HAPPY DAY

I really like this song called "Happy Day" by Tim Hughes. This song really expresses how I felt when I accepted Christ into my life some years ago. I have a great sense of peace, joy and love after I invited Jesus into my life as my personal Lord and Savior. This "Happy Day" feeling still remains with me until this day after twenty years. God is good!

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HAPPY DAY LYRICS - TIM HUGHES

Verse 1:
The greatest day in history, Death is beaten
You have rescued me
Sing it out Jesus is alive
The empty cross, The empty grave
Life eternal You have won the day
Shout it out Jesus is alive
He's alive


Chorus:
Oh happy day, happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I'll never be the same
Forever I am changed


Verse 2:
When I stand, in that place
Free at last, meeting face to face
I am Yours Jesus You are mine
Endless joy, perfect peace
Earthly pain finally will cease
Celebrate Jesus is alive
He's alive

Chorus:
Oh happy day, happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I'll never be the same OHH NO
Forever I am changed


Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious way
That You have saved me
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious name

YEAHHH


Chorus:
Oh happy day, happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I'll never be the same
Forever I am changed

What a glorious glorious day,
I'll never be the same

GOD IS LOVE

I went around Suva, Fiji and took some photos of the scenery of the city. It is a beautiful city with many tourists. The weather is really nice and warm in Suva. It is a great place for swimming and fishing.



GOD IS LOVE

As I was reflecting on the love of God, a revelation came to my mind. “The greatest motivation to love is the love of God.” Read 1 John 4:16-21

And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother. 1 John 4:16-21

The central message of Christianity is love. Jesus came to earth two thousand years ago with a purpose to demonstrate the love of God to the people around Him. Jesus wanted to reveal the love between Him and His Father and the love between the Father and the people on earth. Jesus also desires for His disciples to demonstrate God’s love amongst each other and to the world.

Apostle John wrote in the Bible that God is love. We can live in the love of God and display God’s love toward one another. Let’s reach out to receive God’s love so we can walk in the love of God and release it to others.

WORRY NO MORE!

I love Auckland, New Zealand! I went for lunch with some friends in Auckland at a Japanese restaurant. I like the beautiful gardens in Auckland. The ice cream in New Zealand is very nice. Here are some photos of the city.


WORRY NO MORE!

Imagine what life would be like if we learned to stop worrying and put our trust in God for everything. Worry can rob the joy and vitality out of our lives. We need to throw off our worries to God because He cares for us. Read 1 Peter 1:5:7

Cast your all your anxiety on him because he cares for you 1 Peter 5:7

Let us learn to surrender our burdens and anxieties to our Father in heaven. He is able to meet all our needs. Read 2 Peter 1:3

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3

God’s divine power is working within us and around us in every situation. We can rely on His strength to overcome every challenge.

The Bible encourages us to pray, rather than being anxious about life and ministry. God’s antidote for worrying is prayer. God will release His peace into our hearts when we learn to commit everything to His loving hands through prayers. Read Philippians 4:4-7

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 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. Phil 4:4-7

iJESUS

I had a wonderful time in Fiji. The people in Fiji are very friendly. When I walk down the street, people greet me with the word “Bula” (hello in Fijian). I like the local food. I love swimming and fishing in Fiji. I caught two rainbow fishes on a fishing boat with some friends. We cooked the fishes at a Chinese restaurant and it was very fresh and tasty. I hope to return to this beautiful island in the near future.


iJESUS

I love my IPod! I carry it around wherever I go. I have my IPod when I am walking, on public transport, driving my car and when I’m flying. I have many songs and sermons on my IPod for endless listening. The IPod is my favourite piece of technology. There is another person that I carry wherever I go - Jesus. I love having the presence of Jesus with me. The Bible says that Jesus lives inside of us. When He died of the cross and went to heaven, He did not desert His disciples, He promised to send the Holy Spirit –another Counsellor. Read John 14:15-20:

“If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. John 14:20

Jesus is in us to give direction

The Bible says that God will send a counsellor to be our helper. The Holy Spirit will lead and guide us into making a good decision.

Jesus is in us to give love

We can walk in the love of Christ because His love is in us. As God loves Jesus, Jesus also loves us. We can sense the love of God through the Holy Spirit living in us.

“Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. John 15:9

Jesus is in us to give peace

Jesus gives us peace because He dwells in us. He gives us peace in times of trouble and danger.

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. John 14:27

IT IS COMING SOON!

I always like to visit Canberra, the capital city of Australia. It is a beautiful place. I love the scenic Lake Burley Griffin, which is situated close to Parliament House. I also went to the National War Memorial with my elder brother. We had a great day tour guide in Canberra. He was so kind to give me a ski jacket to wear because it is really cold in Canberra. You can see that I am all rugged with a few layers of clothes.


IT IS COMING SOON!

I believe God wants to encourage us to persevere in doing His WILL because He WILL reward us in due time. Sometimes, we can receive instant rewards for obeying God’s words and promises; other times we just need to continue to be faithful and diligent until God releases the blessing. Read Hebrews 10:35-16.

Hebrews 10:35-36 (New International Version)

So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. 36You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

Hebrews 10:35-36 (Amplified Bible)

Do not, therefore, fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a great and glorious compensation of reward. 36For you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and carry away [and enjoy to the full] what is promised.

When should we persevere?

Persevere when it is in God’s will

When we are in the centre of God’s will, we are also in the centre of God’s provision. God will provide what we need to accomplish the task at hand. The opposite can also apply. When we step outside of God’s will, we are on our own. But God is gracious when we walk outside of His will, He will gently lead us back to His direction if we are willing to listen and obey.

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

It is much better to walk in the plan and purpose of God because He knows the best path for us.

Persevere when it is challenging

Our spiritual life and characters are refined, developed and matured by God as we confront the challenges in doing God’s will. We are all tempted to give up at the halfway point of the race because of obstacles and challenges. But if we continue to have steadfast patience and endurance, we will be able to fully accomplish the will of God and receive an eternal reward. I noticed that every time I decided to press forward with God in spite of challenges, God has brought me to a new level of spiritual growth and blessings.

The challenges we face are an opportunity for spiritual growth and character development through Christ.