Sunday, December 28, 2008
Today's Sunday. Hm. I realise the previous Sunday service felt so far away since. I mean, yesterday I just said it felt as if there were so many Sunday services, but yet today, it became so distant back. Irony of life huh? Perhaps it's the frequency of the pseudo Sundays that made the actual one look so distant.
Anyway, the morning saga went like this. Woke up, lazed, woke up, lazed, woke up, lazed. Good thing I set my alarm 2 hours before the actual time, so after all the waking and lazing, I was just nice. Neither early nor late.
Then I realise today is the Seah's family's last Sunday service with us. Seeing so many teary eyes, it sure ached my heart, especially when Pastor Steven used to be one of the reasons why I first started out coming to church. Yeap, his presence and his encouragement and his advice had all been very applicable and helpful to me. I remember that 7 months ago when I first had a long chat with him, very much like a comfort session, under Joel's block. It really felt like a father giving his son valuable advice on all the happenings in life. Yeap, as was mentioned today, he extended his love for his children to every youths possible in the church, and that really was the drawing factor. Love draws people together, and a place with intense love spreads like an Aura, affecting people one by one, slowly but surely. Pastor Steven, thank you for being the one pillar for All Saints; thank you for being the fatherly figure in Poiema; thank you for being the lamp in our midst of following Christ; thank you for being the Shepherd in our walk with the Father. I truly appreciate the things you have done for all of us. Despite my brief 7 months in All Saints, your impact on me is strong. You told me perhaps you are soft, but like that lady said today, I see that as a God's gift to you. Thank you Father for blessing Pastor Steven with the gift of mercy. He has indeed used it well, and I believe many could be the witness to him putting that wonderful gift to good use. Pastor Steven, take lots of care as you move on to the new church. I believe you are going to be a blessing to that church, and that you will be able to bring it to new heights. Take cough syrup and rest well. I notice you've been having pretty bad coughs recently.
This my first time quoting verses for someone. Hope it will be applicable.
Genesis 39:21-23
But the Lord was with Joseph there, too, and He granted Joseph favor with the Chief Jailer. Before long, the jailer put Joseph in charge of all the other prisoners and over everything that happened in the prison. the chief jailerhad no more worries after that, because Joseph took care of everything. The Lord was with Him, making everything run smoothly and successfully.
I hope you will be like Joseph, to face every adversity with a positive attitude. For God has taken everything in His charge, and there is nothing for us to worry about, and neither do our worries have any power to change His plan. Remain in Him, and He will remain in you, and as you do His work, He will grant you favor. As I've always said, optimism is a Christian trait. And I hope that my word of mouth could become a constant reminder for you, to at the very least help you remain cheerful^^ All the best Pastor Steven, and may God bless your family in all your future undertakings.
After service, we had this lunch thing at some restaurant opposite block 85. It sure was a filling lunch, considering we had 2 desserts. The dishes were not bad, and I like the steamed fish particularly. Very nice=) Fellowship after lunch was at Century Square for another movie outing. This time we watched Bedtime Stories. I realise I haven't been catching really fantastic movies recently, considering the number of stars I rated The Day the Earth Stood Still. Bedtime Stories is worth just as much I think.
Had some observation brain-teaser games at Sarah's house after the movie. James taught me one today, and that added on to my collection of many many. The new version of scissors paper stone is coming our way=)
Anway, cousin from Kuala Lumpur came to visit us. So I had to make a move at 1815. Haha, first time saw his wife. Congratulations! Had a long long chat with him, and showed him some of my photos, including that of my 2 relationships.
Cousin: "Then got a third one?"
Me: "No, don't have."
Cousin: "Why?"
Me: "The second one still.." ^^ Figure this our yourself.
Saw them down to their car, and got his email. Shall chat with him online when he gets back to Malaysia.=)
Apart from that, happy one year anniversary. A year ago you walked into my life, and I will continue to cherish you for who you are. Happy one year anniversary once again^^ (A smile I give for you)
Posted by Judah at 12/28/2008 07:41:00 AM