There are so many interesting words in the English language.

Absquatulate — to leave somewhere abruptly (verb)

Bugbear — any source, real or imaginary, of needless fright or fear (noun)

Cryptozoology — the study of evidence tending to substantiate the existence of, or the search for, creatures whose reported existence is unproven (noun)

Demitasse — a small cup for serving strong black coffee after dinner (noun)

Ephemeral —lasting a very short time (adjective)

Foofaraw — a great fuss or disturbance about something very insignificant (noun)

Glabella — the flat area of bone between the eyebrows (noun)

Hokum — out-and-out nonsense (noun)

Ignoramus — an extremely ignorant person (noun)

Jabberwocky — a playful imitation of language consisting of invented, meaningless words (noun)

Kerfuffle — a fuss; commotion (noun)

Lollygag — to spend time idly (verb)

Mufti — civilian clothes (noun)

Nesh — sensitive to the cold (adjective)

Omphalos —the central point (noun)

Pollex — the innermost digit of the forelimb; thumb.(noun)

Quibble — arguments to evade a point at issue. (noun)

Raconteur — a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly. (noun)

Scrofulous — morally tainted. (adjective)

Tintinnabulation — the ringing or sound of bells (noun)

Ulu — a knife that is traditionally used by women of various indigenous arctic and subarctic peoples (such as the Inuit) and that resembles a food chopper with a crescent-shaped blade. (noun)

Velleity  — A mere wish that does not lead to the slightest action. (noun)

Wuthering —Wind blowing strongly with a roaring sound. (adjective)

Xenophobic — Relating to or exhibiting fear or hatred of foreigners (adjective)

Yokel —An unsophisticated person from a rural area , a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town. (noun)

Zephyr —A gentle, mild breeze. (noun)

The Earth is very finely tuned, well designed and created.  It is really a great “spaceship” for mankind to travel round the sun once a year 😝.

Seriously speaking, when we consider the earth orbiting round its own “star” in space among myriads of other stars, we should marvel at the sheer magnitude of the power of God.   We should take time to consider the heavens and all of creations and be really amazed and astounded with them.

CLICK HERE for the video taken by the international Space Station astronauts 👉 https://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=YWDWYLNX

O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;

What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?

For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.

Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:

All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;

The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.

O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

Psalm 8:1-9

CLICK HERE https://youtu.be/KEMt58ePNDs

Our minds can “wonder” as far and deep as we want – to the stars and beyond……because we have been given a great mind by our CREATOR. ~ Cheong Kok Weng  https://gardens2u.com

Our thoughts world is in reality is a life-building process. It affects our actions and impact others too.

The choices and actions flow from the thoughts and the quality of the choices is directly related on our thoughts world.

We build our life through thoughts, leading to deeds and actions.  This lifetime of thoughts and actions form us – and this is ultimately our choice that God gave to us.

““See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil,”
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭30:15‬

Thoughts are the seeds that shape our actions and destiny, make sure we plant good thoughts.

God gave us our mind and the power to make choices.

Our minds are powerful, and our thoughts will shape who we are and will become – this choice is ours to make.

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs‬ ‭4:23‬ ‭

From a small seed, a mighty tree emerged.  A seed is sown and planted into the ground; with time it grows into a large tree, then the flowers bloom and  it’s fruit ripen in due season. Change is a continuous process in our lives – may we with God’s help, continue to progress and soar;  with changes that come our way.

Thoughts are the seeds that shape our actions

and destiny.  ~ Cheong Kok Weng

Getting wisdom involves the will, affection for it and the intellect – the endeavour to use all available means to seek and find wisdom and prudence. In the process of the striving to obtain wisdom, reaching a higher faculty of reasoning and feelings; a person shows he has regard for the welfare of his soul, spirit and body.

We must remember the keeping of understanding shall find good, shall have great benefits for the conduct in this life. We are to guard it like precious treasure and it will bring us innumerable benefits.

He that is upright in judgment finds favour with God.

God is a forgiving God and rich and plenteous in His mercy,
The condition attach  to this is : “to all who call on Him”.

Fundamentally God’s mercy is about forgiveness.  It’s human nature to think he may approach God on his  own merit.  It’s human nature to be proud.

Even your very best, your absolute best, is not enough to please God

^{But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. ”} Isaiah  64:6

“So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God”. Romans 8:8

As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:” Romans 3:10

And so, if we are to ever have a relationship with God our prime need, our first need is this – to be forgiven.  God will help us in other areas of our lives – but first and foremost we need to see our need of forgiveness which comes from a merciful God.

Sin is definitely, a relationship breaker.  How many times, if you can even count them, has sin caused you problems and difficulties in relationships. We know that is true. How much more so in our relationship with God.

“He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities”. Psalm 103.10  However, God’s mercy means that he does not treat us as our sins deserve.  We are deserving of destruction and punishment and condemnation. But God’s mercy means that we are not treated as our sins deserve. God’s mercy means we can be forgiven.

Refer also to: Ephesians 2:4-9

The account of the Resurrection of Jesus

“In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28:1-10‬ ‭

A pastor by the name of Raymond Koh was abducted in Petaling Jaya (greater Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia on Feb 13, 2017 at about 10:50 a.m.  and the pastor has been missing since.

The right thinking citizens of the country were highly suspicious; after viewing a recording of the blatant terrorising abduction that was carried out with militaristic precision, accompanied by the loud silence from the authorities – the cavernous sound of silence is reverberating incessantly throughout the corridors of the entire land. A candle light vigil in a few cities in Malaysia for Pastor Raymond Koh was held on Mar 5, 2017.

Do pray for the still missing pastor and the family.

Thank you and blessings.

Further reading.

http://write2rest.blogspot.my/2017/03/what-has-pastor-raymond-kohs-abduction.html?m=1

https://asiancorrespondent.com/2017/03/malaysia-questions-answers-kidnapping-pastor-raymond-koh/#FzsOxwvmAWWifj06.97