11:59 PM
Something that I wish to say/talk about =)Just a while ago, I was chatting with Raymond on MSN, and he was thinking of how God has made the both of us met together... And this makes me think as well...
For me, it all started in VE (Venture Era) 2 years back, when I knew him because we happened to be from the same team (Red Lion) but different upline.. and after a period of time when we left VE, Raymond read through my blog, and he understands the emo life that I always had at that stage of my life.. So, he tried to invite me along to meet up for chit chat session, and even went all the way to Clementi just to meet me.. After that, he also invited me to the 1st service which happened to be the FOP (Festival of Praise) at Singapore Indoor Stadium.. After I went there, I somehow feel pretty touched by it, but did not really joined the cell group, until I have cleared almost all my doubts (regarding parental objections especially) about 1 month later, and I really secretly went to cell group meeting and service without letting my parents know, until about a few months later, when I have my 1st breakthrough with them, which is to let them know about me going to church and asking whether they would allow me to become Christian or not..
This was when my parents (mum in particular) started to scold, yell and even to the extent of threaten me... I just did nothing but to cry quietly with tears... After that, things starting to get better, slowly.... Until now, when I wear the cross (the accessories that I am wearing currently), they knew it and asked whether I have been baptized, I say no, and they say I can't go for baptism until I am above 21 years old or start my own family... At least, my parents are willing to open their heart for me, for that they slowly see the change in me and they even asked me what I have learnt in church, and I shared with them... My dad even told me that he will wish to accompany me for service to go and see see, which is great..
As for Raymond, he told me that it was because of something (in VE also) which he got to know me, and reaching out for me... he say it's very amazing and he felt that it's really like adventure.. I was very touched by that...
Looking back to the 1st love that I had with Jesus Christ, the day of my acceptance of receiving Christ, all the way until now, it has been a great and wonderful but tough journey for me, to come so far, to consistently move on to the next level, and I will keep continuing to move on with God, from strength to strength, faith to faith, glory to glory.
For today's service, 2 of the F.I.R members came and shared with us how their lives changed after they accepted Christ in the Emerge Conference 2007 last year when they were invited to perform(besides singing a few songs for us), and 1 of them went for Alter call during the event itself.. All these really makes me feel very touched, how God can really transform their lives, overcome all the fears that they encountered when they held live concert, and their spiritual growth as well... In the midst of their busy and hectic schedule, they still sacrifices every weekends for their service in Taiwan, and attending cell group meeting... They also mentioned that they wanted to make a new album, which consist of various singers coming together to sing the same song, which is very great! What F.I.R said is correct.. Many singers or celebrities in Taiwan don't really mix around with one another, all because of the hectic schedule that they have, and all of us in the church really have faith in them, that they will be able to reach out to other singers/celebrities over there and come together to fellowship and relax.. God don't create us the human beings, to keep doing work 24/7 aka the hardcore type.. God really wants all of us to lead a balance life, don't keep stressing our work too much, spare some time fellowship with our friends, relax ourselves, and for the believers of Christians to attend church services also..
As I am listening to worship songs in my mp3/laptop, a lot of things went through my mind (not being emo here), and as I think, I pray and seek directions from God in my life..
Okay gotta stop here and go sleep le... I still have work the next day... Will blog some day when I am free...
P.S: bus555 aka Andrew, I have linked you le... and to Winnie, I have relinked you also le...
Take care everyone! Cya guys around and God bless! =)
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