Tomorrow...Going...You know?
Tomorrow...Going (back to school)....You Know?
All of a sudden, that MacDonald's TV commercial scene came flashing back to memory...that one in which a grinning little boy states gleefully, "...tomorrow, going (to MacDonald's), you know!"
Haha...wish I was as gleeful in going back to school as he was in going to MacDonald's!
In a way, I am glad to be going back to school...I'd feel "useful" again...hahaha!
Then again, I really dread going back, too, thinking of how I'm going to have a great mountainous backlog of work to clear! Furthermore, there'll be a hundred and one other current duties and projects to take on from the word, "Go!"... right from the very minute I step back into the working place!
What I still can't get over is this : on the day immediately after my recent surgery, one of my supervisors from HQ and two of my colleagues from school actually called me on my mobile phone to discuss work! When I told them that I was in hospital and had just had the surgicial procedure done, one said, "Oh, already?" , another asked most innocently, "Oh! Is it?", and the third, "Oh dear! Hope you're alright?". Then, without even stopping to catch a breath, each of the three merrily went ahead to engage me in their discussion about work and to ask me for information which they could jolly well get from other personnels in the school! I really didn't see why they needed to call me while I was in hospital!
Sigh!
The bane of information technology! The line between working hours and personal time has become so indistinct!
Oh, for more time for the family and for friends! Especially when I get back to work...
(I know I am not the only one crying out for this! A dear friend just told me this morning that she, too, feels this longing to have more time for herself and her loved ones...sigh...it looks like we are all in the same boat! This is especially hard on those of us who are in the 'sandwiched' generation - those of us who have to be care-givers to elderly folks of the generation before us as well as to take care of the next generation, our own offspring! )
Am I glad that in Christ, we have Somebody greater than you and I to look out for us, too! Thank you, Lord, that you are faithful, constant and true. Thank you for loving us. I'm really thankful that we have YOU to take care of us!
Gladly, I would remind myself that, in you, I'm sandwiched in another sense of the word... that is, I'm sandwiched between you! You are in front and behind, above and below.
You are out there in front of me, leading and guiding me all the way; as well as being right here, behind me, giving me help and support each and every single step of the way!
You are also above me, watching over me lovingly and constantly; as well as having your everlasting arms outstretched to catch me in case I fall. Resting in your hands, I have peace and confidence in all circumstances, knowing that with the control of my life being in your hands, I am safe and secure, always!
"The LORD reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me out of the deep waters." - Psalm 18:16 (TEV)
"The LORD looks down from heaven and sees all mankind.
From where he rules, he looks down on all who live on earth. He forms all their thoughts and knows everything they do...The LORD watches over those who obey him, those who trust in his constant love." - Psalm 33:13-15 (TEV)
"The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms." - Deuteronomy 33:27
"Israel, the LORD who created you says, "Do not be afraid - I will save you. I have called you by name - you are mine. When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be burnt; the hard trials that come will not hurt you. For I am the LORD your God...you are precious to me and because I love you and give you honour. Do not be afraid - I am with you!" - Isaiah 43:1-5
"We know that in ALL things God works for good WITH THOSE WHO LOVE HIM, THOSE WHOM HE HAS CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE." - Romans 8:28
Lamentations 3:22-27
"The Lord's unfailing love and mercy still continue,
Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise.
The LORD is all I have, and so I put my hope in him.
The LORD is good to everyone who trusts in him,
So it is best for us to wait in patience - to wait for him to save us -
And it is best to learn this patience in our youth.
Lamentations 3:29 "We should bow in submission, for there may still be hope."
Lamentations 3:31-34
"The LORD is merciful and will not reject us forever.
He may bring us sorrow, but hislove for us is sure and strong.
He takes no pleasure in causing us grief or pain.
The Lord knows when our spirits are crushed in prison."
Lamentations3:37-41
"The will of the Lord alone is always carried out.
Good and evil alike take place at his command.
Why should we ever complain when we are punished for our sin?
Let us examine our ways and turn back to the LORD.
Let us open our hearts to God in heaven and pray."
Lamentations 5:15,17,21
"Happiness has gone out of our lives; grief has taken the place of our dances.
We are sick at our very hearts and can hardly see through our tears.
Bring us back to you, LORD!
Bring us back!"
THANK YOU, LORD
Thank you, Lord,
for the trials that come my way,
In that way I can grow each day,
As I let you lead;
And thank you, Lord,
For the patience those trials bring,
In that process of growing
I can learn to care.
But it goes against the way I am,
To put my human nature down
And let the Spirit take control
of all I do;
Cause when those trials come,
my human nature shouts the thing to do,
And God's soft prompting
can be easily ignored.
But I thank you, Lord,
With each trial I feel inside,
That you're there to help, lead and guide
my way from wrong;
Cause you've promised, Lord,
That with every testing
that your way of escaping's
easier to bear.
Yes, I thank you, Lord,
for the victory that growing brings.
In surrender of everything
Life is so worthwhile;
And I thank you, Lord,
That when everything's put in place,
Out in front I can see your face
And it's there you belong.
SHEPHERD OF LOVE
Shepherd of Love
You knew I had lost my way
Shepherd of Love
You cared that I'd gone astray.
You sought and found me;
Placed around me
strong arms that carried me home.
No foe can harm me nor alarm me
Neve again will I roam!
Shepherd of Love,
Saviour and Lord and Guide
Shepherd of Love
Forever I'll stay by your side.
HE'LL GO WITH ME ALL THE WAY!
He'll go with me all the way.
He's my comfort and my stay.
From His tender love and mercy
I will never never stray.
O'er the mountains, rough and steep;
Thru the valleys, dark and deep.
Till I reach my home in glory
He'll go with me all the way!
HE
He can turn the tide, and calm the angry sea.
He alone decides who writes a symphony.
He lights every star and makes the darkness bright.
He keeps watch all thru the long and lonely night.
He still finds the time to hear a child's first prayer
Saint or sinner calls, he'll always find Him there.
Though it makes Him sad to see the way we live
He'll always say, "I forgive!"
REACH OUT TO JESUS
Is your burden heavy as you bear it all alone?
Does the road you travel harbour danger yet unknown?
Are you growing weary in the struggle of it all?
Jesus will help you when on His name you call.
He is always there, hearing every prayer, faithful and true.
Walking by our side, in His love we hide, all the day through.
When you get discouraged, just remember what to do
Reach out to Jesus
He's reaching out to you!
Is the life you're living filled with with sorrow and despair?
Does the future press you with its worry and its care?
Are you tired and friendless?
Have you almost lost your way?
Jesus will help you,
just come to Him today!
COME TO THE WATER
You said you'd come and share all my sorrows
You said you'd be there for all my tomorrows
I came so close to sending you away,
But just like you promised you came there to stay,
I just had to pray.
And Jesus said, "Come to the Water, stand by My side.
I know you are thirsty, you won't be denied.
I felt every tear drop
when in darkness you cried;
And I'm here to remind you...'tis for those tears I died!"
Your goodness so great, I can't understand.
And dear Lord, I know now, that all this was planned.
I know you're here now, and always will be.
Your love loosened my chains, and in you, I'm free!
But Jesus, why me?
And Jesus said,
"Come to the Water,
Stand by my side.
I know you are thirsty,
You won't be denied.
I felt every tear drop when in darkness you cried!
And I strove to remind you
'tis for those tears I died!"
Jesus, I give you my heart and my soul
I know that without God, I'll never be whole!
Saviour, you open all the right doors!
I thank you, and praise you,
from earth's humble shores;
Take me, I'm yours!
And Jesus said,
"Come to the Water, Stand by My side.
I know you are thirsty, you won't be denied.
I saw every tear drop when in darkness you cried!
I'm here to remind you 'tis for those tears that I died!"
A NEW MIND
To think a new way on a new day
in a new world,
so free
Will take a new start
and a new heart
and a new mind
for me, for me!
And tho' I've tried before to unlock the door.
Guess I never had the right key
But if it's worth my while
Then I think that I'll
try on this new mind
and SEE!
I'll think a new way,
on this new day
In this new world
so free
He'll give a new start
with a new heart
and a new mind to me
Horizons now expand
I can understand
There it is, as plain as can be,
So if His word is true...
there's just one thing to do :
Put on a new mind,
leave the old behind
Try a new mind...and see!
I LOOKED FOR LOVE
I looked for love in a red rose so small.
I looked for love in a green tree so tall.
But the red rose had its thorns
and the green tree was a cross
and my search for love
was a total loss
I looked for love in a friendly face so true.
I looked for love in a creed I once knew.
Well my friend just called me "Friend"
And he said, "I'm searching, too."
And the creed only told me what I couldn't do.
Then one day I heard the story
of Love like I'd never known,
How God gave His Son to save me
And wanted me for His own,
His own, His very own.
And now I know what it means to belong
Not lost in a crowd,
swept along by the throng
But to Him who gave His life
Ev'ry longing to fulfill
And I know that He loves me
And He always will
And He wants me to love Him
And He waits for me
AND HE WANTS ME TO LOVE HIM!
He wants my love, too!
JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH ME
I am weak but Thou art strong
Jesus, keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long, as I walk,dear Lord, close to Thee.
Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it, Jesus, t'is my plea.
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be
Dear Lord
Let it be
Thru this world of toil and snares
If I falter, Lord,
who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord,
none but Thee!
TAKE MY LIFE
Take my life and let it be, consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise
Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love
Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee
Take my voice and let me sing, always only for my King
Take my lips and let them be, filled with messages from Thee
Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold
Take my intellect and use, every power as Thou shalt choose
Take my will and make it Thine,
it shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart, it is Thine own,
it shall be Thy royal throne.
Take my love, my Lord, I pour
at Thy feet its treasure-store
Take myself and I will be, ever only, all for Thee!
WE GIVE THEE BUT THINE OWN!
"Never forget that the LORD is God.
He made us, and we belong to him;
we are his people, we are his flock." -Psalm 100:3 (TEV)
"...everything is a gift from you, and we have only given back what is yours already...it all came from you and all belongs to you...keep such devotion for ever strong in your people's hearts and keep them always faithful to you. ..Give...a wholehearted desire to obey...you..." (1 Chronicles 29:14,16,18,19 TEV)
Only by your grace can we stand before you. Thank you that your grace is always sufficient for us...in any and all circumstances!
In conclusion, "fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise : things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable. Put into practice what you learnt and received from me, both from my words and actions. And the God who gives us peace will be with you...May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all." - Paul's letter, inspired by the Holy Spirit, to the Philippians 4:8,9,23 (TEV)
Amazing grace!
All of a sudden, that MacDonald's TV commercial scene came flashing back to memory...that one in which a grinning little boy states gleefully, "...tomorrow, going (to MacDonald's), you know!"
Haha...wish I was as gleeful in going back to school as he was in going to MacDonald's!
In a way, I am glad to be going back to school...I'd feel "useful" again...hahaha!
Then again, I really dread going back, too, thinking of how I'm going to have a great mountainous backlog of work to clear! Furthermore, there'll be a hundred and one other current duties and projects to take on from the word, "Go!"... right from the very minute I step back into the working place!
What I still can't get over is this : on the day immediately after my recent surgery, one of my supervisors from HQ and two of my colleagues from school actually called me on my mobile phone to discuss work! When I told them that I was in hospital and had just had the surgicial procedure done, one said, "Oh, already?" , another asked most innocently, "Oh! Is it?", and the third, "Oh dear! Hope you're alright?". Then, without even stopping to catch a breath, each of the three merrily went ahead to engage me in their discussion about work and to ask me for information which they could jolly well get from other personnels in the school! I really didn't see why they needed to call me while I was in hospital!
Sigh!
The bane of information technology! The line between working hours and personal time has become so indistinct!
Oh, for more time for the family and for friends! Especially when I get back to work...
(I know I am not the only one crying out for this! A dear friend just told me this morning that she, too, feels this longing to have more time for herself and her loved ones...sigh...it looks like we are all in the same boat! This is especially hard on those of us who are in the 'sandwiched' generation - those of us who have to be care-givers to elderly folks of the generation before us as well as to take care of the next generation, our own offspring! )
Am I glad that in Christ, we have Somebody greater than you and I to look out for us, too! Thank you, Lord, that you are faithful, constant and true. Thank you for loving us. I'm really thankful that we have YOU to take care of us!
Gladly, I would remind myself that, in you, I'm sandwiched in another sense of the word... that is, I'm sandwiched between you! You are in front and behind, above and below.
You are out there in front of me, leading and guiding me all the way; as well as being right here, behind me, giving me help and support each and every single step of the way!
You are also above me, watching over me lovingly and constantly; as well as having your everlasting arms outstretched to catch me in case I fall. Resting in your hands, I have peace and confidence in all circumstances, knowing that with the control of my life being in your hands, I am safe and secure, always!
"The LORD reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me out of the deep waters." - Psalm 18:16 (TEV)
"The LORD looks down from heaven and sees all mankind.
From where he rules, he looks down on all who live on earth. He forms all their thoughts and knows everything they do...The LORD watches over those who obey him, those who trust in his constant love." - Psalm 33:13-15 (TEV)
"The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms." - Deuteronomy 33:27
"Israel, the LORD who created you says, "Do not be afraid - I will save you. I have called you by name - you are mine. When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be burnt; the hard trials that come will not hurt you. For I am the LORD your God...you are precious to me and because I love you and give you honour. Do not be afraid - I am with you!" - Isaiah 43:1-5
"We know that in ALL things God works for good WITH THOSE WHO LOVE HIM, THOSE WHOM HE HAS CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE." - Romans 8:28
Lamentations 3:22-27
"The Lord's unfailing love and mercy still continue,
Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise.
The LORD is all I have, and so I put my hope in him.
The LORD is good to everyone who trusts in him,
So it is best for us to wait in patience - to wait for him to save us -
And it is best to learn this patience in our youth.
Lamentations 3:29 "We should bow in submission, for there may still be hope."
Lamentations 3:31-34
"The LORD is merciful and will not reject us forever.
He may bring us sorrow, but hislove for us is sure and strong.
He takes no pleasure in causing us grief or pain.
The Lord knows when our spirits are crushed in prison."
Lamentations3:37-41
"The will of the Lord alone is always carried out.
Good and evil alike take place at his command.
Why should we ever complain when we are punished for our sin?
Let us examine our ways and turn back to the LORD.
Let us open our hearts to God in heaven and pray."
Lamentations 5:15,17,21
"Happiness has gone out of our lives; grief has taken the place of our dances.
We are sick at our very hearts and can hardly see through our tears.
Bring us back to you, LORD!
Bring us back!"
THANK YOU, LORD
Thank you, Lord,
for the trials that come my way,
In that way I can grow each day,
As I let you lead;
And thank you, Lord,
For the patience those trials bring,
In that process of growing
I can learn to care.
But it goes against the way I am,
To put my human nature down
And let the Spirit take control
of all I do;
Cause when those trials come,
my human nature shouts the thing to do,
And God's soft prompting
can be easily ignored.
But I thank you, Lord,
With each trial I feel inside,
That you're there to help, lead and guide
my way from wrong;
Cause you've promised, Lord,
That with every testing
that your way of escaping's
easier to bear.
Yes, I thank you, Lord,
for the victory that growing brings.
In surrender of everything
Life is so worthwhile;
And I thank you, Lord,
That when everything's put in place,
Out in front I can see your face
And it's there you belong.
SHEPHERD OF LOVE
Shepherd of Love
You knew I had lost my way
Shepherd of Love
You cared that I'd gone astray.
You sought and found me;
Placed around me
strong arms that carried me home.
No foe can harm me nor alarm me
Neve again will I roam!
Shepherd of Love,
Saviour and Lord and Guide
Shepherd of Love
Forever I'll stay by your side.
HE'LL GO WITH ME ALL THE WAY!
He'll go with me all the way.
He's my comfort and my stay.
From His tender love and mercy
I will never never stray.
O'er the mountains, rough and steep;
Thru the valleys, dark and deep.
Till I reach my home in glory
He'll go with me all the way!
HE
He can turn the tide, and calm the angry sea.
He alone decides who writes a symphony.
He lights every star and makes the darkness bright.
He keeps watch all thru the long and lonely night.
He still finds the time to hear a child's first prayer
Saint or sinner calls, he'll always find Him there.
Though it makes Him sad to see the way we live
He'll always say, "I forgive!"
REACH OUT TO JESUS
Is your burden heavy as you bear it all alone?
Does the road you travel harbour danger yet unknown?
Are you growing weary in the struggle of it all?
Jesus will help you when on His name you call.
He is always there, hearing every prayer, faithful and true.
Walking by our side, in His love we hide, all the day through.
When you get discouraged, just remember what to do
Reach out to Jesus
He's reaching out to you!
Is the life you're living filled with with sorrow and despair?
Does the future press you with its worry and its care?
Are you tired and friendless?
Have you almost lost your way?
Jesus will help you,
just come to Him today!
COME TO THE WATER
You said you'd come and share all my sorrows
You said you'd be there for all my tomorrows
I came so close to sending you away,
But just like you promised you came there to stay,
I just had to pray.
And Jesus said, "Come to the Water, stand by My side.
I know you are thirsty, you won't be denied.
I felt every tear drop
when in darkness you cried;
And I'm here to remind you...'tis for those tears I died!"
Your goodness so great, I can't understand.
And dear Lord, I know now, that all this was planned.
I know you're here now, and always will be.
Your love loosened my chains, and in you, I'm free!
But Jesus, why me?
And Jesus said,
"Come to the Water,
Stand by my side.
I know you are thirsty,
You won't be denied.
I felt every tear drop when in darkness you cried!
And I strove to remind you
'tis for those tears I died!"
Jesus, I give you my heart and my soul
I know that without God, I'll never be whole!
Saviour, you open all the right doors!
I thank you, and praise you,
from earth's humble shores;
Take me, I'm yours!
And Jesus said,
"Come to the Water, Stand by My side.
I know you are thirsty, you won't be denied.
I saw every tear drop when in darkness you cried!
I'm here to remind you 'tis for those tears that I died!"
A NEW MIND
To think a new way on a new day
in a new world,
so free
Will take a new start
and a new heart
and a new mind
for me, for me!
And tho' I've tried before to unlock the door.
Guess I never had the right key
But if it's worth my while
Then I think that I'll
try on this new mind
and SEE!
I'll think a new way,
on this new day
In this new world
so free
He'll give a new start
with a new heart
and a new mind to me
Horizons now expand
I can understand
There it is, as plain as can be,
So if His word is true...
there's just one thing to do :
Put on a new mind,
leave the old behind
Try a new mind...and see!
I LOOKED FOR LOVE
I looked for love in a red rose so small.
I looked for love in a green tree so tall.
But the red rose had its thorns
and the green tree was a cross
and my search for love
was a total loss
I looked for love in a friendly face so true.
I looked for love in a creed I once knew.
Well my friend just called me "Friend"
And he said, "I'm searching, too."
And the creed only told me what I couldn't do.
Then one day I heard the story
of Love like I'd never known,
How God gave His Son to save me
And wanted me for His own,
His own, His very own.
And now I know what it means to belong
Not lost in a crowd,
swept along by the throng
But to Him who gave His life
Ev'ry longing to fulfill
And I know that He loves me
And He always will
And He wants me to love Him
And He waits for me
AND HE WANTS ME TO LOVE HIM!
He wants my love, too!
JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH ME
I am weak but Thou art strong
Jesus, keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long, as I walk,dear Lord, close to Thee.
Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it, Jesus, t'is my plea.
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be
Dear Lord
Let it be
Thru this world of toil and snares
If I falter, Lord,
who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord,
none but Thee!
TAKE MY LIFE
Take my life and let it be, consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise
Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love
Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee
Take my voice and let me sing, always only for my King
Take my lips and let them be, filled with messages from Thee
Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold
Take my intellect and use, every power as Thou shalt choose
Take my will and make it Thine,
it shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart, it is Thine own,
it shall be Thy royal throne.
Take my love, my Lord, I pour
at Thy feet its treasure-store
Take myself and I will be, ever only, all for Thee!
WE GIVE THEE BUT THINE OWN!
"Never forget that the LORD is God.
He made us, and we belong to him;
we are his people, we are his flock." -Psalm 100:3 (TEV)
"...everything is a gift from you, and we have only given back what is yours already...it all came from you and all belongs to you...keep such devotion for ever strong in your people's hearts and keep them always faithful to you. ..Give...a wholehearted desire to obey...you..." (1 Chronicles 29:14,16,18,19 TEV)
Only by your grace can we stand before you. Thank you that your grace is always sufficient for us...in any and all circumstances!
In conclusion, "fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise : things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable. Put into practice what you learnt and received from me, both from my words and actions. And the God who gives us peace will be with you...May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all." - Paul's letter, inspired by the Holy Spirit, to the Philippians 4:8,9,23 (TEV)
Amazing grace!
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