Before I turn the tap to let my thoughts flow in...
If there's any good from my retail therapy, i must say it's buying that Wii. Out of so many things I've bought to cheer myself, I bought Wii after a really tough decision (i'd honestly prefer to spend that $500 on a lot of things rather than 1 thing). And the funny thing is i've played less than 30mins in total, since it's installed. But it sure brings a lot joy and laughter to my family, even my mum plays it every night with such loud laughter...Everyone is enjoying Wii so much as 'indoor' exercise now that my poor dogs are so neglected..
OK, can i disclose some of my private prayers with you?..Then again, if u have been following my entries, you'd have gotten used to my 'online' prayers, whether u like it or not.. haha
I miss City Harvest..its strong Bible studies (even during normal service), its strong fellowship and cell groups..I really miss the atmosphere where bible verses and promises are part of normal conversations. Really miss so much that I even planned to end my afternoon tuition session so I can attend Saturday service in CHC. It's impossible to attend both Mass and service on Sunday...
As I was organising my weekly schedule this afternoon, a friend from Amplify sms me. She's usually not the one who follow-up with me.. Anyway we ended up having such a good chat. In fact, 'chat' is really a mild way to put it cos I'm so blessed by our conversation. Though we have not known for long, it's amazing how we share our faith and encouragement. I'm so surprised and blessed that our direction in faith is so much in common. You can really feel the difference in conversational quality between someone so aligned with your faith, and someone who is just trying to 'be there for you'. We are so open to each other lives, and encouraging each other with bible quotes. I have always enjoyed being with Amplify but this is the first time I really have such quality chat! Instantly I know I'm in 'good hands' cos this ministry really hungers for Word of God, their faith is so strong and the fear of God is upon them.. I'm really so at home with them. I really don't know how to describe but i really enjoyed the chat so much..And when she asked me to join her cell-group, I was like 'OK, God, You did it again'. (Fyi, Amplify does not really have cellgroup structure, it's really out of their passion that they group themselves to be accountable for each other. What a spirit, right?!) Never despise small beginnings for great things to come! Great achievements start small.
Coincident again? OK, my life is really full of coincidents, freaky+timely coincidences.
After work, I decided to drop-by the SCC200 'gathering' to experience what they are actually doing. (Fyi, in CTK parish we have these small community groups where they'll gather and pray and fellowship etc, except Bible study) It's kinda cell-group in our Protestant churches (Oh man, I really DO NOT like this word 'Protestants'!!.. separated brothers??.. even the word 'separated' doesnt sound right - We are all in the same Body!) Everyone is so happy to see me. Fyi how i got to know this group is really a wonder...I was attracted by their christmas carols last Oct when they're practising..I'm so busybody that I followed the music to my neighbour's house below. At first I was enjoying the carols at the staircase (just outside their doorstep) but I ended up singing along with them IN the house, as they welcomed me in. Even B was surprised and amused how I could actually and simply go and join them just like that..Though we are neighbours, but I really do not know who they are. Well, my thought at that time was 'hey it's Christmas, a time to spread the joy..afterall the westerners do this too'. It's funny. how God works, right?
OK, I mentioned everyone is happy to see me in SCC200. But I'm even more surprised to see them!! Besides from the 'familiar' faces from last carolling, I actually met my friend Agnes!! Agnes is a strong woman and active member in Family Life ministry. How I get to know her? it's another wonder! I was just sitting beside her in Mass one day. At the end of the Mass, she simply turned to me and asked about me. I was really taken aback-afterall people dont just turn to ask about you, especially I do not know this person at all! I guess she must had seen my hesitation to her question, cos she then apologised and explained..she didn't understand either-she just felt that she should talk to me and so she did. That's how we know each other-she's been my 'invisible' mentor before RCIA started. And here she is in this SCC group! I'm so happy cos ever since RCIA started, I kinda lost contact with her..
You know, God is really God of Abundance..When I asked for cellgroup support, He gave me TWO groups! Remember the time I was so 'free' and afraid of being 'free', I prayed for something to occupy my time? I tried registering myself as volunteer to various organisations, yet I receive no response. But now, i find myself having so many choices on what to do, that it's more of a challenge for me to priortise. Trust me, be careful of what you ask for in prayers. God is so happy and excited to answer our prayers that He simply POURS His answers unto us. Alternatively, you might want to try to be as specific as possible. If you want 1 apple, just ask 1 apple. If you just say apple, He can really pours the whole crate of apples(or even more) to you. I mean it. He 'failed' badly in His selfish and stingy test.
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