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I guess certain entries aren't meant to be long... and certain messages don't need long explanations to bring across. It's good that I get questions posted... it gives an avenue for questions to be answered I guess. :)

Here're some of the names, titles and descriptions of God used throughout the Bible:

• My Defender (Job 16:19)
  
• Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6)
  
• Comforter in sorrow (Jeremiah 8:18)
  
• My Strong Deliverer (Psalm 140:7)
  
• Our Father (Isaiah 64:8)
  
• A sure foundation (Isaiah 28:16)
  
• God Almighty (Genesis 17:1)
  
• Our Guide (Psalm 48:14)
  
• Our Help (Psalm 33:20)
  
• A Great High Priest (Hebrews 4:14)
  
• My Hope (Psalm 71:5)
  
• Righteous Judge (2 Timothy 4:8)
  
• Our Leader (2 Chronicles 13:12)
  
• Light of life (John 8:12)
  
• Prince of peace (Isaiah 9:6)
  
• Refuge and Strength (Psalm 46:1)
  
• My Savior (Psalm 42:5)
  
• Sovereign Lord (Luke 2:29)
  
• My Support (2 Samuel 22:19)
  
• My Confidence (Psalm 71:5)
  
• Faithful and true (Revelation 19:11)
  
• My Friend (Job 16:20)
  
• Good Teacher (Mark 10:17)
  
• My Salvation (Exodus 15:2)
  
• The Good Shepherd (John 10:11)
  

Jesus shocked the Jews back then when He used the term "Abba" to relate to God the Father:

Abba = "father"

1) father, customary title used of God in prayer. Whenever it occurs in the New Testament it has the Greek interpretation joined to it, that is apparently to be explained by the fact that the Chaldee "ABBA" through frequent use in prayer, gradually acquired the nature of a most sacred proper name, to which the Greek speaking Jews added the name from their own tongue.

It's a rarity for this generation to experience the fullness of a fatherly love. Sometimes I wonder if the term "absent father" is something that's been coined not too long ago... or if previous generations experience that... but it seems that it's pretty prevalent in the current one.

For some, fathers are physically absent... for some, they're physically present but are very much absent.

The past five years of involvement with youths tell me that fathers play very pivotal roles in their lives (mothers do too, in different aspects).

For those of you who have a loving and doting father who tries his best to be around for you apart from providing for you, know that you are really, very, blessed.

Even if there are times when he has to discipline, know that he does so because he cares enough.

But I've also seen the power of our Heavenly Father who fills the void in the heart... and how He empowers those who lack that fatherly love to understand who He is.

This entry may seem really abrupt and incoherent... but I'll just say I'll keep on praying... that one day you will understand the Father's love for you.

I wanted to return home right after dinner with the guys after youth service... but I thought it'll be nice to see them play soccer for a while.

And so I popped by the field... a bunch of boys having a fun game of soccer after dinner, boys from different backgrounds, different schools, different personalities... all touched by the love of the Father. :)

And I wonder if I'll ever see them play in the same field.

At this point of time, I think no one understands my heart better than my Father.

This entry took more than three hours to write... because I really don't know how to write it. Perhaps it's because of the stifled condition of my heart I guess.

I teared in service.

I thought of them.

If only I can leave a stain on this entry.