Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Had quite a long talk with my parents over the issue of booking the air tickets for the mission trip.
My stand is with Sam Tay in going together as a team. As much as I have already considered the cost savings, it seems to have a huge lost in the team bonding. In fact, I think it'll be good if we do not seperate throughout the whole journey, unless the mission specifically requires us to do so. However, I won't mind going earlier into Thailand to "plough the land" first in preparation of the rest. Advance Party =P or Security Clearance ^^
Sam Tay also brought up the issue on safety and he's also concerned about the safety should we go separately.
Nonetheless, thank God for parents who are concerned over my well-being as well as serving the church fully.
I guess the issue wasn't so much on the arrangement of the mission trip, but the heart towards it. I was a little upset because I had work piling-up and they continued to argue their own stand not understanding I'm going to have a sleepless night rushing the presentation for camp tomorrow.
Lord, if I had been quick to judge, have mercy on me.
But I also learn to support my team leader through taking the stand.
Today, I will go also, even if it cost me an additional air ticket.
My stand is with Sam Tay in going together as a team. As much as I have already considered the cost savings, it seems to have a huge lost in the team bonding. In fact, I think it'll be good if we do not seperate throughout the whole journey, unless the mission specifically requires us to do so. However, I won't mind going earlier into Thailand to "plough the land" first in preparation of the rest. Advance Party =P or Security Clearance ^^
Sam Tay also brought up the issue on safety and he's also concerned about the safety should we go separately.
Nonetheless, thank God for parents who are concerned over my well-being as well as serving the church fully.
I guess the issue wasn't so much on the arrangement of the mission trip, but the heart towards it. I was a little upset because I had work piling-up and they continued to argue their own stand not understanding I'm going to have a sleepless night rushing the presentation for camp tomorrow.
Lord, if I had been quick to judge, have mercy on me.
But I also learn to support my team leader through taking the stand.
Today, I will go also, even if it cost me an additional air ticket.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Cross Examination.
It is right to examine my ways and question the intent of the heart. Reveal my hidden secrets, any unpleasing thoughts and deeds.
Self denial.
The humbling process is always painful and difficult to come to terms with. Not that I like the wordly self, so much that I hope to tear it down and stomp all over it. But it is still a reality ever present.
Too much activities are clotting up my mind. Too much noise have cluttered up my hearing.
Lines will have to be drawn. Set apart. Rest first indeed.
Today's answer is: Yes.
It is right to examine my ways and question the intent of the heart. Reveal my hidden secrets, any unpleasing thoughts and deeds.
Self denial.
The humbling process is always painful and difficult to come to terms with. Not that I like the wordly self, so much that I hope to tear it down and stomp all over it. But it is still a reality ever present.
Too much activities are clotting up my mind. Too much noise have cluttered up my hearing.
Lines will have to be drawn. Set apart. Rest first indeed.
Today's answer is: Yes.
Monday, September 12, 2005
A new entry to a journal of a new chapter.
Chosen.
Why am I chosen?
What is God's purpose in this?
How am I equipped?
I've been waiting all the while and this must be it. Is this a calling? No bright light from heaven and a voice speaking or a vision or dream has came upon me; perhaps my understanding of a call from God is naive and immature.
Yet I have read many passages from the Bible that calls us to go forth and carry the Gospel message whatever we do, wherever we are, whenever we have the opportunity. Surely this calling is sufficient to those who have faith to hold on to this mission.
"Here am I. Send me!" This is my response today. Will it be the same tomorrow?
Grace and mercy from the Lord.
Chosen.
Why am I chosen?
What is God's purpose in this?
How am I equipped?
I've been waiting all the while and this must be it. Is this a calling? No bright light from heaven and a voice speaking or a vision or dream has came upon me; perhaps my understanding of a call from God is naive and immature.
Yet I have read many passages from the Bible that calls us to go forth and carry the Gospel message whatever we do, wherever we are, whenever we have the opportunity. Surely this calling is sufficient to those who have faith to hold on to this mission.
"Here am I. Send me!" This is my response today. Will it be the same tomorrow?
Grace and mercy from the Lord.
