Upgrading.

Hush....upgrading is in the process.

Worshiping Together

Much is been said about broken relationship this past few weeks.

Worshiping Together
by Jon Walker


"May God … help you live in complete harmony with each other—each with the attitude of Christ Jesus toward the other. Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God ….” (Romans 15:5-6 NLT)

Entering God’s presence together requires careful preparation.

Congregational worship isn’t as simple as walking through the doors of a church and singing a few songs. In worship we enter the presence of the living God and declare his praises.

While his arms are open to everyone, not just anyone can snuggle up next to him. The psalmist declared, “Who may climb the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies … They alone may enter God's presence and worship the God of Israel.” (Psalms 24:3-4, 6 NLT)

Preparing our hearts for community worship requires, first and foremost, that we cleanse ourselves of anything that comes between us and our God. As I’ve said before, we cannot work our way into holiness – that is the work of God, the spirit of Christ within us.

But part of the Holy Spirit’s work is to make us aware of our sins, and once he’s done that, our “work” is confessing those sins and jettisoning them from our lives – confession and jettison.

What is sin? Anything that separates you from God; anything the Holy Spirit says is sin; anything that pushes God down in your life or out of your life; anything you wouldn’t do with Jesus right by your side. The fact is, of course, he isn’t right by your side; the Spirit is inside you, placed there by God at the moment of your salvation.

So what?

· Prepare for community worship – Entering the presence of the living God requires careful preparation. It means slowing down, turning your eyes away from yourself, and contemplating all God has done for you.

· An attitude of gratitude – Think of all the people God has placed in your life who bless you. Think of the things God has given you. Let gratitude well up in your soul, and then express your gratitude through praise. “I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God,” the psalmist declared in Psalm 84:2 (NLT).


· Remove obstacles to unity – God wants us united as we come to communal worship: "If you enter your place of worship and, about to make an offering, you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you, abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. Then and only then, come back and work things out with God.” (Matthew 5:23-24 MSG)

· Initiate healing – Is there someone who comes to mind when you read about broken relationships? Ask God to show you what to do to initiate healing in that relationship.

-Jon Walker (dailydevotionals@purposedrivenlife.com)




I am trying.

Emo Monday Nights

I am open up , to pour out my thoughts.
For you are my brothers, and the Lord
is our center, our focus. And we are one.
We're together to strengthen one another.

We had this wonderful practice on monday. But it's actually the fellowshipping that touches me deeper. And with that kind of fellowshipping, and bonding, comes better practice. I felt as if I am energize after we had share our lives with one another. In retrospective, we had definitely come far. Like I have said earlier, we seek and find solace within one another...Weiyang, Jiancong, me and God. My chains are gone, I have been set free.

Takin'a break from shoots, test shoots, that is.
But I want to thank the people that help me with my shoots. Thanks for the late evenings and willingness to help.

I thank you.

Ecclesiastes 4: 9

Its the last day for rehersal, and not alot of ppl turn up. Very little publicity is made about Let Praise Arise.

Bad sound, and if I may, bad vibe.

vibe:
|vīb| noun informal 1 (usu. vibes) a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others : a lot of moody people giving off bad vibes. [ORIGIN: abbreviation of vibrations.]

My understanding: 2 groups of ppl, a group of musicians and a group of people who plays instruments.


Sleepin' Faith find some time to chilled @ Holland V. Had really nice bread and tea. Had a great time just to talk about music. And to seek solace..from one another. Chuckle.

"I observed that the basic motive for sucess is the driving force of envy and jealousy!" - Ecclesiastes 4:4 (LB)

Came across this verse, while trying to find another verse. A good reminder for me.

"Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively. If one of them falls down, the other can help him up...Two people can resist an attack that would defeat one person alone. A rope made of three cords is hard to break."
-Ecclesiastes 4: 9 (TEV)

The above verse i dedicate to my band. May the three of us continue to strive for God's ministry.

Thank you my brothers. Thank you God.

Eh, what should I name this entry, man?

Well, seriously, I haven't really attend to bloggin for months, because I am tired, and I don't feel like bloggin. Somehow, it has lost the meaning to my intentions and my absence is quite intentional. Maybe I feel that a blog is sometime not a good, or wise place to contain your daily outpour of complains and shit. Just check other blogs and you will see what I meant. Some choose blog hopping....some blog to remember, so blog to forget..(hey isn't that a song?) Sometimes blogging gets the better of us, and I should say we must be careful....this bloggin stuff, its a double edge sword, one moment u feel like you are winning, another you felt wasted and shitty. Yes shitty.

On a lighter note, I think I am such an egoistic person, and actually, at this point, I would like to address this officially. I am EGO personified. Ok, right, I've said it, and I think I am suppose to feel good after throwing this weight out from my heart. Yes I am smiling as I type away. But I must insist, I am really shy. Please believe me. :) No don't get me wrong, I am not planning to ride my band as the chief pilot. I love these guys and they are the most probable answers to some of my life questions. They are definite reasons why music breathes...and I do enjoy this mutual admiration we had for one another. Meanwhile, maybe I am tryin my best to be really nice and easy.....so dun push it.

Not very nice to say all these? So much for lighter notes.......

oh i so want to do this. The top ten + one bassist:

1. Duff McKagan( Velvet Revolver/Guns N Roses)
Cool. Uses Made In Japan Fender Jazz Special. He's the reason why I have gotten My PJ Bass, the fore-runner to MIJ jass
Special. And he's been a favourite since high school.
2. Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)
3. Taiji Sawada (DTR/X Japan/Loudness)
4. Mike Inez (Ozzy Osbourne/ Snakepit/ Alice In Chains) a veri special bassist, has been a favourite before I even dig bass.
5. Rachel Bolan (Skid Row) Skid row!! Need there be another reason!
6. J (Luna Sea)
7. Tetsu (L'Arc en ciel) I really cant figure how he came out with such melodious lines.
8. Jason Newstead (Ozzy Osbourne/Metallica) Really, I prefer Jason to Burton. I think he is veri sophisticated.
9. Timothy Schmit (The Eagles)
10. Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue) Use to like him really alot, not because he's a bassist, but more for his image. Anyway, he uses a
Thunderbird, so.........
11. FLEA (Red Hot Chilli Pepper) Need me say more?



So if you 're not dead by now, please continue to tune in for more ear-blistherin' hand typed words in this space call my blog, maybe you'll find something interesting, soon. But be advise, it's not always about you, cos the world doesn't revolves around you. And when you finally think it really does, please check yourself into the nearest mental institue, or get a shrink. Best yet, come to church. You will get more, trust me.

Uglies clusterin'

Uglies in my life.
Clusterin all over.
I need some kind of repellant,
some sort of remedies, walk out
the door, please just go away.

Well, if you can't defeat 'em,
put 'em into perspective,
He will always put them back
uglies in your life.


-michel

May 18th 2007. It's a friday.

May 18th 2007 It's a friday.

How time flies. In a blink, alot has past us by. You, me, the world, everything changes ever so fast. And the space of unspoken words has stretched, and still strectching....ever so fast.

What was the world like a year ago? What am I busy with? Oh don't remind me, let me think, let me think................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................so I see. Right, things happened. Ever wonder what the outcome would be if there's an alternative decision? I guess there's no alternative in things, in God's eyes. I chose this way.

Every step from then til now, there has been potholes and potholes, and mountains and mountains of uglies.....they still come searching for blood ever so often. I wish I can sleep more nowadays.

Every silence is deafening....it cuts.

May 18th 2007. It's a friday.

How time flies...................glad that the amount has tied. At least you don't have to worry so much now.


This is a period when ppl got fever?