Decisions

"Life is full of decisions, it can be good or bad. But at the end of the day, you have to do it."

Have you ever stopped in front of a crossroad and wonder where should you go ? Well, this is life. I have written a post about "Decision-Making" before, but something just prompted me to write it again. Well, most probably because I have a really big decision to make. It could change my lifestyle as well if I have made that decision.

People always tell me to make a decision that is according to God's will. To be honest, it is easy to make a decision but hard to identify whether or not it is the will of God. Yeah, prayer does help. But are we observant enough to know about it ?

Unfortunately, whether we like it or not, we have to make decisions. It is the one thing that we cannot run away from. We have to face it everyday. Yeah, it can bring good things to you but it can also bring bad things to you. I always say that making a decision is the toughest thing to do in this world. And it is true. Show me someone who says that making a decision is actually easy ? If there is such person, then he/she must be lying or just trying to impress the people around them.

Everyone has different problems; no one can help you in making your decision. Well, they can guide or advise you. But at the end of the day, you are the one who will make that decision. Once you make it, it is better not to regret. There is always a 50-50 outcome in every decision; wonderful or terrible.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. - Prov 3.5-6

Based on the verse above, it is true that we should just leave it to God and trust in Him. Yeah, you might not know whether or not it is according to His will. But you can always trust Him with that decision. God will not leave you alone to handle the problem; He is everywhere because He is omnipresent. And He will be with you all the time.

I will let everyone know about the problem that I am currently facing soon, well at least when I have made the decision. It is the 3rd day since the day I was being asked of that issue. And I have planned to give my decision tomorrow.

Just a note to everyone, prayers will always work. So keep praying as you will find the answer and make a great decision upon it. =)

In Christ alone will I glory

Though I could pride myself in battles won

For I've been blessed beyond measure

And by His strength alone I overcome

Oh I could stop and count successes

Like diamonds in my hand

But those trophies could not equal

To the grace by which I stand

In Christ alone I place my trust

And find my glory in the power of the cross

In every victory let it be said of me

My source of strength, my source of hope is Christ alone

In Christ alone will I glory

For only by His grace I am redeemed

And only His tender mercy

Could reach beyond my weakness to my need

Now I seek no greater honor

Than just to know Him more

And to count my gains

But losses to the glory of my Lord

Brian Littrell - In Christ Alone

A Historical Day

"The tale of how the no.12 creates history tomorrow. He will be bearing the 'To God be the Glory' attitude in the match."

I have not felt this nervous ever since my glory days in football; my big day against the Malaysian National team last year; and last but not least, playing for Salibandy!Co. against Singapore ITE this year.

Tomorrow, I will be playing against Subang Rascals, a team that is the only threat to Gang Bintang's conquest of the Selangor Floorball League. I always believe that this day will come someday and yes it did. With my increasing reputation in Malaysian Floorball, I would not have believed with my eyes that someday I would be at this level.

I am not a very good player like Khalid, Sjaiful, Deswyn or any other famous Malaysian floorballers in town, but some of them believed that I will be in their level soon. It was their belief in me that kept me going and striving even more. Of course, I have to stop my eagerness to score in a game from ruining my overall performance. Ever since I started playing sports when I was little, I always have the killer instinct. That is why I loved playing strikers or forwards. But it was this killer instinct that affected my performance; it never failed doing so.

Tomorrow, I expect that I will be playing a much more defensive role like what Khalid gave me in the match against Griffins last week. But of course, I am a CHRISTIAN floorballer. All glory and praises I received will all be unto God. Without Him, I do not think that I would have made this far. Started playing this sport a year ago, I would say that I am really lucky to have so many experienced and great players who are willing to teach, guide, and eventually nurture me into a who I am today.

It will be my toughest match so far, but I am sure that Gang Bintang will do it again and probably continue the scoring streak. May God bless both sides.

Friends Love Each Other

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. — Proverbs 17:17

I am very much of an introvert whenever I meet new friends. Yeah, I know many of you who are close to me will say that I am not an introvert. But to be honest, I actually prefer to be quiet and just spend the rest of the day without talking much. For some situations, I have to talk a lot because the topic might be interesting or I just feel like talking a lot.

Personally, I do not like to have conflicts with anybody. Even if I have, I will not fight back because I stand for my own beliefs. Of course, I am not saying that I am always right but sometimes you have to avoid conflicts by not fighting back. After all, you will truce with that person in the future. So why fight while you can just be friends and forget about it ?

Over the week I have encountered many bad happenings in Floorball. Last week, Khalid told me to be careful when I play in the match because it was against my former team and that I have been warned by my teammates to be careful whenever I had an encounter during the match. True enough, I was tossed around like nobody's business but I was not mad at them because it was a game and it happens all the time.

Even in mid week, I received bad claims by them and yeah, I held back and do not want to take it personally because I was at fault too but I decided not to start a verbal war. Some supported me, some did not. Well, I cannot do anything about it but to get on with it. I cannot let things like these to distract me especially when the League has already begun. My performance last week was not at its best. I admit that I did not play well. Just like what Arizal said during debriefing, the team did not play well though we scored so many goals. I guess focus is the most important element in our life. If we lose focus, then everything will fall apart.

But I believe that God has been with me all these while, I forgive my former teammates for all the criticisms just like how God has forgiven us in the first place. I personally do not think that it is worth fighting for it as they are also my brothers and sisters in Christ. After all, I should focus more on long term friendship than losing one in just a night.

I thank God for granting me patience. If it was the usual me, then I know that I will definitely respond to it with unethical behaviour. And that is so not how a Christian should behave. I accept the criticisms and swallow it in like a man. All those criticisms were not serious compared to what my Lord has gone through. My God is truly an awesome God and He will be there for me and everyone in this world no matter what.

Jersey Promotion !

Anyone wants to buy the new exclusive Gang Bintang jersey ? Now you have the chance to grab it at a great rate of RM35.00. It is for all Floorball fans and friends of any players. Basically, it is for everyone. Just let me know if you are interested =)

The design will be up soon once I received the jersey tomorrow. The club will be revealing the new jersey tomorrow (31st of October) in the match against KLIUC Griffins. It will be held at Sports Plaza, Section 13 at 12:00pm. Be there if you are curious.

p.s the "Punisher" skull is not featured in the jersey due to low budget - according to Khalid. LOL !

Gang Bintang - My New Team

Well, this is Gang Bintang. It has been nearly two weeks since I joined this club. My teammates were familiar with my style of play because I have been playing with them at Sports Plaza on every Saturday for nearly a year. They are a bunch of great players.

Do you know that Gang Bintang is one of the first Floorball team in Malaysia ? Well, according to Khalid, this team was formed shortly after the establishment of the Malaysian Floorball Association. So, most of the players in Gang Bintang were first generation Floorballers. Khalid is one of the pioneers in Malaysian Floorball. I have full respect towards him because he is really good and humble as a person. He nurtured and taught me all the Floorball techniques. Of course, I am nowhere near his level but I will be there one day. LOL !

Besides Khalid, another player whom I respect most is Sjaiful, the Malaysian captain. He has given me many advices which eventually helped me in my progress to become a better player. He is also a very nice guy because he offered to teach and guide me as I play. Whenever I made any mistakes, he will tell and correct me right on the spot.

I believe it is truly God's blessing because it is a rare opportunity to have experienced players like them to be my personal instructor. I respect them as a friend, teammate and also a coach. I have taken this opportunity to learn from the best and I think it is a very wise thing to do. That is because you cannot throw opportunities like these away. Once you missed it, then it is really too bad for you. I really thank God for such an opportunity. It has been a joyful experience to be able to play alongside with them.

But ultimately, I will always glorify Him through this sport. This is my primary purpose and in Him I trust.

p.s team picture will be posted up soon. *hopefully*

p.p.s I'm sorry to Salibandiens if you guys felt that I have betrayed the team or so. You guys will always be in my prayers and I still respect each one of you as a friend as well as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Life as a "League Editor"

My very first match summary ! Gosh, it is hard being a statistician as well as an editor. I spent nearly half a day just to complete 3 matches ! I wonder how will it be when there are more teams in the future. LOL !

Check it out !

http://selangorfloorballleague.blogspot.com/

p.s Geng Bintang won the first league match 16-0.

Results

All glory goes to God ! =)

Glorifying Him

"God has given me talents so that I can use it and serve as a living testimony to show the world how great He is through me."

Jethro Wong

What is Selangor Floorball League ?

Many people have been asking me about the upcoming Floorball league that I have been updating frequently. So yeah, instead of explaining one by one; I will just post it here and let those who are interested to read about it.

Actually, this league is the first league in this state. There are other leagues in Penang and Sabah but there is none in this state. So, the clubs in KL and Selangor have met up and formed a committee to start a league this year. It is nothing huge at this moment because we just want to get it started first, so there is no publicities and all sort of fancy stuffs.

The details below are a brief introduction on how the league will look like.

Competition format:

There are 5 teams competing in the League (as of 2009). Teams include Subang Rascals, Geng Bintang, Salibandy!Co., KLIUC Griffin and KLIUC Hornets.

- Each team will play others twice, for a total of 8 games.

- Teams receive 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and no points for a loss.

- Teams are ranked by total points, then goal differences and goals scored.

- At the end of the League, the team with the most points is crowned "Champions of Selangor".

- If points are equal, the goal difference will determine the winner.

- The top 2 teams in the League will qualify to the Champions' League comprised of the top 2 teams in Penang League and Sabah league.


Rules & Regulations:

- Rules & Regulations are based on the IFF rule book except for jersey details. The rest of the rules are applied.

In the meantime, there is no official logo for the league. I will upload it if I have the design on the logo. Please do pray for the league especially for smooth running in terms of schedules.