伤害

默默的付出，
一心一意的去维持一样原本该是美好东西。

但，
无奈的，
得到的却是心灵的伤痛和疲倦。
往往不能不自问。
这一切，
都是值得吗？

当一样东西开始时，
往往感觉上都是如此美好的。
但经过岁月的摧残，
我不得不承认，
我开始觉得茫然无助了。

难道伤害真的是在所难免吗？
从伤害，
到逃避。
接受了，
却又受伤了。

无奈，
心里的执着，
始终不想轻易的放开，
一个几经波折才得到的东西。

尽管多伤都好，
日子还是的得过。
唯有只能继续的带着笑容，
继续的走下去。

将心灵的一切包袱交托在天父手中，
深信他并不会舍弃我，
深信他一定会带领我，
去寻找一个带来希望和喜悦的答案。

Faith and the Spirit

"He said to her, 'Daughter, you faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from you suffering.' " - Mark 5: 34

Sometimes we may ask, especially during our times of suffering and difficulties: what is faith? Where can I get back my faith?

Faith, as all of us might know, comes from God through the Holy Spirit. We are not just merely a container of Holy Spirit where the Spirit comes and fill us like a fuel tank. But rather, the Spirit moves through us, through our actions and our works of faith. The work of faith that I am talking about is not something big like going for missionary work in Africa, spreading the gospel to the natives. No! Rather, it's through our daily actions and works such as a warm smile to the janitor auntie in our colleges, universities or workplace, or even lending your ears to those around you that are in deep need of it.

It is through such small actions that allows the Spirit to work through us, to touch souls around us. And it is through this, the Spirit brings us another precious gift from God: our faith.

When the faith is in us, our past sins that we are so shameful of, the brokenness that it brings, will all be healed by our loving saviour Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.

When the faith is in us, there is one truth that is revealed to us: we are loved. And that truth alone is so powerful that I believe it can pull us through all the challenges and trials in our life, knowing that we are not, and never will be alone.

God and Money

“No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.” – Matthew 6:24

Recently something is going on in my family, and if I would be frank, it is to do with one of the most satanic things in this world: mammon. I was raised in the financially unstable family. We always had financial difficulties throughout my whole childhood, to the extent where we were unable to change the car that was constantly broke down, the car that cannot bring us into a further distance, into a better car that at least works, cause’ we simply cannot afford it. For someone from such family, it is rather normal to have the thought of wanting to improve the living quality of this family. Before I get to know Christ, to earn a lot of money was the primary agenda in my life.

But is money really that important for us? I cannot deny that fact that indeed without a single cent in our pockets, most probably we will starve to death, on a street, under a big hot scourging sun. However, is mammon the first agenda in our lives? There are a lot of people out there, not knowing how great God’s love for us is, and they labored all throughout their lives for more and more money. But for me, despite it sounds ridiculous to certain individuals, I choose to believe in one true, loving, and wealthy God.

“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6: 25 -34

Indeed, the blessing of God towards us is more than we ever needed, as how He has shown me this day. Indisputably I am not from a well-financed family. Even until this day, we might still have little problems here and there of meeting our financial needs. But you know, when I look back into my life and carefully examined the details of it, I am surprise with how blessed I am, one of which, is my family. My mom as you might know raised three of us up single-handedly. And you can just imagine how difficult it is for a lady to raise her children all by her own! But one thing about her is she never complaint. Whatever challenges that lies in front of her, she will always have the strength to move on. And because of her strength, because she never gave up and most importantly because of her love towards us, I am who I am today. She is definitely one of the best blessings God has ever given me in my life. And truthfully, and I praise and thank and praise Him for my mom and for my family. Undeniably it might not be a wealthy one, but at least I know that my family is filled with joy and living together and peace.

I have seen how wealth tears a family apart. I have seen how wealth destroys brotherhoods and friendships. I have seen how the life of someone who owns a huge business, who has a great amount of income: they have no peace in life, and the joys they have are all short-lived. Yes, I do not need to be a rich person in the future, cause’ I know, if I have God, I have everything in my life that I ever needed. His grace alone is more than enough for me.

If we just believe and have the faith in Him, our God is so loving and so rich, don’t you think He will not provide us, His sons and daughters with all the necessities?

I might not be wealthy, but I know I am truly blessed, and that my life will only be complete in Him and Him alone.

解脱

嗯，
现在的我已经解脱了。
我不再为你疯狂着迷，
不再对你朝思暮想了。
原来，
这样子才是真正的一身轻啊！

那天的我遇见了你，
在你身边还有一个男人，
十指紧扣，
还穿着情侣装呢。
此刻开始，
我的思绪通了。

如果是我的，
兜兜转转，
怎样都会是我的。
相反地，
如果不是属于我的，
强求有何必呢？
到头来辛苦也是自己嘛！

现在的我要求也不多了。
如果你愿意和我继续交个朋友，
我当然是非常愿意。
但如果你不要这么做，
我也无可奈何，
只能深深的祝福你啦！=)

情人节

随着夜幕的慢慢降临，
也意味着我在富丽华的日子已慢慢靠近了终点。
尽管只是区区的一个月，
但留下的回忆，
不管是开心、愤怒、悲伤，
都已深深地在我脑海中留下了永不磨灭的烙印。

能够重新加入这眼镜行这大家庭，
又再次给予我这难得的机会
让我开开新的眼界，
交交新的buddy.

朱敬强，
表面一表人才，
内心却像个大小孩似的，
天天有着他的出现必定欢笑声随之而来。

Kenneth, Lyana,
这对出双入对的夫妻拍档，
老公是个超级无敌的验眼磨镜师傅，
老婆则是个好棒的听众。

其他人呢，
厌倦的还是继续的厌倦，
疲惫的还是继续的疲惫，
无奈的还是继续的无奈...

但，
就是有着这群疯子的出现，
我的生活在得以过得如此多姿多彩啊！
在此，
真的很想对你们弯腰鞠躬说声：
谢谢！

当然，
忘不了的，
还有“你”。
你的出现让我那冰冷的心再次融化，
让我再次深深的感觉到恋爱的甜蜜。

然而，
癞蛤蟆岂能吃天鹅肉呢？
我怎敢奢求您的什么呢？
只要你会把我当成你朋友来看待，
我想的真的心满意足了...

明天的情人节，
想必你一定是和你的宝贝一起庆祝。
我想，
除了祝福，
还是祝福。
爱你并不意味着一定要拥有你。
只要你开心，
我也心满意足了...

最后，
要在这里祝福天下每一对有情人，
情人节快乐！
记得一定要珍惜自己身边的那一位哦！

You're Beautiful

It was only plain fooling around with my friend,
But it was too a very first sight of you to me.

You were sitting there doing your stuff as I pass through,
Your face had deeply attracted me,
You have stolen my heart during that very moment onwards.

It has been awhile since my adrenaline pump so crazily when I about to meet someone;
Or my whole body melts away when someone’s smile is in my sight;
Or a smile being carved widely on my face upon seeing someone.

Talking to you is the best moment I can ever have,
Caring for you is the sweetest moment I can ever enjoy,
Thinking of you is, however, the dumbest things I can ever do…

Certainly,
It is all only me.
It was,
is,
and will be only me.
It’s time to stop my dream,
And carry on with my life…



You're Beautiful - James Blunt


My life is brilliant.

My life is brilliant.
My love is pure.
I saw an angel.
Of that I'm sure.
She smiled at me on the subway.
She was with another man.
But I won't lose no sleep on that,
'Cause I've got a plan.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.

Yeah, she caught my eye,
As we walked on by.
She could see from my face that I was,
Flying high,
And I don't think that I'll see her again,
But we shared a moment that will last till the end.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
There must be an angel with a smile on her face,
When she thought up that I should be with you.
But it's time to face the truth,
I will never be with you.

This is an email from my parish's priest. Please do contribute your prayer for him.

This is one of the lads I go to see in Bali prison. Please remember him in your prayers,

God bless,

Terry

Fighting for His Life

Australian Scott Rush Files Appeal to Bali Courts to Overturn Death Sentence for Smuggling Heroin.

(7/17/2010) One of three men facing the death penalty for attempting to smuggle heroin from Bali to Australia has formally requested a sentence review. Scott Anthony Rush, now 23, together with eight others collectively known as the "Bali Nine," was arrested on April 17, 2005 in the process of helping to smuggle 8.9 kilograms of heroin on board a flight about to fly to Australia. Rush was 18 years of age at the time of his arrest.

Rush's attorney has appealed to the Denpasar court asserting new evidence supporting a claim that his client acted only as courier and not as a mastermind of the crime. Among the information being submitted to the court are affidavits from an expert in international law.

Attorney Frans Hendra Winaata told the court, "the role of our client in the smuggling of narcotics was that of a courier, like Renae Lawrence, who received a sentence of only 20 years."

Kompas.com said that the death penalty given to his client was unjust and he hoped the court review will result in a reduce sentence for his client who has expressed his extreme remorse for his crime and pledged to dedicate himself to fighting narcotics.