I was reading my Bible today, and the reading was supposed to be Luke 17, but somehow I read Luke 12 instead and the highlighted verses caught my eye "...do not worry about your life, what you will eat...", "But seek first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you". And I received a devotional from mom and dad about God's plans; about how many are the plans in our hearts, but the Lord's will prevail (as I have mentioned somewhere in my previous blog entries).

It was encouraging to me because I've been in a bit of a rollercoaster ride the past couple of days. The hospital list was released on Tuesday and I had to submit my decisions yesterday (ie one day of deciding!). Unfortunately, Hamilton was not on the list, nor were the other top 4 hospital choices that I've put in my initial list of hospitals to work in NZ. I took that as a sign from God, that He has a better plan for me. I put down the few hospitals that I wouldn't mind working in, and trust that He will match me with the right one. Part of me thinks, what if I DON'T get matched to any of them?!? Somehow I have the peace of God, that it doesn't matter. I will still be able to get a job somewhere else in NZ (or Australia) even if it means that I will delay getting my registration. It was quite interesting because I was emotionally upset that Tuesday afternoon/night and then I prayed to God for clarity and peace of mind, and just like that, I had the peace of God. It was surreal. One moment I was all upset and the next, joy. :D God is good!

Also, I now have a newfound heart for Australia :) My trip to Brisbane was an amazing one! Thanks to all my friends who've kindly taken me around the city and spent time with me. I reckon Oz has one of the best sunsets in the world! Just a few pics to share now...

Sharon and I at Southbank (manmade beach in the middle of the city. One of my fav spots)

Sunset from Mt Coo-tha

Does this place look familiar? ;) (for those of you who have watched that movie. I won't say just yet)

One of the many failed shots of getting me mid air. haha..

At Surfer's Paradise (yay!!! Love beaches!!) with Abby

Sunset at Gold Coast

I'm definitely going back there one day :)

This post was written at 9:26 AM

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I'm going to let it shine

I just watched Hotel Rwanda. I heard that it was a great movie; but I didn't know how much I would be blown away by the movie. Many times I wish I could be more of an impact on other people - and after watching that movie, I was reminded to take every opportunity I have, as small as they may be, to be a blessing to others. A kind word. A word of encouragement. A gift. A smile. A simple hello. A helping hand. Simple things like that, that could mean a world to the person on the receiving end.

I loved how the main character of the movie did all he can and went out of his way to protect those people, to make sure they did not get killed. Such a selfless act! I do wonder if I would have done the same if I were in his situation, or would I only think of saving myself? I've never faced such hardship in life to be able to comment - it's mindboggling to know that wars like that still go on in those parts of the world, whilst we go about minding our own business in this side of the world where we are sheltered from such events. It's a funny world we live in, isn't it?

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I find myself getting a little agitated because of the whole uncertainty with next year. Well, it won't be too long now til I find out, but still, the suspense is getting to me! Doubts start to fill my mind with 'what ifs'. But I know, deep down, I know that God has it all sorted out already. And I was reminded in my bible readings off the Word for Today, in Luke 12:22 - where Jesus said, '..do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on.' God already has this amazing plan for me, that nothing, no one can thwart His great plan for me. And in this, I am reassured. There is no point worrying about it. I can only do my part in surrendering it all to Him and allowing Him to answer my 'where next' questions in His time.

Oh, how exciting! To be moving forward in this plan that He has for me (and for you too!)

Just 4 more days til the end of my public health attachment. This time next week, I'll be in Brisbane! Yay! I am excited! :D

I know I've said it probably a million times, but God is SO amazing! He is SO good! All glory and praise to Him!

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Here to love, serve and to give.

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