The PATH of being successfull

I remember watching and reading those rich guys profile, admiring them because of their rich-ness, or successful band or people I know became a professional in what they are doing..I thought to myself, I want to be like them! But it is not as easy as it may seems to be..

Few days ago I watched the DREAMTHEATER 20 years anniversary. In the documentary, they talk about how they persistently chasing their dreams to express their music to people. Now, not only they perform to show their music, but they achieve greatness pass their dream. See, amazing right? Become successful in something..but less that I know how they walk their steps towards this amazing-ness.

First, there were two good friends that lived in the neighborhood. They shared the same music taste and jammed along very well, John Petrucci & John Myung. They went to Berklee College and met Mike Portnoy. They jammed along together, they even drop out from their study to pursue or focus their band. In the documentary, they said they would jamm after work, every day, every night. They have to move to several places. In 1985 they formed a band called Majesty. They filled concerts and record demo in 1986 - 1987. There was also this group called Majesty in Las Vegas and threatened to take legal actions for intellectual property. In 1988 Dream Theater became their new band name and stuck until now. They keep continue doing what they love to do. You see, through the years they performed in concerts and making album, their have several ups and downs including searching for vocalist that suit their preferences, keyboardist that got fired and left until they finally have permanent keyboardist - Jordan Rudess. All the things that could stop them did not stop them at all!

And then there's this Young Businessman - Azri. You can read the here http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/03/22/Meet-the-material-guy/.

What interest me is that he took every opportunity he have to do a business. It seems like he used almost all of his time to think of a new plan, new business thingy and all. He finally became 'rich' at the age of 26 (owning a BMW makes him rich though). The thing is, he also have a lots of ups and downs. He built chalets but then flood struck down - but it's now under renovation. He join a competition and did not successful but then he tried again and then he was successful.

As I read through and place myself in their foot, I might have gave up. Being successful is not always about having the good thing on your side but also learning from mistakes and downfall.

Then there's this thing happened to me this morning when I'm having my breakfast..a person called Harris asked me if I want to join a business (good business he said, and as always not mentioning what company or what business) which I am quite fade up with because of the past experiences and that I have to do thing I dislike (or maybe I'm not into that kind of business eh?). Still thinking/considering whether should I meet him tonight or not.

Good day & God Bless!

In time of Unsure

In time of unsure, where my heart seems to be blocked by 'maybe', undetermined circumstances and so much unconfirmed possibilities..

I..

Come to the Father and prayed a simple prayer:

"Lord, if this is Your will, then have it Your way..Amen.."

..and with all my faith, I know that God will make a way.

Yesus Berjalan di Atas Air

Sesudah itu, Yesus segera memerintahkan murid-murid-Nya naik ke perahu dan mendahului-Nya ke seberang, sementara itu Ia menyuruh orang banyak pulang.

Dan setelah orang banyak itu disuruh-Nya pulang, Yesus naik ke atas bukit untuk berdoa seorang diri. Ketika hari sudah malam, Ia sendirian di situ.

Perahu murid-murid-Nya sudah beberapa mil jauhnya dari pantai dan diombang-ambingkan gelombang, karena angin sakal.

Kira-kira jam tiga malam datanglah Yesus kepada mereka berjalan di atas air.

Ketika murid-murid-Nya melihat Dia berjalan di atas air, mereka terkejut dan berseru: "Itu hantu!", lalu berteriak-teriak karena takut.

Tetapi Yesus berkata kepada mereka: "Tenanglah! Aku ini, jangan takut!"

Lalu Petrus berseru dan menjawab Dia: "Tuhan, apabila Engkau itu, suruhlah aku datang kepada-Mu berjalan di atas air."

Kata Yesus: "Datanglah!" Maka Petrus turun dari perahu dan berjalan di atas air mendapatkan Yesus.

Tetapi ketika dirasanya tiupan angin, takutlah ia dan mulai tenggelam lalu berteriak: "Tuhan, tolonglah aku!"

Segera Yesus mengulurkan tangan-Nya, memegang dia dan berkata: "Hai orang yang kurang percaya, mengapa engkau bimbang?"

Lalu mereka naik ke perahu dan angin pun redalah.

Dan orang-orang yang ada di perahu menyembah Dia, katanya: "Sesungguhnya Engkau Anak Allah."

Matius 14:22-33

Daripada pembacaan firman di atas, apakah yang dapat saya terapkan dalam hidup saya?

Pertama, Yesus melakukan mujizat sekali lagi selepas memberi makan lima ribu orang dengan berjalan di atas air.

Yesus menyuruh murid-murid-Nya mendahului Dia lalu pergi ke satu bukit untuk berdoa kepada Bapa. Hari sudah lewat dan angin sakal juga bertiup, mengapa Yesus tetap pergi kepada murid-murid-Nya?

Mengapa? Saya menemukan 3 jawapan iaitu:

1. Perahu murid-Nya sudah jauh

2. Perahu tersebut diombang-ambing angin

Tetapi yang terutama dari semua itu adalah;

3. Yesus mengasihi murid-Nya

Yesus kan boleh saja menunggu sehingga pagi dan berlayar pada waktu siang bila keadaan lebih selamat. Tetapi Yesus tidak melakukan itu. Yesus mengasihi murid-Nya. Sekiranya Dia membiarkan sahaja, mungkin perahu itu akan tenggelam dan murid-murid-Nya mungkin akan lemas disebabkan angin tersebut.

Ketika murid-murid-Nya melihat Yesus berjalan di atas air, murid-murid-Nya menjadi takut lalu Yesus berkata "Tenanglah". Wah, rupanya saya boleh 'apply' firman ini dalam hidup saya. Ketika saya mengalami kebimbangan, saya boleh datang kepada Yesus dan mengalami ketenangan. Hal ini sudah seringkali berlaku dalam hidup saya. Asal saya percaya bahawa Yesus akan memberi jalan kepada saya, saya mendapat sebuah sukacita dalam hati, padahal saya 'is yet to face the future'. Akhirnya, ya, Yesus benar-benar membantu saya, membuka jalan bagi saya sehingga semua perkara dapat ku tanggung di dalam Dia yang memberi kekuatan kepadaku. =)

Petrus meminta untuk datang kepada-Nya. Lalu Petrus berjalan di atas air. Bagaimana saya boleh aplikasikan 'berjalan atas air' ini dalam hidup? Let's say berjalan atas air itu sepertinya berjalan dalam hidup yang nampak mustahil untuk dihadapi. Yesus kan ada untuk membantu, serahkan sahaja kepada Dia..tetapi orang yang kurang percaya masih takut akan badai hidup (angin yang bertiup) sehingga hanya sedikit sahaja sudah menggentarkan diri.

Apabila Yesus naik ke atas perahu, angin pun reda.

Bila Yesus menjadi kepala atas hidup kita maka semuanya akan menjadi indah, akan menjadi tenang dan damai. Hal ini sangat saya benarkan sebab ianya bukan lagi fakta melainkan kenyataan yang sudah berlaku dalam hidup saya sendiri.

SESUNGGUHNYA YESUS ADALAH ANAK ALLAH! AMIN!

Satu hal yang penting juga daripada petikan firman ini ialah, Yesus berdoa kepada Bapa sebelum Dia berjalan di atas air. Renungkanlah.

Tuhan memberkati! =)

OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN KNOW THE BEST FOR ME!

Shallom!

Hi everyone..just feeling like I want to share something right now, and it is about "The Best For Us".

I was just sitting in the office watching some 'bassist' on youtube when this gratitude came to my mind.

The story goes like this..

Back in the 2005~2006, I was hoping that my dad would buy me a bass guitar. On 2008, I almost buy a 4 strings bass guitar from Victory Music, KK. But, I did not buy it since I barely have enough money for my self.

But in year 2009, when I was doing my industrial training, it was Muslim's fasting month and also fast and praying for a guitar bass. What happened is that, I got my very first bass guitar on 2009. THANK YOU LORD!!

But now (2013), I just realized that, the bass guitar I have now is the best I have! Well, talking about my skills, that bass guitar is just the right instrument for me. Talking about playability and sound, well that depends mostly on the amp. Thank GOD that our church now (SIB Bandar Labuan) bought (technically bought first by our 'Ketua PMM') an AMPEG Amp, the best bass amp I've ever used! oh man..THANK YOU LORD!!!

So, talking about our Father in heaven know the best..YES HE KNOWS!!! He even set up a very good plan for me, for us. What we have to do is to stay in HIS path. I can't imagine how our GOD do HIS works but I know that HE always know the best for us! YES HE IS!!

Right at this moment, I want to say my gratitude to the Lord in heaven, I praise Him for all the things He have done in my life, Lord Jesus, you are the best!!!

Amen. =)

Who I was before, who I am now.

Hello!

Today I felt like I wanted to share about myself.

Through past years I have been keeping a photos and videos for "future references". I like to kept things from past so that when I found or see it in the future, I would like "heeyyy....I still have this thing??" haha..

One document (actually there are a lot of it but I haven't go through while I was at kampung..so..) I recently copied to my hard disk is a video of our family 'vacation' to Pekan Nabalu.

When I watch every scene I talk, I get mad at myself. I got myself thinking "Is this who I am?? Why am I so angry all the time I spoke???" Haha..I must admit that I am (was) a hot-tempered person.

That was the past, now that I have found Jesus Christ's Love, I try and learn how to speak with love, respect all person, young or old. Love them and show the love that Christ has given to me.

I must also admit that I have just recently found the greatest peace in Christ the Lord, despite the years I have fulfill my ministry as Gospel Musician and involved in many church activities. Most of the times, I wasn't focus for God..I steal the glory that only our God can have. No wonder I felt empty after great musical experience. I came back with zero blessings.

After the change, I want to focus to the very important point; Every bad doing I still tied to is released, there is nothing can compare to the LOVE of Christ when I decided to give my whole life to Him. How I long for His presence all the time.

One's to change is not easy -with self strength- but very easy when we prayed for Jesus' help. We prayed that only Jesus can give us a complete freedom..and once we have decided to get up and only seek His face, never compromise with sin, ever again!

These changes made my whole life complete. I am alive!!

Jesus Saved Me!!

The 4th of November 2012

The 4th of November 2012
 
...I believe GOD have plan for me. I know through this HE meant to tell me something. 

...The End...is just the beginning.