Date: Sunday, January 03, 2010 Time: 1:38 AM
I thought I could hold back my tears, but I just could not. Probably I could never enter his world and understand how he actually feels inside Probably I was part of the mix of the hidden anger inside him, because of my selfishness. I can never understand and imagine the negativity and thoughts that are running through his mind he might have hated me from the start, or halfway through when I converted to become a Christian and yet still treated him badly/selfishly (or in other sense bullied him) Once in a while, when we quarreled, he will reveal bits and pieces of his hidden anger, but definitely there is more than it meets the eye. I really wished he did not mean what he said in those words of pique, because it is going to bring hurts, more than just to me, but also to the people who have loved him dearly. Probably the concept of love is just too abstract for him(or even me) to understand, but for sure today's first sermon of 2010 has definitely taught me that by making a one time off kind of prayer will surely not wake God up from His sleep to even think that I was serious about my prayer. I am not sure how long this journey is going to take for me to keep persisting till I see the promise comes to past, where my whole household will be saved. But definitely, I want to stay alive to see that day come to past rather than going up to heaven and realize that none of my loved ones are there with me. But I thank God for this quarrel because I got the BOLDNESS to tell him "Even if you are going to hate my religion and become an atheist because of me, then all the more I will pray till you become a Christian" and I ended with telling him "Probably there will be some people who are going to hate you, some who might hate you or some who will not hate you, but regardless, the most important thing is that Jesus died on the cross for you and God loves you more than you can ever imagine." Thank you Daddy, cause I know You're real and You live in me. With love, Gladys |
Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009 Time: 9:42 PM
YI Camp 09 was really great. The theme was 'DEEPER' and indeed the lyrics of the song 'Deeper' keeps resounding in my mind. Ps Glyn's sermon was really a blast(like usual) and thank God for him and a blessing like him. but most importantly God was there at the camp through it all. A new vision to kick off 2010. Something I still need to seek God more to confirm that I am right in it cause it was really blurred(but I shared it during debrief anyway) I really hope that I will not let the passion and fire just die off after the camp, but rather keep it fueled throughout the year as I engage on a new year ahead. And each time of this year, needless to say the phrase 'Time flies' always comes to mind. It's Christmas coming round the corner again, and when I see people getting big bags of gifts, it really reminded me of the warmth and love that Christmas brings each time. But not forgetting what is the true purpose of Christmas, it was His love and warmth that first surrounded us for us to bring it to our friends and families. Continue knocking and knocking till the door is open, cause ask and it shall be given. Also, not forgetting those that have been kind of forgotten by the society, the aged, poor and disabled, I thought it would be a good time to visit the home to remind them that they are not forgotten and Christmas is for them as well. Find a time to go (: Merry X'mas and Happy 2010 in advance to all! Happy transition from 2009 to 2010 :D ♥gladystan Labels: counting down to week 52 again |
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009 Time: 7:30 PM
probably in the past, I have found the wrong people to give me assurance. I admit that. but now I understand that when it comes to relationships, I always had never allowed God to have His say, but I am always the one taking control when I know that He knows the best not me. so I have to learn when I have to allow Him to take control, and that is every moment of my life. but when I say God has His timing, do I still grumble and say "Are you sure God? I have been waiting long enough, do you understand?" God is the best, knows best and gives the best. but how a times am I assured of this fact and believe in this and have faith in it. Proverbs 3:5-6. random rant: i really enjoyed and is still enjoying ISP lessons, fridays with keith! :D but I can't believe that 5 weeks can pass by so quickly and next week is the last!! *roars* thought of it just makes me go boomz. -.- ♥gladystan Labels: fridays with keith, God knows best |
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009 Time: 12:00 AM
really happy this whole period of time minus the fact that i got scolded because i spent too much money here despite everything being relatively cheap going home next tuesday! mixed feelings running inside me can't exactly describe how i feel about leaving wuhan especially since this is like the 1st time i have stayed overseas in a place for so long which is 6 wks is rather long, agree? missing my family, my mummy esp! ): awww. this home sick feeling came just at the right time! important thing now is to only get what i need not what i want cause i am seriously short on cash):): heard that the cambodia mission trippers are back tomorrow and pastor has got his surmon ready as posted on twitter haiz. another awesome service i am gonna miss): anw. just shopping and more shopping till i fly home on tues missing singapore so much be back soon off to games(: loved- |
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009 Time: 12:21 AM
but say hoorays to VPN cause you get to access anything and everything just like in singapore. so yup, been long since I've blogged and I doubt any reads anyway everyone's been looking busy this whole holidays. working working, some slacking slacking adapted well enough in Wuhan already shan't post the photos cause there is simply tons of them uploading is such a chore to me now cause I don't even get enough sleep everyday so to speak though I know it's quite okay, like 6 hours a day? but I still feel so sleepy despite all, probably due to the everyday math lessons that's driving me nuts to complete this whole discrete math thing within 6 weeks sounds totally mission impossible new people, new experience, new environment, new culture but never regretted getting on this trip at least to say my living conditions aren't that bad, learn how to train my tolerance level especially with the toilets here(: and all the washing of clothes. my goodness. I thank God for inventions like washing machine. really learn to put myself down to another level of living. like eating from roadside stalls, which many thought as cannot make it but has become my daily dinner because the school canteen food is worse off also learn how hard it is to be living overseas alone and studying can't imagine if I have to study overseas also probably even getting out of my comfort zone is already a difficult step to begin with but still, i miss singapore everything about it never got out of town for this long 3rd week passing by wonder how church and cell group has been the people, the happenings and all and the worst thing is my mum doesn't even call me till I sms my brother to ask them to call am i to be to over independent? that they can rest their minds about me? haha. i don't know, just probably. but I am indeed well off living here nothing much to worry about can catch my life and reflections here in Wuhan @ http://gtjy.livejournal.com though it was a blog created for my school submissions cause we are supposedly to be writing and reflecting upon events so forgive me if it doesn't sound like a ranting blog post like i am doing here cause that is for my lecturer's viewing so can't be too gaga blogging about it and i realised i can indeed survive without facebook and twitter cause sleep is like the most important thing so nights people! :D -missing everything- |
Date: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 Time: 1:52 AM
catching a flight 0800hrs. have to reach the airport by 0530hrs guess i am not getting any glimpse of a sleep saying goodbye to singapore and probably a break to blogger as well since it is banned there probably get a wordpress to rant or probably just keep it at twitter.com ♥ it's time to embrace the chinese culture baby! hopefully everything will turn out well there. study hard there gladys! (: had a meeting with brx today really made me gave some thoughts to my responsibilities in various areas had jap marche with poly mates awesome food! had spicy ramen, bamboo rice, rosti with curry and mango ice for dessert definitely feeling sinful after that lunch but should check that place out so much better than the western marche(: at suntec city mall basement! went for tues prayer meeting really awesome joys handed me an album from hillsongs given by the cellgroup thanks people! and had much laughter with sunil when walking to the bus stop as usual because of his style of speaking. i am gonna miss the people, food and places here singapore singapore i ♥ you lar! wanna come back stronger and better with God all things are possible! gonna miss you all people like mad crazy((((: with ♥♥♥♥♥♥, gladys |
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Time: 2:14 AM
no i don't wish for it to be tell me, someone tell me that it's not what i perceive it to be it's a cycle, it feels the same it is getting a little too similar like the past experiences exams freaking out my mind. another 2 more to go and i posted it as my FB status and got all sorts of funny comments it's amusing and amazing how wonderful is this creation called FACEBOOK kudos to Mark Zuckerberg and friends and boos to me because I am going to be deprived of this wonderful creation for the 6 weeks in china gonna find some VPN to get out of this agony if not it will be a lifeless time there. ok, i think it's the books that's causing the random ranting back to the books, till then. ♥ |