Pray. Faith. Obey

I truly thank God for year 2012 for His work in my life. I felt so blessed to be placed in Penang an island where I get to spend  more time with God in praying, reading His words and to serve Him in various area.

In summary, what 2012 represents for me is Pray.Faith.Obey

PRAY

It is great to spend time having conversation with God in pray. I have committed for the NECF 40days prayer and fast this year. It was not easy at first but as I make it a commitment to pray (according to the guide) it was such a great experience journeying with God and I believe it will be even greater when I witness Him answering all the prayers in future.

FAITH

2012 was also a year where my faith in God is build, the faith even in the simplest things in my life. One of the incidents was during the Staff Annual Dinner for “lucky draw” that comes with great prizes, being the committee there were time where I felt tempted to ensure I receive a better gift and of course some are tempting me to do so. But I believe that He will give me thing that I need and not I want. And it was until the very end that He taught me to put my trust in Him, as the last name in the draw box was my name and the gift on the list was exactly the item that I need.

OBEY

When we asked God to teach us how to love, to have chance to serve and patient, we will need to be ready to go through whatever event that will take place (rooted in Him of course). He taught me to love especially to people I less imagine I can get along, he taught me patient by being in a situations where I need to draw strength from Him and opportunity to serve Him and His people are plenty.  One of the best ministries was to the Mini Kem in Lalok. The journey was an unexpected one, suffering from the mosquitos’ bites and being under the hot sun was nothing compared to the JOY of seeing children and people from everywhere came together to worship Him, the beauty of His creation and His amazing work in the deepest part of our nation.

I have told my friends (of different believe) that I would go again despite all the obstacles that I will face.

I believe that greater things is awaiting for me in year 3013 as I journey with Him together and I hope it will be the same as you.

~Sharon Chow~

10-11-12

Happy 10 - 11 - 12 today :)

Just wanted to post something on special date...

Have Faith ~till the very end~

Finally the Staff Party is OVER!!!!! **party time ~~real party time for me** Fingers cross no more committee member for me..
Been through tough times with people who are ^^ (don't have a word to describe). But I learned a lesson here! That is to put my trust in God as well as asked Him to help in every single thing even if it is just a call or send and email.
As we prepared for the lucky draws items (top 20) well basically I help to purchased all the item! MacBook Air is the grand prize and the list goes on. Wanted one of those fancy things but in my heart I believe that God will give me something that I needed and not want. So top 20 prizes is out, then top 100 also is out and the remaining prize are from 101 onwards. Being a committee (in lucky draw), we have so many chance to 'play dirty' but that is not what Faith in God it!
On the last day of draw, my heart are pumping real fast! Was thinking what will I get and what will God give to me? In the remaining items, I wanted to have the Microwave Oven, Mixer & Induction Cooker. But seems like all the good gifts was all given out and my name is yet to appear! And when it comes, guess what? The remaining prize is rice cooker (which I already have) and MICROWAVE OVEN! (Yes Oven) my name is the last 2 name in the box! And taaadaaaaa......I got the oven! :) See God is GREAT! Have FAITH in HIM till the very end.
Oooh, the story didn't end here! :) the prize after oven is actually a hamper :/ He knows.... what I really wanted and needed as well. One of the associates will be changing his INDUCTION COOKER with my OVEN :)

**Read my wanted list? Matthew 7:11 If you, then. though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him.

He taught me to LOVE

I never know that LOVE is such a painful things. I could really feel that pain when you love people so much but end up, you are not appreciated but worst is when they even stab you at your back. I wonder how much pain we bought to our Father in heaven when we turned away from Him and continue to sin even after knowing that it is wrong. 

The song "Hosanna" by Hillsong United...

I see the King of glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes, the whole earth shakes
I see His love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing, the people sing

I see a generation
Rising up to take the place
With selfless faith, with selfless faith
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees, we're on our knees

Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am for Your Kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity

I have been singing that lines for days, and yes He did taught me this. 

It was such a stressful day today at work with lots of things to do and stuff to plan and coordinating the upcoming event. Running short of time and hands. But yet others don't seems like appreciate it, and not only that they are practically finding fault with every single things. I was really upset about it. Until I spent time with God today at the topic of 'three evils' :-

1. Jesus defeat the evil spirit ( exorcising an evil spirit from a possessed man)
2. Jesus combated moral evil by teaching LOVE as the highest virtue, promoting the values of faithfulness and servant-hood and transforming life
3. Jesus had the power to quell it (calmed the raging storm, miraculously provided food for the hungry, and healed the sick and broken)

"Evil met its match in Jesus-and was defeated. One day Jesus will return and eradicate evil entirely." Amen to it and to Romans 8:18-21 as well. There was such a relieve after having my private time with HIM.

In Ephesians 4:3, Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. I really want to thank God for being near me and giving me this words of comfort when I needed His guidance the most. 

I know that it is not coincident that I read those words, I remember that there was once I skipped 2 days (I was reading on the wrong page) and whatever in the 'Our Daily Journey' was what I needed to know from God.

"Show me how to love like You have loved me

Break my heart for what breaks Yours" 

He seriously did and I thank Him for this, that I will keep on LOVING His people. As I only have this one life to do it.

"Hosanna" -- Hillsong United

Never Once - Matt Redman

I thank God for all the talented songs writer, composer and even musician. I might not be as great as them but I do thank God for my voice and skills to play the guitar. 

I need to practice both of them, especially my guitar skills. I was hibernating from it for more then 10 years? I almost forgot all the chords until my fingers dance on the 'finger' board again! And yes since then lots of *funny* but nice chords are invented. So without my 'sifu' I have to rely on the cyber world sifu.

But the focus of this blog is really on the meaning of this songs by Matt Redman "Never Once". It is so real with my life experiences. I changed 'us' to I.

Standing on this mountaintop,  Looking just how far I've come. Knowing that for every step, You were with me Kneeling on this battle ground, Seeing just how much You've done, Knowing every victory, Is Your power in me Scars and struggles on the way,

But with joy my heart can say, Yes, my heart can say Never once did I ever walk alone, Never once did You leave me on my own, You are faithful, God, You are faithful Scars and struggles on the way But with joy my heart can say Never once did I ever walk alone Carried by Your constant grace Held within Your perfect peace Never once, no, I never walk alone 

Never once did I ever walk alone Never once did You leave me on my own You are faithful, God, You are faithful Every step I am breathing in Your grace Evermore I'll be breathing out Your praise You are faithful, God, You are faithful You are faithful, God, You are faithful..

Obsession of Clouds

Just like the title, yes I felt I am obsessed with clouds. I felt there are something special about them. I also I have edited the picture to put some effect to it haha..

Lunch at Winter Warmers

Today was a busy Saturday. Was suppose to attend 2 other events which I am not able to make it due to some reason.

So me and my friend who bought the voucher from ILoveDiscounts planned to have our lunch at Chez Weng, a new restaurant at Precinct 10, Tanjong Tokong. Tired to call to make a reservation yesterday and this morning but no one pick up. Had a bad feeling that the restaurant is not in service! So yeah, when there and found out that the restaurant is no longer in operation for some reason! (Didn't pay rental!)

Was disappointed as my friend came with her mum and brother! End up this kind of experience took place. But thank God, there are others food outlet around and we decide to give a try at Winter Warmers. Turned out the food is not bad and the portion was big. One thing they can improve is the speed in food delivery.

This is what we had for lunch, not bad.

Now I hope to get my refund from ILoveDiscounts soon.

Gossiper

Have you ever wonder why some people or even a group of people, whenever they gather together they will start gossiping about other people?

Is there really no other things to talk about under the sky that whenever they open their mouths ... it must be something BAD (in their opinion) about another person? It is best for keep our mouth SHUT if we do not have better things to tell about other people then whenever you open your mouth words of destruction come out from you.

What's wrong with someone took 3 big bowls of 'lala' in the Cafeteria? What's wrong with someone who eat banana or ice cream? You can do the same if you want to.

I actually google this! Deal with Them

I was so pissed off today with their acts. I believe one day when I can't stand their nonsense I will choose to confront them all (in a gently manner). As much as I will follow His instruction. (Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted - Galatians 6:1

As I was doing my QT today, I felt so terrible because I have actually put on a sour face towards them which I should know. I felt so sad for them and horrible (at myself) for react such way. I prayed that He will forgive me and help me to react the right way and continue to show LOVE. This is what He command me to do.

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:9-10

Let me not forget this LORD, guide me with your wisdom and help me not to forget your teaching. Filled me with the fruits of the Spirit.

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. 3 John 11

Be imitators of God, therefore,as dearly loved children. Ephesians 5:1

Reason I wrote this? For me to keep reminding myself of what to do and what not to do. I pray that it will be the same with you if you happen to read this as well.

May God bless you.

Penang National Park - Monkey Beach

What did I do during National day on the 31st? Or rather how did I spent it in Penang (alone) for the first time?

I joined the Georgetown Baptist Church Family's Day outing (so I am actually not alone - in Penang). We went to the Penang National Park and later hike to Monkey Beach! I didn't know that in this little (according to some people) island there is such a beautiful place.

Seriously you will need to explore the whole Penang when you come here. There is this place called "Bukit Genting' somewhere around Balik Pulau area. You can basically see the other side of the island and the scene is fascinating! This is especially during the sunset (evening) but 1 problem is that the road is very narrow and you will need a local people to drive you up and down. Other options is to engage local tour agent. "Why am I talking about Bukit Genting?" Suppose to talk about Penang National Park.

Basically there it is a good place for hiking, there are few trails that's bring you to different parts of the park. There is even a trail to the Light House (I shall try that 1 day). After look at some photos (I thank God that I don't come across any of the reptile except a monkey) haha... It was a great outing, as we walked in a large group so we took about 2 hours to reach Monkey Beach to joined with all the other groups who went there by boat.

The only picture that I took was this:-

Why is this the only picture? Because I am so clever that I forgot to insert my memory card to the camera and I don't want to delete photo in the memory :P

But you can just search either "Monkey Beach" or "Penang National Park" you will be able to view other pictures :)

Amazing Grace & Me

The question was asked before, "What so great about Amazing Grace"? 

All this while, the song Amazing Grace is just another song that I sang during worship and some gathering with no meaning at all. Not until the Grace of God reached me in my worst situation in life. I am so thankful that I have a great God who know my needs and meet me where I was and breaks the chains for me! 

I am really thankful that He did not let me go and insisted that I run back to His warm and caring shoulders! It is nothing greater to be in the presence of a loving Father. Seeing Him, breaking my chains one by one as I surrender my broken life to Him is such a great JOY.

I will never walk the darkest path in my life again. Never will I let Him go, He is so previous to me. I couldn't believe that I wasted my youth in things that are not important. Wasted so much of my time in doing things that broke His heart.

Ephesians 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God

Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
Was blind, but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to feat
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

My chains are gone 
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine

*Never too late to believe in Jesus for He is mighty to save! Whenever you felt that there is no reason to live, before you end your life... give Jesus a chance!

It's Enough!

Yeah, I think it's time for me to say this!

Marimo oh Marimo

So do you know what is Marimo? I got to know about Marimo during my break in July. Was 'lepaking' at Tokyo Street, Pavilion and saw this little furry thingy. So I just got them (2) one for me and the other one for a friend's birthday gift :)

According to Wikipedia information Marimo means (Mari is a bouncy play ball. Mo is a generic ter for plants that grow in water). More information at HERE.

This is picture from another web not mine.

The last visit to Pavilion I get another one, and the 2nd Marimo has already got a baby. But to my surprise when I have it back in Penang, found out that it have another baby :) Today just saw that my 1st Marimo is going to give 'birth' to a small little baby soon!

So this are all my Marimo babies

Will actually give 2 away later. But I am actually wondering how come such a small Marimo are able to 'give birth' to another baby so fast! When are they going to grow into giant balls? If you are interested, you can actually find out more in their Facebook Page (Malaysia). 

My friends asked, "what do you do over the weekends in Penang"? I can really answer such a simple question because I don't really have a definite answer. But this is one of the things that kept me BUSY :)

Oppa Gangnam Style (Latest)

So, are you one of those who is crazy ~~ addicted ~~ (whatever you called it) to the hit? "Oppa Gangnam Style" So which version do you prefer?

The Original

The Gangnam Style cover by Malaysia 8e-news

 I felt this is very creative Suasana Gangnam Raya :)

And just the latest! (that I found out)

 Passion for Sabah..and here is their version of Oppa Gangnam Style

Don't try watching this with my blog music on haha, else it will be like *bleh* Enjoy it...it's getting on my nerves already actually.. Kill me with that Gangnam style.

Trip Back to KL (full with activities)

I am really glad that both of them is around. One of the reason that makes me really want to go back to KL is to have time with both of them. I guess both of them are happy having me back to as they have no one to play their toyssssss with but me.

 Pose for this photo

Look at their cheeky faces .... 

The last break was kind of short (but I was in KL for 1 week), I went back for Raya before my Muslim friends did! Well, it was because I want to went home earlier to celebrate my dad's birthday. I just realise that I didn't take any picture of the 'PIZZA' cake cutting and blowing candle.

Another reason that I have to go back earlier that what I planned was for this! Winner of #bcard #The Expendables 2 Movie on Facebook! Name #2 :) I am glad to win the tickets.

Being the Winner of #BCARD competition on facebook

Another surprise happened! Do you believe the saying about 'Sharing is Caring'? It is, by just sharing a picture on #BookFest Malaysia #popular I won something again during the period I was in KL! A trip that I planned too, BOOKFEST and event that I have not missed so far! (By now it seems like I am a good planner right? ----- One week break with so many things happening). It was my sister that share and tag me on Facebook and I just followed what she did and I won! She was also the one who alerted me about this! Else, I missed the chance.. (then only will sakit hati).

Saw my name appeared for the One Day Entry? But I actually receive some surprises!

So that was the 2 competition of Facebook that I won. Not bad, hope more to come! So, what's next? It will be the gathering with friend! Catching up and EAT (catching up with KL's food). Haha, I know Penang food is great but I am kind of missing KL's Food.

I think I shall show those stuff that went in my stomach when I was in KL for that week. (Not all).

At some Dim Sum shop at SS 21

This is from Pepper Lunch Pavilion

So there is basically not gathering without FOOD! .... Not in Malaysia :)

 The happy sad faces in life

Thank God for Super Pooh Bear!

So this trip back to KL is a perfect trip! (Except Parents left to Taiwan) Food, Friends, Free gifts, Father's birthday celebration and FUN! Thank God for all His blessing! 

Till my next time to KL with more FUN!

What Did I Just Clicked?

Huh?.... What was that? Linked to google+? 

Hello :) 

Part of Bersih 3.0

I still remembered last year 709 Bersih 2.0 I was at home reading the updates from various sources and of course with mixed feeling. During the event I actually felt regrets for not attending and fight for our rights to have a clean and fair election systems. Looking at the Malaysian spirit in each and every Malaysian during Bersih 2.0 really touched me. I guess it was because the longing to have that kind of love within Malaysian. Which is also due to the **politician who do not want us to work together to fight for our rights and corruptions and bribery and everything else. They created/ing racial issues and not enough with that, even on religious.

However, I am proud to say that Malaysian now are not who we used to be ...~~~ "Pak Turut", we are a bunch of more educated people and being able to see things clearly now after years in the dark. Despite the high cost in Internet and books, we have our ways to find out more things. Thank to some **politician (better) who review them to us, who work so hard for a better Malaysia.

I believe actions is always louder then words.

Hence, 428 -------> Bersih 3.0, I attended the event! Many people said that I am crazy and a was of time. I believe one of them even think that i am such an idiot to even support that (I seriously don't understand why he can see what is happening ----?). Some even asked me, why you want to attend? Because I am Malaysia, Because I love my country, Because I want to have my right to have a clean and fair election counted, Because I want my thoughts to be taken seriously, and ......many more. Because I want to live in a better Malaysia.

**Don't ask me to balik negara sendiri** That is a stupid instruction because I am already in my own country (Saya berada di negara sendiri). Argument that only insane people would like to involve in.

My experience during Bersih 3.0 #328 was great. It was like a huge carnival happening in touch where all Malaysian gather together. However the world is really small. In such a big crowd I still manage to meet my ex-COO (Sean) and Danny 1 :) *so as I told you it was a carnival* People were dancing and singing and we are having fun. We talk to people whom we meet for the first time sharing thoughts (my brother did most the talking). Like seriously people gathering so early, when I reached Plaza Rakyat at about 11.00am ++ huge crowd was already at Jalan Sultan and Dataran Maybank.

Then we walk together to Jalan Perak (huge huge crowd -- I can't see the ending both back and front)... we sang songs, shout 'Bersih', sit in between the wait (for the instruction to walk), we snap photos, we chit chat, we cheer as the leader walked past (Datuk Seri did, we managed to see Tony Pua and some which I can't see but they are in the group).... it was GREAT.

Then at about 2.00pm ++ some leader walk back and mentioned that it is over and everyone can go back now. A larger crowd cheer as they walk away from our point (I only managed to stop at Burger King). As we are taking pictures and wanting to walk a bit to the front to snap some photos, we saw smokes far at the front. And we knew that the FRU had already firing tear gas!!! For what reason we don't know, what I know we are leaving the place already...then the smoke was came nearer and nearer to the Masjid Jamed station (as crowd gather together - ANGRY with what happened), however someone from the front run passed us asking us all to move back as the people in front was teargassed and they had no where to run. (It sounded bad).. so we all walked in a fast pace back away from Jalan Perak, but the smoke actually came nearer.

Finally as we reached junction of Jalan Silang and walked back to Jalan Sultan, we thought it was over. We went to look for food and most of the shop is full! Lots of people already start ordering and some are eating (business was good). Since there is no more rooms for us, we walked back to Petaling Street for more food...by then there are liquid coming out from my nose (I thought it was flu due to the smoke just now), but I was wrong! A bunch of people running towards us and shout RUN RUN, tear gas!!! (NOTE this is the ending of JALAN SULTAN), within second my eyes feel the sharp pain (like lots of smoke in your eyes and seriously pain --that is only seconds). Thank God that as we are move together with the crowd we saw a building that is still open, and asked my brother, brother in law and his friend to run in to the building. The security was kind enough to let us and few others in before he close the glass door and shutter.

From inside we saw a lots more people running away from the tear gas'ssssssssss most of them are in pain! Some who are having their meal that time have to run away from where they were also. We took a rest in the building for about 30 minutes before we decides to go back. During the waiting, 2 uncles walked in to the place where we were and we had a chat. Both of them had got the tear gas already. They mentioned that they were near HSBC and while one of them was taking photo, the other one saw that a tear gas can was dropping from the top of the *building *sky *above! And they run for their life..

The *Question* is, Why did the FRU chased us and everyone else all the way from Dataran Merdeka all the way to Jalan Sultan/ Jalan Silang and so on??!!!! ^Cari Gaduh^ ke? Then as I was reading my twitter timeline, then I got to know that some of the lrt station was closed and they are even teared gas! *Question* How people want to go back if the station is closed?

I was sick reading my twitter timeline after that knowing that terrible things is happening, including the sogo incident.

We managed to reached Hang Tuah station, but I guess the station is closed?? Lots of people was there. Hence, we went to had something at Kenanga (which lots of them are there as well).

Overall my experience throughout Bersih 3.0 428 was great. Thank God for His protection as we didn't involved in major incident but a tear gas experience that is minor. If you ask me will I go to for Bersih ** again? My *answer* is YES! BUT I hope there will be no more BERSIH event! Also No to LYNAS!

No Regrets and I am Proud to be part of BERSIH 3.0!