Sunday, July 6, 2008
I'm back, yet late. With updates! *shrugs*
Aiyah, nvm. Just to update what's happened too fast too furious over this week. The highlight of it was
MY BIRTHDAY! And a birthday boy got a present that he's always wanted to get but long forgotten about it.
A belt with a big buckle, from Guess! There's a some wording that says " ROQUE ET ROLLE" but I don't know what it means until she told me it means Rock & Roll. Thanks honey! <3!>
And this year, something different for my birthday is...
I DROVE!. And we sent Yuling off at Changi T3 later in the evening too.
For more details, please refer to Honey's blog.
Yups, going on to what happened on my advance birthday celebration, we took the Singapore Flyer at night!
For more details, please refer to Honey's blog again. =DIn addition to my celebration, I met up with several of my colleagues on Friday evening for steamboat + birthday celebration for Yours Truly (3rd July) and Gina (5th July). But prior to that, I met up with 2 of my seniors (Carol and Angela) to get the birthday present. It was shared by Carol, Angela, Yulian, Lyn, Hui, Pamp and Rayne. (not in any particular order) Thank you guys for getting me an "armor" to fight the cold in office. I'm sure I'll need it!
THANK YOU!Moving on, the steamboat was kinda delayed till about 9. Cos the place was packed and man, it was crazy. With the free-flow of China accent around there, it was insane! Nonetheless, the people present made the difference and I enjoyed the session. Honey accompanied me through the evening taking the calculated risk of her mum grilling her when she gets home. Luckily, it didn't get her into trouble. *phew*
Thank you Chen Haw, Song Xin, Chris, Cheryl (& Tommy), Candy (& Peng), Cynnthia (& hubby) and Gina for being at the celebration! Thanks for the prize too, the one and only RichMan angbao!
The cut-cake session was followed by a sabo-session of the candles stuffed into the cake. We had to physically use our mouth on each of our cake, to remove the candle before we're allowed to cut and distribute the cake. It ended up with cream and chocolate on my chin, nose and face. Some funny pictures were taken but I haven't got them yet.. Stay tuned for more pictures coming soon, I hope..
Anyways, my main purpose of dropping by today is to share something something significant of my spiritual walk with God. It happened just yesterday but I was way too tired to post when I returned home so I'll do this now.
It was Pastor Mike who talked to us yesterday. He is such an annointed man. I have to say, he really touched on the part of everyone's life. Because of our fallen nature and imperfection, we hold alot of disappointments and grudges unknowingly. Over the years, it piles up.
His message taught us how to handle our disappointments, in God's way. Not methods devised by ourselves, but according to the Word.
Mainly, I just want to share the 4 practical ways that Pastor Mike talked about. This should be the first checklist that have when we encounter disappointments.
1) Come into the presence of the Lord.
See, nothing beats the presence of the Lord's presence falling down on you. It's the best presence one could ever wish for. It is the divine encounter that will set your heart at peace with everything in the world. This presence will bring you to a place of serenity and tranquil. Where nothing else matters except seeing God face to face, and being in His embrace just like a child.
2) Face your disappointment honestly.Next, when in the presence of God, face your disappointment honestly. Look at it through God's eyes and do not let our fallen nature take its hold on this disappointment.
3) Letting go of our emotions even if it means weeping it out.
This is especially true for man because we are the gender that shouldn't be seen weeping easily. But it is God who gave us our emotions. Just like how Jesus wept over Jerusalem in Luke 19 : 41 - 44. In John 11 which tells of Lazarus' death, you will be able to see Jesus' emotions. Particularly if you read from verse 33 onwards, you'll be able to see Jesus showing emotions that you and I experience. So, we should not be afraid to weep if we really have to. Just remember Jesus wept and why shouldn't we?
4) How have I reacted to it? Do I need to forgive anyone?Being Christians, we pray that God forgives us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And because we desire to be more Christ-like, we will forgive people who have disappointed us in our lives. So start right now and pray that God gives you the strength and capacity to forgive anyone who has offended or disappointed you in any way possible.
I experienced something extraordinary. It's unlike anything that I've seen or heard of. It's just scary when it's happening to myself. I know it was God who is working inside of me. Purging out the "toxin" that has been part of my life since I was young. It has been dwelling in my body till I don't even realise. The resentment and disappointment of having a loving earthly father in my life. But the vision of my Uncle whom I regard as my "Dad" flashed and I wept. My Uncle was the one who saw us through the tough times. He was the one who treats my brother and I like his own sons and he has his own family to take care of. Plus the fact that he's not biologically related to my mum as brother and sister because he was adopted into the family when he was just 28 days old.
My respect for him is like that of a son to Dad, therefore I address him as my Gu Ba (hokkien meaning, Uncle-Dad). People who are closer to me will understand how that term came about. Where on the other tip of the balance, my biological father, is so little. Close to none.
As the tears flow down my cheeks, no longer do I want to feel hate for my biological dad. I wanted to forgive but it was an internal struggle. Memories of how he treated my mum when I was young kept replaying. It was painful to virtually relive every moment of it. When I was a kid, so small, unable to do anything except to hope I grow up fast to protect my mum. She has suffered so much. Too much.
I've grown up, now in church. And the turning point came yesterday. The "toxin" has been purged. I will live my life afresh and renewed. With this new revelation of my life, my walk with God will be closer and intimate.
Thank you Lord God.
Thank you Diana and Debbie.
Thank you W429.
Thank you, everyone in my life.
Remember, your disappointment in life will be your new appointment.
I'll end here now, God Bless All.
♥ kC was here, 2:20 PM.