What can I say? With John winning the Top Prize in the Lenovo Innovation Award 2007, and TOUCH winning the Outstanding Non-Profit Organisation Award 2007???
The word that Pastor Eugene released earlier this year:
"See, I am concerned for you, and I will come to help you. Your ground will be tilled and your crops planted. I will greatly increase the population of Israel, and the ruined cities will be rebuilt and filled with people. Not only the people, but your flocks and herds will also greatly multiply. O mountains of Israel, I will bring people to live on you once again. I will make you even more prosperous than you were before. Then you will know that I am the LORD."
Ezekiel 36:9-11
Lord, thank you!
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Friday, 9 November 2007
Meaning of Joyce
Found this on a website www.babynamesworld.com
"Though usually used as a feminine name today, Joyce is a traditionally masculine name. It derives from an old Breton name meaning "experienced in battle," but many parents today choose it because it contains the word "joy." "
I'm speechless that my name actually means experience in battle. Makes sense.. humbly in His kingdom :p
"Though usually used as a feminine name today, Joyce is a traditionally masculine name. It derives from an old Breton name meaning "experienced in battle," but many parents today choose it because it contains the word "joy." "
I'm speechless that my name actually means experience in battle. Makes sense.. humbly in His kingdom :p
Thursday, 1 November 2007
A Stronger Tribe, with Hearts Warm
I was only usual way to work, being packed like Sardines on the MRT, when suddenly, the faces of the Youths (Esp the Boy that won the Entertainment Award) came to my mind.
I find myself, smiling and gleeing my way to work.
Last night, I felt a never before openness in my G12 group (Not that last time not open), but really, a deeper connection and deeper transparency. I find that my G12 group has become more closely knitted this year.
Reason? We fought together (praying for one another), sweat together, eat together, sleep together (like real cell-mates), bathe together (for some of us...haha), and definitely, cry together.
We are more aware of each other's weaknesses and strengths, and also, clearer in terms of alignment in values. It's not just me enforcing anymore, it's the entire tribe in one voice.
We are stronger than ever. We've never been this strong. Yet our hearts, evermore warm and connected with each other.
I've never led a group this far, by the grace of the Lord. It's very exciting for me, personally.
It's not over. The best has yet to come. Now, just need to stay humble and focus on consolidating and strengthening the next level.
So Lord, here we go with Your Grace!
I find myself, smiling and gleeing my way to work.
Last night, I felt a never before openness in my G12 group (Not that last time not open), but really, a deeper connection and deeper transparency. I find that my G12 group has become more closely knitted this year.
Reason? We fought together (praying for one another), sweat together, eat together, sleep together (like real cell-mates), bathe together (for some of us...haha), and definitely, cry together.
We are more aware of each other's weaknesses and strengths, and also, clearer in terms of alignment in values. It's not just me enforcing anymore, it's the entire tribe in one voice.
We are stronger than ever. We've never been this strong. Yet our hearts, evermore warm and connected with each other.
I've never led a group this far, by the grace of the Lord. It's very exciting for me, personally.
It's not over. The best has yet to come. Now, just need to stay humble and focus on consolidating and strengthening the next level.
So Lord, here we go with Your Grace!
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
The Vision of the Government of 12
It's been 5 years since going into the G12 vision, but I thought it very important that we again, re-visit and understand what this vision is all about.
Some may say "Oh, it's like Jesus, find 12 disciples, then help them find 12 disciples" Not wrong, not far from the truth.. but let's take it deeper- Find this 12 disciples and help them to find 12 disciples for what? What's the purpose of finding these lives?
"So that they experience God's love!" Says some... "So that Christ may be know!" Says others. Also not wrong, not far from the truth. But let's also take it deeper - Experience His love and preach Christ is for? Why do we do that?
So that "HIS KINGDOM COME, HIS WILL BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN" Mathew 6:10
The vision of G12 is one that causes restoration - for us to God (Personal), for us to people (Reconciliation with the Church of God), for us with our families(Restoration in the Family. Why? Because when we live out Mathew 6:10, His Kingdom is in us. Then naturally, restoration with God, man, in homes will occur.
How then do we truly allow His Kingdom to be at work in us? What is the process? Let's look at what happens at Encounter. We first:
1. Go to the Cross (Crossing), to recognize what Jesus has done for us
2. Understand the Father's Love for us
3. Allow God to break us through the Peniel Experience (We recognize our flesh and ask God to break us free from Spirit of Flesh, to Move only to Please the Holy Spirit)
4. Receive in obedience, the Joy of Forgiveness (as we Forgive others)
5. Engage in Spiritual Warfare, and break Generational Curses
6. Bath and Allow the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
7. Embrace the G12 Vision - Mathew 6:10
Are you living in this Vision? Or are you looking like you are, by finding your 12, but still, not in total reconciliation with God (because of sin and pride etc)? Do you often find yourself struggling with fleshly thoughts? Worse, constantly living for yourselves and your own Dreams, which honestly, is no way close to God's Vision as mentioned in Mathew 6:10.
If God visits me face to face now, and I were to interview Him "Lord, what's your dream for me?" Do you think His answer is this "Joyce, wherever you are, look out to establish My Kingdom. Look to reconcile one more person to me, restore one more family to me. Do not say to me 'Father, make me a successful singer, then I will influence others to know you through that position of influence.' I see through that Joyce. That will be tying your selfish desire and mask it to make it look like fulfilling My calling and doing Me a favour. I do not need favours from you. I want you to be Faithful. Be broken, let Me dictate, and let Me use you. If I ask you to just serve those poor fatherless children, restore them to Me, restore them such that they will grow to have Godly Families, then do it."
This was God's answer to me, back in 2000. I think when you have a Peniel Experience with the King, it's "no horse run". He sees you through, and no matter how you can justify to yourself, your leader, your spouse etc, you cannot justify that with the Lord. He knows.
Are you running in the Vision? Do you see the Vision of People Restoring to Christ, then Redeeming their past for the Glory of the Lord? As they also rise up to Restore others to Christ, do you see an army for the Lord rising? Do you see a counter culture to the world, that surely, is a culture of the King? Can you see Nations, Businesses, Education, Entertainment, filled with people restored and walking as G12 leaders, thereby resulting in "His Kingdom come, His will be done"?
I do. It's the Year of Victory. It's not over yet. Let's strengthen the 144 level to see and live the G12 Vision!
Some may say "Oh, it's like Jesus, find 12 disciples, then help them find 12 disciples" Not wrong, not far from the truth.. but let's take it deeper- Find this 12 disciples and help them to find 12 disciples for what? What's the purpose of finding these lives?
"So that they experience God's love!" Says some... "So that Christ may be know!" Says others. Also not wrong, not far from the truth. But let's also take it deeper - Experience His love and preach Christ is for? Why do we do that?
So that "HIS KINGDOM COME, HIS WILL BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN" Mathew 6:10
The vision of G12 is one that causes restoration - for us to God (Personal), for us to people (Reconciliation with the Church of God), for us with our families(Restoration in the Family. Why? Because when we live out Mathew 6:10, His Kingdom is in us. Then naturally, restoration with God, man, in homes will occur.
How then do we truly allow His Kingdom to be at work in us? What is the process? Let's look at what happens at Encounter. We first:
1. Go to the Cross (Crossing), to recognize what Jesus has done for us
2. Understand the Father's Love for us
3. Allow God to break us through the Peniel Experience (We recognize our flesh and ask God to break us free from Spirit of Flesh, to Move only to Please the Holy Spirit)
4. Receive in obedience, the Joy of Forgiveness (as we Forgive others)
5. Engage in Spiritual Warfare, and break Generational Curses
6. Bath and Allow the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
7. Embrace the G12 Vision - Mathew 6:10
Are you living in this Vision? Or are you looking like you are, by finding your 12, but still, not in total reconciliation with God (because of sin and pride etc)? Do you often find yourself struggling with fleshly thoughts? Worse, constantly living for yourselves and your own Dreams, which honestly, is no way close to God's Vision as mentioned in Mathew 6:10.
If God visits me face to face now, and I were to interview Him "Lord, what's your dream for me?" Do you think His answer is this "Joyce, wherever you are, look out to establish My Kingdom. Look to reconcile one more person to me, restore one more family to me. Do not say to me 'Father, make me a successful singer, then I will influence others to know you through that position of influence.' I see through that Joyce. That will be tying your selfish desire and mask it to make it look like fulfilling My calling and doing Me a favour. I do not need favours from you. I want you to be Faithful. Be broken, let Me dictate, and let Me use you. If I ask you to just serve those poor fatherless children, restore them to Me, restore them such that they will grow to have Godly Families, then do it."
This was God's answer to me, back in 2000. I think when you have a Peniel Experience with the King, it's "no horse run". He sees you through, and no matter how you can justify to yourself, your leader, your spouse etc, you cannot justify that with the Lord. He knows.
Are you running in the Vision? Do you see the Vision of People Restoring to Christ, then Redeeming their past for the Glory of the Lord? As they also rise up to Restore others to Christ, do you see an army for the Lord rising? Do you see a counter culture to the world, that surely, is a culture of the King? Can you see Nations, Businesses, Education, Entertainment, filled with people restored and walking as G12 leaders, thereby resulting in "His Kingdom come, His will be done"?
I do. It's the Year of Victory. It's not over yet. Let's strengthen the 144 level to see and live the G12 Vision!
Sunday, 2 September 2007
Pentecost
I got worried recently over some things I overheard in church.
One of them - "I found a better vision in another church" and "church service is all about whether or not I understand what the Pastor is preaching" and "if I do translation througout service, I won't receive from the Sermon"
So.... "I, Me, Myself"
Is church self serving? Or Christ serving?
Let's look at the book of Acts, the first church at the Pentecost. What do we see there?
1. We see an alignment in Vision and Purpose of the Church. (Christ Serving)
2. We see thanksgiving (Always thankful)
3. We see a constant reminder of what Jesus has done on the cross (Breaking bread)
4. We see Kingdom values taught passionately (Devoted to the teaching of word)
5. We see them choosing to be a blessing to others (Sharing whatever in need)
Lord, please come in your fire to discipline and preserve Your truths to those who truly seek you.
One of them - "I found a better vision in another church" and "church service is all about whether or not I understand what the Pastor is preaching" and "if I do translation througout service, I won't receive from the Sermon"
So.... "I, Me, Myself"
Is church self serving? Or Christ serving?
Let's look at the book of Acts, the first church at the Pentecost. What do we see there?
1. We see an alignment in Vision and Purpose of the Church. (Christ Serving)
2. We see thanksgiving (Always thankful)
3. We see a constant reminder of what Jesus has done on the cross (Breaking bread)
4. We see Kingdom values taught passionately (Devoted to the teaching of word)
5. We see them choosing to be a blessing to others (Sharing whatever in need)
Lord, please come in your fire to discipline and preserve Your truths to those who truly seek you.
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