My heart plummeted with disappointment when my parents told me that i wouldn't be getting the $100 Tecman voucher as it wasn't the right time and they didn't have the means to give me what i wanted. I was very upset but after processing through, I just let go of what i wanted and committed it into His hands, trusting that He will bless me with it when the time is right.
And He did! The day after my birthday, while my dad was at a meeting, this woman whom he knew just came up to him and handed him an envelope saying that she felt led by the Lord to bless him. Before my dad opened up the envelope, he prayed, "Lord, if this envelope is meant for Isabel, let there be $100 in it." And inside was $100!
Isn't God wonderful?!
Living for the smile of my Prince
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
From Worst to Blessed
What started out to be one of my worst birthdays turned out to be one of the most blessed one that i had in the history of my 17 years. My family had forgotten about my birthday, not a single wish from them until i told them what day it was in the afternoon. I admit i felt disappointed that they had forgotten, but i entrusted those feelings to the Lord and told Him to make this birthday into a blessed one, that even though it started out on a bad note, i believed that He will make something beautiful out of it. And He answered my prayer.
He sent 20 angels in disguise and i received 20 'well wishes' from each of them, be it sms or on msn or even the tags on my blog. And among the 20 angels, i found a dear friend. A friend who had been by my side all these years--metaphorically speaking. A friend who made wonderful and precious memories with me in primary school. And a friend who gave me the most wonderful, sweetest and oh-so-lovely birthday present anyone could have given me for my birthday.(curious to know what it is? haha...check out her blog. http://www.lovescookie.blogspot.com/)
I really thank God for this special friend of mine. And i give Him praise for this wonderful gift of her friendship. Though the both of us had chosen different paths in life, we're still connected to each other with this strong thread of friendship that the Lord has blessed us with. And i know that we are going to be friends for life! It's amazing how the Lord has brought us together time and time again and I truly believe this friendship is His wonderful gift to the both of us. And last but the not the least, i want to say, JOANNE(Annie)! Love ya lots!
Thank You, Annie!
P.S. To Joanne: we better take more pictures when we meet up for lunch next week! The only pictures that i have of you are all the class pictures! haha...i don't even know where i put the pictures that we took together during our class trip to the zoo when we were 9! LOL!
Living for the smile of my Prince
Monday, March 17, 2008
"Just A Dream"
It was two weeks after the day she turned eighteen All dressed in white Going to the church that night She had his box of letters in the passenger seat Sixpence in a shoe, something borrowed, something blue And when the church doors opened up wide She put her veil down Trying to hide the tears Oh she just couldn't believe it She heard trumpets from the military band And the flowers fell out of her hand
Baby why'd you leave me Why'd you have to go? I was counting on forever, now I'll never know I can't even breathe It's like I'm looking from a distance Standing in the background Everybody's saying, he's not coming home now This can't be happening to me This is just a dream
The preacher man said let us bow our heads and pray Lord please lift his soul, and heal this hurt Then the congregation all stood up and sang the saddest song that she ever heard Then they handed her a folded up flag And she held on to all she had left of him Oh, and what could have been And then the guns rang one last shot And it felt like a bullet in her heart
Baby why'd you leave me Why'd you have to go? I was counting on forever, now I'll never know I can't even breathe It's like I'm looking from a distance Standing in the background Everybody's saying, he's not coming home now This can't be happening to me This is just a dream
Oh, Baby why'd you leave me Why'd you have to go? I was counting on forever, now I'll never know Oh, now I'll never know It's like I'm looking from a distance Standing in the background Everybody's saying, he's not coming home now This can't be happening to me This is just a dream
Oh, this is just a dream Just a dream Yeah, Yeah
Living for the smile of my Prince
Thursday, March 13, 2008
YA SURVIVAL CAMP 2008
I've learnt so much from the camp. Last year, i learnt about dealing with different kids, but this year was different. It was more than just dealing with the kids. The camp became God's training ground for me. And it was also during the camp, actually the Saturday before the camp, that He broke me completely. Never in my life was i so overwhelmed by the responsibility given to me. Never in my years as a christian had i been brought to a sense of complete utter desperation before the Lord. My heart and soul cried out to the Lord for His strength to get through the next few days of camp, knowing that i couldn't do it alone. And thanks be to Him, I managed to finish the race, and i finished it well. Without the Lord, i wouldn't have done it.
Ephesians 3:20-- Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.
Another thing that i really thank God for was the way he used each and every one of us to touch the heart of Owen. When i saw him cry when we were singing the song 'Forever Friends' during the campfire, i felt the Lord assuring me that the love that i had for this little boy was not in vain. That the tears that i shed because of him, had touched his heart and that somehow he felt the love and concern we all had for him. No longer do i see Owen as the most problematic kid, but what i see is a child so vulnerable, so in need of love. The tears that fell from his eyes that night will forever be etched upon my heart. It was more than just tears, it was a sign that the Lord is working in Owen's heart. And I truly believe that He that began the good work in him, will finish it in time to come.
Me, MeiQi, Caroline and Jason.
Me and Yang Zhi
Living for the smile of my Prince
Thursday, March 06, 2008
My Birthday Wishlist
1) $100 Tecman voucher. ( no. i'm not kidding. i really think there are some books there that are worth investing in. Anyone want to sponsor? hehe...mum? dad? hint hint. LOL) 2) A new journal. (Tecman has some really nice ones) 3) A big shoulder bag for school 4) A nice big box to put all my cards, notes and other personal stuff. . . . . . hm...i think that's all. . . . . 12 more days to 17. . . . Countdown starts now!
Living for the smile of my Prince
This is it! One more day to camp! Camp comm, 加油! 加油! 加油! Trojans...WHOOHOO!!!
Isabel--Consecrated to God
18 yrs old
19 March 1991
Child of God
Loves reading and Writing
Quotes
A lily does not try to resemble or imitate the thorns around her. She is focused on being who she was created to be--completely set apart for her heroic Lover
--Leslie Ludy
What is the secret to great living?
Entire separation to Christ and devotion to Him. Thus speaks every man and woman whose life has made more than a passing flicker in the spiritual realm. It is the life that has no time for trifling that counts.
--Amy Carmichael
What does it mean to be a christian? Your life is hid with Christ. You are not your own. You have no time of your own. No money of your own. Christ must become your complete master.
Me, MeiQi, Caroline and Jason.
Me and Yang Zhi
