7th Day of Chinese New Year ~ 人日快乐！=)

Today is the Seventh day of Chinese New Year and I am still at home, waiting to prepare to go Church later. Since I had some free time, decided to drop by at my own blog to have a look; to my surprise, I have been so quiet lately; my last post was in November.

Hmm, where should I start sharing?

Let's start with December 2012:

I started my new job in a legal firm at Bandar Menjalara, Kepong. I was informed that both my team members were on maternity leave, so I had to "one leg kick" in the month of December. A friend commented that I should stay in this firm because I was "less grumpy", that meant I like the job.

This job, I believe, is from God. During the Contemplative Retreat in September 2012, God assured me that I would get a job when I am back to Kuala Lumpur. Through a casual chat with an ex-colleague cum friend, I got this job through a casual interview with my current employer.

I believe that I really want to stay in this firm, because I have found myself a room nearby office to rent. To date, I quite like the job, but I still have a lot to learn, especially in terms of teamwork and communication skills. I hope that I would be able to brush up my conveyancing skills and knowledge so that I can be marketable in near future.

Christmas in 2012 had been quiet for me. I did not buy any gifts for anyone due to tight budget, but I shared my testimony with those whom I am close with via e-mail, hoping that they will be encouraged and blessed by my testimony.

2012, was a year of roller-coaster ride for me. On the positive point of view, it had been exciting and I am bolder and more courageous than I was in the past. On the negative point of view, I think there was none, because God had been with me throughout the period of trials, obstacles and challenges.

Ushering into the New Year, my resolution for year 2013 ~ FAITH! FOCUS! PERSEVERANCE!

Why so? Having gone through year 2012, I want to learn to live by faith, keep my focus on God and persevere on whatever circumstances that I need to go through this year.

I had a quiet birthday this year too. On my birthday, I was coming home from Surabaya. Hmm, what to share about this Retreat?

For the first time, I get to see Ps Philip Mantofa up close and shook his hand. I felt privileged because I got to see this man of God in person. I must say, I hope that I would be intimate with God, just like him.

Throughout the Retreat, we thank God for loving and kind friends from Indonesia who took care of us. They brought us around, helped us when we were in need, they were friendly, caring and loving. We felt warmth like a family with them around.

As for the Retreat, I felt that I was physically exhausted, so I could not really focus on the sharing during daytime. Nonetheless, I hope that my subconscious mind would work and when I am in need, those sharing will surface by itself to remind me what I have learned throughout the Retreat.

I was touched by how the Indonesians hungry & thirsty for God. During the Praise and Worship sessions, I felt touched by God almost every sessions. I enjoyed the presence of God and Praise and Worship sessions were the most enjoyable session that I have during this Retreat.

We prayed a lot during this Retreat and Bro Nelson shared a lot of things with us. I enjoyed the prayer sessions too. 

I believe that I was not there by coincidence. I managed to renew my passport despite it was already very late in the afternoon and in usual circumstances, the Government offices would not entertain late comers like me but thank God they were opened until 22:00 on that day!

On 22nd January 2013, I almost missed the flight by two (2) minutes as the counter was going to close soon. Wow, God is amazing, Amen!

The troupe together with our Indonesian friends celebrated my birthday at 00:00, 28th January 2013. I was not feeling well, so I slept in the hotel room the whole day but they surprised me with a slice of chocolate cake and balloons. That was so sweet of them =)

Today is 人日快乐！=). It is everyone's birthday today. My birthday wish? Hope that it will come true and I would be able to blog about it soon :)

I think that is all for now; need to take a short nap before getting ready to Church :)

Young Adults' Camp 2012: Our Journey, God's Glory

The Backdrop

 5th to 7th October, 2012 ~ Our Journey, God's Glory

For some unknown reason, I had already decided to join this Camp even before the Committee was formed. I wanted to serve at that time, and thought that serving in the Committee would serve as a good platform. Hence, I contacted the person in charge and volunteered myself.

YA Camp Committee 2012

My Group: I-Savy

Connexions

The Connexions Worship Team :)

Me the Pianist :)

Say Cheese :D

Take a Heart & be Blessed ^ ^

Big Group Photo =)

Fellowship - The Real Meaning

Recently, one of my devotional materials talked about "fellowship". What is the true meaning of fellowship?

"Real fellowship is so much more than just showing up at services. It is experiencing life together. It includes unselfish loving, honest sharing, practical serving, sacrificial giving, sympathetic comforting, and all the other “one another” commands found in the New Testament."

Experiencing life TOGETHER. This attracted my attention. Nowadays, we often define fellowship as "makan session", "chit-chat session", "game session", "jalan-jalan session", "yum cha session" with one another. However, do these amount to EXPERIENCING LIFE TOGETHER?

It has come to a point that the level of relationship that we have with one another is shallow. We just keep in touch with one another on a touch & go basis. We hardly trust others. Due to our busy schedule, we hardly have time for others. We hardly share our problems with others for fear that people may see us differently. We are cautious like a hawk and watch our problems so that the beans will not be spilled out. We are careful who to speak to, what to share about etc.

Of course, we do not share about ourselves to the whole world as different people click differently, but how many of us do take the initiative to build up the fellowship (in the true sense)? Why do we close ourselves to others? We, human, are all equal. The grass is always greener on the other side, but the truth is, all of us have our fair share our issues to be dealt with. If that is the case, what is wrong with practising the true value of real fellowship?

I wonder ~