Sichuan Earthquake pictures 四川地震

I finally have the opportunity this morning to watch some of the news about the recent earthquake in Sichuan and see some of the photos from it. When I was watching the news footage, tears started rolling down my face. I was especially sadden when they was showing the footage of parents waiting for news of their child at the school. For many of the parents there, losing their children is like losing their hope in life. Under China's one child policy, most of the children who died in the recent earthquake are the only child and hope of the family. Losing them is like losing everything the family has got. I am sadden to see so many people died in the earthquake. It reminded me of the fragility of life. Thousands of people died in the earthquake, many of them died without knowing God or knowing where they are heading to...... perhaps they didn't even have a chance to hear the gospel before their lives ended..... the thought of this really sadden me.
Father Lord, I pray for the people in Sichuan, all the families who are affected by the recent earthquake. I pray that you healing hands will be upon them. May your Holy Sipirt raise up more people to willing to get involved with the helping out with aftermath of the earth quake. May your love and compassion be shown through your people, who are involved. Father, may your grace and mercy be upon China and the people there....May they know you as their Lord and saviour and find peace and hope in you. I pray for my all those who are undertaking training at SMBC and other colleges, Father, I pray that you will help us in seeing the needs of people around the world and be challenged constantly into taking your words, your story out to those who are yet to know you Lord. In Jesus' precious name.Amen.

Where does my help comes from?

Psalm 121

A song of ascents.

1 I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from?

2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—

he who watches over you will not slumber;

4 indeed, he who watches over Israel

will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.

7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;

8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.

I haven't been feeling well lately. Physically, I am not feeling well, as I am been having some gastro problems... emotionally, I am feeling a bit downcast and exhausted. I know why I am feeling this way, I guess it is because I have realised I am not doing well at college, and I am struggling. I feel helpless, lost, and don't know what to do. I enjoy what I am learning at college, but then I am struggling with my essay and assignments. Why?Am I really understanding the things taught, or am I merely sitting through classes without truly understanding what hav e been covered? As I ponder through some of the questions/ doubts in my mind, this Psalm came to my mind."... Where does my help comes from?My help comes from the Lord - the Maker of heaven and earth." Such comforting words from the scripture! I know I should learn to rely on Him more, but at the same time put in my best effort at college.At times, I find it so hard to put in my best effort.....I still haven't figured out why it is so hard for me to work hard. Is it purely because I am lazy,or is it because of some other hidden issues which I am unconscious of?

Dear Lord/ Father, I know I am not alone on this journey as you are with me on each and every step of it. Father, as I am struggling with my studies at the moment, I pray that your holy spirit will guide me and help me. Open my eyes to read your words, and please grant me the wisdom from you that I can have better understanding of your words.Father Lord, thank you for being my help, my shelter, my strength, my shield. Father, please help me and guide me... it is only by your grace and power that I can get through college. Please teach me and help me to trust and rely on you and not on my own ability. Amen.

You are worthy of our praises, Lord...

Heavenly Father, you do things in amazing ways, beyond our imagination. Father Lord, thank you for all that you have provided to me thus far. Thank you for your love...... Father, please help me and guide me into loving you whole heartedly.... and please shape me and mould me into a faithful and effective servant for your kingdom.

Thank you Lord!