Obey

As I was taking a shower this morning. 5ish. I couldn't stop shaking in the shower. God's Spirit was so strong that I couldn't even stand straight. My heart aches and it was because I could not get more of Him. Right now, I'm not sure what stage of my spiritual life is. I want to become one of the few righteous ones that God sees and uses. God, teach me Your way, show me Your path. In my shower, He asked me, "How much are you willing to sacrifice for me?" Suddenly I realized how much I am afraid to sacrifice for Him. I was going to answer, "Even if I'm persecuted and my legs were to be chopped off, I would still follow You and preach Your Words." But then I thought about how painful that would be, even though I know that no one could take my soul and my spirit for it belongs to God. How does Job have such a big faith in God? I mean, even God allows Satan to persecute him to test his faith. God never gives any tasks to men that men cannot take!

Encourage each others. Edify each others. Most of all, know how to encourage yourself!


During the Prophetic House of Prayer Conference, Shara Pradhan was telling these men and women of God prophetic words from God for each and every one of them. I don't know why, but whenever Shara prophesy over Jesse Engle, my tears would not stop flowing from my eyes. I guess I was just totally in awe of God and how great His plan and works are on Jesse. And the most important thing was, I wanted that anointing and special calling from God too! When Jill was talking and praying for the Asian girl on stage (sorry i forgot her name!), I had a picture in my head that Jill suddenly points at me and asked me to stand up, and then she tells me all these prophetic words about what God wants to say to me. Then out of no where, I just for no reason wanted to get the envelope from my purse, and then along with it, I took my cell phone out as well. Then I saw that I just received a text msg, so I checked it. It says this,

"hi sarah? sorry ^^;; I just wanna tell you something. I'm studying in Starbucks and this thing came into my mind and I had to write this text. I think God is really proud of your passion and doings for His kingdom. Just remember God is with you every second so don't get discouraged by satan. G2g study ttyl - Brian. Sorry I am not an enough leader for house church but I trust in His plan. ^^ "

I couldn't stop weeping reading through this message. It was to a point where I could not, absolutely not, able to read any words. God, I love You!! I can't believe how much Your love is for me. Here I am, thinking that I'm probably not doing well enough for You to use me like how You used Jesse, and wanting to be personally handpicked out by You from this generation. My goodness, God, I am speechless. You just used a brother to write a personal note for me. Wow. I am also very thankful for Brian's obedience for God. If he had not written this text, I wouldn't have gotten this blessing and love from God. Thought he might not see this, but, Brian, I really think because of your humility, faithfulness, and obedience, God has already rise you up as a awesome leader in His kingdom, and use you as a tunnel of blessing for others! :) Bless you Brian!

Your ways are above our ways. God, I am totally in awe of You!

Ps. I listened to Chris Hill's sermon, "No Man" again. Couldn't stop weeping this time... Jesus You go right to where the ugly spots are and there is no problems that You cannot deal with! When we feel like we're alone, we know that with You, we're the majority! Hallelujah to the King!

-Sala<3

Run!

I'm sick. Throat hurts so badly! ><

I'm trying to stay focus and study for my Psychology exam on Friday. However, as you can see here, I failed. The power of being focused and just run towards the goal with all that you've got, is greater than you think. This reminds me of the family trip to Palm Spring this past winter break. We went to a placed called Indian Canyon, and it is a place full of nature fun! I mean, rock climbing, tree climbing, caves discovering and stuffs. I love it! There was this huge rock with one side almost smooth but slanted, and the other side steep like the edge of cliffs. I didn't even think much. I just focused at the top of the rock, saw myself up there already, and ran straight up with full strength and speed. I made it up the first time! YAY! It felt so good. Hahaha~ None of the others could made it with the first try. Not my dad, not alice, not even amy. (Mom didn't bother to try.)

Whatever your goal is, just focus on it and run toward it with full speed. Don't pause! Don't get distracted! And you will get there before you know it! :)

NOW RUN!

Ps. Karen's arms were very soar because she went on her first snowboard trip last weekend! She couldn't raise them up at all over shoulder level. I prayed for her, and after a short while, she could lift her arms up high with no troubles at all! Praise God!! :D

-sala<3

Young Leaders

Friday night, Jack/Annie brought us to share/encourage the young people at our neighbor church. There were 20~30 of them! Most of them are even middle school kids! I'm surprised to see my friends back in AHS at that church, and it is very encouraging see their hunger for God. While we were praying for each of them, I felt that God just loves these kids so much. I mean, most of us (IMPACT people) were having some kind of pain or uncomfortablenesses on our bodies that whole day or the night before. Satan wouldn't attack us if what we're about to do is not important in God's kingdom, right? After the service, James gathered the small group leaders and have us share with them. To be honest, I was extremely nervous throughout Jack's sermon because I didn't really know what exactly I was going to say. Everything that I've planned to share, Jack shared. I was praying to God the whole time, asking His love for the kids to fill me up, and just be able to share/encourage them with love. Then during the sharing time with the leaders, I was able to talk to these kids with no problem. Without fear but with excitement and love! During the ending prayer, I prayed to God to give me a message for this group of young leaders. And He did. I saw a thick bean stalk, just like in the story of "Jack's magic bean stalk". It was formed with think vines intertwined with each others, and it reached straight from the ground and high into the sky. It's a firm and steady bean stalk. I interpreted the vines as each of the leaders, and it is by them uniting with each others, building each others up, encouraging each others, and praying for each others that would build this thick and unshakable strong bean stalk that would reach high into the heavens. By then, together, they could bring down God's presence, Spirit, healing power and all those goodies from above any time! Powerful God. I thank You for Your faithfulness!<3 God let their hearts burn together for You and let the fire never cease, in Your Name, Amen!


I feel sick and yucky. I want to throw up. Tonight was absurd after picking up Alice. I went crazy mad for just small, tiny things. Ex. I couldn't remove my makeup completely from my eyes, even though I washed my face three times! I was totally mad at the face wash and stumping my feet in the restroom. = =||| God please teach me how to let myself die and let You consume more of me! I want more of You and less of me! God take control! Amen

-sala<3

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It has been three days straight since me, karen, and ruth do morning prayer/devotes now. Today after reading 12 chapters of the Words, I challenged them to be still and wait upon the Lord. Try to listen to what He has to say, and soak themselves in His presence of intimacy. After an hour, I asked them how was it. They said they were both falling asleep, which is common for the first timers. I shared with them how I saw a picture when I was listening to His still small voice. I was walking out from the Rivera Library, and there was this group of people standing in a circle and praying for each others. There were people dressed in tuck and there were people dressed in casual college-like clothes. (Whatever that may be) The interesting thing was, after my morning class, when I was walking back to my apartment, I saw a group of people that looked exactly like the one I saw in my vision. I was a bit surprised, yet excited. However, they weren't praying for each others or anything. I guess they were just touring the campus, but I hope that tonight when I come out from the Rivera library, I would see them praying for each others. That would be really great and encouraging! =D Lord work Your miracles and pour out Your goodies in my campus! Amen!

Well, at the end, we didn't get to go to the Rivera Library at night. Instead, we all helped, including David, to cook a delicious 5 dishes dinner. It was awesome! We were worshiping God and fellowshipping with each others. It was good, God was good. Still good! <3

-sala<3

We Will Not Forget

House Church Morning Prayer started this morning. We all woke up at around 7ish. Let's see how long we can keep it going. Get out of our comfort zones and prepare ourselves before the Master comes back, shall we??!!

Last night Brian/Nara shared about Exodus Ch 15 and 17. Both about the Israelites complaining to Moses for the lack of water. In Ch15, they found water but the water were bitter, so the Lord gave Moses a tree to throw into the water, then the water became sweet. Every time I read this part I would imagine what exactly would the "tree" look like. I picture Moses picking up a tree like a superman and throw it into the water with his mighty power. lol. But then I found out later that the "tree" that it talks about here is actually a piece of wood. Ok, that makes more sense. xD Anyway, the people were satisfied with the sweet water. Then jump to Ch 17, where Moses led the Israelites to a place to has absolutely no water. The people started to complain again, this time, more violent to a point where they were about to stone Moses to death if they can't get any water. Once again, the Lord provided them with water by telling Moses to hit the rocks with His staff. Then by faith, water came out from the rocks! Can you imagine this? Water coming out from solid rocks? I bet this is already not a big deal to the Israelites since they've already seen bigger, crazier miracles. Ex. Walking on dry land IN the Red Sea! Anyhow, aren't we sometimes like the Israelites? Been there, seen that of the miraculous things the Lord has done. Then when trouble comes we ask, "Lord, Hello? Are You there? Can You hear me?" Just like in 17:7 the people were testing God by asking, "Is the Lord among us or not?" They even wanted to go back to Egypt. They forgot how God saved them.

Let's not forget about His goodness, His promises.

"Though the world sees and soon forgets,
we will not forget who You are and what You've done for us."

-sala<3

Focus!!

GOOD JOB EVERYONE!! THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!! The New Year Party was great! Total of 13 kids attended. Excluding W.R. and young sisters, there were 7 new kids!! They sure had lots of fun, some of them didn't even want to leave. lol. The food were great, decoration was beautiful, facial painting and hair styling were way cool, the games were fun and exciting because of the mines on the grass, lol, and the teamwork was again, beautiful! Thanks for those of you who came and helped out!! Totally proud of W.R. for inviting so many new friends!! Now, it's time to FOLLOW UP!!

I finally know the reason behind my twisted neck. It didn't make sense to me when so many people prayed for my neck, including myself, and it still didn't get healed the past few days. However, I still praised God. Because we praise God at good times and bad times right? You have to believe that He is good at all times! Anyway, today I finally realized God's plan behind this painful experience. He wanted me to stay focused. Let's see, it makes sense, because when your neck is twisted and you can't really turn your head left or right, you can only look straight ahead. Also, I got two confirmations from two different people before today who have told me that I have to stay focused because I have too much going on right now. Different ministries, cell groups, school, work, family... etc. I have to FOCUS on what's important and on my calling! It is amazing, after I realized that today, my neck is well and good again! Wow, isn't that something?! =)

During prayer meeting today, I was praying to God and just soaking myself in His presence and love. I saw a picture. It was a butterfly. However, its wings are still wet and wrinkled. It tried to flop its wings to fly but it couldn't because the wings are not yet strong enough. I'm not 100% clear on what exactly that means for me, but I can somewhat grasp the big picture. I'm not ready to fly yet. My wings are still weak and I am waiting for it to get dried up so I can fly. I'm not sure where I'll fly to or how long I should wait, or even what I should do while I wait. Still need to pray about that more. But, I know I will be able to fly beautifully one day! Amen

-sala<3

Passed! Twisted!

Very short blog...

Passed my Citizenship Test!!
Prayed for the examiner too <3

Twisted my neck!! Ouch! T_______T 痛痛痛痛痛痛痛!!!!!!!
Pray for me... I can't move my neck!! ><


-sala<3

Mercy

In the first week of 2008, I am already being tested with my first assignment "Love is Patient". They say, many times, persecution comes from people who are the closest to you. And I'm going through exactly that! It's weird how a lot of times it is easier to be patient with your friends, your co-workers, your teachers... etc, than to be patient with your own family members. Odd but true. Thank You Holy Spirit for constantly reminding me that love is patient. Because Your love for me is patient, I shall love others the way You love me. I will become stronger through Christ! Amen.

Testimony Time!

Kinkos
Me and Priscilla went to print out the flyers for WR's new year party on Saturday. We first went to the one in South Pasadena, but we left because we couldn't find the design we wanted. Then we went to the one in Pasadena Old Town. It's a much bigger store, but the place was much busier than the first one we went. After standing in line for a long time, the lady told us that she couldn't help us with the flyer today because the store has too many other job orders to take care of. This is not good! We needed the flyers that night, so we kept on asking her and hoping that she could make an exception and help us. Then another guy who works there came over and told the lady that he could help us print the flyers right away. Hallelujah! After printing the flyers we brought them to the check-out desk. The cashier guy had a hard time dealing with the cash register and his computer so he took a long time. During the time of waiting, I checked my wallet and fount out that I only had $10. Yes, I forgot to make sure I had enough money before I went. Again. After checking out, the total amount came out to be only around $6.00. Me and Priscilla were very happy that we had enough money to pay and it was so cheap to print 40 flyers on fancy invitation card papers! We blessed the cashier and left. In the car we started to wonder how could it be so cheap. Because the invitation paper costs about $6 alone! Could it be that he only calculated the money for that pack of paper? We checked the receipt and it said exactly what we predicted! It was amazing how God prepared His way for us. First the guy who helped us print the flyer, second, the money problem. God truly is amazing! When we love God wholeheartedly, it says in the Bible that all thing would work for the good! :D Praise Him!!

Tire Cap
When I was leaving church on Sunday, Enoch noticed that my front tire was a bit flat. He told me that I should go to a gas station and fill up some air. So Jason guided me to the gas station he knew has the air pumper. It was raining hard and dark outside. We were pumping the air in the rain. Afterwards we left and after I dropped him off, I thought to myself, "Did I close the cap for the air hole??" Because I remembered I unscrewed it, but did not remember of screwing the cap back on. I quickly parked to the side and ran to check my tire. And there it is... the unscrewed air hole. The thing was, I couldn't find the cap anywhere in my pockets. No! I left the cap on the ground of the gas station!!! As I mentioned before, it was raining hard and it's very dark already. I rushed back to the gas station, and on the way I was praying so hard to God that I could find the cap when I get back there. The cap was black and it was really small. It is pretty impossible to find it in such a horrible condition, especially when the air pumping station is behind the gas station so there was only one light. I drove back to the pumping place, parked, jumped out of my car, still praying... and within 5 seconds, I found the cap on the ground! I was so glad, I was praising God like crazy!! Yes God, You are GOOD!! And Your MERCY endures FOREVER! xD Hallelujah!!

-sala<3

LTC 2008 - Entering In/Crossing over TOGETHER!

For LTC, I've decided to fast and pray for my dad during breakfast and lunch. Also I prayed to God that I wouldn't feel hungry during those prayer times, and I wasn't! It's crazy. During one of the times I was praying, I started by kneeling and praying, crying, then I stood up and kept on praying and crying. Eyes still closed. Then I opened up my eyes I saw this in front of my eyes... (I didn't notice it before)



The window up there! It looks like a house with a big cross at the center, holding the house up. I saw this right after I prayed for my house to be the house of God, and that from generation to generation my household will serve Him. Tears just poured after I saw this symbolic scene, and in my spirit, I know, God is answering my prayer already! Amen! Let it come to past!!

Also, I GOT HEALED during LTC! I didn't tell you guys this, but when my stomach was feeling really uncomfortable, I picked Kay to pray for me specifically because I wanted her to encounter God's healing to another person THROUGH her. After Kay prayed for me, my stomach didn't get better right away, but then when Shin was presenting her proposal, I suddenly feel this extreme heat around my waist. I was checking behind me and in my pockets to see if there were any heating pads, cuz it was so hot! But there weren't anything like that on me, so I was like... wow, it's God! I've heard people talking about HEAT on their stomach when they were healing by God or being filled by the Holy Spirit, but I have never experienced it. It felt so good. After a long time of heating... my stomach was healed completely!! Kay shared on the last night that she was really happy that God used her to heal me! Praise Him!! Go Jesus! Go Kay! PRAYmore! HEALmore! =)

I am so proud of Alice and Tiffa! They did an awesome job coordinating and putting together LTC! Alice you know, all your work that no one has seen, God saw. Just like Misty's song, "Do it in secret if you want to be seen by God" I can't tell you how grateful I am to have a sister like you! You are such an organizer, an encourager, a DOer! You got big faith AND big actions! GO GIRL!<3 You are a true GodChick! =)

2008 GOALS
- Read one book a month and blog/share about it
- Manage my finance well
- Finish the Bible
- Bring 12 people to Christ
- CAREmore (Pop-By, note cards, phone calls... etc)
- Database of people 3000
- Be able to own my instrument
- Lead the children/youth to encounter and inherit the Kingdom
- (will add later)

Let them come to past, in Your Name. Amen.

-sala<3

Happy 2008!!

Wow, I can't believe another year has passed! Whew~ Just like a dream. Right now, I am full of excitement and anxiety for this year. I just can't wait to ENCOUNTERmore, EQUIPmore, and GO DIEmore! hahaha.... (People who went to LTC know what I'm talking about :P) Hum... Maybe our 2008 T-shirt can have something "MORE". kakaka...

Looking back to 2007, I saw how much I have grown and how much breakthrough I've had...
- Leading worship with guitar
- Starting a children/youth cell group
- Encounter countless signs and wonders of God
- Became worship leader in House Church
- Strong and consistent yearning and intimacy with God
- Stronger prayer lifestyle and devotional lifestyle
- Learned to put more trust and faith in God and not worry
- Coordinated a 60+ people summer camp
... and more!!

I pray that this year, 2008, I will be able to encounter Him at a new level. Have a new heart, new wineskin, and be poured and filled with new wine of His! It's gonna be great. Though there will be persecutions, my Lord is my shepherd, and his rot, his staff will comfort me! There will be promotion after persecution. I have begin to learn and understand what Annie means by different seasons. I've been given different assignments by the Holy Spirit in different seasons, and now I can distinguish more clearly when a new season begins and the old one ends. Right now I have just entered a new season, I can feel it. My assignment for this season would be "Love is Patient". I am ready for the challenge! Bring it on!!

As for Water Rangers, I still don't know what name I'm going to change it to... How about just Impact Youth or Impact Kids? lol. I don't know. We'll see. I am dreaming for my cell group members... Yesterday in my spirit I saw Becky (Eric's sister) all grown up to be a strong woman of God. Full of influence and love. I can't wait to meet the future her! Wow! I want to take her to see the Enchanted Experience thing this Saturday. Have to arrange time.

For my dad, I am just so thankful that God is working. I can see that He is working. Me and my sisters have been praying for him for a long time. I mean years! In the two day trip of Palm Spring, he has admit that Jesus Christ is his Lord once per day. It's awesome! At the count down party he went up there and shared. On the way back in the car, he said, "My main point in my little speech is to let you know that we're fully supporting you!" I was thinking, "Yay go dad! Can you support us financially as well?" I pray that God put this burden inside of his heart to donate/offer money for our new location! Amen!! I believe, before this year ends, my dad will encounter You in a crazy way that he will surrender his life to You! Amen!!

SPECIAL CONGRATS TO...
JAZZY PANTS / JOHNNY BOY... YAY YOU GUYS CAN DRIVE ME AROUND NOW! XD

God always has His timing. It's always perfect! :) Love it!

btw, I AM SO OVERWHELMED BY ALL OF YOUR PRESENTATIONS!! They all rocked! All so exciting and powerful! Let these proposals come to past, and start your actions yall! C'mon, we can do this! Go IMPACTmore!! xD

(More on LTC laterz...)

-sala<3