Where were you when i needed you the most?

I've been in this current cg for 5 years. Over the years, we have been thru much sufferings and hardships. I remembered one of your sibling was hospitalized. Some of us was there to visit and pray for healing and speedy recovery upon your sibling. Thankfully, she is on her way to recovery.

The following year was my turn. I remembered that i posted in a group chat that my sis is in hospital. And just when i thought people or at least one of you could make time and visit us. But sadly, none came.

Over the years, you called me your ''brother'', ''faithful'' etc.. I was there when you needed me to be. In prayer meetings, in cell group meetings and other big and important events, you always see me there. But
Where were you when i needed you the most?

And now i started serving another cell group as a guitarist. And guess what? You said you are disappointed with me. When you are upset with me, you can say ur piece of mind. But when i was in need, where were you?

Feel for you

I have been thinking about a few. And today, i would like i to share with you one of the things.

Remember Xiuhui? Well, i once posted here that i used to really liked her alot like 3 years ago? Well, though i really liked her before, i kept the my fondness for her deep in my heart after she started a relationship with Joseph aka Xianbi. Recently, we started whatsapping again. Here i really wanna thank God for the chance to have lunch with her again.

Something i just found out from her, or perhaps it's my lack of info, but it's true that i was the last to know that the relationship ended last year? Oh well, though i still see both at church, i didn't know. When she told me the relationship has ended, somehow i felt more for her than happy. Rightfully, i can be happy. Why? Because she is single again hence i can ask her out again. But no. Honestly, i don't feel happy. Whether she is single/attached/married, i hope i am still her friend. And as a friend, if she sad, i am sad. If she is happy, i am happy. 

Though the feelings are still in my heart, i do hope to get to know her better. And though i am of age to find a partner, i just want to know her better. 

Till the next time we meet again, be happy.

What people really need?

 Since last month, i have been going to Khatib Camp to trained for my IPPT and guess what? I met Max. And since then, we have been training together. The highlight of the meeting was not on the training but the fellowship, conversation and sharing over dinner.

Over the last few sessions, we have been sharing this:
The fact is we are in the same cell group. Max and Janice, Junyong and Jiawen are the latest addition and have been with us since 2012. Me on the other hand, have been in this cell group for 4 years.

In any organisation, company or group, it is proven & tested, that whenever an event has been organised, people or at least a handful will go. Eg: A worker has been given instructions to carry out a task. Sure he will do it because he is only a worker. And because he is paid, he have to do it. But let's say something happened to his family member, shouldn't the employer/supervisor visit the employee/worker?

It's one thing to be loyal to your company, and yet it's another thing to be caring and showing concern to your fellow members/employees.

No matter how one is or can be loyal to, he/she still need someone in times of need. Yes, he/she may be living in luxury, having all the gadgets and technologies in his/her place, but have no one to share, he is still alone. A scholar may have achieved the a number of awards, degrees, but he have or no job, how can the scholar utilize?

What people really need? The answer: People.
God is the best example.  No matter how rich or poor, smart or shabby, He still accepts us.

What? January is over?!

With a blink of an eye, January is over liao. Sadly, but life has to move on. Even right now, i am back to office to prepare some documents for the last worker who will touched down in about two hours time. I just want to say that time waits for no one. And indeed. I only have 24 hours a day. It's either i used it or waste it. And now, time is precious, it's not like i am dying or what, but is to do the right thing at the right place. It may seems impossible, but if you planned carefully and in details, the chances are you'll succeed. I have some things that i wish i could share, and i will, but not now. So stay tune, folks..

A blog post for you

You probably won't be able to see this but i still want to write. Looking back at the four months, it was indeed good and fun. I'm not sure about the rest, but i personally felt that you're a great help, a fun-going colleague and probably the one dinner buddy in office. You said you will be back, but before you go, i want to thank you for three things:

1. I thank you for being helpful.
There were so many things i couldn't finish, but because of you, things were done.

2. I thank you for being thoughtful.
In the early days, i kept forgetting about so many things.But because of your constant reminder, i can remember more.

3. I thank you for the time spent.
Though four months is not long, but at least i can know you better. The time spent together, will be remembered.

Though you are leaving, i still hate to say this: I wish you all the best in the near future. I am sorry for you leaving, but hey, give me a call when you are coming back.

Eventful 2013

Title: Eventful 2013

Looking back at 2013, I’ve witnessed many good, bad and ugly events.  Seeing people come and go, leaving and staying, heart throbbing moments are really what pretty made up this year for me. As I continue, I like to really want to thank a few people and groups that pretty made a better year for me.

1.       Xiuhui aka Vera 

      Thank you for the Kit Kat you gave to me on the 22th Dec. And one more thing, thank you for talking to me and I thank God you’re still the same after SOT graduation. And if you ask me, I would like want to catch up, have coffee with you.

2.       Jiawen, Rachel, Alex, Jasmine

Thank you for staying in this cell group, E315. Thank you for coming the many services, cell group meetings though you’re so busy with school, work and wedding preparations. I thank God you chose to stay planted.

3.       The Ink Room and members.

Thank you for being friendly towards me. Thank you my Team Leaders: Serene, Cheryl, Praise, and Wenyi for allowing to leave this awesome ministry to serve a higher calling. Thank you my friends, Lawrence, Bun, Delia, Sandy, Jefri and many many good friends God has given to me. Thank you for being there to talk to me whenever I visit TIR or when I bump into you.

4.       Children’s Church 5-6.

Thank you for your warm welcome and facilitation. To the many new friends that God has given, I thank God for you introducing yourself, allowing me to know you better. Thank you for giving me the chance to serve you, even just by buying a cup of coffee, I am contend. Thank you for serving together with me throughout this entire year. Thank you for helping me when I was down. And to the leaders that God has place over me, thank you for guiding, teaching me the little things about life. Thank you Pastor Glordia, Yinghui, Terri and Shao Liang.  To the members, thank you for all the teasing, laughter, lunch, dinner. It was so much better to have you able to join us while in the midst of your busyness. And to the new members who have or are still considering to join, hesitate no more. We are welcoming you with open arms.

5.       Let It Rain friends.

 I thank God for Michelle for adding me into this group where I can know new friends in church. I thank God for Serene, Twyla, Yuting, Lisa, Isabel, Eleanore, Peter, Zerus, Lyon, Junwen. To all the dinner, outings, I thank God for you organising them.

6.       My Family.

Thank you for standing by me all these while. Whenever I have no place to go, I thank God that there’s always a place for me. I thank God you’re always there for me.

7.       JOL

       I thank God for the friends, members that God has given to me. Thank you for making this your zone. The zone wouldn't be here, if not for you. Thank you Jo for leading, guiding, and helping us going thru this year. A special thanks to Jiawei and Peihua, Jiayong and Dorothy, Ivan and Xiuzhen, Jessel and Jieyi, Daniel and Weifang for inviting me to witness your special day. Thank you for giving me the chance to serve you.

8.       My First CG N160:

      Thank you for availing yourself to the few outings we had. Just happy to see you doing well in life. Thank you for giving me the chance to do a simple birthday card.

9.       Myanmar Mission Trip 2013

Probably the best mission trip yet to come. I would say it’s a very fruitful trip. I thank God for Mei Man inviting me to this trip, thank you for giving me the chance to play for the team. To my ‘’fans’’, who always laugh at my jokes, thank you for laughing.  If not for your laughter, my jokes would never be funny. It’s ur laughter that makes the atmosphere so light-hearted. And to the rest, thank God you’re there with me, helping me, guiding me, teaching me.

In closing, I want to thank God for all friends that He has given to me. It wouldn't be so if without you. Life is indeed much easier, better with friends and family around you. . I do not count myself worthy, but God has shown me His grace and mercy through this year 2013. Looking back at 2011, though it's not a good year, but i want to believe that 2014 will be even better, more awesome.Whatever i didn't do it 2013, i want to see it in 2014. In 2014 i want to:

1. Use my skills, and talents to be a blessing to the people around me.

2. Get to know people better, and more.

3. Strengthen the unity and love in church.

Humility

Full Definition of Humility:  the quality or state of not thinking you are better than other people : the quality or state of being humble

Recently i had a chance to meet up with one of the workers. I was told that his work permit is being cancelled and have to depart Singapore. On the day of his departure, i met up with him and sent him to the airport. As we are on the way to Terminal 2, he was sharing with me and asked me in a humble way,'' why am i being sent back? What have i done?'' After his sharing, i was just thinking thru what he shared. 

To me, i was touched by his sharing and the way he shared. Sometimes, bad things do happened to good, hardworking, faithful in the little things people. Throughout the entire situation that he shared with me, he remain calm and continued working as scheduled. He couldn't be bothered or be emotionally attached to the happenings around him. He was focus on the work that was set before him. People always says that there are two sides to the story, well i believe  his side was the good side. Why? 1. When he was being attacked by his drunk colleague, he did not retaliate physically or verbally. 2. He reported the case to his superior, and have them handled the case rather than taking things into his hands. Even when he received the dismissal notice, he chose to ask why in a humble, lowly attitude in front of his superior. Even while he was sharing with me, he was calm and asked me to ask his superior humbly why was he dismissed.

Pride and dignity are important. But make no mistakes about it. Meekness is not weakness. Just because you have small fists and triceps, doesn't make you humble. Notice i mentioned, ''the quality or state of being humble'' Humility is in the mindset, the way we think and feel. And how is humility shown? It's by the words we speak, the way we carry ourselves, the way how we live our daily life.