He will be waiting for me...~
Jesus so kind and true;
On His beautiful throne He will welcome me home...~
After the day is through...~
For the Christian, Heaven is spelled H-O-M-E...~
Monday, August 31, 2009
Whatever our circumstances...~
Whatever our circumstances,
Jesus is present with His love,
compassion and grace.
He is proof, presence and
provision enough to carry us safely through...~
Jesus is present with His love,
compassion and grace.
He is proof, presence and
provision enough to carry us safely through...~
When every worry, every care to God in faith is brought...~
When every worry, every care to God in faith is brought,
we have no place whereon to found one single anxious thought...~
Worry is a burden God never intended us to bear...~
we have no place whereon to found one single anxious thought...~
Worry is a burden God never intended us to bear...~
When trials overwhelm our souls and tempt us to despair...~
When trials overwhelm our souls and tempt us to despair,
we need to reach out to the Lord and trust His tender care...~
God's love does not keep us from trials; Its helps us get through them...~
we need to reach out to the Lord and trust His tender care...~
God's love does not keep us from trials; Its helps us get through them...~
Wholesome laughter has great face value...~
Wholesome laughter has great face value...~
A merry heart is like a medicine.
It's soothing for your sadness, gives you joy;
So lift your voice and let your spirit soar.
True happiness is yours without alloy...~
A merry heart is like a medicine.
It's soothing for your sadness, gives you joy;
So lift your voice and let your spirit soar.
True happiness is yours without alloy...~
God's love for us is always astonishing...~
God's love for us is always astonishing,
especially when it touches us at low ebb of life.
During our darkest times,
the Lord comes to us with His joy,
His love and His song...~
especially when it touches us at low ebb of life.
During our darkest times,
the Lord comes to us with His joy,
His love and His song...~
Sunday, August 30, 2009
I have seen what a laugh can do...~
I have seen what a laugh can do.
It can transform almost unbearable tears
into something bearable,
even hopeful.
Westlife- i will love you Forever -
I'll be loving you forever,
Deep inside my heart you'll leave me never,
Even if you took my heart,
And tore it apart,
I would love you still, forever
You are the sun,
You are my light,
And you're the last thing on my mind,
Before I go to sleep at night,
You're always round,
When I'm in need,
When trouble's on my mind,
You put my soul at ease,
There is no one in this world,
Who can love me like you do,
That is the reason that I,
Wanna spend forever with you,
I'll be loving you forever,
Deep inside my heart you leave me never,
Even if you took my heart,
And tore it apart,
I would love you still, forever,
We've had our fun,
We've made mistakes,
But who'd have guessed along that road,
We'd learn to give and take,
It's so much more than I could have dreamed,
Cause you make loving you, so easy for me,
There is no one in this world,
Who can love me like you do,
That is the reason that I,
Wanna spend forever with you,
I'll be loving you forever,
Deep inside my heart you leave me never,
Even if you took my heart,
And tore it apart,
I would love you still, forever,
And girl I pray you leave me, never,
Cause this is the world, where lovers often go astray,
But if we love each other, we won't go that way,
So put your doubts aside,
Do what it takes to make it right,
I love you, forever, no-one can tear us apart,
I'll be loving you forever
Deep inside my heart you leave me never,
Even if you took my heart,
And tore it apart,
I would love you still, forever,
And I'll be loving you forever
Deep inside my heart you leave me never,
Even if you took my heart,
And tore it apart,
I would love you still, forever,
I'll be loving you forever,
Deep inside my heart you leave me never,
Even if you took my heart,
And tore it apart,
I would love you still, forever
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
If your heart is filled with sadness or you struggle with despair...~
If your heart is filled with sadness or you struggle with despair,
turned to God, who will bring you gladness when
you sense His love and care...~
In God's garden of love, you are His forget-me-not.
turned to God, who will bring you gladness when
you sense His love and care...~
In God's garden of love, you are His forget-me-not.
Qi Qiao Jie (Chinese Valentine's Day) Celebrations. How Do Asians Celebrate This Romantic Day?
Qi Qiao Jie (Chinese Valentine's Day) Celebrations
How Do Asians Celebrate This Romantic Day?
Unfortunately, festivities surrounding Chinese Valentine's day have fallen off in recent years. In the past, Seven Sisters' Associations would put up colorful "shrines" made of paper, fresh fruit, and flowers as a tribute to Niu Lang and Zhi Nu.
Today, younger Chinese are often unfamiliar with the holiday, and more likely to celebrate Valentine's day on February 14th. Still, in some cities efforts are being made to bring back many of the traditional festivals - including Qi Qiao Jie - in order to attract tourists. For example, in Hong Kong young girls still display needlework, burn incense and make offerings to the night sky.
Read more here...~
http://chinesefood.about.com/od/westernhol/a/chinavalentines.htm
How Do Asians Celebrate This Romantic Day?
Unfortunately, festivities surrounding Chinese Valentine's day have fallen off in recent years. In the past, Seven Sisters' Associations would put up colorful "shrines" made of paper, fresh fruit, and flowers as a tribute to Niu Lang and Zhi Nu.
Today, younger Chinese are often unfamiliar with the holiday, and more likely to celebrate Valentine's day on February 14th. Still, in some cities efforts are being made to bring back many of the traditional festivals - including Qi Qiao Jie - in order to attract tourists. For example, in Hong Kong young girls still display needlework, burn incense and make offerings to the night sky.
Read more here...~
http://chinesefood.about.com/od/westernhol/a/chinavalentines.htm
Chinese Valentine's Day ~ Qi Qiao Jie...~
Chinese Valentine's Day
There may not be chocolate or cards, but the Chinese have a day devoted to love.
Valentine's Day, the annual tribute to romantic love, is fast approaching. Florists, card shops, and chocolate vendors are all doing a raging business as lovers rush to purchase tokens of their affection.
The Chinese also have a day devoted to love. Qi Qiao Jie, or the seventh eve, is often referred to as Chinese Valentine's Day. While the annual gift giving commonly associated with St. Valentine's Day doesn't take place, there are several charming customs associated with this romantic day for lovers.
There are two legends surrounding the origins of Chinese Valentine's Day. Both involve the position of the stars on the seventh day of the seventh month in the Chinese lunar calendar (August 26th in the year 2009).
According to the first version (my favorite), the seven daughters of the Goddess of Heaven caught the eye of a Cowherd during one of their visits to earth. The daughters were bathing in a river and the Cowherd, Niu Lang, decided to have a bit of fun by running off with their clothing. It fell upon the prettiest daughter (who happened to be the seventh born), to ask him to return their clothes.
Of course, since Niu Lang had seen the daughter, Zhi Nu, naked, they had to be married. The couple lived happily for several years. Eventually however, the Goddess of Heaven became fed up with her daughter's absence, and ordered her to return to heaven. However, the mother took pity on the couple and allowed them to be reunited once a year. Legend has it that on the seventh night of the seventh moon, magpies form a bridge with their wings for Zhi Nu to cross to meet her husband.
In the second story, Niu Lang and Zhi Nu were fairies living on opposite sides of the Milky Way. Feeling sorry for the two lonely sprites, the Jade Emperor of Heaven actively tried to bring them together. Unfortunately, he succeeded too well - Niu Lang and Zhi Nu became so enraptured with each other that they neglected their work. Annoyed, the Jade Emperor decreed that from that point on, the couple could only meet once a year - on the seventh night of the seventh moon.
Today, star gazers celebrate Qi Qiao Jie by gazing up at the star Vega, east of the Milky Way which represents Zhi Nu, and at the constellation Aquila, on the west side of the Milky Way, where Niu Lang waits for his lover to join him.
Other common names for the festival are the Seven Sisters Festival or the Festival of the Double Sevens.
Written by Rhonda Parkinson
Read more here...
http://chinesefood.about.com/od/foodfestivals/a/chinavalentine.htm
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Parc/1486/festival/qiqiao.html
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/modern_customs/77904
There may not be chocolate or cards, but the Chinese have a day devoted to love.
Valentine's Day, the annual tribute to romantic love, is fast approaching. Florists, card shops, and chocolate vendors are all doing a raging business as lovers rush to purchase tokens of their affection.
The Chinese also have a day devoted to love. Qi Qiao Jie, or the seventh eve, is often referred to as Chinese Valentine's Day. While the annual gift giving commonly associated with St. Valentine's Day doesn't take place, there are several charming customs associated with this romantic day for lovers.
There are two legends surrounding the origins of Chinese Valentine's Day. Both involve the position of the stars on the seventh day of the seventh month in the Chinese lunar calendar (August 26th in the year 2009).
According to the first version (my favorite), the seven daughters of the Goddess of Heaven caught the eye of a Cowherd during one of their visits to earth. The daughters were bathing in a river and the Cowherd, Niu Lang, decided to have a bit of fun by running off with their clothing. It fell upon the prettiest daughter (who happened to be the seventh born), to ask him to return their clothes.
Of course, since Niu Lang had seen the daughter, Zhi Nu, naked, they had to be married. The couple lived happily for several years. Eventually however, the Goddess of Heaven became fed up with her daughter's absence, and ordered her to return to heaven. However, the mother took pity on the couple and allowed them to be reunited once a year. Legend has it that on the seventh night of the seventh moon, magpies form a bridge with their wings for Zhi Nu to cross to meet her husband.
In the second story, Niu Lang and Zhi Nu were fairies living on opposite sides of the Milky Way. Feeling sorry for the two lonely sprites, the Jade Emperor of Heaven actively tried to bring them together. Unfortunately, he succeeded too well - Niu Lang and Zhi Nu became so enraptured with each other that they neglected their work. Annoyed, the Jade Emperor decreed that from that point on, the couple could only meet once a year - on the seventh night of the seventh moon.
Today, star gazers celebrate Qi Qiao Jie by gazing up at the star Vega, east of the Milky Way which represents Zhi Nu, and at the constellation Aquila, on the west side of the Milky Way, where Niu Lang waits for his lover to join him.
Other common names for the festival are the Seven Sisters Festival or the Festival of the Double Sevens.
Written by Rhonda Parkinson
Read more here...
http://chinesefood.about.com/od/foodfestivals/a/chinavalentine.htm
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Parc/1486/festival/qiqiao.html
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/modern_customs/77904
Qi Qiao Jie (乞巧节, The Festival to Plead for Skills)
Qi Qiao Jie
Qi Qiao Jie (乞巧节, The Festival to Plead for Skills), sometimes called Chinese Valentine's Day, falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the Chinese calendar and thus is also known as Double Seven Day. It is traditional for young girls to demonstrate their domestic arts on this day (especially melon carving) and to make wishes for a good husband. Additional names include:
* The Night of Sevens (七夕)
* Seventh Sister's Birthday (七姐誕 qi1 jie3 dan4)
* The Night of Skills (巧夕 qiao3 xi4)
Japan also celebrates this festival as the Tanabata festival, celebrating the meeting of Orihime (Vega) and Hikoboshi (Altair). (See )
The story of Cowherd and Weaver Girl
On Qi Qiao Jie eve in late summer the stars Altair and Vega are high in the night sky and the Chinese tell the following love story, of which there are many variations:
A young cowherd named Niu Lang (牛郎, the star Altair) happens across seven fairy sisters bathing in a lake. Encouraged by his mischievous companion the ox, he steals their clothes and waits to see what will happen next. The fairy sisters elect the youngest and most beautiful sister Zhi Nü (織女, weaver girl, the star Vega) to retrieve their clothing. She does so, but since Niu Lang sees her naked she must agree to his request for marriage. She proves to be a wonderful wife, and Niu Lang a good husband, and they are very happy together. But the Goddess of Heaven (in some versions Zhi Nü's mother) finds out that a mere mortal has married one of the fairy girls and she's furious. Taking out her hairpin, the Goddess scratches a wide river in the sky to separate the two lovers forever (thus forming the Milky Way).
Zhi Nü must sit forever on one side of the river, sadly weaving on her loom, while Niu Lang watches her from afar and takes care of the two kids (his flanking stars Aquila -β and -γ).
But once a year all the magpies in the world take pity on them and fly up into heaven to form a bridge over the star Deneb in the constellation Cygnus so the lovers may be together for a single night, the seventh night of the seventh moon. This is the night of Qi Qiao Jie!
See also: The Jade Emperor#The princess and the cowherd
Variations to the story
* it is the Emperor of Heaven or her father who keeps the lovers separate and he does so in order that they focus on their work instead of romance (the work-ethic version)
* the star Deneb is a fairy who acts as a chaperone when the lovers meet on the magpie bridge (the G-rated version)
Traditions
On Qi Qiao Jie night, a festoon is placed in the yard and the single or newly married women in the household make an offering to Niu Lang and Zhi Nu consisting of fruit, flowers, tea, and facial powder. After finishing the offering, half of the facial powder is thrown on the roof and the other half divided among the young women. In this way the women are bound in beauty with Zhi Nu!
Other romantic days
Two other days have romantic associations in China: Valentine's Day on February 14th, borrowed from the west, and Lantern Festival Day on which an ummarried girl can appear in public unescorted and thus be seen by eligible bachelors.
Read more here...~
http://ww.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/Qi_Qiao_Jie/
Qi Qiao Jie - Chinese Valentine's Day
1. Description
Qi Qiao Jie falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of Chinese Lunar Calendar
There are many other names to it: “Qi Xi Jie”, “Nu Er Jie” and “Qi Jie Dan”.
The most original name is “Qi Qiao Jie” – means the festival for praying to the weaving fairy.
“Qi Xi Jie” – means festival of the seventh night. It is self-explantory as the festival falls on the seventh day, hence this is how the name came about.
“Nϋ Er Jie” – means festival celebrated by females (unmarried ladies). As the festival was to commemorate a legendary fairy who is also a female, hence the festival is mostly or almost only celebrated among females.
“Qi Jie Dan” – means festival to celebrate birth of the seventh sister. Coincidentally, the fairy which is linked to the festival was ranked seventh among her siblings. Hence, she was regarded as seventh sister. Therefore, the festival was named after her, seventh sister.
This festival is based on a legendary story between two lovers. There many 2 versions to this story behind the festival. It is not a so popular Chinese festivals compared to others like Lantern Festival, Lunar Chinese New Year. However, it was remembered by many because of the touching love story behind the legend.
Qi Qiao Jie (乞巧节, The Festival to Plead for Skills), sometimes called Chinese Valentine's Day, falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the Chinese calendar and thus is also known as Double Seven Day. It is traditional for young girls to demonstrate their domestic arts on this day (especially melon carving) and to make wishes for a good husband. Additional names include:
* The Night of Sevens (七夕)
* Seventh Sister's Birthday (七姐誕 qi1 jie3 dan4)
* The Night of Skills (巧夕 qiao3 xi4)
Japan also celebrates this festival as the Tanabata festival, celebrating the meeting of Orihime (Vega) and Hikoboshi (Altair). (See )
The story of Cowherd and Weaver Girl
On Qi Qiao Jie eve in late summer the stars Altair and Vega are high in the night sky and the Chinese tell the following love story, of which there are many variations:
A young cowherd named Niu Lang (牛郎, the star Altair) happens across seven fairy sisters bathing in a lake. Encouraged by his mischievous companion the ox, he steals their clothes and waits to see what will happen next. The fairy sisters elect the youngest and most beautiful sister Zhi Nü (織女, weaver girl, the star Vega) to retrieve their clothing. She does so, but since Niu Lang sees her naked she must agree to his request for marriage. She proves to be a wonderful wife, and Niu Lang a good husband, and they are very happy together. But the Goddess of Heaven (in some versions Zhi Nü's mother) finds out that a mere mortal has married one of the fairy girls and she's furious. Taking out her hairpin, the Goddess scratches a wide river in the sky to separate the two lovers forever (thus forming the Milky Way).
Zhi Nü must sit forever on one side of the river, sadly weaving on her loom, while Niu Lang watches her from afar and takes care of the two kids (his flanking stars Aquila -β and -γ).
But once a year all the magpies in the world take pity on them and fly up into heaven to form a bridge over the star Deneb in the constellation Cygnus so the lovers may be together for a single night, the seventh night of the seventh moon. This is the night of Qi Qiao Jie!
See also: The Jade Emperor#The princess and the cowherd
Variations to the story
* it is the Emperor of Heaven or her father who keeps the lovers separate and he does so in order that they focus on their work instead of romance (the work-ethic version)
* the star Deneb is a fairy who acts as a chaperone when the lovers meet on the magpie bridge (the G-rated version)
Traditions
On Qi Qiao Jie night, a festoon is placed in the yard and the single or newly married women in the household make an offering to Niu Lang and Zhi Nu consisting of fruit, flowers, tea, and facial powder. After finishing the offering, half of the facial powder is thrown on the roof and the other half divided among the young women. In this way the women are bound in beauty with Zhi Nu!
Other romantic days
Two other days have romantic associations in China: Valentine's Day on February 14th, borrowed from the west, and Lantern Festival Day on which an ummarried girl can appear in public unescorted and thus be seen by eligible bachelors.
Read more here...~
http://ww.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/Qi_Qiao_Jie/
Qi Qiao Jie - Chinese Valentine's Day
1. Description
Qi Qiao Jie falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of Chinese Lunar Calendar
There are many other names to it: “Qi Xi Jie”, “Nu Er Jie” and “Qi Jie Dan”.
The most original name is “Qi Qiao Jie” – means the festival for praying to the weaving fairy.
“Qi Xi Jie” – means festival of the seventh night. It is self-explantory as the festival falls on the seventh day, hence this is how the name came about.
“Nϋ Er Jie” – means festival celebrated by females (unmarried ladies). As the festival was to commemorate a legendary fairy who is also a female, hence the festival is mostly or almost only celebrated among females.
“Qi Jie Dan” – means festival to celebrate birth of the seventh sister. Coincidentally, the fairy which is linked to the festival was ranked seventh among her siblings. Hence, she was regarded as seventh sister. Therefore, the festival was named after her, seventh sister.
This festival is based on a legendary story between two lovers. There many 2 versions to this story behind the festival. It is not a so popular Chinese festivals compared to others like Lantern Festival, Lunar Chinese New Year. However, it was remembered by many because of the touching love story behind the legend.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
How to Stay Happy and Positive Some Easy Tips
How to Stay Happy and Positive Some Easy Tips
Self-enhancement is the key to stay happy and positive. Here are some easy tips
* Take time to acknowledge personal accomplishments and celebrate success in a manner that can strengthen relationships. Keeping good social and personal relations are very effective means avoiding stress.
* Take good care of yourself. When you feel good, you also feel good and vice versa. Love yourself each day. Tell yourself ‘I love you’ and give yourself a hug everyday.
* Wear a smile everyday, compliment at least one person in the day, greet people, and take each day as the first day of the rest of your life. Do something new every day or as often as you can.
* Practice self-help methods, like writing journals, being passionate about work, taking on some hobbies, improving social life by meeting up with friends and relatives.
* Figure out your fun quotient of the day.
* Avoid procrastinations and perfectionism.
* Eat healthy and exercise regularly. For this, all one needs to do is wear one’s exercise shoes and step on one’s treadmill for a few minutes or even better, jog on beautiful beach side.
* Avoid addictions or any such risk-driven activity.
If there is a negative pattern in your life, opt for group or family counseling.
Here is some food for thought:
* Be assertive instead of being aggressive.
* Control anxiety by identifying one’s irrational thoughts and beliefs and rectifying them.
* Instead of cribbing, accept loss gracefully and move on with life.
* Replace low self-esteem with good-self image by always choosing to think positive, strengthening your talents and learning from your mistakes.
* Overcome ‘boredom’ with introduction of changes and passion in life.
* When feeling sad or low, you can have an attitude towards good thingsof life, and observing how you are better compared to some others who are not.
http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Stay-Happy-and-Positive-Some-Easy-Tips
Self-enhancement is the key to stay happy and positive. Here are some easy tips
* Take time to acknowledge personal accomplishments and celebrate success in a manner that can strengthen relationships. Keeping good social and personal relations are very effective means avoiding stress.
* Take good care of yourself. When you feel good, you also feel good and vice versa. Love yourself each day. Tell yourself ‘I love you’ and give yourself a hug everyday.
* Wear a smile everyday, compliment at least one person in the day, greet people, and take each day as the first day of the rest of your life. Do something new every day or as often as you can.
* Practice self-help methods, like writing journals, being passionate about work, taking on some hobbies, improving social life by meeting up with friends and relatives.
* Figure out your fun quotient of the day.
* Avoid procrastinations and perfectionism.
* Eat healthy and exercise regularly. For this, all one needs to do is wear one’s exercise shoes and step on one’s treadmill for a few minutes or even better, jog on beautiful beach side.
* Avoid addictions or any such risk-driven activity.
If there is a negative pattern in your life, opt for group or family counseling.
Here is some food for thought:
* Be assertive instead of being aggressive.
* Control anxiety by identifying one’s irrational thoughts and beliefs and rectifying them.
* Instead of cribbing, accept loss gracefully and move on with life.
* Replace low self-esteem with good-self image by always choosing to think positive, strengthening your talents and learning from your mistakes.
* Overcome ‘boredom’ with introduction of changes and passion in life.
* When feeling sad or low, you can have an attitude towards good thingsof life, and observing how you are better compared to some others who are not.
http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Stay-Happy-and-Positive-Some-Easy-Tips
Friday, August 21, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
A man who works with his hands is a laborer...~
A man who works with his hands is a laborer;
a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman;
but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.
a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman;
but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.
Time is too slow for those who wait...~
Time is too slow for those who wait,
too swift for those who fear,
too long for those who grieve,
too short for those who rejoice,
but for those who love, time is eternity.
too swift for those who fear,
too long for those who grieve,
too short for those who rejoice,
but for those who love, time is eternity.
Laughter is like a fresh new day...~
Laughter is like a fresh new day,
each giggle is the dawn of a new morning;
brighten up your day and smile with laughter...~
Hear a laugh, smell a rose, taste the honey on my lips... ~
Hear a laugh,
smell a rose,
taste the honey on my lips.
Close your eyes,
think of smiles and laughter ...
you have found me !
John 3 : 16.. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son...~
John 3 : 16 (KJV)
16For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life.
John 3 : 16 (NIV)
16"For God so loved the world
that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him
shall not perish but have eternal life.
16For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life.
John 3 : 16 (NIV)
16"For God so loved the world
that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him
shall not perish but have eternal life.
Psalm 1... Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly...~
Psalm 1 (King James Version)
Psalm 1
1Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
4The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Psalm 1 (New International Version)
Psalm 1
BOOK I : Psalms 1-41
1 Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
4 Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff
that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
Psalm 1
1Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
4The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Psalm 1 (New International Version)
Psalm 1
BOOK I : Psalms 1-41
1 Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
4 Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff
that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
For everything there is a season...~
For everything there is a season,
And a time for every matter under heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to seek, and a time to lose;
A time to keep, and a time to throw away;
A time to tear, and a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate,
A time for war, and a time for peace.
~ Ecclesiastes 3 : 1 - 8 ~
Psalm 23... The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want...~
Psalm 23 (King James Version)
Psalm 23
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Psalm 23 (New International Version)
Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, [a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
Footnotes:
Psalm 23:4 Or through the darkest valley
Psalm 23
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Psalm 23 (New International Version)
Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, [a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
Footnotes:
Psalm 23:4 Or through the darkest valley
~ ** ~ ~ ** Footprints ** ~ ~ ** ~
~ ~ Footprints ~ ~
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.For each scene,he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of foot - prints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
Thursday, August 13, 2009
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
The furthest distance in the world is not between life and death...~
The furthest distance in the world is not between life and death but when I stand in front of you yet you don't know that I love you...~
The furthest distance in the world is not when I stand in front of you yet you can't see my love but when undoubtedly knowing the love from both yet cannot be together...~
The furthest distance in the world is not being apart while being in love but when I plainly can not resist the yearning yet pretending you have never been in my heart...~
The furthest distance in the world is not struggling against the tides but using one's indifferent heart to dig an uncrossable river for the one who loves you...~
Wander in peace and solitude, free and fearless. -- from someone's website
(translation: 平静地独自前行, 自由而无畏 )
世界上最远的距离 The furthest distance in the world
不是生与死 is not between life and death
而是我就在你的面前 but when I stand in front of you
你却不知道 yet you don't know that
我爱你 I love you
世界上最远的距离 The furthest distance in the world
不是我在你面前你却不知道我爱你 is not when I stand in font of you
yet you can't see my love
而是明明知道彼此相爱 but when undoubtedly knowing the ... love from both
却不能够 yet cannot
在一起 be togehter
世界上最远的距离 The furthest distance in theworld
不是你我相爱不能在一起 is not being apart while being in love
而是明明无法抵挡这股思念 but when plainly can not resist the yearning
却还得故意装作 yet pretending
丝毫不把你放在心里 you have never been in my heart
世界上最远的距离 The furthest distance in the world
不是明明无法抵挡这股思念 is not
却还得故意装作丝毫没有把你放在心里
而是用自己冷漠的心给爱你的人 but using one's indifferent heart
挖了一条无法跨越的沟渠 to dig an uncrossable river
for the one who loves you.
This is my favourite song from Ambrose Hse - hua xiang...~
Hua Xing by Ambrose Hsu.flv - Lavender OST
花香 (許紹洋)
風 沒有方向的吹來
雨 也跟著悲傷起來
沒有人能告訴我 愛是在什麼時候
悄悄走開
風 伴著花謝了又開
雨 把眼淚落向大海
現在的我才明白 妳抱著紫色的夢
選擇等待
記憶是陣陣花香 我們說好誰都不能忘
守著黑夜的陽光 難過卻假裝堅強
等待的日子裡 妳比我勇敢
記憶是陣陣花香 一起走過永遠不能忘
妳的溫柔是陽光 把我的未來填滿
提醒我花香常在 就像我的愛
記憶是陣陣花香 一起走過永遠不能忘
妳的溫柔是陽光 把我的未來填滿
風吹起花的香味 就像妳的愛
Potpurri (Ambrose Hsu)
The wind, blowing over here without direction
The rain, also arising with these sorrows
Nobody can tell me, when is it that love
Noiselessly walked away?
The wind, accompanying the withering and blooming of flowers
The rain, carrying falling tears towards the sea
It is only now that I understand, you're clutching a purple dream
And choosing to wait
Memory is the scent of flowers, we agreed that we'd never forget
Sunlight defends against the darkness, feigning courage even in sadness
In those days of waiting, you were more courageous than I
Memory is the scent of flowers, never forget we walked together
Your tenderness is the sunlight, completely filling my future
Reminding me that the scent of flowers is always there, just like my love
Memory is the scent of flowers, never forget we walked together
Your tenderness is the sunlight, completely filling my future
That aroma of flowers on the wind, it's just like your love
The furthest distance in the world is not when I stand in front of you yet you can't see my love but when undoubtedly knowing the love from both yet cannot be together...~
The furthest distance in the world is not being apart while being in love but when I plainly can not resist the yearning yet pretending you have never been in my heart...~
The furthest distance in the world is not struggling against the tides but using one's indifferent heart to dig an uncrossable river for the one who loves you...~
Wander in peace and solitude, free and fearless. -- from someone's website
(translation: 平静地独自前行, 自由而无畏 )
世界上最远的距离 The furthest distance in the world
不是生与死 is not between life and death
而是我就在你的面前 but when I stand in front of you
你却不知道 yet you don't know that
我爱你 I love you
世界上最远的距离 The furthest distance in the world
不是我在你面前你却不知道我爱你 is not when I stand in font of you
yet you can't see my love
而是明明知道彼此相爱 but when undoubtedly knowing the ... love from both
却不能够 yet cannot
在一起 be togehter
世界上最远的距离 The furthest distance in theworld
不是你我相爱不能在一起 is not being apart while being in love
而是明明无法抵挡这股思念 but when plainly can not resist the yearning
却还得故意装作 yet pretending
丝毫不把你放在心里 you have never been in my heart
世界上最远的距离 The furthest distance in the world
不是明明无法抵挡这股思念 is not
却还得故意装作丝毫没有把你放在心里
而是用自己冷漠的心给爱你的人 but using one's indifferent heart
挖了一条无法跨越的沟渠 to dig an uncrossable river
for the one who loves you.
This is my favourite song from Ambrose Hse - hua xiang...~
Hua Xing by Ambrose Hsu.flv - Lavender OST
花香 (許紹洋)
風 沒有方向的吹來
雨 也跟著悲傷起來
沒有人能告訴我 愛是在什麼時候
悄悄走開
風 伴著花謝了又開
雨 把眼淚落向大海
現在的我才明白 妳抱著紫色的夢
選擇等待
記憶是陣陣花香 我們說好誰都不能忘
守著黑夜的陽光 難過卻假裝堅強
等待的日子裡 妳比我勇敢
記憶是陣陣花香 一起走過永遠不能忘
妳的溫柔是陽光 把我的未來填滿
提醒我花香常在 就像我的愛
記憶是陣陣花香 一起走過永遠不能忘
妳的溫柔是陽光 把我的未來填滿
風吹起花的香味 就像妳的愛
Potpurri (Ambrose Hsu)
The wind, blowing over here without direction
The rain, also arising with these sorrows
Nobody can tell me, when is it that love
Noiselessly walked away?
The wind, accompanying the withering and blooming of flowers
The rain, carrying falling tears towards the sea
It is only now that I understand, you're clutching a purple dream
And choosing to wait
Memory is the scent of flowers, we agreed that we'd never forget
Sunlight defends against the darkness, feigning courage even in sadness
In those days of waiting, you were more courageous than I
Memory is the scent of flowers, never forget we walked together
Your tenderness is the sunlight, completely filling my future
Reminding me that the scent of flowers is always there, just like my love
Memory is the scent of flowers, never forget we walked together
Your tenderness is the sunlight, completely filling my future
That aroma of flowers on the wind, it's just like your love
When I am in coma or die tomorrow...~
When I am in coma or die tomorrow, you must learn to fold one thousand or even one million of the colourful paper crane for me..!! Maybe I will wake up in miracle one day...~
Don't be despair as my tears will be flowing like river coz my spirit and my soul still have feeling...~
You must be grateful coz nobody will disturb or talk to you anymore and as forever...~
The only thing that you must remember will be my birthday - 22nd April or 2204..~ even though I am not around in this world anymore... Just cheer up and carry on with your wonderful life here...~
I don't think I will dare to weep in front of you even though I am extremely upset with everything as forever...~
During the night, whenever you look up at the sky, you will be able to see the brightest star sparkling in the sky will be ME... Smiling...~
Don't be despair as my tears will be flowing like river coz my spirit and my soul still have feeling...~
You must be grateful coz nobody will disturb or talk to you anymore and as forever...~
The only thing that you must remember will be my birthday - 22nd April or 2204..~ even though I am not around in this world anymore... Just cheer up and carry on with your wonderful life here...~
I don't think I will dare to weep in front of you even though I am extremely upset with everything as forever...~
During the night, whenever you look up at the sky, you will be able to see the brightest star sparkling in the sky will be ME... Smiling...~
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
A merry heart does good, like medicine...~
A merry heart does good, like medicine,
But the broken spirit dries the bones...~
Being cheerful keeps you healthy. It is slow death to be gloomy all the time...~
22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
22 A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.
~ Proverbs 17 : 22 ~
But the broken spirit dries the bones...~
Being cheerful keeps you healthy. It is slow death to be gloomy all the time...~
22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
22 A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.
~ Proverbs 17 : 22 ~
Saturday, August 1, 2009
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