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a click away....




i am a desperado

eagerness could push a human beyond its boundary:

out of its norm and regularity

attention seeker of some kind
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i am divided between 2 worlds
the reality: physical
blogger realms: cyberspace
both the worlds clashed
and merged

where reality (blogger) enters cyberspace

cyberspace is the reality (inner thoughts)

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i have joined 3 blogging community today

- mybloglog

- blogexplosion
-blogcatalog
to expand my blogging social community
a networking process
an unlimited containment
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blogging is not a personal endeavour

but a sharing channel

as the cliche express:

we are only a click away


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1 John 1 :7
7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.......

i deserved to be happy too







My dear,

i tread the ground you walk on








i
take in the air you breathe in







i was cautious of the looking eyes

i have to be careful not to leave traces

sometimes, i even have to leave misleading evidence
for these paparazzi to devour
to have a little peace of my own.
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so many considerations

that they are taking a toll on me
why do i have suffer all these pressure?
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i relish on the freedom and joy i used to have

i want to revive the pleasure of non-attachment
"me for the world, the world for me."
i want to embrace the earth.

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God, give me wisdom
and lead me not into regrets
of my later life.

Give me the courage to trust and love.
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Dear companions,

Don't peer at me (i can feel your eyes crawling on me)

Don't doubt me
i am innocent
i am just a consequence of situation
Do not bind what God has set free
"Noooooo................................."
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Dear me,

i am not a victim nor a sufferer
i am an overcomer and victor
i deserve to be fulfilled and loved too.
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For i am convinced that neither death nor life,
neither angels nor demons,
neither the present nor the future,
nor any powers
neither height nor depth,
nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us from the love of God
that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39
I believe so, do you?

googling for myself


just now, i googled my name

to search for my visibility

on the internet


i am furious and surprised

to find so many

concidences


my name is not that unique

maybe popular

and over populated


let me explain:

(1) angie

(2) angie kong

(3) one life.one destination

(4) one way ticket

(5) kongsumei


which is synonym with my identity

does not link in anyway to me


perhaps a few pages later.....


only:

angiekongsumei


is the closest and most revelant

to me:


i am angiekongsumei to the cyberspace.

Transition

Bloodline

I have a happy family. It is not adequate to be such plainly said. I have several happy families. That is closer to the truth.

Why would I say that?

I have my bloodline family consisting of a loving and understanding mother and 3 very individually unique sisters, extending from there…..
Then there is my spiritual family, brothers and sisters in Christ that live in unity and harmony.
What I want to stress is my online family, the people that are so close to your heart although physical difference could come between us.

How do we communicate? msn, facebook and most of all, blogging.

Homebase


Blogspot is our homebase.

Blog is our solitude of peace and meantime, a connection where thoughts conjoined us. This is not the first time, I brought out the topic of blogger family.


But it is very important to me, journaling is a spiritual journey for me. Along the way, we discover so much about ourselves and in a way, able to touch the lives of others too. I admit that there are times, I vent out my frustration and devastation on my blog.

But that is life, there are highs and lows.

Sharing


Life is meant for sharing. It is meaningless without giving a meaning unto others.


What is serving?


Serving God means serving in the church, take up prominent tasks ?
God has given everyone special talents and giftings to serve as a specific purpose in the journey of expanding His Kingdom. Why do I mention “journey”? Because each step we take, each path we embark, point out to a different route.


Me. What is serving? To me, serving is about people. Lifting, supporting and be there for the people that need us.


An effective serving / ministry means there is no boundary and limitations but a total freedom to achieve a single purpose


(I do things in singularity, filling the gap, always moving to new, undiscovered, abandoned area, on my freewill and initiation, I do because I want to and there is a need).

Understated


I am not a regular person who needs constant guidance and surveillance.
I prefer not to be understood. I want to be accepted.
I am an impossible person to understand. I would not be someone that just anyone could comprehend. In a way, I made myself unable to be contained.....

Evolution


We are no longer the same. Every step we take changes us. Nothing will stay the same.


Me. I am evolving, I could not keep up with myself.


When I am in a different circumstance, new environment, seen something or experience something , I could not help it but: digest, ingest, assimilate, reinvent myself and shift.
There is an automatic response in my brain that just keep adapting and modifying myself. I could not explain what is on my mind and trouble me. It just keep on penetrating me deep and throughly.


When the process is over, I am myself again. Bouncy, happy and full of life. (at least this is what I think I am, always happy and initiative)


Or should I say, I am not myself anymore. Not the yesterday “me” but a today “me”.

prep UP

i need to prep up
by exposing myself even wider and more, more and more
i need to expand, stretch and break out from my horizons and boundaries

i have been hibernating these few days
recharging myself in self-wandering and
half sleep-walking mode, dazing away in my head
like a fish, sleeping with the eyes open

i need to block out all the distractions

as i write this,
i felt like contradicting myself
because i was watching you-tubes
anyway, it kind of clear and soothe my thinking
i unblock things peculiarly
that's me
Quirky Angie!!
Strange....but true

i was weaving diconnectedness to connection that makes sense
decode all the Morse codes that keep bumping here and there
i even had dreams to answer the questions i had in real life
those answer makes sense and do connect in my dreams
but went i woke up, those answers are just ridiculous...
i wonder if i had quality sleep or not..

i always think...
if i could remember my weird dreams
and put it down in a script
it may make a good blockbuster
may it be comedy, teary soap opera, suspense, scary movie
fictional, fantasy or reality shows...

hmmm....i may be the next Steven Spielberg...
where am i going?
i thought this is supposed to be a preparation for misson work.....

again, my mind flips.....

1 becomes 2 or 2 become 1


somehow,
a period ago
my mentality changed
my true "me" finally shows

it might look scary and different
but the people who love me would accept me

there are 2 sides: the real me and the me people like to see



from that day onwards, i switched between these 2 so beautifully
each person taps into different way of thinking and has a personality of its own

i am not multiple personality disordered

the real me:

quiet but not distant
cool and does not bother of others' opinion of me
confident but not cocky
this is the me that talks to God and can see God
(but if i keep this personality, i could not reach out to people and made connection)

and so i shifted to:

the me people like to see:
bubbly, noisy but never says what is really in my heart warm and concerned of what others think (people pleaser)


inconfident and attention seeking at times
this is the me that walks away from God and rebels
(this is just a superficial me, people seems to connect better with this "me")

who am i?
just me
the way God has made me and intended to be
i am living for no one
But for God alone
I am living beause my God is a living God

God, i could be anyone and do anything for you
if i could add into your kingdom
i know you will understand me for you mould me


i am your clay, you are my potter

one hit wonder


I feel that i am like an artist who comes on screen now and then

There is certain inconsistency in my performance

I see myself slipping and falling away

falling away....................

It is like a "one hit wonder."

and gone into obscurity.

My fear of,

(1) matching up to past performance (compare)
(2) success, i tried to walk the line not to make others insecure (turn ppl off)
(3) not to cross the line of ranking and authority (do not command)

(4) being seen as proud, selfish, vain, people pleaser and over board (OVER!!)

(5) being under spotlight and radar (prone to be crucified, is she trying to attract attention, GRRRLLLL...)

is taking a toll of me, and making me unable to come out of my shell.
I feel paralyzed.

I know that i need to step out of my comfort zone, even if it costs ....ME.

All the time, I applied these methodology:

(1) do not suggest,
lead others to speak it out
(because a lot of teaching does not mean
the listener will take action or really repent,
thus try to let them say it and
commit to their own words rather than ours),

By the way, some people like to say the last words:
"i am not going to do it because you said it, i will just take another way
as long as people recognise it as my own.")

Works for passive or prideful people.

(2) whenever people need support and assistance,
be there to support
(important to break the culture of
just commanding and delegating
without taking the highest responsibility,
leader does not means manager,
leader stays at the front and leads by example,
managers push from behind using authority through structure)
i am a leader not a manager.

Works for completing task on time.

(3) let people express themselves freely
even if it is not of the norm.
every believer has to go through this stage,

if not given the channel to speak out,
may just bury inside their heart,
the effects will seep through their actions subconciously
(repeating the same mistake or commit it even after taught),

Really repenting or justifying; saying bible says so and thus,
just works if the person is logical,

We need to cater for emotionally,
question barking(why!!!) or
historically-inclined people,

There are more than one way to bring back a lost sheep,

I don't like to force upon people and
I do not like "authoritarian" style...
i prefer free-will (just like God gives to us)

Works during emotionally and problematic seasons.




(4) I will stand at the view point of the certain person
and look from his/her side of the story and
usually stands with him/her.

(I am with you, let us get out of this depression pit together,
I was once gravely depressed so i understand)
I would try my best to understand the situation
(the emotional part), because
I believe that not every situation need
logical explanation and evidence proving.

Just a little understanding and compassion could solve it.

Perhaps i will not advise biblically like the way usually done,
but i have my way to win the person back to God.
By the way, i have a team of great teachers that could do the teaching.
Someone has to play my part...It is not an easy part.

The victims (so called!) will not take in my advices well, as
only want my understanding
and the teachers will condemn me (is it biblical?)

But if my part is abolished,
many things will go underneath without anyone finding out, right?

Works to know the whole TRUTH!


(5) I take up my character depending on the situation.

I know the responsibilities and impacts each character available.
I judge accordingly so that i know that i can really commit and
could predict the end results for my specific action.

I am very careful.

Because i know of a concept "no turning back."
Each commitment clings to me for a lifetime..
I do not do things half way.

Works well to change atmosphere gradually and proggressively!


I am a biblical REBEL! i am not a bible cyborg...
I do hold to the truth and my faith but do things unconservatively!
It does not make me any less of a Child of God.

mustard seed

There will be another supernatural healing rally in my community,
I am excited and awaiten with
anticipation of that days' coming,
prayers and reflections to
increase faith and compassionte heart,

The more i dwell,
the more doubts creep into my heart and mind (my soul)

God, take away all the disbelief in me,
Increase my faith
God is going to perform miracles in the land of Kuantan
Praise the Lord


We are going to gather a plentiful harvest
Let's gather all the workers to the field of salvation

However i lay my concerns at the feet of Jesus,

(1) Could we use publicity stunt like giving testimony, giving away cross necklaces as protection or taking their personal stuff to be prayed for? How far should we go?

(2) Shoud we give them such high hopes and leaving them hopeful for miracles and disease lifted? How much hope should we offer?

(3) Are we willing to keep in touch with these people who desired to be healed not only before that event but also after that, years to come? Are we really commited?

Am i the only one lacking in faith?



God, give me understanding of your awesome doings
I know that i may not understand
as your understanding is higher than the heavens

If i believe in salvation, i believe in miracles
My survival is a miracle
Why is it so hard to embrace healing miracle, Angie?

Yes, they are related and bridge us to Jesus Christ

May your will be done in Kuantan



May i be able to contribute and serve in this event

May all bro s and sis s join hands and hearts to serve

Amen.

Starlight, star bright


I was reminded to hold on to the promises of God
(Psalm 31)
and be an overcomer,
be the head not the tail and
to be uprising and
performing miracles in workplace.

This is a lesson stressed for times and times.
It was only that day i discovered that it might be a culture distinction for our church.

I had been uncomfortable thinking, " i have to stand out."
Outstanding

Humility and obscurity has been a norm in the church
if someone told you that you are a people -pleaser or you are attention seeking
it was like you are struck by leprosy



"Be the brightest star you can in your circle of influence."
kind of make me twitched

What is important is my life as a mission has to be a "punch."
So when i am with my students, i treat them differently, i sound differently.
Shine, Angie, Shine, Shine for Jesus

You cannot satisfy everyone's requirement
So,use your discernment and chameleonity

We need to create an atmosphere that makes people want to be a part not apart,
Set up as a organisation which is:


(1) educational

(2) supportive

(3) contributive to the society

(4) a personal platform

(5) positive competitive

There is no space for:

(1) dull personality

(2) delusion

(3) inconfidence/insufficient/faithless

(4) fear of failure and rejection

We need to be:

(1) comfortable in the spotlight

(2) force ourselves above circumstances

(3) laugh through our weaknesses

(4) stand in the front

(5) speak aloud

(6) supporting and pushing everyone

I see that there are a few shifts need to be done in my personal style:

(1) Instead of pushing from behind,
i need to overcome,
be at front,
and lead others by the hand

(2)
Do not see the differences within us,
but discover ways to
unite and bring out the best
by connecting and synergy.

(3)
Instead of being ashamed for
being pointed out by others




(good / bad or untrue / true),
take it in
(we need publicity, exposure and non-stop excitement)

(4) Do not observe, act!!!!

Anything is better than nothing...

cracks

If something goes really wrong,
we have to admit that we did something right wrongly

There are good methods with good intention,
however, there are many ingredients and associated condition that we have to consider too

We have to be adaptable and not hesistant to make changes
Excellence and standard may be the hallmark of God
certainly, it is true
and it is a command of God
certainly, it is something i hold on and look up too

However, over stressed will cause:

(1) unreactivity; afraid to move, fear of failure, will not step or do more,

knowing that will be receptive to critism
without practicality in help and suggestions

it is not something that a person or two could readjust,

because quality control (QC) became a culture

i observe in churches that grow,

the QC is not so stringent and rigid,
it made me question of the concept applied,
i could not have said that those churches are compromising
because i see the results and experience the atmosphere

(2) obedient and uncreative people;

no longer question or give suggestions and ideas
because we are used to system and standards like ISO.
slowly, no improvement,
just stabil and consistent
flat

by commending obedient and submissive people there are some disadvantages because...

(3) it is hard to retain certain type of people like:

- free-spirited and minded
- innovative and creative people
- those that spurred and jump on their feet
- individual with own mind set / opinion
- people that are more free-flowed, catalysed by situation

I believe in:

(1) Accepting personal style

(2) Different and striking concept each and everytime

(3) Fun and enjoyable for all (i dislike too task oriented until lose all the joy)

(4) Working as a team and everyone acts as a servant to everyone

(5) We rise and fall together as one entity
(6) Let people be comfortable to step out of their comfort zone (willing heart)

(7) Make everyone feel at home and belonged

(8) Walk the talk, action exceeds words

(9) Result-oriented, accept others' success method (learn from those who made it)

Conclusion:

I will still be adamant in my belief and culture breakthrough that i am entrusted to invade.
At the same time, be flexible, aggressive, never step back, be positive at every circumstances and be encouraging to others. Keep going!

leading vs supporting role

This is something that went through my mind constantly
before i decided to work behind the scenes:

leading vs supporting roles
in a film, the leading and supporting role may have the same time slots
but the differences lie in paycheck, publicity and fame

i ask my self:
who gets the honor no matter who gives more or less? God
who gets the honor no matter who did what and did not do what? God
who gets the honor no mattter who did the right thing or the wrong thing? God

then i ask myself the ultimate question:
why are you not doing more,
doing the right thing
and be accepting of others' conduct?

deep inside,
i question my own belief in God,
my attitude in the Word Of God
i may have studied and listened,
but His Calling did not embed in my heart
this is a problem i have to deal with

Jesus did not die in vain
my service in Him will not go down in vain
My life is not in vain
i do not want to waste my time walking in circle

What does it matter who does more or less?
What does it matter who does it and doesn't?
What does it matter who did it right and wrong?

What is important ....

kingdom of God advances
self-improvement
unity
new potential discovery
growth in people and numbers


Angie, move on

i really need to get over it,
my emotion control is much better than before,
much under-control
under the authority and in the grace of God

Let me vent it out for one last time...
LAST...

(1) i give others support, why do not others?
if you do something, i will be there for you.
if you need help, i will be there to back you up
if you do it wrong or insufficient, i will make it up for you
i am not taking credit, but do you know that these very little things take great effort and concern for you.
is it too much to ask from others just a little bit of encouragement. IS IT?

(2) why don't you offer help in practical ways?
stop talking and start doing
stop blaming and take charge and innitiative
do not push aside your weaknesses and inadequancies by pointing out others
stop grumbling and do it for others (i never point out what i did for others in the dark, i do not understand why people have to directly or indirectly mention it even if it is so menial)

Sometimes these are pushing me to a side and over my limit,

- why should i do it?
- is it my duty?
-whatever (pretend not to listen and can't hear a word or do not understand)
- sit around and wait for anything or anyone.
- i do not care or bother...
- why should i respect you when you do not learn how to?
- why should i do it whilst you are just relaxing?
- Who do you think you are? What are you treating me as?
- do not try to impose your authority on me. Only God can push me to move.
- i am not doing it for anyone but God. So, stop commanding...
- why should i be there for you, when you are never around when i need someone.

WHY? WHY? WHY?
I do the spiritual gifting test times and times again, from different resources or even the same resource,
it is verdict that i am gifted in

Help / Service
Hospitality


why did i have to do the test repeatedly?
- because there is no glam and shine about a helper

then, i think of Jesus who is always prepare to serve and wash His disciples' feet
and i tell myself, by serving others, i am serving with Jesus

finally, i succumb to God's gift and i say " i do not want to take this cup. But, if it is your will, i shall drink from it. Amen."

Then i test it by stepping out of the zone and try to overshine, lead and command
it does not work.

Proofs:
(1) i do things better when i am alone. In the presence of others, i could not do much. too much of distraction. i concentrate on people more than task at hand. i do not look efficient in the eyes of others. but i deliver results each and EVERYTIME.
(2) no one will listen to my commands and obey even if i force unto it, sweet-talked and explode in anger. people like it if i do things in their way, knowing that i will support.
(3) People like me to complete tasks for them even if they are leaders and suppose to lead by example but did not offer that. if i was the leader and ask for completion, i doubt the delivery will be faithful.

Problems in the HOG:
(1) Everyone wants to lead but no want wants to serve. Proof: people function better when assigned FORMALLY, need to be taught CONSTANTLY
(2) Everyone likes to talk but in action (zero)
(3) Everyone likes to be supported but little wants to support
(4) Everyone needs to be imparted values to move. Come on, think and evaluate yourself, contribute FIRST...

i could just sit around and pretend to be gullible

put on a smiling face
play my part

just give a few of innocent remarks:

i have no idea
what? i do not get what you are saying

the best answer:

do not reply

tilt my head away

pretend to be thinking of other things
better still, don't think a thing

Angie,

who are you fooling? Jesus?
i can never hide from you...
how can i hide from you....

your love for me brings me to light....
i do not want to hide
let me take cover beneath your mighty arms

red hot chilli peppers


i like my food hot and spicy
could not eat through my meal without spices, curry and chillies

i like all sorts of hot sauce as long as it....
excites me
makes me sweat
tingles my tongue
burns my throat

the food may be just okay,
but if the sambal sauce is great,
then the whole meal is divine

chilli is the main meal
the food is just side dish

life is dull and tasteless all right
why go through a tasteless and dull meal
this is my thought

my greatest achievement of being a spice girl
is i have recruited many red hot members along
that is what i call, zest
Passion for Life

Chilli, anyone?

NOT again!!!

i sprained my ankle during a badminton game
i always fell, hurt, cut, chopped myself, bled, bruised and the list goes on....
i am glad to be still in one whole piece

it is getting embarassing to ever hurt myself in any way or others

it is normal to be injured
but it is not normal to be injured in each outdoor activity



Many years ago, i will tell God, "take away this thorn in my flesh"
2 Corinthians: 9But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

i wonder if ..

my physical configuration is unbalanced
i am mentally disturbed that i lost control
psychologically attention seeking
i really don't know
if i knew, i would not let this happen to me

i doubt myself
i want to be self-sufficient and independent

i have many scars on my body to show the:

mishaps
misfortunes
accidents
pains
i went through and endured all this while

no pain, no gain
let me see what are the positive behind these...

ehmm....
maybe can see who really cares for me
maybe can experience that i am weak, i need God's strength
suddenly feel that i need to be taken care of, tired of just looking after others
afraid..... oh, i am supposed to think of the good things..

when we are sick and in pain,
it is hard not to see the dark side.

Bothers and sisters, if your flesh is inflicted like mine...let's make this psalm our prayer

Psalm 38 (every verse hits hard on me...so real...as if talking about my life)
A psalm of David. A petition.

1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath.
2 For your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down upon me.
3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; my bones have no soundness because of my sin.
4 My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear.
5 My wounds fester and are loathsome because of my sinful folly.
6 I am bowed down and brought very low; all day long I go about mourning.
7 My back is filled with searing pain; there is no health in my body.
8 I am feeble and utterly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart.
9 All my longings lie open before you, O Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you.
10 My heart pounds, my strength fails me; even the light has gone from my eyes.
11 My friends and companions avoid me because of my wounds; my neighbors stay far away.
12 Those who seek my life set their traps, those who would harm me talk of my ruin; all day long they plot deception.
13 I am like a deaf man, who cannot hear, like a mute, who cannot open his mouth;
14 I have become like a man who does not hear, whose mouth can offer no reply.
15 I wait for you, O LORD; you will answer, O Lord my God.
16 For I said, "Do not let them gloat or exalt themselves over me when my foot slips."
17 For I am about to fall, and my pain is ever with me.
18 I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin.
19 Many are those who are my vigorous enemies; those who hate me without reason are numerous.
20 Those who repay my good with evil slander me when I pursue what is good.
21 O LORD, do not forsake me; be not far from me, O my God.
22 Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior.

lost touch

i think i am shifting back to myself
THE REAL ME (feeling good!)
emotions fleeting (make me feel human)
i could just alter my expression and state of mind in a snap (adaptable creature)
react to situations and necessity (play a part)
at the same time, my mind just keep on processing (time concious)
i judge myself based on results (impacts i made)

to observe needs and gaps to be filled
to keep everyone occupied


i observe myself and find some capacities to be improved:

(1) ability to assimilate into different culture and environment
(2) still could not freely open myself wide open
(3) servantship is not fully utilized

However, i would like to applaud myself on:

(1) Helpfulness
(2) welcoming spirit
(3) desire to encouragement
(4) sensitivity to others' needs

Angie, keep it up.

Thank you Lord today for bringing us to the circle of people who are sidelined
i know that God has His Mighty Will on that place
God, guide us to know what it is,
so that your Will be done and your Grace be shown.

Amen.

this is me



i shed buckets of tears today since wee morning

tears of...
regrets
gratitude
shame
relieve
deliverance

i am finally in touch with my vulnerable and sensitive side
which recently i have very much stashed into a far away hidden cabinet

i will cry freely in the future
this is me...

Forget what is behind

Forget what is behind

i am a forgetful person
i wonder why?

i do not like to remember
the facts
the dates

the past
the wrongdoings
what i should have done but did not
what i could have prevented but did not
the regrets

i like to live in the present
if it is over, i let it be
what is done is done, why brood over it?

i discover

i live in the past
i do not let go of the past
i hold on to it like a latch on a dog
and the dog keeps on tugging at the latch
sometimes, the little dog is budging me

i have to pull it strongly to keep it close

Psalm 139: 23
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
i am a contradict
Psalm 109:22
For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.

if i could not be and have what my heart desires
i let it be
for a moment
whenever possible, i will satisfy that ....
in a way

Psalm 134: 4

So my spirit grows faint within me; my heart within me is dismayed.


conciously.... i have forgotten
subconciously.... i have not
unconciously....my life is fitting
my past into my present
like missing pieces of puzzle

there are too many times
i find myself going back



there are too many times
i find myself unable to resist

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.


but now i am ready to handle and tackle it
i am given a second chance



for myself;


i know that actually i am taking a familiar road
a path that i have walked down before
i do not want to give up without taking second chances

i do not like going through my life
thinking
what if...... i believe i could overcome....

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