isn't it amazing that all things work for those who love Him (Rm 8:28)? God answers prayers! for those of u who dunno, i've been down for past weeks.. physically ill (still coughing), emotionally dry and spiritually challenging.. so much so that my dear godbrother know i'd go AR every lunchtime if AR is near my office.. trust me, i would.. AR is the only place where i can replenish my joy, quench my thirst...
ok, things didnt start well.. some disappointments + some last minute changes directed my decision to request 'make-up' to another cell which is nearer so i wont be late for meeting.. but in the midst of these uncomfortable last minute shuffling, i ended up with N277.. talk about strong fellowship, i finally can download my burdens, my thoughts with these good friends... not that i cant share if i dun come to this cell, but .. time can be a restraining factor.. anyway, that's how things are - after all the uneasy shuffle, i'm back to my 'download centre'.. i cant describe how light my heart is now.. so much lighter, drinking from the Fountain of Life with good fellowship is really best choice! Making a lot of good difference for the rest of the week.. of course, there are some things I still have to face but.. a step at a time.. esp with my recovering health now, i really cannot take or think too much now.. Let God unfolds His wonderous plan :)
in fact, God has started His water splashing on my dry soul yesterday - Ash Wednesday (If you seek Him, He will let you find Him - Deut 4:29)
His plan unfolded: what a motivating factor that my godbrother who lives so far from CTK, actually wanted to attend Ash Wed in CTK.. of course, i agreed to attend with him.. cant tell you how happy my heart was to see my RCIA family again.. hugging them, greeting them felt like Chinese New Year gathering.. cosy 'small' church with familiar godfamily.... what a support and comfort to my struggling soul.. i practically smiled and danced my way past all the pews.. it's so good to be home.. i saw my daddy (and mummy), Francis, Eunice, bubbly Florence, and even 'grandpa' Paul.. the joy of celebrating Mass as a 'family'..
God didn't stop there.. the readings and the Homily was good, but the greater one was the hymns.. songs that reached out like hands into my soul to comfort, pouring water into my drying cup.. the so-familiar song 'O God You search me'.. and the verse - Create a new heart in me (Psa 51:10).. all speaks and attends to my dehydrating spirit.. God just works in His wonderous ways again.. in His Presence, there is fullness of joy!
..so refreshing to be in the Presence of God again, to be in strong Godly support..
Psa 51:10
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
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