Monday, August 15, 2005

Riding on God's grace!

I thank God for a dear sis who was there to lend a listening ear and to encourage me on Fri. I went back home at 10.30am on Fri to prepare my sermon for Sat's CGM. As I was preparing, I just remembered some of the Words that God had spoken to me before. It seemed like it was yesterday that I just came to know Him. I worshiped Him and spent some time reading through the sermon and rehearsing them in my mind.

I felt refreshed after preparing. It was about 3pm when I'm done with everything and went back to school.

Overnight prayer meeting was cancelled because pastor wants us to rest due to our effort in FOP and 16th anniversary. So in the end, I went for my National Day Dinner and then went back home to rest. Finally, I managed to have some decent sleep. I woke up at 8plus and started to pray and read through my sermon again. I wanted so much for God to move in the CGM.

So it was Sat. We started our CGM late but everything was great. The atmosphere was good and I could really sense the presence of God in our midst as we worshiped Him. As I was preaching, at certain points, I could feel His presence so tangible. I was touched by His Word even as I preached. I realised I enjoyed what I'm preaching. This is the 1st time that I ever felt this way. I guess this is how it feels when I'm riding on His grace and the Holy Spirit's leading. At the end of the message, we sang the song, "My 1st Love is Jesus." Everytime we sang the name of Jesus, I was so touched by His presence.

I thank God for a breakthrough in my own spiritual life and also a breakthrough in CGM atmosphere. Bro Duncan said this was so far the best CGM I'd ever led and this will be my point of reference. I was so glad to hear that he enjoyed my preaching. So encouraged by God and what He has done for me. Indeed, it is when I am weak that I can be made strong in Him. Thank God for His goodness and grace all these years that I've known Him. I love Him more than ever before. I love You, Jesus!

My 1st love is Jesus
You're the One I adore
My 1st love is Jesus
You're the One that I'm living for

My 1st joy is Jesus
You're the strength of my life
My 1st joy is my Master
For You holds the key to my life

Jesus, Lord Jesus
Lord Jesus, You're my 1st love
How I love You
Oh how I love You
Jesus, Lord Jesus
Lord Jesus, You're my 1st love
How I love You
Oh how I love You Lord.

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