Because the world doesn't give a shit about you

We strive hard to get what we want.
We pick ourselves when we fall.
Society's not to blame.
Don't depend on anyone else other than yourself.
Be courageous , determined, not succumbing to giving up easily.
Make good friends, don't let your good friends go away.
Superficial friends are those who don't give a damn about what happens to you.
Real friends are the ones who stand by you.

True friendship is perhaps the only relation that survives the trials and tribulations of time and remains unconditional. A unique blend of affection, loyalty, love, respect, trust and loads of fun is perhaps what describes the true meaning of friendship. Similar interests, mutual respect and strong attachment with each other are what friends share between each other. These are just the general traits of a friendship. To experience what is friendship, one must have true friends, who are indeed rare treasure.

Talent

Easily pass off as the kind of performance that blows people off.

If I could go back in time and there is one place I'd really want to be, it would be 79B.

Xmas`09

Santa Claws

Levitation, as you see it. Be wow-ed.

OUT

Went out for almost the entire whole day on christmas day(yesterday).
Bought some stuff. Disturbed some people. Ate some stuff. Drank some stuff.

RHCT

Received my email from REDHAT. I PASSED my Red Hat Certified Technician exam. Elated , euphoric, you name it. Happy happy day ^^ Tomorrow spells assignment-spree. Christmas just a day later but I don't actually feel it. Christmas this year, is almost synonymous to the former, when I lost someone.

Anyway , found some buggers. This is a security log of my firewall.
=>Found attack from 65.54.172.51.
Source port is 1863 and destination port is 51207 which use the TCP protocol.
Thu Dec 24 02:25:09 2009
=>Found attack from 222.164.124.46.
Source port is 38268 and destination port is 139 which use the TCP protocol.
Thu Dec 24 02:25:09 2009
=>Found attack from 222.167.84.149.
Source port is ICMP and destination port is ICMP which use the ICMP protocol.
Thu Dec 24 02:29:47 2009
=>Found attack from 222.164.124.46.
Source port is 23806 and destination port is 445 which use the TCP protocol.

Such a Feat

Agonizing failed attempts like a proposed repertoire.
Devious counterparts of humanity with contradicting angel-like shadows that seem oblivious to everyone else.
Societal disorder caused by manifestation of negative media.
Consistent assumptions by people who think they have deciphered the thoughts and perspective of others.
Like a closed hangar that supposed to be occupied by a plane. The plane may or may not be there. But you assumed it anyway.
Assumptions, Assumptions and yet much more assumptions.
Where are the sane?
An abundance of homo-sapient who judge in contempt without basis.
Yours sincerely doesn't judge that you judge. Well because, many of you do judge.
An enigma, unsolved .
A paradigm of one unique person , yours truly.

ROCK AVENUE

Another post just to make this blog not appear as lifeless and boring as it already is.
Again , update on my band (yes,it's of high importance to me).

Rock Avenue would be having a gig very soon. Details would be posted here.
Just a short synopsis of how we sound like:
We are a glam rock band. We disagree with the ratings of modern day mainstream music purely because the progressions and lyrics seem too , well , sucky.
Modern Day Mainstream = All-American Rejects, We The Kings, Fall Out Boys, Green Day, Paramore, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus + ALL the punk trash the youths have been permitting into their ears.

We support old bands like Metallica , Mr.Big, Megadeth, AC/DC and much more to be named.
Yes, we're re-living the older phases of how music evolved, classic rock+ heavy metal in particular.
When you think of Rock Avenue, think Skid Row.

Rumour has it that Metallica is coming to Singapore next year.
Please check for updates on when their gig is. Attendance is Compulsory.

Rock Avenue

Hey readers, been a long time since I've set my fingers on this blog. A lot of things have happened good or bad.I would be taking my RHCT certification test on 23/12/09.

Anyway, I have a fully-formed 5 piece band. We're a glam-rock band.
What we sound like? Skid Row, Poison, Motley. Basically Glam/sleaze rock acts.

BANDNAME : ROCK AVENUE
Vocalist: Maan Rosewood
Lead Guitarist: Brendon
Rhythm Guitarist: James
Bassist: Ler
Drummer : GP

Details of our upcoming gig would be posted here , everywhere , so do look out for us.

P.S A Cute Video to makes this post seem un-boring.

Talent, the only word to describe it.

Sick-ish Day

Suffered an ordeal which lasted few hours in school.
It sucks to be sick.
Lucky thing I'm feeling much better now already.

BAND

Hey peepz/readers/haters/people who are anal to me.

Formed a new band - "Rock Avenue".
First gig would be coming up soon, details would be posted soon.

Members:

Aditya(Vocalist)
Ler(Bassist)
GP(Drummer)
Brendon(Guitarist)

Do check us out at our gig.

Misconception

Brendon loves music like this. But , NOT THE VOCALS.
Don't even know what the basket they singing. Stupid vocalists.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iep9xYKrHA&feature=channel

Braun Buffel

Yes. I got my Braun Buffel. Awesome.



Thanks to Yeo Eng Huat for the clear immaculate picture.

Braun Buffel

Would be splendid if I had a Braun Buffel wallet either of these.

Looking for Vocalist

http://soft.com.sg/forum/musicians-bands-wanted/150905-looking-80s-vocalist.html#post979371

LOL

This is awesomely funny.

Great Day

Today's a great day for me.
Of course, not forgetting the person whom made this all even possible - MY FATHER.

Checklist:

1. New Guitar Bag for Mr.Fender MIJ Stratocaster.
2. New Fender Strap for Mr.Fender MIJ Stratocaster.
3. New Tagheuer Carrera Watch.
4. Total Extreme Room Makeover.

Celebrity Testimony

Testimonies of two Celebrities to encourage everyone and anyone.

Chew Chor Meng
http://www.teachhisword.org/testimonies/Testimony_Chew.html

Rayson Tan
http://www.teachhisword.org/testimonies/Testimony_Rayson.html

Original Compositions

This playlist would be updated frequently with more originals that I have composed with musical ideas and inspiration.

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Inspiration comes when you least expect it.

Breitling

So my father bought a breitling watch for me. How awesome.

Surge of Musical Inspiration transcends into his mind.

Hello everybody.
Beef-ed up an original rock composition.
I named the song " Desperation ".

Here are the videos, ENJOY ! :)

Brendon - Desperation Take 1


Brendon - Desperation Take 2(Heavy Version)


Random jamming backing track

trying my best

QT:

Colossians 2 - Colossians 4

[Colossians 2:6]
6So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

[Colossians 3:17]
17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Fender Stratocaster

So many sounds(14) achieved in just 3 pickups and a coil tap. How great.



He doesn't just do acoustics, for people who don't know :)

The Dumbdumb

CDS : Japanese.

This serves as an appetiser.

Giant Portugese Guitar .

lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC-49GnjdTE&feature=related

Steve Vai

Awesome Steve Vai Stuff.

Exams

Admission No:	0902001G
Name:	KOH KENG SIONG BRENDON
Course:	Diploma in Cyber & Digital Security
Total Credit Units Earned-to-Date:	24
Cumulative Grade Point Average:	3.87
Academic Standing:	PERMITTED TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT SEMESTER OF STUDY.

vCCS10 Effective Interpersonal Communication B+
CIC1C05 Computer Architecture Distinction
CIC1C06 Data Communications and Networking B+
CID1C08 Introduction to Human Computer Interaction A
CIT1C05 Problem Solving and Programming A
CMA1C01 Computing Mathematics A
CMA1C02 Computing Mathematics A
GCD1001 Applied Principles for Effective Living Pass


sense of euphoria swept over me as I saw my results. Pretty decent.
Would have been perfect if not for DCNK and CMSK but praise God! :)

Joke

A monkey in Metallica - the bassist.

Wreck-chording

Headed to David's House recording studio yesterday afternoon till 4pm.
Recorded an original , intiative/idea by him.
Here are the links.

http://www.2shared.com/file/7582955/26372815/leviatationbrendonversion.html

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=48fc693147570efbb64026cfc0611236e04e75f6e8ebb871

Anyway, check this guy out.


And this is what people who learn classical should yearn to achieve.

Great day

Awesome Stuff. ^^

Cockroach

Yikes.

http://www.wayangtimes.com/1000-cockroaches-appeared-in-jurong-east-other-side-clean-garden-city-singapore.html

John Mayer Yet Again

Joker. Haha.

John Mayer FTW

Awesome.

This is so groovy.



So is this.


This is gay.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVBIYDGty6c&feature=PlayList&p=iPSWjN5P6Vs


And the mozilla tweak.(faster speed)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tmvWoLNruc

Something cute ripped from Jeremy Reagan Tan on facebook.
























So just gonna let it go?

Cheer UP.

You've been feeling down.
I know cause I observed.
I hope these cheer you up.
Do take care of yourself.
Study hard. Don't be drowned in your stress.

Trying my best , do pray for me.

QT:
Phillipians 3 - Colossians 1

[Phillipians 3: 7 - 9]
⁷But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. ⁸What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ ⁹and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith.

[Phillipians 3: 13 - 15]
¹³Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, ¹⁴I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. ¹⁵All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you.

[Phillipians 4: 6 - 7]
⁶Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

[Colossians 1: 10 - 12]
¹⁰And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, ¹¹being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully ¹²giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you^d]">[d] to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.

Amazingly, God spammed so much words of wisdom unto me today. Breath-taking experience.

Questions to ask yourself:
1) Who are we doing things for? What is our mindset when doing things?

2) Bad past experience, so do we dwell in it? Or do we move on for greater things ahead in store for us?

3) When waves of trouble come falling unto us, do we panick? Have you forgotten who He is and what he is capable of doing?

4) Are we living a life that pleases God? Are we strengthened and grateful?

Honor our Parents

QT:
[Ephesians 6 - Phillipians 2]

[Ephesians 6: 1 -3]
¹Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ²"Honor your father and mother"—which is the first commandment with a promise— ³"that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."

[Phillipians 1: 29]
²⁹For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him, ³⁰since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

[Philpians 2 :3 -4]
³Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. ⁴Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

3 Application Points
1) Obedience in love and out of willingness towards our God-Given Parents.

2) Suffering is part of our christian walk with God. It strengthens and reinforces God's authority over our lives.

3) Being selfless. Seeking other's consensus, Being humble to all, Attend to interests of others also and not just ours.

Who's living a life worth living?

QT:
Ephesians 3 - Ephesians 5


[Ephesians 3 :16-19]
¹⁶I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, ¹⁷so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, ¹⁸may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, ¹⁹and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

[Ephesians 4: 1-3]
¹As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. ²Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. ³Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

1) Let our hearts be a pleasant dwelling place for God.
Why?
God speaks to us more > More Insights > Stretches faith and conviction to do greater things for the kingdom.
How?
By a constant prayerful life. Repetitive Evaluation of our actions and words everyday.

2) Living a life worthy of the calling received.
Why?
Assurance of our identity in Christ > Stronger establishment in spiritual foundation > Outwardly manifestation of actions > Fruitful Life inundated with God's shower of blessings and directions.
How?
Humility, Gentleness, Patience, Bearing with one another in love. Keeping unity with H.S.

Life Purpose

QT:
Galatians 6 - Ephesians 2

[Galatians 6: 1- 3]
¹Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. ²Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

[Ephesians 1:4]
⁴For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.

[Ephesians 2:10]
¹⁰For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

God spoke to me two important truths today. Firstly, our love for brothers and all. When we see someone sinning, we should correct out of love and gentleness. Do not create bitterness between you and that particular person. ALSO, Do not just let him be. It just goes to show how much you care for him. Be caring towards each other, only when you start caring , then will it be reciprocal. Secondly, remembering our life purpose. We are CHOSEN to do good works for the kingdom's sake. We should actually feel honoured to be so instead of feeling NUMB(nothing) as we have been in church for quite a period of time and have grown to be people who take God for granted. Do not take God for granted. Strive to live a holy and blameless life. Every action you take has its consequences good or bad.

People of the Spirit.

QT:
Galatians 3 - Galatians 5

[Galatians 4: 8 -11]
⁸Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. ⁹But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? ¹⁰You are observing special days and months and seasons and years! ¹¹I fear for you, that somehow I have wasted my efforts on you.

[Galatians 5 : 16 - 17]
¹⁶So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. ¹⁷For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.

[Galatians 5 : 22 - 23]
²²But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

God spoke to me in [Galatians 4:8-11] regarding my numerous backsliding incidents. I really ought to smack myself hard. We should be peope who live by God's Principles and not of the world's. We ought to live by the spirit. When we are so soaked and filled with the holy spirit, the fruit of the spirit just overflows as a manifestation of God's power. Let us be people of the Spirit, not deterred by the World, people around us who seem to be influential or simply anything/anyone that draws our attention away from the Messiah.

Are you who you are, wherever you go?

Yes.



QT:
2 Corinthians 13 - Galatians 2

[ Galatians 1 : 10 ]
10Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

[ Galatians 2 : 19-21 ]
19For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. 20I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!"[d]

God spoke to me two important truths. Firstly, are we seeking God's approval or Men's approval? Many of us would say we seek God's approval but ultimately, are you actually believing it or just saying it? We are all people who are obsessed with how others look,judge,comment on us that we take deliberate efforts to make our physical appearances look more appealing to the public. That is actually an action of seeking Men's approval. Secondly, our lives are bought by Christ. We should live a righteous, blameless life to the best of our ability by god's grace and strength to last us through. If not , Christ really died for nothing.
Take note:
1) Behaviour and attitudes.Perception.
2) Being aware of what we do, who we are daily.

Hardships are worth it.

QT:
2 Corinthians 10 - 2 Corinthians 12

[2 Corinthians 12: 9 - 10]
⁹But 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. ¹⁰That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

God spoke to me about this area of hardships and tough times. It is so true that , in tough times, it is so easy for us to call on God more. And when we are doing well, God isn't much evident in our lives as compared to tough times. We need to realise the fact that, God isn't someone you can just make use of whenever you felt like based on your feelings. God is God; He is to be feared and is sovereign. We owe all we are today to God. In troubled times, try not to look at the problem, look deeper instead. Think : "What does God want me to learn from this incident or problem?" In all situations, seek God's advice and find out what are things that God wants to bring across to us so that in this way, we are able to learn and mature from setbacks.

As cliche as it sounds - Problems are there for a reason.

Grow, Mature. Giving.

QT:
2 Corinthians 7 - 2 Corinthians 9

[2 Corinthians 8: 10-12]
¹⁰And here is my advice about what is best for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. ¹¹Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. ¹²For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

[2 Corinthians 9: 6 - 8]
⁶Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. ⁷Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. ⁸And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

God spoke to me to carry on growing the seed planted in my heart. Not just letting it stay there, but letting it grow and mature to greater heights with strong roots (foundation). Also , sowing sparingly, in conjunction with what our heart has already decided on. Do not be like hypocrites. Be true to God.



ABCs..

A lthough things are not perfect
B ecause of trial or pain
C ontinue in thanksgiving
D o not begin to blame
E ven when the times are hard
F ierce winds are bound to blow
G od is forever able
H old on to what you know
I magine life without His love
J oy would cease to be
K eep thanking Him for all the things
L ove imparts to thee
M ove out of "Camp Complaining"
N o weapon that is known
O n earth can yield the power
P raise can do alone
Q uit looking at the future
R edeem the time at hand
S tart every day with worship
T o "thank" is a command
U ntil we see Him coming
V ictorious in the sky
W e'll run the race with gratitude
X alting God most high
Y es, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Z ion waits in glory.....where none are ever sad!

Believing, Think Eternal.

QT:
2 Corinthians 4 - 2 Corinthians 6

[2 Corinthians 4: 7 - 10]
⁷But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. ⁸We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; ⁹persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. ¹⁰We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

[2 Corinthians 4: 16]
¹⁶Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

[2 Corinthians 4: 18]
¹⁸So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

God spoke to me about having faith and seeing the big picture. During times when we are so confused by ourselves, when we feel so helpless, so burdened by ourselves, when we are so desperate but have to do the things we do, so stressed up and uncertain, pressed on every side, we should NOT lose heart. Trust and have faith in Him. It is just that simple. Commit our lives unto Him , let him take charge of our life. Worrying is the absence or decrement of faith. By worrying , we let Satan get a foothold of our life and he gladly distorts our minds and let our minds go wild. Trust God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind that he has great things in store, yet to be discovered. Ultimately, we are the ones who choose whether or not to have faith in Him. Have child-like faith. "If God could bring Moses and the people out of Egypt, how much more can he bring you out of your problems and difficulties ?" Also, God spoke to me about seeing the big picture. Think eternal, not temporal. Life on earth is just a preparation and pre-requisite to eternal life. Be assured, convicted, inspired, passionate to be able to serve. Let our hearts be on fire for God.

Lord, I pray for this closest friend of mine, that you would guide and bless this friend for this friend knows who is in control of this friend's life. Reveal things in your timing. Strengthen this person's faith in you in such times of uncertainty, let this friend have a spiritual refreshment in you and not just know, but understand why this friend does things. Knowing is one thing, believing is another. Sometimes, it may not seem rationale but Lord you work in mysterious ways. God I trust and commit this person's life into your hands , that you would lord it over this person's life and bless this person abundantly, embracing and showering this person with love and care. In jesus precious and holy name I pray, Amen. Be joyful okay? :)

Thank God For You

QT:
2 Corinthians 1 - 2 Corinthians 3

[2 Corinthians 1: 5 - 6]
⁵For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. ⁶If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer.

God spoke to me in this two verses. When we go through sufferings , we overcome just as Christ had. Also when we are in comfort, we experience it just as Christ had. Let's not be determined by situations/times of adversity/problems/setbacks but instead have this perception : "He has overcomed it, so can you with his Strength in you." Endure, persevere, achieve.



Okay, back to Blogging(haven't been doing so for awhile),

I want to thank God for: (in no particular order)

1) Family
- For they supported me through the lowest lows in my life. They provided for me, cared for me, celebrated every single birthday with me, Blessed me so much materially, taught me alotta things.

2) Caregroup
- Real sincere authentic bunch of jokers who serve hard in the Lord together.

3)Shepherd CPF
- For teaching , discipling and being patient with me.
- For caring by actions and not just by words.
- For bridging me into tertiary life last year.

4) Classmates
- For being such a great bunch of people who laugh,play,eat together and pon lecture together.
- For being united as a whole class.

5) Friend
- For being such a close friend to me. For being real and authentic before me , just as I am before you.
- For helping me overcome.

QT:
1 Corinthians 14 - 1 Corinthians 16

[1 Corinthians 15 : 33 - 34]
³³Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character." ³⁴Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God—I say this to your shame.

[1 Corinthians 15: 58]
⁵⁸Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

God encouraged me in this verses. Mixing with bad company corrupts good character. This is very true. I want to have great friends who have positive influences and amidst my current state of life , I actually have such friends. Thank God for blessing my life with great friends of mine. Also, God encourgaed me to stand firm, fully committed to the work of the Lord. The results are not instantaneous but will eventually come to past.

Love

QT:
1 Corinthians 11 - 1 Corinthians 13

[1 Corinthians 11: 19 - 21]
¹⁹No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God's approval. ²⁰When you come together, it is not the Lord's Supper you eat, ²¹for as you eat, each of you goes ahead without waiting for anybody else. One remains hungry, another gets drunk.

[1 Corinthians 11: 33 - 34]
³³So then, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for each other. ³⁴If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you meet together it may not result in judgment.
And when I come I will give further directions.

[1 Corinthians 13: 4-7]
⁴Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

God spoke to me about waiting for people. Not the literal definition of waiting for people to buy their food but reference of not leaving anyone behind. We are all in this race together and we leave NO ONE behind. Care for one another despite the differences. Secondly , Love. It is the crux of everything. Without it , we are nothing. For it was also mentioned Love is God , God Is Love. This is the attitude that we should yearn and desire to attain and strive towards developing such strong character so we can be more equipped with the love of God to do his will and to glorify his kingdom.

Not being Judgmental

QT:
1 Corinthians 8 - 1 Corinthians 10

[1 Corinthians 9 : 22 -23]
²²To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. ²³I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.

[1 Corinthians 10 : 13]
¹³No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

[1 Corinthians 10:23]
²³"Everything is permissible"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"—but not everything is constructive. ²⁴Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.

Lord spoke into my life today three important truths. Firstly, being all things to all men. This is to enhance the power of evangelising. Not judging, not looking in comtempt, but looking in love, grace, compassion, kindness as an outflow of God's people with God's character. Secondly, temptations. Temptations are there for a reason. They are to strengthen us. God knows our limits and he won't test beyond what we can bear - well if you Trust God completely and give him your 100 %. Lastly, doing things. God spoke to me about this yet Again. We should be wary and cautious of the things we do ,how we behave and react to certain people or situations. Everything you do can have a postive or adverse effect on people or situations.

For what's best for the spirit

QT:
1 Corinthians 5 - 1 Corinthians 7

[1 Corinthians 6: 12]
¹²"Everything is permissible for me"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me"—but I will not be mastered by anything.

As clearly stated in this verse, we ought to heed such advice from the Lord.
We need to PUSH ( Pray Until Something Happens) in perseverance.
When do we seek God most? During Good times? NO. It's during the bad times, when we have no one else to turn to, when nobody else cares about you, where you turn to God. Bad times or situations are created by God with purposes. They don't "just happen".

Foundation, Humility.

QT:
1 Corinthians 2 - 1 Corinthians 4

[1 Corinthians 2: 11]
¹¹For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

[1 Corinthians 4: 18 - 21]
¹⁸Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you. ¹⁹But I will come to you very soon, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only how these arrogant people are talking, but what power they have. ²⁰For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. ²¹What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a whip, or in love and with a gentle spirit?

The Lord Spoke to me in two specific areas. Firstly, Foundation. Are we taking effort to strengthen our foundation to be equipped thoroughly with the spirit? Are we taking effort to preserve what God has laid , the foundation of Jesus Christ?
Secondly, Humility. I could sense God speaking directly to me. I've been arrogant in certain ways and ought to change. And I chose the hard path , to not repent, thus resulting in what's "today" of me. I need to be humble and not let pride overwhelm me.

A humble spirit. Pleasing one audience.

QT:
Romans 15 - 1 Corinthians 1

[Romans 15:7]
⁷Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.


[1 Corinthians 1: 27-31]
²⁷But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. ²⁸He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, ²⁹so that no one may boast before him. ³⁰It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. ³¹Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."

God spoke to me today about acceptance. We have to accept one another unconditionally, Don't judge and let your judgement get the better of you. Show love and concern as it is God's will in us. God also spoke to me about Humility. God often uses the weak things to shame the strong. This is very true and we should be humble before him. Don't boast about the things you do but instead, BOAST ABOUT THE THINGS GOD HAS DONE THROUGH YOU.

Stop Judging

QT:
Romans 12 - Romans 14.

[Romans 12: 2]
²Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

[Romans 12: 10]
¹⁰Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.

[Romans 14: 13]
¹³Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way.

God spoke to me in these 3 verses. He wants to reiterate the point that "We are in the world, but not of the world , influencing the world." He wants us to love as brothers and be humble to one another. He wants me to stop judging for it is a stumbling block that affects other people.

The Change Inside Of Me

A very nice song.





An Excerpt from "Hillsongs -When God Ran"

I saw Him run to me, He took me in His arms
Held my head to His chest, said “My son’s come home again”
Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes
With forgiveness in His voice I felt His love for me again

QT:
Romans 9 - Romans 11.

[Romans 9:17]
¹⁷For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: "I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."

God spoke to me in this particular verse. What he is trying to convey is that we are raised by Him to display his power in us. We are the living testimonies for Him. We are the Salt and Light. We are the direct representations of Him. Be wary of what you do and what you say to people for it has adverse effects on the kingdom. Why is that so? Well, simply put - it only takes one bad christian to let a non-believer stereotype christians as such.

Magnifying You in my life. Holding onto you very tightly.

Who and what do we live for?

Just to share a thought, Striving to pursue education as a future investment is necessary but it should not be our main focus. God will never shortchange us. Honour him, put him first, before studies or anything , and he will honour us too. We reap what we sow. Do not let education be our master for no man can serve two masters. This is very fundamental but often neglected. Don't let any factor other than God control and manipulate us for these are the factors that bring us far away from God and distort our perception of everything. He will make things work out for us even in the most desperate times when things seem impossible - testimonies.

QT:
Romans 6 - Romans 8.

^{[Romans 7: 15 - 20]
15}I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. ¹⁶And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. ¹⁷As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. ¹⁸I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.^c]">[c] For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. ¹⁹For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. ²⁰Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.

[Romans 8: 5 - 8 ]
⁵Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. ⁶The mind of sinful man^e]">[e] is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; ⁷the sinful mind^f]">[f] is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. ⁸Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.

[Romans 8: 37 - 39]
³⁷No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. ³⁸For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,^m]">[m] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, ³⁹neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The Lord spoke to me in these specific verses. Basically God is trying to say that our spirit is willing but our body is weak. We must NOT let sin be our Master. Set our eyes on God instead of such sins. We are bound to sin but we can make decisions backed up by strength and conviction from the Lord to break free from sin. Additionally, God spoke of the fact that "NOTHING can separate us from Him". When we actually keep that in mind, we would not be easily disjoint from God but instead be even stronger in our walk with God.

Testings and trials

Had a great, tiring day.

QT:
Romans 3 - Romans 5.

Romans 5 : 3 - 5
³Not only so, but we^c]">[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; ⁴perseverance, character; and character, hope. ⁵And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

Romans 5 : 19
¹⁹For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.

God spoke to me in two verses. Firstly, [Romans 5:3-5]. I took this verse in reference to a small part of section of the movie "Evan Almighty". In the movie , Morgan Freeman quoted something like "When you ask God for a blessed wholesome family, will he not break the family apart to achieve that? When you ask God for financial security, will he not put you through immense tests so that we can finally achieve what we desire?" Just like what morgan freeman quoted in the movie, we can't expect what we want to just drop down from the sky. We have to push and push and carry on pushing these waves that keep falling down on us. And that driving force of our perseverance is not by our sheer human strength and understanding but by our faith in Him. Perhaps we should remember this that "God is god and you are not". Do not try to do things by your own, because you will not only fail in doing so but fail so badly that you would feel so lousy and depressed. Let Him take control. Let him be the Center of our life.

What's life worth living for?

From today onwards,
Instead of whining and complaining,
I'll not just let things be but actually go about resolving the issue and trying to do
whats necessary instead of just giving up.
I wanna do great things for the kingdom.
I shall stop talking and actually start doing.
I need to get my fundamentals right.
I need to "wake up".

QT: Acts 28 , Romans 1 - Romans 2.

^{Acts 28
26}" 'Go to this people and say,
"You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
you will be ever seeing but never perceiving."
²⁷For this people's heart has become calloused;
they hardly hear with their ears,
and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.'

Romans 1:17
¹⁷For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,^c]">[c] just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."

Romans 2:1-4
¹You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. ²Now we know that God's judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. ³So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgment? ⁴Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance?

God spoke to me in these verses above. Obedience is not hearing but actually doing it. Hearing and executing co-exist. One cannot do without the other. I realised I have been claiming so much of what I want to do, but I do not do. I want to try my best, no matter how hard it seems, how difficult situations bring me down to my deepest recessions, how much tears I have to shed. I want to do something for the Kingdom.

Lord, direct me to where you want me to go. Guide me in every single area, point out my mistakes and mould me into a man after your heart so that I can do your will to the best I can, optimizing every opportunity given at hand.

Come to senses.

I have to make the right choices.
this aint gonna bring me anywhere,
because it escalated to nothing.
me and my stupid thoughts.
perhaps that 3 defining moments didn't knock the brains out of me.
the message was clear. I didn't heed.
I've got to get myself together,
to be strong , take it in my stride and persevere on.
there is no point in this. it's futile.
the war just ended.

i feel terribly down and so damn lousy.

he could only dwell in those small instances which weren't of any meaning but made him felt at least a little better than before.

SICK

It's times like this when you don't wanna breathe or live.
I'm as weak as a week.
My lips are as pale as a pail.
I'm tired like tried.
I'll just pray that I get healed like ASAP.

Thank you.

Thank you for caring for me when I'm sick. I'm still sick when I'm writing this now but I just wanna thank you so much. You've been a great person to me :)

Hello

long time since I wreckorded something. NOOB COVER. WHATEVER , ^^.

Because it is I

As I mozilla-ed aimlessly, I read a previous post in my blog.

"Do not be afraid or wary of your future. I have it all planned down , every single instance. Instead , put trust in me for I only give the best to you, my child. Do not give up , for the times of adversity are there to strengthen you.You may not see what I'm trying to convey now, but you'll reap the results in due time. Do not give in to temptations, for Satan has schemingly fooled you already. Fix your eyes upon me and make me your first priority."

Well , guess this post of mine really encouraged me.

anyway, gonna play some praise songs as a guitarist for an event by my Parents(Anglican) Church (Chapel of The Resurrection) on 12 July. Eggcited.

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SHIT HAPPENS.

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Perseverance

QT: Acts 25 - Acts 27

God did not speak to me in any verse but he spoke to me:
"Do not be afraid or wary of your future. I have it all planned down , every single instance. Instead , put trust in me for I only give the best to you, my child. Do not give up , for the times of adversity are there to strengthen you.You may not see what I'm trying to convey now, but you'll reap the results in due time. Do not give in to temptations, for Satan has schemingly fooled you already. Fix your eyes upon me and make me your first priority."

I believe you're my Healer
I believe you are all I need
Jesus you're all I need

I believe you're my portion
I believe you're more than enough for me
Jesus you're all I need

Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible
Nothing is imposssible for You
You hold my world in your hands

he tells himself to not let negative thoughts overwhelm his cranial region.
but , what's predominant are the negative thoughts.
what good thoughts does he have?
he envies other people who are so happy in pictures,
because he never actually smiled in a picture before.

tears flowed violently down his eyes,
he cried out unto God " Lord , it's so hard. It's just so hard. "
his only wish was to create a better future,
for his past was so bad he didn't want to remember.
nobody accepts , everybody judges. Reality Strikes.
The only one who really accepted him was God.
would you kindly lift me up , please.

Was browsing youtube videos on funny noises you can make with your guitar.

This particular BAKA(idiot) pissed me off.

Mum's Bday 14/06/09 , at Roxy Square Level 3.

went to Roxy Square Level 3 for my Mum's birthday today.