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
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