I was listening to the songs I used to sing when I first came to City Harvest, Songs by Delirious?: 
Rain Down
Paint the Town Red
Did you feel the Mountains tremble
Majesty (Here I am)

and then I came across Delirious? website, which has a blog. This is what Martin Smith the singer said: " We never had a number one single, we never played top of the pops, we never had a platinum record. But we stayed together for 17 years and gave it everything we could. We loved it; saw people’s faces light up. We played in more than 40 countries, saw heaven touch earth and saw ordinary people believe they could be history makers. I can remember so many of them: people from all walks of life realising they were part of a bigger story, a treasured and vital part of his story." 

As I listened to Majesty(Here I am), I was reminded about the book I read, Phil Pringle- You the Leader. He quoted someone saying: "Only the heart can learn to preach." Truly indeed, only the heart, words that come out from the heart, can preach, songs that are sang from the heart can move. 

I was brought into flashback of all the first times I had with God.
The first time I entered CHC
The first Time I Jumped in praise with my friend in church
The first time I found out that there was really a Real God 
The first time I realised God was so fun
The First time I lifted my hands in worship to God
The First time I had bible Study
The First time I was truly touched by God
The First time I felt REAL TRUE JOY in my heart I never experienced before
and all the times i sat in my room, weeping, and with tears dripping on my bible, 
God was there in my room beside me, embracing me with love and his words of encouragement.

Why are we here for?
What are we doing? 

God reminded me once again, everything we have, everything we do is for his glory, for his purpose and for his power to move in the hearts of his people, with love and real joy that causes true life transformation. 

That's what Church is all about. 
That's why our friends need to get saved. 
Thats why we need to stop procrastinating and start loving God with all your heart, with everything you've got. 

This is what God is truly all about. 
Do you know him? 

love,
ame
 
I am thankful,
For the wife who says it’s hot dogs tonight,
Because she is home with me, and not out with someone else.

For the husband who is on the sofa being a couch potato,
Because he is home with me and not out at the bars.

For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes,
Because it means she is at home, not on the streets.

For the taxes I pay,
Because it means I am employed.

For the mess to clean after a party,
Because it means I have been surrounded by friends.

For the clothes that fit alittle too snug,
Because it means I have enough to eat.

For the shadow that watches me work,
Because it means I am out in the sunshine.

For a lawn that need mowing,
Windows that need cleaning,
And gutters that need fixing,
Because it means I have a home.

For all the complaining I hear about the government,
Because it means we have freedom of speech.

For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot,
Because it means I am capable of walking and I’ve been blessed with transportation.

For my huge heating bill,
Because it means I am warm.

For the lady behind me in church who sings off key,
Because it means I can hear.

For the pile of laundry and ironing,
Because it means I have clothes to wear.

For the weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day,
Because it means I have been capable of working hard.

For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours,
Because it means I am alive.
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It's the Simple gratitude to the things around you instead of complaining.
God loves hearts filled with Thanksgiving.
Start to Thank god for all the little things!


love, ame <3
 
Hey W519 !(:
I guess it's been a very stressful period of time for the students which are currently have their exams right now .
Remember whether you're feeling stressful or not , God will be there to share your burden.(:

Habakkuk 3:19

19 The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights.
I came across this verse yesterday, and it really reminded me of the times when I'm so tired of studying,school,etc. God was there to help me and he was a source of strength for me (: Sometimes you might feel so tired and restless but always remember that the Lord is always our strength and our hope.♥
And after all the examsss...It will soon be JUNE HOLIDAYYYY!
Remember study hard for all the upcoming exams!
Best regards,
Andrea.