Cambodia

hello from Phenom Penh!! currently blogging in an internet cafe, back facing the blazing, scorching sun. awaiting to enter the Royal palace for a short tour.

we're having a blast here! went to siem reap first and stayed in the Villa, the most friendly, cozy and welcoming hotel. we joined their tours and got to see the amazing temples. Angkor wat, Ta prohm, Angkor Thom, Beng melea.. all of which tells a different story. They also represented the prosperity and power of this land centuries ago. Well other than temples, we visited the stilt villages and experienced parts of local fishing lifestyle. Saw the mobile village, where the people move their homes all the time depending on the water level. Tough but simple life.

I enjoyed talking with the guides and the locals about their life and history. Lots of wars and fear amongst the people until a few years ago where things became more stable. I enjoyed the relaxing pace of life and the many chilling out sessions...

erm.. yes, job hazard.. visited Caritas, one of the many centers for HIV patients. Bought crafts from ladies who made them for a living. Heard some of their stories... heartbreaking. Saw children whose parents have died of HIV. Malnourished and lost. I'm glad to see many non-government organizations came in to aid the people of cambodia.

yea.. just a summary of siem reap. Will talk more about pp later...
My diet coke has dried up. so has my sweat. ha.. so it's time to get up and move into the sun!

i love vacations =) I bet u love it too.

Times of Refreshing

Just came back from Footprints retreat! I feel refreshed, renewed.

During the night worship, i felt like i dropped all my weapons before God saying i cant go on anymore. i can't. I'm tired. I seem to be fighting so much and now i'm worn.

God gently extended His invitation of rest.

Jesus said:

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Matt 11:28-30

Come... the invitation requires a step of faith. A humbling experience of "yes, God i'm sorry. i need you". I wonder what took me so long to step out of my own little bubble and enter into His presence; a place of abundance. I found Him. I am loved. God invited me to just dwell in His sweet presence. "Find rest for your soul in ME". No longer do i need to strive with my own strength.. Yes! i have decided to plunge into HIS refreshing promises! Join me!

Psalm 36

The song and Psalm of the season...

Pray continuously, unceasingly.
Worship the Almighty one.
Trust in the Lord and rest in Him.
Find your strength in Him & be renewed today..

Your love, oh Lord
Reaches to the heavens
Your faithfulness stretches to the sky
Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains
Your justice flows like the ocean's tide
I will lift my voice
To worship You, my King
I will find my strength
In the shadow of your wings

Congratulations!

Just Married. Happiness.

Lingling got married!! So happy for her!!

Attended her wedding dinner. Caught up with lots of secondary school friends and most of all, miss karen seah. The lady who introduced Christ to me. It was a wonderful reunion. We recounted the old days... and wow.. it's been a long time ago. Realized that i've been friends with them for 10 yrs? or more? It was exciting finding out about each others' life. More encouraging to know that many are still serving the Lord faithfully.

i thank God for good friends and good times. anyway, congratulations to the couple!