consuming fire.

HI. I'm back!!! Realised that I'm always posting at like... ungodly hours LOL
Anyway, was thinking of posting this tmr (i mean, later) instead but I guess God wants me to post it now HAHAHA. Was scrolling through my photo album in my phone and came across this picture that I took while giving my wall a lil makeover.

Your fire that burns the brightest even in the darkest of nights.

And coincidentally, it kinda matches with something I received during last week's service.

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Last week, I dont know is it just me or maybe because the seating plan was changed, I felt that the whole spiritual atmosphere during praise and worship was so amazing. (I'm not trying to imply that other weeks are not good, it's just that last week was particularly wow for me). The spirit was flowing through the whole place, and I couldn't help but smile widely during praise and tearing up during worship (not bipolar ok). God's presence was just so evident there and then. (on a side note... GOOD JOB WORSHIP TEAM) 

During worship, Jesus I live, I received a vision from God (I'm gonna claim it by faith). 

I saw a person covered in injuries. (warning: photo ahead may cause some discomfort LOL) 

Cuts, burnts, etc in this case, represents: 

1. The hurt we receive from the world (criticisms, insults, break-ups, sour relationships, family, abuse (emotionally and physically) and many many more)

2. The hurt we receive from our own sins that we are committing. 

Then, in front and above of the person, there was a ray of light and a pair of open arms. 

Open arms represents: 

God with His arms open wide.

"Come to me, those who are tired and weary, and I will give you rest. " 

Matthew 11:28 

Then, what came to me was two choices/responses.

1. We can choose to turn towards God and run into his open arms.

2. We can choose to turn away from God and continue living life according to what we think it's best. Denying His love and continue living with the pain and shame. (when it may not be the case)

Acts 3:19
19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

Luke 5:31-32
31 Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

During the next song, 10,000 reasons. 
I saw another vision: 

Spirits (or rather, people.) rising up into the heavenly realms. 

Spirits of the people represents: 
People who are being saved by the grace of God. 

Acts 1:8
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

~Still my soul will sing your praise unending.
Praising You in whatever circumstances we may be in. 
Praising isn't about how good or bad of a situation we may be in, but we praise because God is always good.
We'll still praise, we'll still sing.

"Dear God,
Firstly. I just want to thank You for Your unending love. Your abundant amount of love. I always fail you time and again, and sometimes I wonder "why..? ". Yet God, You still love me, You never forsake me. God I pray, I want to be more like You. More like You and less of me God. God, I repent. I'm sorry for always falling short of your standard. And I pray, for those who are hurt be it physically mentally or emotionally, I pray for your healing to be upon them. I pray that they'll receive your healing by faith. Even for those who have not accepted you into their lives, God I pray that it'll be evident that the supernatural healing comes from You. For nothing that we succeed in is by our own strength, but it's from You. Thank you Jesus. More of You, less of me. " 

Hillsong United - Consuming Fire 

There must be more than this,
O breath of God come breathe within,
There must be more than this,
Spirit of God we wait for You.

Fill us anew we pray,
Fill us anew we pray.

(Chorus)
Consuming fire fan into flame,
A passion for Your Name,
Spirit of God would You fall in this place,
Lord have Your way,
Lord have Your way with us,

Come like a rushing wind,
Clothe us with power from on high,
Now set the captives free,
Leave us abandoned to Your praise.

Lord let Your glory fall,
Lord let Your glory fall.

Stir it up in our hearts Lord,
Stir it up in our hearts Lord,
Stir it up in our hearts Lord,
A passion for Your Name.

Miracles In Cell No. 7

HI ALL
As you can see from the title, it's pretty obvious that I'm gonna be posting about....
MIRACLES IN CELL NO. 7 TODAY
Before I start, for those who don't actually know what's Miracles in cell no. 7
and you're like, " huh what is that? 能吃的吗？"
SORRY TO DISAPPOINT but nope, 不能吃，只能看

TADA this is the poster for the movie, LOL they are all too cute

I was first introduced to this movie during the LGXLG Polydins camp, which just ended like.. yesterday (and i mean on sunday, since tdy is a new day alr lol)
I have heard of the movie before and kinda know it is a really touching movie, but I haven't watched it myself before camp.
LEMME TELL YOU, HANDS DOWN, THE BEST AND MOST TOUCHING MOVIE EVER.
Even though it's a korean movie, but Thank God for subtitles, I'm able to understand.
BUT YES, apart from that, I think the whole plot and message that the movie was trying to bring across was really wow. *stands and claps in ovation*
Not only that, I think all the actors/actresses did a rlly great job too, if it's not for their acting, the movie wouldn't be convincing as well.

I'll try not to add any spoilers to this post because I'm worried that some of you may not have watched it before but here's what I think and a brief summary on what this movie is actually about. (idk why am i giving a brief summary of it when you can actually find a more reliable and detailed one than mine through google lol) 

Basically, this movie conveys the message of the strong love and bond between a father and his daughter. Not only that, but also the bond between him and his cell mates as well. The movie didn't start off with a really happy setting (like the scene on how he got into jail and how ppl judged and hated him), but as it goes, things started to change and even till the last sec of the movie, it was enjoyable and touching. 

Just watched it with my dad just now, and we both cried till our eyes were literally on the verge of rolling out LOL. I guess my dad could relate to it too since he's a father himself, but ok, i cried as much (or actually, even more than i did) the first time i watched it 

Similarly, the love that the father showed and showered upon his daughter is just like the love that God showers upon us. Though we cannot physically see or touch Him, but it's amazing how we are still able to experience His love through blessings or even supernaturally. In the movie, the daughter loved her dad alot too, supporting him, loving him, caring for him, etc etc.

But something to ask ourselves is, " are we doing the same to God? Are we loving Him as He love us? Or are we taking Him for granted and "putting" Him aside when we are busy or occupied or troubled with other things? "  

John 3:16

New International Version (NIV)

16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

A verse that most of us may be familiar with. But in this verse, the amount of love that God has showered and is still showering upon us is indescribable. I don't even know what else to say because I'm just so overwhelmed by it LOL. Though it's just a movie(i know i know, some of you may say it's acting), but if the father in the movie can love his daughter this much, imagine this, God (a perfect God) loves us (sinful man and woman who isn't even worthy) THIS MUCH (actually no, i think it's even larger than that LOL) 

But yeah, on a side note, please please go and watch this movie if you haven't alr done so. I really recommend it, it's too good. 

Dear God, 

Thank You for your unending love for me. 

Break my heart for what breaks Yours.