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Hey Team,
Man, have I been counting down till Friday. Couldn’t wait to hear the Word, see my favourite peeps and praise God with everything. Over the week God has been slowing building my heart up for tonight’s service. I must say that it has been a easier to spend longer quiet times with God because of this.
I am sure that the prayers of everyone from Ablaze has made a huge difference to the quality of service and God’s presence throughout.
There was something different and extraordinary about tonight. I tangibly felt God’s presence through praise and worship. It is so exhilerating to see the congregation just ‘let loose’ and cry out to God in gratefulness, awe and submission. I think God is well pleased.
Torch’s message was more received by me than any other week. Preparing myself during the week and focusing on what was being said really made a difference.
Yes the church is imperfect. Yes people are imperfect. But yes, God uses the imperfect for His perfect plan and amazing vision. I’m so lucky to be a part of something universal and eternal. BOOYAH!
A New Year and A New You
Well, it’s that time of the year again when, well, the year starts, you make new exciting plans, think of the upcoming things and write in your dust-ridden blog.
Hmm, where to start…how do I fill you in on the flood of things that have happened to me…
2008 was definitely a year of learning and new experiences for me. God grew me in the areas of ministries (serving Him in His church), my relationships w people and my attitudes. Most valued though was my renewed passion for God. He has been a constant source of rest, peace, joy, comfort and much more. It is so true what is said “if you draw near to Him, He will draw near to you”. I have spent a lot of energy seeking Him and His ways. But My God (I can say that without being blasphemous)! It’s so worth it! God is truly an indescribable entity that loves, is of holy justice and higher than any other.
The reason why I and so many other people dedicate their lives to the Lord is because we see the cause and value in following God. So many lives have been changed because of this entity and one man that died for all…
Anyway, back to the subject (sorry 3 yrs since high school – structuring, superbad 
). Yes, this year will be my third year in fine art and i really want to make some decent art! PLease hold me to that. Haha last year the magnus opus (best artwork) of my oeuvre (all the art an artist has made) was made of clothesline pegs and plastic circles…yeesh. A little harsh maybe but God does deserve the best and it would be awesome to make something awesome.
So since this is a new year, the ‘new’ me will focus in instead of being a whirlwind in the distance running to the next thing and stop and smell the roses 
Listen 2 Lyrics
more Da T.R.U.T.H. lyrics-
South Street Lyrics
Verse 1:
He picks us, pricks us forgives us, carried our sins that was heavier than six trucks
Sure as you can’t pay for a Benz with six bucks, you can’t pay for your sins dog it’s just
too expensive don’t get defensive God got a list of your sins too extensive
It ain’t just what you do that offends him but, it’s how you were born you’re offensive
That’s why we’re out here in the trenches on benches calling all men to repentance
Saying you don’t want to be on the fringes but you want to be in a friendship with him now
You want to be in a kinship with him now but if you want to French kiss the here and now then
go ahead dog let your hair down but you got to pay for it and you’re aware now so…more lyrics
Fast’n’ Chick’n’s
This morning I read in the ‘Purpose-Filled Life’ (Rick Warren) that authentic fellowship is not supericial, surface-level chit chat. It’s genuine, heart to heart sharing and happens when people get honest about who they are and what is happening in their lives. After all “Mind your own business” is not a Christian phrase.
I was thinking of what i was going to say today and I wanted to share with you honestly about my life. how spending quality time iwth God and getting to know Him, helped me deal with difficult situation.
I started the fortnight fast with some others on Tuesday and was excited to do so because i had never fasted before and was eager to know what God would say to me and how I would grow closer to Him. i found it really difficult to go without lunch because I tend to ‘graze’ a lot throughout the day (What’s so funny PH?) It felt like I had not eaten for several days and my stomach was starting to digest itself…
But no, seriously, it enabled me to focus on God and spend quality quiet time with Him – an area in my life which needed more attention. This time of fasting and in depth prayer made me delve (or as Lisa H. says ‘dwelve’) into the words of God. Already it has drawn me closer to the Holy Spirit, develop stronger godly convictions, revelations of God’s principles and character and set spiritual goals.
Anyway, apart from fasting and praying, this week, I have been working at Red Rooster. I must say that it has been a ‘mad-chook house’ (excuse the pun). This is the job that I asked God for and was expecting it to be perfect in terms of growth. I guess it was, just not in the way I had planned.
Suprisingly, I enjoyed working – with customers and talking to high schoolers. However, I felt that the assistant manager has always had something against me and yesterday (and other occasions) made it extremely hard for me to cook chickens in peace. Nearly every shift with her I’ve had to deal with immature remarks, lazyness, unprofessionalism, ‘the swivel head’ (we all know it) and just plain bullying.
Even after placing a complaint about her to the area manager, she continued to behave this way and even more so yesterday. Yesterday, i walked in having to face her and her like-minded companions. Racist comments behind my back, constant gossiping and orders. It was a good time to utilize my zoning out skills…i was biting back the tears. I was given double the jobs as usual, for some reason but i knew that I shouldn’t be bitter about it. After all Jesus taught us to forgive each other because He first forgave us. If it weren’t for the reminders of God’s love for me and my support from others outside work, i would seriously have walked out. I tried really hard to bite my tongue and refrain fromscreaming obscenities at them and instead humoured them with courteous responses.
Apparently my efforts were not good enough and i was sent home 2 hours earlier with no real explanation as to why. I assumed it was because she simply did not like to work with me. I didn’t care though, I was glad to leave.
Even though yesterday was not one of my better days, I felt God’s presence, strength and love around me. If it weren’t for His word and ability to help me overcome, I think I would still be distressed over it.
I’m sure you have been through situations like this and will maybe in the future. Just know that ‘nothing can separate us from the love of God’, ask Him for strength and meditate on His words.
“3 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” Romans 5:3-5
Random Shorts
This is a sentence.
An uncontradictory paradox.
Speling Eror.
here
word
Though bombastic forms of circumlocution must generally be avoided, one mustn’t shy away from using sesquipedalians where necessary.
(Stay tuned for more randoms)
blog
Man, i really need to change my background – toooo pink! Even though it is relevant for Spring hehe. will chnge soon promise, no more blinding ugly pink (for this month).
Artworks
Hey internet junkies,
check out my artworks!
Thanks for your comments.
(I commision artworks and sell some originals.)
96. hi5!
hey peeps,
yesterday was a bit of a rollercoaster…
After feeling a bit sad and down in the dumps i decided to take a nap. So i put on 96.5 radio station and heard another one of their compettion questions. – WHere is the Maritime Museum? Studying at the QCA and doing a WHOLE SEMESTER of that subject matter, me of all people should know this question.
And me, being the type who gets excited very eaasily at the prospect of becoming slightly famous or winning something, quickly checked out 96.5’s hotline, online.
So cordless phone in hand, phone no. practiced and Fergie’s ‘BIg Girls Don’t Cry’ on in the background, i punched in the 8- digit code as soon as that woman on radio could say the words “Are u ready to win….”
Oh my goodness…the phone is actuall y ringing (usually its engaged)……………….20 secs later (maybe 10 but it felt like half an hour), still ringing. “PLease God, let someone pick up, please God i feel really crap, this may make my day…”, i pleaded desperately.
To my heart-attacked suprise this dude answered, both my call and my prayers. “Hello, wats ur name, have u won a showbag before….ladi da da da. [Just ask me the million dollar question!!] im just recording now and ill put u through to the main person who presents the show.”
(Oh crap im on radio im o n radio, someone out there better be listening) Is it at Southbank?
…..yes!!!! uv won our craptacular showbag worth over 100 $.
WhhhhOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo!!““`~~~~~Go QCA!, i’d also like to say hi to Ablaze!!, my uth group.
\And yes that is the melodramatic story of my 12.3 secs of fame. Now i just have to pick up my showbag in Alice springs .
Heya!
Supposed to be engrossed in my semiotics ASSignment but this is much more important. Have to keep my readers happy.
Yes, today is monday. Ill have to use 78% of my brain to remember wat i did today so i wont. sorry.
BU
t so many other things to think of: who im goign to invite to church on friday, how im going to meet them, how i can persuade them to come (coz church rocks! and is the last wk of freedom month), how im going to write the first draft of this spupid assignment, when im going to make a pottery elephant for someones bday, what ph is going to do for outofdahouse this wkend…………….aaaaaaaaaargh. ok im done.
Got printing tomorrow, and also hav to figure out wat im going to do for that. 
. my life is sssssssssssssssssssssssoooooo hard! (im joking – i kno i hav it easi [er]). But telling u guys makes it kinda beta thanks.
ok back to work or sleep zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
gn
Hey readers of my blog,
Today was quite an interesting day (took me a while to think of that adjective:P). Thank-u to those of u who enquired about my health yesterday, and yes, I’m feeling much beta thnku.
The first and lol only lecture (because of shortage of ppl last semester) for 2D & 3D Visualisation was @ 10 this morning was intriguing…the introduced the topic with a film clip of 50 Cent’s – Candy Shop. :~~~ Was mostly about how the media can control the public through use of visual strategies…For eg, the lighting in ‘candy shop’ was well-lit for the 20 ‘chicks’ but shadowy for 50 cent. This implies that the women can be ‘consumed’ in one shot and are just pretty whereas 50 cent’s character has depth and character. …i dare u to think about those things when u watch video hits…and be a producer (one who sits on the couch with the remote in their hand switching when appropriate) not a consumer (one who accepts everything they see/hear/etc.)
ok…enuf learning uni stuff for one day…and bak to the important stuff .
Also got my marks bak from that not-so-sinchicle exam and was slightly dissapointed. Note to self: start revising early and stop going on msn.
Digressing… started learning print making which was fun, apart from the usual health and safety matters. Did monoprinting which is basically rolling ink onto a surface, marking it with something (like a feather, powder, a pencil) and putting through printing press. hehe i like this subject. i don’t mind the teacher, GLenn, who is a talented printartist.
Hmm, got painting tomorow yaay. I lke zemessy stuff.
Thanks for tuning in everybody (tumbleweed) and ill blog u l8er.
Natasha :R
