I found a friend's profile on facebook yesterday.. We don't talk anymore, and I'm not exactly her favourite person on earth, but it occured to me that she happened to be present at one of the most important moments of my life.
You see, she had witnessed my conversion into a Christian. We were only Sec 1 then.. just us 3, sitting in that classroom in Anglican High School one day after classes. My senior was sharing the gospel with me, while she was praying and interceding. I received Jesus into my life that day.. and after a whole lot of things happened in between, here I am now.
I know she fell from the faith somehow.. we lost touch. Looking at the words "very free thinker" which she seemed to proudly proclaim on her profile, I didn't think I would feel genuinely heartbroken, but I did. At the same time, I cannot help but thank God for the path that He has chosen to lead me on, and His preservation of my soul. What about my senior? I honestly wonder how she is doing now.
Contrary to what some may think, our Christian walk and growth does goes on autopilot from the moment we receive the Lord into our lives. Following Jesus is an everyday decision. Choosing to die to the flesh is an everyday decision. Overcoming temptation is an everyday decision. It is a committed partnership we enter into with our Creator. For some, the journey will be more difficult than others, but Christ's love can compel even the most stubborn soul.
I know of many friends who are of the less extreme case. They do believe and subscribe to the religion, but that's all it is to them - a religion. It was once like that for me. God was just fuzzy - an ATM machine I turned to in times of need. I practiced the religion on my own terms. I did not truly know Him, and consequently deprived myself of the wonderful things He could offer. I was like that, muddling through my identity as a Christian for 5 unknowing years.
When I turned 18 someone taught me who Jesus really was. I met other Christians who displayed the goodness of God in their lives. It completely challenged my notion of Christianity and what it entailed. It was so, so much bigger than I imagined. HE was so much bigger than I imagined.. and so much more real. I felt myself changing.. my perspectives, my character, my priorities, my behavior.. and the process continues today as I walk with Him. I never imagined I would be here, but it is all because of what He has done and how He has touched my heart. Since then there is no turning back. I couldn't ever. Like Leslie says, I no longer know how to unbelieve.
God has become too real to ignore, too big to miss, too good not to thank and too sovereign not to give my life to.
Dear God, bring her back to you. If You could do that for me, I know You can do it again for her.
2:53 PM
Sunday, November 18, 2007
I feel...
A raving rabbid. insert "ArrgghHhHh". if its not yet in your Nintendo DS, you're missing out on a good laugh.
i need a good "ArrrggGgHhh" because i have a 2000-word-limit essay and i've written 2800. how in the world should i cut one third of an already-concise essay off?!?!
boohoohoo.
11:48 PM
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Kids in this generation...
need to watch Captain Planet more than we do. They need to teach their parents to recycle... to bring recycling bags to NTUC even though it isn't the second wednesday of the month.
Maybe they should have like.. a new Captain Planet movie, with some revamping and updating. Make it 3D, give the Planeteers a makeover, and give Captain Planet new hair dye. Make the setting more technologically savvy, with the use of the internet and macbooks and ipods. I'm sure their rings can play mp3 or broadcast environmental awareness slogans as the Planeteers walk by. the world has changed much since 1996.
Most of all, it must emphasize non-stop about global warming. It can all remain 2D and frumpy and Captain Planet can keep his green hair, but it must address GLOBAL WARMING. You can even make the movie end in tragedy by having everyone drown to death. That would be most educational.
My gosh I miss the show like crazy.
11:18 PM
Friday, November 02, 2007
Extreme Makeover
I took the liberty (actually, sheer audacity) of turning myself and some of my closest, dearest loved ones into the chummy, yellow, wide-eyed, 2D creatures we call the Simpsons.
BEHOLD the transformation!
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lydea
Tree
Xueli
Me
to those I have yet to victimize...
DON'T LAUGH. I HAVE YOUR FACEBOOK PHOTO.
be careful what you tag.
and for those unperturbed by my threat, i assume you're eager to try it yourself.
12:01 AM
Descant
Will your anchor hold
In the storms of life?
When the clouds unfold
Their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift
And the cables strain
Will your anchor drift,
Or firm remain?
We have an anchor
That keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure
While the billows roll
Fastened to the Rock
Which cannot move
Grounded firm and deep
In the Saviour's love
2:53 PM
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