God works in ways that you never expect.
I've been in and out a lot from the place I've been staying lately. I'm rarely at home because I would be meeting family and friends. I'd really have to say, the past month and half has been busy than ever.
As I was about to head uptown for family dinner, I went to the next room to say goodbye to CC, because she will be heading back to Hong Kong. I felt like the least I should do is to wish her a safe trip home (our interactions were mostly during the times of lending my laptop to her...). Unexpectedly, the short goodbye became a sharing section that lasted for 2 hours.
CC studied MDiv in Hong Kong and is about to start her ministry at a local church when she goes back after this trip. It was nice hearing her experiences and the faith she has in Christ. The perspective that she took was refreshing to hear. I've learned a lot from her, and I say that from the bottom of my heart.
She told me to find an older person as a mentor. Time to really pray harder about it :)
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Still On Time...
I was super late to ISM today, not because I wanted to be...but I was so bogged down by my own stuff and decided to have a long conversation with CL. (Thank you dear for listening to me :))
Lately I've been so bogged down by my own stuff, and trying to deal with it on my own. I've started to neglect things and become ignorant. It was a good reminder going to ISM, even though I was late.
The parable we studied today had not much relations to the idea of sacrifice, but in the end, the small discussion we had definitely sparked something in my heart and put things in a different perspective. While discussing with TL on what is God's love and how it is different from other beliefs, the idea of sacrifice was so prominent in my mind. And there it was...the thing that I've been struggling for the past few weeks no longer mattered. Or that I choose to see it in a different light. When the focus was back to God, the rest became so trivial.
I was there for a reason. And God brought me there despite of a birthday dinner was to let me hear that :)
Lately I've been so bogged down by my own stuff, and trying to deal with it on my own. I've started to neglect things and become ignorant. It was a good reminder going to ISM, even though I was late.
The parable we studied today had not much relations to the idea of sacrifice, but in the end, the small discussion we had definitely sparked something in my heart and put things in a different perspective. While discussing with TL on what is God's love and how it is different from other beliefs, the idea of sacrifice was so prominent in my mind. And there it was...the thing that I've been struggling for the past few weeks no longer mattered. Or that I choose to see it in a different light. When the focus was back to God, the rest became so trivial.
I was there for a reason. And God brought me there despite of a birthday dinner was to let me hear that :)
Sunday, June 3, 2012
June 3rd
Thank you everyone :)
I really enjoyed all your presence and I do acknowledge the love you all have for me :) The birthday surprise after a late night biking adventure, the lunch, moonbean time, ISM time/meeting, pub time...
It was the very first birthday that I can be myself, do all the normal stuff as I would do on a normal basis. Nothing too out of the ordinary, simple yet profound.
(Gonna keep this simple...)
I really enjoyed all your presence and I do acknowledge the love you all have for me :) The birthday surprise after a late night biking adventure, the lunch, moonbean time, ISM time/meeting, pub time...
It was the very first birthday that I can be myself, do all the normal stuff as I would do on a normal basis. Nothing too out of the ordinary, simple yet profound.
(Gonna keep this simple...)
Saturday, June 2, 2012
My Mom
Before writing this post, I took a long time figuring out what title to give it. I wanted to come up with some great big quotes, but then I realized one thing - the core is just that simple.
Today is my mom's birthday. And 21 years ago today she was in the labor room waiting to give birth to me - this naughty little thing :P I grew up wondering why my mom was so strict with me, picking me up from training everyday, giving me limited amounts of allowance (unlike other people in my high school). I was quite rebellious as a teen, I hid almost everything possible from my parents - except marks because that was one thing that I could prove my worth with.
These past 6 years being on my own, I've grown to really appreciate my mom. (Other than God), I know that my mom has/is/and will be there for me. Her wisdom and advice always amuses me. Ever since high school, people always say that my mom is really cool and fun. I would be skeptical and deny that fact. In my eyes, I've always seen an authoritative mom, a mom that I cannot talk to. I would say things and do things that hurts her. I am now definitely really guilty about it.
I've always taken her for granted, for the love and care that she unconditionally gave me. Two years ago when we were studying unconditional love of God at winter retreat (and I was also leading a small group), I have to confess that I could not relate to it at all. My perspective of family and life really changed the moment when she calmly told me this year "I almost died on the trip. The bus skid and it almost fell off the mountain." I really could not understand why she can so calmly tell me about this, while I was shivering on the other side of the phone. She used this to encourage me to go after dreams if I had any, and to live everyday fully within my capacity.
People ask me how my relationship with my parents are, I without doubt can tell people that my mom is the person on earth that I can trustfully go to with any problems. I tell her about school, future, people (friendship/relationship) problems. We wrestle about the ideas of marriage, love, career. Sometimes we even joke around about the most stupid things :)
There's many more things that I have to be grateful for what my mom has done for me. Giving up her phD so that she can pick me up everyday after swimming, being there for me during my rebellious years when I needed her the most...allowing me to explode on her instead of exploding internally...listening to my rants and calming me while I'm bawling...and definitely many more things.
Thank you for all your wisdom and advice. Being supportive when it seems like I'm against the whole world. Gently rebuking me when I've made mistakes that I need to deal with it. Your calming voice...cheerful and witty jokes. People may not see that in you, but you've definitely shown me what it means to live life fully. (I really hope that you can go back to church though :))
She's coming soon and I just can't wait to give her a great big hug <3
Happy Birthday Mommy :D
Today is my mom's birthday. And 21 years ago today she was in the labor room waiting to give birth to me - this naughty little thing :P I grew up wondering why my mom was so strict with me, picking me up from training everyday, giving me limited amounts of allowance (unlike other people in my high school). I was quite rebellious as a teen, I hid almost everything possible from my parents - except marks because that was one thing that I could prove my worth with.
These past 6 years being on my own, I've grown to really appreciate my mom. (Other than God), I know that my mom has/is/and will be there for me. Her wisdom and advice always amuses me. Ever since high school, people always say that my mom is really cool and fun. I would be skeptical and deny that fact. In my eyes, I've always seen an authoritative mom, a mom that I cannot talk to. I would say things and do things that hurts her. I am now definitely really guilty about it.
I've always taken her for granted, for the love and care that she unconditionally gave me. Two years ago when we were studying unconditional love of God at winter retreat (and I was also leading a small group), I have to confess that I could not relate to it at all. My perspective of family and life really changed the moment when she calmly told me this year "I almost died on the trip. The bus skid and it almost fell off the mountain." I really could not understand why she can so calmly tell me about this, while I was shivering on the other side of the phone. She used this to encourage me to go after dreams if I had any, and to live everyday fully within my capacity.
People ask me how my relationship with my parents are, I without doubt can tell people that my mom is the person on earth that I can trustfully go to with any problems. I tell her about school, future, people (friendship/relationship) problems. We wrestle about the ideas of marriage, love, career. Sometimes we even joke around about the most stupid things :)
There's many more things that I have to be grateful for what my mom has done for me. Giving up her phD so that she can pick me up everyday after swimming, being there for me during my rebellious years when I needed her the most...allowing me to explode on her instead of exploding internally...listening to my rants and calming me while I'm bawling...and definitely many more things.
Thank you for all your wisdom and advice. Being supportive when it seems like I'm against the whole world. Gently rebuking me when I've made mistakes that I need to deal with it. Your calming voice...cheerful and witty jokes. People may not see that in you, but you've definitely shown me what it means to live life fully. (I really hope that you can go back to church though :))
She's coming soon and I just can't wait to give her a great big hug <3
Happy Birthday Mommy :D
I'm going to continue to pray for you and dad...
Friday, June 1, 2012
QT
Woke up to the sound of raindrops. The beauty of God's creation right at my ears.
This past week was hectic for me, and I missed out on some quality QT, not to mention having the time to blog about God's blessings.
Took today's time to really meditate on God's blessings in the mist of these tiring days. Being able to witness God's work on campus and all that has been really amazing. I know I'm not an explicit expressive person, I'm very excited in what God has in stored for the campus next year.
Sending people off at airport, reminded me how big of a gift they are to me from God. I've only met CL for less than a month when I sent her off that day, yet she's been such a great friend and sister to me :) Will not forget the experience of trying my first laksa! Then got to send off AF and EH. Ah! I wished we had more time, so I can actually legitimately pray for you two before heading in...but then again, you two are in my prayers :D
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"And once again I look upon the cross where You died
I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside
Once again I thank You
Once again I pour out my life" _ Once again - Matt Redman
This past week was hectic for me, and I missed out on some quality QT, not to mention having the time to blog about God's blessings.
Took today's time to really meditate on God's blessings in the mist of these tiring days. Being able to witness God's work on campus and all that has been really amazing. I know I'm not an explicit expressive person, I'm very excited in what God has in stored for the campus next year.
Sending people off at airport, reminded me how big of a gift they are to me from God. I've only met CL for less than a month when I sent her off that day, yet she's been such a great friend and sister to me :) Will not forget the experience of trying my first laksa! Then got to send off AF and EH. Ah! I wished we had more time, so I can actually legitimately pray for you two before heading in...but then again, you two are in my prayers :D
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"And once again I look upon the cross where You died
I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside
Once again I thank You
Once again I pour out my life" _ Once again - Matt Redman
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