THERE CAN BE MIRACLES IF YOU BELIEVE

When You Believe

Many nights we've prayed
With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains
Long before we knew we could
There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe

In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seemed like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
Yet now I'm standing here
My heart's so full I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say

There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe

They don't always happen when you ask
And it's easy to give in to your fear
But when you're blinded by your pain
Can't see your way safe through the rain
Thought of a still resilient voice
Says love is very near

There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
Now you will
You will when you believe

You will when you believe
Just believe
Gotta believe
You will when you believe

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It has been a week of joys and disappointments, ups and downs.THere were times when i brimmed with pride as i watch the students performing so confidently and joyfully in their jobs; times when i shed tears and shared the disappointment when they did not pass the on-job-evaluation to qualify for the position. THere were times when i truly believed they can do it; times when i doubted and tough decisions have to be made.

Thank you Father, for granting us wisdom and strength. EVen when things did not go as we anticipated, we rest in deep assurance that You are still in control.
Father, i pray that as we continue to journey on with your children, grant us the patience and love to continue to encourage them, to be their greatest cheer leaders in their lives.
EVen when disappointments set in, Father, i pray that with You by our sides, we will journey on courageously, joyfully, and steadfastly with them.
Even when they give up on themselves, when no body believed that they can do it, Father, i pray that You will grant us the boldness to believe otherwise
Father, when the road ahead is dark and bumpy, i pray that You will continue to uplift us,to teach us to celebrate and rejoice even with the smallest step forward.
Father, we believe You are the LOrd of Miracles .....indeed there can be miracles in the lives of these children, if only we believe. Thank you for hearing our prayers. In JEsus' name we pray, amen.

The battle belongs to the Lord

THis song came very aptly during worship today......in preparation for the numerous battles i had to face in the week ahead......battles within myself, battles with numerous parties. As i see the email correspondences, my heart sank.i really dread the week ahead. Father, thank you for this timely reminder that the battles belongs to You. Raise me and lift me up. Father, i pray that in each and every step that i take, may it be a joyful worship unto you and you alone. I know you will carry me through the week. Thank you. In Jesus' name i pray, amen.

You raise me up

You Raise Me Up
by Josh Groban
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up... To more than I can be.

Dear Father,
Indeed i am nothing without you. Thank you for lifting my spirits.
Your child,
xiuli

At the begining

At the Beginning

by Richard Marx and Donna Lewis

We were strangers
Starting out on a journey
Never dreaming
What we'd have to go through
Now here we are
And I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you

No one told me
I was going to find you
Unexpected
What you did to my heart
When I lost hope
You were there to remind me
This is the start

Life is a road
And I want to keep going
Love is a river
I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road
Now and forever
Wonderful journey

I'll be there
When the world stops turning
I'll be there
When the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

We were strangers
On a crazy adventure
Never dreaming
How our dreams would come true
Now here we stand
Unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you

Life is a road
And I want to keep going
Love is a river
I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road
Now and forever
Wonderful journey

I'll be there
When the world stops turning
I'll be there
When the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

I knew there was somebody somewhere
Like me alone in the dark
Now I know my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing's gonna tear us apart

Life is a road
And I want to keep going
Love is a river
I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road
Now and forever
Wonderful journey

I'll be there
When the world stops turning
I'll be there
When the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

Life is a road and I wanna keep going
Love is a river I wanna keep going on....
Starting out on a journey
Life is a road and I wanna going
Love is river I wanna keep flowing
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you.

This is one of my all time favourite songs......this is for you ......;o)

Heaven's Very Special Child

After a long break and barely into my second week of work,I finally appreciate the value of weekend ......weekend that simply past so quickly. Ashamely, i dreaded returning to work.

But God is Good. In His wisdom and timely intervention, He reminded me once again how He bought me to into this job, and the purpose and work He has for me here. I was doing the morning duty today which involves 'patroling' the basketball court to ensure that the students on their morning walk dont fight. I stood there, watching them, with tears swelling in my eyes. Once again, the LOrd spoke into my weary heart. He saw my weariness, my anxieties, my fears in my unknown journey ahead. He granted me for the mintues as i stood there watching the children - to see them with His eyes, to feel them with His heart. I saw their simplicity, their joy. I saw them as His precious creations - each and every single one of them. I saw my purpose once again. Thank you Father, for granting me these special few mintues.Thank You Father, for renewing my heart for your children.

One particular incident strike me. A 15 year old boy ran towards another 15 year old or so boy who was simply seated at the chair and striked him hard on his head. I was taken aback when the second boy did not react or even shout back. He simply brushed off the incident. I was deeply touched. How often we react to situations when we were strike unexpectedly? How often we tend to defend ourselves, with the excuse of self defence? I need to learn Father, to remain still before you, and not to react to situations around me.

This is a poem which touched me greatly during my uni years.....i pray that dear LOrd, even as i am physically tired during this journey, i want to be faithful in journeying your goodness and Hands in my life. I know the road ahead is tough, but when i look back, i want to look back with sweetness and fondness knowing that You are with me and that Your Hands have carried me through as You always have done.

Heaven's Very Special Child

A meeting was held quite far away from earth
'It's time again for another birth,'
said the Angels to the Lord above
'This special child will need much love,
His progress may seem very slow
accomplishments he may not show.
And he'll require extra care
from the folks he meets down there.
He may not run or laugh or play
His thoughs may seem quite far away.
In many ways he won't adapt
and he'll be known as handicapped.
So let's be careful where he's sent,
we want his life to be content.
PLease,Lord, find the parents who
will do this special job for you.
They will not realize right away,
the leading role they're asked to play.
But with this child sent from above
come stronger faith and richer love
and soon they'll know the privilege given
in caring for this gift from heaven
Their precious child so meek and mild
is "Heaven's very special child."

Author unknown

Thank you Lord for bringing these students to Grace Orchard. I know you have a special purpose for all the teachers and staff you have placed here. Father, i pray that you will grant each and everyone of us here patience, wisdom and love as we walk into these precious lives.

Thank you Father, i heard you......

Ended my day yesterday in broken spirit ...... then a friend messaged "Praying 4 ya and know that in all things, He is with u :-) Jos 1:9

In His gentle reassurance and whisper, my table calender today reads "Have I not commanded you?Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

How often do we receive the same verse on the same day? This is not the first time it happened to me. Thank you Father once again for your gentle assurance and whisper to my deafen ears and anxious heart.

Thank you.

Just keep on walking......

I am off for another journey at Grace ORchard School, a school for students (6 - 18years old) with Intellectual disability and autism. Working in a special school - something which i always wanted to do since uni days...and finally finally .... after 4 long years, i am here ;o) Bulk of my jobscope would be seeking employment and job attachments for the students who graduated and who are still in school.

I am barely into my first week at work and am already feeling physically tired. Think i need to adjust my body to waking up at 5/6am.

On top of which, i am feeling lost with lots to pick up.Its kind of a strange and unpleasant feeling which i always get when i move into a new job. Feeling rather overwhelmed at the information and stuff which i had to pick up. Constantly i had to remind myself to take it easy and give myself time.....

But i am glad...the LOrd is good. These days, i can almost verbally hear Him say, "Its ok my child. Though its dark, just keep on walking......though you cant see me, i am right beside you to lead and to cheer you on.I had brought you thus far, i would not leave you alone."

Thank you Father.

your child,
xiuli