Reflections on God's grace in recovery from severe clinical depression using injection

Dear Reader, 

Yesterday a friend from my Church shared with me his blog. It is very interesting as he shared his reflections on various things in life. 

This reminded me that I have not been able to share much reflections in my recent posts. Today I like to write on my reflections of God's goodness and mercies in sustainning me day be day and with the help of a new Injection medicine, the Lord Jesus is lifting me up and I am functional again. 

 After many years of severe mood swing with prolonged months of clinical depression, I finally sought medical help in December 2006 and was diagnosed to have Major Depression. I was given antidepressent medicines and thank God He restored me from the severe depression where I was very unfunctional most of the time. But 3 months later in March 2007, I experienced a period of euphoria where I could not sleep for several days and have a lot of energy and creativity. When my Psychiatrist saw me, she immediately said I am prone to Bipolar Disorder II (Manic Depressive Illness) and need to change my medication. 

Thank God for sustaining me over the last 18 years with medical, counselling, exercise, eating healthy, etc etc. I am currently recovering from an episode of 2 months severe clinical depression where oral medication doesn't seemed to help very much. 

A month ago, my Psychiatrist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), Dr Chan Lai Gwen, tried me on an Injection and thank God it is helping me. She had reduced the dosages of some of my medicines twice. My next review is in early August. If I continue to stay well, I will be given this monthly Injection once a month. Thank God!

Spending time in nature and photography are therapeutic to me. So I have been taking short walks to the park near my home and took some photographs. I love to spend time in nature as it always remind me that God is our Creator and Redeemer. I serve a risen Saviour as the Lord Jesus Christ has lived, died and resurrected to redeem me and save me from eternal damnation. In Him, I have hope of eternal life and much blessings in this life and for all eternity. Thank God!

I took the following photos of sunrise when I went for my walk. I love to put Bible verses on them. These are my favourite Bible verses which brings a lot of comfort to me from God's Words.
 

May you be blessed by God's Words!

If you are in Singapore and looking for a Church or a Reformed Church in Singapore, do come and visit my Church, Pilgrim Covenant Church (PCC): https://pilgrim-covenant.com/

Thank you for stopping by. Have a blessed day! 

Best Regards,

Nancie 

22 July 2025

Sermon "Be watchful when you hear the word because your adversary…" by Pastor Linus Church at PCC Church in Singapore

Dear Reader,

Thank you for stopping by. Thank God for the encouraging sermon "Be watchful when you hear the word because your adversary…" from God's Words, the Bible, from the book of Matthew 13:18-23 that my Church's pastor, Pastor Linus Chua, preached during the morning worship in my Church, Pilgrim Covenant Church (PCC), Singapore on 20 July 2025 at 9:30am. 

Matthew 13:18-23 (King James Version/KJV)

18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

Sermon Outlines:

Introduction

Be watchful when you hear the Word because your adversary…

1) Seeks to take the Word out of your heart (Matt. 13:19, Mark 4:15,

Luke 8:12)

2) Seeks to keep you shallow and easily shaken by trouble (Matt. 13:20-

21, Mark 4:16-17, Luke 8:13)

3) Seeks to choke you with the cares of the world and riches and

pleasures (Matt. 13:22, Mark 4:18-19, Luke 8:14)

Lessons

Be watchful and prayerful when we hear the Word

Be grateful for our prophet, priest and king, and live gratefully

 

May you be blessed by God's Words!

If you are in Singapore and looking for a Church or a Reformed Church in Singapore, do come and visit my Church, Pilgrim Covenant Church (PCC): https://pilgrim-covenant.com/

Thank you for stopping by. Have a blessed day! 

Best Regards,

Nancie 

21 July 2025

Mr John B MacArthur had been called Home to be with the Lord on 14 July 2025 at the age of 86.

Dear Family and Friends, 

The late Mr John B MacArthur had been called Home to be with the Lord on 14 July 2025 at the age of 86.

Like many people, I have been and continue to be helped by Mr John MacArthur's videos and messages.

Below is a very encouraging message by Mr John MacArthur on how he can be thankful during trials.

He spoke of how he saw the good and kind providential hands of God in everything in his life. Every hard things, every challenge, no matter what the challenges.

He can be grateful because he knows the outcome of everything. He said the outcome of everything is to the glory of God and the benefit of His children.

He made sure he allowed his heart to rejoice in the Lord because he knew God will perfect him and bring glory to Himself through his trials, probably more than any other way.

May you be blessed too if you get to listen to this short message!

   

May you be blessed by God's Words!

If you are in Singapore and looking for a Church or a Reformed Church in Singapore, do come and visit my Church, Pilgrim Covenant Church (PCC): https://pilgrim-covenant.com/

Thank you for stopping by. Have a blessed day! 

Best Regards,

Nancie 

19 July 2025 

Sermon "A Divine Invitation" preached by Pastor JJ Lim from Isaiah 55:1-3 at PCC Singapore

Dear Reader,

Thank you for stopping by. Thank God for the encouraging sermon "A Divine Invitation" from God's Words, the Bible, from the book of Isaiah 55:1-3 that my Church's pastor, Pastor JJ Lim, preached during the morning worship in my Church, Pilgrim Covenant Church (PCC), Singapore on 13 July 2025 at 9:30am. 

Isaiah 55:1-3

1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.

3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.

Sermon Outlines:

A Divine Invitation                     

Text: Isaiah 55:1-3 

Introduction

1. What Kind of Invitation Is This?

2. Who Is This Invitation Issued To? 

3. What Are They Invited to Do? 

4. How Do We Respond to the Invitation?

Conclusion

a. It is a divine invitation. We cannot ignore it without consequence.

b. All are called, but especially those who agree they are suffering from spiritual thirst. 

c. We must drink the water and buy without money the milk and wine that Christ has purchased for us. 

d. We must remember and believe all that Christ did for us when He made the purchase.

May you be blessed by God's Words!

If you are in Singapore and looking for a Church or a Reformed Church in Singapore, do come and visit my Church, Pilgrim Covenant Church (PCC): https://pilgrim-covenant.com/

Thank you for stopping by. Have a blessed day! 

Best Regards,

Nancie 

17 July 2025 

"Our heart shall rejoice in Him." Psalm 33:21 from CH Spurgeon's Morning and Evening devotional book, 2 July, Morning.

Dear Reader,

Thanks for stopping by. I read the following encouraging portion from CH Spurgeon. May you be blessed too!

"Our heart shall rejoice in Him." Psalm 33:21

Blessed is the fact that Christians can rejoice even in the deepest distress; although trouble may surround them, they still sing; and, like many birds, they sing best in their cages. 

The waves may roll over them, but their souls soon rise to the surface and see the light of God's countenance;...... and helps them to sing amid the tempest, "God is with me still." 

To whom shall the glory be given? Oh! to Jesus--it is all by Jesus. 

Trouble does not necessarily bring consolation with it to the believer, but the presence of the Son of God in the fiery furnace with him fills his heart with joy. 

He is sick and suffering, but Jesus visits him and makes his bed for him.....

(Excerpts From CH Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, 2 July, Morning.)

If you are in Singapore and looking for a Church or a Reformed Church in Singapore, do come and visit my Church, Pilgrim Covenant Church (PCC): https://pilgrim-covenant.com/ 

Thanks again for stopping by. Have a blessed day!

Best Regards,

Nancie

2 July 2025