Fresh Start

Actually, this new year's transition does not seem to contrast as starkly as the last years. Usually, the new year marks the beginning of the school term... but obviously, i'm already in teh middle of it.

That aside.

This year has been a rather eventful year. Besides being a year of transition from secondary school to tan tock seng to Singapore poly, One of the most memorable event was meeting Hoong Chin as my mentor. He helped to bring into the foreground a problem that i didn't dare to face. Experienced a spiritual breakthough, a new for me=) continue to look back at that and give thanks=)

Another is the Meta camp, where i learnt about the seemingly basic: the love of God. Was rather spiritually dry at that time and really felt refreshed when i realised His constant pressence in my life and how his love is unilateral; meaning, it's one way, it does not matter whether at any point of time in life, i turn away from Him- He FIRST loved us.

Following closely to Meta, was the Living Free: Purity under Pressure conference. God really encouraged me and pushed me to keep resisting temptations even though they're always there. It's tough to be pure in teh world today, where even the word "pure" is losing it's weight in significance. Although I falter sometimes/many times, I'll never give up trying to be like Jesus, and listen to what He wants me to do.

During watch night, Adeline challenged me to move into a more "people" ministry, ie. youth. I really gotta trust God and wait for His answer. But i'll do my best to prep myself: Increase bible knowledge and remain right in His eyes. Both are tough, but i find teh second tougher. Yes, Jesus' death redeemed me of my sins.. but the guilt that comes when i stumble sometimes is enough to completely discourage me; make me feel so unworthy to serve in a kingdom as everlasting and majestic as His. Praise the Lord (PTL), these lies of inadequacy are getting less prominent in appearences.

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After watch night, the lovely parents of mine offered tosend me to ryan's house. Was greeted with a wet hug. Tks a lot zat... ha. Turns out, my classmates jumped into the pool when the clock struck midnight. After that they watched Love Actually. Missed it, DANG! oh well, at least managed to interact wif classmates later in the room. there was a organ and a guitar, and sarah was bangin away with her play-by-ear talent. wow, my class has good singers. namely jawei, sharina and sarah. Listened to music literally thru the entire night, even when we fell asleep.. Had a great time, but it would have been greater if we talked more about oursleves than the music or their artistes=)

oh yea, did i say i was really impressed when i arrived at ryan's? the view from the balcony esp was so peaceful, and wif all the exotic trees and houses, it really felt like beverly hills. twas a small room, but it was a very nice room(deco), self sustained with it's own loo and verenda, and most importantly, it was HIS OWN ROOM. how long haf i been after tt? don't know, but still don't haf it.
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Went to ARISE concert at indoor stadium after that. no time to comment bout that.. nite~ blessed new year~