November 26, 1989 is the day I dedicated my life to Jesus Christ. Today is my 18th "birthday"! :)
Praise God for His wonderful love and faithfulness!!
In these past 18 years, God has walked with me and led me through some highs and lows, light and dark periods of time. Even the things that I could not understand before, or the times that I've lost my hope and strength, they are also parts of His amazing plan.
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)
There are so many things that I want to thank God for in this day, but above all, I want to thank Him for loving me so much.
I began to love God since 18 years ago, but God began to love me even before I was born.
Thank you Lord for pouring out His life and His love for me, so that I can have this freedom to live and to love.
Psalm 23 is what God has done in my life in these past 18 years:
"The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." (Psalm 23)
I believe that His goodness and love will continue to follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Amen.
Thank you, Lord.
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Monday, November 26, 2007
Sunday, December 31, 2006
You Are My Life
Coming to the end of 2006, it is the time to review the year and give thanks to the Lord for all of His love, faithfulness and grace.
This year God has been leading me to experience Him in a deeper way. There were many unforgettable moments with the Lord, during worship, prayers, meetings or simply just thinking of Him or talking to Him. Some of the experiences were not easy to be shared or described, maybe even myself was not fully understand God's amazing love and perfect ways. Only my heart can truly know how great He is and how deep His love for me is.
Thank you Lord for showing me that: The One who is in me is greater than the one who is in the world. (1 John 4:4) Thank you for surrounding me with Your unfailing love, and filling me with Your light and your truth.
"Eyes can't see the way you hold me,
or how I'm hidden in Your heart.
Minds don't know all You've told me,
or how I ache for where You are.
It's invisible to the world, incredible to the angels.
Not since Eden have they seen this sight. Everlasting life.
You are all over. You are around. You are inside.
This is life, this is life.
I come in empty, I leave filled.
Bring my sickness, I leave healed.
Broken-hearted, You mend every piece.
I come in captive, I leave free."
(This is Life, by Laura Woodley)
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Wonderful Surprises
Last Sunday was my birthday. Yes, it was also Mother's Day. My mom and I shared May 14 together once every seven years. I think this is quite special, it doubled my gratitude for my mom—not only thank her for being my mother, but also thank her for bringing me into this world, so that I can experience love and life. We spent the day with our family, we went to Church, lunch, shopping and dinner—a typical Sunday and family day, with the celebration of Mother's Day and my birthday.
This year I have not made any birthday wish. I used to be excited to make birthday wishes before my birthdays. But this year, I think I was already content with what God has given me, so I didn't even think about making any birthday wish. There were a lot of surprises that God has given me in these past two weeks:
Seven days before my birthday, I joined the healing ministry team in our Church. It has been my desire to join a healing ministry team, so I can serve the needy better with other brothers and sisters. I have been to many other healing meetings, training and ministries before, but it feels really different to serve with my own Church family. I am truly grateful that we can have this new healing ministry team in our Church.
Five days before my birthday, when I stepped into the room for the Tuesday night prayer meeting, one of the pastors came to me, brought me to his side, and started to pray for me. Then he led all the brothers and sisters to pray for me corporately. They declared that with God all things are possible. We walked around the room several times, to bring down the walls of Jericho! After that, I shared with them that last month I have written about coming together as an army and bringing down the walls of Jericho. I also shared with them that this coming Sunday will be my first day to serve with the new healing ministry team, so I believe that what we are fighting for tonight is not just for me, but for God's greater healing power to come to our Church! Then once again, we prayed for God's healing power to come upon us. I was so surprised that God would lead all of them to pray for me before I started to serve in the healing ministry team, I was totally overwhelmed by His amazing love that night.
Last Saturday, my dear brothers and sisters threw me a surprise birthday party. We had barbeque, dinner, game and cake at my friends' house. It was a wonderful party with yummy food, warm setting, and most importantly, my favorite people. God surely knows what I like the best. I was actually quite speechless that night, with all the surprises that I have got in that whole week, so all I could give to my brothers and sisters were just thank you and hugs. But I felt so blessed by their love and thoughtfulness, and I am truly thankful that God has brought each one of them into my life.
"He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." (Pro. 11:25) I have experienced this scripture many times in these past two weeks. Every time I thought I was helping and encouraging others, but then I found out that God helped and encouraged me in the exact same ways! You never know how God will surprise and reward you as you step out of faith to bring His love and blessings to others. He is truly faithful and gracious.
So, I can tell you that I had a really wonderful birthday this year! :) And I know that this is another new beginning for me. I really thank God for all of His surprising love for me!
This year I have not made any birthday wish. I used to be excited to make birthday wishes before my birthdays. But this year, I think I was already content with what God has given me, so I didn't even think about making any birthday wish. There were a lot of surprises that God has given me in these past two weeks:
Seven days before my birthday, I joined the healing ministry team in our Church. It has been my desire to join a healing ministry team, so I can serve the needy better with other brothers and sisters. I have been to many other healing meetings, training and ministries before, but it feels really different to serve with my own Church family. I am truly grateful that we can have this new healing ministry team in our Church.
Five days before my birthday, when I stepped into the room for the Tuesday night prayer meeting, one of the pastors came to me, brought me to his side, and started to pray for me. Then he led all the brothers and sisters to pray for me corporately. They declared that with God all things are possible. We walked around the room several times, to bring down the walls of Jericho! After that, I shared with them that last month I have written about coming together as an army and bringing down the walls of Jericho. I also shared with them that this coming Sunday will be my first day to serve with the new healing ministry team, so I believe that what we are fighting for tonight is not just for me, but for God's greater healing power to come to our Church! Then once again, we prayed for God's healing power to come upon us. I was so surprised that God would lead all of them to pray for me before I started to serve in the healing ministry team, I was totally overwhelmed by His amazing love that night.
Last Saturday, my dear brothers and sisters threw me a surprise birthday party. We had barbeque, dinner, game and cake at my friends' house. It was a wonderful party with yummy food, warm setting, and most importantly, my favorite people. God surely knows what I like the best. I was actually quite speechless that night, with all the surprises that I have got in that whole week, so all I could give to my brothers and sisters were just thank you and hugs. But I felt so blessed by their love and thoughtfulness, and I am truly thankful that God has brought each one of them into my life.
"He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." (Pro. 11:25) I have experienced this scripture many times in these past two weeks. Every time I thought I was helping and encouraging others, but then I found out that God helped and encouraged me in the exact same ways! You never know how God will surprise and reward you as you step out of faith to bring His love and blessings to others. He is truly faithful and gracious.
So, I can tell you that I had a really wonderful birthday this year! :) And I know that this is another new beginning for me. I really thank God for all of His surprising love for me!
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Vancouver Ablaze Miracle Festival
Last week we had the "Vancouver Ablaze Miracle Festival" in our city. It was one of the eighteen "Canada Ablaze" crusades by Fresh Fire Ministries. There were four evening meetings from Wednesday to Saturday. Every night the crusade gathered several hundreds people at the Glad Tidings Church.
There were many things that I have experienced and received in this crusade. But what I wanted to share in here are some of the special moments that I have experienced during this time.
Thursday night, several people got healed and they went up to the platform to give testimonies. Meanwhile, Pastor called out a person whose eyesight was affected by diabetes, and a girl came forward in respond. Pastor prayed for her, and asked how she felt. The girl tried to look around, and she said she could see better. Then Pastor prayed for her once again, and the girl said she could see even more clearly. Her eyesight was instantly healed. When she was walking back to her seat, she kept covering her eyes with her hands, and then opened; covered again, and opened. She tried to see things with her new eyesight! Then when she got back to her seat, she immediately fell on her knees, and began to cry on her family's (or friend's) knees. She must be overwhelmed by the love and power of God. She couldn't stand at all after being touched by the mighty power of God. Her families (or friends) were rejoicing with her. I believe that her life will never be the same again. That was the most touching scene that I have seen in this crusade.
Also on Thursday night, before Pastor praying for the sick, he asked all the people to pray for each other first. He asked all those who need healing to stand up, and then he asked people to pray for the ones who were sitting next to them and needing healing. That night I was sitting with two of my dear friends, so they were the ones who prayed for me. Their prayer was so special to me. I was really thankful that they were there. And I was also thankful for God's wonderful love and favor for us.
Many brothers and sisters from the Fresh Fire Ministries team have prayed for me during this crusade. One of them even came to pray for me every night. This was another favor that I have received in this crusade.
Even though many people have prayed for me, but when I was standing there in front of the platform, receiving ministering, I realized that what I wanted the most was Jesus' touch. Especially on Saturday night, after I walked through the "blessing/impartation/prayer tunnel", I was standing there, continuing to receive Jesus' love and healing touch. At that time, all I wanted was Jesus, so I kept crying out His name desperately. Then all of a sudden, I heard the worship team began to sing "Jesus... Jesus...". They were singing the name of Jesus. And my heart was melted away. At that moment, that was the most beautiful worship.
"I stand here in this place, see the glory of Your face, taken by the wonder of Your name. I'm desperate for Your touch, never needed it so much, 'cause all I want is You." (All I Want Is You, by Planetshakers)
Whether we were standing or falling on our knees, we realized once again how much we need God, and how great He is. Even though sometimes the road seems so long, and the "personal training" seems tough, but still, God is pouring out His love and favor to sustain us. As we seek Him and find Him, He will never fail to show us His glory and fill us with His amazing love.
There were many things that I have experienced and received in this crusade. But what I wanted to share in here are some of the special moments that I have experienced during this time.
Thursday night, several people got healed and they went up to the platform to give testimonies. Meanwhile, Pastor called out a person whose eyesight was affected by diabetes, and a girl came forward in respond. Pastor prayed for her, and asked how she felt. The girl tried to look around, and she said she could see better. Then Pastor prayed for her once again, and the girl said she could see even more clearly. Her eyesight was instantly healed. When she was walking back to her seat, she kept covering her eyes with her hands, and then opened; covered again, and opened. She tried to see things with her new eyesight! Then when she got back to her seat, she immediately fell on her knees, and began to cry on her family's (or friend's) knees. She must be overwhelmed by the love and power of God. She couldn't stand at all after being touched by the mighty power of God. Her families (or friends) were rejoicing with her. I believe that her life will never be the same again. That was the most touching scene that I have seen in this crusade.
Also on Thursday night, before Pastor praying for the sick, he asked all the people to pray for each other first. He asked all those who need healing to stand up, and then he asked people to pray for the ones who were sitting next to them and needing healing. That night I was sitting with two of my dear friends, so they were the ones who prayed for me. Their prayer was so special to me. I was really thankful that they were there. And I was also thankful for God's wonderful love and favor for us.
Many brothers and sisters from the Fresh Fire Ministries team have prayed for me during this crusade. One of them even came to pray for me every night. This was another favor that I have received in this crusade.
Even though many people have prayed for me, but when I was standing there in front of the platform, receiving ministering, I realized that what I wanted the most was Jesus' touch. Especially on Saturday night, after I walked through the "blessing/impartation/prayer tunnel", I was standing there, continuing to receive Jesus' love and healing touch. At that time, all I wanted was Jesus, so I kept crying out His name desperately. Then all of a sudden, I heard the worship team began to sing "Jesus... Jesus...". They were singing the name of Jesus. And my heart was melted away. At that moment, that was the most beautiful worship.
"I stand here in this place, see the glory of Your face, taken by the wonder of Your name. I'm desperate for Your touch, never needed it so much, 'cause all I want is You." (All I Want Is You, by Planetshakers)
Whether we were standing or falling on our knees, we realized once again how much we need God, and how great He is. Even though sometimes the road seems so long, and the "personal training" seems tough, but still, God is pouring out His love and favor to sustain us. As we seek Him and find Him, He will never fail to show us His glory and fill us with His amazing love.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Hallelujah
God is good! There were many things to be thankful for in these past two weeks.
We went to a G12 "Living the Dream Cell Conference" last week. We have learned a lot of things that we can apply to our new cell group. Some of the things can also be applied to another new group that I am now working with. It was good to learn all these things in this time.
During this conference, I have seen the spiritual growing and faith building of my sisters. One of them accepted Christ two years ago. We have witnessed her spiritual growth from a baby to a young lady. Even though she has not been to any training from the G12 School of Leaders yet, but she still joined us to go to this conference and learn with us. Another sister is one of the leader in our new cell group, she was wondering if she could be a good leader or not. But after this conference, both of them were encouraged and also got the faith to be a good leader. They realized that God can use anyone to do His work, only if we are willing. God knows how to encourage them and give them faith! They were not only encouraged by our brothers and sisters in these two weeks, but also by our Pastor during one of the dinner. And also prayed and blessed by Pastor Cesar Castellanos, the speaker of this conference. It was such a joy to see them lighted up the desire and passion in their hearts and believe that they can do it by the power of God. After the conference, both of them went home and called their unsaved and new believer friends to practice what they have learned! :)
Our new cell group have received many prayers, blessing, support and encouragement from our brothers and sisters in these past few weeks. Even though the enemy tried to confuse us and stop the work of God, but just like what a sister has shared in last Sunday service: "The enemy has his plan, but God has a better plan!" God has surrounded us with great brothers and sisters. We are greatly blessed by their support and protection, and also the light and hope that they have brought into this group. I believe that with love and unity, we can stand firm together in any circumstances. I praise God for this special opportunity for us to learn more about how to walk together in Christ. And I also praise Him for strengthening our faith and relationship in this time.
Thank you Lord that all the things that we have experienced during this time of starting new works for Him, they were not only opportunities for me to learn, but also invitations for me to enter into deeper intimacy with Him. When the enemy tried to scare or defeat me, I hid myself under the wings of the Lord and I was saved. Then I realized the need to go into the secret place of His presence. There are so many things that God wants to reveal to us, but what He wants most from us is our passionate love and pursuing for Him. He desires our love for Him far more than our works.
"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song." (Ps. 28:7) Hallelujah! Praise God for His amazing love and faithfulness!
We went to a G12 "Living the Dream Cell Conference" last week. We have learned a lot of things that we can apply to our new cell group. Some of the things can also be applied to another new group that I am now working with. It was good to learn all these things in this time.
During this conference, I have seen the spiritual growing and faith building of my sisters. One of them accepted Christ two years ago. We have witnessed her spiritual growth from a baby to a young lady. Even though she has not been to any training from the G12 School of Leaders yet, but she still joined us to go to this conference and learn with us. Another sister is one of the leader in our new cell group, she was wondering if she could be a good leader or not. But after this conference, both of them were encouraged and also got the faith to be a good leader. They realized that God can use anyone to do His work, only if we are willing. God knows how to encourage them and give them faith! They were not only encouraged by our brothers and sisters in these two weeks, but also by our Pastor during one of the dinner. And also prayed and blessed by Pastor Cesar Castellanos, the speaker of this conference. It was such a joy to see them lighted up the desire and passion in their hearts and believe that they can do it by the power of God. After the conference, both of them went home and called their unsaved and new believer friends to practice what they have learned! :)
Our new cell group have received many prayers, blessing, support and encouragement from our brothers and sisters in these past few weeks. Even though the enemy tried to confuse us and stop the work of God, but just like what a sister has shared in last Sunday service: "The enemy has his plan, but God has a better plan!" God has surrounded us with great brothers and sisters. We are greatly blessed by their support and protection, and also the light and hope that they have brought into this group. I believe that with love and unity, we can stand firm together in any circumstances. I praise God for this special opportunity for us to learn more about how to walk together in Christ. And I also praise Him for strengthening our faith and relationship in this time.
Thank you Lord that all the things that we have experienced during this time of starting new works for Him, they were not only opportunities for me to learn, but also invitations for me to enter into deeper intimacy with Him. When the enemy tried to scare or defeat me, I hid myself under the wings of the Lord and I was saved. Then I realized the need to go into the secret place of His presence. There are so many things that God wants to reveal to us, but what He wants most from us is our passionate love and pursuing for Him. He desires our love for Him far more than our works.
"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song." (Ps. 28:7) Hallelujah! Praise God for His amazing love and faithfulness!
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
New Season
Praise God for this new season! I am excited about what He is going to lead us to do in these coming months.
Last fall I've started two new ministry groups with some brothers and sisters, one is a prayer group, another one is a writers' group for a Christian organization. Both of the groups were going well in the past several months. But during the summer, some questions were raised by the group members, and thus made us wanted to stop for a while and seek God for clear directions.
After waiting for the Lord for a few weeks, I believe that He has already renewed my strength and restored my peace to move on again.
For the writers' group, there are many things to do and learn in these next few months, and some are the things that I have never done before. But I just trust in the Lord for His provision for every area of our needs.
There was a new surprise from the Lord for the prayer group. He brought another sister into our group, and we decided to start a new cell group together next month! I was really surprised and amazed by His plan, it is even better than we expected. Wow... Lord, just like how Mary answered to the angel who suddenly came and told her about giving birth to a son: "I am the Lord's servant... May it be to me as you have said." (Luke 1:38)
It was interesting that most of the things that I've been reading in my devotion these last few weeks seem to speak to me about continuing to develop these two groups. One of the stories that I've been reading is how God used Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple. It encouraged me that even though sometimes we think that we are not good enough or might not be able to do His works, but God says that He is able. "'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the LORD of hosts. 'Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone with shouts of "Grace, grace to it!"' (Zech 4:6-7)
"You are awesome in this place, Mighty God. You are awesome in this place, Abba Father. You are worthy of all praise. To You our lives we raise. You are awesome in this place, Mighty God" (Awesome In This Place, by Dave Billington)
Last night at the prayer meeting, I was so overwhelmed by the awesomeness of God. And my heart was filled with gratitude for His goodness.
"I stand, I stand, in awe of you. I stand, I stand in awe of you. Holy God, to whom all praise is due, I stand In awe of you." (I Stand In Awe, by Mark Altrogge)
Building the house of the Lord is just a preparation for His presence and glory to come. "'The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,' says the LORD Almighty. 'And in this place I will grant peace,' declares the LORD Almighty." (Hag 2:9) Praise God for His great promises!
"Be glorified, be glorified. Be glorified in the Heavens, be glorified in the earth, be glorified in this temple. Jesus, Jesus, be thou glorified." (Be Glorified)
Last fall I've started two new ministry groups with some brothers and sisters, one is a prayer group, another one is a writers' group for a Christian organization. Both of the groups were going well in the past several months. But during the summer, some questions were raised by the group members, and thus made us wanted to stop for a while and seek God for clear directions.
After waiting for the Lord for a few weeks, I believe that He has already renewed my strength and restored my peace to move on again.
For the writers' group, there are many things to do and learn in these next few months, and some are the things that I have never done before. But I just trust in the Lord for His provision for every area of our needs.
There was a new surprise from the Lord for the prayer group. He brought another sister into our group, and we decided to start a new cell group together next month! I was really surprised and amazed by His plan, it is even better than we expected. Wow... Lord, just like how Mary answered to the angel who suddenly came and told her about giving birth to a son: "I am the Lord's servant... May it be to me as you have said." (Luke 1:38)
It was interesting that most of the things that I've been reading in my devotion these last few weeks seem to speak to me about continuing to develop these two groups. One of the stories that I've been reading is how God used Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple. It encouraged me that even though sometimes we think that we are not good enough or might not be able to do His works, but God says that He is able. "'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the LORD of hosts. 'Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone with shouts of "Grace, grace to it!"' (Zech 4:6-7)
"You are awesome in this place, Mighty God. You are awesome in this place, Abba Father. You are worthy of all praise. To You our lives we raise. You are awesome in this place, Mighty God" (Awesome In This Place, by Dave Billington)
Last night at the prayer meeting, I was so overwhelmed by the awesomeness of God. And my heart was filled with gratitude for His goodness.
"I stand, I stand, in awe of you. I stand, I stand in awe of you. Holy God, to whom all praise is due, I stand In awe of you." (I Stand In Awe, by Mark Altrogge)
Building the house of the Lord is just a preparation for His presence and glory to come. "'The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,' says the LORD Almighty. 'And in this place I will grant peace,' declares the LORD Almighty." (Hag 2:9) Praise God for His great promises!
"Be glorified, be glorified. Be glorified in the Heavens, be glorified in the earth, be glorified in this temple. Jesus, Jesus, be thou glorified." (Be Glorified)
Friday, August 19, 2005
2/3 Review
2005 has already passed 2/3. There were many Christian meetings, training and gatherings this year. Each of them has become the highlights of my 2005. Not just because of knowing what God has been doing in Vancouver, Canada and the nations, but also because of His amazing love that I have experienced in these times.
Dec 31, 2004 to Jan 1, 2005 - Watchnight Service
Jan 9 - Ministering at the West Point Grey Baptist Chinese Christian Fellowship
Mar 3-5 - Extreme Prophetic Healing Outreach School
Mar 5 - Rise Up Gathering
May 5-7 - BC Rise Up Gathering
May 13-15 - Encounter Weekend
June 10 - 24 Hours Worship for the City
June 22-25 - Strategic Keys Breakthrough Conference
July 28-31 - One Heart Gathering (at Quebec City)
Aug 12 - Benny Hinn Vancouver Crusade
At New Year's Eve 2004, we went to our Church's Watchnight Service, to receive the word of God for the coming year. We worshipped, countdowned and entered into 2005, the year of grace, together. We rejoiced and celebrated for a while, and then we began to pray for Canada and the nations. When I was standing in front of the platform with other brothers and sisters, I suddenly realized that we were there praying for Canada and the nations at the beginning of the year. I didn't plan or expect to do this after the countdown, I thought I would go to have a drink with my sisters and friends. Yet God has already planned well and put us into that position to do what He desires us to do, in His perfect timing. At that moment I knew that this year we are going to have some shifts in the spirit realm. God is going to extend our concerns and ministry territories, even when we might not plan or expect to do so. He is looking for people who are willing to lay down their own agenda to follow His.
These meetings, training and gatherings in the past eight months were all special to me. Some of them I didn't plan to go at first, but then eventually I was there. I am thankful for every step that God has led me to follow Him and go to all those places. I am also thankful for all these opportunities that He has given me to experience Him and be a part of His works.
I am looking forward to the last 1/3 of 2005!
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