Had quite a busy day today.. Woke up at 6am so that I can have BS with Fayth & Jolynn at 8am at Woodlands!!! ahhh.. haha.. but I drag Jia to suffer along with me! cos we are attending the Christ CHurch Carnival.. =) Not bad.. quite fun.. spend all our tickets on food.. hee.. As we walked along, I saw alot of students.. the one thought really is- the harvest is truly plentiful and the laborers are really few... I wish I could have all the time in the world to spend time with each of them.. But really, not possible..
Time with the students really will be rewarded.. As I was teaching halfway at SALT today, I received an sms fr LH. She was asking me if there is any verse to get someone to accept Christ. I thought she wanted to share with a friend. So i reply her Rev 3:20. Her nxt reply was, "Li Jie, i want to accept Christ =)". What could I do but to call her immediately and to confirm with her and then pray. LH is an interesting girl. She has an interest in the Word even when she was not a believer. There were interest and desire to know God. Yet her parents' objections were what that was stopping her. I am so glad that she has somehow with the help of God, she overcame that obstacle and decided to follow Christ. Its like seeing your child returning to you. Now she says she wants to share with her friend, who also like her, wanted to know God but afraid of parents' objection.
The most meaningful thing in this world is to help someone to know God, to build a person up in the knowledge and r/s with God. Nothing in this whole wide world beats it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As I enter in social work, and helping some of those people who dont wanna help themselves, I need to adjust my perspective and expectations about my work. Social work target audience and TNT is different. I cannot bring my expectations from TNT into social worker.
I know God is going to stretch my love for His people..Pray with me.. to love with wisdom and depth of knowledge and insight
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Fruit of Perseverance
Finally had my first proper BS with them.. They were not a very easy lot to handle right from the beginning, but I guess with time and familiarity, things became alot better. Over the year, they have grown in some maturity. But girls being girls, they still have the same sort of girls' problem, but its really but better.
Like Marge says, growth is natural and will happen for sure. I think I see it in them. I didnt do alot with them or for them, despite that, God is giving them growth, for God is the only one who makes things grow.
Felt that today we had a heart to heart BS, where I could share my passion and convictions with them. Admitted to them that having them for BS were never easy, but I am encouraged to see them persevering together with me. And somehow we were glad that we did not gave up on one another.. =)
Like Marge says, growth is natural and will happen for sure. I think I see it in them. I didnt do alot with them or for them, despite that, God is giving them growth, for God is the only one who makes things grow.
Felt that today we had a heart to heart BS, where I could share my passion and convictions with them. Admitted to them that having them for BS were never easy, but I am encouraged to see them persevering together with me. And somehow we were glad that we did not gave up on one another.. =)
Sunday, February 17, 2008
They are new every morning...
I awoke this morning to the glorious sunshine shining into my room. This is God's wonderful reminder of His glory and His love that is new every morning.
What used to be a source of irritation is now to me a new source of inspiration & hope. Many years of sleeping in that room, I have missed out on God's awe day after day. I don't know what came over me, maybe God really does work miracle over night..
我 们 不 致 消 灭 ， 是 出 於 耶 和 华 诸 般 的 慈 爱 ； 是 因 他 的 怜 悯 不 致 断 绝 。
每 早 晨 ， 这 都 是 新 的 ； 你 的 诚 实 极 其 广 大 ！
我 心 里 说 ： 耶 和 华 是 我 的 分 ， 因 此 ， 我 要 仰 望 他 。
凡 等 候 耶 和 华 ， 心 里 寻 求 他 的 ， 耶 和 华 必 施 恩 给 他 。Lamentations 3:22-25
What used to be a source of irritation is now to me a new source of inspiration & hope. Many years of sleeping in that room, I have missed out on God's awe day after day. I don't know what came over me, maybe God really does work miracle over night..
我 们 不 致 消 灭 ， 是 出 於 耶 和 华 诸 般 的 慈 爱 ； 是 因 他 的 怜 悯 不 致 断 绝 。
每 早 晨 ， 这 都 是 新 的 ； 你 的 诚 实 极 其 广 大 ！
我 心 里 说 ： 耶 和 华 是 我 的 分 ， 因 此 ， 我 要 仰 望 他 。
凡 等 候 耶 和 华 ， 心 里 寻 求 他 的 ， 耶 和 华 必 施 恩 给 他 。Lamentations 3:22-25
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Started my first day as a social worker on Tues.. No comments yet cos I dunno how it really is. First day, nothing to do.. Not used to it. Haha.. But Tues, Thurs are social work days while Mon, Wed, Fri are Nav days. This kinda of arrangement wil go on til April. I sense the struggle to have to cope with the 2, cos on different days I got to put on different caps.
So far so good.
Some random pictures we took for the sake of the shirt! haha..
But I like this the best! The true essense of the t-shirt..
So far so good.
Some random pictures we took for the sake of the shirt! haha..
But I like this the best! The true essense of the t-shirt..
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Dear Dear Friend
To be a caregiver, we will embrace all kinds of people. It calls for compassion, wisdom, sensitivity, and a lot of discernment. Hurting people can be irrational and sometimes they may do things that are irrational.
Its not easy to be a caregiver. Whether caring for a child, a hurting friend, an aging parent, or a sick cat/ dog, its calls for alot. Sometimes you care, but the cared for party barked in return. What then do we do? - Keep on loving as it is. Maybe there will come a time for retreating till the other party is more ready, maybe its to press on a little more just so that we may break the wall of isolation.
A disciple-maker is a caregiver in way. We embrace all kinds of people. It calls for compassion and wisdom, sensitivity and a lot of discernment. Disciples can be irrational and may do things that are irrational. Oh Lord, thank you for loving us irrationally!
About J, I remember she told me that its wonderful to have someone believe in you. I forgot what's her exact words but the idea is if you have someone to believe in you, it would inspire you to go for it! I believe in her heart to want to help others.
Hey girl, I trust you ok. I trust you more than many others so I chose you. Just like John 15:16 says, "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit- fuit that will last." God chose me in His love to go and bear frui for Him.
Hope my faith in you is not a burden because my ultimte faith is in God. Times when you let people slip pass you, I know you dont mean to. Just like when let people slipped pass me, I didnt mean to either. God merely let them slipped passed us so that He can hold them Himself. Isnt it beautiful to know that they are all in the Lord's good hand right now.
I know you have your reseverations and fears, but do not let those fears hold back the blessings you could give to others and the blessing you could receive in return. Trust that He would enlarge your capacity to hold many more people in your heart. I really hope to see you fruitful and multiply abundantly.
Be fruitful. Bear good fruits. Fruits that will last. Thank God that we have journeyed together till far and have the same heartbeat for people. We may not see eye to eye on many things (i still rem the tall girffra and the short mouse!), but the heartbeat of God is not to be missed in our lives. Jia You!!!
Its not easy to be a caregiver. Whether caring for a child, a hurting friend, an aging parent, or a sick cat/ dog, its calls for alot. Sometimes you care, but the cared for party barked in return. What then do we do? - Keep on loving as it is. Maybe there will come a time for retreating till the other party is more ready, maybe its to press on a little more just so that we may break the wall of isolation.
A disciple-maker is a caregiver in way. We embrace all kinds of people. It calls for compassion and wisdom, sensitivity and a lot of discernment. Disciples can be irrational and may do things that are irrational. Oh Lord, thank you for loving us irrationally!
About J, I remember she told me that its wonderful to have someone believe in you. I forgot what's her exact words but the idea is if you have someone to believe in you, it would inspire you to go for it! I believe in her heart to want to help others.
Hey girl, I trust you ok. I trust you more than many others so I chose you. Just like John 15:16 says, "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit- fuit that will last." God chose me in His love to go and bear frui for Him.
Hope my faith in you is not a burden because my ultimte faith is in God. Times when you let people slip pass you, I know you dont mean to. Just like when let people slipped pass me, I didnt mean to either. God merely let them slipped passed us so that He can hold them Himself. Isnt it beautiful to know that they are all in the Lord's good hand right now.
I know you have your reseverations and fears, but do not let those fears hold back the blessings you could give to others and the blessing you could receive in return. Trust that He would enlarge your capacity to hold many more people in your heart. I really hope to see you fruitful and multiply abundantly.
Be fruitful. Bear good fruits. Fruits that will last. Thank God that we have journeyed together till far and have the same heartbeat for people. We may not see eye to eye on many things (i still rem the tall girffra and the short mouse!), but the heartbeat of God is not to be missed in our lives. Jia You!!!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
a time for defeat
They lost quite badly today. Compared to the NgeeAnn one, this is the 2nd worst defeat or the worst defeat so far? I dunno. I am not them. They are the ones going through the training, they are the ones playing the match. They feel it, they suffer from it. I can never be in their shoes. The extent of the pain, the regrets they feel, I dont think I can ever experience it.
I can only cry with them and comfort them, and then walk them out of it.
Crying is good, it means they are uncomfortable. It means they dont want to lose and will therefore work harder the next time. It would worry me more if they dont show sadness.
But they cried so bad. Maybe I shd say they wailed, because they didnt just cried. They wailed and sobbed..
Amanda seems strong to me, but she cried bad also. It surprised me too see her like this. I have seen another side of her.
I am glad Weishi is there to comfort them. Being their senior and their captain, she is in a good position to comfort them.
Sometimes, I feel like an outsider. Sometimes I feel that I really am an outsider. They need people whom they identify as an insider to help them, and to disciple them.
I wonder if I am wasting my time. Will I achieve anything with them? Maybe there is someone in a better position to help them. Sigh, time and again, I wondered about this question.
This a long term question that SHSS have been facing.. Lord help us...
I can only cry with them and comfort them, and then walk them out of it.
Crying is good, it means they are uncomfortable. It means they dont want to lose and will therefore work harder the next time. It would worry me more if they dont show sadness.
But they cried so bad. Maybe I shd say they wailed, because they didnt just cried. They wailed and sobbed..
Amanda seems strong to me, but she cried bad also. It surprised me too see her like this. I have seen another side of her.
I am glad Weishi is there to comfort them. Being their senior and their captain, she is in a good position to comfort them.
Sometimes, I feel like an outsider. Sometimes I feel that I really am an outsider. They need people whom they identify as an insider to help them, and to disciple them.
I wonder if I am wasting my time. Will I achieve anything with them? Maybe there is someone in a better position to help them. Sigh, time and again, I wondered about this question.
This a long term question that SHSS have been facing.. Lord help us...
Sunday, February 3, 2008
In Need
I am in need of God's wisdom, patience, and grace. As the girls are going through transitions, so am I. Some decisions they have to make, and I have to pray and wait along as they pray along their decisions.
Though I like to be fast and efficient, these are some things that I cannot rush and also not good to rush.
God, please give me patience and grace. Give me wisdom to also know how to guide them along..
Though I like to be fast and efficient, these are some things that I cannot rush and also not good to rush.
God, please give me patience and grace. Give me wisdom to also know how to guide them along..
Monday, January 28, 2008
The World is the Lord's
Have you been to LiJiang 丽江? Well, I had the privilege to be there with Doreal..This is Yulong Snow Mountain. The most revered mountain in LiJiang, one filled with many legends of spirits and gods.
This mountain is so high and big that from town you can see it quite clearly.
And I love 丽江古镇..See the people's way of life.. They are not in the village, probably their lifestyle is not as simple as those in the village, and they are richer definitely because of tourism. But they are still living simply. Its a very poor place. Life's harsh condition on them is revealed on their faces. People look older than they really are.
Where we have been is not representative of Li Jiang. The place is much poorer and much simpler than we see. But the people have to put on a show for the tourists. Too bad..Though the place is poor, they are very blessed. They have rich resources provided by God, and most importantly, the Naxi people (majority ethnic of LiJiang, though they are considered ethnic miniority considering whole of China) are contended people.
The building gives it a feel that none else in this world has.
Another place in the world that probably has such a feel is 苏州. I want to go 苏州. I often hear of 江南 in those chinese drama. When the emperor wants to get out of the palace and to see how the commoners are living, he will go to JiangNan. I discovered that part of JiangNan is actually 苏州. I think 江南 must be beautiful..
As I looked back at the postcards I bought from 丽江, I began to miss the place. I miss China and I want to explore the whole of China. I dont mind giving the world a miss so that I may complete exploring the whole of China. I am never a generalist in that sense..
Lord God, would I have my chance to be there? To be there for the sake of your people.. Use me greatly at where I am. Take me deeper in my walk with you. Lead me further where I have not been. Clarify Your purpose in my life..
This mountain is so high and big that from town you can see it quite clearly.
And I love 丽江古镇..See the people's way of life.. They are not in the village, probably their lifestyle is not as simple as those in the village, and they are richer definitely because of tourism. But they are still living simply. Its a very poor place. Life's harsh condition on them is revealed on their faces. People look older than they really are.
Where we have been is not representative of Li Jiang. The place is much poorer and much simpler than we see. But the people have to put on a show for the tourists. Too bad..Though the place is poor, they are very blessed. They have rich resources provided by God, and most importantly, the Naxi people (majority ethnic of LiJiang, though they are considered ethnic miniority considering whole of China) are contended people.
The building gives it a feel that none else in this world has.
Another place in the world that probably has such a feel is 苏州. I want to go 苏州. I often hear of 江南 in those chinese drama. When the emperor wants to get out of the palace and to see how the commoners are living, he will go to JiangNan. I discovered that part of JiangNan is actually 苏州. I think 江南 must be beautiful..
As I looked back at the postcards I bought from 丽江, I began to miss the place. I miss China and I want to explore the whole of China. I dont mind giving the world a miss so that I may complete exploring the whole of China. I am never a generalist in that sense..
Lord God, would I have my chance to be there? To be there for the sake of your people.. Use me greatly at where I am. Take me deeper in my walk with you. Lead me further where I have not been. Clarify Your purpose in my life..
Sunday, January 27, 2008
油条and Shopping.. =)
Thank God for this week.. =) Though they were some unhappy things tt happened, but there are still thanksgiving for me to share..
Went to 永和油条大王with my parents and Lucas.. I love the 烧饼with肉松and鸡蛋. Oh i love it!! By the way, people if you dont know, they have shifted to Lorong 27A Geylang Road. 2 weeks ago we went to the old address and cant find it. It was disappointing.. But dont know how my Dad found out the new place and we went the next day of discovery! =) Nice nice..
2nd thing to be thankful about is the recent shoppings I had. Went shopping with Jia at Bugis last nite.. Both of us agree we had good buys and we were very satisfied with out buys.. =) Dont like to buy tshirt because I think its a waste of my money but last nite I bought two. haha! But I guess when you buy shirts with friends, its different la.. We stayed for such a long long time till the salesgirl came to us and said,"你们还没有选好啊？" But we still continue choosing and choosing.. haha.. But we bought 4 shirts together so I guess the salesgirl should not be too offended la.. =)
Thank God for family and friends.. =)
Went to 永和油条大王with my parents and Lucas.. I love the 烧饼with肉松and鸡蛋. Oh i love it!! By the way, people if you dont know, they have shifted to Lorong 27A Geylang Road. 2 weeks ago we went to the old address and cant find it. It was disappointing.. But dont know how my Dad found out the new place and we went the next day of discovery! =) Nice nice..
2nd thing to be thankful about is the recent shoppings I had. Went shopping with Jia at Bugis last nite.. Both of us agree we had good buys and we were very satisfied with out buys.. =) Dont like to buy tshirt because I think its a waste of my money but last nite I bought two. haha! But I guess when you buy shirts with friends, its different la.. We stayed for such a long long time till the salesgirl came to us and said,"你们还没有选好啊？" But we still continue choosing and choosing.. haha.. But we bought 4 shirts together so I guess the salesgirl should not be too offended la.. =)
Thank God for family and friends.. =)
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