Know that God is with You
every step of the way

He has brought You thus far

He will continue to bring You through it ~

"Surely goodness and love will follow You

All the days of Your life"

- Psalms 23:6a

"His favor surrounds You as with a shield"

- Psalms 5:12b

Go with the assurance of His goodness ^^

"But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him,

on those whose hope is in His unfailing love,

to deliver them from death

and keep them alive in famine."

- Psalms 33:18-19

(although exams isn't quite death and famine,

but yes! hope in the LORD and He will deliver You!)

"Cast your cares to the Lord

for He cares for you,

and He will sustain you.

He will never let the righteous fall"

- Enoch's paraphrase of 1 Pet 5:7 and Ps 55:2

Re: samson not telling his parents where the honey came from =p

man that was a long subject heading.... ^^"
anyways just a few things to clarify la

for an israelite, touching a dead thing
equals defilement of body and is unclean for ... 7 days or so ?

and anything touching an unclean thing becomes unclean
so eventhough within the unclean thing was something good (honey)
it is not right to reach in and defile yourself just to take it

samson knew the laws and regulations as a jew and nazarite
so for him to purposely do that it is like rejecting God
(by becoming unclean thus separating him from God)
and taking his God given anointing etc for granted

samson however still had his strength
but that is cause of God's grace..
we term it grace anointing

but grace anointing does not last forever
it is only for a grace period after which
(if samson did not return to God)
his anointing will be removed and God's presence
will depart from him

so yeah, don't do anything that separates you from God
(sinning or disobeying His commands etc) even if you see
something good / wonderful that you can get by doing that
- the 'reward' is never worth the effort / pain / humbling experience
to get back to where you were with God

that sums my few cents ^^"
have an awesome weekend !!!
God blesz n take care, ciaoz ~!

- just thought i'd put what i emailed here ^^"

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

- Eagle's Wings

Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand,
or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens?
Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket,
or weighed the mountains on the scales and the hills in a balance?
- Isaiah 40:12

How great is our God.

Rejoice in the Lord always.

I will say it again: Rejoice!

Let your gentleness be evident to all.

The Lord is near.

Do not be anxious (stressed) about anything,
but in everything, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

And the peace of God,

which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts and your minds

in Christ Jesus.

Mountains will move for Your name is God,
Nothing too hard for You - You created life.
You make a way where there is no way,
You make me strong, You'll be my strength always.

He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;

but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.

(and they will study and not sleep ^^

- Isaiah 40 : 29-31

" I can do all things

through Christ who strengthens me. "

Philippians 4 : 13

Our Exam Timetable !!!

Let's uphold one another in prayer !!!

27th Oct
Ray : Commercial Law (am)
Ray : Microeconomics (pm)

29th Oct
Ray : Financial Markets (1.45pm)

30th Oct
Ray : Marketing Principles (9.15am)

10th Nov
Evelyn : Case presentation (9am)
Ai Lin : Dental Practice 1
Annette : ??

11th Nov
Evelyn : Treatment Planning (9am)
Eric : Introductory Macroeconomics (2.15pm)
Annette : ??
Duane : ??

12th Nov
Eric : Chemistry 2 (9.30am)
Alison : ?? (9.30am)
Annette : ??
Duane : ??
Samuel : ?? (9.30am)

13th Nov
Duane : ??
Samuel : ?? (9.30am)

14th Nov
Evelyn : OSCE Flagrace (9am)
Alison : ?? (9.30am)
Duane : ??
Samuel : ?? (9.30am)

17th Nov
Eric : Engineering System Design 2 (9.30am)
Ai Lin : Anatomy
Annette : ??
Timothy : ?? (2.15pm)

18th Nov
Eric : Linear Algebra (9.30am)

19th Nov
Annette : ??
Alison : ?? (9.30am)
Timothy : ?? (2.15pm)
Samuel : ?? (2.15pm)

20th Nov
Ai Lin : Histology & Embryology
Alison : ?? (9.30am)

21st Nov
Ai Lin : Histology Practical Exam

24th Nov
Annette : ??
Timothy : ?? (2.15pm)

26th Nov
Timothy : ?? (2.15pm)

27th Nov
Ai Lin : Chemistry

How To Face The Future

1. Include God in all your plans.
2. Do not presume about tomorrow - focus on today.
3. Do not put off what good you can do today until tomorrow.

How To Face The Future, Rick Warren

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." - 1 John 1:9

but

"If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God." - Hebrews 10:26

"What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?" - James 2:14

"In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." - James 2:17

"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." - Jeremiah 29:13

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God." - Mark 10:27

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,he restores my soul,
He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your road and your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

- Psalms 23

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." - James 1:12

How To Recognise God's Voice

"Don't always believe everything you hear just because someone says it's a message from God - test it to see if it really is." - 1 John 4:1

1. Does it agree with what the bible says?

2. Does it make me more Christ-like?

3. Does my church family confirm it?

4. Is it consistent with how God shaped me?

5. Does it concern my responsibility?

6. Is it convicting rather than condemning?

7. Do I sense peace about it?

From Rick Warren's Sermon Notes - How to Recognize God's Voice

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,
for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

- Matthew 11:28-30

Maverick got saved during Planet Shaker's 1015 !!!

- upheld in prayer 01/10

cell prayer requests 01/10

1. Duane
- healing from his sickness
- May's salvation

2. James
- needs to stop smoking
- looking for a new job
- Mike's exams

3. Nick
- to grow closer to God, especially at camp
- healing for his cough
- Maverick's salvation

4. Enoch
- help for research project
- favour from supervisor
- wisdom and more passion for the cell group

5. Evelyn
- research project
- Simon's salvation
- focus on studies for final exams

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.

But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

- 1st Corinthians 10:12-13

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