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| Finally found my Long Lost Book. It is all the collections of sermons
that had been preached during my days in Australia. I had been looking
for them for a long time. I almost give up and now there it is, lying
on my table.I can't help but wish to share this last entry which dated
12 dec 04, by a young chap who was born without all arms and legs. Nick
V managed to live his life and allow God to use his suffering to
display the love of God. "For I know the plans I have for you, "
declares the LORD, " plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11) It is always so easy to
believe this statement when the circumstances are good. But it was hard
to digest this verse during times of suffering. Whether you believe in
God or not, we do have expectations and unanswered prayers. Even I had
to stuggle with this, in my workplace or handling relationships and
managing expectations. I always find reassurance in His Word, saying
"And we know taht in all things God works for the good of those who
love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)
There is always "good" experience out of all the sufferings. How can
one comprehen when we are in that situations? Nick shared that though
his physical disabilities, God had used him and give him the chances to
spread his Word. He could have chosen to give up his life but he
pressed on! And there he is now, standing on the table sharing his
testimonies. He quoted, "I consider that our present sufferings are not
worth comparing with thte glory that will be revealed in us"
Smile in times of sufferings. Every smile brighten up the days. God
doesn't enjoy seeing you in agrony. But it is God's will to do
something according to his timing, not our timing, never ours. We
should not ask God to change the circumstances but ask God to change
our heart. To have the peace that will sail us through all trials. The
hardest thing is to trust the Lord and God knows that. He provided the
verse in Proverbs 3:5 saying "Trust in the Lord with all your hheart
and lean not on you own understanding" to remind us on that verse.
When you look back in your life, do God really let you down? Does He
used that experience to reveal something to you. We could be annoyed
with our parents most of the time, but thank God that we had parents,
whom some don't. We could be annoyed with car and friends, but thank
God that we had them. There is no problem too big for God to solve it.
Nick say, "No arms, no legs, no worries" Do you want to be like him?
His final word, which he wrote to me with his 2 pieces of muscles at his leg, "PRESS ON!" | | |
| Lying there on the bed. It brings me great worries to see my father having breathing difficulties. It is heart-breaking. Nothing that I can do. He is speechless. Trying hard to catch hold of his breathe. We asked if he wish to see a doctor or fetch a doctor, he simply waved his hands. Or kept slience.
I seek much prayer for my dad. He drinks heavily, smoke and like to eat oily stuff. Not one can stop him, not even us. He had been admitted into hospital once because he vomited blood. The frequency of smoke and drinks did slow down, but only for a while. After he forget all the sufferings, he picked up the pace again. Until this state which hurt not only him, but the hearts of those around him.
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| A month had passed since my last update. My job is piling up recently.
As one of the technical consultation is resigning next month, I got a
"bomb" on Monday saying that I will be taking over his place as a
system administartor. Oh Gosh!! I know nuts about system. God knows how
am I going to start. I had just get the hand of using the company
in-house software and am busying preparing a demo in China. Now, I
gonna juggle between 2 tasks in my bag. The pressure is definitely
building up. Since 3 weeks ago, I had not had time to catch up with my
old friends. Worse still, I had to skip my tennis sessions. I reckon
this will last for another 1 or 2 months.
Even with all these busyness in my work and all the OT, thank God that
my weekend is still available. I still able to serve in the BB on Sat
and attend church service on Sunday. The work and stress that had
accumlated over the weekdays can be very draining. It is only when I
put my focus on God and not on myself that I find comfort and rest. The
pace of the society is too fast, sometimes I just have to quiet down to
think what I really want for myself. I do need guidance and widom.
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| I would say it was a roller coaster of feeling for the past few weeks.
I was broken down, pick up, broken down and pick up. Relationship and
money is 2 major things that will usually impact a guy emotionally. But
I believed that whatever I had gone through, the good and the bad, God
will use it for his Glory.
I suppose if I can't even take care of myself, so how am I going to
take care of the other partner. Upcoming, I will be attending BOTC
(Basic Officer Training Course) for the Boys' Brigade and an oversea
Young Leader Methodist Conference. It will be packed with events. I
hope to take this 2 years.. just 2 years to adapt to the working and
serving life. After which, I believe it is time for me to find a
partner and love her whole-heartedly.1.5 more years to go.. haha..
perhaps by that time, no one wants me anymore.. I just keep my finger
cross.. God is in control. Let His will be done.. If I am to stay
alone, then let it be (of cuz, I dun wish that..hehe )
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| "I hope I can have more time to update!" That was my last sentence for the previous post. haha...
It had been more than a month since I updated this blog site. A
meaningful month had passed. It was tiring but very fruitful.Camp after
camp after camp.During camps, I got to know more people. I reckon it is
great experience mixing among the youth, it makes me feels younger..
haha..
Recently, God had place someone special in my heart. A gal who also
serve in His ministry. I reckoned when it comes into relationship, I am
pretty selfish. haha.. I want to have my freedom yet I wish to share
all the joy and fun with someone whom I cares. (Agony 1) I was in
agony! What I see in a relationship is communication and ablilty to
share a common vision. Opportunity don't come often. I always believe
that if that's the gal God had planned for me, then He will show the
way. But I also believe that I had to take some action else nothing
will happen. (Agony 2).. haha.. So what's next? Chances of getting into
a relationship had slip by me because of my selfishness and stupidness.
What about this time? A big commitment to take and a big step of growth
in my life. Will time prove itself? Or should I take things into my
hands? This issue did disturb me especially when I can't focus on
serving, if I don't settle it fast. HAHAHA...
Enough of this "me me" talk. It time to share more about what's gonna
happen coming up next for me. BB Care is next. This Sat, the Boys'
Brigade is gonna had a big carnival at Police Academy to host 70 less
fortunate homes(children, elderly and disabled). Games and food stall
will be set up and the GOH is HE S R Nathan. It will be a day of
great fun for them. Keep a look out at the news this Saturday. I urged
those we read this posting to pray for good
weather, in order not to spoil all the fun. Isn't it great to bless
other, knowing that God had already bless us so much, in health and
financial as compare to the needy. Give Praise!!!
Let's see when will be my next posting.. hehe.. Don't hold too much hope there it will be any time soon..
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