Good evening... wrote this in the afternoon during my break...

Had worship practice yesterday. Stephanie is leading next week. Playing drums for her songs is really tiring. Its not just that 3 out of 6 songs are fast. Its the fact that there are so many stops in between. Many technical things to remember. :P
Roy (bassist) said my drumming had improved a lot. Heheh.. I feel I improve more when I play for church then when I play for my own band. I guess its a blessing that God gives when I put Him first and serve Him with my talents. My band (CheapThrills) is simply for leisure and entertainment. Sure... I will take it seriously. But if I had to choose between doing something for God and having to play in the band. I would choose God.

Yesterday, Pastor Lee spoke about God's plan for us to have abundant life... ABUNDANT!!! Full, even till its overflowing. Not a life of depression, discontent or deception! Not a life in fear of circumstances, be it war, disease or anything like that. I sensed a difference in the way he preached. It could be seen in the way he talked and even in his eyes. It was so powerful. But when he invited those who wanted to receive this abundant life to stand. Very few people stood. It was so sad. On one hand, they're crying out for help... They're crying out to experience God. But when its put in front of them, they don't see it. I couldn't take it... I wanted to shout at them to wake up... I was crying for them all the way from Holy Communion till after the service. Prayed for them in the Spirit. I cried out to Him and asked Him open their eyes and soften their hearts. Also for Him to use me somehow to tell them of what they have as Christians! It was so disturbing when I glanced from the corner of my eye and so practically ALL the youths sitting down. It was as if they weren't listening!!! Its a burden in my Spirit. I MUST pray for them.

I'll be meeting some of the people from onWord and Solar Energy (My cell) to rehearse for the skit. There're quite a lot of things to polish up before the BBQ this saturday. We might be having pizza for dinner tomorrow. YAY! Oh yah... This invitation is to everyone who reads my blog. There's a BBQ this saturday at East Coast Park. It officially starts at 6pm. 4:30pm for those who wanna play games before. Its at BBQ pit 23 & 24. Drop me an email if you wish to go... : )

Sometimes I wonder at why people can't see His goodness even when its right there in front of them. Then a still small voice reminds me. "Daryl... You were like that once."
Then I shut up...

"Dear Lord... I thank you for everything you've been to me this past few months. I thank you that You're always there for me, even when I occasionally forget about You. Lord, I still want to be used by You. Lord, help me as I empty myself of my desires and replace them with Your supreme will for my life. Lord, I'm deeply troubled by the Spiritual state of the youth in church. But help me not to take things into my own hands. Lord, I believe that changes are taking place. Thank You Jesus. For our good and Your Glory, I pray, Amen..."

::: Verse of the Day :::
"The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I (Jesus) came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)"
| John 10:10 (AMP) |