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Living water goes to Jakarta yesterday =) woke up this morning with half voice,had too much fun and laughed yesterday hehehe.

hmmm...yesterday was really unexpected day for me,cos i met with few unexpected people *surprised*.First,i met my ex with his family ( i'm so glad and happy to see u guys again) next i met jacksen,mei and nicky (they are my beijingers friends and the last time i met jacksen i dunno when actually hahaha) and lastly i met my new friend,William.We were texting with each other on my bbm and only did we know we're having dinner a few meters away from each other LOL.

again....living water always manage to make me laugh and forget about my worries at the end of the day.thanks peeps! love u guys to the max!

Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family.
Anthony Brandt

Yuhuuuu...it's our lovely Carol and Yuli's birthdays =) had so much fun karaoke-ing (although i'm not singging that much *blushing* hahahaha).love u guys to the max hehehe

That joy will come when you pass on the love you have received.
If you hoard love, it melts away. If you lock love, it breaks free. If you grab on to love, you end up holding an illusion. When you let love flower in its own way, it stays to support you. When you pass on love, it multiplies beyond measure.

Serving the community has been a part of me since i was a lil kid.My parents always teach us to give and to share the love and blessings that we got from God (i am so thankful for that precious lesson mom and dad!).We have a tradition in our family that runs till today,whoever's birthday,mommy will buy or cook something for our workers or give away foods and visiting old folks home or an orphanage.As i grew older,i made a commitment to myself that i wanna share the love and the blessings with the poor and needy.No words could describe how much u feel when u share the love u've got with them....

And i thank God for always putting me in a right communities till today,who shares the same passion with me.So,last friday off we (me and my church friends) go to an orphanage somewhere near Pasar Lembang.A home to those unwanted women (raped,married by accident's victims).And they really againts abortion!

Ibu Susan (the founder) shares the journey with us,i was really really amazed by God's grace! speechless! they are living by FAITH and truly depending on God.Nothing is impossible with God! Salute to Ibu Susan,the lady with a BIG heart,spirits,faith and love.
i feel in love with them even more...so much lesson that i learned from them and we are definitely coming back for more.

u are in our prayers.God will bless you all beyond measures in years to come...

'If Men Were Like Buses, How Do I Catch One?'
> by Michelle McKinney Hammond.
>
> > >
> > > Cherish your journey and hope you gain God's wisdom from this
> > > synopsis. If men were like buses, how do you catch one?
> > > A more important questions is - how do you catch the RIGHT one?
> > > Simple: You take only the bus that's headed the RIGHT direction.
> > >
> > > First we must allow our Heavenly Father to do the picking. And
> > > second, the decision for a mate must be made on a spiritual and
> > > intellectual basis before it is made on an emotional one.
> > > What about love? you ask.
> > > I'll tell you why. 'The heart is deceitful above all things and
> > > beyond cure. Who can understand it? (Jeremiah 17:9).
> > > The heart is willful and is driven by its own agenda. It does not
> > > consider things rationally and intelligently - it just loves to
> > > love!
> > > Therefore you have to point it in the right directions: 'Above all
> > > else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life' (Proverbs
> > > 4:23).
> > >
> > > Whenever you meet a man, you need to get clearance from God, check
> > > out his attributes, and then allow your heart to engage. Dating
> > > exists not for mating; it exists for collecting data. I believe
> > > that the biblical design would be friendship, courtship and then
> > > marriage. Friendship is two people walking together in agreement
> > > and accountability, learning and growing together. Courtship
> > > follows the mutual agreement to commit to one another exclusively -
> > > it is the decisive turning toward the agreed-upon goal of the
> > > marriage altar. It is a period of laying foundation and preparing
> > > your life together after marriage.
> > > But dating? Well, if you do date, use the time wisely to gather
> > > facts. So when you do gather facts, let us compare the process to
> > > clothes
> > > shopping.
> > >
> > >
> > > 1. Check out the fabric.
> > > Is the person mate material? Does this man have an intimate
> > > relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ? Does he care
> > > what God thinks about his behavior? Is he accountable to God as
> > > well as another co-laborer in the faith? Accountability is an
> > > important factor. It is imperative to maintaining a committed
> > > relationship.
> > >
> > > Is your potential spouse a member of the same family - the
> > > family of God? Scripture is clear on this: 'Do not be yoked
> > > together with unbelievers.
> > > For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what
> > > fellowship can light have with darkness?' (2 Corinthians 6:14).
> > >
> > > You need to have common interest and values and agree on the
> > > essentials of living day to day. You have a similar spiritual walk.
> > > You eat the same diet. You enjoy a lot of similar things. You
> > > have like interests, like goals in life, like opinions on basic
> > > life issues.
> > > You have had like experiences in your background. Though there
> > > is some truth to the idiom that opposites attract, like-minded
> > > folks fare better together.
> > >
> > > Furthermore, does he want to get married? If you want to be
> > > married and your dreamboat isn't interested, don't waste your time.
> > > Remember, women fall in love and get married. Men decide to get
> > > married and then look for a wife. Note the difference in order.
> > > So if a guy says he's not looking for anything serious, take his
> > > words seriously. If he's not going your direction, get off the bus
> > > & wait for the right one.
> > >
> 2.. Does this man want you? Is he pursuing you?
> > > The man who is right for you will pursue you and God's hand in
> > > the relationship will be clear. No guessing, no fleeces, no dead
> > > ends.
> > > Scripture says: 'He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives
> > > favor from the Lord' (Proverbs 18:22). Note - who finds whom?
> > > THE MAN FINDS THE WIFE.
> > >
> > > From the beginning of time, God has transported men & women
> > > across the world in order to put them together. At the RIGHT TIME,
> > > He will bring that man on the scene and he will find you. In God's
> > > perfect design, the man is the one who recognizes his mate. Adam
> > > has no problem recognizing that Eve was his missing rib. You do not
> > > need to
> > > strategically place yourself anywhere. You don't have to help a
> > > guy out because he's shy. Men will do whatever they have to do to
> > > get what they truly want.
> > >
> > > The man in your life should recognize you as the pearl of great
> > > price in his life and be willing to do whatever he must in order to
> > > gain
> > > your hand. If he is passive about gaining your affections, take
> > > it as a sign that he is not interested.
> > > Many a woman's mother has suggested that it is a good idea to
> > > marry a man who loves you more than you love him. As cold as that
> > > sounds, it actually might be scriptural if you stop to think about
> > > it: 'We love him because he first loved us' (1 John 4:19).
> > >
> > > Until then, take the ultimate chill pill. You don't need a bunch
> > > of men in your life to make you feel all right about yourself.
> > > You need only one man - your man, the one God has selected to
> > > select you. And trust me, the right man at the wrong time can be
> > > just as awful as the wrong man at any time.
> > >
> > > So trust God's timing in this. He is the ultimate matchmaker.
> > > Relax, sit pretty and allow yourself to be found. Again - WAIT
> > > until the man voices his intentions. He should take the lead in
> > > establishing the relationship. You may have an inkling that he is
> > > the one, but God will use the man to set the tone of the
> > > relationship. Allow him the opportunity to woo you - this is your
> > > first act of submission. Jesus set the standard for all men to
> > > follow. They should love us first. And they should lead the
> > > relationship.
>
> 3.. The man in your life should not desire to move into your
> > > house, only into your heart.
> > > A man who prepares for your future has made his intentions
> > > clear. A man who is husband material has the means to take care of
> > > a wife. He is a responsible human being who understands he needs to
> > > have something to offer. In short, a man should have the means to
> > > be a suitable lover for you.
>
> 4.. Check out his buddies.
> > > Everyone knows birds of the same feather flock together, yet
> > > most women fail to see the connection between a man and his friends.
> > > A man's pals tell you a lot about the person that you haven't
> > > seen yet. They reveal things about the guy's character that might
> > > be hidden whenhe is on good behavior.
> > > Everyone knows how to put his best foot forward. Don't stay
> > > focused on the foot, check out the rest of the body!
>
> 5.. Check out his relationship with his mother.
> > > How does he treat her? This is your preview of how he will treat you.
> > > There are lots of men who, because of a negative relationship
> > > with their mothers, really don't like women, yet say they do.
> > > Unresolved issues between mother and son continue between husband and wife.
>
> 6.. Remember that a man's family reveals the cloth from which he's cut.
> > > Take note and decide whether you want your future with the man
> > > in Your life to look like his present family situation.
> 7.. Check out the patterns of his life.
> > > Do you see repeated cycles of drama in his personal kingdom?
> > > Broken relationships? Problems in making commitments? Including the
> > > job market? Unstable emotionally? Is a problem always someone
> > > else's fault? Does he embrace responsibility or shirk it? Does he
> > > keep his promises? Is he a man of good reputation?
> > > Remember all garments look wonderful hanging in the store, but
> > > with wear, some begin to unravel.
> > > Give yourself time and space to check out the man in your life.
> > > Time will always reveal whether or not he is made of the right
> > > stuff.
>
> 8.. Does this man have a vision for his life?
> > > Is he running with that vision?
> > > Remember, God decided Adam needed help once Adam got busy DOING
> > > his assignment.
> > > As we saw Adam, a man doesn't need help until he is busy doing
> > > what he was created and called to do.
> > > Is your guy guided by a sense of destiny and purpose, or does he
> > > just allow life to happen around him?
> > > A man who is not certain of his mission can be a most miserable
> > > person - and you'll be miserable too if you don't know where YOU
> > > want to go in life.
> > >
> > > A man who has vision is not intimidated by a woman whose mission
> > > statement is clear. He will be your best ally, cheerleader and
> > > assistant because he wants you both to make it!
> > > A man who cannot be supportive of your achievements because he
> > > is floundering in a sea of uncertainty over his own life is not a
> > > healthy partner to have and to hold forever.
> > > Creating dependencies or feelings of obligation is not the way
> > > to get the best out of your man. Somewhere along the way, he will
> > > resent you and flee from the smothering burden of obligation he
> > > associates you with.
> > >
> > > You want a man who is firmly anchored in his identity in Christ.
> > > Remember, we are looking for a man who will be priest and leader
> > > of his home. His first instinct should be to want to cover you,
> > > redeem you, and provide for you. Your job is to decide if this is
> > > the man God has ordained for you to complement.
>
> 9.. Complementary.
> > > Do your talents and gifts complement his? Do his gifts
> > > complement yours? What about your temperaments? Do you see the two
> > > of you as an effective team capable of bringing blessing to the
> > > lives of those around you? Do your futures mesh? Can you coordinate
> > > your gifts in an attractive and effective way?
> > >
> > > This is why knowing your purpose is so important. Make sure your
> > > hearts beat for mutual causes. When I go shopping always consider
> > > the fabric, the fit and what I already have in my closet. Will my
> > > next purchase be a complementary addition to what I already have?
> > > If I find that I am going to have to buy shoes and matching
> > > accessories to go with a new outfit, I leave it right on the rack.
> > > It is too expensive a proposition.
> > >
> > > If the man you meet makes you feel that you need to completely
> > > reinvent yourself, something is wrong. This is where I ask you to
> > > consider the relationship in terms of cost. Is this relationship
> > > expensive spiritually, emotionally or physically? Does your longing
> > > for a mate make you willing to forfeit who you are in the process?
> > > Or does he see you as the gift that you are?
> > >
> > > The man in your life should consider you a rare find, a
> > > priceless jewel - because of you he is getting ready to get blessed
> > > big time!
> > > Any relationship that causes you to feel unworthy, unlovely,
> > > unacceptable, undesirable or that you have to work for love, is too
> > > expensive!
> > >
> > > God has called the man to cover, protect and provide not only
> > > materially for a woman, but emotionally and spiritually as well.
> > > You should be richer in mind, body and spirit for your union with
> > > the man of your dreams. The man in your life should make rich
> > > deposits into your heart and spirit, not JUST withdrawals.
> > > 10.. Does he have a healthy love & acceptance of himself?
> > > Make sure the man in your life has taken time to heal from past
> > > relationships and has made peace with himself. How he cares for
> > > himself is how he will care for you.
> > >
> > > A man's relationship with God is crucial here. His love for
> > > himself will only be as strong as his love for God. This is not
> > > something that you can impart. You cannot be his savior or teacher.
> > > That is out of spiritual order.
> > >
> > > In his rightful place as your personal priest, he should be leading
> > > you to a richer relationship with Christ. If he is causing you to
> > > compromise your faith and destabilize your walk, if he is leading
> > > you into sexual sin or causing you to be distracted from your
> > > commitment
> > > to Christ, the relationship is too expensive. Offending the lover
> > > of your soul, who promises you eternal love, is too high a fare to
> > > pay
> > > for a ride that has a limited and unpredictable run on this side of heaven.
> > >
> > > If you and your man can't soar in the spirit, when the force of
> > > your love for another is tested by the pull or gravity of the
> > > world, your union will not be able to survive. So you decide. How
> > > much is your life worth? How much is your love worth?
> > >
> > > You will be able to accept only what you believe you deserve. God
> > > himself calculated the worth of your love and decided it was worth
> > > His life. He now pledges you His love for eternity. Yes, Jesus sets
> > > the example for all others to follow when He paid a ransom for His
> > > bride.
> > > Should you expect less from a mortal man? Throughout the biblical
> > > age, men were willing to pay the cost for the hand that they
> > > desired. The truth of the matter is, everyone knows that anything
> > > worth having, COSTS. And no one gets a ride in this life for free.
> > >
> > > Your prayer:
> > >
> > > Dear Heavenly Father,
> > >
> > > I confess that I have not always been as careful as I should've
> > > been with my heart. From time to time, my desire for love has
> > > caused me to leave my heart in the wrong hands. I now commit my
> > > heart into Your hands for safekeeping.
> > >
> > > Please help me to stop being so impulsive with what you deem so
> > > precious. As I learn to celebrate Your love for me, let me learn
> > > from Your example what a bridegroom should really be like what your
> > > help. Help me to never settle for less than what you desire for me.
> > >
> > > As I embrace You as the lover of my soul, keep my affections in the
> > > haven of Your own heart. As I rest in Your love, make me more
> > > discriminating of those who approach me. I ask that You take over
> > > this area of my life. Keep me from those You know would hurt my
> > > heart. I invite You to set a hedge around me and keep me from all
> > > who would draw me into unfruitful relationships until the day You
> > > present me to the mate that You have selected for me.
> > >
> > > Grant me the discernment to recognize him as he recognizes me.
> > > Cleanse me from the temptation to typecast the men I meet according
> > > to what I see. Help me to trust in Your knowledge and lean not on
> > > my own understanding.

As I loaded dishes into the dishwasher, I sang along with the radio. My grandson looked up from the picture he was coloring and said, "Grandma, there's one thing about you that I don't like." Anticipating what he was going to say, I asked, "What? That I sing all the time?" "No," he answered, "It's not how much you sing, it's how BAD you sing."

Once again, I was reminded that God did not bless me with a good singing voice.

I used to wish that I were a wonderful singer, so I could entertain thousands of adoring fans packed into crowded stadiums. In reality, my singing can't even please one six year old.

I also used to wish I were a great orator. I've always envied people who could speak eloquently. I have trouble completing a sentence that can be understood by a preschooler.

I may not possess the talents I would have preferred to be born with, but I still have the ability to change the world ... and so do you!

Changing the world doesn't require wealth, talent, or a huge investment of time. Right now, you (yes, you), with your current limitations and abilities, have tremendous power to impact others.

Don't believe me? Have you ever had a day in which everything you touched went wrong? When you were at the end of your rope, did someone speak a kind word or help you out? Do you remember how it warmed your heart and perked up your spirit? Small, loving acts make a profound difference. Everyone longs to feel noticed and appreciated. That's why it means so much when someone surprises us with a simple act of caring. It assures us that we matter.

Discouraged people are everywhere. They need you. Don't overlook opportunities to make a difference in someone's life. A smile, a note, or a phone call won't take much effort, but they can make someone's day. Not only will your kindness be appreciated by the recipient and rewarded by God, but it will enrich your own life, too.

Many folks say, "I'm just one person. I can't make a difference." If you've ever been on the receiving end of a hug just when it's needed, you know one person's concern is powerful. Do you compare your contribution to a tiny drop of water in the huge ocean? Mother Theresa's view was that the ocean would be less without that one drop.

There could be no mountains, if not for the tiny grains of sand from which the mountains are made. Little things pack a big punch. Encouragement takes only a moment to give but it delivers an important message of love and concern to the recipient, and it could last a lifetime. Your empathy and time can lessen someone's load and make their life journey easier.

We may not speak like Billy Graham or sing like Frank Sinatra, but we each have our own unique talents that God wants us to use. Have you considered that you may be exactly what someone is praying for?

Open your heart. Show you care. Share a little love.

This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone (Titus 3:8 TNIV).

source:www.heartlight.org

For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a
positive answer for it :

You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)

You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 1:28-30)

You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 13:34)

You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it. (Roman 8:28)

You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I FORGIVE YOU (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)

You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy1:7)

You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)

You say: "I don't have enough faith"
God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith
(Romans 12:3)

You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews13:5)

God bless you abundantly!!
(Workers for Jesus)

Let me introduce you to my newfound family,The Living Water.They are my church friends.No words could explain how thankful and glad i am to be part of the group.

Since i went back to indo for good on nov 2008,i was hopping from one church to another and i still couldn't find the right community until i went to the same church as i was in Beijing and joined The Living Water caregroup.....i feel in love with each one of them and in my heart i know this is where i belong.feels like home.they are the answer to my prayer....



The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart. ~Elisabeth Foley

Finally,the ladies went to Bangkok! hahahahaha.....we went from 26 jan - 29 jan.This was the first time we (my mom,aunts,grandma and me) traveled together without others.Our mission:SHOPPING and FOODS hahaha.

True enough! ladies gone wild once we arrived in Bangkok.Visited almost all "well known" shopping center in town and tried their famous foods such as tom yam and mago salad.And actually we stayed in Pattaya for a night or should i say "naughty night"?hahaha.It's because my aunts went to see adult show called "Superman" (ewwwww) and "Russian Roullete" while me,my mom and grandma watched the cabaret show (been watching this show for two times).





We will come back for more! hihihi