Happy Birthday Celyn!

Beautiful bride
Dancing with joy
Beautiful bride
Basking in His love...

Closing her eyes
Making a prayer
Heads lifted up
Hoping in Christ...

Take me higher
Draw me nearer
Close to Your throne
Close to Your heart

Beautiful bride
With tears of joy
Beautiful bride
Sealed in His love

Happy birthday Janet!

Look left, look right
Where am I going?
What do I do?

Look left, look right
Where do I want to go?
What do I want to do?

Look left, look right
I look for nothing else
cos' God is right here by my side

By my side, right from the start
Where He leads, I'll go!
What He does, I'll do!

Living on the Edge

[A poem dedicated to the youths - Bel, Pris, Abby]

Are you ready, world?
Here we come
Here we come

Not with weapons of this world
Nor trusting in chariots or horses
No, not relying on own wisdom alone

With the weapons of worship, we will advance
With the weapons of warfare, will will conquer
Not by might nor by power but by His Spirit!

Trusting in the Name of the Lord
Jehovah Sabaoth
Lord of hosts

A generation that seeks Your face
A generation that will arise
An army of God unstoppable

Living on the edge
Fearlessly overcoming obstacles
Holiness is our goal

Who is our God
Who is our Chief
Jesus Christ, soon and coming King!

Dove eyes

[A poem dedicated to Cynthia. Your dove eyes have ravished the God and King...]

My soul contemplates
As I dwell in Your presence
I'm waiting for You
I'm gazing at the One I love

So caught up
So drawn in
He is my God
He is my King

No eyes have seen
No ears have heard
What a mystery!
What an awesome God!

Time flies...
People pass me by...
But one thing I seek
Just to be in Your house

In Your presence
Never wanting to leave
Dwelling daily
Burning for You and You alone

My God, my Bridegroom King
You are coming
I am Yours
You are mine...

Deeper...

Isaiah 40:13

“You are My witnesses,” says the LORD,
“And My servant whom I have chosen,
That you may know and believe Me,
And understand that I am He.
Before Me there was no God formed,
Nor shall there be after Me.

Do you know Jesus wept? John 11:35

Do you understand why He wept? John 11:5, 11

Do you know Jesus did not go immediately to Lazarus when He heard that he is sick, but waited two more days? John 11:6

Do you understand why Jesus did that? John 11:4

A little bit closer, a little bit higher, a little bit deeper in You...

Everything has its time...

Ecclesiastes 3

To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven:
A time to be born, And a time to die;
A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted;
A time to kill, And a time to heal;
A time to break down, And a time to build up;
A time to weep, And a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, And a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to gain, And a time to lose;
A time to keep, And a time to throw away;
A time to tear, And a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, And a time to speak;
A time to love, And a time to hate;
A time of war, And a time of peace.

The God-Given Task
What profit has the worker from that in which he labors? I have seen the God-given task with which the sons of men are to be occupied. He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives, and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of God.

I know that whatever God does,
It shall be forever.
Nothing can be added to it,
And nothing taken from it.
God does it, that men should fear before Him.
That which is has already been,
And what is to be has already been;
And God requires an account of what is past.

My Life Goal...

[Prayer of my heart from Ezra 7:10]

NKJV
"For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel."

NASB
"For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel."

NIV
"For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel."

Hosea 6:3
"Let us know,
Let us pursue the knowledge of the LORD.
His going forth is established as the morning;
He will come to us like the rain,
Like the latter and former rain to the earth."

[Isaiah 58] The fast that pleases God

[There are much benefits in physical fasting, let alone one done in the spiritual context. Fasting cleanses our body, and there are many areas in our lives that God can cleanse as we approach fasting with a sober heart and right attitude. Fasting is also not just about ourselves. We are reminded to remember the needs of others, especially the poor - the people very much on God's heart. Most of all, as we seek God, He promises to bless us! That's just Him! We can trust Him, and He is always good...]


A) Four areas in our lives to ask God to CLEANSE
so that we may draw near to God with clean hands and a pure heart (Psalm 2:3-4)
Isa 58:6

1) To loose the bonds of wickedness

• Ways in us that are not right before God ~ Ask God to surface them and deal with them radically!
• Pray the prayer of King David in Psalm 139:23-24 "Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."

2) To undo the heavy burdens

• Past sins/issues that we are still holding on to that added weight/baggage in our lives, so that we cannot run swiftly or are choked in our growth in the Lord ~ Ask God to surface them and deal with them speedily!

3) To let the oppressed go free

• External or internal opposition, either voluntary - eg due to wilful sins in our lives that open doors to oppression or involuntary - eg. generational iniquity ~ Pray with someone and be set free!

4) And that you break every yoke

• Extra load that you have taken upon yourself unnecessarily that strips you of the joy in knowing, loving and serving God ~ Cast them aside, Learn to carry the yoke of the Lord, which is easy and light.
• Matt1 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

(B) Four types of people to CONSIDER
Isa 58:7

Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him, And not hide yourself from your own flesh?

Consider the needs of those around you and reach out to them. This pleases God.
Matt 25:40 "And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ "



(C) Five promises of God to CLAIM
Isa 58:8-9

1) Then your light shall break forth like the morning

• Your ministry/life will be fruitful. God is light. His light will shine through your life/ministry.

2) Your healing shall spring forth speedily

• You will receive God's divine healing, upon your heart, mind, soul and body.

3) And your righteousness shall go before you

• You shall be right before God and men.

4) The glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard

• He will watch over you. You will have no fear of darkness or opposition.

5) Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’

• He will hear your prayers and answer them!

[Psalm 1] A life that's blessed and prosperous

[We are blessed already, not by our possessions or status, but by knowing God and his laws, and living them out to the fullest makes us prosperous! There is a blessedness and prosperity that is available both to us here on earth, and there in the days to come in eternity...]

WHAT (focus):
On God’s laws - chew, meditate, think, dwell, reflect, sense, contemplate, consider, ponder….

WHEN (intensity):
Day and night (v2)

WHERE (position):
By rivers of water – plant, take root, bear fruit (keep growing through the seasons!)

HOW (attitude):
Take delight in God’s law (v2)

Walk not in the counsel of the ungodly (v1)
- Listen to the right folks, dude.

Stand not in the path of sinners (v1)
- Do righteous acts. God is watching.

Sit not among the scornful
- Speak wholesome talk. Be found among the godly.

WHY (purpose):
There is a God who sees us (v6 For the Lord knows the ways of the righteous). And he is coming again (v5 the judgment). Don't play play...

SUCCESS 101 = What + When + Where + How + Why

WHO is God?
One who knows our ways, and is coming to judge. The upright - He will bless and prosper. The ungodly – They will not stand in God’s judgment.

Promises to claim, and conditions:
Blessedness and Prosperity in all we do if we stay steadfast and faithful till the end...
- Faithful (sit, walk and stand uprightly, taking root in God’s word, and bearing fruit in seasons)
- Steadfast (leaf does not wither), keep doing what is good.

Outline:
v1-2 The Conduct of the upright
v3 The Growth of the upright
v4-5 The Detriment of the ungodly
v6 The God of our hope

Stunned... Silenced... Repented... Restored

[Job 38-40]

[The LORD Reveals His Omnipotence to Job through the storms of his life, and brother Job was silenced by the revelation of God's Omnipotence... He repented and confessed God's sovereignty and power...]

1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said:

2 “Who is this who darkens counsel
By words without knowledge?

3 Now prepare yourself like a man;
I will question you, and you shall answer Me.

4 “ Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?
Tell Me, if you have understanding.

5 Who determined its measurements?
Surely you know!
Or who stretched the line upon it?

6 To what were its foundations fastened?
Or who laid its cornerstone,

.....

[Job 40]

1 Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said:

2 “Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him?
He who rebukes God, let him answer it.”

3 Then Job answered the LORD and said:

4 “ Behold, I am vile;
What shall I answer You?
I lay my hand over my mouth.

5 Once I have spoken,
but I will not answer;
Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”

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[Job 42]

1 Then Job answered the LORD and said:

2 “I know that You can do everything,
And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.

3 You asked, ‘Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?’
Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand,
Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.

4 Listen, please, and let me speak;
You said, ‘I will question you, and you shall answer Me.’

5 “I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear,
But now my eye sees You.

6 Therefore I abhor myself,
And repent in dust and ashes.”

Still...

[ Psalm 63:7 "Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice..." Hide me Lord, under Your wings... Where else can I go, what else can I do... I keep my gaze on You, in quietness and trust. Isa 26:3 "YOU will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You"... You answered the storms of my life with Your Presence. I press on, I press on...]

Hide me now under Your wings
Cover me within Your mighty hand.

(Chorus) When the oceans rise and thunders roar,
I will soar with You above the storm.
Father, You are King over the flood.
I will be still and know You are God.

Find rest my soul in Christ alone.
Know His power in quietness and trust.

Psalm 46:10-11
Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!

The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

I will follow you!!! erm... let me think again...

Ever wondered why Peter denied Jesus?

Yes, he denied Jesus, not once, not twice, but thrice...

Even the rooster was counting down...
John 18:27 "Peter then denied again; and immediately a rooster crowed."

Omigosh... Pete... how could you... one day you said you would follow him, another day stress comes, off you go in the other direction. How can like that? What's wrong with you?!!

There's nothing wrong with Peter actually... Many claimed he was too boastful and confident in his own commitment to follow Jesus. Perhaps he did it out of devotion to Jesus... But Jesus saw his heart (that loves God) and spoke to him forthrightly:

John 13:38 "Then Jesus answered, "Will you really lay down your life for me? I tell you the truth, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!"

Let me run you by Peter's profile... But before that, I just want to say this - I think I like Peter! He was bold, brash, and enthusiastic. He didn't always think before speaking. He wasn't always faithful, and sometimes fearful, but he has a good heart and loved Jesus. He was not afraid to be transparent before Christ ("I will lay down my life for you!!").

Alrighty, here's more about Pete:
1) He was the first to begin preaching to the gentiles.
2) Father: Jonah (John 1:42)
3) Spouse: Unnamed (Matthew 8:14)
4) Brother: Andrew (John 1:40)
5) First mention: Matthew 4:18
6) Final mention: 2 Peter 1:1
7) Meaning of his name: Simon means "hearing;" Peter means "rock" (Greek) Cephas means "rock" (Aramaic)
8) Frequency of his name: Referred to 183 times
9) Biblical books mentioning him: Nine books (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, 1 Peter, 2 Peter)
10) Occupation: Fisherman and apostle
11) Place of birth: Bethsaida in Galilee (John 1:44)
12) Place of death: Tradition says he died in Rome.
13) Circumstances of death: Tradition says he was crucified upside down.
14) Important fact about his life: He was one of the chief apostles and author of two New Testament books.
15) He and John were the first to visit the tomb where Jesus laid; Peter was the first who entered it. (John 20:1-10)
16) On the day of Pentecost, Peter, as the spokesman of the apostles, preached that remarkable sermon which resulted in the conversion of about 3,000 souls.
17) Temperament: choleric
18) Christ in Peter: From impulsive, unsteadfast, slow of heart to understand the mysteries of the kingdom--to one, in the book Acts--firm and courageous, ready to go to prison and to death, the preacher of the faith, the interpreter of Scripture.

How did Peter respond when he realised that he denied Jesus?

Like all flesh and blood, Peter broke down and wept... At the end of himself, realising his human frality, he wept...

Mark 14:72 "Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: "Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times." And he broke down and wept."

But the highlight of it all, is how Jesus restored Peter, as seen in John 21. Read already can cry...

1) Jesus came to Peter where he was v1
2) He did a miracle and opened their eyes to see Him v6
3) Peter ran away from Jesus (v7 "Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea.")
4) Jesus spoke to Peter tenderly (v15 “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?”) Jesus helped Peter realised that he (Peter) actually loved Him. Jesus did not say... Peter, will you now follow me, or, Peter, will you do this do that? But He said, do you love me....

The rest is history... Peter was restored to Jesus and went on to live for Him and served Him fervently.

Take heart and know that God sees your heart, your heart that says "I love You, Lord..."

1 Samuel 16:7 "... The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."

He will complete it...

songs from the chamber...

He who begun a good work in you
Will be faithful
To complete it in you

He who begun a good work in you
Will be faithful
To complete it in His time

For I know You are
A good good God
And You are so faithful and true

For I know You are
A good good God
And You are so faithful and true


Phil 1:6 ~ "...being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ..."

You hold my heart

[songs from the prayer room]

Now to You
Now to You
Who is able to keep me (from falling)

Now to You
Who loves me
More than I know

Have Your glory
Have my love
Here’s Your glory
Here’s my love

Both now and forever
Be clothed in glory Lord
Both now and forever
I’ll give You all my love

You who hold seven stars in Your hand
You hold my heart
Hold my heart

Take my heart Lord
Come and seal it
That’s all I have to give

Never let me wander from the fountain that I’ve come to love
Never let me stray to another stream

May You be all that’s on my mind
All of the time
Let my heart be torn in two
Until Your will is mine

Come Lord Jesus!

[songs from the house of prayer..]

Come to me
Come for me
Together with the Spirit we cry Come!

Revelation 22:17 "And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” "

Forerunner School

Join One Thing Ministries in the teaching sessions in the Forerunner School, starting Feb'07.
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John the Baptist answered, “…the friend of the Bridegroom…rejoices greatly because of the Bridegroom’s voice.” John 3:29

John the Baptist described himself in his forerunner ministry as a “friend of the Bridegroom”. For John went before the First Coming of Jesus to prepare a people for Him. The Holy Spirit is again, raising up forerunners in this exciting hours to declare & teach on the a 3-fold revelation of the beauty of Jesus as a passionate Bridegroom, transcendent King & righteous Judge (Psalm 2:10 – 12). These are vital themes for preparing every believer as we live in the Last Days.

One Thing Ministries seeks to equip & prepare believers to live in the Bridal Identity with wholehearted love for God. Our desire is to see the LORD raising up different types of ministries that function in the forerunner spirit as “friends of the Bridegroom” to prepare the Body of Christ as a holy lovesick Bride for the fulfillment of the Great Commission & the unique measure of glory in the Last Days.

We will be starting the School of Forerunners with regular teachings organized around 3 teaching tracks from Feb. 2007. The 3 tracks are Intimacy with God; the Forerunners’ Ministry & School of Prayers.

The Intimacy with God track comprises the following topics: Intimacy with God; the Bride of Christ; Song of Songs; Knowledge of God; the Father Heart of God; the Ravished Heart of the Bridegroom-King; the Book of Psalms; the Life of David; etc.

The Forerunners’ Ministry track comprises the following topics: the Ministry of Forerunners; Basic Understanding of End-Times; Overview of End-Times; Understanding Israel; the Book of Daniel; the Book of Revelation; the Book of Joel; the Kingdom of God, etc.

The School of Prayers track comprises of the following topics: 24/7 House of Prayer; the Tabernacle of David; the Bridal Intercession; the Harp & Bowl Intercessory Worship Model; Biblical & Apostolic Prayers; Devotional Worship & Prophetic Worship; Antiphonal & Prophetic Singing; etc.

The School will be conducted on every 1st Friday (7.30 – 9.30pm) & 1st Saturday (3.00pm – 6.30pm) of every month. The followings are the schedule for Feb – Apr 2007:

Feb 2 & 3: Intimacy with God
1. The Call to Intimacy with God
2. The First & the Great Commandment
3. What is Intimacy with God?
4. Seven Foundational Principles of Growing Intimate with God
5. Growing into an Intimate Relationship with God
7. Romance of the Gospel I: The Bridegroom-God
8. Romance of the Gospel II: The Bride of Christ

Mar 2 & 3: Bride of Christ
1. Bridal Identity
2. Bridal Paradigm
3. Bridal Destiny
4. Bridal Invitation
5. Bridal Preparation
6. Bridal Partnership
7. Bridal Intercession

Apr 6 & 7: Song of Solomon
1. Introduction to Song of Solomon
2. Overview of Song of Solomon
3. Growing intimate with God through Song of Solomon
4. Revelation of our Bridegroom-King through Song of Solomon
5. Revelation of our Bridal Identity through Song of Solomon

The School will be held at Bible House, 6th floor, 7 Armenian Street, Singapore 179932 & there will be registration fee of $15.00. We have attached a registration form for sign up.

For inquiry & more information, please write to onethingministries@yahoo.com.sg

Totally in love...

My eyes are on You
My hope is in You
I will follow You
All the days of my life...

God, I have a question...

Why do you choose me. I mean, see, there's this this and that that... why choose me. I am comfortable in my own corner. I mean I am not slacking. I just like my corner. So that no one notices me, and I do my own thing, for You. No one sees, but You see. Enough already. I am quite happy. I mean I am not a superstar, or can even do what You want me to do well.

But...

But you know God, since you insist.. I guess you are insisting... You keep looking at me... never say anything (that I want to hear) one... So long as You are looking, I will say yes. Cos whatever I am doing, so long as You are looking, I will do lah. Ar bo... :) ok ok, I think you are using the foolish things of this world to prove something. Can lah... will do. I'll be a fool for You. Anything. Of course lah... who ask me to love You... You love me I love You... it's like dat one lor...

You have called me chosen
For Your kingdom
Unashamed to call me Your own

Fully in Love with You...

[songs from the house of prayer...]

I just want to be found loving You
I just want to be found wanting You
I just want to be found knowing Truth
I just want to be found fully in love with You
Fully in love with You...

You put this hunger inside
You put this longing in me
(Tell me) Where can I find You...

Keep me without offense
Until the day I see You
Keep me without offense
Until the day of Christ
(Let Your love abound, so full...)

Fulfilling God’s destiny for our lives

(A) KNOWING OUR CALL

First of all, we need to recognize that all of us have a destiny in Christ.

Calling = what God has destined for us to be and to do.
To be – who we are in Christ
To do – what are we to do

Knowing our calling gives us HOPE, a sense of purpose.
Eph 1 – to know the hope of our calling.

Corporate (as the church) – Calling as a body of Christ and when Jesus returns

Specific (as an individual) – Calling in this life

(B) WHAT THE BIBLE TELLS US ABOUT OUR CALLING...
(1) Our calling is fixed by the Lord
Romans 11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.

(2) Our calling does not depend on our human talent or effort (works).
1 Corinthians 1:26For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.
2 Timothy 1:9who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began...

(3) We need to be faithful to live out our calling
Ephesians 4:1I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called...
2 Thessalonians 1:11Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power...

(C) WHAT IS OUR RESPONSE?
Two fold response - 1Chron 12:32

1. Corporate
Understand the Times - Revealing of the Mysteries of God (Bridal Paradigm, Israel etc) & The Message of End Times.

Knowing what to do - Well versed with what the Bible says about the Bridal Paradigm and End Times. Rise up as a forerunner and be a Voice of God.Build the House of Prayer as we see the Day approaching. Trumpet the call for the Anna’s, Mary’s, David’s etc to come.

2. Individual
Understand the Times - What is God’s season for my life now? Where I have come from? Where I am going?

Knowing what to do - How shall I respond? What do I need to do?

(D) OVERCOMING POTENTIAL PITFALLS
(1) Run to win
1 Corinthians 9:24; Acts 20:24Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.

(2) Persevere till the end
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Acts 20:24But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

(3) Cast away every weight (cares of life, deceitfulness of wealth etc) and sin
Hebrews 12:1Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us...

(4) Guard Your heart (in the face of persecution, opposition...)
Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
Learn the carry your heart like King David, who chose not to take things into his own hands, even when he is right and opportunity comes in his favour. Though he may not do things 'rightly' in our view, God says King David has a heart after God... that spells volumes, doesn't it?

(5) Rest in the Lord and be faithful
Matthew 11:29-30 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Matthew 25:14-29 Parable of the talents...
‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’


(E) CONCLUSION
Serenity Prayer - Ask for wisdom
Rest in the Lord – Do not strive, know God’s grace and faithfulness.
Keep a pure heart...

I've got you covered

[the latest song playing in my car...]

I've got you covered

Philip Craig & Dean

A scene so familiar at the old five and dime
The little boy waited his turn in line
And with eyes so intent he proudly displayed
The candy he’d buy with the money he’d saved

The girl at the counter wasn’t sure what to do
‘Cause the money was less than the price that was due
Then a stranger spoke up from his place in line
Said whatever he’s short just take it and add it to mine

chorus:
I’ve got you covered, I’ll pay the difference
You don’t have to worry at all
Whatever the cost is, I’ll go the distance
If you fall, I will catch you
You know I won’t let you, feel like you’re there all alone
I’ve got you covered

Sometimes when I look back it’s hard to explain
Just how far I’ve come yet how little has changed
I still long to hold what seems so out of reach
Only to find out it’s not what it seems

I come to the Father alone and afraid
In need of forgiveness yet it’s so far away
I cry out for mercy a child so in need
With a voice of compassion the Father calls out to me

I know what you’re facing,
I see where you’re standing
I’m holding all the answers you need
‘Cause no situation will ever take you out of My reach