Evan essence is
1. essence of evan (?!) - take away the outer trappings and facade, what i am about.
2. evanescence
ev·a·nesce intr.v. ev·a·nesced, ev·a·nesc·ing, ev·a·nesc·es
To dissipate or disappear like vapor
"Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while & then vanishes away. " - James 4:14
"Man is like a mere breath;His days are like a passing shadow. " - Psalm 144:4
Friday, January 30, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Prayer is not a substitute for hard work — prayer is the work! God does things in and through our lives by prayer that He does in no other way. As we pray, and as our attention is turned toward God, we become more receptive to aligning our lives with His will.
God will not equip us with His power while we are racing off to our next appointment! His Spirit will not empower us if we are oblivious to what He is saying. He requires our complete attention before He will fill us with the powerful presence of His Spirit.
from Experiencing God Day by Day,
a devotional by Henry and Richard Blackaby
2nd October entry
Monday, January 19, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Friday, January 09, 2009
so when u find yourselves stuck at some "simple ideas" or "familiar passages of the Bible", get off of the theoretical and down to the practical. So ask, "Why don’t we always apply this simple truth?" In other words, "What are the elements of our circumstances, priorities, etc. that keep us from obeying what God so clearly teaches us."
say wednesday, i got to meet 6 med students n dentist n got to catch up and hear from them. it is a rather mean feat considering how every1's timing juz fit incredible like pieces of puzzle falling into place in my schedule. n not to mention their willingness to meet!
i was already blessed by the interaction with them. then... stepping into the MRT, i met Evelyn whom i havent met in a long time! and she asked me abt PEPSI n within the travelling to 1 stop, i managed to answer her question n meet her need that helped her cell group's planning. n for me, i was encouraged that she is actively involved in her cell group. and finding her on FB, she is growing n committing herself to the Word more this year. greater encouragement.
then thurs, having a good meeting with my med staff team and then being able to lunch with JL at TTSH. meeting drs n students in middle of sch is almost like ti-kum-ing. they dun know their schedule, when they can have lunch (many times they cant!) n even if we can lunch more than 10min tog! had a good interaction with Jon n prayed. i was so encouraged by his ministering to me! n i was supposed 2 b the staff! then down to Lily's. had a good time with lincoln then also praying. again, it felt like my schedule was God-arranged. so very swee2 swee4
today, went for my last CSM. i m already overjoyed at the prospect that i m no longer in campus. n they were so sweet. wanted 2 do a closure n "send off". n did it as a appreciation to me n ZZ. n of course got a little borders card. got sharon to appreciate me n of course she praised me 2 the skies. i got to say my "last words" and appreciate the leadership n my ex-team. then had a surprise appreciation fr D as he abruptly requested to say sometihng. at first i didnt noe how 2 react. then i relaxed n received his words. a definite leap on his part n for me, answered prayers for restoration n healing. i felt God juz gave me a fabulous closure. something extra but so very good! the sharing n prayer was refreshing. had a gr8 lunch with ZZ n jan choo. then coming back 2 the office, helped calyn. n while helping, gail found me and i could help her get her job done n she kept saying "seeing you makes me so happy". like more than 10 times! n despite it being such a small thing n we not meaning anything more than colleges to each other, this exclamation made me so very happy too! then travelling down to city hall with SW. met evelyn again! we got more chance to chat n she shared with me her life. n so uplifted by my interactions with every1 today.it's like some impossibly perfect day where every1 u meet tells u how great u r, that they love u, or open their hearts n share with u. n the praying tog adds the icing to the cake. it's been such a sweet sweet day. or days. thank You Lord!
it's like God using all of us to resource, encourage and spur one another along. that i can give n help others n others can b brought into my path by God to refresh me. it's like mini perfect demo of the body of Christ living n helping one another. i really feel v loved n favoured.