Friday, April 29
words build others up. indeed.
thank You Lord for the very encouraging colleagues, bosses and friends at work. (: thank You Lord for seeing me through this week, and today. it really helps when people come along to give a word or sms of encouragement or a pat on the shoulder to tell you not to be nervous. yesterday as i was preparing for the presentation and getting quite anxious about it, my medium boss came up to me to tell me to be confident in what i was presenting, and that i know my stuff well, better than most of the others, and to just give it my best the next day. she trusted me. my small boss was also very encouraging. always coming by to ask how i was doing and she always somehow knows when i needed a pat on the back or some words of encouragement, and she's always there to give it. my office friend would look at my slides and say it looks nice, that too made me more excited about the presentation. another of my office friend would always tell me that i'll be fine, that i can do it. and helped me a lot through it and would even message me after work with words of encouragement.and the words of affirmation that came after the presentation also gave me courage and confidence to continue in the work. after the presentation, a few people from other departments also came up to me to say good job. i was pleasantly surprised when the medium boss of the other departments also came up to encourage me. i don't even quite know him well. and my big boss also thanked me (and the other presenters of course) for presenting. today's a day full of lotsa encouragement and smiles.
thank God the presentation went well. He saw me through it all. (: actually, it was just a 10 minute presentation to about 50 people. but somehow i always find it very scary to speak in front of a crowd and especially when i feel inadequate about what i'm presenting..... i kept feeling that i'm not in the position to share about those high level stuff, like, i think my bosses would have done a better job than i. but i guess it's all about learning and stepping out of my comfort zone. been working on this presentation for almost the whole week. now that it's over, i can finally take a breather.
when used in love, words can really build others up.
also love how people at office share from their hearts about God, unashamed to give glory to Him or to talk about Him in their lives. there's so much i can learn from them. they speak about God so openly and freely and it's just so part of them to talk about God even to a crowd with not just believers.
since i spend most of my day at work, i'm also learning to see how i can involve God in my work more. (: a friend shared that she prayed about having wisdom about work stuff. even things like choosing to do difficult things at work is also a way of proclaiming the gospel to others because then they will know that it's not by our efforts, but that glory goes to God. i'm not sure how i can pray about work, so Lord, teach me.
looking forward to our short getaway! our first time. :D :D :D
qy, take care as you travel to china for a year. was glad for the short catch up over lunch at everything with fries.
received an email from a friend overseas. haven't replied yet, but it's still something close to my heart.
thank You Lord for everything.
help me to trust.
Wednesday, April 27
elections.
my first year voting.did some reading up on the elections.
found out who are the MPs in jurong GRC.
listened to the 27 year old PAP candidate speak.
watched the 1 hour political forum on singapore's future.
conclusion: politics and elections are more interesting than i thought.
help me to trust.
Friday, April 22
good friday sandcastle building
spent good friday building sandcastles. (:glad to be able to spend time with some of the students i haven't met for some time.
building the kingdom of God together.
thank You Lord for dying on the cross for me.
help me to trust.
Sunday, April 10
change change change.
changes changes changes.people leave.
people come.
people move.
work is not just about work.
it is about people.
friends that i've known at work, some leaving, some moving.
friends that sit on my floor, moving to another floor.
there have been so many changes.
i'm not too used to that.
when i was studying, at least i knew that my friends would be here with me for 4 years in secondary school, and 2 years in jc and 4 years in uni.
only had to deal with saying goodbye once in a few years.
ever since i started work, i've said a few goodbyes.
dealt with changes in bosses, changes in seating area.
managed new friendships with new colleagues.
emotionally, there's always this sense of loss when people go or move.
and it takes extra effort to build new friendships.
and sometimes just when friendships have been built, then change comes again.
am still not quite used to having change.
esp in terms of seeing people leave and move.
things and people are never the same.
only God is.
help me to trust.
Sunday, April 3
today.
a big big thank you to you for accompanying me today. it made the whole day so memorable and so fruitful. it's indeed motivating to have someone beside you doing work. (: our friendship goes so far back. it's amazing that we've not grown tired of each other but as the years go by, we're enjoying each other's company and friendship more and more. as our lives change, come whatever, we will still be friends forever. even at thirty five. or forty five. or fifty five. or sixty five. or seventy five. or eighty five if we live that long.excited for the getaway in may. and hopefully one more in july! :D
gave her a goodbye hug on friday. she flew off today. be safe.
her first time swimming at night. our first time swimming together.
she was feeling down. glad that after our swim, her friends around her said that she was back to her usual cheerful self.
she listened to me as i complained about the cramp in my toe. made nice hot vanilla milo for me. at the freezing kbox, she lent me her jacket.
glad she came to church today. we sat together.
hakuna matata.
she's gone to china. Lord, protect her.
late night supper with two friends.
received an email from a friend who is overseas.
holy communion today.
i know all my past sins have been forgiven.
it's a clean sheet, a new start, a new beginning.
Lord, guard my heart.
help me to trust.
Saturday, April 2
two reminders to be still this weekend.
supper with 2 friends.time with God today.
prayed for many friends.
wrote to you.
it's just wonderful having friends who love God - in church, in yfc, in office.
langkawi here i come.
sher loves short getaways.
thanks mum for making mango pudding.
help me to trust.