blinded by rage

that's a phrase that has some truth to it
when i'm angry sometimes, all I want to
do is lash out at the object of my rage
and cause it/him/her the same or a
greater amount of pain that had been
dealt me.

and in the meantime I know in the back of my head that I shouldn't be doing this. Sometimes it's really something so trivial that sparks us off. An objective viewer would probably chortle at how petty i appear to be. It's sometimes so hard to let the issue go. What does God think of my temptation to be angry?

Not many people have seen me angry.
Another thing to be thankful for

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Repetititive

something I said in front of my boss while trying to say things quickly.

quite a cool word

like the other word I made up... shiokalistic.

:P

On top of the world

Have conquered another peak.

I struggled and sweated and at times was quite exhausted... but it was a thoroughly enjoyable climb to the top of Mt Ophir. Really enjoyed the great outdoors and seeing the sunrise from the campsite. Made a few new friends too and enjoyed some really good and cheap food. ;)

pictures will come soon!

Arkhitekon

Here's some background info

the word architect is derived from the Greek: Arkhi-tekton

arkhi : chief
tekton : builder

therefore the word architect = chief or leading builder.

cool no?

Like a child

Haven't thought about this for a while but I really miss being a child sometimes.
being filled with child like wonder from seeing things for the first time.

The first time I stepped into a cold country (Hong Kong when I was 10 I think) was so exhilarating! Usually cold air came out from the air-conditioner at home, not all around me! This was something so new...

I wonder if it's this childlike awe and appreciation that's part of how we should view God's word and Jesus' work on the cross for us. If I could reflect upon the act on the cross daily, with eyes newly opened and heart newly convicted I feel I would cherish each day I spend on earth for what it really is... a gift from God

Furthermore, being childlike implies a sense of humility, we don't know everything, we acknowledge that we can't get on without the help of someone older, more secure. Like a loving heavenly Father, who's there to carry us through the bad times. Or discipline us when necessary.

Having said that there's still that element of respect and reverance that has to be nurtured. When we get older we lose that, and it's most apparent through our attitude towards our parents or old people in general. We feel we're more than capable of taking charge of things by ourselves. It's so hard to submit ourselves to those we feel are 'not with the times'. Yet it's through this that we develop such bad habits of disregarding authority. It's so often in the media, where bunches of young people rise up to 'take charge'.

And yet we should foster this early, to admit our dependence on God and that we don't know everything. [Our arrogance will be our undoing] And put God where He belongs, seated on a heavenly throne and not in a book that we turn to when we're feeling down.

What would we do if we knew we were seating right now in the presence of a great and awesome King? Would we complain bitterly of how we've been treated? would we speak to Him casually like he was our equal or less? Would we act like He wasn't there and go on sinning and living selfish hollow lives chasing the dollar and surrounding ourselves with perishable earthly items?

Or would we fall to our knees and thank Him for all He's done for us...

More often than not i'm sure what i would do and i'm ashamed of it. Too arrogant, too impulsive, too tempted, too pampered and too worldly wise. All these I have to give up...

Oh to be like a child again.

The Perfect Psalm

Perfect salvation: The Lord is my Shepherd
Perfect satisfaction: I shall not want
Perfect rest: He maketh me lie down in green pastures
Perfect refreshment: He leadeth me beside the still waters
Perfect restoration: He restoreth my soul
Perfect guidance: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
Perfect protection: I will fear no evil
Perfect company: Thou art with me
Perfect provision: Thou preparest a table
Perfect joy: My cup runneth over
Perfect care: Goodness and mercy shall follow me
Perfect destiny: I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever

Little things

It's the little things that irk us

it's the little things that add up and fill up our time

it's the little things that wear us down bit by bit

it's the little things that get in our way

it's the little things that we remember..

However

it's also the little things that count

the little things that touch us

the little things that inspire us

the little things that can lift our spirits

and the little things that we cling to

Christian

Christian: A Follower of Christ
Follower
implies action, therefore we are not to sit back and do nothing
makes no mention of emotion, therefore we follow whether happy, sad, angry, or however our state of mind may be in
is in the present perfect sense... we are to constantly do this, there is not past or no worry about the future, just the present

Follower of Christ
acknowledges our submissive role... that we gain our direction from Christ's leadership
highlights our focus... Christ and Christ alone

If all goes according to plan...

... I should be tackling Mt Ophir in Johore in two weeks time.

Yes! Time to hit that open road again and take photos and just revel in God's creation.