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The blog has been stagnant for quite some time, I'm really sad to say.
I really wished to have maybe blogged each week up here, hoping and encouraging more people to hop on and keep this blog much more alive.
It's never too late to start posting again. And this time, I'd like to share on this inspirational entry:

{say what you need to say}
an inspirational entry about the healing power of words

In the course of a day, many words are spoken.

Some are said in love, and some are said out of anger. Some relate to our work, and some represent our feelings. Some roll off the tongue easy, and some have to be wedged out of our lips with the likes of a crowbar. But make no mistake...all of them have impact.

My friend, Kris, reminded me of the importance of words at his very own funeral.

He had struggled for 25 months with cancer. His body ravaged by the cruel disease, he finally went home to rest in the arms of His Savior, leaving behind people who would miss him. As a final, loving tribute at his funeral, Kris shared a homemade video, imploring people to share their heart and say the things they needed to say while they were still able to say them.

As I sat in the wooden church pew and viewed this precious testimony of a man whose spirit was already in another place, I couldn't help but think about how many times we miss opportunities in life to say things we need to say to people. I find a lot of us speaking our mind on a daily basis, but far fewer of us truly sharing our heart. There is, I've found, a vast difference.

Many healing words that could be said are missed, simply because we are too afraid to say them. We fear being misunderstood or made to feel silly. We fear becoming vulnerable or the possibility of giving our power away to someone. Or we fear we won't be able to handle whatever comes in their wake. Maybe our relationships will change, when we share our heart. Or maybe, even scarier...they won't.

But as Kris reminded me, there are things important enough to share. Because words spoken that touch a heart or give encouragement to a soul can never be a mistake.

If someone has done enough to make an impression on us, we should let them know.

If someone has loved us through a bad day, we should say thanks.

If someone has stayed around when others have run away, we should tell them we noticed.

And if there comes a day when we share our heart and our words are not well received, we can rest, knowing that we have said what we needed to say...and that is enough.

"Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." {Proverbs 16:24}

[Source: Crosswalk Devotionals (She Seeks)]

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Here, I'd wish to say what I want to say, TO...

Brian: Thanks for your hardwork, for speaking up, for standing up on stage and seeing you conquering your nervousness each time. Your courage has encouraged me each time~
Hiu Tung: Thanks for your help to play the piano song for the church concert promo video. Thanks for your 义不容辞 and your patience cuz there's some problem with the recording and need your help to play a few times. You play piano very well, jiayou!
Catherine: Always remembered that you were the one who managed to follow the bible-reading plan! Something I have to learn from you! >.< style="font-weight: bold;">JinTing: Your smile is the greatest!! haha. Feels so relaxing to see you, makes me look forward to seeing you each time. Your smile makes my day!
Mavis: Thank you for being there when I needed a hug. Thanks for support and care~ :)
Tony: Thanks for creating the light-hearted atmosphere amist the crowd each time. Can see your effort in caring for brothers and sisters! :)
YiuChung: There's a reason why God put you as my elder brother. Thanks for giving me the chance to experience "fantastic" lessons in life.
Heman: Thanks for the sharing and encouragement; makes me think through and analyse things more clearly. it's really helpful. thanks.
Chris: Thanks for all your photos~ Alot of them are really nice & artistic! haha.. *pretty pretty*
Sindy: Really enjoyed listening and seeing u with the drums. Always feel that it's cool to have a female drummer! I'd wish to be one, but i'm not that musically-inclined. >.< style="font-weight: bold;">Moses: Thanks for your "teases", providing a channel for reflections and growth. "For when I am weak, then I am strong."
Gabriel: Found out that you pay attention to minute details quite well, quite observant~ haha.. and your singing style/voice is really unique.
Edison: Still remember the time when you opened up your dorm for our cell group. Thank you for offer. I don't know why, it became one of the more memorable cell sessions we had.
Enoch: Thanks for those intentional/unintentional humour during Sunday School classes, makes the class more light-hearted. Cheers!
Kitty: Thanks for your sharing at church retreat; thanks for being usher partner; many thanks. :)
Dicky: ah, like your influential smile! your smile draws many smiles of others! *SMILE*
Jezebel: like your openness.. remembered what you shared during church retreat discussion! just prayed for you when i remembered. :) you too, keep praying!
Jeff: always admired how you can keep urself enthusiatic and "high"... haha! all those laughters... better than the doctor-prescribed medicine~
Eric: Thanks for your patience and sharing during church retreat. It's great to hear your views. :)
Esther: Thanks for always remembering brothers' and sisters' birthdays~ Experienced God's love through you~ Spread the love! :D
Sandy: hee, remember your bubbly rosy cheeks! Really nice when you initiated to talk to me last time; will keep them in memories~ :)
Joshua & Elizabeth: Thanks for the sharing at church retreat when i feel so overwhelmed leading in group discussion.
Jonah: Benefited from your knowledgeable Sunday School! :) Your cool and calmness reminds me to be the same sometimes!
Nicole: Thanks for your company in Sunday school! aw, without you, I feel so lonely... heehee~
Jiayi: Thanks for your effort and help for the church concert; it has given me push to work for the concert too! Got influenced. :)

Hope I din miss anyone out, if i did, forgive me, it's already quite late in in the night when I wrote this ==> time to sleep~

Experienced God @
1:19 AM
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