   
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 the set of footprints in the sand, one belonging 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 footprints. 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 once I decided to follow you, you 'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troubled times of my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why you would leave me when I needed you most."
The Lord replied,"My child. My 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."
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~Footprints of my Life~
 Album "Made Me Glad" Miriam Webster "'Made Me Glad' was written in an old moldy house in Sydney. I found this place because it was low rent and decided to have no tv for a few months which ended up closer to a year. Being from a large family and someone who loved having people around, I found this quite a challenge! Often in times of prayer over the years all those beautiful psalms would come to me like 'you are my refuge, my fortress, sheild etc. After coming home from work one day, I was walking around the house speaking a few psalms and feeling nothing in particular. When I casually spoke out 'You have made me glad' the presence of God filled my heart and the room as worship began to flow out of my spirit to God. I was overwhelmed as He gave me fresh revelation that day that it doesn't matter where I am, if it's in the slums somewhere or in a plush hotel, Jesus is the one who makes me glad and all my joy is found in Him!" The above was written by a Christian songwriter Miriam Webster who jotted down these reflections as she penned her song 'Made me glad'. I am so thankful to read it because it has reminded me that Jesus is the source of all joy. It doesn't matter where we are or what the circumstances of our life is, if we put our faith in Jesus Christ, he promises us joy and peace no matter where we are. There are times in my life where I felt really down but whenever I think of Jesus, I am filled with joy once again because of his promises of a purpose for me and the gift of eternal life. I can have hope because with God, all things are possible. I know I just need to believe that He can do wondrous things. Having joy is an incredible thing and it is only made possible by what Jesus Christ did on the cross. Amen! MaRGaReT left her footprint @ 9:26 PM | 0 footprints
With teachers' day just over a few days ago and with the holidays starting today, I must say that this week has been great but not without its hardknocks! Let's start with teacher's day... I received many presents and cards from my students, in fact, it was two bags full of presents. It was delightful and heartwarming at the same time, opening those presents and seeing for myself how appreciative and thoughtful some of the students and the parents were. Truly, I have been blessed by God as a teacher. That said, I still have many things to learn and areas to improve (esp patience). It's not easy to be patient in a class of 30 and having a myriad of deadlines and syllabuses to cover. I am still learning how to manage. But ultimately, I don't just want to teach the students content from their books but also biblical values that they can carry with them all through their lives. And the best way to teach biblical values is really to model them out in my life. I know that I really fall short of that. But I also trust that God, by the power of His Holy Spirit, will mould me and help me to be the teacher that He wants me to be and for that, I will press on! After the teacher's day holiday, it was marking, marking and more marking as I wanted to give the children back their files, books and worksheets for revision. So the past 3 days have been exhausting but I managed to pull through, by God's grace. Now that the holidays are here, all teachers (including me!) can finally have a rest. Yes, and we really need it. I have sort of planned out the list of things that I want to do, which includes completing school stuff and marking, read the bible, meet up with NIE friends, go back JB, serve with next wkend's worship team... and the list goes on. In fact, I have already started today. Finally went to SKS bookstore today to get the ESV study bible. It's super thick and cost a bomb but I think its worth every cent. The illustrations are beautiful and the book was such a helpful resource to me when I prepared earlier on, for my bible study tomorrow. Can't wait to explore the rest of the study bible in the week to come! So yep, I am hoping and praying that the holidays will be fruitful for me... and also for all teachers and students out there! MaRGaReT left her footprint @ 10:50 PM | 0 footprints
Two days ago, I had a chat with two friends and we sort of discussed about the places where we stayed. One stayed at bishan and the other stayed in toa payoh and both were very near to the city and shopping havens like orchard. And so I stayed in woodlands and I could remember them sympathizing me when I said I wasn't exactly an orchard road fan because of the distance between woodlands and orchard! Yep, I have to agree that woodlands is really quite far from the city and there isn't any direct bus from here to there. But if you were to ask me what I really feel about it, my answer would still be that I am a woodlander and I am proud of it. :) Truth is, Woodlands is a place that has given me many fond memories. Though I am far from the city and the famous shopping centres, I am near to my church and my secondary sch friends, both of which have given me much joy in my life. I have formed so many friendships in Woodlands that I am so thankful for and these relationships make all the other inconveniences seemed so insignificant. Right now, I am also going to confess that almost everything that I own is gotten from causeway point....hahaha. Woodlands is also a very heartlander place and I feel this is a very important in keeping me grounded. Of course, there are poor people in Woodlands too but seeing them reminds me that there are people in need around and keeps my heart tender and compassionate. I thank God for Woodlands and I am happy to be a part of it! :) MaRGaReT left her footprint @ 8:51 PM | 0 footprints
This morning, I just want to praise the Lord who has been by my side through every trial and celebration. I am thankful that no matter what happens, I can find exceeding joy in Him. Exceeding Joy I have found exceeding joy, Jesus answered when I called this Name that has saved me, pure love that embraced me. Mercy, grace, eternal life. Bought from darkness to His light. While lost in my sin, He raised me and made me live. Chorus: My soul magnifies the Lord, my heart joys in God my Saviour, for He lifts the lowly, He's done great things for me. I will sing, praising evermore, He is mighty and Holy is His Name. I will lift my head up high, praising Jesus through each trial. Though I have not seen Him, I love Him completely. Copyright 2002 Miriam Webster/Hillsong Publishing from Hope - Bonus CD MaRGaReT left her footprint @ 9:18 AM | 0 footprints
I am now totally flushed out after typing out half of section A of the science paper that I am setting. After days of looking through questions, choosing and formulating questions, finally can come up with something, still need to come up with a couple more questions on one more topic and it will be done (hopefully!)... My oh my, it's a real tiring process. I really need the strength... from God. It's been 2 weeks since school reopened and doing all the temperature taking in schools and stuff. I am just so thankful that the parents in my class are cooperative and I didn't really need to do much bugging to get info from them. The kids have also been pretty responsible, only about 1 or 2 who forgot their thermometers for one or 2 days. There was lots of learning for me in the past week too. I attended a seminar on Friday at St. Andrews Cathedral on Friday night for women and had bible study with my CG today but perhaps something that has stuck on my mind is the Proverbs 31 woman and this particular verse (v25) that describes her: She is clothed with strength and dignity; She can laugh at the days to come. Laughing at the days to come? Now, I have always thought of the future of something that I just could hope for the best in. But to laugh at the days to come requires confidence and this is something that I want to be and learn from this woman in the bible. But where does this confidence comes from? Alice Mathews writes in her book 'A woman God can use' this: "We must see ourselves in relation to His greatness, His majesty, His power. We must see ourselves as creatures dependent every day of our lives on our Creator. That is why the woman of worth could laugh at the days ahead. She knew what we must know, that our times are in God's hands. She knew that God's hands are good hands and that He only does what is best for us. She knew what Jesus knew, that our heavenly Father knows what we have need of and has committed Himself to meeting our needs." That's why she can laugh at the days ahead. Heavenly Father, help me to be like this woman and trust in You with all my heart. Amen. MaRGaReT left her footprint @ 11:00 PM | 0 footprints
I just rebonded my hair again today for more 'neatness'. ... it's been a year since I last did that.. :) I must thank my hairdresser for all the hardwork and the great job... The result is ok, I hope my hair stays straight. Now I am just happy that my hair will be able stay neat even after one full day at school! MaRGaReT left her footprint @ 8:46 PM | 0 footprints
I just thought of adding this post, just to clarify with those who have been reading my blog rather frequently. Perhaps you have been reading my blog and you think that my life seems to be very fine and I seem to be always happy all the time. Haha...I wish that was true but it is not. Life is life and for everyone who is living life, there are ups and downs and that includes me. It is true that I do not write about problems here because honestly, when I have problems, I will be too troubled to write in the right frame of mind but that doesn't erase the fact that I still do encounter problems and struggles. I have my fair share of problems, fears and struggles but thankfully, I also have God. And this is something that really does need clarification and that is being a Christian doesn't mean that all your problems will be erased but what it does mean is that God is with us every step of the way, guiding us and showing His love to us, helping us to overcome it. I can't tell you how many times where I have felt utterly wretched and helpless and the only thing I could do was just to sit and cry out to God to help me. At times like those, I would be unable to talk to my friends or even my mum because the feelings are so complex and sometimes, it's hard for them to understand. I believe all of you reading this will have experienced a time where you feel nobody can understand you or your problems. And that is what I am most thankful for, that for every problem that I present to God, He helps me to overcome it slowly by His grace. People may not understand but God surely understands. I am able to live with the problem only because His grace and His power is bigger than the problem and that He is with me. That is why you will usually see me giving Him praises and that is not because I am happy all the time but because God has enabled me to live with and overcome the problems that I face in my life by His grace and wisdom and I want to thank Him for it. I started teaching some poor children in my neighbourhood to read today. I took a long time to decide to do this because I did not want to sacrifice my Saturdays which was my rest day. But in the end, God's prompting was too clear for me to reject because every now and then, when I did devotionals or bible reading, a verse would remind me to do something for the poor or just for the children. I am doing this not to gain favor with God or with men but rather, this is an expression of my thanks and love to God who has first loved me. I can only continue to pray for His guidance and wisdom on this. If you are a Christian, I appreciate your prayer for me as well. :) Meanwhile, life does have its ups and downs and we will all do well to remember this: To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven ... A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance. (Eccl. 3:1-4) Take care and God Bless... MaRGaReT left her footprint @ 4:50 PM | 0 footprints
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