Ever heard of the poem "Footprints in the Sand" ? Well this is a song version of it. Enjoy! (:

Footprints in the Sand-- Leona Lewis

You walked with me, footprints in the sand
And helped me understand where im going
You walked with me when i was all alone
With so much i know along the way
Then i heard you say

I promise you, im always there
When your heart is filled with sorrow and despair
I'll carry you when you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand

I see my life flash across the sky
So many times have i been so afraid
And just when i have thought i lost my way
You give me strength to carry on
That's when i heard you say

I promise you, im always there
When your heart is filled with sorrow and despair
I'll carry you when you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand

When im weary, well, i know you'll be there
And i can feel you when you say

I promise you, im always there
When your heart is filled with sorrow and despair
I'll carry you when you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand

I promise you, im always there
When your heart is filled with sorrow and despair
I'll carry you when you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand

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My brother told me that he saw from the documentaries, that deserts are covered with tiny seeds from all sorts of plants through the different ways they spread their seeds. These seeds remain buried in the sands, unable to blossom, unable to take root. All because the deserts are so parched. But once in a while, rain comes. And the seeds blossom. The seeds take root. And you see the splendid sight of flowers and greens of all sorts springing up in that parched land.

My brother then told me, it's just like sharing about God. The seeds are sown. Some take a few days to sprout. Some take a few months. And some, a few years. But no matter how long, God's rain will shower with patient and persevering intercessions. The seeds will sprout.

Im so amazed at how God speaks to us through so many different ways! That's why it never gets boring to hear God speak and to see how He works. What my brother told me is an encouragement to me. I hope it is an encouragement to you too. (:

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. "
-Matthew 28:19-20

It's been quite a while since i last posted something. All thanks to exams. And well i dont really know what to write as well.

There is this new CPF policy called the CPF LIFE. It is an annuity plan that will commence in 2013 and it is designed for all singaporeans in preparation for their retirement. Honestly, i would not have known or bothered about this thing if not for the course im studying in. So i guess, despite all my complains about finance, i have to thank God i got myself into this. It forces me to at least take note of some things that is happening in Singapore.

Why did i mention this CPF LIFE thing? I just read the entry from ODB and it is about how you can spend your retirement-- either live for yourself or for God. Of course the obvious choice, or rather, the TYS answer will be the latter; but it takes tremendous self denial and willpower to steer yourself away from what you want to pursue what He wants.

Matthew 16:25 says whoever loses his life for Christ's sake will find it. And so it is. CPF LIFE gives us support during our retirement years through monthly payouts. God gives us support thoughout our lives through the fulfilment of a purposeful life by carrying out His plans for us. In fact, God has already started giving us "annuities" since the day we chose to follow Him. It is a good deal, really. We dont even have to pay premiums for this annuity plan!

So quoting from ODB, "Work for the Lord-- His retirement plan is out of this world." (: