A tree that bears fruit

Rather than penning my thoughts down on paper, I will do it electronically from today onwards. It felt weird really but I thought it would be nice if I can include photos which I can't really do so previously with my old journals. =)

I spent the whole morning reading Luke 13. Had some really serious problems understanding some truths that Jesus spoke about in the parables. Tried very hard to draw links between the previous and preceding chapters and really wanted to give up reading the commentaries because at a certain point, the information and background could be a little overwhelming and I had to keep reading and re-reading. Learnt something today that the fig tree represents our life and that judgement or botanical surgery comes when repentance is being delayed. But God's willingness to hold off shows his patience. I repented for having wasted much time and resources given by God and pray that I will bear much fruit. I don't want to be barren no more!

The studying of the gospels have been put off for the longest time. Told Cheryl last week that I felt I did not know who the real Jesus was. She felt shocked. For the past few weeks I had this strange deep awareness that I did not know Jesus at all. All was head knowledge and I wasn't really interested in what He had done and what mattered to Him. But the whole bible was pointing to one person really - Jesus Christ. How can I be ignorant and indifferent? I need to work on it. Help me Jesus to know you and to understand truly what You have done in my life.

Serene got her results back today and she was disappointed. Did not do well she said. I wonder what my reaction will be like next Monday when it's my turn. Will I be able to praise God still? I waannnnt toooooo..

Lots of shrimps died in my tank the past 2 days. Dear changed a new filter for me and the water is much clearer now. He explained that as the old filter was faulty, it led to nitrites not being able to converted to nitrates (or the other way, I can't really remember) properly and the shrimps were poisoned. My red fish are so hungry they are going vegetarian. Fed them twice today and they are still hungry. Gluttons. Oh the puffer fish worked wonders. It is really a savior to my tank infested with snails. I left it overnight in my tank and voila! the tank was rid of snails the next morning. Neat! Oh but I think it will have to be transferred out as it will attack other fish once it doesn't see any more snails. =(

Saw Dear walked to the lift just now and I whispered a 'I love You' in my heart. And as the lift door closed, I was still smiling. We just cannot get enough of each other's silly antics and lame jokes and body odour and pinching of cheeks and encouragement and silly antics and lame jokes.. We just can't get enough of each other la. haha..

Books to finish reading by July:

1. Sophie's world (half way there..it takes forever to read this book)
2. Scripture Alone
3. Tuesdays With Morrie
4. Da Vinci Code/Breaking of Da Vinci Code
5. Rachel's Tears (a gift from Jacintha)

Looking forward to Basic Accountability Group (BAG) retreat from 6th to 9th June. oh it's Changi again. hah!