Forget Not His Benefits | Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Time has flied so quickly and without seeming to notice it, I am about to finish my missionary stint in KZ where I have been staying for six months. As I reflect back on the last year, I notice that I have not thanked God for His wonderful blessings that He has showered upon me and thus, I have decided to dedicate this post as a thanksgiving to God and an appreciation to all my closest relatives and friends. Here goes:
I want to thank God for:
(1) providing me a job in Regent Sec as an English and Literature Teacher (relief) which allows me to save money to go for missions
(2) Mrs Tan, Head of Department (English), for offering the job to me again and that she was very pleased with my work
(3) Miss Fern, (Assistant HOD), for writing a good testimonial for me
(4) Aaron, my closest buddy and cousin, who will always tries his best to fulfill all my desires and willingly chauffeur me to wherever places I need to go, regardless the time and how far the place. His sacrifices for me indeed make me very loved and appreciated and I do enjoy washing his car despite all the complaints I have made (haha).
(5) Yvonne and Marianda, my close cousins, for always supporting me in my desires and pursuit for God, without complaining and always making me so welcome in their house and I do enjoy playing their PS2.
(6)Lindy, my sibling, one whom I can never thank enough, for praying for me and supporting me in my mission endeavours and also helping to be a pillar of strength in our family.
(7) Esther, my dearest youngest sister (Xiao Mi Feng). Her joy is contagious and her antics always make me laugh. She is always so willing to brew one cup of coffee for me whenever I ask her and also to massage my poor aching shoulders. She is indeed one of the many blessings that God has given to me.
(8) My parents, who are always so supportive of my desire to serve God and always interceding for me. I will always appreciate them for all that they have done for me and I thank my dear Heavenly Father for giving them as my parents.
(10)Jerming, my closest prayer buddy, who has painstakingly drew up a plan for me to experience the different exposure of another culture and praying for me all this while even though he is in a different continent.
(11)Dawn, one of my prayer partner, whose joy and passion for our Lord Jesus Christ has made her a role model to the young ones. Her love for God has caused many people to draw nearer to Him and she is a very nice sister to know.
(12) Yanwei, my dear brother and disciple, thank you for being so willing to take up the leadership role and to take care of the group. I am proud of you and that I believe that you will do the job so much greater
(13) Gee Wee and Joseph, thanks for agreeing to take the role as leaders in the group and I know that in spite of your own insecurities, yet you are willing to serve God in this capacity and that you are willing to be molded by God and may God sees this act of service and multiply ypur fruits many folds
(14) Monday Cg, you have been a joy to me and also my motivation. Your love and your desire to know God makes me proud to be your shepherd and thank you for allowing me to serve you.
(15)Sat Fellowship Group, their love and passion for the lost have stirred my heart to have compassion for the lost and it is also through this group that I have reawakened my heart for missions once again.
(16) Tsidkenu, Aaron's former group, your joy and desire for God made me proud to know you as my brothers and sisters in Christ. We have so much fun and laughter together and I enjoyed our mission trip to Cambodia last year. May you all continue to shine for Jesus all the more brighter.
(17) Andy, for teaching me and challenging me to move out of my comfy zones in KZ and introducing me to his friends in KZ and God is really doing a great work in you.
(18) Natasha, my Russian teacher, thank you for being so patient with me, especially when it comes to the pronounciation, and thank you for being my interpreter and you have welcomed me into your group so readily and without hesitation. I thank God for having known you and your group.
(19) Sasha and Lena, thanks for inviting me to your lovely wedding and your desire and love for God and for each other, have indeed touched my heart and I can only prayed that God will increase your love ever more.
(20) Pastor Ong and Pastor Margaret, thanks for praying for me here in KZ and also allowing me to come to this place and your concerns for me are deeply appreciated. I believe in all good things and that God will bless this nation even more.
(21) Qiuyan and Darren, I enjoyed your presence here in KZ and your words made me feel very encouraged indeed and I feel that indeed, your love for each other and God have grown in such a way that simply amazes me. I pray that your heart and desires for God will not fade away but will continue to burn in such a way that consumes both of you.
(22) Mark, thanks for your concerns and prayers for me. I am indeed happy to hear that you have involved yourself in the committee and that your contribution as always are worthwhile. I count you as my blessings for having known you as my brother and friend.
(23) Our Lord Jesus Christ, who have always protected me and gives me such blessings that make me so amazed at the work that God has done for me. I will not forget His benefits and so I have decided to write it all down.
May you not forget the benefits and blessings that God has poured down on you. Be blessed and may our Good Lord continue to pour down His manifold blessings on you.
Created at 4:58 PM
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