Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Lincoln Brewster- So Good
You're the hope in my heart
You're the light in the dark
And You hold me in Your hands
O Most High O Most High
You're the strength when I'm weak
You're the grace that I need
And Your mercy saved my soul
O Most High O Most High
I will sing of Your love in the morning
And Your faithfulness at night
You are good so good
All the time All my life
You are good so good
Your love remains You never change
You are good so good
And I'm still singing because
You are so good
In the flood and the flame
You are making a way
And You'll never let me go
O Most High O Most High
Every word You have said
You will never forget
All Your promises will stand
O Most High O Most High
I'm holding on to Your promises
I'm holding on to Your faithfulness
You are good so good
All the time all my life
You are good so good
Your love remains You never change
You are good so good
And I'm still singing because I know
My music director asked us to listen to Lincoln Brewster's 'This is the Day' and so I check this guy out on youtube his other songs. Superb guitarist! Found So Good and I love the lyrics, it's for my season now.
We're singing one of his songs this Sunday! :D
To be a blessing
Every time I thought to myself why am I here again?
Why did I choose to embark on the music career journey.
I remember the vow I made, my SPM results, the bell I held in my hand, the promise God said that I believe will never return to me void, instead providing me a hope and a future, and all the miraculous financial encounters. I only need You- God.
When I was 17, I never thought about money issues. I happily chose music and every now and then, I sometimes worry about how music can help to earn a decent living. Soon on or later, I can't be asking mom and dad for money. There are new responsibilities next time like paying the bills, house, cars, petrol bla bla omgosh that is adulthood! And then music for LIFE? Can barely earn properly- that's the Asian mindset. I could have followed my emotions and be something else that could earn a stable income eery month like my parents and sister. So every time when this worry comes, I have to remind myself I only need God. He is a good God and He is my provider. It is clear to me why I am to become a musician, and not something else. I know this when I see God helping me in a lot of things, and the peace and assurance I have from Him.
And when we serve Him, we will have a more definite focus as time passes. What we are doing, and why and the hows. The hows, are the most mysterious part for me. That one need a lot of trust ahaha. As we walk in the calling we're called to, our steps will become firm, by God's grace and power. We will know what we want, and be sure of it, what our dreams are and if we hold on to them and believe what God can do, our dreams will become a reality.
Hope in God!
Wherever we are, we are to bring blessings to people. In all we do, our actions, our words, our job, our ministry, our lifestyle, hobbies and interests. We use our gifts to bless people, and we are responsible for the gifts we have. We are to sharpen those gifts and consistently use them. Otherwise, it might be taken away from us if we are not of good steward. It will be even better if we use those talents for the Kingdom of God!
I'm not a public performer. I'm very shy and I don't know why. Playing in church on stage is not so much of a performance. It is a way for me to express love, gratitude and some much to Jesus. I feel free to dance in the music. It is also a privilege to actually know how to play the keyboards and enjoy it and share that moment with other talented musicians on stage in church on Sundays. And lead worship everyone come to the throne for one thing- to worship God and be close to Him.
I have dreams that one day I would like to see them come to pass. I have to remain faithful in God, and not to chicken out when giants appear.
Life is interestingly challenging.
:)
Why did I choose to embark on the music career journey.
I remember the vow I made, my SPM results, the bell I held in my hand, the promise God said that I believe will never return to me void, instead providing me a hope and a future, and all the miraculous financial encounters. I only need You- God.
When I was 17, I never thought about money issues. I happily chose music and every now and then, I sometimes worry about how music can help to earn a decent living. Soon on or later, I can't be asking mom and dad for money. There are new responsibilities next time like paying the bills, house, cars, petrol bla bla omgosh that is adulthood! And then music for LIFE? Can barely earn properly- that's the Asian mindset. I could have followed my emotions and be something else that could earn a stable income eery month like my parents and sister. So every time when this worry comes, I have to remind myself I only need God. He is a good God and He is my provider. It is clear to me why I am to become a musician, and not something else. I know this when I see God helping me in a lot of things, and the peace and assurance I have from Him.
And when we serve Him, we will have a more definite focus as time passes. What we are doing, and why and the hows. The hows, are the most mysterious part for me. That one need a lot of trust ahaha. As we walk in the calling we're called to, our steps will become firm, by God's grace and power. We will know what we want, and be sure of it, what our dreams are and if we hold on to them and believe what God can do, our dreams will become a reality.
Hope in God!
Wherever we are, we are to bring blessings to people. In all we do, our actions, our words, our job, our ministry, our lifestyle, hobbies and interests. We use our gifts to bless people, and we are responsible for the gifts we have. We are to sharpen those gifts and consistently use them. Otherwise, it might be taken away from us if we are not of good steward. It will be even better if we use those talents for the Kingdom of God!
I'm not a public performer. I'm very shy and I don't know why. Playing in church on stage is not so much of a performance. It is a way for me to express love, gratitude and some much to Jesus. I feel free to dance in the music. It is also a privilege to actually know how to play the keyboards and enjoy it and share that moment with other talented musicians on stage in church on Sundays. And lead worship everyone come to the throne for one thing- to worship God and be close to Him.
I have dreams that one day I would like to see them come to pass. I have to remain faithful in God, and not to chicken out when giants appear.
Life is interestingly challenging.
:)
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Because of love
You know, before I sleep tonight, I would like to thank someone whom has kept His promise to me. People can lie. But this someone is different. This someone has helped me in all the processes of getting my i-20, my air ticket, financially (this part is the bomb man!) and recently, my visa.
I really thought that I couldn't make it to Berklee because of the expensive fees and cost of living over there. But it was my desire. I really wanted it. I had to go through so many storms from requesting my i-20 all the way up to my visa. My family, especially dad, had to face with such challenge, in such short amount of time to provide. We pressed on. We moved on. It was as if, whatever I was doing, obstacles were there to try to stop and discourage me. But, the peace of God was with us. We knew what to do. What we can look at the circumstances, really was like a dead end. That was the time faith is put to test. That was the time where hope is in God and only Him.
Through all these hard times, I finally have this as my testimony to tell. One of the biggest lifetime testimonies I ever had so far, apart from that time God saved me from choking on a solid rectangular chocolate that I almost died (so. not. cool.) . My faith has improved. I learnt so much about God and how to trust Him. Like, really, really, trust Him because there's no one else that could help me.
God cares. So much. God loves me. So so much.
Believe, and you will enter the promised land. God is faithful. He is not a liar. What He said He will bring it to past. God can. Nothing is too impossible for God to move. Sarah, at the age of 100, almost creaking, conceived Isaac. Is there anything too hard for the Lord? (Ps Raymond's sermon)
I really thought that I'm not going anymore. This means so much to me. I will make the two years in Boston the best out of it.
I really thought that I couldn't make it to Berklee because of the expensive fees and cost of living over there. But it was my desire. I really wanted it. I had to go through so many storms from requesting my i-20 all the way up to my visa. My family, especially dad, had to face with such challenge, in such short amount of time to provide. We pressed on. We moved on. It was as if, whatever I was doing, obstacles were there to try to stop and discourage me. But, the peace of God was with us. We knew what to do. What we can look at the circumstances, really was like a dead end. That was the time faith is put to test. That was the time where hope is in God and only Him.
Through all these hard times, I finally have this as my testimony to tell. One of the biggest lifetime testimonies I ever had so far, apart from that time God saved me from choking on a solid rectangular chocolate that I almost died (so. not. cool.) . My faith has improved. I learnt so much about God and how to trust Him. Like, really, really, trust Him because there's no one else that could help me.
God cares. So much. God loves me. So so much.
Believe, and you will enter the promised land. God is faithful. He is not a liar. What He said He will bring it to past. God can. Nothing is too impossible for God to move. Sarah, at the age of 100, almost creaking, conceived Isaac. Is there anything too hard for the Lord? (Ps Raymond's sermon)
I really thought that I'm not going anymore. This means so much to me. I will make the two years in Boston the best out of it.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Almost there!
Counting the weeks I have before leaving this country, to a far far away place to study.
It's less than a month now!
Anxious, nervous, excited, butterfly stomach whatever those weird feelings are.
I really don't know what to expect! :D
All I want is to really make the most out of those 2-3 years in Berklee.
The visa application, jabs requirement, packing, confirmation, financial documents, air ticketing etc. so so much to prepare! But every step is another closer step for me to get there. Just got to hang on and see it to completion.
I will really miss mom, daddy, my brother and my sister, and HIS Church (Church- I mean the people and things we do). So thank God for genius people who invented Skype hahaha. And yeah, I will miss Malaysian food !! Nom nom nom nom...
So looking forward to Boston! I'm growing up. I'm "becoming independent but fully dependent on God"- Dad's prayer.
Mom is sleeping on the couch, Derrick is doing his homework quietly while mix.fm is on on the tv- afternoon songs to laze in the hall. And here I am, blogging. I'll miss this too! Omgaaah, feeling so emotional now hahaha.
:) :D
It's less than a month now!
Anxious, nervous, excited, butterfly stomach whatever those weird feelings are.
I really don't know what to expect! :D
All I want is to really make the most out of those 2-3 years in Berklee.
The visa application, jabs requirement, packing, confirmation, financial documents, air ticketing etc. so so much to prepare! But every step is another closer step for me to get there. Just got to hang on and see it to completion.
I will really miss mom, daddy, my brother and my sister, and HIS Church (Church- I mean the people and things we do). So thank God for genius people who invented Skype hahaha. And yeah, I will miss Malaysian food !! Nom nom nom nom...
So looking forward to Boston! I'm growing up. I'm "becoming independent but fully dependent on God"- Dad's prayer.
Mom is sleeping on the couch, Derrick is doing his homework quietly while mix.fm is on on the tv- afternoon songs to laze in the hall. And here I am, blogging. I'll miss this too! Omgaaah, feeling so emotional now hahaha.
:) :D
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Terrific brother and sister
20 years of my life, never have I actually thought that Esther is my best best best 'bestest' friend ever.
A best friend that feeds me since birth:
A best friend that carries me even when I'm too heavy for her:
A best friend that tells me to leave my worries behind, in this case THE PACIFIER!
Just... to snap a picture and make memories:
A best friend who shares her toys with me:
A best friend who hangs out and plays with me:
A best friend who loves me even when I look terrible:
A best friend who holds my hand and walks with me:
A best friend who wears the same t-shirt with me:
A best friend who poses like a boss:
And then 12 years ago, another came in to join the best friend club. Derrick!
My brother, eventhough he's the youngest, but he is a genius. His advices are sometimes so practical and cun! He also prays like a warrior. I'm so glad that I'm his sister. Esther is always Esther. I can't beat her in any of our arguments. Her brains are full of facts. That confirms her profession. But her facts are the ones that actually make most sense to help me see a different view.
I love them to bits. I really do.
I will always look up to my sister:
She was also the first person who taught me how to "roll" chords on piano:
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