Are you a Chicken or an Eagle

Hang Around Chicken long enough,
and you'll begin to think & act like one too...

"A baby eagle became orphaned when something happened to his parents. He glided down to the ground from his nest but was not yet able to fly. A man picked him up. The man took him to a farmer and said, “This is a special kind of barnyard chicken that will grow up big.” The farmer said, “Don’t look like no barnyard chicken to me.” “Oh yes, it is. You will be glad to own it.” The farmer took the baby eagle and placed it with his chickens.
Its either they will encourage you & boost you to fly or tear you down & keep you on the ground. The baby eagle learned to imitate the chickens. He could scratch the ground for grubs and worms too. He grew up thinking he was a chicken.

Then one day an eagle flew over the barnyard. The eagle looked up and wondered, “What kind of animal is that? How graceful, powerful, and free it is.” Then he asked another chicken, “What is that?” The chicken replied, “Oh, that is an eagle. But don’t worry yourself about that. You will never be able to fly like that.” 
And the eagle went back to scratching the ground. He continued to behave like the chicken he thought he was. Finally he died, never knowing the grand life that could have been his."

Moral of the Story: 
1. Regardless of what people say or think about you; it's what you believe that makes a whole lot of difference.If you believe you are destined for greater things; you attitute & action will follow...

2. Unless you really test your limits, you will never know what you are truely capable of

3. The type of people you hang around with makes alot of difference; 
It's either they boost you to soar on wings like eagle or tear you down to keep you on the ground..

To continue to behave like a chicken or to soar on wings like an eagle is a choice!

-Mellissa Lina Mosses- 

Racism

Racism is what one defines as 

"Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior."

And having to live and work in the world today, I see that such behavior had become such a norm that many are falling a victim to it and some are even failing to see that they are guilty of being racist themselves

As I grow and having to face the "real world", I find it a waste that many are losing out on what I can offer just because they have a false belief or their own perception towards a specific race.

And it goes without saying that my circle of friends and colleagues are not spared from it too. 

There are many who thinks that they are superior than many other simply because they believe their race is better.

Often time, regardless of how hardworking or gifted a person may be, racism is one factor that distorts one's perception of others. They are judged even before given the chance to prove themselves.

It's such a pity that all the racist individuals out there are losing out on some of the best experience simply because they allow their false perception to stand in the way. 

To me, 

such individuals are just arrogant and prideful and no one can really help them unless they choose to help themselves first! And as for me, 

I will choose not to waste my effort on you.

Dear all racist individuals out there, 

As much as I too was a victim of racism before, the person that I feel more sorry for is you!

Your Truly, 

~Mell~

Being Still

As I sit down quietly to listen to your voice, The more I realize how much I've missed You

I'm probably the worst when it comes to expressing my love
But the best thing about You is that I don't have to try too hard

Even before a word comes out of my mouth, 
You know it completely oh Lord

And as I ponder back and see how far You've hath brought me,
All I want to say is a simple 'Thank You'

Thank you for being there ever since I could remember.
When the journey gets hard,
When it gets tough,
The only consistent person that I can see/feel by my side is You

Thank you for not being far from me
Thank you that You're always a person that I can rely on
And I Thank You for Your faithfulness towards me

It is without a doubt I will proclaim,
That all I am & all that I have become is because of You.

And although I am still a little afraid of what the future may bring forth
I'm still afraid of what I may have to face/overcome
I guess I'll continue doing what I do best; 
- To Rely on You - 

Wherever I need to go 
Whatever I still need to become, 
I Rely on You completely to continue to show me the way

All I want to do is to flow like the watercourse,
Wherever Thee leadeth. 


Yours Beloved,
~Mellissa Lina Mosses ~

Candles - Light in times of darkness

I'm fascinated with candles recently... 
Hence, for the past few days, i had the habit to switch off all lights and light up a small candle & watch it burn in the dark!

As I watch the candle burn every night, 
I cherished the moment because it gave me peace watching it burn silently in the dark 

In the process, I learnt a few things:-
"All candles were created for is to bring light into the darkness...
and as it shines the light, it is also slowing melting itself away and eventually dies off"

Then.. i realized..
At times, the way I've lived my life has also been like such!

In everything i do, 
In trying to make others happy, I've hurt myself
In trying to make a difference in other people's life, I've lost myself
In trying to shed a little light for others, i'm burn out and am left with nothing...

But than i thought to myself...
It's okay to self-sacrifice oneself for a good cause..
We are called to be the light of the world anyways...
That will mean, just like these little candles, self-sacrificing IS NECESSARY 

I may not necessarily be there all the time ..
but at least for a little while, i was and will be there to bring a little light into the darkness... 

 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. - Matthew 5:14-16

Therefore,  I will continue shinning, even if it hurts!

Yours Truly,  
~Mellissa Lina Mosses~

Tears

Tears are usually a sign of frustration & disappointment, but NOT defeat!

As I was pondering back, 

I'd realized I'm not as strong in controlling my emotions as i could once upon a time.
But can i be blamed? Life has not been kind to me for the past few years.
But thank God for the silver linings & the skies are seeming to be clearing up ^_^

Anyways, tough circumstances over the years and months are the reason for me to become who I am today.
Nowadays, it is so easy for me to tear, cry & what not much more than i could do before.

I once had the attitude of keeping all my emotions intact & not show it to people around me to an extend that i had kept all my misery to myself. 
That did not make me feel good neither did it made me any better.
All i became was bitter.

I guess i realize now that it is okay to cry.
It is okay to be seen vulnerable once in awhile.
Because, at the end of the day, crying releases me off my frustration but that does not mean I had given up. 
It just means that I've vented out and I am up and ready for round#2!

Remember: just because one cries, that does not make them emotionally weak. But rather it can be a tool that helps you to become stronger and face much more of the challenging task that awaits!
Crying or venting CAN make you stronger, NOT weaker! 

I am not ashamed to announce that I am a crier and I like warm hugs for pleasure & comfort :P

Hug Lover, 

~Mellissa Lina Mosses~

I'm accepted to serve UNHCR

So its been long since I've blogged,
but i guess this news is worth having written down and be pondered back in the future...

When I had to go through the interview with the UN,
I soooo badly wanted to get in to an extend that I was literally begging God to help me get through...
but it was later after the interview did i realized that to date, I've never failed an interview before. .

It has definatly been through God's favour & mercy that i was able to be who i am & do what I do today. .

So yes,  I'll begin working with the UNHCR 15 DAYS from now ^_^

It has always been my passion to make a difference in people's life and i am glad that my territory had extended now & i will be able to help a very different group soon...

I have no1 to thank but to give all glory & praise to Him alone, coz only He deserves it...

Many keep warning me that the job is going to get very very stressful & that i will have to be psychologically strong to work in this field.. but as much as i am NOT psychologically/physically strong, I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO BEGIN AS I KNOW FOR SURE THAT GOD WILL BE BY MY SIDE, SO WHO CAN BE AGAINST IT?

I won't deny that I am not afraid, but even in my fear, i will take courage coz the Lord my God is by my side <3 span="">

For the Lord is my Shepherd
…2He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.3He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. 4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

The power of Persistence

Any God-given dream will be too big for us to accomplish on our own.
And hence, it stands to reason, there will be periodic challenges, times of discouragement, even bouts of depression and wanting to give up and throw in the towel.

Therefore Paul provided prescription for persisting when the going gets tough.
It is true that tough times never last, but tough people do.

But how do tough people do it?
Paul gave us the answer:

1. Tough people get through tough times because they believe God has a plan for their lives, and that he will complete the plan. They believe the story is not over yet, and it will be a happy ending.

2. Though people get through tough times because they are able to forget the mistakes of the past by learning from them and then focusing on the future.

3. Tough people get through tough times because they tap prayerfully into the strength that Christ is giving them.

4. Tough people get through tough times because they give thanks even in the tough times. They ask God thanksgiving for what they need to get through the tough times.

Be strong brethren, fight a good fight!

1 Timothy 6:12

"Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses."

So that soon, we too can say the same as Paul:

2 Timothy 4:7

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;"

 

Regards with Love,

Mellissa Lina Mosses

Always look on the bright side of life!

“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns,

 or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”  ― Abraham Lincoln

I Want YOU...

Dear Papa,

Over the years,
YOU had brought me through thick & thin
& led me through rain & shine
& whomever i am today & how much You have molded me thus far is ALL BECAUSE OF YOU!

& so, I thank YOU for your Grace & Mercy
& i thank You for Your Favour & Love that Youhave always shined upon me...

I won't deny that i had my moments of up & down
I won't deny that, there were times that i was ever so Angry/Dissapointed with You.

But i realize now that I was plainly selfish!
I was so engrossed in  MY pains & MY struggles, till I have completely lost focus on YOU!
I'm sorry that i had my eyes so fixated on myself that i have totally ignored & negleted on how You would have felt about all these..........
I'm Sorry for the times when i have caused tears to flow out from Your precious eyes.

I Love You Lord!! You're the last person whom i will ever want to hurt......

I'm sorry for the times when my actions spoke differently than my words...
I'm sorry that i had ignored You
I''m sorry that i had cast You aside in the mist of my busy'ness

I want to come back to Your arms of safety Lord...
I do not want to do things on my own anymore...

Recently, the journey that I have undertaken seems rather lonely...
It's as if You are not in the picture right next to me~
I am through Lord...

I do not want that!
I want You back! to be by my side wherever i go or in whatever i do!
I want Your Guidance
I want Your Peace
I want Your  Joy
I want Your LOVE
I WANT YOU.............

Nothing should have taken Your place in my life Lord! NOTHING!!!
& I don't what it to be in that way anymore...
I WANT CHANGE

CHANGE IN EVERYTHING....

I want to start anew..
Renew my spirit & Stregthen me through ...

I want to come home running back to Your Warm & Open Arms...
back to the arms that i shouldn't have left in the first place!!!

I WANT YOU LORD
I NEED YOU
I'M DESPERATE FOR YOU

Truly,
Your Weary Daughter,
Mellissa Lina Mosses

Guess I'm Back Blogging......

Its been almost 2 years now since i've stop writting...
But guess i express better in written words as compared to spoken words...

There's been a lot in my mind lately...
And life had brought to places that i never thought i'll go or experience

Not sure if it's a good thing..
Not sure if I enjoyed it
Not sure if that's what i want anymore
Not sure if i've become a better person or have changed for the worse...

I'm not sure which is right anymoreeeeee.....
Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...........

All i know is I HAD ENOUGH!

Writting brings calmness to my soul, & that's exactly what i'm going to do from now on...

Till next time,
Toodles......

Signing Off,
Mellissa Lina Mosses <3 p="">

Looking Back

As i was looking back on my past and things i've achieved and struggled so far,
He was always there...

There were one point in my life, that i was frustrated that i could not hear or recognize the voice of God,
But now i can see that, He was speaking and leading me every step and all this years...

from the very time that i can remember, i.e. from 5-7 years old, up till now when i'm going to turn 21,
He's seal has always been there and i can confidently declare that it was all HIM!



Before i went through anything, Joy or Sorrow,
He warned me ahead of time...
and of all this, the best part was, THAT I HEARD HIM MYSELF...
not through other people, but Him speaking Directly to Me... ^_^

I'm Glad and at the same time, can't wait to see what awaits me in the future....

Jesus was always there to come to my rescue, and will always be there
And He can be there for you too... :)

Jesus is Lord over Saving Grace

Saving Grace is the name of my church by the way.... :)

My church has been facing it's own obstacles and struggles for the past two years....
But of the many things that had happened, one thing that i cannot tolerate is when one thinks that the church would not run without them....

What is the purpose of going to Church?
is it to prove to one another who i better then whom, or to simply go to Worship & Serve our King..,?

Who should be the center of attention of them all?
God himself or just mere people?

And of all things, when we give unto God, we should always remeber that, we are giving not for men to see, but as a sign of thankfullness and gratefullness for all the things that God has done for us...

i personally believe that church is never a place for competion, but rather a place where we come together as one body and one Heart to sing and give praise to our Lord's name...

And church is never build upon how rich the members are, but are bulit upon Jesus, OUR FIRM FOUNDATION... God sometimes uses the rich or the poor to help in expanding the church on earth, but at the end of the day, when all things fail, God can still provide for his Church with or without the help of people...

Just like in the scripture that says, when men fail to praise and worship God, He can make even the Rock to Cry out and sing prasies to His Name....

Likewise, Even if people are not there to provide, God can Provide SUPERNATUALLY....

Of all these years, i looked backed over my life, i can see that God was there in the mist of it all (in all the things i've faced). and He is and always will be there guiding and leading me through every step of the way...

When God is for us, Who then can be against us,
and if God has opened up the door for us, then who can ever shut the door that He has opened...

I serve a GREAT & WONDERFUL God....
Trust in the Lord with all Your heart,, and lean not in your own understanding...
in all your ways, you acknowledge Him, & He will make your paths straight... :)

YOU are the Reason

As I was doing my devotion, it STRUCK ME!

You are the reason of why I Breath today!

You are the reason of where I am today!

You are the reason WHY i am Here!

I am Here, Because of You!

First, You created my inmost being,

Then you gave me life

You knew me even before i was born

When i was still in my mother's womb

You are the reason, I want to serve!

I want to do well because of You!

So that Your Name can be glorified!

You are the reason, I shouldn't be afraid!

Cause You assured that I am Yours

My future is in Your Hand

& Now....,

You are the reason of why i want to CARE!

You are the reason of why i want to LOVE!

You are the reason of why i want to SHARE!

YOU ARE THE REASON FOR MY VERY EXISTENCE DEAR LORD

& I WANT IT TO REMAIN LIKE SUCH ALWAYS!

YOU ARE MY REASON FOR LIVING

Shelter- Home for Children

That will be my "working place" for the next few weeks or months
i have volunteered to help out in this shelter starting 15th August 2011.... (any1 wants to follow? haha)
mostly tutors are needed, but i've also agreed to teach musical instrument to the children there...

i guess it is time for me to reach out! to go beyond my church's four walls...
to put into practice what i've learnt in church
& show God's love to all especially to these unfortunate children....


i guess the best part of it all is that it is a Christian shelter....
so i can openly talk about Christ! :)

Though have to admit,
it was a very very last minute decision

& i am a little afraid of being able to fit it!
but I WANT TO DO IT!
It's NOW or NEVER!

I HAVE TO LEARN!
I HAVE TO CARE!
I HAVE TO SPREAD THE LOVE!


Oh Lord, Please Help me..... help me to handle all these kids... i hope they will see YOU in me!
Grant me the patience and the wisdom i need... Teach & Guide me Dear Holy Spirit =)

Dear Papa,

You have been taking care of me since young..
You cared for me ever since i could remember...
all those times, when my mum use to tell me stories about You,
i've always imagined You as my HERO coming to my rescue...

Now, i don't need to imagine any longer Lord!
Cause YOU ARE MY HERO!
You've been there when i most needed You
and you were still there when i didn't

During all those crucial times,
You were there to catch me when i fall
to lift me up again when i'm down
There is no doubt that You are a GREAT GOD, Lord!

& i need you again Lord!
i've always needed you
now that the time is near...
take care of it Lord!
You promised me that You will...
& i chose to trust You...

Just as Abraham plainly followed you without knowing where, when or how,
i too choose to follow You Lord!
You said you'll take care....
now take care Lord...
your servant needs Your Help!
Your daughter is seeking Your face

I AM WAITING!
Come to my rescue Lord!
Come to my rescue like you've always did... 

A Pure heart will SEE God!

The BIBLE is God's Breathe,
& His Word will never return to Him VOID!

And plainly in His word, he states that the PURE HEART WILL SEE GOD! (Matthew 5:8)

it has always been and still is my dream to see God face to face! to experience His Presence! To sit on His lap and  hear His heartbeat! to hear Him Laugh! Hear His Voice! to see Him smile! to know His thoughts! and when he's Proud of me! wanting to Hug Him, knowing my hand won't be long enough to go around Him! ^_^

Don't expect anyone to understand! but I WANT TO SEE GOD! LITERALLY!!!
many already said to me that that's not what the scripture meant... but it doesn't really change my mind on what i want.... i mean, many had seen... though not all, SOME still DID!!! & i too want to be part of that SOME!! I WANT TO BE PART OF THAT SOME WHO SAW GOD!
JACOB SAW! MOSES SAW! & I WANT TO TOO!

Hence, My AIM: Pursue a PURE HEART!

However, When i've first started these blog, i asked the question, WHO AM I?
& now i have the answer,
-i am MY FATHER'S CHILD!
-i am NOTHING WITHOUT MY DAD!
-i am HIS SERVANT WHO WANTS TO LIVE MY LIFE FOR HIM, MY KING!

It's no longer a new news that i've completely devoted my life for Him and i want to flow wherever He leads me!

In everything i do, I want His name to be made known, & His name to be glorified...
for Lives to b touched and His name to be Exalted High above the Earth!
for others to experience the same goodness that i've experienced through my Journey With God!

STILL ...

i know i am not completely ready! You know y?
BECAUSE I AM STILL SELFISH!
just like my Father is a Jealous God, i too Get Jealous!
I CAN'T BEAR TO SEE SOME1 BEING CLOSER TO GOD THEN ME!

imagine these...
My God standing in the center surrounded by many of his children who has the desire to want more of Him too...
n i am somewhere among the crowd trying to reach out for HIM too!
i know that the Bible says that His Grace is SUFFICIENT FOR ALL!
BUT UP TILL NOW....
I HAVN'T GOT ENOUGH OF HIM....
I HAVN'T GONE TO THE POINT TO SAY 'so much i can't contain! so much i have to give it away'

Coz i still want more of His PRESENCE IN MY LIFE
i still want more of His LOVE IN MY LIFE
i still want to SERVE HIM MORE!

haha....

that was my answer to one who approached me n said 'you must start caring for others'

Thinking about it now.....
i can't be like that!

cause there will never come a time where we can say ENOUGH GOD!
there will never come a time where i can experience God fully that i put a full stop to it!
His ways, thoughts, n love r always beyond what out mind and hearts can comprehend!
there can never b words Good enough to say or express HOW MUCH HE LOVES US!

My sister was saying to me once
God always GIVE! GIVE! GIVE! & He FORGIVES...
But you always GET! GET! GET! & u FORGET!

Just experiencing His Goodness is not enough but we need to give and show the same to others...
cause He simply commanded to give water to the thirsty, food to the hungry, & clothes to the needy!
NOT
give water to the thirsty once you drank, food to the hungry once you ate or even clothe the needy after covering yourself!

The same love he showed me, I need to show others... I didn't deserve it, yet HE GAVE! & hence I too must GIVE because i want to FOLLOW MY FATHER'S FOOTSTEP!

Little by Little Everyday!

I Guess after a long long time,
It's safe to say THAT I'M BACK AGAIN!
there had been lotz taking place in my life.... Both Spiritually & Mentally

a lot of issues & conflicts that i needed to resolve that was battling against me...
a lot of decisions the i needed to make
& lots of 'Rising Up to the Occasion' situation took place in my life!

I Thank God, that in the mist of all these mess in my Life, God has always been there n will always be there FOR ME!

One thing i would like to share with u as to what i've learnt thru my journey is these:-
Our dear Papa, has given both you and me the Gift of the Holy Spirit!
& He is always there giving us the guidance that we seek & need,
However, if we choose to ignore his voice & do our own things, Little by little His voice will get softer and soon dissapear of your life.
But if we choose to Listen & Obey His voice, We will hear Him much clearer n closer to our life Little by Little Everyday...!

I'm truly amazed of all the wonderful things God has been teaching in my life & how miraculously he had given me the Wisdom & the Understanding to many which i never thought i knew.

My prayer now for you and for all the people i know is that HE will grant u all the same guidance n assurance that he has grant me!

If you want me to give you a Guarantee of one person who'll never Forsake you or Leave you, then my definite answer will be MY LORD JESUS CHRIST!

The ONE PERSON IN MY LIFE WHO'LL NEVER LET GO OF MY HAND!
& He wants to do the same for YOU too!
Because He loves us ALL the same!

Thoughts for Good Friday

Every year as i remember the day My God was slaughtered for my sake
The thoughts were never the same

This year I thank thee my Lord, for the sacrifice You made
For Your willingness to die for me, a worthless servant
For Your willingness to take those hitting and shame, which should have been mine

To think that You were on the cross FOR ME!
Makes me think,
Y SHOULD YOU...?
Y WOULD YOU...?
It's not worth it... its just me...
a sinner who keeps falling back to her old ways...
a worthless servant which don't deserve the kind of love You're showing her

Still...
You did it...

Still...
You were hanging on the cross for me...

Still...
You chose to receive all those pain and humiliation for my sake...

Still...
when you were in pain & while You were hanging on the cross,
You thought of me...

*hugs*

Though Your servant knows that she is not worth of thy Love
But from the bottom of my hearts, I THANK THEE
i thank Thee for thy sacrifice

For without what You did for me,
I would't have had a special friend like You whom i can call 'ABBA FATHER'


For without what You did for me,
I wouldn't have had You by my side always... to whom i can always have Hope & i can hold on too..


Your servant praise Thee O God,
For You alone deserve it...
For You are such a Great God who loves Your creation Unfailingly & Unconditionally....

In Awe...

Praise God for how fast He answered my prayer...
We had a 'Dream Weekend' in church on Sunday where my pastor spoke about OUR DREAM!
we were asked to fill in the form & insert in a "dream box"

as i began to ask God what is my dream,
one of the things i wrote down was..
To be listed as one of the Top Students in the Psychology department in HELP College!

True enough, within weeks, i was listed as among the TOP STUDENTS!
received an e-mail from my department where they stated that the Dean, Dr. Goh, wanted to meet all the top students in Psychology Department.
AM TRULY IN AWE ON HOW FAST GOD HEARD THE PRAYER...

All GLORY, PRAISE & HONOUR Belongs To God & Him Alone...  

Its Sunday Again... =D

Yup! its Sunday again
& am very excited to see what God is going to do in our church today!
Every week, when Sunday comes... I just feel so happy...
to go in His presence where everyone comes, JUST TO SEEK HIS FACE! Where GOD IS THE ONLY KING!!
God is moving in our Church... And how much i long to be in part of His move!!

today is a special Sunday...
haha... for the very first time, my Music Team will ALL be joining forces in prayer too before we start our service!
If God had been moving b4, imagine how much it will be from now on when more people pray...
 haha... well, I'm all geared up! & Waiting!