Somehow, somewhere in my heart
I knew, I knew she would respond "YES" to God's calling
just as the way God has planned for her
If I were to look merely at the situation
I would certainly lose hope or give up easily
Instead
I lifted up my faith to God
trusting that He would take of everything
Once again,
God amazed me with His unfailing love
Lord I praise You for Your faithfulness and Your unfailing love
Thank You for the opportunity to witness Sis J's loving sacrifice and patience
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."- Romans 8:28
It is indeed a blessing to be part of God's divine plan! :)
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KINDNESS-
The other night I was called to babysit for a new family. It was scheduled from 8:15pm to about 9:15pm. The task was rather simple: just sit in the family's house and be ready to take care of the baby girl, who was already asleep when I got there. For about half an hour, I sat in the sofa and studied for my exam as the father went to pick up his son. When the father was gone, I was thinking to myself, why don't I just make it a volunteering experience instead of having the family pay me for such a short amount of time? I did not even deserve the pay rate because I did not do anything except for studying.
When the father came back home with his son, he politely said "thank you". As I was ready to tell him that he did not have to pay me. The father pulled out a bill that was twice the established amount. I refused to take it, stating that I did not deserve it. He looked at me with told me in a determined tone, "but I wanted to pay you this. It was such a short amount of time. Please take it." Speechless, I gratefully accept the bill and placed it inside my purse.
On my way home, I walked passed by a peaceful lake. Despite the late hour, I decided to sit down and just take in a deep breath. How beautiful was the lake that was reflecting the houselights; How beautiful were the late night stars that were smiling with me; How beautiful were the dimmed street lights that were brightening up my home path. How enjoyable was the moment!
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Life was good. It did not surprise me that little kindness can easily brighten up one's night. Yet still, I appreciated every bit of kindness that people showed me. I got even more excited as I witnessed God's kindness in these moments. God continues to love me even when I do not deserve it. Whenever I sin against Him, God does not abandon me and condemn me. He patiently waits for me to tell Him my wrongdoings and accepts me with open arms.
Today was a good example. Dear God, You are too good to me!!! So loved... :)
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KINDNESS-
The other night I was called to babysit for a new family. It was scheduled from 8:15pm to about 9:15pm. The task was rather simple: just sit in the family's house and be ready to take care of the baby girl, who was already asleep when I got there. For about half an hour, I sat in the sofa and studied for my exam as the father went to pick up his son. When the father was gone, I was thinking to myself, why don't I just make it a volunteering experience instead of having the family pay me for such a short amount of time? I did not even deserve the pay rate because I did not do anything except for studying.
When the father came back home with his son, he politely said "thank you". As I was ready to tell him that he did not have to pay me. The father pulled out a bill that was twice the established amount. I refused to take it, stating that I did not deserve it. He looked at me with told me in a determined tone, "but I wanted to pay you this. It was such a short amount of time. Please take it." Speechless, I gratefully accept the bill and placed it inside my purse.
On my way home, I walked passed by a peaceful lake. Despite the late hour, I decided to sit down and just take in a deep breath. How beautiful was the lake that was reflecting the houselights; How beautiful were the late night stars that were smiling with me; How beautiful were the dimmed street lights that were brightening up my home path. How enjoyable was the moment!
**
Life was good. It did not surprise me that little kindness can easily brighten up one's night. Yet still, I appreciated every bit of kindness that people showed me. I got even more excited as I witnessed God's kindness in these moments. God continues to love me even when I do not deserve it. Whenever I sin against Him, God does not abandon me and condemn me. He patiently waits for me to tell Him my wrongdoings and accepts me with open arms.
Today was a good example. Dear God, You are too good to me!!! So loved... :)



















