Monday, December 04, 2006
11:06 PMJust came back from Cambodia trip a few days ago and this trip is definitely a eye opener for me. It's really a once a lifetime experience for those who went for that trip. Not a single regret for me. I've learnt so much during that trip and i believe that the learning experience is one that we couldn't get it here in Singapore. How we overcome language barriers with love and sincerity, how we get the people to organise themselves, leadership, aiding one another even though it's our break time, warning people of " land mines" along the way to giving and helping one another in the way we view life as( the facilitation sessions we had).
I'm now more exposed to working with people with different personalities, different backgrounds and different abilities. I'm also able to understand how lucky am i to be able to live in this peaceful Garden city of Singapore where everything is at your doorstep. To experience living in a 3rd world country is a good experience for all us to have. We'll able to see things in different perspective, be appreciative and develope that inner feeling that always want to lend a helping hand to others who are in need.
Definitely an eye opener. =D . Before this trip, i had a paranoid feeling about this trip. Firstly is my church ministry. A sudden growth in numbers in my CG caused me to leave for Cambodia with a worrisome heart. So many " what if" is popping out of my mind. Secondly, i'm afraid that without a spiritual touch for 2 weeks, i may not be as spiritually sensitive as before and may need time to recuperate before i can serve to the best that i can. However, God is just so faithful that even i leave Singapore, his spirit never leave me. Instead, the end result of the trip leaves me refreshed in his presence that drives me to want to desire for Him and seeing a breakthrough in my CG.
Reason is because i'm able to spend time worshipping and praying to him which is not ministry based. It's a more of a personal relationship with Him that i want to do it. Often during the breaktime, i will take out the song book and sing worship songs to him, quietly in my heart, yelling out to him how much i long for his presence and his touch. Constant prayer session and quiet time that left me feeling charged up and refresh. It made me realized that i used to be a ministry driven person and as leaders, we can't afford to be that. It should be that your personal relationship with God is so strong that it manifest out the so called BEST you want to give in serving him, simply because you love him. =) . We don't pray solely because of our group, we don't worship solely because of wanting to hit our goals. We pray because we love HIM and he loves us too. This love that can't be contain and it just spread to people and that's why we pray for our people and goals. Main reason, we love Him. =D
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