Thank you, Yumi

Dear Yumi,

Thank you for being part of our family for the past 7 years. We appreciate all that you have done for us, especially the little gestures of love for Deborah, Rachel and Grace.

You have been a source of joy and pride for us. I am personally proud and honoured to have you work for us. Thank you for even taking time to share words of encouragement from the Bible. Thank you for questions pertaining to our faith in Christ, as well as your testimonies and those from Bro. Mok's wife. Your enthusiasm towards Dr Kameel's sermons put me to shame. You have been a good and faithful sister in Christ, far beyond your role as a domestic helper.

Taking care of a household with 3 young children isn't easy. We adults have also been demanding at times. Yet, despite all that you had to do, you were mostly cheerful and even found time to cook dessert for the family and my home cell fellowship group. We appreciate that you woke up early to clean the house on your off days so that we can return to a clean house after church. Thank you for your little gifts of hair clips for Deborah and Rachel, and for the beautiful photos of Grace. You have been a good kakak to them.

Although we are sad to see you go, we know you have much to accomplish in the years ahead. We trust that GOD will continue to lead and equip you according to His will. As you have desired and been faithful with the little things as a domestic helper, I believe GOD will lead you to greater things in the road ahead. For this alone, we are happy for you.

Thank you once again. Do forgive us where we have been wrong or unreasonable towards you in the past 7 years.

We wish you the very best, Yumi.

May GOD bless you and your loved ones, healing those who are afflicted. May your family come to know the saving grace of GOD in Christ Jesus, and may He continue to shine through you, and touch the lives of those around you. May you be as Joseph of the Old Testament, so that even your employers will be blessed because of GOD's favour upon you. May you continue to be the Father's joy as your baptized name Abigail means.

By His Grace,

Thomas

The angels must have carried her

Type the word "miracle" into the search box of this blog, and you will see miracles of all kinds recorded over the years in my walk with Christ. There were miracles in the lives of loved ones, miracles of healing, miracles of broken relationships restored, and miracles at the workplace.

Tonight, we witnessed yet again a miracle for our family. Our second daughter Rachel was minding baby Grace in the bedroom while the rest of us were pre-occupied with our own things. I was at that time thinking about what to share for a devotional session this Thu at my workplace, while Veron was preparing the bath water for Grace. Suddenly, Rachel came out to tell me what happened moments ago.

While Grace, who is 10 months old and is able to crawl rather fast by now, was left on the bed, Rachel turned to switch on the fan. When she turned around, she saw Grace on the floor. Grace had fallen off the bed, which was half a metre high, onto the tiled floor! However, she was unhurt and she did not even cry or seem flustered. She had landed on her hands and knees, instead of the head. Praise the LORD!

Veron said, "Angels must have carried her."

I should know.

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circa 2000.

I was in the bedroom minding my eldest girl, Deborah, who was born barely months ago. She was on our bed, which was about half a metre high, while I kept watch over her by the side. Moments later, the unthinkable happened - I dozed off!

I was a busy young executive then, working long hours, and often overnight. This was a Saturday morning, a time with the family, which I looked forward to each week. But I was also an overworked person, and by weekend, I was a spent cell.

And so it happened. I dozed off while minding my daughter on the bed on a Saturday morning. After what seemed like eternity, I awoke to the sound of a baby's cries. It took me a while to even figure out what was happening. When I saw Deborah on the floor, and realized that I wasn't dreaming, I was horrified! She had apparently rolled off the bed and landed on her back, and I presumed she hit the back of her head on the floor, which was thankfully covered with parquet rather than tiles. I held her up and prayed for her. I was hit by pangs of a guilty conscience. She was just a tiny baby, and only learning how to turn. How could I, the father, be so careless and unreliable? Can't I even summon enough energy to keep watch over a helpless tot?

But praise GOD, Deborah was just fine! She had no bump on her head, and did not vomit or appear unwell. In fact, she stopped crying after a while, and was back to her usual self. I was crying for joy! Despite the fact that Deborah was well within my reach, I wasn't able to prevent the fall, but GOD, who is ever so faithful, intervened in the nick of time and let us experience this miracle.

"The angels must have carried her," I told Veron, and I whispered another prayer of thanks.

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Miracles, signs and wonders, are for an unbelieving generation.

Pharoah and the Egyptians were shown signs and wonders more powerful than what they could conjure up before they released Moses and the Israelites to worship GOD. The Israelites witnessed the parting of the Red Sea and the Jordan River, the pillar of cloud and fire in the wilderness, GOD's provision of drinking water, manna and quails in unlikely places, among many signs and wonders. Jesus healed the man with the shriveled hand, caused the blind to see, healed the 10 lepers, raised Lazarus from the dead, calmed the storm, walked on water, cast out demons, fed more than 10,000 people on 2 occasions with bread and fish, and performed many other miracles.

Signs and wonders point us to The Almighty GOD. In the process, some believed but not all. Many experienced the miracles recorded in the Bible, many ate the manna, loaves and fish, but few believed upon the LORD or kept the faith.

The Bible says in Deuteronomy 6:20-25:

And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD our God hath commanded you? Then thou shalt say unto thy son, We were Pharaoh's bondmen in Egypt; and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand: And the LORD shewed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his household, before our eyes: And he brought us out from thence, that he might bring us in, to give us the land which he sware unto our fathers. And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as it is at this day. And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us.

Miracles are for us to remember, and to strengthen our faith in GOD. Writing down and recalling miracles help us remember the LORD's faithfulness.

The Israelites were instructed to take GOD's commandments seriously, to "lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates:" - Deuteronomy 11:18-20

Why shouldn't we do likewise? Because "your eyes have seen all the great acts of the LORD which he did." - Deuteronomy 11:7

Don't let GOD's miracles go to waste. Remind yourselves of His faithfulness. Share the miracles He has done for you with others to build up their faith. Tell of the greatest miracle - the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and GOD's gift of salvation in Him, to those who have yet to believe upon the LORD Jesus Christ.

Blessings,

Thomas

Letter to my daughters - Thankfulness

Dear Deborah and Rachel,

I write to encourage you to develop an attitude of gratefulness and thanksgiving. Often, people are easily upset or disappointed because they expect more than what has been given to them or done for them. While it is natural for people to expect more, that isn't GOD's way. The Bible says that it is more blessed to give than to receive.

Greed often makes people want more, that's why GOD specifically says in one of the 10 commandments, "thou shall not covet" which means you shall not be jealous of what others have, or desire to have them. Selfishness also makes us demand more from others or do less for them.

GOD's way, on the other hand, is to serve, be humble, and thankful. Jesus said to His disciples that the greatest among them is the one who serves. Every day that we are alive and well is a great reason for thanking GOD. And the fact that we have a house to live in, the fact that you can enjoy dancing, music and sports, the fact that we get to eat at nice restaurants from time to time, these are all things to be thankful for. I encourage you to find other reasons to thank GOD as you go through each day. Then tell GOD how grateful you are. And the joy, peace and love of GOD will certainly overflow from you each day as you live with a spirit of
thanksgiving.

May the LORD's favour be upon you.

Love,
Papa

Letter to my daughters 120110

And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, & will preserve me
unto his heavenly kingdom... - 2 Timothy 4:18

Dear Deborah, Rachel & Grace,

Greetings in the precious Name of our LORD Jesus Christ!

This morning, I came across the above verses while doing my devotional. I find it appropriate to share with you.

The Christian's life is full of challenges, just like running a race. If you have ever run a long distance race, you will understand better.

At the start of the race, we are all excited and ready to finish with a good time, maybe even breaking a record or two. However, as the race drags on, we find ourselves slowing down due to thirst, fatigue (lack of energy) and perhaps heat from the sun beating down our neck. We may
experience pains and aches which nag us to give up or take it easy by just strolling to the finishing point. We may give excuses like "we're not well prepared" or "the weather is bad" to console ourselves. If we listen to these thoughts often enough, we may eventually even give up
the race.

However, the above verses remind us that our finishing point is the heavenly kingdom of GOD. The race isn't over till we cross the finishing line. While running towards that, there will be forces that try to distract us and keep us from walking the way GOD wants us to. Anything that discourages us from doing what GOD wants us to do is evil.

Yes, in life as in a race, we may get tired at times and may need to slow down to catch a breath or two. That's alright. Rest is a blessing from GOD, for GOD Himself rested on the 7th day of creation and blessed that day. However, we need to keep running towards the finishing line.

And GOD is ever faithful. He will keep us away from every evil work and guide us into His heavenly kingdom. So let's claim this promise of GOD from 2 Timothy 4:18.

The LORD bless you.

Love,
Papa

This little one

As I looked at the photos of the scan last evening, I saw a tiny sac with something in it. Though just about a month old, this is a little life in progress, no doubt.

I'm reminded of God the Creator's awesomeness. He gives life to us, each one of us precious enough to be redeemed by the blood of Jesus. The tiny sac that we see today is being formed and knitted by the special loving hands of God, as King David described in Psalm 139:13-15 (New International Version):

For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth"

Silently, secretly but surely, this little life is being shaped and formed by God, and this is enough reason for us to rejoice and celebrate. Our destiny has always been in God's hands since day one, and this is our blessed assurance.

Thomas

From a child to his Father

Dear Heavenly Father

I thank you for everything that you have blessed my household with. I know that your plan is to help us and prosper us, not to harm us. My confidence rests upon you, O Lord, not on my own limited abilities and resources.

There are many times when my prayers revolve around my will instead of Yours and I sincerely ask You for your forgiveness. I ask O Holy Spirit, that you help me pray the Father's will, for I know this pleases Him, just as I'm well pleased when my children do my will.

I pray Father, that You will continue to direct my steps, and help me stay within Your plan in every aspect of my life - career, ministry and all. I believe You will supply all my needs, according to Your riches and glory in Christ Jesus, my Lord and Saviour. And because I know that You will sustain my household and supply our needs, I look ahead with joy and thanksgiving. Thank You for giving us only good and perfect gifts from Heaven. We are truly blessed by all that You are doing for us.

Lord, I pray that you will bless this tiny life, this little unborn child that You are blessing my family with. May this child grow up to be obedient, strong & faithful in You, just like our children Deborah and Rachel. May this child enjoy Your endless favour, as all Your saints do. Lord, I pray that You will bless Veron and this little one, that You will keep them in the most excellent of health, even as this little one grows within the mother's womb. I once again dedicate our household to you. As Joshua said, "as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD". This, O God, is my prayer too.

Your grateful child,
Thomas

Thanks, Father

I thank God for a caring and loving father-in-law. He's ever so selfless, sincere and warm towards all he meets. Even a temperamental guy like this Christian son-in-law.

My father-in-law is not a believer yet, but he loves like the father in the prodigal son, and I want to give him credit for that.

Yesterday, I hurt my back but he did not know about it. I thought it would go away after staying in bed for most of the afternoon and night, but it didn't. This morning, I decided to do the needful to go see a doctor as I have a trip to Myanmar coming up real soon. When my father-in-law was notified this morning, he immediately set about calling the clinics and helping me get a queue number. He's on his way to pick me up from home.

This might seemed like a small incident but I want you to know that he made my day.

May God bless you.

Thomas

The Family Lunch

I can't recall when was the last time we actually ate and chatted heartily with each other as a family. It could be a first, and we are so thankful that it happened, especially when Willy and I are already fathers of young kids and dad is already in his seventies.

Left to right: Willy, Lawrence, Mom, me and Dad at Wah Lok Restaurant, Carlton Hotel.

I was motivated partly by an email from a friend about spending time alone with mom this Mother's Day. Instead of spending time alone with mom, why not spend time alone as a family, something which we may not even have done up to this point in time? It was a thrilling, yet scary thought.

For those who don't know us, we are a family with little to say to each other, from the time my brothers and I were kids. Perhaps it's because dad himself, who carved a career in the army, is a man of few words. We grew up with the idea that it's not appropriate to talk over meals. Eat what we need to, clean up and go do our homework was a routine we became familiar with. As we grew up, there were rarely occasions when we sat down as a family and talked. If we did, it was probably one of us being disciplined, or some argument broke out.

That's why such a thought was so scary. What would we say to each other? Would there be an awkward silence? Would we get chided for coming up with such a silly idea?

Anyway, 3 nights before Sat, on the day I received the email from my friend, I SMSed my brothers about this idea. The answers came back promptly - "why not?". So, we went about planning for this adhoc family lunch. Lawrence suggested various eateries, while Willy and I told our spouses and children that we will be away by ourselves for this little gathering.

On Fri, the eve of this lunch, Dad wanted to call it off when our 3rd Aunt, whom we called "Mama", couldn't join us because of prior commitments. Willy had earlier suggested asking her along, to which we said "why not?" since she's been a mom to us from the time we were kids. Perhaps it was a good thing that she couldn't join us so that we could really face each other as a family - dad, mom and the three of us siblings, and in the process, the "demons" which have haunted us for so many years.

I woke up early on Sat morning to write a letter of thanksgiving for mom and dad. It almost felt like my first date with my wife. I spent so much time searching for the right words to use, reading and re-reading the letters, that by the time I was done, it was almost time to leave for the lunch. I had arranged for Willy to pick my parents from their place, and I made my way to my parents' place so that at least there would be 4 of us in the car to "warm-up and chit-chat" before the actual lunch.

On the way there, Dad and Mom argued about the Christian faith, as usual. Dad has this thing against Christianity. Perhaps he finds us naive, or even foolish. Anyway, instead of saying something, I kept quiet and so did Willy. After a while, the argument went away as suddenly as it came. Then Mom griped about the way Willy drove, asking him to be more patient. That didn't help. I was beginning to wonder what will happen at the actual lunch.

When we finally arrived at Wah Lok, Carlton Hotel, Lawrence was already there. We settled down and ordered tim-sum. That's when I saw God answering my prayers. My fears were totally unfounded. Abandoned to each other, at a round table over simple tim-sum dishes, we chatted like any typical family, so different from the one we knew, and excited to be in each other's company. For once, Dad did not even chide us for wasting money on fanciful restaurant meals like this. He even ordered dessert with the rest of us.

Dad and Mom, after dessert.

As for us, the 3 brothers, we were glad that we took time to make this happen. Lawrence mentioned that we were in danger of drifting apart, and I agree with him, since Willy and I are both busy with career and family, and I have additional commitments as a Sunday School teacher and volunteer with The Singapore Association for the Deaf, while Lawrence has his own pursuits. Having experienced this, and overcome our unspoken fears of not being able to relate as a family, we are confident that we can rebuild bonds that were not given the room to blossom in those years gone by.

3 of us brothers.

There's certainly more that we can and wish to look forward to.

From my personal standpoint, I say God is truly gracious, and I feel so blessed that He has made all these possible. I don't know how my dad and mom feel after reading those letters, but what matters most is that I have been able to tell them, on behalf of my brothers as well, that we love them.

Thomas

A special letter to dad and mom on Mother's Day

Letter to Mommy

亲爱的妈妈，

明天是母亲节。

这些年来，我们三兄弟从未好好的为您庆祝这个特别的节日，但这并不是因为我们不爱您或敬佩您。相反的，在我们的心里，你永远是我们敬佩，伟大的好妈妈。

我们非常感谢您这些年来细心的照顾我们，爱护我们。虽然我们这几十年来多次对您不礼， 甚至伤了您的心，你还是不断地关心我们，栽培我们。即使伟利和我都已经成家立业了，你还是时常献出爱心， 并且关怀孙子女。

妈妈，谢谢您。

世上没有一个人是完美的。虽然我们时常批评您，我们自己的品性也有不少“漏洞”， 比如脾气坏，骄傲，自大，没耐性等等。在此，让我们说声，“妈妈，对不起”。

今天，我们一家五口一起享用午餐，希望这个特别的安排能为您带来一点快乐。

妈妈，愿您母亲节快乐。我们爱您。

儿伟汉，伟利，伟炜
2008年5月10日


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Letter to Papa

10th May 2008

Dear Papa

Thank you for agreeing to join us on this special Mother's Day celebration. It was my (Wee Huang's) idea after I realized we have hardly sat down for a family meal, ever since we grew up and ever since Wee Lee and I started our own families. It doesn't help that we have always been a family of such few words whenever we got together. Even if we don't say much today, it's ok; let's be ourselves. The least that we could do is to get together as a family, your family, and spend time together.

The Myanmar Cyclone which struck last Friday reminded me once again that life is so unpredictable. One week earlier, the Myanmar nationals were celebrating new year like never before, and I remember wishing my colleague a Happy New Year; one week later, a hundred thousand lay dead, with more to come.

Papa,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being a wonderful father all these years. Though you do not say much, we know that you love us through your actions. You were there for us when we were bullied by the Malay kids downstairs. You taught us table-tennis and imparted to us a love for sports and adventure (remember the overnight beach camp in your army tent?), and more importantly, a spirit of perseverance, pressing on, never giving up and never becoming over-confident. Like Nike who sponsored you, you embraced the "Just do it" spirit. We are all so proud of your award-winning accomplishments in sports, though we don't openly say it.

A Sunday School student of mine lost his mother when he was 11 and his father one year later. I was like a father to him, and even yesterday, he asked if I would be going for a drama that he's attending. He taught me the importance of cherishing our loved ones, especially our family members, because it's never too early to say "Thank you" and "I love you", though it can be too late.

So, Papa, with this simple lunch and letter, let us say "We love you, Papa". We are sorry for the times we have hurt, angered or disappointed you. Thank you for continuing to love us, despite our flaws, and thank you for sharing your love with our children too.

With love from,

Your sons Wee Huang, Wee Lee and Wee Wee

Happy 5th Birthday, Rachel

Just an advanced birthday greeting for Rachel who turns 5 on 2nd Feb 2007. I will miss her birthday celebrations as I will still be on the way home from a conference in Atlanta, USA.

So long, Atlanta!

Tonight is the last night I am spending in Atlanta. Finally, I can look forward to the warm weather in Singapore and go running whenever I feel like doing so.

This short stay in Atlanta has been a gruelling experience for me if you read what I wrote earlier. For the record, I still have a cold and my throat feels sore. It makes me appreciate the humble liangcha that I get to drink ever so often in Singapore, and also the porridge or soupy noodles which one can take whenever one gets tired of fried or baked food, which seem to be the only choices here.

As you can see, my luggage is all packed. Any lingering thoughts? Unfortunately not. I have said earlier on that I wasn't looking forward to this trip, and that thought still stands. Not that I have not been treated well; in fact, my hosts have been as warm as sunshine in this freezing weather. It's just that I no longer enjoy my own things away from my loved ones and friends.

I took many pictures today while touring Georgia Divisional Headquarters and the Evangeline Booth College of Mission. However, these can wait. For now, as I prepare to leave Atlanta, I will just show you a picture of sunset in winter, as one that befits such an occasion.

Take good care and see you soon.

Thomas

Day 3 in Atlanta

Silhouette of Atlanta Temple in the evening

Red Lobster where we had dinner

Salad with Cheese Dressing

Fried Flounders!

I am now back in my hotel room, with a little cold. Taken some medicine. Hope to get a good 6-7 hours of sleep tonight.

Cheers:)

Day 2 in Atlanta

Day 2 in Atlanta. It's still Sunday now. More pictures as follows.

Trees by the main road

Atlanta Temple

Worship At Atlanta Temple

View out Window of US Southern THQ

Tom checking emails

Day 1 in Atlanta

Just arrived at Marriot Courtyard, Atlanta, Georgia after 20 hours of flight from Singapore to Hong Kong to Chicago to Atlanta. It's nothing enviable if you consider how little legroom there is for stretching and how difficult it is to sleep when people keep wanting to go to the loo and you need to get up to let them pass. Maybe I should choose Window seat on the way home.

Anyway, here's some pictures of the room I am staying at. It's comfortable, spacious and has free internet :)














And here's some pictures of the view out the window. If you are wondering why the trees are all botak, it's still winter here at Atlanta. Cheers:)

Deborah's first day in Primary One

My wife sent me these photos a couple of hours back. The wonder of MMS :) Though at work, I can see how Deborah's first day in P1 is. Deborah at the school canteen enjoying Milo (I think) :)

Deborah with her buddy!

Happy Birthday, Deborah!

It's Deborah's 6th birthday. Here's Papa's birthday card for you:) God bless you

Matthew to be discharged today

Dear friends and well-wishers,

Thanks for keeping Matthew and his family in your prayers. By God's grace, Matthew has been cleared to be discharged from NUH today.

We thank God for His utmost mercy and provisions during this period of time, and the support from all of you, with your helpful information, kind words of encouragement and Bible verses.

Join me in a thanksgiving prayer to God:

Our Father in heaven,

Thank you for hearing and answering our prayers. Your unwavering presence has been a most comforting assurance in the face of the storm Matthew and his family faced. We thank you for healing Matthew and we believe he has been completely delivered from the affliction, free from any after-effects, including those that the affliction has been known to bring about. We believe you have given Matthew a brand new heart and that a new blood now flows through his little body.

Thank you for helping us experience your timely and faithful provisions once again. In Your own ways, Father, you have strengthened our faith through this episode.

I ask Father that you will continue to bless Matthew and his family, that you will continue to provide for all their needs. May Your love, joy, peace, favour, and mercy always be found in this household, and may they walk even more closely with you. Help them overcome all anxieties and trust in You wholeheartedly.

In Jesus' name we pray,

Amen.

Thomas
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Matthew's fight against Kawasaki disease

Dear friends & fellow prayer warriors,

Little Matthew's fever is gone since last morning (praise God!) and I believe that's a sign that all infection has been cleared. Previously the fever would show up every few hours. There's also no trace of pneumonia since 2 days ago after it was initially detected. Although Matthew has been transferred to NUH on grounds that blood test reports were unsatisfactory & require blood specialist follow-up, we have laid hands and prayed for Matthew that God will send a stream of new blood to flow within him, replacing any tainted or diseased blood, that God will heal him of whatever that may have afflicted him, and that there be no after-effects of any kind. As Veron and I prayed for him, I could feel a marked difference from the time I first saw him a couple of days back. There's peace instead of pain and discomfort, and I could feel he's been healed. Last heard early this morning, he has been given another dose of medicine to combat Kawasaki disease.

I thank God for all your faithful prayers. God has been very faithful and gracious in ministering to Matthew's family during this difficult period, especially when most Chinese families celebrate the Chinese New Year. This short stay in the hospital has already cost several thousand dollars, and the medicine against Kawasaki disease is very expensive, as my friend Lynne has cautioned me. We continue to ask that you remember Matthew and his family daily in prayer, that God will provide all that is needed for this family. Do join me also in my prayer for Matthew.

Heavenly Father,

I thank you for your intervention during this difficult time. Your grace is ever sufficient for us, especially for little Matthew and his family. You have heard and answered our prayers swiftly. Your love has come to us through words and prayers of encouragement from so many friends & fellow believers.

I believe with all my heart that Matthew is completely healed by the precious blood of Jesus. I believe he will be able to live on without any complications or after-effects. I believe Lord that he will be discharged very soon, fully recovered, and will not need to take the medication for Kawasaki disease longer than expected.

Father, I pray that you will provide the financial resources needed to foot the bill for the medication and the hospitalization. You know our financial situations. Just as you have intervened and healed Matthew, I pray God that you will help us with our financial needs. I believe with all my heart that all things are possible with you, whether help will come in the form of a fee waiver, subsidy, or funds from others. You have always provided for our needs in ways beyond our imagination, and I believe you will do so again.

I thank you Father for ministering to us with your strength when we are weak; with your patience when we are anxious; with your love when we are afraid, and with your peace when we feel lost. You have taken away our anxieties and put in place your love and assurance. I pray for Matthew's family that your love, peace, joy and grace will ever be found in this household; that through this experience, this household will be drawn closer to you, as they witness your intervention and wonderful provision. I pray for this household to be found fruitful in their walk with you, that they will shine for you as a light on a lampstand. I pray that you will also heal them of any past hurts, release them from any past bitterness, hatred, and all fruits of the flesh, so that your Holy Spirit might work in them and cause His fruits to fill up their lives. I pray God that they will be totally transformed by the renewing of their minds, that you will guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Thank you for hearing our prayers, God.

In the most precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ we pray,
Amen.

Thomas
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Prayer for Matthew

Our Heavenly Father,

I thank you for your love for us, especially your love for little children, for they are precious in your sight. It pains my heart and I am sure yours as well, to see little Matthew lie afflicted by Kawasaki disease, high fever, and pneumonia. Grant him your strength to overcome the affliction, Lord, and may the healing power of your blood flow through him and wipe out every trace of disease and illness from him. I ask that you bring peace and comfort to Matthew's father Willy, his mom, Tammy, and his brother Bryan. Surround them with your love, and protect them from harm and the evil one.

I pray, Father, that your heavenly hosts will surround this family, and that you will watch over little Matthew yourself, for your eyes move to & fro throughout the Earth. I pray Lord that Matthew will recover fully from this affliction without any after-effects. His heart shall be as strong as new, Lord. I ask also Father, that you will raise Matthew up to be a man of God, a man after your own heart, as part of a generation set aside for you. I pray that he will shine for you, and touch lives with your love. May your Holy Spirit minister to Matthew right now, and for always.

In Jesus' name,
Amen.

Join me in prayer for my nephew Matthew Mark, who has been diagnosed with Kawasaki disease and has been ill for about 2 weeks. He's still in the hospital and as of last evening, was feverish and had pneumonia as well. Every single prayer for Matthew will be fully appreciated.

May God bless you.

Thomas
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How about a little picture puzzle for father-daughter bonding?

You may have guessed that I am off for today, judging by the kids' content that are appearing on this blog. Yes, I am between jobs, & will be starting work soon at a voluntary welfare organization. I found some time to bond with my daughter today by making some custom word and picture puzzles for her to play. Besides a personal touch, creating our own puzzles and games also allow us more room for creativity and focus. Here's a picture puzzle I created for her using standard clipart that came with Microsoft Word and modifying parts of it using Paintbrush. Try out when you have some time.


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