Hello all the way from KL!~!!!!
I cried when i left home.
Met some uncles and aunties,and they wished me All the best!
Said their goodbyes and here i went.
=(
Tomorrow my parents will be going back home, leaving me here in kl.
May i suit in to the life here.
And brain got to start functioning again.
Study hard Praise Yong!!!!
My parents were advising me on the way to kl.
Do not get involve in BGR!
I guess it's a good advice to me, it can be a distraction to me.
Keep focus and be alert!

Lord keep me safe wherever i go.
Guard my heart,soul, spirit,mind and body.
I don't want to face unnecessary pain
Wasting time,tears,energy.
Let this be a good start for my tertiary education!
Till then , God bless!
IF anyone wants to meet me, just send me a sms or give me a call!

Sometimes i wonder, do i have true friends?
I ask myself is that person ignoring me?
Or does anyone hate me?
Maybe i am just too self conscious with having friends.
Or too sensitive with the way people think about me.
I do know that Jesus is my best friend.
But in life, all of us need human beings as our companion right?
Moving on to college, i have many expectations on myself, goals to achieve.
Housemates? Are they good people?
Big question!!!!
Imagine staying with a person for 2 years, seeing each other everyday.
Eat, sleep, talk, socialise with those people.
Will i get along well?
Can i cope with a levels?
Will i have good friends that will be by my side always?
Fine i worry too much.
Lord help me be able to get over it.

Starting college= spend money+buy books+study+homework

hello brain wake up!!!
It's rusty now.
6 months without studying anything can make me lifeless.
But a life without God is meaningless!!

Now it's 12:19am, suppose to be sleeping.
Tomorrow is youth sunday!
Good night world!

Would like to share with you all a few songs.

1st song
My Jesus,my Savior
Lord there is none like You
All of my days I want to praise
The wonders of Your mighty love

My comfort, my shelter
Tower of refuge and strength
Let every breath all that I am
Never cease to worship You

Shout to the Lord all the earth let us sing
Power and majesty praise to the King
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name

I sing for joy at the work of Your hands
Forever I'll love You, forever I'll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You

2nd song
This song is my prayer for myself when i'm out there

Shepherd of my soul
I give you full control
Wherever You may lead I will follow
I have made the choice
To listen for Your voice
Wherever You may lead I will go

Be it in a quiet pasture
Or by a gentle stream
The Shepherd of my soul is by my side
Should I face a mighty mountain
Or a valley dark and deep
The Shepherd of my soul
Will be my guide

Lord let Your presence go with me even as i go to kl.

A conversation with my dad

Me: Pa please don't finish the peanut soup!!! I will not be able to eat it for a long time.

Dad: Yeah you will miss mama's cooking. Everytime we come down, we have to bring some food down for you.

Me: Of course i will miss home cook food!! Do bring some kompiang for me too!

Dad: Kompiang ah...okay..

By the way thank you Uncle Bernard for the peanut soup!! Specially made for me for a send off to college. =)

I will

1.Miss eating mum's cooking (home cook food is the best!!),peanut soup, kompiang, mee sua, hock chew food, cheaper hawker food compare to kl.

2.Miss having meals and spending activities with my family!!!! Especially my parents and grandfather.

3.Miss Sitiawan Wesley!! The MYF meetings every saturday, church service, serving in the sunday school and at the FOH. Will definitely miss all the youth counsellors, youths of Sitiawan Wesley! My teenage years were spend in Sitiawan, it has made an impact on my life!! Serve in the imyf and myf council before. I cherish those times at youth camp for the past 6 years. Never regret going for any youth camp!

4.Miss walking around Sitiawan. Especially walking to school sometimes when my dad is not around. My mum insists i walk, she thinks i lack of exercise.

5.Miss my friends!!!!! Every single one of you from school,youth and tuition!

I better stop here. This will really lead to no where.
Time to be independent and live in the big city alone.
So bye sitiawan and hello kl!

If you are afraid of falling, you will never climb up again.
I believe there's a reason why i face this failure
Thank God for parents who are so understanding, disappointed with me yet encouraging.
Hopefully the next round comes, i won't fail again.

I am dissapointed with myself
I failed
I couldn't succeed in what i wanted to do
I cried
I blamed myself

But you know what?
This ain't stopping me from being better.
I am gonna practise until i can handle it.
I will rise up again!

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

Please if anyone of you, well i did told some of you what will happen today, please seal this matter ok?

4 days to go
Must buy this and that
I know girls usually bring a lot of stuffs.
Especially me.
What to do?
I prefer to bring useful and many things then end up panic when i can't use that specific thing.
From food to money to clothes to footwear.
Please bag, be strong and don't fall apart.
I really appreciate all those who pray for me all these while.
Though i may not know everybody but i wanna say a BIG THANK YOU!!
In life, we only realise how important that is when we lose something.
So grab hold of every opportunity to cherish those moments.
It's never too late to know.
Take a chance, make a change and breakaway!!

Be honest no matter what, then tag at least fifteen friends.

01. Who was your last text from?
Yi Jie

02. Where was your default picture taken?
Default picture? Where?

03. Your relationship status?
single. Am happy and content with it

04. Have you ever lost a close friend?
Yeah, people change

05. What is your current mood?
Half excited, half sad

06. How many siblings do you have?
None/Zero

07. Whats your brother(s)/sister(s) names?
Unknown, but i do have brothers and sisters in christ. Too many to be named

08. Where do you wish you were right now?
Heaven!

09. Have a crazy side?
I guess so

10. Ever had a near death experience?
Yeah when i was young

11. Something you do a lot?
Daydream on what life will be like in the future

12. Angry at anyone?
No one.

13. What's stopping you from going for the person you like?
I am girl and usually guys should make the first move. Currently not liking anyone. Everyone is my friend.

14. When was the last time you cried?
Last night

15. Is there anyone you would do anything for?
Yeah. I need to pray for me friends..

16. What you think about when you are falling asleep?
Nothing. I just dream sometimes

17. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
My mum's friend

18. What is your favorite song?
Too many to be named,mostly christian songs.
But the current one 'In my loneliness You were there'

19. What are you doing right now?
Sitting, breathing, thinking and digesting my food

20. Who do you trust right now?
My parents and God. Certain friends too.

21. Where did you get the shirt you are wearing?
at my primary school

22. Have you kissed someone in the past week?
Nope

23. Who is your best friend that lives closest to you?
Puventhiri

24. Describe your life in one word?
Miracle

25. Who are you thinking of right now?
no one in particular.

26. What should you be doing right now?
Washing the dishes, clean the table and do some work

27. What are you listening to?
The english news

28. Who was the last person who gave you a hug?
Me DAD~!!!

29. Who was the last person who yelled at you?
my instructor. Yes he complains..

30. Do you act differently around the person you like?
I don't know. Maybe a little shy?

31. What is your natural hair color?
Black and so it will be

32. Who was the last person to make you laugh?
My family.

33. Who was the last person to make you sad?
Er sorry not mentioning

34. What do you hear?
as i have said the news!!

35. Is your hair curly or straight?
Straight

36. Has anyone ever called you "scrumptious" before?
No

37. Do you have a best friend?
Yeah but i have more out there.

38. Held hands with the opposite sex in the past 3 days?
No

39. Do you use smiley faces on the computer?
Hardly

40. Have you ever changed clothes in a vehicle?
I think have but that was years back i guess

41. Are you happy with life right now?
Yeah am contented and at peace =)

42. Are you currently jealous?
For what?

43. What jewelry are you currently wearing?
I hardly wear

44. What were you doing on friday night?
Last friday? Watching tv, talking with my parents, online.

45. Have you ever had your heart broken?
yeah

46. Have you ever broken someone's heart?
No idea

47. Is there anybody you're really disappointed in right now?
Yeah very!! To the extend of wanting to wake the person up but nevermind

48. What was the last reason you went to the doctor for?
To get some medicine in case i fall sick when i'm in kl and some advice.

49. How late did you stay up last night and why?
12 am. Watching tv, hearing songs.

50. Have you ever dated someone longer than a year?
I have never date before. So yeah.

In the silence, I hear Your sweet voice reassuring me once again
There was a night, I listen to this song

Let my walk speak loud
And my words be true
Let my life be whole with my eyes on You
Lord I'm stepping out from the comfort zone
Letting go of me, holding on to You

Freedom comes when i call You Lord
You are Lord my God

Chorus:
You are the centre of it all
The universe declares it all
Your majesty i surrender all
I make You the centre of my life
Lord i respond with all I am
You place me in the song of heaven's melody
Your majesty I live to sing Your song

I have found Your peace
It replaces any fear
You have done it all
I can trust in You

Thank You Lord for speaking to me through this song
I feel so peaceful right now

The assurance i need

Today's Truth
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight" (NIV).

In Proverbs 3:5-6, God promises to "make our paths straight" when we do three things:

1. Trust God. The word "trust" means to "to have confidence in" and to do so with an attitude of anticipation. In other words, when we choose to trust God and seek His plan, He will fill our heart with peace. God is not the author of confusion. More than we want to know His plan ... He wants us to know His plan.

2. Depend on God. When we depend wholly on God, we must abandon everything we are to everything He is. To depend on God is to recognize Him as our source ... for everything.

3. Obey God. Obedience to God is the result of always keeping a "yes" in your heart when it comes to His truth and His plan at work in our life. An applied truth is a learned truth.

By the way all these devotion materials, i subscribe from a christian website.
Really encouraging to me.
Hope it does to you too!

I'm sorry but this post may be preachy. Te hee

Nowadays we are so bless with the latest technology, a comfortable life we can live in, a roof over our heads, different brands of clothes to choose from,food to eat
How many of us actually appreciate what we have?
Even yesterday which was father's day, did you wish your dad happy father's day or thank you dad for what you have done or i love you dad?
Well i understand these days there are many broken homes that we can find.
From a single family to a divorcee to a missing parent.
And some children even lose their parents to an accident or death.
What do i mean by a missing parent?
Those parents may not be divorced but due to work demand they spend more time at work and less time at home.
We all need someone to look up too.
You know what there are ways to enable those children who from these category to grow up to be a wonderful person.


During the walk in health seminar recently, i have learned something new.
A son needs a mother to be reassure of the love from a female individual.
A daughter needs her father to be the male individual who showers her with love.
Problem is, many children are not given the care and concern needed that it leads to them being in a position that they do something to get their parent's attention.
Who will rescue these lost souls?
Even christians backslide because of certain issues that happened in their lives.
In a country, the family is the most important unit of the community.
If one falls, the whole unit falls too.
Speaking of christians who backslide
Well we in fact do not have the right to blame them for backsliding.
Put yourself into their shoes, if you were to fall, would you want somebody to come and blame you for the reason why you fall.
No right?

If one says a negative word against him/herself, it's like saying a curse against yourself.
It's like adding salt to a wound.
My dad always scolds me for saying "I'm so stupid".
The more you say negative things, the more you build yourself into a negative person.
To be a positive minded person, say positive things instead.

Back to my point, backsliding.
We as human beings have the right to choose on our own actions and respond.
All of us are sinners in the sight of God and we are imperfect.
What we can do to an individual who has backslide is to pray and trust God that He will do His work in that person.
I believe God can do wonders and miracles.
Last year i was encouraged to pray for my friends instead of just me.
I see God starting His work in some of my friends.
In His time He will make all things beautiful.
I am assured that prayer can move a mountain.
Our duty is to pray and leave the rest to God.

A family consists of a father, a mother and children.
We need the fruit of the spirit to maintain the unity among the family.
And with God being the centre of our lives.

Only God knows what is best for us.
Speaking of myself, i am still uncertain of my career path.
Still trusting in God to open the doors and show me the way.
Maybe i need some experience to get me going.
During the next semester break, i may get working at a law firm or some other place.

Till then, I'm sorry for making you read this long post.
It's been ages since i have done so.
Thanks for reading really.
And do drop your opinions ya!

P/s: My dad says i have inherit some of his characteristic. I wouldn't really mention it as genes. He said i have a pastor's heart. Agree, no?

God is Cheering for You
by Max Lucado

If your God is Mighty enough to ignite the sun, could it be that He is mighty enough to light your path?

God is for you. Not "may be," not "has been," not "was," not "would be," but "God is!" He is for you. Today. At this hour. At this minute. As you read this sentence. No need to wait in line or come back tomorrow. He is with you. He could not be closer than he is at this second. His loyalty won't increase if you are better nor lessen if you are worse. He is for you.

God is for you. Turn to the sidelines; that's God cheering your run. Look past the finish line; that's God applauding your steps. Listen for him in the bleachers, shouting your name. Too tired to continue? He'll carry you. Too discouraged to fight? He's picking you up. God is for you.

God is for you. Had he a calendar, your birthday would be circled. If he drove a car, your name would be on his bumper. If there's a tree in heaven, he's carved your name in the bark. We know he has a tattoo, and we know what it says. "I have written your name on my hand," he declares (Isa. 49:16).

I worship You almighty God
There is none like You
I worship You O prince of peace
That is what i long to do
I give You praise
For You are my righteousness
I worship You almighty God
There is none like You

Dear Lord, guard my heart that i will not stray away from You
Even if i was so far away, I trust that You will go even further to bring me back into Your presence
May I speak words of truth, blessings and with love
May my thoughts come from You and not from the world
May my actions be pleasing in Your sight.
I will speak of Your goodness all the days of my life
I will continue to worship You for who You are
Be my shield, comfort, tower of refuge in times of trouble
Give me the joy of the spirit that will overflow
Give me comfort and peace when i need rest
Strengthen me o Lord
And step by step You'll lead me
And i will follow You all of my days

There is no greater love than yours
Nothing else could ever compare
And even if i search all the world
I can never find a love like yours

I may have post this song before, but the melody, the words, the meaning will always run through my mind, heart and soul!

May this life glorify Your name and no other name

I know what to do
Just be calm
Treat like nothing is going on
Don't react to whatever they do
Thank God for giving me patience
To those people who loves spamming
God bless you and take care

To my friends out there,
Sorry but for the moment no more chatbox
I prefer a peaceful life with no one who disturbs me
=)

i can count the days with my little fingers already
Why does time fly so fast?
Just a question, any essentials/ things to bring to kl?
Like anything that i have to bring.
Both girls and guys can answer this question

I am scare i might forget to bring something
Please post a comment or drop some message at my chatbox
Will appreciate your comment a lot
Thanks

Creative

When everything seems fine
I feel eitherwise

Sorry but i am gonna complain a little here
Something frustrating is happening.
My driving instructor wants me to learn extra hours.
Rm 15 per hour.
I have completed my 10 hours of learning.
And to tell you the truth i find my instructor is not really serious in his work.
Somebody is not happy after hearing that i got to learn extra.

When i learn for the past 10 hours, this instructor of mine keeps complaining about my mistakes.
For example today, lifting the clutch too fast.
Sorry sitiawan drivers, i may have cost a traumatic experience for some of you.
I have been keeping my cool, just be patience and let him talk and talk.
But learning extra is frustrating.
As if my dad owns a gold mine and has loads of money.
This is crazy!!! Horrifying!!
Is this a test from God to trust Him that He will provide and open a way?

I do hope i don't have to learn extra and able to past the car exam.
Who would want to waste another few hours on learning the same old thing?
Anyone has better ideas on what should i do?

(Editted)
Just got a good news!!!
Whoa... i am really happy.
My cousin is getting married end of this year!!
My spirit is lifted.
Forget about all those frustations and look at the bright side!

The somebody is not angry now.
By the way the somebody is my dad.
Ha ha!!
He thought i mention rm50 per hour, so he was really shock and mad.
But not anymore.
Glad all these confusions are clear.
=)

Shake or keep?

Shake it away or just keep it?

Someone give me an answer please.

Wait no one knows what happen

Just forget about it

Words of wisdom:
Always remember say words that will build a person and not drag them down

I wish, I wish
You will know it someday

great inspiration

I got this email yesterday but only had the time to read it today.
Find it rather encouraging and it applies to me, you and everybody!

Today's Truth
Jeremiah 32:27 "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?"

Friend to Friend
Have you ever found yourself in an overwhelming or daunting situation that seemed impossible to understand or face? Is it difficult to comprehend the plan or the purpose behind what you are going through? Do you find yourself asking, "Why Lord?" Do you sometimes plead with God, "I don't know what to do or how to do it. I need You to make it through this!"

Personally, I have been in this position more times than I can count. I jump into an adventure full force thinking I have everything I need to make it happen, only to find out that I have merely a part of what is needed to do the job - not all of it. I am in over my head.

I remember sitting in various classrooms thinking, "I have this test under control and I am so ready for it. I will ace it." I think I am ready, but I doubt myself and realize that my words are a cover up for my insecurity. The test comes and my nerves and thoughts begin to rail as I look through the questions, unable to remember any of the material I studied. I console myself with, "I know this was not in the study guide."

Life is sometimes like a test because we honestly believe we have it all together only to discover that some life circumstances are not on our radar and are certainly not part of the study guide. I have come to realize that these "tests" lead us to a deeper understanding of our need for God.

Luke 12:12 promises, "For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say." I know that I am driven to seek God when I lose sight of what to do and I feel lost. He is our provider of ideas and the author of purpose in our lives - hence the word Inspiratio or inspiration.

My new book, Fallacy or Truth: The State of American Education Today, is based on the principle that "understanding the impact that relationship has in the learning process is vital to promoting learning that engages students and creates a positive learning environment." God's desire for us as his "students" in the classroom of life is to fully equip us for every circumstance we will ever face. He is the divine Inspiratio, a Latin word meaning, "He breaths His words divinely into our soul." How marvelous is His love for us as it leads us to experience the truth of His Word. He was and is the Inspiratio.

Oh Lord my God in You i put my trust
Oh Lord my God in You i put my hope

In You, In You i find my strength
In You, in You i find my peace
In You, I live and move and breath

An incomplete version of a christian song

These words speak to me all the time
Children songs do make a difference too

Let this be my prayer daily oh Lord my God

Must watch movie!!!


Look at his muscles!!!! Feel so secure ha ha
I so want a bf who has muscles!!!


Zac Efron!!!!!


Joelle faster come back!!! Let's go watch movie together!!!! Especially this one!!!

I want a hug!!!!



"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends"


We've gone our separate ways (soon)



But the question is:

Will we still remain as friends 10,20,30 or maybe 60 years down the road?

This runs in my mind right now.

They say friends come and go, but only true friends remain with you to the very end.

I hope you're one of them who will remain as my friend forever

Since many people have been asking me this question
I don't think the uncle and aunties will come across my blog anyway
So the question is when are you leaving for kl?
My answer: End of this month. Either 28 or 29 of June 2009.
Yeah it's getting soon as days pass

Another question: Are you ready for college?
Truth be told, i am not fully prepared for college.
The aspect of emotionally and spiritually.
For me it's my time to step out of the comfort zone too.
I don't like it, do you?

Thankfully i had some experiences during js when i left home for about 5 weeks plus.
A little of leaving my mother's apron and step out into another community which i lived with for 6 weeks.
Yet this time it's different from the last time.
I don't know whether am i happy to leave home or sad to leave home.
Anyway one day all of us have to leave our comfort zone right?
Praise be positve!!!

I got this telephone call today from Legenda Group
Their campus is based in Seremban
Got an offer for their degree programmes.
I am not really keen of accepting
Firstly i already plan to go to MCKL
And paid the money already.
I am also not sure of which career to focus on
The facilities are great.
They have buses to send you home when you want.
But it's too far from my place.
Good to safe 4 years to do a degree programme.
But is it worth it?
And i have no idea about this college until they call me today.
Better not make any harsh decisions and talk to my parents.
Oh Lord please show me the right path

I'm bored

1. Who are you?
A being created in the image of God

2. Are we friends?
Yeah of course!!!!! Js mates!!!

3. When and how did we meet?
Youthquake,YLDP 07 and JS 2009!!

4. Did you like me at all?
Sure do.You are my friend and brother in christ

5. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
Chatter box. Because it reminds me of how much you told me about your life, technical stuffs and more! he he

6. Describe me in one word.
Talkative

7. What was your first impression?
Normal ha ha.

8. Do you still think that way about me now?
Yeah i am sure you are still the talkative kind

9. What reminds you of me.
Tomato!! I am sure everyone will say that.

10. If you could give me anything what would it be?
Maybe some digital stuffs

11. How well do you know me?
No idea...

12. When's the last time you saw me?
JS graduation. Have to meet in kl!!!

13. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
Never give up!! God gave you all these challenges for a reson. Don't be afraid of failing

14. Are you going to post this in your notes and see what I say about you?
Not sure..

15. What is my best attribute?
Techny savvy

TAG :
-Anyone
-who
-wants
-to
-do
-this

1. Besides your lips, where is your favorite spot to get kissed?
Forehead

2. How did you feel when you woke up this morning?
Still tired and emo

3. Who was the last person/people you took a photo with?
jacqueline my long lost friend

4. Would you consider yourself spoiled?
Er not sure myself

5. Will you ever donate blood?
Yeah.. depends on the courage i have to face it

6. Have you ever had a best friend who was of the opposite sex?
Yes of course

7. Do you want someone to be dead?
No why would i?

8. What does your last text message say?
i think it was -ha ha yeah =)

9. What are you thinking right now?
i'm gonna leave home in a couple of days time

1o. Do you want someone to be with you right now?
Yeah

11. What was the time you went to bed last night?
around 1am

12. Where did you buy the tee you are wearing now?
Schoool. Wearing the prefect shirt by the way.

13. Is someone on your mind right now?
My parents

14. Who was the last person who text you?
Ern Wei

Ten Lucky Persons to do this quiz:
1. Sarah Chen
2. Lay Chuy
3. Ern Wei
4. Joanne
5. Yi Jie
6. Joelle
7. Cicelia
8. Aryati
9. Jey Wayne
10. Michael Sam

15. Who is no.2 having a relationship with?
Don't know the guys name.

16. Is no.3 a male or a female?
Male

17. If no.7 and no.1 get together, would it be a good match?
NO they can't! First thing they don't know each other and they can't be les!!!

18. What is no.1 studying about?
Spm!!!

19. When was the last time you chatted with them?
Some on msn, sms and on the phone

20. Is no.4 single?
Yeah i suppose so. Joanne are you single?? ha ha

21. Say something about no.2?
Charming, cute and pretty

22. What do you think about no.3 and no.6 being together?
Ha ha i have no idea. What do you think?

23. Describe no.9?
Super smart, future doctor!!!

24. What will you do if no.6 and no.7 fight?
Cool them down, say a prayer and trust in the Lord!

25. Do you like no.8?
Yes definitely!!! Haven't seen her for ages. When are we meeting??

I am the person who is leaving
But i am crying like the little boy whose dad is leaving home.
Saddening case right?
Who wants to leave home anyway?

Today i went with my family to Putrajaya to do something
There were 2 interesting situations today

1. At one of the petrol stations, we stopped for toilet break. My mum went into the toilet and there was a hole on the wall. She didn't notice it until she sensed movement in the other side and the person use the tissue paper to close the hole. She thought the person may feel uncomfortable so she came out and wait until the person finish their business. When the person came out, it was a guy and not a woman. My mum was shocked! I suppose the guy didn't wear his glasses and walk into the wrong toilet.

2. This happened at Putrajaya. My grandad was in the toilet doing his business.Suddenly there was this crazy guy knowing the toilet is lock still continue to bang the door really hard until my grandad's trousers which was hanging on the door dropped on the floor. That guy must have no common sense to notice whether a door is lock i suppose. Thankfully the trousers was not so wet but it gave my grandad a shocking experience.

Please don't ask me why the toilet is such an interesting place for these things to happen.

I went to methodist college too to confirm my accomodation, fill in the insurance form and to check out the apartment.
The apartment from the outside looks such a luxury but when you get in, the room is kinda small. Getting the twin sharing by the way. But thank God for apartments, you can feel the strong wind blowing. Say no to global warming!!!

That's all for now.

blow wind blow and there goes

Familiar place sitiawan people?

Adapted from a christian website

Because this passage spoke to me, let it speak to you too
Deuteronomy 31:6 (NLT)
"So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you."
Did you know that three out of five of us women have been sexually violated? Or that over fifty percent of us are spending more money than we make? Did you know that one out of two marriages will fail, leaving a wake of loneliness, fear, and financial instability for those left behind? What about substance addiction or cancer, did you know that half of us are struggling with them this very moment?

These statistics are only the tip of the iceberg. Pick up any newspaper and you will read about rising unemployment, war, genocide, and a falling stock market. In my city, today's paper headlines the record flooding that has happened over the last three days, leaving many people's lives and homes in a state of devastation. The world seems to be in a downward spiral as one negative event leads to another.

I imagine you sitting at your desk or kitchen counter reading this with one hand on the delete button because the opening of this devotional was anything but uplifting. Am I right? I don't blame you. I didn't want to write those statistics because it is as painful to write as it is to read.

But wait -- just give me one more minute.

Here is the truth: Virtually every person you and I encounter is struggling with something in their life. Life can be overwhelming at times, even for the most "put together" person. Circumstances can lead us to believe that we are alone and isolated. There are times when feelings of grief, fear or anger feel like they will consume us.

How is your world today? Regardless of how you answer, you must know what really matters. You matter! You really matter because God created you and He cares for you. You were not a mistake! You are rare and beautiful in God's eyes (Psalm 139), and because you matter, God will help you and He will never leave you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Someone in your life needs to hear this life-changing truth and they need to hear it from you ... today.

So be strong and courageous because you really matter to God!

Let's Pray
Dear Heavenly Father, I need You Lord. Life is tough and it seems overwhelming at times. I will not be swallowed up by negative circumstances because I trust You for my future. I believe that You have gone before me and are protecting and caring for me right now. I pray that You will give me the faith, knowledge and wisdom to move forward into a life that You desire for me to have. Thank You, Lord, that I matter to You.

In Jesus' name,
Amen.