Are We Thankful?

9 November 2009, Monday (22 Zulkaedah)

God has given us a lot of graces,
but we forget all.
The small child gives us a lot to think about ourselves.

Are we still whining?

Are we still not thankful?

Are we still not grateful?
Are we thankful for all that God has given us?

Lessons From Noah's Ark

5 November 2009, Thursday (17 Zulkaedah)

This was an extract of an email I received from a friend in Singapore, which I deemed worth sharing.

Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah's Ark .

ONE: Don't miss the boat.

TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat!

THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.

FOUR: Stay fit. When you're 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.

FIVE: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.

SIX: Build your future on high ground.

SEVEN: For safety's sake, travel in pairs.

EIGHT: Speed isn't always an advantage.. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.

NINE: When you're stressed, float awhile.

TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

ELEVEN: No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting.

My instructions were to send this to the people that I wanted God to bless and I picked you. Please pass this on to people you want to be blessed.

Your Life’s Ugly Moments

31 October 2009, Saturday (12 Zulkaedah) 

 

Ever wondered when your ugly moments are? 

I’m not referring to the morning look 

Or the look when you’re not feeling well 

 

Think about the time you answered your family rudely 

Just because you think you had a hard day at work

Try to picture your own face when you are doing that
How about the time when you cursed while driving?
Do catch a glimpse of yourself on the mirror the next time you do that

Think again about the time you were in a bad mood
For whichever reason that you may have
And how you showed a black face when you are with your friends
Making conversation was the last thing on your mind
So you punish them with the awkward silence
That’s another ugly moment that is similar in kind

How about the time you saw a beggar
But quickly averted your eyes?
It may be brief, but it doesn't mean it's not ugly
Or that time when you told a lie
And hoped no one saw the flicker of your eye
As subtle as it is, it still doesn’t discount the fact that it is ugly

There are many moments in our lives
That when we are not careful
We can show our ugly side
Take note today and make it right
We don’t always have to hurt the people we love
We just have to try to show our good side...

This Life Is Just A Test

31 October 2009, Saturday (12 Zulkaedah) 

this life is a test
it is only a test
had it been an actual life
you would have received
further instructions on
where to go
and what to do.................