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Life is like a TV show

Thursday, September 9

God is sovereign @ 16:17

It was a rare Tuesday when I hitched a ride from my colleague and went straight home and found most of my family members were at home.

Dad was collecting the list of food that we wanted for dinner and I didn’t really feel like having food from Whampoa so Mom brought me out for dinner at the Yassin’s Prata House.

As we travelled to the place, there were plenty of families who were burning incenses as it was the last day of the Seventh Month according to the Chinese calendar.

The smoke and dust irritated us. We sat down, ordered the usual stuff with the exception of ordering the paper prata, and I thought to myself.

God has set apart His people for Himself such that as He could not tolerate unholiness, He set apart His people who would not touch or be involved in praying to other gods. I started discussing with Mom as I shared with her about my observation that my brothers and I has not worshiped other gods or stepped into their territories like temples.

My friends would often be shock when I shared that I have never been into any temples nor do I know much about the Chinese gods.

Somehow I felt that there is a reason why God wants to set us apart from the other types of environment which most Chinese would be brought up in.

After which, Dad came and joined us and we fellowshipped and exchanged our views about certain convictions.

In a nut shell, we both agree that we had to be humble to see how God works and by doing that, God will definitely provide. Comparing how we were in the past to now, we no longer worry about what tomorrow may bring as we trust in the hands of God.

Dad said one thing which I totally agree. We know God through our hearts not our mind. It is our hearts that sense God moving, knowing God intellectually will only bring us to nowhere as we would never be able to know about everything.

And with this, I shared about a friend who challenges about the knowledge towards God and His Word by questioning the consistency of His Word; ended up lost his salvation and meaning of following Him while looking for the truth.

We got into a discussion whether a person who heart is hardened would ever come back to God in due season as we preach about having the freedom to choose. As much as God honors our choices, He is still sovereign. He would have a way to turn us back to Him as He controls everything. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last is He.

Dad and Mom shared about David, Moses, Jonah, Joseph and a few other committed followers of God. Those who are great has once went through a season of humbling where God would allow them to walk through a wilderness. And when they reach the very bottom, where pride has been lost, God would use them to do His will.

Paul was also another good example as he was killing all the prophets of God just before he was converted. Dad commented that while we see the great works which he has done after Jesus resurrected, he too suffered much because of his ministry for Jesus. And I added that Paul must have really been convicted so deeply that whatever was thrown to him never shakes his faith towards the living God.

Like what Dr AR Bernard said, God never violates your free will, but He sure knows how to make you willing.

Monday, September 6

Don't give up! @ 17:46

I can't help but to say that I feel kind of lost. But again, keep the faith up, keep the hope alive through His word.

Stand strongly and firmly on His promises, it will never return to Him void. JO, have hope!

"Do not be weary in well-doing because in due season, you will reap a harvest."

Don't be weary while waiting, it will definitely come. You are your Master's dog, keep believing!

Friday, September 3

Loving someone is.. @ 15:23

I think loving someone is like cooking their favourite dish.

I saw this quote somewhere a long time ago and I was reminded about it today. It says

"The ingredients of love are
• Understanding 4 cups
• Caring 200 g
• Forgiving 1 packet (frozen)
• Unsalted Romance 375 ml.
• Hugs handful
• Sweet kisses 2 Tsp.
• Love Lots"

Just like eating a MacDonald’s meal, some of us would request for no pickles in our hamburger, while some would request for no salt for their French fries instead while others would request to change the choice of drink. What works for this person to love, be loved or feel loved may not work for another. Just as the saying goes “One man’s food is another man’s poison.” Loving someone is mixing all the right ingredients to make a perfect dish that is called love.

Every ingredient is mixed well to bring forth the delicious dish and when 1 ingredient is used too much, the dish will go bad, no one would like it. Loving someone is having just enough amount of each ingredient mixed together to have the best dish presented on the table.

Each of us have different preference such that some of us prefer dishes to be sweeter, some prefer it to be saltier; others prefer it to be something else which they like. Use the love language that appeals most to the person that you are showing love to rather something that appeals to you because you are not the recipient of the gift. Loving someone is having the right mixture of ingredients to cook a dish according to that person’s preference.

If you don’t know how to cook rice, don’t try to make a plate of fried rice. If you do not know how to fry an egg or hotdog or bacon, don’t try to make a western meal. Basically, find the right person to sow your sacrifices, efforts and love to. Most importantly, in order for you to love someone, you ought to cook the dish that you are best at.

Thursday, September 2

Follow Him, never wrong. @ 12:58

I went for an interview that day and I was totally stunned by the way the boss interviewed me.

My only guess why he appeared to be so cheeky during the interview was because he was trying to test me on my skills to handle such behaviors and topics. Well, there is no doubt that this industry that I might be venturing into is totally bitchy especially when it is dominated by people who seek wealth and fame through popularity and networking. Hence, communication and relationship building is extremely crucial to be successful.

One thing which caused me to really ponder upon is when I commented that I’m single after hearing his remarks that my boyfriend would be worried because of my photogenic looks while viewing my photo on my resume. HA!!

I was taken aback by his very stunned look and response after hearing that I have been single for 6 years and I only had 1 serious relationship which lasted 2-3 weeks in my whole 20+ years on Earth.

I look like a player meh? HAHAHA!!

His response is “HUR?? You so pretty no boyfriend, only 1 serious relationship and got no play play ones. You sure or not? I don’t believe you!”

Seriously, I believe I could have performed better if I was warned beforehand that it would be so. I could have been more bitchy. MUAHAHAHAHA!!

But anyway, I thought about how I have been living my entire life as a youth while others are going about to have fun in changing from 1 boyfriend to another, going out to play, have fun and be wasted. Actually, even without this event, I am very clear as to where I have ‘sown my life as a youth’ to.

Knowing God since the age of 10 has set me apart from the rest. So sometimes you might wonder why do I have such a different principle or response towards various matter, or why would I have such a great capacity to show grace and mercy to various people who does not deserve it. It voice down to a different up-bringing and environment. I was taught a different set of guidelines, principles and mindset since the young age of 10 by my parents and the One who knows me and my future better than myself. Never regret it even though others might have an impression that I am a mummy’s girl or some innocent and naïve nerd during my days as a youth or have an impression that I might stand to lose out from the rest.

Same church, same direction but a total different mindset and principle. I met some other friends in church who also has a bigger picture in mind yet does not understand how to show grace or be an encourager to another's vision. To me, it was as simple as having that understanding that everyone is wired up to be different and God deals differently with everyone yet another just seem to be blinded and cannot see this fact. To me, when I sow into your dream, another would sow into mine, yet another does not understand the meaning of sowing into others. To me, I learnt that I should never be too quick to judge because we serve the same God who does miracles yet another does not understand that. To me, having hope and joy towards something that is not seen but a promise or a word has been given is the key to breakthrough yet to another it means that you have a weak foundation and you do not know your vision. While I am here typing, it might seem like I'm judging another but I have no interest in that except to state the fact which happened to me personally.

Sometimes I wonder where does people get their doctrine and convictions from. We are made in the image of God however for some, I am really not convinced that God is like that.

I guess this is the difference. I learnt to show grace because of the grace that has been shown to me and I appreciate it. However so, I'm not perfect, there are times when my capacity is also challenged.

But what I understand is that the world is seeking love, acceptance and security, and this is why they came here. They don't need another person to judge them or pour water onto their passion because they can easily find one out there.

I will keep on following Jesus though it can be tough at times but following Him will never get you to the wrong place with the wrong people in the wrong environment doing the wrong things with no bright and successful future.

So so so so close for me to believe that it might be.

So close yet within a spur of seconds it proved me wrong.

I really hope it's not, God have mercy on me! Show me a better option. Let's be wise to be patient and look out for other options.
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