stuff...

1 more week before we break for Easter hols... Another term gone in the blink of an eye.
That's the thing about studying in UK. Out of a year, half of it is school, and half is holiday. So essentially i only study for 1 1/2 years, and considering i have only 4 hours of lectures a week now, that's not much of class. But of course, that means more independent study... I wonder where that 11,000pounds of school fees goes. heh.

I've been trying to be disciplined in my studies this term, trying to be consistent and keeping up to my readings. Sometimes too disciplined for my own good. I get so caught up that i shut myself away from others and dont wanna think/care about anything else... =/ Not good at all...

Been playing quite a bit of floorball this term too. Went down to London for a weekend to compete with other singaporeans in floorball. Our team got 4th out of 10 teams. Think it was pretty good, considering the skills of the other teams. it's good fun and i also got to know more singaporeans in Notts better...

Visited an african church today. Was quite a new and learning experience for me, to get me out of my 'comfort zone' and see how another culture worships God. The Africans are really good at singing/ dancing! The service lasted 3 1/2 hours in all! Each time i thought the service was gonna end, another person would come up to preach, or pray, or sing... It's been sometime since i've been in a charismatic service like this, when the congregation goes 'amen', 'praise God' and 'hallelujah' every few minutes. But i think it's something good to learn from...
I'm thinking of visiting Africa sometime, so guess God gave me a glimpse of what it'll be like, seems like He said, 'Now, are you SURE you still wanna go?' Heh. Well, we'll see...
Looking at another possible mission trip in June - either to eastern europe, africa, middle east or israel. See what doors God opens.
Mom and sis will be coming down for my graduation in July. Prob going to Greece and Russia with my mom. Another round of adventures, maybe missing trains and flights again. heh.

I'll be going to Malta from 24th March to 2nd April, to visit the Logos2. Still not much feeling now... doesnt seem like i get excited about stuff easily, wonder if there's sth wrong with me =/ I do like ships, so i'm looking forward to be on one... not sure exactly what we'll be doing there yet. Maybe wash the decks, maybe street evangelism... i'll just go with an open heart and mind and join God in whatever He is doing there lar :)

Here's a song by Bebo Norman to share with you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtAjrNqEsoM&mode=related&search=
It's called 'I Will Lift My Eyes'
Beautiful :)

God, my God, I cry out
Your beloved needs You now
God, be near, calm my fear
And take my doubt

Your kindness is what pulls me up
Your love is all that draws me in

I will lift my eyes to the Maker
Of the mountains I can’t climb
I will lift my eyes to the Calmer
Of the oceans raging wild
I will lift my eyes to the Healer
Of the hurt I hold inside
I will lift my eyes, lift my eyes to You

God, my God, let Mercy sing
Her melody over me
God, right here all I bring
Is all of me

‘Cause You are and You were and You will be forever
The Lover I need to save me
‘Cause You fashioned the earth and You hold it together, God
So hold me now

prayer

Lord,
Sometimes my sins and flaws weigh so heavily on me
I lose sight of Your forgiveness and grace
Help me in those times
Let not the devil use these against me
For i know you've washed me white as snow
Remind me of your unfailing love and mercies
Let not my heart condemn me
For You are greater than my conscience

Please teach me, Lord
As i study Your Word
And speak to me
As i wait at Your feet
Only You sustain me
Give me reason to live every day
I can't live a day without You
Help me know You are near...

My heart and flesh may fail,
But You are the strength of my heart
And my portion forever
Your faithfulness extends to all generations
Nobody can comprehence Your goodness and greatness
Make my heart sing praises to You
For You are deserving
Help me, Lord
Help me, Lord
Help me, Lord
Save me from myself and my enemies
I know You hear me when i call
You will rescue me from this wretched person i am
For you make all things new
I trust in You
I love you, Jesus
And so i obey Your commands