Tuesday, January 30, 2007

In the midst of my lowest point

Just wanna share a song. A song that ministered to me when I am really down and lost and feels like all hope and aim are gone.
Its so true that everytime you decide to do your own way and take things in your own hand, somehow everything just falls apart. Only then will we realised where can we turn to except to God. He will always be there. Sometimes words are easier said. When we are in a broken state, when all confindence and everything we hold dear to is gone. Everything seems so bleak and uncertain. We can only holdfast to the His Love and just come to Him in humility. Trusting Him to carry us through once again.

REFUGE
I sing a love song to you Lord
Everyday every night
Tell of Your goodness and mercy

Tell the world how You rescued me
Picked me up from sin and shame
Your breath gives me new life

Where can I go from Your Presence
Under Your wings I take refuge
Your Spirit lives within my heart
I know We'll never be apart

Everyday I draw closer to You Lord
I long to see Your face
And hide in Your embrace
All my life
Dwelling in Your Holy Place
My heart O Lord You've changed
I'll never be the same

God will make everything beautiful in its time.(Ecclesiastes 3:11)

A Progidal Son



Monday, January 29, 2007

Memory Verse Reminder

Rev 3:20
Behold I stand at the door and knock, if anyone hears my Voice and opens the door; I will come into him, and dine with him and he with Me

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Sat 3 Feb reminder to bring last week's (27th Jan) bible study material, we haven't finish the second part.

now guess who blogged this....

Friday, January 26, 2007

Prayer Request 2007

hi all.. here's my prayer requests:
1) not to dwell on my thoughts/perceptions, but to love His word & cling to the truth
2) family - that our hope wld be on God, and be lights to my extended relatives so that they wld
be saved too
3) discernment at work and relationships

thanks guys
hwee cheng

Sunday, January 07, 2007

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CELL PRAYER REQUESTS FOR 2007

Hi people,

here are the prayer requests of the various people that shared at cell yesterday (6/1/2007). For Hwee Cheng and Eugene, please blog your prayer requests, so that we can keep each other in prayer during this year. Lets really committ ourselves to prayer this year, and believe that God is going to move in a big way in our lives and the lives of our family, loved ones, and family in this year.

Well here goes:

Ruijie:

1. To learn to commit studies to God and learn to trust in Him (to work hard, but not to allow work to take the rightful place of God). Honour God 1st.
2. Trust in God in all things (Seek first the Kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you)

Ideas for Cell: For the cell to have Scripture Memory Verse every week.

Ling Ling:

1. To pray for salvation for family in 2007.
2. To spend more time in devotion and prayer with God.

Ideas for Cell: Time to do more witnessing for friends. To be used as an instrument by God to evangelise.

Sarah:

To pray that she would stop procrastinating and to act on what God has impressed on her life.

Amy:

1. Spend more time in devotion with God (then would naturally move towards sharing more with parents and friends stc when the relationship with God is right).
2. To set her priorities right in the year 2007.
3. That she'll be able to serve in Tanglin Halt. Please pray that she'll be able to leave early on Wednesday to reach Tanglin Halt on time.

Alvin:

1. To be able to finish reading the Biblein a year based on the timetable given by Canon.
2. Let go and Let God take control
3. Pray for God's calling in his life
4. Pray for him serving in the adult's ministry.

Jonathan:

1. Continue to pray for the salvation of parents (Pray that dad will be able to go for Canon's cell every fortnight and that mum will be able to come down for church every month)
2. To be the best that he can be at work for the Lord
3. To be "counter-culture" and not follow the world. To be an overcomer, rather than to be dictated by the ways of the world. To al seek God for God's calling in his life.
4. Opportunity to be a sower or a reaper in family and friend's life.
5. God will fill his heart first and foremost. No thing or person will take the number one place in his heart.
6. Go deeper in the bible in 2007, and that he would have more opportunities to do bible teaching.

Edmund:

1. To be more focused on prayer-evangelism. To be more consistent in prayer for family and friends.
2. To read the Bible in the whole year. To read a minimum of 4 pages per day, and to memorize a minimum of 2 verses per week.
3. To work hard at his job, but not to get too engrossed or addicted in the stock market.

Well, that's about it. Please remember to pray and reflect about more specific goals that you want God to work in for tyhis year, and we will come back to share again on 3 Feb 2007. In the meantime, let's continue pressing on towards being more Christlike, and to share his Good News with the world in whatever ways we can.

Shalom,
JONATHAN YOONG

Sunday, November 19, 2006

A prayer request

Hi all at work or at home,

Here's my prayer request. Help me by praying that during this exam period, I will learn how to trust the Lord and also continue to spend time with him. Thks to everyone in the cell group for your support and prayers.
Pray for Eugene too, that he will do well for his exams and will join us again soon. Pls post your prayer requests here too, so I can pray for you all too. Happy working for those in the office, don't take too long to read this when your boss is around...


Date Time Subject

15-NOV-2006 0900-1100 Ciruit Analysis

23-NOV-2006 0900-1100 Data Structure & Algorithm

24-NOV-2006 0900-1100 Astronomy- Stars, Galaxies & Cosmology

27-NOV-2006 0900-1100 Signals and Systems

29-NOV-2006 0900-1130 Engineering Maths 1


-----------------------Rj--------------------------

Sunday, November 05, 2006

You must be joking! michael green

read a book on the above title, where the author examines 10 popular excuses for avoiding Jesus Christ. these are the 10:

1. 'I'm not the religious sort'
2. You can't believe in GOd these days'
3. 'All religions lead to God'
4. Jesus was just a good man'
5. 'It dosen't matter what you beleive as long as you are sincere'
6. 'I do my best. No one can do more'
7. 'Nothing can alter the past'
9. 'When you're dead, you're dead!'
10. 'You can't change human nature'

Maybe we, as a cell, can examine each of these popular excuses.

the author was also examining this qn:
'If you are right about Jesus, are other religions all wrong?'
maybe u all can post ur view, if any?
then i will post the author's view nt week

Thursday, October 26, 2006

Retreat 2006

Hiez... i juz got an email about the details of the retreat.. decided to juz post it on the blog instead
of forwarding the email. The place itself looks quite nice n cosy though =) anyone going?

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Venue: Hangout Hotel, Mt Emily (www.hangouthotels.com )
Date: 15th - 17th Dec
Cost: $120 per pax
Early bird rebate*: $15 per pax for first 15 sign-ups
Car pledge rebate*: $20 per car for first 8 cars
Registration start**: 22nd Oct (12am)
Registration close: 15th Nov (10pm)

*Pls note that one may not receive both rebates consecutively. The Retreat Comm will infom all those who qualify for the rebates on a separate basis.

**You may use the attached registration form and send to the retreat email (cr2006.camp@gmail.com) for registration.

Pls continue to visit our Retreat blogsite at www.cr-2006.blogspot.com for the latest retreat updates and news!
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rgds,
amy

Sunday, October 15, 2006

hi all,
here is the seminar on the book of ecclesiastics...it is a 2 two days lesson bypastor benny ho.. a good speaker.. down to earth andeasy to understand .. to put the work of God into ourlife..if u are free, take time to go.. u need to pay andregister.. by email..
Joanne from cara's cell grp will be going ..
whoever wants to go, can email ur interest to everyone and see who else wants to go

"Book of Ecclesiastes">> Part 1>> .....By Ps Benny Ho>>>>>> This book is a journal of King Solomon as he>> searches for meaning in life. His quest takes himto>>
many areas of life including success, power, money,>> politics, relationships, justice, death and>> many more.>>>> Join King Solomon on his journey of discovery>> which takes him from the heights of exhiliration to>> depths of despair.>>>> His observations and insights made so many>> years ago has such a ring of familarity when set>> against the 21st century that it becomes wisdom for>> our living today.>>>> ***NOTE***>>

For those who have already emailed me your>> registrations, you do not need to register again>> through this email, i will be sending you the>> confirmation within the next 2 days.>>>> Part 2 of this seminar will be held in>> November. I will email you when the details are>>
confirmed.>>>>>****************************************************************>>>>>> Date : 18 (Wed) & 19 (Thurs) October 06>>>> Time : 7.15pm to 9.30pm>> (Registration booth will open at>> 6.45pm)>>>> Place: Wesley Methodist Church>> 5 Fort Canning Road SE179493>>>> Registration Fees: S$4/- per Participant>> (Seminar>> Materials will be provided)>>>> HOW TO GET THERE?>>>> Please log on www.streetdirectory.com.sg(key>> in the church name or postal code, and the map will>> be shown)>>>>>>>****************************************************************>>>>

HOW TO REGISTER?>>>> Registration is required to facilitate>> preparation of seminar
materials.>>>> Please reply to this email>> douglim@singnet.com.sg stating your Name andContact>> number. For Group registrations, please indicatethe>> number of attendees in your email.>>>> Upon confirmation of your Registrations, you>> will receive a Confirmation reply, the print-out of>> your Confirmation reply will be your entry ticketto>> the seminar and it must be shown at theregistration>> counter to collect your Workbook.>>>> Appreciate your kind attention andcooperation>> in this matter.>>>> ADMITTANCE is STRICTLY BY REGISTRATION ONLY>>>> Do feel free to forward this email and inform>> your friends of this seminar.>>>>>>>> Thank you.>>>> Have a blessed week ahead. SHALOM!>>>>
Douglas Lim>> ARROWS RESOURCES (Singapore)>>>> Mobile: +65 97484595>> Mailing Address: Blk298 #06-463 Punggol Central>> Singapore 820298

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

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A God Centered Life - Nothing but God

Hi people,

Really see that the blog hasn't been used in a looooooooooong time. Really hope to see more interesting posts other than our BBQ order form.

WELL, here's my overdue blog item. Hope it makes sense:

Read something in Tozer’s “The Knowledge of God” that really intrigued me – it said “What comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”

It really says a lot about our focus on God. It really speaks volumes that when we think about God, what do we really see God as? And in turn, what does that say about our lives as His disciples? Are there areas and viewpoints in our lives that need to be corrected? Or is our viewpoint about God spot on?

According to Tozer, the real remedy to the malady of the spiritual lethargy of our lives is to really return to God Himself. In his book “The Pursuit of God”, he notes that “The Bible is not an end in itself, but a means to bring men to an intimate and satisfying knowledge of God, that they may enter into Him, that they may delight in His presence, may taste and know the inner sweetness of the very God Himself in the core and centre of their hearts”. Tozer argues that superficial remedies for our lack of spiritual life are useless; what we need is to return to God, and to learn to reverence, honour and love Him alone.

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Food for Thought




















hey all, this is wat I intend to order for this sat's bbq at jon's place. I have estimated about 10-12 pple coming for the bbq. I try to make it affordable for everybody and cap a maximun price of $100 on the food and accessories.So u can roughly guess how much it will cost per person. Any suggestions and comments? Enough food? Want more?

Pls let me know by wed night cause i need to make the order by thurs. If u all wish to check out the menu, visit www.ezb.com.sg go look under the menu section. thks.

---------------------Ruijie-----------------------------

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

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BLemished Sacrifices

Hi all, this is my long overdue entry man. Been so busy the last few weeks that I have not had the time to blog anything. Anyway, here's something that I have really been reflecting on for the last few weeks, ever since I've read this verse.

Malachi 1

Here's what erally caused me to stop and think very hard about my own life:

"A son hounours his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is the honour due me? IF I am a master, where is the respect due me" says the Lord Almighty. "It is you, O priests, who show contempt for my name.
"But you ask, 'How have we shown contempt for your name?' 'You placed defiled food on my altar.'
"But you ask, 'How have we defiled you?'
"By saying that the Lord's table is contemptible. When you bring blind animals for sacrifice, is that not wrong? When you sacrifice crippled or diseased animals, is that not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you? says the Lord Almighty.

What really cuts me first and foremost is the reminder that in the New COvenant, I am a priest, and this is definitely being directed at all followers of Christ. It goes on to question where is the respect and the honour that is accorded to the Lord, and goes on to describe how we have dishonoured Him - by offering him sacrifices (in our context, it would be the way we live or worship)that are blemished.

It serves as a constant reminder that in my life, there have been times when I have offered up blemished sacrifices to the Lord, and have been guilty of not giving of my best to the Lord. I think sometimes as Christians, we have got it the other way round - we offer sacrifices to the Lord, because of our immense gratitude to the Lord for his Salvation. But at times, we treat it as if God should be lucky and thankful that we even bring the sacrifices at all. And this really brings to mind the question - Who is the Creator, and who is the created? I think that we need to get one thing clear. God does not need our sacrifices (if we are going to give him our leftovers), but it is done to remind us of the greatness of the mercy of God, and to remind us of the gift that He has given that we are so unworthy of.

THe verse really ends off with a question if we would even bring these blemished offerings before our governors. Imagine giving the PM or even your bosses crappy gifts or sacrifices? What more the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.

It has really made me think about my own life of worship to the Lord, in my daily living of my life before God and before man. It really also makes me think about my own priorities in my life.

THe question really remains - Are we giving the Lord of our best? Or are we really just giving Him the leftovers of our lives?

Cheers,
JONATHAN YOONG

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

WHEE

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HEY GUYS!

HEY GALS!

HEY EVERYONE!

okok.. it's gonna be a ditsy blog entry! or so i hope... i'm real bad at the ditsy thing..DUH.

Anyway, I got home from dinner, and guess what i found on my table.... A BOX! on my birthday, YIPEE... Whoa, was i excited man! i mean right, i love opening boxes, parcels watever!...

And so i open it, and guess what??? YOU ALL WUN BELIEVE IT! .. er, ok, actually, yah, since you all bought the stuff, you all will believe what presents came through the mail! hmm, but then again... the box contained other stuff that other people prepared too(but as since this is a cell blog, shouldnt go on and on about wat others sent ?)...

So anyway, i think for this ditsy thing to work, i've got to refer to you all in the third part yah...

So, I just can't believe it! My cell group bought me 2 games! Not just 1.. but 2 games that i really really wanted.. Of course, it's no so much the games (obviously they make me really happy), but the fact that they thought about me during my birthday! Awww... I am so touched by their gesture... that i couldn't stop smiling for so long.. I'm still smiling right now... HEE!!!

Yeah.. ok.. i really suck at this ditsy thing.. i'll change back to refering to you all as you all.

I'm really very touched by what you all have prepared! THanks so soo much! It's really been a very very good birthday for me... seriously, from the botttom of my heart... You guys made it perfect!

Yes, i acknowledge that alot of money went into it... And i want to thank you once again.

Ok, I'll treat you guys when i come back! I am stating it here, so that I won't forget what i said!

Ha, yes, it's a short blog... coz i'm too excited.. due to the games! heee

Oh, I won't be revealing who I am.. coz it's kinda embarassing.. you know.. the ditsy thing... erm ya... dun tell anyone who it is.. and even then, I dun think i did the ditsy thing well right?

Friday, August 18, 2006

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Ramblings of a Lunatic

Hi people,

So here is my promise of my weekly ramblings,

Been meditating on Psalm 15, and it really scares me when the Psalm mentions "Who may dwell in your sanctuary?" and "Who may live on your holy hill?" As I was reading the requirements of one who may enter into the presence of the Lord, it suddenly sent shivers down my spine, as I began to realise that I could fulfill none of the following mentioned in the Psalm.

Then, I realised that it is not by my strength that I am able to reach that level, but really by His strength. In that endeavour, I would have to seek Him day and night, so that His ways and His Will will be able to help me follow along the ways as encapsulated in Psalm 15.

Really just want to encourage everyone to read Psalm 15, so that we will all have an idea of what is expected of us, and we will know what we can ask God for in helping us reach that level.

Friday, July 21, 2006

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Greetings to all from the capital of Bavaria... and more importantly, tthe beer capital off the world!

Whoo hoo... This is an ir-regular update of my life here in Munich.

The post has been inspired by the insane temperatures here. Today's temperature was around 34 degrees. Heard it was 39 in some other part of Germany! And for all u going 'chey.. singapore hotter what' , no no no, thats not even half the story... The thing is, they dun have air conditioning! Ok, they think that air - conditioning is really really bad for the health. So, in the building I am in, I heard there are only 2 offices with air-conditiong, those belonging to top management. Conclusion: Germany is a truely welfare state. See, if you are not rich enough to fall sick, they make sure you don't! And thus, only top management who are real rich, can afford to fall sick. Hence they get airconditioning... But wait, that's not all! There is no fan at all! Why? Because my company is so poor they dun buy fans for the staff! So wee the staff, get to soak in sweat while we work... Ok, but come to think of it.. that's what blue collared - workers do.. so i think i should change topic...

So the next topic is ICE! yeah yeah.. not ICE as in those fast trains.. but ice as in the solid state of H2O. They dun sell ice here! nott anywhere~! why? because that's unhealthy for you too! When u buy drinks in cups, or in glasses, you just dun see ice in them! It just can't be found here.... OK.. next topic

Next topic! Learn a new word everyday! 'Hitze-frei' Being in a foreign land, learning the language is of utmost importance. Esp words like this! It means... ok, i dun really know the exact translation.. my guess would be heat free! heh.. duh.. no brainer. So anyway, it means when it gets too hot, school children can go home early! So, I used it today! I told a colleague, 'HITZE-FREI!' , coz he asked me to do work. And he was like, Ok, Hitze frei, go home! Whee.. Hmm, but it wasnt all that ridiculously early either. It was 5pm.. but then.. that's really early right?

And for all those who think that Germans are lazy people who work short hours.... You are wrong! hahha My colleague, had so much work to do, he couldnt watch Germany play world Cup live! and the match was at 6pm.. he had to work till 8pm or so! Not that he was forced to , but he just wanted to do things properly and not come up with sth crappy. Ok ok, butt they are still a welfare state. It is illegal to work beyond a certain amount of hours a month.. ok..

watever,,, my brains have been fried, due to the immense heat. You must understand that for people that get winter for 4 months, and 20 degrees kinda temp for another 5-6 months... 34 degrees is simply mad! But of course, the humidity is nowhere like Singapore .. Whooo HOoo.. BEER!

Saturday, July 08, 2006

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Hi All...

After almost 2 mths, its finally ready... Anita Benson's sermon on.. "The Search for Contentment". Really applicable for our cell at this point. Er... have a confession to make though... when I was typing my sermon notes.. there were a few points that I didn't really understand.. so... don't just read the otes posted.. refer to the verses. It will make more sense =) Enjoy!

Sarah

THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT
Phil 4:10-14
Anita Benson

1) Contentment is learnt
2) Contentment is constant
3) Contentment is elusive

Contentment comes not from getting what you want, but knowing what you already have.

What is NOT contentment?

- Discontentment:
- Can lead to negative attitudes that can lead to negative actions (e.g. Stealing out of greed)
- Discontentment is draining while contentment is restful.

- Complacency

- Laziness

2 sides to contentment (Phil 4:13)

1) God
Gal 4:4 - adoption into God’s family. God does this for us. Are we grateful?
Heb 13: 5 - what God has done

2) Us
- Admit that we are discontented
- Decide that we want to be content and change our attitude

How to learn to be content?

PRACTICE – doesn’t come overnight.

1) Watch your thoughts
- STOP your grumblings. Be filled with gratitude
- Hold on to the truth

2) Watch your comparisons
- Not even downwards (e.g. I’m better off than the next person)

3) Watch the company you keep.

4) Watch for God’s presence wherever u are.

Thursday, June 22, 2006

Stewardship of Affluence and Influence

Hey all,

cara fwd me this email. See if u guys are interested.

ed

Dear Friends,

Calling all Christians working in the Marketplace. Whether you are a CEO, a professional, a business executive, or a civil servant - all of us have a God-given stewardship. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Rick share from his heart on how he responded to the challenge.

Seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

Stewardship of Affluence and InfluenceRick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life, in person
When? Friday 7 July 2006, 7.00pm-10.00pm
Where? Trinity Christian Centre 21 Adam Road, Singapore 289892
How? Visit Website : http://www.sccc.org.sg/modules/paper/?page=Ad_-%3E_Rick_Warren_Stewardship
Register by 28 June and pay only S$20 (incl GST) per person
After closing date on 28 June and for On-site registration (subject to availability of seats), pay S$25 (incl GST) per person

For further queries, please email us at seminar@crusademedia.com.sg (Subject: Stewardship) or call us at (65) 6292 7511.

Co-organised by Purpose Driven Ministries Singapore in partnership with Campus Crusade Asia Ltd-Mass Media, Marketplace Christian Network, and Trinity Christian Centre

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Hi all..

my prayer request

TOPS on the list
1. The motivation for living this life (Hopefully as I prepare for the harvest event I myself will find it before I help others to find it). I need purpose. I need direction. Because feels as though i'm floating thru life i.e. day in/day out/whatever will be, will be etc.

Ok the rest are secondary:
2. that i'll desire more of His word (nowadays i tend to fall asleep while reading the bible on the mrt)
3. confidence & security in the lord & that the rest of my family & a friend called suzanne will know God soon!!

Hey all we have abt 15 days left before JUNE is officially over... thanks for praying.
:)

hwee cheng

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Yo how's everybody?? No entries recently so I decided to post one. Thks to everyone who prayed for my exams cos i managed to clear all my modules. And most importantly, I thank God for the ok results despite falling sick halfway thru the papers.

Nothing much going on in my life right now, just working on and off at tuas and jurong area.

I do have another prayer request though. My grandfather is falling sick recently and his body is rather weak. My prayer for him is that he will get well soon and he and his whole family will accept Christ.
I have been praying all these yrs but still no result. I know pple will tell me to have faith and keep praying, so I'm doing just that and hoping that something will happen.


Anymore prayer requests? Pls post them here so everyone can have more things to pray for.

----------------------------Ruijie-----------------------------

Sunday, June 04, 2006

God's love letter

From the video showed during service today:

My Child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you...(Psalms 139:1) I know when you sit down and when you rise up...(Psalms 139:2) I am familiar with all your ways...(Psalms 139:3) Even the very hairs on your head are numbered...(Matthew 10:29-31) For you were made in my image...(Genesis 1:27) In me you live and move and have your being...(Acts 17:28) For you are my offspring...(Acts 17:28) I knew you even before you were conceived...(Jeremiah 1:4-5) I chose you when I planned creation...(Ephesians 1:11-12) You were not a mistake...(Psalms 139:15-16) For all your days are written in My book...(Psalms 139:15-16) I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live...(Acts 17:26) You are fearfully and wonderfully made...(Psalms 139:14) I knit you together in your mothers womb...(Psalms 139:13) And brought you forth on the day you were born...(Psalms 71:6) I have been misrepresented by those who don't know Me...(John8:41-44) I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love...(1 John 4:16) And it is my desire to lavish my love on you...(1 John 3:1) Simply because you are My child and I am your Father...(1 John 3:1) I offer you more than your earthly father ever could...(Matthew 7:11)For I am the perfect Father...(Matthew 5:48) Every good gift that you recieve comes from My hand...(James 1:17) For I am your provider and meet all your needs...(Matthew 6:31-33) My plan for your future has always been filled with hope...(Jeremiah 29:11) Because I love you with an everlasting love...(Jeremiah 31:3) My thoughts toward you are countless as the sands on the sea shore...(Psalms 139:17-18) And I rejoice over you with singing...(Zephaniah 3:17) I will never stop doing good to you...(Jeremiah 32:40) For you are My treasured possession...(Exodus 19:5) I desire to establish you with all My heart and all My soul...(Jeremiah 32:41) And I want to show you great and marvelous things...(Jeremiah 33:3) If you seek Me with all your heart you will find Me...(Deuteronomy 4:29) Delight in Me and I will give you the desires of your heart...(Psalms 37:4) For it is I who gave you those desires...(Philippines2:13) I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine...(Ephesians 3:20) For I am your greatest encourager...(2 Thessalonians 2:16-17) Iam also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles...(2 Corinthians 1:3-4) When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you...(Psalms 34:18) As a sheperd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart...(Isiah 40:11) One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes...(Revelation 21:3-4) And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth...(Revelations 21:4) I am your Father and love you even as I love My son, Jesus...(John17:23) For in Jesus my love for you is revealed...(John 17:26) He is the exact representation of My being...(Hebrews 1:3) And He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you...(Romans 8:31) And to tell you I am not counting your sins...(2 Corinthians 5:18-19) Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled...(2 Corinthians 5:18-19) His death was the ultimate expression of My love for you...(1 John 4:10) I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love...(Romans 8:32) If you recieve the gift of My son Jesus, you receive Me...(1 John 2:23) And nothing will ever separate you from My love again...(Romans 8:28-39) Come home and I will throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen...(Luke 15:7) I have always been Father, and will always be Father...(Ephesians 3:14-15) My question is...Will you be My child?...(John 1:12-13) I am waiting for you...(Luke 15:11-32)...Love, Your Dad, Almighty God.