I happen to catch a glimpse of something very interesting in the movie "Anna and the King".
It was the scene where Anna's son started to fight with the son of the king. The arrogant punk thought he was all high and mighty and kept talking in the 3rd person. (Son of king is this, son of king is that...) But that's not the point.
When they started to fight, one small little princess ran to the throne room.
The king was having an audience with someone. Some bugger gave his daughter to the king to curry favour. Needless to say it was quite important (yeah, right). They were bowing before the king when suddenly the princess came in and walked up and straight to the king's lap. She whispered some things, obviously it was to tell the king what was going on.
After that they showed the king carrying the daughter and he came to investigate what had happened.
The thing that struck me was that the daughter of the king could just barge in and go straight to the king's lap. No matter who was having an audience with the king at that moment, she had the privilege of going directly to her father.
As Christians, we have the same right. We are adopted into God's family and He has called us His own. That is why Christians can be referred to as children of God.
It says in Romans 8:15 (New King James Version): For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” (Abba is Hebrew for father, but if I remember correctly it has an intimate implication.)
We have the same privilege to go straight to the Father and whisper our requests directly because He has adopted us. Simply believe in what His son, Jesus, did for us. Jesus died that we might live and live life more abundantly. He became poor at the cross so that we through His poverty has become rich. He was wounded and pierced, for our sakes.
So do not be afraid to go straight to God's lap and whisper your requests. He already gave Jesus, will He not through Jesus freely give us all things?
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"Gong xi fa cai!"
There I said it.
Monday, January 30, 2006
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Absent-minded
JG decided to eat cereals. He goes to the kitchen to get a bowl-ish plate.
He did not notice the puddle of water on the kitchen floor and he steps on it. His bare left foot makes contact with the water.
"Ew..." He thought. He half-skips to a rag near the toilet and wipes his foot.
He dismisses the event and goes back to the dining table to eat. After his meal, JG goes to wash the utensils that he used.
He forgot about the puddle of water and steps on it again.
"Note to self: There's a puddle of water there. Don't step on it again."
He half-skips to a rag near the toilet and wipes his foot.
A few minutes later, JG decided to get a drink so he goes back to the kitchen to get a glass.
He remembers the puddle of water and avoids it.
"Ha! Victory!" he thought proudly.
After drinking, he decided to wash the glass that he just used.
He steps on the puddle again.
"AAAAAAHHHHHHH!" he screamed sounding strangely like a girl. He was relieved that no one else was at home to hear it. "Damn puddle."
A few minutes later.
JG wanted to wash his hands and steps on the puddle again.
He pauses...
"AAAAAAHHHHHHH!"
He did not notice the puddle of water on the kitchen floor and he steps on it. His bare left foot makes contact with the water.
"Ew..." He thought. He half-skips to a rag near the toilet and wipes his foot.
He dismisses the event and goes back to the dining table to eat. After his meal, JG goes to wash the utensils that he used.
He forgot about the puddle of water and steps on it again.
"Note to self: There's a puddle of water there. Don't step on it again."
He half-skips to a rag near the toilet and wipes his foot.
A few minutes later, JG decided to get a drink so he goes back to the kitchen to get a glass.
He remembers the puddle of water and avoids it.
"Ha! Victory!" he thought proudly.
After drinking, he decided to wash the glass that he just used.
He steps on the puddle again.
"AAAAAAHHHHHHH!" he screamed sounding strangely like a girl. He was relieved that no one else was at home to hear it. "Damn puddle."
A few minutes later.
JG wanted to wash his hands and steps on the puddle again.
He pauses...
"AAAAAAHHHHHHH!"
Monday, January 16, 2006
The Division II
Confused looks were on the faces of the members of Section A Division 32. New faces were amongst them.
The small group from Division 12 felt uneasiness at the new surroundings and yet at the same time excitement. It was the feeling of an inquisitive child feeling the shock of static electricity for the first time; a hint of fear and curiosity.
"Like sheep to the slaughter," thought Agent JG. A phrase that he thought inappropriate but he could not feel apprehensive about being in a different division.
It was rare for different division to be working together much less be in the same headquarters. Each division were more of rivals than colleagues. It was difficult not to think otherwise.
The setting of the Division 32 breifing room was different from that of Division 12. Where Division 12 had their desks ligned up in rows, Division 32 had their desks arranged into work stations.
JG was relieved to have two of his Division 12 buddies with him, The Martian and Little Brother. At least he was not alone in the unknown.
The trio found empty seats on some of the workstations and waited for the arrival of the Divison 32 commander.
Division 12 had met the commander Division 32 before. Codename DML, he was quite the eccentric. Very unlike other commanders. He was a strict man of order and had his own system for almost everything.
JG recalled a past encounter with DML where one member of Division 12 gave falsified information that DML required. With stern eyes penetrating through his thick bifocals, DML gave the member a beating down.
"I hate three things the most in an agent. Number 1, I hate Dishonesty. Number 2, I hate Disrespect. Number 3, I hate Disregard for authority."
Triple D, mused JG, recalling the incident, a testament to the commander's acronymical way of thinking. And here we are, in the belly of the beast.
DML entered the briefing room and addressed the members of Division 32.
"I'm sure you all have noticed the new faces among us. They are from Division 12. Their commander is temporarly out of commission and it has been decided that they will join our division for the time being. Now, I will assign all of you into groups based on your talents and abilities."
Wasting no time, DML called out names of the members and assigned them to workstations.
Settling into his new Strike Team, or ST as DML would have put it, JG sat examining his team-mates. Before he could assess them one by one, DML came over and handed them a portfolio.
"Here is your TM." He left just as fast as he came.
"TM?" puzzled JG suddenly realizing he had said it out loud.
"Team Mission," answered the guy opposite JG.
"Right."
Opening the portfolio, JG could not help but notice the words written in the first page:
First Objective: Know your team.
Apt. JG thought. Suddenly his thoughts wandered. I wonder if Division 32 takes lunchbreak earlier too.
The small group from Division 12 felt uneasiness at the new surroundings and yet at the same time excitement. It was the feeling of an inquisitive child feeling the shock of static electricity for the first time; a hint of fear and curiosity.
"Like sheep to the slaughter," thought Agent JG. A phrase that he thought inappropriate but he could not feel apprehensive about being in a different division.
It was rare for different division to be working together much less be in the same headquarters. Each division were more of rivals than colleagues. It was difficult not to think otherwise.
The setting of the Division 32 breifing room was different from that of Division 12. Where Division 12 had their desks ligned up in rows, Division 32 had their desks arranged into work stations.
JG was relieved to have two of his Division 12 buddies with him, The Martian and Little Brother. At least he was not alone in the unknown.
The trio found empty seats on some of the workstations and waited for the arrival of the Divison 32 commander.
Division 12 had met the commander Division 32 before. Codename DML, he was quite the eccentric. Very unlike other commanders. He was a strict man of order and had his own system for almost everything.
JG recalled a past encounter with DML where one member of Division 12 gave falsified information that DML required. With stern eyes penetrating through his thick bifocals, DML gave the member a beating down.
"I hate three things the most in an agent. Number 1, I hate Dishonesty. Number 2, I hate Disrespect. Number 3, I hate Disregard for authority."
Triple D, mused JG, recalling the incident, a testament to the commander's acronymical way of thinking. And here we are, in the belly of the beast.
DML entered the briefing room and addressed the members of Division 32.
"I'm sure you all have noticed the new faces among us. They are from Division 12. Their commander is temporarly out of commission and it has been decided that they will join our division for the time being. Now, I will assign all of you into groups based on your talents and abilities."
Wasting no time, DML called out names of the members and assigned them to workstations.
Settling into his new Strike Team, or ST as DML would have put it, JG sat examining his team-mates. Before he could assess them one by one, DML came over and handed them a portfolio.
"Here is your TM." He left just as fast as he came.
"TM?" puzzled JG suddenly realizing he had said it out loud.
"Team Mission," answered the guy opposite JG.
"Right."
Opening the portfolio, JG could not help but notice the words written in the first page:
First Objective: Know your team.
Apt. JG thought. Suddenly his thoughts wandered. I wonder if Division 32 takes lunchbreak earlier too.
Saturday, January 14, 2006
The Division
The atmosphere was tense and uneasy.
The men and women of Section A Division 12 was getting restless. The commander had been detained due to medical concerns and they were told that a temporary commander was assigned to take over.
"I heard we're getting Fairy," whispered one.
"No way! The Fairy?"
"One and the same."
"God help-" he was cut off.
The Fairy entered the briefing room, an air of mystery trailing behind him.
He stood behind the commander's desk and surveyed the room; his new domain, or so it seemed.
The Fairy looked at every expetant face, matching eyes with everyone that dare looked only to be put down by his menacing glare.
"I'm sure you all are aware that your commander will be out of duty for some time," he said. His voice was clear and direct. No tinge of fear at being in an unknown evironment.
"I've heard a lot about this division from the previous commander. Some good and some bad," obviously accentuating that there was more bad than good.
A murmur of giggles arose but were easily quelled by his icy stare.
"It has been decided that this unit will be split and placed into the other divisions of Section A."
Jaws dropped at every corner of the room.
He proceeded to read out the names and the divisions that each member was assigned to.
When he had finished, he looked up at all the bewildered faces. He showed a small sign of triumph but quickly hid it. The fairy magic worked yet again.
"A final word of warning. I know what you are all capable of and I would really rather not see your shananigans when you join the other divisions. That is all."
He left just as mysteriously as he had appeared. Leaving behind a room of sheep without their shepherd.
Agent JG shook of the unbelief at the events that had just transpired and looked around.
"So I guess the briefing is over, huh?"
He stood up and left for the commissary thinking about what would satisfy his craving for food.
The men and women of Section A Division 12 was getting restless. The commander had been detained due to medical concerns and they were told that a temporary commander was assigned to take over.
"I heard we're getting Fairy," whispered one.
"No way! The Fairy?"
"One and the same."
"God help-" he was cut off.
The Fairy entered the briefing room, an air of mystery trailing behind him.
He stood behind the commander's desk and surveyed the room; his new domain, or so it seemed.
The Fairy looked at every expetant face, matching eyes with everyone that dare looked only to be put down by his menacing glare.
"I'm sure you all are aware that your commander will be out of duty for some time," he said. His voice was clear and direct. No tinge of fear at being in an unknown evironment.
"I've heard a lot about this division from the previous commander. Some good and some bad," obviously accentuating that there was more bad than good.
A murmur of giggles arose but were easily quelled by his icy stare.
"It has been decided that this unit will be split and placed into the other divisions of Section A."
Jaws dropped at every corner of the room.
He proceeded to read out the names and the divisions that each member was assigned to.
When he had finished, he looked up at all the bewildered faces. He showed a small sign of triumph but quickly hid it. The fairy magic worked yet again.
"A final word of warning. I know what you are all capable of and I would really rather not see your shananigans when you join the other divisions. That is all."
He left just as mysteriously as he had appeared. Leaving behind a room of sheep without their shepherd.
Agent JG shook of the unbelief at the events that had just transpired and looked around.
"So I guess the briefing is over, huh?"
He stood up and left for the commissary thinking about what would satisfy his craving for food.
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Something to do.
*** rules of the game : post 5 weird and random facts about yourself , then at the end list the names of 5 people who are next in line to do this . you have to post a note on their BLOG ... ***
1) I sometimes give inanimate objects names. My bike is called Van Helsing.
2) Sometimes after I eat, I feel like there are germs in my mouth and I just have to brush my teeth.
3) I like clouds.
4) I will play Japanese music from my handphone whenever I am in the shower.
5) I am currently the only guy in the SA arts faculty that is a member of the guitar ensemble.
Five people: Hmz... Steve, Funn, and Ding as thanks for a great time walking around plaza singapura and wisma. Qiling since it's your birthday today. Happy Birthday! Finally, Shu Ying as payment for keeping an eye out for ____. =D
1) I sometimes give inanimate objects names. My bike is called Van Helsing.
2) Sometimes after I eat, I feel like there are germs in my mouth and I just have to brush my teeth.
3) I like clouds.
4) I will play Japanese music from my handphone whenever I am in the shower.
5) I am currently the only guy in the SA arts faculty that is a member of the guitar ensemble.
Five people: Hmz... Steve, Funn, and Ding as thanks for a great time walking around plaza singapura and wisma. Qiling since it's your birthday today. Happy Birthday! Finally, Shu Ying as payment for keeping an eye out for ____. =D
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Sunday, January 01, 2006
The First Entry of the Year
First food for the year: Two bananas and glass of water.
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Anyway, I went to KFC two days ago. Who do I see? I see Cheese. What's even more surprising than that is that he was on a date! And even more surprising is that his date was a guy! Ok, so the last point is not really surprising lah.
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Thanks, Steve, for the great food and for opening up your place. Really enjoyed myself.
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Happy New Year everyone! May the year 2006 be a blessed year for you and your family. I know it's going to be great! A-Levels are going to be over soon!
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Does anyone have a VCD/DVD of the movie Goal! ? I've watched 11/12 of the show and I have yet to watch the very last part. Anyone can lend?
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Erm... ok, continue crapping.
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Have I said I had a bad dream? I dreamt I was back in school. One more day and my dream will come true.
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Ok, lah, I will blog more details about the Phuket trip another time. Maybe when I move to Sengkang already. =D
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Anyway, I went to KFC two days ago. Who do I see? I see Cheese. What's even more surprising than that is that he was on a date! And even more surprising is that his date was a guy! Ok, so the last point is not really surprising lah.
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Thanks, Steve, for the great food and for opening up your place. Really enjoyed myself.
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Happy New Year everyone! May the year 2006 be a blessed year for you and your family. I know it's going to be great! A-Levels are going to be over soon!
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Does anyone have a VCD/DVD of the movie Goal! ? I've watched 11/12 of the show and I have yet to watch the very last part. Anyone can lend?
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Erm... ok, continue crapping.
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Have I said I had a bad dream? I dreamt I was back in school. One more day and my dream will come true.
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Ok, lah, I will blog more details about the Phuket trip another time. Maybe when I move to Sengkang already. =D
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