admire their acumen, charisma and self-confidence.

But How many times do we see the people behind supporting these heroes? Do we praise Robin for backing Batman while fighting crime? Do we thank Aunt May for being Spiderman's pillar of support? What's Spongebob without Patrick? What's life without God?

"He's like a junk-artist. He shapes our odds and ends into something that is both beautiful and useful for His Kingdom. Never stop believing in what He can do for you as miracles do exist."

Today, I experienced something and to me, it's amazing.
It started off in the arcade on the top level of Suntec City tower, where dear wanted to play the machines for fun to perhaps kill time or attempt to grab that cute, fluffy stitch toy. haha xD
And I knew, that these arcade machines with cute little toys inside are nothing but hokum and are Scamming machines, cause they're almost impossible to win and it's simply a waste of money. But somehow, I felt this rush inside me.. To try this particular machine similar to the infamous, notorious claw machine. This machine requires you to place the pusher directly into the hole and push down the number plate to claim a prize. Somehow I allowed myself to play it and 'waste' money despite having the experience of spending so much unnecessary cash on arcade games. It felt different; I knew I was going to win something. At first, I didn't understand how the machine works.. I tried like 3 times? And I heard my inferior voice coming out "Told you so, idiot! these machines are designed to make you lose!"
I didn't give up and I told her to change tokens one last time for me and I wanted to win for her. Amazingly, I found the trick and I won the gift exactly at the last two tokens! :D Hahaha, I still remember how shocked she was to receive the gift, and how silly we acted in front of the staff member.





I was reminded of how important the lesson on faith is, To Live by faith and not by sight. Many times we don't see the light and we ask ourselves why is this happening to us? Why does God allow us to feel pain and sorrow even though He loves us so?

We always ask why God allows the blockage of routes we want to take and we whine and cry about it, not realising that maybe the blockage is God himself. He can't perfofrm his miracles if you aren't on his frequency, divergent from the path set for you right from the start of your creation.

For the past mid years and World cup, and even today.. I have seen my fair share of miracles and unbelievable feats. I may still not know what plans God has for me, but I shall have faith to keep moving on. And I'll learn more on this journey, and one day I know I will hear his thundering, firm voice.
My life has been a miracle and even a blessing to others. It's a raw testament to God's wonders and amazing grace. I know I am weak, but God values the weak because when they rise, it's not due to their own strengths and talents, but rather to highlight the power of the Lord. I give thanks for God's everlasting Grace and blessings. :D

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in my weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutons, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10