GETting any SMARTer?

I've been wearing this green band since it was first strapped on on Wednesday afternoon. At first, i remember thinking to myself "Hmm..of all colours, i get neon green." But as days have gone by, i've grown so attached to this piece of plastic. *laughs* Now i even hesitate cutting it....And nope, i still havent cut it.

GetSmart 2005 was a learning experience. :) Just what i needed. Though i must say that i wasnt as 'hyped' as last year, so many things spoke into my life. It was like having the good teacher sit next to you, and personally go through, one by one, the lessons you have to learn to finish the race well. Hehe... up close and personal! Definitely a different approach from GetSmart 2004. When Pastor Andy mentioned ministering in Fiji, wow, i wanna go, i wanna go!!

I remember a sermon on "Getting Rid of the 'HOWEVERS' in Your Life". How 'howevers' lead to so many downfalls, like 1 Kings 11, how after the whole world sought audience with King Solomon, his 'however' led him astray from God. Because there are 'howevers' in our life, we wont finish the race well. We cannot just have intentions to finish the race, we have to make the DECISION to be there at the end with a triumphant finish. I thought about that a lot. How we compromise when we should let God work on us first. We trip and we fall, and things arent as good as they can be. Obedience to His Word is the crucial and He'll need time to "annihilate" (This is little Daniel's version ;P) the 'howevers' in our life. The Bible never said it's easy, but to hang on tightly in faith to 2 Chronicles 32:7. The Word is Life.

Stayed a little longer than expected, yes, just a "little" longer at Ming's place, after the last conference, than expected last night, or should i say, this morning. Ming, Martin, B and i. I feel really bad for taking Ming away from Alice for so long. *moan* the guilt I had to apologize to Liz this morning... But i must say that it was great just hanging out with them. They're very unique people, with very distinct and 'exclusive' personalities. Amazing people, and hey, 6 months ago, i'd never have thought that i'd be chilling out (literally..in the cold outside after GetSmart) with them in the wee hours of the morning. Oh yea, Martin, remember i've got Stewart Island booked for your 'honeymoon'... Dont forget.. *cheeky grin*

"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or discouraged because of his vast army, for there is a greater power with us than with him" - 2 Chronicles 32:7