One night, a pastor was praying to God for the people in his church, interceding with zeal for God to help his people, the list was long. Suddenly, he sense God's presence in the room and speaking to him in his heart.

God said, "Stop." but he carry on.
And for the 2nd time, God said, "Stop."
Pastor: "God, I can't, there are a long list of people who needs your help."
And God asked, "Who are you praying to?"
Pastor: "Can't you see God, that I'm busy praying to You. This list is important, it have to go. Can you let me finish it?"

Finally, after an hour, the pastor finishes his list and his prayer was done. He began thinking back what happened and it suddenly dawn upon him, that all this while, from the starting of his prayer to the end, it was mainly him who's talking all the way, request after request. There was no chance for God to speak to him, his prayer was not to be interrupted.

I think it is good to take a step back once a while and just listen to what God have to say. No doubt it is important to pray for the needy, but there is a time for everything. A time where we quiet ourselves, our hearts, our minds and just dwell in the presence of God, to enjoy his presence and allowing him to minister to us.

There's so many things to update!! So let's start with whatever it's on my mind.

Hmm.. first of all, it's my first time blogging in this 1 month old HP laptop $1800. Quite a good catch from my school promo. Was targeting Fujitsu at first but then it super expensive (> $2K) plus the spec is not as good as HP. So far so goooooood, very happy with it =))

Oh, I got an extra sister.. No, my mum is not pregnant!!! A new colleague by the name of Cheryl and the same age as my sister too join our department. Don't know who went and told her I've got a sister with the same name as her and she starts calling me Kor Kor.. Anyway, I think she got "High Sugar Syndrome" which make her weird yet interesting at the same time. She's super active and laugh easily whenever she's high on sugar or when she is very tired. Funny rite?? and weird too. But at least it brightens up the whole office.

Thanks God for the success of the 2nd Seekers video production. Our very own in house production. The experience is Stressful, tough but very enjoyable. We film for 2 weeks and overnight just to finish editing the video on time. Seriously, God is faithful, after all issues arising, we thought we would not be able to produce the video on time, but I sense strongly the word of God telling me to put my faith in Him. True enough, we finish it at the very last 30 minutes.
Guess it will be my last video for this year. I don't have time or energy to take on another video project. Revision and tutorials are falling down like bricks, got to clear it before it's Game Over.
The first video can be found in my facebook under videos (non HD versioin), latest video had not been uploaded yet.

That's all, got to sleep.

This is what random updates all about. Basically anything that is on my mind now.

So let's take it to the first one. Badminton was called off for this whole month and I have every reasons to believe it is the work of YOG. And I'm guessing I won't be playing badminton, for the whole month of Aug. Because the school needs the hall back and I'm guessing it's for their training.

Yah, 1 more month of school holiday for me. Such a long holiday, I wonder will I get my rhythm back once my school starts.

I don't remember planting, maybe except when I was young and my teacher told us to plant some beans.. Red beans, green beans and Soya beans (yah rite..) Anyway, I never reap any fruits. All I saw was a 10cm green stalk with a few pathetic leaves sticking out of the soil and no matter how hard I tried to keep it alive, it ended up dead the next week. From then on, I gave up on planting. Few years down the road, my mum bought me a small tree trunk, stem or whatever you call it. It's like 7cm in diameter and 10cm tall. At least after months, I saw roots coming out at the base and later on, leaves started to sprout.
Well, somehow it reminded me of my cell. 4 years ago, I started with great passion and high expectation with the boys (12-14 of them). It's kind of tough in the beginning, you got to know each of them, their interest, character.. to build trust and rapport with them. The results are kind of frustrating, trying to get everyone's attention during words is a near impossible. When you get the attention from one group, the other group start to chat away happily. Slowly, it starts to distract others and this goes on for months. Then there is this period where I cancel away cell worship because they are making a fool out of worship. Yes, I almost throw in the white towel. So fast forward to present. It's almost a 180 degree change. As 1 of them said, seekers (our cell name) is like a family to him. God had cause each and everyone of them to grow to love Him and one another.

Dunno why, but just feeling lazy to update my blog. I think I should change my blog looks and my profile picture.

Anyway, Just celebrated my 2- birthday, haha. And it's like Chinese New year celebration because it's feasting non-stop and a visitation to the zoo, hahaha. Carnivore (Brazilian food), Chinese restaurant, Dim sum, Japanese food... Geekz, I've got to burn away more fats on weekend badminton and soccer.

And it's world cup fever. What is wrong with the Jabulani ball?? Always hitting the post. And even if it goes in after hitting the post, it's not counted.. Yup, I'm talking about the England deserving goal which is forfeited due to the referee's blunder. Definitely staying up for both the semi-finals and the finals match.

It's also movie marathon.. Toy Story 3D, Karate Kid, The Eclipse, IP man prelude and next in the queue is Predator!! See no more pirated download movies, maybe dramas. Oh, I've finally finish catching Glee, an English musical drama. I must say they have great voices and their singing and creativity keeps you on your seat.

So happy, got a fat fat fat bonous. Shhsss it's confidential. I felt the pinch of 20% going to CPF.

Yes, my blog is rusting.
Yes, my exams are over!!

Taking a long holiday to catch my dramas and movies, play computer games, catching up with friends for Karaoke and the irony is I couldn't read half of the Chinese lyrics (but at least I'm improving now. Expensive way to learn Chinese!)

But the best is still the sporting weekend. Sat badminton plus Sun soccer means I'm so gonna burn up my fats and cholesterol. Then I think my left knee got some problem. It hurts whenever I walk down the stairs. So I spent $44 for a pair of knee support to spread the weight (strain) to my tights, I hope it works.

I think I'll dig a hole in my wallet during this holiday. I'm running out of shirts and Jeans plus I need to get a pair of shoe. I need to get a camera too cause my sis lost it.. Sian.. So now I'm hoping for a fat bonous this June.

That's all for tonight. zZZzzzzZZZzz

"What is so amazing", you asked.

Well, if you remember or read my previous post where I felt so bless by my Lovely Father in Heaven, here's an Add On!!

I couldn't believe it myself that I actually Score Full Marks for 2 of the mid-term quizzes. I'm quite surprise actually, when I saw my results and even went to the extend of making sure it's my name!

>> "Really!! 100 marks??"
>> Hmm.. let me see.. Wong Kin Foong [100].
>> Yup and that will be me. Walk off..
>> "Are you sure??" Walk back to see again.
>> "Oh, Really leh, it's 100!"

Ok, it sounded hilarious and comical.
But anyway, really Thank God and also those who prayed for me =)

Oh, another thing. I was caught in a heavy rain today while going to work. I didn't bring my umbrella along. So there I was, stuck in the bus-stop near my office. Ok, it's not really near, about 7 minutes walk Without Shelter!!

What did I do? Basically, there's nothing I could do except wait and pray. So I thought I will pester God and keep on praying till He answers. "Can you please stop the rain, just for 5 min.." and I go on and on and on for about 15 min. I'm sure God did hear it and so I refuse to move even though the rain sort of lighten for a while. I was hoping He'll stop the rain completely. The next thing I knew, it was pouring heavily again. So I kept praying persistently again. It was almost 9 and I don't want to be late for work. So when the rain did lighten again. I took another route, and ran to a nearby building. It was at that exact moment where I saw my colleague, who was driving and I hop on. At that moment, I just felt that my God was so Amazing!

And He's still Amazing right now =)

Time and again, people will ask, "So what did you do during your weekends?"
Always and as usual, I will simply reply,
"What else?? Studying and mugging, eating and sleeping. My life is so monotone and predictable."
Then again, if you ask me this questions during my school holidays, do not expect a boring answer. Haha, sounds like I'm living a double life (The NTU Sebas vs The Holidays Sebas).. haha..

YOG is coming and is being held at NTU, so they decided to shifted back our school term. This means I'll get to enjoy 4 months of holidays from May to Aug, but there is no free lunch on earth. There's always a 'but'. We will compensate it from the DEC holiday. No point vexing over what is in the future, I'm sure I'll adapt to the pathetic short holiday.
Just clear 3 Quizzes on Mon, Tue, Wed. Really "Shiong" to have all 3 quizzes consecutively but now that it's over, what a relive. I can now fully concentrate on my lab report.

Lately, I've been feeling so bless by God. So much till I ask God what did I do to deserve it.

Event 1:
Our lecturers have different sets of quizzes. So for all the 3 quizzes, I manage to get the questions which I know how to do while some of my classmates have weird questions.

Event 2:
My mum always prays for me. I came to realize that when my mum prays, she don't just simply pray blah blah blah blah. But her hearts goes out in prayer to God, with words that cannot express. It connects with God and God listens. I came to believe that if I was not bless with a mum who keeps praying for me, my life would be like a boat rocking in the storm.

Event 3:
God had blessed me with a wonderful job and colleague. I acquired much working experience and skill during this 1 year in the company. I get to learn about computer networking and many other new equipments we have bought. To me, these equipments are like toys that I can meddle with, figuring out how to use and their functions.
Recently, our company had a mass walk (6km) and halfway through, I got a splinter on my heels. Yes, I did wore my shoe and till now, I still cannot solve the mystery on "How did the splinter get into my heels!!"
It was painful because suddenly, you just felt a sharp poking sensation in the leg and I went down on the ground. I took out my shoe and saw a splinter halfway stuck in my heels. It was at that moment, my colleagues came and help me took it out as I cannot reach it easily. And amazingly, our first aider beside happen to have a pincer, if not I don't think I can get the splinter out. I'm grateful for my colleagues.

Thank you God, I felt so bless by You =)

Yes.. Thank God that I've pass my IPPT and no more going for training. 1 thing off from my "To Do list" =)

I thought I would crumble under the multiple tasks currently occupying my life, but I was wrong. Seems like God in His Goodness, faithfulness and Kindness had enable me to cope with my work, studies, church activities and Army physical training.

It's amazing how all these activities are nicely lay out in a way they won't crash with each other. And with so much activities going on, I was wondering how am I going to revise and do my tutorials? How am I going to find time to prepare for cell group words? How am I going to find time to fellowship with my sheep (my cell member lah)? Even if I have the time, what about the energy for all these?
So I'm grateful for all the prayers and support my leaders had rendered unto me. Where do I get such nice leaders except God sent.. haha..
Come to think of it, ever since my co-leader Jon had left, my Youth Leader Pauline had been helping me quite alot to get my focus on the cell. God in His wonderful nature had arrange both our working place at Buona Vista so we could meet and discuss over lunch.
As for my studies, I'm amazed that I have more discipline to clear my tutorials and was wondering how did I manage to grasp the concept with so little time.

Indeed God is the source of all these, my strength in time of need. He is my wonderful Shepherd who leads me beside quiet water, in green pastures. Who restores my soul and guides me in paths of righteousness.

Searching Hi and Low for time!!

Working 8:30 to 5:30 from Mon to Fri..
Schooling 7pm to 10pm on Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri..
2 hours of Army physical training on Thur, Sat and Sun..

I need time to do my revision and tutorials!!

We as Christian seems to give little or no thoughts to the Reality and Power of the Holy Spirit.

If that is true, then why on earth did Jesus said this? "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised... the baptism of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 1:4,5)

He said this just before He was about to ascend into heaven!
This is an important point to note because it shows the value of His message. Out of the thousand and one things He could have instruct, He choose to ask His disciple to wait for the Holy Spirit. Isn't it a bit strange?
Come on, Our Lord Jesus Christ just rose from the death and this breaking news is now traveling throughout the whole region, shocking people all over. Those who wanted to crucify Him are now left speechless, with absolutely no answer as to why Jesus was alive!! By common sense, every corporate minded people will tell you that now is the time to act and not wait. Strike while the iron is hot, now is the time to act and send out teams to advance the kingdom of Christ.
But instead, Jesus ask them to WAIT!
I can imagine Peter saying, "Huh??" then raising his hands and ask, "Err, sorry, I don't think I got you, what did you say again?"
Yes, Wait for the Holy Spirit! Jesus knew very well that His work will never be accomplish by just mere human strength and it is so important for them to wait until they are cloth with Power from heaven. The fact is that we need God, the problem with most successful or highly educated people is that they tend to look on their own strength, own ideas, own method instead of turning to God who knows exactly what needed to be done.

Why do you think Jesus chose the fisherman as His disciples and entrusted them to such an important work of setting up His church and advancing His kingdom?
Did Jesus forgot that His disciples deny knowing Him and fled away just before the cruxification? Did Jesus forgot that Peter had deny knowing Him 3 times and to the point of swearing?
Then how can God let them be in charge of such an important task? It makes no human sense to hire such people as a CEO of a company, to be in charge. But yet it makes a lot of sense to God and He choose them for such an important work, because No Human can ever accomplish the work of God unless God empower him with the Holy Spirit. Luke 12:12 (for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.") Can we admit that there is absolutely nothing about us but everything about God?

Unless a Christian is constantly filled with the power of the Holy Spirit else he/she will eventually be spiritually dead. Just like a laptop without battery is useless, so is a christian without the Holy Spirit. He/she will not be fruitful. We will lose interest in reading his Word, in praying. Everything about God suddenly seems so pointless. There is no joy in worshiping God, no excitement in serving. Nothing, everything is meaningless. Your spiritual life is like a desert. You need to be charged, to be fill with the Holy Spirit again!

How? Just ask God for it! It is so simple. Luke 11:13 (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 the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!") If you dare to ask God to fill you with His Holy Spirit, be sure you're prepared for what you're asking because He hears and will ignite your life like never before!

Acts 1:8 (But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you..) The Holy Spirit is the Power of God!