Mmm...a refreshing time it was today.
Feels so long since I last joined and stood with the congregation to worship. Really different from being upfront. And somehow, it really feels cool, being at the service hall early in the morning, but not needing to setup for the worship, and instead doing the background little tasks of setting up the chairs and some admin stuff.
Nice. =)
Pastor Steven's sharing was cool, and indeed a reality check and reminder for all of us. The lack of christian mentorship could well possibly lead to developing christ-less 'christians'. It's probably why, even for long time christians, the lack of accountability in the long run is a head-on invitation to a fall.
Youth session was fantastic. Really feels different from usual, and the atmosphere at the end had been missed for a long time. Really thankful for His carrying us through for the songs, and the support of the parents.
Rev Samuel Phun's sharing as usual, attention catching and hits home to the heart. One part that got me deep in thoughts, was his sharing on his youth's witnessing to their families. Sighh...it really brought up the things I have been thinking these few weeks. How do I go about it? The constant struggle within me is a strain.
I want, and I really hope to.
In any case, his timely reminder to us all, to really watch our words, and watch His Word in strengthening our walk. (yes...I want to thirst after, and love Your words, once again)
And yes...to lift our hands and thank Him for what He's going to do. I've found it so easy to lose sight of that, looking at things around me.
So yes...help me to draw near, wherever I am. Refresh me, be it with Your word, Your discipline, Your comfort, Your presence...whatever that I need. What I have seen as impossible, stolen, spoilt, prove me wrong, and please, don't give up on me.
Bubble within my heart, the love songs unto You once again, and let me sing not with my voice, but my heart.
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Ooh yeah, here's a love song I'd love singing over and over. Funny...it has been running on my mind 2 to 3 days ago for no reason. Just had to include it in the songs we did today.
[I Simply Live For You] - Hillsong
Say the word and I will sing for You
Over oceans deep, I will follow
If each star was a song
And every breath of wind, praise
It would still fail by far to say
All my heart contains
I simply live, I simply live for You
As the glory of Your presence
Now fills this place
In worship, we will meet You face to face
There is nothing in this world
To which You can be compared
Glory on glory, praise upon praise
You bind the broken hearted
And save all my tears
By Your word, You set the captives free
There is nothing in this world
That You cannot do
I simply live, I simply live for You