Christmas Isn’t Christmaslyrics & song: jimmy & carol owens
Christmas Isn’t Christmas
'till it happens in your heart,
Somewhere deep inside you
Is where Christmas really starts;
So give your heart to Jesus,
you'll discover when you do
That it’s Christmas
Really Christmas for you.
Jesus brings warmth like a winter fire,
A light like a candle's glow;
He's waiting now to come inside
As He did so long ago.
Jesus brings gifts of truth and life
And makes them bloom and grow.
So welcome Him with a song of joy
And when He comes you'll know ..... that ...
Christmas Isn’t Christmas
'till it happens in your heart,
Somewhere deep inside you
Is where Christmas really starts;
So give your heart to Jesus,
you'll discover when you do
That it’s Christmas
Really Christmas for you.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
What is so special about today?
What is so special about today? I woke up this morning feeling sick as I caught a cold yesterday. Waking up was so difficult but I told myself, " I must make it different even how I feel right now."
Have you had bad mornings like these when you just didn't want to see another day? Just sleep through hoping everything will just go away.... especially the tiredness, for no reason, the unhappiness......
As I write this, I am reminded that God has a real place in my heart no matter how much I neglect Him which I have been doing..... Today, I have been reminded about how much HE has given me and NOT given me. That I do remember to THANK HIM for his MIRACLE healing on me; spiritually, emotionally, physically.....
Life with lots of high bumps, tumbles here and there... Traffic lights that were always at the STOPPING red..... pot holes here and there..... which I fell in many times and had a hard time trying to climb back up.... Yet through all these, an invisible hand was there for me to hold on to dear life..... even when I wanted to just give up...... Today, as I look back, I just in awe, how I made it through..... I had helped along the way, through friendships, advice, guidance, new friends/acquaintance, strangers even who showed they care..... I call them ANGELS OF GOD!
Remembering what happened helps to with lesson learnt... That's it, just lessons learnt......Then we move one and become better and wiser.....
There is NO FAILURE ONLY FEEDBACK!
I cannot change what has happened, I can only improve what is present and in the future. I can only CHANGE ME to be bettter......
I look forward to a better and wiser me and may my journey in life touch those I encounter as to bring joy and laughter.... Then I have a reason to be joyful and laugh too!
HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A FATABULOUS 2010.
Have you had bad mornings like these when you just didn't want to see another day? Just sleep through hoping everything will just go away.... especially the tiredness, for no reason, the unhappiness......
As I write this, I am reminded that God has a real place in my heart no matter how much I neglect Him which I have been doing..... Today, I have been reminded about how much HE has given me and NOT given me. That I do remember to THANK HIM for his MIRACLE healing on me; spiritually, emotionally, physically.....
Life with lots of high bumps, tumbles here and there... Traffic lights that were always at the STOPPING red..... pot holes here and there..... which I fell in many times and had a hard time trying to climb back up.... Yet through all these, an invisible hand was there for me to hold on to dear life..... even when I wanted to just give up...... Today, as I look back, I just in awe, how I made it through..... I had helped along the way, through friendships, advice, guidance, new friends/acquaintance, strangers even who showed they care..... I call them ANGELS OF GOD!
Remembering what happened helps to with lesson learnt... That's it, just lessons learnt......Then we move one and become better and wiser.....
There is NO FAILURE ONLY FEEDBACK!
I cannot change what has happened, I can only improve what is present and in the future. I can only CHANGE ME to be bettter......
I look forward to a better and wiser me and may my journey in life touch those I encounter as to bring joy and laughter.... Then I have a reason to be joyful and laugh too!
HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A FATABULOUS 2010.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS
It was just another lunch hour but this time, my nieces came with my sister and we went to a food court nearby for lunch. As I was waiting to collect food for my 9 year old darling, she asked me for some soup. A lady standing next to me also wanted some soup and I took her bowl and scooped the soup for her before I did with my niece's. The lady did not notice her soup bowl was full until when she wanted to take the ladle did she realised it. She was surprised that a stranger would help and with gratitude thanked me.
I was glad I did and it felt good to do something nice for a stranger for a change. This act of random kindness is one act which could change someone's life and even empowerment that person. How often do we receive such kindness from strangers? I have a few times and with a lot of gratitude I would say a blessing for that person.
Many moons ago, a young lad of about 5 years old acted with kindness by holding the elevator for me once. Surprisingly, his father told him not to but that young boy refused to listen to his dad (good for him). I thanked him and he smiled. He had better sense that an adult.
Many a times, we forget that we need goodness for goodness to happen. Look around, do we greet one another anymore? Now, common courtesy had to be taught on radio stations! What is the world coming to?
Truly this are little miracles that happen and we have much to be grateful there are still lots of nice people around. Inspiring and empowering one another can make a whole lot of difference because at that moment, someone's life can change for the better.
Waking up each day means that we are still alive to face another day and that is a miracle. When someone blocks our way on the road especially when we are in a hurry is a miracle. What happens when we hurry?
We tend to rush and speed and we can lose our common sense.......
Seeing people smile, I mean really smile is also a miracle. Look around us and see how many people would smile. Even when you look at them, the smile just cannot break out! I sometimes challenge myself to smile at a stranger (when I feel safe, that is). I would have to wait a few seconds before that person can even smile back at me. Children are the best! They give you the most beautiful smile; even when they are shy. :)
So remember giving a smile is also an act of random kindness. Pay the cup of coffee the person behind you ordered. Or pay the toll for the car behind you. Who knows, your path may cross again and somewhere somehow, he/she may even be the one to help you......
I was glad I did and it felt good to do something nice for a stranger for a change. This act of random kindness is one act which could change someone's life and even empowerment that person. How often do we receive such kindness from strangers? I have a few times and with a lot of gratitude I would say a blessing for that person.
Many moons ago, a young lad of about 5 years old acted with kindness by holding the elevator for me once. Surprisingly, his father told him not to but that young boy refused to listen to his dad (good for him). I thanked him and he smiled. He had better sense that an adult.
Many a times, we forget that we need goodness for goodness to happen. Look around, do we greet one another anymore? Now, common courtesy had to be taught on radio stations! What is the world coming to?
Truly this are little miracles that happen and we have much to be grateful there are still lots of nice people around. Inspiring and empowering one another can make a whole lot of difference because at that moment, someone's life can change for the better.
Waking up each day means that we are still alive to face another day and that is a miracle. When someone blocks our way on the road especially when we are in a hurry is a miracle. What happens when we hurry?
We tend to rush and speed and we can lose our common sense.......
Seeing people smile, I mean really smile is also a miracle. Look around us and see how many people would smile. Even when you look at them, the smile just cannot break out! I sometimes challenge myself to smile at a stranger (when I feel safe, that is). I would have to wait a few seconds before that person can even smile back at me. Children are the best! They give you the most beautiful smile; even when they are shy. :)
So remember giving a smile is also an act of random kindness. Pay the cup of coffee the person behind you ordered. Or pay the toll for the car behind you. Who knows, your path may cross again and somewhere somehow, he/she may even be the one to help you......
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
MY JOURNEY UP MT SINGAI
......cont....
It was unexpected yet very interesting journey as I took each step with care and hands held firm by Fred and Bella. Each step was a test of my faith because each had its risk and some even unstable. We stopped to pray at each station of the cross. Each station was a reminder that I was carrying my cross and also my gratitude that I made it. I did not feel tired as my energy was surging but the sweat trickled down. After the station, we continued to go up.
Fortunately, I forgot to look back because if I did, well, I might just stop. Anyway, I didn't and I continued and as I looked up, I saw more treacherous steps, steep, wet and uncertain. Up we went, the others who came with me went ahead but some ladies walked behind me as moral support. I even had to stop Fred and Bella when they went too fast as they were pulling me and I could not cope with their speed. I felt bad, but they understood and slowed down. They too learnt to be more patient with me and to slow down for me.
The hour and the half journey up was the most memorable for me as I could never imagine completing it. Had no choice anyway. I reflected on my life - times when I gave up trying, lost my confidence, did not believe I could accomplish anything until this pilgrimage. These 700 steps up gave me strength and confidence. As we prayed each station until the 14th station, I gave thanks and I actually enjoyed the climb.
It was unexpected yet very interesting journey as I took each step with care and hands held firm by Fred and Bella. Each step was a test of my faith because each had its risk and some even unstable. We stopped to pray at each station of the cross. Each station was a reminder that I was carrying my cross and also my gratitude that I made it. I did not feel tired as my energy was surging but the sweat trickled down. After the station, we continued to go up.
Fortunately, I forgot to look back because if I did, well, I might just stop. Anyway, I didn't and I continued and as I looked up, I saw more treacherous steps, steep, wet and uncertain. Up we went, the others who came with me went ahead but some ladies walked behind me as moral support. I even had to stop Fred and Bella when they went too fast as they were pulling me and I could not cope with their speed. I felt bad, but they understood and slowed down. They too learnt to be more patient with me and to slow down for me.
The hour and the half journey up was the most memorable for me as I could never imagine completing it. Had no choice anyway. I reflected on my life - times when I gave up trying, lost my confidence, did not believe I could accomplish anything until this pilgrimage. These 700 steps up gave me strength and confidence. As we prayed each station until the 14th station, I gave thanks and I actually enjoyed the climb.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
JOURNEY UP MT SINGAI
Climbing these steps with one good leg and the other with a caliper is very challenging indeed. I wasn't prepared for the walk up as I was not told about this place. My plan was to go somewhere with modern facility. Still it was a memorable and triumphant journey for me. Climbing Mt Kinabalu is one thing but Mt Singai is somewhat beautiful and yet treacherous for me. Luckily, with the help of my two guardian angels, I made it up there and back down was also just as dangerous and treacherous.
As I took these steps, I was reminded that my life journey has been like these steps. Sometimes, I take chances without considering the outcome. Other times, things come my way and it made life so easy. Also times when I had good fortune helping me out and made life happy and fun. There were also times, when I had to stop to take stock of what is around me; smell the fresh air, the sound of insects, the sunlight, the rain, the sight of people passing me by, greeting me, encouraging me, or just looking.
Some steps made me sweat a little but I had no time to quit nor contemplate continuing my steps up because the only way to end the journey was to go back down but that would mean causing my loved ones to quit as well. That is not right! I was also determined to finish the journey. I was reminded that there were moments when I wanted to quit did cause some hurt to people around me... Especially those who believed in me.
More to come......
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