It's Funny Sometimes

Funny, how when you look back, you realised how God used the seed you've sown and made it grow.

I remember in Sec 2 there was a close friend of mine whom I was praying really hard for. He's been my close friend from Pri 5 till then. And it seemed that no matter how many times I asked, he would not want to come to church.

I suppose, it was in Sec 3 or 4, that we had a Religious Emphasis Week (REW). When the preacher gave an altar call for salvation, and asked the students to walk down the centre aisle, I saw him taking his steps of faith and committment to the Lord.

Now this brother of mine, is faithfully going to church and growing. =)

Wow. Can't imagine. Prayer does work.

Don't ever stop praying or sowing. You never know. It's funny how God uses us. =)

Sowing Seeds or being Mr Nice Guy?

Met up with my Sec Sch buddy.

It's funny, how little we remember about our past and our various conversations, experiences, and funny incidents.

Sure we remember the extremely lame ones, or the really jia lat moments. But ask me if I remember any of our conversations or anybody that really left an impact on my life, there would be none of my class friends, except this buddy of mine.

The point is this : We can all be nice friends, with funny lines interjected in conversations, and be people who are nice, polite and just plain good friends. "Don't shake the boat with your spirituality" , maintaining your status quo. Talking only about stuff they are comfortable with...

But, you know what, not many would remember much of what you said or do.

The only thing they recall of you is ,"Oh, he was a nice guy."

Most of the time you lose contact and you move on with new friends in new places.

And congratulations. You've lost a chance to impact a friend eternally.

Some times, being Mr. Nice Guy isn't really the best. If you don't sow the seed, it would last eternity. Only God and His word are eternal.

Argh. If I had the chance to turn back time, I'd definitely have shared with my Secondary School Class mates. All they remember of me probably, is that I slept in class most of the time.

Hmm, no time to lose. Must seize my chances.

A Burning Heart

Fulfilling the will of God at all cost.

At this point of my life, that has never been more important.

After coming back from Batam, I've felt as if God has rekindled many of my passions.

Evangelism, the passion to love the youth, the burning desire to fulfil all He has called me to.

And an aching and overwhelming desire to do His will. No matter what it is big or small.

I've wondered how the man/woman of God can sustain or go through so much in life and yet run to pursue God's call.

It's that deep sense. That call on your life that is irrevocable.

deep calls to deep.

I pray this will last, and translate to action.

My Family

Was just talkin to my NTU buddy, and sharing about family.

Hmm, looking back at my own, I'll realised that God's promise is coming to pass. God said in Acts that if one is saved, then the entire household is saved, and mine o mine, God is faithful to His word.

On my Dad's side, it's amazing how his brothers are got saved. My grandma has been a christian for more than 10 years, and she is a Spirit-filled, tongue-speaking Christian! hah.

Up to this point, my entire paternal side is saved except my Dad and my Auntie. That's 2 out of 5 siblings. My grandpa received Christ a few years before he went to meet Jesus.

My mum's side, my uncle is saved. So it's up to me to complete and fulfill God's will in my family.

Really believe it's up to me to pray and intercede till my maternal grandma and my dad and mum are saved. =)

Anywy, I've added a song by Matt Redman, and it has really touched my heart. Check it out!

Thank God!

I'm back!

Well, what better way to start again, then by thanking Him who has made it all possible.

Let's see, for this post, I think I'll name two, both related to school.

My results came out last Friday. This semester has been a great journey. All throughout, I've made it a point to honour God the best way I can with my time. And that meant that if I had to choose make a choice between God and grades, I'd choose Him.

I woke up that morning, feeling nothing spectacular. Just blur. And a little woozy. The 'just-woke-up' feeling. And I went to access my grades.

Let's see, I got 1 A, 2 B+ and 1 B. Not too bad. My first A ever! =) And yes, thank God for my result.

I kinda expect like all As and like A+ as well, haha. At the back of my head, I was like," God, see I honour You leh, give me super good grades cuz I've been trying to be a good child." So cheeky right?

Anyway, thank God la. He really honours those who honour Him. =)

The second thing I want to thank God for is my Special Sem Module. I took up AB228- Professional Attachment Module for us Acc/Biz students. It's a 5-lesson module which requires attendance for all sessions.

Guess what, I agreed to go Batam without even realising that it clashed with my lessons. I was in disarray when I realised it. And Ps Ben said he submitted my name liao, so I can't just go quitting on him...

Well, I sent out a mail, and after a long long wait, the school replied and I was withdrawn from the course, without having to fail it. =) Talk about a blemish on my results.

So thank God, because it goes to show that He cares, even for the small things and 'non-spiritual' aspects of my life. =)

Woohoo!