Haste is dangerous!!!

It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. --- Pro 19:2

It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows. --- Pro 20:25

The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. --- Pro 21:5

Through my quiet time these days, as I read the book of Proverbs, God has taught me the danger of haste...It comes at an expectedly apt time as I realised how hasty I can be, in my making decisions and conversations. I have been praying for wisdom, and God directed me to the center of it...Stop! Think! Pray!!!

Oh Lord, give me the wisdom to think before I speak and pray before I act. May I continue to seek wisdom in You.

Reality Check.

1. Not all Christians behave like they should. It hurts to see the "strong" ones fall into the temptation of the world and even more painful to see them leave the faith. And you wonder...wld you be next

2. The perfect thing you hold dear to may be a covering to many pains beneath...and when the covering peels, it is shocking and stunning to even glimpse what lies within...

3. I am not who I am...where I think I am strong is where I will fall. Life then becomes a painful struggle, cos then there is nothing that I am strong in...

4. It's 22 days to Patho Pros...

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Reality Check. Despite the worst of it all, God is faithful and He never changes!!! Amen!!!

A medical student's prayer...

Dear Lord,

I'll be having my long case tmr. Still have loads I haven't studied, and loads that I've studied yet can't seem to remember...But Father, in all things, I want to give thanks. Thank You for leading me thru this wonderful posting, one blessed with great tutors, friendly patients and a gd chance to consolidate things I've learnt.

Lord, I commit the exam tmr into your hands. I ask that you grant my examiners wisdom to judge and evaluate me fairly, that I will have attained the standards I sld.

Father, I pray that you calm my heart and grant me a clarity of mind, to be able to take a focused and thorough history, think on the spot, recall what I've learnt and consolidate my thoughts. Grant me wisdom to speak, for I know I'm especially weak in presenting.

I thank you for the peace that you give that transcends all understanding. Keep my friends in your hands too oh Lord.

Good night Father. Amen!!

Life...

Just received news of a friend's sudden passing. Dr David Ho, a friend and senior, has been called home to be with the Lord.

This sudden and shocking news comes as a reminder that death lurks near, and does still have power over us. But we take comfort in the knowledge and confidence that Christ has won victory over death. Christ has broken the chains of death and set us free. By this faith, we know that David is in the arms of our Father, enjoying His pressence with the heavenly host.

We mourn for the passing of a friend, but take comfort that we will join him one day in heaven. May the Lord continue to strengthen and comfort his family in the tough times.

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Life is really so short and full of uncertainty. We often want to have control over our life, but the reality is, we can't. And in trying to "be in control", we become miserable and frustrated with life. Life becomes a chasing after the wind, a never ending toil.

"Meaningless! Meaningless! Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless. What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun?" Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

But Christ promised that He came to earth to give us life, and that we may live life to the fullest...

Vincent's wedding...

It's a blessing to be at Vincent and Phyllis wedding. Such a touching scene, Vincent and Phyllis exchange their wedding vows under the witness of God and man, walking down the aisle as they begin a new chapter in their live, thanking all the impt ppl who have made an impact to their lives...

Congratulations Vincent!!! May the Lord be the head of your household as you and your family worship Him. May you (2 of you becomes one now) continue to grow closer to God.

Poor student like me can't afford expasive gifts, but made a little card as a gift to Vincent on behalf of my beloved (and dearly missed) Phirox team mates...Took a painstaking 6h making it (first time la)...It may not be fantastic, but it's our blessing to Mr and Mrs Vincent Lim!!

Fig 1 Front of handmade card!! (verse = Mark 10:7 )

Fig 2 Inside of card. Photo taken at Island Creamery, pre trip. Rach, don't worry, I added your msg in :) (verse = 1 Cor 13:4-8)

Fig 3. Back of handmade card. The best pic of us :) PhiROX!!!! Photo: Us at Bagiuo

*In making cards, I remember...*