When I survey the wondrous cross

When I survey the wondrous cross
on which the Prince of Glory died;
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
save in the death of Christ, my God;
all the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.

See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love flow mingled down.
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown.

Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all.

One of my favourite hymns. Written by Isaac Watts (1674 - 1748) and music by Lowell Mason (1792-1872).

I'm contemplating about going to KL to work for at least a year or so. I'm excited about its possibilities and opportunities for learning and growth but also slightly discouraged with all the bad reports of KL. But oh well, for all its worth, I'm still considering and praying about it. Hilda will be graduating in about six months time and we kind of started planning of how things will be and this possible move to KL was a result of our long discussion the other day. I was already contemplating this even before we talked about it. If you talk about 'leaving the comfort zone' then this is it i suppose lol. I've got a few more weeks until I have to come to a definite decision though.

I'm just glad to know that wherever that I may be that God will be my strength and my refuge, my words and my passion providing that I remain in Him. I know He'd help me there. He helps us to remain in Him :)

Christmas is just round the corner, so a Merry Christmas to all of you my dear friends and to maybe some strangers that may come by this site. The year end always gives a sense of nostalgia but also excitement as the new year dawns. I know it'll be an adventurous one, the dawn of the career age lol.

Honestly, I'm not too sure about the rest of you, maybe some of you can identify with this. I'm still discovering of what I am to do. I am being the best where I can but somehow I'd like something to consciously build on. Sometimes it gets depressing when you see peers your age already successful or obviously on the way there and you're still trying to figure out the big picture. I take comfort from this..

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord ,"plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future"

:) Merry Christmas everyone.

Here Goes Nothing

Well here goes, my first post. I'm not too sure how this will turn out to be so here goes nothing :)

I'm at the office at the moment. Monday blues. Nothing much to do. Spent the morning reading and contemplating about this blog. At the end i figured i'd get my lazy bum off the couch and start doing something about it. They say that the difference lies in those who pen it down, their hopes, dreams, aspirations, whatever they might be. Let's see how big this difference is shall we?

Special thanks to Shina for helping me out. Her thoughts, songs and stories can be found at her blog. (http://inscriptions.wordpress.com).

Too often we get bogged down by what goes on in our heads. I can identify with that easily. Maybe that's why i gave this baby of mine the title of 'discoveringthoughts'. Sometimes you are not who you tell you are.

Cheers and a good week ahead ;)