My eyes had been opened
I had it a little warped,
It was time for me to do some pursuing,
In the matters of my heart
So I scanned till the horizon
Eyeing out for potential
Till I saw and found the person
Just one I considered special.
I chased, I tried,
I put effort till the end,
But she called and told me,
“Just friend”.
I picked up the broken heart
”Dear, God please heal
For I know I can trust in You
To answer my appeal”.
Again I scanned, considering my options
Upon what I may just yet see
I was looking for just one
But whoops, I saw three.
To meals each one I went out with
With a mission to be informed
If at all our minds could click
And my heart would feel warmed
In quick time, I ruled them out
Till left there was only one
Upon her I placed my focus
And never allowed in none.
Yet a door once closed was once again thrown open,
Now what was I to do?
For that which was only one
Was now again two.
I looked to God and said to Him,
“Lord, help me to choose,
Without first knowing which
To neither my heart will I lose.”
He said, “son, keep your eyes upon Me,
Now is the season for growing.
Trust in My perfect will,
Wait, it’s all about My timing!”
Thursday, September 7, 2006
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
It's All About Timing
I have recently had the chance to revisit this idea. It’s all about timing. I mean, have you ever tried to cook a plate of stir fried kai lan but you turn on the flame after putting in the ingredients and the oil? It’s all about timing.
I remember my first relationship about 11 years ago. We had been going out for about a month and a half when her ex-boyfriend STOPPED calling her and asking her to get back together with him. This was the time she decided that she actually wanted to be with him. I, of course, got the short end of the stick. It’s all about timing.
I remember another incident in my life, another relationship. We had been together for about a month, when I was very clear that God was saying to me that this was not the right time for a relationship. (Note that He never said anything about her being the right or wrong person). 3 years later, I finally decided that it was time to give it another shot. That was the day that I found that she was in a 2 week old relationship. It’s all about timing.
It’s all about timing. The tough question to answer is who is the time keeper?
God, I have been waiting on You for a while now and I declare to You again that You are the Time Keeper. In Your time, You will bring the excellent choice You have made be known to me. I thank You for the great and wonderful gift of a wife in advance and look forward to see what You have in store for me.
I remember my first relationship about 11 years ago. We had been going out for about a month and a half when her ex-boyfriend STOPPED calling her and asking her to get back together with him. This was the time she decided that she actually wanted to be with him. I, of course, got the short end of the stick. It’s all about timing.
I remember another incident in my life, another relationship. We had been together for about a month, when I was very clear that God was saying to me that this was not the right time for a relationship. (Note that He never said anything about her being the right or wrong person). 3 years later, I finally decided that it was time to give it another shot. That was the day that I found that she was in a 2 week old relationship. It’s all about timing.
It’s all about timing. The tough question to answer is who is the time keeper?
God, I have been waiting on You for a while now and I declare to You again that You are the Time Keeper. In Your time, You will bring the excellent choice You have made be known to me. I thank You for the great and wonderful gift of a wife in advance and look forward to see what You have in store for me.
Saturday, September 2, 2006
Alfred's Wedding
I just had the privilege of helping my housemate organize his wedding. My! What an interesting process that was.
First of all, his bride wanted an outdoor wedding. This in mind, the two of them decided to use the Zoo as the venue for the wedding. It was a beautiful location, by the reservoir, naturally terraced and all around greenery. According to the zoo, this was the first time anyone was using the natural terraces for the wedding. The concern was that if it rained, the space would become muddy and then it would be real icky!
Although it rained the three days prior to the wedding, the actual day in itself was a bright beautiful day. All glory goes to God for this miracle.
The wedding ceremony had basically 3 sections, the exchange of vows, the solemnization and communion. The vows was done in the presence of witnesses so that their decision would be public, and one that all of us who witnessed, were asked to hold them accountable to.
Next up was the solemnization. This was done so that legally, the two of them would be married.
Finally, they shared communion. This was to signify their unity with Christ and their fellowship with Him. It was cool to see that the groom, as the new head of the family, served his wife.
Following the ceremony was a simple dinner, which started with the lighting of the Unity Candle (which signifies the end of two separate lives and the beginning of a new single united one). Following this, the FOG, FOB and the new Husband and Wife gave speeches. This was followed by a band performance by a band called “No Compromise”. They were good.
It was a wonderful day, and we all went back feeling tired but happy!
First of all, his bride wanted an outdoor wedding. This in mind, the two of them decided to use the Zoo as the venue for the wedding. It was a beautiful location, by the reservoir, naturally terraced and all around greenery. According to the zoo, this was the first time anyone was using the natural terraces for the wedding. The concern was that if it rained, the space would become muddy and then it would be real icky!
Although it rained the three days prior to the wedding, the actual day in itself was a bright beautiful day. All glory goes to God for this miracle.
The wedding ceremony had basically 3 sections, the exchange of vows, the solemnization and communion. The vows was done in the presence of witnesses so that their decision would be public, and one that all of us who witnessed, were asked to hold them accountable to.
Next up was the solemnization. This was done so that legally, the two of them would be married.
Finally, they shared communion. This was to signify their unity with Christ and their fellowship with Him. It was cool to see that the groom, as the new head of the family, served his wife.
Following the ceremony was a simple dinner, which started with the lighting of the Unity Candle (which signifies the end of two separate lives and the beginning of a new single united one). Following this, the FOG, FOB and the new Husband and Wife gave speeches. This was followed by a band performance by a band called “No Compromise”. They were good.
It was a wonderful day, and we all went back feeling tired but happy!
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