TIMLIM's Worship Journal

Monday, September 28, 2015

27th September song list

Friday, September 25, 2015

Do come and witness musical talents from ASMA (all saints music academy) performing awesome songs from various genres of music, ranging from pop to rock to jazz to classical.

Tickets are available at their school and you can find out more about it at their facebook (fb.com/AllSaintsMA)

I will be emcee-ing that concert night.. Haha.. So hope to see you around on that night aye?

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

why arts?

Here's another wonderful article about cultural mandate

http://theblazingcenter.com/2015/09/why-christians-should-paint-dance-quilt-act-compose-music-write-stories-decorate-cookies-and-participate-in-the-arts.html

Monday, September 21, 2015

made to thrive

Picked from Casting Crowns' FB post on 20 September

Life can be tough, and it can seem like we are facing an uphill climb all day every day. It can feel like we are going through the motions, and we are just trying to make it to the next weekend, day off, or vacation. We are going through life, and we are just surviving it. I don’t think we were meant to live this way. God wants to live in us and work through us every day, he wants to give us life. There is an abundance of life in Christ, one that brings “joy, peace, patience and kindness.” We weren’t made to survive - we were made to Thrive. Like Joseph - he thrived even in the tough times and even in the mess.

In Genesis 7 we learn about Joseph, the favorite son of Jacob. In jealousy, his brothers sell him in to slavery. He ends up in Egypt as a slave to Potiphar. Even in his situation, he trusts God and God blesses him. He moves up in the ranks in Potiphar's house.

Genesis 39:3 “When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant.”

Did you get that? Potiphar put him in charge of his household. And God blessed Potiphar's entire household because of Joseph. Potiphar's wife, seeing the success of Joseph, makes a play for him. After he rejects her, she accuses him before Potiphar and Joseph is sent to jail.

Genesis 39:21 “But while Joseph was there, the Lord was with him.”

But God was still with Joseph even in prison. The prison guard put Joseph in charge of all of the prisoners. Everywhere Joseph ended up, God blessed him and he ended up in charge.
While in prison, Joseph interpreted dreams for some of Pharoah’s employees. Years later, when Pharaoh was having dreams he couldn't understand, Joseph was called to interpret them.
Once again, seeing that Joseph was a man of God, Pharaoh puts him in control of all of Egypt. Egypt goes through a famine, they prosper because of Joseph. Not only that, but he is even reunited with his family when his brothers are forced to come to Egypt to buy grain.

Joseph was confident in the God that made promises to him, and when tough times came, he rested in God. He at times may have been surviving, but it is clear that he thrived. Joseph could have treated his brothers with revenge, hatred, and anger. He could have been bitter, resentful, and poured out wrath on them; instead, he forgave them because he trusted that he was where he was because God had a plan. Had they not sold him into slavery, he would not have ended up in charge and his family would not have been blessed during the famine. God orchestrated everything.

Joseph thrived because he was rooted in Christ, and he trusted God's plan for his life. Even in the tough times, even when it would have been easier to give up or throw in the towel, Joseph lived a life that sought God, and pointed others to God. He was rooted in what God promised him, and he never quit helping others.

I don’t know where you are as you are reading this. But I do know that God is calling you to himself. God is constantly calling you to know him and to make him known. Start digging into God’s word an let him show himself to you. Don’t just survive life - Thrive in it.

Saturday, September 19, 2015

good morning

this article pretty much reflect what I have learn over the years

https://www.weareworship.com/uk/blog/how-becoming-a-mainstream-artist-has-helped-me-lead-worship/

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Malaysia Day post

There are days where I get very disappointed and angry after reading all the injustice and biased news on social media about what is going on with this country. The anger often leads me to feeling sad that this is happening here but it also slowly leads me to pray that God will take control so that His justice will come upon this land.

I think this land do need prayers. We can mock the stupidity of some people out there but where does it leads us? Sometimes the best thing to do is to just let it slide away and continue to do good in this country. The country needs more good deeds in practical, not just good keyboard warriors.

Malaysia Day this year reminds us very much that we need to appreciate how God has bless this nation. Sure, we have lots of flaws and shortcomings but it's important that we keep fighting the good fight and creating miracles through unity together.

May God continue to shower His blessings upon this land. Happy Malaysia day!