Was it a mission accomplished?

I've been back for almost 4 days now and though the purging has stopped, the coughing has started and is dragging. The strange thing was when the doctor prescribed panadol for my fever and pain i got a headache from it.

Overall, i must say i have been more blessed than i gave. I was especially blessed with all the sermons the preacher gave, Pastor Manoj is truly a man of God. It is remarkable how he expounds and explains simply God's word. I appreciate his boldness to share and say what he wants to, believe he was led by the spirit. The first day his sermon was about how God prunes and keeps us pruned so that we would bear more fruit, God does not want mediocrity, He wants passion! There were 2 other that really stood out for me which was........How in the book of Exodus God explained so many times in details how he wanted his church to be built, why did God explain it twice, it is because he looks into every detail, but do we take all the care he wants , No.......and the metaphor was how we should look after our body as we are the temple of God, and how we should not abuse it.

Last but not least was the morning devotion when he shared exactly, but of course in a more profound and deeper way than i was going to. I felt especially moved by his sermon about us not forgetting whom our giver is rather than the gift. Also, the raven and that fed us the manna, do we go chase for the raven or do we go after He who sends us the raven, it brought to mind not to forget whom our focus should be.

Very honestly, i felt tired by the continuous praying, whilst this trip was not as hectic in terms of traveling as the previous one, i am not quite sure if i gave it my all. I felt i took a back seat many a time, i did not even prepare anything for sunday school, but gladly so as the kids were busy preparing for Christmas celebrations. The worship was of course awesome and I was blessed, but i felt unworthy........Lord, forgive me because of this, forgive me for i did not give my all. I am not sure if it was because of my period that came on the first day or why, but i just felt i did not give my all. Lily was great and i hope she had a great time too. It was an experience for her and she is an encouragement for many due to her presence, at 71 years of age and still want to be used by the Lord. Praise you Jesus for Lily. Bapak is someone whom i have to admire for his zest and passion for all, i think even the pastor tire before he does for praying for people. Lord bless, Bapak Anthony for his steadfastness........Bless David for his cheer and his generosity.

Thank you for letting me hear that the Tebing Tinggi pastor's wife is better and walking already..Praises and glory be to you. Thank you Lord for pastor Manghihut and wife, bless and keep them in good spirits. Well, i think if any, i can say that it was good to see another chapter and phase from what i saw the first trip. It was good to see familiar faces again in beautiful Silhalpe, it was nice to see and know where Pastor Manghihut is. It was nice, will i go again, probably yes.......but for now, I think i need a little breather........Thank you Lord for the opportunity, All praises and thanks to you for an overall good trip.

Glory be to your name, for ever and ever....In Jesus name

God's back pack for me

My God is indeed AMAZING......... He really looks into details, He blows me over and over time and again. Look, i am leaving on friday for my Medan trip and because my first trip i used my first born's bag pack, i thought...oh she now needs it for her photography adventures, well especially because she asked about it. I was not stressed up but just thought about it. Well, the first thing that happened was my boss asked me help get him a tenant for his house...

I had a viewing a couple of weeks ago, and i noticed a bag pack there at the car porch. Did not think much of it and also maybe the tenant will come back to take it. Fast forward, just yesterday, i thought to myself, hey that is something i can use for my trip, and it is still there and none of the zippers are broken nothing, it is in a very good condition and all it needed was a good wash.

I decided it was probably God giving it to me as my daughter could very well need to use hers when she really travels. Eh, God is indeed so good, and when He wants to bless, He blesses and the things just wait for you until you take it. Praise Him, such an awesome and indeed Jehovah Jireh as He provides.........

Hasta la vista Maria

On Saturday, a good many of us went to Maria's house, and it was a way for us to say good bye to her. A co volunteer who would make her sweet puddings, soups and her pinyatas even. We manage to auction it off for her at RM150 a piece at our fund raising fair. Maria is a vet by profession and followed her husband whom, I am thinking is the ambassador for Holland. He could be the second man if he is not the no. 1 as the size of house and the guard, he is probably the former.

She comes in mainly on tuesday and her greeting is kissing many on the foreheads. I remember meeting her more than 2 years ago, and in my inner man, i felt she wanted some connection, so i arranged a lunch and coffee with her and a few of my christian lady friends. Unfortunately, it did not carry on and she made it nicely clear, religion out of the way........i did not persist, but also left it at that. Fast forward, 2 weeks ago when she shared she had to leave the country as they have a posting now in Croatia, Maria shared a few words with me. One of the things she said was it is not easy to make friends, her tears welled in her eyes. I felt she lived her life just existing and not living with joy. I am sorry if it comes across so harsh, but i think she wanted more intense relationships but believed it was hard to find, partly because she traveled so much. She said from the outside, people saw she has a good life, fancy house and travel etc., but nothing much. I took opportunity to share very briefly as a christian and having a christian family i think does wonders, as i think of the many expats in my church who wants to quickly find connection and a family in a church...... My learning was, i should have persisted to reach out, i stopped when initially she did not open.....i pray that she has peace as she makes her plan to move. I pray she finds real friends in Croatia, hopefully in the midst of loneliness, she finds God......

We had a fun time and the party ended about 8.30, so it is good to start at 5pm. Something new for me to learn. They are given the privacy and everyone is well and sober and not too tired for the next day. Jesus, please look after my friend, help her meet someone who will lead her to you. Bless her and her husband...

Eventful week....

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Starting with celebrating Princess's 24th birthday, and then First Born's returning, plus the bonus of securing a good deal this recent week has just been fabulous! Thank you Lord!!! Glad family got together for Michelle's birthday and then the nasi lemak treat of specially requested asam prawns and petai for Carol's return, it was truly cooking and cooking session this past week.



As i spent my quiet time this morning, the devotion for the day from my favourite Blackaby's Daily devotion was just so apt. It reminded me to be STEADFAST and remember my focus on Jesus and the assignment He gave me.

My mind immediately went to His prompting a few weeks ago about building up my church's prayer initiative. Whilst i acted on it immediately sharing it with Pastor Chris, and discussions with Joanna and Sandra,it came to a standstill after that. Thank God for the good time of fellowship and the longest bible study time out with Mia, who is quite a dynamite. i am so taken in and impressed with her about her action of getting Andy to give bible study to both Ewan and Emma. What wisdom and resolute action from this Korean mom who says.....investing with music and other tuition, why not on some foundation in their lives......I applaud her for such a wise decision. The call for corporate prayer took to flight today....I have yet to see how many signed up, but am glad i pressed on with this effort......Thank you Lord for the reminder.

Yesterday was especially full,and truly was really tired when we had dinner and hello meal from Julian and First Born. Am also glad i have had the discussion with First Born what her godma advised. Father, i pray you continue to watch over them and open doors for them as they come back for a year, work and earn some money until Julian's PR gets sorted in Auckland......i am glad i had the chat with julian to understand his love and zest for art through his tatooing(which i am not crazy about), i am glad he has a bigger plan or desire long term where this could possibly take him financially. I am really appreciative of the D'Patio signage, proud and amazed at his good wood work. I do hope he will teach me as i think it would be so special if i can do this for Wynn as a wedding gift before she leaves for Townsville.

Thank you for letting me say kind words to Dwayne as he did take care of Happy pretty well. Father continue to watch over me, sister Lily, Pastor Mano, Bapak Anthony and David thien as we prepare for the missions trip to Medan. Lord, please grant good weather throughout the journey and prepare the hearts of those whom we will meet. Anoint those whom will be sharing your word and let your glory shine. Please keep all of us in best of health.....

I thank you for my new friend Pris, and glad you used me to touch her. Bless and heal her sore throat and continue to shine your face upon hers. Thank you Lord for your presence in everything in my life.