-Davida- My first Pet

Just have a look at this cute, adorable cat above. Isnt it soooo loveable that you are tempted to cuddle it and to pat its head?

But... what will you do so after looking at the pictures below??

Yes, that's right. Most would just step back and leave it alone. After all, it would look so disgusting and gross to many, and by just touching it, you may be infected too.

However, on Wed nite, upon gazing the deep wound, me and my friends were filled with pity and compassion. We decided to help it. So, since i am the man, i carried it, and began looking for clinics. However, it was already at night so all were closed.

Feeding ourselves with hope, my friends entered the Klinik Kanak kanak while i carried the poor and weak cat-it couldnt even struggle.

Of course, it was mission impossible for the children doc to heal it... Therefore, we took it to my friend's apartment, and put it inside a box. We even bought a fish for it (DONT ever go to mamak near the burger king-they have no compassion at all to give us free food for the cat) and gave it milk to drink.

The next day, i went to the vet and the whole operation would cost rm200++ (if no broken bones) . Me and my friends began to raise funds for Davida ( my friends named it after me. lol), asking our classmates and friends for some kind donation, whilst i showed them the pictures.

On friday, after raising around 100++ we brought it to the vet, and thank God the leg was not broken or it would cost a few thousands. After student discount, it cost rm250.

We decided to give it a chance to live (my bio teacher and many people asked us to put it to sleep-'' come on, its just a stray cat!! Just chop the head off, and lets eat cat kut teh together!!'' )

We paid deposit of Rm200 and we began to search for more kind souls. On saturday, we raised rm255.11 (or so) and we were overjoyed. We slept soundly and peacefully, eager and enthusiastic to take it home the next day.

On sunday morning, 10.40 am, a call woke me up from my sleep..

''Mr David, i am sorry to tell you that Davida died last night....''

......................

The Sexual Code of Silence

Ephesians 5:3 '' But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality or any kind of impurity''.

In this world, almost everyone followed one common code- The Sexual Code of Silence. Though many people think it's ok to joke bout it, or even lie about it, it has been their solemn duty to keep silent whenever a serious discussion about sex takes place.

It's sad that in the Christian's community, where we have access to God's truth, we operate with so many lies and myths about sex.

It is actually very tough for one to integrate his or her sexuality with the emotional, social, spiritual, and relational person he or her wants to be.

Consequently, many have the tendency to see their sexuality as something shamefully separate and distinct from themselves, though that should never be the case.

Sexuality is definitely an area you would want to fully integrate with your Christian walk. When you do, you will have a much healthier outlook regarding relationship with the opposite sex, premarital sex and even what your marital relationship will be in bed.

For teens and young adults, the verse on top of this post is a terrifying verse that prompt many question.

What does a ''hint'' mean?

How far can i go with a girl or guy when we are alone?

How far can i go alone with myself when i am alone?

ETC...

These are great questions which led many people astray and i should be blogging on those matters straight up, with the guidance of God and the book i mentioned in the previous post.


-Begin reflecting on your area of sexuality right now as you read this-

Is it honourable to God-or not?

God bless you. =)

S.E.X.

James 4:7 ''Resist the devil and it will flee from you.''

In this world you and me are surrounded by sexual images that opens the door to temptation. They are everywhere-on tv, billboards, magazines, music, the internet-and so easy to access that we sometimes feels impossible to escape their clutches. Yet, God expects His children to be sexually pure.

So how can we actually survive the relentless battle against temptation? Is it ever possible?? The answer is a definite YES!!!!!! Jesus has proofed it possible as He became a human just like us 2000 years ago and walked a sinless life in His whole 33 years of humanity.

And since we are the images of God, we are to reflect His characters in our daily walk with Him and it's very important to gain victory in this facet of our lives- our SEXUAL lives. The battle cry of the day is for men and women of all ages to live a pure and holy life.

This matter of urgency has been a taboo in the church and among believers for too long that one by one is falling short of God's glory in this area. Therefore If there is even a spark of desire for purity in your life, i recommend the book 'Every young man's battle' for guys and 'Every Young Women's Battle' for girls, which will definitely help you to kindle the fire of purity within your spirit.

The authors' poignant stories paint a picture of battle in which everyone can relate and offer hope and camaraderie to win the war. Before i end this post let me share a real life story of how a man maintain and ''reserve'' his virginity for none other than his future wife..

This man, named X, realized the importance of taking control of his eyes, mind and heart in order to completely honor God. In order to avoid any temptation, he bought himself a ring. A ring of purity. The ring signified his virginity. It was a symbol of relationship and purity.

He wore it day and night, and the ''ring'' prevented him from sinning against God and his future wife. He never intended to take off the ring himself. He wanted his future wife to do it instead on their wedding day... when upon saying ''I do'', his wife, would finally took off that ring, put on another ring upon his finger, and whilst whispering.. ''You are mine and i am yours forever....'' they kissed...

Isnt that romantic and great?? X preserved the ring for no one but his one and only wife. This story signified that virginity and purity are as important to men as they do to women. The ring promises a lasting marriage..and a happily ever after..

WOULDNT YOU WANT IT TOO? (to be continued..)

FOS-2

NOTE: IF YOU HAVE NOT READ PART 1, KINDLY DO SO OR NOTHING WILL HAPPEN.

So, after reading part 1, you may think that you can just sit down, relax, have a cup of teh tarik while waiting for the ''durian'' to fall off from the tree like what Isaac Newton did hundreds of years ago. (westerners cant stand the smell, so he chose to be under an apple tree instead)

But, as childish as you may be, I perceive that you already knew that a durian tree will never appear out of nowhere without first planting and nourishing the tree with love and care. Have You ever heard of Newton's third and a half law?

''In every effort there will be ramification of an equal and productive outgrowth''

In other word, it means that there is no free things in this world!! Including the 9 Fruits of the Holy Spirit!!

You may be lost and puzzled, uncertain of the things you should do.

Actually, it's very simple. God wants not your money, your PS2, your computer, your wife, your ANYTHING but He just wants your attention. Then, He will be more than willing to bestow the Fruits unto your inner spirit.

After all, we are the image of God, and we reflect His character and righteousness in what we do and say. Therefore, He is more anxious and excited in giving us the Fruits more than we ever wanted it.

However, He is God. We must somehow ''proof'' that we deserve and desire itbeforehand. We need to work and toil for it in His ways. So how??

-By Loving Him (back).-

It's as simple as that.

I know we can never love Him back as how He loves us, but, He still want His name to be found in the top of the list, instead of our GF(s) or BF(s)' names. Before i continue, let me ask you a qs. Have you ever been in love before? Do you still remember your first sweet love? Since you can't possibly answer before i go on, allow me to introduce this scenario into the story.

Just imagine that you are in love with this guy or girl who seems to be the perfect match for you. Flowers blossom and stars twinkling, you are at the top of the world, and you screamed your lung out, ''EUREKA!!! I FOUND IT!!!!!!!!!''

You could spend hours just by staring at her/his eyes, and her/his smiling face bedazzled you 24/7. She/he wrote a love letter for you, with just a word ''hello'' and you treasure it above all things, rereading and rereading it all over again, whilst keeping it out or people's reach by safeguarding it in your underwear.

Well, that is how God wants us to show our love to Him. By seeking Him day and night, and be in your thought 24/7. His love letter for you is the Bible, though He wont want you to keep it in your underwear-it will appear bulky.

How many of us really do enjoy reading the Bible? How many of us immerse ourselves into communicating with God throughout our days? How many of us can thus say, ''I love you, God!!''?

i comprehend that some of you may debate this matter.

''Do you expect me to shut myself in the room the whole day to pray at all time???!!!''

Well, the answer is YOU DONT HAVE TO!! After all, i am not telling you to isolate yourself 24/7 in the room, close your eyes, surge your strength till veins become visible whilst muttering amen,amen,amen,amen,amen,amen..............AMENNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!

Dont you know that God is everywhere?? He is omnipotent and omnipresent!!!! He says hello to you while you are in the class, while driving and even while you are doing your ''business'' in the toilet, He says, ''Hey, it's not hygienic for not using tissue!!!''

To cut the story short, start spending time with God today!! After all, He is always there!!

(PS-i may had been out of the topic already, but...i guess it's still connected in some way or the other... Sorry for any inconvenience caused =/)

-FOS-

Well, i am now in cf once again!! There is not much difference from school's cf, except that in college, will normally invite speakers from various churces to give talks. And last week, we had Clarence, from a church in klang to give a speech and the title is FOS.

Nop, its not factory outlet store, and its nothing to do with fashion or clothes or shopping. It stands for Fruit Of the Spirit. (dont ask me why it's not FOTS instead) And don misunderstand. The fruits dont stand for durian, rambutan, papaya etc etc. =\

Anyway, the topic comes from Galatians 5:22.

" These are the 9 Fruits that the Holy Spirit will produce in you:
-LOVE-
-JOY-
-PEACE-
-PATIENCE-
-KINDNESS-
-GOODNESS-
-FAITHFULLNESS-
-HUMILITY-
-SELFCONTROL-"

Though the topic may sound boring for some of you, but the pastor is a very jovial and humorous pastor. It was so interesting listening to his jokes and explainations. Too bad i am not a joker myself, or you will sure be laughing hysterically.

Anyway, these are the few points he shared.

1. We cannot force to produce these ''fruits' ourselves. It will come naturally once the Spirit lives in you. Just imagine you are in a durian orchard, starting at the 2 m tall tree with a nearly ripe durian hanging on one of the branches. The drurian smells so terrible (thats the reason ppl love it-just like 'chau taufu'') that your mouth starts drooling.

However, the durian will not just fall off with a ''thud'' to the ground because you want it. The tree itself knows when is the right time to fall and allow you to ''enjoy'' it. And though some of you may say, ''Why do i want to wait for it to fall when i can just take a ladder, climb, and pluck it??!!''

Well, what i can say is the durian tastes best when it is 100% ripe...

Anyway, the msg is if you have the heart and desire and for the 9 fruits, that you want to be like me, a loveable, adorable, kind, loving, etc etc character, (haha.. self praise is no praise), you will eventually be one!! You dont have to force yourself into one!! You may turn out the other way round!!

-To be continued-

The origin of Myself

Have you ever experienced a time of loneliness, a world without love, a day of hopelessness?? To say the truth, humans will somehow experience that ''world of darkness'' at least once a while. You flunk the test, your girlfriend eloped with your best friend on your wedding day, you lost your job, or etc etc.

I myself had went through an odyssey of loneliness in my whole 18 years. I had underwent a different childhood most children would never experience. How much things i had faced, how depression and dejection were always at my doorstep and i always had to walk through that journey of pain whilst still a kiddo.

And that was the time when i finally realized the existence of SOMEONE who loves me dearly till the ends of the earth. And His name is...none other than Jesus. The origin of all love and mercy.

I know it sounds vague. I was experiencing the brink of death (just a hyperbole) residing in a God-forsaken world, and i am saying that's where i discovered the love of God? It may sound ridiculous to some. NORMALLY, while the world shatters all around him, the first person one would blame and curse would be God.

This is the World. One believes in God while he is in paradise, with money to fling and girls to flirt, and while he falls into the bottom of abyss, doubts and disbelieves start to sprout and blossom in the heart and began to root deeper and deeper..

However, in my case, i chose to believe in this person called Jesus instead. I chose to be positive and optimistic over what happened, and i believe i can always find hope in the midst of hopelessness, if only i could expand my sight into the depth of the horizon. There is always a purpose and reason over anything that happened.

Just as how gold is refined through fire, character can only be shaped through suffering, difficulty and trials... And that is how i am able to be what i am today. Believe in this, that no matter what you face,

God says, ''I will never leave nor forsake you". Hebrew 13:5.