I am supposedly to be writing my thesis..but ended up writing a song. Been listening to the Rose a fair bit and reminded of some verses in Isaiah 42:2-4, which reads:
2 He will not shout or cry out,
or raise his voice in the streets.
3 A bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.
In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;
4 he will not falter or be discouraged
till he establishes justice on earth.
In his law the islands will put their hope."
The same text was spoken of by the Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 12:19-21, which says:
19He will not quarrel or cry out;
no one will hear his voice in the streets.
20A bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out,
till he leads justice to victory.
21In his name the nations will put their hope."[a]
After read these verses, I wrote down some words and thoughts and eventually it became a song as I put a tune to it. Thank God for this song coz it is truly a comfort especially in this trying time when I am rushing to complete writing my thesis in impossible time. Today I finally finished the required section and would be submitting to my supervisor later today. I am so glad and thank the Lord for His enduring grace and guidance. There is more to be written but I am grateful as it is now :)
I will do a recording when time permits...Here are the lyrics.
I Will Praise Him
His love can flood the gentle reed
The bruised soul He will uphold
He lights the smouldering wick
As we put our hope in Him
His strength can lead the weak
The blind was made to see
He wipes the tears of despair
As we put our trust in Him
Chorus
I will praise Him, I exalt Him
I will sing. His wondrous works
again
I will lift my voice, I will live
To show the Lord is my
love song
His Spirit searches my heart
The pain He comfort and heals
He leads every trial to victory
As we put our hope in Him
His wisdom commands my way
The path to take, He will lead
He is the beacon in the darkness
As we put our trust in Him
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
There is something more
The quest for joy. The quest for happiness.
The quest to be satisfied.
The journey of a road that I feel is coming to an end. Finally what has been a shadow casting over is coming to an end.
It is welcome. I have made many plans yet I realise that I haven't really resolve in fulfilling something I have set out to do many years ago.
That should be a priority.
When the yearning of the heart has once asked for One, now is subtle suggest a quiet rebellion, it is best to look and ask, whether my passion is all that genuine or it is a result of stress and now being delivered, the sinful, carnal aspiration takes its occasion to cast a seed of distraction.
Life is short.
Decision therefore come a long way.
There is something more to this life. I tell myself and I must I must by the grace of God walk that road which is less travelled yet a quest towards joy.
Only Christ Himself is the answer. Nothing else.
The quest to be satisfied.
The journey of a road that I feel is coming to an end. Finally what has been a shadow casting over is coming to an end.
It is welcome. I have made many plans yet I realise that I haven't really resolve in fulfilling something I have set out to do many years ago.
That should be a priority.
When the yearning of the heart has once asked for One, now is subtle suggest a quiet rebellion, it is best to look and ask, whether my passion is all that genuine or it is a result of stress and now being delivered, the sinful, carnal aspiration takes its occasion to cast a seed of distraction.
Life is short.
Decision therefore come a long way.
There is something more to this life. I tell myself and I must I must by the grace of God walk that road which is less travelled yet a quest towards joy.
Only Christ Himself is the answer. Nothing else.
Monday, November 16, 2009
A conversation with a older man
it is always refreshing..to talk to someone who has been through life's road simply longer.
u dun hear theology. u hear life. Wisdom and experience.
from a christian brother who been through and knows the struggles of life. the real pain than to tell you the ideals.
well, i saw the real need of prayer after that.
life is honestly so intensely difficult, and really there is no i think of it, so i do it, quick fix solution.
neither just a quote, a verse that will give you that immediate solution.
really all of life can only be upheld by that air of dependence in the midst of despondency, to trust in God. To trust is really to pray ever more unceasingly so that in the storms, in the billows, you are infinitely and definitely aware, and you gasp and grab, the reality that God is there.
thank God for a older brother's advice.
u dun hear theology. u hear life. Wisdom and experience.
from a christian brother who been through and knows the struggles of life. the real pain than to tell you the ideals.
well, i saw the real need of prayer after that.
life is honestly so intensely difficult, and really there is no i think of it, so i do it, quick fix solution.
neither just a quote, a verse that will give you that immediate solution.
really all of life can only be upheld by that air of dependence in the midst of despondency, to trust in God. To trust is really to pray ever more unceasingly so that in the storms, in the billows, you are infinitely and definitely aware, and you gasp and grab, the reality that God is there.
thank God for a older brother's advice.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
And Can it be that I should gain an interest in my Saviour's blood
Emmanuel's blood intrigues me. Emmanuel's rest inspired me. The load of life is getting heavier by the day and I look forward to that heavenly rest.
All is well so sing my soul. It is well with my soul.
The clutches that I think I hold are not worth its weight for the wing of righteousness we Lord give to those who seek to be under.
The day shall come where faith are all but turn to sight.
When glory shall not be what I desire to see, but I will be in His glory.
Some day, I would look back and say indeed grace has led me thus far and now has led me home.
Till then, now is hope that purifies my soul.
All is well so sing my soul. It is well with my soul.
The clutches that I think I hold are not worth its weight for the wing of righteousness we Lord give to those who seek to be under.
The day shall come where faith are all but turn to sight.
When glory shall not be what I desire to see, but I will be in His glory.
Some day, I would look back and say indeed grace has led me thus far and now has led me home.
Till then, now is hope that purifies my soul.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
A time for everthing
Mark 11:13
Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
[ A Time for Everything ] There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:
Song of Solomon 2:12
Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
Proverbs 20:4
A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing
As I pour through verses to find out what the bible says about doing the right thing at the right time, I get a sense of the ability to know when to do the right thing is of paramount importance.
The outcome could be infinitely different if wisdom is applied. Right doing in right timing results in right outcome. Of course this wisdom must be of God, for in the book of James tells us to ask of wisdom from God. Especially timing. I believe time is in the abosolute control of God. His soveriegn arrangement is far more beautiful than any human conception of running ahead or behind yet the verses tell me this, lets discern the time for the days are evil. That is being able to see the hand and work of God when we enter into the plough in whatever we do. Be it be ministry, relationship, decision making, work....everything must be done at a time that is most apt for the season.
I cannot disagree more having seen seemingly right things done at wrong time. I may have patience but without wisdom it is still foolishness. And dun be fool when even everything seemingly looks right, but if readiness isn't, then it is wise to think wait and discern. A peaceful heart that is set on God moves upon the hand of God's moving.
Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
[ A Time for Everything ] There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:
Song of Solomon 2:12
Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
Proverbs 20:4
A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing
As I pour through verses to find out what the bible says about doing the right thing at the right time, I get a sense of the ability to know when to do the right thing is of paramount importance.
The outcome could be infinitely different if wisdom is applied. Right doing in right timing results in right outcome. Of course this wisdom must be of God, for in the book of James tells us to ask of wisdom from God. Especially timing. I believe time is in the abosolute control of God. His soveriegn arrangement is far more beautiful than any human conception of running ahead or behind yet the verses tell me this, lets discern the time for the days are evil. That is being able to see the hand and work of God when we enter into the plough in whatever we do. Be it be ministry, relationship, decision making, work....everything must be done at a time that is most apt for the season.
I cannot disagree more having seen seemingly right things done at wrong time. I may have patience but without wisdom it is still foolishness. And dun be fool when even everything seemingly looks right, but if readiness isn't, then it is wise to think wait and discern. A peaceful heart that is set on God moves upon the hand of God's moving.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The Rose (Guitar Instrumental)
The way this guy plays simply blows my mind away...and melts the listener's heart like a chocolate fondue...simply enchanting and amazing...
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