Blessed Be Your Name
By: Matt Redman
Blessed Be Your Name
In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be Your name
Blessed Be Your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed Be Your name
Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
Blessed be Your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's 'all as it should be'
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name
Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your name
Job 1:21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Somehow,the above song and verse have been on my heart for the past week. What we have, none belongs to us. We brought nothing into this world, and we will not bring anything with us when we leave this world. Not money, not cars, not houses, none of our earthly possessions. What God gives us, He can choose to take away at any time. He knows best.
Food for thought, how many of us can still say "Blessed be Your name, LORD" when we are suffering? Will we still be able to praise Him in the storm?
Thats all for now. Shall continue reading tomorrow to see what other things I'm supposed to learn from Job!
10 Days to enlistment!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
NIGHT PATROL!!!
Hahahas... i think I can't get enough of night patrol! Nice ambiance. Especially the clubs. Soft subtle music, dim lighting. Oh well, official last day. Only 2 shifts for the coming 2 weeks and totally none for first week of November. The next 2 shifts I am given the right to reject them should I deem necessary.
I guess I would miss sentosa. The passion for the outdoors and lifesaving won't diminish with entry into NS and possibly a military career! Still, my passion for flying is the greatest.
Take care guys!
I guess I would miss sentosa. The passion for the outdoors and lifesaving won't diminish with entry into NS and possibly a military career! Still, my passion for flying is the greatest.
Take care guys!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
PPDCL Practical Handling Test Reflection
Ok, so I took my Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License on saturday and passed it. I have now completed my collection of License. Air Land and sea. So here is what happened during the test.
Arrived at the testing site at about 1100hrs. In-processing started at about 1115hrs. Candidates were called one by one to fill in personal details on the results slip and to produce the revelent documents.
After everyone has filled in their personal details and showed their documents, we were broken into 3 boats. 2 boats had 4 candidates while one had 3. The 2 boats that had 4 candidates were further broken into 2 waves. First 2 will set off while the other 2 will wait on shore for their turn.
I was first to go during my wave. Overall pre sail check followed by 11 essential items and boat licence check. Posted lookout and then pushed off. Sea state was pretty calm inside the docks but quite rough after you get pass the RSYC pontoons. Current was flowing towards a north western direction. To find out the current direction, observe where the bow of the sampans, anchored off Poly Marina is pointed. That direction is the direction whereby the current is flowing from.
First up was the man overboard recovery test. After pushing off, headed for an open area off RSYC. Tester got the lookout to throw one of the lifebouys overboard. However, my lookout failed to shout out "man overboard". But as I maintained 360degree situational awareness(pays to take note by feeling or hearing where your lookout is), I knew which side the bouy went. First try was uncessful as the lifebouy drifted away from the boat just as I went alongside it. Second try was successful.
After the man overboard recovery, I was instructed to head inside the docking area belonging to RSYC. Take note, RSYC has "signs" requesting boatmen to travel at no wake speed within the docks. I was told to dock at bay "Juilet" 11 (It helps to memorize the international phonetic call signs as the testers, being mariners, might use it). Docking went smoothly despite the currents pushing my boat towards J12. The Bay numbers are painted on white boxes placed on the docks.
After securing the boat, command was handed over to the other candidate who will then proceeded with his test.
Following both candidates completion of the practical aspects of the handling test, the tester will take over the boat and drive it back to the poly marina. All will then proceed to wait outside the Test Center to be called for the oral test.
For the oral test, I was asked to identify bouys, right of way vessel and actions to be taken in reduced visibility conditions. For the right of way questions, 2 rubber boat models will be used. You will be asked which vessel has the right of way and what navigation lights you will see on the other vessel.
Overall I was awarded 10 demerit points. The points were awarded for failure to ensure well being of passengers prior to setting off, failure to check for engine cooling water stream and requiring second attempt to pick up "man overboard". No points were awarded for the oral test.
That concludes the reflection on my PPCDL Practical Handling Test. Hope it helps you!
Arrived at the testing site at about 1100hrs. In-processing started at about 1115hrs. Candidates were called one by one to fill in personal details on the results slip and to produce the revelent documents.
After everyone has filled in their personal details and showed their documents, we were broken into 3 boats. 2 boats had 4 candidates while one had 3. The 2 boats that had 4 candidates were further broken into 2 waves. First 2 will set off while the other 2 will wait on shore for their turn.
I was first to go during my wave. Overall pre sail check followed by 11 essential items and boat licence check. Posted lookout and then pushed off. Sea state was pretty calm inside the docks but quite rough after you get pass the RSYC pontoons. Current was flowing towards a north western direction. To find out the current direction, observe where the bow of the sampans, anchored off Poly Marina is pointed. That direction is the direction whereby the current is flowing from.
First up was the man overboard recovery test. After pushing off, headed for an open area off RSYC. Tester got the lookout to throw one of the lifebouys overboard. However, my lookout failed to shout out "man overboard". But as I maintained 360degree situational awareness(pays to take note by feeling or hearing where your lookout is), I knew which side the bouy went. First try was uncessful as the lifebouy drifted away from the boat just as I went alongside it. Second try was successful.
After the man overboard recovery, I was instructed to head inside the docking area belonging to RSYC. Take note, RSYC has "signs" requesting boatmen to travel at no wake speed within the docks. I was told to dock at bay "Juilet" 11 (It helps to memorize the international phonetic call signs as the testers, being mariners, might use it). Docking went smoothly despite the currents pushing my boat towards J12. The Bay numbers are painted on white boxes placed on the docks.
After securing the boat, command was handed over to the other candidate who will then proceeded with his test.
Following both candidates completion of the practical aspects of the handling test, the tester will take over the boat and drive it back to the poly marina. All will then proceed to wait outside the Test Center to be called for the oral test.
For the oral test, I was asked to identify bouys, right of way vessel and actions to be taken in reduced visibility conditions. For the right of way questions, 2 rubber boat models will be used. You will be asked which vessel has the right of way and what navigation lights you will see on the other vessel.
Overall I was awarded 10 demerit points. The points were awarded for failure to ensure well being of passengers prior to setting off, failure to check for engine cooling water stream and requiring second attempt to pick up "man overboard". No points were awarded for the oral test.
That concludes the reflection on my PPCDL Practical Handling Test. Hope it helps you!
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Seems like ages ago when I last posted.
Did my first night patrol duty at work today. Somehow I got emo during the bus ride home. Next wednesday marks the official last rostered shift of my stay in Sentosa Beach Patrol. The shortest chapter of my life is coming to an end. I am excited and happy to move on. However, thinking back at the days I spent at this workplace, the friends I've made, the "crap" we went through together, I think I would miss it.
I do not regret working as a lifeguard for this pass few years. I would say, working as a lifeguard has taught me many things. Somethings I might never have learnt otherwise.
Although the chapters of my life as a lifeguard and as a Beach Patrol Officer draws to a close, I believe it would not be an end to my passion in saving lives. I would still help those in need whenever possible. Hopefully, there would come a chance for me to reopen the chapter of my life as a lifeguard. Maybe as a volunteer or as a "freelance" part-time depending on my future career.
Today patrolling the beach at night, I stumbled upon a proposal in the making. A group of friends was preparing an area for their friend to propose to his girlfriend. I hope the proposal was successful and that they will have many happy years to come.
Yesterday, bumped into my ex-colleague with his girlfriend. Unfortunately, his bag was stolen. Helped him wherever I could.
Now, the other matter I was kind of emo about. Think you might have guessed it by now. Yeah, the lack of a girlfriend. Well I know having a girlfriend shouldn't be my priority now (my mother don't even think I should be bothering about such stuff now). Sometimes people tease me by saying :"You are both a lifeguard and a pilot and you don't have a girlfriend??!! Disgrace!". While I don't really agree with their opinion, I sometimes do long for a girlfriend. Someone who I can share everything with, someone whom I know would be there for me when the going gets tough. Someone whom I can hug when I need one.
Looking at loving couples I often feel a tinge of jealousy. Ok thats wrong, I shouldn't be jealous. Well, still the story of our MM Lee and his Wife is the best. Like what one close friend said :"They are the role models for all couples to follow". I sincerely hope that MM Lee and his family are coping well with their loss.
Back to the topic, I know that there is someone meant for me. Just that probably the time isn't right or that the right one hasn't come along. I will continue to wait. Of cause I have to.
So much more to talk about. But I'll save them for another time. Now its time to go for bed!
Did my first night patrol duty at work today. Somehow I got emo during the bus ride home. Next wednesday marks the official last rostered shift of my stay in Sentosa Beach Patrol. The shortest chapter of my life is coming to an end. I am excited and happy to move on. However, thinking back at the days I spent at this workplace, the friends I've made, the "crap" we went through together, I think I would miss it.
I do not regret working as a lifeguard for this pass few years. I would say, working as a lifeguard has taught me many things. Somethings I might never have learnt otherwise.
Although the chapters of my life as a lifeguard and as a Beach Patrol Officer draws to a close, I believe it would not be an end to my passion in saving lives. I would still help those in need whenever possible. Hopefully, there would come a chance for me to reopen the chapter of my life as a lifeguard. Maybe as a volunteer or as a "freelance" part-time depending on my future career.
Today patrolling the beach at night, I stumbled upon a proposal in the making. A group of friends was preparing an area for their friend to propose to his girlfriend. I hope the proposal was successful and that they will have many happy years to come.
Yesterday, bumped into my ex-colleague with his girlfriend. Unfortunately, his bag was stolen. Helped him wherever I could.
Now, the other matter I was kind of emo about. Think you might have guessed it by now. Yeah, the lack of a girlfriend. Well I know having a girlfriend shouldn't be my priority now (my mother don't even think I should be bothering about such stuff now). Sometimes people tease me by saying :"You are both a lifeguard and a pilot and you don't have a girlfriend??!! Disgrace!". While I don't really agree with their opinion, I sometimes do long for a girlfriend. Someone who I can share everything with, someone whom I know would be there for me when the going gets tough. Someone whom I can hug when I need one.
Looking at loving couples I often feel a tinge of jealousy. Ok thats wrong, I shouldn't be jealous. Well, still the story of our MM Lee and his Wife is the best. Like what one close friend said :"They are the role models for all couples to follow". I sincerely hope that MM Lee and his family are coping well with their loss.
Back to the topic, I know that there is someone meant for me. Just that probably the time isn't right or that the right one hasn't come along. I will continue to wait. Of cause I have to.
So much more to talk about. But I'll save them for another time. Now its time to go for bed!
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