Faith, Peace, Thirst, and Surrender

1. What an outpouring of blessings! Spent New Year entirely in Your Way! It was not an expected approach but it was indeed the best way to do countdown. Praise God!

2. Thank You, Lord, for messages of Faith, Peace, Thirst, and Surrender. May these not remain in our minds but be manifested in our lives. Amen!

3. Hotel-hopping was likewise not the intended itinerary but it was absolutely fun to be just spontaneous! :D

I would like to add the 5 things I have learnt while waiting on the Lord:

a. Give your first hour of the day
b. Give your first day of the week
c. Give your first tenth of your salary
d. Acknowledge God in all the decisions that you make
e. Place God as first in your heart

...may not be the exact terms but the message was clear. So, help me, God.

High Frame Rate

1. Thank You, Lord, for the gift of life. May we ever be grateful of Your grace.

2. Praise God for quality time with Dad!

3. And hallelujah to High Frame Rate movies! Vavavoom!

Post and Pre

1. Just feels good to be back, too. That is, back to normal workplace and foreign home. Thank God for this job that I have now.

2. Thank You for amusing travel stories from friends. You get to reminisce with them.

3. Lastly, praise God for an awesome barbecue bonding night, some sort of a post-Christmas, pre-New Year gathering. :)

What a Fruitful 2014!

Courtesy of Google+, here is a bit of a summary of my 2014. :)

Reaping Home Ideas

1. Hallelujah to rest! Whew, it is just what we needed most.

2. Plus good and cozy weather, it is a great time for tea and coffee over stories here and there.

3. We walked around Ikea to see and feel the ideas for a great home. It was such a relaxing period.

Safe and Sound

1. Thank You for Your traveling mercies! We have arrived to our destination safe and sound.

2. Energy was required to complete the sleepless trip from home to Singapore, thus, thank You so much for the provision and protection.

3. Praise God for all the patience in waiting and queuing and waiting and...

Once Upon A Time

1. Our baby Darlene is growing up fast. Thank You for the time with family.

2. One big get-together done before the 5-hour journey. Thank You for the moments! And the great stories of the past. I would like to attempt to write about it.

3. It has been great! Grand thanks to a 14-day bonding with loved ones.

Faith, Worship, and Change

1. Renewal of hearts, Yes, Lord, I am grateful for by Your grace, You allow me to change daily.

2. Hallelujah to the Christmas message. May I be like the wise men who had faith, who worshipped, and who are wiling to change, for the sake of the Lord.

3. I am grateful for the love of fellow Christians, that love You have shown to all of us.

Rejoice! Harvest is Ready!

1. There is always a reason to celebrate. There is always a reason to have hope. Thank You for Your Word. 'Just wait patiently on the Lord.'

2. Rejoice for the harvest is ready! Rejoice! Encounter with God is one of the best things that could happen in one's life.

3. Thank You for blessing the fellowship all day long. Ahhh, these holidays are awesome!

Touching The Sky

1. You have proven Your greatness again, Lord. What an artist You are! We are once again in awe as we stared at the beautiful sunrise and tasted the cool winds that constantly brushed against the mountains. It was a great morning, praise God!

2. Thank You for the fellowship between loved ones. Your timing is always perfect.

3. I would never stop thanking You for reminders to teach the heart. Thank You.

Open Doors

A late post for December 22.

1. Lord, You are always faithful. Thank You for letting me realize all the open doors for the serpent to gain access to my soul. This day was indeed a great day to renew everything! May You always guide and lead me so I can be your instrument and may Your walls of protection be around us.

2. Sunrise weddings could be a great idea. I have witnessed the renewal of vows of a 14-year marriage! What a blessing in sight!

3. More errands, one at a time. Few more to go. Just have that patience for heavy traffic and long queues in the market.

Spilling Over

1. My spirit is lifted, all praises to You, Lord. My heart is just overwhelmed.

2. Thank You for giving me open-minded people with proper understanding and wisdom.

3. Hallelujah to simple joys, to pure family-bonding, and endless eating. :D

The Start of an Annual Reunion

1. Teary-eyed relatives have come to rejoice the beginning of the annual clan reunion. It was a blessing to trace the blood line after so many years and to be able to bond with everyone.

2. Thank You Lord for a productive week. You are always gracious.

3. Praise God for sign language. Lead me where I need to be, O Lord.

Memoirs

1. Energizer. It goes on and on and on... I felt that today while cleaning the house. Thank You for the energy!

2. Chase away the vultures of life and it starts in one's own mind. Thank You for helping me win the battle since it has set my heart to what is right.

3. I am grateful for memories. As I was rummaging through a lot of stuff today, I was always in a state of gratitude for all that's happened. The experiences have helped me become who I am now.

And They Said "I Do"

1. The day has finally come for our great old friend, Gerie Ann. I feel blessed seeing them embark into this adventure of a lifetime. May God bless their marriage. :)

2. So awesome to bond with friends of more than a decade! Nothing beats!

3. Thank You for the strength and patience to organize things. Yes, patience.

Friend of God

1. Thank You for having a cell group which produced the following lessons:

a. Submit to God so you can chase the devil away when vultures of life try to take the blessings from you, like how Abram did when he was making his offering in Genesis 15.

b. "You alone can bless me all because of Your grace."

c. Always believe no matter how impossible it feels. Abram believed that God will make him the father of many descendants even when he did not have a single child at that time. And so God fulfilled his promise because Abram had faith.

2. It was great to see old friends during the wedding rehearsal.

3. A visit to Don Henrico's concluded the day, thank You for the moment.

Spic-and-Span

1. One errand at a time, thank You for giving the time to accomplish things.

2. Thank You for the determination to tidy things up and the energy required to do it.

3. And praise God for being able to see and hear or else watching movies would not have been possible.

Cuddle and Coffee

1. Morning breeze in my hometown is amazing! The all-day cool climate also adds to the appetite for more sleep. Cuddle, cuddle, cuddle.

2. Family discussion over a meal is the best! This is what I keep missing everytime I am away.

3. I am always looking for a soup-based meal. For now, just enjoying hot coffee with Dad. Really priceless.

Heaven Come Down

1. I just could not ask for more, O, Lord. The heavens poured out Your blessings today. Thank You for this moment. I know heavens is rejoicing right now for my uncle and cousin. It is one of the best Christmases! :)

2. Thank You for all the energy! Just pure energy!

3. Hallelujah! This is indeed our God! Sing Praise!

Servants By Heart

1. I thank God for debit cards, they are credit cards' plan B.

2. Thank You Lord for witnessing and for having the experience to be in an event. I am amazed by how the boys work without complain for more than 12 hours from initial setup to packing up. In fact, they find the fun in what they do. Praise God for it reminds me of little things, of finding joy in whatever we do.

3. Glory to You who always showers blessing such as food to eat and share.

Home Home Home!

1. It is about time to inhale the cool scent of pine trees! Ahh, and fresh air! Thank You for bringing me home safe and sound.

2. Thank You for the quality time You provide with family.

3. Alleluia to home-cooked food! :)

Embrace Diversity

1. My 2-year attendance to the cultural diversity quiz produced fruit when they asked the same question asked last year, which I was able to get it right this time, regarding the number of gold coins found in the Las Arras, an element of a Christian wedding. As expected, it was a super fun experience.

2. The day has come for me to fly! Thank God for traveling mercies.

3. Thank You for having a good long chat with a fellow OFW in the flying vehicle.

Being Gracious

1. Patience is a virtue. Thank You so much for always reminding me how gracious You are to me so that I can be gracious to others.

2. Thank God that I was able to finish most of the errands before flying home.

3. Thank You for a series of catching up. =)

Celebrate Good Friendship!

1. All my bags are packed...oh not quite yet. But almost ready. Thank God for this trip again! :)

2. Praise God for another year to celebrate friendship! Woot woot!

3. Thank you for Your wisdom and truth. May You always bless and guide me with the truth and to serve as Your instrument.

Twenty Kilos

1. Thank you for a good catch up. :)

2. It was a busy support day but thank You for the busyness, the brain gets to work.

3. Praise God for being able to pack, phase 1!

Deja Vu

1. All things happen for a reason. We danced with our hearts on fire and had fun with deja vu dances. :D

2. Thank You for the helpers you have provided! They are just pure blessings!

3. Alleluia for friends! I say no more. :)

Refreshing

1. Tons of thank you for a cool weather today. The breeze You bring is refreshing.

2. Praise God for having a complete attendance for our dress rehearsal. This is essential to get the feel of the dance for tomorrow.

3. Thank you for a good shopping experience in Bugis.

Tickle Your Taste Buds

1. Thank you for conscience. May You help me use this according to the way You have designed it to work.

2. I praise You for these legs for without them, I won't be able to target my daily goal.

3. And so grateful for another great visit to town's best chicken!

Just an Expression

"Are you satisfied with your care?"

1. All praises to You who continually provides rain and sunshine. Thank you for keeping us safe in spite of the weather in which you are the controller.

2. Thank you for the networking opportunity for the entire team. May our team have more of this.

3. Alleluia to creativity, really. How amazing are the talents you give to Your creation. Another lovely animation night by Hiro. :)

Limitless

1. Thank you for a great day's rest. May this pain all go away by Your healing.

2. You are truly limitless. Thank you. May we keep trusting You.

3. Thank you for the sight so I could get to watch movies that can stir emotions and shake the mind. :)

Just Chili's

1. Just grateful for extra-curricular activities. Something to keep life balanced.

2. Thank you for fellowship and for the chance to know and mingle people through dance.

3. Praise God for hearty, cheesy dinner. :D

Dilemma No More

1. Thank you, Lord, for offered services which are the products of kindness. :)

2. Moreover, I thank God for always providing an immediate answer to a dilemma, no matter how simple it may be. You are just amazing!

3. I am also very grateful for opening doors of opportunities. Please guide me as I step into these doors.

Overflowing

1. Thank you for overflowing blessings, the only weekend where I have neither pulled out a coin nor a bill from my purse! In fact, I even received a silver coin.

2. I am grateful for a weekend meant for resting. Just sleeping and lazing around.

3. People come and go and we know everything has its place under heaven. Thank you, Lord, for a great lunch gathering today.

Feeling Blissful

1. Today is literally a rest day for me after so many non-stop dancing Saturdays! Good to have a break. :)

2. So blessed to hear fantastic, happy, and satisfied comments from friends who watched the performances we delivered. =) Wohooo!!!

3. Have attended another form of Indian wedding today, which means a new learning from my side.

Fun and Fenguins!

1. I just praise God for a super duper amazing day! He did not allow rain to spoil our Family Day! :)

2. Thank you, Lord, for a fun day! You are always providing blessings! Dance away!

3. All praises to creative directors for coming up with funny movie in the character of penguins.

A Sleep More

1. I am so grateful for your provision Lord. One more sleep and let the show begin!

2. Thank you for the team gathering over pizzas today. Everyone was burping until tea time.

3. Alleluia to the strength and stamina You have given us over the many rehearsals we have been doing. Thank you for good health and bonding.

Gift-Wrapped Blessings

1. I am grateful for getting sign off finally for my task.

2. Thank you for the daily strength and stamina You provide.

3. Blessings can be gift-wrapped in trials. You are forever faithful. May Your will be done, O Lord. I lift up those who are sick, anxious, weary, and restless. Lord, hear our prayers.

Shining, Shimmering, Splendid

1. Had the most authentic Thai food so far near office! And then a good longwalk after a satisfying lunch to my town.

2. Purchased 3 pieces of shining, shimmering, splendid hot red dresses for tomorrow's dress rehearsal.

3. Was able to meet the organizers for December 7's charity event and completed ocular inspection of the dancing area. We should be able to manage the spacing.

Freeloading

1. I had a wonderful lunch with our external supplier. It was great to see him again as a friend. :)

2. Thank you that we were able to settle our costumes for this coming Friday's Bollywood dance item. Whew!

3. Lastly, thank you for a free soya milk! :D

Enjoy The Present

"Navigate your past with grace, your present with joy, and your future with truth."

1. Thank you for the windy, relaxing weather where the rain was battling with the sun. It helped while we were busy pumping our hearts out.

2. I am grateful for the preaching about open doors. Lord, teach and guard my heart.

3. I am doubly thankful for the afternoon service since it talked about having rest and letting go. Let go and let God.

Step Step Step

1. Chinatown has again proved that it is the best town! I discovered an awesome shop of beads, sequences, and shiny accessories for our performance!

2. The full dress rehearsal went very well. We learnt how to manage mistakes just in case we commit them on the day. Great job for everyone!

3. Thank you for stamina and strength! 26,492 steps! :)

Darkness

1. Annually, my building makes an announcement that there will be no electricity for an entire night to do a routine maintenance. I believe that they have timed it very well because it is Singapore's rainy season. Thank God I was able to manage to sleep without air-conditioning or fan.

2. With just a week left, we are able to complete the steps for our dance. It just now up to us to memorize the sequence (thumbs up).

3. It is a great time for MockingJay movie. And a bit of a long walk to get to the right bus stop after midnight.

Keep Moving

1. Thank you for opportunities to meet old friends. Thank you that people do not forget in spite of busy lives.

2. I am likewise grateful for a sensible talk with a friend about life. This world is indeed your creation with people having different thoughts and fears.

3. I would not cease to be thankful for my step-counter. It motivates me to keep moving. I believe this is very helpful!

Because I'm Happy

1. Completed the filming of a happy flash mob early in the morning - what a way to start the day!

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you

Because I'm happy

Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

2. Having a good walk under a good weather to enjoy a good hotpot dish closed off my daily goal of 10000 steps. Yey!

3. Have learned new steps for our Bollywood piece to be performed during the company event. :)

Looking Forward

1. My task at work has finally been deployed for testing. I can breathe better. :D

2. I thank God for the common time from everyone in order to meet up as a gang. :)

3. Thank you for ideas of creativity. Looking forward to my going home!

First Stage Completed

1. Thank you for allowing me to finish all my Mandarin classes that took 10 Mondays towards the end of the year! This is an accomplishment. I better make use of what I have learnt.

2. I would never cease to thank God for music. And the tools that are developed in order to customize it. =)

3. I am grateful for the 11-second flash mob opportunity that is scheduled to be filmed this coming Wednesday. It was a fun short rehearsal with other mobbers!

Jaw Breaker

1. Visited a church today with a friend and relatives. Today is Kids' Sunday so the kids were the main instruments of the message. Who am I?

I am:

- created by God

- chosen by God

- called by God

Thus, I have a unique identity. Thank you for Your message, Lord. We have met new people, too!

2. We sang at the top of our lungs! Awesome de-stresser! :) My jaw's gone!

3. Great one-hour rehearsal and cleanup for our Charity dance.

Plain, Pure, and Purple!

1. Such a blessing again to be able to squeeze into the crowd of shoppers during the Converse Warehouse Sale!

2. Today is a super productive day in terms of dancing. Rehearse here. Rehearse there! And the team is getting better overall!

3. We had fun with the purple color today to support the Purple Parade movement, which focuses on the abilities of people with special needs. :)

Tweaks and Turns

Go go go, walk walk walk!

1. You are indeed faithful! I am almost done with my task. Just a few more tweaks and cleanup. And it is off to release.

2. Thank you for another company shirt and this time, it is purple!

3. Finally, I have got Garmin to track my steps! Thank you for the provision!

Bigger Picture

Always see the bigger picture.

1. Thank God the costumes have arrived! We should be ready to rock! =)

2. Progressing with the task I was given is a great thing as IT Developer. This means getting different error every time a change is made. :D

3. Thank you for constant reminders on patience and understanding. Help me, Lord, to keep applying these.

Weightless

Dream on...

1. Thank you for work, because it pushes me to devise a process on how to be systematic.

2. I thank God for dance. Really. If there is one thing that I would keep on doing, it would be this. :)

3. I am still dreaming from the movie I saw. My heart seems to be weightless. Gravity suddenly meant a lot of things. Oh well, I just need a long nap and I should be back to reality.

Making Right Choices

Life is good, you have to choose to be happy.

1. It would have been fun to run under the rain if I am not too sensitive to respiratory diseases and of course, there is still work to go back to. But yes, awesome and cool weather!

2. Being able to complete a task gives a lot of relief and better planning for the next one. I know now what to do for tomorrow. :)

3. Thank you for a sensible chat tonight! You won't realize how time flies. Every second counts!

All for You

1. Thank you for giving light in the task that I was assigned to, Lord. I must always remember that I will be doing this for you, not for anybody else.

2. Another fun Mandarin class has completed. May we be able to use what we have learned.

3. Thank you for providing extra nourishment to our bodies! It was a great fellowship that you have provided again, O, Lord. All praise to you!

Simple Joys

Everything has its own place under heaven.

1. Thank you for the chance to reconnect ourselves with Mother nature. These animals You have created are amusing, impressive, and are just truly amazing! The weather was also pleasant and just perfect. Thank you.

2. I am super grateful for a wonderful birthday dinner party with relatives! Great food ranging from spaghetti, palabok, kare-kare, barbecue to pandan salad, fresh fruit mix, and yema cake. I have not had the Filipino barbecue in a while and it was so yummy!

3. Likewise, thank you for new friends! Lord, impress to me the confirmation of what has been discussed today. You know what I mean, Lord. :)

Unending Blessings

You never stop giving blessings, O, Lord.

1. Preaching today emphasized on not storing earthly treasures, surrender, and come to Jesus for rest. Thank you, Lord, for an awesome message. I want this kind of rest that you give. I have learnt today that we do something in this world, not because we are obliged to do it, but because we want to do it out of love. Amen!

2. In the dance space today, it is a productive day as we have almost finalized everything and people have been very cooperative. You have only allowed these things to happen. 

3. The charity that invited us to perform has provided budget for costumes. This was not even in the original plan but it is a blessing for them to sponsor that and I am grateful. I want to have a contented heart.

A Well-Planned Drill

1. Today started funny. Everyone was aware of the fire drill. And as in the past, it happened in the mornings. Thus, most people decided to come in late knowing that the grounds and the lift lobby would be packed with people. The weird thing was that no announcements nor notices were posted anywhere in the building about the status and timing of the drill. Even to me, I thought it may not happen at all. So, I came in at the perfect time IF the fire drill would have happened. 

The mindset of each was to finish the day's task when suddenly by mid-afternoon, the building's bell rang, when most of the people were glued to their screen. Now, they've got the perfect timing! :)

2. Our costumes are ready for shipping after some issue with the shipping address provided by seller. Whew, finally.

3. I consider scouting for the Charity event costumes as a good walk. I pray the organizer would approve the budget.

Full of Joy

Stay amazed at the things God is doing in our lives.

1. Thank you for little children who do not need to make an effort to be cute! My 2-year old niece can now sing twinkle, twinkle little star!

2. The weather was pleasant today. Cool. Rain has come to visit and has enjoyed its stay in Singapore.

3. Finding the fun in dancing brings a lot of joy! Thank you for being able to do this.

Looking Forward

We do not know what tomorrow may bring but rest assured that He has the best plan for us.

1. Couldn't ask for more benefits. Thank you for being able to avail of free medical services.

2. Pain reminds you that you are not a rock or an iron bar. Just take things easy. And wear proper attire. :)

3. Thank you, Mister Optimism, hope is always there in everything. Never give up on things because you may have traveled very far and it may be too late to quit. Hang in there.

Change and Passion

1. Change is constant. Change is good. Yes, it makes you become more adaptive and alert. Because of this, I have learned to rock with the boat.

2. Thank you for having a passion. Nothing can stop me from doing what I love.

3. Tea breaks are not just about tea. It becomes a bonding moment among friends. And of course, a good break from work.

Living at Peace

1. One after the other, Your messages remain constant for a stubborn heart like mine. Surrender. Yes, You always ask me to surrender all worries because I need to just trust in You. Thank you.

2. Diversity indeed plays an important role in the society. It has broadened my understanding of the different aspects of life and I am not limited to what I think is true or correct. Thank God for Thai food! :)

3. Eighth class has gone and still super fun to learn another language. Extremely grateful for a patient teacher!

Reaching Out

You are good, all the time!

1. Technology can really be amazing and learning how to use it makes it all the more exciting. Stitching songs is now creative, fun, and easy!

2. Like how the Zumba network says, "ditch the workout, join the party!" Yeah, we have agreed to perform in a charity event as way of sharing happiness that we have and at the same time, pump our hearts out with a lot of fun!

3. I guess nobody can ever resist sweets. Well, I don't really have sweet-tooth but cheesecake and a really awfully chocolaty one? I can always consider.

Surrender

The inability to cease worrying is the inability to trust in the Lord.

1. I am grateful for the gifts You give such as talents. May this serve as an instrument in reaching out to others.

2. Your timing is always perfect, we just have to trust You in all your plans. Thank you for the reminder to surrender my worries to You.

3. Thank you for the fellowship You keep blessing us with. You have Your reasons for bringing us all together.

Teach My Heart

God's ways are higher than our ways. His thoughts are higher than our thoughts.

1. Thank you, Lord, for allowing catch-up session with friends. Priorities may have changed but it is worth treasuring the moment that was shared.

2. Only through Your grace that I maintain an open mind. Teach my heart, O Lord, not to be stubborn but to be more understanding.

3. Praise God for shoes! A lot of roaming was done from city to east then back to city. This is to gladly end the awooo month.

Little Act of Kindness

1. I get touched when someone remembers to give you something even if you are not really that close with that person. At least not yet.

2. I thank God for articles floating around in the internet. Some make good advice and can make you think things over.

3. Thank you, Lord, for the existence of fellowship. In our midst, You are there.

Patience Is The Key

I thank God for:

1. The daily reminder He brings about how to live according to His will. It is now up to me to apply it to my life. So Lord, please help me.

2. The conflicts as these greatly test one's patience and they allow one to conduct a self-check with regards to pride.

3. Being able to hear because I cannot just live without music! :)

Just Tears

Change is constant so I have to be able to rock with the boat.

1. I am just so grateful for new things at work. I am getting a bit frustrated but patience will help me get there. I just need time but it is a good opportunity.

2. Heart-warming movies remind us of what matters. They make us remember we have emotions too.

3. Having been able to keep in touch with a friend from my first company makes an ordinary work-day special.

Let The Series Begin...

To have a greater, more grateful outlook in life, I am going to start my series of 'Thank Yous' to remind myself to take the time to smell the flowers along the way.

Just 3 things. Daily.

1. An auntie from my workplace cooked bitter gourd dish for me. Oh how touched I am to receive such blessing from someone who dedicates her time making sure that the workplace is clean and tidy! And expecting nothing in return.

2. I thank God for the longer rain today, the weather has become cooler and pleasant.

3. I've got some news today that an existing leader we have puts it to his heart the duty he was asked to do and believes in doing what is right and best for everyone.