Thursday, July 29, 2010
Trust in The Lord
Just in case you did not know, I am now officially a student of the National Institute of Education (NIE) and a teacher-in-making!
Ever since I graduated from Secondary School, I knew God had placed this call upon my life; a call to serve the youths in this nation. I know how the call sounds grand and everything, but trust me, it has been a struggle. From feelings of inadequacy to battles with unforseen circumstances, I have fought the good fight and am now on my way to realising the destiny of which God has called me to.
Well, its not exactly as easy as it sounds.
Walking in the will of God is a scary thing. Your final destination is sometimes kept a secret and you never know where it is until you get there. When God gave Abraham a great promise of blessing, all God told him was this: "Take your family and go." Go where? Just go.
I guess this is where the struggle lies. We are always eager to know what is God's destiny for us. What exactly is His will for our lives? Facing so many uncertainties that lie ahead, a battle rages in our heart and in our mind and we hesitate to let God be God in us.
But the only thought that could keep us focused is this: that God is faithful, He is good and His mercy endureths forever. He is not only the Lord of the universe, but our Father who loves us dearly. If He could send His one and only begotten Son to die on the cross for our redemption, what other good will He hold back from us?
The Bible in Proverbs 3:5-6 says: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight".
As I embark on this journey to realising my calling with God, this commonly quoted verse jumps out at me and begins to make more sense than before. Perhaps it will take a lifetime for me to understand/know the Lord's will in my life, yet, I want to be able to trust in Him with all my heart and to acknowledge that 'He is God' in all my ways.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Labour Not in Vain
My 2-month break has finally arrived and I'm totally enjoying whatever time I have on hand. Honestly, the break hasn't been much of a slacking with my Math Qualifying Test up and coming, and not forgetting the exciting Edge Musical happening this Sunday.
But I must say, God has been good. He has helped me to make every single day count. Be it a productive morning of mugging or a fun time building props as the Sun hangs at its highest. Oh, how I really love this long-awaited holidays.
Before I tuck my head back to adding the finishing touch to my props, perhaps the time has arrived to put some thoughts into material.
Recently, there has been a few gatherings with my schoolmates and it is funny how everybody seems to know me for always being busy with church meetings or working on some church activity/event. Somehow, it is an undeniable fact, serving in a church who always has its heart on its people. And I am sure glad I have the honour to serve in such measures!
1 Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain."
Being only human, there are times when the busy-ness can get overwhelming and the expectations to meet seem a far off. There also those times of unspeakable fatigue where the temptation to drop the ball lingers heavily at the back of your mind.
Yet this verse often returns to me as an assurance to know that our labour in the Lord is not in vain. The spurge of strength we need comes from knowing that the Lord is watching over us and the labour of our hands. I am glad that all I am doing does not amount to nothing, but the Lord sees and rewards us according to His riches.
Let us be careful not to let our service to Him end up in murmurs and complaints. But when we are weary and heavy-laidened, let God be our supply of energy and our hiding place. His hands are extended to those who needs a place to rest their heads. After all, the ministry is the Lord's!
My 2-month break has finally arrived and I'm totally enjoying whatever time I have on hand. Honestly, the break hasn't been much of a slacking with my Math Qualifying Test up and coming, and not forgetting the exciting Edge Musical happening this Sunday.
But I must say, God has been good. He has helped me to make every single day count. Be it a productive morning of mugging or a fun time building props as the Sun hangs at its highest. Oh, how I really love this long-awaited holidays.
Before I tuck my head back to adding the finishing touch to my props, perhaps the time has arrived to put some thoughts into material.
Recently, there has been a few gatherings with my schoolmates and it is funny how everybody seems to know me for always being busy with church meetings or working on some church activity/event. Somehow, it is an undeniable fact, serving in a church who always has its heart on its people. And I am sure glad I have the honour to serve in such measures!
1 Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain."
Being only human, there are times when the busy-ness can get overwhelming and the expectations to meet seem a far off. There also those times of unspeakable fatigue where the temptation to drop the ball lingers heavily at the back of your mind.
Yet this verse often returns to me as an assurance to know that our labour in the Lord is not in vain. The spurge of strength we need comes from knowing that the Lord is watching over us and the labour of our hands. I am glad that all I am doing does not amount to nothing, but the Lord sees and rewards us according to His riches.
Let us be careful not to let our service to Him end up in murmurs and complaints. But when we are weary and heavy-laidened, let God be our supply of energy and our hiding place. His hands are extended to those who needs a place to rest their heads. After all, the ministry is the Lord's!
At Youth Camp 2010, Pastor Chad Veach shared a point-of-view that has changed my idea forever - "Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord". To wait upon the Lord is to serve the Lord as a waiter does.
Feeling tired? Don't give up but continue to wait upon the Lord!
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