Deepen Convictions, Putting Eternity into our Hearts.

needed reminder :)

This is one of the tagline for church this year ' Awaken Eternity, Deepen Convictions '. I think its beautiful.

That also God is continually drawing us to Him. Deepening our conviction towards His reality and His love. And He will put Eternity in our hearts. That when you live each day, its not just each day, its forever. We think beyond, beyond our temporary. Like a glimpse unto heaven with each step we take.

Sometimes its easy to just read it and go like ' oh ' .. okay, and it doesn't sink in. But i feel God has this ability to draw us to Him and open our eyes. Eyes of faith, that allows us to please Him.

I've start to see His words are so true, that obeying His words and doing as He convicts us to do brings the greatest blessings. Yes patience is difficult but it is vital, they say, twist and turns they make a good story.

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You know when it comes to relationships, people always love to give advice. Based on their experience usually. But i don't believe there are sets of rules to follow, i believe timing is in God's hands, just keep God close to your heart, be yourself, honest and real. Know what God calls of you and do it, but don't limit Him to your own thoughts and understandings of doing things a certain way, or thinking those are the 'right way' to do things.

I mean how did they progress from arranged marriage to now. Someone crazy might have decided to break the rules, of how its suppose to be. So i believe in taking crazy chances when God gives the green light, Go. Love is not about rules. If it were, there would be a certain structure too to how we should care for another, but it just comes from honestly and being real.

We are most alive when we follow our heart beat. Isn't that why we accept God into our heart, and allow him to speak to our heart? If we don't listen to our heart which God speaks too, how real can we be. But its always good to test all things. I know that life is a life long journey of lessons. Boy it is. Perhaps the best partner, would be a diligent student, someone always willing to learn.

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Excited about the weekend! :D Going to learn some things new.

Do what scares you.

and it doesn't even have to mean in a physical context as such,
 it could be a simple thing!

Doing something out of your routine or your familiarity may be scary. It may be so normal for someone else though, its all about the change and doing something different that actually scares us. And i feel that i must always do something i don't usually do. Put myself out there, do something out of my ordinary. I am excited about this year! i still am! Even though i may go through my doubts and moods but i want to live above them. Above my emotions, moods, doubts, thoughts. And may my heart always be beating for whatever is true, noble and lovely.

I want this year to be a year i learn to humble myself. Allow failure to come, allow myself to fall yet to always get back up stronger, and to learn from every experience. Of course i won't go doing stuff that is down right dumb, but to always be make the best choices and decisions even if it involves getting out of my comfort zone and taking calculated risk. 

I want to accept Challenges. To make peace with people, places and things that i am not naturally attracted to, or accept. But to really rise above it all, to learn to know that it is not about where i am, who i am with or what the things are but something much deeper. Its the inner soul learning to thrive and remain trustful. I am not going to go where i do not feel at peace, but i know that wherever God leads He will send His peace before me. And i will willingly accept.

To also always stay real, honest and true to myself. The worst thing anyone can do is to lie to themselves, there is no way anyone can really grow or learn if they choose to live in what they convince themselves to be true but is actually a lie.

This year, i would also like to learn to stop comparing, but be at peace with the choices i make and own up to them. To each its own they say. Why should i look around and compare myself to others, I want to be content with that i have. To be thankful for all i have. To make the most of what is given to me. This is how i want to always live. To also always make the most of every given opportunity in courage and confidence. Confidence not in the fact that 'i am totally awesome' attitude, but that confidence in knowing that life is too short to fuss over the small stuff, to care about what others think, and to never be too proud to do something beneficial. 

To also not seek for perfection. To not expect much from others but to accept, and expect the best of yourself to give. I know that i can only seek perfection in God, in all things else, you can't. You can just accept, love, show mercy, forgive, learn, grow, give. To stand firm in my believes and not waver my values, yet to not impose my thoughts on others.

Oh life. Of learning. Trusting. Daring. 

As January slips away...

" Chin Up and Fight the Good Fight Each Day"

February,

i'll call it my month of wonder, love and hope.

Just came back from a mini reunion with high school friends. Its good to see old faces, and see how they are doing. Its funny how we all have different opinions on things and views of life, that changes the course of how life happens.

I am encouraged by a friend, that well the beginning of anything is always the toughest, but we have to keep going and not give in to the doubts and 'what's not happening', because things will slowly grow while you are not looking, you just have to keep your eyes on your plate and work at it.

Some people change partners like underwear. But something in me wouldn't let me, it's just saying, wait. He'll come, and He will be worth it. I do not believe in upgrading to another partner or getting bored of someone or growing out of love. I believe in growing together with that someone, learning each day, making things work, keeping things alive, and growing in love. I believe in eternal bonds. Which when God unites, nothing can separate, just like His love towards us. I don't even care if people think i am stupid and if it may take longer to wait, i just won't play around. And i pray to God he'll guard me from sweet talkers of empty promises and of empty longevity.

I believe a guy should be direct and not lead a girl on, they must always mean what they say, and let their action speak louder than their words. No empty promises, but of truth and honesty, as well as courage. I've also learnt that no one is perfect. If you are looking for someone perfect, you won't find him. He doesn't exist, even you yourself are not perfect. That looks aren't as important as heart. And it's not really about expecting someone to be or act a certain way but accepting them for who they are, if you want things to always go as you dream or preconceive then you may as well buy into a fantasy person that is non-existent. You may as well marry yourself. 

No idea what this month would bring. But i am hopeful. "don't be afraid, just believe " -Mark5:26. And i simply just will do that. Trust God and you'll be like a tree planted by the river, even when outward circumstance don't seem to be in your favor, God will show his favor in due time. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time" - 1 Peter 5:6

To February :)!

Sun and Shield.

"Better is one day in your courts
 than a thousand elsewhere;

I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God

    than dwell in the tents of the wicked." 

 Psalm 84:10

Today as i woke up, Psalm 84:10 really spoke to me. And i realized how important God's presence is in my life. How He brings peace and joy and its fragrance would linger about me. Because of Who He is. I don't know how i could live without Him and it would be terrible.

I also know He has to be in the centre of my Heart and Life. That if anything comes between Me and Him, it wouldn't work out well, because only He brings fulfillment and purpose to life. I would rather be anywhere near and with God even if its at the threshold of His house, than in a mansion far from Him. Because, for a strange sense, there is more wealth and value, or jewels in the soul close to God, let me try to explain, its like the inside of you filled with heaven and wonder brings much more than if inside is storm and thunder yet everything around is luxurious and comfort. 

" I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than dwell in the tents of the wicked "

There is beauty , real beauty where God is, there is grace, peace, calm and joy. And i know that where God is not, there would be envy, strive, discontent, darkness, it would just be prison. Really and truly there is freedom in Christ. Where He is, as He dwells inside, He truly lifts of the burden of life so we may live forth His glory in faith.

"Tents. Observe the force of the contrasted expressions. The house is the Lord's; the tents are of the wicked.The pleasures of sin are for a season only; the world passeth away, and the lusts thereof." Arthur Pridham.

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I have also been reminded greatly that the Lord has given me a Helper too, 

" These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name. He will teach you all things, and bring you to remembrance all things that I said to you. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do i give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. "John 14:25-27

Words of love and comfort from an awesome God. Thank you Jesus.

[In this blog i have not really been writing anything of these kind. But today i just really felt like posting this.]

Shouldn't stop you.

Enough. When do we ever have enough of anything?. I feel that there is a tendency that we stop doing what we dream to do or aspire to be because we feel that we haven't got it, nor have enough.

All i know that with whatever i do, its about taking the next step forward. It may be tiny, but significant. Rushing into it wouldn't be beneficial if there is not to be a continual growth. And the next steps would often what be scary. Perhaps a little intimidating but that is the only way to get used to things, to accustom myself to new environments and territories. And it starts from being brave, persistent in your thoughts and actions, being a go getter. The best way to learn is through experience. 

Seaspiration !

Steps to the Sea / Amalfi Coast via Pinterest

AHOY! How is everyone doing? :)

Its just 12 days into the new year!! How quick as it passed. just another 343 days till 2015! Okay im definitely not counting down, but oh wouldn't it just zoom by and shan't we not put any God given day to waste nor laze!

+ This year i am going to grasp sound Opportunities that come my way.

+ Be brave to try new things, to always be learning something new.

( i have a more defined list but as much as i do blog and share, i do have my own private moments ;p)

I feel it is important to look at the positive side of things, instead of letting the fear of your insecurities and doubt take over. Be wise in your research and calculations, and well if you know it is something required of you, listen to that whisper and jump in by faith. People all around would be trying to shovel their opinions as well as use their experience as benchmarks for you, but it is so important to stand firm in what you believe and not waver. All because it would be much more difficult doesn't mean we should not try!

I am so thankful and Glad that KANOE is growing steadily. At basically the rate in which i myself am going. I know what i can do and that i love, enjoy and have been gifted with the ability to make, design and create beautiful things with my entire heart. What i have yet to learn and perhaps what i am not so very good at doing is marketing. I know i must place myself at the best location, but i guess now i am slowly researching on the direction i should take and move towards.

Love making those little Rings that brings a little magic and wonder. A little joy, hope, beauty and love. I love it when people receive their Rings and get the whole experience package of excitement in receiving something warm and of the heart.

This year i want to always look at the bigger picture, to learn to share my dream with others and work with others, and hope that all our dreams can collide into a bigger one that would bring much joy and success!

Perhaps i am a dreamer, who longs for the sea :) 

HELLO SEASPIRATION 2014!

I realized my title is Seaspiration but i had not really talked about anything sea-ish! haha. Perhaps it is the Sea that brings us to wonder and hope, long and wish! :) God makes everything beautiful. 

2014!!!

diving into the unknown.

:D:D I am really excited! This year really did start off with a "Bang!"

So many new things to do, learn, experience and explore! I am really excited!!! Really getting immerse in the arts, designing, as well as my resolution to live under the sea! I'll learn so much this year i know. Im just going to step out in faith and courageously. That is the only way to live.

I really am so glad i am not teaching haha!!! i loved that i did, but i am just so happy now doing what i do. I hope and pray that everything will just fall into place and knowing that God is just always there, and He will always only give me the Bestest! as i willingly Trust His love.

But i know, i really do need to organize myself! So many things everywhere, i am constantly doing something and man, this week has been pretty tiring!. There are many stuff to prepare for!

I pray and hope that really God's favor will fall on me. I just have to be honest.

And this year i'm definitely going to meet my husband. boyfriends don't last. We are just going to get married. Because when I know i Know! I don't really like dilly dallying around. And He will be the Bestest! Okay, i most probably have frightened most of the guys reading this , but whatever, you are most probably not the one i'll marry in this case. HAHA.. okay totally talking a lot of nonsense now. but i am just really excited for the new year! :D:D 

Its funny when you start to step out in faith, things just fall in place. And you constantly are supplied with enough, and with more. Sometimes you just have to do what you feel is the best thing to do in your heart.

To 2014!! :D