50th.

And so it has been 50 years since our country's independence. Some may say is just an ordinary day where one can sleep longer since it's a public holiday. And some would feel proud and thankful to be in this country where there isn't any war. Though the exception of crime rates is pretty crazy. For me I thank God that we are still as a nation so far for this past 50 years. No major race feuds, bing bang. And all the more the freedom for us to worship in Church legally, I have no idea what if we had to be an underground church and to avoid being captured if we do not have the privilege to worship freely.

Besides that, though our country have some "pimples" which is corruption, politic problems, social ills... Though it may effect our country's image, but then we as Christians who are citizens of Malaysia should very well know not to be involved in those things. If those happenings didn't happen then I suppose we all would be very complacent and just sit at home shaking our legs and just chill out. With those things happening, it stirs us to pray and be into action to intercede for our country. That way it will keep us going and not stay in our comfort zones. That's for sure.

On the other hand, as our nation continues to grow in numbers, in maturity, to being much established, having better technology, infrastructures, cutting out social ills and so on. And we still need to pray for the Lord's favour to be on this land that we may experience the revival that many souls would come to know Him (even our cousins for the fact). And that His grace would still be upon this land that no major disaster or wars would be here (I definitely don't want that to happen).

Happy 50th Anniversary Malaysia and a very Happy & Blessed Birthday to you indeed. The fact that I'm born here cause God have a purpose for me and not place me elsewhere though elsewhere may look better but then not to say I've got no choice but to make me feel proud of where I am now in this very country- Malaysia. Cheers & Happy Merdeka to all ^^

The Supernatural

No worries, no worries....... I'm still the same Joel Yap you all know of. I've not entered to some hocus-pocus sort of things. And not to commemorate the "ghost festival". I can actually just update my blog anytime of the day when I'm with my colleagues since they chat all sorts of things. Coincidentally today they where talking about ghosts, the haunted office and so on. And I just sat there and listen since I've got nothing to add. If there were it won't be quite relevant or some sort. Anyway, my colleagues were talking how their friends "experience" the presence of spirits and how some of them experience themselves when they were working late in the office. Weird sounds, strange happenings. I could just seat there and listen and at the same time thought to myself..... "If they just know God" but then 2 of them proclaim themselves as Christians which in turn if I'm not mistaken they're Catholics who goes to church on Sunday and so on. More like fulfilling a weekly ritual like that. The others are not Christians, which means I got a job to do but so far the time isn't right and I can just be a good testimony for now.

And connecting that incident in today's world, society. To make it a close up, in our circle of friends. Excluding the Christian friends we all go out with, we sure will have non-Christian friends whether we like it or not. That's the fact that we have non-Christian friends SO we can reach out to them. Talking about the supernatural. Which means things that are not natural in our world ie UFO, aliens, ghosts etc. Spirits does exist in case some of you might comfort yourselves saying that there isn't those sort of things. If there isn't spirits that are existent then why do people be possessed? So what is why we as Christian have to know what is around us and to hold fast tot he word of God. And know what to do to sanctify the place in Jesus name. And what power we have through Christ.

As the Bible said "Greater is He that is in me than he who is in the world". So the one who is in the world is just pure weak and will flee in the name of Jesus. But then if we (as Christians) allow ourselves exposed to the spirit world by indulging to witchcraft, sorcery, black magic and so on. Definitely we will be super vulnerable to be taken over by those unwanted things. That is why some Christians get demon possessed. Which is why we should be very careful on what we do and not get ourselves into trouble. So.... If I were to encounter what my colleague encountered, to tell the truth I can be awfully scared but then then if I'm not that superbly stunned till I faint, I will quickly regain my composure and to rebuke those stuff in Jesus name and to nullify and purify the place I'm at in Christ's name. If can perhaps I would just bring olive oil and put some around my office, which I think I have to ask my dad what are the "procedures" at the most I would just pray over the place. It seems easy to say it than do it but well, I have to bear in mind what I ought to do if I ever encounter those things. Since I'm protected by the blood of Jesus that no harm would be upon me.

Guts is needed to do so. Courage is the key to stay strong. as we remain in God, God will remain in us. That's a promise we can be proud of since God will never leave us nor forsake us. In the context we continue to seek Him and not do our own earthly things lah for sure =)

Looking Ahead.

So as people may say life is pretty boring. With the same old routine, easy to predict happenings and ending up being miserable their entire life. Having that negative mindset which is sort of a dead end for them to enjoy the true meaning of life. (not referring to Christian terms) Then we as Christians are more to not even try to dwell the miserable thing of life since God is the one who sustains us through. And not having us lying on the hospital bed awaiting death. I don't think anyone wants that. Hoping that we would just grow old and die peacefully in the sleep. Right?

Anyway, for me there are indeed loads of things to look ahead for. Not to say in my lifetime but making it even shorter just this remaining year itself. Christmas Musical by Charis Christian Centre in December is indeed a good stepping stone to show the congregation's true potentials, at the same time to glory God for His presents (in terms of various gifting various people have). Though just got the news that I'm to assume the role as the Tech. Director for the musical, it was like "thud" something's on my shoulders. But haven't feel the weight as yet. I was suppose to be the assistant but due to various issues that the ex-director was having, he decided he would assume to be an advisor only. Oh well, good challenge I have to say. I would have to get my head to start cracking for ideas.

Besides the fact that I'm sort of "stuck" with my internship contract I have with the current company I'm in now, there's still the weekends that I can still enjoy to the fullest. Not leaving upcoming birthdays of friends', outings, gatherings and so on. And the ones that I have not know of but will just pop out, out of the blue. But still, it's enjoyable lah. For now I'm still 19 but plus. Another 2-3 months more where I will be "ty" (you get the hint people, save up now and buy me something. Fine, I'm just kidding lah just trying to erm... 'pull your legs?') Haha.

Hmm..... Let me think what else to look ahead for.... Yea... Events that my company or clients is going to have that I have to attend to (sort of part of my work but then it may be a fun event). Being able to enjoy watching football for sure, food, fellowship that are a of course an all time favourite. Fulfilling my goal to go TGI Fridays (which I never entered before in my life). Recently went to Chilis with fellow pks (one of the few goals completed) at least can eat in Chilis but on own expense which is going to be once in a blue moon expense since it ain't cheap to eat there. What else?

I have to start thinking as soon as possible of what am I to do when I finish my internship. Sighs... Really don't wanna have head crackin to think go where. But the reality is that I have to think about it sooner or later. The later I think about it the more frustrating it may be I guess. Just have to leave to God to guide me through this phase. That's all for now, for this post. Just stay tune for more updates =D

Sad Case- but an expected one.

So what's the sad case and an expected one? Well, not a conflict in life actually but came across the news in the newspaper which was out today and also 2 days ago if I'm not mistaken. It's about the self professed gay pastor who's planning and going to open a church here in our country and had started a service in a hotel yesterday. Well, though it is stated in the newspaper that the pastor of the church said it's going to be a free for all sort of church and not only gays or lesbians can go but anyone can go and attend the service.

Thinking this sort of issue would happen only in the west? Think again. Now it's just right before our very eyes. In our own country...... I wonder now who would go into that church. To me I presume probably some homosexuals may go, some curious people who wanna find out what's it like, church hopping people (who just love attending various churches and not having a home church), some blur case people who just don't seem to know the truth as a Christian. And what WE going to do about it? Just let it pass through our mind without much electrifying thunderous thoughts? Don't think so...... We now need to continue to hold fast, hanging on and also remembering on what we learn both in Church as well as what we read in the Bible. As God forbids same sex union in terms of homosexuality etc (but not to say as you see girls holding hands shopping doesn't mean they're lesbians- common sense needed to identify that anyway). And to pray that people wouldn't fall into the trap that the evil one has bestowed.

As it is written in the Bible that in the last days there would be false prophets, false teachings. So we are already told way beforehand that this sort of things would initially happen. Someway, somehow. I myself didn't thought it would happen at all in this country. But then, I was wrong. Another news article was the independent church whose pastor does things which are not actually decent in a way and it's waywardly wrong. Sighs... It's really disappointing that this sort of things happen. And just continue praying for God's intervention.

Pic below, the one who's the only asian guy is the (gay) pastor of the church......

Week.

And so a week had ended just like that almost in a blink of an eye. As I come to see it, days are passing by really fast that we just flow along with it. Burying ourselves with the daily routines that are just so routine. And I think the speed, pace is going to be more faster. Come to think of it, when on highways with the speed of 100km/h "those" days where pretty fast enough. Now the limit is up to 110km/h, but still, the feeling of speed is different. 110km/h is not enough anymore. Which let us to accelerate even faster (though is already illegal).

So how was my job most of you asked since it's already a week I've been under internship with the advertising company. So far, I DID learnt things and do things that I never did before. Such as calling up the press, media etc. And at the same time just learn from mistakes. Overall so far so good and survive-able. With the exception tiredness really gets into me. And how I wish that time would just pause in the middle of the night where I can sleep longer. What mistake that I manage to know? That resulted me to ultimate fatigue-ness. That is to take a cab and just don't bother about saving cost for the company. Though you are not being told to save money for the company.

I sort of "saved" the company's money by taking lrt to the company in pj to collect letter heads & press kits which I thought it would just going to be small package and nothing much and can very well fit into my backpack. I reached there, took the cab to the company. Paid the cab driver after I took the package only I realized. Dang... Forgot to get receipt to claim back. Sighs... About the package, it was 2 boxes. And weights like 15-20kg. Me having some ego issues just carried the 2 boxes back to my office with great difficulty. Upon arrival back to home office I was like bathing with sweat. Hands felt disabled. Come to think about it, dumb it was I did that.

At night went for prayer meeting and was pretty much tired out. And at the same time kinda sick. Felt feverish when I went to bed and the next morning. Dreaded myself to office, did not take any lunch, just 2 slices of bread and just chill. Not to make unnecessary movements. I thought of taking mc, but then better just go back to office just in case I would suffer more at home by mom's "songs". Anyway the following day I felt alright guess with some sleep it helped me quite a lot. So there was an event that was coming up on Aug 3rd by LaFarge cement M'sia. Celebrating their 10th anniversary by having a dinner function with children whom they gave education funds to support them in their studies due to financial difficulties in their family. And my team of pr is suppose to just handle the press aka media. Handling registration and so on.

So it was a 7am (time i wake up) till 11pm (the function ends) job. Nice experience but still, it takes energy level. So most of the days I would cut out news clippings from newspapers (BM-Eng) that are monitored by my colleagues for the clients plus events organized by us. All in all it's still a pretty ok job excluding the "unknown" time of when can go home though 6pm is the sort of "time to go home" which is rarely practiced in this company but then all these is just to widen my knowledge in the working world. At least I got good colleagues and not bad ones thankfully. Now just going to flow along till I finish this internship (signed on contract already) on the end of the year.