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Tuesday, 20 May 2008
Monday, 03 March 2008
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Office Politics
I'm amused and amazed at how politics in office can genuinely destroy relationships, dilute processes and corrupt the minds of people. At the current place that I am working at, office politics are not to be avoided as well. Maybe you would like to know how I define office politics.
Office politics = Where there are human beings involved, there will be politics. Carnal desires and selfish ambitions to climb the corporate ladders in unscrupulous schemes, inability to communicate in ways that people can accept or understand the message that you are trying to bring across, stubborness and unwillingness to accept others ideas...
Seriously, I sometimes really wonder whether things will turn out better, provided that people practises the biblical "formulaes" to work. I feel like pulling my management team out and start to preach to them one by one. Haha... But sometimes, certain things don't work because when one speaks, others don't listen - pointless.
Same goes to the church. If politics can happen in office, it can also happen in church setting. Just that it may not be as prominent maybe? Afterall, we are all christians that need to apply biblical principles. That makes the church environment more accepting and forgiving. Whatever the conflict or misunderstandings, Christian should always set that mark or reconciliation in love instead of double guessing one another. Double guessing games are not always fun as it creates even more "assumptions", i supposed.
Anyway, this is my take. For you to think about it... and perhaps, adding on??
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
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How Can I Keep From Singing? By Chris Tomlin
There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring
And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling
How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing
I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives
And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give
I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne
Saturday, 09 February 2008
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Forgetting What Lies Behind
Yes!! It is time to move on!! Nope... I'm not talking about relationship la... aiyo... What I meant is to move on to another stage of maturity... Thinking about the past brought about loads of sweet smiles, laughters, pain and sadness... experiences of the past are often good lessons for us to learn, so that the future will be better isn't it?
So I'm moving on! This year being my 27th year on earth, I just got to learn to be expecting more changes, breakthroughs and spiritual convictions in my life. When I looked around, I realised that God has been faithful to bring about many of my frens' salvation. Whether they are close to me anot, I'm really thankful that God has saved them for the eternity. So what's more for me is to do the best I can to save more people into the Kingdom of Light. What He has done for me and is still doing in me, He can do in others too.
So what do I have to leave behind? This year, I must learn to leave behind my pride, my stubborness, my self-centredness and my carelessness!! haha... I can't imagine that one of my ex-sheep actually told me that I am a very organised leader... which I am not at all... haha... just got to leave this behind too. :p
Besides that, I thought that it is also a year that I need to re-think about the steps that I've took in my life, especially my family. I ought to bring about more impact at home, more love in the family and more care for my mum. I need to and I must love. Surely, I wouldn't want to be a prophet without any honor.
Anyway it is another 4 more years before I reach 30... hope to see great changes in my life...
For those who don't love changes, just to let you know... I simply love changes... changes that are for the best!!
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
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Fighting battles lately
Lately, there have been battles going on everywhere... whether is it at work, at home or in church. Internally, there is also a battle going on... fighting within my carnal self and what God has implanted. Although there are still many battles going on, I still chose to give thanks and smile to the Lord, cos battles make one person stronger and appeals to make one stands taller in any circumstances.
As I question myself on all the battles, I also remind myself on the position of God in my life at this point in time. Whether I run fast or slow, swim through the oceans or walk through the darkest valleys, God is still by my side no matter what. He is my refuge isn't it??
Not many people are concerned about what has been happening in my life. Though some bother to ask, but some don't bother to find out till I start sharing? Well, it is just part and parcel of life. We can't expect everyone to care about you isn't it?? Simply have to learn to grow up and grow out of these and I think I am really growing.
Without fail, the times when I feel down and lonely are the times that I feel closest to the Lord. However, I also need to learn to enjoy the happy times with God too!
So, I am looking on the bright side of life!!
加油! because he who gives me strength is the strength in me.. =D
faithtricia
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- Name: Tricia
- Country: Singapore
- Gender: Female
- Member Since: 5/20/2003
