Always a blessing to be in church...to hear God speak and have the congregation respond enthusiastically :) if it makes me happy, it definitely pleases God.

Lunch was good :) shared a carls jr burger with Jane. Feel so bad she always treats me - plus it's her birthday in awhile! Anyhow, nice coincidence to have met Estella, Jasmine, Glenn and Tai Wei. Service was good too - God was given all glory and I pray hard we stole none of it. Was great to see Faith and Krystel around too. God always reminds me of His love and faithfulness by placing such people in my path even when I least expect it. It's a reassurance that we're all in the same family and as sisters/brothers in Christ we look out for each other. Even a smile's enough to make my day :)

On rejoicing, the pastor mentioned psalm 45:7 - "therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy." Oil of JOY, guys! Let not the things of the world steal any amount of joy you deserve and receive from you :) there's much morewe can rejoice in. Such a timely reminder.

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Blessed birthday Jane! Thanks for being such an awesome friend and mentor :) and for all the encouragements and prayers. God bless you abundantly and continually use you mightily!

Tomorrow...I'll run errands in town and finally sit downandget studious ;) with jasmine before ypm. Fun- filled holiday.