I am currently reading a book called "When God doesn't answer your prayer". I am up to chapter 3 and so far it is pretty interesting ... Makes me wanna read more ...
Monday, January 31, 2005
Sunday, January 30, 2005
angry
Here I am, sitting in front of my compie, tried to sleep for about an hour ever since 12AM but just could not do that ... I am angry to someone for acting irresponsibly on something ... I feel like not telling the person that he/she is wrong, but it got to a point where I could not take it anymore and had to do something, although that person might think that I am a nuisance ... huh, who cares ... I just want that person to be a little bit responsible for what he/she is doing .... and I pray that he/she would understand that I did that because I loved him/her.
In the mean time, I wanna get more sleeeppppp!!! tomorrow got church in the morning ..
In the mean time, I wanna get more sleeeppppp!!! tomorrow got church in the morning ..
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Australian Day ... very memorable
Spent the whole day with some friends today. In the morning, I went to clovelly beach doing snorkeling (do i spell this right?) .. Well, that was the first swimming in years I think ... I haven't swam for ages, getting tired easily, especially in the sea. But overall it was a lot of fun ... I feel like doing it more .. :) ...
We then rushed to Ratu sari for lunch .. I reckon the food was pretty ordinary ... maybe because we didn't order the best that they have to offer .. hehehe .. Deb, if you are reading, what exactly did you order?? I need to know for future reference .. We ordered ayam mentega, cumi kapitan, chap jay goreng ama ikan goreng ratu sari tuh ...
We went straight to Juliana's place afterwards because Jule did not feel well today. She actually went home first ahead of us during our time in the beach. We wanted to see how she was going and finish swimming early ... We were a bit worried when we heard what happened to her .. She turned out to be alright, thank God. After that, we decided to go to Max Brener in the afternoon .. I ordered the waffle and WOWWWWW ..... It was the best waffle I've ever had ... EXCELLENTE .. IMPRESSIVE ... really really nice ... I want to go there again if I have a chance .. :)
From Max Brener, we planned to head home but somehow ended up at Juliana's place until late at night. It was really strange, but God is behind everything I guess :) .. At her place, we did a lot of sharing through truth and nothing but the truth game (the modified version of truth or dare game .. heheheh). It wasn't planned at all. Most of the questions are about Boy/Girl relationships and surprise surprise, there are a lot of openness in the conversation. We were honest with one another, sharing our good and bad experiences in relationships, sharing our lives basically. There were times where we can feel someone's sadness, but there were also many times of joy. It was so interesting. We closed the sharing with one statement that, each individual has his/her own strengths and weaknesses, but it will be wrong to base our confidence in those things especially in a relationship. Our confidence should be in Jesus who has saved us from our sins, redeemed us from this evil world. That is where our confidence lies ... In a relationship, the most important thing is both parties love God and are willing to be shaped, mould by God Himself so that both can grow and encourage one another in the Lord since our lives is not about us but about HIM. That is also the case with our relationships. We then headed to KFC Maroubra for dinner at about 10PM and said good bye to one another.
Well, that was pretty much my day ... What a day!! Definitely a memorable one !!
We then rushed to Ratu sari for lunch .. I reckon the food was pretty ordinary ... maybe because we didn't order the best that they have to offer .. hehehe .. Deb, if you are reading, what exactly did you order?? I need to know for future reference .. We ordered ayam mentega, cumi kapitan, chap jay goreng ama ikan goreng ratu sari tuh ...
We went straight to Juliana's place afterwards because Jule did not feel well today. She actually went home first ahead of us during our time in the beach. We wanted to see how she was going and finish swimming early ... We were a bit worried when we heard what happened to her .. She turned out to be alright, thank God. After that, we decided to go to Max Brener in the afternoon .. I ordered the waffle and WOWWWWW ..... It was the best waffle I've ever had ... EXCELLENTE .. IMPRESSIVE ... really really nice ... I want to go there again if I have a chance .. :)
From Max Brener, we planned to head home but somehow ended up at Juliana's place until late at night. It was really strange, but God is behind everything I guess :) .. At her place, we did a lot of sharing through truth and nothing but the truth game (the modified version of truth or dare game .. heheheh). It wasn't planned at all. Most of the questions are about Boy/Girl relationships and surprise surprise, there are a lot of openness in the conversation. We were honest with one another, sharing our good and bad experiences in relationships, sharing our lives basically. There were times where we can feel someone's sadness, but there were also many times of joy. It was so interesting. We closed the sharing with one statement that, each individual has his/her own strengths and weaknesses, but it will be wrong to base our confidence in those things especially in a relationship. Our confidence should be in Jesus who has saved us from our sins, redeemed us from this evil world. That is where our confidence lies ... In a relationship, the most important thing is both parties love God and are willing to be shaped, mould by God Himself so that both can grow and encourage one another in the Lord since our lives is not about us but about HIM. That is also the case with our relationships. We then headed to KFC Maroubra for dinner at about 10PM and said good bye to one another.
Well, that was pretty much my day ... What a day!! Definitely a memorable one !!
Monday, January 24, 2005
KYC 2004 - Looking for relationships? hmmmm hmmm hmm ..
Looking for relationships? That is not really a question. It is the theme of Katoomba Youth Convention (KYC) 2004. KYC is a christian youth convention in sydney attended by around 1000 young christians. It is held every year at Katoomba blue mountain and it happened that there were about 36 people went there from IPCYF (the record number ever).
Well, I really enjoyed the trip. Learnt a number of things from the sermon, here they are:
1. We should live for the future ... In the future, Jesus will come again as judge .. At that time, those who believe in Jesus will be saved and those who does not will be judge because they do not believe in the only Son of God. I will meet Jesus face to face, the person who gave His life for my sake, betrayed by person he trusted the most, suffered so much under Pontius Pilate, separated from His Father in heaven, died on the cross, shed his blood and body up there, died among criminals just for my sake ... so that I have a relationship again with the Father in heaven, and I may know Him, the true God and being forgiven. My future looks really beautiful .. There will be no more tears .. God will wipe out tears from my eyes ... so beatiful isn't it?
2. Be involve with as many non-christians as you can and be the reflection of God's light to them.
Basically be salt and light to the world. Salt: get involve with many non-christians at all levels (political and social) and be a reflection of Christ, be different to them in all of that. It is very very hard, not an easy thing to do ... I guess there is a big difference between accepting sinners and approving what sinners do .. We are all sinners and Jesus himself accepts sinners as they are, but He did not approve what they do ..
Those two were the main points that I got from KYC .. does not seem to be related to relationships among men and women at all huh ... =)
I also had so much fun during KYC ... sang lots of songs with friends, play cards, play pictionary and did some sharings with a couple of close friends ... I got to know them better I guess .. I get to share some of my burdens as well, which is good . heheheh .... Fun is a good thing, and we need fun ... but the more important thing is to let me be challenged by the Word of God and really put it into practice.
Thanks to all of you who have worked so hard in preparing stuffs, driving, cooking, book accomodation, shopping, sending email .. You guys/gals are the best ...
Well, I really enjoyed the trip. Learnt a number of things from the sermon, here they are:
1. We should live for the future ... In the future, Jesus will come again as judge .. At that time, those who believe in Jesus will be saved and those who does not will be judge because they do not believe in the only Son of God. I will meet Jesus face to face, the person who gave His life for my sake, betrayed by person he trusted the most, suffered so much under Pontius Pilate, separated from His Father in heaven, died on the cross, shed his blood and body up there, died among criminals just for my sake ... so that I have a relationship again with the Father in heaven, and I may know Him, the true God and being forgiven. My future looks really beautiful .. There will be no more tears .. God will wipe out tears from my eyes ... so beatiful isn't it?
2. Be involve with as many non-christians as you can and be the reflection of God's light to them.
Basically be salt and light to the world. Salt: get involve with many non-christians at all levels (political and social) and be a reflection of Christ, be different to them in all of that. It is very very hard, not an easy thing to do ... I guess there is a big difference between accepting sinners and approving what sinners do .. We are all sinners and Jesus himself accepts sinners as they are, but He did not approve what they do ..
Those two were the main points that I got from KYC .. does not seem to be related to relationships among men and women at all huh ... =)
I also had so much fun during KYC ... sang lots of songs with friends, play cards, play pictionary and did some sharings with a couple of close friends ... I got to know them better I guess .. I get to share some of my burdens as well, which is good . heheheh .... Fun is a good thing, and we need fun ... but the more important thing is to let me be challenged by the Word of God and really put it into practice.
Thanks to all of you who have worked so hard in preparing stuffs, driving, cooking, book accomodation, shopping, sending email .. You guys/gals are the best ...
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Another old song yet one of my favorite
Since I am a musicians, this time i am gonna do the song with chords ... hehe .. I really love this song ... simple, touchy and always remind me about God's position in my life.
Yang terbesar (Do = C)
C Am Dm G
Yang terbesar di hidupku mengasihi Kau
Dm G C C7
Yang terbesar di hidupku mengasihi Kau
F G
Ku mau lebih cinta
E/G# Am
Ku mau lebih cinta
C Am Dm G C
Yang terbesar di hidupku mengasihi Engkau
Yang terbesar (Do = C)
C Am Dm G
Yang terbesar di hidupku mengasihi Kau
Dm G C C7
Yang terbesar di hidupku mengasihi Kau
F G
Ku mau lebih cinta
E/G# Am
Ku mau lebih cinta
C Am Dm G C
Yang terbesar di hidupku mengasihi Engkau
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Back to indo in 2 years time
I think I might decide to go back after I finish my master degree. Still thinking about it though .. it might change later ..
Pro:
1. Di indo ada all my families and relatives, lebih rame kali ye.
2. My parents ask me to and they definitely ga mau datang sini.
3. I feel more comfortable raising a family/children in indo. Different environment, aussie is more individualistic, you you, me me.
4. I don't like paying mortgage for the rest of my life 30/40 years.
5. More opportunities if you want to open business or advance in your work.
6. Kehidupan di sydney monoton banget at the moment (everywhere kayak gini kali) plus kadang juga feel not at home aja.
Contra:
1. Fellowship di sydney sangat encouraging
2. Many uncertainties kalo pulang indo.
3. Indo itu kehidupannya susah being true and honest, selalu ada compromises here and there.
4. Macet, polusi
5. Masih harus cari2 gereja lagi di indo, walaupun gua yakin di indo juga ada gereja yang teach the bible and ada fellowship bagus.
6. Disini udah agak mapan - ada kerjaan and all that - can save quite a bit as well ...
Pro:
1. Di indo ada all my families and relatives, lebih rame kali ye.
2. My parents ask me to and they definitely ga mau datang sini.
3. I feel more comfortable raising a family/children in indo. Different environment, aussie is more individualistic, you you, me me.
4. I don't like paying mortgage for the rest of my life 30/40 years.
5. More opportunities if you want to open business or advance in your work.
6. Kehidupan di sydney monoton banget at the moment (everywhere kayak gini kali) plus kadang juga feel not at home aja.
Contra:
1. Fellowship di sydney sangat encouraging
2. Many uncertainties kalo pulang indo.
3. Indo itu kehidupannya susah being true and honest, selalu ada compromises here and there.
4. Macet, polusi
5. Masih harus cari2 gereja lagi di indo, walaupun gua yakin di indo juga ada gereja yang teach the bible and ada fellowship bagus.
6. Disini udah agak mapan - ada kerjaan and all that - can save quite a bit as well ...
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Life ....... beyond 2005
Hmm ... tahun 2005 mungkin bakal banyak yang berubah ni .. bukan hanya I will continue my study, tapi juga in terms of pekerjaan and all that ... Kalo dulu2 ga banyak mikir tentang kerjaan, bisnis, sekarang malah banyak banget mikirnya ... Did I change my focus in life? Am I being selfish? Why am I like this? Is it because aku udah nambah umur lagi? Maybe because Ada harapan dari ortu juga kali ya .. I don't know .. :)
In terms of my relationship with God, I will still do the same things as I do now. I really need firman Tuhan to guide my path. Well, udah banyak di warn sih di awal2 tahun ... make an aim in the year 2005 to be:
1. Punya Tuhan Yesus dalam hidupku (udah)
2. Mengutamakan Firman Tuhan dalam hidup (hmm ... can do better)
3. Pake hikmat Tuhan in doing all things which usually berbeda 180 derajat dengan hikmat dunia. (can do better).
My vision is to be different dengan orang yg ga kenal Tuhan. Kalo misalnya bisnis, ya bisnis yg sesuai dengan kehendak Tuhan .. Kalo misalnya bakal kerja, I aim to be independent dan cukup secara financial ... I think itu jalan that I will tempuh untuk tahun2 ke depan ... Ga gampang I know, soalnya ya itu tadi - hikmat Tuhan melalui the bible is usually considered a "fool" bagi orang dunia .... I might have to experience loss/rugi/dipecat dari kerjaan yg udah mapan because of that .. Am I prepared for that? I don't really know the future, but I will try my best to live a christian life ...
Many examples in the bible where people must pay the price to follow God. Zakheus lost everything setelah mengikut Yesus, Daniel and his friends had to go through many trials to live a righteouss life in the eyes of God, Jesus had to suffer to save us from our sins, Paul suffered many persecution for the sake of the gospel, Joseph suffered because he was blameless and so on. I don't think I am strong enough to bare all that by myself, but is there anything impossible with God?
While doing that I am still hoping to still be able to share Christ with my family members and relatives and people that I will meet during my journey in life. My big aim in life is definitely to see the people that I meet know who the real Jesus is ...
Well, this is just my plan for a few years to come ... Plan is just a plan. They are meaningless, infact life is meaningless like what ecclesiastes says ... what matters is Fear God and keep all His commandments for this is the whole duty of men .... My life is not my own, but His ... Applying it to the real life might be a little tricky though ...
Hidup, hidup .. susah amattttt sihhhhh .. !! or is it because of me and the situation that makes it complicated? hahahaha ...
In terms of my relationship with God, I will still do the same things as I do now. I really need firman Tuhan to guide my path. Well, udah banyak di warn sih di awal2 tahun ... make an aim in the year 2005 to be:
1. Punya Tuhan Yesus dalam hidupku (udah)
2. Mengutamakan Firman Tuhan dalam hidup (hmm ... can do better)
3. Pake hikmat Tuhan in doing all things which usually berbeda 180 derajat dengan hikmat dunia. (can do better).
My vision is to be different dengan orang yg ga kenal Tuhan. Kalo misalnya bisnis, ya bisnis yg sesuai dengan kehendak Tuhan .. Kalo misalnya bakal kerja, I aim to be independent dan cukup secara financial ... I think itu jalan that I will tempuh untuk tahun2 ke depan ... Ga gampang I know, soalnya ya itu tadi - hikmat Tuhan melalui the bible is usually considered a "fool" bagi orang dunia .... I might have to experience loss/rugi/dipecat dari kerjaan yg udah mapan because of that .. Am I prepared for that? I don't really know the future, but I will try my best to live a christian life ...
Many examples in the bible where people must pay the price to follow God. Zakheus lost everything setelah mengikut Yesus, Daniel and his friends had to go through many trials to live a righteouss life in the eyes of God, Jesus had to suffer to save us from our sins, Paul suffered many persecution for the sake of the gospel, Joseph suffered because he was blameless and so on. I don't think I am strong enough to bare all that by myself, but is there anything impossible with God?
While doing that I am still hoping to still be able to share Christ with my family members and relatives and people that I will meet during my journey in life. My big aim in life is definitely to see the people that I meet know who the real Jesus is ...
Well, this is just my plan for a few years to come ... Plan is just a plan. They are meaningless, infact life is meaningless like what ecclesiastes says ... what matters is Fear God and keep all His commandments for this is the whole duty of men .... My life is not my own, but His ... Applying it to the real life might be a little tricky though ...
Hidup, hidup .. susah amattttt sihhhhh .. !! or is it because of me and the situation that makes it complicated? hahahaha ...
Saturday, January 08, 2005
First IPCYAF 2005
Attended first IPCYAF for the year 2005 today. So happy and thankful to see friends/bros/sis encouraging one another ... We held the service in the new church at Kingsford .. The church is small but nice and it's ideal for holding pemuda service. We went to Fajar restaurant afterwards for dinner. Thank God for IPCYAF.
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