Just Control

1. I took the time to rest, thank God. Sleep is important.

2. One day delay, patience is required. This is considered normal.

3. Thank You for control and understanding. I need all these to stay calm.

Fresh Air

1. The To-Do list was quite long for the time given. Thank You for allowing me to tick each item.

2. Patience is indeed one of the most important ingredient in keeping one controlled and calm. But prayer is the strongest weapon one can have.

3. Thank You for a breath of fresh air with pine scent.

Home Sweet Home

1. The day of full rest for me, literally. Thank You.

2. It is so great to be home. Time for home-cooked meals.

3. And a little time for TV. :D

Reality

1. Praise God for energy even when we were sleepless. Patience has been tested a lot. This is reality. Thank You likewise for meeting new people.

2. Today, we have met a brave mom who boldly shared the good news to those who were in the queue while waiting for the mall to open in the next 2 hours. Hallelujah! May this be a great example to me.

3. Thank You for Your provision, You never fail to keep us calm no matter what.

Extra Hands

1. Thank You for an awesome last class. I would have wished Beginners' Class 2 but may Your will be done.

2. Thank You for extra hands in helping me carry my luggage. And for the last train bound to airport plus the last bus for the extra hands to reach home.

3. Hallelujah for a safe flight. Thank You for traveling mercies.

Moved By Hurts

1. Thank You, Lord, that I am still moved by hurts.

2. Praise God no handover is required. Done for today.

3. No time wasted, just keep organizing. Thank You for giving the time.

Right Time Is Today

"Indeed, the right time is now. The consequences of your life depends on what you do today."

1. Thank you for our eyes to appreciate the wonderful colors of today.

2. Two down today. Thank you, Lord, for being with us today.

3. Hallelujah for bonding time. All glory to You.

Believe To Receive

Mark 11:24-25 NLT

"I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.  But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.”

1. Yes, I believe, Lord. Thank You.

2. One at a time. One down today. Thank God for almost 2-hour high-impact energy and for the opportunity to shadow!!!

3. Thank You for reminding about fruits, Lord. I don't want to end only with a label.

"Forgiveness sometimes takes great courage but it restores relationships and brings great joy. It is said that, ‘The first to apologise is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest.’"

Be A Giant

1. "The amazing truth is that our Father is merciful and gives us love and protection, even when we don’t deserve it." Amen, Lord. You are gracious. Thank You.

2. Ahh, International Women's Day. 

"Be a change you can be, be a giant."

"Believe in yourself. Step up."

3. Praise God for the monthly reunion with the gang. :)

Be Gentle

1. Another pizza party, thank You for blessings like these.

2. Last day of Chinese New Year, Lo Hei!!!

3. Be gentle. God said be gentle.

Not a Tool

1. Thank You for giving the chance to lead. It was great.

2. You Word just brings light. Hallelujah.

3. 'God cannot fit into our plans, we must fit into his’, writes Eugene Peterson. ‘We can’t use God – God is not a tool or appliance or credit card.' This message is strong. Help me to fit into Yours.

Called To Love

"You are called to love. You are to live for God and for other people. And as you give yourself away, God will take care of your life."

1. Wow, amazing one. Thank You.

2. Please give me the courage to follow where You lead. Thank You for always directing.

3. Thank You for a successful exam. =)

Purpose of Life

1. Thank You for always revealing the path that clearly reflects what You want from Your people. "God's goal in creating the world is to bring glory and honor to Himself."

2. Thank You for taking "the shadiest of characters and most difficult of circumstances and made these people in the Bible powerful in Your plan."

3. Most of all, thank You for emphasizing that "the purpose of our lives is to point to You no matter where we are, what we are doing, or whom we are with. This is in perfect alignment with Your purpose."

The Cost

A very wonderful story that serves as a great reminder from Our Daily Bread:

We gave our 2-year-old son a pair of new boots recently. He was so happy that he didn't take them off until it was bedtime. But the next day he forgot all about the boots and put on his old sneakers. My husband said, “I wish he knew how much things cost.”

The boots were expensive, but a young child doesn't know about working hours, salaries, and taxes. A child receives the gifts with open arms, but we know that he can’t be expected to fully appreciate the sacrifices his parents make to give him new things.

Sometimes I behave like a child. With open arms I receive God’s gifts through His many mercies, but am I thankful? Do I consider the price that was paid so I can live a full life?

The cost was expensive—more than “corruptible things, like silver or gold.” As we read in 1 Peter, it required “the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot” (1:18-19). Jesus gave His life, a high price to pay, to make us part of His family. And God raised Him from the dead (v.21).

When we understand the cost of our salvation, we learn to be truly thankful. —Keila Ochoa

Lord, help me to understand, to take in what it meant for You, the Holy One, to bear my sin. Remind me to give You thanks for salvation and for all the ways You show me Your love throughout my day today.

Salvation is infinitely costly, but absolutely free.

1. Thank You.

2. It was probably one of the longest and most meaningful one to date. Praise God for such moments.

3. Shadowing is the first step. I hope to be able to continue.

Home-made Sticky Rice

1. Rehearsal after a good 2-week long break. Thank You for sort-of working memory cells.

2. I love history talks and culture discussion, thank You for the session.

3. Another wonderful CNY celebration, and for me to feel the warmth of a home, it is such a blessing. We played with a beautiful, talented, and super cute 3-year-old girl and I realized that I miss playing with kids.

Heart at Rest

1. You definitely answer prayers, Lord. Thank You so much. My heart is at rest.

2. Great lunch on an awesome Friday, praise God.

3. Finally complete the many, tiny tasks. Whew!

Prophylaxis

1. Prophylaxis and power toothbrush. Wow, cannot imagine the worth of the latter but thank You, nonetheless. :)

2. One step at a time. Breathe in. Breathe out. Thank You for breathing life into me.

3. Thank You, Lord, for vacuum cleaners! =)

Harvest is Ready

1. One by one... Harvest is indeed ready, help me, Lord. Thank You.

2. Thank You for company networks, had fun during the CNY party!

3. Hallelujah, no one can really doubt Your existence. Thank You.

Red Packet

1. One more class and then exam time. But it is so much fun! Thank You.

2. Thank You also for ang pao! Better late than never. 

3. Praise God for letting me meet people with similar understanding. :)

Cherish

1. Laughter is really the best medicine. Thank You for the laughs. :)

2. Thank You for having the tasks done for the day.

3. Praise God for these experiences, may I cherish them forever.