Thursday, October 22, 2009
Today is 22 Oct 2009
Yup, into the 22nd day of October. Stayed at home the whole day today except going out to the nearby Vista Point for my lunch and fav. almond tea. Had some time set aside in the lazy afternoon to read a book. Chosen "Boy meets girl" which I hasnt touched for some time. Was inspired again to trust in the Lord and wait for the perfect one for me. As I reflected, did some washing of clothes today, I believed that I have grown more maturely in my behavior and thinking towards relationships. I have grown to be more womanly and is learning to take care of my future family, doing the laundry, cooking meals, tidying with house and growing in my inner beauty. Something which I seriously lack in the past, always waiting to be served by my partner, being pampered too much. I thank God that after all the "shattered dreams", I have grown. More beautifully I believe. One part of the book wrote, " In scripture, Peter tells Christian women that their beauty should be that of the inner selves - "the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight" This is one verse that I hold dear to my heart now. I really yeans to grow in the beauty of my inner self and I know this can only be the work of the Holy Spirit. I dream of my future family, my godly husband and together we raise up godly children. How beautiful! How amazing, and to me now, it takes more than a miracle. But Lord, help me remember in your promises and visions that I will be married one day in a beautiful white church. Amen!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Planning for the new year
Today is Wednesday. Time to do some serious planning and reflection for next year. I have just ordered some diaries and calenders 2010 for my clients. It's that time of the year that I got really busy with planning for Christmas, writing cards, delivering diaries, drawing and making cookies again! Yup, though I still have a month plus to finish up my production for 2009. Yes Lord, I shall not worry at all. I shall trust in You to deliver me. You specialised in miracles. Yes, it will be a miracle if I can achieve MDC for this year. I have almost $10k to go for this 1 month plus. But even my boss believe in my God, that if I pray and believe, it will come to pass. =)
He told me there he always see miracles in my life and I praise God for all the miracles that You have given me. My boss even promised me a trip to USA Seattle for me to see my fav. killer whales! My childhood dream if I can achieve MDC. Because it really will be a miracle if I can do it! Lord, I commit this plan into your hands and pray that you guide me through and grant me wisdom of knowing who do I call and look for. Thank you!
Beside work, i need to plan on how to grow in the Lord. Recently, my colleagues been asking me to go for Bible Study Fellowship class and I think what a great idea. There I can grow in the words of God and meet new friends. Been stagnant for some times. Looking for ways to enlarge my social circle and guess having more Christian friends is the way to go. SDU and stuffs..... though my pastor has encouraged me to go for SDU to meet new people but hey, dont know... still lack of guts to go now.
Next, will be my physical health. Tried gym and like it. Tried running and like it. But after not doing it for some times, I find myself back to the "lazy" mode. slacking and easily fatigued. Need to get back on track. Need to get into shape and feel good and healthy. Need to take care of my body because it is th etemple of the Holy spirit. Need to change my diet and no more magi mee always for lunch. Need to change my lifestyle and exercise 3 times a week. =)
There are so much things for me to do yet I have been wasting time thinking about the past. It a new year soon and a new life for me. Shirley, jia you!
He told me there he always see miracles in my life and I praise God for all the miracles that You have given me. My boss even promised me a trip to USA Seattle for me to see my fav. killer whales! My childhood dream if I can achieve MDC. Because it really will be a miracle if I can do it! Lord, I commit this plan into your hands and pray that you guide me through and grant me wisdom of knowing who do I call and look for. Thank you!
Beside work, i need to plan on how to grow in the Lord. Recently, my colleagues been asking me to go for Bible Study Fellowship class and I think what a great idea. There I can grow in the words of God and meet new friends. Been stagnant for some times. Looking for ways to enlarge my social circle and guess having more Christian friends is the way to go. SDU and stuffs..... though my pastor has encouraged me to go for SDU to meet new people but hey, dont know... still lack of guts to go now.
Next, will be my physical health. Tried gym and like it. Tried running and like it. But after not doing it for some times, I find myself back to the "lazy" mode. slacking and easily fatigued. Need to get back on track. Need to get into shape and feel good and healthy. Need to take care of my body because it is th etemple of the Holy spirit. Need to change my diet and no more magi mee always for lunch. Need to change my lifestyle and exercise 3 times a week. =)
There are so much things for me to do yet I have been wasting time thinking about the past. It a new year soon and a new life for me. Shirley, jia you!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Amen
Dear God,
Time passes quickly. It is already coming to the end of the year.
Many things have happened in September. Firstly, Dr. Tan Siang Yang
was here and as usual, I enjoyed his teachings so much. Thank God for that.
Secondly, I had a car accident. A pick up crashed onto me from my side and
thank God my car is not really badly hurted and I'm safe. Thank God for his
protection. =) Thirdly, preparing for my sister's wedding... got a very formal
long dress for being her bridemaid. Hope the wedding gonna turn out wonderful.
Fourthly, went to Precious Moment's event and took some nice pictures with them!
Fifth, breakthrough in my work again as God begin to bring people to buy insurance
from me... I mean people really called me and said they wanna buy insurance.
One brother from church said he wanna buy insurance, my step mom refer her friend
to me and I closed her in 10 min, one friend called and said she going for medical check up
soon and wanna buy insurance before that, another realised the impt of insurance after seeing
all the "disasters" in the world, wow..... this is the grace of God! Definitely! =)
Today's message is on making decisons based on kingdom's sake.
Im amazed by God's miracles again! You are asking me to put my trust in You
for You never fails. People can fail, people can change but You are there for me. Always.
You are my only Hope. I will trust in You. Thank you Jesus.
I love You,
Shirley
Time passes quickly. It is already coming to the end of the year.
Many things have happened in September. Firstly, Dr. Tan Siang Yang
was here and as usual, I enjoyed his teachings so much. Thank God for that.
Secondly, I had a car accident. A pick up crashed onto me from my side and
thank God my car is not really badly hurted and I'm safe. Thank God for his
protection. =) Thirdly, preparing for my sister's wedding... got a very formal
long dress for being her bridemaid. Hope the wedding gonna turn out wonderful.
Fourthly, went to Precious Moment's event and took some nice pictures with them!
Fifth, breakthrough in my work again as God begin to bring people to buy insurance
from me... I mean people really called me and said they wanna buy insurance.
One brother from church said he wanna buy insurance, my step mom refer her friend
to me and I closed her in 10 min, one friend called and said she going for medical check up
soon and wanna buy insurance before that, another realised the impt of insurance after seeing
all the "disasters" in the world, wow..... this is the grace of God! Definitely! =)
Today's message is on making decisons based on kingdom's sake.
Im amazed by God's miracles again! You are asking me to put my trust in You
for You never fails. People can fail, people can change but You are there for me. Always.
You are my only Hope. I will trust in You. Thank you Jesus.
I love You,
Shirley
Monday, August 17, 2009
Another month is soon over!
Thank you Lord, my CHFC is finishing soon!
Im impressed and very glad with myself that i am taking the accelerated program
and is going to finished the whole course in 8 months!
Thank you Lord for His grace to help me through it all, have passed all papers thus far.
Thank you Lord for speaking to me today that I should stay at home instead of going to office.
My period came today and I was in pain! My back ache again, guess I havent been exercising, thats the reason why my backache is back. So thank God I can stayed at home to lie down, else I may faint somewhere. Manage to finish preparing for my paper on Thursday! Tomorrow, I should go to office early and do my calling. I have so much callings to do! I havent had any appts lately! Gosh, have to meet people! Lord, help me in my callings and appts!
Lord, Help me to Reach my target for this year. Help me to remember that all I need to do is to honor you. Sorry Lord, that I always fail in some ways... But Lord, you are faithful. You will neevr leave nor forsake me. Thank you Jesus! Amen!
Im impressed and very glad with myself that i am taking the accelerated program
and is going to finished the whole course in 8 months!
Thank you Lord for His grace to help me through it all, have passed all papers thus far.
Thank you Lord for speaking to me today that I should stay at home instead of going to office.
My period came today and I was in pain! My back ache again, guess I havent been exercising, thats the reason why my backache is back. So thank God I can stayed at home to lie down, else I may faint somewhere. Manage to finish preparing for my paper on Thursday! Tomorrow, I should go to office early and do my calling. I have so much callings to do! I havent had any appts lately! Gosh, have to meet people! Lord, help me in my callings and appts!
Lord, Help me to Reach my target for this year. Help me to remember that all I need to do is to honor you. Sorry Lord, that I always fail in some ways... But Lord, you are faithful. You will neevr leave nor forsake me. Thank you Jesus! Amen!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Breakthrough!!!! Finally! God is good!!!
Never give up! Never quit!!!!
I persevere on.... Haven't close any life cases since the beginning of May till now.... been 2 months plus... and I'm thinking of quitting..... don't blame me pls... I only think, I know I won't action =) 'cos the disappointment is real.... I have work hard but the fruits are not coming in... But throughout these 2 long months... I have not doubt God's providence and love for me! so I continue to press in and even as I shared with my cell on last Thursday!
Delight in the Lord and He will grant you the desires of your heart! Delight means to really enjoy God's presence.... be very happy just being with Him! =)
I had a date with God on Wed! Went out and take the Mrt so that I can journal down my date with God on my way to Orchard. Had a great time with God and I sense Him all around... amazingly, my troubles seem small and insignificant when I rest in Him.
I remember I prayed really sincerely one of the days this week, "God, pls help me to close a life case soon....." and I had a breakthrough on Sat! I closed 1 life case in the morning! I couldnt believe it! I mean, the client take up a plan with a monthly budget higher than what I have planned for him! Then I closed another 2 life and 4 Accident & Health cases in my 2nd appointment in the afternoon! =) What a breakthrough!
And today, I went to my 3rd appointment of this weekend and I closed another 1 life, 1 shield and 2 A&H plans. Total = 11 cases! Wow! Praise God for this breakthrough! It is all by God's grace that I managed to close all these cases! My prospect came in with a mindset that says "he won't buy any insurance from me." I know it because the first word he says is he thinks that economy is so bad, nobody is buying insurance now, he won't want to commit to anything too.
But I am determined before I see him to make sure he is protected with insurance as he doesnt have any insurance at all and he is the breadwinner of the house with 2 kids! And I did with God's favor and help! =)
Gotten my Shape Run's race pack today too! Haaaa...... gonna train well.... i only have one week left! I will do it! =)
I persevere on.... Haven't close any life cases since the beginning of May till now.... been 2 months plus... and I'm thinking of quitting..... don't blame me pls... I only think, I know I won't action =) 'cos the disappointment is real.... I have work hard but the fruits are not coming in... But throughout these 2 long months... I have not doubt God's providence and love for me! so I continue to press in and even as I shared with my cell on last Thursday!
Delight in the Lord and He will grant you the desires of your heart! Delight means to really enjoy God's presence.... be very happy just being with Him! =)
I had a date with God on Wed! Went out and take the Mrt so that I can journal down my date with God on my way to Orchard. Had a great time with God and I sense Him all around... amazingly, my troubles seem small and insignificant when I rest in Him.
I remember I prayed really sincerely one of the days this week, "God, pls help me to close a life case soon....." and I had a breakthrough on Sat! I closed 1 life case in the morning! I couldnt believe it! I mean, the client take up a plan with a monthly budget higher than what I have planned for him! Then I closed another 2 life and 4 Accident & Health cases in my 2nd appointment in the afternoon! =) What a breakthrough!
And today, I went to my 3rd appointment of this weekend and I closed another 1 life, 1 shield and 2 A&H plans. Total = 11 cases! Wow! Praise God for this breakthrough! It is all by God's grace that I managed to close all these cases! My prospect came in with a mindset that says "he won't buy any insurance from me." I know it because the first word he says is he thinks that economy is so bad, nobody is buying insurance now, he won't want to commit to anything too.
But I am determined before I see him to make sure he is protected with insurance as he doesnt have any insurance at all and he is the breadwinner of the house with 2 kids! And I did with God's favor and help! =)
Gotten my Shape Run's race pack today too! Haaaa...... gonna train well.... i only have one week left! I will do it! =)
Friday, July 3, 2009
It's July! Shirley press on!!!
Yup, I havent been blogging for a long time! That's bad. This means that I haven't had an inspiration or been doing my reflection for a long time.
The fact is, I am not in the mood of blogging. I think i have been through quite a stressful and teary May and June 2009.
Firstly, after getting the car, I lost a surposing "can be good friend" who inspires me to be better in life. That is sad. I went through a period of having to deal with the loss and in my loneliness, memories of Brandon keep coming back to huant me. I went through photos that we have taken... hundreds and hundreds of them.. and i couldnt believe that I have really lose him in my life. I haven't had the mood to take any pictures now... but im trying again. Those emails and memories... 3 years of going through sweet and trying moments with him... I didnt give up at all... but he did. He gave me up long ago.
Period of grieve, almost every week that I will break down and cry. It has been a year since he left and I am still grieving.
Shirley, move on! I know you can do it! You can do all things through Christ who strengthen me! Yeah.... Im doing well.... im getting better each day...
Secondly, after getting my car... i get stress with closing deals... as a results, I haven't break through to closing any life cases for the past 2 months! That is bad! Imagine with me, no sales for 2 months and Im getting stressed.
Time flies and July is here and 3 days have passed.
Im going to live my life. Im going to be better. Im going to start writing again, start taking photos again, start working hard and achieving my goals again, Im going to share God's love with people again, Im going to travel again, Im going to serve God's purpose in my life again!
Thank God for the chance to share Christ with Kelvin yesterday and lead him through the sinner's prayers. Yup, praise the Lord!
I feel most satisfied and fulfilled when I led people to Christ! Amen! =)
The whole heaven and angels rejoice!
The fact is, I am not in the mood of blogging. I think i have been through quite a stressful and teary May and June 2009.
Firstly, after getting the car, I lost a surposing "can be good friend" who inspires me to be better in life. That is sad. I went through a period of having to deal with the loss and in my loneliness, memories of Brandon keep coming back to huant me. I went through photos that we have taken... hundreds and hundreds of them.. and i couldnt believe that I have really lose him in my life. I haven't had the mood to take any pictures now... but im trying again. Those emails and memories... 3 years of going through sweet and trying moments with him... I didnt give up at all... but he did. He gave me up long ago.
Period of grieve, almost every week that I will break down and cry. It has been a year since he left and I am still grieving.
Shirley, move on! I know you can do it! You can do all things through Christ who strengthen me! Yeah.... Im doing well.... im getting better each day...
Secondly, after getting my car... i get stress with closing deals... as a results, I haven't break through to closing any life cases for the past 2 months! That is bad! Imagine with me, no sales for 2 months and Im getting stressed.
Time flies and July is here and 3 days have passed.
Im going to live my life. Im going to be better. Im going to start writing again, start taking photos again, start working hard and achieving my goals again, Im going to share God's love with people again, Im going to travel again, Im going to serve God's purpose in my life again!
Thank God for the chance to share Christ with Kelvin yesterday and lead him through the sinner's prayers. Yup, praise the Lord!
I feel most satisfied and fulfilled when I led people to Christ! Amen! =)
The whole heaven and angels rejoice!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
17 April 2009
wow, I haven't been blogging for a long time! Many things have happened for this past 1 month. In all, I have grow to love God more. And this is good! =)
Know some good friends, friend who will be there to encourage you every times and inspire you to be better in life. Isn't it great? =)
Went to Good news Singapore and hear Planetshakers live! That was really great! Looking forward to Stream of Praises coming in Aug. Looking forward to clearing all my exams in August! wow, really have to study every month and it's ...... tough... =( one exam every month! This will really keep me busy!
Im working harder too in my work and I wanna make this year my best year ever! =) I have chosen to honor God in all that I do and He has shown me that to do well in my business, Im honoring Him and bringing glory to Him! Amen! SO Shirley, no excuse.... you will have to work harder and nonor Him! Amen!
I have been praying for nearly 1 year on buying a car... the moment I saw Chervolet Spark. I know it's for me! It's small, it's cute it's logo is in the shape of a cross! and it's motto is "Full of life"! Wow, Spark is for me! So ever since I saw Spark last May 08, i set my heart on it. Many people came and discourage me from buying... but I'm not waver... im hearing God! =)
Last December, when I finally gotten my driving license and the COE went down to $2! I set my heart to buy a car and I asked God if I can.
God said No. Not a good time. I can buy, but I will be stressed.
Thank God I didnt! =) 'cos I figured out that I will really be very stressed, with not many cases/sales coming in in the months of Dec, Jan and Feb! Think I will be super stressed to have to support a car!
As time passes, the nature of my job really make me aching all over.... carrying 3kg++ of my bag and laptop around, walking here and there.... I build muscles in my wrist and legs. I have endured for 4 years in this business.... through it all.... one day, I prayed again.... "God, if you are willing, pls help me buy a car this year."
Wasn't thinking about this... then suddenly, I felt an urge to go to the car show room and researching into cars again. Then I met a sales manager and she told me that she has been using Spark for the past 3 years and everything was good. Economical and nice! Wow.... alright... I went to the car showroom and test drive Spark... The price has fell from $39k to $35k to $31k since the last time I saw it. So I will be getting this car at $31k! ($32,499 if I want leather seats, sports rim, solar flims, and reverse sensor.) wow, thank God for helping me save!
Anyway, I prayed and went back to office on Mon. As usual, my colleagues came and persuaded me to get a second hand car or buy a bigger better car. Until the point, I said to myself, "okay okay, i will not buy a Spark! I will wait and see."
After saying this, there is no peace in my heart. wow, I was surprised. Then I check again, "okay God, you want me to buy a Spark now?"
"Yes, else the price will go up again. This is the lowest price you can ever get."
Okay!!!! There you go! I will get my Spark!
To be in time for the COE bidding, I need to decide by wed. COE will increase because govt going to cut the supply of COE by 20%.
I went into the showroom in peace and God just honor me to get a car!
I went in wanting to pay just $32k for this car so I prayed.
$32,499 is the lowest I can get. Usual $33k.
But i know Im God's precious and He will bless.
................... yup, i managed to get another $500 off! And the final price $31,999! Ha.... my boss is amazed! But my God is good!
Thank you Jesus! I didn't know how I will be going to support my car! But I know God will provide for me! Yippeee.....
Shirley, live by faith and not by Sight!
Shirley, honor God and He will honor you! =)
Praise the Lord! =)
P/s: I just checked the price.... its back to $35,088! wow... =)
Know some good friends, friend who will be there to encourage you every times and inspire you to be better in life. Isn't it great? =)
Went to Good news Singapore and hear Planetshakers live! That was really great! Looking forward to Stream of Praises coming in Aug. Looking forward to clearing all my exams in August! wow, really have to study every month and it's ...... tough... =( one exam every month! This will really keep me busy!
Im working harder too in my work and I wanna make this year my best year ever! =) I have chosen to honor God in all that I do and He has shown me that to do well in my business, Im honoring Him and bringing glory to Him! Amen! SO Shirley, no excuse.... you will have to work harder and nonor Him! Amen!
I have been praying for nearly 1 year on buying a car... the moment I saw Chervolet Spark. I know it's for me! It's small, it's cute it's logo is in the shape of a cross! and it's motto is "Full of life"! Wow, Spark is for me! So ever since I saw Spark last May 08, i set my heart on it. Many people came and discourage me from buying... but I'm not waver... im hearing God! =)
Last December, when I finally gotten my driving license and the COE went down to $2! I set my heart to buy a car and I asked God if I can.
God said No. Not a good time. I can buy, but I will be stressed.
Thank God I didnt! =) 'cos I figured out that I will really be very stressed, with not many cases/sales coming in in the months of Dec, Jan and Feb! Think I will be super stressed to have to support a car!
As time passes, the nature of my job really make me aching all over.... carrying 3kg++ of my bag and laptop around, walking here and there.... I build muscles in my wrist and legs. I have endured for 4 years in this business.... through it all.... one day, I prayed again.... "God, if you are willing, pls help me buy a car this year."
Wasn't thinking about this... then suddenly, I felt an urge to go to the car show room and researching into cars again. Then I met a sales manager and she told me that she has been using Spark for the past 3 years and everything was good. Economical and nice! Wow.... alright... I went to the car showroom and test drive Spark... The price has fell from $39k to $35k to $31k since the last time I saw it. So I will be getting this car at $31k! ($32,499 if I want leather seats, sports rim, solar flims, and reverse sensor.) wow, thank God for helping me save!
Anyway, I prayed and went back to office on Mon. As usual, my colleagues came and persuaded me to get a second hand car or buy a bigger better car. Until the point, I said to myself, "okay okay, i will not buy a Spark! I will wait and see."
After saying this, there is no peace in my heart. wow, I was surprised. Then I check again, "okay God, you want me to buy a Spark now?"
"Yes, else the price will go up again. This is the lowest price you can ever get."
Okay!!!! There you go! I will get my Spark!
To be in time for the COE bidding, I need to decide by wed. COE will increase because govt going to cut the supply of COE by 20%.
I went into the showroom in peace and God just honor me to get a car!
I went in wanting to pay just $32k for this car so I prayed.
$32,499 is the lowest I can get. Usual $33k.
But i know Im God's precious and He will bless.
................... yup, i managed to get another $500 off! And the final price $31,999! Ha.... my boss is amazed! But my God is good!
Thank you Jesus! I didn't know how I will be going to support my car! But I know God will provide for me! Yippeee.....
Shirley, live by faith and not by Sight!
Shirley, honor God and He will honor you! =)
Praise the Lord! =)
P/s: I just checked the price.... its back to $35,088! wow... =)
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