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Mountains and Valleys | Friday, April 20, 2007


Without knowing, I have been in Central Asia for almost one month and it was a very enriching trip to me. When I saw all my friends and my loved ones at Changi airport, seeing me off, and as I took this journey alone, I felt a sense of separation strongly in my heart and I felt at that time, that if I could turn the clock back, I would not have chosen to go for I missed them very much and their smiles and happy memories.
However, I know it very well in my heart that this is where My Father was calling me to be and I have to obey Him for this is also something which I have prepared for a long time to fulfill my destiny and calling. I will not give up this up for another person for Him, I must follow, Him I must focus. So when I alighted from the plane, there was another feeling that was so intense and that is a feeling of anticipation and to see the rain that He will send upon the place. I have made many friends and they have been good to me and my needs. It has been a mountaintop experience for me and i also know that God is in our midst when I see how the people love God so strongly in their country. Even though I don't know the songs nor the language, yet I keenly felt His presence very strong in their congregations. That is a balm to my soul and yet there are also times of great umpleasantness that made me feel stressed and distressed. Not everything was lovely roses on a bed but that underneath are thorns that prick you and hurt you. I have learnt not to lose my temper and also to keep on smiling at issues but what I really want to do is to tear the issues apart and solve the problems but that is not my place and position to do so.
I believe that My Father is faithful and I must remain faithful too. I will keep on praying and fasting until God sends a reply.
Billy Graham once wrote that mountaintops are for pleasurable viewing and inspiration but fruits are grown in the valleys. I will and shall not strive to get out of the valleys but I will remain in it and to see that I shall bear good fruits for His pleasure for that is what He would have me to do. My fruits will point to Him and therefore, I must ensure that in my thoughts, words and action, I want to honor Him the best that I can and I will keep on sending news of great delight to people who are praying for me and are writing to me. He is the Good News and we too must bring glad tidings of news too. I miss home, loved ones but I will remain faithful to complete the journey/path what God has set for me. That is my delight and greatest desire. God is faithful and just to complete it to the very end and He will not leave us half-done. There is hope for both you and me. Amen
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