Bintan Retreat

Just came back from Bintan. This is the sixth time i'm there but i'm still loving it. It's a good weekend get-away and like all 'holidays', i wish it was longer. This trip was with the cg. We were there for cg retreat and i think everyone had a great time, especially with the jet-ski. But of course, like what Steven said Retreats are meant for you to meet God, meet friends, and meet yourself. Very true indeed!

This trip, bumped into Daniel because his company was having a retreat there over the weekend. My cousins Darren, Alice and Victor were at Bintan with their friends too. Yes, Singapore is just so small. Lost of people get-away whenever they could.

After all the fun, it's back to work tomorrow.

It's Over?

Just last week, i was planning for a short holiday with afew friends. We were all so excited that we were going somewhere. Accommodations were free and air tickets were really cheap. It would have been a good break for everyone after a year of hard work.

After everything has been settled, an sms came from one friend that her company is in a terrible state and filling for bankruptcy. One - Two days later, yes .. her company made it to the headlines.

Next came the news on the insurance sector. They were one of my major sponsors.

Sigh ... such is the vulnerability of life. You can't presume that everything is well at all times. Like what my friend wrote ... well, it's over ... haiz. I wish i know the perfect thing to say to her that will encourage her. But seriously, anyone who is in her position will feel lousy too. But well, what can i say but look at the bright side of things. It's not the end of the world and yes, life goes on despite the good and bad.

A colleague always tells us this ... enjoy everyday coz. u never know if tommorrow comes. While it may sound abit negative, but there's so much truth in it.

Journed Called Reality

I see the sadness in her eyes, the tears, the cries deep within
She longs so much to help
But yet she can't
I wish i could
But i can't too
Problems, Problems, Problems
The sorrows, the tears, the dissapointments, the cries
The realities of life
Sickness, Quarrels, No Money, No jobs, Face Value, Expectations, Death, Bankruptcy, Court Case, Sumons, Debts, Last wishes,
Is there an end?
It's just so scary even by the thoughts of it
Lord ... just speak to me ... refresh my heart ... hold my hands on this journey called REALITY

I just read from a friend's email today and it says ..
Don't tell God how big your storm is
Tell the storm how big your God is

Journey

A song that i like. JOURNEY by Corrine May.



It's a beautiful metaphor for our faith journey, the uphill, winding road.

It's a long, long journey
Till I know where I'm supposed to be
It's a long, long journey
and I don't know if I can believe
When shadows fall and block my eyes
I am lost and know that I must hide
It's a long, long journey
Till I find my way home to you

Many days I've spent
Drifting on through empty shores
Wondering what's my purpose
Wondering how to make me strong
I know I will falter I know I will cry
I know you'll be standing by my side
It's a long, long journey
And I need to be close to you

Sometimes it seems no one understands
I don't even know why
I do the things I do
When pride builds me up till I can't see my soul

Will you break down these walls and pull me through?

'Cause it's a long, long journey
Till I feel that I am worth the price
You paid for me on calvary
Beneath those stormy skies
When Satan mocks and friends turn to foes
It feels like everything is out to make me lose control
It's a long, long journey
Till I find my way home to you

Well, the journey may be long, tiring at times. There are too much uncertainty in life, too stressful at times. There are things which i don't understand. I feel that many times, i seem to be running away from things which i have no confidence. I may feel down, discouraged, dissappointed, upset and afraid. The ship which i am in may seem to be in a storm. But as i was praying and crying out to the Lord, i actually saw that the sea was smooth. A clear indication and reminder that GOD is indeed in control.