Romans 13:1-7

Submission to the Authorities

¹ Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. ² Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. ³ For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. ⁴ For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. ⁵ Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.

⁶ This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. ⁷ Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

The above mentioned short passage clearly explains what we as citizens should do.

I was burdened upon knowing what’ll be coming up after the nomination day on 27 April 2011. At a glance on what’s happening, having many opposition “popped” out from don’t know where really bring me to my knees to pray for my nation, Singapore.

I have too many things to say about the coming election that i don’t know where i should start. Whatever it may be, 7 May 2011 will reveal what it ought to be for the good of Singapore.

Vote for the party which you’d benefited from thus far. Vote not out of fear, spite, emotions nor circumstance. Vote for the party which you think is capable to bring Singapore into another level of progress. Vote not out what’s being circulating on the internet. Vote for the party which you think deserve to be governing your constituency in Singapore. Vote for the party because you are comfortable with it. Vote wisely and responsibly.

Have faith in the party that you’ll be voting for.

Was reading the following a few weeks back, find it apt to share it as we embark on a journey in 2011.
Happy New Year!
Have a fulfilled year ahead, filled with love, joy, peace and health!

POINTS ON HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

Personality:
1. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
2. Don’t have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment
3. Don’t over do; keep your limits
4. Don’t take yourself so seriously; no one else does
5. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip
6. Dream more while you are awake
7. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
8. Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner of his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.
10. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present
11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you
12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.
Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
13. Smile and laugh more
14. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Community:
15. Call your family often
16. Each day give something good to others
17. Forgive everyone for everything
18. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6
19. Try to make at least three people smile each day
20. What other people think of you is none of your business
21. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
22. Put GOD first in anything and everything that you think, say and do.
23. GOD heals everything
24. Do the right things
25. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
26. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up
27. The best is yet to come
28. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful
29. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it
30. If you know GOD you will always be happy. So, be happy.

While you practice all of the above, share this knowledge with the people you love, people you school with,
people you play with, people you work with and people you live with.
Not only will it enrich YOUR life, but also that of those around you. (:

Happy Freedom 21st, Pok!

Happy Freedom 21st!

May we meet up for a meal soon?

This time round the quality of the video and picture and sound were much better then the last few time when we Skype.

Glad that they have each other and are doing fine:)

Eliza will be coming back in late January.
El will be coming back in late February.

Cheers from Heavenlyjoyful~